Please read these safety instructions through carefully, before operating the receiver.
Please observe all warnings and instructions on the equipment and contained in
these operating instructions.
Be sure to read this
user’s manual before
starting your operation.
Never open the cover.
It is very dangerous to
touch the inside of the
unit due to possible
electric shock.
When you don’t use
this unit for a long time,
please pull the power
cord from the outlet.
Also do not use a damaged power cord.
Do not touch the power
withwet hand. If there
is liquid flowing into
the unit, pull out the
power cord immediately because it may
cause fire or electric
shock.
You must install the
dish with correct direction and angle. If the receiver antenna is not
working properly, contact your local dealer.
Install the unit
horizontally. Unbalanced installation may
cause the unit to be
damaged by itself.
When the unit is suddenly moved to a hot
area from a cold area,
it may cause prob
lems. In that case, turn
off the power, and turn
on after 1-2 hours.
Install the unit in a
place with:
good ventilation
suitable temperature
no direct sunrays
low humidity
low vibration influence
Place the unit in a well
ventilated and no heat
environment.
Do not put heavy objects on the unit.
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SYMBOLS USED ON THE RECEIVER
The next paragraphs explain the meaning of the symbols, present on the receiver.
The Digital Video Broadcasting logo.
This logo tells you that this receiver is compliant
with the DVB standards as registered under registration number 2347.
The caution risk of electrical shock - do not
open symbol
This symbol tells you that you are not allowed to
open the receiver. Only authorized (service) technicians are allowed to open the box.
The CE mark.
This mark tells you that the receiver is following
the provisions of Council Directive 89/336/EEC
on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to the electromagnetic compatibility and the provisions of Council Directive 73/
23/EEC and 93/68/EEC on the approximation of
the laws of the Member States relating to low
voltage and electrical safety.
The double insulation symbol.
This symbol tells you that the receiver is electrically safe within the normal use of the receiver
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The STB is a highly cost-effective FT A digital terrestrial receiver integrated. It provides
600 channels storage with fast searching and inter-channel switching capability.
And this PVR is the product that can record and playback terrestrial digital broadcasts.
Thus, you can view a variety of programs provided through terrestrial. Simply pressing the power button of the remote control unit, the crystal clear picture and DVD
quality sound of digital broadcasting that your TV portrays through this product,
allows you to watch whatever channel you wish off the digital broadcasting network.
The STB is definitely one of the best choices to deliver your digital life.
1. Main Features
1. 7 days Electronic Program Guide(EPG)
2. Fully compliant with MPEG-2 Digital & DVB broadcasting
3. Fast Zapping
4. 5 favorite channel groups
5. 8 bit colors on screen display (OSD) supported
6. Time adjustment
7. Closed Caption
8. TV/AV conversion, VCR automatically conversion
9. Powerful channel edit functions
-Sorting: Alphabetic order
-Delete, Edit Favorites
-Parental Lock, Channel Rename
10. Software upgrade via RS-232 serial port
11. EPG schedule record or play
12. Teletext output with both VBI and OS
13. Logical channel number (LCN) Supported
14. Summer Time supported
PVR features
1. HDD function
2. Tested with up to 250GB HDD from several HDD vendors
3. Time shift (buffering):2 ~ 16 hours (depending on HDD)
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4. Recording time: up to 120 hours (depending on HDD)
7. Variable combination of watching and recording simultaneously (Watch or ecord
Live while Recording another program)
8. Edit recorded files
2. Unpacking
Unpack the receiver and check to make sure that all of the following items are
included in the packaging.
1 x Remote Control Unit (RCU)
1 x User’s Guide
1 x Set Top Box
1 x RF Male to RF Female Cross Cable
1 x AV Connecting Cable
3. General Operation of STB
Throughout this manual you will notice that the everyday operation of your STB is
based on a series of user friendly on screen display and menus. These menus will
help you get the most from your STB, guiding you through installation, channel
organizing, viewing and many other functions.
All functions can be carried out using the buttons on the RCU, and some of the
functions can also be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.
