Humax HDR-1800T, HDR-2000T Instruction manual

HD Digital Recorder

User’s Manual

HDR-1800T HDR-2000T

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

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

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SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The simplied EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 10(9) shall be provided as follows:

Hereby, HUMAX declares that the radio equipment type [HDR-2000T/HDR-1800T] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU and relevant directives.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:

• United Kingdom : http://uk.humaxdigital.com/ec

• Germany : http://de.humaxdigital.com/ec

Contents

English

Notice 1

Quick Start Guide 4

1. Checking Accessories 4

2. Product Overview 4

3. Connections 10

4. Powering On 12

5. Installation Wizard 13

6. Menu Overview 15

Basic Operation 16

Changing Channels 16 Volume / Mute / Audio Description 16 Subtitle 16 Programme Information (i-plate) 17 Text and Interactive Services 17 Editing Channels in Channel List 18

Managing Channels 19

Editing Channels 19 Editing Favourite Channels 21

TV Guide 23

Watching Programmes 23 Setting Reminders 24 Finding Programmes 25 Scheduling Reminders and Recordings 25

Recording and Playback 26

Recording 26 Playback 30 Playback Controls 30 Pausing and Rewinding Live TV (TSR) 31

Media List 32

Using Video List 34 Using Music List 37 Using Photo List 39

HUMAX TV Portal 41

Preferences 43

Parental Control 43 Language Setting 44 Setting Power On/O Timer 44 Video Setting 45 Audio Setting 46 Screen Display 47

Installation 48

Automatic Search 48 Manual Search 49 Software Update (OTA) 49 Antenna Power 51 Factory Default 51

System 52

System Information 52 Signal Detection 52 Power Management 53 Data Storage 54 Internet Setting 55

Appendix 56

Specication 56 Service and Support 57 Safety Warning 58 Trouble Shooting 60 Error Message 62 Glossary 63 Remote Control Code List (HDR-2000T models only) 65 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE 69

Quick Start Guide

1. Checking Accessories

Remote Control

& Batteries

HDMI Cable

Manual &

Quick Start Guide

Ethernet Cable AC Adapter

(Supplied with HDR-2000T, HDR-2000T/1TB/WD)

HUMAX Wi-Fi USB Adapter

(Supplied with HDR-2000T/1TB/WD)

Note:

• The accessories may vary according to area.

• HUMAX Wi-Fi USB Adapter is available as optional accessory for other Humax models.

2. Product Overview

Front Panel

STANDBY

Switches between operation and standby modes.

Status LED

Blue lights while in operation, red lights while in standby or while recording.

VOL-/VOL+

CHш/CHщ

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

USB port

Connect a USB storage device.

(Only for HDR-2000T, HDR-2000T/1TB/WD)

Quick Start Guide

Rear Panel

VIDEO

ANTENNA IN

Connect your main aerial.

ANTENNA OUT

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RF cable.

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.

AUDIO

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.

English

ETHERNET

Connect an Ethernet cable.

USB Port

Connect a USB storage device.

TV SCART

Connect to the TV using a TV SCART cable.

SPDIF

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

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

HDMI

Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable.

Connect the AC adapter.

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control (Only for HDR-2000T, HDR-2000T/1TB/WD)

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

PVR Controls your PVR.

TV Controls your TV.

STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes.

MUTE Mutes audio

TEXT Enters the digital text service

LIST Displays the channel list.

TV Portal Access to Humax TV Portal.

MENU Displays the main menu.

Playback Control

Buttons

MEDIA Displays the media list.

GUIDE Displays the programme guide

Arrow 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.

VOLUME Adjusts the audio volume.

REC Record, WW Rewind, X/II Play/Pause,

Fast Forward, Instant Replay, Stop,

Skip

Note:

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

• Some playback control buttons may not function depending on the content/media les you are viewing.

Quick Start Guide

English

i Displays the channel and programme information.

OPT+ Displays the channels attributes.

P ш/щ

Colour Colour keys for interactive applications.

Numeric 0-9

SUB Displays the subtitle language list.

AD Displays the audio description.

Changes the channel or page.

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.

4. Press the PVR button at the top of the remote control.

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Quick Start Guide

Remote Control (Only for HDR-1800T)

MUTE Mutes audio.

TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio modes.

STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes.

SUB Changes the subtitle language.

AUDIO Displays the audio description.

TEXT Enters the digital text service.

WIDE Sets the display format.

LIST Displays the channel list.

Playback Control

Buttons

MEDIA Displays the media list.

GUIDE Displays the programme guide

Arrow 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.

VOLUME Adjusts the audio volume.

REC Record, WW Rewind, X/II Play/Pause,

Fast Forward, Instant Replay, Stop,

Skip

Note:

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

• Some playback control buttons may not function depending on the content/media les you are viewing.

Quick Start Guide

English

i Displays the channel and programme information.

OPT+ Displays the channels attributes.

P ш/щ

Colour Colour keys for interactive applications.

Numeric 0-9

TV Portal Access to HUMAX TV Portal.

MENU Displays the main menu.

Changes the channel or page.

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.

Quick Start Guide

English

Connecting the Antenna

Connect the aerial to the ANTENNA IN.

Connecting the TV

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

ݢTV with the HDMI connector

For the best picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable. When using an HDMI cable it is not necessary to also use a scart cable.

ݣTV with the DVI connector

For very good picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable and a HDMI-to-DVI converter for video. You will also require an 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.

ݤTV with the SCART connector

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

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 an S/PDIF cable.

