Humax PDR-9750 User Manual

Notice

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

Copyright (Copyright © 2007 HUMAX Corporation)

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.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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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.

Note: Please note that the manufacturer shall not accept liability for the loss of data.

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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 SATELLITE DISH LNB

• Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the satellite dish.
Failure to do so can damage the LNB.

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. EARTHING

• The LNB cable must be earthed to the system earth for the satellite dish.

10. 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.

• 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.

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Safety Warning

11. 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.

12. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

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

13. 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.

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Contents

1. Before Using the Product. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB7

1.1 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB7

1.2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB8

1.3 Conditional Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB9

1.4 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB11

1.5 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB12

1.6 Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB15

2. Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB16

2.1 Connecting to the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB16

2.2 Connecting TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB17

2.3 Connecting the TV and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB19

2.4 Connecting the Audio System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB20

2.5 Powering On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB21

3. Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB22

3.1 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB22

3.2 Pre-programmed Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB22

3.3 Antenna Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB23

3.4 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB23

3.5 Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB24

3.6 Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB24

4. Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB25

4.1 Switching Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB25

4.2 Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB25

4.3 Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB25

4.4 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB26

4.5 Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB26

4.6 Programme Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB27

4.7 Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB28

4.8 Premiere Provided Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB30

4.9 Restricted Viewing PIN-Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB32

4.10 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB32

5. PVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB34

5.1 TSR (Time Shifted Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB34

5.2 Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB36

5.3 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB37

5.4 Chase Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB37

5.5 Bookmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB37

5.6 Additional Time Shift Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB38

6. Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB40

7. EPG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB41

7.1 Using EPG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB41

7.3 Selecting Channel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB42

7.4 Using Time Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB42

7.5 Schedule List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB43

7.6 Finding Programmes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB45

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7.7 Viewing/Recording Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB46

8. Premiere Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB47

8.1 PIN-Code Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB47

8.2 Smartcard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB48

8.3 CI-Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB48

8.4 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB48

8.5 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB49

8.6 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB49

8.7 Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB50

8.8 Dolby Digital. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB51

8.9 Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB51

9. Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB52

9.1 Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB52

9.2 Recording Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB55

9.3 HDD Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB57

10. Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB58

10.1 Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB58

10.2 Language Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB60

10.3 Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB61

10.4 A/V Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB62

10.5 Miscellaneous Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB63

11. Edit Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB65

11.1 Edit Channel Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB65

11.2 Edit Preferred Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB66

11.3 Edit Favourite Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB67

11.4 Channel Change Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB68

12. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB69

12.1 Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB69

12.2 Antenna Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB70

12.3 Automatic Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB74

12.4 Manual Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB75

12.5 Other Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB76

12.6. Default Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB77

13. Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB78

13.1 OTA (Over the Air) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB78

13.2 Software Update from PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB79

14. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB80

14.1 Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB80

14.2 Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB81

14.3 Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB83

14.4 Speci cation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB85

14.6 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB89

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1. Before Using the Product

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

1.1 Package Contents

Please check all package contents before using your product.

User’s Manual

User’s ManualRemote Control

SCART Cable

Note:

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

• Package contents may vary according to area.

• The front and rear of the product are subject to change without notice.

• A hard disk drive connected to this product will be unusable in a PC by the security policy of operator.

Loop-through Cable

Batteries

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1. Before Using the Product

1.2 Front Panel

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1

1. STAND-BY BUTTON

Switches between operation and Stand-by modes.

2. RECORD BUTTON

Records programme.

3. PLAY/ PAUSE BUTTON

Plays or pauses programme.

4. STOP BUTTON

Stops recording.

5. MENU BUTTON

Displays the main menu.

6. TV/RADIO BUTTON

Switches between TV and radio modes.

7. ARROW BUTTONS

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

8. OK BUTTON

Selects a menu or con rms the selected operation. Displays the channel list while watching a

programme.

9. SMARTCARD SLOT

A slot for a Smartcard

10. CI-MODULE SLOT

A slot for two CI-Modules.

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.

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 Premiere 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
upwards.

3. Insert the Smartcard into the top slot.

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2. Inserting a CI (with Smartcard)

A CI module looks like a PC map (PCMCIA) for laptops. There are di erent kinds of CI Modules, suitable
for di erent coding systems; Premiere entrance system, Irdeto, Conax and more. Additionally to the CI
module, a Smartcard is needed to decode the channels.

1. Open the right-hand  ap on the front panel of the product to expose the card slot.

2. Follow the instructions of the module and insert the Smartcard into the CI module.

3. Keep the CI module (with the Smartcard) horizontal.

4. Insert the CI module into the slot.

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Smartcard

1. Before Using the Product

1.4 Rear Panel

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2 3 4 5 7 86 9

1. LNB IN 1, 2

Connects a satellite antenna cable. Up to two cables can be connected.

2. LNB OUT

Connects another digital satellite receiver.

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. VIDEO

Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.

6. AUDIO L/R

Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.

7. RS-232C

Connects to the PC to update software.

