Triax ST-HD 537 Operating Manual

TRIAX ST-HD 537

Combi HD Receiver with MHEG5

Part No. 305016

Operating Manual

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• The illustrations and the OSD in this operation manual are for explanation and guidance purposes only.

• The examples used throughout this manual are based on the ST-HD 537 model.

Dear Triax customer

Thank you for purchasing the TRIAX ST-HD 537 (Combi HD Receiver with MHEG5).
To ensure safety and many years of trouble-free operation, please read the Important Safety

Precautions carefully before using this product.

Menu operation 17

What is the MAIN MENU? 17

Basic adjustment 18
AV Settings 18
Audio Description 19
Languages 20
Parental Control 21
Recording 22
General 23
Manually Tuning Channels 24
Digital Text 25

Appendix 26
Troubleshooting 26
Specifications 27
PIN CODE Reminder 29
Trademarks 30
End of life disposal 31

Terms of Guarantee 32

Declaration of Conformity 33

Notes 34

Introduction 3

Important safety precautions 3
Remote control unit 4
Receiver (front view) 5
Receiver (rear view) 5
Supplied accessories 6

Preparation 7
Inserting the batteries 7
Using the remote control unit 7

Quick guide 8
Initial installation overview 8
Before turning on the power 9
Initial auto installation 9

Watching TV 10
Daily operation 10
Channel List 11
The Guide Window 12
Recording a Programme 13
The Library Window 15

Operating Manual

Contents

2

Introduction

Important Safety Precautions

3

• Cleaning - Unplug the AC power adapter from the AC outlet before cleaning the product.

Use a damp cloth to clean the product. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

• Use a soft damp cloth to gently wipe the product when it is dirty. To protect the product,

do not use a chemical cloth to clean it. Chemicals may cause damage or cracks in the casing
of the product.

• Water and moisture - Do not expose the unit to wet or damp conditions.

• Do not place vases or any other water-filled containers on this product.

The water may spill onto the product causing fire or electric shock.

• Ventilation - The vents and other openings in the casing are designed for ventilation.

Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating
and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in
installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

• Heat sources - Keep the product away from heat sources such as direct sunlight, radiators, heaters,

stoves and other heat-generating products (including amplifiers).

• To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near the product.

• The product uses power even in Standby. Unplug the product from the AC outlet when you are not

using it.

• Servicing - Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to

electric shock and other dangerous conditions. Maintenance should be performed by a suitably
qualified person.

1 LIBRARY

Opens the library screen where your recordings are stored

2 MUTE

Volume on/off

3 NUMBER PAD

Select the channel number directly by entering
its number. Set the page in digital text mode

4 REC

Use to record a programme and schedule recordings

5 PLAYBACK CONTROLS

Play, Pause, Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind,
Jump Forward / Back

6 NAVIGATION  (Cursor)

Move up/down/left/right in menus and on
screen displays (Page 11)

OK

Confirm selection in menu/on-screen display

7 VOL+/-

Increase/decrease the volume (Page 10)

8 BACK

Return to the previous “MENU” screen

9 TEXT

Display Digital Text (Page 25)

10 AD

Switch Audio Description on/off (Page 19)

11 A/V

Switch to the A/V input (Page 10)

12 SUBT

Switch subtitles on/off (Page 20)

13 HDMI

Select HDMI resolution 576p, 720p, 1080i
and 1080p (Page 18)

14  (Standby/On)

Switch between standby and on (Page 10)

15 LAST

Toggles between the current channel and the
previous channel (Page 10)

16 GUIDE

Display the Electronic Programme Guide (Page 12)

17 PROG +/-

Select the channel (Up/Down)
Move one page at a time when in menu screens

18 MENU

“MENU” screen on/off (Page 17)

19 INFO

Displays programme information (Page 10)

20 EXIT

Closes the “MENU” screen

21 COLOUR BUTTONS

For interactive use and navigating menus

22 AUDIO

Select the desired audio language (Page 10)

23 WIDE

Adjust the aspect ratio (page 18)

Introduction

Remote Control Unit

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SUBT

HDMI

AD

A/V

AUDIO

WIDE

BACK

TEXT

INFO

EXIT

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REC

MUTE

LIBRARY

LAST

OK

GUIDE

MENU

VOL

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PROG

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Introduction

Receiver (Front View)

Receiver (Rear View)

