freesat HD Digital Satellite Receiver The default password is 0000.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB7 1.1 Package Contents. . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 Remote Control . . . . . . . 1.5 Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 7.5 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB38 7.6 STB Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB39 8. Edit Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB40 8.1 Edit Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Remote Control Batteries User’s Manual Quick Start Guide 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. ARROW BUTTONS Changes the channel or moves the cursor up, down, left or right. 4. OK Selects a menu or confirms the selected operation. 5. MENU Displays the main menu. 6. GUIDE Displays the programme guide. 7. STANDBY LED Red light is emitted when the product is in standby mode. 8.
1. Before Using the Product 1.3 Rear Panel 1 2 3 1. LNB IN Connects a satellite antenna cable. 2. TV SCART Connects to the TV using a TV SCART cable. 3. VCR SCART Connects to the VCR or DVD using a VCR SCART cable. 4. HDMI Connects to the TV using an HDMI cable. 5. ETHERNET Ethernet port (for future use). 6. USB Connects to the USB memory. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7. COMPONENT(YPbPr) Connects to the TV or VCR using a component cable. 8. VIDEO Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable. 9.
1. Before Using the Product 1.4 Remote Control Note: The remote control of the product is subject to change without notice. 1 2 3 1. SOURCE Controls the output of TV SCART. 2. TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio modes. 3. NUMERIC(0-9) BUTTONS Enters a TV/radio channel number or menu option number. 4 4. LIST Displays the channel list. 5 5. EXIT Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens. 6. ARROW BUTTONS Navigates through the menu options. 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7.
1. Before Using the Product 13. STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes. 13 14. GUIDE Displays the programme guide. 15. BACK Closes and returns to the previous menu and screen. 16. OK Selects a menu or confirms the selected operation. 14 17. V-/V+ Adjusts the audio volume. 15 18. MUTE Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily. 16 19. SUB Displays the subtitle language list. 20. AUDIO Displays the audio list. 17 18 19 21. OPT+ Displays the channels attributes while watching a programme.
1. Before Using the Product 1.5 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. 2.1 Connecting the Antenna Connect the antenna cable to LNB IN. 2.2 Connecting the TV and VCR 1.
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 Component Cable The component connection is suitable for Digital TV. Connect the product and the TV using a component cable as follows. You can either: • 1-1 Connect the product and the TV using an RCA cable (Audio L/R). • 1-2 Connect the product and the Dolby Digital decoder using an S/PDIF cable. Note: The Component Select switch should be on YPbPr when using the component cable.
2. Connections 4. 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. Note: The Component Select switch should be on RGB when using the SCART cable.
2. Connections 2.3 Powering On 1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet. 2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button of 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 installation will operate automatically. Tip: • The default password is 0000. • If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local retailer. 3.1 User Settings User Settings allows you to set the language, screen ratio, display format and resolution. Select the value for Preferred Language, Picture Format and Resolution. Select Next and press the OK button.
3. First Installation 3.3 Postcode Enter your full postcode (including a space) using the NUMERIC(0-9) button on the remote control. To use on-screen keyboard, press the OPT+ button. Press the 1 button to enter a space. 3.4 Search Channels Search Channels will activate and the results will appear. To stop the channel search, select Stop and press the OK button. Select Save and press the OK button to go to the next step.
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 switch the current channel by pressing the P-/P+ button or entering the channel number directly using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV channels and radio channels. Note: You can switch channels using the channel list or TV guide. To return to the previous channel, press the BACK button.
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 7.1.6 Picture Format. 4.5 Audio You can select the language you prefer in Audio if the current programme is available in multiple audio languages. 1. Press the AUDIO button. 2. Select the audio language you prefer. 3.
4. Basic Operation 4.6 Subtitle can select the language for the subtitle if the programme provides subtitle information. 1. Press the SUB button. 2. Select the required subtitle language and press the OK button. The subtitle will be displayed in the selected language at the bottom of the screen. 3. Select Off from the subtitle language list to hide the subtitle from the screen. Note: When there is no subtitle available, Off does not appear. 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 manipulate the channel list. You can display the channel list by pressing the LIST button while watching a programme. Four types of channel lists are provided for quick and easy channel search. 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 is the list of channels including the sports, drama, movie and other genres. 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. The list of all radio channels.
6. TV Guide The TV Guide displays the 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 GUIDE or EXIT button to exit the TV guide screen. 6.1 Table Guide You can view the programme information of all channels in time and date order. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2.
6. TV Guide 6.2 List Guide 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Select the channel genre using the / button and select the sub channel genre using the / button. 3. Press the GREEN button. 4. You can view the programme information for approximately a week. The features are similar as in grid guide. 6.3 Schedule Schedule displays the list of the programmes reserved. You can modify, delete or make new reservations. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the YELLOW button to display the schedule of reservations. 3.
