The default password is 0000.
Het standaard wachtwoord is 0000.
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Notice
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.
Trademarks
• Viaccess is a trademark of France Telecom.
• CryptoWorks is a trademark of Irdeto Access B.V.
• Irdeto is a trademark of Irdeto Access B.V.
• Nagravision is a registered trademark of KUDELSKI S.A.
• Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.Dolby andthedouble-Dsymbol aretrademarksofDolby Laboratories.
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Notice
Warnings, Cautionsand Notes
Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous
situations.
• Warning
Indicates ahazardous situation which couldresultin serious injury.
• Caution
Indicates a situation which coulddamagetheequipment orother 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.
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
shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
risk of electric
Instructionabout the ‘WEEE’ Symbol
Thisproductshouldnot bedisposedwithotherhouseholdwastesattheendofitsworking
life. Pleaseseparatethisfrom othertypesofwastesandrecycleitresponsibly topromotethe
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
• 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.
take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
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Safety Warning
This product has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the
following safety precautions carefully.
Safety Instructionsand Precautions
1. MAINS SUPPLY
90-250V a.c., 50/60Hz
• Operate this product only from the type of power supply indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company.
• Disconnecttheproductfrom the mains before youstartany maintenanceorinstallationprocedures.
2. OVERLOADING
• Donotoverloadawall outlet, extensioncordoradapterasthis may resultinelectric reorshock.
3. LIQUID
• The product should not be exposed to liquid of any kind. In addition, no objects lled with liquid should be
placed on the apparatus.
• Donotuseany unsupportedattachmentsasthese may behazardousorcausedamagetotheproduct.
7. CONNECTION TO THE CABLE TV SIGNAL
• 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.
8. CONNECTION TO THE TV
• Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the TV. Failure to do
so can damage the TV.
9. LOCATION
• Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightning, rain or sun.
• Donotplaceitneararadiatororheatregister.
• We recommend that the product has 10 cm clearance from any other appliances susceptible to electromagnetic inuences, suchasa TV ora VCR.
• If you place the product on a rack or a bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you have
followed the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.
• Donotplacetheproductonanunstablecart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortablewhereitcanfall. A fallingproductcancauseseriousinjury toachi
ldoradult, andseriousdamagetotheappliance.
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Safety Warning
10. LIGHTNING, STORM or NOT IN USE
• Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna during a thunderstorm or when left
unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and
power-surges.
11. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS
• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or
damage parts.
12. REPLACEMENT of PARTS
• When replacement of parts is required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specied by the
manufacturerorthosethathavethesamecharacteristicsastheoriginal part. Unauthorizedsubstitution may
resultinadditional damagetotheunit.
• Make sure to disconnect the power cord holding the plug.
• Keep heating appliances as far as possible from the power cord in order to prevent the cover vinyl from melting.
• The mains plug, as a disconnection device, shall remain readily accessible by the user.
2. To avoid electrical shock;
• Donotopenthe main body.
• Donotinsert metal orinammableobjectsinsidetheproduct.
• Donottouchthepowerplugwithwethands.
• Disconnectthepowercordincaseof lightning.
3. To avoid damage of product;
• Do not use the product when it is out of order. If you continue to use the product when defective, serious
damage can be caused to it. Make sure to contact your local product distributor if the product is out of order.
• Do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots for the modules or Smartcards. It may cause damage to the
product and reduce its life span.
• The company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the hard disk drive caused by the carelessness or
misuseofusers.
5. Standby Mode;
• It is recommended to leave the product in Standby mode during long periods when not being used e.g. Over
night. The product will record any schedules set while in Standby mode.
ternal HDD (for archiving recordings, or transfer of MP3 or JPEG
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1. BeforeUsing the Product
1.3 Conditional Access
Although some TV and radio services are free to air, others are available on a subscription basis and can
only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component.
The Conditional Access component is a removable Smartcard.
Inserting the Smartcard
The Smartcard looks similar to a credit card and is inserted into the slot behind the right-hand front ap of
the product. A valid Smartcard entitles you to view and listen to all the channels you choose to subscribe
to. The Smartcard slot on the product can be used for Irdeto Smartcard only.
1. Open the ap on the front panel of the product to expose the card slot.
Displays the list of saved viewing positions during
playback.
