Humax VA-3210 User Manual
Digital Set-Top Box
for Viaccess Embedded
Contents
Important Safeguards ................................... 1 ~ 4
Support & Copyright .................................... 5
VA-3210
Reference .................................................... 6
Connecting the Set-Top Box......................... 7 ~ 10
Remote Control Unit ..................................... 11 ~ 12
Guide of Functions ....................................... 13 ~ 15
Guide of Main Menu ..................................... 16 ~ 30
Troubleshooting Guide.................................. 31 ~ 32
Menu Map..................................................... 33 ~ 34
Specification.................................................. 35 ~ 36
Important Safeguards
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
This television receiver provides display of television closed captioning
in accordance with §15.119 of the FCC rules.
CAUTION - TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OF SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS RECEIVER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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Always be careful when using your product. To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock and
other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using and maintaining
your machine.
• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your product.
• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings on the product receiver and in the operating instructions.
• Follow all operating and use instructions.
• Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Use a damp cloth. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval
of the manufacturer. Such additions can increase the risk of fire,
electric shock or other personal injury.
• Do not use the product where contact with or immersion in water
is a possibility, such as near bathtubs, sinks, washing machines,
swimming pools etc.
• 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.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when mounting the unit and use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the product and cart with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart unsteady and likely
to overturn.
• Provide ventilation for the product. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to
protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object and do not place the
product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register.
If you place the product on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that
you’ve followed the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting.
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ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF
ANTENNA GROUNDING
Important Safeguards
• 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 your appliance dealer
or local power company.
• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this product is equipped with a
polarized alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet.
• Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won’t be walked on
or pinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit.
• Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during
a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time.
This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightening and power-line surges.
• Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to
keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact with such lines can be fatal.
• Do not overload the wall outlet or extension cords. Overloading can result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous
voltage points or damage parts. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
• Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna
is connected to the product, be sure the antenna
is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984, provides information
about proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
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• Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
- when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged
- if liquid has been spilled on the unit or if objects have fallen into the unit
- if the product has been exposed to rain or water
- if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
- if the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
- when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
• If you make adjustments yourself, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions. Adjusting other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal.
• 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 substitutions may result in additional damage to the unit.
• Upon completetion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in a safe operating condition.
• CATV system installation: this reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention
to article 820-40 of the nec that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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Support & Copyright
First and foremost, our knowledge of the set top box marketplace along with technical expertise
differentiates HUMAX. Moreover, we maintain very close working relationships with our customers.
We take a highly disciplined engineering approach to product design, manufacture, testing, acceptance
and to technical and maintenance support. We conduct comprehensive testing of the units, provide
complete documentation and support and deliver the highest quality, most consistent products on time
and every time.
HUMAX supports you via its homepage with useful information and new software of the HUMAX’s
homepage.
Homepage : http://www.humaxdigital.com
To provide you the convenience of usage HUMAX has the right to make changes and improvements
to any of the products described in this manual and the manual of the products without notice.
©
Copyright
All rights reserved.
2000. HUMAX Co., Ltd.
Warning
HUMAX cannot be held responsible for any kind of problems caused by the use of unofficial
softeware. The use of software versions other than HUMAX official software will void the
manufacture’s warranty.
It is advised that only the formal software released from HUMAX should be used in all
HUMAX product range.
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Reference
1. Connect a Satellite antenna
To the digital receiver, you can connect either a single satellite antenna directly or through converter
box several antennas or LNB of multi-feed equipment.
You can connect a further Sat-receiver (for example analog), with the receiver of common
antenna equipment that has satellite signals.
2. Loop Through
If you have another analogue or digital STB and you wish to use the same LNB then you can connect
it via the loop through. Connect one end of a Coaxial cable to the LNB OUT on the STB and connect
the other end to the LNB IN on your second STB.
3. Software Upgrade
HUMAX digital set-top box is a highly sophisticated product - incorporating one of the best software
applications. Whenever a problem is found with this software or, in fact, extra functions or enhanced
applications are added, the software in the equipment has to be upgraded.
In order to maintain proper performance of the product, it is essential to have the most up to date
software. The latest news and release of software versions may be found at
HUMAX website - http://www.humaxdigital.com.
It is recommended that users register to HCSA (HUMAX Customer Service Area) and periodically
check for the availability of software upgrade.
There are three methods to upgrade the software:
(a) set-top box to set-top box download (copies the software of the main unit into slave unit);
(b) pc to set-top box download (downloads the software directly from pc to the model requiring upgrade);
(c) OTAover-the-air (downloads the software where the manufacturer reserves the right to
decide when and where to release through satellite system).
Over The Air (OTA) is simply another alternative for downloading software versions.
However, the manufacturer reserves the right to decide when and where this software upgrade can take
place by "beaming" latest software versions over the air via satellite systems. Note that OTAis only
limited to certain geographical regions mainly due to different satellites having different footprints (area
where the signal can be received).
SUSS (TM) is an official trademark and logo for HUMAX loader software to perform OTA.
