Humax F4-FOX CI User Manual

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

Throughout the whole manual, Note indicates additional product operation information to make the user aware of possible problems
and information of any importance to help the user understand, use and maintain the installation.

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Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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Copyright © 2006 HUMAX Corporation

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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.

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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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The product has been manufactured to satisfy international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions
and warnings carefully.

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• Disconnect the product from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation procedures.

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

• The product should not be exposed to liquid of any kind. In addition, no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should be placed on
the apparatus.

• Do not stand the product on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the product.

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

• Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the antenna or TV.

• The LNB cable must be earthed to the system earth for the satellite dish.

• Place the product 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.

• 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.

• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage 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. Unauthorised substitution may result in additional damage to the unit.

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1. Before Using the Product

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Rear Panel

1.4 Conditional Access

1.5 Remote Control

2. Setup

2.1 Connecting Antenna/TV/VCR

2.2 Connecting Audio System

2.3 Powering On

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4. Searching Services

4.1 Antenna Setting

4.2 Manual Search

4.3 Satellite Setting

4.4 Motor Limit Setting

4.5 USALS Setting

4.6 Automatic Search

5. Basic Operation

5.1 Viewing Programme

5.2 Changing Language

5.3 Teletext

5.4 Setting Property of Service

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6. Service List

6.1 Switching Services

6.2 Organising Services

6.3 Organising Favourite Services

6.4 Organising Networks

6.5 Deleting Satellites

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8. Setting Preferences

8.1 Parental Control

8.2 System Setting

9. System Information

9.1 Status

9.2 Common Interface

9.3 Default Setting

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12. Troubleshooting GB39

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

1.1 Package Contents

When you unpack your package contents, make sure you have all the necessary items shown in the figure below. If any of the items
are missing or damaged, please contact your product dealer for replacement.

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Remote Control

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Batteries

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Note: The product image may differ from the actual product.

User's Manual

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Scart Cable

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1.2 Front Panel

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1. STANDBY Button

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Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

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2. TV/RADIO Button

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Switches between TV and Radio.

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3. CH-/CH+

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Moves the TV/Radio service up/down.

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Note: See 1.4 Conditional Access when you insert the CI-Module.

4. TV LED

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Green light is emitted when the product is in TV mode.

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5. RADIO LED

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Amber light is emitted when the product is in Radio mode.

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6. STANDBY LED

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Red light is emitted when the product is in standby mode.

7. CI-MODULE SLOT

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A slot for a CI module with a Smartcard.

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1.3 Rear Panel

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1. LNB IN

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Connects to satellite antenna cable.

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2. LNB OUT

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Connects to other digital Set-Top Box.

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3. RS-232C

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Connects to your PC to update product’s software
programme.

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4. TV SCART

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Connects a TV SCART cable.

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5. VCR SCART

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Connects a VCR SCART cable.

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6. VIDEO

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Connects to your TV or VCR and outputs Video signals.

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7. AUDIO L/R

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Connects to your TV or VCR and outputs Audio signals.

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8. RF OUT

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Connects the RF signal of the product to the RF input
jack on your TV.

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9. RF IN

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Connects the general aerial antenna with the cable hack
to the RF input jack of the product.

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10. S/PDIF

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Outputs digital audio signals (S/PDIF).

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1.4 Conditional Access

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Inserting Common Interface CI-Module

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Your receiver is equipped with a slot for Common Interface (CI).

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1. Open the right-hand flap on the front panel of the product.

2. Insert the Smartcard into the CI module, and CI module into the slot.

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1.5 Remote Control

1. SOURCE

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Selects the input source between TV and the
product.

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2. TV/RADIO

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Switches between TV and Radio.

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3. NUMERIC BUTTONS

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Enter a TV/Radio service number or menu option
number.

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4. MENU

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Displays the main menu.

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5. TIME - WHITE

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Displays the current time on the screen. To set the
current time, refer to 8.2 System Setting.

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6. ARROW BUTTONS

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Changes services or moves the cursor up, down, left
or right in menu option.

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7. i (INFORMATION) - RED

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Displays the information about the service and
programme.

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8. SOUNDTRACK - GREEN

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Displays the soundtrack list where available.

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9. CH-/CH+

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Changes the service.

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10. RECALL

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Returns to the previous screen.

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11. FREEZE

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Freezes the TV screen you are watching. Does not
cease audio.

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12. WIDE

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Changes the Display Format.

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13. STANDBY

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Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

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14. GUIDE

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Displays the Programme Guide.

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15. EXIT

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Returns to the previous menu and exits all OSD
screens.

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16. OK

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Selects a menu or confirms the selection. Displays
the service list while watching a programme.

17. ZOOM - BLUE

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Enlarges the picture.

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18. SUBTITLE - YELLOW

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Displays the subtitle language list where available.

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19.V-/V+

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Adjusts the audio volume.

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20. MUTE

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Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.

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21. UHF

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Displays the UHF menu.

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22. ? (HELP)

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Displays the Property of Service on the screen.
Please refer to 5.4 Setting Property of Service.

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Select color keys for interactive applications.

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This chapter describes how to set up the product. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements. Before you
connect the product to any other equipment, you must disconnect all equipments from their power sources.

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

2.1 Connecting Antenna/TV/VCR

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1. Connect the Antenna to LNB IN of the product.

2. SCART cable or RCA cable is connected as in the figure above.

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2.2 Connecting Audio System

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1. Connect the optical S/PDIF terminal and Dolby Digital decoder to listen to higher quality sound.

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2.3 Powering On

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

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2. Press the STANDBY button on the front of the product or the remote control.

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