Humax Set-Top Box User Manual

Digital Set-Top Box
Common Interface Standard

VACI-ACE

User's Manual

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HUMNO-VACIACE.100GB

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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.

Throughout the whole manual, Note indicates additional product operation information to make the user aware of possible problems
and information of any importance to help the user understand, use and maintain the installation.

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Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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Copyright © 2006 HUMAX Corporation

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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.

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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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

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• Disconnect the product from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation procedures.

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

• The product should not be exposed to liquid of any kind. In addition, no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should be placed on
the apparatus.

• Do not stand the product on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the product.

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

• Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the antenna or TV.

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

• 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 a TV or a VCR.
Do not block these 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.

• 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.

• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage 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. Unauthorised substitution may result in additional damage to the unit.

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1. Before Using the Product

1.1 Package Contents

1.2 Front Panel

1.3 Rear Panel

1.4 Conditional Access

1.5 Remote Control

2. Setup

2.1 Connecting Antenna/TV/VCR

2.2 Connecting Audio System

2.3 Powering On

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4. Searching Services

4.1 Antenna Setting

4.2 Manual Search

4.3 Satellite Setting

4.4 Motor Limit Setting

4.5 USALS Setting

4.6 Automatic Search

5. Basic Operation

5.1 Viewing Programme

5.2 Changing Language

5.3 Teletext

5.4 Setting Property of Service

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6. Service List

6.1 Switching Services

6.2 Organising Services

6.3 Organising Favourite Services

6.4 Organising Networks

6.5 Deleting Satellites

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8. Setting Preferences

8.1 Parental Control

8.2 System Setting

9. System Information

9.1 Status

9.2 Common Interface

9.3 Default Setting

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12. Troubleshooting GB40

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14. Service and Support GB43

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

1.1 Package Contents

When you unpack your package contents, make sure you have all the necessary items shown in the figure below. If any of the items
are missing or damaged, please contact your product dealer for replacement.

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Remote Control

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Batteries

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RF Cable

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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.

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2. TV/RADIO Button

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Switches between TV and radio.

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3. CH-/CH+ Button

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Moves the TV/radio service up/down.

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4. TV LED

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

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Note: Refer to 1.4 Conditional Access when you insert the Smartcard.

5. RADIO LED

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

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6. STANDBY LED

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

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7. SMARTCARD SLOT

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Slot for a Smartcard.

8. CI MODULE SLOT

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Slot for a CI module.

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1.3 Rear Panel

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1. LNB IN

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Connects to a satellite antenna cable.

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2. LNB OUT

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Connects to another digital Set-Top Box.

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3. RS-232C

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Connects to your PC to update software.

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4. TV SCART

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Connects a TV SCART cable.

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5. VCR SCART

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Connects a VCR SCART cable.

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6. VIDEO

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Connects to the TV or VCR and outputs video signals.

7. AUDIO L/R

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Connects to the TV or VCR and outputs audio signals.

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8. RF OUT

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Connects the RF output jack of the product and the RF
input jack on the TV with the RF cable.
The default UHF channel is 36.

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9. RF IN

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Connects the general aerial antenna and the RF input
jack of the product with the RF cable.

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10.S/PDIF

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Outputs digital audio signals (S/PDIF).

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1.4 Conditional Access

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

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Inserting Smartcard

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A Smartcard looks similar to a credit card and entitles you to view and listen to all the services you choose to subscribe to. The
Smartcard slot on the product can be used for Viaccess Smartcard only.

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

2. Hold the Smartcard horizontally with the electronic chip (small squared-shape, gold in colour) facing upwards.

3. Insert the Smartcard into the top slot until the card is completely in.

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Inserting CI (Common Interface) Module

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Your product is equipped with a slot for Common Interface (CI).

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

2. Insert the Smartcard into the CI module, and the CI module into the slot.

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1.5 Remote Control

1. SOURCE

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Selects the input source between TV and the
product.

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2. TV/RADIO

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Switches between TV and radio.

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3. NUMERIC BUTTONS

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Enter a TV/radio service number or menu option
number.

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4. MENU

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Displays the main menu.

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5. TIME - WHITE

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Displays the current time on the screen. To set the
current time, refer to 8.2 System Setting.

