Humax PDR ICORD HD 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 © 2008 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
• NDS is a trademark of News Corporation Group.
• 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.
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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.
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Safety Warning
• If you place the product on a rack or a bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you have
followed the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.
• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where it can fall.
• A falling product can cause serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance.
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 the Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB16
2.2 Connecting the TV and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB17
2.3 Powering On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB21
3. Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB22
3.1 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB22
3.2 Connection Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB22
3.3 Preferred Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB23
3.4 Antenna Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB23
3.5 Search Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB24
3.6 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB24
3.7 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB25
3.8 Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB25
3.9 Installation Checklist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB26
4. Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB27
4.1 Switching Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB27
4.2 Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB27
4.3 Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB27
4.4 Sleep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB28
4.5 Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB28
4.6 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB29
4.7 Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB29
4.8 Text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB30
4.9 Programme Information (i-plate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB30
4.10 Multifeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB32
5. Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB33
5.1 My TV List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB33
5.2 Favourite List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB35
5.3 Satellite List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB35
5.4 Scramble List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB36
6. TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB37
6.1 Using TV Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB37
6.2 Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB38
6.3 Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB40
7. Service Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB42
7.1 PIN-Code Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB42
7.2 Smartcard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB43
7.3 Automatic Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB43
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7.4 CI-Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB44
7.5 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB45
7.6 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB45
7.7 Picture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB47
7.8 Dolby Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB48
7.9 Startup Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB49
8. Preferences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB50
8.1 Archive List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB50
8.2 Parental Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB50
8.3 Language Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB52
8.4 Time Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB53
8.5 Media Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB55
8.6 A/V Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB56
8.7 Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB57
9. Edit Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB59
9.1 Edit Preferred List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB59
9.2 Edit Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB61
9.3 Edit Favourite List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB64
10. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB66
10.1 Antenna Setting [Fixed] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB66
10.2 Antenna Setting [SCD Antenna]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB74
10.3 Antenna Setting [Motor] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB76
11. Archive List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB81
11.1 Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB81
11.2 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB84
12. Personal Video Recorder (PVR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB85
12.1 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB85
12.2 Time Shifted Recording (TSR) and Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB87
12.3 Play bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB89
12.4 Bookmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB90
13. Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB91
13.1 OTA (Over the Air) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB91
14. Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB92
14.1 Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB92
14.2 Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB93
14.3 Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB95
14.4. Speci cation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB97
14.5 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB99
14.6 Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB101
14.7 Remote Control Code List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB102
14.8 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB127
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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
Batteries
Remote 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.
Caution:
• The company shall not be liable for problems caused by changing hard disk drive by user.
• The company shall not be liable for damages caused by using a hard disk driver with a larger capacity
than the one provided.
User’s Manual
Loop-through Cable HDMI Cable
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
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1. Before Using the Product
1.2 Front Panel
1 2 3 4 5 7 108 96
1. STANDBY BUTTON
Switches between operation and standby modes.
2. TV/RADIO BUTTON
Switches between TV and radio modes.
3. MENU BUTTON
Displays the menu.
4. GUIDE BUTTON
Displays the programme guide. GUIDE button is matchable with EPG button of the remote control.
5. OK BUTTON
Con rms the selected operation or display the channel list in normal viewing mode.
6. ARROW BUTTONS
Changes the channel or moves the cursor up, down, left or right.
7. BACK BUTTON
Returns to the previous channel. BACK button is matchable with LETZTER button of the remote
control.
8. USB HOST (for future use)
Connect to the USB memory or external HDD.
9. SMARTCARD SLOT
A slot for Smartcard
10. CI-MODULE SLOT
A slot for CI-Module
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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1. Before Using the Product
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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1. LNB 1 IN, LNB 2 IN
Connects a satellite antenna cable. Up to two
cables can be connected.
2. LNB 1 OUT
Connects another digital satellite receiver.
3. AUDIO
Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.
4. VIDEO
Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.
5. TV SCART
Connects to the TV using a TV SCART cable.
6. VCR SCART
Connects to the VCR or DVD using a VCR
SCART cable.
Note:
• The rear panel of the product is subject to change without notice.
• The LNB ratings of LNB 1 and LNB 2 are di erent.
LNB 1 IN Max. 13/18V 250mA
LNB 2 IN Max. 13/18V 500mA
7. SPDIF
Connects to the audio system using an S/PDIF
cable. (digital audio)
8. HDMI
Connects to the TV using an HDMI cable.
9. USB HOST (for future use)
Connects to the USB memory or external HDD.
10. ETHERNET
Ethernet port (for future use)
11. ON/OFF
Powers on/o .
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1.5 Remote Control
Note:
• The remote control of the product is subject to change without notice.
• Functions of the buttons vary depending on the menu.
1. Mute
Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.
2. UNIVERSIAL BUTTONS
Controls the operation of each device.
3. LISTE
Displays the channel list while watching a
programme.
