Humax F2-FINDER User Manual

Contents

Safety .................................................................. GB2

Warning & Glossary ............................................. GB3

Reference ............................................................ GB4 ~ GB5

STB Connections ................................................. GB6 ~ GB9

Remote Control Unit ............................................ GB10 ~ GB11

Function Guide .................................................... GB12 ~ GB17

Main Menu Guide ................................................ GB18 ~ GB38

Motorised System ................................................ GB39 ~ GB40

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................ GB41

Menu Map ............................................................ GB42 ~ GB43

Specification ........................................................ GB44 ~ GB45

GB1

Safety

This STB has been manufactured to satisfy the international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

MAINS SUPPLY : 230V AC 50/60Hz OVERLOADING : Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in fire

electric shock.

LIQUIDS : The STB shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled

with liquids, such as base, shall be placed on the apparatus.

CLEANING : Disconnect the STB from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Use a light damp cloth (no solvents) to dust the STB.

VENTILATION : The slots on top of the STB must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the

unit. Do not stand the STB on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not expose the STB to direct sunlight or do not place it near a heater. Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the STB.

ATTACHMENTS : Do not use any unrecommended attachments as these may cause hazard or

damage the STB.

CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB

: Disconnect the STB from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the

cable from the satellite dish. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE LNB.

CONNECTION TO THE TV

: Disconnect the STB from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the

cable from the satellite dish. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE TV.

EARTHING : The LNB cable MUST BE EARTHED.

The earthing system must comply with SABS 061.

LOCATION : Place the STB indoor in order not to expose to lightening, rain or sunlight.

Give a minimum clearance of 10cm from the STB to the products, such as TV, videotape, and floppy disk, which are susceptible to magnetic influences. Magnetic field might cause any abnormal symptoms, such as

picture distortion, discoloration to a normal TV.

GB2

Warning & Glossary

Warning

HUMAX cannot be held responsible for any kind of problems caused by the use of unofficial software. The use of software versions other than HUMAX official software will void the manufacturer’s warranty. It is advised that only the formal software released from HUMAX should be used in all HUMAX product range.

Glossary

Antenna

• A device that collects and radiates electromagnetic waves. Includes a satellite dish and abroadband antenna.

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Forward Error Correction (FEC)

A system of error control for data transmission.

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Frequency

The number of cycles or events per one second, which is expressed in the unit of Hertz(Hz).

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Intermediate Frequency (IF)

A frequency to which a carrier frequency is shifted as an intermediate step in transmission or reception.

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Low Noise Block (LNB) Downconverter

A low noise microwave amplifier and converter which downconverts a range of frequencies to IF range.

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Packet Identifier (PID)

A set of numbers that idenitifies transport stream packets containing data from a single data stream.

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Polarisation

Characteristic of an electromagnetic wave determined by the orientation of the electricfield vector.

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Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (QPSK)

Phase-shift keying in which four different phase angles are used.

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Service

A channel to which a decoder or TV is tuned.

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Transponder

An automatic device that receives, amplifies and retransmits a signal on a different frequency.

GB3

Reference

1. Connect DiSEqC 1.0

All our receivers are designed to be DiSEqC 1.0 compatible. This allows multiple antennas to be connected to the STB simultaneously. If you have two or more fixed antennas or LNBs, you can use a DiSEqC 1.0 switch.

1. Connect the coaxial cable from the first LNB to the LNB 1 or LNB Ainput connector of the DiSEqC switch.

2. Connect the coaxial cable from the second LNB to the LNB 2 or LNB B input connector of the DiSEqC switch.

3. Do the same for other LNBs.

4. Connect one end of a Coaxial cable to the RF output connector of the DiSEqC switch and the other end to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

2. Connect DiSEqC 1.2

Please refer to page GB39.

3. Connect a Satellite antenna

To the digital receiver, you can connect either a single satellite antenna directly or through converter box several antennas or LNB of multi-feed equipment. You can connect a further Sat-receiver (for example analogue), with the receiver of common antenna equipment that has satellite signals.

4. Loop Through

If you have another analogue or digital STB and you wish to use the same LNB then you can connect it via the loop through. Connect one end of a Coaxial cable to the LNB OUT on the STB and connect the other end to the LNB IN on your second STB.

GB4

5. Connect a S/PDIF Fiber-Optic cable

If you are watching a programme with a Dolby Digital soundtrack (see page GB32) you can enjoy the higher quality sound of the Dolby Digital audio by connecting the STB to an external Dolby Digital television or amplifier. Do this by connecting the optical S/PDIF output of the STB to the optical S/PDIF input of the external Dolby Digital product (television,

amplifier,.....).