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6. ARROW BUTTONS

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Changes services or moves the cursor up, down, left
or right in menu option.

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7. i (INFORMATION) - RED

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Displays the information about the service and
programme.

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8. SOUNDTRACK - GREEN

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Displays the soundtrack list where available.

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9. CH-/CH+

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Changes the service.

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10.RECALL

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Returns to the previous screen.

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11.FREEZE

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Freezes the TV screen you are watching. Does not
cease audio.

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12.WIDE

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Changes the display format.

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13.STANDBY

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Switches between operation and standby modes.

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14.GUIDE

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Displays the programme guide.

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15.EXIT

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Returns to the previous menu and exits all OSD
screens.

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16.OK

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Selects a menu or confirms the selection. Displays
the service list while watching a programme.

17.ZOOM - BLUE

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Enlarges the picture.

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18.SUBTITLE - YELLOW

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Displays the subtitle language list where available.

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19.V-/V+

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Adjusts the audio volume.

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20.MUTE

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Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily.

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21.UHF

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Displays the UHF menu.

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22.? (HELP)

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Displays the property of service on the screen.
Please refer to 5.4 Setting Property of Service.

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** COLOUR BUTTONS (R/G/B/Y/W)

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Select color keys for interactive applications.

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This chapter describes how to set up the product. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements. Before you
connect the product to any other equipment, you must disconnect all equipments from their power sources.

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

2.1 Connecting Antenna/TV/VCR

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1. Connect the antenna to the LNB IN of the product.

2. The SCART cable is connected as in the figure above.

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2.2 Connecting Audio System

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

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2.3 Powering On

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

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2. Press the STANDBY button on the front of the product or on the remote control.

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Menu structure varies according to the item and its operation. You can easily navigate the menu using the following instructions:

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1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen.

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2. Select the item you want using the button.

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3. Press the OK button to move from a menu to a sub-menu.

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4. Press the button to select option values.

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5. Press the NUMERIC buttons to enter the option values.

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6. Press the button to open the option list and press the EXIT button to close the option list.

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7. Press the EXIT button to return to the parent-menu.

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8. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen.

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Note: Some menu items are access controlled. When accessing to the protected menu, you will be prompted to enter the PIN

code. Enter your PIN code using the NUMERIC buttons. The default PIN code is set to "0000".

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When powering on your product for the first time after purchase, the Selecting Language screen is automatically displayed.
Select the required language using the

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button and press the OK button. Then the Antenna Setting menu will be displayed.

4.1 Antenna Setting

You can set antenna and LNB information to search services using Antenna Setting (MENU-Installation-Service
Searching-Antenna Setting).

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• Antenna Alternative: Select antenna alternative which has different
combinations of settings for search. Antenna Alternative 16 is predefined for
SMATV.

• Satellite Name: Displays the satellite list in name order. If the desired
satellite name is not listed, then select "User Defined". You can enter the
Satellite Name using the keyboard displayed on the screen.

• LNB Frequency: Select the L.O (Local Oscillator) Frequency of the LNB.

• 22KHz Tone: When using the 22HKz tone switch, select "Enabled".
Otherwise, select "Disabled".

• DiSEqC Input: If you are using DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment
Control) switch to connect multiple antennas or LNBs, select DiSEqC input
to connect to antenna or LNB.

• Motorised System:When using motorized system, select from "DiSEqC

1.2" or "USALS". Otherwise, select "Disabled". When motorised system is
set to "DiSEqC 1.2" or "USALS", DiSEqC input is disabled.

• LNB Voltage: You can select "Standard" voltage or "High" voltage.

• LNB Power: You can select "On" or "Off".

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When you complete the settings, press the OK button to move to the Manual Search menu.

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Note: When you press the i button after selecting "USALS" in Motorised System, USALS Setting screen will appear.

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4.2 Manual Search

You can search services of the selected satellite by transponders using the transponder information.

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• Antenna Alternative: Select antenna alternative which has different
combinations of settings for search. Antenna Alternative 16 is predefined for
SMATV.

• Frequency: Enter transponder frequency.

• Polarisation: Select the type of polarisation.

• Symbol Rate: Select or enter transponder symbol rate.