23. P/
Changes the channel or page.
24. SUB
Displaysthesubtitle language list.
25. TV/RADIO
Switches between TV and radio modes.
26. SLOW
Plays the programme in slow motion.
27. WIDE
Sets the display format.
28. SLEEP
Sets the sleep time.
29. V-FORMAT
Changes the resolution of video.
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1. BeforeUsing the Product
1.6 RemoteControl Batteries
1. Press the hook upword and lift the battery cover o.
2. Insert the new batteries. Make sure the plus (+) ends meet the plus markings on the battery case.
3. Closethecover.
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2. Setup
This chapter describes how to connect your product to the TV with the particular equipments for gaining
optimum signal quality. The product provides various interfaces to connect to the TV, VCR or other
devices. Select the most appropriate procedure
Note:
• If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local product distributor.
• The rear image of the TV and VCR may dier depending on the manufacturer and model.
2.1 UsingHDMI Cable
The HDMI connection, a special all-digital interface that provides the highest picture quality, is suitable for
Digital TV. If the TV has a HDMI input, connect the product & TV using a HDMI cable as follows.
1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN.
2. Connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable.
Important:
• When connecting the product to a TV with a HDMI cable no other connection is required.
• If you connect using a HDMI cable please switch your TV set to the correct channel/input for HDMI.
(Referto your TVs
manual fordetails.)
dependingontheequipment youhave.
Cable Outlet
RF Cable
HDMI Cable
HDMI
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2. Setup
2.2 UsinganHDMI-to-DVI Converter
The HDMI-to-DVI connection with converter is suitable for Digital TV. If the TV has the DVI input connector
only, connect the product to the TV with an HDMI cable and an HDMI-to-DVI converter(not supplied) as
follows.
1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN.
2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the product and the other end to the HDMIto-DVI converter.
3. Connect the HDMI-to-DVI converter to the DVI input on the TV.
4. 1) Whenusing thedigital
S/PDIF cable.
2) Otherwise, connecttheproductandthe TV usinganRCA cable (Audio L/R).
Important: If you connect using an HDMI-to-DVI converter, please switch your TV to the correct
channel/input for the DVI. (Refer to your TVs manual for details.)
You can also connect the product to the TV using the Y Cable (3.5 Stereo-to-2 RCA).
A SCART cable connection is recommended for analogue TV or VCR. Connect the product and the TV
using a SCART cable as follows.
1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN.
2. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable.
3. Connect the product and the VCR using a SCART cable.
Important: If you connect using the SCART cable, please switch your TV to the correct channel input
for the SCART. (Refer to your TVs manual for details.)
The Component Selection menu should be set to RGB when using the
Note:
Cable Outlet
RF Cable
SCART cable. (Refer to p40.)
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SCART CableSCART Cable
VCR SCARTTV SCART
2. Setup
2.5 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 pressingtheSTANDBY buttonoftheremotecontrol orthe STANDBY buttonatthefront
oftheproduct.
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3. Installation Wizard
When powering on your product for the rst time after purchase, the installation wizard will operate
automatically.
Tip:
• Thedefaultpasswordis0000.
• If youhave forgotten your password, please contact your local product distributor.
3.1 Language
Language allows youtoselectthe main language.
Selecttheappropriate languagefrom the list. Press
the OK buttontosave.
3.2 SearchChannels
Search Channels will activateandtheresultswill appear.
1. Enter
2. Select Search and press the OK button.
3. Pleasewaitfor nishingthechannel search. If you
4. Select Save and press the OK button to go to the
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Frequency/Network ID/ Symbol Rate using
the NUMERIC (0-9) buttons.
want to stop the channel search, press the OKbutton.
next step.
3. Installation Wizard
3.3 Display
Display enables you to set the screen ratio, display
format and resolution of the screen.
Selectthe valuefor Screen Ratio, Display Format and
Resolution.
SelectNextandpressthe OK button.
3.4 HDD Partition
HDD Partition enables you to view the current status
of the Hard Disc Drive (HDD) storage and also format
the HDD. View the HDD storage status and select Next.
To format the HDD, select Format HDD and press the OK button. A popup will appear.
ect Ye s and press the OK button. You will be
Sel
prompted to enter your password. Enter the password
and assign the partition size. Select OK and press the
OK button. SelectNextandpresstheOK button.
