Humax iCord HD User guide

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iCord HD+

The default password is 0000.

Das voreingestellte Passwort lautet 0000.

Menü parola/PIN 000´dir.

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.

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• Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS.

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

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Contents

English

Notice 1

Quick Start Guide

1. Checking Accessories 4

2. Product Overview

3. Connections

4. Powering On 1

5. Installation Wizard 1

6. Menu Overview 1

Basic Operation 16

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

Channel List 20

Changing Channels 20 Editing Channels in Channel List 2 Edit Preferred List 2

Managing Channels 24

Editing Channels 24 Editing Favourite Channels 2 Importing / Exporting Channels (USB) 2

TV Guide 29

Watching Programmes 29 Setting Reminders or Recordings 3 Finding Programmes 3 Scheduling Reminders and Recordings 3 Highlights 3

Personal Video Recorder 33

Recording 33 Playback 3 Time Shifted Recording (TSR) 3

Preferences 49

Parental Control 49

4 8 2 3 5

6 7 8 9 9 9

1 2

6 8

0 1 2 2

7 9

Language Setting 5 Setting Power On/O Timer 5 Video Setting 5 Audio Setting 5 Screen Display 5

Installation 54

Search Channels [Fixed Antenna] 55 Search Channels [SCD Antenna] 5 Search Channels [Motor Antenna] 6 Update LCN Channels 6 Software Update 6 Factory Default 6 OTA (Over the Air) 6

System 66

System Information 66 Signal Detection 6 Power Management 6 TVTV EPG 6 Common Interface 6 Smartcard 6 Data Storage 6 Network 7

Appendix 71

Specication 71 Service and Support 7 Safety Warning 7 Trouble Shooting 7 Error Message 7 Glossary 8 Remote Control Code List 8 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE 10

0 0 1 2 3

9 0 3 4 4 5

6 7 7 8 8 9 0

3 4 6 8 0 2 8

Media List 40

Using Video List 42 Using Music List 4 Using Photo List 4

HUMAX TV Portal 47

HUMAX TV Portal 47 Interactive Service 4

4 5

Quick Start Guide

1. Checking Accessories

User’s Manual

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control

& Batteries

SCART Cable

Manual &

Quick Start Guide

Ethernet Cable Loop-through Cable

Note: The accessories may vary according to area.

2. Product Overview

Front Panel

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

HDMI Cable

STANDBY

Switches between operation and standby modes.

TV/RADIO

GUIDE

Arrows

BACK

LCD Status Display

&+

USB Port

Connect a USB storage device.

(for MP3, JPEG or Xvid)

Smartcard Slot

CI-Module Slot

Quick Start Guide

Rear Panel

English

LNB 1 IN, LNB 2 IN

Connect a satellite antenna cable. Up to two cables can be connected.

LNB 1 OUT

Connect loop through

VIDEO

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.

AUDIO

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA 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.

SPDIF

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

ON/OFF

Powers on/o.

ETHERNET

Service port

USB Port

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

HDMI

Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable.

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

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control

MUTE Mutes audio

STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes.

MODE Changes the mode of remote.

NUMERIC (0-9)

TV Portal Enters HUMAX TV Portal

MENU Displays the main menu.

Playback Control

Buttons

COLOUR

Buttons

MEDIA Displays the media list.

GUIDE Displays the programme guide.

ARROW Buttons

OK Selects a menu or con rms.

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

BACK Returns to the previous channel.

 Play, II Pause,  Stop,  Record, 

Rewind,  Fast Forward,

Instant Replay, Skip

Colour keys for interactive applications.

Moves the cursor up, down, left or right.



Previous,



Next,

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

Quick Start Guide

English

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.

SUBTITLE 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.

Playback Control Buttons

Add Bookmark, Bookmark List, Slow

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.

i

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.

RCA Cable

Two satellites

SCART Cable

S/PDIF Cable

TV SCART

SCART Cable

HDMI

DVI Connecter

HDMI Cable

Ethernet Cable

VCR SCART

Loop-through

LAN

RouterRouter

Quick Start Guide

English

Connecting the Antenna

ݎConnecting to Two Satellites;

Connect the two RF cables from your satellite dish to the LNB 1 IN and LNB 2 IN connectors.

Note: This connection will allow you to view di erent channels while recording or record two channels

at the same time.

ݏConnecting to Single Satellite;

1. Connect an RF cable from your satellite dish to LNB 1 IN connector.

2. Connect the LNB 1 OUT and LNB 2 IN connectors using a loop through RF cable.

Two satellites

Note:

• When using this connection, the speci ed functions for 2 tuners will be not available.

• When using a Motorised System or SCD Antenna (also known as Unicable), connect the RF cable only to LNB 1 IN connector.

