Humax VA-OTV User Manual

Digital Set-Top Box
for Viaccess Embedded

Contents

Safety............................................................ 1

Copyright & Glossary.................................... 2

VA-OTV

Remote Control Unit ..................................... 3 ~ 4

STB Connections.......................................... 5 ~ 7

Reference...................................................... 8 ~ 9

Guide of Functions........................................ 10 ~ 12

Guide of Main Menu ..................................... 13 ~ 29

Motorised System......................................... 30 ~ 33

Troubleshooting Guide.................................. 34

Menu Map..................................................... 35 ~ 36

Specification.................................................. 37 ~ 38

Safety

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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

MAINS SUPPLY : 190 - 250V AC 50/60Hz
OVERLOADING : Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may

result in fire electric shock.

LIQUIDS : Do not expose the STB to rain or moisture.
CLEANING : Disconnect the STB from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Use a light damp cloth(no solvents) to dust the STB.

VENTILATION : The slots on top of the STB must be left uncovered to allow proper

airflow to the unit. Do not stand the STB on soft furnishings or carpets.
Do not expose the STB to direct sunlight or do not place it near
a heater. Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the STB.

ATTACHMENTS : Do not use any unrecommended attachments as these may cause

hazard or damage the STB.

CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB

: Disconnect the STB from the mains before connecting or

disconnecting the cable from the satellite dish.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE LNB.

CONNECTION TO THE TV

: Disconnect the STB from the mains before connecting or

disconnecting the cable from the satellite dish.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE TV.

EARTHING : The LNB cable MUST BE EARTHED.

The earthing system must comply with SABS 061.

LOCATION : Place the STB indoor in order not to expose to lightening,

rain or sunlight.

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Warning!

Please do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots

In doing so can cause damage to the STB and reduce its life span.

for the Modules and Smart Cards.

Copyright & Glossary

Copyright

• VIACCESSTMis a trademark of France Telecom.

• CryptoWorks(TM) is a trademark of Philips Electronics N.V.

• Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV.

• Nagravision is a registered trademark of KUNDELSKI S.A.

• Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS.

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
manufacturer’s warranty. It is advised that only the formal software released from HUMAX
should be used in all HUMAX product range.

Glossary

• Antenna

A device that collects and radiates electromagnetic waves. Includes a satellite dish and
abroadband antenna.

• Forward Error Correction(FEC)

A system of error control for data transmission.

• Frequency

The number of cycles or events per one second, which is expressed in the unit of Hertz(Hz).

• Intermediate Frequency (IF)

A frequency to which a carrier frequency is shifted as an intermediate step in transmission or
reception.

• Low Noise Block (LNB) Downconverter

A low noise microwave amplifier and converter which downconverts a range of frequencies
to IF range.

• Packet Identifier (PID)

A set of numbers that idenitifies transport stream packets containing data from a single data stream.

• Polarisation

Characteristic of an electromagnetic wave determined by the orientation of the electricfield
vector.

• Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (QPSK)

Phase-shift keying in which four different phase angles are used.

• Service

A channel to which a decoder or TV is tuned.

• Transponder

An automatic device that receives, amplifies and retransmits a signal on a different frequency.

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Remote Control Unit

NUMERIC BUTTONS

RED

SOUNDTRACK (GREEN)

SUBTITLE (YELLOW)

STANDBY

SOURCE
TV/RADIO

MUTE

MENU

UHF (BLUE)

TIME (WHITE)

EXIT

V+/V-

CURSOR
OK

P+/P-

INFO
GUIDE
BACK

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NUMERIC BUTTONS

1

Press to select a service, enter your PIN Code or
numeric on the menu.

2

RED

This button has functions same as the RED button
on the menus and for OPEN TV applications.

3

SOUNDTRACK (GREEN)

Press to display the soundtrack list for the current
service. And this button functions same as the
GREEN button on the menus and for OPEN TV
applications.

4

SUBTITLE (YELLOW)

Press to display the subtitle language list for the
current service. And this button functions same as
the YELLOW button on the menus and for OPEN
TV applications.

UHF (BLUE)

5

Option button.
This button functions same as the BULE button on
the menus and for OPEN TV applications.

TIME (WHITE)

6

Press to display the current time on the screen.
Press to reserve services on the Informaion box or
EPG. And this button functions same as the
WHITE button on the menus.

EXIT

7

Press to return to the previous menu and screen.

V+/V-

8

Volume up/down buttons.
Press to increase or decrease the volume.

STANDBY

9

Press to switch between Operation and Standby
modes.

SOURCE

10

Press to select the TV/SATmode.

TV/RADIO

11

Press to switch between TV and Radio modes.

MUTE

12

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

MENU

13

Press to display the Main Menu on the screen
or return to the screen from a sub menu screen.

CURSOR

14

Press to move the highlight bar for selecting
options on the menus.
And this button is used to change services (up/down)
and increase or decrease the audio volume.

OK

15

Press to display the service list.
This button is used to select the item on the menus.

P+/P-

16

Programme up/down buttons.
Press to tune to the next or previous service.
Press to move up or down pages on the menus.

INFO

17

Press to display the programme information box on
the screen.

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GUIDE

Electronic Programme Guide button displays
the TV/Radio programme guide.

BACK

19

Press to select the service that was previously
viewed.

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STB Connection

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MODEM

VA-OTV

FRONT & REAR PANEL

1
2

3

1

2

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Press to change services down and up.

SMART CARD SLOT

Insert the SMART CARD with it’s IC-Chip
part facing the botton side.

ERROR LED (AMBER)

Indicates that the STB has an error.

LNB IN

Use to connect an antenna.