• FEC: Select FEC (Forward Error Correction).

• Network Search: If you want to search services for multiple transponders,
select "Yes". Otherwise, select "No".

• Automatic Skip: When skipping all scrambled service search, select "Yes".
Otherwise, select "No".

• Advanced: In advanced mode, enter Video Packet ID (PID), Audio PID,
and PCR PID.

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After setting the parameters of search, press the OK button to start service search. Wait until the operation is completed. After finishing
search operation, the result window will be displayed. You can delete the services using the
deleting operation, press the RED button again. The screen also shows the number of the services found and the transponder
information.

To save the found services, press the OK button.

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Note:

• If the antenna is properly set up, the signal strength bar and quality bar level, located at the bottom of the screen moves up.

• Press the EXIT button to stop search.

and the RED button. To cancel

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4.3 Satellite Setting

This menu appears only when you enable Motorised System in Antenna Setting menu and press the OK button while Antenna
Alternative in Manual Search menu is selected.

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• Satellite Name: Select a satellite to identify a motor antenna. If the desired satellite name is not listed, then select "other".

• Movement: In user mode, this is used to fine-tune the position of the motor. In installer mode, this is used to search for the position
of the satellite manually.

• Motor Control: You can select one option among "Search", "Go to", "Store"
or "Reset".

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- Search: Searches for services on the selected transponder.

- Go to: Moves the motor to the saved position of the selected satellite.

- Store: Saves the current position of the motor for the selected satellite.

- Reset: Resets all saved positions of the motor relative to the 0 position.
(Installer Mode Only)

• DiSEqC Command Mode: Select "Installer" or "User mode".

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The following table shows the value of the motor setting options.

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DiSEqC Command Mode Movement Motor Control

Installer East / Stop / West Search / Go to / Store / Reset

User Stop(60E) ~Stop(0) ~Stop(60W) Search / Go to / Store

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To initialise the satellite position saved at Motor Antenna, set DiSEqC Command Mode to "Installer", set Motor Control to "Reset",
then press the OK button. You will see a warning message. To continue the procedure, press the OK button.

To set the motor position for each satellite manually, select the Satellite Name, set DiSEqC Command Mode to "Installer", and then
set Movement to one option among "East", "Stop" or "West". The motor starts moving. The level of signal strength and quality bar at
the bottom of the screen will indicate the best position of the dish. Set Motor Control to "Store" when you find the best position, then
press the OK button to save the position.

To move the motor to the pre-set position of the satellite, select the desired Satellite Name, set DiSEqC Command Mode to "User",
set Motor Control to "Goto", and set Movement to the desired value. Movement is used to fine-tune the position of the motor. Press
the OK button. The motor will move to the position of the selected satellite.

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4.4 Motor Limit Setting

To enter this menu, press the RED button in Satellite Setting menu. You can set the maximum for both East and West to prevent
damage to the antenna.

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• Limit Setting: When Limit setting is set to "Enabled", the motor does not
move exceeding the limit. When Limit setting is set to "Disabled", the
setting is released.

• Movement: You can select one among "East", "Stop" or "West".

• Store East Limit: You can save the East Limit.

• Store West Limit: You can save the West Limit.

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4.5 USALS Setting

This menu appears only when you select "USALS" in Motorised System menu and press the i button in Antenna Setting menu.

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• Satellite Name: Displays the satellite list in name order. If the required
satellite name is not listed, select "User Defined". You can enter the satellite
name using the keyboard displayed on the screen.

• My Longitude: Enter the longitude.

• My Latitude: Enter the latitude.

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Note: The values for My Longitude and My Latitude will be saved after initial

setting.

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4.6 Automatic Search

If you select the satellite to search services according to Antenna Setting, you can automatically search the service without entering
any other information.

To enter Automatic Search menu, press the MENU button, then select Installation-Service Searching-Automatic Search.

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• Antenna Alternative: Select antenna alternative which has different
combinations of settings for search. The Satellite Name is automatically
displayed. Antenna Alternative 16 is predefined for SMATV.

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• Automatic Skip: When skipping all scrambled service search, select "Yes".
Otherwise, select "No".

