Humax IR-FOX C User Manual

Notice

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This warranty does not cover parts which may become defective due to misuse of the information contained in this manual.

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Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX product. Please read this user manual carefully to be able to safely install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user manual next to your product for future reference. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Notice

Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions provided. For your safety, be aware of the following precautions.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations.

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Warning

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in (serious) injury.

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Caution

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could damage the equipment or other apparatus.

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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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified 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.

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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 AC 50/60Hz Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply 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 fire or shock.

3. LIQUIDS

The product should not be exposed to any liquids such as dripping or splashing. In addition, no objects filled with liquids, such as vase, 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 airflow the unit. Do not stand the product on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not stack electronic equipment on top of the product.

6. ATTACHMENTS

Do not use any unsupported attachments as these may be hazardous or cause damage the product.

7. CONNECTION TO THE CABLE TV SIGNAL AND TV

Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off the product, TV and other components before you connect or disconnect any cables.

8. 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 influences, 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. If you place the product on a rack or 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 from where it can fall. A falling product can cause serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance

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Safety Warning

9. LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE

Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable 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.

10. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts

11. REPLACEMENT of PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified 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. Follow these directions in order 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 shall remain readily operable.

2. Follow these directions. Failure to follow any of them may cause electrical shock. Do not open the main body. Do not insert metals or inflammable objects inside the product. Do not touch the power plug with wet hands. Disconnect the power cord in case of lightning.

3. Do not use the product when it is out of order. If you continue to use the product when defective, a serious damage can be caused toit. Make sure to contact your local product distributor if the product is out of order.

4. Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots for the modules and Smartcards. It may cause damage to the product and reduce its life span.

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Contents

1. Before Using the Product

2. Setup

3. Installation Wizard

4. Basic Operation

5. Channel List

6. Programme Guide

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Conditional Access

1.4 Rear Panel

1.5 Remote Control

2.1 Connecting the Cable

2.2 Powering On

3.1 Language

3.2 Channel Search

3.3 Result

4.1 Switching Channel

4.2 Volume Control

4.3 Subtitle

4.4 Audio

4.5 Teletext

4.6 Programme Information (i-plate)

4.7 Option List

5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

5.2 Edit Channels

5.3 Edit Favourite Channels

5.4 Channel Change Mode

6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

6.2 Finding a Programme

6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

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7. Setting Preferences

8. Installation

9. Software Update

10. System Information

11. Games GB54

12. Menu Map GB55

13. Troubleshooting

14. Specification GB59

15. Glossary GB61

16. Service and Support GB62

7.1 Parental Control

7.2 Language Setting

7.3 Time Setting

7.4 Schedule

7.5 A/V Control

7.6 Miscellaneous Settings

8.1 Channel Search

8.2 Software Update

8.3 Default Setting

9.1 OTA (Over the Air)

10.1 Status

10.2 Signal Detection

10.3 Conditional Access

10.4 Mail Messages

13.1 Troubleshooting

13.2 Error Message

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1. Before Using the Product

This chapter provides detailed instructions on the product and its accessories.

1.1 Package Contents

Please check all package contents before using the product.

Remote Control Batteries

SCART Cable User's Manual

Note:

• Faults may occur if the remote control is being left without a battery for a long time. Always keep the battery inserted in the remote control.

• Package contents may vary according to area.

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1. Before Using the Product

1.2 Front Panel

1. STANDBY LED

Red light is emitted when the product is in standby mode.

2. TV LED

Green light is emitted when the product is in TV mode.

3. RADIO LED

Amber light is emitted when the product is in radio mode.

4. STANDBY Button

Switches between operation and standby modes.

5. TV/RADIO Button

Switches between TV and radio.

6. CH-/CH+ Button

Moves the TV/radio channel up/down.

7. SMARTCARD SLOT

Slot for a Smartcard.

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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 flap of the product. A valid Smartcard entitles you to view and listen to all the channels you choose to subscribe to.

1. Open the right-hand flap on the front panel of the product. Swing it down wards 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 top slot until the card is completely in.

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1. Before Using the Product

1.4 Rear Panel

1. CABLE IN

Connects a cable to the CABLE input jack of the product.

2. TV/VCR

Connects the RF input jack of the TV/VCR to the product.

3. TV SCART

Connects to a TV SCART cable.

4. VCR SCART

Connects to a VCR SCART cable.

5. RS-232C

Connects to the PC to update the software programme of the product.

6. S/PDIF

Outputs the digital audio signals(S/PDIF).

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1.5 Remote Control

1. SOURCE

Controls the input of TV.

2. TV/RADIO

Switches between TV and radio modes.

3. NUMERIC(0~9) BUTTONS

Enters a TV/radio channel number or menu option number.

4. LIST

Displays the channel list.

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1. Before Using the Product

5. BACK

Returns to the previous menu and screen.

6. ARROW BUTTONS

Changes the channel or moves the cursor up, down, left or right.

