ICORD HD PLUS
HD Digital Recorder
User’s Manual
iCord HD+
The default password is 0000.
Notice
English
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Contents
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Quick Start Guide 4
1. Checking Accessories 4
2. Product Overview
3. Connections
4. Powering On 1
5. First 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
Option 2
Multifeed 2
Teletext 2
Channel List 22
Changing Channels 22
Editing Channels in Channel List 2
Managing Channels 25
Edit Preferred List 25
Editing Channels 2
Editing Favourite Channels 2
TV Guide 31
Watching Programmes 31
Setting Reminders or Recordings 3
Finding Programmes 3
Scheduling Reminders and Recordings 3
Highlights 3
Recording and Playback 35
Recording 35
Playback 3
Pausing and Rewinding Live TV (TSR) 4
Using Video List 4
Using Music List 4
Using Photo List 5
HUMAX TV Portal 52
Preferences 53
Parental Control 53
Language Setting 5
Setting Power On/O Timer 5
Video Setting 5
Audio Setting 5
Screen Display 5
Installation 58
Search Channels [Fixed Antenna] 59
Search Channels [SCD Antenna] 6
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Search Channels [Motor Antenna] 6
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Update Channels 6
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Software Update (OTA) 6
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Factory Default 6
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System 70
System Information 70
Signal Detection 7
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Power Management 7
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Smartcard Information 7
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Common Interface 7
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Data Storage 7
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Appendix 75
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Specication 75
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Service and Support 7
Safety Warning 7
Trouble Shooting 8
Error Message 8
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Glossary 8
Remote Control Code List 86
OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE 112
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Quick Start Guide
1. Checking Accessories
Quick Start Guide
User's manual
Remote Control
& Batteries
CD Manual &
Quick Start Guide
Note: The accessories may vary according to area.
2. Product Overview
Front Panel
STANDBY
Switches between operation and
standby modes.
TV/RADIO
MENU
OK
GUIDE
BACK
Arrows
LED Indicator
(Standby: Blue, Operation: Green)
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HDMI Cable
Status Display
SCART Cable
CI-Module Slot
USB Port
Connect a USB storage device.
(for MP3 or JPEG)
Note: The image shown may dier from the actual product.
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Inserting the Smartcard
1. Open the right-hand ap on the front panel to expose the card
slot.
2. Hold Smartcard horizontally with the electronic chip facing
downwards.
3. Insert the Smartcard into the slot.
Rear Panel
LNB 1 IN, LNB 2 IN
Connect a satellite antenna cable.
Up to two cables can be connected.
LNB 1 OUT
Connect another digital satellite
receiver.
TV SCART
Connect to the TV using a TV SCART cable.
VCR SCART
Connect to the VCR or DVD using a VCR SCART cable.
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Smartcard
VIDEO
Connect to the TV or VCR
using an RCA cable.
AUDIO
Connect to the TV or VCR
using an RCA cable.
SPDIF
Connect to the audio system using
an S/PDIF cable. (digital audio)
HDMI
Connect to the TV using an HDMI
cable.
Note: The image shown may dier from the actual product.
ON/OFF
Powers on/o.
ETHERNET
Service port
USB Port
Connect a USB storage device.
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Remote Control
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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
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Buttons
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COLOUR
ݤ
Buttons
MEDIA Displays the media list.
GUIDE Displays the programme guide.
ARROW
Buttons
OK Selects (Enters) a menu or con rms a selection.
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.
Goes back to the previous screen.
Previous,
I
Next,
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Note: The image shown may di er from the actual product.
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Quick Start Guide
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+/- Adjusts the audio volume.
/ Changes the channel or page.
P
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 Switches between the input sources from SCART.
SLEEP Sets the sleep timer.
V-FORMAT Sets the resolution of video.
WIDE Sets the display format.
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Playback
Control
Buttons
Add Bookmark, Bookmark List, Slow
Inserting Batteries
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1. Press the hook upward and lift the
battery cover o .
2. Insert the batteries (supplied)
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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.
Warning: Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn o
the product, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Note: If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local retailer or HUMAX
Customer Helpline.
RCA Cable
ASTRA 1 19.2E
Twin LNB
Two Cables
AUDIO
Wall
Two Cables
TV SCART
SCART Cable
DVI for TV HDMI
DVI Connecter
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
ASTRA 1 19.2E
Single LNB
One Cable (Loop-through)
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Wall
One Cable
Loop Through Cable
SCART Cable
VCR SCART
S/PDIF Cable
S/PDIF
Ethernet Cable
LAN
RouterRouter
Quick Start Guide
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Connecting the Antenna
ݢConnecting to Two Cables;
Connect two satellite coaxial cables from the wall directly 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.
ݣConnecting to One Cable;
1. Connect a satellite coaxial cable from the wall to LNB 1 IN connector.
2. Connect the LNB 1 OUT and LNB 2 IN connectors using a loop through cable.
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 satellite
coaxial cable only to LNB 1 IN connector.
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ASTRA 1 19.2E
Twin LNB
Wall
Two Cables
Two Cables
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ASTRA 1 19.2E
Single LNB
One Cable (Loop-through)
Wall
One Cable
Loop Through Cable
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Connecting the TV
ݢTV with the HDMI connector;
For the best picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable.
ݣTV 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.
ݤTV with the SCART connector;
For good picture quality, connect the product and TV using a SCART cable.
ݥVCR with the SCART connector;
To output video and audio, connect the product and VCR using a SCART cable.
