Humax HD-FOX T2 User Manual

HD Digital Receiver

User’s Manual

HD-FOX T2

The default password is 0000.

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

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

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is pr

otected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Notice 1

Quick Start Guide 4

1. Checking Accessories 4

2. Product Overview

3. Connections 8

4. Powering On 10

5. Installation Wizard 11

6. Menu Overview 13

Basic Operation 14

Changing Channels 14 Volume / Mute / Audio 14 Display Format / Resolution 15 Programme Information (i-plate) 16 Sleep Timer 17 Subtitle 1

Text and Interactive Services 17

Channel List 18

Changing Channels 18 Editing Channels in Channel List 19

Managing Channels 20

Editing Channels 20 Editing Favourite Channels 22

TV Guide 23

Watching Programmes 23 Setting Reminders 24 Finding Programmes 2

Scheduling Reminders 26

Media List 27

Using Video List 29 Using Music List 30 Using Photo List 3

Preferences 33

Parental Control 33 Language Setting 34 Setting Power On/O Timer 34 Video Setting 3

5 Audio Setting 36 Screen Display 37

Installation 38

Automatic Search 38 Manual Search 39

Software Update 39 Antenna Power 40 Factory Default 4

OTA (Over the Air) 41

System 42

System Information 42 Signal Detection 42 Power Management 43 Network 4

Appendix 44

Specication 44 Service and Support 45 Safety Warning 46 Trouble Shooting 4

8 Error Message 50 Glossary 51 Remote Control Code List 53 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE 79

Contents

1. Checking Accessories

Note: The accessories may vary according to area.

2. Product Overview

Front Panel

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

Quick Start Guide

User’s Manual

Manual &

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control

& Batteries

SCART Cable

HDMI Cable

TV/RADIO

GUIDE

Arrows

STANDBY

Switches between operation and standby modes.

Status Display

STANDBY/TV/RADIO LED

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

RESET

Restart the receiver.

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Quick Start Guide

Rear Panel

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

ANTENNA IN

Connect your main aerial.

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.

VIDEO

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.

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)

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control

To control the product please make sure that the PVR mode is selected on the remote control.

MUTE Mutes audio

STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes.

MODE Changes the mode of remote.

NUMERIC (0-9)

TV Portal Reserved for future functionality.

Access to Humax TV Portal.

MENU Displays the main menu.

Playback Control Buttons

 Play, II Pause,  Stop,  Record (Reserved for future

functionality)  Rewind,  Fast Forward,



Previous,



Next, Instant Replay, Skip

COLOUR Buttons

Colour keys for interactive applications.

MEDIA Displays the media list.

GUIDE Displays the programme guide.

ARROW Buttons

Moves the cursor up, down, left or right.

OK Selects a menu or con rms.

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

BACK Returns to the previous screen.

Note:

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

• Some playback control buttons may not function depending on the contents.

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Quick Start Guide

VOLUME Adjusts the audio volume.

/P Changes the channel or page.

LIST Displays the channel list.

i (Information) Displays the channel and programme information.

OPT+ Displays the channels attributes.

AUDIO Displays the audio list.

SUB Displays the subtitle language list.

TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio modes.

TEXT Enters the digital text service.

SOURCE Controls the output of TV SCART.

SLEEP Sets the sleep timer.

V-FORMAT Sets the resolution of video.

WIDE Sets the display format.

Reserved for future functionality. Add Bookmark/Show Bookmark List.

Slow Play

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

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.

VCR SCART

HDMI

TV SCART

LAN

Router

RCA Cable

SCART Cable

S/PDIF Cable

HDMI Cable

DVI Connecter

Ethernet Cable

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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 a HDMI cable. When using a HDMI cable it is not necessary to also use a scart cable.

ݏTV with the DVI connector;

For very good picture quality, connect the product and TV using a HDMI cable and a HDMI-to-DVI converter for video. You will also require a RCA cable(Audio L/R) connected to the necessary connection(s) on your TV/Display for Audio. Please refer to your TV/Display user manual for further information on the connections required 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 to an external recorder connect the product to the recorder using a SCART cable. (VCR SCART).

For additional audio connections 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 a 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.