7. OPT+ (OPTION)

Displays the channel attributes while watching a programme.

8. AUDIO

Displays the audio list.

9. CH-/CH+ or PAGE-/PAGE+

Changes the channel or page.

10. MENU

Displays the main menu.

11. STANDBY

Switches between operation and standby modes.

12. GUIDE

Displays the programme guide.

13. EXIT

Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.

14. OK

Selects a menu, or confirms the selected operation. And displays the channel list while watching a programme.

15. FREEZE

Freezes the TV screen you are watching. Play the audio continuously.

16. SUBTITLE

Displays the subtitle language list.

17. V-/V+

Adjusts the audio volume.

18. MUTE

Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.

19. i (INFORMATION/INDEX)

Displays the information about the channel and programme in normal viewing mode. Moves to the index page in teletext mode.

20. WIDE

Changes the display format.

21. G (Game)

Displays games.

22. TELETEXT

a. SUB-PAGE

Search the sub-page in teletext mode. If it is not in the teletext mode, display the current time.

b. TELETEXT ON/OFF

Switches between teletext and TV modes.

c. DOUBLE

Displays the text size as double size.

d. MIX

Adjusts transparency of teletext screen.

e. REVEAL

Displays the concealed information.

f. HOLD

Holds the current page not updating it.

g. CANCEL

Hides the teletext leaving only the page number.

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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 Cable

1. Connecting TV

This is the most simple setup mode.

• Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN socket on the product for receiving cable services.

• The TV SCART is connected as in the figure above.

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2. Setup

2. Connecting TV/VCR with 2 SCARTs

This is the optimal way to connect the product.

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3. Connecting Hi-Fi system

If you wish to connect S/PDIF to the optical S/PDIF terminal and Dolby Digital decoder to listen to digital audio, connect as the following.

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2. Setup

2.2 Powering On

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

2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control or the STANDBY

button on the front of the product.

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3. Installation Wizard

When powering on the product for the first 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 running the installation wizard, you can return to the previous screen.

• 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.

button or select Back and press the OK button while

3.2 Channel Search

You can search channels automatically or manually. If you select manual search, you have to set parameters for search.

• Frequency: Enter the frequency using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons and press the OK

button.

• Symbol Rate: Select the symbol rate using the

• Network ID : Enter the network ID using the

Select Next and press the OK button to start channel search.

button and press the OK or button.

If the required value is not listed, then select User Define and enter the value using the

NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

NUMERIC(0-9) buttons and press the OK

button.

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3. Installation Wizard

Please wait for finishing the channel search. If you want to stop the operation during search, press the OK

button.

Select Save and press the OK button to save the result and go to the next step.

3.3 Result

It displays the default language, country, time offset and channel search result.

Select Finish using the

button to complete the installation wizard.

button and press the OK

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4. Basic Operation

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+

2. Enter the channel number using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons to move to the channel directly.

3. Press the TV/RADIO

Note: You can switch channel using the channel list or programme guide. For more

information, please refer to Chapter 5. Channel List and 6 Programme Guide.

4.2 Volume Control

1. Press the V-/V+ or button to adjust the audio volume.

2. Press the MUTE

Note: The mute function remains set while you switch channels.

4.3 Subtitle

or button.

button to switch between TV channel and radio channel.

button to stop the audio temporarily.

If the current programme provides subtitle information, you can select the language for the subtitle.

1. Press the SUBTITLE button to display the subtitle language list.

2. Select a subtitle language using the button and press the OK button. Then the subtitle will be displayed in the selected

language at the bottom of the screen.

3. Select Off from the subtitle language list to hide subtitle from the screen.

Note: You can select a default subtitle language in MENU - Preferences - Language Setting

- Subtitle Language.

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4. Basic Operation

4.4 Audio

If the current programme is available in multiple audio languages, you can select the language you prefer.

1. Press the AUDIO button.

2. Select an audio language you prefer using the

3. Select audio direction (left, right, stereo) using

Note:

• You can select the default audio language in MENU - Preferences - Language Setting

• If the programme in use is Dolby Digital, you cannot set the audio direction.

• If you select Dolby Digital in MENU - Preferences - Language Setting - Audio

button and press the OK button.

the

- Audio Language.

Priority, the programme is automatically broadcasted in Dolby Digital audio regardless

of default audio language.

button.

4.5 Teletext

When the channel supports teletext, the teletext icon ( ) is displayed on the i-plate. To enter Teletext mode, press the TELETEXT ON/OFF display teletext.

button or the SUBTITLE button to

1. Using Teletext Menu

1. Press the MENU button to display teletext menu in teletext mode.

2. Select the required teletext function using the

3. Press the OK

button.

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Teletext Functions

Index Returns to index page. If there is no index page, jump to page 100.

Sub-page Searches the sub-page using the sub-code written by users. If it is

MIX Adjusts the transparency of teletext screen.

Cancel Hides the teletext except page number.

