Humax HD-5500T User Manual

HD Digital Receiver

User’s Manual

HD-5500T

The default password is 0000.

Notice

English

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.

Meaning of Symbols

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

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.

Notice

‘WEEE’ Instructions

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 oce 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.

Trademarks

• Nagravision is a registered trademark of KUDELSKI S.A.

• Irdeto is a trademark of Irdeto Access B.V.

• Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Contents

English

Notice 1

Quick Start Guide

1. Checking Accessories 4

2. Product Overview

3. Connections

4. Powering On

5. Installation Wizard 1

6. Menu Overview 1

Basic Operation 13

Changing Channels 13 Volume / Mute / Audio 1 Display Format / Resolution 1 Programme Information (i-plate) 1 Subtitle 1 Text and Interactive Services 1

Channel List 17

Changing Channels 17 Editing Channels in Channel List 1

Managing Channels 19

Editing Channels 19 Editing Favourite Channels 2 Automatic Channel Numbering 2 Renew Channel Numbers 2

TV Guide 23

Watching Programmes 23 Setting Reminders 2 Finding Programmes 2 Scheduling Reminders 2

Installation 38

Automatic Search 38

Manual Search 3 Software Update (OTA) 3

Regular Auto Update 4

Antenna Power 4

Invisible Channel Search 4

Factory Default 4

System 43

System Information 43 Signal Detection 4

Power Management 4

Network 4

Pay Per View Services 45

6 6

MEDIASET PREMIUM 45 PANGEA 4 Irdeto Conditional Access 4 Conax Conditional Access 4

Appendix 48

Specication 48 Service and Support 4

Safety Warning 5

Trouble Shooting 5

Error Message 5 Glossary 5 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE 5

4 5 6

9 9 1 1 2 2

3 4 4

6 7 7

9 0 2 4 6 8

Media List 27

Using Video List 29 Using Music List 3 Using Photo List 3

Preferences 33

Parental Control 33 Language Setting 3 Setting Power On/O Timer 3 Video Setting 3 Audio Setting 3 Screen Display 3 MHP Settings 3

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4 4 5 6 7 7

Quick Start Guide

1. Checking Accessories

User’s Manual

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control

& Batteries

Manual &

Quick Start Guide

SCART Cable

Note: The accessories may vary according to area.

Customer information

concerning the „Application of the Directive 2008/103/CE regarding batteries, accumulators and the related waste disposal“.

Your remote control needs 2 batteries AAA type, 1,5VDC. The batteries included don’t contain mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb). Do not mix dierent types of batteries or new and old batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. In order to avoid any risk of explosion, observe polarities indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace only with the type of batteries specied above. Do not throw them into re, do not recharge them. If you are not using the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries. Please respect the environment and prevalling regulations! Batteries must be collected separately from other refuse!

Quick Start Guide

2. Product Overview

Front Panel

STANDBY

Switches between operation and standby modes.

Status Display

English

RESET

Restart the receiver.

STANDBY/TV/RADIO LED

The light is emitted when the product is in each mode.

TV/RADIO

Guide

Arrows

Note: The image shown may dier from the actual product.

Rear Panel

VIDEO

ANTENNA IN

Connect a network cable.

ANTENNA OUT

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RF cable.

TV SCART

Connect to the TV using a TV SCART cable.

VCR SCART

Connect to the VCR or DVD using a VCR SCART cable.

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.

AUDIO

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.

HDMI

Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable.

Smartcard Slot

ETHERNET

Connect a LAN cable.

USB Port

Connect a USB storage device. (XviD, MP3 or JPEG)

SPDIF

Connect to the audio system using an S/PDIF cable. (digital audio)

Note: The image shown may dier from the actual product.

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control

MUTE Mutes audio.

STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes.

SOURCE Controls the output of TV SCART.

mhp Displays MHP application information..

V-FORMAT Sets the resolution of video

WIDE Sets the display format.

NUMERIC Buttons

TEXT Enters the digital text service.

MENU Displays the main menu.

COLOUR Buttons

LIST Displays the channel list.

GUIDE Displays the programme guide.

ARROW Buttons

OK Selects a menu or con rms.

EXIT Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.

BACK

VOLUME Adjust the audio volume.

i(Information) Displays the channel and programme information.

OPT+ Displays the channels attributes.

P+/P- Changes the channel or page.

MyEPG Displays the MyEPG screen.

AUDIO Displays the audio list.

SUBTITLE Displays the subtitle language list

TV/RADIO witches between TV and radio modes.