LNB OUT

Use it when connecting to another STB.

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RS-232C

Use it when connecting to your PC.

STANDBY LED (RED)

4

Indicates that the STB is under standby.

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.

MODEM

4

Use to connect telephone line.

TV SCART

5

For the audio/video input of the TV.

VCR SCART

6

For the VCR.

AUDIO OUTPUT

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Audio signal from your STB to Hi-Fi System.

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There are several ways of connecting the STB to your existing Audio/TV system.
We recommend using one of the following set-up for best results:

TV only

1. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the TV SCART connector on the STB
and the other end to a SCART socket on your TV.

2. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

TV with VCR

1. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the TV SCART connector on the STB
and the other end to a SCART socket on your TV.

2. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the VCR SCART connector on the STB
and the other end to a SCART socket on your VCR.

3. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

With Hi-Fi System

1. Connect an RCA/Cinch stereo cable from the AUDIO L,R sockets on the back of the
STB to the LINE, AUX, SPARE OR EXTRA input sockets on your Hi-Fi system.

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STB Connection

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TV with VCR and Motorised System (DiSEqC 1.2)

1. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the TV SCART connector on the STB
and the other end to a SCART socket on your TV.

2. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the VCR SCART connector on the STB
and the other end to a SCART socket on your VCR.

3. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB of your motorised system(DiSEqC 1.2 Motor)
to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

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Reference

1. Connect DiSEqC 1.0

All our receivers are designed to be DiSEqC 1.0 compatible. This allows multiple antennas
to be connected to the STB simultaneously.
If you have two or more fixed antennas or LNBs, you can use a DiSEqC 1.0 switch.

1. Connect the coaxial cable from the first LNB to the LNB 1 or LNB Ainput connector of

the DiSEqC switch.

2. Connect the coaxial cable from the second LNB to the LNB 2 or LNB B input connector

of the DiSEqC switch.

3. Do the same for other LNBs.

4. Connect one end of a Coaxial cable to the RF output connector of the DiSEqC switch

and the other end to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

2. Connect DiSEqC 1.2

Please refer to page 30.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Upgrade via Satellite and Personal Computer

To maintain the STB up-to-date, it will be possible to upgrade the software of the STB via
satellite and personal computer. New versions of the software may include new or
improved functions for the current one. If you want to download and upgrade the software
via satellite, first of all tune your signal to SIRIUS2 Satellite. When the STB switches into
presentation from standby or you choose the STB upgrade menu, the STB detects the
new software. If the new software is available, the STB will ask you whether it downloads
the software or not. If you want to download and upgrade the software via personal
computer, visit our homepage to get more information and the new software.
(Homepage : http://www.humaxdigital.com)

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Reference

6. 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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Guide of Function

INFO

INFO

INFO

Information Box (I-Plate)

The details of service part and event part are automatically
displayed on the I-Plate when pressing the Info button( ) or
changing services.
I-Plate is divided into service part and event part.

SERVICE-PART (Left side of the box)

SERVICE PART consists of the following items:

• I-Plate icon, Current Time

• Service name, Service number, icons

• Subtitle, Teletext, Scrambling service symbol
(These are automatically displayed when the broadcasting
station provides appropriate information.)

• Signal quality bar

EVENT-PART (Right side of the box)

EVENT PART consists of the following items:

• Event Name, Event Duration Time

• Description Text of Event, State of Reserved Time Recording

Event part shows the current and next event information.

button : Use to move from the current event information to

the next event information.

button : Use to move from the next event information to

the current event information.

When the Info( )button is pressed under I-Plate display and
there are no detailed event informations in the I-Plate,
the Help window will appear on the screen.
The Help window shows the current Network information, including:
Satellite Name, Frequency, Polarisation, Symbol Rate, FEC...
The detailed information for the event can be displayed by pressing
the Info( ) button in the I-Plate with event data displaying mode.
You can reserve the programme in the event data display mode by
using the White( ) button.
You can reset timer programme Once, Daily or Weekly mode.
When you release the timer programme mode, then you will be
asked to confirm the action.

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Guide of Function

GUIDE

BACK

BACK

Changing Services

To change services, do in the following sequence:

1. Press the Numeric buttons(0~9) on the remote control unit.

2. Press the buttons or buttons.
Or press the Back( ), Service-list( ), Guide( )mode button.
To switch between TV and Radio services, press the TV/Radio
( )button. To select the previous viewed service, press the
Back( )button.

Volume Control

To adjust the volume level, use the buttons or buttons.
To temporarily stop the volume, press the Mute( )button.
To cancel mute, press the Mute( )button again or press the

buttons or buttons.

Soundtrack

When you want to change the audio language of current service,
press the Green( )button firstly.
The on-screen menu is displayed on the top to left side of the
screen.

To change the audio language:

1. buttons : Use to select the audio on the left, right or both.

2. buttons : Use to select the audio language you want.

3. , button : When this button is pressed, the Soundtrack

When the current service is switched, the audio language returns
to the audio language that was selected in previous service. If the
returned audio language is invalid, the audio language that you
selected from the audio language menu has the priority of playback.

OSD will disappear keeping the selected
Soundtrack language constant.

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Subtitle

When the current broadcasting programme provides subtitle, press
the Subtitle( )button to see the current subtitle language list.

To change the subtitle language:

Use the buttons to select a Subtitle language you want.

Press the button and the selected language is highlighted and
then the Subtitle language you want is displayed on the screen.
Press the button to cancel the Subtitle mode.

Teletext

Use your TV remote control unit to control the Teletext service.
The teletext button doesn’t exist on the STB remote control unit.
When the service supports Teletext, the Teletext icon( ) is
displayed on the i-plate.