Connecting the Network

ݥConnecting to the LAN

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

ݦConnecting to the Wireless LAN

You can connect to the wireless network with HUMAX Wi-Fi USB Adapter (Optional accessory).

1. Insert the HUMAX Wi-Fi USB Adapter into a USB port.

2. Go to Menu > Settings > System > Internet Setting > Congure Wi-Fi.

If the Congure Wi-Fi menu is disabled, check that the Wi-Fi USB Adapter is inserted correctly.

3. Select the network name from the list of available wireless networks.

4. Select the Security Type of your wireless network. The default is WPA-PSK(TKIP).

5. Select Password and press the OK button. Enter the password and press the YELLOW button to conrm. Select APPLY and press the OK button.

6. After the wireless network is connected, press the OK button.

Note: HUMAX Wi-Fi USB Adapter is supplied free with HDR-2000T/1TB/WD but available as optional

accessory for other Humax models.

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 touching 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. (Only for HDR-2000T, HDR-2000T/1TB/WD)

Quick Start Guide

English

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 appear on your TV screen.

If you do not see the Installation Wizard please check:

1. Your TV is switched on.

2. The cables between the product and your TV are connected correctly.

3. Your TV is on the correct input (AV channel) for the connection you are using. (Please refer to your

TV/Display user manual for further information to select the correct Input/channel.)

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 subtitles and

press the OK button.

2. Display

Set the video output settings you require. To continue to the next step select Next and

press the OK button.

Screen Ratio:

16:9 - Widescreen TV 4:3: Traditional TV

Display Format:

Select your Required Display Format, the

image at the bottom of the screen will indicate how the picture will appear on your TV.

Resolution:

Select your Required Video Resolution (576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)

Note: Some TVs/Displays may not support all Video Resolutions, to change this in the future please press

the OPT+ button and select Resolution.

Quick Start Guide

3. Automatic Search

Channel search will begin automatically. When the search has completed press the OK

button to save the channels found during the search.

4. Result

The results of the Installation Wizard are

displayed on screen.

Select Finish and press the OK button to

complete the Installation Wizard.

Quick Start Guide

6. Menu Overview

Channel List

TV Guide

Video

Music

Photo

HUMAX TV Portal

Settings

English

Preferences

• Parental Control

• Language

• Time

• Video

• Audio

• Recording

• Screen Display

Edit Channels

• Edit Channel List

• Edit Favourite List

Installation

• Automatic Search

• Manual Search

• Software Update

• Antenna Power

• Factory Default

System

• System Information

• Signal Detection

• Power Management

• Data Storage

• Internet Setting

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

Basic Operation

Changing Channels

You can change the channels in several ways.

 Press the Pш/Pщ button.  Enter the channel number directly. (0-9)  Go to the channel list or TV guide and select a channel.

Volume / Mute / Audio Description

 To adjust the audio volume, press the \+/\- button.  To mute the audio temporarily, press the MUTE button.

Setting Audio Description

You can set to narrate the on-screen visuals which is used for visually impaired viewers.

1. Press the AD or AUDIO button.

Each time you press this button, the Audio

Description soundtrack will be selected.

2. Select the audio direction (if available) using the

W/X arrows.

Note:

• The mute function remains set while you change channels.

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

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.

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

h Viewing detailed programme information

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

h Viewing previous/next programme information

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

programmes.

h Viewing programme information of other channels

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

Icons

Current time and date

Signal strength and quality

Group name

Icons

The icons represent the information and services provided.

Locked programme Series Programme

Pay TV / encrypted programmes (CAS icons) Resolution

Parental guidance programme HD programme

Scheduled programme (Red: Record, Blue: Reminder)

Subtitle

Audio Description

Multiaudio

Dolby Digital audio Dolby Digital Plus audio

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

Text and Interactive Services

If your chosen channel has digital text features, you can access them. Digital text services often load automatically shortly after the digital text window is displayed. In which case, simply follow the on screen instructions. (Press colour buttons)

1. Press the TEXT button to access digital text.

2. Press the TEXT button again to return to normal viewing.

3. Press the P

ш/Pщ button to exit this service.

Channel List

Editing Channels in Channel List

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

Locking / Deleting Channels

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

2. Select an option.

h Lock: Select On or O. h Delete: Press the OK button.

3. Select OK to save and exit.

Note: The default password is 0000. If you have

forgotten your password, please contact Humax Customer Support.

GREEN

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

Managing Channels

Editing Channels

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

MENU J Settings J Edit Channels J Edit Channel List

Group name

Marked / Total channels

Function buttons

: Coloured button

English

Select

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.

Mark/Conrm Page up/down

Deleting Channels

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

2. Press the RED button.

Locking / Unlocking Channels

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

2. Press the BLUE button.

3. Select Lock. To unlock, select Unlock.

Managing Channels

Advanced Options

Changing Group

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

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 J Settings J Edit Channels J Edit Favourite List

Group name Marked / Total channels

Favourite group name

Function buttons

: Coloured or OPT+ button

English

Select

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

Mark/Conrm Page up/down

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

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.

S/T and OK

Moving Channels

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

2. Press the RED button.

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

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

S/T and OK button.

Renaming Favourite Groups

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

2. Press the OPT+ button

3. Select Rename.

4. Enter the name in the keyboard.

Managing Channels

Advanced Options

Changing Group

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

Changing Background

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

Selecting / Releasing All Channels

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Select All.

3. To release all, select Release All.

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. Press the BACK 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, 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 (Red: Record, Blue: Reminder), : Recording programme,

: Present time

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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