Enter a TV/radio channel number.

Colour keys for interactive applications.

Moves the cursor up, down, left or right.

Returns to the previous screen.

Note: The image shown may di er from the actual product.

Inserting Batteries

1. Press the hook upward and lift the battery cover o .

2. Insert the batteries (supplied) matching the plus(+) and minus(-) at each end.

3. Close the cover.

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Quick Start Guide

English

3. Connections

This section describes how to connect your product to match your particular devices setup and to gain 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 device you have.

Note: If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local retailer or Humax

Customer Helpline.

SCART Cable

VCR SCART

Router

RCA Cable

Ethernet Cable

LAN

TV SCART

SCART Cable

S/PDIF Cable

HDMI

DVI Connecter

HDMI Cable

Quick Start Guide

Connecting the Antenna

Connect the aerial to the ANTENNA IN.

Connecting the TV and VCR

You can select one of the following connections depending on the device you have.

ݎTV with the HDMI connector;

For the best picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable.

ݏTV with the DVI connector;

For very good picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable and an HDMI-to-DVI converter for video and an RCA cable(Audio L/R) for audio.

ݐTV with the SCART connector;

For good picture quality, connect the product and TV using a SCART cable (TV SCART).

ݑTV with the SCART connector;

To output video and audio, connect the product and VCR using a SCART cable. (VCR SCART).

To make the audio connection, you can either

1. Connect the product and TV using an RCA cable (Audio L/R).

2. When using the digital audio system, connect the product and the digital audio system using an S/PDIF cable.

Note:

• Connecting your TV directly to the audio/video output of the product will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment.

• Programmes restricted by DRM (Digital Rights Management) may not be viewed via the HDMI cable. Connect using the SCART or RCA cable.

Connecting the Network

ݒConnecting to the LAN;

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the receiver and the other end to the LAN router.

Quick Start Guide

English

4. Powering On

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

2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control or the STANDBY button at the front

of the product.

Quick Start Guide

5. Installation Wizard

When powering on your product for the rst time after purchase or performing the factory default in menu, the installation wizard will operate automatically.

Note: If you exit the installation wizard without fully completing the channel searching procedure, you

may not have all of the channels available. In this case, you can use the Settings > Installation menu to search for more channels.

1. Language

Select your language.

2. Display

Set the video output to your TV.

3. Antenna Power

Set the aerial power supply (5V Tuner).

Quick Start Guide

4. Automatic Channel Numbering

Set channels to be numbered automatically by

broadcaster.

5. Automatic Search

Channel search will begin automatically. Save the found channels when the search is

complete.

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6. Congure Network

Congure the network setting for various

internet applications.

7. Result

The result of the Installation Wizard is shown. Select

Finish to exit the wizard.

Quick Start Guide

6. Menu Overview

Channel List

TV Guide

Video

Music

Photo

Settings

Pay Per View Services

Preference

• Parental Control

• Language

• Time

• Video

• Audio

• Screen Display

• MHP Settings

Edit Channels

• Edit Channel List

• Edit Favourite List

• Automatic Channel Numbering

• Renew Channel Numbers

Installation

• Automatic Search

• Manual Search

• Software Update

• Regular Auto Update

• Antenna Power

• Invisible Channel Search

• Factory Default

System

• System Information

• Signal Detection

• Power Management

• Network

How to Navigate

Displays the Menu OSD Moves among menus or options

Selects (Enters) a menu or conrms a selection Changes or adjusts the option

Returns to the previous screen Enters the number (0~9)

Exit all On-Screen

Basic Operation

Changing Channels

You can change the channels in several ways.

 Press the P/P button.  Enter the channel number directly. (0-9)  Go to the channel list or TV guide and select a channel.

Note: Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and radio channels.

Volume / Mute / Audio

 To adjust the audio volume, press the +/- button.  To mute the audio temporarily, press the MUTE button.

Setting Audio Options

Audio options are available only when the programme supports multiple audio languages.

1. Press the AUDIO button.

2. Select the audio language.

3. Select the audio direction.

4. Press the

Note:

• The mute function remains set while you

change channels.

• You cannot set the audio direction when the

programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital.

OK button.

English

Display Select Conrm

Basic Operation

Display Format / Resolution

Setting Display Format

Press the WIDE button to set the display format according to the screen ratio. Each time you press this button, the value changes.

 Screen ratio 4:3: Auto - Letter Box - Centre  Screen ratio 16:9: Auto – Pillar Box – Zoom

Note: Refer to Display Format for details.

