Thank you for purchasing a Humax Foxsat-HDR
(Digital Television Recorder) Your Foxsat-HDR supports
freesat+ provided by the freesat service.
Freesat+ explained:
• Accurate Recording – the product will track the start and end times of scheduled recordings meaning
the recording will start and stop at the times sent by the broadcasters. If a programme starts early or
runs late the record time will automatically be adjusted to record the whole programme*.
• Series Recording – if a programme you wish to record is in a series, you can now record the whole
series.
• Schedule Tracking - If the programme changes to a dierent time or day the changes will be detected
and the programme will still record.
• Alternate Instances - if a scheduled recording(s) overlap with other programmes already set to
record, you will be given the option to record one of the programmes if it is repeated.
Split Recordings - if a programme has two parts split by another programme in the Guide (e.g. a lm
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divided in to two parts by a News programme) both parts will record.
Note: The above freesat+ features are available on channels where the correct and accurate data is being
broadcast. Some channels may not support some/all services.
Accurate recording is only available when the Record > Early Start Time & Late End Time options are set
to On Time.
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Notice
Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX product. Please read this user’s manual carefully to be able to safely
install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user’s manual next to your
product for future reference. The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without 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 warranty does not cover parts which may become defective due to misuse of the information
contained in this manual.
Trademarks
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous
situations.
• Warning
Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.
• Caution
Indicates a situation which could damage the equipment or other apparatus.
• Note
Indicates additional information to make the user aware of possible problems and information of any
importance to help understand, use and maintain the installation.
Meaning of Symbols
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts
inside. Refer servicing to qualied 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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Notice
Instruction about the ‘WEEE’ Symbol
This product should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working
life. Please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse of material resources. This will prevent possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal.
• Domestic users:
Please contact either the retailer where you purchased this product or their local government oce
for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
• Business users:
Contact your supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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Safety Warning
This product 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 a.c., 50/60Hz
• Operate this 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 product 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 re or shock.
3. LIQUID
• The product should not be exposed to liquid of any kind. In addition, no objects lled with liquid should be
placed on the apparatus.
4. CLEANING
• Disconnect the product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Use a light damp cloth (no solvents) to dust the product.
5. VENTILATION
• The slots on top of the product must be left uncovered to allow proper airow into the unit.
• Do not stand the product on soft furnishings or carpets.
• Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the product.
6. ATTACHMENTS
• Do not use any unsupported attachments as these may be hazardous or cause damage to the product.
7. CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB
• Disconnect the product 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 product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the TV. Failure to do
so can damage the TV.
9. EARTHING
• The LNB cable must be earthed to the system earth for the satellite dish.
10. LOCATION
• Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightning, rain or sun.
• Do not place it near a radiator or heat register.
• We recommend that the product has 10 cm clearance from any other appliances susceptible to electromagnetic
inuences, such as a TV or a VCR.
• Do not block the 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 a 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.
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Safety Warning
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 of parts is required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specied by the
manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorised substitution may
result in additional damage to the unit.
Warning
1. To avoid damage of the power cord or plug;
• Do not modify or process the power cord or plug arbitrarily.
• Do not bend or twist the power cord.
• Make sure to disconnect the power cord holding the plug.
• Keep heating appliances as far as possible from the power cord in order to prevent the cover vinyl from melting.
• The mains plug, as a disconnection device, shall remain readily accessible by the user.
2. To avoid electrical shock;
• Do not open the main body.
• Do not insert metal or inammable objects inside the product.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Disconnect the power cord in case of lightning.
3. To avoid damage of product;
• 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 to it. Make sure to contact your local retailer if the product is out of order.
4. Hard Disk Drive
• Do not move the product or turn the power o suddenly while the hard disk drive is running.
The company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the hard disk drive caused by the carelessness or
misuse of users.
5. Standby Mode
• It is recommended to leave the product in Standby mode during long periods when not being used e.g. Over
night. The product will record any schedules set while in Standby mode.
This chapter provides detail instructions on the product and its accessories.
1.1 Package Contents
Please check all package contents before using your product.
RCA Cable
Batteries
Remote Control
Note:
• Faults may occur if the remote control is left without battery for a long time. Always keep the battery
inserted in the remote control.
• Package contents may vary according to area.
Caution:
• The company shall not be liable for problems caused by changing hard disk drive by user.
SCART Cable
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
HDMI Cable
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
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1. Before Using the Product
1.2 Front Panel
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1. STANDBY BUTTON
Switches between operation and standby modes.
2. TV/RADIO BUTTON
Switches between TV and radio modes.
3. MENU
Displays the main menu.
4. GUIDE
Displays the programme guide.
5. OK
Selects a menu or conrms the selected operation.
6. ARROW BUTTONS
/: Replays or skips scenes.
/: Moves the TV/radio channel up or down.
7. BACK
Closes and returns to the previous menu and screen.
8. USB Port
Connect a USB Pen drive or external USB HDD (for archiving recordings, or transfer of MP3 or JPEG
les).
9. CI-MODULE SLOT
A slot for a CI-Module. Module is not supplied.
Note:
The front of the product is subject to change without notice.
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1. Before Using the Product
1.3 Common Interface
Although some TV and radio services are free to air, others are available on a subscription basis and can
only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component.
Inserting a CI (with Smartcard)
A CI-Module looks like a PC map (PCMCIA) for laptops. There are dierent kinds of CI-Modules, suitable for
dierent coding systems; Irdeto, Conax and more. Additionally to the CI-Module, a Smartcard is needed to
decode the channels.
1. Open the right-hand ap on the front panel of the product to expose the card slot.
2. Follow the instructions of the module and insert the Smartcard into the CI-Module.
3. Keep the CI-Module (with the Smartcard) horizontal.
4. Insert the CI-Module into the slot.
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CI-Module
Smartcard
1. Before Using the Product
1.4 Rear Panel
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1. LNB 1 IN, LNB 2 IN
Connects a satellite antenna cable. Up to
two cables can be connected.
2. LNB 1 OUT
Connects another digital satellite receiver.
3. AUDIO
Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA
cable.
4. VIDEO
Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA
cable.
5. TV SCART
Connects to the TV using a TV SCART cable.
6. VCR SCART
Connects to the VCR or DVD using a VCR
SCART cable.
Note:
• The rear panel of the product is subject to change without notice.
• The LNB ratings of LNB 1 and LNB 2 are dierent.
HDD (for archiving recordings, or transfer
of MP3 or JPEG les).
10. ETHERNET
Ethernet port (for future use).
11. ON/OFF
Powers on/o.
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Note: The remote control of the product is subject to change without notice.
1. MUTE
Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.
2. PVR/TV/DVD/AUDIO
Changes the mode.
3. LIST
Display the channel list.
4. PLAYBACK CONTROL BUTTONS
a. PLAY
Plays at normal speed or resumes.
b. PAUSE
Pauses the live programme or recording.
c. STOP
Stops a recording or goes to the live programme.
d. RECORD
Records programme.
e. FAST BACKWARD
Rewinds at high speed. Each time you press this
button, the rewind speed is increased.
f. FAST FORWARD
Fast forwards at high speed. Each time you press
this button, the fast forward speed is increased.
g. PREVIOUS (REPLAY)
Goes to the previous scene.
h. NEXT (SKIP)
Goes to the next scene.
5. STANDBY
Switches between operation and standby
modes.
6. NUMERIC(0-9) BUTTONS
Enters a TV/radio channel number or menu
option number.
7. MENU
Displays the main menu.
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Select the colour keys for interactive
applications.
i. RED
Displays the channel list in normal viewing mode.
j. GREEN
Displays the favourite channel list in normal
viewing mode.
k. YELLOW
Displays the HD TV channel list in normal viewing
mode.
l. BLUE
Displays the genre channel list in normal viewing
mode.
9. MEDIA
Displays the media list.
10. ARROW BUTTONS
Changes the channel or moves the cursor up,
down, left or right.
11. EXIT
Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.
12. i (INFORMATION)
Displays the channel and programme
information.
13. GUIDE
Displays the programme guide.
14. OK
Selects a menu or conrms the selected
operation.
15. BACK
Returns to the previous channel.
16. OPT+
Displays the channels attributes while watching
a programme.
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17. VOLUME
Adjusts the audio volume.
18. AUDIO
Displays the audio list.
19. TEXT
Enters the digital text service.
20. SCHEDULE
Displays the schedule in programme guide.
21. SOURCE
Controls the output of TV SCART.