Service List

The Service List consists of Service All and Service Favourite.
On the service list, you can change the attributes of a service
though the Service Configuration.

button : Use to move to the previous or next service
button : Use to move to the forward or backward

service (maximum 10 services.)
Red button ( ) : Service All
Green button( ) : Service Favourite

Service Configuration

To change the attributes of a service

1. Use the buttons to move a service you want to change

in the service list.

2. Press the Menu( )button.

3. Use the buttons to move to an item (such as Favourite,

Lock, Skip, Delete) you want on the Service Configuration screen.

4. Use the buttons to select. Press the button to complete.

Service All

1. To display the service list, press the button.

Use Red( )button to select the Service All list.

2. Select the desired service by using the buttons.

3. Press the button to view the selected service.

The right side scroll-bar of the screen displays the location
of the selected service in relation to All services.

Service Favourite

1. To add the services to the Service Favourite, use the Service

Configuration at Service All or Service Organising menu.

2. When you press the Green( )button in the service list,

the favourite service list will be displayed on the screen.

3. When you want to see the services added to the favourite group,

use the buttons.

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Guide of Main Menu

1. TV Guide

Your STB has an Electronic Programme Guide(EPG) to help you
navigate through all the possible viewing options.
The TV Guide supplies information such as programme listings
and start and end times for all available services.
In addition, detailed information about the programme listings and
start and end times for all available services.
In addition, detailed information about the programme is often
available in the EPG(the availability and amount of these
programme details will vary, depending on the particular
broadcaster).

2. Parental Control

Access to services and programmes is controlled by a PIN Code
(i.e., a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user).
The very first time you attempt to lock all services(or lock
programmes by ratings), the on-screen menu will instruct you to
assign a PIN Code (Later on, if necessary, you can change it).

3. Installation

The Installation mode allows you to have the information of setting
services and newly set services (language, time, organise, search,..)
Furthermore, you can recognise the states of hardware and
software versions and signals from your STB.

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4. Utility

This menu provides Calendar and Biorhythm.

1. TV Guide

GUIDE

You can watch a programme being shown and reserve it in the
TV Guide mode.

To enter the TV Guide mode

Press the Guide( )button on the remote control unit or select the
TV Guide on the Main Menu.

To select the TV/Radio Guide

Press the button on the remote control unit and TV Guide
will be switched to the Radio Guide.

TV Guide mode includes four different modes.

To select each mode, use the following buttons:

• Red ( )button : Use to display the current or next
programme list.

• Green( )button : Use to display the programme list for
one-week.

• Yellow( )button : Use to display the reserved programme list.

• Blue ( )button : Use to display the simple TV Guide list.
(Quick mode)

NOW / NEXT mode

Show the informations of the programmes that are played now or
will be played next time.
This mode consists of the service name, event name,
event duration time, current time and on-screen-display window.

To watch a programme you want through the display window :

• Use the buttons to select a programme you want.

The selected service will appear on the right display window.

• Use the buttons to select a programme you want.

And then press the button on the remote control unit.
The selected service will appear on the right display window.
The selected OSD will be highlighted every time the cursor
moves.

To reserve a programme you want:

• Select a programme you want by using the buttons or

buttons. And then press the White( )button.
Press the buttons to watch the programme of previous page
or the programme of next page.
Press the Yellow( )button to watch the reserved programme
list.

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Guide of Main Menu

Weekly mode

Shows the information of programmes that will be played for a
week. Select a day you want using the buttons.
To watch and reserve a programme you want, do the same steps
with the NOW/NEXT mode.

Reserved mode

Shows the programme lists that you have already reserved on the
TV Guide or Information Box.
Maximum twenty programmes can be reserved.
This programme list includes service name, date, duration time,
reservation mode and event name.
To cancel the Reserved service, select a programme you want to
cancel using the buttons and then press the White( )button.

Quick mode

Shows a simple TV Guide like an Information box.
This mode shows in the A/V playback mode.

• Blue vertical line : Indicates the current time.

• Black/white bar : Shows the proceeding state of programme.

• Time range of bar : This consists of three blocks by 30 minutes
per block.

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2. Parental Control

You can set a parental guidance rating to each programme
in this mode.

1. When the button is pressed after selecting the highlighted
parental control on the initial menu screen, a display window
for entering the PIN Code will appear on the centre of screen.

** The default PIN Code is .

2. Enter the PIN Code on the display window.
(If any problem occurs when entering a PIN Code, you cannot

switch to the next mode.)

3. Set the parental guidance rating of highlighted censorship
classification. The parental level is given as age-based numbers
: no block, 6, 10, 14, 18 and total block.
Enter the PIN Code to unlock or lock programmes.

4. To change your PIN Code:

• Select the highlighted Old Pin Code using the buttons
and then enter your Old PIN Code.

• Enter a New PIN Code in the highlighted New PIN Code
using the buttons.

• To verify the New PIN Code, re-enter a New PIN Code in the
highlighted Verify Changed PIN Code.

5. When the entered PIN Code is correct, then all settings are
completed.
(If the PIN Code is wrong, the message “PIN Code mismatch”
will be displayed on the display window. When the button
is pressed at this time, the Old PIN Code is valid and the
cursor is located in the first position of this menu.)

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3. Installation

This mode allows you to customise, add a new service and displays
the state of the STB. Enter the submenus after selecting the
Installation mode in the Main Menu.

3-1. System Setting

The System Setting mode supports the STB internal settings
according to the connection of the receiver and external units.
This mode includes Language Setting, Time Setting,
A/V Output Setting and Other Setting.

