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. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. ** Trademarks VIACCESS™ is a trademark of France Telecom.
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 could result in serious injury. ** • Caution ** Indicates a situation which 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 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Conditional Access . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 9. Edit Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 9.1 Edit Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 9.2 Edit Favourite List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 10. Installation. . . . .
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 HDMI-Cable User's Manual Batteries ** ** 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. 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 channel up or down. ** 4. VOL-/VOL+ 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. 1. 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.
1. Before Using the Product 1.4 Rear Panel ** 1. ANTENNA IN Connects the aerial cable. ** 2. LOOP OUT Connects to the RF IN of the TV or VCR using a RF cable. ** 3. AUDIO L/R Connects to the TV or VCR and outputs audio signals. ** 4. VIDEO Connects to the TV or VCR and outputs video signals. ** 5. HDMI Connects to the TV using HDMI connector. ** 6. RS-232C Connects to the PC to update software. ** 7. S/PDIF Outputs the digital audio signals. ** 8. ON/OFF Powers on/off.
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1. Before Using the Product 1. SOURCE ** (This function is not supported.) Sets the display format. ** 2. TV/RADIO ** 13.STANDBY ** ** Switches between TV and radio modes. Switches between operation and standby modes. ** 3. NUMERIC(0-9) BUTTONS ** Enters a TV/radio channel number or menu option number. 4. EPG ** Displays the EPG (electronic programme guide). ** 5. BACK ** 14.OPT+ (OPTION) ** Displays the audio, teletext and subtitle language services. ** 15.
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 Connector The HDMI connection is recommended for Digital TV.
2. Setup 2.2 Using DVI Connector 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 the HDMI cable using a HDMI to DVI converter as follows. 1.
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 the audio cable as follows. ** Note: You can also connect the product to the audio input jack of your TV set using the 3.5 Stereo Jack Cable to 2 RCA Y Cable.
2. Setup 2.3 Using Component Cable The Component connection is recommended for Digital TV. Connect the product to the TV with the Component cable as follows.
2.4 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. ** Note: The type of power cord varies depending on area. Select the appropriate type for your country. 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, time, search channel 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.
3.3 Antenna Setting You can select to turn the antenna power on or off. • Power on the antenna only in the following case: - If you are using an active antenna that has its power supplied by the aerial. • Power off the antenna in the following cases and in all other cases: - If you are using an active antenna with its own power source. - Caution: If you are using a passive antenna. Be sure to turn off the antenna power when using an active antenna with its own power source.
3. Installation Wizard 3.5 Time You can set the current time. Select GMT Offset and press the OK values for GMT offset. or button to display the button and Select the appropriate GMT offset value using the button to set the current time. Then select Next and press the OK button. press the OK ** Note: If GMT offset is Auto, it is automatically set depending on your country. However, if the time is not set properly, you can change GMT offset to fit your local time.
4. Basic Operation 4. Basic Operation This chapter describes the basic functions of the product such as switching channel, volume control, lip-sync, resolution, 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. Basic Operation 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.
2. Teletext You can use your TV remote control unit to control the teletext service. All teletext supporting channels have the teletext icon on the i-plate. 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2. Select Teletext using the button and press the the button. ** Note: You can also use the TEXT button on your remote control to view teletext. 3. Subtitle You can select the language for the subtitle if the programme provides subtitle information. 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2.
4. Basic Operation 4.6 Programme Information (i- plate) Programme information 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 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.
2. Detailed Programme Information You can see the detailed information about the current programme. Press the i button where 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 over one page, use the button to move to the previous or 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 ** Five types of channel lists are provided for quick and easy channel search. TV The list of all TV channels Radio The list of all radio channels HD Channels The list of all HD TV channels.
1. Deleting Channels 1. Select a channel to delete and press the i 2. Select Delete using the button. button. button and press the OK 3. A pop-up will appear. Select Yes and press the OK button. 4. You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your button. password and press the OK ** Note: • You cannot delete items from Recent channel list or Favourite channel list. • The default password is 0000. ** 2. Including Channels in Favourite Group 1.
