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 Philips Electronics N.V.
• Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV.
• Nagravision is a registered trademark of KUDELSKI S.A.
• Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
‘Dolby’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Notice
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.
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.
Instruction about the ‘WEEE’ Symbol
This product should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its
working life. Please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. This will prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal.
• Domestic users: Please contact either the retailer where you purchased this product or their local
government o ce for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe
recycling.
• Business users: Contact your supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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Safety Warning
This product has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the
following safety precautions carefully.
Safety Instructions and 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.
• Disconnect the product from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation
procedures.
2. OVERLOADING
• Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric re or shock.
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.
4. CLEANING
• Disconnect the product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Use a light damp cloth (no solvents) to dust the product.
5. VENTILATION
• The slots on top of the product must be left uncovered to allow proper air ow into the unit.
• Do not stand the product on soft furnishings or carpets.
• Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the product.
6. ATTACHMENTS
• Do not use any unsupported attachments as these may be hazardous or cause damage to the
product.
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.
• Do not place it near a radiator or heat register.
• Make sure it has more than 10 cm clearance from any appliances susceptible to electromagnetic
in uences, such as a TV or a VCR.
• Do not block the openings with any object, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface.
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Safety Warning
• 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.
• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where it can fall.
A falling product can cause serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
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
speci ed by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitution may result in additional damage to the unit.
Warning
1. To avoid damage of the power cord or plug;
• Do not modify or process the power cord or plug arbitrarily.
• Do not bend or twist the power cord.
• 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;
• Do not open the main body.
• Do not insert metal or in ammable objects inside the product.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Disconnect the power cord in case of 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.
4. Hard Disk Drive
• Do not move the product or turn the power o suddenly while the hard disk drive is running.
The company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the hard disk drive caused by the
carelessness or misuse of users.
This chapter provides detail instructions on the product and its accessories.
1.1 Package Contents
Please check all package contents before using your product.
Remote ControlSCART Cable
Quick Guide
User’s Manual
User’s Manual
Note:
• Faults may occur if the remote control is left without a battery for a long time. Always keep the battery
inserted in the remote control.
• Package contents may vary according to area.
• CD-ROM contains USB driver and application.
Warning:
• The company shall not be liable for problems caused by changing hard disk drive by user.
• The company shall not be liable for problems caused by the installation of hard disks bigger than
160GB.
Quick Guide
Batteries
CD-ROM
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1. Before Using the Product
1.2 Front Panel
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1. STANDBY BUTTON
Switches between operation and standby modes.
2. RECORD BUTTON
Records programme.
3. STOP BUTTON
Stops recording
4. PLAY BUTTON
Plays programme.
5. PAUSE BUTTON
Pauses programme.
6. SOURCE BUTTON
Controls the output of TV SCART.
7. CH-/CH+ BUTTON
Moves the TV/radio channel up or down.
8. USB DEVICE
Connect to the PC port. (For moving the information of digital album or MP3 to the PC.)
9. SMARTCARD SLOT
A slot for a Smartcard
Note: The front of the product is subject to change without notice.
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1. Before Using the Product
1.3 Conditional Access
Although some TV and radio channels are free to air, most TV and radio/music channels are available on a
subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component. The Conditional Access
component is a removable Smartcard.
1. 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 right-hand ap on the front panel of the product to expose the card slot.
2. Hold the Smartcard horizontally with the electronic chip (small square-shaped, gold in colour) facing
downwards.
3. Insert the Smartcard into the slot.
Notice
Smartcard
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1. Before Using the Product
1.4 Rear Panel
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1. CABLE IN
Connects a network cable.
2. CABLE OUT
Connects to the RF IN of the TV or VCR using a RF cable.
3. TV SCART
Connects to the TV using a TV SCART cable.
4. VCR SCART
Connects to the VCR or DVD using a VCR SCART cable.
5. AUDIO L/R
Connects to the TV or VCR using a RCA cable.
6. VIDEO
Connects to the TV or VCR using a RCA cable.
7. RS-232C
Connects a PC for software update.
8. S/PDIF
Connects to the audio system using an S/PDIF cable. (digital audio)
9. ON/OFF
Power on/o .
Note: The rear of the product is subject to change without notice.
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1. Before Using the Product
1.5 Remote Control
2. LIST
Displays the channel list.
1
abc
de
2
3
4
f
5
6
7
8
9
!
Please slide down
the bottom section
of the remote
control to nd the
additional buttons.
