Humax PVR-9400T User Manual

Notice

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.

Warranty

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

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Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX product. Please read this user'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.

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Notice

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

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

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

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

• Caution Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, 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.

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

This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

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Safety Warning

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

Safety Instructions and Precautions

1. MAINS SUPPLY

90 - 250V AC 50/60Hz Operate 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 fire or shock.

3. LIQUIDS

The product should not be exposed to liquid of any kind. In addition, no objects filled 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 airflow 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 the product.

7. CONNECTION TO THE AERIAL

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

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 aerial cable must be buried in the ground.

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 influences, such as a TV or a VCR. Do not block the openings with any object and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. If you place the product on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you have followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table from where it can fall. A falling product can cause serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance.

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Safety Warning

11.LIGHTNING, STORM or NOT IN USE

Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the aerial 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 parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitution may result in additional damage to the unit.

Warning

1. Follow these directions in order to avoid damage of the power cord or plug. Do not modify or process the power cord or plug arbitrarily. Do not bend or twist the power cord. Make sure to disconnect the power cord holding the plug. Keep heating appliances as far as possible from the power cord in order to prevent the cover vinyl from melting. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

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

3. Do not use the product when it is out of order. If you continue to use the product when defective, a serious damage can be caused 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

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................................................................... GB10

1.5 Remote Control............................................................... GB11

2. Setup............................................................................... GB14

2.1 Connecting Aerial ............................................................. GB14

2.2 Powering On ................................................................. GB17

3. Installation Wizard................................................................... GB18

3.1 Language .................................................................... GB18

3.2 Country...................................................................... GB18

3.3 Automatic Search ............................................................. GB19

3.4 Time Setting.................................................................. GB20

3.5 Result ....................................................................... GB20

4. Basic Operation ..................................................................... GB21

4.1 Switching Channel ............................................................ GB21

4.2 Volume Control ............................................................... GB21

4.3 Teletext...................................................................... GB22

4.4 Programme Information (i-plate) ................................................ GB24

4.5 Option List ................................................................... GB26

5. PIP and Time Shifted Recording ...................................................... GB30

5.1 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Screen ................................................. GB30

5.2 Time Shifted Recording (TSR) .................................................. GB32

6. Recording and Playback ............................................................. GB36

6.1 Instant Recording ............................................................. GB36

6.2 Recording Schedule........................................................... GB37

6.3 Programme Playback in the Play List ............................................ GB40

6.4 Chase Play................................................................... GB41

6.5 Editing Recorded Programmes ................................................. GB41

6.6MP3......................................................................... GB45

6.7 Digital Album ................................................................. GB46

6.8 HDD Control ................................................................. GB47

6.9 Recording’s Start/End Time .................................................... GB48

6.10 Descrambling and Re-recording ............................................... GB48

6.11 File Download from PC

7. Channel List ........................................................................ GB50

7.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List ........................................... GB50

7.2 Changing Channel List Group .................................................. GB51

7.3 Edit Channel Lists............................................................. GB51

7.4 Edit Favourite Channels ....................................................... GB54

8. Programme Guide ................................................................... GB57

8.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information .......................................... GB57

8.2 Finding a Programme.......................................................... GB59

8.3 Viewing Reserved Programme.................................................. GB60

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9. Preferences ......................................................................... GB61

9.1 Parental Control .............................................................. GB61

9.2 Language Setting ............................................................. GB62

9.3 Time Setting.................................................................. GB64

9.4 A/V Control................................................................... GB66

9.5 UHF Tuning .................................................................. GB67

9.6 Miscellaneous Settings ........................................................ GB68

10. Installation......................................................................... GB70

10.1 Automatic Search............................................................ GB70

10.2 Manual Search .............................................................. GB71

10.3 Default Setting............................................................... GB72

10.4 Antenna Power .............................................................. GB73

11. Software Update ................................................................... GB74

11.1 OTA (Over the Air) ........................................................... GB74

11.3 Software Update from PC..................................................... GB78

12. System Information ................................................................ GB79

12.1 Status ...................................................................... GB79

12.2 Signal Detection ............................................................. GB79

12.3 Common Interface ........................................................... GB80

13. Games ............................................................................ GB81

14. Menu Map ......................................................................... GB82

15. Trouble Shooting................................................................... GB83

15.1 Trouble Shooting ............................................................ GB83

15.2 Error Message............................................................... GB85

16. Specification....................................................................... GB86

17. Glossary........................................................................... GB88

18. Service and Support................................................................ GB90

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1. Before Using the Product

1.2 Front Panel

1. STANDBY BUTTON

Switches between operation and standby modes.

2. RECORD BUTTON

Records programme.