22. BOOKMARK
m. ADD BOOKMARK
Saves the current viewing position as a bookmark
during playback.
n. BOOKMARK LIST
Displays the list of saved viewing positions during
playback.
23. P+/P-
Changes the channel or page.
24. SUB
Displays the subtitle language list.
25. TV/RADIO
Switches between TV and radio modes.
26. SLOW
Plays the programme in slow motion.
27. WIDE
Sets the display format.
28. SLEEP
Sets the sleep time.
29. V-FORMAT
Changes the resolution of video.
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1. Before Using the Product
1.6 Remote Control Batteries
1. Press down the top of the battery cover and slide the cover o.
2. Insert the new batteries. Make sure the plus (+) ends meet the plus markings on the battery case.
3. Slide the cover back into place.
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2. Connections
This chapter describes how to connect your product to the TV with the particular equipments for gaining
optimum signal quality. The product provides various interfaces to connect to the TV, VCR or other
devices. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on the equipment you have.
Note:
If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local retailer or Humax
Customer Helpline.
2.1 Connecting the Antenna
You can select one of the following antenna connections depending on the equipment you have. The
product has two antenna modes according to setting.
Change this to the rst option.
1. Connecting Two Satellite Cables
Connect the two cables from your satellite dish to
the LNB 1 IN and LNB 2 IN connections on the rear
of the product.
Note:
Connecting with 2 cables from the same satellite
dish will allow you to:
• View and Record dierent channels
• Record 2 channels at the same time
2. Single Cable Using Loop Through
1. Connect the cable from your satellite dish to
LNB 1.
2. Connect a cable from the LNB 1 OUT to the
LNB 2 IN connection.
Note:
• If connecting with a single cable using loop
through you will have limited functionality.
While recording a channel you will be limited
to the second channel you can view. Visit
www.humaxdigital.com/freesat for further
information.
• When using a Motorised System, SCD Antenna (also known as Unicable), or SMATV please connect the
cable to LNB 1 IN.
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2. Connections
2.2 Connecting the TV and VCR
1. Using HDMI Cable
The HDMI connection, a special all-digital interface that provides the highest picture quality, is suitable for
Digital TV. If the TV has a HDMI input, connect the product & TV using a HDMI cable as follows.
HDMI Cable
HDMI
Important:
• When connecting the product to a TV with a HDMI cable no other connection is required.
• If you connect using a HDMI cable please switch your TV set to the correct channel/input for HDMI
(refer to your TVs manual for details).
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2. Connections
2. Using DVI Connector
The DVI connection using an HDMI to DVI converter is suitable for Digital TV. If the TV has the DVI input
connector only, connect the product to the TV with an HDMI cable using an HDMI to DVI converter as
follows.
When equipped with an A/V receiver,
1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the product and the other end to the HDMI
to DVI converter.
2. Connect the DVI converter to the TV.
3. Connect the product and the Dolby Digital decoder using an S/PDIF cable.
Important:
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HDMI Cable
If you connect using a DVI cable please switch your TV set to the correct channel/input for
the HDMI (refer to your TVs manual for details).
2. Connections
When there is no A/V receiver available,
1. Connect the product and the TV using an RCA cable.
2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the product and the other end to the HDMI
to DVI converter.
3. Connect the DVI converter to the TV.
Note:
Caution: DO NOT CONNECT TO HEAD PHONE CONNECTOR ON TV!
You can also connect the product to the TV using the 3.5 Stereo Jack Cable to 2 RCA Y Cable.
Y Cable (1stereo, 2RCA)
HDMI Cable
Important: If you connect using a DVI cable please switch your TV set to the correct channel/input for
the DVI connection (refer to your TVs manual for details).
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2. Connections
3. Using SCART Cable
A SCART cable connection is recommended for analogue TV or VCR.
1. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable.
2. Connect the product and the VCR using a SCART cable.
Important:
SCART Cable
TV SCART
SCART Cable
VCR SCART
If you connect using a SCART cable please switch your TV set to the correct channel/input for
the scart connection (refer to your TVs manual for details).
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2. Connections
2.3 Powering On
1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet.
2. Ensure the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the product is switched to ON.
3. Power on by pressing the
of the product.
STANDBY button on the remote control or the STANDBY button at the front
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3. First Installation
When powering on your product for the rst time after purchase, the First Time Installation will appear.
If nothing appears on your TV set please check the following:
• Your TV set is switched ON.
• Please check that the cables between the TV and product are connected correctly.
• Your TV set is switched to the correct channel/input for the connection method/cable you are using.
Tip:
• The default password is
• If you have forgotten your password, please contact Humax Customer Support.
3.1 User Settings
User Settings allows you to set the language, screen
ratio, display format and resolution.
Select the value for Preferred Language, Screen Ratio, Display Format and Resolution.
0000.
Select Next and press the OK button.
Note:
Not all resolutions may work (or be available)
with the type of connection (or TV Set) your
are using. If you experience problems please
select a dierent resolution.
3.2 freesat detection
1. Conrm the satellite cable(s) are connected and
press the OK button.
2. Please wait until the freesat detection is complete.
3. When the freesat signal is detected, press the
button to go to the next step.
Note:
• If the freesat detection fails please check that the
satellite cable(s) are connected correctly.
• For further help see the
section of the manual.
Warning: To prevent electric shock, always POWER
OFF all devices during setting up the
connection.
14. Trouble Shooting
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3. First Installation
3.3 Postcode
Enter your full postcode (including a space) using the
NUMERIC(0-9) buttons on the remote control.
To use on-screen keyboard, press the OPT+ button.
Press the 1 button to enter a space.
Press OK after entering your postcode.
Note: Use the left arrow on the remote to delete an
incorrect entry.
If the Invalid Postcode message appears please
re-enter your postcode.
If your postcode is correct then see the 14. Trouble Shooting section.
3.4 Search Channels
Search Channels will activate and the results will
appear.
To stop the channel search, select Stop and press the
OK button. Select Save and press the OK button to go
to the next step.
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3. First Installation
3.5 Result
After all setting is complete, you can view the result
screen.
Select Finish and press the OK button to complete the
rst installation.
3.6 Installation Checklist
Before using the product, please make sure that you have completed the following steps.
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Is the product in operation mode (not Standby mode)? GB20
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Note:
If you exit the rst installation without fully completing the channel searching procedure, you may
not have all of the channels available. Please select the Freesat Tune option in the Setup menu to
search for the channels again.
For information on the latest channels from freesat visit www.freesat.co.uk.
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4. Basic Operation
This chapter describes the basic functions the product provides such as switching channel, volume control
and other common features.
4.1 Switching Channel
You can change channels by:
• Pressing the
• Entering the channel number using the
Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and radio channels.
P-/P+ buttons
NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
Note:
You can also change channels using the Channel list (LIST) or Programme Guide (GUIDE).
4.2 Volume Control
You can adjust the audio volume. Press the V-/V+
button to adjust the audio volume. Press the MUTE
button to stop the audio temporarily.
Note: The mute function remains set while you
switch channels.
4.3 Resolution
You can set the resolution of the screen. Press the
V-FORMAT button while watching a programme. The
current resolution will be displayed.
Each time you press the V-FORMAT button, the
resolution changes in the following sequence:
576i
576p720p1080iOriginal.
Note:
Not all resolutions may work (or be available)
with the type of connection (or TV Set) your
are using. If you experience problems please
select a dierent resolution.
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4. Basic Operation
4.4 Wide
You can set the display format.
Press the WIDE button while watching a programme
to change the display format.
Each time you press the WIDE button, the display
format changes.
Note: For more information about display format,
refer to 7.1.7 Display Format.
4.5 Audio
If multiple audio languages/options are available the you can select the one you require from the audio
list.
1. Press the AUDIO button.
2. Use the arrows to select the audio option you
require.
3. Select the audio direction (left, right, stereo) using
the
/ buttons.
4. Press
Note:
• You can also change between the audio options
• For Dolby Digital broadcasts it is not possible to
EXIT to close.
by pressing the AUDIO button multiple times.
change the direction.
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4. Basic Operation
4.6 Subtitle
If multiple subtitle languages/options are available you can select the one you require from the subtitle
list.
1. Press the SUB button.
2. Use the arrows to select the subtitles you require
and press OK.
Note:
• You can also change between the subtitle options
be pressing the SUB button multiple times.
• If no subtitles are available a message will inform
you on screen; not all programmes broadcast will
contain subtitle information.
4.7 Text and Interactive Services
If your chosen channel has digital teletext features, you can access them. Teletext services often load
automatically shortly after the digital teletext window is displayed. In which case, simply follow the on
screen instructions(press color buttons).