6. Software Upgrade

HUMAX digital set-top box is a highly sophisticated product - incorporating one of the best software applications. Whenever a problem is found with this software or, in fact, extra functions or enhanced applications are added, the software in the equipment has to be upgraded. In order to maintain proper performance of the product, it is essential to have the most up to date software. The latest news and release of software versions may be found at HUMAX website - http://www.humaxdigital.com. It is recommended that users register to HCSA (HUMAX Customer Service Area) and periodically check for the availability of software upgrade.

There are three methods to upgrade the software: (a) set-top box to set-top box download (copies the software of the main unit into slave unit); (b) pc to set-top box download (downloads the software directly from pc to the model

requiring upgrade);

decide when and where to release through satellite system.

OTAis simply another alternative for downloading software versions. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to decide when and where this software upgrade can take place by "beaming" latest software versions over the air via satellite systems. Note that OTAis only limited to certain geographical regions mainly due to different satellites having different footprints (area where the signal can be received).

SUSS(TM) is an official trademark and logo for HUMAX loader software to perform OTA. The software upgrade via satellite system will only occur under the following circumstances:

1) the equipment should have appropriate loader software;

2) the manufacturer decides to release software downloading via a designated satellite system;

3) the equipment must be "tuned" properly to the same satellite that the manufacturer uses.

GB5

Rear Panel

LNB IN

Use to connect an antenna.

LNB OUT

Use it when connecting to another STB.

RS-232C

Use it when connecting to your PC.

AUDIO OUTPUT

Audio signal from your STB to HI-FI System.

VIDEO OUTPUT

Video signal from your STB to your TV.

RF OUTPUT

Use to connect a RF signal from your STB to RF(ANT) input jack on your TV.

RF INPUT

Use to connect a general Aerial Antenna and CABLE jacks to a RF input jack on the STB.

S/PDIF

Output for connection to a digital amplifier.

GB7

STB Connections

There are several ways of connecting the STB to your existing Audio/TV system. We recommend using one of the following set-up for best results:

TV only

1. Connect one end of RCA/Cinch cable to the RCA/Cinch socket on the STB and the other end to a RCA/Cinch socket on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have a RCA/Cinch socket, connect one end of RF cable to the RF OUT on STB and the other end of a RF INPUT socket on your TV.

2. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

TV with Terrestrial antenna

1. Connect one end of RCA/Cinch cable to the RCA/Cinch socket on the STB and the other end to a RCA/Cinch socket on your TV.

2. If your TV doesn’t have a RCA/Cinch socket, connect one end of RF cable to the RF OUT on STB and the other end of a RF INPUT socket on your TV.

3. Connect one end of RF cable to the RF IN on the STB and the other end to a terrestrial antenna connector on the socket for public antenna on the wall.

4. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

With Hi-Fi System

1. Connect an RCA/Cinch stereo cable from the AUDIO L, R sockets on the back of the STB to the LINE, AUX, SPARE OR EXTRA input sockets on your Hi-Fi system.

2. Connect one end of optic cable to the S/PDIF socket on the STB and the other end of optic cable to the socket on the external Dolby digital television or amplifier.

GB8

TV with Motorised System(DiSEqC 1.2)

1. Connect one end of RCA/Cinch cable to the RCA/Cinch socket on the STB and the other end to a RCA/Cinch socket on your TV.

2. Connect one end of a RCA/Cinch cable to the RCA/Cinch socket on the STB and the other end to a RCA/Cinch socket on your VCR.

3. If your TV doesn’t have a RCA/Cinch socket, connect one end of RF cable to the RF OUT on the STB and the other end of a RF INPUT socket on your TV.

4. Connect the coaxial cable from the REC of your motorised system(DiSEqC 1.2 Motor) to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

5. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB connector on the DiSEqC 1.2 motor.

GB9

Remote Control Unit

GB10

STANDBY

Press to switch between Operation and Standby modes.

NUMERIC BUTTONS

Press to select a service, enter your PIN code,enter alphabet or numeric on the menu.

Press to display the Main Menu on the screen or return to the screen from a menu screen.

Present / following event of EGP.

P+/P- ( )

Programme up/down buttons. Press to tune to the next or previous service. Press to move the highlight bar up or down for selecting options on the menus.

