Manhattan ST 120 Instruction Manual

PLAZA MODELS

ST 100 / ST 120

ST 200 / ST 300

Digital Satellite Receiver

PLAZA MODELS
ST 100 / ST 120

Instruction Manual

(English)

http://www.plaza-st.com

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INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 3

FEATURES .............................................................................................................................................3

CONNECTORS AND DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................4

FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS...................................................................................................................4

CONTROLS AND DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................4

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCIONS.................................................................................................................5

INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................5

TUNING YOUR TV TO OUTPUT SIGNAL....................................................................................................5

MAIN MENU...........................................................................................................................................5

INSTALL Menu........................................................................................................................................6

CONFIGURING YOUR ANTENNA.........................................................................................................................6

CONFIGURING THE DiSEqC ANTENNA POSITIONER...................................................................................7

DiSEqC 1.2 menu (Manual positioner).............................................................................................................7

DiSEqC USALS menu (Automatic positioner).................................................................................................7

CHANNEL SEARCH -- Automatic Scan and Search........................................................................................ 7

CHANNEL SEARCH: Manual Scan and Search.................................................................................................8

ADVANCE SEARCH: Special Feature..................................................................................................................8

TO CHANGE CHANNEL OR SATELLITE...............................................................................................................9

SORTING THE CHANNEL LIST.............................................................................................................................9

SATELLITE LIST.......................................................................................................................................................9

SELECTING RADIO CHANNELS.........................................................................................................................10

IRDETO CARD SLOT.............................................................................................................................................10

UPGRADING SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................10

TELETEXT FUNCTION...........................................................................................................................10

TO SELECT SUBTITLES ON A CHANNEL..........................................................................................................10

TO SELECT AUDIO LANGUAGE...............................................................................................................10

TO ACTIVATE SLEEP TIMER...................................................................................................................10

CHANNEL BANNER................................................................................................................................10

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG)........................................................................................................... 11

INSTALLING FAVORITE CHANNELS.........................................................................................................11

VIEWING FAVORITE CHANNELS ......................................................................................................................11

TO LOCK MENU AND CHANNELS ......................................................................................................................11

ADVANCED INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................11

TO DELETE CHANNELS ........................................................................................................................................11

TO RENAME CHANNEL.........................................................................................................................................12

TO MOVE CHANNEL..............................................................................................................................................12

TO RENAME A SATELLITE...................................................................................................................................12

TO SORT SATELLITE LIST...................................................................................................................................12

DELETING A TP.........................................................................................................................................................12

RENAMING A TP....................................................................................................................................................12

SORTING A TP LIST..............................................................................................................................................12

UPGRADING SOFTWARE VIA PC.............................................................................................................12

RECEIVER TO RECEIVER COPY FUNCTION..............................................................................................13

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................................................13

MASTER PASSWORD.............................................................................................................................14

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the world of Manhattan digital satellite receiver that will make your life closer to your dream.
Before using your new receiver, we suggest that you carefully read this manual and the safety notice below.

The PLAZA model is an advanced digital satellite receiver with the unique option of Blind Search Facility. It is
designed to cope with the many different operating requirements of broadcast standards worldwide. During
development, we have evolved with the best possible solutions to create the next generation of satellite
receivers together with the most up-to-date electronics and easy to use on-screen menu system. This new
receiver is designed to give you outstanding pictures and CD-quality audio with a touch of a button.

FEATURES

All Models

ۥ 1 LNB input, IF signal loop through, supports Universal, Single, C Band and Wide Band LNB
€‚ Multiple LNB switching 0/12V, 14/18 volts, 22KHz and DiSEqC 1.2
€ƒ S-Video output on mini DIN.
€„ RS – 232 port for PC connections and software upgrade
€… 5 RCA sockets (Audio L & R, Video, 0/12V, Digital Audio (S/P DIF)
۠ Switched CH 3 & 4 NTSC Modulator
€‡ 100 – 240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2Amps / 0.15Amps SMPS PSU
€ˆ 4 Digit LED front panel display
€‰ Supports TV Standards PAL M & NTSC M with screen formats 4:3 and 16:9
€Š Up to 5000 channels TV or RADIO programmable
€‹ DiSEqC 1.3 with USALS function
€Œ On screen language support for up to 15 languages
ۥ Fully automatic Scan & Store of TV & Radio channels
€Ž Channel search option by All, FTA, Network, TP with option of including Data channels.
ۥ Advanced (Blind Search) search option by All, FTA, All + Data
ۥ Built in Teletext function
€‘ Supports Teletext Subtitle function
€’ Supports DVB Subtitle function
€“ With Closed Caption facility
€” SATCODX compatibility.
ۥ EPG access for current, next and 7 days for on screen channel information
€– Parental control facility by channel and menu locks
€— 22 different favorite groups (11 TV & 11 Radio)
€˜ Last channel recall facility
€™ Last viewed channel remembered after power down
€š Time display on Info banner and on front panel.
€› Edit functions with picture in menu (Add, Delete, Name, Move and Sort) Channel, TP and Satellite
€œ Receiver to receiver full user settings and channel data copying facility
ۥ 1 year, 20 event VCR timer facility
€ž Multiple audio selection (L, R, Stereo & Mono)
€Ÿ Programmable sleep timer up to 2 hours
€ Supports multiple Audio language broadcasts

