Triax STR 333 User Manual

TRIAX STR 333

Digital Combo Receiver

PREMIUM DUAL PVR

N1_ENGLISH
104165

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General Safety

Cautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

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Read this manual carefully before using the product. The cautions described below contain important
information about safety, and are categorized into:
The company will not take any responsibility for accidents or damage resulting from careless handling by
the user.

: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not

Danger, Warning and Notice.

Danger

If the user mishandles the product, there is a risk of loss of life or critical injury.

• Connect the power cord only to A/C outlets as specified by the user manual or product specification.
If the power code is connected to a non-specified A/C outlet, it could result in fire or electric shock.

• The product must not be exposed to water or liquid of any sort, or be exposed to drips or splashes.
It could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not place heavy objects, including the product itself, on top of the power cord. If it is damaged,
it could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not place metal objects on top of the apparatus. If metal objects fall into the apparatus, it could result
in fire or electric shock.

• Do not repair, disassemble or modify this apparatus yourself. It might cause fire or electric shock.
If internal checking or maintenance is needed, please contact your service center or agency.

• Do not block or cover any ventilation opening. A fire might result from overheating.

• Turn off and unplug the power as quickly as possible during electric storms.
Failure to do so could result in fire or electric shock.

• Remove the antenna’s power plug from the outlet as quickly as possible during electric storms.
Failure to do so could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not drop the apparatus (for example by putting it in a place where it may fall) or subject it to impact.
The product might be damaged. If it is damaged, please turn off the power and remove the plug from
the power outlet, or fire or electric shock may result.

• Never touch the power cord with wet hands. It could result in an electric shock.

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Cautions

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Warning

If the product is mishandled, the user might receive a serious or minor injury.
Damage or loss to the user’s property might also result.

• The product must not be exposed to water or liquid. If the apparatus is exposed to drips or splashes,
it might cause a problem that cannot be repaired.

• Do not repair, disassemble or modify this apparatus yourself. It might be seriously damaged,
possibly beyond repair.

• Turn off the power and unplug the power cord as quickly as possible during electric storms.
They might damage the apparatus.

• Remove the antenna’s power plug from the outlet as quickly as possible during electric storms, or the
apparatus might be damaged.

• Data recorded in the HDD might be lost due to a shock, lightening or electricity failure.
The user must back up his or her own data, and the company does not take any responsibility for failure
to do so.

Notice

If the product is mishandled, it might cause minor damage.

• If the apparatus becomes marked, clean it gently with a soft cloth or towel. Never use chemical solvents
such as benzene, thinner, acetone or other solvents. The surface of the apparatus might become discolored
and the paint might peel.

• Do not place or keep the apparatus in the following situations. Doing so might cause problems.

- where it is too hot or cold.

- where there is high humidity.

- where there are excessive temperatures, for example in front of airconditioners or heating vents.

- where there is dust or soot.

- in confined areas where the heat cannot be released.

- where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

• Turn the apparatus off or unplug the power cord if it is to remain unused for a long period of time.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of this apparatus. It might cause malfunction or damage.

• If the apparatus is so seriously damaged that it cannot be repaired, or has stopped working altogether,
dispose of it properly in accordance with the local laws or regulations in your area.

Contents

General Safety.................................................................................................. 2

1. Functions and Installation ........................................................................ 5

2. Easy Installation........................................................................................ 10

1.1 Remote Control Unit................................................................. 5

1.2 Front Panel................................................................................. 6

1.3 Rear Panel .................................................................................. 6

1.4 CAM(Conditional Access Module) and Smart Card ............. 7

1.5 Connecting and Installation ................................................... 8

3. Basic Operation.......................................................................................... 12

4. Main Menu Guide....................................................................................... 18

4.1 PVR - Record & Play................................................................ 18

4.2 Edit Channel List .....................................................................24

4.3 Program Guide......................................................................... 26

4.4 System Setting........................................................................ 27

4.5 Utility (option) .........................................................................33

4.6 Common Interface.................................................................. 34

5. Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 34

6. Technical Specifications ..........................................................................35

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1. Functions and Installation

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1.1 Remote Control Unit

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1. STAND BY To switch between operation and stand by

mode.

