Manhattan DJ-1997 User Manual

User Manual

Of Digital Set Top Box

Manhattan DJ-1997

Please read this User Manual carefully to ensure proper use of this product
and keep this manual for future reference.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions……..........................................................................1

Front an d Rear Panel Illustration........................................................................2

Remote Controller.............................................................................................3

Connections.................................................................................................... .5

Quick Installation.................................................................................................6

DTV Operation....................................................................................................9

Multimedia................................................................................ ......................19

DVR................................................................................................................21

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. .........24

Specifications..................................................................................................25

Important Safety Instructions

*Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover or back.

There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
*Warning: To prevent fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
*Do not expose the Adaptor and Set top box to water (dripping or splashing) and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the unit.
*Keep the Set top box away from direct sunlight and heat source such as radiators
or stoves.
*Do not block the ventilation openings. Slots and openings on the unit are provided for
ventilation. The openings should never be blocked by placing your Set top box on a
cushion, sofa or other similar surface.
*Do not place the Set top box on unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
The unit may fall, resulting in possible damage or injury.
*Only us e the AC adapter included with Set top box. Using any other adapter will void
your warranty.
*Unplug the power from the outlet when the unit is not in use.
*Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
*WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shal l not be exposed to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
*WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause
hearing loss.
*WARNING: Only use attachments/accessories specified provided by the
manufacturer, the Set top box is supplied by AC adapter, the AC adapter is used as
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced, replaced only with
the same or equivalent type (Lithium battery)

The symbol indicates that dangerous voltages constituting a risk of electric
shock are present within this unit.

The symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance

instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
The USB memory stick should be plugged in the unit directly. USB

extension cable should not be used to avoid failing of data transferring
and interference caused.

This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other
household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the
environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems
or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.
They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.

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Front an d Rear Panel Illustration

1. Front Panel

1. USB JACK: Used to connect to an external USB 2.0 device.

2. LED DISPLAY: Used to display the time or channel information.

3. STANDBY: Used to switch the set top box to on or standby.

4. STANDBY INDICATOR: Used to visually show power state of the STB.

5. MENU: Turns on main menu.

6. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR: Used to receive the signal from the remote control.

7. VOL +/-: Used to increase/decrease the volume without using the remote

control.

8. CH +/-: Selects the next/previous Channel without using the remote control.

9. OK: Confirms an entry or selection.

2. Rear Panel

1. LNB IN: This socket connects the LNB to receive the signal.

2. LOOP OUT: This socket will bypass the RF signal to either your TV or another

video system.

3. SPDIF: This socket connects to an optical socket on your surround sound system.

4. USB JACK: Used to connect to an external Wi-Fi Antenna for Internet use.

5. HDMI OUT: This socket connects to HDMI in device.

6. CVBS: This socket outputs composite video signal.

7. Y/Pb/Pr: These sockets connect to your TV component input terminals.

8. AUDIO L/R: This socket outputs analog audio L/R adapter.

9. DC IN 12V: This is used to connect the 12V DC adapter.

10. RS232: Connect to serial port of PC for software update.

11. LAN: Connect to RJ45 cable for internet connection

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Remote Controller

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1. LED display lights to verify remote operation

2. Enter the Manual Timer Setting menu

3. Display Media Player for Videos / Photos / Music

4. Page Down in a List and DVR Scan Rewind

5. Skip Rewind

6. Play DVR / Media

7. Freeze Video or Pause DVR / Media

8. Display DVR Recordings List

9. Display Satellite List

10. Display the Main Menu Screens

11. Change Channel or Menu Navigation Up / Down

12. Display Channel Banner, 2x for Program EPG,
3x for Service Information

13. Display Electronic Program Guide (if provided)

14. Increase / Decrease Volume

15. Numeric / Alpha Keys for direct Channel Chang

-e and Menu Setting

16. Mute or Enable Muted Audio

17. Select Standby or Operation Mode

18. Select to open IPTV press OK for menu

19. Display a Full Screen Signal Meter

20. Page Up in a List and DVR Scan Forward

21. Skip Forward

22. Stop DVR Play or Record / Stop Media Playback

23. Start DVR Manual Record

24. Select the Favorite List Mode

25. Magnify a Portion of the Screen

26. Exit Screens or Functions

27. Display the Channel List or Accept a Menu Item

28. Increase / Decrease Volume or Menu Navigation

Left / Right

29. Return to Previous Channel

30. Change Channel Up / Down

31. Select Alternative Language / Audio Mode / Sound Track

32. Select to View TV or Listen to Radio Channels

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Remote Controller
Installing the Batteries
Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put 2xAAA size batteries
inside the compartment.
The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to install the
batteries.

