Humax PVR-9200T User Manual

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Copyright (Copyright © 2001 HUMAX Corporation)

Not tobe copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX's prior consent in writing except approval of
ownership of copyright and copyright law.

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Warranty

HUMAX does not have any responsibility for direct, indirect, accidental, necessary and other corruptions due to your
offer or use of the information contained in this manual.

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Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV.
Nagravision is a registered trademark of KUDELSKI S.A.
Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS.
'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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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

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Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the provided instructions. For your safety, follow the
instructions thoroughly upon use.

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes

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

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Warning

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

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Caution

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

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Note

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Indicates additional information to the user to make the user aware of possible problems and information of any
importance to help the user to understand, to use and to maintain the installation.

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

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This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of

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electric shock or personal injury.

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This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Notice

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Important Notice

Before unpacking this product, you should check that you are in a Freeview Coverage area in one of the follow ways:

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• Contact the Humax Customer Helpline on 0870 247 8800 (all calls charged at National Rate) for information on
Freeview coverage in your area

• Text your postcode to Freeview on 83331 (standard text rates apply). Freeview will reply with advice on whether
you can receive Digital TV.

• Telephone Freeview on 08708 80 99 80 (all calls charged at National Rate). They will tell you whether you can
receive Digital TV in your postcode area.

• Visit www.freeview.co.uk. You can enter your postcode for information on availability in your area.

• Telephone the shop where you bought this product. (The number is usually printed on the till receipt).

Note: Toreceive digital signals you may need to reposition or upgrade your existing roof aerial.

1. Due to the age or condition of your aerial and cabling you may not be able to receiver digital signals.

2. In your location the digital channels may be transmitted on a different frequency to your existing
analogue signals and you may need a different type of aerial to receive them.

3. The new digital channels may be transmitted from a new transmitter, which means your aerial may
need to be realigned. (Alternatively, you could add a second aerial to your system.)

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For any further information contact the Humax Digital Helpline:
Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]
Open: Lines open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6:00pm

(calls charged at the national rate.)

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Safety and Warning

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This product has been manufactured to satisfy international safety standards. Please read the following safety
precautions carefully.

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Safety Instructions and Precautions

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1. MAINS SUPPLY

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AC 90 ~ 250V, 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 supplied to your home, consult local power company. Disconnect the product from the mains before
you start any maintenance or installation procedure.

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2. OVERLOADING

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Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric fire or shock.

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3. LIQUIDS

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The product should not be exposed to any liquids such as dripping or splashing. In addition, no objects filled with
liquids, such as vase, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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4. CLEANING

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Disconnect the product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Use a light damp cloth (no solvents) to dust the product.

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5. VENTILATION

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The slots on top of the product must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit. Do not stand the product
on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the product.

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6. ATTACHMENTS

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

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7. CONNECTION TO THE AERIAL

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Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the aerial. Failure to do
so can damage the aerial.

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8. CONNECTION TO THE TV

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Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the TV. Failure to do so
can damage the TV.

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9. LOCATION

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Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightening, 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 TV and VCR.
Do not block 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 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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11.LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE

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Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the aerial during a lightning storm or when left unattended
and unused for a long period of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

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12.EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS

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

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13.REPLACEMENT of PARTS

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When the 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. Unauthorised substitutions may
result in additional damage to the unit.

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Warning

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1. Follow these directions 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 with the plug held.
Keep heating appliances as far as possible from the power cord in order to prevent the cover vinyl from melting.

2. Follow these directions. Failure to follow one 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 a wet hand.
Disconnect the power cord in case of lightening.

3. 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.

4. Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slot for the module. In doing so can cause damage to the
product and reduce its life span.