1. Press the
2. Press the
3. Press the
Note:
• Interactive service (MHEG) is not available when subtitles are displayed. The channel and volume
cannot be controlled using the arrow buttons in interactive mode.
• For information regarding the Digital Text or interactive services available please contact the
broadcaster. Not all channels on freesat will provide these services.
TEXT button to access digital teletext.
TEXT button again to return to normal viewing.
P+/P- button to exit this service.
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4. Basic Operation
4.8 Programme Information (i-plate)
The i-plate is always displayed for a certain 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.
After switching to a channel, press the
Press the
Press the
/ button to view the previous/next programme information.
/ button to view the programme information of other channels.
/ button to display navigation mode.
1. General Information
The general information is displayed on the screen as the following.
Note: If programme information is not available on all channels please access the GUIDE to allow the
information to download fully.
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1. Next/previous channel
2. Channel number and name
3. Programme name
4. Icons
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Displayed only when the channel is a locked channel.
Displayed only if the programme is reserved for watching.
Represents parental level. Indicates the minimum level of age for viewing the
programme.
Displayed only when there is any teletext information.
Displayed only when subtitle information is available.
Displayed only when the channel provides HD programmes.
Displays the resolution of the current programme.
Displayed only when the programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital.
Displayed only when audio description is available.
Displayed only when the interactive service is available.
Displayed only when there is any guidance information.
4. Basic Operation
5. Current time & date
6. Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: Displays programme playing time and progress bar.
7. Group name: Displays the group the channel belongs to.
8. Previous/Next programme information: Displayed if previous/next programme information is
provided. Press the
Note: If there is no programme information available, programme information is not displayed.
2. Detailed Programme Information
You can see the detailed information about the current programme.
Press the i button when the i-plate is displayed to view detailed information. Press the i button once more
to hide the i-plate.
/ button to display previous/next programme information.
Note: If the detailed programme information is over one page, use the
previous or next page.
/ button to move to the
4.9 Option List
You can view and conrm detailed information about the current channel and change the information if
necessary.
Tip: The default password is 0000.
1. Press the
2. To add the channel to the favourite group, select
Favourite Group. Select the group using the
button and press the OK button.
3. To lock the channel, select
button.
4. To delete the channel, select
OK button. A popup will appear. Select Ye s and
press the OK button.
5. To rename the channel in non-freesat channel
mode, select Rename and press the OK button.
Enter the name directly using the keyboard on the
screen. Press the YELLOW button to complete.
OPT+ button.
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Lock and press the OK
Delete and press the
Note: In non-freesat channel mode, you cannot add the channel to the favourite group.
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5. Channel List
This chapter will help you use the various channel lists available. To display the channel list press the
LIST button while viewing a programme.
Four types of channel lists are available for quick and easy navigation.
The list of all TV channels.
My TV (RED)
Favourite (GREEN) The list of the favourite channels in ve groups.
HD TV (YELLOW) The list of all HD TV channels.
Genre (BLUE) The list of channels including the sports, drama, movie and other genres.
Note:
• Press the
• The favourite channel list will only be available after favourites groups have been setup.
• To sort the channels numerically or alphabetically press
EXIT button to remove the channels list.
The list of all radio channels.
The list of the recently viewed channels.
i button while the channel list is on screen.
5.1 My TV List
My TV List is the list of all channels available including TV, radio and recent channels.
1. Press the
2. Press the
already selected.
3. Select the channel you wish to view and press the
OK button. You can also enter the channel number
using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
4. Press the
using the
5. Select a channel and press the
To add the channel to the favourite group, select
Favourite Group. Select the group using the
button and press the OK button.
To lock the channel, select
button.
To delete the channel, select
OK button. A popup will appear. Select Ye s and press the OK button.
Note: You can switch between TV and radio by simply pressing the TV/RADIO button.
LIST button while watching a programme to display the channel list.
RED button to display My TV if not
RED button again and select a sub group
/ button.
OPT+ button.
/
Lock and press the OK
Delete and press the
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5. Channel List
5.2 Favourite List
Favourite List is the list of the favourite channels you can select yourself from the entire channel list. There
are ve favourite groups in total.
1. Press the LIST button while watching a
programme.
2. Press the
favourite groups.
3. Press the
group using the
GREEN button to display the list of
GREEN button again and select a sub
/ button.
5.3 HD TV List
HD TV List is the list of all HD TV channels.
1. Press the LIST button while watching a
programme.
2. Press the
YELLOW button to display the HD TV list.
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5. Channel List
5.4 Genre List
Genre List allows you to view the channels by genre (e.g. Movies, Sports, Entertainment, etc).
1. Press the LIST button while watching a programme.
2. Press the BLUE button to display the genre list.
3. Press the BLUE button again and select a sub group
using the
/ button.
5.5 Non-freesat Channel List
Four types of channel lists are provided for quick and easy channel search in the non-freesat channel list.
The list of all TV channels.
My TV (RED)
Favourite (GREEN) The list of the most viewed channels.
Satellite (YELLOW) The lists of channels classied by satellites.
Scramble (BLUE) The lists of channels classied by CAS types.
The list of all radio channels.
The list of HD TV channels.
The list of the recently viewed channels.
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6. TV Guide
The TV GUIDE displays the programmes for the next 7 days sent by the broadcaster.
Note: Press the GUIDE or EXIT button to exit the TV guide screen.
6.1 Using TV Guide
You can view the programme information of all channels in time and date order.
1. Press the GUIDE button.
2. Select the channel genre using the
3. Press the
RED button.
1. Table Guide
1. Move to the previous/next programme within the
same channel using the
2. Move to another channel using the
If the contents are more than one page, use the
P-/P+ button to skip to the next page. Enter the
number of the channel you wish to move using
the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
3. Jump back/ahead two hours using the
BACKWARD/FAST FORWARD button.
4. Move to the previous/next day using the
PREVIOUS/NEXT button.
5. If the programme is currently on press the
button to view the programme.
6. If the programme is on in the future you can
reserve it to view or record. Press the OK button on the highlighted programme and select from the
following:
/ button.
/ button and press the OK button.
/ button.
FAST
OK
Record Whole SeriesThis option will appear if the programme is in a series; select this option
to record this programme and all future programmes within the same
series.
Record One ProgrammeSelect this option to record this programme only.
WatchSelect this option is you wish to view this programme (Not record).
7. Select a reserved programme and press the OK button to cancel the reservation.
8. Press the OPT+ button to display the channel genre and choose another genre.
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2. Instant Reservation
1. Select a programme in the EPG and press the RECORD button on the remote. The selected
programme only will be reserved to record.
2. To cancel the reservation, select the programme and press the
cancelled immediately.
Note:
• You cannot reserve new programmes when the HDD is already full. Please delete another recorded
programme.
• Press the
• In non-freesat mode, you cannot select the channel genre. Select the group using the
• You cannot reserve the programmes in non-freesat mode.
i button to view the programme information.
STOP button. The reservation will be
OPT+ button.
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6. TV Guide
6.2 List Guide
1. Press the GREEN button.
2. You can view the programme information for the
next 7 days. The features are similar as in 6.1 Table Guide.
Note: Press the OPT+ button to go to channel genre.
6.3 Schedule
Schedule displays the list of the programmes you have reserved. You can modify, delete or make manual
reservations.
1. Press the YELLOW button to display the schedule
of reservations.
2. Select a reservation and press the
delete the reservation.
Note:
• Press the
alphabetical order.
• You cannot reserve programmes in non-freesat
mode.
LIST button to sort the list in time or
OPT+ button to
1. Editing Reservations
1. Select a reservation you want to edit and press the YELLOW button. The reservation popup will
appear.
2. Select
3. Select
4. Select
5. Select
6. Select
7. Select
Channel and press the OK button to display the channel list. Select the channel.
Date and press the OK button to view the calendar. Select the date.
Start Time or End Time and enter the time using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
Repeat and change the repeat frequency using the
Mode and select Record or Watch.
OK and press the OK button.
/ button.
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2. New Reservation
1. Select the blank reservation at the bottom of the schedule list and press the OK button.
2. The reservation popup will appear. Enter the channel number, date, start/end time, repeat frequency
and mode and then press the OK button.
Note:
• Reservations for deleted channels or past programmes are automatically deleted.
• If the channel number has changed the reservation will need to be setup again.
6.4 Find
Find allows you to search for programmes by entering a keyword (part or all of the programme name) and
selecting the genre, time and day of the programme.