6. TV Guide 2. New Reservation 1. Select a blank space and press the OK button. 2. The reservation popup will appear. Enter the channel number, date, start/end time and repeat frequency and then press the OK button. Note: • Reservations for deleted channels or past programmes are automatically deleted. • In case the channel number has changed, reservation has to be done again. 6.4 Find Find enables you to find the programme you want by entering the keyword, genre, time and day of the programme. 1.
7. Settings In this chapter you can set TV setup, language, time, parental control and other configuration items to keep limitations where you want them for the viewers. Note: Press the EXIT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. 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.
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 automatically. If you select On, Dolby Digital audio will be output via S/PDIF. 1. Select Dolby Digital. 2. Select On or Off using the OK or / button. 5.
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 given language options and set the language. 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 you to access content that is not otherwise accessible simply by listening to the audio. In audio description, narrators typically describe actions, gestures, scene changes, and other visual information. 1. Select Audio Description. 2. Select Enable or Disable using the OK or / button. 7.3 Time Time allows you to set the time you want to turn the product on or off. 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
7. Settings 7.4 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. You can also lock the changes you have made using installation lock. 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.
7. Settings 7.5 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 automatic display time of the information box when the channel is switched. 1. Select Info Display Time and press the OK button. 2.
7. Settings 4. Automatic Standby The product automatically switches to the standby mode after the specified period of inactivity to help reduce the amount of electricity it uses when Automatic Standby is set as Enable. 1. Select Automatic Standby. 2. Select Enable or Disable using the OK or / button. 7.6 STB Mode 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select STB Mode using the / button and press the OK or button to select freesat or Nonfreesat.
8. Edit Channels In this chapter you can edit all channels in the channel list or make changes to the favourite lists of the channels you have chosen. 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 move to TV or radio channel list directly. 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 all selected channels are locked, Lock is switched into Unlock. When you press Unlock, the locked channel is switched into an unlocked channel. • 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 deactivated in the non-freesat mode. 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 channels to move within the favourite channel list and press the OK button. Press the BLUE button. Select Move and press the OK button. Move the cursor to the destination using the / button, and press the OK button. The selected channel is moved to the new location.
9. Setup In this chapter you can configure the installation setting and perform channel search. Menus such as freesat tune, software update and factory reset is 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.
9. Setup Network Search Select Disable or Enable using the OK or / button. Scrambled Type Select All or FTA and press the OK button. Channel Type Select among All, TV and Radio and press the OK button. Note: If there are no channels available, a message indicating the result will pop up. 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.
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.
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.
12. Appendix 12.1 Menu Map 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. TV Setup Language Time Parental Control Other STB Mode Settings 1. Edit Channel List 2. Edit Favourite List Edit Channels 1. 2. 3. 4. Freesat Tune Manual Tune Software Update Factory Reset Setup 1. Diagnostics 2.
12. Appendix 12.2 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 retailer 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. Connect the power cable to a different power outlet.
12. Appendix 7. No password information is given. • The default password is always 0000. 8. Channel search does not work. • Make sure that the antenna setting in the menu is correct. 9. Cannot update new software. • If there is no message displayed requesting an update, there is no software available for your product at that time. 12.3 Error Message Error message No or bad signal The channel is scrambled or not available. Audio not available.
12. Appendix 12.4 Specification Tuner & Channel Input Connector F-Type, IEC 169-24, Female Frequency Range 950MHz to 2150MHz Signal Level -25 to -65dBm LNB Power & Polarisation • • • 22KHz Tone Frequency : 22 ± 4KHz Amplitude : 0.7 ± 0.2V DiSEqC Control Version1.0, 1.
12. Appendix Audio/Video Video TV-SCART(FBAS,S-Video,RGB) VCR-SCART(FBAS, S-Video) RCA-Typ(FBAS), YPbPr(RCA), HDMI/HDCP Audio TV-SCART, VCR-SCART, Audio L/R, S/PDIF(Digital Audio Output) Data Port USB USB 1.1/2.0 Host (5 V 100mA Max.) Power Supply Input Voltage 90-250V a.c., 50/60Hz Type SMPS Power Consumption Max. 30W Protection Separate internal fuse. The input should be protected against lightning. Physical Specification Size 280mm × 200mm × 45mm Weight (Net) 1.
12. Appendix 12.5 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.
12. Appendix 13. PID (Packet Identifier) A set of numbers identifying stream packets contained within a single data stream. 14. QPSK (Quaternary Phase Shift Keying) Digital modulation technique in which the carrier phase can have one of four possible values. 15. RF (Radio Frequency) Television signals are modulated onto RF signals and are then demodulated by your television’s or STB’s tuner. 16. SCART A 21-pin connector standard to connect two pieces of Audio-Visual equipment such as a TV and a VCR.
12. Appendix 12.6 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.
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