Dreambox DM 500-S/C/T Bedienungsanleitung User Manual Digitaler Satellitenempfänger zum Empfang von freien und verschlüsselten DVB-Programmen. Digital satellite receiver for free and encrypted Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB).
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 1. english Table of contents 1. Table of contents .............................................................................................................................. - 2 2. Views................................................................................................................................................ - 4 3. Explanation front panel....................................................................................................................
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english 36. OSD settings ................................................................................................................................ - 76 36.1 Skin Setup........................................................................................................................... - 78 36.2 Available Skins..................................................................................................................... - 79 36.
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User Manual Dreambox DM 500 3. Explanation front panel 3.1 Smartcard Reader english Insert your Dreamcrypt Smartcard with the golden chip facing down and forward into the Smartcard reader. Dreamcrypt is a registered trademark of Dream-Multimedia. 3.2 Standby LED The Standby LED lights up red if the Dreambox is in standby mode. It lights up green if the Dreambox is powered on. 3.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 4.7 english Serial interface (RS232C, Sub-D, 9-pin) The Serial Port is used to update the operating system. Please connect a serial null modem cable here. 4.8 TV Scart Connect your TV or beamer to your Dreambox using a Scart cable. 4.9 Audio output - digital (Toslink) You can connect your Dreambox with an optical (Toslink) cable to your HiFi-Amplifier or DSP. The AC3 signal is also available at this port in case the selected channel transmits Dolby Digital signals. 4.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 5. english Safety Instructions Please read the safety instructions completely and carefully, before using the Dreambox. The Manufacturer takes no responsibility for incorrect handling of the Dreambox. - Allow enough space around the Dreambox for sufficient ventilation. - Do not cover the Dreambox’s ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains etc. - Do not expose the Dreambox to dripping or splashing liquids.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 6. 7. english Shut Down - In case your Dreambox is in use for a longer period of time disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. - During thunder storm the unit should also be physically disconnected from the power outlet. Additional safety instructions - (Dis-)Connecting to a LNB: Turn the Dreambox off before you connect or disconnect a cable coming from a LNB. - Connecting to a TV: Before connecting or disconnecting your Dreambox to a TV please turn it off.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 8. english Disposal instructions The packaging of the Dreambox only consists of reusable materials. Please recycle if possible. This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 9. english Packaging contents Please check the completeness of the box. Included in box: - 10. 1 Dreambox DM 500 1 Power supply 1 Power cord 1 Remote control 2 Batteries (1,5V Micro / AAA / LR6) 1 User manual (latest release via Internet http://www.dream-multimedia-tv.de ) Installation - Insert 2 AA (1,5V) batteries, taking care to observe the + and - markings indicated inside, into the remote control. - Before using the Dreambox, please read the safety instructions.
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User Manual Dreambox DM 500 12. english Important notes about operation All functions of the Dreambox can be controlled via OSD-Menu (On-Screen-Display). This makes the handling of the Dreambox very easy for you. All options are indicated by four colored dots or beams (red, green, yellow, blue) in the OSD-Menu and can be started with the Option-Buttons on the Remote Control. Depending on the chosen Menu, these options do change. All Menus and Service lists are closed with the EXITButton.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 13. english Remote Control Buttons MENU-Button If you are in TV- or RADIO-Mode, pressing this button will bring up the OSD main menu. The OSD main menu has the following options: - (1) TV Mode - (2) Radio Mode - (3) File Mode - (4) Information - (5) Shutdown - (6) Setup - (7) Games - (8) Timer You can switch to the needed option by pressing the Navigation-Buttons left or right. Also see: Important notes about operation.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 Arrow-left-Button english Arrow-right-Button These Buttons enable to jump back or forwards through the Playlist. The Playlist contains the last chosen services, which have been selected. Once having opened the service list, you are able to jump at the Beginning or the End of the Servicelist or to the next Marker. INFO-Button If no OSD menu is visible on the screen and you are in TV or RADIO-Mode, pressing the INFO-Button will reveal the Infobar.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english TEXT-Button The TEXT-Button activates the Teletext (TuxTxt). If you are in the stations list, pressing this button will directly take you to the FILE-Mode. TV-Button Pressing the TV-Button activates the TV-Mode. RADIO-Button Pressing the RADIO-Button activates the RADIO-Mode. HELP-Button Pressing the HELP-Button activates the Help menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 15. english Sleeptimer Press the Power-Button for at least 3 seconds, select "set sleeptimer" to access this menu. This is he sleeptimer menu. Define a maximum duration of 240 minutes. Define if the Dreambox should shutdown or should go into standby mode by setting a check into one of the checkboxes beside shutdown and standby using the OK-Button. . Either press the green Options-Button or the OK-Button to accept the setting. 16.