4. PLAYBACK CONTROL BUTTONS
a. PLAY
Plays at normal speed or resumes.
b. PAUSE/TIME SHIFT
Pauses the live programme or recording.
c. STOP/LIVE
Stops a recording or goes to the live programme.
d. RECORD
Records programme.
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e. FAST REWIND
Rewinds at high speed. Each time you press this
button the rewind speed is increased.
f. FAST FORWARD
Fasts forward at high speed. Each time you press
this button the fast forward speed is increased.
g. PREVIOUS
Goes to the previous chapter.
h. NEXT
Goes to the next chapter.
5. STANDBY
Switches between operation and standby
modes.
6. NUMERIC(0-9) BUTTONS
Enters a TV/radio channel number or menu
option number.
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i. RED
Displays the channel list in normal viewing mode.
j. GREEN
Displays the favourite channel list in normal
viewing mode.
k. YELLOW
Displays the satellite channel list in normal
viewing mode.
l. BLUE
Displays the scrambled channel list in normal
viewing mode.
8. ARCHIV
Displays the Archive list.
9. ARROW BUTTONS
Navigtates through the menu options.
10. ZURÜCK
Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.
11. i (INFORMATION)
Displays the channel and programme
information.
12. MENÜ
Displays the main menu.
13. EPG
Displays the programme guide.
14. OK/LISTE
Selects a menu or con rms the selected
operation. Displays the channel list while
watching a programme.
15. LETZTER
Returns to the previous channel.
16. OPT+
Select favourites, lock, delete or rename
channels.
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17. VOL+/VOL-
Adjusts the audio volume.
18. AUDIO
Displays the audio list.
19. TEXT
Enters the digital text service.
20. EDIT
Displays the edit screen.
21. QUELLE
Controls the output of TV SCART.
22. BOOKMARK
m. ADD BOOKMARK
Saves the current viewing position as a bookmark
during playback.
n. BOOKMARK LIST
Displays the list of saved viewing positions during
playback.
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23. P+/P-
Changes the channel or page.
24. SUBTITLE
Displays the subtitle language list.
25. TV/RADIO
Switches between TV and radio modes.
26. SLOW
Plays the programme in slow motion.
27. ZOOM
Sets the display format.
28. SLEEP
Sets the sleep time.
29. V-FORMAT
Changes the resolution of video.
1. Before Using the Product
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.
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2. Setup
This chapter describes how to connect your product to the TV with the particular equipments for gaining
optimum signal quality. The product provides various interfaces to connect to the TV, VCR or other
devices. Select the most appropriate procedure 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 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 1 IN.
2. Connect the other cable from LNB 1 OUT to LNB 2
IN.
Note:
• Connect to LNB 1 IN when using the motor
antenna or SCD Antenna (also known as Unicable
or SATCR).
• You can switch channels while recording if the
channels share the same polarity. However, you
cannot switch to a channel with a di erent polarity
from the channel being recorded.
2. Two Separate Antennas Setting
Connect the two antenna cables providing di erent
broadcasting signals to your product. You can
con gure LNB 1 IN and LNB 2 IN independently.
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2.2 Connecting the TV and VCR
1. Using HDMI Cable
The HDMI connection is recommended for Digital TV. In case the TV has a HDMI input connector, a special
all-digital interface that provides the highest picture quality, connect the product and the TV using a
HDMI cable as follows.
HDMI Cable
HDMI
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2. Setup
2. Using DVI Connector
The DVI connection using an HDMI to DVI converter is recommended for Digital TV. In case the TV has
the DVI input connector only, connect the product to the TV with an HDMI cable using an HDMI to DVI
converter as follows.
When equipped with an A/V receiver,
1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the product and the other end to the HDMI
to DVI converter.
2. Connect the DVI converter to the TV.
3. Connect the product and the Dolby Digital decoder using an S/PDIF cable.
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HDMI Cable
2. Setup
When there is no A/V receiver available,
1. Connect the product and the TV using an RCA cable.
2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the product and the other end to the HDMI
to DVI converter.
3. Connect the DVI converter to the TV.
Note: You can also connect the product to the TV using the 3.5 Stereo Jack Cable to 2 RCA Y Cable.
Caution: DO NOT CONNECT TO HEAD PHONE CONNECTOR ON TV!
Y Cable (1stereo, 2RCA)
HDMI Cable
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2. Setup
3. Using SCART Cable
A SCART cable connection is recommended for analogue TV or VCR.
1. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable.
2. Connect the product and the 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.
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SCART Cable
TV SCART
SCART Cable
VCR SCART
2. Setup
2.3 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 side of the product.
3. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button of the remote control or the STANDBY button at the front
of the product.
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3. Installation Wizard
When powering on your product for the rst time after purchase, the installation wizard will operate
automatically.
Tip: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local
product distributor.
3.1 Language
Language allows you to select the main language.
Select the appropriate language from the list. Press
the OK button to save.
3.2 Connection Type
Connection Type allows you to set the connection
type of the antenna.
