Satellite HD Digital Television Recorder User’s Manual FOXSAT-HDR The default password is 0000.
Notice Thank you for purchasing a Humax Foxsat-HDR (Digital Television Recorder) Your Foxsat-HDR supports freesat+ provided by the freesat service. Freesat+ explained: • Accurate Recording – the product will track the start and end times of scheduled recordings meaning the recording will start and stop at the times sent by the broadcasters. If a programme starts early or runs late the record time will automatically be adjusted to record the whole programme*.
Notice Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX product. Please read this user’s manual carefully to be able to safely install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user’s manual next to your product for future reference. The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice.
Notice Instruction about the ‘WEEE’ Symbol This product should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. Please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. This will prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal.
Safety Warning This product has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully. Safety Instructions and Precautions 1. MAINS SUPPLY 90-250V a.c., 50/60Hz • Operate this product only from the type of power supply indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your local power company.
Safety Warning 11. LIGHTNING, STORM OR NOT IN USE • Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna during a thunderstorm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-surges. 12. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS • Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. 13.
Contents 1. Before Using the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB8 1.1 Package Contents. . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Common Interface . . . . . 1.4 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Remote Control . . . . . . . 1.6 Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 7. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB37 7.1 TV Setup . . . . . 7.2 Language . . . . . 7.3 Time . . . . . . . . 7.4 Parental Control. 7.5 Recording. . . . . 7.6 Other . . . . . . . 7.7 STB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Before Using the Product This chapter provides detail instructions on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents Please check all package contents before using your product. RCA Cable SCART Cable HDMI Cable Quick Start Guide User’s Manual Batteries User’s Manual Quick Start Guide Remote Control Note: • Faults may occur if the remote control is left without battery for a long time. Always keep the battery inserted in the remote control. • Package contents may vary according to area.
1. Before Using the Product 1.2 Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. STANDBY BUTTON Switches between operation and standby modes. 2. TV/RADIO BUTTON Switches between TV and radio modes. 3. MENU Displays the main menu. 4. GUIDE Displays the programme guide. 5. OK Selects a menu or confirms the selected operation. 6. ARROW BUTTONS / : Replays or skips scenes. / : Moves the TV/radio channel up or down. 7. BACK Closes and returns to the previous menu and screen. 8.
1. Before Using the Product 1.3 Common Interface Although some TV and radio services are free to air, others are available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component. Inserting a CI (with Smartcard) A CI-Module looks like a PC map (PCMCIA) for laptops. There are different kinds of CI-Modules, suitable for different coding systems; Irdeto, Conax and more. Additionally to the CI-Module, a Smartcard is needed to decode the channels. 1. 2. 3. 4.
1. Before Using the Product 1.4 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. LNB 1 IN, LNB 2 IN Connects a satellite antenna cable. Up to two cables can be connected. 7. SPDIF Connects to the audio system using an S/PDIF cable. (digital audio) 2. LNB 1 OUT Connects another digital satellite receiver. 8. HDMI Connects to the TV using an HDMI cable. 3. AUDIO Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable. 9.
1. Before Using the Product 1.5 Remote Control Note: The remote control of the product is subject to change without notice. 1 5 2 a b c d 6 3 e f g h 4 1. MUTE Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily. 2. PVR/TV/DVD/AUDIO Changes the mode. 3. LIST Display the channel list. 4. PLAYBACK CONTROL BUTTONS a. PLAY Plays at normal speed or resumes. b. PAUSE Pauses the live programme or recording. c. STOP Stops a recording or goes to the live programme. d. RECORD Records programme. e.
1. Before Using the Product i j k l 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 12 16 8. COLOUR BUTTONS(R/G/Y/B) Select the colour keys for interactive applications. i. RED Displays the channel list in normal viewing mode. j. GREEN Displays the favourite channel list in normal viewing mode. k. YELLOW Displays the HD TV channel list in normal viewing mode. l. BLUE Displays the genre channel list in normal viewing mode. 9. MEDIA Displays the media list. 10.