5. Hard Disk Drive
Do not turn the power off 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

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1. Before Using the Product

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Rear Panel

1.4 Remote Control

2. Setup

2.1 Connecting Aerial

2.2 Powering On

3. Installation Wizard

3.1 Search

4. Basic Operation

4.1 Switching Channel

4.2 Volume Control

4.3 Text and Interactive Services

4.4 Switch ON/OFF or Change Subtitle

4.5 Change Audio options

4.6 Programme Information (I- plate)

4.7 Option List

5. PIP and Time Shifted Recording

5.1 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Screen

5.2 Time Shifted Recording (TSR)

6. Recording and Playback

6.1 Instant Recording

6.2 Recording schedule

6.3 Programme Playback

6.4 Editing Recorded Programmes

6.5 MP3

6.6 Digital Album

6.7 Checking Hard Disk Drive

7. Channel List

7.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List

7.2 Changing Channel List Group

7.3 Edit Channels

7.4 Edit Favourite Channels

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8. Programme Guide

8.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information

8.2 Finding a Programme

8.3 Viewing Reserved Programme

9. Setting Preferences

9.1 Parental Control

9.2 Language Setting

9.3 Time Setting

9.4 A/V Control

9.5 UHF Tuning

9.6 Miscellaneous Settings

10. Installation

10.1 Automatic Search

10.2 Manual Search

10.3 Default Setting

10.4 Antenna Power

11. Software Update

11.1 OTA (Over the Air)

11.2 Software Update from PC

11.3 File Download from PC

12. System Information

12.1 Status

12.2 Signal Detection

12.3 Common Interface

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15. Trouble Shooting

15.1 Trouble Shooting

15.2 Error Message

16. Specification GB78

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1.Before Using the Product

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

1.1 Package Contents

Please check all package contents before using your product.

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Remote Control SCART Cable Batteries

User's Manual Quick Guide CD-ROM

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Note:

• Since 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.

• CD-ROM contains USB driver and application.

• Package contents can be changeable according to the area.

Warning:

• The company shall not be liable for problems caused by changing hard disk drive by user.

• This product provides best performance with Seagate ST3160022ACE(160G) Hard Disk Drive.

• The company shall not be liable for problems caused by the installation of hard discs bigger than 160GB.

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1.2 Front Panel

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1. STANDBY Button

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Switches between Operation and Standby modes.

2. RECORD Button

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Records programme.

3. STOP Button

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Stops recording.

4. PLAY Button

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Plays programme.

5. PAUSE Button

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Pauses programme.

6. SOURCE Button

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Selects the input source between TV and the product.

7. CH-/CH+

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Moves the TV/Radio channel up/down.

8. USB DEVICE

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Connect to the PC port.

9. CAM SLOT

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To be used with a CA Module and smartcard for Pay TV channels.

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1. Before Using the Product

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1.3 Rear Panel

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1. ANTENNA IN

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Connect your aerial

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2. LOOP OUT

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Connect an RF (coaxial) cable to the RF input on your TV or VCR

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3. TV SCART

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Connect to your TV set

4. VCR SCART

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Connect to your VCR/DVD

5. VIDEO

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Ouput Video signal to another device.

6. AUDIO L/R

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Output Audio signals to another device

7. RS-232C

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Connect to your PC with a Null Modem cable to upgrad software.

8. S/PDIF

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Outputs the digital audio signals(S/PDIF).

9. ON/OFF

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Power on/off.

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1.4 Remote Control

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1. Before Using the Product

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1. STANDBY

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Switch between Operation and Standby modes.

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2. NUMERICAL BUTTONS

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

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3. MENU

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Display or Exit the menu.

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4. PLAYBACK CONTROL BUTTONS

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a. FAST REWIND

Rewinds at high speed. Each time you
press this button the rewind speed is
increased.

b. PLAY

Play at normal speed or resume.

c. FAST FORWARD

Fast forward at high speed. Each time you
press this button the fast forward speed is
increased

d. RECORD

Records a programme.

e. PAUSE

Pauses the live programme or recording.

f. STOP

Stop a recording or go to the live
programme.

5. COLOUR BUTTONS

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Selects colour keys for Interactive/Text channels

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6. LIST

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Displays the channel list.

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7. ARROW BUTTONS

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Changes the channel or navigates through the
menu options.

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8. EXIT

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Exits the Menu or Guide.

9. Vol- / Vol+

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Adjusts the volume level.

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10.i (INFORMATION)

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Displays the information about the channel and
programme.

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11.TEXT

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Enter Digital Text service.

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12.GUIDE

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Display or Exit the Programme Guide.

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13.OK

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Displays the channel list while watching a
channel or confirms a selected menu option

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14.BACK

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Returns to the previous channel or menu option.

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15.CH - / + or PAGE - / +

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Changes the Channel or Page.

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16.MUTE

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Switches the audio ON/OFF

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g. SOURCE

Selects the input source between TV and
the product.

h. OPT+

Displays the channel attributes whilst
watching a programme.

i. PLAY LIST

Displays the recorded programme list.

j. SUBTITLE

Switch ON/OFF programme subtitles.

k. SOUNDTRACK

Displays the Soundtrack options.

l. WIDE

Sets the Display Format.

