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VMX1-1 HD MPEG-2/4 QAM Set-Top Box

VMX1-1 HD MPEG 2/4 QAM Set-Top Box

Table Of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Important Information ..................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Unpacking ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

1.3 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.4 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.5 Remote Control ............................................................................................................................................... 7

2 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................ 8

2.1 Connecting the Set-Top Box .......................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 10

3 SYSTEM SET-UP ........................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Programming the Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 12

3.2 Changing the Menu Language ..................................................................................................................... 13

3.3 Parental Controls .......................................................................................................................................... 13

3.4 Changing the Password ............................................................................................................................... 14

3.5 Locking Channels ......................................................................................................................................... 15

3.6 Remove Channels from a Locked List ......................................................................................................... 17

3.7 Unlocking Channels ...................................................................................................................................... 18

3.8 Locking the Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 19

3.9 Unlocking the Menu ...................................................................................................................................... 20

3.10 Power Save Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 21

4 ADVANCED FEATURES ................................................................................................ 22

4.1 Recording a Live TV Program ....................................................................................................................... 22

4.2 Electronic Program Guide ........................................................................................................................... 22

4.3 Schedule/Manage Recordings ..................................................................................................................... 23

4.4 Playing Back a Program ............................................................................................................................... 24

4.5 Email Messages from the Cable Company ................................................................................................. 25

4.6 Favorites ........................................................................................................................................................ 26

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1. INTRODUCTION

This user manual is for the VMX1-1 cable set-top box. This set-top box is equipped for you to customize your settings and place parental controls for programming that you prefer your children not view. This set-top box is SD/HD compliant, providing you with the ability to view all content from your cable provider.

This box has been designed for ease of use and is simple to upgrade to take advantage of any advanced features we may release in the future.

1.1 Important Information

POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100 V - 240 VAC ~ 50 Hz/60 Hz

LIQUIDS: Take care not to spill any liquids over the receiver or splash it. Avoid placing objects with liquids on or next to the receiver.

SMALL OBJECTS: Avoid placing small metallic objects close to the unit. These could accidentally enter through the ventilation slots and cause serious damage.

CLEANING: Unplug the receiver from the mains before cleaning it. Use a slightly damp, soft cloth (no detergent) to clean the outside of the receiver.

VENTILATION: Place the receiver in a well-ventilated area so that the slots are not blocked in any way. Avoid exposure to the sun or to other sources of heat. Do not place on top of other equipment.

CONNECTIONS: Carry out the recommended connections only to avoid any possible damage.

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1.2 Unpacking

Upon receipt inspect the box and note any damage to the box or the unit. In case of damage contact your cable operator.

The box includes:

A. 1 - VMX1-1 Quick Start Guide B. 1 - VMX1-1 unit C. 1 - Remote control D. 1 - Power adaptor E. 2 - Batteries for the remote control F. 1 - Composite cable G. 1 - HDMI cable

A B

E F

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1.3 Front Panel

The VMX1-1 is designed for ease of use and offers a small foot print. The front panel features minimal buttons and graphics.

Button Function

▲

▼

▲

Navigate UP

Navigate DOWN

Navigate LEFT

Navigate RIGHT

Turns the receiver on/off (STBY)

Used to make selections in the menu

Navigate to the previous menu

Brings up the menu

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1.4 Rear Panel

The rear panel of the cable box includes multiple options for connecting to your TV. With all options you will need to insert the coaxial cable into the Cable In (2) plug on the back of the unit in order to receive the cable feed.

Label Function

1 Cable Out Coaxial cable out for loop through to TV – connect to TV

2 Cable In Input of coaxial cable as content source

3 Video and L/R Audio Composite cable to connect to TV

3.1 SPDIF Optical digital audio

4 HDMI HDMI cable to connect to TV

5 Ethernet Ethernet cable for Internet access

6 USB USB 2.0 for PVR capability

7 IR Extender External IR receiver

8 Power Connect to 12V power supply

3.1

4 5

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1.5 Remote Control

Button Function

CBL Press to turn set-top box ON/OFF

Mute ON/OFF

AV Change set-top box HDMI resolution

CC Closed captions ON/OFF

MAIL Displays e-mail messages (if available)

AUDIO Toggles mono/stereo audio options

SUB Subtitles ON/OFF

MEDIA Displays recorded “Library”

FAV Displays “Favorites” list

INFO Displays program information

Back Return to previous menu

EPG Displays the program guide

MENU Displays the menu

EXIT Leaves the menu/program information

OK Select

VOL + Increase the volume

VOL - Decrease the volume

▲

CH Channel up

▲

CH Channel down

▲

0...9 Channel/password numbers

▲

Navigation directions

Record

Stop

Play

Fast forward

Rewind

Pause

Menu selection buttons

Programmable:*

TV Press to turn TV ON/OFF

TV/AV Changes TV source

SET Program remote

CUSTOM Can be programmed as any other button.

