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User Manual
Please read carefully before use
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS ................................................... 5
WHATS IN THE BOX........................................................................................................... 6
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES .............................................................................................. 6
SET TOP BOX ..................................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel ............................................................................................................................ 7
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................. 7
REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................................................ 8
Key Function .......................................................................................................................... 9
CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION ....................................................................................... 10
Power .................................................................................................................................. 10
Video and Audio Connection .............................................................................................. 11
Connection Method A: Composite ................................................................................... 11
Connection Method B: Component (Y, Pb,Pr) .................................................................. 11
Connection Method C: HDMI ........................................................................................... 11
Audio Connection ................................................................................................................ 11
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 13
OSD Language ................................................................................................................... 13
Country ............................................................................................................................. 13
Channel Search ................................................................................................................. 13
BASIC OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 14
Channel Selection ................................................................................................................ 14
Volume Control ................................................................................................................... 14
Channel Information ........................................................................................................... 14
MAIN MENU ................................................................................................................... 15
Program ............................................................................................................................... 15
Program Edit ..................................................................................................................... 15
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EPG & Scheduling ............................................................................................................. 16
Sort ................................................................................................................................... 18
LCN .................................................................................................................................... 18
Picture. ................................................................................................................................ 18
Channel Search .................................................................................................................... 19
Auto Search. ..................................................................................................................... 19
Manual Search .................................................................................................................. 19
Country ............................................................................................................................. 19
Antenna Power ................................................................................................................. 19
Time ..................................................................................................................................... 20
Time Offset ....................................................................................................................... 20
Country Region ................................................................................................................. 20
Time Zone ......................................................................................................................... 20
Sleep ................................................................................................................................. 20
Option .................................................................................................................................. 20
OSD Language ................................................................................................................... 20
Subtitle Language ............................................................................................................. 20
Audio Language ................................................................................................................ 21
Digital Audio ..................................................................................................................... 21
System Setting ..................................................................................................................... 21
Parental Guidance ............................................................................................................ 21
Set Password..................................................................................................................... 21
Restore Factory Defaults .................................................................................................. 21
Information ....................................................................................................................... 22
USB ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Multimedia ....................................................................................................................... 22
Photo Configure ................................................................................................................ 22
Movie Configuration ......................................................................................................... 23
PVR Configuration ............................................................................................................ 23
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MULITMEDIA PLAYBACK ................................................................................................. 25
Music ................................................................................................................................... 25
Photo ................................................................................................................................... 25
Movie ................................................................................................................................... 26
PVR ...................................................................................................................................... 26
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 27
Simple Program Recording. ................................................................................................. 27
Time Shifting Live TV ........................................................................................................... 27
Connecting a USB Device .................................................................................................... 28
Connecting a USB FLASH Drive ......................................................................................... 28
Connecting a 2.5” (Notebook) Hard Drive ........................................................................ 28
Connecting a 3.5” (Desktop) Hard Drive .......................................................................... 29
TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................................................................................... 29
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................ 30
Available accessories ...................................................................................................... 31
Contact information ....................................................................................................... 31
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRCUTIONS AND PRECATIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
Read all instructions carefully before use.
Retain manuals for future reference.
Use this product only in the manner described.
Only use a water-dampened soft-cloth to clean the surface of this product.
Use electronic devices in well ventilated areas & not exposed to excess vibration.
The following will damage this product: any liquid such as water or moisture,
extreme heat, cold, humidity, dusty or sandy environments.
Disconnect this product from mains power and antenna during lightning storms.
Only place this device on stable surfaces and ensure that any attached cables are
secure and will not cause the device to fall.
There are no user serviceable parts in this product.
Un-authorized attempts to dismantle or repair this product will void product
warranty and may result in dangerous electric shock.
Remove any power or data cords by pulling them from the plug and not the cord.
Using this device near other electronic devices may cause interference.
When recording images or video using this product please be respectful or the
Copyright requirements and restrictions as they apply to each program in your area.
Images shown in this document are for references only and there may be differences
between images and actual products.
Do not mix old and new batteries in the remote.
We reserve the right to change the products and or documentation without notice.
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WHATS IN THE BOX
WHATS IN THE BOX
1 x STB-HDM3000 HD Set Top Box
1 x Remote control
2 x AAA Battery for remote control
1x User Manual (This Document)
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the
rear of the Remote control.
2. Insert the 2 X AAA batteries (supplied) in to the
compartment being sure to match the polarities
with the markings in the compartment.
