Humax FVP-5000T Instruction manual
Humax Freeview Play HD Recorder
Model: FVP-5000T
Product
Manual
Welcome to your
Humax FVP-5000T
Freeview Play HD Recorder.
This manual contains all the detailed information for
you to explore and enjoy all the great features of this
smart HD TV recorder.
If you require any help installing or setting up, feel free
to call us on 0344 318 8800 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm).
Your default PIN is: 0000
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Contents
GETTING STARTED
Product Overview
Connections
Remote Control
Navigation
WATCHING TV
Live TV
Watching and recording live TV
Programme info & mini guide
Display options
On-screen icons
TV Guide
Browsing the guide
Setting reminders/recordings
Catch up via TV Guide
Smart Search
Freeview Play Home
Players
Top Picks
On Demand
On Now
Next
Recordings
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SETTINGS
General Settings
Parental control
On-screen display
Network Settings
Wi-Fi/Ethernet settings
Network sever and file share
PVR Settings
Recording options
Storage options
Channel Settings
Setting favourite channels
Automatic/manual search
Advanced Settings
System Settings
Software update
Power management
Factory resetting
On-screen Setup
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Specification
Glossary
Troubleshooting
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Recordings
Accessing your recorded content
Watching your recorded content
Media
via Home Network
via USB/Hard Drive
Playback content
HUMAX Live TV App
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Universal Remote Control
For your information
For your safety
Open Source License Agreement
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Product Overview
Front & Side
Back
Components
Power (Standby)
Channel up
Channel down
Volume up
Volume down
LED (Facing down on surface)
Side USB 2.0 port
Connection Ports
Aerial in port
Aerial out port (loop-through)
Audio Video | SPDIF port
What’s in the box
Remote Control
& Batteries
HDMI Cable Ethernet Cable AC Power
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Adapter
HDMI audio/video port
Ethernet and USB 2.0 port
AC Power adapter port
Quick
Setup
Guide
Quick Setup
Guide
Product
Manual
Product
Manual
Connections
Here’s what goes where for your new Freeview Play Recorder
Router
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Aerial
RCA Cable
TV
HDMI
Ethernet
Connecting the aerial
This product is compatible with an aerial connection only.
Use the aerial connection that comes in to your house from
the main antenna. If you do not have one, you can try an
indoor aerial. (Satellite connections are not compatible.)
The cable from the aerial will plug in to the port at
the back of your box.
This recorder also supports loop-through functionality. If you
would like to receive a direct aerial signal back in to your
compatible TV, connect an aerial cable to the back of your
TV and the other end in to the RF OUT port at the back of
your box.
Connecting to the TV
Connecting to the internet
Ethernet Wired Connection (LAN)
Connect an Ethernet cable to your broadband router and
plug the other end in to the port at the back
of your box.
The internet should connect automatically, but if you have
trouble connecting you can find the on-screen settings later
by navigating to:
Freeview Play Home > SETTINGS > Network Settings
Wi-Fi Wireless Connection (WLAN)
Your product has a built-in wireless receiver.
You can configure these settings at any time by
navigating to:
Freeview Play Home > SETTINGS > Network Settings >
Configure WLAN
Using a HDMI cable
Use a HDMI cable to connect to the TV. This will provide up
to 1080p HD picture quality.
Plug one end in to your TV’s HDMI port and the other in to
the HDMI port at the back of your box.
Connecting the power
Use the AC adapter provided and plug in to a power socket.
Plug the other end in to the POWER port at the back of your
box.
Using a RCA cable
For the best picture quality, we recommend using a HDMI
cable.
Alternatively use a RCA cable to connect one end to your
TV and the other in to the port on the
back of your box.
HDMI CEC
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) lets you to
control the TV and HDMI CEC supported devices through
the HDMI input. If your TV supports this feature, it will turn
on/off automatically when the recorder is powered on/off.
Tips:
• Make sure all the cables are secure before you power on.
• See the system settings section for on-screen setup instructions.
• Set Power Saving Mode to OFF when using the aerial loop-through function (RF OUT).
Connecting your TV directly to the audio/video output of the product will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your
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viewing enjoyment.
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Remote Control
Breakdown of which buttons do what on your remote
Standby
Switch your recorder on/off
Mute
Mutes audio
Playback Controls
Rewind, Forward, Stop,
Record, Pause and Play
3JYʥN]
Access Netflix
Search
Search across Live TV,
Recordings, Catch up
& On Demand
Exit
Exit all windows
Navigation
Up, Down, Left,
Right and OK
Guide
Displays the
Live TV Guide
Subtitles
Switch subtitles on/off
for certain programmes
Recordings - Access your
recordings
Te x t
Access the digital text
services
On Demand
Access recommended on
demand content
Plus
Find additional
on-screen controls
Back
Go back a step
Freeview Play Home
Access all functions from
this Home Page
Colour buttons
Interactive buttons for
certain apps and features
Numeric Keypad
Numeric (0-9) keys that also
allow you to input letters
and symbols
Inserting Batteries
Insert the batteries matching the
plus(+) and minus(-) at each end.
