Humax HDCI-2000T COMPACT User Manual

Notice

Copyright (Copyright © 2006 HUMAX Corporation)

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

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Warranty

This warranty does not cover parts which may become defective due to misuse of the information contained in this manual.

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Trademarks

VIACCESS™ is a trademark of France Telecom.

CryptoWorks™ is a trademark of Philips Electronics N.V.

Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV.

Nagravision is a registered trademark of KUDELSKI S.A.

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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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. The information in
this user manual is subject to change without notice.

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Notice

Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions provided. For your safety, be aware of the following
precautions.

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes

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

Warning

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Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.

Caution

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Indicates a situation which could damage the equipment or other apparatus.

Note

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

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

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

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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Safety Warning

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

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Safety Instructions and Precautions

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MAINS SUPPLY

1.

90 - 250V AC 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.

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OVERLOADING

2.

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

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LIQUID

3.

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

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CLEANING

4.

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

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VENTILATION

5.

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

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ATTACHMENTS

6.

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

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CONNECTION TO THE AERIAL

7.

Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the aerial. Failure to do so
can damage the aerial.

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Safety Warning

CONNECTION TO THE TV

8.

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

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EARTHING

9.

The aerial cable must be buried in the ground.

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LOCATION

10.

Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightning, rain or sun.
Do not place it near a radiator or heat register.
Make sure it has more than 10 cm clearance from any appliances susceptible to electromagnetic influences, such as a
TV or a VCR.
Do not block 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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LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE

11.

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.

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EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

12.

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

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REPLACEMENT of PARTS

13.

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

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Safety Warning

Warning

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Follow these directions in order to avoid damage of the power cord or plug.

1.

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 shall remain readily operable.

Follow these directions. Failure to follow any of them may cause electrical shock.

2.

Do not open the main body.
Do not insert metal or inflammable objects inside the product.
Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
Disconnect the power cord in case of lightning.

Do not use the product when it is out of order. If you continue to use the product when defective, serious damage can

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be caused to it. Make sure to contact your local product distributor if the product is out of order.

Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots for the modules and Smartcards. It may cause damage to

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the product and reduce its life span.

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Contents

1. Before Using the Product ............................................................... 7

2. Setup.................................................................................. 13

3. Installation Wizard...................................................................... 18

4. Features ............................................................................... 19

5. Menu .................................................................................. 22

6. Installation............................................................................. 23

1.1 Package Contents ............................................................... 7

1.2 Front Panel ..................................................................... 8

1.3 Conditional Access ............................................................... 9

1.4 Rear Panel ...................................................................... 10

1.5 Remote Control .................................................................. 11

2.1 Using HDMI Connector ........................................................... 13

2.2 Using DVI Connector ............................................................. 14

2.3 Using Component Cable .......................................................... 16

2.4 Powering On .................................................................... 17

4.1 i-plate .......................................................................... 19

4.2 Channel List..................................................................... 20

4.3EPG............................................................................ 21

4.4 Edit Channels ................................................................... 21

5.1 System ......................................................................... 22

5.2 Setting.......................................................................... 22

6.1 Automatic Search ................................................................ 23

6.2 Manual Search .................................................................. 23

6.3 Software Update ................................................................. 24

6.4 Default Setting ................................................................... 25

6.5 Antenna Power .................................................................. 25

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7. Service and Support .................................................................... 26

1. Before Using the Product

1.BeforeUsing theProduct

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

1.1 Package Contents

Please check all package contents before using your product.

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User's Manual HDMI-Cable Batteries

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Note:

Faults may occur if the remote control is left without battery for a long time. Always keep the battery inserted in the

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remote control.

Package contents may vary according to area.

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Remote Control SCART-Cable

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1. Before Using the Product

1.2 Front Panel

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STANDBY BUTTON

1.

Switches between operation and standby modes.

TV/RADIO BUTTON

2.

Switches between TV and radio modes.

P-/P + BUTTON

3.

Moves the TV/radio channel up or down.

VOL-/VOL+ BUTTON

4.

Adjusts the audio volume.

VIDEO FORMAT

5.

Changes the resolution of video.

CI-MODULE SLOT

6.

A slot for two CI modules with a Smartcard.

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1.3 Conditional Access

A CI module looks like a PC map (PCMCIA) for laptops. There are different kinds of CI Modules, suitable for different coding
systems; Irdeto, Conax and more. Additionally to the CI module, a Smartcard is needed to decode the channels.

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

1.

