Humax HFA100 User Manual

ATSC Digital TV Receiver

HFA100HFA100

Operating Manual

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Important Information

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Dolby Digital is a registered trademark of Dolby Corporation.
Digital Light Processing and DLP are registered trademarks of Texas InstrumentsCorporation.

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Repairs and Warranty Service

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Should your HFA100 require warranty service, please contact Humax first to obtain authorization. You can
reach us at 866.humax.usa, 17501 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614, or by visiting our website at

http://www.humaxusa.com/support.html.

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Important Information

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THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF
UNINSULATED “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” WITHIN THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE THAT
MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO
PERSONS.

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THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PERSENCE OF INPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPATATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

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14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15.The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:

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INFORMATION TO THE USER

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.Caution

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Caution: FCCregulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void

the user’s authority to operate it.

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HUMAX HDTV Tuner Limited Warranty

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We thank you for having bought this Humax product and hope you will enjoy it for many years. In order to
avoid any unnecessary inconvenience on your part, we suggest reading the instruction manual carefully
before contacting our customer care department. Also keep the original box and packing material in case you
need to return or repair your product.

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Limited 90 Days Warranty

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Humax warrant the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, Humax warrant this product
against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of original retail
purchase. During this period Humax will repair or replace a defective product or part, at its discretion, with a
new or refurbished product or part without charge to you. You are responsible for all shipping and insurance
charges for the unit to the Authorized Service Center. Upon receipt we will at our option exchange the unit with
a new or refurbished unit.

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Limited One (1) Year Warranty

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Humax warrant the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, Humax warrant this product
against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of original retail
purchase. During this period Humax will repair or replace a defective product or part without charge to you,
except that if a defective part is replaced after ninety (90) days from the date of the original retail purchase
you shall pay labor charges involved in the replacement. You are responsible for all shipping and
insurance charges for the unit to the Authorized Service Center. Upon receipt we will at our option exchange
the unit with a new or refurbished unit.

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Conditions

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1. This warranty will be granted only when the original invoice or sales receipt (indicating the date of
purchase, product type and dealer’s name) is presented together with the defective product. Humax
reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge warranty service if the above document cannot be presented
or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible.

2. This warranty will not reimburse nor cover the damage resulting from adaptations or adjustments which
may be made to the product, without the prior written consent of Humax, in order to conform to the
national or local technical or safety standards in force in any country other than the ones for which the
product was originally designed and manufactured.

3. This warranty will not apply if the type or serial number on the product has been altered, deleted,
removed or made illegible.

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4. This warranty covers none of the following:

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• Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear;

• Any adaptation or changes to upgrade the product from its normal purpose as described in the

instruction manual, without the prior written consent of Humax;

• Transport costs, home service transport cost and all risks of transport relating directly or indirectly

to the guarantee of the product;

• Damage resulting from: (i) misuse, including but not limited to (a) failure to use the product for its

normal purpose or in accordance with Humax’ instructions on the proper use and maintenance, and
(b) installation or use of the product in a manner inconsistent with the technical or safety standards
in force in the country where it is used and (c) improper or incorrect installation of software; (ii)
repair done by non-authorized service stations or dealers, or the customer himself; (iii) accidents,
lightning, water, fire, improper ventilation or any cause beyond the control of Humax; (iv) defects of
the system into which this product is incorporated.

5. This warranty does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national laws in force,
nor the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.

6. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE. AND
NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRATY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR
CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON Humax.

7. Humax shall not be liable for loss of revenue or profits, failure to realize saving or other benefits, or any
other special, incidental or consequential damages caused by the use, misuse or inability to use this
product, regardless of the legal theory on which the claim based, and even if Humax has been advised
of the possibility of such damages. Nor shall recovery of any kind against Humax be greater in amount
than the purchase price of the product sold by Humax and causing the alleged damage. Without
limiting the foregoing, purchaser assumes all risk and liability for loss, damage to purchaser and
purchaser’s property and to others and their property arising out of the use, misuse or inability to use
this product sold by Humax not caused directly by the negligence of Humax. This limited warranty shall
not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of this product, is nontransferable and states
your exclusive remedy.