Reveal Displays the concealed information.

Double Size Displays the text size as double size.

Page Hold Holds the current page not updating it.

2. Viewing Teletext Page

1. Enter the page number using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons to move to the page directly.

2. Press the

3. Press the page.

4. Press the CH-/CH+ button to move to previous/next page.

5. Press the BACK the recently viewed pages.

not in the teletext mode, display the current time.

button to move to the next page.

button to move to the previous

button to move back to

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4. Basic Operation

4.6 Programme Information (i-plate)

Programme information is 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

1. General Information

General information is displayed as follows on the screen.

1. Channel number and channel name

2. Programme name

3. Icons

button to hide the i-plate.

Displayed only if this programme is reserved.

Represents parental control level. Indicates the minimum level of ages for viewing the programme.

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 Dolby Digital is in use.

Represents the screen ratio of the programme.

4. Current time

5. Detail programme information: Displayed if detailed programme information is provided.

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6. Channel looping mode and channel list name : If you select Within the current channel list in MENU - Edit Channels - Channel Change Mode, the icon of channel looping mode is displayed. And the channel list, which you selected, is displayed.

7. Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: Displays programme playing time and progress bar.

8. Next programme Information : Displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the

Note: If there is no programme information available, programme information is not displayed.

2. Detailed Programme Information

You can see the detailed information about the current programme. Press the i button when the i-plate is

displayed to view detailed information.

Note:

• Press the i information box.

• If the detailed programme information is more than one page, use the

the previous/next page.

button to display the next programme information.

button again to hide the

button to move to

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4. Basic Operation

4.7 Option List

You can view and confirm detailed information about the current channel and change the information if necessary.

Note: Press the OPT+ button when the channel list is displayed to view the option list.

Then the following functions in the option list are performed to the current channel where the cursor is located.

1. Adding a Channel to Favourite Group

You can add the current channels to Favourite group immediately. Also, you can add a channel to multiple Favourite groups.

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Favourite using the press the

3. Select Favourite group using the and press the OK Favourite group.

4. Press the OK Favourite group to release the registered

channel.

5. Move to the parent menu using the save the changes automatically.

Note: For detailed information about how to change

Favourite group's name and how to register all channels in Favourite channel, refer to

Chapter 5. Channel List.

or OK button.

button to register for

button again on the selected

button and

button

button to

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2. Locking/Unlocking a Channel

You can lock or unlock the current channel while watching a programme.

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Lock using the the OK

3. Select Lock option using the press the OK

4. Select Unlock option using the and press the OK

5. You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your password to unlock the channel.

6. Move to the parent menu using the save the changes automatically.

Note:

• When switching to the locked channel, you must enter the password to watch a programme.

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

or button.

button.

button and press

button.

button and

button

button to

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5. Channel List

Three types of channel lists are provided for easy and quick channel finding.

TV The list of all TV channels with two sub-groups: one is sorted by channel

Radio The list of all radio channels with two sub-groups: one is sorted by channel

Favourite The list of Favourite channels with five sub-groups that you can organise

5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

You can display channel list using the LIST button and switch to another channel on the channel list.

1. Press the LIST button while watching a programme to display the selected channel list.

2. Select a channel using the press the OK channel.

3. Enter the channel number directly using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons to move the cursor to the channel you want. And then press the OK

4. Press the group while the channel list is displayed.

Note:

• If there are multiple channels, press the

PAGE-/PAGE+

page.

• Each time you press the TV/RADIO while the channel list is displayed, the channel

list will be switched between TV and radio channel list.

• To display scramble icon ( list, select ON in MENU - Preferences -

Miscellaneous Settings - Option in CH List.

• The sub-group of Favourite channel list may exist or not depending on your configuration.

•IfWithin the Current Channel List option is selected in MENU - Edit channels - Channel Change Mode, you can only change programme within the selected channel list using the CH-/CH+

number, the other is sorted by channel name.

channels by your private taste.

button and

button to change the

button to change to the selected channel.

button to change a channel list

button to move by

button

) in the channel

button while watching a programme.

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5.2 Edit Channel Lists

You can edit all channels or each channel by channel list group.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Edit Channels using the and press the OK

3. Select Edit Channel Lists using the button and press the OK or button.

4. You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your password using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

Note:

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

• Press the BACK Press the MENU

• You can easily navigate all menus using the assigned number for each menu. Press the MENU-2-1in order to select Edit Channel .

or button.

or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.

or EXIT button to exit the menu screen.

1. Selecting a Channel Group

button

You can select the channel list group to edit. TV and radio are included as the channel list groups.

1. Press the OK or button in group.

2. Select the group using the press the OK

Note:

• Press the TV/RADIO

• For editing the Favourite channel list, move to MENU - Edit Channels - Edit Favourite Channels .

button.

button and

button to move to the TV or radio channel list directly.

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5. Channel List

2. Locking/Unlocking Channels

You can lock or unlock one or more channels.