3. STOP BUTTON

Stops recording.

4. PLAY BUTTON

Plays programme.

5. PAUSE BUTTON

Pauses programme.

6. SOURCE BUTTON

Selects the input source between TV and the product.

7. CH-/CH+ BUTTON

Moves the TV/radio channel up or down.

8. USB DEVICE

Connect to the PC port. (For moving the information of digital album or MP3 to the PC.)

9. CI MODULE SLOT

A slot for a CI module with a Smartcard

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1.3 Conditional Access

Although some TV and radio channels are free to air, most TV and radio/music channels are available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component. The Conditional Access component is a removable Smartcard.

1. Inserting a CI Module (with Smartcard)

A CI module looks like a PC map (PCMCIA) for laptops. There are different kinds of CI modules, suitable for different coding systems; Irdeto, Conax and more. Additionally to the CI module, a Smartcard is needed to decode the channels.

1. Open the right-hand flap on the front of the product.

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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1. Before Using the Product

1.4 Rear Panel

1. ANTENNA IN

Connects your aerial.

2. LOOP OUT

Connects the product and the RF input on your TV or VCR using a RF (coaxial) cable. The default UHF channel is 36. Please refer to 9.5 UHF Tuning.

3. TV SCART

Connects to a TV SCART cable.

4. VCR SCART

Connects to a VCR SCART cable.

5. VIDEO

Connects to the TV or VCR and outputs video signals.

6. AUDIO L/R

Connects to the TV or VCR and outputs audio signals.

7. RS-232C

Connects a PC for software update.

8. S/PDIF

Outputs the digital audio signals(S/PDIF).

9. ON/OFF

Power on/off.

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1. Before Using the Product

1.5 Remote Control

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1. Before Using the Product

1. STANDBY

Switches between operation and standby modes.

2. NUMERIC(0-9) BUTTONS

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

3. LIST

Displays the channel list.

4. PLAYBACK CONTROL BUTTONS

a. FAST REWIND

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

b. PLAY

Plays at normal speed or resumes.

c. FAST FORWARD

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

d. RECORD

Records programme.

e. PAUSE

Pauses the live programme or recording.

f. STOP

Stops a recording or goes to the live programme.

5. MENU

Displays the mian menu.

6. ARROW BUTTONS

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

7. EXIT

Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.

8. VOL+/ VOL-

Adjusts the audio volume.

9. i (INFORMATION)

Displays the channel and programme information.

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g. SOURCE

Controls the input of TV.

h. TV/RADIO

Switches between TV and radio modes.

i. WIDE

Sets the display format.

j. SUBTITLE

Displays the subtitle language list.

k. SOUNDTRACK

Displays the soundtrack list.

l. A-B

Plays back a specified block repeatedly.

m. TEXT

Switches between the teletext and TV modes.

n. BOOKMARK LIST

Displays the list of saved viewing positions.

o. SLOW MOTION

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

p. G (Game)

Displays the games.

11.PLAY LIST

Displays the recorded programme list.

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1. Before Using the Product

12.Group 12

q. OPT+ (RED)

Displays the channel attributes while watching a programme.

r. INSTANT REPLAY (GREEN)

Goes back 7 seconds.

s. COMMERCIAL SKIP (YELLOW)

Skips the programme ahead 30 seconds.

t. ADD BOOKMARK (BLUE)

Saves the current viewing position as a bookmark.

13.GUIDE

Displays the programme guide.

14.OK

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

15.BACK

Closes and returns to the previous menu and screen.

16.CH+/CH- or PAGE+/PAGE-

Changes the channel or page.

17.MUTE

Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.

18.PIP BUTTONS

u. PIP

Displays the PIP (Picture in Picture) screen.

v. PIP CH LIST

Displays the PIP channel list while displaying the PIP (picture in picture) screen.

w. PIP CH+/CH-

Changes the PIP channel.

x. MOVE PIP

Changes the position of the PIP screen.

y. SWAP PIP

Swaps the focus between the main and the PIP screen.

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2. Setup

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.

Note:

• If you encounter any problem when setting up the product, please contact your local product distributor.

• If you connect to the TV using RF cable, you should set the UHF channel before use. The default channel is 36. Please refer to 9.5 UHF tuning.

2.1 Connecting Aerial

1. Connecting TV

1. Connect your aerial to the ANTENNA IN connection on the product.

2. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on the equipment you have.

• Connect a SCART cable from the TV SCART on the product to a SACRT connection on the TV set.

• Connect an RF (Coaxial) cable from the TV/VCR (loop out) output to the aerial input of the TV set.