5. Channel List 3. Select one or more groups from the five favourite groups and press the OK button. 4. Select Save and press the OK button. 3. Using Lock/Unlock 1. Select a channel to lock/unlock and press the i button. 2. When locking an unlocked channel, select Unlock and press the button. Unlock will become Lock. OK 3. When unlocking a locked channel, select Lock and press the OK button. A pop-up requiring your password will appear. Enter your password and Lock will become Unlock.
5.2 Radio Channel List Radio Channel List allows you to delete or include the radio channels in Favourite. You can also use lock/unlock functions or configure the menu. 1. Press the LIST button while watching a programme. 2. Press the GREEN button on the remote control while the channel list is displayed. 3. Select the channels you wish to listen to using the button. and press the OK buttons 4.
5. Channel List 5.4 Recent List Recent 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, enter the time using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. button. You can also enter the 4. To change Date, press the date using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. 5.
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 EGP 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 skip to are more than one page, use PAGE the next page.
6. EPG 2. Deleting Schedule 1. Select Delete using the button and press the OK 2. A pop-up will appear. Select Yes and press the OK button. button. 3. New Reservation 1. Select a blank space using the button and press the OK button. 2. Reservation pop-up will appear. Enter the channel number, start/end time, date, repeat frequency and button. (Refer to 2. Reserving Programmes in EPG Main.
** 2. Entering Programme Name button and press the OK 1. Select Name using the button. 2. Keyboard will appear. Enter the programme name on the keyboard screen. Previous Switch to the previous keyboard. Next Switch to the next keyboard. A a Change to upper case/lower case keyboard. ** 3. Select Save and press the OK button to complete. ** Note: You have to enter more than three letters. However, entering too many letters may cause error. 3. Search by Time button and press the OK 1.
6. EPG 5. Search Result 1. After setting more than one required value, select Start and press the OK button to proceed. 2. The search result of the entered values will appear. 3. To reserve a programme, select a future programme and press button. the OK 4. To search again, press the BLUE GB 36 button.
7. System 7. System In this chapter you can easily access the service features of the product. Options such as CI-Module, system status, Dolby Digital and startup channel are included in System. ** Note: Press the BACK button to save the changes and return to button to exit the the previous menu. Press the MENU menu screen. 7.1 CI-Module CI-Module shows you the current status of the Common Interface module. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select System using the button.
7. System 7.3 Dolby Digital 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select System using the button. button and press the OK button and press the OK 3. Select Dolby Digital using the button. 4. Automatic Selection will appear. Select On/Off using the OK or button and press the BACK button to set the value. 7.4 Startup Channel You can assign a certain channel to be displayed when the product is turned on. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select System using the button. button and press the OK 3.
2. Startup Channel You can assign a preferred channel as the start channel. 1. Select Startup Channel using the button. 2. Select one option from 1 or User preference using the OK or button. 3. When you have selected User preference, enter the channel number using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons and press the OK button. ** Note: When Off is selected, Start Channel Number is inactivated. You can switch to TV/radio by pressing the TV/RADIO button on the remote control.
8. Setting 8. Setting In this chapter you can set parental control, language setting, time setting, A/V setting 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. 8.1 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.
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 New Password using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. 3. Enter 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.
8. Setting 8.2 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 Setting using the button. button and press the OK 3. Select Language Setting using the button. 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.
3. Subtitle Font Subtitle Font enables you to select the font of the subtitle. 1. Select Subtitle Font using the button. 2. Select one option from Variable and Fixed using the OK Variable Uses the horizontally variable subtitle font. Fixed Uses the fixed subtitle font. or button. 8.3 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 Setting using the button.
8. Setting 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., press the TV/RADIO 3.
8.4 A/V Setting You can set the output of the audio or video. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Setting using the button. button and press the OK 3. Select A/V Setting using the button. button and press the OK 1. TV Screen Format 1. Select TV Screen Format using the button. 2. Select one option from 4:3 and 16:9 using the OK button. or 2. Display Format 1. Select Display Format using the button. 2.
