Humax F2-FOX User Manual

Notice

Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX's prior consent in writing except approval of ownership of copyright and copyright law.

Warranty

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. HUMAX does not have any responsibility for direct, indirect, accidental, necessary and other damage due to your offer or use of the information contained in this manual.

Trademarks

VIACCESS™ is a trademark of France Telecom. CryptoWorks (TM) is a trademark of Philips Electronics N.V. Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV. Nagravision is a registered trademark of Kundelski S.A. Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS. 'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This receiver manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX satellite receiver. Please read this user manual carefully, to be able to safely install, use and maintain the receiver at maximum performance. Keep this user manual next to your receiver for future reference.

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Notice

Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions provided. For your safety, check what the result of each action will be.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations.

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Warning

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury.

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Caution

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could damage the equipment or other apparatus.

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Note

Indicates additional information to the user to make the user aware of possible problems and information of any importance to help the user to understand, to use and to maintain the installation.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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Safety and Warning

This digital satellite receiver has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully.

Safety Instructions and Precautions

1. MAINS SUPPLY

90 - 250V AC 50/60Hz Operate your product only from the type of power supply indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company. Disconnect the receiver from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation procedures.

2. OVERLOADING

Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric fire or shock.

3. LIQUIDS

The receiver should not be exposed to any liquids such as dripping or splashing. In addition, no objects filled with liquids, such as vase, should be placed on the apparatus.

4. CLEANING

Disconnect the receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a light damp cloth (no solvents) to dust the receiver.

5. VENTILATION

The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Do not stand the receiver on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not stack electronic equipment on top of the receiver.

6. ATTACHMENTS

Do not use any unsupported attachments as these may be hazardous or cause damage the receiver.

7. CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB

Disconnect the receiver from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the satellite dish. Failure to do so can damage the LNB.

8. CONNECTION TO THE TV

Disconnect the receiver from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the satellite dish. Failure to do so can damage the TV.

9. EARTHING

The LNB cable must be buried in the ground. The buried cable of the system must comply with SABS

061.

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Safety and Warning

10.LOCATION

Place the receiver indoors to avoid exposing it to lightening, rain or sun. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. Make sure it has more than 10 cm clearance from any appliances susceptible to electromagnetic influences, such as a TV or a VCR. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If you place the product on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you have followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where it can fall. A falling product can cause serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.

11.LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE

Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna during a thunderstorm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-surges.

12.EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts.

13.REPLACEMENT of PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthori substitution may result in additional damage to the unit.

Warning

1. Follow these directions in order not to damage the power cord or plug. Do not modify or process the power cord or plug arbitrarily. Do not bend or twist the power cord too much. Make sure to disconnect the power cord with the plug held. Keep heating appliances as far as possible from the power cord in order to prevent the cover vinyl from melting.

2. Follow these directions. Failure to follow one of them may cause electrical shock. Do not open the main body. Do not insert metals or inflammable objects inside the product. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Disconnect the power cord in case of lightning.

3. Do not use the product when it is out of order. If you continue to use the product when defective, serious damage can be caused toit. Make sure to contact your local product distributor if the product is out of order.

4. Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots for the modules and smart cards. In doing so can cause damage to the STB and reduce its life span.

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Contents

1. Before Using the Receiver

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Rear Panel

1.4 Remote Control

2. Setup

2.1 Connecting the Antenna

2.2 Powering On

3. Installation Wizard

3.1 Language

3.2 Area Setting

3.3 Antenna Setting

3.4 Automatic Search

3.5 Time Setting

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4. Basic Operation

4.1 Switching Channel

4.2 Volume Control

4.3 Motion Still

4.4 Change the Subtitle Language

4.5 Change a Audio Language

4.6 Programme Information (I- plate)

4.7 Option List

5. Channel List

5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

5.2 Changing Channel List Group

5.3 Edit Channels

5.4 Edit Favourite Channels

5.5 Channel Change Mode

6. Programme Guide

6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

6.2 Finding a Programme

6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

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Contents

7. Setting Preferences

7.1 Parental Control

7.2 Language Setting

7.3 Time Setting

7.4 Schedule

7.5 A/V Control

7.6 UHF

7.7 Miscellaneous

8. Installation

8.1 Antenna Setting

8.2 Automatic Search

8.3 Manual Search

8.4 Other Search

8.5 Motor Antenna

8.6 Default Setting

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9. Software Upgrade

9.1 OTA (Over the Air)

9.2 S/W Upgrade from PC

10. System Information

10.1 Status

10.2 Signal Detection

11. Games

12. Menu Map

13. Trouble Shooting

13.1 Trouble Shooting

13.2 Error Message

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1. Before Using the Receiver

This chapter provides detailed instructions on the product and its accessories.