1. Press the BLUE button.
2. Enter the keyword, genre, time & day of the
programme and select Search and then press the OK button.
3. The search result of the entered values will appear.
4. To reserve a programme, select a future
programme and press the OK button.
1. Search by Keyword
1. Press the OK button while the cursor is on Keyword.
2.
Keyword List will appear. Select <NEW> and press the OK button to enter a new keyword.
3. A keyboard will appear. Enter the keyword.
4. Press the
YELLOW button to complete.
2. Search by Genre
1. Press the OK button while the cursor is on Genre.
2. The list of genres will appear. Select the genres and press the
genres.
OK button. You can select up to two
3. Search by Time and Day
1. Press the OK button while the cursor is on Time & Day.
2. The time & day popup will appear. Select the time and day using the
3. Select
OK and press the OK button.
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OK or
/ button.
7. Settings
In this chapter you can set options for TV Setup, Language, Time, Parental Control, Recording and Other.
Note: Pressing the EXIT button will save any changes you have made automatically and return you to
the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit all the menus.
7.1 TV Setup
You can congure the audio and video output settings.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
the OK button.
3. Select
the OK button.
Settings using the
TV Setup using the
/ button and press
/ button and press
1. TV SCART
You can select the TV SCART output option.
1. Select TV SCART and press the OK button.
2. Select
button.
RGB, CVBS, or S-Video and press the OK
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2. VCR SCART
You can select the VCR SCART output option.
1. Select VCR SCART.
2. Select
3. Audio
You can select the audio output option.
1. Select Audio.
2. Select
4. Dolby Digital
You can set Dolby Digital soundtrack option. If you select On, the Dolby Digital audio will be selected
automatically (when broadcast) and outputted via S/PDIF.
CVBS or S-Video using the OK or
Stereo or Mono using the OK or
/ button.
/ button.
1. Select Dolby Digital.
2. Select
On or O using the OK or
/ button.
5. Lip-Sync
You can adjust the sound dierence of audio and video.
1. Select
2. Adjust the sync using the
3. Press the
Note: Lip-Sync will be applied to all channels when this option is adjusted.
Lip-Sync and press the OK or
/ button.
BACK button to complete.
button.
6. Screen Ratio
You can select the screen ratio option.
1. Select Screen Ratio and press the OK button.
2. Select
16:9 – Widescreen TV or 4:3 – Traditional TV using the OK or
/ button.
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7. Display Format
You can select the display format according to the screen ratio.
1. Select Display Format and press the OK button.
2. When choosing
Box, 16:9 Centre Cut Out, Anamorpic and press the OK button.
3. When choosing
Centre Cut Out, Auto and press the OK button.
8. HDCP Default
You can enable or disable HD copy protection for programmes with no copy protection sent by the
broadcaster.
1. Select HDCP Default and press the OK button.
2. Select
Enable or Disable using the OK or
16:9 – Widescreen TV as screen ratio, select among Auto, 4:3 Pillar Box, 14:9 Pillar
4:3 – Traditional TV as screen ratio, select among 16:9 Letterbox, 14:9 Letterbox,
/ button.
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7. Settings
7.2 Language
Language enables you to set the basic language and subtitle options.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
the OK button.
3. Select
the OK button.
Settings using the
Language using the
/ button and press
/ button and press
1. Preferred Language
Preferred Language allows you to choose from the languages available.
1. Select Preferred Language and press the OK button.
2. Select the language you want and press the
OK button.
2. Subtitle Display
Subtitle Display allows you to enable the subtitles to appear automatically if they are provided by the
broadcaster.
1. Select
2. Select
Subtitle Display.
Enable or Disable using the OK or
/ button.
3. Subtitle Font
Subtitle Font enables you to select the font of the subtitle.
1. Select Subtitle Font.
2. Select
Variable or Fixed using the OK or
VariableUses the horizontally variable subtitle font of the on-screen display.
/ button.
Fixed
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Uses the xed subtitle font as in TEXT.
7. Settings
4. Audio Description
Audio description allows the user to select the narration of onscreen visuals, which is used for visually
impaired viewers. Setting the Audio Description option to Enable will automatically select the AudioDescription option when you change to a channel.
1. Select Audio Description.
2. Select
Enable or Disable using the OK or
/ button.
Note:
Not all channels/programmes will provide Audio Description; for further information please
contact the broadcaster.
7.3 Time
Time allows you to set the time you want the product
to turn ON (Wakeup) or OFF (Sleep) each day.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
the OK button.
3. Select
OK button.
1. Power ON
You can set the time the product turns on automatically.
Settings using the
Time using the
/ button and press the
/ button and press
1. Select Power ON and press the
2. Enter the powering on time using the
button.
NUMERIC(0-9) buttons or select Disable using the
2. Power On Channel
You can select a channel you want the product to turn ON to each day.
1. Select Power On Channel and press the OK button to display the channel list.
2. Select the channel and press the
OK button.
3. Power OFF
You can select the time the product turns o automatically.
1. Select
2. Enter the powering o time using the
Power OFF and press the
button.
NUMERIC(0-9) buttons or select Disable using the
/ button.
/ button.
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7. Settings
7.4 Parental Control
Parental Control allows you to set password control for live or recorded content, change the password,
and lock the setup menu.
Tip: The default password is 0000.
1. Press the
2. Select
the OK button.
3. Select
press the OK button.
4. You will be prompted to enter your password.
Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0-9)
buttons.
MENU button.
Settings using the
Parental Control using the
/ button and press
/ button and
1. Guidance Policy
Enabling the Guidance Policy option will mean any programmes (or recordings) that have guidance
information will require the password to be entered to view them. The guidance information is sent by the
broadcasters for some programmes.
1. Select Guidance Policy and press the OK button.
2. Select
Enable or Disable using the OK or
/ button.
Note: Guidance information is only available in freesat mode.
2. Age Limit
Age Limit enables you to place certain restrictions on the viewers by setting age limits. A password must
be entered to view the content.
1. Select Age Limit and press the OK button.
2. Select the age limit you wish to set.
Note:
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Age Limit is only available in non-freesat mode and will require the age classication information
to be sent by the broadcasters.
7. Settings
3. Change Password
Change Password allows you to change the current password.
1. Select Change Password and press the OK button.
2. Enter the password in
3. Enter the password again in
4. Installation Lock
Installation Lock allows you to block access to the setup menu; the password will be required to enter the
menu when this option is enabled.
1. Select Installation Lock.
2. Select
Enable or Disable using the OK or
New Password using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
Verify Password to conrm.
/ button.
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7.5 Recording
Recording allows you to set the recordings auto-padding, and the settings for the instant replay and skip
forward buttons.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
the OK button.
3. Select
the OK button.
Note:
• On Time - the broadcasters signal will be used for
accurate recording when broadcast.
• 1,2,3,5 Mins - The minutes you select to the start
and/or end times will be included where possible
to the recordings.
Settings using the
Recording using the
/ button and press
/ button and press
1. Recording Start Time
You can set the amount of time you want the recordings to start before the schedule billed time in the
EPG.
1. Select Recording Start Time and press the OK button.
2. Select the padding time using the
OK or
/ button
2. Recording End Time
You can set the amount of time you want to add to the end of a recordings billed time in the EPG.
1. Select
2. Select the padding time using the
Recording End Time and press the OK button.
OK or
/ button
3. Instant Replay
You can set the length of time the video is replayed when pressing the REPLAY button.
1. Select Instant Replay and press the OK button.
2. Select the time using the
OK or
/ button
4. Skip Forward
You can set the length of time the video is skipped when pressing the SKIP button.
1. Select
2. Select the time using the
Skip Forward and press the OK button.
OK or
/ button
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7. Settings
7.6 Other
You can congure other settings such as info display time, OSD transparency, power saving in standby and
automatic standby.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
the OK button.
3. Select
OK button.
Settings using the
Other using the
/ button and press the
/ button and press
1. Info Display Time
You can set the time the information box is displayed on screen when changing channels.
1. Select Info Display Time and press the OK button.
2. Select a value between
Note: When set to Disable, the i-plate will not be displayed when you switch the channel.
Disable, 1~20 seconds and press the OK button.
2. OSD Transparency
You can set the transparency of the On-Screen Display.
1. Select
2. Select among
OSD Transparency and press the OK button.
Disable, 25%, 50% and 75% and press the OK button.
DisableFully opaque screen
25%, 50%, 75%The higher the % the more transparent the On-Screen Display.