3.5Result
After all setting is complete, you can view the result
screen.
Select Finish and press the OK button to complete the
installation wizard.
ve youperformedchannel searchintheinstallationwizard?GB20
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If you exit the installation wizard without fully completing the channel searching procedure, you
Note:
may not have all of the channels available. In this case, y
for more channels.
ou can use the installation menu to search
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4. Basic Operation
This chapter describes the basic functions the product provides such as switching channel, volume control
and other common features.
4.1 SwitchingChannel
You can switch the current channel by pressing the P/ button or entering the channel number directly
using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV channels and radio
channels.
You can switch channels using the channel list or TV guide. To return to the previous channe
Note:
the BACK button.
4.2 Volume Control
You can adjust the audio volume. Press the VOLUME
buttontoadjusttheaudio volume. PresstheMUTE
buttontostoptheaudiotemporarily.
The mutefunctionremainssetwhile you
Note:
switchchannels.
l, press
4.3 Resolution
You can set the resolution of the screen. Press the
V-FORMAT button while watching a programme. The
current resolution will be displayed.
Each time you press the V-FORMAT button, the
resolution changes in the following sequence:
576i576p720p1080iOriginal
2. Select the required subtitle language and press
the OK button. The subtitle will be displayed in the
selected language at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select O from the subtitle language list to hide
the subtitle from the screen.
When there is no subtitle available, O does
Note:
not appear.
4.8 TEXT
All teletextsupportingchannelshavetheteletexticononthei-plate.
1. Press the TEXT button.
2. To display theteletext menu, pressthe
buttoninteletext mode.
3. Select the teletext function you want and press
the OK button. To viewtheteletextpage, usethe
NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
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4. Basic Operation
4.9 Programme Information (i-plate)
The i-plate is always displayed for a certain period of time whenever you switch channels. You can view
the programme information by pressing the i button while watching a programme. Press the EXIT button
to hide the i-plate.
Favourite (GREEN) The listofthefavouritechannelsin vegroups.
HD (YELLOW) The listofall HD TV channels.
History (BLUE)
Note:
• Press the EXIT button to exit the channel list.
• The sub-groups of favourite channel list exist only after conguration.
TV: The listofall TV channels.
Radio: The list of all radio channels.
Most Viewed: The list
Recently Viewed: The list of the recently viewed channels.
ofthe most viewedchannels.
5.1 All Channels List
All Channels List is the list of all channels available
including both TV and radio channels.
1. Press the
to display the channel list.
2. Press the RED button while the channel list is
display
3. Select the channel you wish to view and press the
OK button. You can also enter the channel number
using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
4. Press the RED button again and select a sub group
using the / button.
Note:
OK buttonwhilewatchingaprogramme
ed.
You can switch between TV and radio by simply pressing the TV/RADIO button.
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5. Channel List
1. Option
1. Select a channel and press the OPT+ button.
2. To add the channel to the favourite group, select
Favourite. Selectthegroupusingthe/ button
and press the OK button.
3. To lock the channel, select Lock and press the OK
button.
2. Conguration
1. Press the MENU button.
2. To display theicon, enableShow Iconusingthe
OK button.
3. To display thechannel number, enableShow
Channel Number usingtheOK button.
4. To change the list type, select List Type andselect
among Simple, One Column and Two Column
using the / button.
5. To select how to sort the favourite channel list,
select Favourite CH Numbering. And select Added
Order or Original using the OK button.
5.2 Favourite List
Favourite List is the list of the favourite channels you can select yourself from the entire channel list. There
are ve favourite groups in total.
1. Press the OK button while watching a programme.
2. Press the GREEN button to display the list of
favouritegroups.
3. Press the GREEN button again and select a sub
groupusingthe/ button.
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5. Channel List
5.3 HD List
HD List isthe listofHD TV channels.
1. Press the
2. Press the YELLOW buttontodisplay theHD TV list.
5.4 History List
History List is the listofthe mostorrecently viewedchannels.
1. Press the
2. Press the BLUE button to display the history list.
3. Press the BLUE button again and select Most
Viewed or Recently Viewed usingthe
OK buttonwhilewatchingaprogramme.