Loop-through

Quick Start Guide

Connecting the TV

ݎTV with the HDMI connector;

For the best picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable.

ݏTV with the DVI connector;

For very good picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable and an HDMI-to-DVI converter for video and an RCA cable (Audio L/R) for audio.

ݐTV with the SCART connector;

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

ݑVCR with the SCART connector;

To output video and audio, connect the product and VCR using a SCART cable.

HDMI

HDMI Cable

RCA Cable

TV SCARTVCR SCART

DVI Connecter

SCART CableSCART Cable

HDMI Cable

Note:

• When using the digital audio system, connect the product and the digital audio system using an S/PDIF cable for audio.

• Programmes restricted by DRM (Digital Rights Management) may not be viewed via the HDMI cable. Connect using the SCART or composite cable.

• Connecting your TV directly to the audio/video output of the product will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment.

Quick Start Guide

English

Connecting the Network

ݎConnecting to the LAN;

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

ݏConnecting to the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN);

You can connect the network via the Wi-Fi access point or DSL/cable modem.

1. Plug in the wireless USB dongle to the USB port.

2. Set the options for the Wi-Fi.

 Network Name (SSID): Select the network name of your Wi-Fi access point from the list.  Security Type (WEP): This product supports WEP 40/128bit ASCII and WEP 40/128bit HEX. The security type of

the Wi-Fi and the receiver shall be set the same.

 Password: When using the security type, you must set the password. Enter the same password in the Wi-Fi

setting menu.

3. After completing the Wi-Fi access point setting, make sure the settings in Installation Wizard or

System>Network>Con gure Wi-Fi are the same.

Note:

• Make sure the distance between the Wi-Fi access point and the receiver is not too far away. This may

lower the quality of service.

• It is recommended to purchase a wireless USB dongle distributed by HUMAX. Other products may not

function or respond.

USB

Ethernet Cable

LAN

RouterWireless Router

ݐUsing HUMAX Powerline AV Adaptor;

You can connect to the network using the HUMAX Powerline AV Adaptor. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the recorder and the other end to the adaptor. Plug the HUMAX Powerline AV Adaptor to a wall outlet. (Separate purchase required)

Note: HUMAX recommends the network connection over a direct LAN or the HUMAX powerline

AV adaptor.

Quick Start Guide

4. Powering On

1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet.

2. Ensure the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the product is switched to ON.

3. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control or the STANDBY button at the front of the product.

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 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. Language

Select your language.

2. Display

Set the video output to your TV.

3. Time Zone

Select your country to determine your time

zone.

Quick Start Guide

4. Search Channels

Select the type of channel search.

• Quick Search: Default channels of ASTRA1

(19.2E) will be applied without searching channels.

• Automatic Search: Search all channels

of ASTRA1 (19.2E) and HOT BIRD (13.0E) automatically.

• Skip: If you have SCD or motor antenna, skip

the search process and go to Installation in

Settings.

Note: Quick Search appears only in Germany or Austria.

5. Automatic Search

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

complete.

6. Ethernet Setting

Make sure that the LAN cable is connected to

the Ethernet port or the wireless USB adaptor is enabled. Congure the network setting.

7. Result

The result of the Installation Wizard is shown. Select Finish to exit the wizard.

Quick Start Guide

6. Menu Overview

Channel List

TV Guide

Video

Music

English

Preference

• Parental Control

• Language

• Time

• Video

• Audio

• Recording

• Screen Display

Edit Channels

• Edit Preferred List

• Edit Channel List

• Edit Favourite List

• Import/Export Channels

Installation

• Search Channels

• Update LCN Channels

• Software Update

• Factory Default

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

Photo

HUMAX TV Portal

Settings

System

• System Information

• Signal Detection

• Power Management

• TVTV EPG

• Common Interface

• Smartcard Information

• Data Storage

• Network

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.

• Press the BACK button to return to the previous channel.

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.

2. Select the audio language.

3. Select the audio direction.

4. Press the

Note:

• The mute function remains set while you change channels.

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

OK button.

Display Select Conrm

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 – Centre  Screen ratio 16:9: Auto – Pillar Box – Zoom

Note: Refer to Display Format for details.

English

Display

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 - Original

Note: When connected with an HDMI cable,

you can only change to resolutions 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.

Playing time

Programme name Channel number and name

 Viewing detailed programme information

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

 Viewing previous/next programme information

Press the

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.

/ button while the i-plate is displayed. Press the OK button to set reminders or recordings for

Icons Signal strength and quality

Group name Current time and date

Display Navigation mode

Icons

The icons represent the information and services provided.

