Notice ** Copyright (Copyright © 2006 HUMAX Corporation) Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX's prior consent in writing except approval of ownership of copyright and copyright law. ** Warranty This warranty does not cover parts which may become defective due to misuse of the information contained in this manual. ** Trademarks VIACCESS™ is a trademark of France Telecom. CryptoWorks (TM) is a trademark of Philips Electronics N.V. Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV.
Notice ** Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions provided. For your safety, be aware of the following precautions. Warnings, Cautions and Notes Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations. ** • Warning Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in (serious) injury. • Caution Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could damage the equipment or other apparatus.
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 AC 50/60Hz Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your local power company.
Safety Warning ** 9. LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE ** Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable 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. ** 10. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS ** Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts ** 11.
Contents ** 1. Before Using the Product GB7 ** 1.1 Package Contents GB7 1.2 Front Panel GB8 1.3 Conditional Access GB9 1.4 Rear Panel GB10 1.5 Remote Control GB11 2. Setup GB13 ** 2.1 Connecting the Cable GB13 2.2 Powering On GB16 3. Installation Wizard GB17 ** 3.1 Language GB17 3.2 Channel Search GB17 3.3 Result GB18 4. Basic Operation GB19 ** 4.1 Switching Channel GB19 4.2 Volume Control GB19 4.3 Subtitle GB19 4.4 Audio GB20 4.5 Teletext GB20 4.
Contents ** 7. Setting Preferences GB38 ** 7.1 Parental Control GB38 7.2 Language Setting GB40 7.3 Time Setting GB42 7.4 Schedule GB43 7.5 A/V Control GB44 7.6 Miscellaneous Settings GB45 8. Installation GB47 ** 8.1 Channel Search GB47 8.2 Software Update GB49 8.3 Default Setting GB49 9. Software Update GB50 ** 9.1 OTA (Over the Air) GB50 10. System Information GB52 ** 10.1 Status GB52 10.2 Signal Detection GB53 10.3 Conditional Access GB53 10.4 Mail Messages GB53 11.
1. Before Using the Product ** This chapter provides detailed instructions on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents Please check all package contents before using the product. ** ** Remote Control Batteries SCART Cable User's Manual ** ** Note: • Faults may occur if the remote control is being left without a 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. STANDBY LED Red light is emitted when the product is in standby mode. ** ** 2. TV LED Green light is emitted when the product is in TV mode. ** ** 3. RADIO LED Amber light is emitted when the product is in radio mode. ** ** 4. STANDBY Button Switches between operation and standby modes. ** ** 5. TV/RADIO Button Switches between TV and radio. ** ** 6. CH-/CH+ Button Moves the TV/radio channel up/down. ** ** 7.
** 1.3 Conditional Access Although some TV and radio channels are free to air, most TV and radio/music channels are available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component. The Conditional Access component is a removable Smartcard. 1. Inserting the Smartcard The Smartcard looks similar to a credit card and is inserted into the slot behind the right-hand front flap of the product.
1. Before Using the Product ** 1.4 Rear Panel ** ** 1. CABLE IN Connects a cable to the CABLE input jack of the product. ** ** 2. TV/VCR Connects the RF input jack of the TV/VCR to the product. ** ** 3. TV SCART Connects to a TV SCART cable. ** ** 4. VCR SCART Connects to a VCR SCART cable. ** ** 5. RS-232C Connects to the PC to update the software programme of the product. ** ** 6. S/PDIF Outputs the digital audio signals(S/PDIF).
** 1.5 Remote Control 1. SOURCE 3. NUMERIC(0~9) BUTTONS ** ** Controls the input of TV. Enters a TV/radio channel number or menu option number. ** 2. TV/RADIO ** Switches between TV and radio modes. ** 4. LIST ** Displays the channel list.
1. Before Using the Product ** 5. BACK 17. V-/V+ ** ** Returns to the previous menu and screen. Adjusts the audio volume. ** 6. ARROW BUTTONS ** Changes the channel or moves the cursor up, down, left or right. ** 7. OPT+ (OPTION) ** Displays the channel attributes while watching a programme. ** 8. AUDIO ** 18. MUTE ** Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily. ** 19. i (INFORMATION/INDEX) ** Displays the information about the channel and programme in normal viewing mode.