3. Fit the cover back on the remote control and
make sure that it locks in place.
Note: Please do not mix old and new batteries in this remote. Remove batteries if remote
is not going to be used for long periods.
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SET TOP BOX
SET TOP BOX
Front Panel
Item
Description
Item
Des
cription
1 ON/OFF Button 5
Remote Sensor Window
2 LED Display
6
Channel Up Button
3 USB Port 7
Channel Down Button
4 Power LED 8
OK Button
Rear Panel
Item
Description
Item
Description
1 Antenna IN socket 6
HDMI Output
2 RF Loop Out Socket.
7
SPDIF: Coaxial Digital Audio Out
3 Y/PB/PR Video Output 8
Main ON/OFF Switch
4 CBVS Composite Video Out 9
AC Power Cord
5
Audio Left/Right output
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REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL
Item
Function
1 STANDBY
2 INFO
3 MUTE
4 PLAY/PAUSE
5 USB
6 S
TOP
7 MENU
8 UP/DOWN
9 PAGE UP
10 0-9
11 FAV
12 EPG
13 PREV
14 NEXT
15 RED BUTTON
16 GREEN BUTTON
17 TV/RADIO
18 AUDIO
19 REC
20 HDMI
21 RETURN/EXIT
22 RIGHT/LEFT
23 OK
24 PAGE DOWN
25 TEXT
26 SUBTITLE
27 FWD
28 REW
29 BLUE BUTTON
30 YELLOW BUTTON
NOTE: To use the Remote Control, point it towards the front of the Digital Set Top Box. The
Remote Control has a range of up to 7 metres from the Set Top Box at an angle of up to 60
degrees.
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REMOTE CONTROL
Key Function
Button
Action
STANDBY
Places the STB into Standby mode or wakes it up
INFO
Displays additional channel
and program
information
MUTE
Mute or restore Audio
PLAY/PAUSE
Start or pause playback
USB Switch to USB interface
STOP
Stop the current playback
MENU
Displays
all the maim menus.
UP/DOWN
Navigate through menus.
PAGE UP
Previous/Last screen
.
0-9 Numerical keypad
. Select channel or setting
FAV Displays Favourite Channel list.
EPG Displays EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
PREV
Skips to the Previous track/file
during media playback
NEXT
Skips to the Next track/file during media playback
RED BUTTON
IN Picture Viewing mode Press to Zoom in on Image
GREEN BUTTON
In DVT mode press to cycle through different Resolutions options.
In Music playback mode press to cycle through different repeat
settings.
TV/RADIO
Switches between DVB
-
T (TV) and DVB
-
R (Radio)
AUDIO
Selects an Audio language or mode (if broadcast)
REC Start recording current program
HDMI
Adjust output resolution 576i/p~720
p
~1080i
RETURN/EXIT
Exits current screen or returns to the previous channel
RIGHT/LEFT
Increase/ Decrease volume or navigate through menus
OK Displays Channel listing DVB
-
T mode or confirm selection
PAGE DOWN
Next Screen
TEXT
Adjust Text Information
SUBTITLE
Displays
Subtitle language information
FWD
Fast Forward through Media playback
REW Fast Rewind through Media playback
BLUE BUTTON
In Teletext mode, it is the
T
eletext colour button
YELLOW BUTTON
In DTV mode, press to change to different Aspect Ratios.
In Teletext mode, it is the Teletext colour button.
NOTE: Some features on this remote rely on the feature being available during the
broadcast. Button may not respond if function is not available.
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CONNECTING THE HDM3000
CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION
Power
1. Turn the TV off at the main power outlet.
2. Check the Main Power switch on the rear of the STB-HDM3000 and the mains out let
that it is to be connected too is in the off position.
3. Connect the Antenna cable to the ANT In socket.
4.
Choose the best connection method for your Equipment. There are 3 possible
connection methods and the type that you choose may depend on the type of TV
that you have.
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CONNECTING THE HDM3000
Video and Audio Connection
Connection Method A: Composite
Quality = Fair to Good
The composite cable (supplied) comprises of 1 x Video Cable (yellow) , 1 x Left Channel
Audio (White) cable and 1 x Right Channel Audio (Red) cable.
Best Used for: Older CRT Type televisions or other displays with only a standard AV input.
Connection Method B: Component (Y, Pb,Pr)
Quality = Good to Very Good
The component cables (not supplied) comprise of 3 x Video cable each carrying different
signals. Separate Audio cables are also required to carry the audio signal to the TV.