OK buttonwhilewatchingaprogramme.
/ button.
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6. TV Guide
The TV Guide displays the programme information of each channel, in time and date order. You can
customize your own programme guide to list the channels or programmes of interest to you and schedule
your viewingusingtheprogrammeinformation.
PresstheGUIDEorEXIT buttontoexitthe TV guidescreen.
Note:
6.1 Using TV Guide
You can view the programme information of all channels in time and date order.
1. Press the
2. Press the RED button.
1. Table Guide
1. Move to the previous/next programme within the
same channel using the / button.
2. Move to another channel using the / button.
Ifthecontentsare morethanonepage, usethe
P/ button to skip to the next page. Enter the
number of the channel you wish to move using
the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
3. Jump back/ahead two hours using the FAST
REWIND/FAST FORWARD button.
4. Move to the previous/next day using the
PREVIOUS/NEXT button.
5. Select the programme you want and press the OK
buttontoplay theprogrammeinthe PIG (Picture
in Guide). Press the OK button again to view the
programme.
6. You can reserve it if it is a future programme.
7. Select a reserved programme and press the OK button to cancel the reservation.
8. Press the OPT+ button to change the channel group. Select the channel group using the
andselectthesub channel groupusingthe/ button.
9. Press the WIDE button to change the length of the time scale in 30, 60, 90, 120 min order.
/ button
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6. TV Guide
Note:
• Press the i button to view the programme information.
• Press the TV/RADIO buttontoswitchto TV orradio.
2. Instant Reservation
1. Select a programme in the EPG table and press the RECORD button. The selected programme will
become reserved and the recording icon will appear immediately.
2. To cancel the reservation, select the programme and press the STOP button. The reservation will be
canceled immediately.
Note: You cannotreservenewprogrammeswhentheHDDisalready full. Pleasedeleteanotherrecorded
programme.
6.2 List Guide
1. Press the GUIDE button.
2. Press the GREEN button.
3. You can view the programme information for
approximately a week. The features are similar as
in table guide.
2. Press the YELLOW button to display the schedule ofreservations.
3. Press the YELLOW button again to switch from watching listtorecording list.
4. Select a reservation and press the OPT+ button to deletethereservation.
Pressthe BACK buttontosortthe listintime
Note:
or alphabetical order.
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6. TV Guide
1. EditingReservations
1. Select a reservation you want to edit and press the
OK button. Thereservationpopupwill appear.
2. Select Channel and press the OK button to display
thechannel list. Selectthechannel.
3. Select Date and press the OK button to view the
calendar. Selectthedate.
4. Select Start Time or End Time and enter the time
usingtheNUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
5. Select Repeat and change the repeat frequency
usingthe/ button.
6. Select Mode and switch from Record to watch.
7. Select OK and press the OK button.
2. DeletingReservations
1. Select a reservation you want to delete.
2. Press the OPT+ button to delete the reservation.
3. New Reservation
1. Select a blank space and press the OK button.
2. The reservation popup will appear. Enter the channel number, date, start/endtimeandrepeat
frequency andthenpressthe OK button.
Note:
• Reservationsfordeletedchannelsorpastprogramm
• In case the channel number has changed, reservation has to be done again.
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6.4 Find
Find enables you to nd the programme you want by entering the keyword, genre, time and day of the
programme.
1. Press the
2. Press the BLUE button to nd programme.
3. Enter the keyword, genre, time & day of
programme and select Search and then press the
OK button.
4. The search result of the entered values will appear.
5. To reserve a programme, select a future
programmeandpressthe OK button.
Note: Pressthe BACK button to display seven of the
1. Searchby Keyword
1. Press the OK button while the cursor is on Keyword.
2. A keyboard will appear. Enter the keyword.
3. Select Language and choose the language of the keyword.
4. Select SMS to switch to SMS keyboard.
5. Press the YELLOW button to complete.
GUIDE button.
the
most recent values that have been entered.
2. Searchby Genre
1. Press the OK button while the cursor is on Genre.
2. The list of genres will appear. Select a genre and press the OK button.
3. Searchby TimeandDay
1. Press the OK button while the cursor is on Time & Day.
2. The time & day popup will appear. Select the time and day using the OK or / button.
3. Select OK and press the OK button.
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7. Preferences
In this chapter you can set parental control, language setting, time setting, media setting, A/V setting and
other conguration items to keep limitations where you want them for the viewers.