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Selecting this symbol takes you to the shutdown menu. Selecting the option ‚Shutdown now’ will turn you Dreambox off. Pressing the Power-Button on your remote control will turn your Dreambox on again. Selecting this symbol takes you to the setup menu. You can change all your Dreambox’s settings in the setup menu. Selecting this symbol takes you to the games. Selecting this symbol takes you to the Timer menu. All set timers can be viewed, changed and deleted here.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 17. english Infobar The Infobar appears and disappears by pressing the OK-Button once, if no OSD menu is shown on your screen. The Infobar shows all necessary Information about the selected service. Channel number Channel name Current show Next show EPG avialable Sub services Elapsed time Encrypted Audio tracks Current time Dolby Digital Remainig time Aspect ratio Teletext / Plugins Encrypted Is highlighted yellow as soon as a show is broadcasted encrypted.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 17.1 english Infobar - EPG (Electronic Program Guide) The red dot in the Infobar appears if the selected station transmits EPG information. If no OSD menu is visible on your screen and you are in TV mode press the TV-Button to access the service list. Press the Info-Button to get to the selection of the EPG style. Or you can press the red Options-Button to directly access the EPG of the station without having to go through the service list.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Pressing the green Options-Button will show the “Timer Edit” menu. Use the Navigation-Buttons to reach the desired option and use the OK-Button to open up the drop down menus. Change the setting to fit your needs. The drop down menu „Switch“ offers the same options that you can directly access from the EPG using the colored Options-Buttons. „Switch“ will switch to the desired service. „NGrab“ will record via LAN. Press the green Options-Button to save your settings.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english If you selected Multi-EPG when you were asked for the EPG style you will see this view. Use the Navigation-Buttons to navigate to the desired event. The current selection is highlighted gray. Pressing the Info-Button once will show additional information. Pressing the Info-Button again will return you to the Multi-EPG screen. Pressing the OK-Button in Multi-EPG mode will directly switch to the selected service.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 17.3 english Infobar – Audio tracks The yellow dot in the Infobar appears if the selected station transmits multiple Audio tracks. Pressing the yellow Options-Button in TV or Radio mode will reveal the audio menu of the service. Use the Navigation-Buttons up and down to move to desired audio track. Press the OK-Button to select. The contents of this menu will vary from service to service. Move to the option “Stereo”.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 18. english Setting OSD language If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “System Settings” and press the OK-Button. The “System Settings” menu will open up. Navigate to the option “OSD Language” and press the OK-Button. The “OSD Language” menu will open up. Select your desired and language with the Navigation-Buttons up and down.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 19. english Setting the time zone If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “System Settings” and press the OK-Button. The “System Settings” menu will open up. Navigate to the option “Time” and press the OKButton. The “Time Settings” menu will open up.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english The “Time Zone Setup” menu will open up. Press the OK-Button to get open the list of time zones. . Select your desired and time zone with the Navigation-Buttons up and down. Press the OKButton to activate. The time zone list will disappear and you current selection is shown as seen in the picture above. Navigate to the option “save” and press the OKButton to save your settings. Optionally you can press the green Options-Button to save.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 19.1 english Manual time correction Please read the section Setting the time zone to learn how to get into this menu. Navigate to the option “Time Correction” and press the OK-Button. When entering this menu, please wait a second. The Dreambox tries to receive the current time. The Transponder Time and Date will be automatically updated. If this fails, enter the new time and date manually. Navigate to the option “set” and press the OKButton to save your settings.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 20. english Signal strength (Adjusting your antenna, DM 500-T) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Signalfind” and press the OK-Button. Press the OK-Button to select a transponder.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 20.1 english Disable 5V (DM 500-T) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Disable 5V”. Press the OK-Button to set a check behind this option if you use a passive antenna.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 20.2 english Automatic transponder scan (DM 500-T) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Automatic Transponder Scan” and press the OK-Button. Select the region you live in the drop down menu and press the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english You now should see that a valid transponder has been found and the checkboxes in front of “LOCK” and “SYNC” should be checked. SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio AGC: Automatic Gain Control BER: Bit Error Rate (should be equals 0 if possible) only Free: If you check the checkbox in front of the “only Free” option, your Dreambox will search on for FTA (nonencrypted) services. Press the green Options-Button to start searching.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 20.3 english Manual Transponder scan (DM 500-T) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Manual Transponder Scan” and press the OK-Button. Enter the desired frequency with the Numeric Keypad on your remote control.