If at any time when using the menus you want to return to the normal TV mode, press
the TV/A V button.
Should you experience any difficulties with the operation of your unit, please consult
the relevant section of this manual, including the Problem Shooting, or alternatively
call your dealer or a customer service adviser.
NOTE:
Please be aware that new software may change the functionality of the receiver. The
photo and the function explanation involved in this specification is for reference
only. If there is any mistake, please refer to the entity.
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OVERVIEW OF THE EQUIPMENT
1. Front Panel
:Press to switch between opreation and standby mode
MENU :Show the Main Menu and command box on the screen
OK :Execute the selected item in the menu
:When watching, change to the previous or next channel, or move to
the next higher or lower item in the menu
:When watching a channel, adjust the volume or move to the left or
right item in the menu.
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2. Remote Control Unit
: Press to switch between Operation
and Standby modes
: Press to temporarily cut off the sound
0-9 :Press to enter required numbers in
the input box or select a channel to watch
LAST :Returns to previous program.
FAV :Press to display the FAV list
VOL+/- :Press to adjust the value of the vol-
ume
TV/RADIO: Press to switch between TV and
Radio modes
EPG : Press to display EPG (Electronic Program Guide) menu
FA V+/-:Press to page up or down in the favorite list
:Move cursor up/down/left/right,
Page up/down, Volume +/OK :Press to execute the selected item in
the menu, or to confirm the desired value in
input mode
EXIT : Press to return to the previous menu
or escape from the item
MENU: Press to display the Main Menu on the
screen
TTX : Press to enter the teletext window
INFO : Press to show information of the cur-
rent channel
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LANG:Press to switch the audio languages
AUDIO:Press to switch the audio channel among the Left, Right, Mono and
Stereo modes
RED:Have their corresponding functions in specified menus.
FREEZE :Press to switch between Pause and Play
SUBTITLE:Subtitle hotkey will select DVB bitmap type titles. Note that subtitles
may not always work as the broadcaster may not provide the service
WIDE:Use this HOTKEY to select your televison screen output format.
Continuously press this button to toggle through the different
modes.
The List For PVR
INFO:Open status banner or switch between status banner and record-
ing Info
LIST:Press to display the Recorded Program Lists window
SKIP B:Press to jump backward when backplay from HDD and the status
bar is shown
SKIP F:Press to jump forward when backplay from HDD and the status bar
is shown
REW:Fast backward
PLA Y:Return to Normal Speed Playback from FF/FB/Slow/Paused mode.
STOP:Stop playback when playback or stop recording when recording.
P AUSE/STEP:Pause from live video or playback, and step when playback in Paused
mode.
F.F:Fast forward
GOTO:Go to appointed position when playback.
SLOW:Press to slow at 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 speed
REC:Rcord current service or set stop recording time when recording.
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3. Rear Panel
1 ANT IN:Connect to terrestrial antenna (IF input from LNB to digital tuner)
2 ANT IN:Connect to terrestrial antenna, or connect to 1LOOP OUT when
recording program by using the RF cable
1LOOP OUT:Connect to another receiver, or connect to 2ANT IN when recording
program by using the RF cable
2LOOP OUT: Connect to another receiver
CVBS:Connect to the TV using RCA jack (CVBS output to TV)
YCbCr (COMPONENT) OUT: Connect to a TV or Monitor with Component input.
Compatible with high definition signal
L/R-AUDIO:Connect to TV or audio tuner
RS232:Connect to a PC for software upgrade
S/P DIF :Connect to a hi-fi system
S-VIDEO:Connect to the S-VIDEO jack of the TV
RF OUT:RF output to TV set’s antenna in
RF IN:Input from satellite TV antenna
100-240V~ : Power supply
ON/OFF:Main power switch
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4. Installation of STB
This section explains the installation of the receiver. Refer to the manuals supplied
with the equipment for the installation of outdoor equipment such as the dish antenna.
When adding new equipment, be sure to refer to the related parts of the manual for
the installation.