1.1 Package Contents

Please check all package contents before using your receiver.

Batteries (2) Remote Control Unit (1) User's Manual (1)

Note: Since faults may occur if the remote controller is being left without a battery for a long time, always

keep the battery inserted in the remote controller.

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1. Before Using the Receiver

1.2 Front Panel

1. STANDBY Button

Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

2. TV/RADIO Button

Switches between TV and Radio.

3. CH - / CH +

Moves the TV/Radio channel up/down.

4. STANDBY LED

Red light is displayed when the product is in the Standby mode. Green light is displayed when the product is in operation.

5. TV LED

Green light is displayed when the receiver is in TV mode.

6. RADIO LED

Amber light is displayed when the receiver is in Radio mode.

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1.3 Rear Panel

1. LNB IN

Connects a satellite antenna cable.

2. RS-232C

Connects to your PC to upgrade product's software programme.

3. TV SCART

Connects a TV SCART cable.

4. VCR SCART

Connects a VCR SCART cable.

5. AUDIO L/R

Connects to your TV or VCR and output Audio signals.

6. VIDEO

Connects to your TV or VCR and output Video signals.

7. S/PDIF

Outputs the digital audio signals (S/PDIF).

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1. Before Using the Receiver

1.4 Remote Control

1. SOURCE

2. TV/RADIO

3. NUMERICAL BUTTONS

4. LIST

5. BACK

6. ARROW BUTTONS

7. OPT+ (OPTION)

8. SOUNDTRACK

9. CH-/CH+ and PAGE-/PAGE+

10. MENU

11. G (GAME)

12. STANDBY

13. GUIDE

14. EXIT

15. OK

16. FREEZE

17. SUBTITLE

18. V-/V+

19. i (INFORMATION)

20. MUTE

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1. SOURCE

Selects the input source between TV and satellite receiver.

2. TV/RADIO

Switches between TV and Radio modes.

3. NUMERICAL (0~9) BUTTONS

Enters a TV/Radio channel number or menu option number.

4. LIST

Displays the channel list.

5. BACK

Returns to the previous menu and screen.

6. ARROW BUTTONS

Changes the channel or move the cursor to the up, down, left or right menu option.

7. OPT+ (OPTION)

Displays the channel attributes during watching a programme.

8. SOUNDTRACK

Displays the Soundtrack.

9. CH-/CH+ and PAGE-/PAGE+

Changes the Channel or Page.

10.MENU

Displays the main menu.

11.G (Game)

Displays the Game.

12.STANDBY

Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

13.GUIDE

Displays the Programme Guide.

14.EXIT

Exits the main menu or Guide screen.

15.OK

Selects a menu, or confirms the selected operation. And displays the channel list during watching a programme.

16.FREEZE

Freezes the TV screen you are watching. Play the audio continuously.

17.SUBTITLE

Changes the subtitle language.

18.V-/V+

Adjusts the audio volume.

19.i (INFORMATION)

Displays the information about the channel and programme.

20.MUTE

Pauses the audio temporarily. That is, volumes on/off temporarily.

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2. Setup

This chapter describes how to set up the receiver. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements.

Note: If you encounter any problem when setting up the receiver, please contact your local product

distributor.

2.1 Connecting the Antenna

1. Connecting TV and VCR

This is the most simple setup mode.

2. Connecting Hi-Fi system 1

Connect the outputs on this receiver to corresponding inputs on your Hi-Fi system. (left audio out to left audio in, right audio out to right audio in)

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3. Connecting Hi-Fi system 2

If you wish to connect S/PDIFthe optical S/PDIF terminal and Dolby digital decoder to listen digital audio, connect as following.

2.2 Powering On

1. Connect the power cord of the receiver to a wall outlet.

2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button at Remote Controller.

The Standby LED indicator is turned on Green.

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3. Installation Wizard

When powering on your receiver for the first time after purchasing, the Installation Wizard is automatically started.

You can easily set-up using simple organisation and options, and watch the broadcasting after completing the set-up procedure. You can select items using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons.

Note: If you select Back while running the Installation Wizard and then Press the OK or BACK

button, you can return to the previous screen.

3.1 Language

You can select Menu, Audio, and the subtitled language.

Select the appropriate language from the list using the button and press the OK button to save the selected language as a default language and move to the next step Antenna Setting .

3.2 Area Setting

You can select area.

Select the appropriate area from the list using the button and press the OK button.

3.3 Antenna Setting

You can set the antenna's properties to watch the programme.