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m. ADD BOOKMARK

Saves the present viewing position as a
bookmark.

n. BOOKMARK LIST

Displays the list of saved bookmarks.

o. A-B

Plays back a specified block repeatedly.

p. INSTANT REPLAY

Replays the programme from 7 seconds
previous scene.

q. SLOW MOTION

Plays the programme in slow motion. Each
time you press this button, speed is
slowed progressively more.

r. COMMERCIAL SKIP

Skips the programme forward by amount
of 30 seconds.

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19.TV / RADIO

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Switches between TV and Radio modes.

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20.PIP BUTTONS

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s. PIP

Displays the picture in picture (PIP)
screen.

t. PIP CH+/CH-

Changes the PIP Channel.

u. MOVE PIP

Changes the position of the PIP screen.

v. SWAP PIP

Swaps the focus between the main and
the PIP screen.

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21.G(Game)

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Displays the games.

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2. Setup

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This chapter describes how to set up the product. Select the most appropriate procedure for your convenience.

Note: Ifyou encounter any problem when setting up the product, please contact your local product distributor.

2.1 Connecting Aerial

1. Connecting TV

1. Connect a scart cable from the TV Scart on you’re the product to a scart connection on your TV set.

2. Connect your aerial to the Antenna In connection on the product.

3. Connect an RF (coaxial) cable from the TV/VCR (Loop out) output to the aerial input of your TV set.

4. Connect the mains plug of the product to a wall socket

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2. Connecting TV and VCR

1. Connect a scart cable from the TV Scart on you’re the product to a scart connection on your TV set.

2. Connect a scart cable from the VCR Scart on your product to a scart connection on your VCR.

3. Connect your aerial to the Antenna In connection on the product.

4. Connect an RF (coaxial) cable from the TV/VCR (Loop out) output to the aerial input of your VCR.

5. Connect an RF (coaxial) cable from the Aerial Output (RF Out) of your VCR to the Aerial Input of your TV set.

6. Connect the mains plug of the product to a wall socket

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2. Setup

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2. Connecting Audio System

Select the most appropriate procedure for your converience.

• Connect one end of the Audio L, R to the rear on the product and the other end to a rear on the audio system.

• Connect the optical S/PDIF terminal and Dolby digital decoder to listen to the higher quality sound.

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2.2 Powering On

1. Switch your TV on

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

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

4. Power on by pressing the STANDBY
the product.

button at Remote Controller or the STANDBY buttonat the front of

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3. Installation Wizard

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This will guide you through the installation procedure to automatically search for the Digital channels. (Installation
Wizard will also run after the product has been returned to Default Settings.)

3.1 Search

Please wait until the channel search is complete.

1. During the channel search, the cursor is located at Stop. Therefore, if you press the OK
search, the search will stop and the channels found until then will be displayed.

2. If the search does not find any channels, then press the OK
for the channels again. Please make sure that you have connected your aerial correctly.

3. You can delete unwanted channels from the found channels. Select your desired channels to delete and press
the OK

select all channels, select Delete and press the OK

4. After completing the Channel Search and deleting unwanted channels, select Save to save the changes.

button. Then select Delete and press the OK button. To delete all channels, select Select All

button to access the installation menu to search

button.

button during the

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Warning: If you exit the Install Wizard without fully completing the channel searching procedure, you may not have all

of the channels available. In this case, you can use the Installation Menu to search for the channels.

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4. Basic Operation

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This chapter describes functions such as switching channel, volume control and basic features for watching
programmes.

4.1 Switching Channel

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

1. Press the CH-/CH+

2. Enter your desired channel numeric using the NUMERICAL (0-9) button to go to the channel directly.

3. Press the TV/RADIO

Note: You can switch channel using the channel list or programme guide. Please refer to Chapter7 and 8 for

more information.

4.2 Volume Control

1. Press the Vol+/Vol- buttons to adjust the audio volume.

2. Press the MUTE

Note: The mute function will remain off after changing channels.

4.3 Text and interactive services

If your chosen channel has Digital Teletext features, you can access them. Teletext services often load automatically
shortly after the Digital Teletext window is displayed. In which case, simply follow the onscreen instructions(press color
buttons).

1. Press TEXT

2. Press TEXT

3. Press the CH-/CH+

button to access Digital Teletext.
button again to return to normal viewing.

button.

button to switch between TV channel and Radio channel.

button to switch the sound ON/OFF.

button to exit this service.

Note: If you have subitltes displayed then you will not be able to access the Digital Text service.