The software upgrade via satellite system will only occur under the following circumstances:
1) the equipment should have appropriate loader software;
2) the manufacturer decides to release software downloading via a designated satellite system;
3) the equipment must be "tuned" properly to the same satellite that the manufacturer uses.
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Connecting the Set-Top Box
Front & Real Panel
,
1
Press to change services down and up.
SMART CARD SLOT
2
Insert the SMART CARD with it’s
IC-Chip part facing the bottom side.
ERROR LED (AMBER)
3
Indicates that the STB has an error.
STANDBY LED (RED)
4
Indicates that the STB is under Standby.
LNB IN
1
Use to connect an antenna.
LNB OUT
2
Use it when connecting to another STB.
RS-232C
3
Use it when connecting to your PC.
S-VIDEO
4
Use to connect an S-VIDEO signal from
your STB to an S-VIDEO input jack on a
VCR or TV.
OPERATING LED (GREEN)
5
Indicates that the STB is operating.
TV/RADIO
6
Press to switch between TV and
Radio modes.
STANDBY
7
Press to switch between Operation and
Standby modes.
RCA AUDIO OUTPUT
5
Use to connect an audio signal from your
STB to an audio input jack on a VCR or TV.
RCA VIDEO OUTPUT
6
Use to connect video signal from your
STB to a video input jack on a VCR or TV.
RF OUT
7
Use to connect a RF signal from your
STB to RF(ANT) input jack on your TV.
RF IN
8
Use to connect a general AIR ANT and
CABLE jacks to a RF in jack on the STB.
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From Cable/ Antenna Source
TV Rear Panel
Connecting the Set-Top Box to Your TV (using a RF CABLE)
1. Connect a parabola antenna cable to the LNB IN jack.
Connect an AIR or Cable Box Antenna out terminal to the RF IN jack.
2. Connect between the RF OUT jack on the STB and the ANT INPUT
(RF INPUT) jack on the TV.
Viewing the STB programs
3. Turn on your STB and TV.
4. Tune the STB to VHF Channel 3 or Channel 4.
5. Tune the TV to Channel 3 or Channel 4 (same as you tune the STB).
6. Operate the STB to select a program you want to watch.
Viewing the Free-To-Air or CABLE programs
7. Switch to the STB Standby Mode.
8. Select a channel you want to watch using the TV remote control.
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TV Rear Panel
From Cable/ Antenna Source
Connecting the Set-Top Box
Connecting the Set-Top Box to Your TV (using a RCA CABLE)
1. Connect a parabola antenna cable to the LNB IN jack.
Connect an AIR or Cable Box Antenna out terminal to the RF IN jack.
2. Connect between the RF OUT jack on the STB and the ANT INPUT
(RF INPUT) jack on the TV.
3. Connect a set of audio, video cables between the AUDIO, VIDEO OUT jacks on the STB
and the AUDIO, VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TV.
Viewing the STB programs
4. Turn on your STB and TV.
5. Switch to the Video mode using the TV remote control.
6. Operate the STB to watch a program you want.
An S-Video Cable produces better picture quality than a Video Cable.
Viewing the Free-to-Air or CABLE programs
7. Switch to the STB Standby mode.
8. Switch to the TV Air mode using the TV remote control and then select a TV channel
you want to watch.
Using a HI-FI SYSTEM for sound
9. Connect a set of audio cables between the AUDIO OUT jacks on the STB
and the AUDIO (LINE, AUX) INPUT jacks on the HI-FI SYSTEM.
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TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
From Cable/ Antenna Source
Connecting the Set-Top Box to Your TV and VCR
You can view a STB program and record it using a VCR at the same time.
1. Connect a parabola antenna cable to the LNB IN jack.
Connect an AIR or Cable Box Antenna out terminal cable to the RF IN jack.
2. Connect between the RF OUT jack on the STB and the ANT INPUT
(RF INPUT) jack on the TV.
3. Connect a set of audio, video cables between the AUDIO, VIDEO OUT jacks on
the STB and the AUDIO, VIDEO INPUT jacks on the VCR.
Recording a program from STB
•Turn on the VCR to record a program from the STB.
•When you record a STB program of a specific time, set the Wakeup Time and Service No.
of the STB Time Setting Mode to meet the starting time of the program and then do ON.
•Time and Recording Time of the VCR Time Setting Mode.
(See your VCR manual for VCR ON Time and setting the Recording Time.)
Viewing a program from the STB, Free-To-Air or CABLE
•See “Connecting the Set-Top Box to your TV (using a RF CABLE).”
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Remote Control Unit
STANDBY
TV/SAT (Reserved)
TV/RADIO
MUTE
MENU
CURSOR
OK
P+/PHELP
EPG
RCL (Recall)
RS-101N
NUMBER BUTTONS
INFORMATION (RED)
SOUNDTRACK (GREEN)
SUBTITLE (Reserved)
PAUSE (BLUE)
EXIT
V+/V-
TIME (WHITE)
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