LyngBox HDTV receiver User Manual

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6 1.0 For Your Safety

7 2.0 Quick Start
7 2.1 Connect the LyngBox
7 2.1.1 Before You Start
8 2.1.2 Cables
9 2.1.3 Connect Antennas and Network
10 2.1.4 Connect Audio and Video
11 2.2 First Startup
13 2.3 Start Using the LyngBox

14 3.0 Navigate in the LyngBox
14 3.1 Menu Structure
16 3.2 The Remote Control
17 3.2.1 Universal Remote Control
17 3.3 The Display

18 4.0 Watch TV
18 4.1 Channel Navigation
18 4.1.1 Channel Lists Menu
19 4.1.2 TV Mode
20 4.2 Time Shifting Live TV
20 4.3 Favorite Lists
22 4.4 The TV Guide

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23 4.5 Manage Users
23 4.6 Conditional Access

24 5.0 Record a Show
24 5.1 Record the Current Program
24 5.2 Recording from the TV Guide
25 5.3 Manual Recording
25 5.4 Watch Recordings
25 5.5 Manage Timers

26 6.0 Media Manager
26 6.1 Watch Recordings
27 6.2 Edit Recordings
27 6.3 Transfer Media

28 7.0 Configure the LyngBox
28 7.1 User Preferences
28 7.2 Output Settings
29 7.3 Regional Settings
29 7.4 Language Settings
29 7.5 Access Control
29 7.6 Network Settings
30 7.7 E-mail Settings

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30 7.8 TV Reception and Antenna Search
30 7.8.1 Antenna Configuration
32 7.8.2 Signal Reception
32 7.8.3 Complete Channel Search
32 7.8.4 Manual Channel Search
32 7.9 Software Update and Reinstallation

33 8.0 Add an Extra Tuner

34 9.0 When Support is Needed
34 9.1 Troubleshooting
35 9.2 When More Help Is Needed

36 10.0 Technical Specification

37 11.0 Trademarks and Licenses

1.0 For Your Safety

Allow clear space around the LyngBox for sufficient ventilation
Do not cover the LyngBox or place it on a unit that emits heat
Never allow liquids, sprays or other materials to come into contacts with the inside of the LyngBox
Do not connect or modify cables on the LyngBox when the mains power is connected
Do not remove the cover
Do not allow the unit to be exposed to hot, cold, or humid conditions
Service shall be carried out only by authorized LyngBox service personnel
Ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of the apparatus in multimedia systems
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, make sure it is readily operable at all time

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1.0 For Your Safety

Allow clear space around the LyngBox for sufficient ventilation
Do not cover the LyngBox or place it on a unit that emits heat
Never allow liquids, sprays or other materials to come into contacts with the inside of the LyngBox
Do not connect or modify cables on the LyngBox when the mains power is connected
Do not remove the cover
Do not allow the unit to be exposed to hot, cold, or humid conditions
Service shall be carried out only by authorized LyngBox service personnel
Ensure correct and safe installation and interconnection of the apparatus in multimedia systems
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, make sure it is readily operable at all time

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2.0 Quick Start

This part of the manual describes how to connect and make a basic configuration of your LyngBox. This should only take a few
minutes.
Before advancing with the installation you need to make sure that everything is included in the LyngBox installation package.

The installation package should include the following:

LyngBox
Power Cable
HDMI Cable
Ethernet Cable
Remote Control
2 x AA Batteries

If something is missing, please contact your retailer.

2.1 Connect the LyngBox

This section describes installation of the LyngBox for the most common set-ups.

2.1.1 Before You Start

Before installing the LyngBox you need to have a satellite dish directed toward a specific satellite position installled (unless
it is motorized), a terrestrial antenna, or both. It is recommended to have the LyngBox connected to Internet as the LyngBox
uses services from LyngSat Network, which requires an Internet connection. Without Internet access, the functionality of your
LyngBox is reduced.
During the installation you will be asked about your location (city), parabolic dish size, DiSEqC equipment, if your dish is
motorized, and the satellite position your dish is directed towards. Make sure you know these facts before starting the
installation; It will make the setup process much smoother.

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Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at
the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal,
please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for
details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchased contract. This product
should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

2.1.2 Cables

The following cables can be connected to the LyngBox. Look at figure 1 for guidance. When there are several alternatives they
are listed in priority order (i.e. ordered by best picture or sound quality).

2.1.3 Connect Antennas and Network

Connect the cable from the satellite dish to the connector marked “Satellite”.
Connect the cable from the terrestrial antenna to the connector marked “Antenna in”.
Connect an Ethernet cable from your broadband router to the connector marked “Ethernet”.

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Note that seperate audio cables are not necessary when using HDMI or SCART if the internal speakers of the TV-set are used.

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lyngbox connectorusage alternatives connected device

Video HDMI, Component, HDMI, Component, TV or Projector
SCART, or Composite SCART, or Video out

Audio Toslink (optical) Digital Audio External amplifier or
audio cable (2xRCA) Audio Out 5.1 receiver

Satellite signal Satellite cable (with F-connector) Satellite Satellite Dish/LNB
Terrestrial signal 75Ω antenna cable Antenna in Terrestrial antenna
Internet Ethernet cable Ethernet Broadband router
Power Power cable Power Wall power socket
Pay-TV Conditional Access Module (optional) Common Interface -

2.1.4 Connect Audio and Video

Connect the LyngBox to the TV-set using one of the following cables.