1. Before Using the Product m n 17 23 18 24 19 25 20 26 21 22 27 28 29 17. VOLUME Adjusts the audio volume. 23. P+/PChanges the channel or page. 18. AUDIO Displays the audio list. 24. SUB Displays the subtitle language list. 19. TEXT Enters the digital text service. 25. TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio modes. 20. SCHEDULE Displays the schedule in programme guide. 26. SLOW Plays the programme in slow motion. 21. SOURCE Controls the output of TV SCART. 27.
1. Before Using the Product 1.6 Remote Control Batteries 1. Press down the top of the battery cover and slide the cover off. 2. Insert the new batteries. Make sure the plus (+) ends meet the plus markings on the battery case. 3. Slide the cover back into place.
2. Connections This chapter describes how to connect your product to the TV with the particular equipments for gaining optimum signal quality. The product provides various interfaces to connect to the TV, VCR or other devices. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on the equipment you have. Note: If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local retailer or Humax Customer Helpline. 2.
2. Connections 2.2 Connecting the TV and VCR 1. Using HDMI Cable The HDMI connection, a special all-digital interface that provides the highest picture quality, is suitable for Digital TV. If the TV has a HDMI input, connect the product & TV using a HDMI cable as follows. HDMI Cable HDMI Important: • When connecting the product to a TV with a HDMI cable no other connection is required.
2. Connections 2. Using DVI Connector The DVI connection using an HDMI to DVI converter is suitable for Digital TV. If the TV has the DVI input connector only, connect the product to the TV with an HDMI cable using an HDMI to DVI converter as follows. When equipped with an A/V receiver, 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the product and the other end to the HDMI to DVI converter. 2. Connect the DVI converter to the TV. 3.
2. Connections When there is no A/V receiver available, 1. Connect the product and the TV using an RCA cable. 2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the product and the other end to the HDMI to DVI converter. 3. Connect the DVI converter to the TV. Note: You can also connect the product to the TV using the 3.5 Stereo Jack Cable to 2 RCA Y Cable.
2. Connections 3. Using SCART Cable A SCART cable connection is recommended for analogue TV or VCR. 1. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable. 2. Connect the product and the VCR using a SCART cable. SCART Cable TV SCART SCART Cable VCR SCART Important: If you connect using a SCART cable please switch your TV set to the correct channel/input for the scart connection (refer to your TVs manual for details).
2. Connections 2.3 Powering On 1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet. 2. Ensure the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the product is switched to ON. 3. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control or the STANDBY button at the front of the product.
3. First Installation When powering on your product for the first time after purchase, the First Time Installation will appear. If nothing appears on your TV set please check the following: • Your TV set is switched ON. • Please check that the cables between the TV and product are connected correctly. • Your TV set is switched to the correct channel/input for the connection method/cable you are using. Tip: • The default password is 0000.
3. First Installation 3.3 Postcode Enter your full postcode (including a space) using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons on the remote control. To use on-screen keyboard, press the OPT+ button. Press the 1 button to enter a space. Press OK after entering your postcode. Note: Use the left arrow on the remote to delete an incorrect entry. If the Invalid Postcode message appears please re-enter your postcode. If your postcode is correct then see the 14. Trouble Shooting section. 3.
3. First Installation 3.5 Result After all setting is complete, you can view the result screen. Select Finish and press the OK button to complete the first installation. 3.6 Installation Checklist Before using the product, please make sure that you have completed the following steps.
4. Basic Operation This chapter describes the basic functions the product provides such as switching channel, volume control and other common features. 4.1 Switching Channel You can change channels by: • Pressing the P-/P+ buttons • Entering the channel number using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and radio channels. Note: You can also change channels using the Channel list (LIST) or Programme Guide (GUIDE). 4.2 Volume Control You can adjust the audio volume.