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

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.

Note: To control the product please make sure that the PVR mode is selected on the remote control.

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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. Preferred Language

Select a language for audio and subtitle.

2. Display

Set the video output to your TV.

3. Automatic Search

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

complete.

Quick Start Guide

4. Congure Network

Congure the network settings to connect to

your router. Please leave the Congure IP as DHCP if you are unsure of this setting.

5. Result

The result of the Installation Wizard is shown. Select

Finish to exit the wizard.

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Quick Start Guide

6. Menu Overview

Channel List

TV Guide

Video

Music

Photo

Settings

Preferences

• Parental Control

• Language

• Time

• Video

• Audio

• Screen Display

Edit Channels

• Edit Favourite List

• Edit Channel List

Installation

• Automatic Search

• Manual Search

• Software Update

• Antenna Power

• 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

Goes back to the previous screen Enters the number (0~9)

Exit all On-Screen

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. Each time you press this button, the audio

language changes or the Audio Description soundtrack will be selected.

2. Select the audio direction if available.

Note:

• The mute button will not mute the audio if connected via the SPDIF connection, please control the volume via your Amplier.

• The mute function remains set while you change channels.

• You cannot set the audio direction when the programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital.

Basic Operation

Display Select Conrm

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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 - Letterbox 16:9 -

Letterbox 14:9 - 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 - 1080p - Original

Note: When connected with a HDMI cable

you may only be able to change to the resolutions that the TV supports..

Display

Basic Operation

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.

Display Navigation mode

 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

The icons represent the information and services provided.

Locked programme Teletext

Pay TV / encrypted programmes (CAS icons) Resolution

Parental guidance programme HD programme

Scheduled programme (Blue: Reminder)

Multiaudio

Subtitle

Dolby Digital audio Dolby Digital Plus audio

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

Channel number and name

Icons

Signal strength and quality

Group name

Current time and date

Playing time

Programme name

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Basic Operation

Sleep Timer

Press the SLEEP button to set the automatic turn o time. Each time you press this button, the value changes.

 Sleep O - 10 - 20 - 30 - 60 - 90 - 120 minutes

Subtitle

You can select the subtitle language when subtitle information is provided. Press the SUB button. Each time you press this button, the subtitle language changes.

Note:

• You can choose to always display the subtitle when available.

• The icon appears when the DVB subtitle is supported.

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 TEXT button again to return to normal viewing.

3. Press the P

/P button to exit this service.

Display

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, : Pay TV / encrypted programmes (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.

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.

Channel List

Display/Change

Select Con rm

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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 Edit Channels for details

• The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact Humax Customer Support.

Setting Favourite Channels

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

1. Select a channel and press the GREEN button.

2. Select Favourite.

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

To remove a channel from a favourite group, select the group and press the OK button again.

4. Select OK to save and exit.

Display

Select Conrm

GREEN

Editing Channels

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

MENU  Settings  Edit Channels  Edit Channel List

Select

Mark/Con rm Page up/down

Note:

• : Locked channel, : Pay TV / encrypted programmes (CAS icons)

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

Deleting Channels

1. Select the channels using the / and OK button.

2. Press the RED button.

Managing Channels

Group name

Marked / Total channels

Function buttons

: Coloured button

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Managing Channels

Locking / Unlocking Channels

1. Select the channels using the / and OK button.

2. Press the BLUE button.

3. Select Lock. To unlock, select Unlock.

Renaming Channels

1. Select a channel to rename.

2. Press the BLUE button.

3. Select Rename.

4. Enter the name in the keyboard.

Advanced Options

Changing Group

To list the channels of other groups, press the GREEN button and select a group you want.

Note: Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and Radio groups.

Changing Background

You can change the channel displayed in the background while editing.

1. Select the channel you want to watch.

2. Press the YELLOW button. The displayed channel will change.

Selecting / Releasing All Channels

1. Press the BLUE button.

2. Select Select All.

3. To release all, select Release All.

Managing Channels

Editing Favourite Channels

The Edit Favourite List menu will help you add or remove channels from the favourite groups.