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4. Basic Operation

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4.4 Switch ON/OFF or Change Subtitle

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

1. Press the SUBTITLE

2. Select your desired subtitle language using the
displayed at the bottom of the screen.

3. Select Off from the Subtitle menu to switch the subtitles off.

Note: You can select a default subtitle language by selecting MENU - Preferences - Language Setting - Subtitle

Language.

button to display the subtitle menu.

button and press the OK button. The subtitles will be

4.5 Change Audio options

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

1. Press the SOUNDTRACK

2. Select your desired audio language using the

3. Select Audio Direction(left, right, stereo) using the

4. Press the EXIT or SOUNDTRACK

Note: You can select your desired default audio language by selecting MENU - Preferences - Language Setting

-Audio Language.

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button to display soundtrack list.

button and OK button to change Audio immediately.

button.

button to exit the soundtrack list.

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4.6 Programme Information (I- plate)

Programme information is always displayed for a specific period of time whenever you switch channels. You can view
the programme information by pressing the i

hide the i-plate.

1. General Information

The General Information is displayed as following on the screen.

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1. Channel number and name

2. Programme name

3. Detailed programme information: displayed if detailed programme information is provided.

4. Current Channel List Icon

5. Current time

6. Icons

button while watching a programme. Press the EXIT button to

Displayed only if this programme is recording.
Displayed only if this programme is reserved.
Represents parental level.

Indicates Age Classification Level - if supplied by the broadcaster
Displayed only when the channel is a locked channel.

Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled (Pay TV channel) channel.
Displayed when subtitle information is available.
Displayed only when there is any teletext information.
Displayed only when the programme has Dolby Digital soundtrack.
Displayed when the channel supports teletext (MHEG).
Displayed when the channel supports data channel.

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7. Next programme Information: displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the button to display
the next programme information.

8. Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: displays programme playing time and progress bar.

Note: The programme information will only be displayed when supplied by the broadcaster.

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4. Basic Operation

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2. Detailed Programme Information

You can see detailed information about the current programme. Press the i button where I-plate is displayed to
view detailed information.

Note:

• Press the i

• If the Detail information is more than one page, use

button again to hide the information box.

button to move to the previous or next page.

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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 option list. Then the following

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

1. Add a channel to favourite group

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

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Favourite using the

3. Select Favourite Group using the

4. Press the OK

5. Move to the parent menu using the

button.

button and press the OK or button.

button and press the OK button to register for favourite group.

button again on the selected favourite group to release the registered channel.

button to save the changes automatically.

Note: For detailed information about how to change Favourite Group's name and how to register

Favourite channels from the complete channel list, please refer to Chapter 7.

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4. Basic Operation

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2. Lock/Unlock a Channel

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

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Lock using the

3. Select Lock option using the

4. Select Unlock option using the

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

6. Move to the parent menu using the

Note:

• When switching to the locked channel, you must enter the password to view the channel.

• The Default Password is 0000. If you have forgotten your Password, please contact Humax Customer Support.

button.

button and press the OK or button.

button and press the OK button.

button and press the OK button.

button to save the changes automatically.

3. Delete a Channel

You can delete the current channel whilst watching a programme

1. Press the OPT+

2. Select Delete using the

3. Select Yes in the confirmation message and press the OK

4. Enter your password using the NUMERICAL (0-9) button to delete the current channel.

button.

button and press the OK or button.

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5. PIP and Time Shifted Recording

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5.1 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Screen

If you press the PIP button on the remote control while watching TV, you
can watch 2 channels at the same time. The Audio from the Main screen will be

outputted.
Each time you press the PIP

-> 1:1-> Normal, as displayed in the following figure.

button, the PIP screen moves in order of 1:6

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1:6 PIP screen

• The PIP screen is available only when you are watching TV channels. You cannot use the PIP function on Radio
channels.

• The PIP screen is not available while recording.

• Only one scrambled (Pay TV) channel can be used with the PIP function.

• The teletext (MHEG) is only available on the main screen.

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Normal screen

1:1 PIP screen

1. Swapping the PIP screen.

This function is available either 1:6 PIP or 1:1 PIP.
Press the SWAP PIP button on the remote control to swap the main

screen for the PIP screen. Press the CH-/CH+
main screen channel.

Note: You cannot use the SWAP PIP function in the following cases:

1. When you are watching radio channel.

2. When the screen displays the channel list, soundtrack and detail
information.

button to change the

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