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™ 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 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 10.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. ** 11.EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS ** Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. ** 12.
Contents 1. Before Using the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Conditional Access . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 10. System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.2 Signal Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.3 Conditional Access.
1. Before Using the Product 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 your product. ** ** Remote Control RF cable SCART Cable ** User's Manual HDMI Cable Batteries ** Note: • Defaults 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. STANDBY BUTTON ** Switches between operation and standby modes. ** 2. TV/RADIO BUTTON ** Switches between TV and radio modes. ** 3. P-/P+ BUTTON ** Moves the TV/radio channels up or down. ** 4. V-/V+ BUTTON ** Adjusts the audio volume. ** 5. VIDEO FORMAT ** Changes the resolution of video. ** 6.
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 network cable. ** 2. CABLE OUT ** Connects to the RF IN of the TV or VCR using a RF cable. ** 3. TV SCART ** Connects to the TV using a TV SCART cable. ** 4. VCR SCART ** Connects to the VCR or DVD using a VCR SCART cable. ** 5. AUDIO L/R ** Connects to the TV or VCR using a RCA cable. ** 6. VIDEO ** Connects to the TV or VCR using a RCA or component cable. ** 7. HDMI ** Connects to the TV using a HDMI cable. ** 8.
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1. Before Using the Product 1. SOURCE ** Selects the input source between TV and the product. Sets the display format. ** 2. TV/RADIO ** Switches between TV and radio modes. ** 3. NUMERIC(0-9) BUTTONS ** 13.STANDBY ** Switches between operation and standby modes. ** 14.OPT+ (OPTION) ** ** Enters a TV/radio channel number. Displays the audio, teletext and subtitle language services. 4. EPG ** Displays the EPG. ** 5. BACK ** Closes and returns to the previous menu and screen. ** 6.
2. Setup 2. Setup 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 product distributor. 2.1 Using HDMI Cable The HDMI connection is recommended for Digital TV.
2. Setup 2.2 Using DVI Converter The DVI connection using a HDMI to DVI converter is recommended for Digital TV. In case the TV has a DVI input connector, connect the product to the TV with a HDMI cable using a HDMI to DVI converter as follows. 1. When equipped with an A/V receiver 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 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. 4.
2. When there is no A/V receiver available In case you are not equipped with an A/V receiver, connect the product to the TV using an audio cable as follows. ** 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 2. Connect the product and the TV using a RCA cable. 3. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the product and the other end to the HDMI to DVI converter. 4. Connect the DVI converter to the TV. ** ** Note: You can also connect the product to the TV using the 3.
2. Setup ** 2.3 Using Component Cable The component connection is recommended for Digital TV. Connect the product to the TV with a component cable as follows. ** 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 2. Connect the product and the TV using a component cable. 3. You can either: a. Connect the product and the TV using a RCA cable (Audio L/R). b. Connect the product and the Dolby Digital decoder using an S/PDIF cable.
** 2.4 Using SCART Cable A SCART cable connection is recommended for analogue TV or VCR. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable as follows. ** 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 2. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable. 3. Connect the product and the VCR using a SCART cable. ** ** Note: Connecting your TV directly to the Audio/Video output of the product will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment.
2. Setup ** 2.5 Powering On 1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet. 2. Turn on the power switch located at the left side on the back of the product. ** 3. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button of the remote button at the front of the product.
3. Installation Wizard 3. Installation Wizard When powering on your product for the first time after purchase, the installation wizard will operate automatically. This chapter includes the first time setup of the language, channel search, time setting and software update which will show you how to start the initial installation. ** Note: • The default password is 0000. • If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local product distributor. ** 3.
3. Installation Wizard 5. Channel search will activate. 6. To save search results, select Next and press the OK button. 3.3 Time Time enables you to set the current time. Select GMT Offset and press the OK or button. ** Note: • The current time is set automatically whenever GMT offset changes. • GMT can be changed in 30 minutes/1 hour units. 3.4 New Software New Software displays the software version and lets you choose to update the new software.
3.5 Result After all setting is complete, you can view the result screen. Select Finish and press the OK button to complete the installation wizard.
4. Basic Operation 4. Basic Operation ** This chapter describes the basic functions of the product such as switching channel, volume control, lip-sync, option list and programme information. You can check or change the settings. 4.1 Switching Channel Switching Channel allows you to switch the current channel using one of the following methods. 1. Press the P-/P+ button. 2. Enter the channel number using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons to move to the channel directly. 3.