Note: The remote control is subject to change
without notice.
1. NUMERIC(0-9) BUTTONS
Enters a TV/radio channel number or menu
option number.
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OPT+
MENU
OK
EXIT
SOURCE
TV/RADIO
A B
3. PLAYBACK CONTROL BUTTONS
a. FAST REWIND
Rewinds at high speed. Each time you press this
button the rewind speed is increased.
b. PL AY
GUIDE
Plays at normal speed or resumes.
c. FAST FORWARD
Fasts forward at high speed. Each time you
press this button the fast forward speed is
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increased.
d. RECORD
Records programme.
e. PAUSE
Pauses the live programme or recording.
f. STOP
Stops a recording or goes to the live
programme.
4. INSTANT REPLAY (GREEN)
Jumps back and plays from that location.
5. OPT+ (RED)
Displays the channel attributes while watching a
programme.
6. MENU
Displays the mian menu.
7. ARROW BUTTONS
Changes the channel or moves the cursor up,
down, left or right.
8. EXIT
Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.
9. VOL+/VOL-
Adjusts the audio volume.
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10. STANDBY
Switches between operation and standby modes.
11. PLAY LIST
Displays the recorded programme list.
12. INSTANT SKIP (YELLOW)
Jumps ahead in a recording.
13. SORT (BLUE)
Sorts by channel, descending time or ascending
time.
14. GUIDE
Displays the programme guide.
15. OK
Selects a menu or con rms the selected operation.
Also, displays the channel list while watching a
programme.
16. BACK
Closes and returns to the previous menu and
screen.
17. i (INFORMATION)
Displays the channel and programme information.
18. CH+/CH- or PAGE+/PAGE-
Changes the channel or page.
19. MUTE
Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.
20. Group 20
g. SOURCE
Controls the output of TV SCART.
h. TV/RADIO
Switches between TV and radio modes.
i. WIDE
Sets the display format.
j. SLEEP
Sets the sleep time.
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OPT+
MENU
OK
EXIT
SOURCE
TV/RADIO
A B
10
11
12
GUIDE
BACK
PAGE
WIDE
13
14
15
16
17
18
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SOURCE
WIDE
20
TV/RADIO
g
h i
j
!
Please slide down
the bottom section
of the remote
control to nd the
additional buttons.
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1. Before Using the Product
21. Group 21
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OPT+
MENU
OK
EXIT
SOURCE
TV/RADIO
A B
GUIDE
m n
k
21
BACK
22
CHVOL
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WIDE
23
24
l
A B
o
p q r
s
u v w
t
!
Please slide down
the bottom section
of the remote
control to nd the
additional buttons.
k. SLOW MOTION
Plays the programme in slow motion. Each
time you press this button, speed is slowed
progressively more.
l. A-B
Plays back a speci ed block repeatedly.
m.ADD BOOKMARK
Saves the current viewing position as a
bookmark.
n. BOOKMARK LIST
Displays the list of saved viewing positions.
22. Group 22
o. SOUNDTRACK
Displays the soundtrack list.
p. SUBTITLE
Displays the subtitle language list.
q. TELETEXT
Switches between the teletext and TV modes.
r.DOUBLE
Displays the text size as double size.
23. G (Game)
Displays the games.
24.PIP BUTTONS
s. PIP
Displays the PIP (Picture in Picture) screen.
t. PIP CH LIST
Displays the PIP channel list while displaying
the PIP (picture in picture) screen.
u.MOVE
Changes the position of the PIP screen.
v. SWAP
Swaps the focus between the main and the PIP
screen.
w.PIP CH+/CH-
Changes the PIP channel.
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2. Setup
This chapter describes how to connect the 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 depending on the equipment you have.
Note: If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local product
distributor.
2.1 Connecting the TV
1. Using SCART Cable
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 TV using a RF cable to watch analogue channels.
Cable Outlet
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RF Cable
RF Cable
TV Antenna IN
SCART Cable
TV SCART
2. Setup
2. Using RCA Cable
1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN.
2. Connect the product and the TV using a RCA cable.
3. Connect the product and the TV using a RF cable to watch analogue channels.
Cable Outlet
RF Cable
RF Cable
TV Antenna IN
RCA Cable
LR
VIDEO AUDIO
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2. Setup
2.2 Connecting the TV and VCR
1. Using SCART Cable
Connect the product and the TV/VCR using a SCART cable.
