Humax VHDR-3000S User Manual

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User’s Manual

Руководство пользователя

VHDR-3000S

The default password is 0000.

Пароль по умолчанию: 0000.

Notice

English

Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX product. Please read this user’s manual carefully to be able to safely install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user’s manual next to your product for future reference. The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice.

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.

Meaning of Symbols

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

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.

Notice

‘WEEE’ Instructions

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 oce 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.

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.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Denition Multimedia interface are trademarks and registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Contents

English

Notice 1

Quick Start Guide 4

1. Checking Accessories 4

2. Product Overview 4

3. Connections 8

4. Powering On 11

5. Menu Overview 12

Basic Operation 13

Changing Channels 13 Volume / Mute / Audio 13 Display Format / Resolution 14 Programme Information (i-plate) 15 Sleep Timer 16 Subtitle 16 Teletext 17

Channel List 18

Changing Channels 18 Editing Channels in Channel List 19

Managing Channels 20

Editing Channels 20 Editing Favourite Channels 22

TV Guide 24

Watching Programmes 24 Setting Reminders or Recordings 25 Finding Programmes 26 Scheduling Reminders and Recordings 26

Recording and Playback 27

Recording 27 Playback 31 Pausing and Rewinding Live TV (TSR) 33 Using Video List 35 Using Music List 38 Using Photo List 40

Preferences 42

Parental Control 42 Language Setting 43 Setting Power On/O Timer 43 Video Setting 44 Audio Setting 45 Screen Display 46

Installation 47

NTV+ Auto Search 47 Search Channels 48 Software Update (OTA) 52 Factory Default 53

System 54

System Information 54 Signal Detection 54 Power Management 55 Conditional Access 55 Data Storage 56

Appendix 57

Specication 57 Safety Warning 59 Trouble Shooting 61 Error Message 63 Glossary 65 Remote Control Code List 67 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE 98

Quick Start Guide

1. Checking Accessories

User’s Manual

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control

& Batteries

Book Manual &

Quick Start Guide

Loop-through

Note: The accessories may vary according to area.

2. Product Overview

Front Panel

STANDBY

Switches between operation and standby modes.

TV/RADIO

GUIDE

BACK

Arrows

LED Indicator

(Standby: Red, Operation: Blue)

Cable

joGTTXY

HDMI Cable

Status Display

Smartcard Slot

USB Port

Connect a USB storage device. (for MP3 or JPEG)

SCART Cable

Note: The image shown may dier from the actual product.

Quick Start Guide

Inserting the Smartcard

1. Open the right-hand ap on the front panel to expose the card slot.

2. Hold Smartcard horizontally with the electronic chip facing

downwards.

3. Insert the Smartcard into the slot.

Rear Panel

English

Smartcard

LNB 1 IN, LNB 2 IN

Connect a satellite antenna cable. Up to two cables can be connected.

LNB 1 OUT

Connect another digital satellite receiver.

VIDEO

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.

AUDIO

Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable.

SPDIF

Connect to the audio system using an S/PDIF cable. (digital audio)

HDMI

Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable.

TV SCART

Connect to the TV using a TV SCART cable.

VCR SCART

Connect to the VCR or DVD using a VCR SCART cable.

ON/OFF

Powers on/o.

ETHERNET

Service port

USB Port

Connect a USB storage device.

Note: The image shown may dier from the actual product.

Quick Start Guide

Remote Control

MUTE Mutes audio.

STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes.

MODE Changes the mode of remote.

NUMERIC (0-9)

TV Portal (Currently not supported.)

MENU Displays the main menu.

Playback Control

Buttons

COLOUR

Buttons

MEDIA Displays the media list.

GUIDE Displays the programme guide.

ARROW Buttons

OK Selects (Enters) a menu or conrms a selection.

EXIT Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens.

BACK Returns to the previous channel.

 Play, II Pause,  Stop,  Record, 

Rewind,  Fast Forward,

Instant Replay, Skip

Colour keys for interactive applications.

Moves the cursor up, down, left or right.

Goes back to the previous screen.



Previous,



Next,

Note: The image shown may dier from the actual product.

Quick Start Guide

English



+/- Adjusts the audio volume.

/ Changes the channel or page.

LIST Displays the channel list.

i (Information) Displays the channel and programme information.

OPT+ Displays the channels attributes.

AUDIO Displays the audio list.

SUBTITLE Displays the subtitle language list.

TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio modes.

TEXT Enters the digital text service.

SOURCE Switches between the input sources from SCART.

SLEEP Sets the sleep timer.