• Connect a RCA cable from the VIDEO and AUDIO L, R output on the product to a VIDEO and AUDIO L, R

input on the TV set.

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

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2. Setup

2. Connecting TV and VCR

1. Connect your aerial to the ANTENNA IN connection on the product.

2. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on the equipment you have.

• Connect a SCART cable from the TV SCART on the product to a SACRT connection on the TV set.

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

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

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2. Setup

3. Connecting Audio System

Select the most appropriate procedure for your convenience.

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

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

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2. Setup

2.2 Powering On

1. Switch your TV on.

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

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

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

button on the front of the product.

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3. Installation Wizard

3.InstallationWizard

When powering on the product for the first time after purchasing, the installation wizard will operate automatically. You can easily set-up using simple organisation and options and watch the broadcasting after completing the set-up

procedure. You can select items using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons.

Note:

• If you press the BACK wizard, you can return to the previous screen.

• The options given of the installation wizard may vary according to area.

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

3.1 Language

Select the appropriate language from the list using the button and press the OK language for menu, subtitle and audio.

button to save the selected language as a default

button or select Back and press the OK button while running the installation

3.2 Country

You can select country. Select the appropriate country from the list using the button and

press the OK

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button.

3. Installation Wizard

3.3 Automatic 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 button during the 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 button to access the installation menu to search 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 the channels to delete and press the OK button. Then

select Delete and press the OK channels, select Select All to select all channels, select Delete

and press the OK

4. After completing the channel search and deleting unwanted channels, select Save and press the OK

changes.

button.

button. To delete all

button to save the

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3. Installation Wizard

3.4 Time Setting

You can set the GMT offset for the current time. Press the OK or button. Select your GMT offset using the

button and press the OK button. GMT is changed by from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Note: Thecurrent time is set automatically whenever GMT offset

changes.

3.5 Result

Select Finish in the result screen and press the OK button to finish the installation wizard.

Warning: If you exit the install wizard without fully completing the

channel searching procedure, you may not have all of the channels available. In this case, you can use the installation menu to search for the channels.

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4. Basic Operation

4.BasicOperation

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

4.1 Switching Channel

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

1. Press the CH+/CH-

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

3. Press the TV/RADIO

Note: You can switch channel using the channel list or programme guide. Please refer to Chapter 7. Channel List

and 8. Programme Guide for more information.

or button.

button to switch between TV channels and radio channels.

4.2 Volume Control

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

2. Press the MUTE

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

button to stop the audio temporarily.

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4. Basic Operation

4.3 Teletext

When the channel supports teletext, the teletext icon ( ) is displayed on the i-plate. To enter the teletext mode, press the TEXT

1. Using Teletext Menu

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

2. Select the required teletext function using the

3. Press the OK

button.

Teletext Functions

Index Returns to index page. If there is no index page, jump to page 100. Sub-page Searches the sub-page using the sub-code written by users. 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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4. Basic Operation

2. Viewing Teletext Page

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

2. Press the buttonto move to the next page.

3. Press the buttonto move to the previous page.

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

5. Press the BACK pages.

button to move back to the recently viewed

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4. Basic Operation

4.4 Programme Information (i-plate)

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

button to hide the i-plate.

1. General Information

The general information is displayed on the screen as the following.

button while watching a programme. Press the EXIT

1. Channel number and name

2. Programme name

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

4. Current channel list icon

5. Current time

6. Icons

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

Indicates age classification level-if supplied by the broadcaster Displayed only when the channel is a locked channel.

Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled channel. Displayed only when subtitle information is available. Displayed only when there is any teletext information. Displayed only when the programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital.

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4. Basic Operation

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

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

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

2. Detailed Programme Information

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

information.

Note:

• Press the i

• If the detail information is more than one page, use the button to move to the previous/next page.

button again to hide the information box.

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4. Basic Operation

4.5 Option List

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

1. Adding a Channel to Favourite Group

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

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Favourite using the or button.

3. Select favourite group using the

button to register for favourite group.

4. Press the OK to release the registered channel.

5. Move to the parent menu using the automatically.

Note: For detailed information about how to change favourite group name and how to register favourite channels from

the complete channel list, please refer to Chapter 7. Channel List.

button again on the selected favourite group

button and press the OK

button to save the changes

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4. Basic Operation

2. Subtitle

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

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Subtitle using the button.

3. Select the subtitle language using the button and press the

button. The subtitles will be displayed at the bottom of

the screen.

4. Select Off from the subtitle menu to switch the subtitles off.

button and press the OK or

Note:

• You also can change the subtitle by pressing the SUBTITLE

• You can select a default subtitle language in MENU–Preferences–Language Setting–Subtitle Language.

button on the remote control.

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