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• Search Type: If you want to search services through all field of tuner
(950~2150MHz), select "Detail". Otherwise, select "Quick" to search
services with the preset parameters. In detail mode, you can add the
desired Symbol Rate.

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• Network Search: If you want to search services for multiple transponders,
select "Yes". Otherwise, select "No". When you complete the setting, press
the OK button to start service search.

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5.1 Viewing Programme

You can change the service using the CH-/CH+, or NUMERIC buttons. You can also use the Service List or Programme Guide.
You can adjust the audio volume using the V-/V+ or

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Programme Information (i-plate)

i-plate or the Information Box, is always displayed for a specific period of time whenever you switch services. You can view the
programme information by pressing the i button while watching a programme. You can see the detailed information about the current
programme by pressing the i button twice. If the detailed information is more than one page, use the

button to move to the

previous or next page. Press the EXIT button to hide the i-plate.
You can adjust the display time of i-plate in MENU-Installation-System Setting-Other Setting-Info. Box Display Time.

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Represents parental level.
Indicates the minimum level of ages that the programme is

targeted at.
Displayed only the programme is reserved.

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 braodcast in Dolby Digital.

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5.2 Changing Language

If the current programme provides subtitle information, the subtitle icon will appear on the i-plate. You can select the language for the
subtitle using the SUBTITLE button. You can select a default subtitle language in MENU-Installation-System Setting-Language
Setting-Subtitle Language.

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

SOUNDTRACK button. You can select the default audio language in MENU-Installation-System Setting-Language Setting-Audio
Language.

You can also select a default OSD language in MENU-Installation-System Setting-Language Setting-Menu Language.

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5.3. Teletext

When the service supports teletext, the teletext icon is displayed on the i-plate. To enter Teletext mode, use the SUBTITLE button to
display teletext.

To display teletext menu, press the MENU button in teletext mode. Select your desired teletext function using the
the OK button. To view the teletext page, use the CH-/CH+,

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Teletext Functions

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RECALL or NUMERIC buttons.

Index Returns to index page. If there is no index page, jumps to page 100.
Sub-page Searches the sub-page using the sub-code written by users. Displays the current time when not in

teletext mode.

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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5.4 Setting Property of Service

You can add the current service to Favourite group. In addition, you can lock,
unlock, skip or delete the current service while watching a programme.

The operation is as follows:

1. Press the OK button while watching a programme. The service list will
appear on the screen.
You can also display the service list using the MENU-Select
Service-Simple (or Advanced). You can select the type of the service lists
(All, Favourite, Network, Satellite, Alphabet) by pressing the COLOUR
button.

2. Press the MENU button while the service list is displayed.

3. Select an option (Favourites/Lock or Unlock/Skip/Delete) using the
button, and press the OK or button.

4. After setting property of a service, press the OK button to save the changes.

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• When unlocking a service, you will be prompted to enter your PIN code. The default PIN code is "0000".

• When switching to a locked service, you must enter the PIN code to view the service.

• You will not be able to watch skipped services by using the CH-/CH+ button. However, you can watch the skipped services using
the NUMERIC buttons or Service List.

• For detailed information about how to register all services as Favourite Service, refer to 6.3 Organising Favourite Services.

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There are five types of service lists – All, Favourite, Network, Satellite, Alphabet - to find services you are interested in quickly and
easily.

All service list display all searched TV or radio services sorted by service number. Favourite service list displays favourite services with
automatic sub-groups and four sub-groups that you can organise services accordinig to your preference. Network service list displays
services with several network subgroups. Satellite service list displays services classified by satellites. Alphabet service list displays all
searched TV or radio services sorted by service name.

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6.1 Switching Services

1. Press the OK button while watching a programme to display the service list.
You can also display the service list using the MENU-Select
Service-Simple (or Advanced).

2. Press the COLOUR button to display the corresponding service list.
RED (All service list), GREEN (Favourite service list), YELLOW (Network
service list), BLUE (Satellite service list), WHITE (Alphabet service list)

3. Select a service using the
the OK button to change to the selected service.

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Note:

• Whenever you press the TV/RADIO button while the service list is
displayed, the service list will be switched between TV and radio service
list.

• You can also set the property of services in this service list. Press the
MENU button while the service list is displayed. For more information,
refer to 5.4 Setting Property of Service.