1. Open the cover

2. Install batteries

3. Close the cover
Using the Remote Control

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 meters from the set top box at an angle of up
to 60 degrees. The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked.

Note:
Sunlight or very bright light will decrease the sensitivity of the remote control.

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Connections

Caution:

Make sure to check the voltage specification of the wall outlet is the same rating with
the receiver. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the cover or the back
of the receiver.

Note:
When connecting the receiver to other equipment, e.g., TV, VCR and amplifier,
make sure to refer to relevant user manual for instruction. Also, make sure you
disconnect al l the equipments from the mains supply before the connection.

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Quick Installation

(1) Unplug the set-top box and television.
(2) Connect the antenna to the RF input of the box with coaxial cable.
(3) Connect the audio out port and video out port on the box to the audio in port and
video in port on the television respectively using audio/video cables.
(4) Plug and power on the set-top box and television.

Program Scanning
Satellite Setting

In Installation page, select Satellite Setting and press <OK>.
In the page displayed, you can use the <Left/Right> buttons to change the mode,
and set the proper satellite parameters.
(1) Press <Up/Down> to select among satellites.
(2) Press <OK> to confirm the selection of the currently focused satellite.
(3) Press <Right> to go to the satellite parameter setting page.
(4) Press <Red> to go into the SAT/TP Manager page.
(5) Press <Green> to go into the Automatic SAT Scan page.
(6) Press <Yellow>Goto position when motor is Diseqc1.2/USALS.

Note: Only the satellite checked in the setup manual can be scanned. You cannot
scan an unchecked sat.

Notice: Motor setting: Switch focus to motor items, switch to Disqc1.2/USALS , press
<OK> enter Motor setting Page, after set Disqc1.2/USALS ,you must Press Store
save it .Unicable setting : As Motor setting.

Satellite Find

This feature provides you a way to make sure whether your satellite dish is properly positioned
and directed to your desired satellite base on the signal level of the preset TP. Before
proceeding, you need to make sure all the parameters for satellite connection are set correctly.
For the parameter setting for a dedicated connection mode.
(1)After finishing the satellite parameter setting, select the Satellite Find and press
< OK> in the Installation page. This will open the Satellite Find page.
(2)Press < OK> , and select your desired satellite from the satellite list.
(3)Using < Left/ Right> buttons to set the TP value.
(4)Set the Beep Tone to either ON or OFF using < Left/ Right> buttons.

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(5)Adjust and fix the position and direction of your satellite dish so you can get the optimized
signal Strength and Quality values.

Notice: If your satellite dish is a motorized one, you can adjust the dish position through the
DiSEqC 1.2 setup page.

Channel Scanning

1. Automatic Sat Scan

With the Auto SAT Scan function, you can perform TV-channel scanning on one or
more satellites. Before proceeding, you need to make sure all the parameters for
satellite connections ar e set correctly. For the satellite parameter setting for a
dedicated connection mode.

(1)After the satellite parameter setting, press <Green>. The Auto Sat Scan page
will appear.
(2)Press <Up/Down> buttons to select the Program to set the type of the program
you want to scan. The program type has tw o options, Free only and All.
(3)Press <Up/Down> to select the NIT mode. Search and add the TPs by referencing
to the satellite NIT Table, and scan for th e program channels from all th e TPs.
(4)If your intention is to scan one specific satellite, you need to specify it first.
(5)Press <Up/Down> buttons to select your Scan Mode. The options here include:

Default TP Mode: Scan only the channels from preset Tps, and will not tr y to add a
One TP Mode: Search and add one TP by referencing to the satellite NIT Table,
Blind Mode: Automatically search Tps in the IF range, and scan the TV-channels

(6)Press <Up/Down> to confirm your Scan Select. In here, you can
choose to apply the scan on one or more satellites to scan.
(7)Press <Green> button. Start scan

new TP.

and scan for the program channels from the TP.

available form the Tps found.

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