Humax HD-FOX T2 User Manual

HD Digital Receiver

User’s Manual

HD-FOX T2

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.

Copyright (Copyright © 2010 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.

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 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.

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.

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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 office 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-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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, 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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Contents

				English
	Notice	1	Software Update	39
	Quick Start Guide	4	Antenna Power	40
			Factory Default	40
	1. Checking Accessories	4	OTA (Over the Air)	41
	2. Product Overview	4	System	42
	3. Connections	8
	4. Powering On	10	System Information	42
	5. Installation Wizard	11	Signal Detection	42
	6. Menu Overview	13	Power Management	43
	Basic Operation	14	Network	43
			Appendix	44
	Changing Channels	14
	Volume / Mute / Audio	14	Specification	44
	Display Format / Resolution	15	Service and Support	45
	Programme Information (i-plate)	16	Safety Warning	46
	Sleep Timer	17	Trouble Shooting	48
	Subtitle	17	Error Message	50
	Text and Interactive Services	17	Glossary	51
	Channel List	18	Remote Control Code List	53
			OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE	79
	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	25
	Scheduling Reminders	26
	Media List	27
	Using Video List	29
	Using Music List	30
	Using Photo List	31
	Preferences	33
	Parental Control	33
	Language Setting	34
	Setting Power On/Off Timer	34
	Video Setting	35
	Audio Setting	36
	Screen Display	37
	Installation	38
	Automatic Search	38
	Manual Search	39
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Quick Start Guide

1. Checking Accessories

Quick Start Guide

User’s Manual

			Manual &
Remote Control
& Batteries			Quick Start Guide

HDMI Cable

SCART Cable

Note: The accessories may vary according to area.

2. Product Overview

Front Panel

STANDBY					OK
Switches between operation and
standby modes.							MENU			RESET
			Status Display							Restart the receiver.

STANDBY/TV/RADIO LED	TV/RADIO		GUIDE
The light is emitted when
the product is in each mode.
	Arrows

Note: The image shown may differ from the actual product.

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Quick Start Guide

Rear Panel

VIDEO

ANTENNA IN

Connect to the TV or VCR

Connect your main aerial.

using an RCA cable.

ANTENNA OUT

AUDIO

Connect to the TV or VCR using

Connect to the TV or VCR

an RF cable.

using an RCA cable.

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ETHERNET

Connect a LAN cable.

USB Port

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

TV SCART

Connect to the TV using a TV SCART cable.

VCR SCART

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

HDMI

Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable.

SPDIF

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

Note: The image shown may differ from the actual product.

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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.
1	NUMERIC	(0-9)
	TV Portal	Reserved for future functionality.
		Access to Humax TV Portal.
	MENU	Displays the main menu.
	Playback	Play, II Pause, Stop, Record (Reserved for future
	Control	functionality) Rewind, Fast Forward, I Previous,
	Buttons	I Next, Instant Replay, Skip
2	COLOUR	Colour keys for interactive applications.
3	Buttons
	MEDIA	Displays the media list.
	GUIDE	Displays the programme guide.
	ARROW	Moves the cursor up, down, left or right.
	Buttons
	OK	Selects a menu or confirms.
	EXIT	Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.
	BACK	Returns to the previous screen.

Note:

•The image shown may differ from the actual product.

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

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Quick Start Guide

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			VOLUME							Adjusts the audio volume.
			P /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 off.

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.

	TV SCART	HDMI
		DVI Connecter
RCA Cable	SCART Cable	HDMI Cable
3		HDMI Cable
	2
	1

4

5

SCART Cable

Ethernet Cable

S/PDIF Cable

VCR SCART

LAN

Router

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Quick Start Guide

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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.

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.

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.

TV with the SCART connector;

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

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

Connecting to the LAN;

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

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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 controlSTANDBYor the

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

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5. Installation Wizard

When powering on your product for the first 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.

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Quick Start Guide

4.Configure Network

Configure the network settings to connect to your router. Please leave the Configure 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

English

6. Menu Overview

Preferences
•	Parental Control
•	Language
•	Time
•	Video
•	Audio
•	Screen Display

				Edit Channels
				•	Edit Favourite List
	Channel List			•	Edit Channel List
	TV Guide			Installation
				•	Automatic Search
	Video			•	Manual Search
				•	Software Update
				•	Antenna Power
	Music			•	Factory Default
	Photo			System
				•	System Information
	Settings			•	Signal Detection
				•	Power Management
				•	Network

How to Navigate

	Displays the Menu OSD	Moves among menus or options
or	Selects (Enters) a menu or confirms a selection	Changes or adjusts the option
	Goes back to the previous screen	Enters the number (0~9)
	Exit all On-Screen

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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.
	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 Amplifier.

•The mute function remains set while you change channels.

•You cannot set the audio direction when the

programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital.

Display

Select

Confirm

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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.

English

Display

Setting Resolution

Press the V-FORMATbutton 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

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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. PressEXITthe button to hide.

Playing time	Icons	Signal strength and quality
Programme name	Current time and date		Group name
Channel number and name

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		Multiaudio
	(Blue: Reminder)
	Subtitle		Dolby Digital audio
			Dolby Digital Plus audio

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

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Basic Operation

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Sleep Timer

Press the SLEEP button to set the automatic turn off time.

Each time you press this button, the value changes.

Sleep Off - 10 - 20 - 30 - 60 - 90 - 120 minutes

Display

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.

Display

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.

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Channel List

The channel list will help you find 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.

Display/Change

Select

Confirm

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Channel List

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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 Channelsmenu.

Locking / Deleting / Renaming Channels

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

2.Select an option.

Lock: Select Onor		Off.
	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.

GREEN Display

Select

Confirm

Setting Favourite Channels

You can select your favourite channels and include them in the five 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.

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Managing Channels

Editing Channels

The Edit Channel Listmenu 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 button

Select

Mark/Confirm

Page up/down

Note:

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

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

Deleting Channels

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

2.Press the RED button.

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Managing Channels

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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 .

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Managing Channels

Editing Favourite Channels

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

MENU Settings Edit Channels Edit Favourite List

Group name

Marked / Total channels

Favourite group name

							Function buttons
							: Coloured or OPT+ button
	Select	Mark/Confirm		Page up/down
Note: Press the MENU		or EXIT	button to exit. PressBACKthe 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.

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TV Guide

English

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. PressBACKthe button to return to the previous screen.
						Preview
						Current time and date
						Information of the selected
						programme: channel number & name,
						programme name, simple information,
						favourite group, network type, and
						icons
						Time bar
						Function buttons
						: Coloured button
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.

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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 I / I 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 specific programmes, go to Find Programmes		by pressing the GREEN button. (Refer to
Finding Programmes	.)

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TV Guide

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Finding Programmes

Find will help you find the programmes more specifically 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 confirm.

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 specific genre and press the OK button. (if provided)

GREEN Display

Confirm

Select

Page up/down

Note:

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

•	Press the OK button to watch a found programme. (Refer toChanging Channels		.)
•	You can set reminders for future programmes. (Refer to Setting Reminders	.)

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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 Reminderand press the	OK
	button.
	To edit, select a reminder and press the		OK
	button.

To delete, select a reminder and press the 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:	YELLOW Display	Confirm	Select
• Press the i button to view the detailed	Page
programme information.
	up/down

•You can easily set reminders in TV guide,

Find Programmes or i-plate navigation mode. (Refer to Setting Reminders, Find Programmes or

Programme Information)

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Media List

You can playback video, music or photo files.

	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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MEDIA

Select

Confirm

Enter 0~9

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