Press to display the CH LIST(Channel List) navigation menu. This button is used to select the item on the menus.

FAVOURITE BUTTONS(A / B / C / D)

Press to display the list of the favorite services registered for each group.

RECENT

Press to display the list of the recent 10 services you have viewed.

GUIDE

Press to display the EPG mode selection window.

PAUSE/PLAY

Press to switch between playing and pause.

TV/RADIO

Press to switch between TV and Radio modes.

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

SUBTITLE

Press to display the subtitle language list for the current service.

ATTR(Attribute)

Press to display or change the attributes of the current channel, such as Fav., Lock., Skip, etc.

EXIT

Press to return to the screen or return to the screen from a sub menu screen.

V+/V- ( )

Volume up/down buttons. Press to move the highlight bar left or right for selecting options on the menus.

FAVOURITE BUTTONS(A / D)

Press to change services up or down by the ten services.

CH LIST

Press to display the CH LIST(Channel List) navigation menu.

INFO

Press to display the programme information box on the screen. Press again to display the detailed event information.

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Please note

: The design of Remote Control Unit may be changed without notice in advance.

GB11

Function Guide

Menu language Setup Wizard

When the language setting screen is initially displayed in factory default or during first time installation, select the language you prefer to use.

1. Press the buttons to move the cursor to the desired language.

2. Press the OK button to set Menu language.

Information Box (I-Plate)

The details of service part and event part are automatically displayed on the I-Plate when pressing the INFO( ) or changing services. I-Plate is divided into service part and event part.

SERVICE-PART (Top of the box)

SERVICE PART consists of the following items:

• Service number, Service name.

• Subtitle, Teletext, Scrambling and Dolby service symbol. (These are automatically displayed when the broadcasting

station provides appropriate information.)

• Antenna Number and Satellite Name.

• Signal quality bar.

GB12

EVENT-PART (Bottom of the box)

EVENT PART consists of the following items:

• Event name, Event duration time.

• Description text of event, State of reserved event

Event Part shows the current information.

• Present / following event

When the INFO( )button is pressed under I-Plate display the INFO window will appear on the screen. The INFO window shows the current Network information, including: Satellite Name, Frequency, Polarisation, Symbol Rate, FEC and the detailed information for the event can be displayed with event data displaying mode.

Change Services

To change services, do in the following;

1. Press the NUMERIC buttons(0~9) on the remote control unit.

2. Press the P+/P- buttons. Or press the RECENT( ) , CH LIST( ), FAVOURITE

Buttons(A, B, C, D).

To switch between TV and Radio services, press the TV/RADIO( ) button. When the RECENT( ) button is pressed, the current service and

the recent 10 services are listed on the left of the screen. You can change to a desired service directly by using them.

Volume Control

To adjust the volume level, use the V+/V- buttons. To temporarily stop the volume, press the MUTE( )button. To cancel mute, press the MUTE( )button again or press

the V+/V- buttons.

Teletext

Use your TV Remote Control Unit to control the Teletext service. The teletext button doesn’t exist on the STB Remote Control Unit. When the service supports Teletext, the Teletext icon( ) is displayed on the I-plate.

Subtitle

When the current broadcasting programme provides subtitle, press the SUBTITLE( ) button to see the current subtitle language list.

To change the subtitle language:

1. Press the SUBTITLE( ) button.

2. Use the buttons to select a Subtitle language you want.

3. Press the OK button and then Subtitle language you want is displayed on the screen.

To cancel the subtitle mode

1. Press the EXIT button during showing subtitle.

2. Or press the SUBTITLE( ) button. Use the buttons to move to the operation window. Use the button to select off mode and then press the

OK button.

GB13

Function Guide

Channel Attribute

The “Channel Attribute” feature allows you to display and change the attributes of the current channel. Awindow that shows the information about the current service is displayed on the bottom of the screen.

• Favourite

To register the current service to FAV. A:

1. Move the cursor and select FAV. on Category window and press the button to move to the Item window.

2. Select a desired AGroup using the buttons, and then press the OK button.

3. When you select AGroup, “FAV. A” will be displayed on Category window.

4. You can also select multiple favourites. (Example: “FAV. A B”)

5. When you completed your selection(s), move to Operation window using the button and then move the cursor to Save and press the OK button.

To delete the current service from FAV. A:

1. Select AGroup on the Item window by pressing the buttons and then press the OK button.

2. When you completed your selection, move to Operation window using the button and then move the cursor to Save and press the OK button.

GB14

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