VOL + Increase the volume

VOL - Decrease the volume

CH Channel up

CH Channel down

*Note: These buttons can be programmed as any other button. The functions listed are suggested.

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2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Connecting the Set-Top Box

When you receive the set-top box, it will include the small VMX1-1 unit, a power cable, composite cables, an HDMI cable, and the remote control with batteries.

We recommend that you make sure you have all necessary cables before starting the installation process.

A. Disconnect power from the TV and set-top box. B. Plug the cable TV cable into the “Cable In.” (Figure 2.1.1) C. Connect an external HDD to the set-top box using a USB cable (if available). D. Connect the set-top box to your television. There are three different connection options for this:

1. HDMI cable (included) - Figure 2.1.2

2. Composite (yellow, red and white cable - included) - Figure 2.1.2

3. RF out (Coaxial cable for cable TV - not included) - Figure 2.1.2

E. Plug the power cord into the back of the set-top box (Figure 2.1.3) and plug the power supply

into your power source.

F. Reconnect power to the TV.

Figure 2.1.1

Figure 2.1.2

Figure 2.1.3

Power Adapter

Cable TV

Coaxial

Video/Audio

HDMI

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G. The set-top box will start an Auto Channel Scan. This will program the channels into the box.

H. Let this continue to 100% I. Once this Auto Channel Scan has completed, the number of detected channels will appear.

Press “OK.”

J. The set-top box is now ready for use. All detected channels should now be available for viewing. K. View the rst channel to appear without changing channels after exiting the menu. This is the home

channel. Verify that reception is clear without visible artifacts. If the home channel is not received clearly, contact your cable operator for further instructions.

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2.2 Troubleshooting

2.2.1 Reset to First-Time Installation

If the set-top box is not working, then the rst step is to restart the box. If this does not work, then try resetting the

box to rst-time installation. This is done by following these instructions:

A. With the TV switched ON and the set-top box switched ON, press the “MENU” button on the remote control.

This brings up the following menu:

B. Go to the “Settings” option and press “OK.” This will take you into the settings menu.

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C. Select the “Version” option and scroll down to the “Reset to Factory Default” option. Press “OK.”

Conrm by pressing “OK” once more.

*The set-top box will then reboot and start a scan and nd all of the available channels. If this does not work,

please contact your cable operator for more troubleshooting options.

2.2.2 Help Menu

More detailed information about set-top box functions can be found in the “Help” menu.

A. With the TV switched ON and the set-top box switched ON, press the “MENU” button on the remote control. B. Navigate to the “Help” option and press “OK.”

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3. SYSTEM SET-UP

3.1 Programming the Remote Control

In order to program your remote control, follow these steps:

A. On the set-top box remote, press and hold the “SET” button until the red light at the top turns bright red.

B. Point the remote that you would like to copy and the set-top box remote at one another.

C. On the set-top box remote, press and hold the button that you would like to program (eg. Channel up) until

the light ashes.

D. On the remote you want to copy, press and hold the corresponding button (Channel up) until the light ashes

again. E. Repeat this process until all of the buttons are programmed. F. Press the “SET” button once more to save and exit the remote control programming.

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3.2 Changing the Menu Language

Each set-top box can be set to show the menus in your preferred language. The box is currently set for Spanish.

To change this:

A. Go to the Menu. B. Select “Settings.”

C. Inside the “Region” menu, scroll down to “Language.”

D. Select your preferred language by scrolling to the left or right. E. Once selected, exit out of the menu. F. The menu will begin showing your chosen language.

3.3 Parental Controls

Parental controls allow you to manage the channels that your children are able to view. This locking system can be used

to block specic channels or to lock the whole menu from being used without entering a password, safeguarding your

children from viewing any content you don’t want them viewing.

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3.4 Changing the Password

The current default password is 0000. This password can be customized and updated by using the following steps:

A. Go into the menu.

B. Select “Settings.”

C. Navigate to the “Parental” menu.

D. When prompted, enter the current password (default is 0000).

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E. Scroll down to “Set PIN” and press “OK.”

F. Enter and conrm a new password, then press “OK” to return to the menu.

3.5 Locking Channels

In order to set parental controls and lock specic channels, use the following steps:

A. Go into the menu.

B. Select “Settings.”

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C. Navigate to the “Parental” menu.

D. If prompted, enter your current password for parental controls (default is 0000). E. Select “Select Locked Channels” and press “OK.”

F. A list of your channels will appear. Navigate to those you would like to lock

and press “OK” on each.

G. A lock icon will appear next to each channel that you choose to be locked.

H. O n c e y o u a re  n i sh e d s e l ec t i n g c h a n ne ls t o l oc k , p re s s t he y e l lo w b u tt o n o n t h e

remote to return to the menu.

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3.6 Remove Channels from a Locked List

To unlock a channel, use these steps:

A. Go into menu. B. Select “Settings.”

C. Navigate to the “Parental” menu.

D. If prompted, enter your password for parental controls (default is 0000). E. Select “Select Locked Channels” and press “OK.”