1. Select the Satellite which the antenna points to. Press the OK

or button to display Satellites List. Select Satellite using

the button, and press the OK button.

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2. Set the LNB Frequency value Press the OK or button to display LNB Frequency List.

Select LNB Frequency using the button, and press the OK button. If you cannot find the LNB Frequency value from the list, select

User Define, manually enter the frequency using the

NUMERICAL (0~9) button, and then press the OK button.

Note: When using Universal LNB, select Universal for LNB

Frequency which is 9750/10600 (MHz). Also, if you select Universal, 22KHz tone value is disabled.

3. Set up 22kHz Tone. Select 22kHz Tone using the button, and press the OK

or button to change the setting. When using 22kHz tone

switch, select Enable. Otherwise, select Disable.

4. Select DiSEqC switch. Select DiSEqC item using the button, and press the OK

or button to display DiSEqC Switch List. Select DiSEqC Switch using the button and then press the OK button.

5. When you complete the setting, select Next using the button and press the OK button to start Automatic Search.

Note:

• If the antenna is correctly set up, the level at signal strength bar and quality bar, which are located at the bottom of the screen, are generally moved up.

• If you encounter any problems or questions when setting up the antenna, please contact your local product installer or distributor.

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3. Installation Wizard

3.4 Automatic Search

You can automatically search for satellites according to the Antenna Setting.

Please wait for finishing the Automatic Search. If you want to stop the Automatic Search, select the OK button.

If the Automatic Search is stopped or finished, the selected result is automatically saved and go to the next step.

3.5 Time Setting

You can set the current time.

Press the OK or button to display the values for GMT Offset. Select the appropriate GMT Offset value using the button and press the OK button to set the current time. Check the current time at the bottom of the screen to see if it's correctly set up. Then select

Next using the button and press the OK button to finish Installation Wizard.

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Warning: Press the EXIT button to save the previous input information and exit the Installation Wizard

when running the Installation wizard. If you exit the Install Wizard without fully completing the setting procedures, you may not watch any broadcasting normally. In this case, you can use the Menu - Installation - Antenna Setting and Channel Search menu to configure your receiver as you like.

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4. Basic Operation

This chapter describes functions such as switching channel, volume control, and basic features for watching programmes.

4.1 Switching Channel

You can switch the current channel using one of the following methods.

1. Press the CH-/CH+ button.

2. Enter your desired channel numeric using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons to move to the channel directly.

3. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV channel and Radio channel.

Note: You can switch channel using Programme Guide or Channel List. Please refer to Chapter 5 and 6 for

more information.

4.2 Volume Control

1. Press the V-/V+ buttons to adjust the audio volume.

2. Press the MUTE button to stop the sound temporarily.

4.3 Motion Still

Press the FREEZE button at remote controller to pause the current programme. Press the FREEZE button again to continue the programme.

4.4 Change the Subtitle Language

If the current programme provides Subtitle information, you can select the language for the Subtitle.

1. Press the SUBTITLE button to display the subtitle language list.

2. Select your desired subtitle language using the button, and press the OK button. Then the subtitle will be displayed in the selected language at the bottom of the screen.

3. Select OFF from the subtitle language list not to display subtitle from the screen.

Note: You can select a default subtitle language by selecting MENU - Preferences - Language Setting -

Subtitle Language.

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4. Basic Operation

4.5 Change a Audio Language

If the current programme is available in multiple audio languages, you can select the language that you wish to listen in.

1. Press the SOUNDTRACK button to display soundtrack list.

2. Select your desired audio language using the button to change Audio immediately.

3. Select Audio Direction (left, right, stereo) using the button.

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• If the programme is Dolby digital one, you cannot set the audio direction such as left, right, and stereo.

• You can select your desired default audio language by selecting MENU - Preferences - Language

Setting - Audio Language.

• If you select Dolby by selecting MENU - Preferences - Language Setting - Audio Priority, Dolby Digital programme is automatically broadcasted with Dolby digital audio without considering Default audio language.

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Programme information is always displayed for a specific period of time whenever you switch channels. You can view the programme information by pressing the i button while watching a programme. Press the

EXIT button to hide the I-plate.

1. General Information

The General Information is displayed as following on the screen.

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1. Channel number and channel name

2. Programme name

3. Icons

Displayed only if this programme is reserved. Represents parental level. It indicates the minimum level of ages that the programme is

targeted at. Displayed only when the channel is a locked channel. Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled channel. Displayed only when Subtitle information is available. Displayed only when there is any Teletext information. Displayed only when the programme is a Dolby Digital one.