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 21. english Automatic transponder scan (DM 500-C) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Automatic Transponder Scan” and press the OK-Button. Select your cable provider in the drop down menu and press the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english You now should see that a valid transponder has been found and the checkboxes in front of “LOCK” and “SYNC” should be checked. SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio AGC: Automatic Gain Control BER: Bit Error Rate (should be equals 0 if possible) Only free: If you check the checkbox in front of the “Only free” option, your Dreambox will search on for FTA (nonencrypted) services. Press the green Options-Button to start searching.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 21.1 english Manual transponder scan (DM 500-C) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Manual Transponder Scan” and press the OK-Button. Enter the desired frequency with the Numeric Keypad on your remote control.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 22. english Satfinder (Adjusting your dish, DM 500-S) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Satfind” and press the OKButton. Select the satellite and transponder in the drop down menu and press the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 23. english Satellite configuration If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Satellite Configuration” and press the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 23.1 english one single satellite – direct connection Use this type of configuration if you want to receive a single satellite with a Single Universal LNB. The coax cable is directly connected from you Dreambox to the LNB. Please read the section Satellite configuration to learn how to get into this menu. The “Satellite Configuration” menu will open up. Choose the upper drop down menu and press the OK-Button. A list of all possible configurations will show up.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 23.2 english 2 satellites via Toneburst Use this type of configuration if you want to receive two satellites from one LNB each. It does not matter if you use one or two dishes to achieve this. Connect the two coax cables form the two LNBs to a so-called Toneburst switch and connect the coax cable from the Toneburst switch to your Dreambox. Please read the section Satellite configuration to learn how to get into this menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 23.3 english 2 satellites via 22KHz (Highband only) Use this type of configuration if you want to receive two satellites from one LNB each. It does not matter if you use one or two dishes to achieve this. Connect the two coax cables form the two LNBs to a so-called 22kHz switch and connect the coax cable from the Toneburst switch to your Dreambox. Please read the section Satellite configuration to learn how to get into this menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 23.4 english 2 satellites via DiSEqC A/B Use this type of configuration if you want to receive two satellites from one Twin Universal or Quad Universal LNB. It does not matter if you use one or two dishes to achieve this. In this case the LNBs are connected to a so-called Multiswitch from which the signal is via coax cabled to the satellite receivers in your household. Please read the section Satellite configuration to learn how to get into this menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 23.5 english 4 satellites via DiSEqC OPT A/B Use this type of configuration if you want to receive four satellites from one Twin Universal or Quad Universal LNB. It does not matter if you use one or two dishes to achieve this. In this case the LNBs are connected to a so-called Multiswitch from which the signal is via coax cabled to the satellite receivers in your household. Please read the section Satellite configuration to learn how to get into this menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 23.6 english Many satellites via DiSEqC Rotor Use this type of configuration if you want to receive many satellites with a DiSEqC 1.2 Rotor or Stab from a Single Universal LNB. The coax cable is directly connected from you Dreambox to the LNB. Please read the section Satellite configuration to learn how to get into this menu. Choose the upper drop down menu and press the OK-Button. A list of all possible configurations will show up.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Hint: If you do not want to change the satellite position list before hand, just select the option “Single satellite – direct connection” and choose “Yes” in case you are prompted the message on the left. . You will now see the configuration menu depicted on the right. Choose “Non standard – user defined configuration” in the upper drop down menu. Press the OKButton. For now you will only see one satellite in the list. Please select LNB 0 and press the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english As you can see, the „DiSEqC - Mode“ is not set yet. Please leave the “Toneburst” mode as it is. Press the number “2” on your Numeric Keypad and select the “DiSEqC – Mode” Version 1.2. To save the settings press the OK-Button. The menu will change and reveal additional options now. There is no need to change anything here. Press the green Options-Button to save the settings. You are taken back to the “Satellite configuration” menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 24. english Motor Setup Use this type of configuration if you want to receive many satellites with a Rotor or Stab from a Single Universal LNB. The coax cable is directly connected from you Dreambox to the LNB. Please read the section Satellite configuration to learn how to get into this menu. Choose the drop down menu „Motor Setup“ and press the OK-Button. Refer to the Rotors Manual for correct values degrees/second. Visit the Website http://www.heavens-above.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Take the list of preset satellite positions of your rotor, which can usually be found in the rotor’s manual and add each satellite that you want to receive in the list in the left. i.e.: Number 1 in the rotor is Hotbird 13° Ost You will have to enter a 1 in the “Number in rotor” field and a 130 in the “Orbital position” field. . For a better understanding please take a look at the Example table for the DiSEqC 1.2 Rotor (SG2100).
