Sandmartin DCM4 HDR Users Manual

Important Safety Instructions

SAFETY PRECAUTION

Important Safety Instructions
1, Read these instructions
2, Keep these instructions
3, Heed all warnings
4, Follow all instructions
5, Do not use this apparatus near water
6, Clean only with dry cloth
7, Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8, Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9, Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10, Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11, Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12, Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cautions
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13, unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14, Refer all servcing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged. Liquid has been spilled or objects have falled into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15, WARNING: to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.

16, The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.

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SAFETY PRECAUTION
CAUTION:

Important Safety Instructions

The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of "dangerous
voltage" withink the product
enclosure that may be so
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to a person.

Warning:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not open the cover
or cabinet. No user
serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.

The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the
apparatus.

Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.

For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user
shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in
the text of the manual:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

WARNING: The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing of liquids.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING: Do not put a candle or lamp on the cabinet, as this can cause a risk of fire.

WARNING: The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in

the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your local dealer or power company.

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: The batteries of the remote control should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as fire, direct sun, or similar.

WARNING: Maintenance personnel must use the appropriate tools and replacement
parts as specified by the manufacturer.

Note: Do not open the cabinet on this unit, as this may expose you to dangerous

voltages and radiation.

Unit Cleaning: After the unit power is turned off, you can clean the cabinet, panel and
remote control with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.

Attachments: Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the manufacturer’s
approval, as this may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury.

Locating: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to protect it from
overheating. Do not block these openings or allow them to be blocked by placing the unit
on a bed, sofa or other similar surface.

Power-Cord Protection: Place the power-supply cord out of the way, where it will not be
walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.

Object and Liquid Entry: Never put objects of any kind into this unit through openings,
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the unit.

Note: Moisture may be formed inside the unit under the following conditions:

 When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment, or an air-condition
room, to a warm place.

 Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
 In a steamy or very humid room.

If moisture forms inside the unit, it may not operate properly. To correct this problem, wait
several hours for the moisture to evaporate before operating the unit.

Parts Replacement: When the unit parts need to be replaced, user should make sure
the service technician uses the replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized replacement may
create a risk of fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check: After all the maintenance and repairs are done, the user should request
the service technician conduct an overall safety check, to ensure the unit is in proper
operating condition.

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Remote Control & Panel Description

1. Settop Description & Remote Control

1.1 Settop Description

This Settop allows you to receive unencrypted (free) and encrypted (paid tier)
Digital Cable programs from your Cable TV Service Provider.

The Settop will search for additional new channels as soon as you launch the
automatic channel search. All Settop settings can be easily configured via the
user interface (Settop Menu).

1.2 Front Panel Description

Power/

Standby

Menu, CH+/-,

Vol +/ -, OK

Remote

Sensor

1 POWER Button Used to switch the Settop between the ON mode

and Standby mode (Make sure the rear panel
ON/OFF switch is set to ON).

2 Remote Sensor Detects the infrared (IR) signals from the remote

control unit. Point your remote toward this area
when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc.

3 Display (VFD) When the Settop is on, this will display the Channel

Number you are watching.
When the Settop is in standby mode, this will
display the current Time.

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Remote Control & Panel Description

4 VOL+/- Press these buttons to adjust the sound level. You

may also need to adjust your TV volume control to
achieve the desired sound level.
These will also serve as Cursor buttons, for
navigating and changing preferences in the Settop
Menu.

5 MENU This button allows you to enter the Settop Menu,

making it possible to set the Settop features to your
preference without using the remote control.
This button will also allow you to exit all Menus.

6 CH+/- Press these buttons to change the channel.

These will also serve as Cursor buttons, for
navigating and changing preferences in the Settop
Menu.

7 OK Press this button to display the channel list.

This button will also serve as the OK button while in
the Settop Menu.

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Remote Control & Panel Description

1.3 Rear Panel Description

Smart Card

Cable

Input

Video, L/R

udio Output

HDMI

Output

Component

Output

Power

Switch

1 CABLE IN CABLE input of the tuner. Connect your Cable TV

signal to this jack.

2 LOOP OUT CABLE output for connecting Cable TV signal to

another device. This jack will output the cable
signal at all times, whether the receiver is on or off.

