Manhattan Computer Products ST 250 User Manual

PLAZA MODELS

ST 250 / ST 350

Digital Satellite Receiver

Instruction Manual

(English)

http://www.plaza-st.com ISSUE3

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

CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

SYSTEM INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................6

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

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

CONFIGURING 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

Using a mechanical polarizer for your lnb..................................................................................................8

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

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

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

TO SELECT A CHANNEL FROM ANOTHER SATELLITE...........................................................................................10

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

CONDITIONAL ACCESS .........................................................................................................................10

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

UPGRADING SOFTWARE VIA PC.............................................................................................................10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADVANCED INSTALLATION....................................................................................................................12

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

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

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

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

SATELLITE / TP EDIT ............................................................................................................................12

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

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

DELETING A TP.........................................................................................................................................................13

TO RENAMING A TP .............................................................................................................................................13

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

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

FORMATTING THE HARD DISK FOR FIRST TIME USE...............................................................................13

TO RECORD PROGRAMS.....................................................................................................................................14

TO WATCH A DIFFERENT CHANNEL WHILST RECORDING ANOTHER...................................................14

TO RECORD TIMED PROGRAMS.......................................................................................................................14

TO PLAYBACK AND EDIT ....................................................................................................................................14

PVR REMOTE KEYS ........................................................................................................................................14

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................................................15

MASTER PASSWORD.............................................................................................................................16

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the world of Manhattan digital satellite receiver that will make your life closer to your dream.

REAR

PANEL CONNECTIONS

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

€• 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 €• Fully automatic Scan & Store of TV & Radio channels of €Ž 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 €– 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 €˜ Receiver to receiver full user settings and channel data copying facility €™ 1 year, 10 event VCR/PVR timer facility €š Multiple audio selection (L, R, Stereo & Mono) €› Programmable sleep timer up to 2 hours €œ Supports multiple Audio language broadcasts €• Includes 4 on screen games (Tetris, Minesweeper, Black Jack, and Video Poker) €ž DVB Common Interface with dual CAM slots €Ÿ Embedded IRDETO CI card slot € PVR ready (for fitting 40GB to 120 GB Hard Disk Drive)

€•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.

CONNECTIONS AND CONTROLS

DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!

CONNECTORS AND DEFINITIONS

FRONT

PANEL CONTROLS

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 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 you have a second satellite receiver, connect the receivers 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 Composite video output for connecting to an AV monitor etc. R8: 0/12V Switched + 12V DC output for use with LNB switches. R9: AUDIO LEFT / RIGHT Audio outputs for connecting to a Hi-Fi system. R10: SP / DIF Digital audio output for connecting to a HiFi 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: S- VIDEO 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 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.

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

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

The menus are designed to assist you from the

the help

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 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 it until you see the following OSD Settings

menu. Finally store the settings on your TV.

MAIN MENU

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

menu, press OK key.

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.

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