A.L/R To select the sound mode. (Mono, Left,

2.

Right, Stereo) To display the reserved list.
(Option)

A/LANG To select the audio language.

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PIP

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ON/OFF To turn the PIP screen on/off.

CH To change the PIP screen channel.
If you press the button, the PIP Channel List
will be shown.

SWAP To swap the main screen for the PIP screen.

MODE To change or modify the size or location of
the PIP.

Multichannel button

5.
Multi video pop-up window will appear.

INPUT Selection of external input. (Option)

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TV/RADIO To switch between TV and Radio.

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TEXT To see the teletext by OSD. (Option)

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RECALL To return to the previous channel.

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TV/STB To switch between TV and STB receive mode.

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MENU To display the Main Menu on the screen or

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return to the previous menu.

EXIT To return the normal viewing mode from a

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menu.

PAUSE To pause or play video.

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MUTE To enable or disable audio.

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GUIDE To display the TV/RADIO program guide.
Progress bar To display the book mark banner.

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CHANNEL UP/DOWN

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To change channel up and down.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

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To increase or decrease the volume.

Up/Down To move up or down on the menu.

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Left/Right To move left or right on the menu.

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To increase or decrease the volume.

OK To confirm your choice.

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Record Saves the current channel to the HDD.

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Stop Used for stopping play.

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Recorded List

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To open the File List screen.

Rew Used for rewinding.

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FF Used for fast-forwarding.

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Play/Pause Used for playing or pausing files.

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Quick Replay To go to the previous screen.

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Quick Forward To go to the next screen.

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Slow Used for viewing the screen in slow

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motion.

SUB-T(Red) To enable or disable subtitle or

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change the channel list mode.

SORT(Green) To sort channel list.

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ZOOM(Yellow) Enlarge the current picture.

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INFO(Blue) To display the information box on the

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screen.

NUMERIC BUTTONS

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To select the channel and enter
the channel edit and PIN code.

DISPLAY To open the Display screen of the System

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Setting menu.

TUNER To switch between Terrestrial and Satellite

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mode. (Only COMBO)

Note

• When inserting batteries, make sure that the polarity (+/-) is
correct.

• The design of the Remote Control Unit may be changed

without any notice in advance.

1.2 Front Panel

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1. STAND BY(POWER)
Switch the receiver power "ON" or "OFF".

2.

MENU

To see main menu.

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VOL -/

+

To turn the volume -/+ or select a
sub-menu item.

4.

OK

To select a program, a highlighted line or
parameter value.

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CH -/+( ProgramŸ/ź)

Channel -/+ or select item of sub-menu.

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EXIT

Exit from parameter and cancel selected function.

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Smartcard Slot

1 Slot for smart card.

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Cam Slot (Option)

2 Slot for Common Interface CAM with smart card.

1.3 Rear Panel

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1. ANTENNA
Input connector from terrestrial antenna.

RF LOOP OUT

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Looped through antenna RF signal output.
Used to connect to ANT IN.

LNB

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Input connector from LNB.

LOOP THROUGH

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Output for SAT IF looped through signal.

RS-232

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To connect to a personal computer for software
upgrade.

ANT IN

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RF antenna input.

TV OUT

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To connect a TV via a coaxial cable.

S/PDIF(Coaxial/Optical)

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To connect a digital amplifier output.

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Note

The design of the Front/Rear Panel may be changed without
any notice in advance.

VIDEO

Video connection port to the TV or
other equipment.

AUDIO

Audio connection port to the TV or
other equipment.

USB port

To connect the USB cable to the PC.

SCART for VCR

Connect this port to the VCR via SCART cable.

SCART for TV

Connect this port to the TV via SCART cable.

S-VHS

Video connection port to a TV or other equipment via
super video.

POWER Switch

Provide power to the main unit.

POWER Supply

90 ~ 250V AC, 50/60Hz.