3 SMART CARD

De-scramble pay TV services for
encrypted-premium channel content reception
(contact your Cable TV Provider for this Card and
to order programming). Be sure the Smart Card is
inserted with proper orientation.

4 VIDEO Composite video output for connecting to your TV

video Input jack. This connection will support
NTSC/480i video.

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Remote Control & Panel Description

5 AUDIO

AUDIO output for connecting to your TV Audio
Input jacks.

6 HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connection.

This connection enables secure distribution of
uncompressed high-definition video and audio, in a
single cable. Because signals remain in digital
format, HDMI assures that the images retain the
highest video quality from your Settop to your TV.

7 RS 232 Serial Port allowing software upgrades.

8 Y Pb Pr Component output for connecting high quality

Video to your TV.

9 ETHERNET Connect to the network.

10 AC IN Main Power cord for your Settop.

11 POWER

ON/OFF

Allows user to completely switch off power to the
Settop, without having to unplug the Main Power
cord.

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Remote Control & Panel Description

1.4 Remote Control Description

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Basic Operation

2. Basic Operation

2.1 Switch ‘ON’ the Settop

First, plug in your Settop. Next, set the Power ON/OFF switch on the rear

panel of the Settop to ‘ON’. Then, press the [Power] button on the front panel

or remote control, to turn the Settop ON. When the Settop is first used, it will

start a ‘First Time Setup’ walk-thru operation.

? Frequently Asked Question

Q: My Settop is powered on, but the TV screen shows nothing:
A: Make sure your TV is set to the correct video input. For example, if you

have connected the Settop to the HDMI1 input of your TV, then you need to
select the corresponding input of the TV.

Q: My Settop is powered on, but only a “No Signal” display is shown.
A: The channel you selected has no signal. This can be caused by

several reasons:

1. The channel you selected currently has no programming from your cable
provider. Select another channel.

2. The signal of the current TV channel is too weak. You can try changing to
another channel with a stronger signal. If the problem still exists, please
consult your local Cable TV Provider.

2.2 Standby Mode

1. Press the [Power] button on the front panel or remote control, to switch from
operational mode [ON] to standby mode [OFF].

2. In standby mode, press the [Power] button on the front panel or remote
control, to switch to operational mode [ON]. The last active channel will be
tuned and displayed.

3. To switch the Settop off completely, set the Power ON/OFF button on the
Rear Panel to [OFF]. Or, you may unplug the main power cord from the AC
wall outlet.

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Basic Operation

2.3 MUTE

1. Press the [Mute] button to mute the sound. An icon will be displayed on the

screen to indicate the sound has been muted.

2. Press the [Mute] button again to restore the sound.

2.4 AUDIO

1. Press the [Audio] button to open the

Audio Mode window.

2. Select the desired audio program with

[CH▲/▼] and change the value with
[VOL◄/►].

2.5 LAST

Press the [LAST] button to toggle between
the current channel and the previously selected channel.

*You may also use this [PGDN / RECALL] button when in the GUIDE to quickly
page down thru the available channels.

2.6 Channel Numbers

Enter the channel number directly with your remote control and confirm the
number with the [OK] button, to change to the desired channel.

2.7 PPV

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2.8 GUIDE

The Settop has an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help you navigate
through all available channels. The EPG supplies information such as channel
listings, program descriptions, and starting/ending times for all programs.

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Basic Operation

Press the [GUIDE] button to display the
Electronic Program Guide.
NOTE: When in this menu, use the color
buttons on your remote control to
correspond to the color coded function (for
example, the Green-Time feature is
accessed by pressing the Green-GUIDE
button on your remote).

1. Press the RED button on the remote

control, which corresponds to the RED
(Time) command on the bottom of the
screen. You will then enter into the
following screen.

2. Use the [VOL◄/►] buttons to select the

chosen icon, then press the [OK] button to
set that action. Press the [EXIT] button to return to the original EPG screen.

3. Press the GREEN button on the remote

control, which corresponds to the GREEN
(Timer) command on the bottom of the
screen. You will then enter into the
following screen.

To navigate, press the [CH, VOL◄►]
buttons and set related date, as well start
time and duration. Using this Timer menu, you may set the Settop to tune your
desired channel (or tune and record) at a preset time. Save your settings by
highlighting ‘Save’ and pressing the [OK] button.

