Technomate TM-500, TM-600 User Manual

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104010030018 (REV.00:10,06,2009)

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CONTENTS

Setup 31

Games 55

Timer 56

3.4 PVR 58

1. Before You Begin 3

1.1 Safety Instructions 3

1.2 Specification 4

1.3 Accessories 5

1.4 Connections 6

2. Control and Function 7

2.1 Front Panel 7

2.2 Rear Panel 9

2.3 Remote Control Unit 11

3. Operation & Setting 15

3.1 Getting Started 15

3.2 Info-Bar 22

3.3 Menus 27

TV mode 27

Radio mode 27

File mode 28

Information 29

Reboot 30

TM-500/600

Please read the safety instructions carefully before using the TM-500/600.
The Manufacturer takes no responsibility for incorrect handling of the
TM-500/600.

󳥎 For sufficient ventilation, leave enough space.
󳥎 If unused for a prolonged amount of time, turn the power OFF.
󳥎 Do not cover the TM-500/600’s ventilation openings with items such as newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains etc.

󳥎 Do not expose the TM-500/600 to liquid, moisture, direct sunlight and extreme

weather.

󳥎 Do not place open flame sources, such as lighted candles, near or on the

TM-500/600.

󳥎 Do not place any containers with liquid, such as vases, on the TM-500/600.
󳥎 Do not connect or modify cables while the TM-500/600 is connected to the power.
󳥎 Do not remove the cover. Risk of electric shock!
󳥎 Do not touch the TM-500/600 with wet hands. Risk of electric shock!
󳥎 Do not put any metal items into the slots or ventilation openings.
󳥎 Please disconnect your TM-500/600 from the main power during thunder or heavy

storms.

󳥎 Disconnect the main power cable if the power cord is damaged.
󳥎 Cleaning: Disconnect the main power cord before cleaning the cover. Use a slightly

damp cloth without cleaning agents.

󳥎 Connect the TM-500/600 only to suitable sockets. Do not allow overloads to occur.
󳥎 The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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1. Before You Begin

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1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Fully DVB compliant

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Linux open source ; Standard Linux API

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Getting various Linux applications

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252MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350MIPS)

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Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) support for PVR (TM-600)

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Stream & Record to your PC via Ethernet

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10/100M Ethernet interface

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40/72MB SDRAM Memory (TM-500/600)

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8/16MB Flash Memory (TM-500/600)

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1x Smart Card Reader

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S/PDIF interface (Optical) for Dolby bit stream out

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Sharp Tuner (2~45 Msps, SCPC scan)

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Firmware/Software upgrade through: Serial (RS232C), Ethernet & Internet

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Unlimited TV/Radio channel storage

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Very quick channel change time ; < 1 second

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Support multiple LNB switching control & motor control (DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

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Full automatic satellite/service scan

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Smart Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

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OSD & VBI Teletext

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Variable aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9)

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25 OSD Language menu

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Programmable event timer

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Subtitle

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Parental Control

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C & Ku band reception

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Video Out: RGB, CVBS, YPbPr selectable

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3x USB (TM-600)

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RF Modulator

1.2 SPECIFICATION

WARNING!

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Modifications and changes to the TM-500/600 lead to loss of warranty.

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We recommend that hard disk installation is undertaken by your local
dealer.

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Incorrect hard disk & software installation leads to loss of warranty.

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1.3 ACCESSORIES

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User’s Manual

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Remote Control Unit

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Power Cord

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2AAA Batteries

1.4 Connections

(Equipment Connection)

Mini-Glossary:

Services = channels
Service List = Channel List

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2. Control and Function

LEFT/RIGHT Cursor Buttons

Move Left/Right (Vol -/+)

UP / DOWN

Move Up/Down in Menu mode. (CH+/-)

Display (4-digit, 7-segment)

Displays program number or certain menu status. Displays local time in
Standby mode.

POWER

Turn the receiver ON/ Standby.

