starsat SR-999USB User Manual

Content

Safety Precaution ....................................................................................3

1. Reference

1.1 General Features .............................................................................4

1.2 Accessories .....................................................................................5

2. Basic Function

2.1 Front Panel ......................................................................................6

2.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................7

2.3 Remote Control Unit ........................................................................8

3. Installation and Connection

3.1 Connecting to TV ...........................................................................10

3.2 Connecting to Dish LNB .................................................................11

4. Installation

4.1 Powering On...............................................................................13

4.2 Easy Installation .........................................................................13

4.3 Installation ..............................................................................15

5. System Setup

5.1 System Setting .......................................................................... 19

5.2 RF Setting ................................................................19

5.3 Parental Lock.................................................................20

5.4 USALS Setup ................................................................................20

5.5

Language Setting ............................................................................20

6. Edit Channel

6.1 Edit Channel ..........................................................................21

6.2 Edit Favorites ...............................................................23

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7. Channel List

7.1 OK List .......................................................................... 24

7.2 Favorite List ................................................................24

8. Basic Operation

8.1 Audio .......................................................................... 25

8.2 Zoom In ................................................................25

8.3 Satellite.................................................................26

8.4 EPG ................................................................................26

8.5 Subtitle ............................................................................26

8.6 Teletext ................................................................27

8.7 Timer.................................................................27

8.8 Sleep ................................................................................28

8.9 time setting ............................................................................28

8.10 Multi Pictures .........................................................................29

8.11 PIP Picture ................................................................29

8.12 Programme Information............................................29

8.13 STB Status ................................................................................30

8.14 Reset Factory Default . ..................................................................30

9. USB Menu

9.1 Play Files .......................................................................... 31

9.2 PIP Recording and Timeshift .............................................................33

9.3 USB tool.................................................................35

10. Additional Information

10.1 Problem Solving .......................................................................... 37

10.2 Technical Specification Tuner & Demodulator ..............................38

10.3 Glossary…...........................................................39

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Safety Precaution

This STB has been designed and manufactured to satisfy the international
safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully before
operating this receiver.

 Main Supply:
Before operating, please check the units operating voltage is 90~250V AC
50/60Hz.

 Overload:
Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter, neither use damaged
power cord or touch it with wet hand as this may result in electric shock.

  Liquid:
The receiver shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water, and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as base, shall be placed on the apparatus.

 Ventilation:

Keep the slots on top of the receiver uncover to allow sufficient airflow to the unit.
Do not put the receiver on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not expose the
receiver to direct light or do not place it near a heater or in humid conditions. Do
not stack other electronic equipments on top of the receiver.

 Cleaning:

Plug out the receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the receiver by
a soft cloth or mild solution of washing-up liquid (no solvents).

 Connection:
Disconnect the receiver from the mains when you connect it to satellite LNB or
disconnect it from LNB. Failure would possibly cause damage to the LNB.

 Location:
Put the receiver indoor in order to avoid lightening, raining or sunlight.

 Uncover:
Do not remove the cover, to reduce the risk of electric shock. Contact qualified
and licensed service personnel to repair the receiver, or contact your dealer.

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1. Reference

1.1 General Features

MPEG-2 & Fully DVB Compliant

MPEG-2 Video (MP@ML), MPEG-1 Audio Layer1, Layer2

Multi LNB Control by DiSEqC 1.0,1.2, 1.3

LNB Power 13/18V Max 500mA

SCPC/MCPC Receivable from C / Ku-Band Satellites

PAL/NTSC Conversion

Variable Aspect Ratio (4:3,16:9) for TV

4-digi 7-segment LED Display

RS232 Port for Updating Software and Additional Information

User Friendly OSD Menu with Full Function

256 Colors Graphic User Interface

Multi Language Menu

7-Days EPG (Electronic Program Guide) for On-Screen Channel Information

Time shift and PIP Record

Super Fast 800 Pages OSD Teletext Supported and VBI Teletext Inserted

Favorite Channel and Parent Lock Function

Storing 6100 Channels.

ZOOM Function

5 Kinds of Sort Function

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1.2 Accessories

Users manual

Batteries

A/V Cable

Remote Control Unit

Figure 1. Accessories

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2. Basic Function

2.1 Front Panel

Figure 2. Front Panel

1. Power LED

Power indicator.

2. Display (4-digi 7-segment)
4-digi displays channel information. In Standby mode the 7-segment displays local time.

3. Power Button
The POWER button is used to turn the power on or to make it on Standby Mode

4.

/ CH- / CH+ Button

Change channel in viewing mode and move the cursor up/down in menu mode.

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2.2 Rear Panel

Figure 3. Rear Panel

Figure 3. Rear Panel

1. LNB IN

Connect the Satellite Dish LNB.

2. TV/VCR

Connect to TV set or VCR with Scart cables

3. AUDIO, VIDEO
Connect to Audio/Video of TV. Connect Yellow to Video port, connect Red and White to
Audio Right and Audio Left.

4.

RS232

Connect to serial port of PC for software upgrade.

5. LOOP OUT
Output the Dish LNB IN signal.

6. ANT

Connect to TV Antenna

7. 0/12V
Supply 12V DC to other apparatus.

8. ON/OFF

Power on/off.

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2.3 Remote Control Unit(RCU)

You can control this receiver by this remote controller with full function.

1. POWER :

Switch the receiver on or set it to standby mode.

2. MUTE

3. NUMERIC KEY (0~9):

Change program or input number.

4. SUB:

: Turn the sound On/Off.

Showing Subtitle information if the channels

contains.

5. TV/R:Switch between TV and RADIO.

6. :

7. : Play previous item/ Play next item.

8. OK : Confirm the selected operation or display

Moves up/down in menu mode.

the channel list while watching a programme.

9. FAV: Display favorite channel list.

10. EPG (Electronic Program Guide):

Show the TV/Radio program guide.

11.EXIT: Exit current menu step by step.

12. MENU: Activate main menu or exit to live

channel.

13. CH+/CH-(UP/Down): Change program.

14. RECALL:

Move to the previous viewed channel.

15. VOL+/VOL- :

Change volume in viewing mode.

16. STOP: Stop recording/play.

Figure 4. Remote Control Unit

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17. : Fast backward.

18. : Fast forward.

19.I I/: Play/time shift.

20. REC: Start PIP recording.

21. USB: Enter USB menu.

22. MP3: enter into MP3 list.

23. JPEG: enter into Picture list.

24. PVR LIST: enter into Movie list.

25. AUDIO:Select or change the Audio.

26. PAUSE: Freeze the picture.

27. SAT: Show the scanned satellite list.

28. TXT:Show the teletext content if teletext is transmitted.

29. PGUP\PGDN: Page up/down on menu.

30. F1: No function.

31. F2:No function.
32: F3: No function.

33: PIP: Picture in Picture

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3. Installation and Connection

The following diagram shows you the connections among receiver, TV, LNB and

other equipment, please read this first if you are not sure about the connection,

and it will guide you to the correct connection.

3.1 Connecting to TV

Figure 5. Connecting to TV

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3.2 Connecting to Dish LNB

You can connect one fixed dish LNB directly to the LNB IN, or connect at least

two dish LNB by DiSEqC Switch, you can also connect to HH mount dish LNB.

Figure 6. Connecting to Dish LNB

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Figure 7. Connecting to Dish LNB

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