4. Basic Operation 4.4 Wide You can set the display format. Press the WIDE button while watching a programme to change the display format. Each time you press the WIDE button, the display format changes. Note: For more information about display format, refer to 7.1.7 Display Format. 4.5 Audio If multiple audio languages/options are available the you can select the one you require from the audio list. 1. Press the AUDIO button. 2. Use the arrows to select the audio option you require. 3.
4. Basic Operation 4.6 Subtitle If multiple subtitle languages/options are available you can select the one you require from the subtitle list. 1. Press the SUB button. 2. Use the arrows to select the subtitles you require and press OK. Note: • You can also change between the subtitle options be pressing the SUB button multiple times. • If no subtitles are available a message will inform you on screen; not all programmes broadcast will contain subtitle information. 4.
4. Basic Operation 4.8 Programme Information (i-plate) The i-plate is always displayed for a certain period of time whenever you switch channels. You can view the programme information by pressing the i button while watching a programme. Press the EXIT button to hide the i-plate. After switching to a channel, press the / button to display navigation mode. Press the / button to view the previous/next programme information. Press the / button to view the programme information of other channels. 1.
4. Basic Operation 5. 6. 7. 8. Current time & date Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: Displays programme playing time and progress bar. Group name: Displays the group the channel belongs to. Previous/Next programme information: Displayed if previous/next programme information is provided. Press the / button to display previous/next programme information. Note: If there is no programme information available, programme information is not displayed. 2.
5. Channel List This chapter will help you use the various channel lists available. To display the channel list press the LIST button while viewing a programme. Four types of channel lists are available for quick and easy navigation. My TV (RED) The list of all TV channels. The list of all radio channels. The list of the recently viewed channels. Favourite (GREEN) The list of the favourite channels in five groups. HD TV (YELLOW) The list of all HD TV channels.
5. Channel List 5.2 Favourite List Favourite List is the list of the favourite channels you can select yourself from the entire channel list. There are five favourite groups in total. 1. Press the LIST button while watching a programme. 2. Press the GREEN button to display the list of favourite groups. 3. Press the GREEN button again and select a sub group using the / button. 5.3 HD TV List HD TV List is the list of all HD TV channels. 1. Press the LIST button while watching a programme. 2.
5. Channel List 5.4 Genre List Genre List allows you to view the channels by genre (e.g. Movies, Sports, Entertainment, etc). 1. Press the LIST button while watching a programme. 2. Press the BLUE button to display the genre list. 3. Press the BLUE button again and select a sub group using the / button. 5.5 Non-freesat Channel List Four types of channel lists are provided for quick and easy channel search in the non-freesat channel list. My TV (RED) The list of all TV channels.
6. TV Guide The TV GUIDE displays the programmes for the next 7 days sent by the broadcaster. Note: Press the GUIDE or EXIT button to exit the TV guide screen. 6.1 Using TV Guide You can view the programme information of all channels in time and date order. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Select the channel genre using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Press the RED button. 1. Table Guide 1. Move to the previous/next programme within the same channel using the / button. 2.
2. Instant Reservation 1. Select a programme in the EPG and press the RECORD button on the remote. The selected programme only will be reserved to record. 2. To cancel the reservation, select the programme and press the STOP button. The reservation will be cancelled immediately. Note: • You cannot reserve new programmes when the HDD is already full. Please delete another recorded programme. • Press the i button to view the programme information. • In non-freesat mode, you cannot select the channel genre.
6. TV Guide 6.2 List Guide 1. Press the GREEN button. 2. You can view the programme information for the next 7 days. The features are similar as in 6.1 Table Guide. Note: Press the OPT+ button to go to channel genre. 6.3 Schedule Schedule displays the list of the programmes you have reserved. You can modify, delete or make manual reservations. 1. Press the YELLOW button to display the schedule of reservations. 2. Select a reservation and press the OPT+ button to delete the reservation.