Models with IR (Irdeto)

€¡ Embedded IRDETO CI card slot

DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

ۥDO NOT open the top cover. High voltages inside the receiver. Please refer all servicing to qualified service

agents

€‚DO NOT obstruct the ventilation slots on the top cover. Install the receiver in a well-ventilated location
€ƒDO NOT insert or drop small objects into the receiver
€„DO NOT expose the receiver to water, moisture, extreme cold or direct sunlight.
€…DO NOT use solvents of any kind to clean the unit, only use a soft-dry cloth.
۠DO unplug the receiver from the mains outlet before connecting or disconnecting anything.
€‡DO unplug the receiver from the mains, TV, and the satellite LNB feed when a thunderstorm is expected.
€ˆDO unplug the receiver from mains out let before cleaning the unit.

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CONNECTORS AND DEFINITIONS

Please do not connect the power to the receiver until all other connections have been made and checked.
Please refer to diagram above for connections.

R1: AC IN (Power Cord) Connect this lead to the mains outlet (100-240 Volts AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.2Amps /

0.15Amps)

R2: LNB IN (IF Input) Connect the IF cable from your LNB to this connector.
R3: LOOP OUT (IF Output) If you have a second satellite receiver, connect its LNB input to this connector.
R4: ANT IN Connect your TV antenna to this connector.
R5: TV OUT (Modulator Output) Connect your TV or VCR to this connector.
R6: Modulator channel output switch. Select channel of your preference.
R7: VIDEO OUT Composite video output for connecting to TV or AV monitor etc.
R8: +0/12V OUT Switched + 12V DC output for use with LNB switches.
R9: AUDIO OUT LEFT / RIGHT Audio outputs for connecting to TV or Hi-Fi system.
R10: SP / DIF OUT Digital audio output for connecting to a Hi-Fi system
R11: RS-232 Connect your PC via this connector using a NULL MODEM (female to female) cable for software

upgrade or channel data transfer from another receiver.

R12: S- VIDEO OUT Additional video output for connecting to a VCR or CAMCORDER with S-VIDEO capability
R13: PULSE Connection for Mechanical Polarizer (Pulse output)
R14: GND Connection for Mechanical Polarizer (Ground)
R15: +5V 300mA MAX Connection for Mechanical Polarizer (+5V output)

FRONT PANEL CONNECTORS

CONTROLS AND DEFINITIONS
F1: STANDBY / ON After connecting the power, press this button to switch ON the receiver or to switch to

STANDBY
F2: DIGIT LED DISPLAY This will display the channel number or certain programming functions when using
the menus. In standby mode this will display the time.
F3: REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Location of the infrared receiver. Do not obstruct this when using the
remote control.

F4: TV / RADIO Press this button to change from TV channels to RADIO channels and vise versa.
F5: MENU Press this button to enter the programming menus. To exit the menus, press it again.
F6: OK In viewing mode press this button to display channel list. In menu mode this button is used to enter

the programming parameters.
F7: CH UP In viewing mode it is used to step up channels sequentially. In programming mode it will move the
cursor upwards to facilitate selection.
F8: CH DOWN In viewing mode it is used to step down channels sequentially. In programming mode it will
move the cursor downwards to facilitate selection.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

FRONT

PANEL CONTROLS

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F9: VOL UP In viewing mode it will increase the sound. In programming mode it will move the cursor to the
right or change a function to facilitate selection.
F10: VOL DOWN In viewing mode it will decrease the sound. In programming mode it will move the cursor to
the left or change a function to facilitate selection.

F11: IRDETO SMART CARD SLOT (For Models with embedded Irdeto) Open the flap from top catch
(12) and Insert your Irdeto smart card into this slot with the card contacts facing downwards. You will then

have access to the respective scrambled and pay per view services.

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCIONS

We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the remote control handset prior to installing the receiver.

INSTALLATION

TUNING YOUR TV TO OUTPUT SIGNAL

Connect your TV using a co-axial lead and switch on the receiver. After initialising the digit LED (F2) will
display “NOCH”. Select a spare channel on your TV and tune the channel until you see OSD Settings menu as
below as clearly as possible.

MAIN MENU

Press the MENU key the main menu will appear on your screen wherein you can configure all your settings.

Screen Saver: Select time to turn on screen saver in radio mode. After the seconds have lapsed, the screen will change
to radio banner.

OSD Settings

Language: Select the required OSD language.
Transparency: Adjust transparency of channel banner and channel list.
Info-Display: Select display time of the channel banner. If you select On it will

remain on until exit key is pressed.
Audio Lang / Subtitle Lang: Select default language. This sets all channels to
that language

SYSTEM Menu

To select, press VOL up / down, CH up / down key. To enter a menu,

press OK key.

OPERATION IN PROGRAMMING MODE

The menus are designed to assist you from the

moment you switch on the receiver. Follow

the help

messages at the bottom of the menu.