2. Setup ** This chapter describes how to connect the 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 product distributor. 2.1 Connecting the Cable 1. Connecting TV This is the most simple setup mode.
2. Setup ** 2. Connecting TV/VCR with 2 SCARTs This is the optimal way to connect the product.
** 3. Connecting Hi-Fi system If you wish to connect S/PDIF to the optical S/PDIF terminal and Dolby Digital decoder to listen to digital audio, connect as the following.
2. Setup ** 2.2 Powering On 1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet. ** ** 2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button on the front of the product.
3. Installation Wizard ** When powering on the product for the first time after purchasing, the installation wizard will operate automatically. You can easily set-up using simple organisation and options, and watch the broadcasting after completing the set-up procedure. You can select items using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons. ** Note: • If you press the BACK button or select Back and press the OK running the installation wizard, you can return to the previous screen.
3. Installation Wizard ** Please wait for finishing the channel search. If you want to stop the operation during search, press the OK button. ** Select Save and press the OK result and go to the next step. button to save the 3.3 Result It displays the default language, country, time offset and channel search result. button and press the OK Select Finish using the button to complete the installation wizard.
4. Basic Operation ** This chapter describes functions such as switching channel, volume control and basic features for watching programmes. 4.1 Switching Channel You can switch the current channel using one of the following methods. 1. Press the CH-/CH+ or button. 2. Enter the channel number using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons to move to the channel directly. 3. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV channel and radio channel.
4. Basic Operation ** 4.4 Audio If the current programme is available in multiple audio languages, you can select the language you prefer. 1. Press the AUDIO button. 2. Select an audio language you prefer using the button and press the OK button. 3. Select audio direction (left, right, stereo) using button. the ** Note: • You can select the default audio language in MENU - Preferences - Language Setting - Audio Language. • If the programme in use is Dolby Digital, you cannot set the audio direction.
** Teletext Functions Index Returns to index page. If there is no index page, jump to page 100. Sub-page Searches the sub-page using the sub-code written by users. If it is not in the teletext mode, display the current time. MIX Adjusts the transparency of teletext screen. Cancel Hides the teletext except page number. Reveal Displays the concealed information. Double Size Displays the text size as double size. Page Hold Holds the current page not updating it. 2. Viewing Teletext Page 1.
4. Basic Operation ** 4.6 Programme Information (i-plate) Programme information is 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 button to hide the i-plate. programme. Press the EXIT 1. General Information General information is displayed as follows on the screen. ** 1. Channel number and channel name 2. Programme name 3. Icons Displayed only if this programme is reserved.
** 6. Channel looping mode and channel list name : If you select Within the current channel list in MENU - Edit Channels - Channel Change Mode, the icon of channel looping mode is displayed. And the channel list, which you selected, is displayed. 7. Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: Displays programme playing time and progress bar. 8. Next programme Information : Displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the button to display the next programme information.
4. Basic Operation ** 4.7 Option List You can view and confirm detailed information about the current channel and change the information if necessary. ** Note: Press the OPT+ button when the channel list is displayed to view the option list. Then the following functions in the option list are performed to the current channel where the cursor is located. 1. Adding a Channel to Favourite Group You can add the current channels to Favourite group immediately.
** 2. Locking/Unlocking a Channel You can lock or unlock the current channel while watching a programme. 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2. Select Lock using the or button. the OK button and press 3. Select Lock option using the button. press the OK 4. Select Unlock option using the button. and press the OK button and button 5. You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your password to unlock the channel. 6. Move to the parent menu using the save the changes automatically.
5. Channel List ** Three types of channel lists are provided for easy and quick channel finding. TV The list of all TV channels with two sub-groups: one is sorted by channel number, the other is sorted by channel name. Radio The list of all radio channels with two sub-groups: one is sorted by channel number, the other is sorted by channel name. Favourite The list of Favourite channels with five sub-groups that you can organise channels by your private taste. 5.
** 5.2 Edit Channel Lists You can edit all channels or each channel by channel list group. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Edit Channels using the or button. and press the OK button 3. Select Edit Channel Lists using the button and press the OK or button. 4. You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your password using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons. ** Note: • The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local product distributor.