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7. Settings
3. Power Saving in Standby
You can select whether the product switches to power saving mode in standby.
1. Select Power Saving in Standby.
2. Select
Note:
When set the following will be disabled:
• Front display panel will not show the time
• LNB loop-through
• SCART loop-through
When Power Saving in Standby is enabled any schedule recordings you have set will record as the
product will switch on to record the programme and go back to standby when completed.
4. Automatic Standby
When Automatic Standby is set to Enable the product automatically switches to standby mode after a
period of inactivity to help reduce the amount of electricity used.
On or O using the OK or
/ button.
1. Select Automatic Standby.
2. Select
Enable or Disable using the OK or
/ button.
5. Guide Channel Genre
You can choose to display the Genre List when accessing the Guide.
1. Select
2. Select
Guide Channel Genre and press the OK button.
Enable or Disable using the OK or
/ button.
7.7 STB Mode
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
the OK button.
3. Select
the OK or
Non-freesat.
Note: STB Mode will only appear when non-freesat
Settings using the
STB Mode using the
button to select freesat or
channels have been tuned and saved using the
Manual Tune option in the setup menu.
/ button and press
/ button and press
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8. Edit Channels
This chapter provides information on the channel editing options available for the main channel lists and
the favourites lists you create.
Note:
• Press the
exit the menu screen.
• Press the
8.1 Edit Channel List
Edit Channels List enables you to delete, select and lock/unlock the channels in the edit channel list
conveniently.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
press the OK button.
3. Select
press the OK button.
EXIT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to
TV/RADIO button to change between the TV and radio channel lists.
Edit Channels using the
Edit Channel List using the
/ button and
/ button and
Note: It is not possible to move or rename channels
in freesat mode. When in non-freesat mode
you can rename and move the channels.
1. Deleting Channels
1. Select the channels you want to delete and press
the OK button. You can select more than one
channel.
2. Press the
channels.
RED button to delete the chosen
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2. Locking/Unlocking Channels
Tip: The default password is 0000.
1. Select the channel you want to lock and press the
2. Press the
3. Select
Note:
• When channels are locked, the
these channels will unlock them.
• To watch locked channels, you must enter the password using the
GREEN button.
Lock and press the OK button.
Lock option will change to Unlock. Following the same procedure on
OK button.
3. Selecting a Channel Group
1. Press the YELLOW button to display the list of groups.
2. Select the group you want and press the
OK button.
4. Select All/Release All
1. Press the BLUE button.
2. Select
3. To release one or more channels from select all, press the
channel.
Select All and press the OK button.
OK button while the cursor is on the selected
NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
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8. Edit Channels
8.2 Edit Favourite List
You can add or remove channels from the favourite groups, move favourite channels and rename
favourite groups.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
3. Select
Edit Channels using the
Edit Favourit List using the
/ button and press the OK button.
/ button and press the OK button.
Note:
Edit Favourite List is only available for freesat channels.
1. Adding/Removing Channels
1. Select the channels you want to add to the
favourite channel list and press the OK button.
2. Press the
favourite list you have chosen.
3. To remove channels from the favourite list, select
the channels from the list and press the RED
button.
Note: When the cursor is on the left column, the red
RED button to add the channels to the
button is used to Add channels. When the
cursor is on the right column, the red button is
used to Remove channels.
2. Selecting Favourite Groups
1. Press the GREEN button to display the list of groups.
2. Select the favourite group you want and press the
OK button.
3. Select All/Release All
1. Press the YELLOW button to select all channels in the favourite list.
2. To release all channels, press the
YELLOW button again.
4. Renaming Favourite Groups
1. Select the favourite group you want to rename and press the OK button.
2. Press the
3. Select
4. A keyboard will appear. Enter the name of the favourite group using the keyboard.
5. Press the
Note: The YELLOW and BLUE buttons become activated only when the cursor is placed on the right
BLUE button.
Rename Group and press the OK button.
YELLOW button to complete.
column.
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5. Moving Favourite Channels
1. Select the favourite channel you want to move in the favourite list and press the OK button.
2. Press the
3. Select
4. Move the cursor to the position required using the
5. The selected channel is moved to the new location.
8.3 Edit Customisable Channels
You can customise the regional channels broadcast by freesat, allowing you to select dierent regions
from those detected by your postcode.
BLUE button.
Move and press the OK button.
/ button, and press the OK button.
1. Press the
2. Select
press the OK button.
3. Select
buttons and press the OK button.
Note:
MENU button.
Edit Channels using the
Edit Customisable Channels using the
This feature may not be available for all
regional channels.
/ buttons and
/
1. Customising Channels
1. Select a channel from the left column.
2. Move the cursor to the right column and select an alternative channel of the region you want and
press the OK button.
3. The selected channel will be customised as the default channel of the chosen channel number.
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9. Setup
In this chapter you can congure Installation settings and search for channels.
Freesat Tune, Manual Tune, Software Update and Factory Reset are included in this section.
Note:
Press the EXIT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU
button to exit the menu screen.
9.1 Freesat Tune
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
OK button.
3. Select
press the OK button.
4. Enter your postcode. Use the
current postcode.
5. Please note that once you perform
all freesat channels will be deleted. Select Ye s and
press the OK button to delete all freesat channels.
6. Select
channels.
7. The channel search will start.
8. To stop the search, press the
channel search.
9. The results will appear. Select
Setup using the
Freesat Tune using the
Search and press the OK button to search
/ button and press the
/ button and
arrow to delete the
Freesat Tune,
OK button during
Save and press the OK button.
Note: Any schedules setup for recording will be removed if the Freesat Tune is carried out. If no channels
are available a popup message will be displayed.
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9.2 Manual Tune
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
OK button.
3. Select
press the OK button.
4. Select
channel search will start.
5. To stop the search, press the
channel search.
6. The results will appear. Select
OK button.
Setup using the
Manual Tune using the
Search and press the OK button. The
TransponderSelect All to search for all transponders in the list.
/ button and press the
/ button and
OK button during
Save and press the
Press OK to display the list of transponder, select the transponder you require
and press the OK button to search for it only.
If the transponder you require is not listed, select User Dened and enter the
transponder details you require.
Network SearchSelect Disable or Enable using the OK or
Scrambled TypeSelect All or FTA and press the OK button.
Channel TypeSelect among All, TV and Radio and press the OK button.
Note:
Searching for channels using Manual Tune will active the STB mode option in the Settings menu.
The channels detected and displayed in non-freesat mode will only display the Now and Next
programmes in the TV Guide. If there are no channels available, a message indicating the result
will pop up.
/ button.
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9. Setup
9.3 Software Update
Software Update allows you to update the system software to maintain proper performance of the
product.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
3. Select
Setup using the
Software Update using the
/ button and press the OK button.
/ button and press the OK button.
Note:
For more information about the software update, refer to 11. Software Update.
1. Automatic Update
1. Select Automatic Update and press the OK
button.
2. When new software is detected, you can choose
to download the software immediately or save for
later.
3. When there is no new software to update, a popup
will appear.
2. Manual Update
1. Select Manual Update and press the OK button.
2. Enter the values for
3. Select
4. When new software is detected, you can choose to download the software immediately or save for
later.
Search and press the OK button.
Satellite, Frequency, Polarization, Symbol Rate and FEC.
Note:
• When there is no new software to update, a popup will appear.
• Software updates for products will be detected using the
dierent transponder details in the future (where applicable) please visit www.humaxdigital.com/
freesat.
Automatic Update option. For details to use
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9.4 Factory Reset
Factory Reset enables you to restore the product to the factory default.
Warning: Please note that once you perform Factory Reset, all data such as the antenna setting
information, channel list and all user congured data will be deleted.
1. Press the
2. Select
OK button.
3. Select
press the OK button.
4. Select
setting to factory default. To return to the previous
menu, select No and press the OK.
5. Enter your password to proceed with the
Reset.
6. When the factory reset is completed the product
will restart and the First Time Installation will
appear on screen.
Tip: The default password is 0000.
Note:
MENU button.
Setup using the
Factory Reset using the
Ye s and press the OK button to restore all
For detailed information about the rst installation, refer to Chapter 3. First Installation.
/ button and press the
/button and
Factory
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10. System
10.1 Diagnostics
You can view system status information.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
3. Select
4. The system status information will be displayed.
System and press the OK button.
Diagnostics and press the OK button.
10.2 Network
You can view the network information.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
3. Select
4. The network information will be displayed.
5. Select
button to select DHCP or Manual. When selecting Manual, you can enter the value for the network
information. Select Apply and press the OK button to save the changes.