8. S/PDIF

Connects to the audio system using an S/PDIF cable. (digital audio)

9. ON/OFF

Powers on/o .

Note: The rear of the product is subject to change without notice.

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1.5 Remote Control

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Note: The remote control of the product is

subject to change without notice.

1. SOURCE

Selects the input source between TV and the

product.

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. ARCHIV

Displays the recorded programme list.

5. i (Information)

Displays the channel and programme

information.

6. SUBTITLE [Green]

Displays the subtitle language list.

7. PRO (Properties) [RED]

Displays the channel information while

watching a programme.

8. ARROW BUTTON

Changes the channel or moves the cursor up,

down, left or right.

9. OK

Selects a menu or con rms the selected

operation. Displays the channel list while
watching a programme.

10. LIST

Displays the channel list.

11. MENU

Displays the main menu.

12. P-/P+ or PAGE-/PAGE+

Changes the channel or page.

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15. MUTE

Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.

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13. STAND-BY

Switches between operation and Stand-by

modes.

14. SLEEP

Sets the end time of recording.

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16. LAST

Returns to the previous channel.

17. OPT+ [YELLOW]

Displays the service of NVOD, multifeed , and

18. TELETEXT [BLUE]

Switches between the teletext and TV modes.

19. EXIT

Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.

20. EPG

Displays the EPG (electronic programme

21. V-/V+

Adjusts the audio volume.

22. PLAYBACK CONTROL BUTTONS

audio.

Closes and returns to the previous menu.

guide).

a. FAST REWIND

Rewinds at high speed. Each time you press this

button the rewind speed is increased.

b. RECORD

Records programme.

c. PLAY

Plays at normal speed or resumes.

d. PAUSE(TIME SHIFT)

Pauses the live programme or recording.

e. FAST FORWARD

Fasts forward at high speed. Each time you

press this button the fast forward speed is
increased.

f. STOP

Stops a recording or goes to the live

programme.

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23. BOOKMARK BUTTONS

24. PIP BUTTONS

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g. SLOW MOTION

Plays the programme in slow motion. Each

time you press this button, the speed is slowed
progressively more.

h. INSTANT REPLAY

Goes back 7 seconds.

i. GOTO

Displays the list of previously stored

broadcasting times.

j. ADD BOOKMARK

Saves the current viewing position as a

bookmark.

k. BOOKMARK LIST

Displays the list of saved viewing positions.

l. PIP CH LIST

Displays the PIP channel list while displaying

the PIP (picture in picture) screen.

m. PIP

Displays the PIP (Picture in Picture) screen.

n. MOVE PIP

Changes the position of the PIP screen.

o. SWAP PIP

Swaps the focus between the main and the PIP

screen.

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1.6 Remote Control Batteries

1. Press down the top of the battery cover and slide the cover o .

2. Insert the new batteries. Make sure the plus (+) ends meet the plus markings on the battery case.

3. Slide the cover back into place.

Battery

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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 to the Antenna

You can select one of the following antenna connections depending on the equipment you have.
The product has two antenna modes according to setting.

1. Loop Through

1. Connect the antenna cable to LNB IN 1.

2. Connect the other cable from LNB OUT to LNB IN 2.

Note:

• Connect to LNB IN 1 when using the motor antenna or SMATV antenna.

• You can switch channels while Tuner 2 is in recording mode if the channel being recorded shares the
same polarity as the other channel. However, you cannot watch a channel with a di erent polarity
from the channel being recorded.

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2. Two Separate Antennas Setting

Connect the two antenna cables providing di erent broadcasting signals to your product. You can
con gure LNB1 and LNB2 independently.

2.2 Connecting TV

1. Using SCART Cable

Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable.

SCART Cable

LR

VIDEO AUDIO

TV SCART

IDEO AUDI

TV Antenna IN

V Antenna IN

TV Antenna OUT

TV Antenna OU

S/PDIF

PDI

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2. Setup

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2. Using RCA Cable

Connect the product and the TV using an RCA cable.

RCA Cable

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LR

VIDEO AUDIO

TV Antenna IN

V Antenna IN

TV Antenna OUT

TV Antenna OUT

S/PDIF

S/PDI

2. Setup

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2.3 Connecting the TV and VCR

1. Using SCART Cable

Connect the product and the TV/VCR using a SCART cable.

Note: Connecting your TV directly to the Audio/Video output of the product will assure a more vivid

picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment.

SCART Cable

TV SCART

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VIDEO AUDIO

VIDE

SCART Cable

VCR SCART

TV Antenna IN TV Antenna OUT

ntenna

V Antenna OU

VIDEO

VIDE

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2. Setup

2.4 Connecting the Audio System

Select the most appropriate procedure for your convenience.