Locked programme Teletext

Scrambled programme (CAS icons) Resolution

Parental level (minimum age for viewing) HD programme

Scheduled programme (Red: Record, Blue: Reminder)

Subtitle

Multiaudio

Dolby Digital audio Dolby Digital Plus audio

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

Basic Operation

Sleep Timer

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

 10 - 20 - 30 - 60 - 90 - 120 minutes

Subtitle

You can select the subtitle language when subtitle information is provided.

English

Display

1. Press the

2. Select the subtitle language.

3. Select

4. Press the

Note: You can choose to always display the

SUBTITLE button.

O to make the subtitle disappear.

OK button.

subtitle when available.

Teletext

Teletext is a free service broadcast which gives the latest information on news, weather and many other topics. You can use interactive services in teletext mode.

All teletext supporting channels have the teletext icon on the i-plate.

1. Press the TEXT button.

2. To display the teletext menu, press the

button in teletext mode.

3. Select the teletext function you want and

press the OK button.

Display Select Conrm

Display Teletext menu Select

Conrm

Channel List

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, : Scrambled channel (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.

Filtering Channels

You can  lter the channels according to channel type in TV or Radio list.

1. Press the GREEN button.

2. Select the channel type.

 Satellite, Pay TV, Bouquet, O

3. Press the OK button.

Display/Change

Select Con rm

Note: Select O to cancel  ltering.

GREEN

Display

Select Con rm

Channel List

English

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 YELLOW 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

• The default password is 0000. If you have

forgotten the password, please contact your local TV distributor.

Edit Channels for details

YELLOW

Display

Select Conrm

Setting Favourite Channels

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

1. Select a channel and press the

2. Select

3. Select a favourite group you want to include the channel in and press the To remove a channel from a favourite group, select the group and press the

4. Select

Favourite.

OK to save and exit.

YELLOW button.

OK button.

OK button again.

Channel List

Edit Preferred List

The Edit Preferred List menu will help you manage the channels 1~99 in the preferred list.

MENU  Settings  Edit Channels  Edit Preferred List

Group name

Preferred TV channels

Function buttons

: Coloured or OPT+ button

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 Preferred Channels

1. To add channels to the preferred 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.

2. To remove channels from the preferred 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

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

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

YELLOW button.

/ and OK button.

Channel List

Advanced Options

Changing Group

To switch between TV and Radio groups, press the GREEN button.

Changing Background

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

1. Select the channel you want to watch.

2. Press the

Selecting/Releasing All Channels

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select

3. To release all, select

BLUE button. The displayed channel will change.

Select All.

Release All.

English

Managing Channels

Editing Channels

The Edit Channel List menu 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 or OPT+ button

Select

Note:

• : Locked channel, : Scrambled channel (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 / and OK button.

2. 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.

Managing Channels

Locking / Unlocking Channels

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

2. Press the

3. Select

Renaming Channels

1. Select a channel to rename.

2. Press the

3. Select

4. Enter the name in the keyboard.

Advanced Options

Changing Group

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

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

Changing Background

OPT+ button.

Lock. To unlock, select Unlock.

OPT+ button.

Rename.

English

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

1. Select the channel you want to watch.

2. Press the

Selecting / Releasing All Channels

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select

3. To release all, select

BLUE button. The displayed channel will change.

Select All.

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

Group name Marked / Total channels

Favourite group name

Function buttons

: Coloured or OPT+ button

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.

/ and OK

Moving Channels

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

2. Press the

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

Note:

GREEN button.

/ and OK button.

You can move the channels in the right column only.

Managing Channels

English

Renaming Favourite Groups

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

2. Press the

3. Select

4. Enter the name in the keyboard.

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.

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

OPT+ button.

Rename.

BLUE button. The displayed channel will change.

Selecting / Releasing All Channels

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select

3. To release all, select

Select All.

Release All.

Managing Channels

Importing / Exporting Channels (USB)

The channel data can be imported from the USB to the receiver or exported from the receiver to a USB device (such as USB memory stick). The le format of the channel data is .udf format.

MENU  Settings  Edit Channels  Import / Export Channels

Importing Channels

You can import the channel data from a USB device.

1. Connect the USB device with the channel data into the USB port.

2. Select

3. The folders and channel data from the USB

4. Select the channel data le you want to import.

5. Press the

6. Select

Exporting Channels

Import Channels from USB.

device will be displayed in a list.

OK button.

Ye s and press the OK button.

You can export the channel data to a USB device.

1. Connect the USB device to save the channel data of your receiver into the USB port.

2. Select

3. Select

Export Channels to USB. Ye s and press the OK button.

Display Mark/Conrm

Page up/down

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, network type, and icons

Time bar

Function buttons

: Coloured or OPT+ button

Select

Tune/Reserve Page up/down

Note:

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

• : Scheduled programme (Red: Recording, Blue: Reminder), : Recording programme, : 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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