Setting Resolution

Press the V-FORMAT button to set the resolution of the screen. Each time you press this button, the value changes.

 576i - 576p - 720p - 1080i - Original

Display

Note: When connected with an HDMI cable,

you can only change to resolutions the TV supports.

Display

Basic Operation

English

Programme Information (i-plate)

The i-plate is an information banner that is displayed for a certain period of time whenever you change channels. Press the i button while watching a progamme to display the i-plate. Press the EXIT button to hide.

Playing time

Programme name Channel number and name

 Viewing detailed programme information

Press the i button again while the i-plate is displayed.

 Viewing previous/next programme information

Press the / button while the i-plate is displayed. Press the OK button to set reminders for future

programmes.

 Viewing programme information of other channels

Press the / button while the i-plate is displayed. Press the OK button to change to the selected channel.

Icons

Current time and date

Display Navigation mode

Signal strength and quality

Group name

Icons

The icons represent the information and services provided.

MHP application Teletext

Locked programme Resolution

Scrambled programme (CAS icons) HD programme

Parental guidance programme Multiaudio

Scheduled programme (Blue: Reminder)

Subtitle

Dolby Digital audio Dolby Digital Plus audio

Note: Programme information is not displayed when there is no programme information.

Basic Operation

Subtitle

You can select the subtitle language when subtitle information is provided.

1. Press the SUBTITLE button.

2. Select the subtitle language.

3. Select

4. Press the

Note: You can choose to always display the

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 colour buttons)

1. Press the TEXT button to access digital teletext.

2. Press the

3. Press the

O to make the subtitle disappear.

OK button.

subtitle when available.

TEXT button again to return to normal viewing. P

/P button to exit this service..

Display Select Conrm

Note: The channel and volume cannot be controlled using the arrow buttons in interactive mode.

Channel List

The channel list will help you  nd the channel you want to watch quickly and easily.

You can access the channel list in several ways.

 Press the LIST button.  Press the MENU button and select Channel List.

Changing Channels

Select the channel you want to watch and press the OK button. The displayed channel will change.

Note:

• : Locked channel, : Scrambled channel (CAS icons)

• Press the i button to view the detailed programme information.

• Press the LIST or EXIT button to exit.

Advanced Options

Changing Group

You can display the list of the selected channel group.

 TV, HDTV, Radio, Favourite 1~5, Recent

1. Press the  button.

2. Select a channel group.

3. Press the OK button.

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Note: Press the TV/RADIO button to switch

between TV and Radio groups.

Sorting Channels

Press the RED button to sort the list in numerical or alphabetical order.

Display/Change

Select Con rm

Channel List

Editing Channels in Channel List

You can lock, delete or rename each channel in the channel list, as well as in menu. To edit the multiple channels, go to the Settings > Edit Channels menu.

Locking / Deleting / Renaming Channels

1. Select a channel you want to edit and press the GREEN button.

2. Select an option.

 Lock: Select On or O.  Delete: Press the OK button.  Rename: Press the OK button and enter the

name in the keyboard.

3. Select OK to save and exit.

Note:

• Refer to

• The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten the password, please contact your local distributor.

Setting Favourite Channels

You can select your favourite channels and include them in the ve favourite groups.

1. Select a channel and press the

2. Select

3. Select a favourite group you want to include the channel in and press the

To remove a channel from a favourite group, select the group and press the

4. Select

Edit Channels for details.

Favourite.

OK to save and exit.

GREEN button.

GREEN

Display

Select Conrm

OK button.

OK button again.

Managing Channels

Editing Channels

The Edit Channel List menu will help you delete, move lock or rename multiple channels.

MENU  Settings  Edit Channels  Edit Channel List

Group name

Marked / Total channels

Function buttons

: Coloured or OPT+ button

English

Select

Note:

• : Locked channel, : Scrambled channel (CAS icons)

• The channels from 1 to 74 and 100 to 849 will not be listed. You can not edit those channels as the

channel numbers are automatically assigned.

• Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.

Mark/Con rm Page up/down

Deleting Channels

1. Select the channels using the / and OK button.

2. Press the RED button.

Moving Channels

Channels can be moved only when Automatic Channel Numbering is set to O .

1. Select the channels using the / and OK button.

2. Press the GREEN button.

3. Move the selected channels to the location you want using the

/ and OK button.

Renumbering Channels

Channels can be renumbered only when Automatic Channel Numbering is set to On.

1. Press the GREEN button. The channels will be renumbered.

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