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1.4 CAM(Conditional Access Module) and Smart Card (Option)

Caution

Please do not plug in the main power supply cord until you have finished all of the connections!

Although some TV and radio channels are free to view, you must subscribe to most TV and radio/music
channels and a Conditional Access component is required.

If you want to enjoy watching scrambled broadcasting channels, you need to purchase the CAMs and smart
cards from a service provider’s sales department.
However, broadcasting channels from multiple service providers call for multiple CAMs and Smart cards.
Receivers which have only the CAMs and smartcards provided by the one service provider can show several
broadcasting channels of the provider.
Please refer to manuals provided by service providers for details because the CAM and smartcards are featured
with unique menus, apart from menus given by the receiver.
Watching "Free-To-Air" channel is available regardless of the CAM and smart cards.
As service providers download new information to smart cards if necessary, those who have CAMs and smart
cards should always put the smart cards in proper slots.

Inserting a Smart card

A Smart card looks similar to a credit card and entitles you to view
and listen to all the channels you choose to subscribe to.
The Smart card slot on the receiver can be used for Smart cards only.

1. Open the right-hand cover on the front panel of the receiver.

2. Hold the Smart card horizontally with the electronic chip

(small square-shaped, gold in colour) facing upwards.

3. Insert the Smart card into the top slot.

Inserting the CI (Common Interface) Module

Your digital satellite receiver is equipped with a slot for the Common
Interface (CI).

1. Open the right-hand cover on the front panel of the digital

satellite receiver.

2. Insert the smart card into the CI-Module, and the CI-Module into

the slot.

Note

• CI and CAS embeded model only.

• Smartcard

• CI Module

• Smartcard

1.5 Connecting and Installation

1.5.1 How to connect the receiver to various other systems

There are several ways of connecting the receiver to your TV, VCR and/or Hi-Fi SYSTEM. Consult your local
supplier for assistance in setting-up your system that is best suited to your requirements.

1.5.2 To Connect Satellite and Terrestrial Antenna

(Only Combo)

• Connect one end of RF cable to the ANT IN on the back

of the receiver and the other end to a terrestrial antenna
connection or the jack for the public antenna on the
wall.

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DiSEqC 1.0

• Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN

jack on back of the receiver.

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DiSEqC 1.2 Motor

• Connect one end of your coaxial cable to the LNB IN

connector on the receiver and the other end to the
REC or Receiver connector on the DiSEqC 1.2 motor.

• Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB

connector on the DiSEqC 1.2 motor.

• Combo Receiver

• Combo Receiver

1.5.3 Connect the receiver to a TV set

• Connect the receiver to a TV set with SCART, if your TV set is equipped for it. Alternatively you can use A/V,

TV out (UHF) or S/Video jacks.

1.5.4 Connect the receiver to a VCR

• Connect the SCART jack from the VCR to the back of the receiver.

• Combo Receiver

• Video

• TV

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1.5.5 Connect the receiver to a Hi-Fi System

• Connect a RCA stereo cable from the AUDIO L/R jacks, S/PDIF on the receiver to the LINE, AUX, SPARE

or EXTRA input jacks on your Hi-Fi System.

1.5.6 Connect the receiver to a Digital Audio System

• If you have a DAC with S/PDIF coaxial cable input, you can connect the receiver with it to enjoy higher

quality sound. Connect S/PDIF coaxial cable to a digital amplifier.

• Digitaler Verstärker

• Combo Receiver

• Hi-Fi-Anlage

• Combo Receiver

1.5.7 Connecting to the PC

• Turn the receiver and your PC on.

• Connect the receiver to your PC with the enclosed

USB cable.

• Open the PVR menu and select CONNECT USB.

• To confirm, click the start button and then click

Program

ĺ Accessories ĺWindows Explorer.

• You can check that the new drive is installed in

your computer.
The factory drive name is PVR HDD.

• PC

Note

• Connect the cable with input jack on STB properly shown in the picture.

• Please be careful when you upload or download files while the receiver is connected to a PC with the USB cable.