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Tips:
• If the remote controls batteries are running low, the STANDBY and TV STANDBY buttons will blink twice every time you
press the Freeview Play home button.
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Universal Remote Control
Your remote control is compatible
with many popular TV’s. To control
your TV universally using this
remote control, see pages 34-35.
Navigation
Get to know these buttons on your remote, they’ll come in handy
• Controls the play and pause
PLAY/PAUSE
of live TV and recordings
REWIND
• Rewind recordings
• Jumps backwards 2 hours
in the TV Guide
STOP
• Stop playing
NAVIGATION KEYS
• Left, Right, Up, Down
SMART SEARCH
• Press to bring up
Smart Search screen
EXIT
• Jumps back to live TV
from any screen
FORWARD
• Forwards recordings
• Skips ahead 2 hours
in the TV guide.
RECORD
• Set a quick recording
• Schedule recordings
in the TV Guide
PLUS
• Brings up additional
on-screen options.
OK
• Press OK to make or
confirm selections
BACK
• Jumps back one
step or page
Freeview Play Home
• Brings you back to
the Home screen
VOLUME
• Control the volume
of your recorder
Tips:
• If you have a HDMI CEC enabled TV, you can control the volume of your TV universally at the same time. See page 34.
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CHANNEL
• Changes channels
from live TV
• Skips by page in
the TV guide
GUIDE
• Brings up the TV
guide with one press
Live TV
Watch programmes live and find out more about them
Watching live TV
You can enjoy plenty of live TV channels in real time.
Use the channel buttons to flick through individual
channels.
Directly input channel numbers with the numerical
pad.
Pause, rewind and record live TV
Pausing live TV
Press the PAUSE button to pause live TV.
Press the PLAY button to continue watching from
where you paused live TV.
Pressing the Pause button starts a time gap
between live TV and the point you pressed pause.
Bringing up the Channel List
Rewinding live TV to watch missed scenes
Press the REWIND button to start rewinding back to
where you paused live TV. Press the Play button at
the point you want to start watching.
Forwarding live TV to skip scenes
Press the FORWARD button when there is a time
gap between the current watching point and the live
broadcast point.
Instantly recording live TV
Pressing the arrow keys will bring up the channel list.
You can also press the BLUE button within the
mini-guide to access this screen.
Tips:
• You can rewind live TV by up to x64 normal speed.
• Your recorder will start to temporarily store live TV footage 10 seconds after switching to that channel.
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Whilst watching, press the RECORD button to record
to the end of the programme.
Press STOP if you want to manually end the recording.
Time Shifted Recording (TSR)
Your Freeview Play Recorder supports time shifted recording (TSR) that allows you to pause a live programme and return to
it later where you left off. The TSR function temporarily records the programme you are watching on the hard drive for up to 2
hours.
Programme information
Mini-guide (simple guide)
Pressing OK on live TV will bring up programme
information of what’s currently on.
Additional programme information
Press OK again to bring up additional programme
information. From here record this programme,
record whole series and set reminders.
On-screen icons
Recording icons
Display options
You can access the display options by pressing the
PLUS button.
Change the resolution, display subtitles and enable
audio descriptions.
Accessibility keys on your remote
AUDIO
DESCRIPTION
SUBTITLES
Programme icons
Watching completed
Partly watched
Recording in progress
Failed recording
Programme with subtitles
Series recording
New recording available
Also available in HD
High Definition programme
Parental Guidance programme
G
Blocked by digital recording management
ENC
Encrypted programme
Locked programme
Dolby Audio
AD
Available with Audio Description
Split programme
Tips:
• Access smart search from live TV by pressing the search button on your remote control.
• The TSR function will reset each time you change channels.
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TV Guide
Browse up to 8 days in advance using the on-screen TV Guide
Use the button on your remote to access this screen.
Making a selection
Select a programme and press the OK button to start
watching it live or to bring up additional options. Alternatively,
you can enter the channel numbers to jump to that channel.
Changing programme genre
1. Press the PLUS button and select GENRE SEARCH.
2. Select the genre and press the OK button.
You can see the channels categorised for each genre.
Navigating the TV Guide:
Use the navigation keys to scroll listings one at a time.
Pressing the PLUS button will bring up further
on-screen options.
NAVIGATION
KEYS
EXIT
Setting quick reminders or recordings
Set a quick reminder
In the guide you can set a reminder by pressing OK
on a programme and selecting SET REMINDER.