9 LNB Loopthrough
10 Toshlink SPDIF Optical Output
11 HDMI™ Output
12 ETHERNET port - for future services
13 USB: SW Upgrade and Record Function
14 DC Power Socket
15 Power Switch

1 TV (SCART)
2 VCR (SCART)
3 Audio L
4 Audio R
5 Digital SPDIF Coaxial
6 DVB-T Antenna In
7 DVB-T Loopthrough
8 DVB-S2 LNB In

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CHANNEL UP
CHANNEL DOWN
STANDBY BUTTON

Introduction

Supplied Accessories

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Remote Control Unit (x1)

• Triax ST-HD 537 Combi Operating Manual

• “AAA” size zinc-carbon battery (x2) - Page 7

Page 4

Power Adaptor (x1)

AAA Batteries (x2)

Page 9

Page 7

HDMI Cable (x1)

Page 9

RF Cable (x1)

Page 9

SUBT

HDMI

AD

A/V

AUDIO

WIDE

BACK

TEXT

INFO

EXIT

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REC

MUTE

LIBRARY

LAST

OK

GUIDE

MENU

VOL

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PROG

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+-+

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Preparation

Inserting the batteries

Using the remote control unit

Before using the Receiver for the first time, insert the two supplied “AAA” size zinc-carbon batteries.
When the batteries run out and the remote control unit fails to operate, replace the batteries with new
“AAA” size batteries.

1 Open the battery cover.
2 Insert the two supplied “AAA” size zinc-carbon batteries.

• Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the

(+) and (-) indications in the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery cover.

CAUTION

Improper use of batteries can result in chemical leakage or explosion.
Be sure to follow the instructions below.

• Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause

chemical leakage in old batteries.

• Remove batteries as soon as they have worn out. Chemicals that leak from batteries can cause skin irritation.

If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.

• If you will not be using the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from it.

• When replacing the batteries, use zinc-carbon batteries instead of alkaline ones.

Note on disposing batteries:

The batteries provided contain no harmful materials such as cadmium, lead or mercury.
Regulations concerning used batteries stipulate that batteries may no longer be thrown out with the household rubbish
Deposit any used batteries free of charge into the designated collection containers set up at your local recycling centre.

Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the front of the Receiver.
Objects between the remote control unit and sensor may prevent proper operation.

• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control unit to liquids

and do not place in an area with high humidity.

• Do not place the remote control unit under direct sunlight. The heat may cause deformation of the unit.

• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote control sensor of the Receiver is under direct

sunlight or strong lighting. In such cases, change the angle of the lighting or the Receiver, or operate the remote
control unit closer to the remote control sensor.

Cautions regarding the remote control unit

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HDMI

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Quick Guide

Initial installation overview

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Preparation

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Watch TV

Run the

Initial Settings

1 Connect the antenna
cable to the RF IN
terminal and Satellite
cable to LNB in (Page 9)

1 Turn on the standy button
on the Receiver (Page 10)

1 Congratulations!
You can now watch TV

2 If neccessary, adjust
the antenna to obtain
maximum signal
reception

2 Run the first time
installation (Page 9)

Ensure the antenna and

/or satellite is connected

Press OK to continue

Start Searching Channels

2 Connect the Receiver
to your TV using the
supplied HDMI cable
(Page 9)

3 Connect the power
adapter to the Receiver
and switch socket on.
(Page 9)

Follow the steps below one by one when using the Receiver for the first time

You will receive a message

when installation is complete.

OPTICAL HDMI

RF in LNB in

RF out LNB out

Please connect aerial and /or satellite dish

Then press to scan for services

First Tim e I nst all

OK

Quick Guide

Before turning on the power

Initial auto installation

When the Receiver is powered on for the first time, the First Time Installation screen appears.
Follow the on-screen instructions to search for all available channels.

1 Ensure the antenna cables are connected before switching on.

2 Switch on the power socket.
3 Press on the Receiver or Remote Control.

• The First Time Installation screen is displayed.

4 Press OK to start the channel search.

• The Receiver will search for, sort and store all receivable channels.

NOTE

• The First Time Installation process will be

aborted if the Receiver is left unattended
for more than 30 minutes before searching
for channels.

• After the First Time Installation has been

completed, the default PIN is automatically
set to ‘0000’. To change the PIN setting,
refer to Page 21.

