Humax ICORD HD PLUS User Manual

HD Digital Recorder

User’s Manual

iCord HD+

The default password is 0000.

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English

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Contents

English

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

Search Channels [Motor Antenna] 6

Update Channels 6

Software Update (OTA) 6

Factory Default 6

System 70

System Information 70 Signal Detection 7

Power Management 7

Smartcard Information 7

Common Interface 7

Data Storage 7

9 0

Appendix 75

Specication 75

Service and Support 7 Safety Warning 7 Trouble Shooting 8 Error Message 8

Glossary 8 Remote Control Code List 86 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE 112

7 9

2 3 4 4

9 1 5 8 0

4 4 5 6 7

3 4 7 8 9

0 1 2 2 3

7 8 0 2 4

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

GUIDE

BACK

Arrows

LED Indicator

(Standby: Blue, Operation: Green)

&+

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 dier from the actual product.

Quick Start Guide

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 dier from the actual product.

ON/OFF

Powers on/o.

ETHERNET

Service port

USB Port

Connect a USB storage device.

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 (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,



Next,

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

Quick Start Guide

English



+/- Adjusts the audio volume.

/ 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 Switches between the input sources from 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)

i

matching the plus(+) and minus(-) at each end.

3. Close the cover.

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.

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

ASTRA 1 19.2E

Single LNB

One Cable (Loop-through)

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

ݢConnecting 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.

ݣConnecting 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.

ASTRA 1 19.2E

Twin LNB

Wall

Two Cables

ASTRA 1 19.2E

Single LNB

One Cable (Loop-through)

Wall

One Cable

Loop Through Cable

Quick Start Guide

Connecting the TV

ݢTV with the HDMI connector;

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

ݣ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.

ݤTV with the SCART connector;

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

ݥVCR with the SCART connector;

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

VCR SCART

RCA Cable

TV SCART

SCART CableSCART Cable

DVI for TV HDMIAUDIO

DVI Connecter

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

ݢConnecting to the LAN;

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

ݣ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. (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.

WLAN USB Dongle

RouterWireless Router

Note: We recommend the network connection over a direct LAN.

Ethernet Cable

LAN

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. 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. Congure Network

Make sure that the LAN cable is connected to

the Ethernet port or the wireless USB dongle is enabled.

Congure the network setting.

Quick Start Guide

4. 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

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

Selects (Enters) a menu or conrms 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

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

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 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 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

English

Display

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

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.

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 Conrm

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.

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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

English

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.

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.

Display/Change

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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 Conrm

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.

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/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.

Managing Channels

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.

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

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.

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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

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

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

• 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/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 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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