5. Channel List ** 2. Locking/Unlocking Channels You can lock or unlock one or more channels. 1. Move the cursor to the channel list using the button. 2. Select a channel and then press the OK button. You can select multiple channels. 3. Select Lock using the button. OK button and press the ** Note: • When the locked channel(s) is selected or all channels are locked, Lock is switched to Unlock . When you select Unlock and press the OK button, locked channel is switched to an unlocked channel.
** 5.3 Edit Favourite Channels You can edit Favourite channel or Favourite channel list. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Edit Channels using the or button. and press the OK button 3. Select Edit Favourite Channels using the button and press the OK or button. 4. You will be prompted to select a Favourite Group. Select a Favourite group you want to button and press the OK edit using the button. ** Note: • Press the BACK Press the MENU • or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu.
5. Channel List ** 1. Adding/Removing Favourite Channels You can add Favourite channel(s) to a specific Favourite channel list or remove the added Favourite channel(s) from the list. 1. Select Favourite group using . 2. Select the channel(s) you want to add in all to add TV/radio channel list and press Favourite channel(s). 3. Select the channel(s) you want to remove from to remove Favourite channel list and press Favourite channel(s).
** 3. Renaming Favourite Channel List You can rename Favourite channel list. 1. Select Favourite group to rename using 2. Select and press the OK . button. 3. Enter Favourite channel list name using the keyboard displayed on the screen. 4. When finishing entering Favourite channel list button. name, select OK and press the OK ** 4. Additional Features Additional features provides many useful functions necessary when editing Favourite channels.
5. Channel List ** Selecting Favourite channel list You can select Favourite channel list to edit. Press to display Favourite channel list. Then select the channel list using the button and press the OK button. ** Sorting a channel list You can sort all TV or radio channel lists by channel number or name for easy Favourite channel searching. If channel lists are sorted by channel number, is displayed. When you press this button, all the channel lists are sorted by name.
6. Programme Guide ** The programme guide displays programme information about each channel, based on the date and time. You can also schedule your watching using the information given. ** Note: Press the GUIDE or EXIT button to exit the guide screen. 6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information You can view programme information for all channels. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Move to previous/next programme within the button. same channel using the 3. Move to another channel using the button.
6. Programme Guide ** 2. Viewing Programme Information Using Time Bar You can quickly search the time zone you want using the time bar. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the GREEN button to display the time bar. button and press the OK button to move the time 3. Select the time bar using the bar. If you press the button repeatedly, the same operation is repeated. 4. Each button functions as follows. Now Moves to the current programme where the cursor is located.
** 6.2 Finding a Programme You can sufficiently find the programme you want by programme name or genre. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the BLUE button. 3. Enter the programme name directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen. ** Note: If you select Previous or Next on the keyboard displayed on the screen and press the OK button, the keyboard layout is switched. ** 4. When entering programme name is complete, select Find and press the OK button. 5.
6. Programme Guide ** 6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme You can add or edit reserved programmes by viewing the reserved programme list. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the YELLOW button. ** 1. Editing a Reserved Programme 1. Select the scheduled programme and press the OK button to edit the reservation information. 2. Change Start Time/End Time using the button and the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons. 3. Change Repeat mode using the button. The options are Once, Daily and Weekly. 4.
** 2. Adding a Reservation 1. Select a blank space and press the OK button to add a new reservation schedule. 2. Enter Channel No. using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons. The channel name is automatically displayed by channel number. 3. Enter Start Time/End Time using the button and the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons. 4. Select one of Repeat mode options among Once, Daily and Weekly using the button. 5. Select Save and press the OK complete. 6. Select Cancel and press the OK button to button to cancel the reservation.
7. Setting Preferences ** You can set censorship, watching time and all other items suitable for your environment. ** Note: • Press the BACK Press the MENU • or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. or EXIT button to exit the menu screen. You can easily select any item from the menu using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons. 7.1 Parental Control You can set parental control for each programme and watching time. You can also change your password. 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
** Note: • You have to enter the password to watch the programme which is blocked by the age level. • The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local product distributor. • Some broadcasting companies do not broadcast the censorship classification information. 2. Allow Time Control You can block programmes according to the watching time for all the channels. 1. Select Allow Time Control using the button. 2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK button.