4. Current time

5. Detail programme information: displayed if detailed programme information is provided.

6. Signal strength and signal quality : indicates signal level.

7. Satellite name or channel change mode : If you select All channels by selecting MENU - Edit channels - Channel Change Mode the Satellite name, which the current channel is belonged to, is displayed; if you select Within the current channel list, the channel list, which user selected, is displayed.

8. Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: displays programme playing time and progress bar.

9. Next programme Information : displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the button to display the next programme information.

Note: If there is no available programme information, programme information is not displayed.

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2. Detail Programme Information

You can see detailed information about the current programme. Press the i button where I-plate is displayed to view detailed information.

Note:

• Press the i button again to hide the information box.

• If the programme information is more than one page, use button to move to the previous or next page.

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4. Basic Operation

4.7 Option List

You can view and confirm detailed information about the current channel and change the information in necessary.

Note: Press the OPT+ button when the channel list is displayed to view Option List. Then the following

functions in the option list are performed to the current channel where cursor is located.

1. Add a channel to favourite group.

You can add current channel to the Favourite group immediately. Also, you can add a channel to multiple Favourite groups.

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Favourite using the button, and press the OK or button.

3. Select Favourite Group using the button and press the OK button to register for Favourite Group

4. Press the OK button again on the selected Favourite Group to release the registered channel.

5. Move to the parent menu using the button to save the changes automatically.

Note: For detailed information about how to change Favourite Group's name and how to register Favourite

Channel for the whole channels, refer to Chapter 5.

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2. Lock/Unlock a Channel

You can lock or unlock the current channel while watching a programme.

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Lock using the button, and press the OK or button.

3. Select Lock option using the button, and press the OK

button.

4. Select Unlock option using the button, and press the OK

button.

5. You will be prompted to enter your Password. Enter your password to unlock the channel.

6. Move to the parent menu using the button to save the changes automatically.

Note: When switching to the Locked Channel, you must enter

the password to watch a programme.

3. Delete a Channel

You can delete the current channel while watching a programme.

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Delete using the button, and press the OK or button.

3. Select Yes in the confirmation message and press the OK button.

4. Enter password using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons to delete the current channel and move to the next channel.

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4. Basic Operation

4. Channel Information

You can display detailed information about the current channel while watching a programme.

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Information using the button to display Channel Information automatically.

The following information is displayed on the Information.

1st Line Provider Name 2nd Line Satellite and CAS type 3rd Line Transponder Information for the channel (Frequency, Polarisation, Symbol rate, FEC)

4th Line Video PID, Audio PID ,PCR PID (Packet Identification) 5th Line Network ID (NID), Service ID (SID)

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5. Channel List

4 types of channel lists are provided for easy and quick channel searching.

TV The list of all TV channels with 2 sub-groups: one is sorted by channel number, the

other is sorted by channel name.

Radio The list of all Radio channels with 2 sub-groups: one is sorted by channel number, the

other is sorted by channel name.

Favourite The list of the favourite channels with 5 sub-groups that you can organise channels by

your private taste.

Satellite The lists of channels classified by satellites. The result of Channel Search decides the

number of sub-group.

5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

You can display channel list using LIST buttonand switch into other channel on the channel list.

1. Press the LIST button while watching a programme to display the selected channel list.

2. Select your desired channel using the button and press the OK button to change the channel.

3. Enter the channel numeric directly using NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons to move cursor into your desired channel. And then press the OK button to change into the selected channel.

4. Select On by going to MENU - Preferences - Miscellaneous - Option in Channel List to display scramble icon in the channel list. Select Off by going to MENU - Preferences - Miscellaneous - Option in Channel List to display only channel list without scramble icon.

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• If there are multiple channels, press the PAGE-/PAGE+ button to move by channel.

• Whenever you press the TV/RADIO button while the channel list is displayed, the channel list will be switched between TV and Radio channel list.

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5. Channel List

5.2 Changing Channel List Group

You can select channel list by group.

1. Press the button while the channel list is displayed to view the group list.

2. Select your desired channel group using the button to display its sub-groups.

3. Press the OK or button, select your desired sub-group using the button, and then press the OK button.

4. The channel list for the selected sub-group is displayed.

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• The sub-group of Favourite channel list may exist or not depending on your configuration. And The sub-group of Satellite and Scramble channel list may exist or not depending on the result of Channel Search.

• If Within the current channel list option is selected from MENU - Edit channels - Channel Change Mode menu, you can only change programme within the selected channel list using the CH-/CH+

while your watching a programme.

5.3 Edit Channels

You can edit all channels or each channel by channel list group.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Edit Channels using the button, and press the OK or button.

3. Select Edit Channel List using the button, and press the

OK or button.

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