4.1 Connecting to TV using RCA Support
4.2 Connect to TV using YCbCr support
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4.3 Connecting to TV using RF Support
4.4 Connect to another SVR
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THE FIRST SETUP
The user interface has various ways to navigate through the menus and functions.
Some of the keys on the remote control unit give direct access to functions. The most
important keys are identified as EPG, colored keys, MENU and OK. Other keys are
multi-functional which means that their function changes dependent of the mode
that you are in.
Unless otherwise specified; this note explains the way you can navigate through the
pages of the user menu.
1. Use the
2. Use the
3. Use the OK key to enter the sub-menu.
4. Use the key to delete character in the input box.
5. Use the EXIT key to leave the menu and return to the view mode.
6. In a sub-menu:
-use the OK key to confirm the selection;
-the yellow bar indicates the active selection.
keys to move the cursor left or right from one line to another line.
keys to move the cursor up or down from one line to another line.
MAIN MENU INFORAMTION
Once you have installed and connected the cables of the STB, press MENU key on
the RCU to display the main menu.
This menu consists of 6 menu options as shown below.
System Setting
Channel Setting
Channel List
Favorite List
System Info
EPG
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MENU OPERATION
1. System Setting
1.1 Time Setting
The menu consists of Daylight Time Setting, SleepTimer Setting and Banner Time
Setting.
Daylight Time Setting
Select the Daylight Time Setting item and press
OK to dispaly the sub-menu, then press
show the drop-down list box. You can move the
cursor up and down by using
the deisred option and press OK key to confirm.
City: Select the city you living in.
keys to select
to
Sleep Timer Setting
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You can set a sleep timer from the pro-program
one (No Sleep, 5, 10, 20, 30 and 60 minutes).
These timer represent that how long a time you
want to power off your STB automatically from
the moment you press OK on. No Sleep means
never power off.
Select the Sleep Timer Setting item and press
OK to dispaly the sub-menu, then press
show the drop-down list box. You can move the
cursor up and down by using
the deisred option and press OK key to confirm.
keys to select
to
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Banner Time Setting
1.2 Change Pin Code
1.3 A/V Setting
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The setting is provided to set the display duration of the Info Banner on the menu.
Select the Display Time item and press OK to
dispaly the sub-menu, then press
drop-down list box. You can move the cursor up
and down by using
deisred option and press OK key to confirm.
First enter the current password by using numeric key on the RCU at the Old PIN option.
Second enter a new password at the New PIN.
Enter the new password again to confirm.
After setting well, move the cursor to OK button
on the menu and press OK key on the RCU to
finish.
keys to select the
to show the
This menu will help you to configure your STB output parameters.
Select the A/V Setting item and press OK to dispaly the sub-menu. You can customize:
TV Shape: Press to dispay the sub-menu, and
select the desired output display format between
4:3 and 16:9.
Conversion: Three selections are provided as
LetterBox, Pan&Scan and FullFrame. To select
the one for your screen mode.
AV Standard: Two selectctions are provided as
AUTO, PAL. To select the one that fits your
television.
Video Output: Five selectctions are provided as
AUTO, CVBS, S-Video and YCbCr. To select the
one that fits your television.
UHF Standard:
NTSC-M, PAL-G, PAL-I and
PAL-DK are supported. You can adjust the
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1.4 Factory Setting
1.5 Schedule List
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modulator type.
UHF Channel:Modulator channel can be
changed from the channel 21 to channel 69.
If you want to bring the STB back to the factory
default condition, select Factory Setting item.
Before entering this menu, you must input a
password. The default password is 0000.
Then a warning message will be displayed. To
confirm, select ok .Warning: On selecting factory default you will
lose all of data and information, which was pre-
viously installed.
In the menu, you can get the information about
the booked channel. When the booked event
comes, it will start to record or play the booked
channel.
Press OK key to enter the Book Even window to
book channel.
In this window, you can operate as the following:
Event ID: Press
and select the ID of recording service. The range
is 1 ~ 15.
Service: Press OK to enter the service list, and
select the desired service.