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Guide of Main Menu

Language Setting

Select the language for menu, audio or subtitle.

1. Select the highlighted language setting using the buttons
in the system setting mode and then press the button.

2. Select the highlighted Menu(or Audio, Subtitle) Language and

press the buttons and the language list will be displayed.

3. Use the buttons to move to a language you want and then

press the button to finish setting.

Menu Language

Select a language for the menu or banner OSD in this mode.
You can choose the language from a selection of Czech, Danish,
English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese,
Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and more.
When a broadcasting information(event) is transmitted, the selected
Menu Language will be applied.

Audio Language

Select the default language for audio when changing services.
If you change the current service, your STB will initially select
the previously memorised Audio Language. If the Audio Language
of current service is not provided, at this time, you should reselect
a language on the Audio Language menu.
Languages provided:
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German,
Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Rumanian, Russian,
Spanish, Swedish, Turkish and more.
If no language is provided, then the default language of current
service will be automatically selected.

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Subtitle Language

Select the default language for subtitle when changing services.
Language provided: Danish, English, Finnish, French, German,
Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish
and more.

Time Setting

You can set the Current Time and Wakeup Time in this mode.
Furthermore, the Service Number in the Wakeup Time mode and
Sleep Time (standby mode) can be set.
When a VCR is connected, recording can be automatically done
according to Wakeup/Sleep Time Setting.

Current Time

To set the Current Time, enter the Offset value using the
standardised information of current service area.
The time setting will be used as the standardised time for the
I-Plate, TV Guide, Wakeup and Sleep Timer.

Time Offset

Current Time is based on TDT (Time and Data Table) at the stream
of the current service.

Wakeup Time

Select the time when STB is turned on.
Use the Numeric buttons(0~9) on the remote control unit to enter
your Wakeup Time.

Wakeup Service No.

Use the buttons to set the service number provided for the set
Wakeup Time.
Use the TV/Radio( )button on the remote control unit to toggle
TV/Radio service.

Service Name

The Service Name that has been determined by the
Wakeup Service No. will be shown.

Sleep Time

Depending on Time Setting, select the time when STB is turned off.

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Guide of Main Menu

A/V Output Setting

Video Output (CVBS/S-Video/RGB)

Set the video mode for the TV SCART output.

Audio Output

Set the audio mode which is output from the TV SCART and
RCA/Cinch Jack. (Stereo/Mono)

Screen Mode

Select the aspect ratio of TV which is connected to STB
(4:3 or 16:9).

Display Format

Select the format which the video is to be displayed on screen.
When your TV set is 4:3 and video source is 16:9,
STB will display in Letter-box or Centre mode as selected.
When your TV set is 16:9 and video source is 4:3,
STB will display in the Pillar-box or Full mode as selected.

Other Setting

Select the OSD Transparency and Information Box Display Time.

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OSD Transparency

Select the OSD Transparent type. It affects information box,
service list, time and quick mode of TV Guide. Use the buttons
to toggle transparent and opaque.

Info.Box Display Time

Set the display duration of information box displayed on the screen
after changing services. The time ranges from 0 to 20 seconds.

3-2. Service Organising

GUIDE

This menu gives users access to options that allow them to
organise their Networks, TV Services and Radio Services.

** The default PIN Code is .

Organise TV Services

Organise All Services

This mode allows users to Delete, Move, Lock, Skip and Rename
TV Services.

• Delete

1. Press the Red( )button to delete unwanted services.

2. Highlight the services that you want to delete in grey.

3. Press the button to confirm.

4. Press the button to cancel the deletion.

• Move

1. Press the Green( )button to move the service to where you
want to locate.

Then, the icon( ) will be displayed in front of the service

number.

2. Use the buttons to select a new location.

3. Press the button to fix the location.

4. Press the button to return to the original location.

• Lock

1. Press the Yellow( )button to lock services.

Then, the symbol “ ” will be displayed at the right side of the
service number.

2. Enter the PIN Code to view the locked services.

• Skip

1. Press the Blue( )button to skip services.

Then, the symbol “ ” will be displayed at the right side of the
service number.

2. Use Numeric buttons, service list or button to view the

skipped services when selecting channels.

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Guide of Main Menu

• Rename

1. Press the White( )button to change the service name.
Then, the keyboard image will be displayed on the screen.

2. Key in the new service name.

You can use the four direction keys to move or select the services.

: to move the previous service
: to move the next service
: to move back by 16 services
: to move forwards by 16 services

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colour buttons offers the brief information of a service
where the cursor is located.

Organise Favourite Services

This mode service to add and delete services to and from the
favourite group. To add services into Favourites, locate the cursor
to the desired service and press the button. The function of the
colour button is the same as Organise All Services, except for the
following differences. When you delete a service in the Favourites
window, the service is excluded from the favourite group and the
service is still stored in services window. You can move the service
only within Favourites window.

• To group the services into Favourites;

1. Use the button to move the cursor to “Services”-plate (right).

2. Select the service you want to group into Favourites.

3. Press the button.

4. Use the button to move the cursor to “Favourites”-plate(left).

5. Press the button to save the selected group.

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2. Use the buttons to select the previous or next
page.

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Organise Radio Services

The Organise Radio Services functions same as TV Services
except that it uses Radio Services.
You can delete or move Radio Services and change the attributes
of them.

Organise All Services

The Organise All Services lets the user Delete, Move, Lock, Skip or
Rename Radio Services on the All Radio Services list.