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F. A list of your channels will appear. Those labeled with a lock icon are currently locked.

G. To remove a channel from the locked list, navigate to a locked channel and press “OK.”

The lock next to the channel will disappear.

3.7 Unlocking Channels

When a locked channel is selected, you will be prompted to enter the parental lock 4-digit PIN (see “Changing the Password”). In order to view the channel, press “OK” and enter the PIN and the channel will unlock.

Note: This will turn OFF the “Parental Control” in the “Parental” menu. In order to re-lock channels, go to the “Parental” menu and turn the setting to “ON.”

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3.8 Locking the Menu

To lock the menu, follow these steps:

A. From the menu, navigate to “Parental.”

B. If prompted, enter your password for parental controls (default is 0000). C. Scroll down to “Settings Lock” and switch it to ON.

D. Once you leave the menu and re-enter “Settings,” you will be prompted to enter your password in

order to make changes.

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3.9 Unlocking the Menu

To turn the “Settings Lock” feature off:

A. From the menu, navigate to “Parental.”

B. When prompted, enter your password for parental controls (default is 0000).

C. Scroll down to “Settings Lock” and switch it to “Off.”

D. You will now be able to make changes to the set-top box’s settings without a password.

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3.10 Power Save Mode

The set-top box ships in normal power mode. If you prefer to set this to “Power Save Mode” follow these steps:

A. From the menu, navigate to “Settings.”

B. Navigate to “TV.”

C. Scroll down to Energy Mode. You can toggle between “Quick Start Up” and “Low Power.” D. Toggle the setting to “Low Power” and exit the menu.

Note: In Low Power Mode, the set-top box may take longer to power up and be ready for use.

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4. ADVANCED FEATURES

4.1 Recording a Live TV Program

In order to record a live program, follow these steps:

A. Make sure an external USB hard drive is connected to the set-top box (See “2.1 Connecting the Set-

Top Box”). B. While watching a live program, press the “REC” button on your remote. C. The current program will begin recording immediately and can be found in the “Library.”

(See 4.4 “Playing Back a Program”).

4.2 Electronic Program Guide

To bring up the Electronic Program Guide, press the “EPG” button on your remote.

Guide Interface:

Channel

Name

Program Name

Future

Times/Programs

Current

Date/Time

Program

Description

Set selected

program to record

Schedule a

reminder for a

future program

Search for a

program or

channel

Exit the menu

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4.3 Schedule/Manage Recordings

In order to record a future program, follow these steps:

A. Press the “EPG” button on your remote control. B. In the EPG, navigate to the program that you would like to record. C. When the program is highlighted, press the “Red” button on the remote to schedule a

future program to be recorded.

In order to view/manage your scheduled recordings, follow these steps:

A. From the menu, navigate to “Timers.”

B. Here you will nd any previously scheduled future recordings and reminders.

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C. Select from the list and press “OK” to bring up options for managing your

scheduled reminder/recording.

4.4 Playing Back a Program

In order to play back an existing recording, follow these steps:

A. From the menu, navigate to “Library.”

B. Here you will nd a list of previously recorded programs.

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C. From this list, select the program that you would like to play and press “OK”

to bring up detailed information about the recording.

D. Press “OK” again to start watching the recorded program.

4.5 Email Messages from the Cable Company

To view important messages from the cable company, follow these steps:

A. When you receive a message, a number will appear in the “Messages” icon (see below). B. From the menu, navigate to “Messages.”

C. Here you will nd a list of important messages from the cable company. D. Navigate to the desired message and press “OK” to view.

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4.6 Favorites

4.6.1 Creating a Favorites List

A. From the menu, navigate to “Settings.”

B. Select “Favorites.”

C. Press the “Green” remote button to create a new list. D. Create a name for your playlist using the number keypad on the remote or by selecting

each of the letters on-screen and pressing “OK.”

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E. A list of channels will appear. Navigate to the channels you would like to include in your “Favorites” list

and press “OK.”

F. A heart icon will appear next to the channels you’ve selected. To remove a channel from the list, press

“OK” again and the heart icon will disappear. G. When you are nished, exit out of the menu. H. To select your custom “Favorites” channel list, press the “FAV” button on your remote or navigate to

the “Settings” menu and select “Favorites.”

To delete a “Favorite Channels” list, follow these steps:

A. From the “Settings” menu, select “Favorites.”

B. Select the list you would like to delete and press “OK.”

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C. Scroll down to “Delete” and press “OK.” Conrm by pressing “OK” once more.

Note: Here you may also view the list to make further changes or rename the list.

4.6.2 Using a Favorites List

A. On the remote control, press the “FAV” button. This will bring your previously created “Favorites” lists

(see “Creating a Favorites List”).

B. Navigate to the desired list and press “OK.”

Note: This will restrict the set-top box to only showing channels on the selected list. In order to return to all channels, follow these steps:

A. Press the “FAV” button on the remote control. B. Select “All Channels” and press “OK.”

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