1 Connect the antenna (Coaxial Plug), 75ohm coaxial
cable, (CAI Benchmarked cable such as Triax TX100)
2 Connect the satellite dish (F-Type Plug), 75ohm coaxial cable,
(CAI Benchmarked cable such as Triax TX100)
3 Connect the HDMI cable
4 Connect the power adaptor and switch on at the socket

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4

Please connect aerial and /or satellite dish

Then press to scan for services

First T ime Inst all

OK

Watching TV

Daily operation

Standby mode

Switching On / Off

Adjusting the Volume

Changing Channels

Switching Between Channels

Programme Information

Selecting a Video Output Source

Selecting an Audio Language

• SelectStandbymode

If the receiver is switched on, you can
switch it to standby by pressing on the
remote control unit or the front of the receiver

• SwitchingonfromStandby

From standby, press on the remote
control unit or front of the receiver.

Press the VOL+ button to increase the volume
and the VOL- button to decrease the volume.

• We advise setting the volume to full on the receiver

and then use the TV remote for adjusting the
volume as normal

Switch between the current channel and the
previous channel by pressing LAST. Each press
of the LAST button will toggle between the
current channel and the previous channel

Once the receiver is connected to your TV using
either a HDMI cable or SCART cable, you can
select the appropriate output source by pressing
A/V on the remote control unit.

Some programmes are broadcast with multiple
audio channels. Press AUDIO to display the
audio menu.

NOTE

• If you are not going to use this Receiver for long

periods of time, be sure to remove the power
adapter from the supply.

• A small amount of electrical power is still

consumed when the Receiver is in standby mode.

1 Press the INFO button once to display
current time, channel information,
programme name and start/finish times of
selected programmes.

2 Press the INFO button again to display
additional information about the current
programme.

1 Press / to select the desired channel.
2 Press OK to confirm the audio channel.

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With number padWith PROG +/-

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MUTE

LIBRARY

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REC LAST

PROG

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Key desired channel number
(refer to channel list)

Settings

AV Settings

Language s

Parental Contr ol

Recordin g

General

SelectOKExit Menu

EXIT

Subtitle Language

Audio Language

Audio Description Language

English

Channel List

All Cha nnels

Lock Add Fa v DeleteExit

EXIT

Watch

OK

104 Channel 4

105 Five

106 BBC THREE

107 BBC FOUR

108 BBC HD

110 BBC ALBA

113 ITV2

114 ITV2+1

103 ITV1 London

102 BBC 2 England

101 BBC 1 London

Guide

GUIDE

Show Favs

Watching TV

Channel list

Basic Operation

Useful Functions

• Display/ClosetheChannelList

• NavigatingtheChannelList

NOTE

• If parental controls are enabled (Page 21) the parental

settings PIN must be entered before a channel can be
locked / unlocked.

• To unlock a channel, select the channel using the /

buttons and press the RED coloured button.

NOTE

• To view a channel once it’s been deleted, you

will need to perform a First Time Installation
(Page 24)

Press on the remote control while watching

TV to access Channel List Menu or

1 Press MENU
2 Press  to select the channel option from the list.
3 Press OK

The channel list allows you to hide, and delete channels, setup
a favourites channel list, setup a manual recording and view the
list of free to air channels that you have added.

 Select a channel.

Press / to highlight a channel.
Press OK to watch the channel.

 Lock a channel.

You can lock a channel to prevent children

viewing scenes of an adult nature.

1 Press / to select the channel you want
to lock.

2 Press the coloured button. A padlock
icon will appear next to the channel name.

 Set a channel as a favourite.

You can set a channel as a favourite for

quick access. All favourite channels will be
displayed in the favourites list.

1 Press / to select the channel you want
to add to the favourites list.

2 Press the coloured button.

• The Favourites List will be shown listing all

favourite channels and the channel you have
just added.

3 Press  to return to the channel list.

 Deleting a channel.

1 Press / to select the channel you

want to delete.
2 Press the coloured button.

• The delete channel screen willl be displayed.

You can choose to delete the channel or
cancel.

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 Viewing the favourites list.

1 From the main channel list, Press  to
view the Favourites List.

• While viewing the favourites list, you can

select and watch channels in the same way
as the channel list.

2 Press  to return to the channel list.
3 To exit the Channel List, Press OK or Exit.

 View the EPG.

1 To view the EPG (Page 12) press the

button on the remote control unit.

GUIDE

OK

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