Organise Favourite Services

The Organise Favourite Radio Services lets the user Delete, Move,
Lock, Skip or Rename Radio Services from the Favourite Radio
Services and group into a new Favourite Radio Services.
The Radio Services are grouped into a Favourite in the same way
as the TV Services(refer to page 21).

Organise Networks

You can edit services using the network unit.

• The provider names are displayed on the left side of screen
and the TV/Radio Services included in the highlighted
Network are displayed on the right side of screen.
Only the Delete, Rename function can be used
in this mode.

• When TV/Radio Services are too many to be displayed, use
the button to move the cursor to the right window and use
the and buttons to move the cursor to the next list.

When the number of services is under 10, the scroll bar is not
displayed. In Radio Service icon( ) is marked in front of service
number.

3-3. Service Searching

Enter the PIN Code to access the Service Searching menu as you
access the Parental Control or Service Organising menu.
Press the button to start Service Search after setting the
parameters.

** The default PIN Code is .

0000

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Guide of Main Menu

Antenna Setting

Selects the antenna and LNB settings for service search.
As you can change the settings for 22KHz Tone and DiSEqC switch,
there are 16 possible Antenna Setting for use.
The values that are set in this menu will be available for selection in
other service searching menus.

Antenna Alternative

There are 16 antenna alternatives, each one can have different
combinations of settings for 22KHz Tone and DiSEqC switch.

Satellite Name

Selects the Satellite Name that corresponds to the value of the
Antenna Alternative.

1. Press the buttons to display the satellite list box.

2. Select the wanted Satellite Name.

3. If the desired Satellite Name is not listed then select User
Defined.

4. The keyboard will appear and you can type the Satellite Name
directly.
The selected Satellite Name can help you select the Antenna
Alternative in the searching menu, but it is possible to change
or select the Satellite Name only in the Antenna Setting menu.

5. Satellite Name is listed in alphabetical order and the order can
be changed according to Menu Language.

6. When inputting the Satellite Name, there is a 14 character limit.

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LNB Frequency

1. Select the L.O. Frequency that is set to antenna.

2. Use the buttons to select the LNB frequency (Universal,

5150, 9750, 10600, 10750, 11475MHz or 0, 1, ......., 9).

3. If the required LNB Frequency is not available, then select “0”
and enter the frequency manually using the Numeric buttons

(0~9).

4. When you select Universal, both 9750 and 10600MHz are
supported at the same time.
The 22KHz Tone setting is unnecessary. (Disabled)

22KHz Tone

When you use a dual LNB or two antennas connected to a 22KHz
Tone switch box, make 22KHz Tone switch Enable or Disable to
select LNB or antenna.

DiSEqC Input

According to the option and position of DiSEqC switch,
select Disabled, Tone Burst A to B and DiSEqC A to D.
After setting the above mentioned value, press the button to
move to the Manual Search menu.

Motorised System

The Motorised System is used to set the DiSEqC 1.2 motor by
Eutelsat specification.
If you wish to use this system, please refer to page 30.

• Service Search OSD

1. If you press the button during the search, then Service
Search stops and the searching menu will appear again.

2. When you find all the services, the following picture appears.

3. Before saving it, you can select the services you want to delete.

• Found services OSD

1. The picture above shows services that are found after Manual
Search.

2. Use the Red( )button to mark the services that you want to
delete. To unmark a service, select the service and press the
Red( ) button again.

3. Press the button to save or press the button to exit
without saving.

4. Then Service Search menu appears again. When you exit

from all menus, the first service of the found service list is
played.

In the bottom of found service picture, network, the information of
transponder and the number of found service that the services
belong to are displayed. The deleted service by the Red( )
button is excepted from counting of the number of services.
The deleted service is not included in this number.
“Free” applies to the empty space of the memory.
It will be used to store future services.

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Guide of Main Menu

Manual Search

Set the search parameters(Frequency, Symbol Rate, etc.) to
manually find the services that you have selected in the
transponder.
The bar on bottom of the submenu shows the signal quality(BER)
of the entered parameters.

Antenna Alternative

Select the target antenna for Manual Search.
The Satellite Name helps you select antenna alternatives.
This is only for reference and cannot be changed on this menu.
Antenna Alternative 16 is for SMATV.

Frequency

Use the Numeric buttons(0~9) on the remote control unit.

Polarisation

Use the buttons to select the Polarisation of the transponder.
(Auto, Horizontal, Vertical)

• Horizontal : 18 V are output through LNB line

• Vertical : 13.5 V are output through LNB line

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Symbol Rate

Inputs the Symbol Rate of the transponder you want to find.
Use the buttons or Numeric buttons on the remote control unit.

FEC (Forward Error Correction)

Use the buttons to select the Forward Error Correction of the
transponder. You can select the value of Auto, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and
7/8.

Network Search

• You can select Yes or No. When you select “Yes”, you can find
more transponders using the home network.

• As it refers to NIT during searching, if there is the frequency

information of other transponder, it searches the other
transponders besides the transponder that the user inputs.

Automatic Skip

• You can select Yes or No. When you select “Yes”, the search
will skip all scrambled services.

• When the found services are scrambled during searching,
they are not listed up.
Refer to descriptor of PMT whether it is scrambled or not.

Advanced...

Performs a manual search with the ability to enter PID(Video/Audio/
PCR) values. This mode is necessary when you search for the
signal that has abnormal service Information tables.
The setting of the sub items is the same as Manual Search.

• Video PID/Audio PID/PCR PID
You can set PID to search for services.

1. Use the buttons to select PID input mode.

2. Use the Numeric buttons(0~9) on the remote control unit to
enter a decimal PID value.

3. In the hexadecimal input mode, press one of (0~9) buttons to

display a hexadecimal keyboard.