6. TV Guide 2. New Reservation 1. Select the blank reservation at the bottom of the schedule list and press the OK button. 2. The reservation popup will appear. Enter the channel number, date, start/end time, repeat frequency and mode and then press the OK button. Note: • Reservations for deleted channels or past programmes are automatically deleted. • If the channel number has changed the reservation will need to be setup again. 6.
7. Settings In this chapter you can set options for TV Setup, Language, Time, Parental Control, Recording and Other. Note: Pressing the EXIT button will save any changes you have made automatically and return you to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit all the menus. 7.1 TV Setup You can configure the audio and video output settings. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select TV Setup using the / button and press the OK button. 1.
7. Settings 2. VCR SCART You can select the VCR SCART output option. 1. Select VCR SCART. 2. Select CVBS or S-Video using the OK or / button. 3. Audio You can select the audio output option. 1. Select Audio. 2. Select Stereo or Mono using the OK or / button. 4. Dolby Digital You can set Dolby Digital soundtrack option. If you select On, the Dolby Digital audio will be selected automatically (when broadcast) and outputted via S/PDIF. 1. Select Dolby Digital. 2.
7. Settings 7. Display Format You can select the display format according to the screen ratio. 1. Select Display Format and press the OK button. 2. When choosing 16:9 – Widescreen TV as screen ratio, select among Auto, 4:3 Pillar Box, 14:9 Pillar Box, 16:9 Centre Cut Out, Anamorpic and press the OK button. 3. When choosing 4:3 – Traditional TV as screen ratio, select among 16:9 Letterbox, 14:9 Letterbox, Centre Cut Out, Auto and press the OK button. 8.
7. Settings 7.2 Language Language enables you to set the basic language and subtitle options. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Language using the / button and press the OK button. 1. Preferred Language Preferred Language allows you to choose from the languages available. 1. Select Preferred Language and press the OK button. 2. Select the language you want and press the OK button. 2.
7. Settings 4. Audio Description Audio description allows the user to select the narration of onscreen visuals, which is used for visually impaired viewers. Setting the Audio Description option to Enable will automatically select the Audio Description option when you change to a channel. 1. Select Audio Description. 2. Select Enable or Disable using the OK or / button. Note: Not all channels/programmes will provide Audio Description; for further information please contact the broadcaster. 7.
7. Settings 7.4 Parental Control Parental Control allows you to set password control for live or recorded content, change the password, and lock the setup menu. Tip: The default password is 0000. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Parental Control using the / button and press the OK button. 4. You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. 1.
7. Settings 3. Change Password Change Password allows you to change the current password. 1. Select Change Password and press the OK button. 2. Enter the password in New Password using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. 3. Enter the password again in Verify Password to confirm. 4. Installation Lock Installation Lock allows you to block access to the setup menu; the password will be required to enter the menu when this option is enabled. 1. Select Installation Lock. 2.
7. Settings 7.5 Recording Recording allows you to set the recordings auto-padding, and the settings for the instant replay and skip forward buttons. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Recording using the / button and press the OK button. Note: • On Time - the broadcasters signal will be used for accurate recording when broadcast.
7. Settings 7.6 Other You can configure other settings such as info display time, OSD transparency, power saving in standby and automatic standby. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Other using the / button and press the OK button. 1. Info Display Time You can set the time the information box is displayed on screen when changing channels. 1. Select Info Display Time and press the OK button. 2.
7. Settings 3. Power Saving in Standby You can select whether the product switches to power saving mode in standby. 1. Select Power Saving in Standby. 2. Select On or Off using the OK or / button. Note: When set the following will be disabled: • Front display panel will not show the time • LNB loop-through • SCART loop-through When Power Saving in Standby is enabled any schedule recordings you have set will record as the product will switch on to record the programme and go back to standby when completed.
