
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage”
This symbol indicates important instructions
suffi cient ventilation space to prevent overheating. Failure to provide adequate
ventilation could result in poor performance of the STB.

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Contents
Quick-Start Guide 4
Introduction & Front & Rear Panels
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Remote Control 8
Connection Options 10
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Quick-Start Guide
If you wish to operate the NextWave HDTV STB (Set Top Box) before reading the rest of this manual, use the following
steps to get started quickly.
Step
Connect antenna feed cable to the RF IN socket on the STB (Set Top Box)
Step
Check your display documentation for the optimum settings
Step
Set STB output to optimal mode for the display device
Step
Connect video leads to display
you make a change to the output setting
576p (720 x 576 progressive scan)
576i (720 x 576 interlaced scan)
for D-SUB RGB connections
section @ www.dba.org.au (http://www.dba.org.au/index.asp?sectionID=15).

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Step
Select appropriate audio and video display settings
Select channel scanning method and perform scan
Step
Connect AV leads to recording device or secondary display - VCR Output
Step
Connect audio leads to display and/or audio processor - MAIN Output
the supplied audio leads.
to a channel or to a blank screen if channels have not been scanned.
included in the quick search then
The Set Top Box will begin searching for all available digital channels.
After scanning the channels found by the STB the scanned programs will be available for
viewing. Programs may be selected by pressing the LIST button on the remote control.
The AUDIO button selects the audio format of the broadcast. Depending on the broadcaster and
your equipment you may choose MPEG or AC3 digital formats.

2. Navigate left and right through the main menu, Channel list and EPG.
2. Navigate up and down through the main menu, Channel list and EPG.
feature of this receiver is its ability to decode two digital channels simultaneously. This manual will guide users through a
variety of representative installation setups and discuss the various features and functions required to make full use of the
The “Quick-Start Guide” beginning at page 4 should guide the user through the initial setup of this unit in a simple
Introduction & Front & Rear Panels
Front Panel
Introduction

Your NextWave THD-5150 High Defi niton Digital TV receiver contains a wealth of connection options. The following
Terrestrial (conventional) TV aerial input.
TV Aerial output for feeding to other devices (eg: TV/VCR).

You can operate every function of the NextWave digital decoder using the buttons on the remote control handset. Please

Turn the sound on / off (mute).
Allows selection of MPEG or AC3 audio.
Access on-screen teletext and subtitles.
2. Navigate up and down the main menu, Channel list and EPG.
2. Navigate left and right the main menu, Channel list and EPG.
2. Switches PiP signal inset into main display.
Adjust aspect ratio for widescreen (16:9) display or ‘Letterbox’ for a 4:3 TV.
2. Swap the secondary (VCR) output and Main display when in VCR mode.

The Set Top Box (STB) only outputs one High Defi nition signal at a time. If you are choosing to use the High Defi ntion
The main Standard Defi nition output (
secondary Standard Defi nition output (
analogue programming, you may use the RF output
signal to connect your VCR or TV receiver to it.
your device, move the selector switch (
The STB outputs four differents formats of TV signals and the TV Format Switch selects which format is sent to your
) each time you make a change to the output

The following diagrams detail the most common ways of connecting the STB to your equipment.
Connecting to a High Defi nition Capable Display (Component & RGB)
Connection Options
Switch Setting

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Connecting to an Standard Defi nition TV (S-video & Composite)
Connection Options
Switch Setting

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Connecting to an Audio or AV Processor or Hi-Fi (Digital Audio & Left/Right)
Connection Options

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Connecting to a VCR or Secondary Display (Secondary Composite Outputs)
Connection Options
Remote Control Button Setting

Program
System
Password
Time
Quick Search
Auto Search
Manual Search
Default
Information
Rating Control
Password Setup
Clear Password
Time Zone
Within a sub-menu, use PR+, PR- and VOL+, VOL- (

Auto Search scans for the digital channels available through the
to ‘Begin’. Press ENTER (
To cancel searching after it has begun, select ‘Cancel’ and press ENTER
When the Auto Search is complete, the lowest channel number
for major metropolitan cities.
the list of cities available via Quick Search.
to ‘Begin’. Press ENTER (
To cancel searching after it has begun, select ‘Cancel’ and press ENTER

to ‘Begin’. Press ENTER (
To cancel searching after it has begun, select ‘Cancel’ and press ENTER
want to input the frequency, you can highlight Frequency Then make use of
The Set Top Box can be reset to its original factory condition by
Top Box to factory defaults.
A dialogue box will appear to confi rm whether you really want to
from the Set Top Box. After a reset a Quick, Auto or Manual Search will need
to be completed to view available digital channels.

The information menu displays data about the model number, software
version and the address of the internet support site. This information
The system information (e.g. software version) is displayed.