Pressthe EXIT buttontosavethechangesandreturntotheprevious menu. P
Note:
buttontoexitthe menuscreen.
7.1 ParentalControl
Parental Control allows you to set rating limits for each programme according to the age of the viewer or
change your previous password. You can also lock the changes you have made using installation lock.
Tip: The default password is 0000.
ress the MENU
1. Press the
2. Select Preferences using the
presstheOK button.
3. Select Parental Control using the / button and
presstheOK button.
4. You will be prompted to enter your password.
EnterthepasswordusingtheNUMERIC(0-9)
buttons.
MENU button.
/ buttonand
1. Age Limit
Age Limit enables youtoplacecertainrestrictionsonthe viewers by settingage limits.
Format Music/Photo Partition andpresstheOK
button. Enterthepasswordtoproceed.
4. To format the hard disk drive, select Format HDD
and press the OK button. Enter the password and
assign the partition size using the / button.
Select OK and press the OK button.
MENU button.
/ button and
HDD Control and press the OK button
format the music/photo partition, select
2. USB Control
You can format the USB storage.
1. Select
2. To format the USB storage, select Delete all les and press the OK button. A popup will appear. Select
USB Control andpresstheOK button.
Ye s andpresstheOK button. Youwill bepromptedtoenter yourpassword. Enter
the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
the password using
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7. Preferences
3. Recording Options
You can set the recording padding time in case the recording starts earlier or ends later than scheduled.
You also can set the instant replay or skip time for the REPLAY or SKIP button.
1. Select
2. Select Start/End Padding or Instant Replay/Skip
3. Select the time using the OK or / button.
7.5 A/V Setting
You can congure the audio and video output settings.
1. Press the
2. Select Preferences using the
3. Select A/V Setting using the / button and press
Recording Options andpresstheOK
button.
Time andpresstheOK button.
MENU button.
/ button and
press the OK button.
the OK button.
1. Component Selection
You must choose the video output type between YPbPr and RGB.
RGB is for SCART connection only. When RGB is selected, you cannot watch video through Component
Out (YPbPr).
1. Select
2. Select YPbPr or RGB
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Component Selection and press the OK button.
using the OK or / button.
7. Preferences
2. TV SCART
You can select the TV SCART output option.
1. Select
2. Select among CVBS, S-Video and RGB and press the OK button.
Note: You can select RGB only when the Component Select switch at the rear is on RGB.
3. VCR SCART
You can select the VCR SCART output option.
1. Select
2. Select CVBS or S-Video using the OK or
4. Audio Output
You can select the audio output option.
1. Select Audio Output.
2. Select Stereo or Mono using the OK or / button.
TV SCART andpresstheOK button.
VCR SCART.
/ button.
5. Audio Priority
You can set Dolby Digital automatically. If you select Dolby, Dolby Digital audio will be output via S/PDIF.
1. Select
2. Select Dolby or PCM using the OK or
Audio Priority.
/ button.
6. Audio Delay
You can adjust the sound dierence of audio and video.
1. Select the favourite channels to move within the favourite channel list and press the OK button.
2. Press the BLUE button.
3. Select Move and press the OK button.
4. Move the cursor to the destination using the / button, and press the OK button.
5. The selected channel is moved to the new location.
8.3 Display History List
Display History List allows youtosetthehistory listinthechannel listto Enable or Disable.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select Edit Channels using the / button and press the OK button.
3. Select Display History List using the / button and press the OK button.
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9. Installation
In this chapter you can congure the installation setting and perform channel search. Menus such as
channels search, software update and default setting are included in this section.
If your product is connected to the cable and TV, you can search channels manually by searching
parameters, if you know the MUX information.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select Installation using the presstheOK button.
3. Select Channel Search using the / button and presstheOK button.
4. Select Frequency and enter the frequency using
the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
5. Select Network ID and enter the value using the
NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
6. Select Symbol Rate and press the OK and /
button. Selectthesymbol rateandpresstheOK
button. Iftherequired valueisnotavailable, select
User Dene andenterthesymbol ratedirectly.
7. Select Search and press the OK button to start
channel search. Please wait for nishing the
channel search. If you want to stop the operation
during search, press the OK button.