8. Edit Channels This chapter provides information on the channel editing options available for the main channel lists and the favourites lists you create. Note: • Press the EXIT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. • Press the TV/RADIO button to change between the TV and radio channel lists. 8.1 Edit Channel List Edit Channels List enables you to delete, select and lock/unlock the channels in the edit channel list conveniently. 1.
8. Edit Channels 2. Locking/Unlocking Channels Tip: The default password is 0000. 1. Select the channel you want to lock and press the OK button. 2. Press the GREEN button. 3. Select Lock and press the OK button. Note: • When channels are locked, the Lock option will change to Unlock. Following the same procedure on these channels will unlock them. • To watch locked channels, you must enter the password using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. 3. Selecting a Channel Group 1.
8. Edit Channels 8.2 Edit Favourite List You can add or remove channels from the favourite groups, move favourite channels and rename favourite groups. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Edit Channels using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Edit Favourit List using the / button and press the OK button. Note: Edit Favourite List is only available for freesat channels. 1. Adding/Removing Channels 1. Select the channels you want to add to the favourite channel list and press the OK button.
8. Edit Channels 5. Moving Favourite Channels 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the favourite channel you want to move in the favourite list and press the OK button. Press the BLUE button. Select Move and press the OK button. Move the cursor to the position required using the / button, and press the OK button. The selected channel is moved to the new location. 8.
9. Setup In this chapter you can configure Installation settings and search for channels. Freesat Tune, Manual Tune, Software Update and Factory Reset are included in this section. Note: Press the EXIT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. 9.1 Freesat Tune 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Setup using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Freesat Tune using the / button and press the OK button. 4. Enter your postcode.
9. Setup 9.2 Manual Tune 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Setup using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Manual Tune using the / button and press the OK button. 4. Select Search and press the OK button. The channel search will start. 5. To stop the search, press the OK button during channel search. 6. The results will appear. Select Save and press the OK button. Transponder Select All to search for all transponders in the list.
9. Setup 9.3 Software Update Software Update allows you to update the system software to maintain proper performance of the product. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Setup using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Software Update using the / button and press the OK button. Note: For more information about the software update, refer to 11. Software Update. 1. Automatic Update 1. Select Automatic Update and press the OK button. 2.
9. Setup 9.4 Factory Reset Factory Reset enables you to restore the product to the factory default. Warning: Please note that once you perform Factory Reset, all data such as the antenna setting information, channel list and all user configured data will be deleted. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Setup using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Factory Reset using the / button and press the OK button. 4. Select Yes and press the OK button to restore all setting to factory default.
10. System 10.1 Diagnostics You can view system status information. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the MENU button. Select System and press the OK button. Select Diagnostics and press the OK button. The system status information will be displayed. 10.2 Network You can view the network information. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the MENU button. Select System and press the OK button. Select Network and press the OK button. The network information will be displayed. Select Configure Ethernet and press the OK button.
10. System 10.3 HDD Control You can format the hard disk drive. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select System using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select HDD Control using the / button and press the OK button. 1. Format HDD To format the hard disk drive, select Format HDD and press the OK button. Select the partition you want to format, select OK and press the OK button. Select Yes and press the OK button. Enter the password to complete. 10.
11. Media List The product supports 4 types of Media lists. Press the MEDIA button and then the coloured buttons on the remote control to access each list. Video (RED) TV programmes that have been recorded Radio (GREEN) Radio programmes that have been recorded Music (YELLOW) MP3 (Music) files you have transferred Photo (BLUE) Jpeg (Photos) files you have transferred 11.1 Video When the Media List is on screen press the RED button to select Video if not already selected.
11. Media List 2. Play Option Select a recorded file you want to playback and press the OK button. A popup will appear to display the play option. • • • • • Play from the last played position: Play the recorded file from the point it has been stopped. Play from the start: Play the recorded file from the beginning. Delete a file: Delete the file. Select Yes and press the OK button. Rename: Rename the file. Enter the name directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen.
