Humax IHDR-5200C User Manual

HD Digital Recorder

User’s Manual

iHDR-5200C

The default password is 0000.

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.

Trademarks

• Irdeto is a trademark of Irdeto Access B.V.

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

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Denition Multimedia interface are trademarks and registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Contents

English

Notice 1

Quick Start Guide

1. Checking Accessories 4

2. Product Overview

3. Connections

4. Powering On 1

5. First Installation Wizard 1

6. Menu Overview 1

Basic Operation 15

Changing Channels 15 Volume / Mute / Audio 1 Display Format / Resolution 1 Programme Information (i-plate) 1 Sleep Timer 1 Subtitle 1 Option 1 Teletext 1

Channel List 20

Changing Channels 20 Editing Channels in Channel List 2

Managing Channels 22

Editing Channels 22 Editing Favourite Channels 2 Favourite Channel Numbering 2 Hide Recent List 2

TV Guide 27

Watching Programmes 27 Setting Reminders or Recordings 2 Finding Programmes 2 Scheduling Reminders and Recordings 3

Recording and Playback 31

Recording 31 Playback 3 Pausing and Rewinding Live TV (TSR) 3

Media List 38

Using Video List 40 Using Music List 4 Using Photo List 4

Preferences 47

Parental Control 47 Language Setting 4 Setting Power On/O Timer 4

Video Setting 4

Audio Setting 5

Screen Display 5

Installation 52

Channel Search 52 Software Update (OTA) 5 Factory Default 5

5 6

System 55

System Information 55 Signal Detection 5

Power Management 5

Conditional Access 5

Mail Messages 5

Data Storage 5 Network 5

Appendix 60

Specication 60 Service and Support 6 Safety Warning 6

Trouble Shooting 6

Error Message 6

Glossary 6 Remote Control Code List 7 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE 10

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Quick Start Guide

1. Checking Accessories

Quick Start Guide

User's manual

Remote Control

& Batteries

SCART Cable

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.

HDMI Cable

RF Cable Ethernet Cable

Status Display

TV/RADIO

MENU GUIDE

BACK

Arrows

LED Indicator

(Standby: Red, Operation: Blue)

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

USB Port

Smartcard Slot

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

Quick Start Guide

Inserting the Smartcard

1. Open the 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

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Smartcard

CABLE IN

Connect an antenna cable.

CABLE OUT

Connect to the TV or VCR using an antenna cable.

VIDEO

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable(CVBS).

AUDIO

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable(Stereo).

TV SCART

Connect to the TV using a SCART cable.

VCR SCART

Connect to the VCR or DVD using a SCART cable.

SPDIF (Optical)

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

HDMI

Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable.

ON/OFF

Powers on/o.

ETHERNET

Network port (for future use)

USB Port

Connect a USB storage device.

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 Not available for this product.

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:

• To control the product please make sure that the PVR mode is selected on the remote control.

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

• Some playback control buttons may not function depending on the contents.

Quick Start Guide

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

+/- 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

Inserting Batteries

Add Bookmark, Bookmark List, Slow

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.

Note: If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local retailer or

HUMAX Customer Helpline.

Antenna Cable

SCART Cable

VCR SCART

AUDIO

RCA Cable

TV SCART

SCART Cable

DVI for TV HDMI

DVI Connecter

HDMI Cable

S/PDIF Cable

S/PDIF

Ethernet Cable

LAN

RouterRouter

Quick Start Guide

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Connecting the Cable TV Line

Connect an antenna cable from your cable TV network to CABLE IN connector.

Connecting the TV and VCR

You can select one of the following connections depending on the equipment you have.

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. (TV SCART)

ݑVCR with the SCART connector;

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

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

Connecting the Network

ݎConnecting to the LAN;

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

ݏConnecting to the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN); (Reserved for future use.)

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

Settings>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. Visit the HUMAX website to nd the information on purchasing a wireless USB dongle. (http://www.myhumax.nl)

WLAN USB Dongle

Note:

We recommend the network connection over a direct LAN.

Ethernet Cable

RouterWireless Router

LAN

Quick Start Guide

4. Powering On

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

2. Ensure the

3. Power on by pressing the

of the product.

Note:

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

STANDBY button on the remote control or the STANDBY button at the front

To control the product please make sure that the PVR mode is selected on the remote control.

English

Quick Start Guide

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. Language

Select your language.

2. Display

Set the video output for your TV.

3. Search Channels

Select new channel.

Quick Start Guide

Save the found channels when the search is

complete.

4. 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.

Note:

The Wi-Fi network is currently not supported. (Reserved for future use.)

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5. 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

Settings

Preferences

• Parental Control

• Language

• Time

• Video

• Audio

• Recording

• Screen Display

Edit Channels

• Edit Favourite List

• Edit Channel List

• Favourite Ch Numbering

• Hide Recent List

Installation

• Channel Search

• IRDETO Software Update

• Factory Default

System

• System Information

• Signal Detection

• Power Management

• Conditional Access

• Mail Messages

• 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.

English

 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.

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 16:9

– Letterbox 14:9 – Centre

 Screen ratio 16:9: Auto – Full – 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

Display

Note: When connected with an HDMI cable,

you can only change to resolutions the TV supports.