V-FORMAT Sets the resolution of video.

WIDE Sets the display format.

Playback Control Buttons

Add Bookmark, Bookmark List, Slow

Inserting Batteries

1. Press the hook upward and lift the battery cover o.

2. Insert the batteries (supplied)

i

matching the plus(+) and minus(-) at each end.

3. Close the cover.

Quick Start Guide

3. Connections

This section describes how to connect your product to match your particular devices setup and to gain optimum signal quality. The product provides various interfaces to connect to the TV, VCR or other devices. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on the device you have.

Note: If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local retailer or

HUMAX Customer Helpline.

EUTELSAT W4 (36.0E)

Twin LNB

Wall

Two Cables

EUTELSAT W4 (36.0E)

Single LNB

Wall

One Cable

SCART Cable

VCR SCART

RCA Cable

S/PDIF Cable

S/PDIF

AUDIO

TV SCART

SCART Cable

DVI for TV HDMI

DVI Connecter

HDMI Cable

Ethernet Cable

LAN

HDMI Cable

RouterRouter

Quick Start Guide

English

Connecting the Antenna

ݎConnecting to Two Cables;

Connect two satellite coaxial cables from the wall directly to the LNB 1 IN and LNB 2 IN connectors.

Note: This connection will allow you to view dierent channels while recording or record two channels

at the same time.

ݏConnecting to One Cable;

1. Connect a satellite coaxial cable from the wall to LNB 1 IN connector.

2. Connect the LNB 1 OUT and LNB 2 IN connectors using an RF loop cable.

Note: When using this connection, the specied functions for 2 tuners will be not available.

EUTELSAT W4 (36.0E)

Twin LNB

Two Cables

Wall

Two Cables

EUTELSAT W4 (36.0E)

Single LNB

Loop-through

Wall

One Cable

Quick Start Guide

Connecting the TV

ݎTV with the HDMI connector;

For the best picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable.

ݏTV with the DVI connector;

For very good picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable and an HDMI-to-DVI converter for video and an RCA cable (Audio L/R) for audio.

ݐTV with the SCART connector;

For good picture quality, connect the product and TV using a SCART cable.

ݑVCR with the SCART connector;

To output video and audio, connect the product and VCR using a SCART cable.

VCR SCART

RCA Cable

TV SCART

SCART CableSCART Cable

DVI for TV HDMIAUDIO

DVI Connecter

HDMI Cable

Note:

• When using the digital audio system, connect the product and the digital audio system using an S/PDIF cable for audio.

• Programmes restricted by DRM (Digital Rights Management) may not be viewed via the HDMI cable.

Connect using the SCART or composite cable.

• Connecting your TV directly to the audio/video output of the product will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment.

Quick Start Guide

English

4. Powering On

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

2. Ensure the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the product is switched to ON.

3. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control or the STANDBY button at the front

of the product.

Quick Start Guide

5. Menu Overview

Channel List

TV Guide

Video

Music

Photo

Settings

Preference

• Parental Control

• Language

• Time

• Video

• Audio

• Recording(PVR)

• Screen Display

Edit Channels

• Edit Channel List

• Edit Favourite List

Installation

• NTV+ Auto Search

• Search Channels

• Software Update

• Factory Default

System

• System Information

• Signal Detection

• Power Management

• Conditional Access

• Data Storage

How to Navigate

Displays the main menu Moves among menus or options

Selects (Enters) a menu or conrms a selection

Goes back to the previous screen Enters the number (0~9)

Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens

Changes or adjusts the option

Basic Operation

Changing Channels

You can change the channels in several ways.

 Press the P/ button.  Enter the channel number directly. (0-9)  Go to the channel list or TV guide and select a channel.

Note:

• Press the Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and radio channels.

• Press the Press the BACK button to return to the previous channel.

Volume / Mute / Audio

English

 To adjust the audio volume, press the  To mute the audio temporarily, press the MUTE button.



+/- button.

Setting Audio Options

Audio options are available only when the programme supports multiple audio languages.

1. Press the AUDIO button.

2. Select the audio language.

3. Select the audio direction.

4. Press the OK button.

Note:

• The mute function remains set while you

change channels.

• You cannot set the audio direction when the

programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital.

Display Select Conrm

Basic Operation

Display Format / Resolution

Setting Display Format

Press the WIDE button to set the display format according to the screen ratio. Each time you press this button, the value changes.

 Screen ratio 4:3: Auto – Letterbox – Centre  Screen ratio 16:9: Auto – Pillar Box – Zoom

Note: Refer to Setting Display Format for

details.