Note:
System and press the OK button.
Network and press the OK button.
Congure Ethernet and press the OK button. Select Congure IP and press the OK or
For information on the Network options on the product please visit www.humaxdigital.com/
freesat in the future.
/
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10. System
10.3 HDD Control
You can format the hard disk drive.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
3. Select
1. Format HDD
To format the hard disk drive, select Format HDD and press the OK button. Select the partition you want
to format, select OK and press the OK button. Select Ye s and press the OK button. Enter the password to
complete.
10.4 Common Interface
System using the
HDD Control using the
/ button and press the OK button.
/ button and press the OK button.
You can view the CI-Module information.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select
3. The common interface information will be displayed.
Common Interface and press the OK button.
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11. Media List
The product supports 4 types of Media lists. Press the MEDIA button and then the coloured buttons on
the remote control to access each list.
Video (RED)TV programmes that have been recorded
Radio (GREEN)Radio programmes that have been recorded
Music (YELLOW)MP3 (Music) les you have transferred
Photo (BLUE)Jpeg (Photos) les you have transferred
11.1 Video
When the Media List is on screen press the RED button
to select Video if not already selected. A list of the TV
programmes you have recorded will appear.
Note:
• Press the
time, channel number order.
• Pres the
information of the selected recording.
• The icon ( ) will be displayed when the le is
being played.
• When a support USB device is connected via the
front or rear USB ports press the RED button to
change between the HDD and the USB device.
LIST button to sort the les in le name,
i button to display the programme
1. Video Setting
Press the OPT+ button in video list. A popup will
appear to display the setting option.
• Sort:
• List Type: Select between Simple or Normal list
• File Manager:
Select the sorting order.
types.
Go to le manager.
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2. Play Option
Select a recorded le you want to playback and press
the OK button. A popup will appear to display the play
option.
• Play from the last played position: Play the
recorded le from the point it has been stopped.
•
Play from the start: Play the recorded le from
the beginning.
•
Delete a le: Delete the le. Select Ye s and press
the OK button.
•
Rename: Rename the le. Enter the name directly
using the keyboard displayed on the screen. Press
the YELLOW button to complete.
• Select a still image and press the
select the chapter you wish to view.
Note:
• You can also press the
• A chapter is made automatically by dividing a le into eight smaller les and capturing a still image of
each smaller le. Chapters are used in play option by pressing the PREVIOUS and NEXT buttons.
PLAY button to play the le from the last played position.
/ button to
3. Making Playlist
You can playback the chosen les in the order you want.
1. Press the OPT+ button. A popup will appear to
display the setting option.
2. Select
display File Manager.
3. Press the
and press the OK button. A playlist will appear.
4. Select a le in the playlist and press the
to play the selected le.
5. Select a le in the playlist and press the
button to delete the le from the playlist and
renumber the list.
6. Select a le in the playlist and press the
button to move the le. Move the le within the
list using the
Note: If all les of the playlist are deleted, the playlist disappears.
File Manager and press the OK button to
BLUE button and select Make Playlist
OK button
RED
GREEN
/ button. Press the OK button to complete.
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4. Editing Playlist
After making a playlist, you can view the playlist in
video list.
Select the playlist and press the OK button.
• Play: Play the playlist.
•
Delete: Delete the playlist.
•
Edit: Edit the playlist.
5. File Manager
You can delete les or copy les to/from external devices.
1. Press the
display the setting option.
2. Select
display File Manager.
• Delete: Select the le to delete and press the RED
button.
•
Copy: Select the le to copy and press the GREEN
button.
•
Edit Mode: You can edit multiple les. Press the
YELLOW button to go to edit mode. Press the
YELLOW button again to go back to normal mode.
•
Function: Press the BLUE button.
Select AllPress the OK button to select all
Make FolderEnter the name of the folder
RenameEnter the name directly using
OPT+ button. A popup will appear to
File Manager and press the OK button to
or release all.
directly using the keyboard
displayed on the screen.
Press the YELLOW button to
complete.
the keyboard displayed on
the screen. Press the YELLOW
button to complete.
Lock/UnlockPress the OK button to lock or
unlock le.
Note:
You can rename only one le at a time.
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11. Media List
6. Connecting External Devices
1. Connect the device to the recorder. The detected
device will appear.
2. Press the
3. Press the
right column to switch the device. Select the
device and press the OK button.
OPT+ button and select File Manager.
OPT+ button while the cursor is in the
11.2 Radio
When the Media List is on screen press the GREEN
button to select Radio if not already selected. A list of
the radio programmes you have recorded will appear.
Note:
The features available in the radio list are the
same as the video list in section 11.1 Video.
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11.3 Music
When the Media List is on screen press the YELLOW
button to select Music if not already selected. A list of
the MP3 (Music) les you have transferred will appear.
Note:
• Press the
or time order.
• Press the
view the le information.
1. Music Setting
LIST button to sort the les in le name
i button while playing a music le to
Press the OPT+ button in music list. A popup will
appear to display the setting option.
• Sort: Select the sorting order.
•
Repeat: Select the repeat option.
•
Shue: Enable or disable shue mode.
•
File Manager: Go to le manager.
2. Music Player
1. Select the music le you want to play and press
the OK or PLAY button to play.
2. Press the
3. Press the
4. Press the
5. Press the
6. Press the
STOP button to stop playing.
PAUSE button to pause.
/ button to go back or go forward.
OPT+ button to display Music Setting.
EXIT button to stop and go to live radio.
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11. Media List
3. File Manager
You can delete les or copy les to/from external devices.
1. Press the OPT+ button. A popup will appear to display the setting option.
2. Select
•
Delete: Select the le to delete and press the RED button.
•
Copy: Select the le to copy and press the GREEN button.
•
Edit Mode: You can edit multiple les. Press the YELLOW button to go to edit mode. Press the
YELLOW button again to go back to normal mode.
•
Function: Press the BLUE button.
File Manager and press the OK button to display File Manager.
Select AllPress the OK button to select all or release all.
Make FolderEnter the name of the folder directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen.
Press the YELLOW button to complete.
RenameEnter the name directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen. Press the
YELLOW button to complete.
Note:
You can rename only one le at a time.
4. Connecting External Devices
1. Connect the device to the recorder. The detected device will appear.
2. Press the
3. Press the
and press the OK button.
OPT+ button and select File Manager.
OPT+ button while the cursor is in the right column to switch the device. Select the device
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11. Media List
11.4 Photo
When the Media List is on screen press the BLUE
button to select Photo if not already selected. A list
of the Jpeg (Photos) les you have transferred will
appear.
Note:
• Press the
or time order.
• Press the
information.
1. Photo Setting
LIST button to sort the les in le name
i button in the photo list to view the le
Press the OPT+ button in photo list. A popup will
appear to display the setting option.
• Sort: Select the sorting order.
•
Display Time: Select the display time.
•
Aspect Ratio: Select Auto or Original.
•
Music: Select the music option.
•
File Manager: Go to le manager.
2. Photo Viewer
1. Press the OK or PLAY button to view the photos in slideshow.
2. Press the
3. Press the
4. Press the
to continue the slideshow.
5. Press the
6. Press the
7. When music player is playing, press the
previous/next music le.
8. Press the
OK button to display the photo playbar.
/ button to view the previous/next photo.
PAUSE button to stop the slideshow. Press the PAUSE button again or press the PLAY button
PREVIOUS/NEXT button to move back/forward ve photos
OPT+ button to display Photo Setting.
FAST BACKWARD/FAST FORWARD button to move to the
EXIT button to stop the music player.
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11. Media List
3. File Manager
You can delete les or copy les to/from external devices.
1. Press the OPT+ button. A popup will appear to display the setting option.
2. Select
•
Delete: Select the le to delete and press the RED button.
•
Copy: Select the le to copy and press the GREEN button.
•
Edit Mode: You can edit multiple les. Press the YELLOW button to go to edit mode. Press the
YELLOW button again to go back to normal mode.
•
Function: Press the BLUE button.
File Manager and press the OK button to display File Manager.
Select AllPress the OK button to select all or release all.
Make FolderEnter the name of the folder directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen.
Press the YELLOW button to complete.
RenameEnter the name directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen. Press the
YELLOW button to complete.
Note: You can rename only one le at a time.
4. Connecting External Devices
1. Connect the device to the recorder. The detected device will appear.
2. Press the
3. Press the
and press the OK button.
OPT+ button and select File Manager.