4.4 Resolution Resolution allows you to set the resolution of the screen. 1. Press the V-FORMAT button. 2. The current resolution will be displayed. button, the resolution 3. Each time you press the V-FORMAT changes in the following sequence: 576p -> 720p -> 1080i. 4.5 Option List Option List allows you to set options such as audio, teletext and subtitle language. 1. Audio You can select the language you prefer in Audio if the current programme is available in multiple audio languages. 1.
4. Basic Operation 2. Teletext When the channel supports teletext, the teletext icon is displayed on the i-plate. ** 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2. Select Teletext using the button. button and press the OK 3. To display teletext menu, press the MENU mode. button in teletext 4. Select the teletext function you want using the button. press the OK 5. To view the teletext page, use the button. 6. To view the sub-page, use the button and or PAGE button.
4.6 Programme Information (i-plate) Programme information is always displayed for a certain period of time each time you switch channels. You can view the programme information by pressing the i button while watching a programme. Press the BACK button to hide the i-plate. 1. General Information The general information is displayed on the screen as the following. ** 1. Channel number and name 2. Icons Displayed only when the channel is a scrambled channel.
4. Basic Operation 2. Detailed Programme Information You can see the detailed information about the current programme. Press the i button when the i-plate is displayed to view detailed information. ** Note: • Press the i • button again to hide the information box. If the detailed programme information is more than one page, use button to move to the previous/next page.
5. Channel List 5. Channel List This chapter will help you display the channel list using the LIST channel list. button and switch to another channel in the ** Four types of channel lists are provided for quick and easy channel search. All The list of all TV and radio channels Favourite The list of the favourite channels in five groups HD The list of HD channels. Recent The list of recently viewed channels ** Note: Press the BACK button to exit the Channel List. ** 5.
5. Channel List 1. Including Channels in Favourite Group 1. Select a channel to put into the favourite channel list and press the i button. 2. Select Favourite using the button. button and press the OK 3. Select one or more groups from the five favourite groups and press the OK button. 4. Select Save and press the OK button. ** 2. Using Lock/Unlock 1. Select a channel to lock/unlock and press the i button. 2. When locking an unlocked channel, select Lock and press the button.
3. Configuring Menu 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control while the channel list is displayed. 2. A list of options will show. Mark the required items and select button. Save and press the OK ** 5.2 Favourite Channel List Favourite Channel List is the list of the favourite channels the user has selected. There are five favourite groups in total. 1. Press the LIST programme. or OK button while watching a 2. Press the GREEN button on the remote control.
5. Channel List 5.3 HD Channel List HD Channel List displays the list of HD channels. 1. Press the LIST programme. or OK button while watching a 2. Press the YELLOW button on the remote control. 3. To change to the SD channel list, press the YELLOW button again. 5.4 Recent Channel List Recent Channel List displays the list of recently viewed channels. 1. Press the LIST button while watching a programme. 2. Press the BLUE button on the remote control.
6. EPG 6. EPG The EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) displays the detailed programme information of each channel, in time and date order. You can customize your own programme guide to list the channels or programmes of interest to you and schedule your viewing using the programme information. ** Note: Press the EPG or BACK button to exit the EPG screen. 6.1 EPG Main EPG Main enables you to view the programme information of a certain channel in time and date order.
6. EPG ** 2. Reserving Programmes You can make reservations for the future programmes you wish to watch automatically. 1. Select the programme you want to reserve and press the OK button. A pop-up will appear. ** 2. To change Channel, press the button. You can also enter the channel number using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. ** 3. To change Start Time and End Time, press the button. You can also enter the time using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. ** 4. To change Date, press the button.
6.2 EPG Table EPG Table displays the programme information of each channel based on the date and time. You can look up the programmes and make reservations. 1. Press the EPG button. 2. Press the GREEN button to display EPG table. 3. Move to the previous/next programme within the same channel button. using the button. If the contents 4. Move to another channel using the button to are more than one page, use the PAGE skip to the previous/next page.
6. EPG 2. Deleting Schedule 1. Select the programme you want to edit using the 2. Select Delete using the button and press the OK button and press the OK 3. A pop-up will appear. Select Yes and press the OK button. button. button. 3. New Reservation 1. Select a blank space using the button and press the OK button. 2. Reservation pop-up will appear. For more information about how to add a reservation, refer to 6.1.2 Reserving Programmes.
1. Choosing Genre 1. Select Genre using the button. button and press the OK 2. Select the applicable genre using button. the OK 3. Select Save and press the OK button and press button to complete. ** Note: You can select up to three types of genres. ** 2. Entering Programme Name 1. Select Name using the button. button and press the OK 2. Keyboard will appear. Enter the programme name on the keyboard screen. Previous Switch to the previous keyboard. Next Switch to the next keyboard.