1. Move the cursor to the channel list using the

2. Select a channel and then press the OK

3. Select Lock using the button and press the

Note:

• When the locked channel(s) is selected or all

• Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9)

button.

button. You can select multiple channels.

channels are locked, Lock is switched to Unlock . When you select Unlock and press

the OK to an unlocked channel.

buttons to watch locked channels.

button.

button, locked channel is switched

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

local product distributor.

3. Selecting/Unselecting All Channels

You can select/unselect all channels at once.

1. Select Select All and press the OK

2. Select Unselect All and press the OK

button to select all channels.

button to unselect all the selected channels.

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5.3 Edit Favourite Channels

You can edit Favourite channel or Favourite channel list.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Edit Channels using the and press the OK

or button.

3. Select Edit Favourite Channels using the

button and press the OK or button.

4. You will be prompted to select a Favourite Group. Select a Favourite group you want to edit using the

button and press the OK

button.

Note:

• Press the BACK Press the MENU

or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.

or EXIT button to exit the menu screen.

• You can easily navigate all menu items using the assigned number for each menu. Press the MENU-2-2in order to select Edit Favourite Channels .

The buttons for editing the Favourite channel list are described in the following table.

Add

Remove

TV/Radio

Fav.Group**Changes Favourite channel list group.

Move

Rename

Sort

Adds Favourite channel.

Removes from Favourite channel.

Switches between TV and radio channel list.

Moves the order of channel list within Favourite channel list.

Renames the name of Favourite channel list.

Sorts channels by number or name in all TV/radio channel list.

Unselect All**Unselect all the selected channel.

button

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5. Channel List

1. Adding/Removing Favourite Channels

You can add Favourite channel(s) to a specific Favourite channel list or remove the added Favourite channel(s) from the list.

1. Select Favourite group using .

2. Select the channel(s) you want to add in all TV/radio channel list and press

Favourite channel(s).

3. Select the channel(s) you want to remove from Favourite channel list and press

Favourite channel(s).

Note: You can switch between TV and radio channel

list using TV/RADIO

to add

to remove

button or .

2. Moving Favourite Channels

You can move Favourite channel(s) to the location you want within the Favourite channel list. This function changes the location only without changing the channel number.

1. Select Favourite group using .

2. Select the channel to move within the Favourite channel list and press the OK

3. Select

4. Move the cursor to the wanted location using the

5. The selected channel(s) is moved to the location you selected.

and press the OK button.

button and press the OK button.

button.

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3. Renaming Favourite Channel List

You can rename Favourite channel list.

1. Select Favourite group to rename using

2. Select

3. Enter Favourite channel list name using the keyboard displayed on the screen.

4. When finishing entering Favourite channel list name, select OK and press the OK

4. Additional Features

and press the OK button.

button.

Additional features provides many useful functions necessary when editing Favourite channels.

Changing between TV and radio channel list

You can add not only TV channel(s) but also radio channel(s) to Favourite channel list. Press

to switch all channel list into TV or radio channels.

Note: You can also change to TV or radio channel by pressing TV/RADIO button on the

remote control.

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5. Channel List

Selecting Favourite channel list

You can select Favourite channel list to edit. Press to display Favourite channel list. Then select the

channel list using the button and press the OK

button.

Sorting a channel list

You can sort all TV or radio channel lists by channel number or name for easy Favourite channel searching. If channel lists are sorted by channel number,

press this button, all the channel lists are sorted by name. Or, if channel lists are sorted by channel name,

is switched to . Press this button to order channels by number.

Unselecting all the selected channels

Press to unselect all the selected channels.

5.4 Channel Change Mode

is displayed. When you

You can change the channel either in the group or in the entire groups while watching a programme.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Edit Channels using the and press the OK

3. Select Channel Change Mode using the button and press the OK or button.

4. Select All Channels or Within the Current Channel List using the

the OK

Note: When Within the current channel list is selected, you can only change the channel

within the current channel list. To change the channel in another channel list in which the current channel list is not located, change the channel list or select All channels option.

button.

or button.

button

button and press

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6. Programme Guide

The programme guide displays programme information about each channel, based on the date and time. You can also schedule your watching using the information given.

Note: Press the GUIDE or EXIT button to exit the guide screen.

6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

You can view programme information for all channels.

1. Press the GUIDE button.

2. Move to previous/next programme within the same channel using the

3. Move to another channel using the button. If there are multiple channels, use

PAGE-/PAGE+ button to move to channels by page. Also, you can enter channel

number you want using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons on the remote control to move to the channel directly.

4. Select a programme and press the OK button. You can watch the programme if it is on air or reserve it if it is the future programme.

5. Press the i selected channel.

button in the selected programme to view the detailed information for the

button.

1. Viewing Guide Information by Channel List Groups

You can view programme information of the selected channel list by groups.