OPT+ button while the cursor is in the right column to switch the device. Select the device
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12. Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
The product automatically buers the channel you are viewing to the Hard Drive (2 hour period), this
enables you to pause live TV, rewind to the point you changed to the channel, and fast forward.
Note:
The buer will be cleared whenever you change channels.
12.1 Play bar
Press the PLAY button while watching a recording to display the play bar. Play bar displays the current
operation status, the time gap between the broadcasting point and watching point and the amount of
temporarily saved programme.
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1. Play status
2. Start time
3. Amount of saved programme
4. Present time
5. Play pointer
6. Total time (present time in TSR)
To move to the specied time point directly, enter the time you want using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
To move the watching point bar to the time point you want, press the
then press the OK button to play the programme from the specied time point. If you do not press the
OK button after moving the watching point, it will move automatically. Press the STOP button to stop the
current le and go to live TV.
/ button while playing back and
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12.2 Time Shifted Recording (TSR) and Playback.
You can perform Time Shifted Recording (TSR) and other VCR functions within TSR using the playback
control buttons while playing a programme.
1. Playback
You can view the recorded les in the Media ListVideo. Press the MEDIA button to access the recorded
le list easily.
1. Press the
live video.
2. Press the
point.
Note:
• Enter the
time point.
• For more information about playback, refer to
REPLAY button to jump back and play from that point. Press the STOP button to return to
SKIP button to jump ahead and play from that point. Press the STOP button to return to live
NUMERIC(0-9) buttons during playback and press the OK button to move to that specic
11.1.1 Play Option.
2. TSR
You can perform fast backward, fast forward, slow motion and pause while playing back a recorded le
from the media list.
Fast Forward
1. Press the FAST FORWARD button to fast forward the programme.
2. Each time you press the
3. If you press the
speed.
Note:
The Fast Forward operation is only available during playback of a recording or when you are
behind live TV (if you have paused live TV, used slow motion, or fast backward). You are only able
to fast forward to the live TV point; when this is reached the programme will play at normal speed
automatically.
PLAY button, the fast forward operation stops and the programme is played at normal
FAST FORWARD button, the speed increases (x2, x4, x16, x32, x64).
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Fast Backward
1. Press the FAST BACKWARD button to go back during a recording or the buer.
2. Each time you press the
3. If you press the
normal speed.
Note: You can fast backward back to the start of a recording or to the start of the buer. When you reach
the start point the programme will play at normal speed automatically.
PLAY button, the fast backward operation stops and the programme is played at
Slow Motion
1. Press the SLOW button to playback in slow motion.
2. Each time you press the
3. Press the
PLAY button to play the programme at normal speed.
FAST BACKWARD button, the speed increases (x2, x4, x16, x32, x64).
SLOW button, the playback speed becomes slower.
Pause
1. Press the PAUSE button to pause the current programme.
2. If you press the
Note: Pressing PAUSE while watching live TV will increase the delay from the point you have paused
to the live broadcast. You will be able to use the FAST FORWARD or SKIP FORWARD functions
during this time. To go directly to the live broadcast press the STOP button.
PAUSE button once again, the programme is resumed from that point.
12.3 Recording
Using the built-in hard disk drive, you can record a programme without external media devices such as a
VCR.
Note:
• Ensure that sucient disk space is available before recording, the recording will either fail or not
record fully if there is insucient disk space.
• A one hour recording may require 2-3 GB of space depending on the broadcast.
• Radio programmes can be recorded.
• Pressing the
standby mode after completing recording.
• Press the
STANDBY button while recording will not stop the recording. The product will go to
i button to display the the channel currently recording and i-plate.
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1. General Recording
1. Press the RECORD button to record the programme you are currently viewing. The recording will stop
at the programmes end time in the Guide.
2. Press the
recording end time using the
Warning: When using INSTANT RECORD please check the end time of the recording and amend where
2. Multi-Channel Recording
1. To record another channel, change channels while
recording and press the RECORD button again.
2. You can record two channels simultaneously.
3. If you change to a third channel and press the
RECORD button you will be prompted to select
one of the other two recordings to cancel.
RECORD button again while recording to adjust the recording end time. You can adjust the
/ button.
necessary to ensure you record for the amount of time required.
Note: Recording 2 channels may be limited
depending on your connections from the
satellite dish; 2 feeds from the dish are
required to record 2 channels without
limitations.
3. Stop Recording
1. Press the STOP button to stop recording one of the two channels.
2. You will be prompted to select one among the current recordings. Select the channel you want to stop
recording using the
3. Select
OK and press the OK button.
/ button.
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12.4 Bookmark
1. Adding Bookmark
You can jump to a position directly using the bookmark feature in recorded le playback. Use bookmarks
to search a specic scene quickly and conveniently.
Press the ADD BOOKMARK button at the location you want to set a bookmark while playing back a
recorded le. The bookmark icon is displayed at the lower right of the screen.
Note: The bookmark function is available for recorded les only.
2. Bookmark List
1. Press the BOOKMARK LIST button after adding a bookmark.
2. Select the location you wish to view using the
lower right of the screen.
3. Press the
4. To delete a location, select the location you want to delete and press the
BOOKMARK LIST button again to return to the play bar.
/ button. The bookmark image is displayed at the
ADD BOOKMARK button.
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1. Bookmark cursor
2. Watching point time
3. Watching point
4. Bookmark icon
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13. Software Update
In order to maintain proper performance of the product, it is essential to have the most up-to-date
software. Visit the Humax website to check the latest news and newly released software versions
(http://www.humaxdigital.com/freesat). It is recommended that you periodically check for the
availability of software update.
13.1 OTA (Over the Air)
OTA - Over the Air Software Updates will be broadcast via satellite for the product when new updates are
available. Humax reserves the right for deciding when the software updates will be released.
Follow below to ensure that you receive the OTA Software Updates when they are released:
1. You are connected to a suitable satellite dish and are receiving the all of the freesat service.
2. The signal strength and quality are at a high level; if you are experiencing problems with the signal
then please do not continue with the download.
3. The product is in Standby mode each night allowing it to detect, download, and install the updates
when broadcast.
Caution:
• Please do not unplug the product from the mains during the software update procedure; this can
cause the product not to operate.
• Please do not remove the antenna cable from the dish from the product during the update as this can
cause the product not to operate.
Note:
• For information on the release of new software or the changes made please visit www.humaxdigital.
com/freesat.
• The download can take between 5 - 10 minutes to complete.
• During the update process you will not be able to use the product.
• During the software update scheduled recordings will not take place.
• You cannot schedule programmes during software update.
1. Software update while watching a programme
When new software is detected, you can choose to download the software immediately or save for later. In
case there is no software currently available, select Next and press the OK button to proceed to the next
step.
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14. Appendix
14.1 Menu Map
Settings
1. TV Setup
2. Language
3. Time
4. Parental Control
5. Recording
6. Other
7. STB Mode
1. Edit Channel List
2. Edit Favourite List
3. Edit Customisabel Channels
Edit Channels
Setup
System
1. Freesat Tune
2. Manual Tune
3. Software Update
4. Factory Reset
1. Diagnostics
2. Network
3. HDD Control
4. Common Interface
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14.2 Trouble Shooting
For more troubleshooting and advice please visit www.humaxdigital.com/freesat or contact the Humax
Customer Helpline.
1. Freesat Detection Fails / Invalid Postcode
• Unplug the Foxsat-HDR from the mains and unplug the cable from your dish which is connected to the LNB IN
connection.
• Check that the “F-type” connector is rmly on the end of the cable.
• Power on the and follow the Installation Wizard again.
2. If still not Detecting the signal or verifying postcode
• Select NEXT through the Installation Wizard and then FINISH at the end.
• Press the
• Select the following Transponder (11428 H 27500 A) from the list of Transponders.
• Check that you are receiving stable levels for both Signal Strength & Signal Quality or >50%.
• If you are not receiving sucient Signal on this Transponder then you may require an installer to check your
Dish Alignment, LNB, cabling, or connectors.
OK button to enter the SETUP menu and Select Manual Tune.
3. No message displayed on the front panel (the product will not switch on)
• Check the main power cable and make sure it is plugged into a suitable power outlet.
• Check that the mains supply is switched on.
• Connect the power cable to a dierent power outlet.
4. No picture on TV set
• Make sure that the product is powered on and in operation mode. (Press the STANDBY button)
• Make sure that the AV cable is rmly connected to the TV.
• Make sure that the antenna cable is properly connected to the product.