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 26. english Automatic transponder scan (DM 500-S) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Automatic Transponder Scan” and press the OK-Button. This option is primarily used for only scanning a single satellite in your list.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english You now should see that a valid transponder has been found and the checkboxes in front of “LOCK” and “SYNC” should be checked. SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio AGC: Automatic Gain Control BER: Bit Error Rate (should be equals 0 if possible) only Free: If you check the checkbox in front of the “only Free” option, your Dreambox will search on for FTA (nonencrypted) services. No circular polarization: If you scan anything other than a C-Band satellite please check the checkbox.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english You will now be prompted if you want to scan another satellite. Press the green Options-Button if that is the case and you have setup another satellite in the satellite list. Press the red Options-Button to end the scan. You are taken back to the “Service searching” menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 27. english Automatic multisat scan (DM 500-S) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Automatic Multisat Scan” and press the OK-Button. This option will scan all satellites in your satellite list without asking you if you want to scan any other satellites.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Pressing the OK-Button will toggle between the available scan options. Setting the multisat scan option to “all” will scan for all available services no matter if they are free or encrypted. . Pressing the OK-Button will toggle between the available scan options. Setting the multisat scan option to “only free” will scan for all available services that are not encrypted. Pressing the OK-Button will toggle between the available scan options.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english The menu for the first scanned satellite is depicted on the left. The menu for the second scanned satellite is depicted on the left. Once your Dreambox is done searching you will see this menu on the right. A brief summary of the search is shown. Press the OK-Button to close this menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english The System will now ask you, if you want to scan any other transponders. Press the red Options-Button to quit the transponder scan. You are taken back to the “Service searching” menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 28. english Manual transponder scan (DM 500-S) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Manual Transponder Scan” and press the OK-Button. First choose the satellite you want to scan on with the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 29. english Edit a transponder (DM 500-S) If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Searching” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Transponder Edit” and press the OK-Button. This menu will let you edit the satellite and transponder lists that are used for the service scan.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Follow the instructions in this menu. Press the Navigation-Buttons to reach the desired option and use the OK-Button to change them. . Network search: The NIT holds the Information about the Satellites and the TV/Radio- Programs. (NIT = Network Information Table) Extended network search: Set a check to scan the NIT from other Transponders. Use BAT: Bouquet Tables of the Provider will be used, if available.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Through this menu you can a transponder to a satellite. Using the Numeric Keypad of your remote control enter the transponder frequency and symbol rate. Press the green Options-Button to save your settings. After you have made your changes to the transponder and satellite list, press the Exit-Button to leave the menu. You will be prompted if you want to save your changes. Press the green Options-Button to save your changes.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 30. english Service organizing – Adding a new Bouquet If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Service Organizing” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Create new bouquet” and press the OK-Button. You are asked for the type of Bouquet you want to add. In our example we add a TV Bouquet. Press the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Using the Numeric Keypad on your remote control and pressing the numbers several times will let you choose the desired letters and numbers. Pressing the yellow Options-Button will toggle between capital and small letters. Pressing the blue Options-Button toggles between numeric and regular mode. Pressing the green Options-Button adds a space. Pressing the red Options-Button will act as a backspace.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 30.1 english Service organizing – Adding services to an existing Bouquet Please read the section Service organizing – Adding a new Bouquet to learn how to get into this menu. Navigate to the option “Add services to bouquet” and press the OK-Button. You are asked for the type of Bouquet you want to add. In our example we add a TV Bouquet. Press the OK-Button. You are asked in which Bouquet to place the service. We will use our freshly created “my new bouquet” in this example.