, CH-/CH+ or NUMERIC buttons, and press

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6.2 Organising Services

You can edit TV or Radio services using the Organise TV Services
(MENU-Installation-Service Organising-Organise TV Services-Organise All

Services)orOrganise Radio Services (MENU-Installation-Service
Organising-Organise Radio Services-Organise All Services). You will be

prompted to enter your PIN code. The default PIN code is "0000". Before
leaving Organise TV/Radio Services screen, you will be prompted to save the
changes. If you would like to save the changes, select OK, and press the OK
button.

You can delete, move, lock or unlock, skip and rename services.
You can select a service using the

button to execute the corresponding operation as described on the screen.
When you rename a service, the keyboard will appear on the screen. You can

change the name using the keyboard. Select a character using the
button, and press the OK button to enter the selected character. After entering
the new name, press the YELLOW button to save it.

• To delete a character, press the BLUE button.

• To switch to the standard keyboard, press the RED button.

• To switch to the extended keyboard, press the GREEN button.

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Note: You must enter your PIN code using the NUMERIC buttons to

view the locked services.

button, and press the COLOUR

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6.3 Organising Favourite Services

You can add services to Favourite groups using Organise Favourite TV Services (MENU-Installation-Service Organising-Organise
TV Services-Organise Favourite A~D)orOrganise Favourite Radio Services (MENU-Installation-Service Organising-Organise
Radio Services-Organise Favourite A~D). Before leaving Edit Favourite Services screen, you will be prompted to save the

changes. If you would like to save the changes, select OK, and press the OK button.
The Organise Favourite TV/Radio Services screen consists of Favourite

Group and Favourite List on the left side of the screen and Service List on the
right side. You can move the highlighter in order of Favourite Group, Favourite
List, and Service List using the
reverse direction using the

To add services to Favourite List, select a service in Service List using the
button, and press the OK button.

For more information about how to edit the services in Favourite List, refer to

6.2 Organising Services.

button. You can move the highlighter in

button.

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6.4 Organising Networks

You can delete, move and rename networks. To enter Organise Networks
menu, go to MENU-Installation-Service Organising-Organise Networks.

You can select a network using the button, and press the COLOUR
button to execute the corresponding operation as described on the screen.

You can move the highlighter in order of Network List and Service List using the

button. You can move the highlighter in reverse direction using the button.

For more information about how to rename a network, refer to 6.2 Organising

Services.

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6.5 Deleting Satellites

You can delete satellites and transponders.
To enter Delete Satellites menu, go to MENU-Installation-Service Organising-Delete Satellites.

The Delete Satellites screen consists of Satellite List on the left side of the
screen and Transponder List and Service List on the right side. You can move
the highlighter in order of Satellite List Transponder List, and Service List using
the

button. You can move the highlighter in reverse direction using the

button.
You can select a satellite in Satellite List or transponder in Transponder List

using the button, and press the RED button to delete the selected satellite
or transponder.

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Note: You should turn on at least one satellite.

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The programme guide provides the programme information for all services,
based on date and time. In addition, it provides convenient ways to view
programmes in "Now", "Next", "Weekly" or "Quick" mode - to search your
desired programme and to watch or reserve it.

You can go to the programme guide screen by just pressing the GUIDE button
or by using MENU-TV GUIDE. To close the guide screen, press the GUIDE or
EXIT button.

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You can navigate the guide using the following instructions:

• Press the RED button to display the current or next programme list.

• Press the GREEN button to display the programme list for a week.

• Press the YELLOW button to display the reserved programme list.

• Press the BLUE button to display the simple Guide. This is also called
Quick Guide.

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• Press the WHITE button to reserve the selected programme in "Now",
"Next", "Weekly" or "Quick" mode.

• Press the WHITE button to change the reservation mode or to cancel the
reservation in Reserved mode.

• Select a service using the
services using the
service on the right side of the screen.

• Select a day in "Weekly" mode using the button, and press the OK
button.

Note:

• Press the TV/RADIO button to switch to Radio Guide.

• The reservation icons on the reserved programmes in the guide differ according to the reservation type.

Once Reserve the programme once.
Daily Reserve the programme everyday.
Weekly Reserve the programme once a week.

