Manhattan Computer Products ST100 User Manual

Digital Satellite Receiver

PLAZA MODELS

ST 100 / ST 120

ST 200 / ST 300

PLAZA MODELS

ST 100 / ST 120

ST 200 / ST 300

Instruction Manual

(English)

http://www.plaza-st.com

ISSUE 3

INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 2

CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

ADVANCE SEARCH: Special Feature..................................................................................................................9

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

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

SATELLITE LIST.....................................................................................................................................................10

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

CONDITIONAL ACCESS (for models with CI)............................................................................................10

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

UPGRADING SOFTWARE VIA PC.............................................................................................................11

TELETEXT FUNCTION...........................................................................................................................11

TO SELECT SUBTITLES ON A CHANNEL.......................................................................................................... 11

TO SELECT AUDIO LANGUAGE...............................................................................................................11

TO ACTIVATE SLEEP TIMER...................................................................................................................11

CHANNEL BANNER................................................................................................................................11

ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE (EPG)...........................................................................................................12

INSTALLING FAVORITE CHANNELS.........................................................................................................12

VIEWING FAVORITE CHANNELS ......................................................................................................................12

TO RESET YOUR RECEIVER TO DEFAULT SETTINGS..................................................................................12

TO LOCK MENU AND CHANNELS ......................................................................................................................12

CHANNEL EDIT ....................................................................................................................................12

TO DELETE CHANNELS ........................................................................................................................................12

TO RENAME CHANNEL.........................................................................................................................................13

TO MOVE CHANNEL..............................................................................................................................................13

SATELLITE / TP EDIT ............................................................................................................................13

TO RENAME A SATELLITE...................................................................................................................................13

TO SORT SATELLITE LIST...................................................................................................................................13

TO RENAME A TP...................................................................................................................................................13

TO SORT TP LIST ..................................................................................................................................................13

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

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................................................14

SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................14

Eurosat reserves the right to alter product specifications without prior notice..............................................15

MASTER PASSWORD 6699...................................................................................................................15

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

€• 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 5000 channels TV or RADIO programmable €Œ DiSEqC 1.3 with USALS function €• On screen language support for up to 15 languages €Ž Fully automatic Scan & Store of TV & Radio channels of €• Channel search option by All, FTA, Network, TP with option of including Data channels. €• 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 €• 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) €• 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)

Models with CI and IR (Irdeto)

€ Embedded IRDETO CI card slot €¡ DVB Common Interface with dual CAM slots

DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

€•DO 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. €‡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.

CONNECTORS AND DEFINITIONS

REAR

PANEL CONNECTIONS

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: SP / DIF Digital audio output for connecting to a Hi-Fi system R13: 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 (For models with 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.

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

The menus are designed to assist you from the

the help

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

OPERATION IN PROGRAMMING MODE

moment you switch on the receiver. Follow messages at the bottom of the menu.

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.

OK key.

Language: Select the required OSD language. Transparency: Adjust transparency of channel banner and channel browser. 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.

+ 10 hidden pages