2.1 FRONT PANEL

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MENU
Displays the Main menu. Enter Service Menu when Service List is opened.

OK

Opens Service List in viewing mode and you can enter a chosen menu or
function in Menu mode.

EXIT

Return to the previous menu or Exit.

SMART CARD Reader

Insert Smartcard with the IC down (Chip face down).

USB

Connect a USB 2.0 external HDD to upgrade software or to record/playback
(Max 500mA / TM-600 model only)

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SAT IN

Satellite Dish/Antenna cable connection. Turn the receiver OFF first
before connecting.

RF OUT

Connect to TV or VCR.

AUDIO L, R

RCA/Cinch cable to HiFi-Amplifier connection.

VIDEO

Composite video output for connecting to TV, AV monitor, etc.

COMPONENT(Y Pb Pr)

Digital Video output for Y Pb Pr

2.2 REAR PANEL

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TV / VCR SCART

SCART cable to TV/VCR(AUX) connection(RGB, CVB-S, YPbPr).

MAIN SWITCH

Turn ON/OFF the TM-500/600.

POWER CABLE (AC IN)

100~240V AC (Auto-selectable), 50~60Hz+/-5%. Check the power
specification.

LOOP OUT

Loop Out to other devices. If connecting an analogue receiver, turn OFF the
receiver to watch an analogue program.

ANT IN

TV Antenna connection.

USB

Connect a USB 2.0 external HDD to upgrade software or to record/playback
(Max 500mA / TM-600 model only)

Ethernet

Communication port via HTTP, FTP, NFS, Telnet and Samba to access your
Hard Drive or to upload channel lists. This is also used to update the
TM-500/600’s software.

RS-232C

Connect to the PC using a NULL Modem female-to-female RS232 cable to
upgrade the software by serial communication port.

S/PDIF (OPTICAL)

Connect with an appropriate optical cable to your HiFi-Amplifier or DSP. The
AC3 signal is also available if the selected channel transmits Dolby Digital
signals.

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2.3 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

POWER

Turns the

TM-500/600

ON/StandBy (Power OFF in viewing mode only).
If you hold (press) the button for more than 3 seconds, the Reboot/Sleep
Timer menu will appear.
Refer to "3.3 Menus 󳥡󳥡(5)Reboot" instructions for further information.

MUTE

Turn the sound OFF/ON.

LAN
Opens Communication Setup menu.

TV/AV

Switch between Terrestrial and Satellite channels.

EDIT
Opens Channel list edit menu.

UHF
Opens UHF modulator setup menu

TV/RADIO

Opens TV or Radio channels.

PVR

Activates PVR mode. By pressing this button twice, if the Service List is
opened, it will change the layout/view of the Service List.

PLAYLIST

Opens Playlist menu where showing zapping history.

USB
Opens USB setup menu

SUB.T.

Shows subtitle or caption (if the broadcaster transmits it).

T.Text

Opens Teletext.

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Note

The Remote Control Unit’s design may be changed without any prior notice.

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PROV

Opens Provider list.

AUDIO

Shows the available Audio Tracks (Audio Languages).

Fav.

Opens Favorite list.

EPG

Press the [EPG] button once to show the EPG info. Press it twice to enter the

EPG Style menu. Press the [OK] button to view further information.

INFO

Shows current program's stream information

MENU

Press the [MENU] button on the remote to open the Main Menu.

Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons on the remote or press the
shortcut number of the Menus on the Numeric keypad to select a menu.

* Choose from the following:

(1) TV Mode
(2) Radio Mode
(3) File Mode
(4) Information
(5) Reboot
(6) Setup
(7) Games
(8) Timer

EXIT

Return to the previous menu or abort/exit operations.

VOL + / -

Increase/Decrease the Volume (volume up/down).

SAT
Opens Satellite Configuration menu.

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FILELIST

Opens File mode

OK

Press the [OK] button to open the Service List in viewing mode and File
List in File mode.
Press [OK] to confirm a selection/function or to enter a chosen OSD Menu.