• You also can easily operate several functions; delete, copy(or move), rename or lock; by pressing the
OK buttonafterselectinga leinnormal mode.
• You can copy les from HDD to USB, or vice versa, by moving between left and right columns.
• Press the OPT+ button while the cursor is in the right column to switch the device.
le or folder. Enter the name using the keyboard
withinthecurrentfolder.
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11. Media List
11.2 Radio
Whenthe Media Listisonscreen, presstheGREEN
buttontoselectRadioifnotalready selected. A listoftheRadioprogrammes youhaverecordedwill appear.
Thefeaturesavailableintheradio listarethe
Note:
the video list in section 11.1 Video.
same as
11.3 Music
Whenthe Media Listisonscreen, presstheYELLOW
buttontoselectMusicifnotalready selected. A listofthe MP3 (Music) les youhavetransferredwill appear.
Note:
• Press the LIST button to sort the les in le name
or time order.
ress the i button while playing a music le to
• P
viewthe leinformation.
1. Music Setting
Pressthe OPT+ buttonin music list. A popupwill appeartodisplay thesettingoption.
FileManager: Goto File Manager. (Refer to p.56.)
•
• Sort: Selectthesortingorder.
• Repeat: Selecttherepeatoption.
• Shue: Enableordisabl
eshue mode.
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11. Media List
2. Music Player
1. Select the music le you want and press the OK or
PLAY buttontoplay.
2. Press the STOP button to stop playing.
3. Press the PA USE button to pause.
4. Press the / button to go back or go forward.
5. To play the previous/next music le, usthe FAST FORWARD/FAST REWIND button.
6. Use the OPT+ button to repeat or shue.
7. Press the EXIT button to stop the music player.
3. Playlist / FileManager
Note: Theway tousetheplaylistand le manageristhesameasthe video listinsection11.1 Video.
11.4 Photo
When the Media List is on screen, press the BLUE
button to select Photo if not already selected. A list of
the Jpeg (Photo) les you have transferred will appear.
Note:
• Press the LIST button to sort the les in le name
e order.
or tim
• Press the i button in the photo list to view the le
information.
1. Photo Setting
Press the OPT+ button in photo list. A popup will
appear to display the setting option.
FileManager: Goto File Manager. (Refer to p.57.)
•
• Sort: Selectthesortingorder.
• Display Time: Selectthedisplay time.
• Aspect Ra
• Music: Selectthe musicoption.
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tio: SelectAutoorOriginal.
11. Media List
2. Photo Viewer
1. Press the OK or PLAY button to view the photos in slideshow.
2. Press the OK button to display the photo playbar.
3. Press the / button to view the previous/next photo.
4. Press the PA USE button to stop the slideshow. Press the PAUSE button again or press the PLAY button
tocontinuetheslideshow.
5. Press the PREVIOUS/NEXT button to move back/forward ve photos
6. Press the OPT+ button to display Photo Setting.
7. When music player isplaying, presstheFAST REWIND/FAST FORWARD buttonto movetothe
previous/next music le.
8. Press the EXIT button to stop the photo viewer.
3. Playlist / FileManager
Note: Theway tousetheplaylistand le manageristhesameasthe video listinsection11.1 Video.
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12. Personal Video Recorder(PVR)
The product automatically buers the channel you are viewing to the Hard Drive (2 hour period), this
enables you to pause live TV, rewind to the point you changed to the channel, and fast forward.
The buer will be cleared whenever you change
Note:
12.1 Play bar
Press the PLAY button while watching a recording to display the play bar. Play bar displays the current
operation status, the time gap between the broadcasting point and watching point and the amount of
temporarily saved programme.
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channels.
1. Play status
2. Start time
3. Amountofsavedprogramme
To movetothespeciedtimepointdirectly, enterthetime youwantusingtheNUMERIC(
To movethewatchingpoint bartothetimepoint youwant, pressthe/ buttonwhileplaying back and
thenpressthe OK buttontoplay theprogrammefrom thespeciedtimepoint. If youdonotpressthe
OK buttonafter movingthewatchingpoint, itwill moveautomatically. Press the STOP b
current leandgoto live TV.