Display

Basic Operation

English

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

Display Navigation mode

 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

Group name Current time and date

Icons

The icons represent the information and services provided.

Locked programme Subtitle

Scrambled programme (CAS icons) Teletext

Parental level (minimum age for viewing) Multiaudio

HD programme Resolution

Scheduled programme (Red: Record, Blue: Reminder)

Screen ratio

Dolby Digital audio Dolby Digital Plus audio

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

Note:

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.

1. Press the SUBTITLE button.

2. Select the subtitle language.

3. Select

4. Press the

O to make the subtitle disappear.

OK button.

Note: You can choose to always display the

subtitle when available.

Display Select Conrm

Basic Operation

English

Option

You can set the options for the watching channel.

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select an option.

 Favourite: Select the favourite group to add the

channel.

 Lock: Select On or O.

3. Select OK to save and exit.

Display Select Conrm

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 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 or OK button.  Press the MENU button and select Channel List.

Changing Channels

You can change the channels within the same channel group. 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

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

i button to view the detailed channel information. LIST or EXIT button to exit.

OK button.

Note:

• Press the TV and Radio groups.

• You can choose to hide the recent viewed channels in MENU > Settings > Edit Channels

> Hide Recent List.

Sorting Channels

Press the RED button to sort the list in numerical or alphabetical order.

TV/RADIO button to switch between

Display/Change

Select Conrm

Channel List

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Editing Channels in Channel List

You can lock each channel in the channel list, as well as in menu. To edit the multiple channels, go to the

MENU > Settings > Edit Channels.

Locking Channels

1. Select a channel you want to edit and press

the GREEN button.

2. Select an option.

 Lock: Select On or O.

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.

GREEN button.

GREEN

Display

Select Conrm

OK button.

OK button again.

Managing Channels

Editing Channels

The Edit Channel List menu will help you lock multiple channels.

MENU  Settings  Edit Channels  Edit Channel List

You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu.

Note: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local

distributor.

Group name

Marked / Total channels

Function buttons

: Coloured or OPT+ button

Select Mark/Conrm Page up/down

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.

Locking / Unlocking Channels

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

2. Press the

RED or GREEN button.

Managing Channels

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

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.

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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

You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu.

Note: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local

distributor.

Group name Marked / Total channels

Favourite group name

Function buttons

: Coloured or OPT+ button

Select Mark/Conrm Page up/down

Note: Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.

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.

Managing Channels

English

Renaming Favourite Groups

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

Selecting / Releasing All Channels

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select

3. To release all, select

OPT+ button.

Rename Favourite.

BLUE button. The displayed channel will change.

Select All.

Release All.

Managing Channels

Favourite Channel Numbering

You can change the favourite channel numbers to be numbered in the order in which they are added.

MENU  Settings  Edit Channels  Favourite Ch Numbering

You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu.

Note: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local

distributor.

1. Select On to set the favourite channels be numbered in the order in which they are added.

2. Select

O to set the favourite channels be

numbered in original channel number.

Menu On/O Select Conrm

Hide Recent List

You can hide the recent viewed channels in the channel list for your privacy.

MENU  Settings  Edit Channels  Hide Recent List

You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu.

Note: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local

distributor.

Select On to hide the recent viewed channels.

Menu On/O Select Conrm

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.

Press the GUIDE or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.

Note:

Preview

Current time and date

Information of the selected programme: channel number & name,

programme name, simple information, favourite group, and icons

Time bar

Function buttons

: Coloured button

Select Conrm Page up/down

Note:

• Press the

•

i button to view the detailed programme information.

: Scheduled programme (Red: Record, Blue: Reminder), : Recording programme, : Present time

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.

TV Guide

Setting Reminders or Recordings

1. Select a future programme and press the OK button.

2. Select

Select

3. Press the

The reserved programmes will be added automatically in

Note:

• If the programme is conicted with another programme, adjust the reservation appropriately.

• If the channel is locked, you will be prompted to enter your password to complete the reservation.

• You can reschedule reminders or recordings. (Refer to

Advanced Options

Quick Navigation

Press the / button to move to the previous/next programme. Press the REWIND / FAST FORWARD button to jump back/ahead two hours. Press the PREVIOUS / NEXT button to move to the previous/next day. Press the RED button to go back to the current watching programme.

Changing Group

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

Reminder or Record and press the OK button. Repeat to change the repeat mode.

OK button again to cancel the reservation.

Schedule.

The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local distributor.

Scheduling Reminders and Recordings.)

Note:

• Press the

• To search specic programmes, go to Programmes.)

TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and Radio groups.

Find by pressing the GREEN button. (Refer to Finding

TV Guide

Finding Programmes

Find will help you nd the programmes more specically using the keyword or genre.

By Keyword

1. Press the GREEN button.

2. Select

3. Select a keyword and press the

Note: To enter a new keyword, select New

By Genre

1. Press the GREEN button.

2. Select

3. Select a genre and press the

4. Select the specic genre and press the

Keyword and press the

Keyword.

Genre and press the

button. (if provided)

 button.

OK button.

 button.

OK button.

GREEN

Display Conrm Select

English

Note:

• Press the

i button to view the detailed

Page up/down

programme information.

• Press the

OK button to watch a found programme.

• You can set reminders or recordings for future programmes. (Refer to

Recordings.)

Setting Reminders or

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