Start Time: Enter the start time by using numerci
keys.
Start Date: Enter the start date by using numeric
keys.
Duration: Input the value of the recording
duration.
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Event Type: Select the deisred option among ONCE, DAILY and WEEKLY.
Purpose: Select PLAY or RECORD. If select PLAY, it will start to play when the
schedule channel comes. If select RECORD, it will start to record when the booked
channel comes.
Status: Select OFF or ON. If ON is selected, the above datas will be save. If you
select OFF, the above datas will be lost.
This operation will always use Reserved channel, If Reserved channel is already
recording, the operation will be aborted, a status message box will be shown to
user.
1.6 PVR Setting
To operate the following, the HDD must is ready.
Time Shift :
This function is used to enable or disable
TimeShift.
If the Enabled is selected, you can set the duration for timeshift from the pre-program options.
2 Minutes Add:Select the desired option.
Jump F/B 30S: Select the time of jumping for-
ward or jumpting backward .
Format Hard Disk:
This function is used when user want to clear all
programs that have been recorded in the HDD.
When install a new HDD, this function is also be
used to make the HDD ready.
After Format Hardisk Diver, all datas will be lost,
and the system will reset.
When system initialize, if the HDD is detected
that have never been formatted, this function
should automatically run.
HDD Information:
This function show some basic information
about HDD to user. Includes: HDD status, Disk
size, free space size, etc.
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2. Channel Setting
The menu page allows you to search and sort channels. Press OK key on the
Channel Search item to display the sub-menu.
2.1 Channel Search
Two ways is provided to search channels(Auto Scan and Manual Scan). Press key
to show the drop-down list at the Search Type item, and select the desired option by
using .
Auto Scan
BandWidth: Select the desired option among 6M,
7M and 8M.
Encrypted Setting: Select Not Save or Save. If
select “Not Save”, the searched encrypted channels will not be save.
Update Mode: Select Replace or Append.
Move the cursor to Start Search button and press
OK to enter the Scan Process window. This
screen will show the whole scanning process.
Manual Scan
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If you are familiar with the parameters, you can
select the manual scan type to search channels.
Frequency: When the range is from 1 to 1000, it
displays logical channel number. If more than
1000, it displays frequency.
BandWidth: Select the desired option among 6M,
7M and 8M.
Encrypted Setting: Select Not Save or Save. If
select “Not Save”, the searched encrypted channels will not be save.
Update Mode: Select Replace or Append.
Move the cursor to Start Search button and press
OK to enter the Scan Process window. This
screen will show the whole scanning process.
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2.2 Sort Channel
2.3 Antenna Feed:
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In order to make a good order of the services,
this menu provides you three sorting methods
(Name Up, Name Down and Encrypt). To achieve
the service sortings, please follow the instructions shown as below:
1) Press OK key to display the sub-menu on the
Sort Channel item.
2) Select the desired method and press OK to
confirm.
Select the option to be 0V or 5V.If it is 5V,
then the antenna will output 5V/100mA to activate the antenna.
3. Channel List
All searched channels are list in this menu. And
the parameters of the current channel will be list
here, for example, bandwide, frequence, quality
and strength.
You can also execute the operations as the
following:
Press Red key to switch between Radio list and
TV list.
Press OK key to play the selected channel in fullscreen.
Press key to display the sub-menu, you can
see as follows: Add, Modify, Delete, Lock&Unlock
and Move.
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How to add a new channel
How to modify the channel
How to delete the channel
1) Press OK after selecting Add mode,
2) Press Yellow key to display the character input
mode.
3) Input the name of the new channel using the 4
arrow keys and numeric keys.
4) Set the other paramaters for the new channel.
1) Select the channel of which you want to modify,
2) Press OK after selecting Modify mode,
2) Press Yellow key to display the character input
mode.
3) Input the name of the selected channel using
the 4 arrow keys and numeric keys.
4) Set the other paramaters for the selected
channel.
1) Select a channel you want to delete,
2) Press OK after selecting Delete mode,
3) A warning box will appear on screen
4) Press OK to confirm, the selected channel is
deleted.