6. EPG 3. Search by Time button and press the OK 1. Select Time using the 2. Select the specific time using the button. 3. Select Save and press the OK button. button and press the OK button to complete. ** 4. Search by Day of Week 1. Select Day using the button and press the OK 2. Select the specific day of week using the button. the OK 3. Select Save and press the OK button. button and press button to complete. 5. Search Result 1.
7. Preferences 7. Preferences In this chapter you can set parental control, language setting, time setting, A/V control and other configuration items to keep limitations where you want them for the viewers. ** Note: Press the BACK button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. 7.1 Parental Control Parental Control allows you to set rating limits for each programme according to the age of the viewer or change your previous password.
7. Preferences 2. Change Password Change Password allows you to change the current password. 1. Select the Change Password using the button. the OK button and press 2. Enter the new password using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. 3. Enter the new password again to confirm Verify Password. ** Note: The default password is 0000. 3. Installation Lock Installation Lock allows you to block access to the installation menu settings you have previously made. 1. Select Installation Lock using the button. 2.
7.2 Language Setting Language Setting enables you to set the basic language options such as menu language, subtitle display and subtitle font. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Preferences using the button. 3. Select Language Setting using the button. OK button and press the OK button and press the 1. Menu Language Menu Language allows you to choose from the given language options and set the language for the menu. 1. Select Menu Language using the button. 2.
7. Preferences 3. Subtitle Font Subtitle Font enables you to select the font of the subtitle. 1. Select Subtitle Font using the button. 2. Select from Variable and Fixed using the OK or Variable Uses the horizontally variable subtitle font. Fixed Uses the fixed subtitle font. button. ** 7.3 Time Setting Time Setting allows you to set the current time or set the time you want to turn on/off the product. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Preferences using the button. button and press the OK 3.
2. Power On You can set the time you want the product to be automatically turned on. 1. Select Power On using the button. 2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK or button. Enable Uses Power On and sets the time the product should be turned on. Disable Does not use Power On. ** 3. When you select Enable, enter the Channel No. and Time using the OK , or NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. Then, select OK button. and press the OK ** Note: To enter a radio channel in Channel No.
7. Preferences 7.4 A/V Control You can set the output of the audio or video. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Preferences using the button. button and press the OK 3. Select A/V Control using the button. button and press the OK 1. TV-SCART 1. Select TV-SCART using the button. 2. Select an option among CVBS, RGB and S-Video using the OK or button. 2. VCR-SCART 1. Select VCR-SCART using the button. 2. Select from CVBS and S-Video using the OK or button. ** 3. Audio Output 1.
4. Screen Ratio 1. Select Screen Ratio using the button. 2. Select from 4:3 and 16:9 using the OK or button. 5. Display Format 1. Select Display Format using the button. 2. When choosing 4:3 as screen ratio, select an option among Auto, Letter Box and Center Mode using the OK or button. 3. When choosing 16:9 as screen ratio, select an option among Auto, Pillar Box and Full Mode using the OK or button. 6. Dolby Digital Output 1. Select Dolby Digital Output using the 2.
7. Preference 7.5 Other Settings You can configure other settings. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Preferences using the button. 3. Select Other Settings using the button. button and press the OK button and press the OK 1. i Display Time You can set the automatic display time of the information box when the channel is switched. 1. Select i Display Time using the button. 2. Select a value between Disable, 1~20 seconds using the OK or button.
8. Edit Channels 8. Edit Channels In this chapter you can edit all channels or make changes to the favourite lists of the channels you have chosen. ** Note: • Press the BACK button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU to exit the menu screen. • Press the TV/RADIO button button on the remote to move to TV or radio channel list directly. ** 8.1 Edit Channel Lists Edit Channel Lists enables you to lock/unlock, select channel group and select all the channels. 1.
8. Edit Channels 2. Selecting a Channel Group You can select the channel list group to edit. 1. Press the GREEN button on the remote control to display the group of channel lists. 2. Select the group you want using the button. OK button and press the ** 3. Select/Unselect All Channels 1. Press the YELLOW button on the remote control to select all channels. 2. To release one or more channels from select all, press the OK channel. Note: Up to 100 channels can be saved in favourite group.
8.2 Edit Favourite Channels You can rename favourite groups, move favourite channels, select favourite groups, select/unselect all channels, add or remove channels from the favourite channel list. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Edit Channels using the button. button and press the OK 3. Select Edit Favourite Channels using the button. press the OK button and 1. Renaming Favourite Groups You can rename your favourite group. 1. Press the GREEN button and select the favourite group to rename.