Set a quick recording
Press the RECORD button on your remote when a
programme is highlighted in the guide.
Press OK for further options including series record.
Tips:
• Use change by group to quickly sort SD channels, HD channels and Radio channels.
Use the FORWARD and REWIND buttons to scroll the timeline back and forth by 2 hours.
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PLUS
BACK
FORWARDREWIND
RECORD
Setting reminders or recordings within the TV Guide
1. Select a programme and press the OK button.
2. Select an episode in the left column.
3. Select RECORD WHOLE SERIES, RECORD THIS PROGRAMME or SET REMINDER and press the OK button.
Note:
• If the programme conflicts with another programme, adjust the scheduling appropriately.
• If the channel is locked, you will be prompted to enter your password. The default password is 0000.
• If you have forgotten your password, please contact customer services.
Next or Previous Programmes
Viewing what’s on next via the TV Guide
Press the PLUS button and use JUMP TO DATE to
search for programmes up to 8 days in advance.
Alternatively, long press the navigation keys to move
to a previous or next day.
On-screen Icons:
Watching completed
Recording single episode
Recording in progress
Partly watched
Recording series set
Reminder set
Watching previous shows via catch up
You may have noticed the icon next to certain
programmes within the TV Guide.
This means you can watch that programme directly on
demand without waiting.
1. Press the LEFT navigation key to go back in the guide
to see past programmes available in Catch up.
2. Select a programme and press the OK button.
If the programme has been recorded or is available on
Catch up you can play it back.
Note:
Catch up programmes are accessible only when
connected to the internet and that programme is
available on catch up from the broadcaster.
Coming soon on demand
Tips:
• Alternatively, you can access this screen by navigating to TV Guide on the Freeview Play Home screen.
• Use the BACK button to exit programme selections.
In your recordings
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Smart Search
Find your favourite shows with our powerful search feature
Use the button on your remote to access this screen.
Searching via keyword
You can search for your favourites shows from Live TV,
Catch up, Recordings and On Demand.
Press the SEARCH button.
Start entering a keyword using the numerical pad or
select characters on-screen.
Suggested searches will appear on screen after you
start typing the first 3 characters.
Your recorder will categorize content by On Demand,
TV/Radio Channels, Programme, Recordings, Apps or
Network Server.
With the categorised content, you can search for your
favourites at a glance and watch it right on your TV.
Tips:
• Access smart search wherever you are by using the search button on your remote control.
• Enter at least three characters to start predictive searches.
Navigating the Smart Search screen:
Pressing the rewind button will go back to the first page
of results.
Use the navigation keys to select a programme.
Confirm selections by pressing OK.
Set recordings by pressing the record button in programme listings.
SEARCH NAVIGATION
EXIT
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FORWARDREWIND
RECORD
KEYS
BACK
Freeview Play Home
The heart of your TV entertainment
Use the button on your remote to access this screen.
From the Freeview Play Home screen, access:
TV Guide
Browse through tons of TV channels, set reminders and
recordings all from one place.
Players
Access all on demand players from here.
Navigating Freeview Play Home:
Use the navigation keys to browse through the selections.
Press OK to confirm selections.
NAVIGATION
KEYS
Top Picks
View unmissable TV suggestions via Live TV, On Demand,
Catch up and Recordings.
EXIT
Recordings
Your Freeview Play recorder will store recorded content here.
Press EXIT to switch back to live TV.
Media
Playback your own custom media from video, music and
photos.
Settings
Access the settings of your Freeview Play recorder.
Tips:
• To get the most out of your product, make sure it is connected to the internet.
• Top Picks allows you to enjoy trending content that Freeview and Humax have recommended.
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Players
Catch up and on demand all in one place
Use the button and navigate to PLAYERS to access this screen.
Navigating the Players section:Catch up apps and Players
It’s easier than ever to browse and watch the hottest
media content right on your TV.
Use the playback control buttons to control the content on
the selected player app.
Press the Freeview Play button to access Players.
Press OK to select a service and continue to follow
the on-screen setup instructions.
Use the navigation keys to scroll listings one at a time.
Use the Netflix hot-key located on your
remote to quickly access your favourite
Netflix shows.
(Netflix streaming membership required.)
Note:
• Apps may differ based on geographical location.
• TV APPS are subject to change without notice. HUMAX
is not responsible for the content or the discontinuity
of the services.
Tips:
• Remember to take full advantage of the Freeview Play and various HUMAX services offered by connecting your
recorder to the internet.
Confirm selections by pressing OK.
NAVIGATION
KEYS
EXIT
Use the channel buttons to jump by page.
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FORWARDREWIND
PLAY/PAUSE
BACK
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