Select Connection type and press the OK or
button to select from the antenna option.
Then select Next and press the OK button.
Select Skip and press the OK button if your antenna
type is SCD antenna, motor antenna.
One Cable
Two Cable (Same) Same tuners
Loop through, Motor, SCD
Antenna
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3. Installation Wizard
3.3 Preferred Channels
Preferred Channels allows you to assign preferred channels of 1 ~ 99 which are the pre-programmed
channels of the country you select.
Select the country and press the OK button.
Select Next and press the OK button.
Select Skip and press the OK button to skip the
preferred channels.
3.4 Antenna Setting
Antenna Setting allows you to con gure the antenna setting parameters.
1. Satellite: Select the satellite and press the OK
button.
2. LNB Frequency: Select the required LNB
frequency and press the OK button.
3. 22kHz Tone: Select Enable or Disable and press
the OK button.
4. DiSEqC Input: Select the required DiSEqC input
and press the OK button.
5. LNB Power: Select the required LNB power. When
selecting High, a warning message will appear;
select OK and press the OK button.
6. Select Next and press the OK button to proceed.
7. Select Add another satellite dish and press the OK
button to add another satellite. You can add up to four satellites.
8. Select Search and press the OK button.
Note:
• If you cannot nd the required LNB frequency from the list, select User De ne and manually enter the
frequency using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons and press the OK button.
• When using Universal LNB, select Universal. The 22kHz tone value will be disabled.
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3.5 Search Channels
Search Channels will activate and the results will
appear.
To stop the channel search, select Stop and press the
OK button. Select Save and press the OK button to go
to the next step.
3.6 Software Update
Software Update displays the software version and
lets you choose to update the new software.
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. In case
there is no software currently available, select Next
and press the OK button to proceed to the next step.
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3.7 Display
Display enables you to set the screen ratio, display
format and resolution of the screen.
Select the value for Screen Ratio, Display Format and
Resolution.
Select Next and press the OK button.
3.8 Result
After all setting is complete, you can view the result
screen.
Select Finish and press the OK button to complete the
installation wizard.
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3. Installation Wizard
3.9 Installation Checklist
Before using the product, please make sure that you have completed the following steps.
Step Page Done?
Are the antennas connected correctly? GB17
Is the product connected to your TV? GB18
Is the power cord plugged in the wall outlet? GB22
Is the power switch located at the back of the product switched on? GB22
Is the product in operation mode (not Standby mode)? GB22
Have you performed channel search in the installation wizard? GB23
Note:
• If you exit the installation wizard without fully completing the channel searching procedure, you may
not have all of the channels available. In this case, you can use the installation menu to search for more
channels.
• Be sure to operate channel search even when you have selected default channels.
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4. Basic Operation
This chapter describes the basic functions the product provides such as switching channel, volume control
and other common features.
4.1 Switching Channel
You can switch the current channel by pressing the P+/P- button or entering the channel number directly
using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV channels and radio
channels.
Note: You can switch channels using the channel list or TV guide. To return to the previous channel, press
the LETZTER button.
4.2 Volume Control
You can adjust the audio volume. Press the VOL+/
VOL- button to adjust the audio volume. Press the
MUTE button to stop the audio temporarily.
Note: The mute function remains set while you
switch channels.
4.3 Resolution
You can set the resolution of the screen. Press the
V-FORMAT button while watching a programme. The
current resolution will be displayed.
Each time you press the V-FORMAT button, the
resolution changes in the following sequence:
576i
576p720p1080iAutomaticAs input
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4. Basic Operation
4.4 Sleep
You can set the automatic turn o time.
Press the SLEEP button while watching a programme
to set the sleep time. Each time you press the SLEEP
button, the sleep time changes in the following
sequence: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes.
4.5 Zoom
You can set the display format.
Press the ZOOM button while watching a programme
to change the display format.
Each time you press the ZOOM button, the display
format changes.
Note: For more information about display format,
refer to 7.7.2 Display Format.
Screen ratio 4:3 Screen ratio 16:9
Format Icon and Text Format Icon and Text
Letterbox Letterbox Pillar box Pillar box
Pan & Scan Pan & Scan Pan & Scan Pan & Scan
Auto Auto Auto Auto
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4. Basic Operation
4.6 Audio
You can select the language you prefer in Audio if the current programme is available in multiple audio
languages.
1. Press the AUDIO button.
2. Select the audio language you prefer.
3. Select audio direction (left, right, stereo) using the
/ button.
4. Press the ZURÜCK button to close.
Note: If the programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital,
you cannot set the audio direction.
4.7 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 and press
the OK button. The subtitle will be displayed in the
selected language at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select O from the subtitle language list to hide
the subtitle from the screen.
Note:
• When there is no subtitle available, O does not
appear.
• Subtitles will be always displayed when switching
programmes unless you select Manual in the
subtitle menu. Refer to 8.3.2 Subtitle Display for
details.
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