HDR-1800T
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.
Copyright (Copyright © 2014 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 qualied 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 oce 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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Licensing LLC.
SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The simplied 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
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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
Specication 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
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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 dier from the actual product.
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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 dier from the actual product.
HDMI
Connect to the TV using
an HDMI cable.
DC
Connect the AC adapter.
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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
ݢ
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 conrms.
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,
XX
Fast Forward, Instant Replay, Stop,
Skip
Note:
• The image shown may dier from the actual product.
• Some playback control buttons may not function depending on the content/media les you are
viewing.
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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.
ݣ
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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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
ݢ
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 conrms.
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,
XX
Fast Forward, Instant Replay, Stop,
Skip
Note:
• The image shown may dier from the actual product.
• Some playback control buttons may not function depending on the content/media les you are
viewing.
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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.
ݣ
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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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.
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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.
ݢTV 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.
ݣTV 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.
ݤTV 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
ݥConnecting to the LAN
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the receiver and the other end to the LAN router.
ݦConnecting 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 > Congure Wi-Fi.
If the Congure 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
conrm. 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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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
or
Selects (Enters) a menu or conrms 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 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.
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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
AD
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.
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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 Conrm
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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/Conrm 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.
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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.
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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/Conrm 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.
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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.
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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. 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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