4. Enter a hexadecimal PID value.

ee : If no PID is input (Auto is displayed), the Advanced Search

NNNNoooottttee

functions same as Manual Search.

5. After the above mentioned value is set, press the button to
start Service Search.

ee : The picture and the found service list during Advanced

NNNNoooottttee

Search are identical with the ones during Manual Search.

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Guide of Main Menu

Automatic Search

When you enter the Satellite Name that is set in Antenna Setting
menu, search all of the selected satellite without inputting the extra
frequency.

Antenna Alternative

Select the target antenna for Automatic Service Search.
The attribute of this antenna alternative number is already set in
Antenna Setting menu and the Satellite Name is helpful in the
selection of the antenna, but in this menu you cannot change the
Satellite Name.

Automatic Skip

Option to search only Free-To-Air services.
The picture on the right tries to search with varying Frequency,
Symbol Rate and FEC etc.

Search Type

• You can select one of two modes(Quick or Detail).

• When you select Quick mode, it searches the service by search
parameters that is preset.

• When you select Detail mode, it searches the service through all
field of tuner (950-2150MHz).

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Detail Mode

The pre-fixed symbol rate list is changed according to Antenna
Alternative and Satellite Name. If you want to add or change it,
press the Red( )button.
** The value of Pre-fixed symbol rates can not be editable.

(22000, 27500)

The picture of the Symbol Rate Add/Change mode is as follows:

1. When you press the Red( )button after entered to detail

mode from search type, yellow box will be trimmed with red
edges meaning edit is possible.

2. You can easily put optional value with using Numeric

buttons(0~9).

3. Press the Red( )button for confirmation, and you will

successfully exit from input mode.

If press the button at symbol rate value input mode,
the value will be confirmed, and if you moves left or right
column use the buttons, you can differ values of
symbol rate to input. Then press the and the
Red( )button to exit from input mode.

To delete a Symbol Rate in the above list, press the
0 (Numeric button) in the selected position and then the
symbol rate disappears. The range of Symbol Rate that is input
additionally is 16-30Ms/s.

ee : The user should select the Satellite name in Antenna

NNNNoooottttee

Setting menu. When the user types the Satellite Name
separately, the search type is fixed to the Detail mode.

Press the button anywhere to start Automatic Search.
The picture during searching is as follows.

The picture searches with varying frequency, Symbol Rate and
FEC etc. Satellite Name is the name that the user selects to
correspond with Antenna Alternative of Antenna Setting.
The progress bar(%) appears on bottom of the picture.
During the search, services that are found are displayed as follows:

1. Press the button during Automatic Search to stop search.

2. After the search is finished, the appearite message appears.

3. Press the button to return Service Search menu.

3-4. Status

STB Status

Displays the information of H/W Version, S/W Version,
Loader Version and so on.

Signal Detection

Shows the Signal Level(AGC level) and Signal Quality(BER) of the
current service and is help to the initial antenna setting.

STB Upgrade

You can download and upgrade the software of this STB via
SIRIUS2 satellite when the software of new version is released.
Do not turn off the STB during downloading.
When the power is switched OFF, turn on the STB and the process
will be continued.

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Guide of Main Menu

3-5. Conditional Access(for Viaccess Embedded)

This menu allows the user to view the information on the Smart
Card and Viaccess conditional access system such as general
Smart Card Information, Service List, Change Maturity Rating,
Change PIN Code.

General Smart Card Information

You can see the Unique Address, so user Address, Current Maturity
Rating of the Smart Card.

Service List

Services or Bouquets are encrypted by Viaccess and operators
name, like TPS or ABsat, are displayed on the TV screen.
To get more detailed information of viewing rights of services or
Bouquets, press button.

Change Maturity Rating

The STB is required by Viaccess to include a parental control
facility for the viewing of restricted services.
This can be set to ‘No block’ or for ages ranging from 4 to 18.
The correct PIN Code is required to change this option.

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Change PIN code

When you buy a new Smart Card, the initial PIN Code is set to
‘NULL’. Therefore, it is recommended that this PIN Code should be
changed.
This PIN Code is available only on Conditional Access Menu.
Enter this PIN Code to see the blocked Viacces Service.

4. Utllity

STB supports additional functions such as Calendar and Biorythm.
At the Biorhythm use the buttons to adjust your birth year
and date to see your current biorhythm status.

Motorised System

DiSEqC 1.2 User Instructions

If you have a DiSEqC 1.2 motorised system, then you can use the DiSEqC 1.2 functions available.
The following instruction describes how to use the DiSEqC 1.2 functions to store the positions of the
satellites and to search for the services(STAB Rotor Sat motor recommended).

1. Satellite Setting Menu Options

When DiSEqC Motorised System is Enabled in the Antenna Setting, a new menu is available for
configuring the motor. This menu is called Satellite Setting and is accessed by pressing the
button while the option Antenna Alternative is highlighted in the Manual Search menu.
The following options are available on the Satellite Setting menu.

Satellite Name

A selection of satellite names that can be used to identify a motor position. If the satellite name you
require is not available, please use other. In installer mode the Satellite Name Reference refers to
the 0 position of the motor.

Movement

In user mode this is used to fine-tune the position of the motor for better reception.
In Installer mode this is used to search for the position of a satellite manually.

Motor Control

• Search : Searches for services on the chosen transponder.

• Goto : Moves the motor to the stored position of the selected satellite name.

• Store : Stores the current position of the motor for the selected satellite name.

• Reset : Resets all stored positions of the motor relative to the 0 position.(Installer mode only)

DiSEqC Command Mode

Changes the current mode between Installer and User.