Cable Outlet
RF Cable
RF Cable
VCR Antenna IN
SCART CableRF Cable
TV SCART
SCART Cable
VCR SCART
VCR Antenna OUT
TV Antenna IN
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2. Setup
2.3 Connecting the Audio System
Select the most appropriate procedure for your convenience.
• Connect the product and the audio system using a RCA cable.
• Connect the product and the Dolby Digital decoder for higher quality sound using an S/PDIF cable.
Cable Outlet
RF Cable
RCA Cable
LR
AUDIO
S/PDIF Cable
S/PDIF
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2. Setup
2.4 Powering On
1. Switch your TV on.
2. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet.
3. Turn on the power switch, located at the back left of the product.
4. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button of the remote control or the STANDBY button at the front
of the product.
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3. Installation Wizard
When powering on the product for the rst time after purchasing, the installation wizard will operate
automatically.
You can easily set-up using simple organisation and options and watch the broadcasting after completing
the set-up procedure. You can select items using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
Note:
• If you press the BACK button or select Back and press the OK button while running the installation
wizard, you can return to the previous screen.
• The options given of the installation wizard may vary according to area.
• The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local product
distributor.
3.1 Language
Select the appropriate language from the list using the /
button and press the OK button to save the selected language as
a default language for menu, subtitle and audio.
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3. Installation Wizard
3.2 Channel Search
You can search channels manually.
1. Select Frequency using the / button and press the OK or
button. Enter the value using the NUMERIC (0-9) buttons.
2. Select Network ID using the / button and press the OK or
button. Enter the value using the NUMERIC (0-9) buttons.
3. Select Symbol Rate using the / button and press the OK
or button. Select a value you want using the / button
and press the OK or button. If the required value is not
listed, then select User De ne and enter the value using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.
4. Select Next and press the OK button to start channel search.
5. Please wait for nishing the channel search. If you want to
stop the operation during search, press the OK button.
6. Select Save and press the OK button to save the result and go
to the next step.
3.3 Result
Select Finish in the result screen and press the OK button to nish
the installation wizard.
Warning: If you exit the install wizard without fully completing
the channel searching procedure, you may not have
all of the channels available. In this case, you can use
the installation menu to search for the channels.
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4. Basic Operation
OK
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EXIT
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This chapter describes functions such as switching channel, volume control and basic features for
watching programmes.
4.1 Switching Channel
You can switch the current channel using one of the following methods.
1. Press the CH+/CH- or / button .
2. Enter the channel number using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons to move to the channel directly.
3. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV channels and radio channels.
Note: You can switch channel using the channel list or programme guide. Please refer to Chapter 7.
Channel List and 8. Programme Guide for more information.
4.2 Volume Control
1. Press the VOL+/VOL- or / button to adjust the audio
volume.
2. Press the MUTE button to stop the audio temporarily.
Note: The mute function remains set while you switch channels.
4.3 Programme Information (i-plate)
Programme information 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.
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4. Basic Operation
1. General Information
The general information is displayed on the screen as the following.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. Channel number and name
2. Programme name
3. Detailed programme information: Displayed if detailed programme information is provided.
4. Current channel list icon
5. Current time
6. Icons
Displayed only if the programme is recording.
Displayed only if the programme is reserved.
Represents parental level.
Indicates age classi cation level-if supplied by the broadcaster
Displayed only when the channel is a locked channel.
Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled channel.
Displayed only when subtitle information is available.
Displayed only when there is any teletext information.
Displayed only when the programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital.
Represents the screen ratio of the programme.
7. Next programme information: Displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the
button to display the next programme information.
8. Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: Displays programme playing time and progress bar.
Note: If there is no programme information available, programme information is not displayed.
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4. Basic Operation
2. Detailed Programme Information
You can see detailed information about the current programme.
Press the i button when the i-plate is displayed to view detailed
information.
Note:
• Press the i button again to hide the information box.
• If the detail information is more than one page, use the
button to move to the previous/next page.
4.4 Option List
You can set options such as favourite, subtitle, soundtrack and lock.
1. Teletext
When the channel supports teletext, the teletext icon ( ) is displayed on the i-plate.
1. Press the OPT+ button.
2. Select Teletext using the
button.
3. To display teletext menu, press the MENU button in teletext
mode.
4. Select the teletext function you want using the
and press the OK button.
5. To view the teletext page, use the
6. To view the sub-page, use the / button.
/ button and press the OK or
/ button
/ button.
/
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