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english The providerlist will show up. In our example we will choose the provider “ARD”. Press the OK-Button. You now see the services that are provided by “ARD”. In our example we mark the service “Phoenix” by pressing the OK-Button. You can choose more than one service by selecting them and pressing the OK-Button. They will be highlighted in red text if selected. Pressing the Exit-Button will quit your selection. You are taken back to the “Service organizing” menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 30.2 english Service organizing – Editing a Bouquet Please read the section Service organizing – Adding a new Bouquet to learn how to get into this menu. Navigate to the option “Edit bouquets” and press the OK-Button. In our example we will edit a TV Bouquet. Press the OK-Button to edit the TV Bouquets. In our example we will edit our freshly created “my own bouquet” Bouquet. Select it and press the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Pressing the red Options-Button will delete the service from the Bouquet. Attention: This will happen without question if you really want to do it! Pressing the green Options-Button will pick up the selected service and enable you to move its position in the Bouquet. Pressing the green Options-Button again will release the service. Pressing the yellow Options-Buttons will let you rename the selected service.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 31. english Parental lock and Setup lock If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Parental lock” and press the OK-Button. You can activate the parental and setup lock in this menu. It prevents anyone else from having unauthorized access to certain services, videos and MP3s.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 31.1 english Activating the parental lock Please read the section Parental lock and Setup lock to learn how to get into this menu. Check the checkbox in front of “Parental lock” by pressing the OK-Button. The Option “Change PIN” will appear. Navigate to the option “Change PIN” and press the OK-Button. You also choose to hide all locked services form the service list by checking the checkbox in front of the “Hide locked services” option.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english If everything went right you will be prompted that your PIN has been changed. Press the OK-Button. If the PIN you entered twice are not the same you will be prompted this error message. Pressing the green Options-Button will let you reenter your PIN and try again. Pressing the red Options-Button will abort. Press the green Options-Button to save your settings. You will be taken back to the “Setup” menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 31.2 english Deactivating the parental lock Please read the section Parental lock and Setup lock to learn how to get into this menu. Uncheck the checkbox in front of “Parental lock” by pressing the OK-Button. You will be prompted for your current PIN. Enter your PIN to deactivate the parental lock. The check in front of “Parental lock” is now gone. Press the green Options-Button to save your settings. You will be taken back to the “Setup” menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 31.3 english Activating the setup lock Please read the section Parental lock and Setup lock to learn how to get into this menu. Check the checkbox in front of “Setup lock” by pressing the OK-Button. The Option “Change PIN” will appear. Navigate to the option “Change PIN” and press the OK-Button. Enter a four digit PIN with the Numeric Keypad on your remote control. Attention: Entering “0000” as your PIN will deactivate any locks. Please choose a PIN that differs from “0000”.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english If everything went right you will be prompted that your PIN has been changed. Press the OK-Button. If the PIN you entered twice are not the same you will be prompted this error message. Pressing the green Options-Button will let you reenter your PIN and try again. Pressing the red Options-Button will abort. Press the green Options-Button to save your settings. You will be taken back to the “Setup” menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 31.4 english Deactivating the setup lock Please read the section Parental lock and Setup lock to learn how to get into this menu. Uncheck the checkbox in front of “Setup lock” by pressing the OK-Button. You will be prompted for your current PIN. Enter your PIN to deactivate the setup lock. The check in front of “Setup lock” is now gone. Press the green Options-Button to save your settings. You will be taken back to the “Setup” menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 32. english Locking a service Please read the section Parental lock and Setup lock to learn how activate the parental lock. Press the OK-Button to open the service list. Navigate to the service you want to lock and press the Menu-Button. You can lock any entry of your choice in the service list. (All services, Satellites, Providers and Bouquets) Navigate to the option “Lock” and press the OKButton to lock a service. You can also deactivate the parental lock in this menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 33. english Unlocking a service Press the OK-Button to open the service list. Navigate to the service you want to unlock and press the Menu-Button. You can unlock any entry of your choice in the service list. (All services, Satellites, Providers and Bouquets) . Navigate to the option “Unlock” and press the OKButton to unlock a service. You will prompted for your PIN. .