7. Setting Preferences ** 3. Change Password You can change the existing password. 1. Select Change Password using the button and press the OK or button. 2. Enter New Password using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons, select OK and press button. OK 3. Enter New Password again to confirm Verify button. Password and press the OK Note: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local product distributor. 7.
** 2. Audio Priority You can select the priority of audio. 1. Select Audio Priority using the button. 2. Select one option from PCM and Dolby Digital using the OK or button. PCM You can connect the audio output to the general audio source including the TV. Dolby Digital You can listen to sound in Dolby Digital mode. When Dolby Digital is selected, the audio language cannot be changed.
7. Setting Preferences ** 7.3 Time Setting You can specify the Power On/Off time. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Preferences using the or button. press the OK button and 3. Select Time Setting using the or button. press the OK button and 1. Power On You can set the time when the product is automatically powered on. 1. Select Power On using the button. 2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK button. or Enable Uses Power On and sets the Power On time. Disable Does not use Power On. ** 3.
** 2. Power Off You can set the time when the product is automatically powered off. 1. Select Power Off using the button. 2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK or button. Enable Uses Power Off and sets the Power Off time. Disable Does not use Power Off. ** 3. When you have selected Enable, enter Time using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons and press the OK button. ** Note: Once Power On/Off is specified, it is repeated everyday. 7.4 Schedule You can reserve a programme and watch it anytime you want. 1.
7. Setting Preferences ** 7.5 A/V Control You can set the audio or video output control. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Preferences using the or button. press the OK button and 3. Select A/V Control using the or button. press the OK button and 1. TV-SCART You can set TV SCART output. 1. Select TV-SCART using the button and press the OK or 2. Select one option among CVBS, RGB and S-Video using the OK button. button. 2. VCR-SCART You can set VCR SCART output. 1.
** 4. Screen Ratio You can set the aspect ratio of your TV. 1. Select Screen Ratio using the button. 2. Select one option from 4:3 and 16:9 using the OK or button. 5. Display Format You can select the display format according to TV screen ratio. 1. Select Display Format using the button and press the OK or button. 2. If the Screen Ratio is set to 4:3, you can select one among 16:9 Letter Box, 14:9 button, and press the OK Letter Box, Center Mode and Auto using the button.
7. Setting Preferences ** 2. OSD Transparency You can set the transparency of On Screen Display (OSD). 1. Select OSD Transparency using the button and press the OK 2. Select one option among Disable, 25, 50 and 75 using the button. OK or button and press the Disable Fully opaque screen 25, 50, 75 As the number is bigger, the screen is more transparent. 3. Option in CH List You can set whether or not to display the scrambled icon in channel list. 1. Select Option in CH List using the button. 2.
8. Installation ** This chapter describes how to search for channels and a series of procedures. 8.1. Channel Search If your product is connected to the cable and television, you can search channels manually by searching parameters, if you know the MUX information. 1. Press the MENU button. button, and 2. Select Installation using the button. You will be prompted press the OK to enter your password. button, 3. Select Channel Search using the or button. and press the OK 1. Frequency 1.
8. Installation ** 3. Network ID 1. Select Network ID using the or button. press the OK button, and 2. Enter the network ID using the NUMERIC(0-9) button. buttons and press the OK 4. Search You can complete the setting and start searching. 1. Select Search and press the OK button to start Channel Search. 2. Wait while the product searches for the channels, this may take a few minutes. 3. During operating search, the cursor is located at Stop.
** 8.2 Software Update For detailed information on updating software, refer to Chapter 9. Software Update. 8.3 Default Setting Default Setting restores the product to the default settings. ** Warning: Please note that once you perform the default setting, all data such as the channel list and user configured data are deleted. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Installation using the or button. press the OK button and 3. Enter the password using the NUMERIC(0~9) buttons. 4.
9. 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 It is recommended that you periodically check for the availability of software update. 9.1 OTA (Over the Air) OTA, an abbreviation of Over–the-Air, is a standard for the transmission of software for equipment through cable.