Best Used for: Any TV that has matching inputs that does not have HDMI inputs.
Connection Method C: HDMI
Quality = Best
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the preferred connection method as the
HDMI cable (not supplied) allows full HD Digital signal transmission to the TV.
Best Used For: Any TV that has an HDMI input.
Audio Connection
Audio can be connected to an external amplifier.
1. Connect the Stereo Left and Right channels (White & Red) to the back of the Set Top
Box and the corresponding inputs on the back the audio device.
2. Connect a SPDIF Coaxial Audio Cable (not supplied) to the rear of the Set Top Box
and the corresponding inputs on the back the audio device for full surround sound.
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CONNECTING THE HDM3000
Once the STB-HDM3000 has been connected to the power and to the TV
After all connections have been made properly, switch on TV and make sure the unit is
connected to the Main Power.
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FIRST TIME INSTALLATION
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION
Press Power button to switch the unit on.
If you are using the unit for the first time or
have restored the unit to Factory Default, the
Installation Guide Menu will appear on your TV
screen.
OSD Language
To set the OSD (On Screen Display) Language press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote
until the desired Language is displayed and then press the DOWN button.
Country
To change the Country Settings press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote until the
desired Country is displayed and then press the DOWN button.
Channel Search
Press OK to start the Channel Search.
The System will no
w scan for the available channel in
your area.
Found DVB-T Channels are shown in the left window
and DVB-R stations are displayed in the right.
Total progress is displayed in the bar below.
Press the EXIT or Menu Button to stop the scan at any
time.
Once the Scan is complete the first Station is shown.
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BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
Channel Selection
A. Use the UP or Down Buttons to go up or down
through the channels individually or
B. Press the OK button to display the Channel
list.
I. Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select a
channel and the press the OK button
to confirm selection.
Press the LEFT/RIGH button to Change to DVB-R radio channel List.
Press the EXIT button to closet the channel list and return to TV viewing.
If you know the channel number it can be entered in directly using the Numeric Key Pad.
Volume Control
Press the LEFT (VOL-) button to decrease the volume
Press the Right (VOL +) button to increase the volume
Press the MUTE button to mute the audio output. Press again to restore audio.
Channel Information
Press the INFO button on the remote control to display the current channel and program
information including:
• Current channel name, number and current time.
• Current and Next program name, start and finish time
Press the INFO Button again to see more detailed information about the channel and
program as well as signal strength.
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MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
Press the MENU button to access the main system menu.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to scroll across to select the Menu Section that you require
and then press the OK or DOWN button to access the required Menu Section.
Press the OK button to confirm any selection or changes made in the Menu or press the EXIT
button to return to the previous screen.
Press the MENU button to close the menu button and return the TV screen.
Program
Program Edit
To edit your program preferences (lock, skip,
favourite, move or delete), you will need to
enter the Program Edit Menu. This Menu
requires a password to access.
Press the LEFT/RIGH button to Change to DVBR radio channel List.
Action
Button
Description
MOVE
RED Select the channel to move and press the RED button. Use the UP and Down
Button to move the channel and then press the OK button to confirm.
SKIP GREEN
Press the
GREEN button to sel
ect the channel to be skipped. Press GREEN again
to stop the SKIP
LOCK
YELLOW
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to LOCK and then press
the YELLOW button. Press again to unlock
LOCKED channels will require the password to be viewed.
DELET
E BLUE
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to DELETE and then press
the BLUE button. Press OK to confirm or EXIT to cancel.
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MAIN MENU
Action
Button
Description
FAVO
URITE
FAV Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to add as a
FAVOURITE and then press the FAV button. Use the UP and Down button
to select the category to save the channel as and press the OK button to
confirm. Multiple categories are possible.
RENAME
MENU
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to rena
me and then
press the MENU button. Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button to select
each letter and press the OK button to confirm the letter. Select and
confirm the OK button on the screen to save the changes.
Note: Please see ”System Setting” section later in this manual for more information on
password protection.
EPG & Scheduling
The EPG is an on
-
screen TV guide that
shows scheduled programs up to seven
days in advance for every tuned channel.
Press the EPG button on the Remote
Control to access the guide.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to
change the channel.
Use the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the EPG and highlight the program you are
interested in. The program information is displayed on the right hand side of the window. If
more than one page of information is available use the YELLOW or BLUE buttons to display
the different pages.
Once you have found a program that you are interested in you can set a reminder to view
the program or record it if you are not going to be available to watch it.