1. Connect the product and the audio system using an RCA cable.

2. Connect the product and the Dolby Digital decoder for higher quality sound using an S/PDIF cable.

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RCA Cable

LR

AUDIO S/PDIF

S/PDIF Cable

2. Setup

2.5 Powering On

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

2. Turn on the power switch located at the back left of the product.

3. Power on by pressing the STAND-BY button of the remote control or the STAND-BY button on the

front of the product.

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3. Installation Wizard

When powering on your product for the  rst time after purchase, the installation wizard will operate
automatically.

Tip:

• The default password is 0000.

• If you have forgotten the password, please contact your local product distributor.

3.1 Language

You can select the main language.

Select the appropriate language from the list using the /

 button and press the OK or  button to save the selected

language as a default language.

Note: The display language may di er according to country.

3.2 Pre-programmed Channel

You can select pre-programmed channel according to the area.
Select an option from the list using the

OK or  button.

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/ button and press the

3. Installation Wizard

3.3 Antenna Setting

You can set the antenna’s properties to watch the programme.

1. Select Connection Type using the

OK or  button.

Connection Type LNB 1 LNB2

ASTRA1-Single

ASTRA1-Dual(Same) Fixed Antenna Fixed Antenna

ASTRA1-UniCable(LNB1) Fixed Antenna

/ button and press the

Fixed Antenna
Motor Antenna
SMATV

2. Select LNB Frequency using the

or  button to select an option. If the required value does not
exist, select User De ne and enter the LNB frequency directly
using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.

Note: If you select Universal, the 22kHz Tone value is set to

Disabled.

3. Select 22kHz Tone/DiSEqC Input/LNB Voltage using the

button and press the OK or  button to select an option.

4. Select Next using the / and press the OK button to search

channels.

5. After completing search operation, press the OK button to save the results.

/ button and press the OK

/

3.4 Software Update

Select Software Update using the / button and press the OK
button.
When new software is detected, you can choose to download the
software immediately or save for later. You can refuse software
update if not needed.

Note:

• When there is no new software to update, a pop-up will

appear.

• For more information about software update, refer to

Chapter.13 Software Update.

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3. Installation Wizard

3.5 Result

After all setting is complete, you can view the result screen. Select
Finish and press the OK button to complete the installation
wizard.

3.6 Installation Checklist

Before using the product, please make sure that you have completed the following steps.

Step Page Done?

Are the antennas connected correctly?

Is the product connected to your TV?

Is the power cord plugged in the wall outlet?

Is the power switch located at the back of the product switched on?

Is the product in operation mode (not Stand-by mode)?

Have you performed channel search in the installation wizard?

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Note: 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
more channels.

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4. Basic Operation

This chapter describes the basic functions of the product such as switching channels, volume control and
other basic features.

4.1 Switching Channel

You can switch the current channel using one of the following methods.

1. Press the P-/P+ or

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:

• The channel will be switched within the most recently watched channel group. Please refer to Chapter

6. Channel List.

• You can switch channels using the channel list or EPG.

• To return to the previous channel, press the LAST button.

4.2 Volume Control

You can adjust the volume.

1. Press the V-/V+ 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.

/ button.

4.3 Subtitle

You can select the language for the subtitle if the programme provides subtitle information.

1. Press the SUBTITLE button.

2. Select the required subtitle language using the

and press the OK button. The subtitle will be displayed in the
selected language at the bottom of the screen.

Note: You can select a default subtitle language. Refer to 10.2.1

Subtitle Language.

/ button

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4.4 Audio

If the current programme is available in multiple audio languages, you can select the language that you
wish to listen to.

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Audio using the
button.

3. Select the audio language using the / button.

4. Select the audio direction (left, right, stereo) using the /
button.

Note:

• If the programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital, you cannot set
the soundtrack direction.

• There is no sound when selecting Dolby Digital if the TV is
connected using the SCART cable or RCA cable.

4.5 Teletext

When the channel supports teletext, the teletext icon is displayed on the i-plate.

1. Press the TELETEXT(BLUE) button.

2. To display teletext menu, press the MENU button in teletext
mode.

3. Select the teletext function you want using the
and press the OK button.

4. To view the teletext page, use the PAGE-/PAGE+ button.

/ button and press the OK or 

/ button

Teletext Functions

Index

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

Mix Adjusts 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.

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Returns to index page. If there is no index
page, jumps to page 100.

4. Basic Operation

4.6 Programme Information

Programme information is always displayed for a certain period of time each time 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.

1. General Information

The general information is displayed as the following.

1

5 6 7 8 9

 Channel number and name
 Programme name
 Icons

Displayed only if the programme is reserved.

UHF

16

Displayed only if the programme is recording.

Represents parental level. Indicates the minimum level of age for viewing the programme.

Displayed only when the channel is a

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 bro

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locked channel.

adcast in Dolby Digital.

Displayed only when Audio, Multifeed or NVOD is available.

 Current time
 Detailed programme information
 Signal strength and quality
 Channel change mode

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