MENU  Settings  Edit Channels  Edit Favourite List

Select

Mark/Conrm Page up/down

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

Adding / Removing Favourite Channels

1. Press the YELLOW button and select the favourite group you want to edit.

2. To add channels to the favourite list, select the channels you want to add using the

/ and OK

button in the left column and then press the RED button. The added channels will appear in the right column.

3. To remove channels from the favourite list, select the channels you want to remove in the right column and then press the RED button.

Moving Channels

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.

Note: You can move the channels in the right column only.

Group name Marked / Total channels

Favourite group name

Function buttons

: Coloured or OPT+ button

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The TV guide is an on-screen guide of grid type which displays the programme information of channels in time and date order.

You can access the TV guide in several ways.

 Press the GUIDE button.  Press the MENU button and select TV Guide.

Note: Press the GUIDE or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.

Select

Tune/Reserve Page up/down

Note:

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

• : Scheduled programme (Blue: Reminder) : Present time, : DRM(Digital Rights Management) icon

Watching Programmes

1. Select a programme and press the OK button. The programme will be displayed in the preview.

2. Press the OK button again to exit the TV guide and watch the programme.

TV Guide

Preview

Time bar

Function buttons

: Coloured button

Current time and date

Information of the selected programme: channel number & name,

programme name, simple information, favourite group, network type, and icons

TV Guide

Setting Reminders

1. Select a future programme and press the OK button.

2. Select Reminder and press the OK button. Press the OK button again to cancel the reservation. The reserved programmes will be added automatically in Schedule.

Note:

• If the programme is overlapped with another programme, adjust the reservation appropriately.

• If the channel is locked, you will be prompted to enter your password before watching. The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact Humax Customer Support.

• In standby mode the product will switch on to the channel when the programme starts.

• You can reschedule reminders .(Refer to Scheduling Reminders.)

Advanced Options

Quick Navigation

Press the / button to move to the previous/next programme. Press the

/

button to jump back/ahead two hours.

Press the

/

button to move to the previous/next day.

Changing Group

To list the channels of other groups, press the BLUE button and select a group you want.

Note:

• Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and Radio groups.

• To search specic programmes, go to Find Programmes by pressing the GREEN button. (Refer to Finding Programmes.)

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TV Guide

Finding Programmes

Find will help you nd the programmes more specically using the keyword or genre.

By Keyword

1. Press the GREEN button.

2. Select Keyword and press the

 button.

3. Select a keyword and press the OK button.

4. Press the YELLOW button to conrm.

Note: To enter a new keyword, select New

Keyword.

By Genre

1. Press the GREEN button.

2. Select Genre and press the

 button.

3. Select a genre and press the OK button.

4. Select the specic genre and press the OK button. (if provided)

Note:

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

• Press the OK button to watch a found programme. (Refer to Changing Channels.)

• You can set reminders for future programmes. (Refer to Setting Reminders.)

Display Conrm Select

Page up/down

GREEN

TV Guide

Scheduling Reminders

Schedule lists reminders and will help you manage them in more detail.

1. Press the YELLOW button.

2. You can add, edit or delete your reminders.

 To add, select New Reminder and press the OK

button.

 To edit, select a reminder and press the OK

button.

 To delete, select a reminder and press the BLUE

button.

3. Reminder will pop up. You can change the options you want using the

///,

NUMERIC(0~9) and OK buttons.

4. Select OK to save and exit.

Note:

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

• You can easily set reminders in TV guide, Find Programmes or i-plate navigation mode. (Refer to Setting Reminders, Find Programmes or Programme Information)

Display Conrm Select

Page up/down

YELLOW

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MEDIA Select Conrm Enter 0~9

Media List

You can playback video, music or photo les.

 Press the MEDIA button.  Go to MENU  Video/Music/Photo.

Switching Storage

1. Press the BLUE button to display the type of storage.

2. Select the storage type and press the OK button.

 USB: Displays each partition of the USB.  Network: The DLNA server is searched. Select the

type of the server.

Note:

• Only one USB icon will appear even when there are more than one USB.

• The network icon is displayed only when the network has been connected.

Switching Media

1. Press the YELLOW button to switch the media.

2. Select the media type and press the OK button.

 Video, Music, Photo

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