Follow the instructions of the module and insert the

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Smartcard into the CI module.

Keep the CI module (with the Smartcard) horizontal.

3.

Insert the CI module completely into the upper slot.

4.

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1. Before Using the Product

1.4 Rear Panel

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ANTENNA IN

1.

Connect the aerial.

LOOP OUT

2.

Connect the RF input on the TV or VCR using a RF
(coaxial) cable.

USB Host

3.

Connects to a USB cable.

TV SCART

4.

Connects to a TV SCART cable.

VCR SCART

5.

Connects to a VCR SCART cable.

AUDIO L/R

6.

Connects to the TV or VCR and outputs audio
signals.

VIDEO

7.

Connects to the TV or VCR and outputs video
signals. (using RCA and component connector)

HDMI

8.

Connects to the TV using HDMI connector.

RS-232C

9.

Connects to the PC to update the software
programme of the product.

S/PDIF

10.

Outputs the digital audio signals(S/PDIF).

ON/OFF

11.

Powers on/off.

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1.5 Remote Control

SOURCE

1.

Controls the input of TV.

TV/RADIO

2.

Switches between TV and radio.

NUMERIC(0-9) BUTTONS

3.

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

EPG

4.

Displays the EPG.

BACK

5.

Closes and returns to the previous menu and
screen.

ARROW BUTTONS

6.

Changes the channel or moves the cursor up,
down, left or right.

COLOUR BUTTONS (R/G/Y/B)

7.

Select colour keys for interactive applications.

P-/P+

8.

Changes the channel.

MENU

9.

Displays the main menu.

TEXT

10.

Enters the digital text service.

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1. Before Using the Product

LIST

11.

Displays the channel list.

WIDE

12.

Sets the display format.

STANDBY

13.

Switches between operation and standby modes.

OPT+ (OPTION)

14.

Displays the audio, teletext and subtitle language
services.

LAST

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Returns to the previous channel.

OK

16.

Selects a menu, or confirms the selected operation.
Also displays the channel list while watching a
programme.

V-/V+

17.

Adjusts the audio volume.

i (INFORMATION)

18.

Displays the channel and programme information.

MUTE

19.

Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.

PAGE

20.

Changes the page.

V-FORMAT

21.

Change the resolution of video.

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2. Setup

2.Setup

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 product distributor.

2.1 Using HDMI Connector

The HDMI connection is recommended for Digital TV. In case the TV has a HDMI input connector, a special all-digital interface
that provides the highest picture quality, connect the product to the TV with the HDMI cable as follows.

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2. Setup

2.2 Using DVI Connector

The DVI connection using a HDMI to DVI converter is recommended for Digital TV. In case the TV has a DVI input connector,
connect the product to the TV with the HDMI cable using a HDMI to DVI converter as follows.

1. When equipped with an A/V receiver

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2. When there is no A/V receiver available

In case you are not equipped with an A/V receiver, connect the product to the TV using the audio cable as follows.

Note: You can also connect the product to the audio input jack of your TV set using the 3.5 Stereo Jack Cable to 2 RCA Y

Cable.

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2. Setup

2.3 Using Component Cable

The Component connection is recommended for Digital TV. Connect the product to the TV with the Component cable as follows.

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Note: Connecting your TV directly to the Audio/Video output of the product will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your

viewing enjoyment.

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2.4 Powering On

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

1.

Turn on the power switch located at the left side on the back of the product.

2.

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Power on by pressing the STANDBY button of the remote control or

3.

the STANDBY button at the front of the product.

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3. Installation Wizard

3.InstallationWizard

When powering on your product for the first time after purchase, the installation wizard will operate automatically.

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Language

1.

Select the language.

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Channel Search

4.

Activate search.

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Country

2.

Select the country.

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Time

5.

Set the current time.

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6.

After all setting is complete, you can view the result screen. Select Finish and press the OK
installation wizard.

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Note:

The default password is 0000.

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If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local product distributor.

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Antenna Power

Set the antenna power on or off.

Result

button to complete the

4. Features

4.Features

4.1 i-plate

Programme information 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 BACK button to hide the
i-plate.

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Channel number and name

1.

Icons

2.

Programme name

3.

Current time & date

4.

Next programme information

5.

Programme broadcasting time and progress bar

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Detailed programme information

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4. Features

4.2 Channel List

You can display the channel list using the LIST button and switch to another channel in the channel list. There are four
types of channel lists provided for quick and easy channel search.

TV (RED button): The list of all TV channels.