Press the OK button to Book or Schedule and program.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the option to change and the use the LEFT or RIGHT
button to change it.
All fields will default to the details of the program that you have selected.
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MAIN MENU
To accept all details as displayed please use the OK button on the remote. Or change the
options as described below.
SELECTION
OPTION
DESCRIPTION
CHANNEL TYPE
TV
RADIO
Choose between TV and Radio
CHANNEL NO.
Available Channels
Change the channel t
o book
CHANNEL NAME
Default
As per Broadcast or edited.
START DATE
Set the date of the booking to
commence (MM/DD/YY)
Use the LEFT/RIGHT Button to
select the field to change and
use the numeric pad to enter
the new number
START TIME
Set the Start Time
Use the LEFT/RIGHT Button to
select the field to change and
use the numeric pad to enter
the new number
END TIME
Set the End Time
Use the LEFT/RIGHT Button to
select the field to change and
use the numeric pad to enter
the new number
REPEAT
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
Select whether you wish to
have the booking repeat every
day, every week on the same
day or just once.
MODE
VIEW
RECORD
Select to View the program or
record it. Recording requires a
USB device with enough
available space for the
recording.
Once a B
ooking has been made the Schedule
screen will be shown with all bookings
displayed.
The Status icons:
Green = Booked for Viewing
Orange/RED = Booked for recording
Programs are also marked as booked in the
EPG.
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MAIN MENU
Action
Button
Descripti
on
ADD RED Press the RED button to
Add a booking
manually.
EDIT GREEN
Press the
GREEN button to
edit the selected booking.
DELETE
BLUE
Delete the selected booking.
EXIT EXIT Press the EXIT button to return to the EPG screen
Sort
Sort your channels from the following options:
S
ort type Description
LCN
(LOGICAL CHANNEL NAME)
Sort the channels in ascending order.
ONID
Sort the channels according to ONID
SERVICE NAME
Sort the channels in alphabetical order.
SERVICE ID
Sort the channels according to t
he station.
LCN
Set LCN to ON or OFF
Picture.
The Picture menu allows you to alter the way the display is shown on you TV from the
Aspect Ratio to the resolution.
SELECTION
OPTION
S DESCRIPTION
ASPECT RATIO
16:9 Wide Screen
Auto
4:3 Full
4:3 Pan & Scan
Set the best aspect ratio that
suits you TV and or picture
being displayed.
RESOLUTION
[480P]: for NTSC TV system.
[576P]: for PAL TV system.
[720P]: for NTSC or PAL TV system.
[1080I]: for NTSC or PAL TV system.
Change the
output resolution
to suit your TV.
Not for Composite output.
TV FORMAT
PAL
NTSC
AUTO
Set the colour system used by
your TV. If in doubt use the
Auto option.
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MAIN MENU
VIDEO OUTPUT
CVBS
S-VIDEO
YPbPr
Set the analogue output
used.
(S-VIDEO is not used)
Channel Search
This Menu provides options to adjust the Search Channel settings
.
Auto Search.
Use the RIGHT button or the OK button to start the full Auto search of all channels for both
DVB-T and DVB-R.
This option will delete all previously scanned channels
A full scan can take several minutes.
Manual Search
This option allows you to scan for new channels
without deleting previously saved channels and
settings.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the
frequency channel to scan and then press the OK
button to start the search.
The quality status bar will indicate the quality of
the signal.
Country
Select your country of residence.
Antenna Power
Select ON only if an external active antenna is connected
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MAIN MENU
Time
Set the times zone for you area of residences.
Time Offset
AUTO
Sets GMT Offset based on Country Region
MANUAL
Requires the GMT offset to be set manually and disables the Country Region option
Country Region
Use the LEFT and Right buttons to select the region of residence.
Time Zone
Set the GMT offset when Time Offset option is set to manual. Use the LEFT and Right
buttons to select the Offset for your region.
Sleep
The Sleep option allows you to set a time that the STB will automatically turn off from the
last input from the remote control. Options are 1 to 12 hours set in 1 hour increments.
OFF disables the Sleep feature.
Option
OSD Language
Sets the language used by the display. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote, until the
desired Language is displayed and then press the DOWN button.
Subtitle Language
Sets the language used by the subtitles. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote, until
the desired Language is displayed and then press the DOWN button.
Note: Only available if chosen subtitle language is being transmitted.
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MAIN MENU
Audio Language
Set the preferred audio language for watching TV channels. If the language is not available,
the default program language will be used.