NAVIGATION BUTTONS

Move in menus. In viewing mode, you can open the Service List by
pressing the [UP/DOWN] button. To skip a page in the Service List, use the
[LEFT/RIGHT] buttons.

SEEK RW ( )

Press the [SEEK RW] button to jump the index backward to a bookmark
(chapter)

SEEK FF ( )

Press the [SEEK FF] button to jump the index forward to a bookmark
(chapter).

BOOKMARK ( )

Produces a bookmark (chapter) whilst watching a recorded program.

PVR FUNCTION

Control the PVR functions in PVR Mode

COLOR BUTTONS

Activates certain menu functions. Usage instructions are shown in each
OSD menu.

NUMERIC KEY (0-9)

Control the numerical operation and change the Channel/Service number
directly.

PREV (<)

Return to the previous channel/service or move to the end of the

Service List or the Play List.

NEXT (>)

Go to the next channel/service or move to the

beginning

of the

Service List

or the

Play List

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In the

Time Zone Setup menu, press the [OK] button to open a dropdown list.

Use the [UP/DOWN] Navigation buttons to choose your Time Zone and press the
[OK] button to confirm. Press the [GREEN] button or press OK on save to save.

In the

DiSEqC...menu, choose your configuration.

a. No DiSEqC = Fixed dish/antenna on one satellite

b. Simple = When using a 2 / 4 Way DiSEqC switch for multiple satellites

c.i. Complex = For a USALS motorized dish/antenna

c.ii. Complex = For a DiSEqC 1.2 motorized dish/antenna

d. For a non-standard configuration, select any of the above and proceed to (6).

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3. Operation & Setting

Mini-Glossary:

Services = channels
Service List = Channel List

In order to set up the receiver, follow the instructions below:

Turn on the TV and

TM-500/600

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In the

TV System Wizard

menu, choose your TV system by [LEFT/RIGHT]

Navigation buttons. Press the [

GREEN

] button or press [OK]button on save to save.

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In the OSD Language menu, use the [UP/DOWN] Navigation buttons
to choose a language. Press the OK button to confirm.
(The

OSD Language menu is in the Main Menu of (6)Setup 󳥡 (3)System

Settings󳥡

(6)OSD Language)

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3. Operation & Setting

a.No DiSEqC

1. Go to the dropdown list (1) of satellites and press the [OK] button.

2. Select a satellite and press the [OK] button

3. Press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on save to save

4. Select a satellite search method and press the [OK] button. Press [OK] on the satellite

in the dropdown list

5. Once a transponder is locked, press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on search to

start scanning the satellite

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b.Simple

1.If you are using a 2-Way DiSEqC switch, proceed to step 3. If you are using

a 4-Way DiSEqC switch, proceed to step 2.

2.If you are using a 4-Way DiSEqC switch, go to dropdown list at the top of the menu

and press the [OK] button. Select ‘4 Satellites via DiSEqC OPT A/B’

3.Go to the dropdown lists of satellites and press the [OK] button in turn.

4.Select a satellite and press the [OK] button

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5.Press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on save to save

6.Select a satellite search method and press the [OK] button. Press [OK] on a satellite

in the dropdown list

7.Once a transponder is locked, press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on search to

start scanning the satellite

8.Repeat for other satellites

c.i Complex (Motor setup using USALS)

1.Press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on save to save

2.Only if you know the mA of the Input Power of the motor, press the [OK] button on

"Use Motor Input Power" and enter the maximum current the Motor uses to move

the Dish/Antenna. If you do not know it, leave it unchecked.

3.Enter your Longitude and Latitude and press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on

save to save. If you do not know your longitude and latitude, go to the Website

http://www.heavens-above.com to locate your geographical longitude and latitude.

4.Select a satellite search method and press the [OK] button. Press [OK] on a satellite

in the dropdown list

5.Once a transponder is locked, press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on search to

start scanning the satellite

6.Repeat for other satellites

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