Please be aware that ASTRO will update your Digital Multimedia Terminal (DMT) with
new software from time to time. This can change the functionality of the DMT. Therefore, it is important that your DMT be put in Stand-By mode whenever it is not in use, as
this is the mode in which it will receive this new software. It is important that you leave
your ASTRO Smart Card 1 inserted at all times in order to receive this new software, and
to ensure that your DMT functions correctly, as described in this manual.
ASTRO operates a policy of continuous development. Therefore
we reserve the right to make changes and improvements to any of
the products described in this manual without prior notice.
In the event of significant changes being made to the Operating
System of your DMT, ASTRO will endeavour to amend, update or
reissue this manual.
ASTRO is a trademark of MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems
Sdn. Bhd. (240064-A)
Using Numeric Keypad (0..9)4
Using the Programme Buttons P+ or P-4
Using the Channel List5
CHAPTER 3 : Using the Channel Guide6
CHAPTER 4 : Using the Channel Pilot7
Programme Information of Current Channel7
Programme Information of Other Channels7
CHAPTER 5 : Using the Parental Lock8
Preset Channels to be Locked8
Watching Locked Channels9
Restore Parental Lock9
CHAPTER 6 : Using the Personalized Scheduler10
Select Programmes for Recording10
Setting the Video Recorder10
Inspect Tagged Programmes10
CHAPTER 7 : Using the Favourite Channel List11
Compile your Favourite List11
View the Favourite List11
CHAPTER 8 : Using the Message Function12
To Read your Messages12
CHAPTER 9 : Update List of Services13
CHAPTER 10 : Update New DMT Software14
Through the Main Menu14
Switching the Mains AC Power14
Set the DMT to Stand-By Mode14
CHAPTER 11 : Viewing Options15
CHAPTER 12 : Check your Satellite Signal18
CHAPTER 13 : Installation Setup and Setting19
Auto Configuration19
Manual Configuration20
Technical Parameters22
CHAPTER 14 : ASTRO Customer Service22
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CHAPTER 1 : Basic Operations
When you switch ON the mains AC power switch on the wall socket,
your DMT will be put into Stand-By mode. In Stand-By mode, you will
notice that the front panel display will show the current time. While in
Stand-By mode, you will need to switch ON the DMT in order to view
ASTRO programmes. To switch ON your DMT perform any one of the
following:
• Press the Stand-By
Button on either the DMT front panel or remote
control.
• Press any of the Numeric Keypad Buttons ( 0 … 9 ) on your remote
control.
• Press either the P+ or P- button on your remote control.
CHAPTER 2 : Changing Channels
There are 3 basic ways to surf through the list of available channels
broadcast by ASTRO. In all cases, a channel banner will appear on the
top of your TV screen displaying basic information related to the channel
selected. ASTRO channels can be selected using the following methods:
Stand-By
Channel
Number
Mode
ON
Mode
Current
Programme
Using the Numeric Keypad (0…9)
Your DMT remote control contains a set of numerical buttons labeled
from 0 to 9 . If you know the ASTRO channel which you want to
watch, simply key in the channel number on the numeric keypad by
pressing the numeric keys in quick succession.
Using the Programme Buttons P+ or P-
Pressing P+ or P- selects the next higher or lower channel number to the
one currently selected.
Short Channel
Name
Start TimeStop Time
Elapsed
Time
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Using the Channel List
The channel list is an alternative way of viewing the channels that are
available on ASTRO. The list will display details of all available channels
superimposed over the programme you are currently watching, and will
also indicate which channels have been selected as your favourites, or
channels that have been locked.
• Press OK to display the channel list whilst viewing any channel.
• The display will show a total of 6 channels at a time, along with symbols that identify the status of a particular channel, such as favourite and
locked channels. The channel you are currently viewing will be highlighted on this list.
• Press
reached the bottom of the list, continue to press
or to move through the channel list. When you have
to scroll to the next
screen. Alternatively, pressing or will scroll a full page at a time.
• Press OK to view the channel you want to watch or press MENU to remove the channel list from your screen without changing channels.
Channel
Name
Favourite
Channel
Icon
Channel
Number
Locked
Channel
Icon
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CHAPTER 3 : Using the Channel guide
When you are watching ASTRO programmes, you can display the current
and future programme information using the Channel Guide. The Channel
Guide contains programme information for all available channels up to 7
consecutive days ahead.