11. Media List 4. Editing Playlist After making a playlist, you can view the playlist in video list. Select the playlist and press the OK button. • • • Play: Play the playlist. Delete: Delete the playlist. Edit: Edit the playlist. 5. File Manager You can delete files or copy files to/from external devices. 1. Press the OPT+ button. A popup will appear to display the setting option. 2. Select File Manager and press the OK button to display File Manager.
11. Media List 6. Connecting External Devices 1. Connect the device to the recorder. The detected device will appear. 2. Press the OPT+ button and select File Manager. 3. Press the OPT+ button while the cursor is in the right column to switch the device. Select the device and press the OK button. 11.2 Radio When the Media List is on screen press the GREEN button to select Radio if not already selected. A list of the radio programmes you have recorded will appear.
11. Media List 11.3 Music When the Media List is on screen press the YELLOW button to select Music if not already selected. A list of the MP3 (Music) files you have transferred will appear. Note: • Press the LIST button to sort the files in file name or time order. • Press the i button while playing a music file to view the file information. 1. Music Setting Press the OPT+ button in music list. A popup will appear to display the setting option. • • • • Sort: Select the sorting order.
11. Media List 3. File Manager You can delete files or copy files to/from external devices. 1. 2. • • • • Press the OPT+ button. A popup will appear to display the setting option. Select File Manager and press the OK button to display File Manager. Delete: Select the file to delete and press the RED button. Copy: Select the file to copy and press the GREEN button. Edit Mode: You can edit multiple files. Press the YELLOW button to go to edit mode. Press the YELLOW button again to go back to normal mode.
11. Media List 11.4 Photo When the Media List is on screen press the BLUE button to select Photo if not already selected. A list of the Jpeg (Photos) files you have transferred will appear. Note: • Press the LIST button to sort the files in file name or time order. • Press the i button in the photo list to view the file information. 1. Photo Setting Press the OPT+ button in photo list. A popup will appear to display the setting option. • • • • • Sort: Select the sorting order.
11. Media List 3. File Manager You can delete files or copy files to/from external devices. 1. 2. • • • • Press the OPT+ button. A popup will appear to display the setting option. Select File Manager and press the OK button to display File Manager. Delete: Select the file to delete and press the RED button. Copy: Select the file to copy and press the GREEN button. Edit Mode: You can edit multiple files. Press the YELLOW button to go to edit mode. Press the YELLOW button again to go back to normal mode.
12. Personal Video Recorder (PVR) The product automatically buffers the channel you are viewing to the Hard Drive (2 hour period), this enables you to pause live TV, rewind to the point you changed to the channel, and fast forward. Note: The buffer will be cleared whenever you change channels. 12.1 Play bar Press the PLAY button while watching a recording to display the play bar.
12. Personal Video Recorder (PVR) 12.2 Time Shifted Recording (TSR) and Playback. You can perform Time Shifted Recording (TSR) and other VCR functions within TSR using the playback control buttons while playing a programme. 1. Playback You can view the recorded files in the Media List Video. Press the MEDIA button to access the recorded file list easily. 1. Press the REPLAY button to jump back and play from that point. Press the STOP button to return to live video. 2.
12. Personal Video Recorder (PVR) Fast Backward 1. Press the FAST BACKWARD button to go back during a recording or the buffer. 2. Each time you press the FAST BACKWARD button, the speed increases (x2, x4, x16, x32, x64). 3. If you press the PLAY button, the fast backward operation stops and the programme is played at normal speed. Note: You can fast backward back to the start of a recording or to the start of the buffer. When you reach the start point the programme will play at normal speed automatically.
12. Personal Video Recorder (PVR) 1. General Recording 1. Press the RECORD button to record the programme you are currently viewing. The recording will stop at the programmes end time in the Guide. 2. Press the RECORD button again while recording to adjust the recording end time. You can adjust the recording end time using the / button. Warning: When using INSTANT RECORD please check the end time of the recording and amend where necessary to ensure you record for the amount of time required. 2.