4. Present time
5. Play pointer
6. Total time (present time in TSR)
0-9) buttons.
utton to stop the
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12. Personal Video Recorder(PVR)
12.2 Time Shifted Recording (TSR) and Playback.
You can perform Time Shifted Recording (TSR) and other VCR functions within TSR using the playback
control buttons while playing a programme.
1. Playback
You can view the recorded les in the Media ListVideo. Press the MEDIA button to access the recorded
le listeasily.
1. Press the REPLAY button to jump back and play from that point. Press the STOP button to return to
live video.
2. Press the SKIP button to jump ahead and play from that point. Press the STOP button to return to live
point.
Note:
• Enter the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons during playback and press the OK button to move to that specic
time point.
• For more information ab
2. TSR
outplayback, referto11.1.2 Play Option.
You can perform fast rewind, fast forward, slow motion and pause while playing back a recorded le from the media list.
Fast Forward
1. Press the FAST FORWARD button to fast forward the programme.
2. Each time you press the FAST FORWARD button, the speed increases (x2, x4, x16, x32, x64).
3. If you press the PLAY button, thefastforwardoperationstopsandtheprogrammeisplayedatnormal
2. Press the RECORD button again while recording to adjust the recording end time. You can adjust the
recordingendtimeusingthe/ button.
3. When recordinga current programmewhichhasalmostreachedtheendtime, the following
programme will be recorded and the ending time of that programme will appear on the play bar. Press
the RECORD button to move from the current pr ogramme to the next programme.
2. Multi-ChannelRecording
1. To record another channel, change channels while
recording and press the RECORD button again.
2. You can record two channels simultaneously.
3. If you change to a third channel and press the
RECORD button you will be prompted to select
one of the other two recordings to cancel.
3. Stop Recording
1. Press the STOP button to stop recording one of the two channels.
2. You will be prompted to select one among the current recordings. Select the channel you want to stop
recordingusingthe/ button.
3. Select OK and press the OK button.
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12. Personal Video Recorder(PVR)
12.4 Bookmark
1. Adding Bookmark
You can jump to a position directly using the bookmark feature in recorded le playback. Use bookmarks
to search a specic scene quickly and conveniently.
Press the ADD BOOKMARK button at the location you want to set a b
recorded le. The bookmark icon is displayed at the lower right of the screen.
The bookmark function is available for recorded les only.
Note:
2. Bookmark List
1. Press the BOOKMARK LIST button after adding a bookmark.
2. Select the location you wish to view using the / button. The bookmark image is displayed at the
lowerrightofthescreen.
3. Press the BOOKMARK LIST button again to return to the play bar.
4. To delete a location, select the location you want to delete and press the ADD BOOKMARK button.
ookmark whileplaying back a
1. Bookmark cursor
2. Watching point time
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3. Watching point
4. Bookmark image
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13. SoftwareUpdate
In order to maintain proper performance of the product, it is essential to have the most up-to-date
software. Visit the Humax website to check the latest news and newly released software versions.
http://www.humaxdigital.com.
It is recommended that you periodically check for the availability of software update.
13.1 OTA (Over the Air)
OTA, an abbreviation of Over–the-Air, is a standard for the transmission of software through a broadcast
system. The manufacturers reserve the right to decide when and where an update is made available. The
new software version is then downloaded via cable. The software update via cable will only occur under
the following circumstances.
1. The equipment should have the appropriate loader software.
Caution:
2. The manufacturer transmits the software via cable. The new version of the software is generally
detected automatically.
Caution:
• Please be careful to keep the power on and the power cord plugged in during software update. If
power is o during software update, fatal damage may be caused to the product.
• Please be careful not to pull out the signal line (coaxial cable) during software update. Update may be
interrupted and the product may not operate.
Note:
• It may take 5 ~10 minutes to update software.
• Other functions will not activate while software update takes place.
• You cannot schedule programmes during software update.
Please note that if the normal loader software is not equipped, the product may not be
updated or operate properly after software update.
Before contacting your local service centre, please read the tips below carefully. If the problem persists
after completing the following procedure, please contact your local product distributor or service centre
for further instructions.
1. No message displayed on the front panel. (The product will not switch on.)
• Check the main power cable and make sure it is plugged into a suitable power outlet.
• Check that the mains supply is switched on.