8. Edit Channels 2. Moving Favourite Channels You can move the favourite channels to a different location within the favourite channel list. This function changes the location only and does not affect the number of the channel. 1. Select the favourite channels to move within the favourite channel list and press the RED button on the remote control. 2. Select Move and press the OK button. 3. Move the cursor to the destination using the button. press the OK button, and 4.
5. Adding/Removing Channels You can add a channel to the favourite group or remove a channel from the list. 1. Select the channels you want to add to the favourite channel list using the button. 2. Press the BLUE button on the remote control to add the channels to the favourite list you have chosen. 3. To remove channels from the favourite list, select the channels from the list and press the BLUE button on the remote control.
9. Installation 9. Installation In this chapter you can configure the installation settings. ** Note: Press the BACK button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. ** 9.1 Channel Search You can search channels manually using the search parameters. 1. Press the MENU button. button and press the OK 2. Select Installation using the button. 3. Select Channel Search using the button. button and press the OK 4.
4. Search Select Search and press the OK button to activate channel search. Wait until channels search is completed. This may take a few minutes. The cursor is located at Stop during channel search. If you press the button while performing channel search, the operation will stop OK and only the channels found so far will be displayed. Reset the settings and activate channel search again if necessary. Press the OK button to save the results.
9. Installation 9.2 Default Setting Default Setting enables you to restore the product to the factory default. ** Warning: Please note that once you perform Default Setting, all data such as antenna setting information, channel list, and all user configured data will be deleted. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Installation using the button. 3. Select Default Setting using the button. button and press the OK button and press the OK button to restore all setting to 4.
10. System 10. System You can view all system information, signal detection and Conditional Access. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select System using the button. button and press the OK 10.1 Status 1. Select Status using the button. button and press the OK 2. The system information will be displayed. 10.2 Signal Detection You can view the signal strength and signal quality of the channel that is currently on AV. Select Signal Detection using the button.
10. System 10.3 Conditional Access 1. Select Conditional Access using the button. OK button and press the 2. The Smartcard information will be displayed. ** Note: The displayed information may differ depending on the type of Smartcard.
11. Software Update 11. 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. 11.1 OTA (Over the Air) OTA, an abbreviation of Over–the-Air, is a standard for the transmission of software through a broadcast system.
11. Software Update 11.2 Updating Software from Menu You can set update software automatically. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Installation using the button. 3. Select Software Update using the button. OK button and press the OK button and press the 4. Automatically search for new software. Select Cancel and press to finish search. the OK 5. When detecting software update, a message will pop up to notify that a new software is found. button to start updating 6.
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13. Trouble Shooting 13. Trouble Shooting 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.
** 6. 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. ** 7. No password information is given. - The default password is always 0000. ** 8. Channel search does not work.
13. Trouble Shooting 13.2 Error Message Error message Possible causes What to do No or bad signal The cable is not connected. Make sure the cable is connected correctly. The cable may be damaged or defective. Exchange the cable. The channel is not broadcasting. The channel is scrambled or not available. The channel has signal, but no video. Confirm if the channel is currently on air. The channel is deleted by the broadcasting company. The channel is for data broadcasting.
14. Specification 14. Specification Tuner & Channel Input Connector IEC 169-2 female Frequency Range 51MHz to 858MHz Signal Level -15 to +15 dBmV Demodulation DVB-C (QAM) Input Symbol Rate 1.5~7 Ms/s MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding Transport Stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 Profile Level MPEG-2MP@ML, MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4 AVC/H.
15. Glossary 15. Glossary EPG(Electronic Programme Guide) An electronic equivalent to a printed television listings magazine; it is an application used with digital receivers 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 and Support 16. Service and Support Information concerning troubleshooting, software upgrade and product support is provided in the following websites and call centers. Should your product require warranty service, please contact HUMAX to obtain the appropriate authorization. Germany Tel: 01805-778870 (€0,12/min) Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00-20:00 E-mail: techinfo@humax-digital.de Website: www.humax-digital.
16. Service and Support Italy Tel: 899 100 080 (€1+ VAT/min) Opening Hours: Mon- Fri 8:00–18:00 Local time in Italy (GMT+1) Language: Italian ** Sweden Tel: +46 (0)550 85527 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-16:30 Language: Swedish/English ** Finland Tel: 09 56186366 Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00-16:00 Language: Finnish/English ** Austria Tel: 01805-778870 (€0,12/min) Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8:00-23:00 E-mail: support@humax-digital.de Website: www.humax-digital.