12. Personal Video Recorder (PVR) 12.4 Bookmark 1. Adding Bookmark You can jump to a position directly using the bookmark feature in recorded file playback. Use bookmarks to search a specific scene quickly and conveniently. Press the ADD BOOKMARK button at the location you want to set a bookmark while playing back a recorded file. The bookmark icon is displayed at the lower right of the screen. Note: The bookmark function is available for recorded files only. 2. Bookmark List 1.
13. Software Update In order to maintain proper performance of the product, it is essential to have the most up-to-date software. Visit the Humax website to check the latest news and newly released software versions (http://www.humaxdigital.com/freesat). It is recommended that you periodically check for the availability of software update. 13.1 OTA (Over the Air) OTA - Over the Air Software Updates will be broadcast via satellite for the product when new updates are available.
14. Appendix 14.1 Menu Map Settings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. TV Setup Language Time Parental Control Recording Other STB Mode 1. Edit Channel List 2. Edit Favourite List 3. Edit Customisabel Channels Edit Channels 1. 2. 3. 4. Freesat Tune Manual Tune Software Update Factory Reset 1. 2. 3. 4.
14. Appendix 14.2 Trouble Shooting For more troubleshooting and advice please visit www.humaxdigital.com/freesat or contact the Humax Customer Helpline. 1. Freesat Detection Fails / Invalid Postcode • • • Unplug the Foxsat-HDR from the mains and unplug the cable from your dish which is connected to the LNB IN connection. Check that the “F-type” connector is firmly on the end of the cable. Power on the and follow the Installation Wizard again. 2.
14. Appendix 6. No or poor sound • • • • Check that your AV cable is connected correctly. Check the volume levels of your TV set and the product. Check if the product or TV is on mute. Check audio type or soundtrack option in the AV menu. 7. Remote control does not operate. • • • To control the product, the top end of the remote control should point directly towards the receiving part of the product. Remove and reinsert the batteries in the remote control.
14. Appendix 14.3 Error Message Error message No or bad signal The channel is scrambled or not available. Audio not available. Possible causes The satellite dish is not pointing at the satellite. Adjust dish alignment. Signal is too weak. Increase the LNB voltage or connect a signal amplifier. Satellite dish is too small. Change to a larger dish. Problem with LNB. Change the LNB. Wrong antenna setting. Set the antenna correctly. The channel has a signal, but no audio or video is provided.
14. Appendix 14.4 Specification Tuner & Channel Input Connector F-Type, IEC 169-24, Female Frequency Range 950MHz to 2150MHz Signal Level -25 to -65dBm LNB Power & Polarisation • • • Vertical : +13.3V(+14.3V at high voltage) Horizontal : +18.3V(+19.3V at high voltage) LNB Rating : LNB 1 IN: Max. 13/18V 250mA LNB 2 IN: Max. 13/18V 500mA 22KHz Tone Frequency : 22 ± 4KHz Amplitude : 0.7 ± 0.2V DiSEqC Control Version1.0, 1.
14. Appendix Memory Flash Memory 16MB RAM 256MB EEPROM 8KB Audio/Video Video TV-SCART(CVBS,S-Video,RGB) VCR-SCART(CVBS, S-Video) RCA-Type(CVBS), HDMI/HDCP Audio TV-SCART, VCR-SCART, Audio L/R, S/PDIF(Digital Audio Output) Data Port USB USB 2.0 Host (5 V 500mA Max.) Power Supply Input Voltage 90-250V a.c., 50/60Hz Type SMPS Power Consumption Max. 50W Protection Separate internal fuse. The input should be protected against lightning.