• Check that the power switchison at the rearofthe product. (where applicable)
• Connect the power cable to a dierent power outlet.
2. No picture on TV set
• Make sure that the product is powered on and in operation mode. (Press the STANDBY button)
• Make sure that the AV cable is rmly connectedtothe TV.
• Make sure that the cable is properly connected to the product.
• Be sure to activate channel search.
• Check the brightness level of the TV.
• Check if the channel is currently on air. Contact the broadcaster to ensure that the channel is running.
• Press the SOURCE button if the product is in external input mode.
3. No or poor sound
• Check that your AV cableisconnected correctly.
• Check the volume levels of your TV set and the product.
• Check if the product or TV is on mute.
• Check audio type or soundtrack option in the AV menu.
4. Remote controldoesnot operate.
• To control the product, the top end of the remote control should point directly towards the receiving part of the
product.
• The noise is from the fan; the hard disk is operating normally. This kind of noise is inevitable but seldom
noticeable.
14. Cannot playback.
• To play back the recorded le of a scrambled channel, use the Smartcard. In case it has been a long time since
you lastrecorded, this may notwork. Contacttheproductdistributor.
• The signal during the recording may be weak or the hard disk too full.
15. Cannot change channel whilerecording.
• Certain channels may not be changed due to restriction of the tuner type.
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14. Appendix
14.3 ErrorMessage
Error messagePossible causesWhat to do
Please Insert
Smartcard
Smartcard FailureThecurrent Smartcard may befaulty.
A cable designed to conduct RF signals. To connect a two devices cable will usually have one female and one male
connector.
2. Dolby Digital
An encoding system that digitally compresses up to 5.1 discrete channels of audio (left front, centre, right front, left
surround, right surround) into a single Bitstream. A low frequency eect (LFE) channel is included providing the
sound needed for special eects.
3. EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
An electronic equivalent to a printed television listings magazine; it is an application used with digital set-top boxes
and digital television sets to list current and scheduled programs that are or will be available on each channel,
including a short summary or commentary for each program. The information supplied in the EPG is sent and
updated by the channel broadcaster.
4. Frequency
The property of a signal measured in cycles per second (=Hz).
5. HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
The primary computer storage medium, which is made of one or more aluminum or glass platters, coated with a
ferromagnetic material.
6. OSD (On Screen Display)
OSD displays the basic information necessary for the users to congure monitor or TV settings. OSD information
may include brightness, contrast, tuning, RGB adjustment, andscreensizeandposition.
7. OTA (Over the Air)
A standard for the transmission of software for equipment, through a broadcast system. Manufacturers reserve the
right for deciding the release of the software for their products.
8. PVR (Personal Video Recorder)
Video recorder that can record and playback programmes directly using the embedded hard disk drive(s).
9. RF (Radio Frequency)
Television signals are modulated onto RF signals and are then demodulated by your television’sor STB’s tuner.
10. RGB (Red – Green – Blue)
A technology for transmitting video signals via a cable. RGB is a system to represent red, green, and blue colours on
a TV or monitor display. Red, green, and blue can be combined in various proportions to obtain any colour.
11. SCART
A 21-pin connector standard to connect two pieces of Audio-Visual equipment such as a TV and a VCR. Each device
will have a 21-pin female connection; a cable with male connection at both ends is used for connecting the devices.
12. Signal Strength
An on-screen graphic menu that displays how strong the digital signal you are receiving is.
13. Smartcard
A credit card sized card that contains updateable chip memory. It is used for accessing Pay TV (encrypted) channel
or services when inserted into an appropriate receiver.
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14. Appendix
14. S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface format)
A standard format for the transfer of digital audio signals. It allows the transfer of digital audio between two devices
without any conversion to and from analogue, which could degrade the signal quality.
15. S-Video (Super-Video)
Sometimes referred to as Y/C video; a technology for transmitting video signals via a cable. It is a video signal
transmission in which the luminance (brightness) and the chrominance (colour) signals are transmitted separately
to achieve superior picture clarity.
A func tion that records the present programme temporarily to support trick-play.
14.6 Serviceand Support
Information concerning troubleshooting, software upgrade and product support is provided in the
following websites and call centers. Should your product require warranty service, please contact HUMAX
to obtain the appropriate authorization.