Note: Only available if chosen Audio language is being transmitted.
Digital Audio
Set the Digital audio output of the STB-HDM3000.
Options are: PCM, RAW or OFF. Please refer to your Audio equipment documentation for
the best setting for your equipment.
System Setting
The menu provides options to adjust the system settings.
Parental Guidance
Select the parental level you desire for disc with lock-out function or multiple rating levels.
There are listed in AGE from the level 1 to the highest level 18.
Note: This feature requires a password to access and allows viewing to be restricted via
password for programs that are outside the restrictions.
Set Password
Set or change the password for locked programs.
Input Old Password
: Use the Numeric keypad to enter the old password.
Input New Password
: Use the Numeric keypad to enter the New password.
Confirm Passwor
d:
Use the Numeric keypad to enter the New password to confirm.
Note: The Default password is “000000”
Restore Factory Defaults
*WARNING* Restoring Factory Defaults will remove all saved channel information and
settings. All Scheduled recordings will be deleted. Please use with care.
Press the OK button to begin and then enter the password.
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MAIN MENU
Press the OK button to confirm or press the EXIT button to return to the previous screen
without Restoring Defaults.
Information
Displays the current information about Model, Hardware and Software reversion numbers.
USB
The USB settings menu allows you to change the way the STB displays multimedia from USB
devices as well as managing the device its self.
Multimedia
When a USB device is attached you can select from the Music, Photo or Movie options in
this menu using the RIGHT/LEFT keys and OK to select.
If a USB device is not connected, the warning message "Not Find Any USB Device" will
appear.
Photo Configure
Use the Right button to enter the Photo configuration menu and set the available options as
required.
SELECTION
OPTION
S DESCRIPTION
SLIDE TIME
1 to 8 seconds
Set the number of seconds to
display each picture.
SLIDE SHOW
1 to 59
Random
Set the Slide Show Effect to a
fixed type or set to Random
effects.
ASPECT RATIO
KEEP
DISCARD
Use KEEP to show picture in
original format or DISCARD to
have images Fit the Screen.
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MAIN MENU
Movie Configuration
Use the Right button to enter the Movie configuration menu and set the available options as
required.
S
ELECTION
OPTION
S DESCRIPTION
SUBTITLE SPECIFIC
Small
Normal
Big
Sets the size of the Subtitles for
Movie playback
SUBTITLE BG
Transparent
Gray
Yellow/Green
White
Sets the background colour
used for subtitles during movie
playback
SUBTITE FONT
COLOUR
White
Black
Red
Blue
Green
Sets the font colour used to
display subtitles during move
playback.
Note: this option requires the presence of subtitle files to be included in the same directory
as the movie files.
PVR Configuration
Use the RIGHT button to enter the PVR Configuration Sub menu.
Record Device
This screen Display information about the
connected USB device including
• Device File System
• Total space on device
• Free Space on Device
This feature is useful for deciding if a device has
enough room to record a program.
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MAIN MENU
Format
The Format feature allows you to format the attached USB
device.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the File System used
to format the device.
• FAT32
• NTFS
With the selection made press the OK button to start and
then again to confirm the format.
Time taken to complete this action will vary on size and type of attached device.
Note: Great care should be used when formatting attached devices. Once the format
process is started it cannot be stopped and all data on the device will be lost and cannot
be recovered.
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MULTIMEDIA PLAYBACK
MULITMEDIA PLAYBACK
To play back record programs or
view media from USB drives press
the USB button on the remote
control.
Use the
LEFT or RIGHT button to
select the type of media to access am
then press the OK button to select.
Music
In the MUSIC Menu use the LEFT
and RIGHT buttons to navigate to
the folder on the USB device that
contains the music files to play.
Select the file and press the OK
button to begin playback.
Track and playback information
are displayed on the right hand
window.
Photo
In the Photo Menu use the LEFT
and RIGHT buttons to navigate to
the folder on the USB device that
contains the picture files to view.
Select the file and press the OK
button to view an individual image
or press the PLAY button to begin
a Slide Show of all images in the
current folder.
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MULTIMEDIA PLAYBACK
Press the MENU button to display
the images in a grid.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to
scroll through and select the image
to view and press the OK button.
Movie
In the Movie Menu use the LEFT
and RIGHT buttons to navigate to
the folder on the USB device that
contains the Video files to view.
Select the file and press the OK
button.
Playback of the selected video file
will start
in the right hand window.
Press the RED button to change the video to full screen.