How to lock/unlock the channel
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1) Select a channel you want to lock/unlock
2) Press OK after selecting Lock/Unlock mode,
3) A password is requested, the default password is 0000.
4) The selected channel is now locked/unlocked,
5) Once locked channel is selected while watching television, password is requested.
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How to move the channel
4. Favorites List
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1) Select a channel you want to move
2) Press OK after selecting Move mode
3) Enter the number of the new position in the
input box and press OK.
All favorite channels are shown in the menu, you
can execute the operations as the following:
Press Red key to switch among 5 favorite groups
as News, Movie, MTV, Finance and other.
Press key to display the sub-menu and press
OK to display the channel list.
How to make a favorite group and add a channel to group
1) Press Red key to select the name of favorite
group you want
2) Press
press OK to display the channel list.
3) Select the channel and press OK
4) The selected channel will be marked with the
symbol of favorite and appear in the favorite
group at the same time.
key to display the sub-menu and
How to delete the favorite channel from the
group
1) Select the channel from the favorite group,
2) Press
select the Delete mode
3) Press OK to confirm
key to display the sub-menu and
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5. System Info
The menu gives all the status information about the STB. You can View: Software
version, Hardware version and signal information.
6. EPG
The STB provides EPG function for you to get access to the TV Guide that shows the
necessary information of the current and future programs on different channels.
The information is only available from the network to which the channel you are
watching.
Press to select channel.
Press to see previous or next program in one channel.
User can book a channel to record or play in the
menu.
Press OK to enter the Book Event window, you
can schedule event here.
Event ID: Press key to display the sub-menu
and select the ID of recording service. The range
is 1 ~ 15.
Service: Press OK to enter the service list, and
select the desired service.
Start Time: Enter the start time by using numerci
keys.
Start Date: Enter the start date by using numeric
keys.
Duration: Input the value of the recording
duration.
Event Type : Select the deisred option among
ONCE, DAILY and WEEKLY.
Purpose: Select PLAY or RECORD.
Status: Select OFF or ON.
This operation will always use Reserved channel,
If Reserved channel is already recording, The
operation will be aborted, a status message box
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7. Record
7.1 Record Current Service
Press REC key will record current service to HDD.
It will always use reserved channel ( that means
we only support one recording in the same time).
Record status banner will be shown when
recording.
7.2 Set recording stop during recording
When recording, press STOP Key will bring up a menu to set recording stop time.
8. Playback
8.1 Playback List
Press LIST key can call out Record Program List
window.
This form lists all the recorded programs in the
HDD along with time, date and locking info. The
up right corner shows more details information
for the highlighted title including time recorded,
length in Mega bytes, Event Name, estimated
playing time, marking (time) of last viewing, remaining HDD space and estimated available
recording space in time.
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8.2 Play a recorded program
In the Record Program List window, press OK key will start play back the highlighted
program from the beginning. Last stopping point will always be saved when playback a recorded program and press STOP Key.
If the program is locked, PIN code input is needed before playing.
And press red key to continue record the program.
8.3 Rename a recorded program
Press Green key will bring up the “Rename”
menu to edit the name of the highlighted title.
There is a virtual keyboard for the user to input
characters.
8.4 Delete a recorded program
Press Yellow key will bring up the “Delete” menu
to delete the current selected title. On the confirmation menu, press OK will delete the current
selected title from hard disk.
8.5 Parental Lock/Unlock a recorded program
Press Blue key will bring up the “Lock/Unlock”
menu to set parental lock for the current selected
title.
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8.6 Pause and Step
When playback from HDD(include timeshift), This feature can be used.
Press Pause in Normal Mode, the playback will be paused.
Press Play in Paused mode, the playback will change to Normal Mode.
When in Paused Mode, Press Pause, can play Step by Step.
8.7 Jump forward/backward
When playback from HDD(include timeshift), and status banner is shown, this feature can be used.
Press SKIP F, it will jump forward.
Press SKIP B, it will jump backward.
