Manhattan ST 200, ST 350, ST 400, ST 450, ST 500 User Manual

Digital Satellite Receiver

PLAZA MODELS

ST 250 / ST 350 / ST 400
ST 450 / ST 500 / ST 550

Instruction Manual

(English)

http://www.plaza-st.com

ISSUE3

2

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

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

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

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

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

TUNING YOUR TV TO UHF OUTPUT.........................................................................................................5

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

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

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

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

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

CONFIGURING DC ANTENNA POSITIONER (For models with DC Positioner) .................................................7

CHANNEL SEARCH -- Automatic Scan and Search ........................................................................................8

CHANNEL SEARCH: Manual Scan and Search.................................................................................................9

Using a mechanical polarizer for your lnb..................................................................................................9

ADVANCE SEARCH: Special Feature................................................................................................................ 10

TO CHANGE CHANNEL OR SATELLITE.............................................................................................................10

SORTING THE CHANNEL LIST........................................................................................................................... 10

TO SELECT A CHANNEL FROM ANOTHER SATELLITE...........................................................................................11

SELECTING RADIO CHANNELS......................................................................................................................... 11

CONDITIONAL ACCESS (for models with CI)............................................................................................11

UPGRADING SOFTWARE .......................................................................................................................11

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

TELETEXT FUNCTION...........................................................................................................................12

TO SELECT SUBTITLES ON A CHANNEL..........................................................................................................12

TO SELECT AUDIO LANGUAGE...............................................................................................................12

TO ACTIVATE SLEEP TIMER...................................................................................................................12

CHANNEL BANNER................................................................................................................................12

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG)...........................................................................................................13

INSTALLING FAVORITE CHANNELS.........................................................................................................13

VIEWING FAVORITE CHANNELS ......................................................................................................................13

TO RESET YOUR RECEIVER TO DEFAULT SETTINGS.................................................................................. 13

TO LOCK MENU AND CHANNELS ......................................................................................................................13

CHANNEL EDIT ....................................................................................................................................13

TO DELETE CHANNELS ........................................................................................................................................13

TO RENAME CHANNEL.........................................................................................................................................14

TO MOVE CHANNEL..............................................................................................................................................14

SATELLITE / TP EDIT............................................................................................................................14

TO RENAME A SATELLITE...................................................................................................................................14

TO SORT SATELLITE LIST...................................................................................................................................14

DELETING A TP.........................................................................................................................................................14

TO RENAMING A TP .............................................................................................................................................14

TO SORT TP LIST ..................................................................................................................................................14

RECEIVER TO RECEIVER COPY FUNCTION..............................................................................................14

FORMATTING THE HARD DISK FOR FIRST TIME USE...............................................................................15

TO RECORD PROGRAMS..................................................................................................................................... 15

TO WATCH A DIFFERENT FTA (free to air) CHANNEL WHILST RECORDING ANOTHER................... 15

TO RECORD TIMED PROGRAMS.......................................................................................................................15

TO PLAYBACK AND EDIT ....................................................................................................................................16

PVR REMOTE KEYS ........................................................................................................................................16

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................................................16

POWER SUPPLY MAIN..............................................................................................................................17

POWER SUPPLY POSITIONER (optional).......................................................................................................17

MASTER PASSWORD.............................................................................................................................17

CONTENTS

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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 following safety notice.

The PLAZA model is an advanced digital satellite receiver with the unique option of Blind Search Facility and 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. The new
digital satellite 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 2 SCART, TV (CVBS / RGB) and VCR/DVD with loop through facility
€„ 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)
€‡ PLL RF modulator (CH 21---CH 69 PAL G, I, K, M)
€ˆ 100 – 240V AC 50/60 Hz SMPS PSU.
€‰ 4 Digit LED front panel display
€Š Supports Multi TV Standards PAL G, I, K, M & NTSC M with screen formats 4:3 and 16:9
€‹ Up to 8000 channels TV or RADIO programmable
€Œ DiSEqC 1.3 with USALS function
ۥ On screen language support for up to 15 languages
€Ž Fully automatic Scan & Store of TV & Radio channels of
ۥ 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
€‘ Built in Teletext Supporting Teletext and DVB Subtitle function
€’ SATCODX compatibility.
€“ EPG access for current, next and 7 days for on screen channel information
€” Parental control facility by channel and menu locks
ۥ 22 different favorite groups (11 TV & 11 Radio)
€– Last channel recall facility and Last viewed channel remembered after power down
€— Over The Air (OTA) software upgrade facility.
€˜ 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
€š Receiver to receiver full user settings and channel data copying facility
€› 1 year, 10 event VCR/PVR timer facility
€œ Multiple audio selection (L, R, Stereo & Mono)
ۥ Programmable sleep timer up to 2 hours
€ž Supports multiple Audio language broadcasts
€Ÿ Includes 4 on screen games (Tetris, Minesweeper, Black Jack, and Video Poker)
€ DVB Common Interface with dual CAM slots

Models with IR (Irdeto), P (DC Positioner), PVR (Personal Video Recorder ready)

€¡ Embedded IRDETO CI card slot
€¢ 100 – 240V AC 50/60 Hz SMPS for DC Positioner
€£ PVR ready (for fitting 40GB to 120 GB Hard Disk Drive)

DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

ۥDO NOT open top cover. High voltages inside. 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.

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€‡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.