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Radio (GREEN Button): The list of all radio channels.

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Favourite (YELLOW Button): The list of favourite channels in five groups.

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Recent (BLUE Button): The list of recently viewed channels.

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You can delete, rename or include the channels in the favourite groups. You can also use lock/unlock functions or configure the
channel list setting.

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4. Features

4.3 EPG

The EPG displays the detailed programme information of each channel in time and date order. You can customize your own
programmes of interest to you and schedule your viewing using the programme information.

EPG Main (RED button): You can view the programme information of a

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certain channel in time and date order. You can reserve programmes, view
contents information or view the channel list by date.

EPG Table (GREEN button): You can look up programmes and reserve

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them using the programmme information of each channel based on the date
and time.

Schedule List (YELLOW button): You can modify or delete the

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reservations or make new reservations.

Find Programme (BLUE button): You can find the programme you want

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by entering the genre, name, time and day of the programme.

4.4 Edit Channels

You can edit all channels or make changes to the favourite lists of channels you have chosen.

Edit Channels: You can rename, lock/unlock, move the channels and

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select channel groups, select all or delete the channels.

Edit Favourite List: You can rename favourite groups, move favourite

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channels, select favourite groups, select/unselect all channels, add or
remove channels from the favourite channel list.

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5. Menu

5.Menu

5.1 System

You can edit all channels or make changes to the favourite lists of channels you have chosen.

CI-Module: You can view the current status of the Common Interface

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module.

System Status: You can view the system information of the product.

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Picture: You can set menus such as TV Screen Format, Display Format,

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Scart Signal and AV Control.

Dolby Digital: You can configure settings for Dolby Digital.

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Startup-Channel: You can assign a certain channel to be displayed when

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the product is turned on.

5.2 Setting

You can edit all channels or make changes to the favourite lists of channels you have chosen.

Parental Control: You can set the rating limits for each programme

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according to the age of the viewer or change your previous password. You
can also lock the changes you have made by operating installation lock.

Language Setting: You can set the basic language options such as Menu

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Language, Subtitle Display and Subtitle Font.

Time Setting: You can set the current time and the time you want to turn

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on/off the product.

A/V Setting: You can set the output of the audio and video.

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Other Settings: You can configure settings such as i Display Time or OSD

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Transparency.

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6. Installation

6.Installation

6.1 Automatic Search

If your product is connected to the aerial and TV, you can search channels automatically without entering additional information.

Activate channel search and save the results.

6.2 Manual Search

You can search channels manually using the search parameters.

Channel Number: Enter the channel to search.

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Frequency: Enter the frequency to search directly.

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Network Search: When the information of a different frequency is provided,

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you can also search the channels that belong to that frequency. Select
Enable or Disable.

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6. Installation

6.3 Software Update

1. Automatic Update

When new software is detected, you can choose to download the software
immediately or save for later.

2. Manual Update

Channel Number: Enter the channel number to search.

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Frequency: Enter the frequency to search.

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6. Installation

6.4 Default Setting

You can restore the product to the factory default.

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Note:

The default password is 0000.

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If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local product

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distributor.

6.5 Antenna Power

You can select to turn the antenna power on or off.

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7. Service and Support

7.Serviceand Support

You can get information such as a troubleshooting guide, software upgrades and product support guide from the following web
sites and call center (Hotline). Please try to contact to your local dealers first when facing a problem.

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Germany

Middle East (Dubai, UAE)

Tel: [phone] (€0,12/min)

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00-20:00

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.humax-digital.de

Language: Deutsch/English/Turkish

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UK

Tel: [phone]

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-18:00

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.humax-digital.co.uk

Language: English

Tel: [phone]

Opening Hours: Sat-Thurs 9:00-20:00

(Closed on Fri)

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.humaxarabia.com

Language: Arabic/English

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Australia

Tel: [phone]

Opening Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00- 17:30

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.humaxdigital.com/australia

Language: English

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7. Service and Support

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Italy

Finland

Tel: [phone] (€1+ VAT/min)

Opening Hours: Mon- Fri 8:00 – 18:00

Local time in Italy (GMT+1)

Language: Italian

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Sweden

Tel: [phone]

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30

Language: Swedish/English

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Note: For hardware repair, please visit our website.

Tel: [phone]

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-16:00

Language: Finnish/English

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Austria

Tel: [phone] (€0,12/min)

Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00-23:00

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.humax-digital.de

Language: Deutsch/English/Turkish

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