2. Setting your Receiver for DiSEqC 1.2

You must set your receiver up so that it is ready to use DiSEqC 1.2. To do so, do as follows

1. Press the Menu( )button, to display the Main Menu.

2. Select Service Searching option and press button,
to display the Service Searching menu.

3. Select Antenna Setting option and press button,
to display the Antenna Setting menu.

4. You must set up a separate antenna alternative for each

satellite position required.

5. Select the name of the satellite you wish to use.

6. Select the correct LNB frequency for the LNB you are using.

7. Set the Motorised System to Enable using the buttons.

8. The option DiSEqC Input Selection should now be disabled. This option is used for DiSEqC 1.0 and
cannot be used in conjunction with DiSEqC 1.2. Your receiver is now ready to use DiSEqC 1.2.
To return to the Main Menu, use the button until you are at the Main menu.

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Motorised System

3. Initial Satellite Position Search

This is required when you first set your receiver up to use DiSEqC 1.2 and sets the positions of all
pre-programmed satellites.

1. Make sure your motor is installed correctly with the calibrations
adjusted for the region you are situated.
(Please consult the user manual for your motor.)

2. Make sure your receiver is set up to use DiSEqC 1.2.

(see section 2 above).

3. On the Main Menu, select Service Searching option and press
the button, you should now see the Service Searching
menu.

4. Highlight the option Antenna Alternative and press the

5. Highlight the DiSEqC Command Mode option and use the buttons to change the value to
Installer and press the button.

6. Highlight the Motor Control option and use the buttons to change the value to reset and

press the button.

7. You will now see a warning message, press the button to continue. All motor positions of the
pre-programmed satellites should now be correct. If you have any other make or model of
DiSEqC 1.2 motor then you may need to store the satellite positions in yourself (Please refer to
the user manual for your motor).

8. Highlight the DiSEqC Command Mode option and use the buttons to change the value to User

and press the button.

9. You should now be ready to start storing services for the various satellites (see 5 onwards).

4. Manual Satellite Search

The purpose of this is to set the motor position for each satellite manually.
This is useful if the satellite you require is not available from the pre-programmed list (see 3 above).
To do this, you must access the Satellite Settings menu. Do as follows ;

1. Select Service Searching from the main menu and press the button, to display the Service
Searching menu.

2. Select the Manual Search option and press the button, to display the Manual Search menu.
Select the relevant Antenna Alternative that you are using for this satellite.

3. Enter the Frequency, Polarisation, Symbol Rate and FEC of a transponder on the satellite you

wish to find. This transponder information should be unique to this satellite.

4. Select the Antenna Alternative option and press the button, to display the Satellite Settings

menu.

5. Highlight the option DiSEqC Command Mode and using the buttons change this to Installer.

6. Highlight the option Satellite name and use the buttons to select the satellite you want to

find, use others if the name of the satellite you want does not appear.

7. When you have selected the satellite you wish to find, go down to the Movement option and again
using the buttons to start the motor moving.

button to display the Satellite Setting menu.

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8. You should move the motor as far west as possible and the move it east so that you cover the
complete movement range of the motor.

9. During the move from west to east the Signal Quality bar should register a signal once.
This is the position of the satellite. If there are two or more different positions which registers a
signal, then you must choose another frequency that is unique to the satellite you want.

10. Use the Signal level and Strength Quality bar at the bottom of the screen to judge the best

position of the dish.

11. Use the buttons to stop the motor when required.

12. When you have the best position of the dish go to the Motor Control option and using the

buttons select store and press the button. The position of the satellite should now be stored.

13. If you do not store this position, it will be lost when you exit the menu.

14. Repeat the process for each satellite if required, remembering to use a different antenna

alternative for each satellite.

5. Moving to a pre-set satellite

Once you have stored the positions of the satellites you want (see left below) you can now search for
the services transmitted from them. Before you can do this, you must move the motor to the
position of the satellite you wish to search. To do this, you must access the Satellite Settings menu.
Do as follows ;

1. Select Service Searching from the Main Menu and press the button, to display the

Service Searching menu.

2. Select the Manual Search option and press the button, to display the Manual Search menu.

3. Select the Antenna Alternative option and press the button, to display the Satellite Settings

menu.

4. In the Satellite Settings menu ensure that you have DiSEqC Command Mode option set to User.

5. Highlight the option Satellite Name and use the buttons to select the satellite you want

to view.

6. When you have selected the satellite you wish to view, go down to the Motor Control option and

again using the buttons select go to and press the button.

7. The motor will now move to the position of the selected satellite.

8. The Movement option is used to fine-tune the position of the motor.

9. When using the Movement option for fine-tuning, you must remember to store the changes you

have made or else these will be lost.

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6. Searching for services on your selected Satellite

Once you have moved the motor into position, you can search for the channels transmitted from the
relevant satellite. To search for services on your new selected satellite, Do as follows ;

1. Move the motor to the position of the satellite you wish to
search. (see section 5 above)

2. Select the service searching from the Main Menu and press
the button. To display the Service Searching menu.

3. Select the manual search option and press the button to
display the Manual Search menu.

4. Now enter the Frequency and Symbol Rate using the (0~9)
buttons. Next enter the Polarisation and FEC values using
the buttons.

5. When you have entered all these details in, press the

6. When the search has finished, press the button to view.

7. Repeat the process for all the transponders you want from this satellite.

7. Automatic Search

It is possible to use automatic search using the DiSEqC 1.2 motorised system.