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press the GUIDE button on your
remote control or DMT front panel.
• The list of available channels and their current programmes will be shown.
• Pressing the INFO button will display additional information (synopsis)
pertaining to the programme currently being shown on the selected channel.
• When you have read the additional information, press INFO again to return to the Channel Guide.
• While in the Channel Guide, you can also view additional information for
programmes to be shown in the near future (up to 7 days ahead).
• Press MENU to display the “Future Programme” dialog box.
• Using
specifying your date and time of interest.
• Once the preferred date and time has been specified, press OK to display
the list of future programmes, or alternatively, you can press MENU to return to the Channel Guide without any changes.
• You can now select your channel or programme of interest using the or
• If you would like to view the channel highlighted in the Channel Guide, press
OK. Otherwise, press GUIDE to return to normal TV viewing without changing the viewed channel.
, , , or buttons, you can now view future programmes by
buttons. When you have reached the bottom of the list, continue to press
to scroll to the next page.
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CHAPTER 4 : Using the Channel Pilot
Channel Pilot displays the same information as the Channel Guide but in
a different form. The main purpose of the Channel Pilot is to be able to
acquire programme information on the current and next programmes on
every channel very quickly, while being able to watch the selected
programme at the same time. The Channel Pilot can also be very useful
when you want to know about additional information on the current or
upcoming programmes immediately.
Programme Information of Current Channel
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press INFO to activate the Channel Pilot.
• The Channel Pilot will appear on the bottom part of the screen, along
with pictures of the currently viewed programme in the background.
• The Channel Pilot contains both the current and next programme names
and their respective duration. It also tells you whether the selected
channel is one of your favourites and if it is a parental locked channel.
Channel
Number
Short
Channel
Name
Favourite
Channel
Icon
Locked
Channel
Icon
• Using
and you can highlight the current or next programme on the
same channel.
• To view additional information on the highlighted programme, press
INFO (Info+).
• This screen contains additional information (Synopsis) on the highlighted programme.
• To return to the Channel Pilot, press INFO again.
• Press MENU to return to normal TV viewing.
Programme Information Other Channels
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press INFO.
• Use the and buttons to scroll through the available channels.
Note that if the Favourite channel function is active, you will be scrolling through your favourite list.
• Or alternatively, use the numeric keypad to select your channel of interest.
• Note that although the channel on your Channel Pilot banner has
changed, the actual channel being viewed remains the same.
• Now you can use the and buttons to highlight the current or next
programme. To view additional information on the highlighted programme, press INFO.
• This screen contains additional information (Synopsis) on the highlighted programme.
• To return to the Channel Pilot banner, press INFO again.
• If you would like to view the channel indicated in the Channel Pilot, press
OK to select. Otherwise, press MENU to return to normal TV viewing
without changing the viewed channel.
Next
Programme
Dual Language Icon
Maturity
Rating
Current
Programme
Duration
(Time Bar)
Synopsis
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CHAPTER 5 : Using the Parental Control Feature
Parental Lock is a parental control feature which enables you to block
access to any particular channel. When a locked channel is selected for
viewing, your PIN code will be prompted. Only those who know your PIN
code will be able to unlock the channel for viewing. Below are 3 basic
means of using the parental lock feature.
Preset Channels to be Locked
First you must preset the channels which you want to lock when the
parental lock feature is active.
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Select the “List of Services” option by pressing 3 on the numeric keypad.
• Press
• Press OK to lock
• Enter your PIN code. Note that an asterisk V will be displayed in the 4-digit
field as you enter each digit.
• If necessary, press to move back and make amendments if you have
entered a wrong code.
• Press OK to confirm the code.
•A
choice.
• Press or to highlight other channels to be locked and press OK to
confirm.
• Repeat this step until you have identified all the channels you want to lock.
• If you have mistakenly locked a channel, you can unlock it by pressing OK
so that the
• Once you have completed selecting the channels you want to lock, press
MENU twice to return to normal TV viewing.
Note : Remember to put your DMT in Stand-By mode after locking channels
or to highlight the channel you want to lock.
symbol will appear along-side the selected channel to confirm your
symbol beside it disappears.
and before leaving the unit unattended to ensure that the locked channels are stored in the memory.
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