Setting Resolution

Press the V-FORMAT button to set the resolution of the screen. Each time you press this button, the value changes.

 576i - 576p - 720p - 1080i - Original

Display

Note: When connected with an HDMI cable,

you can only change to resolutions the TV supports.

Display

Basic Operation

English

Programme Information (i-plate)

The i-plate is an information banner that is displayed for a certain period of time whenever you change channels. Press the i button while watching a progamme to display the i-plate. Press the EXIT button to hide.

Playing time

Channel number and name Programme name

 Viewing detailed programme information

Press the i button again while the i-plate is displayed.

 Viewing previous/next programme information

Press the / button while the i-plate is displayed. Press the OK button to set reminders or recordings for

future programmes.

 Viewing programme information of other channels

Press the / button while the i-plate is displayed. Press the OK button to change to the selected channel.

Icons Signal strength and quality

Group name Current time and date

Display Navigation mode

Icons

The icons represent the information and services provided.

Locked programme Subtitle

Scrambled programme (CAS icons) Teletext

Parental level (minimum age for viewing) Multiaudio

HD programme Resolution

Scheduled programme (Red: Record, Blue: Reminder)

Dolby Digital audio Dolby Digital Plus audio

Note: Programme information is not displayed when there is no programme information.

Basic Operation

Sleep Timer

Press the SLEEP button to set the automatic turn o time. Each time you press this button, the value changes.

 10 - 20 - 30 - 60 - 90 - 120 minutes

Display

Subtitle

You can select the subtitle language when subtitle information is provided.

1. Press the SUBTITLE button.

2. Select the subtitle language.

3. Select O to make the subtitle disappear.

4. Press the OK button.

Note: You can choose to always display the

subtitle when available.

Display Select Conrm

Basic Operation

English

Teletext

Teletext is a free service broadcast which gives the latest information on news, weather and many other topics. You can use interactive services in teletext mode.

All teletext supporting channels have the teletext icon on the i-plate.

1. Press the TEXT button.

2. To display the teletext menu, press the MENU

button in teletext mode.

3. Select the teletext function you want and

press the OK button.

Display Teletext menu Select

Conrm

Channel List

The channel list will help you nd the channel you want to watch quickly and easily.

You can access the channel list in several ways.

 Press the LIST button.  Press the MENU button and select Channel List.

Changing Channels

Select the channel you want to watch and press the OK button. The displayed channel will change.

Note:

• : Locked channel, : Scrambled channel (CAS icons)

• Press the i button to view the detailed programme information.

• Press the LIST or EXIT button to exit.

Advanced Options

Changing Group

You can display the list of the selected channel group.

 NTV+, TV, HDTV, Radio, Favourite 1~5, RecentTV, HDTV, Radio, Favourite 1~5, Recent

1. Press the  button.

2. Select a channel group.

3. Press the OK button.

Note: Press the TV/RADIO button to switch

between TV and Radio groups.

Sorting Channels

Press the RED button to sort the list in numerical or alphabetical order.

Display/Change

Select Conrm

Channel List

English

Grouping NTV+ Channels

You can group the channels according to the NTV+ channel group.

1. Press the GREEN button.

2. Select the NTV+ channel group.

3. Press the OK button.

Filtering Non-NTV+ Channels

You can lter the channels according to channel type in TV or Radio list.

1. Press the GREEN button.

2. Select the channel type.

 Satellite, Pay Channel, All

3. Press the OK button.

Note: Select O to cancel ltering.

Editing Channels in Channel List

You can lock, delete or rename each channel in the channel list, as well as in menu. To edit the multiple channels, go to the MENU > Settings > Edit Channels.

GREEN

Display

Select Conrm

Locking / Deleting / Renaming Channels

1. Select a channel you want to edit and press

the YELLOW button.

2. Select an option.

 Lock: Select On or O.  Delete: Press the OK button.  Rename: Press the OK button and enter the

name in the keyboard.

3. Select OK to save and exit.

Note:

• The default password is 0000. If you have

forgotten your password, please contact your local distributor.

• NTV+ channels cannot be deleted.

YELLOW

Display

Select Conrm

Setting Favourite Channels

You can select your favourite channels and include them in the favourite group.

1. Select a channel and press the YELLOW button.

2. Select Favourite and press the OK button.

3. Select a favourite group you want to include the channel in and press the OK button. To remove a channel from a favourite group, select the group and press the OK button again.

