Humax VA-4SD User Manual
Notice
Thank you for using a HUMAX product. Please read this user’s manual carefully to be able to safely
install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user’s manual next
to your product for future reference. The information in this user’s manual is subject to change
without notice.
Copyright (Copyright © 2009 HUMAX Corporation)
Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX’s prior consent in writing
except approval of ownership of copyright and copyright law.
Warranty
The warranty does not cover parts which may become defective due to misuse of the information
contained in this manual.
Trademarks
• Viaccess is a trademark of France Telecom.
• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Notice
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate
hazardous situations.
• Warning
Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.
• Caution
Indicates a situation which could damage the equipment or other apparatus.
• Note
Indicates additional information to make the user aware of possible problems and
information of any importance to help understand, use and maintain the installation.
Meaning of Symbols
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
This symbol indicates
risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a
Instruction about the ‘WEEE’ Symbol
This product should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end
of its working life. Please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle
it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. This will
prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal.
• Domestic users:
Please contact either the retailer where you purchased this product or their local government
oce for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
• Business users:
Contact your supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This
product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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Safety Warning
This product has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read
the following safety precautions carefully.
Safety Instructions and Precautions
1. MAINS SUPPLY
90-250V a.c., 50/60Hz
• Operate this product only from the type of power supply indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your
local power company.
• Disconnect the product from the mains before you start any maintenance or
installation procedures.
2. OVERLOADING
• Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric
re or shock.
3. LIQUID
• The product should not be exposed to liquid of any kind. In addition, no objects
lled with liquid should be placed on the apparatus.
4. CLEANING
• Disconnect the product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Use a light damp cloth (no solvents) to dust the product.
5. VENTILATION
• The slots on top of the product must be left uncovered to allow proper airow into
the unit.
• Do not stand the product on soft furnishings or carpets.
• Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the product.
6. ATTACHMENTS
• Do not use any unsupported attachments as these may be hazardous or cause
damage to the product.
7. CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB
• Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the
cable from the satellite dish. Failure to do so can damage the LNB.
8. CONNECTION TO THE TV
• Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the
cable from the TV. Failure to do so can damage the TV.
9. EARTHING
• The LNB cable must be earthed to the system earth for the satellite dish.
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Safety Warning
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 inuences, 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 a bookcase, ensure that there is adequate
ventilation and that you have followed the manufacturer’s instructions for
mounting.
• Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table where
it can fall.
• A falling product can cause serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to
the appliance.
11. LIGHTNING, STORM OR NOT IN USE
• Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna during a
thunderstorm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will
prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-surges.
12. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS
• Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch
dangerous voltage points or damage parts.
13. REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
• When replacement of parts is required, be sure the service technician uses
replacement parts specied by the manufacturer or those that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitution may result in
additional damage to the unit.
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Safety Warning
Warning
1. To avoid damage of the power cord or plug;
• Do not modify or process the power cord or plug arbitrarily.
• Do not bend or twist the power cord.
• Make sure to disconnect the power cord holding the plug.
• Keep heating appliances as far as possible from the power cord in order to prevent
the cover vinyl from melting.
•
The mains plug, as a disconnection device, shall remain readily accessible by the user.
2. To avoid electrical shock;
• Do not open the main body.
• Do not insert metal or inammable objects inside the product.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Disconnect the power cord in case of lightning.
3. To avoid damage of product;
• Do not use the product when it is out of order. If you continue to use the product
when defective, serious damage can be caused to it. Make sure to contact your local
product distributor if the product is out of order.
• Do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots for the modules or Smartcards.
It may cause damage to the product and reduce its life span.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB13
2.1 Connecting the Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB13
2.2 Connecting the TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB14
2.3 Connecting the TV and VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB17
2.4 Connecting the Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB18
2.5 Powering On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB19
3. Installation Wizard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB20
4. Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB21
5. Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB23
6. Programme Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB24
7. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB25
7.1 Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB25
7.2 Edit Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB25
7.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB26
7.4 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB27
7.5 Conditional Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB28
8. Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB29
8.1 OTA (Over the Air) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB29
9. Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB30
9.1 Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB30
9.2 Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB32
10. Specication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GB33
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1. Before Using the Product
This chapter provides detail instructions on the product and its accessories.
1.1 Package Contents
Please check all package contents before using your product.
User’s Manual
Remote Control
SCART Cable
Note:
• Faults may occur if the remote control is left without battery for a long time.
Always keep the battery inserted in the remote control.
• Package contents may vary according to area.
User’s Manual
BatteriesRF Cable
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1. Before Using the Product
1.2 Front Panel
4 5 6
1 2 3 7
1. STANDBY BUTTON
Switches between Operation and Standby modes.
2. MENU BUTTON
Displays the main menu.
3. OK BUTTON
Select a menu or conrms the selected operation. Displays the channel list while watching a
programme.
4. STANDBY LED
Red light is emitted when the product is in standby mode.
Green light is emitted when the product is in operation mode.
5. TV LED
Green light is emitted when the product is TV mode.
6. RADIO LED
Amber light is emitted when the product is radio mode.
7. ARROW BUTTONS
Changes the channel or moves the cursor up, down, left or right.
8. SMARTCARD SLOT
A slot for a Smartcard
Note: The front of the product is subject to change without notice.
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1. Before Using the Product
1.3 Conditional Access
Although some TV and radio channels are free to air, most TV and radio/music channels are
available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component.
1. Inserting the Smartcard
The Smartcard looks similar to a credit card and is inserted into the slot behind the right-hand
front ap of the product. A valid Smartcard entitles you to view and listen to all the channels you
choose to subscribe to.
1. Open the right-hand ap on the front panel of the product to expose the card slot.
2. Hold the Smartcard horizontally with the electronic chip (small square-shaped, gold in colour)
facing downwards.
3. Insert the Smartcard into the lower slot.
Notice
Smartcard
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1. Before Using the Product
1.4 Rear Panel
TV SCARTTV SCART
1 2 4 6 753
1. LNB IN
Connects a satellite antenna cable.
2. TV SCART
Connects to the TV using a TV SCART cable.
3. AUDIO L/R
Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.
4. SPDIF
Connects to the audio system using an S/PDIF cable. (digital audio)
5. VIDEO
Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.
6. RF IN
Connects to the general aerial antenna or cable.
7. RF OUT
Connects to the RF IN of the TV using an RF cable.
Note: The rear of the product is subject to change without notice.
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