• If the programme is overlapped with another programme, adjust the reservation appropriately. If the service is locked, restricted by
watching time, you will be prompted to enter your PIN code to complete the reservation.

button, press the OK button to display the selected

or CH-/CH+ button. When switching

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This chapter describes the menu which lets you customise your product according to your perference.

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8.1 Parental Control

The Parental Control menu (MENU-Parental Control) lets you control the
access to programmes by programme rating.

Set Censorship Classification by age level. “No Block” allows you to watch
programmes without any blocking. You can block all programmes regardless of
age level. The blocked programmes require your PIN code.

We recommend you to change the old PIN code to a new one periodically for
security. If you have forgotten your PIN code, please contact your local product
distributor.

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8.2 System Setting

The System Setting menu (MENU-Installation-System Setting) lets you set language, time, audio/video output, UHF tuning,
transparency of OSD, duration time of i-plate and switching mode to reserved service.

1. Language Setting

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

2. Time Setting

You can set the current time, and turn the product on or off automatically. Once you set the Wakeup time and Sleep time, the product is
turned on and off everyday.

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3. A/V Output Setting

This menu lets you adjust the audio and video output, match the screen ratio to your TV, select the display format according to the
screen ratio, select the TV standard and set the NTSC mode.

You can choose the Dolby Digital audio stream whenever possible by selecting "On" in the Dolby Digital setting.

4. UHF Tuning

You can select UHF Channels for your TV and adjust fine tuning setting. The channel range and frequency change according to PAL
Standard.

5. Other Setting

You can adjust the transparency level of On-Screen Display (OSD), set the
display time of the i-plate when switching services and select automatic or
manual mode to change to the reserved service.

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9.1 Status

The Status menu (MENU-Installation-Status) provides checking tools such as status information of system and signal level of
service.

1. STB Status

You can view the information on the product serial number, Smartcard version,
CA Module version, Loader version, and S/W version. When you contact your
service provider or local product distributor, this information may be required.

2. Conditional Access

You can check the information of Conditional Access component – CI Module
and Smartcard.

3. Signal Detection

You can view the signal level and signal quality of the current service.

4. STB Upgrade

For detailed information about STB Upgrade, refer to 11.Software Update.

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9.2 Common Interface

You can view the current status of the CI module.

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9.3 Default Setting

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You can restore the product to the factory settings using the Default Setting
menu (MENU-Installation-Default Setting). You will be prompted to enter your
PIN code. The default PIN code is "0000".

After completing the default setting, the Searching Services screen will be
displayed. For more information, refer to 4. Searching Services.

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Warning:

Please note that once you perform Default Setting, all data except the
customised PIN code will be restored to the factory settings.

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The product provides various utilities; calendar, biorhythm and games.
To use utilities, go to MENU-UTILITY.

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1. Calendar

You can see the specified monthly calendar. Press the button to change
the year. Press the
button to return to the previous menu.

button to change the month. Press the OK or EXIT

2. Biorhythm

You can adjust your birth year and date to see your current biorhythm status.
Press the
a value in the step. Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu.

button to move to the next step. Press the button to change

3. Games

You can select games using the button. Use the , OK, COLOUR
or EXIT button according to the instructions displayed on the screen.

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In order to maintain proper performance of the product, it is essential to have the most up-to-date software.

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1. OTA (Over the Air)

OTA, an abbreviation of Over–the-Air, is a standard for the transmission of software for equipment through a broadcast system.
Over the Air (OTA) is simply an alternative method for downloading software versions. However, the operator reserves the right to

decide when and where this software update can take place over the antenna.
The software update will only occur under the following circumstances:

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1. The equipment should have appropriate loader software.
Caution: Please note that if you don't have normal loader software, the equipment may not be updated or work after

software update.

2. The operator decides to release the software via a designated antenna system.

3. The equipment must be tuned properly to the same channel that the operator uses.

4. Upgrade software when the quality of receiving signal strength is high.

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Caution:

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

• Please be careful not to pull out the signal line during software update. Update may be interrupted and the product may not work.