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 34. english Audio/Video settings If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “System” and press the OKButton. Navigate to the option “A/V settings” and press the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Use the Navigation-Buttons left and right and the OK-Button to change the values. Color format: CVBS(FBAS), RGB (Red, Green, Blue separated), SVideo (Color- and Brightness signal separated) and YPbPr (Component signal e.g. for Projectors).
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 35. english Keyboard If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “System Settings” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Keyboard Setup” and press the OK-Button. Press the OK-Button to open the drop down menu and select your desired keyboard layout. Press the green Options-Button to save your settings.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 36. english OSD settings If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “System Settings” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “OSD settings” and press the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Using the Navigation-Buttons left and right you can change the transparency, brightness and contrast settings of the OSD (On Screen Display). Alpha: The “Alpha” option controls how strong you will see the TV picture through the OSD menu. Brightness: Changes the brightness of the OSD menu. Contrast: Changes the contrast of the OSD menu. Show main menu as list box: Check the checkbox if you want to view the main OSD menu like all other menus, as a list box.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 36.1 english Skin Setup Please read the section OSD settings to learn how to get into this menu. A skin changes the appearance of the OSD. Choose the skin to your liking and press the OKButton to select it. The standard skin is Screwed Stone. See section Available skins for a complete list of available skins. To completely activate a skin Enigma has to be restarted. Make your choice and press the green OptionsButton to activate the skin.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 36.2 english Available Skins Bluenigma BIG Silver Metal Neutrino-style Screwed Stone Carbon BlueQT Simple and Stylish The skin Simple and Stylish 16:9 looks just like the Simple and Stylish skin. It is only optimized for a 16:9 TV screen.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 36.3 english Setting the teletext (TuxText) position Please read the section OSD settings to learn how to get into this menu. What is TuxText? TuxText is a Plugin (additional Software), which allows the Dreambox to decode the digital Teletext. TuxText is faster and easier to use than the regular teletext that is build in to your TV screen. This menu is used to adjust the position of the TuxText.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Press the green Options-Button to save your settings. You will be taken back to the “System” menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 37. english Teletext (TuxText) What is TuxText? TuxText is a Plugin (additional Software), which allows the Dreambox to decode the digital Teletext. TuxText is faster and easier to use than the regular teletext that is build in to your TV screen. You are in the TV or Radio mode. Press the TEXT-Button to activate the Teletext. Keep in mind that not every station submits teletext! Alternative: Press the blue Options-Button to enter the Plugins menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english TuxText configuration menu: If teletext page 100 is shown you can press the MENU-Button to enter the configuration menu of the TuxText. You have the following options: Teletext - Selection: Use the Navigation-Button left or right to choose another teletext provider from the current transponder and press the OK-Button to view. This option is only available if there is more than one station on the current provider that transmit teletext.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 38. english Expert setup If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Setup” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Expert Setup” and press the OK-Button. Serviceselector help buttons: Press the OK-Button to turn the colored help buttons off. The default setting is enabled.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Hide error windows: If enabled no more error messages, i.e.: service not found, will be shown. Automatically show Infobar: If enabled the Infobar will be shown every time a new show starts. Show remaining Time: If enabled the remaining time rather than the total time of the running show will be displayed in the Infobar. Use http authentification: If disabled you will no more need a username and password to access the web interface of your Dreambox.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 38.1 english Communication setup (Setting up LAN, NFS shares) Please read the section Expert setup to learn how to get into this menu. Navigate to the option “Communication setup” and press the OK-Button.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Use the Navigation-Buttons and the Numeric Keypad to enter or change the values. IP: Enter the IP address here. DHCP: If enabled your Dreambox will get its IP from a DHCP server. Disable this option to set a static IP address. Netmask: Enter the subnet mask (Usually 255.255.255.0). Attention: If you are using a DHCP server in your LAN, configure the DHCP server so it does not assign the IP address used by the Dreambox. Otherwise an IP address collision is possible.