1. Press the GUIDE button.

2. Press the RED button to display the channel list group.

3. Select a channel list group using the button.

4. Move the cursor to the sub-group using the button, select a sub-group using the button and then press the OK button.

5. The programme guide for the selected channel list is displayed.

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6. Programme Guide

2. Viewing Programme Information Using Time Bar

You can quickly search the time zone you want using the time bar.

1. Press the GUIDE

2. Press the GREEN button to display the time bar.

3. Select the time bar using the bar. If you press the button repeatedly, the same operation is repeated.

4. Each button functions as follows.

Now Moves to the current programme where

the cursor is located.

Moves back to the previous programme or 30 minutes before.

Moves forwards to the next programme or 30 minutes ahead.

Moves back to 2 hours before.

Moves forwards to 2 hours ahead.

Day Moves back to one day before.

Day Moves forwards to one day ahead.

5. Select button and press the OK button to exit the time bar.

button.

button and press the OK button to move the time

3. Reserving a Programme

You can make reservations for the future programmes you wish to watch automatically.

1. Select a programme and press the OK button. The following message will be

displayed.

2. Select OK and press the OK button to reserve the programme. When a reservation

has been completed, the on the reserved programme.

3. Select the programme you wish to cancel reservation and press the OK

Select OK and press the OK

4. If the channel is locked, parental controlled or restricted by watching time, you will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your password to complete the reservation.

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

local product distributor.

icon is displayed

button again.

button.

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6.2 Finding a Programme

You can sufficiently find the programme you want by programme name or genre.

1. Press the GUIDE button.

2. Press the BLUE button.

3. Enter the programme name directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen.

Note: If you select Previous or Next on the keyboard

displayed on the screen and press the OK button, the keyboard layout is switched.

4. When entering programme name is complete, select Find and press the OK button.

5. If you select a programme from the results, press the OK

programme if it is on air or reserve your programme if it is the future programme.

6. Select By Genre and press the OK to search programme by genre.

7. Select the genre and press the OK

8. Select the programme you want from the results and press the OK

the programme immediately or reserve the programme. If you want to find another programme, press the BLUE button to display the keyboard screen.

Note: The results of the finding programme may

differ depending on the provided programme information.

button to watch the

button

button.

button to watch

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6. Programme Guide

6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

You can add or edit reserved programmes by viewing the reserved programme list.

1. Press the GUIDE button.

2. Press the YELLOW button.

1. Editing a Reserved Programme

1. Select the scheduled programme and press the OK button to edit the reservation

information.

2. Change Start Time/End Time using the button and the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

3. Change Repeat mode using the button. The options are Once, Daily and Weekly.

4. Select Delete and press the OK delete the reserved programme.

5. Select Save and press the OK complete.

6. Select Cancel and press the OK button to cancel.

button to

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2. Adding a Reservation

1. Select a blank space and press the OK button to add a new reservation schedule.

2. Enter Channel No. using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons. The channel name is automatically displayed by channel number.

3. Enter Start Time/End Time using the button and the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

4. Select one of Repeat mode options among Once, Daily and Weekly using the

5. Select Save and press the OK complete.

6. Select Cancel and press the OK button to cancel the reservation.

Note:

• If the programme is overlapped with another programme, adjust the reservation appropriately.

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

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

button.

button to

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7. Setting Preferences

You can set censorship, watching time and all other items suitable for your environment.

Note:

• Press the BACK Press the MENU

• You can easily select any item from the menu using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons.

7.1 Parental Control

You can set parental control for each programme and watching time. You can also change your password.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Preferences using the press the OK

3. Select Parental Control using the and press the OK

4. When prompting message is displayed to request your password, enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons. The default password is 0000.

1. Censorship Classification

or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.

or EXIT button to exit the menu screen.

button and

or button.

button

or button.

Censorship Classification allows you to block programmes according to the age level you have set.

1. Select Censorship Classification using the

2. Select the required age level using the

button and press the OK or button.

button and press the OK button.

View All All programmes can be watched

because there is no age limitation.

7 Programmes are blocked for

children under the age of 7.

12 Programmes are blocked for

children under the age of 12.

15 Programmes are blocked for children under the age of 15.

18 Programmes are blocked for children under the age of 18.

Lock All Programmes are blocked without considering the age level.

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Note:

• You have to enter the password to watch the programme which is blocked by the age level.

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

• Some broadcasting companies do not broadcast the censorship classification information.

2. Allow Time Control

You can block programmes according to the watching time for all the channels.

1. Select Allow Time Control using the button.

2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK button.

Enable You can watch a programme only

during the time specified by the allow time.

Disable You can watch a programme

whenever you want regardless of the allow time.

3. When you have selected Enable, set Start Time/End Time using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons and press the OK

button.

4. If you wish to cancel the entered time, select Cancel and press the OK

button.

Note:

• Once the setting has been completed, you can watch programme only during the time specified by the allow time. Otherwise you will need to enter the password to watch any programme during unspecified time.