Continuous jump should be supported.
8.8 Bookmark
When playback from HDD(include timeshift), and
status banner is shown, this feature can be
used.
Use Green key to set a Bookmark point.
Use Yellow key to go to a Bookmark that have
been set.
Set Bookmark in point that has been already set
bookmark, the bookmark will be disabled.
8.9 Repeat
When playback from HDD(include timeshift), and
status banner is shown, This feature can be
used.
Use Blue key to set start point for repeat. Again
Blue key to set end point for repeat. Then repeat
will work. When never it reaches the end point of
repeat area, it will jump to start point
automatically. Another Blue key pressed will disable the repeat area.
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8.10 Go to appointed position
When playback from HDD(include timeshift), and
status banner is shown, This feature can be
used.
Use Goto key to call Goto function, then input a
postion( a time value ) to jump to.
8.11Slow
When playback from HDD(include timeshift), this feature can be used.
Press Slow in Normal mode, it will change to 1/2 mode.
Press Slow in 1/2 mode, it will change to 1/4 mode.
Press Slow in 1/4 FB mode, it will change to 1/8 mode.
Press Slow in 1/8 FB mode, it will change to Normal mode.
8.12 FF
Fast Forward
Press FF in Normal mode, it will change to Smooth FF mode.
Press FF in Smooth FF, it will change to 4x FF mode.
Press FF in 4x FF mode, it will change to 8x FF mode.
Press FF in 8x FF mode, it will change to 16x FF mode.
Press FF in 16x FF mode, it will change to Normal mode.
8.13 REW
the same as Fast Backward
When playback from HDD(include timeshift), this feature can be used.
Press REV in Normal mode, it will change to 4x FB mode.
Press REV in 4x FB mode, it will change to 8x FB mode.
Press REV in 8x FB mode, it will change to 16x FB mode.
Press REV in 16x FB mode, it will change to Normal mode.
Video Standard ISO/IEC 13818-2,MPEG-2 MP@ML
Video Format PAL/NTSC Video
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9
Video Resolution 720×576(PAL), 720×480(NTSC)
Audio Standard ISO/IEC 13818-3
Audio Decoding MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 layer I and II
Audio Mode Mono / Dual / Stereo
Ambient
Operating temperature 0~ 40℃
Rear Panel
RF Input IEC-type, connector Female
RF Loop Through Output F-type, connector Female
RF Modulator CH21-69
Y/C Output CVBS, S-VIDEO, YCbCr
Digital Audio Out Modulator S/P DIF
RS232 Serial Port DB-9 Female, 11.52Kbps
Others
Input Voltage AC 100-240, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption Max. 38 Watts
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
There may be various reasons for the abnormal operation of the unit. Therefore, if
the unit is not working properly, check the unit according to the procedures shown in
the table below.
Problem Possible Causes Remedy
LED on front
panel does not
light.
No picture or
sound.
AC power cord
disconnected.
Wrong connection of
the video/audio output
to TV input terminal.
Wrong Connection of
satellite antenna cable.
Wrong direction of
satellite antenna.
No signal or weak
signal.
Wrong setting of
channel information in
menu screen.
Connect power cord
properly into the power
socket.
Connect two terminals
correctly with scart cable
or RCA or RF cable.
Connect the antenna
cable correctly.
Adjust the direction of
antenna.
Check the cable
connections, TV and
other equipment
connected between the
TV and the receiver or
adjust the a ntenna.
Type the setting value
correctly.
Black and white
screen or V-Hold.
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Your TV mode is
different from Set Top
Box broadcasting
mode.
Use AV mode.
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Problem Possible Causes Remedy
The remote
controller is
not working.
Battery exhausted. Change the batteries.
Fluorescent light
Switch off the light.
interfering with the remote
controller.
Distorted
menu screen.
Remote controller is
incorrectly aimed.
Too high brightness and
contrast level of TV set.
Select clear flow between
remote and the STB.
Adjust brightness and
contrast to low level.
Not working. Process Down. Unplug the power from the
wall and plug back on it
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