4. Select OK to save and exit.

Managing Channels

Editing Channels

The Edit Channel List menu will help you delete, move lock or rename multiple channels.

MENU  Settings  Edit Channels  Edit Channel List

Group name

Marked / Total channels

Function buttons

: Coloured or OPT+ button

Select

Note:

• : Locked channel, : Scrambled channel (CAS icons)

• Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.

• The channels that are automatically numbered by broadcaster cannot be deleted or moved.

Mark/Conrm Page up/down

Deleting Channels

1. Select the channels using theSelect the channels using the / and OK button.

2. Press thes the RED button.

Note: NTV+ channels cannot be deleted.

Moving Channels

1. Select the channels using the / and OK button.

2. Press the GREEN button.

3. Move the selected channels to the location you want using the

Note: NTV+ channels or HDTV channels cannot be moved.

/ and OK button.

Managing Channels

Locking / Unlocking Channels

1. Select the channels using the / and OK button.

2. Press the OPT+ button.

3. Select Lock. To unlock, select Unlock.

Renaming Channels

1. Select a channel to rename.

2. Press the OPT+ button.

3. Select Rename.

4. Enter the name in the keyboard.

Note: NTV+ channels cannot be renamed.

Advanced Options

Changing Group

To list the channels of other groups, press the YELLOW button and select a group you want. Select NTV+ to list the NTV+ channel groups.

Note: Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and radio groups.

Changing Background

You can change the channel displayed in the background while editing.

1. Select the channel you want to watch.

2. Press the BLUE button. The displayed channel will change.

English

Selecting / Releasing All Channels

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Select All.

3. To release all, select Release All.

Managing Channels

Editing Favourite Channels

The Edit Favourite List menu will help you add or remove channels from the favourite groups.

MENU  Settings  Edit Channels  Edit Favourite ListEdit Favourite List

Group name Marked / Total channels

Favourite group name

Function buttons

: Coloured or OPT+ button

Select

Note:

• Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.

• The channels that are automatically numbered by broadcaster cannot be deleted or moved.

Mark/Conrm Page up/down

Adding / Removing Favourite Channels

1. Press the YELLOW button and select the favourite group you want to edit.

2. To add channels to the favourite list, select the channels you want to add using the button in the left column and then press the RED button. The added channels will appear in the right column.

3. To remove channels from the favourite list, select the channels you want to remove in the right column and then press the RED button.

/ and OK

Moving Channels

1. Select the channels using the / and OK button.

2. Press the GREEN button.

3. Move the selected channels to the location you want using the

Note: You can move the channels in the right column only.

/ and OK button.

Managing Channels

English

Renaming Favourite Groups

1. Press the YELLOW button and select the favourite group you want to edit.

2. Press the OPT+ button.

3. Select Rename Favourite.

4. Enter the name in the keyboard.

Advanced Options

Changing Group

To list the channels of other groups in the left column, press the GREEN button and select a group you want.

Note: Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and radio groups.

Changing Background

You can change the channel displayed in the background while editing.

1. Select the channel you want to watch.

2. Press the BLUE button. The displayed channel will change.

Selecting / Releasing All Channels

1. Press the OPT+ button.

2. Select Select All.

3. To release all, select Release All.

TV Guide

The TV guide is an on-screen guide of grid type which displays the programme information of channels in time and date order.

You can access the TV guide in several ways.

 Press the GUIDE button.  Press the MENU button and select TV Guide.

Note: Press the GUIDE or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.

Preview

Current time and date

Information of the selected programme: channel number & name,

programme name, simple information, favourite group, network type, and icons

Time bar

Function buttons

: Coloured button

Select

Conrm Page up/down

Note:

• Press the i button to view the detailed programme information.

• : Scheduled programme (Red: Record, Blue: Reminder), : Recording programme, : Present time

• Page up/down is not activated if there are less then 7 channels.

Watching Programmes

1. Select a programme and press the OK button. The programme will be displayed in the preview.

2. Press the OK button again to exit the TV guide and watch the programme.

TV Guide

English

Setting Reminders or Recordings

1. Select a future programme and press the OK button.

2. Select Reminder or Record and press the OK button.

3. Select Cancel and press the OK button to cancel. The reserved programmes will be added automatically in Schedule.

Note:

• If the programme is conicted with another programme, adjust the reservation appropriately.

• If the channel is locked, you will be prompted to enter your password to complete the reservation.

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

• You can reschedule reminders or recordings. (Refer to Scheduling Reminders and Recordings.)