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Basic Operation

2.9 CH ▲/▼

Press the [CH▲/▼] buttons to change the channel.

2.10 VOL ◄/►

Press the [VOL◄►] buttons to adjust the volume.

2.11 OK

1. Press the [OK] button to open the Channel List window. You can also select

your different “Favorites” groups by pressing [VOL◄/►].

2. Once you’ve selected the desired Channel / Favorites list, you can select

the desired channel by pressing the [CH▲/▼] buttons to highlight the channel,
then confirm it by pressing the [OK] button.

3. Press the [EXIT] button to return to normal TV viewing.

You may also use the [OK] button to direct tune a channel. First, enter the
desired Channel number using the remote control number keys, then press [OK]
to tune that channel.
You also use this [OK] button while setting features in the Settop Menu system.

2.12 MENU

Press the [Menu] button to enter or exit the current menu.

2.13 EXIT

Press the [Exit] button to exit the current menu. You may press this button to
escape any on screen display or function, including: ZOOM, INFO, GUIDE,
Channel List, etc..

2.14 PAUSE

1. Press the [PAUSE] button and the picture will be paused, but the sound of

the channel will still continue.

2. Press the [PAUSE] button again to return to normal viewing.

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Basic Operation

2.15 ZOOM

1. The [Zoom] button allows you to

magnify the video. You may use this
button during normal viewing, or you
may press [PAUSE] and zoom a still
picture.

2. Press the [Zoom] button the first time

and you will see ‘ZOOM x1’ displayed
in the lower right corner of the TV
screen. Press [ZOOM] again and the
image will enlarge to ‘ZOOM x2’. Press [Zoom] again, and repeat until
you reach the desired magnification (Zoom has the following possible
magnification settings: x1, x2, x4, x6, x8, x12, x16).

3. In “x2 ~ x16” Zoom mode, use the [CH▲/▼ / VOL◄/►] buttons to move

the image center area to the portion of the video you want to view.

4. Press the [Exit] button to close the “Zoom” window.

*You may also use this [PGUP / ZOOM] button when in the GUIDE to quickly

page up thru the available channels.

2.16 INFO

In TV mode, press [INFO] button can open
information screen, in the window shows
the parameters of current channel.
Two dynamic bars at the bottom of the
window reflect the signal intensity and
signal quality of the current channel.

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Menu Operations

3. Channel

Press [Menu] in the TV/radio mode to enter
the main menu.

1. Press [CH▲/▼] to select the channel
item.

2. Press [OK] to enter the selected item.

In the channel menu:
Press [CH▲/▼] to select the wanted menu
item among TV Channel List, Radio
Channel List, Channel setup, Favorite
group list name and Delete All.
Press [OK] to enter the selected item.

3.1 TV Channel List

If you enter the channel list menu a window
like the one below will open.

1. You can move the highlighted channel
with [CH ▲ / ▼ ] and press [OK] to
preview the highlighted program in the
preview window.

2. Press [PGUP/PGDN] on the RCU to
jump between the channels by pages.

3. Press [Vol◄/►] to switch satellite of
the program group.

4. Press [Menu] or [Exit] buttons to enter TV playing mode.

5. The color buttons offer further functions to manage the channel list.

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Menu Operations

3.1.1 Favorite

1. Press [FAV] to open the favorite
window.

2. You can select between 32 favorite
groups with [CH▲/▼]. Press [OK] to
assign the channel to a favorite group,
press [EXIT] to exit favorite group.

3. Press [OK] again to remove the
channel from the marked favorite
group.

4. Press [MENU] button you will be asked “Are you sure to save?”. Select
“Yes” to save the marked favorite group. Select “No” to cancel the operation.

5. To return to the TV channel list. The channels of favorite groups are
indicated with a favorite icon behind the name.

3.1.2 Move

Pressing the [Red] button in the TV channel
list will open another window where you
can choose between move the actual
channel and swap the actual channel to the
desired position, press [OK] to confirm it.

a) Move

1. Press [Red] button to show a moving
icon behind the channel name.

2. Move the channel to the desired
position with [CH▲/▼]. Press [OK] to confirm the position.

b) Swap

1. Press [Green] button to show a moving icon behind the channel name.

2. Move the channel to the desired position with [CH▲/▼]. Press [OK], then
the selected channel will exchange the positions with the channel name on
this position immediately.

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