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 english Pressing the blue Options-Button in the “Communication setup” menu will take you to the “Mount Manager” menu. You can setup up to eight different configurations to connect your Dreambox to shared folders on your PC. Right now only NFS sharing is supported. IP: IP address of the NFS server you want to access. NFS: Right now only the option NFS is available. Once more share types are supported you can select the type in this drop down menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 38.2 english NGrab - Streaming Setup Please read the section Expert setup to learn how to get into this menu. In this menu you can set the IP address and port number of the NGrab server. The server can be running on any workstation or server in the LAN or WAN. Navigate to the option “NGrab-Streaming” and press the OK-Button. Srv IP: Enter the IP address of the server or workstation running the NGrab software.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 38.3 english Manual software update Please read the section Expert setup to learn how to get into this menu. Navigate to the option “Software update” and press the OK-Button. Navigate to the option “Manual update” and press the OK-Button. Requirements for the manual update: You have set an IP address and subnet mask in the “Communication setup” menu. Follow the instructions on your screen. Press the green Options-Button to start the update.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 38.4 english Remote control setup Please read the section Expert setup to learn how to get into this menu. Navigate to the option “Remote control” and press the OK-Button. This Menu is used to customize the remote control for your needs. Use the Navigation-Buttons left or right to adjust the Repeat Rate and the Repeat Delay. Press the green Options-Button to save your settings. You will be taken back to the “Expert” menu.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 38.5 english Reset to factory defaults Please read the section Expert setup to learn how to get into this menu. Navigate to the option “Remote control” and press the OK-Button. Follow the instructions on the screen and pick your choice.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 39. english Timer If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Timer” and press the OK-Button to select. This is the timer list. You can see a timer event that has been entered as an example. A green checkmark in front of the timer event means that is has been successfully executed. A red cross in front of the timer event means that is has been aborted or not executed at all.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 40. english Information - Streaminformation If no OSD menu is visible on your screen, press the Menu-Button to open the main OSD menu. Navigate to the option “Information” and press the OK-Button to select. Navigate to the option “Stream information” and press the OK-Button. Use the Navigation-Buttons left and right to switch between the three windows. Pressing the Exit-Button will close this window. This window shows detailed technical data about the current service.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 41. english Information - About Please read the section Information – Streaminformation to learn how to get into this menu. Navigate to the option “About…” and press the OKButton. This window summarizes all relevant information about the system. Press the green Options-Button to close the window.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 42. Technical data • 250 MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350 MIPS) • Linux Operating System, Open Source • DreamCrypt CA integrated • 1 x Smartcard-Reader • MPEG2 Hardware decoding (DVB compliant) • V.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 Ethernet: 100 Mbit compatible, bi-directional interface Function Update of Firmware and Preprogramming Input voltage: 12V power converter 110-230V / 50-60Hz AC +/- 15% Physical specification: Ambient Temperature +15°C...+35°C Humidity < 80% Size (B x T x H): 196 mm x 130 mm x 40 mm Weight: 500g DM 500-C/T specific data: DVB-C/T Tuner: Frequency Range 51 …. 858 MHz Input Impedance 75 Ohm Symbolrate 1 …. 6.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 43. Contact & support information Headquarter & Distribution: Dream-Multimedia Sales and distribution through Visoduck Discount GmbH Pierbusch 24-26 44536 Lünen Germany Dealer’s Hotline: (Dealers only) Tel.: +49 (0)180 - 368 43 98 - 000 Fax: +49 (0)180 - 368 43 98 - 001 (0,09€/min.) (0,09€/min.) You can reach the dealer’s hotline from : Mo - Fr. 09:00 am - 12:00 pm and 01:00 pm - 03:00 pm Technical Hotline: Tel.
User Manual Dreambox DM 500 44. Warranty card Warranty Card Model Type: ............................................................................. Serial. - No.: ............................................................................. MAC - No.: ................................................................................ (Serial and MAC-No. is located at the back of your Dreambox) Customer Address: Name: .......................................................................................
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