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The product cannot work at all during software update. It may take 5-10 minutes to update software.
Updating software is largely divided into two ways, automatic detection and using the Software Update menu

(MENU-Installation-Status-STB Upgrade).
New software can be found when powering on the product. The notice informing you of new software detection will appear on the

screen. If you would like to update software, select Yes, and press the OK button. After completing the software upgrade, the product is
automatically powered off and on again.

2. Software Update from PC

You can connect your product to the PC directly and upgrade your software by transferring the new software from the PC.
Follow these steps to download new software from PC to this product.

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1. Download new software file equivalent for this product model from our website into your computer (http://www.humaxdigital.com).

2. Download and install download tool from our website into your computer.

3. Connect your PC to this product with RS-232C serial cable.

4. Execute installed download tool, and then follow the instructions on the download tool.

5. Press the STANDBY button to operate product.

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Before contacting your local service, please read the following instructions. If the product does not work normally after completing the
following troubleshooting, please contact your local product distributor or service centre.

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1. The LED on the front panel does not light.

- Check the main power cable and make sure that it is plugged into a suitable power outlet.

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2. No picture

- Make sure that the product is in operation mode.

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

- Make sure that the antenna line is correctly connected to the equipment.

- Check the brightness level of TV.

- Check if the service is on air.

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3. Poor picture or sound quality

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

- Check the signal strength and quality which can be influenced by weather.

- Change satellite dish into a bigger one if it is small.

- Replace the LNB with a one with low noise factor if the noise factor is high.

- Replace the LNB with a new one if it is damaged or out of order.

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4. No/poor sound

- Check the volume level of the TV and product.

- Check the mute status of the TV and product.

- Press the SOUNDTRACK button to change the audio type.

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5. Remote control does not operate

- To manipulate the equipment with the remote control, its emitting part should directly point towards its receiving part of the
product.

- Check the battery of the remote control.

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6. Reservation is unavailable

- Check if it is not overlapped with other reservation.

- Check if the power is off.

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7. Watching scrambled service is not available

- Make sure the correct Smartcard is plugged in.

- Make sure the Smartcard is correctly inserted, and insert the Smartcard again.

- Check if the Smartcard is damaged.

- Make sure you have subscribed to the service.

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MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding

Power Supply

Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9
Video Resolution 720 x 576, 720 x 480
Audio Mode Single /Dual mono/ Stereo /Joint

stereo

Memory

Flash Memory 2 Mbytes
Graphics(MPEG) &

System Memory
EEPROM 8 Kbytes

RF-Modulator

Output Channel CH 21 ~ 69
TV standard PAL I/G/B/D/K
Preset Channel CH 36

A/V & Data In/Out

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

VCR SCART Video Output (CVBS, S-Video)

S/PDIF Digital Audio Output, Fiber-Optic

RCA Video Output (CVBS)

16 Mbytes

Audio Output

Video Input (CVBS, RGB, S-Video)
Audio Output, Audio Input

(Resolution: 20 bits)

Audio Output

Input Voltage AC 90 ~ 250V, 50/60Hz
Type Switching Mode Power Supply

(SMPS)

Power Consumption Operation mode: Max. 30 W

Standby mode: Max. 9 W

Protection Separate internal fuse & Lightning

protection

Physical Specification

Size 260 mm X 50 mm X 182 mm
Weight (Net) 1.2 kg
Operating

Temperature
Storage Humidity 5% ~ 95% RH (Non-condensing)

0 to +45

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Germany

Tel: [phone] ( 0,12/min)
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00-20:00
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.humax-digital.de
Language: Deutsch/English

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UK

Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-18:00
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.humax-digital.co.uk
Language: English

Middle East (Dubai, UAE)

Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Sat-Thurs 9:00-20:00 (Closed on Fri)
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.humaxarabia.com
Language: Arabic/English

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Australia

Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Mon- Fri 9:00- 17:30
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.humaxdigital.com/australia
Language: English

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Italy

Tel: [phone] ( 1 + VAT/min.)
Opening Hours: Local time in Italy (GMT+1)

Mon-Fri 8:00-18:00

Language: Italian

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Sweden

Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30
Language: Swedish/English

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Finland

Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-16:00
Language: Finnish/English

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Austria

Tel: Tel: [phone] ( 0,12/min)

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Note: For hardware repair, please visit our website.

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