** 1. If new software is found when powering on 1. A message will be displayed to notify that new software is found. 2. Select Yes and press the OK button to update the software. 3. Starts downloading new software. Please wait until the update is completed. 4. When completing the software update, the product is automatically powered off and on again. 2. If a new version of software is detected during watching a programme 1. A message will be displayed to notify that new software is found. 2.
10. System Information ** You can view all system information, signal strength and Smartcard information. 1. Press the MENU button. button and 2. Select System using the or button. press the OK 10.1 Status You can view system information. 1. IRD Status 1. Select Status the or button. OK button and press the 2. Select IRD Status using the or button. press the OK button and 3. The IRD information will be displayed. 2. Loader Status 1. Select Status the or button. OK button and press the 2.
** 10.2 Signal Detection You can view the signal strength and signal quality. 1. Select Signal Detection using the or button. and press the OK button 2. Display information about the graphs and percentage of signal strength and quality of the channel. 10.3 Conditional Access You can check the information of the Conditional Access components. 10.4 Mail Messages You can receive mail sent by the broadcasting company. When a new mail arrives, the envelope icon will appear on the screen.
11. Games ** This product provides various games for user's entertainment. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Games using the or button. the OK button and press 3. According to the instruction displayed on screen, you can enjoy the game using using the button and OK button. ** Note: Press the EXIT or BACK button to exit the game. You can also enjoy the games by pressing the GAME GB 54 button.
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13. Troubleshooting ** 13.1 Trouble Shooting Before contacting your local service centre, please read the tips below carefully. If the problem persists after completing the following procedure, please contact your local product distributor or service centre for further instructions. ** 1. No message displayed on the front panel. (The product will not switch on.) ** - Check the main power cable and make sure it is plugged into a suitable power outlet. - Check that the mains supply is switched on.
** 7. Cannot watch scrambled channels. ** - Check that you have the appropriate Smartcard. Reinsert the Smartcard and make sure it initializes correctly. - Check in the menu that the product is detecting the Smartcard. - Check in the menu that you have a valid and working subscription to the channels you wish to view. - Ensure that the Smartcard is not damaged. 8. No password information is given. ** The default password is always 0000. - 9. Channel search does not work.
13. Troubleshooting ** 13.2 Error Message Error message Possible causes What to do Please Insert Smartcard The Smartcard is not present Insert the Smartcard. Unknown Smartcard Faulty Smartcard or not an Irdeto Smartcard. Insert the appropriate Smartcard. Contact the product distributor if the problem persists. Smartcard Failure The current Smartcard may be faulty. Insert the appropriate Smartcard. Contact the product distributor if the problem persists.
14. Specification ** Tuner and Channel Input Connector IEC-type, IEC-169-2, Female Frequency Range 47MHz to 862MHz Input Impedance 75 Signal Level -13 to +15 dBm Demodulation QAM Input Symbol Rate 1.
14. Specification ** A/V and Data In/Out Video SCART Video Output (CVBS, RGB, S-Video) Audio SCART Volume and Mute Control (Resolution: 20 bits DAC, MAX, 2Vrms) S/PDIF Digital Audio Output, Fiber-Optic (Resolution: 20 bits) Power Supply Input Voltage 90~250V AC, 50/60Hz Type SMPS Power Consumption Max. 10 W Standby Power Max. 5 W Protection Separate internal fuse & Lightning protection Physical Specifications Size 260mm x 50mm x 182mm Weight (Net) 1.
15. Glossary ** EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) An electronic equivalent to a printed television listings magazine; it is an application used with digital set-top boxes and digital television sets to list current and scheduled programs that are or will be available on each channel, including a short summary or commentary for each program. The information supplied in the EPG is sent and updated by the channel broadcaster. ** Frequency The property of a signal measured in cycles per second (=Hz).
16. Service en ondersteuning ** If you are faced with any problem you should contact your Humax dealer. For information please visit www.revah-european.nl Distributor for the Netherlands: Revah European Hoevenweg 13 5652, AW Eindhoven Tel.: +31 40 291 11 00 Fax.: +31 40 291 11 99 E-mail: info@revah-european.nl Website: www.revah-european.