Advanced Options

Quick Navigation

Press the Press the REWIND / FAST FORWARD button to jump back/ahead two hours. Press the PREVIOUS / NEXT button to move to the previous/next day.

Changing Group

To list the channels of other groups, press the BLUE button and select a group you want. Select NTV+ to list the genre of NTV+ channels. Select a genre.

/ button to move to the previous/next programme.

Note:

• Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and radio groups.

• To search specic programmes, go to Find Programmes by pressing the GREEN button. (Refer to

Finding Programmes.)

TV Guide

Finding Programmes

Find Programme will help you nd the programmes more specically using the keyword or genre.

By Keyword

1. Press the GREEN button.

2. Select Keyword and press the

3. Select a keyword and press the OK button.

Note: To enter a new keyword, select New

Keyword.

By Genre

1. Press the GREEN button.

2. Select Genre and press the

3. Select a genre and press the OK button.

4. Select the specic genre and press the OK button. (if provided)

 button.

GREEN

Display Conrm Select

Note:

• Press the i button to view the detailed

Page up/down

programme information.

• Press the OK button to watch a found programme.

• You can set reminders or recordings for future programmes. (Refer to Setting Reminders or Recordings.)

Scheduling Reminders and Recordings

Schedule lists reminders or recordings and will help you manage them in more detail.

1. Press the YELLOW button.

2. You can add, edit or delete your reminders or recordings.

 To add, select New Reservation and press the

OK button.

 To edit, select a reservation and press the OK

button.

 To delete, select a reservation and press the BLUE

button.

3. Reservation will pop up. You can change the options you want using the NUMERIC(0~9) and OK buttons.

4. Select OK to save and exit.

Note:

• Press the i button to view the detailed programme information.

• You can easily set reminders or recordings in TV Guide, Find Programmes or i-plate navigation mode.

///,

YELLOW

Display Conrm Select

Page up/down

Recording and Playback

English

You can record programmes in the built-in hard disk drive and playback the recorded programmes whenever you want.

Recording

You can watch another channel while recording a channel or record programmes from two dierent channels at the same time.

Instant Recording

You can record the currently watching programme instantly and change the recording duration.

To instantly record the current programme you are watching, press the RECORD button. The recording will start from the current broadcast point and the record banner will be displayed for a few seconds

Press the STOP button to stop recording the programme you are currently watching.

The recording will continue till the end of the current programme. However, if the programme ends in less than ten minutes, it will continue till the end of the next programme. When no programme information is provided, the recording will continue for two hours.

Changing Recording Duration

1. Press the RECORD button on the currently

recording channel.

2. Set the duration manually or select till the

end of the current prorgramme or the next programme.

Record Select Conrm Enter 0~9

Recording and Playback

Scheduled Recording

You can easily set the recording reservations in TV Guide, Schedule or i-plate navigation mode.

 Select a future programme and press the OK

button in TV Guide.

(Refer to Setting Reminders or Recordings.)

 Select New Reservation and press the OK

button in Schedule.

(Refer to Scheduling Reminders and

Recordings.)

 Press the OK button on a future programme in

i-plate and select Record.

(Refer to Programme Information.)

The recording will start at the scheduled time and the record banner will be displayed for a few seconds.

Press the STOP button to stop recording the programme you are currently watching.

Note:

• Press the GUIDE button to go to TV Guide.

• Press the GUIDE button and press YELLOW button to go to Schedule.

• Press the i button while watching a progamme to display the i-plate.

Editing Recording Schedule

You can edit or delete your reservations in

Schedule.

 To edit, select a reservation and press the OK

button. You can change the options such as channel, date, time, repeat, mode, etc.

 To delete, select a reservation and press the

OPT+ button.

Record Select Conrm Enter 0~9

Recording and Playback

English

Recording Conict

You can watch another channel while recording a channel or record programmes from two dierent channels at the same time.

Recording Duration Conict

When an instant recording conicts with one of the scheduled recordings (or reminders), you can either;

 Record for the automatically modied duration.  Cancel either of the scheduled recordings (or

reminders).

 Cancel the previous recording.

Watching Conict

When a scheduled recording starts on a dierent channel while you are watching a channel and recording another channel, a record notice will pop-up 30 seconds before the scheduled recording starts.

 OK: The channel will change at the start time and

the scheduled recording will start automatically.

 Cancel: The scheduled recording will be

canceled.

Scheduling Conict

When a new scheduled recording conicts with one of the previously set recordings (or reminders), you will be prompted to select up to two programmes you want to keep. Select the programme using the

/ and OK

button.

Record Select Conrm Enter 0~9

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