1. Ensure that the positions for the satellite you want to search is correct. (see Section 3 and 4
above)

2. In the Main Menu, select the option service searching and press the button.

3. In the service Searching menu, select the Antenna Alternative that you have set for this satellite.

4. When you search new services, please refer to Automatic Search of page 27.

5. When the search has finished, press the button to store and view the services.

button and the search will begin.

Now that you have stored all the positions of the satellites and searched for all the services you
want, you can now use your receiver as normal. When you change to a service that is being
transmitted from a different satellite, you will have to wait a few seconds to allow the motor to move
into position to receive the new service.

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Troubleshooting Guide

Problem

Solution

About STB

Does not display any LED
on the front panel or STB
has no power.

No Picture

Poor picture quality

No Sound

Remote Control does not
operate

• Check the main power cable and check that it is plugged into a suitable power outlet.

• Check whether STB is in Standby mode.

• Ensure that the STB is switched on (see above).

• Check the video output port (RCA/RF) is firmly connected to the TV or VCR.

• Check that you have selected the correct channel or Video Output on your TV.

• Check the brightness level of the TV.

• See “No Picture” above.

• Check the signal level, if this is low then try adjusting the alignment of your dish.

• See “No Picture” above.

• Check the volume level of the TV and STB.

• Check the Mute status of the TV and STB.

• Point remote control directly towards the STB.

• Check and replace batteries.

On-Screen Error Message

No or Bad Signal

• Check the LNB - replace LNB if necessary.

• Check the cable from the LNB.

• Check the position of the dish - realign dish if necessary.

• If you are using a DiSEqC 1.0 switch, check that you have connected the LNBs to
the correct connections on the switch.

• Check the “Signal Level” and the “Signal Quality” in the Signal Status menu.

Service Search

“No Signal” in manual
search

• Check the “Signal Level” and the “Signal Quality” in the Signal Status menu.

• Check the LNB - replace LNB if necessary.

• Check the cable from the LNB.

• Check the position of the dish - realign dish if necessary.

• DiSEqC 1.0

Check that you have connected the LNBs to the correct connections on the switch.
Check that you have set the connected setting in the Antenna Setting menu.

• DiSEqC 1.2

Check that you have selected this in the Antenna Setting menu.
Check that the dish is aimed at the correct satellite.

LED Error Message

Amber only:
Invalid system ID

Amber & Red:
Incorrect data block CRC error

Amber & Red & Green:
Incorrect application CRC error

• If you can’t solve the problem even referring this Troubleshooting Guide, contact us via our homepage.

• Check whether the system ID is different for Software and STB.

• You need to contact your retail shop.

• You need to contact your retail shop.

Homepage : http://www.humaxdigital.com

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Menu Map

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Conditional Access

General Smart

Card Information

Service List

Change PIN code

Change Maturity Rating

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Specification

Conditional Access Interface

Viaccess Embedded

Tuner & Channel

Input Connector
Frequency Range
Input Impedance
Signal Level
IF
IF Band width
LNB Power &
Polarisation

22 KHz Tone
DiSEqC Control
Demodulation
Input Symbol Rate
FEC Decorder

MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding

Transport Stream
Profile Level

Input Rate
Aspect Ratio
Video Resolution
Audio Decoding
Audio Mode
Sampling

1 Slot Smart card

F-type, IEC 169-24, Female
950 MHz to 2150 MHz
75Ω unbalanced

-25 to -65dBm
480 MHz
36 MHz
Vertical : +13.5V
Horizontal : +18V
Current : 500mA Max. Overload Protection
Frequency : 22 ± 4KHz Amplitude : 0.6 ± 0.2V
Version 1.0/1.2 Compatible
QPSK
2-31 Ms/s
Convolutional Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8
with Constraint Length K=7

MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818
Transport stream specification
MPEG-2 MP@ML
60 Mbit/s Max
4:3, 16:9
720 x 576
MPEG/MusiCam Layer I & II
Single channel / Dual channel Joint stereo / Stereo
32, 44.1 and 48KHz

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Memory

Main Processor
Flash Memory
System DRAM
Graphic(MPEG)DRAM

• Please note : The specification of the STB may be changed without notice in
advance.

TMIPS R3930(81MHz)
3Mbyte
8Mbyte
4Mbyte

A/V & Data In/Out

TV SCART

VCR SCART

AUDIO R/L

RS-232C

Power Supply

Input Voltage
Type
Power Consumption
Standby Power
Protection

Physical Specification

Size (W x H x D)
Weight (Net)
Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Storage Humidity

Video Output(CVBS, S-Video, RGB)
Audio Output
(Resolution : 20 bits DAC, Max. 2 Vrms)
Video Output(CVBS)
Video Input(CVBS, S-Video, RGB)
Audio Output(Resolution : 20 bits DAC, Max. 1 Vrms)

RCA/Cinch Volume and Mute Control
(Resolution : 20 bits DAC, Max. 2 Vrms)

Transfer rate 115,200 bps, 9pin D-sub Type

190 - 250V AC, 50/60 Hz
SMPS
Max. 30W

≤

8W

Separate internal fuse. The input shall have lightening Protection

x

50 x 180 mm

260
Around 1.3 kg
0°C to + 45°C

-10°C to + 70°C
5% ~ 95% RH (Non-Condensing)

•

You can use a special antenna switch with DiSEqC commands.

When changing ASTRA1 to EUTELSAT for example, a DiSEqC command is sent
with the 22KHz tone through the antenna cable. The antenna switch will change

ASTRA1 to EUTELSAT. The concept of DiSEqC is a protective trademark of

EUTELSAT.

•

Data rate decides the picture quality of digital TV programmes.

Data rate of about 5-6 Mbit/s coincides with the picture quality of a analog

TV programme.

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