PVR
In the PVR Menu use the LEFT and
RIGHT buttons to navigate to the
folder on the USB device that
contains the Recorded files to
view.
By default, the STB-HDM3000 will
create a folder called PVRRECORD on
the USB device when the first
recording starts. All subsequent
recordings will be saved to this folder
automatically
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Recordings are automatically named as in the following
example.
Press the RED button to view the recorded program in full screen.
Press the YELLOW Button to delete the file.
Press the GREEN button to rename the file.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Simple Program Recording.
Press the REC Button on the remote control to record the current program. Recording will
start from the moment the REC button pressed.
Press the STOP button to end the recording.
Recorded files can be viewed through the PVR menu.
NOTE: this function requires a USB drive to be connected with enough room to record the
program.
Time Shifting Live TV
While watch a TV broadcast it is
possible to pause the vision and then
start the playback a few minute later
.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to the
remote to pause the vision.
When you ready press the PLAY/PAUSE
button again to resume viewing.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Status bar on the bottom of the screen will indicate how far behind you viewing time is
in relation to the actual broadcast.
Up to 1 Hour can be reviewed in this feature.
Use the REV and FWD buttons to fast forward or Rewind the vision.
Press the YELLOW button to enter a specific time to jump to.
Press the STOP to end the time shifting and then press the OK button to confirm.
NOTE: this function requires a USB drive to be connected with enough room to allow the
Time Shift Function to work.
Connecting a USB Device
Connecting a USB FLASH Drive
In most cases connecting a USB FLASH drive will be a matter of simply plugging it I to the
USB port on the STB-HDM3000.
Please remember that HD TV requires a large amount of space to record.
Please allow approximately 4GB per hour if recording HD programs. Less space will be
required for lower resolution programs.
Connecting a 2.5” (Notebook) Hard Drive
It is recommended that 2.5” drives are connected to the STB-HDM3000 using a powered
USB hub.
Only single partition drive should be used.
Due to the power requirements of some USB drives, the USB port on this device may not be
able to power the drive.
Please ensure that the drive is formatted in FAT32 or NTFS before recording.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Connecting a 3.5” (Desktop) Hard Drive
Connect the USB cable to the drive and to the STB before turning the drive ON.
Only single partition drive should be used.
Please ensure that the drive is formatted in FAT32 or NTFS before recording.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem Possible Cause Solution
No Picture Power is not connected Connect the power and
make sure unit is turned on.
Screen Shows “No Signal” Antenna cable is not
connected
Check the antenna
connection to the rear of the
STB
No sound No or incorrect audio cable
connections
Check connections of audio
cables
Sound is muted Un-Mute audio
No picture but sound OK No or incorrect Video cable
connections
Make sure cables are
connected correctly.
Remote Control is not
responding
Batteries are flat Replace.
Picture is breaking up Signal is too weak Check antenna connection.
USB device is not detected Not powered correctly Check power source (if
fitted) or reconnect.
Movie Payback out of sync Faulty file Check file to ensure not
encoding issue
File to large for STB Re-encode file at lower
resolution and/or data rate
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SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TUNER
INPUT FREQUENCY
170~230MHz
471~860MHZ
RF INPUT LEVEL -25~-82DbM
IF BANDWITCH 7MHz & 8MHz
MODULATION QPSK, 16QAMM 64QAM
VIDEO
DECODER FORMAT
MPEG4 AVC/H.264 HP@L4
MPEG2 [email protected]
OUTPUT FORMAT 576p, 720p, 1080i, 4:3 & 16:9
OUTPUT PORT HDMI (V1.3C) YpBpR, cvbs
AUDIO
DECODER FORMAT MPEG-1 (layer 1&2&3) WMA, AC3
AUDIO OUTPUT 2 X RCA (L/R), COAXIAL SPDIF
USB 2.0
SUPPORTTED CAPACITY 750GB
SUPPORTED MEDIA MP3, WMA, JPEG, BMP, AVI, MKV
POWER
SUPPLY VOLTAGE 100~240VAC 50/60Hz
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION 8W
STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
< 1W
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CONTACT IMFORMATION
Available accessories
HDMI CABLES
http://www.laserco.net/products/cables/hdmi/category/442
USB FLASH DRIVES
http://www.laserco.net/products/media-storage-devices/usb-flash-drives
USB HARD DRIVE CASES AND DOCKS
http://www.laserco.net/products/hardware
For other accessories and products
http://www.laserco.net
Contact information
For more information on this product and technical support please visit
HTTP://WWW.LASERCO.NET
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