The Password Setup menu is used to set a new system password or to
To change an existing system password:
To clear a system password complete the following steps:
A dialogue box will ask ‘’Sure to clear password?’’.
The system password is now cleared.
Clear Password
Password Setup

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Main Display User Functions
To enjoy surround sound you can select from these two audio formats. Using your optical and coaxial digital audio
The format of the audio the STB outputs can be changed using the AUDIO (
To select MPEG audio complete the following steps:
To select AC3 audio complete the following steps:
You can adjust the aspect ratio between 4:3 Full, 4:3 Letterbox and 16:9 Full
for the main display by repeatedly pressing the ASPECT (
To perform the following functions, bring up the Program List and press ENTER

The channel list for the main channels can be displayed by pressing the LIST (
You can adjust the volume to your desired level for the main audio output by pressing the VOL+ and VOL- (
terminals (left & right).
varied by your Audio amplifi er or AV processor.
Altering the volume of the Main Ouput
Main Display User Functions

You can quickly check the status of currently displayed program by pressing the DSP (
The title displays either (Main or PiP/VCR) depending on which output
stream is selected (See page 26 for information on PiP).
The signal strength bar at the bottom of the information banner indicates the level and quality of signal that is received by
the set top box for each channel.
G
H
B
A
C ED F
Signal Strength
Main Display User Functions

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Main Display User Functions
The EPG displays information about current and upcoming programs. The EPG is accessed by pressing the DSP button
while viewing the channel banner.
your TV set is not Teletext capable.
To access Teletext Pages:
transmitting teletext, the closed caption page (P801) will be displayed after 15 seconds.
All Networks frequently transmit closed captions as part of their broadcast.
To access Closed Captions:
Teletext and Closed Captions

second channel that is either PiP or available via VCR output.
To activate Picture in Picture, press the On/Off (
To switch between either PiP display or output to a VCR/DVD or
The channel List for the PiP window can be displayed by pressing
The programs in the PiP and Main window can be swapped by
The PiP window can be positioned by repeatedly pressing the POS
The aspect ratio of the PiP window is altered by the
Remote Keys controlling PiP functionality
The THD-5150 is capable of decoding two separate digital channels. The unit can display a second independant channel
via secondary output connected to a VCR/DVD Recorder or a Standard Defi nition TV.
You cannot view PiP and activate the secondary output simultaneously.

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Dual View Functions
Switching between PiP or Secondary Output (VCR)
Secondary Output (VCR, DVD Recorder or SD TV)
To activate Picture in Picture, press the On/Off (
To list and select channels available in PiP mode, press the LIST
To switch signal to VCR output, press the PiP/VCR
To list and select channels available in VCR mode, press the LIST

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Selecting PiP or secondary output (VCR/DVD Recorder or SDTV) Aspect Ratios
You can adjust the volume to your desired level for the secondary output by pressing the VOL+/- (
Changing the volume of the secondary output (VCR/DVD Recorder or SDTV)
The EPG can be displayed by pressing the DSP (
Bringing up the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for PiP or Secondary Output
Dual View Functions
You can adjust the aspect ratio between 4:3, 4:3 letterbox and 16:9 for the PiP or Secondary display (VCR/DVD Recorder
The channel list for the secondary (VCR/PIP) output can be displayed by pressing the LIST (
Program List for PiP or secondary output (VCR/DVD Recorder or SDTV)
To perform the following functions, bring up the Program List and press ENTER
seconds after activating PiP using PiP/VCR (
functions, including channel change and volume controls, will affect the PiP or secondary output

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Appendix
Troubleshooting
Symptom Solution
YPbPr/RGB selection switch must be flipped to YPbPr. Otherwise you may not be
The antenna signal strength may be low. Check the signal strength and adjust the
Available channels are missing.
The only way that you can find all the available channels is by running the auto
The remote control does not

Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3, 4:3 (Letterbox)

Video system in which the luminance information and two colour difference signals are sent
via three cables (Used to minimise bandwidth).
Video system in which the entire video signal is sent via an individual cable. Available
Additionally, provides short descriptions about the current program.
Video system in which the colour and brightness signals are sent seperately via an individual
Teletext is a one-way information retrieval service. A fi xed number of information pages
teletext to be displayed on a non-teletext TV.

AUSTRALIAN DIGITAL TV RECEIVER
service in terms of this warranty.
The Warranty shall not apply to malfunction or damage after installation, resulting from transport and/or handling
This warranty shall not apply to batteries or any other parts of a limited natural life.
Where the Purchaser wishes to return the Product other than by hand to an Authorised Service Centre for warranty
service, the Purchaser should contact the Authorised Service Centre to make the necessary arrangements and the
valid proof of purchase and a detailed written explanation of the problem.
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