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Where states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In this case
this warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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To obtain warranty service, please contact HUMAX at:

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17501 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 HUMAX USA, Inc.
Tel: 866.humax.usa
Http://www.humaxusa.com

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Contents

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Humax HFA100 Digital TV Receiver 7
What Is Digital Television? 8
Installing Your HFA100 9
Connection Diagram 1 – Analog TV connections 11
Connection Diagram 2 – Digital TV connections 12
Setting Up The HFA100 13
HFA100 Menus 16
How To Use The Menus 17
Remote Control Operation 21
Remote Control Functions 22
Troubleshooting 24
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 25
IR Codes For Compatible TVs 26
Specifications 29

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HUMAX HFA100 Digital TV Receiver

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The HFA100 is a fully featured, ATSC-compliant digital television (DTV) receiver. It will decode and display
free, over-the-air digital TV broadcasts that use the VSB modulation standard.

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These broadcasts include both standard-definition television (SDTV) and high-definition television (HDTV)
programs with digital audio, multiple language tracks, and electronic program guide (EPG) information.

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The HFA100 can be used with both HDTV-ready and analog TVs that accept the 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i
DTV display formats.

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Input Connections:

• F-type connector for antenna input

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Output Connections, Video:

• Analog component YPbPr and RGB video outputs

• Analog composite and S-video outputs

• HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

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Output Connections, Audio:

• Two pairs of RCA jacks for stereo analog audio

• Optical (SPDIF) and coaxial digital audio

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Features:

• Automatic channel scan and mapping

• Selectable picture aspect ratios for 4:3 and 16:9 TV screens

• Support for electronic program guide (EPG) *

• Support for closed-caption information *

• Auto-resolution circuit for HDMI-compatible TVs

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What Is Digital Television?

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Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high-quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV,
broadcasters can transmit high-definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby Digital surround audio, and services such
as multicasting (more than one program on the same channel) and datacasting (electronic program guides
and interactive television). Several of these services can be combined into a single digital broadcast.

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DTV programs are broadcast in both standard definition television (SDTV) or high definition television (HDTV)
formats.

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SDTV programs are available either as 480-line interlaced (480i) or progressive-scan (480p) video.
Widescreen SDTV programs in the 480p format are similar to progressive-scan DVD movies and have
improved image detail over 480i programs.

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HDTV programs are broadcast either in the 1080-line interlaced (1080i) or 720-line progressive (720p)
formats, always in widescreen. Both formats offer much higher picture quality than SDTV.

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With DTV, you can listen to both Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio through your
audio system, as well as multiple language tracks.* In addition, DTV will allow you to interact with your
television, choosing programs from a detailed electronic guide or accessing ancillary data about a program.

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Installing Your HFA100

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Follow these instructions to install your HFA100 digital television receiver.

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Input Connections

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Connect an antenna to the F-type connector on the rear of the HFA100. This antenna can be mounted on a
roof, in an attic, or another appropriate location. It should be aimed towards local DTV broadcast stations for
best results.

DTV stations broadcast on both VHF (2-13) and UHF (14-69) channels. Make sure to use an antenna that
works at the desired frequencies so the HFA100 can pick up any DTV broadcasts on those channels. (See
appendix for local DTV broadcast channel information.)

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Output Connections

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First, see if your TV has an HDMI input connector, a special all-digital interface that provides the highest
picture quality. If so, you will want to connect an optional HDMI interface cable from the HFA100 to your TV's
HDMI input.

If an HDMI input connector is not present, then connect an analog component video cable from the output
jacks on the rear of the HFA100 to your TV's component video inputs. You may use either a three-wire
(YPbPr) cable or a five-wire RGB cable, depending on which connectors are available on your TV.

If you are using a standard analog TV that does not have component video inputs, connect either a S-video or
composite (yellow) cable from the HFA100 to your analog TV.

For digital audio connections, use either the coaxial RCA or optical Toslink connector to bring Dolby Digital
audio to your TV or AV receiver. If digital audio connections are not available, use either of the pair of stereo
RCA jacks to connect audio to your TV.

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