The data recorded in the HDD may be lost if the PC’s power is turned off, or if the USB cable is unplugged while
uploading or downloading files.

1.5.8 Loop Through

• If you have another analogue or digital receiver and you wish to use the same LNB then you can connect

it via the loop through. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the Loop Through on the receiver and connect
the other end to the LNB IN on your second receiver.

2. Easy Installation

2.1 Menu Application

Press the MENU button on the remote control unit.
You will see the “Main Menu” on the screen.

• Default PIN code is "0000"

• You can move into the desired submenu using the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT buttons.

• You should enter the PIN code in order to move into the corresponding submenu in case of the Installation,
the Edit Channel List or the System Setting.

• Press the OK button to confirm your selection.

• Press the MENU button to return to previous menu. Or press the EXIT button to quit the Menu system
completely.

2.2 Easy Installation

Before you watch the television or radio program, you must perform the installation procedure first.
Therefore you will see only “Easy Installation Menu” at first when you plug into your system.
The Easy Installation gives you the convenience of selecting various languages, adjusting the time and channel
search.

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Automatic Installation by “Easy Installation”

The Installation Wizard is a user-friendly method assuring the easy set-up of the receiver by the new user.

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System Connection

Connect the receiver to all peripheral devices such as the TV, Audio and Video etc.

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Power On

Power switch is locaded on the back of the receiver.
The power cord of the receiver should be connected to a wall outlet.
Turn on the power of the receiver and other devices.
Press the STANDBY button on the front of the receiver or on the remote control.

• Power Off
When you press the STAND BY button again. The receiver will display “OFF”.

2.2.1 Language

The first option in “Easy Installation” is to select the desired language
of the Menu, Audio, or Subtitle.

Place the cursor on the sub menu by pressing the keys and press the

OK button to change the language.

The Language of the Menu, Audio, or Subtitle will be changed to the
selected language.

2.2.2 Local Time/GMT

Select the time setting type.
Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select either Local Time or GMT and
then press the DOWN button to move to the time setting item.

When Local Time is selected.

You can set your local time according to your location.
To set the local time, press the NUMERIC button.

When GMT is selected.

Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to select the current time zone from
standard time and then press the OK button.
When you press the LEFT/RIGHT button, the time zone will move
by 30 minutes.

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2.2.3 Channel Search

You can search the channels.
If you press the OK button, the Installation screen will appear

If you want to search the channel, you select between Satellite and
Terrestrial. And then press the OK button to move to the channel
search setting screen.

2.2.4 Satellite - Channel Search

Select the satellite you want using the UP/DOWN buttons on the
satellite list.

Ƈ To Edit or Add satellite list

• To edit or add satellite list on the list, press the YELLOW button to
select edit or add mode. And press the OK button.

• Place the cursor on satellite field and press the OK button.

• The keypad will be displayed so that you can Edit or Add satellite
name you want.

• Input degree you want using the NUMERIC buttons or the

LEFT/RIGHT buttons. And press the OK button to save.

Ƈ To Delete satellite list

• To delete satellite list on the list, press the YELLOW button to select
delete mode. And press the OK button.

Ƈ To Edit, Add, or Delete TP list

• When the GREEN button is pressed, it can be toggled Satellite list and
TP list.

• Press the YELLOW button to edit, add or delete the TP list.

• Input Mode, Frequency, Symbol Rate, Polarity, and FEC, and press the

OK button to save.

Ƈ TP Search

Press the RED button on the TP list.
Pop up window will be displayed on the screen.

• Frequency: Input a proper Frequency using the NUMERIC

buttons.

• Symbol Rate: Input a proper Symbol Rate using the NUMERIC

buttons.

• Polarity: Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the

Polarisation of the transponder.(Horizontal, Vertical)

• FEC: Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the FEC of the

transponder.

• You can select the value of Auto, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8.

• Network: You can select Yes or No. When you select “Yes”,

you can find more transponders using the home
network.

• Video PID/Audio PID/PCR PID:

You can set PID to search for services.
Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons or the NUMERIC
buttons to input the value.
Press the

OK button to start Scanning.