• Make sure that the antenna setting in the menu is correct.
• Check the brightness level of the TV.
• Check if the channel is currently on air. Contact the broadcaster to ensure that the channel is running.
• Press the
SOURCE button if the product is in external input mode.
5. Poor picture/sound quality
• Install the antenna in an obstacle-free place.
• Make sure there is no mobile phone or microwave oven near the product.
• Keep the power and the antenna cable for the satellite apart from each other.
• Check the signal levels and adjust your antenna if the level is too low. The signal level may be aected by
weather conditions.
Note: If the antenna is covered with snow or the RF is weakened by heavy rain, the condition of the
sound and picture may temporarily be poor. However, the poor sound and picture quality due to
weather conditions cannot be accepted as a malfunction of product.
• Check that your dish alignment is correct.
• Change the satellite dish for a larger one as this will increase the signal levels received.
• Replace the LNB with a lower noise factor in cases where the noise factor is too high.
• Replace the LNB with a new one in case it is damaged or out of order.
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6. No or poor sound
• Check that your AV cable is connected correctly.
• Check the volume levels of your TV set and the product.
• Check if the product or TV is on mute.
• Check audio type or soundtrack option in the AV menu.
7. Remote control does not operate.
• To control the product, the top end of the remote control should point directly towards the receiving part of the
product.
• Remove and reinsert the batteries in the remote control.
• Replace the batteries in the remote control for a new set.
8. Cannot make reservations.
• Check that no previous reservations are conicting with the new reservation.
9. No password information is given.
• The default password is always 0000.
10. Channel search does not work.
• Make sure that the antenna setting in the menu is correct.
11. Cannot update new software.
• If there is no message displayed requesting an update, there is no software available for your product at that
time.
12. Cannot record progammes.
• The hard disk is full. Delete unnecessary programmes and make space for new recording.
• Check if recording is overlapped with another channel. Stop the current recording or wait until the recording is
nished.
• Check that the product is switched on when starting recording.
13. Cannot operate the TSR (Time Shifted Recording).
• The TSR may not be available during the recording. Wait until the recording is nished.
• Delete unnecessary programmes and make space for new recording.
14. The product makes a humming noise.
• The noise is from the fan; the hard disk is operating normally. This kind of noise is inevitable but seldomly
noticeable.
15. Cannot playback.
• To play back the recorded le of a scrambled channel, use the Smartcard. In case it has been a long time since
you last recorded, this may not work. Contact the product distributor.
• The signal during the recording may be weak or the hard disk too full.
16. Cannot change channel while recording.
• Certain channels may not be changed due to restriction of the tuner or connection type.
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14. Appendix
14.3 Error Message
Error messagePossible causesWhat to do
No or bad
signal
The channel is
scrambled or
not available.
Audio not
available.
The satellite dish is not pointing at the
satellite.
Signal is too weak.
Satellite dish is too small.Change to a larger dish.
Problem with LNB.Change the LNB.
Wrong antenna setting.Set the antenna correctly.
The channel has a signal, but no audio or
video is provided.
The channel has not been deleted by
broadcasting company.
The channel is for data broadcasting.
The channel has a video signal, but no
audio is provided.
Adjust dish alignment.
Increase the LNB voltage or connect a
signal amplier.
Conrm whether the channel is
currently on air.
Remove the channel from the channel
list and check for new transponder
details.
The channel can only be viewed with
the appropriate model that supports
data channels.
Press the audio button on your remote
control to conrm that the channel has
audio options.
Short LNB
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LNB cable is short.Replace LNB Cable.
LNB is internally short.Replace LNB.
Alien substance is inserted in LNB IN
Port and port may be damaged.
Remove the alien substance and
contact local Service centre in case
damaged has occurred.
Separate internal fuse.
The input should be protected against lightning.
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14. Appendix
14.5 Glossary
1. DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control)
A DiSEqC compatible receiver relies on a switching box which detects the 22kHz tone pulsing rapidly
on and o. In this way, a specially designed receiver can control numerous LNBs through a DiSEqC
switching box.
2. Dolby Digital
An encoding system that digitally compresses up to 5.1 discrete channels of audio (left front, centre,
right front, left surround, right surround) into a single Bitstream. A low frequency eect (LFE) channel
is included providing the sound needed for special eects.
3. DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting)
Set of standards that dene digital broadcasts using satellite, cable or terrestrial systems.
4. EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
An electronic equivalent to a printed television listings magazine; it is an application used with
digital set-top boxes and digital television sets to list current and scheduled programs that are or
will be available on each channel, including a short summary or commentary for each program. The
information supplied in the EPG is sent and updated by the channel broadcaster.
5. FEC (Forward Error Correction)
A technique for error control of data transmission.
6. Frequency
The property of a signal measured in cycles per second (=Hz).
7. FTA (Free- To-Air)
An unscrambled broadcaster allowing customers to view channels or services without paying any
subscription.
8. HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
The primary computer storage medium, which is made of one or more aluminum or glass platters,
coated with a ferromagnetic material.
9. Hi-Fi (High Fidelity)
The characteristics of audio devices that can play back all the audio frequencies a person can detect,
which is the range of 16Hz~20KHz. Sometimes it is used to indicate good quality of audio devices such
as stereo tape recorders.
10. LNB (Low Noise Block)
A device that is mounted on an arm facing your satellite dish, focusing on satellite signals. A LNB
converts signals received from satellite to a lower frequency and sends them to a satellite receiver via
coaxial cable.
11. OSD (On Screen Display)
OSD displays the basic information necessary for the users to congure monitor or TV settings. OSD
information may include brightness, contrast, tuning, RGB adjustment, and screen size and position.
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12. OTA (Over the Air)
A standard for the transmission of software for equipment, through a broadcast system. Manufacturers
reserve the right for deciding the release of the software for their products.
13. Polarisation
The direction of the electrical and magnetic elds of a signal. Satellites use both vertical and horizontal
polarisation so a frequency can be used twice.
14. PVR (Personal Video Recorder)
Video recorder that can record and playback programmes directly using the embedded hard disk
drive(s).
15. PID (Packet Identier)
A set of numbers identifying stream packets contained within a single data stream.
16. QPSK (Quaternary Phase Shift Keying)
Digital modulation technique in which the carrier phase can have one of four possible values.
17. RF (Radio Frequency)
Television signals are modulated onto RF signals and are then demodulated by your television’s or
STB’s tuner.
18. SCART
A 21-pin connector standard to connect two pieces of Audio-Visual equipment such as a TV and a VCR.
Each device will have a 21-pin female connection; a cable with male connection at both ends is used
for connecting the devices.
19. S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface format)
A standard format for the transfer of digital audio signals. It allows the transfer of digital audio
between two devices without any conversion to and from analogue, which could degrade the signal
quality.
20. S-Video (Super-Video)
Sometimes referred to as Y/C video; a technology for transmitting video signals via a cable. It is a video
signal transmission in which the luminance (brightness) and the chrominance (colour) signals are
transmitted separately to achieve superior picture clarity.
21. Transponder
A satellite is divided up in parts called transponders. A transponder is one distribution section of the
satellite. Each transponder can be used for distribution of several channels or services.
A function that records the present programme temporarily to support trick-play.
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14. Appendix
14.6 Service and Support
Information concerning troubleshooting, software upgrade and product support is provided in the
following websites and call centres. Should your product require warranty service, please contact your
local retailer to obtain the appropriate authorization.
UK
Tel:
Opening Hours:
E-mail:
Website:
Language:
0844 669 8800
Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:30
Excluding bank holidays
Calls charged at local rate from a BT landline. Other operators may vary.
freesat@humax-digital.co.uk
www.humax-digital.co.uk / www.freesat.co.uk
English
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14. Appendix
14.7 Using the Universal Remote Control
1. Select the mode (TV, PVR, DVD, AUDIO) you want to set by pressing the corresponding button on the
remote control. The button will blink once.
2. Keep pressing the button for 3 seconds until the button lights on.
3. Enter the 4-digit code. Every time a number is entered, the button will blink. When the fourth digit is
entered, the button will blink twice.
4. If a valid 4-digit code is entered, the product will power o.
5. Press the
6. If the product does not power o, repeat the instruction from 3 to 5.
Note:
• When no code is entered for one minute the universal setting mode will switch to normal mode.
• Try several setting codes and select the code that has the most functions.
Remote Control Function List
The keys on the remote control function as in the list below.
OK button and the mode button will blink three times. The setup is complete.
Note: Some keys may not function depending on the product.