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

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7. Setting Preferences

3. Change Password

You can change the existing password.

1. Select Change Password using the button and press the OK or button.

2. Enter New Password using the

NUMERIC(0~9) buttons, select OK and press OK

3. Enter New Password again to confirm Verify Password and press the OK

Note: The default password is 0000. If you have

7.2 Language Setting

You can set the language for menu, audio and subtitle.

1. Press the MENU

2. Select Preferences using the press the OK

3. Select Language Setting using the button and press the OK or button.

button.

forgotten your password, please contact your local product distributor.

button.

button and

or button.

1. Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language

You can set the language for menu, audio and subtitle.

1. Select Menu/Audio/Subtitle Language using the

button.

2. Select the language using the

button and press the OK button.

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button and press the OK or

2. Audio Priority

You can select the priority of audio.

1. Select Audio Priority using the

2. Select one option from PCM and Dolby Digital using the OK

button.

or button.

PCM You can connect the audio output to the general audio source

Dolby Digital You can listen to sound in Dolby Digital mode. When Dolby

Note: You can choose the Dolby Digital audio stream whenever possible by selecting Dolby

Digital in Audio Priority.

including the TV.

Digital is selected, the audio language cannot be changed.

3. Subtitle Display

You can select whether or not to display the subtitle automatically if provided.

1. Select Subtitle Display using the

2. Select one option from Auto and Manual using the OK

Auto Subtitles are displayed automatically in the predefined subtitle language.

Manual Subtitles are displayed in the language when you select the subtitle language

by pressing the SUBTITLE

button.

or button.

button on the remote control.

4. Subtitle Font

You can select the subtitle font.

1. Select Subtitle Font using the

2. Select one option from Variable and Fixed using the OK

Variable Uses the horizontally variable subtitle font.

Fixed Uses the fixed subtitle font.

button.

or button.

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7. Setting Preferences

7.3 Time Setting

You can specify the Power On/Off time.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Preferences using the press the OK

3. Select Time Setting using the press the OK

or button.

1. Power On

You can set the time when the product is automatically powered on.

1. Select Power On using the button.

2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK button.

button and

Enable Uses Power On and sets the Power

Disable Does not use Power On.

3. When you have selected Enable, enter Channel No. and Time using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons and press the OK

button.

On time.

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2. Power Off

You can set the time when the product is automatically powered off.

1. Select Power Off using the

2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK

Enable Uses Power Off and sets the Power Off time.

Disable Does not use Power Off.

3. When you have selected Enable, enter Time using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons and press the OK

button.

Note: Once Power On/Off is specified, it is repeated everyday.

7.4 Schedule

You can reserve a programme and watch it anytime you want.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Preferences using the press the OK

3. Select Schedule using the press the OK

4. The reserved programmes will be displayed in time order. Select the programme you want to edit and press the OK

blank space and press the OK add a new reservation.

Note: For detailed information about Schedule, refer to 6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme.

or button.

button.

or button.

button and

button. Select a

button to

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7. Setting Preferences

7.5 A/V Control

You can set the audio or video output control.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Preferences using the press the OK

3. Select A/V Control using the press the OK

or button.

1. TV-SCART

You can set TV SCART output.

1. Select TV-SCART using the

2. Select one option among CVBS, RGB and S-Video using the OK

2. VCR-SCART

button and

button and press the OK or button.

button.

You can set VCR SCART output.

1. Select VCR-SCART using the

2. Select one option from CVBS and S-Video using the OK

button.

3. Audio Output

You can set the audio output.

1. Select Audio Output using the

2. Select one option from Stereo and Mono using the OK

button.

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or button.

4. Screen Ratio

You can set the aspect ratio of your TV.

1. Select Screen Ratio using the

2. Select one option from 4:3 and 16:9 using the OK

5. Display Format

You can select the display format according to TV screen ratio.

1. Select Display Format using the

2. If the Screen Ratio is set to 4:3, you can select one among 16:9 Letter Box, 14:9 Letter Box, Center Mode and Auto using the

button.

Note: If the Screen Ratio is set to 16:9, Display Format is deactivated.

7.6 Miscellaneous Settings

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Preferences using the press the OK

3. Select Miscellaneous Settings using the button and press the OK or button.

or button.

button.

or button.

button and press the OK or button.

button, and press the OK

button and

1. i-Plate Display Time

You can set the duration the information box is to be displayed when you switch the channel.

1. Select i-Plate Display Time using the

2. Select a value between 1~20 seconds using the button.

Note: When it is set to Disable, the i-Plate will not be displayed when you switch the channel.

button and press the OK or button.

button and press the OK

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7. Setting Preferences

2. OSD Transparency

You can set the transparency of On Screen Display (OSD).

1. Select OSD Transparency using the

2. Select one option among Disable, 25, 50 and 75 using the

Disable Fully opaque screen

25, 50, 75 As the number is bigger, the screen is more transparent.

button.