14. Appendix 14.5 Glossary 1. DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) A DiSEqC compatible receiver relies on a switching box which detects the 22kHz tone pulsing rapidly on and off. In this way, a specially designed receiver can control numerous LNBs through a DiSEqC switching box. 2. Dolby Digital An encoding system that digitally compresses up to 5.1 discrete channels of audio (left front, centre, right front, left surround, right surround) into a single Bitstream.
14. Appendix 12. OTA (Over the Air) A standard for the transmission of software for equipment, through a broadcast system. Manufacturers reserve the right for deciding the release of the software for their products. 13. Polarisation The direction of the electrical and magnetic fields of a signal. Satellites use both vertical and horizontal polarisation so a frequency can be used twice. 14.
14. Appendix 14.6 Service and Support Information concerning troubleshooting, software upgrade and product support is provided in the following websites and call centres. Should your product require warranty service, please contact your local retailer to obtain the appropriate authorization. UK Tel: Opening Hours: 0844 669 8800 Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:30 Excluding bank holidays Calls charged at local rate from a BT landline. Other operators may vary. E-mail: Website: Language: freesat@humax-digital.co.uk www.
14. Appendix 14.7 Remote Control Code List 1. Using the Universal Remote Control 1. Select the mode(PVR, TV, DVD, AUDIO) you want to set by pressing the corresponding button on the remote control. The button will blink once. 2. Keep pressing the button for 3 seconds until the button lights on. 3. Enter the 3-digit code. Every time a number is entered, the button will blink. When the third digit is entered, the button will blink twice. 4. If a valid 3-digit code is entered, the product will power off. 5.
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14. Appendix Button TV DVD AUDIO TV/RADIO TV/DTV ATV/DTV; D/A; DTV/TV; DTV; DIGITIAL HDD, DVD/HDD BAND OPT+ RANDOM TEXT SUBPAGE TEXT TIME RANDOM TEXT INDEX TITLE TEXT POSITION TEXT CANCEL; TEXT UPDATE SLOW; STEP SOURCE, AV, 55INPUT; TV/AV SOURCE, TV/DVD, TV/DISK SOURCE, FUNCTION SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP SLEEP V-FORMAT TEXT SIZE; TEXT EXPAND; FTB WIDE WIDE, FORMAT, 16:9, ASPECT; ZOOM SOURCE ZOOM 2.
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14. Appendix 14.8 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE HUMAX products use certain open source operating system software distributed pursuant to GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL LICENSE Version 2.1 each as defined and published by the Free Software Foundation, Inc.
14. Appendix Use, modification and redistribution of the Open Source Software is governed by the terms and conditions of the applicable Open Source License. The GNU General Public License (GPL) v2 is shown below. The GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
14. Appendix distribution of the whole must be on the terms of this License, whose permissions for other licensees extend to the entire whole, and thus to each and every part regardless of who wrote it. Thus, it is not the intent of this section to claim rights or contest your rights to work written entirely by you; rather, the intent is to exercise the right to control the distribution of derivative or collective works based on the Program.
14. Appendix Foundation. If the Program does not specify a version number of this License, you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation. 10. If you wish to incorporate parts of the Program into other free programs whose distribution conditions are different, write to the author to ask for permission. For software which is copyrighted by the Free Software Foundation, write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this.
14. Appendix Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public Licenses are intended to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the software is free for all its users. This license, the Lesser General Public License, applies to some specially designated software packages--typically libraries--of the Free Software Foundation and other authors who decide to use it.
14. Appendix “Source code” for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it. For a library, complete source code means all the source code for all modules it contains, plus any associated interface definition files, plus the scripts used to control compilation and installation of the library. Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are not covered by this License; they are outside its scope.
14. Appendix If such an object file uses only numerical parameters, data structure layouts and accessors, and small macros and small inline functions (ten lines or less in length), then the use of the object file is unrestricted, regardless of whether it is legally a derivative work. (Executables containing this object code plus portions of the Library will still fall under Section 6.
14. Appendix It is not the purpose of this section to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims; this section has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the free software distribution system which is implemented by public license practices.
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