1. HDMI (marked “HDMI”)

2. Component video (color coded RCA connectors, marked “Component video out”)

3. SCART (marked “SCART”)

4. Composite (yellow RCA connector, marked “Video out”)

For audio output from the TV-set, no additional cables are needed when using HDMI or SCART. To get audio output when
using Component or Composite video cables you will need to connect extra audio cables to the TV-set. For guidance, see the
description for amplifiers below.

To use an external audio amplifier one of the following cables needs to be connected between the LyngBox and the amplifier.

Optical digital audio cable (marked “Digital audio”)
Analogue stereo audio cable (red and white RCA connectors, marked “Audio out”)

2.2 First Startup

The following buttons are used during the first configuration of the LyngBox:

Set remote control in LyngBox mode

Power up the LyngBox

Navigate in the menu system

When everything is connected you are ready to start the LyngBox.

Insert batteries into the LyngBox remote control.
Start the TV-set.
Switch on the main power of the LyngBox. The LyngBox is now in stand-by mode.
Press the LyngBox button on the remote control to make sure it controls the LyngBox. Next, press the power button on
the remote control. The LyngBox logotype should be displayed on the front-panel display and the menus for LyngBox
first startup should be displayed on the TV. Note that starting for the first time can take a while.
If nothing can be seen on the TV after 2-3 minutes and everything is connected correctly, then your TV is probably not

compatible with the default video mode of the LyngBox. To cycle between video modes, first press and then press

down for at least one second. Repeat the procedure until you get an image on the TV.

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Confirm a choice

Exit from a submenu

Enter digits, to move decimal point

See text cues in menus for usage

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2.3 Start Using the LyngBox

This section gives you a very brief introduction on how to use the LyngBox to watch TV, after you have gone through the first
configuration.

When the LyngBox is first started it will display the first channel in the channel list with all free TV channels. The following
buttons on the remote control are used for basic navigation in TV mode and menus:

Next channel Display the menu

Previous channel Exit from the menu

Display the channel list; select the marked Exit to previous menu
channel or menu choice

Navigate in the channel list and menu

You will be requested to enter the following information.

a. Language selection
b. Country and city
c. Network settings
d. DiSEqC equipment
e. Dish size
f. Direction of the parabolic dish(es)
g. Whether a terrestrial channel search shall be performed

Enter the requested information using the navigation buttons on the remote control. Select the “next” field and press to
move to next view.

6. The LyngBox will now do the following:

a. First contact the LyngSat Maps service to receive information on which satellites that can be reached with the
specified equipment.
b. Next contact LyngSat and download channel information for all available satellites.
c. Search for terrestrial channels. If no Internet connection is available, the LyngBox will also search for satellite channels.
d. Store all channels in the global channel list.

The initial set-up is now ready and you can start watching TV. To further enhance your experience you can configure the
LyngBox to use your TV in the best way. See section 7.2 for further help on output settings.

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System Information

The System Information menu gives information on your LyngBox id and password. This information is important to have
when logging on to the LyngBox website (http://www.lyngbox.com) and for remote control of recordings from the website of
the LyngSat Guide TV guide (http://www.lyngsat-guide.com). The System Information menu also displays the software version
of your LyngBox, which can be good to have accessible when support is needed.

Conditional Access

The LyngBox has two Common Interface slots for Conditional Access Modules. See chapter 4.6 for more information on how to
use Conditional Access cards with the LyngBox.

Guide

The TV guide from LyngSat Guide presents program information from a number of channels. See chapter 4.4 and 5.2 for
information on how to browse and schedule recordings from the TV guide.

Media Manager

The Media Manager is the interface to watch recordings and photos in the LyngBox. See chapter 6.0 for more information.

E-mail and Support

The LyngBox has an inbuilt e-mail client that can be reached from E-mail & Support in the main menu. E-mails can be
received and displayed using the remote control. If you connect a keyboard you can also send a-mails. The new mail indicator
on the display will light up when you have unread mail.

The e-mail client in the LyngBox lets you communicate with the LyngBox Media technical support personnel. See chapter 9.0
for help on technical support.

3.0 Navigate in the LyngBox

This chapter gives a brief overview of the menu structure, the buttons on the remote control, and the display in the front of
the LyngBox.

3.1 Menu Structure

This section describes the menu choices in the Main Menu, with directions on
where more information can be found.
Press to display the menu.

Channel Lists

It is possible to define several favorite channel lists to make channel
navigation easier. See chapter 4.3 for more information.

Change User

The LyngBox lets different users define their own favorite channel lists. Some
users can have parental lock enabled to protect from unsuitable content. See
chapter 4.5 for user management and parental lock, 4.1.1 for more information
on channel lists.

Timers

List all active recording timers and schedule manual recordings. See chapter 5.0 for more information on recordings.

Installation and Settings

Here you can change the set-up and behavior of your LyngBox. See chapter 7.0 for information on how to configure the
LyngBox.

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