3. Option in CH List

You can set whether or not to display the scrambled icon in channel list.

1. Select Option in CH List using the

2. Select one option from On/Off using the OK

On Scramble icon is displayed in the channel list.

Off Scramble icon disappears from the channel list.

button and press the OK or button.

button.

or button.

button and press the

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8. Installation

This chapter describes how to search for channels and a series of procedures.

8.1. Channel Search

If your product is connected to the cable and television, you can search channels manually by searching parameters, if you know the MUX information.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Installation using the press the OK to enter your password.

3. Select Channel Search using the and press the OK

button. You will be prompted

or button.

1. Frequency

1. Select Frequency using the button, and press the OK

2. Enter the frequency using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons and press the OK

or button.

button, and

button,

button.

2. Symbol Rate

1. Select Symbol Rate using the button, and press the OK

2. Select the symbol rate value using the button, and press the OK button.

3. When you select User Define to set symbol rate manually, enter symbol rate value using the NUMERIC(0~9) button.

or button.

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8. Installation

3. Network ID

1. Select Network ID using the button, and press the OK

2. Enter the network ID using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons and press the OK

4. Search

You can complete the setting and start searching.

1. Select Search and press the OK start Channel Search.

2. Wait while the product searches for the channels, this may take a few minutes.

3. During operating search, the cursor is located at Stop. Therefore, if you press the OK

button during searching, the operation is stopped and only the channels found so far will be displayed.

4. If the search operation is successfully completed, and no channels are found, press the OK

operation again if necessary.

5. When completing channel search, select Save, and press the OK

changes.

or button.

button.

button to

button and try to reset the search

button to save the

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8.2 Software Update

For detailed information on updating software, refer to Chapter 9. Software Update.

8.3 Default Setting

Default Setting restores the product to the default settings.

Warning: Please note that once you perform the default setting, all data such as the

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Installation using the

3. Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9)

4. Select Default Setting using the

5. Select Yes and press the OK

6. Confirm again to start loading default setting.

7. When completing the default setting, the

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

channel list and user configured data are deleted.

button and

press the OK

buttons.

press the OK

restore all setting to the factory default. Select No and press the OK

to return to the previous menu.

Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons to perform restoring.

installation wizard will run automatically. For detailed information about the installation wizard, refer to the Chapter 3. Installation Wizard.

local product distributor.

or button.

button

or button.

button to

or BACK button

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9. Software Update

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.

9.1 OTA (Over the Air)

OTA, an abbreviation of Over–the-Air, is a standard for the transmission of software for equipment through cable. 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 appropriate loader software.

Caution: Please note that if normal loader software is not equipped, the product may

2. The manufacturer transmits the software via cable.

not be updated or operate properly after software update.

Caution:

• Please be careful to keep the power on and the power cord plugged in during software update. If the power is off during software update, fatal damage may be caused to the product.

• Please be careful not to pull out the RF cable during software update. Update may be interrupted and the product may not operate.

Note:

• The product will not activate while software update takes place.

• It may take 5 ~10 minutes to update software.

• Scheduling operation cannot work during software update.

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1. If new software is found when powering on

1. A message will be displayed to notify that new software is found.

2. Select Yes and press the OK button to update the software.

3. Starts downloading new software. Please wait until the update is completed.

4. When completing the software update, the product is automatically powered off and on again.

2. If a new version of software is detected during watching a programme

1. A message will be displayed to notify that new software is found.

2. Select Yes and press the OK button to start upgrading. Select No and press the OK

button to return to the previous screen.

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10. System Information

You can view all system information, signal strength and Smartcard information.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select System using the press the OK

or button.

10.1 Status

You can view system information.

1. IRD Status

1. Select Status the button and press the

2. Select IRD Status using the press the OK

3. The IRD information will be displayed.

or button.

button and

2. Loader Status

1. Select Status the button and press the

2. Select Loader Status using the and press the OK

3. The loader information will be displayed.

or button.

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button

10.2 Signal Detection

You can view the signal strength and signal quality.

1. Select Signal Detection using the button and press the OK

2. Display information about the graphs and percentage of signal strength and quality of the channel.

10.3 Conditional Access

You can check the information of the Conditional Access components.

or button.

10.4 Mail Messages

You can receive mail sent by the broadcasting company. When a new mail arrives, the envelope icon will appear on the screen. Urgent message will be displayed on the screen while you are watching a programme. Select a mail and press the OK

button to read the mail

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11. Games

This product provides various games for user's entertainment.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select Games using the the OK

3. According to the instruction displayed on screen, you can enjoy the game using using the

Note: Press the EXIT or BACK button to exit the game.

You can also enjoy the games by pressing the GAME

or button.

button and OK button.

button and press

button.

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12. Menu Map

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13. Troubleshooting

13.1 Trouble Shooting

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 switch is on at the rear of the product (where applicable).

- Connect the power cable to a different power outlet.