VCR SCART
RCA Cable
TV SCART
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SCART CableSCART Cable
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DVI for TV HDMIAUDIO
DVI Connecter
HDMI Cable
HDMI Cable
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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.
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Quick Start Guide
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Connecting the Network
ݢConnecting to the LAN;
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the product and the other end to the LAN router.
ݣConnecting 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. (Separate purchase required)
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 product 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 product 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.
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WLAN USB Dongle
RouterWireless Router
Note: We recommend the network connection over a direct LAN.
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Ethernet Cable
LAN
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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.
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5. First 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. Display
Set the video output to your TV.
2. 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 MENU > Settings >
Installation.
Note: Quick Search appears only in Germany or
Austria.
3. Congure Network
Make sure that the LAN cable is connected to
the Ethernet port or the wireless USB dongle is
enabled.
Congure the network setting.
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4. Result
The result of the Installation Wizard is shown.
Select
Finish to exit the wizard.
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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 Preferred List
• Edit Channel List
• Edit Favourite List
Installation
• Search Channels
• Update Channels
• Software Update
• Factory Default
System
• System Information
• Signal Detection
• Power Management
• TVTV EPG Update
• Common Interface
• Smartcard Information
• Data Storage
• Network
How to Navigate
Displays the main menu Moves among menus or options
or
Selects (Enters) a menu or
conrms a selection
Goes back to the previous screen Enters the number (0~9)
Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD)
screens
Changes or adjusts the option
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Basic Operation
Changing Channels
You can change the channels in several ways.
Press the P/ button.
Enter the channel number directly. (0-9)
Go to the channel list or TV guide and select a channel.
Note:
• Press the
• Press the
Volume / Mute / Audio
TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and radio channels.
BACK button to return to the previous channel.
To adjust the audio volume, press the
To mute the audio temporarily, press the MUTE button.
+/- button.
Setting Audio Options
Audio options are available only when the programme supports multiple audio languages.
Press the AUDIO button to change the audio
language and direction.
Each time you press this button, the value
changes.
Note:
• 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 Conrm
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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 – Centre
Screen ratio 16:9: Auto – Pillar Box – Zoom
Note: Refer to Setting Display Format for details.
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
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Display
Note: When connected with an HDMI cable,
you can only change to resolutions 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. Press the EXIT button to
hide.
Playing time
Channel number and name
Programme name
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 or recordings 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 Signal strength and quality
Group name Current time and date
Display Navigation mode
Icons
The icons represent the information and services provided.
Locked programme Subtitle
Scrambled programme (CAS icons) Teletext
Parental level (minimum age for viewing) Multifeed
HD programme Multiaudio
Scheduled programme
(Red: Record, Blue: Reminder)
Resolution Screen ratio
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
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
Display
Subtitle
You can select the subtitle language when subtitle information is provided.
Press the SUBTITLE button to change the subtitle
language.
Each time you press this button, the value
changes.
English
Note: You can choose to always display the
subtitle when available.
Display Select Conrm
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Basic Operation
Option
You can set the options for the watching channel.
1. Press the OPT+ button.
2. Select an option.
Multifeed: Press the OK button. The available
subfeed channels will be listed. Select an option.
Favourite: Select the favourite group to add the
channel.
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.
Display Select Con rm
Multifeed
You can choose one of the subfeeds when watching a multifeed channel that provides multiple video
feeds.
When multifeed is available in the channel, the multifeed icon ( ) will appear on the i-plate.
1. Press the OPT+ button.
2. Select Multifeed and press the OK button. The
available subfeed channels will be listed.
3. Select an option.
4. Press the OK button.
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Basic Operation
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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
2. To display the teletext menu, press the
button in teletext mode.
3. Select the teletext function you want and
press the OK button.
TEXT button.
MENU
Display Teletext menu Select
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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 channel 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
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.
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Display/Change
Select Con rm
Channel List
Filtering Channels
You can lter the channels according to channel
type in TV or Radio list.
1. Press the
2. Select the channel type.
Satellite, Pay TV, Bouquet, O
3. Press the OK button.
Note: Select O to cancel ltering.
GREEN button.
GREEN
Display
English
Select Conrm
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Channel List
Editing Channels in Channel List
You can edit each channel in the channel list, as well as in menu. To edit the multiple channels, go to the
MENU > Settings > Edit Channels.
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: The default password is 0000. If you have
forgotten your password, please contact
your local distributor.
Setting Favourite Channels
You can select your favourite channels and include them in the favourite group.
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 and press the OK button.
OK to save and exit.
YELLOW button.
YELLOW
Display
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OK button.
OK button again.
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Managing Channels
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
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 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.
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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
2. Select
3. To release all, select
BLUE button. The displayed channel will change.
OPT+ button.
Select All.
Release All.
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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
English
Select
Note:
• : Locked channel, : Scrambled channel (CAS icons)
• Press the i button to view the detailed channel information.
• Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.
• The channels that are automatically numbered by broadcaster cannot be deleted or moved.
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.
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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
You can change the channel displayed in the background while editing.
1. Select the channel you want to watch.
2. Press the
OPT+ button.
Lock. To unlock, select Unlock.
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
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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
English
Select
Note:
• Press the
• Press the
• The channels that are automatically numbered by broadcaster cannot be deleted or moved.
i button to view the detailed channel information.
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.
/ and OK
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
Note: You can move the channels in the right column only.
/ and OK button.
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