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

CONNECTORS AND DEFINITIONS

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

R1: AC IN (Power Cord) Connect this lead to the mains outlet (100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz)
R2: LNB IN ( IF Input ) Connect the IF cable from your LNB to this connector.
R3: LOOP OUT If you have a second satellite receiver, connect the receivers LNB input to this connector.
R4: ANT IN Connect your UHF TV antenna to this connector.
R5: TV OUT (UHF Modulator Output) Connect your TV or VCR to this connector.
R6: EUROSCART FOR TV Connect your TV via a SCART cable to this connector.
R7: EUROSCART FOR VCR Connect your VCR or DVD Player via a SCART cable to this connector.
R8: VIDEO Composite video output for connecting to an AV monitor etc.
R9: 0/12V Switched + 12V DC output for use with LNB switches.
R10: AUDIO LEFT / RIGHT Audio outputs for connecting to a Hi-Fi system.
R11: RS-232 Connect your PC to this connector using a NULL MODEM (female to female) cable for software

upgrade. Connect STB for channel data transfer from another receiver of same model.

R12: M1, M2, MECH POL, REED SENS, GND, + 5V M1 and M2 connectors for the DC motor, REED SENS and GND
connectors for REED switch on your positioner. MECH POL, GND and +5V connectors for a Mechanical Polarizer.

R13: SP / DIF Digital audio output for connecting to a HiFi system
R14: S- VIDEO Additional video output for connecting to a VCR or CAMCORDER with S-VIDEO capability

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 it 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 will step up channels sequentially. In programming mode it will move the cursor upwards
in the menu.
F8: CH DOWN In viewing mode it will step down channels sequentially. In programming mode it will move the cursor
downwards in the menu.

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.
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.

F11: COMMON INTERFACE (CI) SLOTS A AND B Your receiver is equipped with two slots (behind the front flap)
accepting Type 1 and Type 2 PCMCIA modules. Open flap from top catch (F14) and Insert CI module together with smart
card into either of these slots.

F12: CI SLOTS A AND B EJECT When you want to remove a cam press the eject button.

F13: IRDETO CARD SLOT (For Models with embedded Irdeto) Insert your smart card into this slot.

BACK

PANEL CONNECTIONS

FRONT

PANEL CONTROLS

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

INSTALLATION

For digital quality picture, connect the receiver to your TV using a fully wired SCART lead. If using the UHF TV
OUT connector then follow below step.

TUNING YOUR TV TO UHF OUTPUT

Connect your TV using a UHF (co-axial) lead and switch on the receiver. After initialising the digit LED (F2) will
display “NOCH”. The receiver has been factory set to channel 64. Select a spare channel on your TV and tune it
until you see the following OSD Settings menu. Finally store the settings on your TV.

MAIN MENU

Press the MENU key to configure all your 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
Screen Saver: Select time to turn ON screen saver in radio mode. After the
seconds have lapsed, the screen will change to revolving radio banner.
STORE: After above settings move to store and press OK key.

To select, press CH up / down or VOL 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.

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The receiver will automatically switch on and off at the stored times for
each event. After the time has lapsed, it will reset that event to Off.

Month / Date: Select month and date the event is to come on.
On Time / Off Time: Using 0-9 keys enter the time.
STORE: After above settings move to store and press OK key

INSTALL Menu
CONFIGURING YOUR ANTENNA

Your receiver is preset to UNIVERSAL LNB for all LNB numbers (1-50). If you are using one Universal LNB, then
you do not need to change any settings. You can re-program these when using more then one LNB.

LNB POWER

€‰ V / H -----Both polarities are selected. V = Vertical 14V. H = Horizontal 18 V
€Š 14V Skew On ----- 14V vertical or lower band for Wideband LNB
€‹ 18V Skew On ----- 18V horizontal or higher band for Wideband LNB
€Œ Off ------ No power output.

22KHz Tone: When using other than Universal LNB, you can select tone status.
DiSEqC: When using more than one LNB for fixed installation with a DiSEqC switch. See following example.

TV Settings

TV Standard: Select the output for your TV. Example: for UK select PAL I. If your

TV supports ‘Auto Sensing’ then select Auto.

Screen Format: Select the picture format for your TV.
Video Output: Select signal output for your TV. If the teletext function on your TV

does not work when viewing channels from other sources such as terrestrial TV,
select COMP mode.

UHF Channel: Select a UHF channel between 21 – 69.

STORE: After above settings move to store and press OK key.

Time Settings

In standby mode, the front display and channel banner will indicate the time
after setting as below.

Year /

Month / Date / Hour / Minutes: Press VOL up / down to select.

STORE: After above settings move to store and press OK key.

Event Timer

You can program up to 10 events for the receiver to switch on automatically for

recording onto VCR or PVR

Event No: Select event number you are setting.
Timer: To turn on an event, select VCR SCART or PVR.
TV / Radio: Select TV or Radio mode.
Satellite: Select name of the satellite.
Channel: Press OK and select the channel you want to record.

LNB No: Select reference number.
LNB Type: Select type and press OK to configure LO settings.

LO SETTINGS:

ۥ Universal --- Low 9750, High 10600, 22 KHz tone is automatic.
€Ž Single 1 ---- 10750, 22 KHz tone is selectable.
ۥ Single 2 ---- 10700, 22 KHz tone is selectable.
ۥ Single 3 ---- 11300, 22 KHz tone is selectable.
€‘ C Band ----- 5150, 22 KHz tone is selectable.
€’ Wide ------- Low 9750, High 10750, 22KHz tone is selectable

You can change the LO figure for any of these settings to suit your LNB

Master Reset

T

o reset the receiver to factory default settings, select Master Reset and
press OK. A PASSWORD window will appear. Using 0-9 keys enter your
password and the WARNING message will appear. Press OK to reset or
EXIT to abandon resetting.