2. No picture on TV set

- Make sure that the product is power on and in operation mode (Press the STANDBY button).

- Make sure that the AV cable is firmly connected to the TV.

- Make sure that the cable is properly connected to the product.

- Check that you search channels in the menu.

- 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. Poor picture & sound quality

- Make sure there is no mobile phone or microwave oven near the equipment.

4. No/poor sound

- Check that your AV cable is connected 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.

5. Remote control does not operate.

- To control the product., the top end of the remote control should point directly towards the receiving part of the product.

- Remove and reinsert the batteries in the remote control.

- Replace the batteries in the remote control for a new set.

6. Cannot make reservations.

- Check that no previous reservations are conflicting with the new reservation.

- Check that the product is switched on at the time of the reservation.

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7. Cannot watch scrambled channels.

- Check that you have the appropriate Smartcard. Reinsert the Smartcard and make sure it initializes correctly.

- Check in the menu that the product is detecting the Smartcard.

- Check in the menu that you have a valid and working subscription to the channels you wish to view.

- Ensure that the Smartcard is not damaged.

8. No password information is given.

- The default password is always 0000.

9. Channel search does not work.

- Check that your cable is connected correctly.

10. Cannot update new software.

- You can get an update. If the product does not show a message requesting update, that means no software is available.

11. Cannot watch pay channels.

- Check in the menu that you have a valid and working subscription to the channels you wish to view.

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13. Troubleshooting

13.2 Error Message

Error message Possible causes What to do

Please Insert Smartcard

Unknown Smartcard

Smartcard Failure The current Smartcard may be

Checking Smartcard

Service is currently scrambled

Service Unknown No service is located at the entered

Service is currently not running

Parental Control Lock

No Event Information

No Signal The signal is too weak. Reset the cable.

No Service available

The Smartcard is not present Insert the Smartcard.

Faulty Smartcard or not an Irdeto Smartcard.

faulty.

The Smartcard is being verified. It may be inserted up-side down.

The Smartcard has expired or the datecode on the card has gone backwards.

channel number.

Operating status of the service is set to Off.

When the parental rating of the event is greater than the setting made via the Parental Control menu.

The information for the current event or service has not been received,

There are no services available. Reset the setting and restart

Insert the appropriate Smartcard. Contact the product distributor if the problem persists.

Check Smartcard. Contact the product distributor if the problem persists.

Enter the PIN-code or reset the settings.

channel search.

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14. Specification

Tuner and Channel

Input Connector IEC-type, IEC-169-2, Female

Frequency Range 47MHz to 862MHz

Input Impedance 75

Signal Level -13 to +15 dBm

Demodulation QAM

Input Symbol Rate 1.5-7Ms/s

Constellation 16-QAM, 32-QAM, 64-QAM, 128-QAM, 256-QAM

MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding

Transport Stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818

Transport Stream Specification

Profile Level MPEG2 MP@ML

Input Rate

Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9, 14:9, Letter Box

Video Resolution 720 x 576 / 720 x 480

Audio Decoding MPEG/MusiCam Layer I and II

Audio Mode Single channel/Dual channel/Joint Stereo/Stereo

Memory

Flash Memory 2M bytes

Graphic (MPEG) DRAM 16M bytes

EEPROM 8K bytes

15 Mbit/s Max

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14. Specification

A/V and Data In/Out

Video SCART Video Output (CVBS, RGB, S-Video)

Audio SCART Volume and Mute Control

(Resolution: 20 bits DAC, MAX, 2Vrms)

S/PDIF Digital Audio Output, Fiber-Optic (Resolution: 20 bits)

Power Supply

Input Voltage 90~250V AC, 50/60Hz

Type SMPS

Power Consumption

Standby Power Max. 5 W

Protection Separate internal fuse & Lightning protection

Physical Specifications

Size 260mm x 50mm x 182mm

Weight (Net)

Operating Temp 0 to+45

Storage Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH(Non-Condensing)

Max. 10 W

1.2 Kg

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15. Glossary

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.

Frequency

The property of a signal measured in cycles per second (=Hz).

Hi-Fi (High Fidelity)

The characteristics of audio devices that can play back all the audio frequencies a person can detect, which is the range of 16Hz#20KHz. Sometimes it is used to indicate good quality of audio devices such as stereo tape recorders.

OSD (On Screen Display)

OSD displays the basic information necessary for the users to configure monitor or TV settings. OSD information may include brightness, contrast, tuning, RGB adjustment, and screen size and position.

OTA (Over the Air) or OAD (Over Aerial Download)

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.

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.

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.

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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16. Service en ondersteuning

If you are faced with any problem you should contact your Humax dealer. For information please visit www.revah-european.nl

Distributor for the Netherlands:

Revah European

Hoevenweg 13 5652, AW Eindhoven

Tel.: +31 40 291 11 00

Fax.: +31 40 291 11 99

E-mail: info@revah-european.nl

Website: www.revah-european.nl

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