8. Setting 8.5 Other Settings You can configure other settings. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Setting using the button. button and press the OK 3. Select Other Settings using the button. 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.
9. Edit Channels 9. 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. 9.1 Edit Channels Edit Channels enables you to lock or unlock the channels and select channel group, select all or delete the channels.
9. 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 channels. button on the remote control to select all 2. To release one or more channels from select all, press the OK button while the cursor is on the selected channel.
9.2 Edit Favourite List You can rename favourite groups, select favourite groups, select/unselect all channels, add or remove channels from the favourite channel list. 1. Press the MENU button. button and press the OK 2. Select Edit Channels using the button. 3. Select Edit Favourite List using the button. OK button and press the 1. Renaming Favourite Groups You can rename your favourite group. 1. Press the GREEN button and select the favourite group to button. rename. Press the OK 2.
9. Edit Channels 2. Selecting Favourite Groups 1. Press the GREEN button on the remote control to display the group of favourite channels. 2. Select the favourite group you want using the button. press the OK button and 3. Selecting/Unselecting All Channels 1. Press the YELLOW channels. button on the remote control to select all 2. To release one or more channels from select all, press the OK button while the cursor is on the selected channel.
10. Installation 10. Installation In this chapter you can configure the installation settings in automatic search and manual search and update the software. You can also initialize the setting to the factory default. ** Note: Press the BACK button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. 10.1 Automatic Search If your product is connected to the aerial and TV, you can search channels automatically without entering additional information. 1.
10. Installation 10.2 Manual Search You can search channels manually using the search parameters. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Installation using the button. button and press the OK button and press the OK 3. Select Manual Search using the button. 4. Select Channel, Frequency or Network Search using the button, and press the OK or button. 1. Channel Enter the channel to search. When entering the channel number, the appropriate frequency value is displayed. 1. Select Channel using the button.
10.3 Software Update Software Update allows you to update the system software. 1. Press the MENU button. button and press the OK 2. Select Installation using the button. 3. Select Software Update using the button. OK button and press the 1. Automatic Update 1. Select Automatic Update and press the OK button. 2. When new software is detected, you can choose to download the software immediately or save for later. 3. When there is no new software to update, a pop-up will appear. 2. Manual Update 1.
10. Installation Frequency 1. Select Frequency using the button. 2. Enter the frequency using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. 10.4 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 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.
10. Installation 10.5 Antenna Power You can turn the antenna power on or off. • Power on the antenna only in the following case: - If you are using an active antenna that has its power supplied by the aerial. • Power off the antenna in the following cases and in all other cases: - If you are using an active antenna with its own power source. - Caution: If you are using a passive antenna. Be sure to turn off the antenna power when using an active antenna with its own power source.
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.
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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.
13. Trouble Shooting 6. Cannot make reservations. - Check that no previous reservations are conflicting with the new reservation. - Check that the product is switched on at the time of the reservation. ** 7. No password information is given. - The default password is always 0000. ** 8. Channel search does not work. - Make sure that the antenna is connected correctly. - Use the appropriate antenna capable of receiving VHF or UHF channels for your area. ** 9. Cannot update new software.
13. Trouble Shooting 13.2 Error Message Error message Possible causes What to do No or bad signal The aerial is not pointing properly. Adjust aerial. Check the cable from the aerial. If you cannot resolve the problem, you may need to have your aerial and installation tested by a professional. The channel is scrambled or not available. The channel has signal, but no audio or video. Check if the channel is currently on air. The channel is deleted by broadcasting company.
14. Specification 14. Specification Tuner & Channel Input Connector RF Loop Though Output Connector I-Type male (IEC 169-2) 950MHz to 2150MHz Frequency Range 50.5MHz to 858MHz (VHF) Signal Level -10 to -70 dBm Demodulation OFDM Mode 2K, 8K FEC Mode 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6. 7/8 Guard Intervals 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 ** MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding Transport Stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818 Transport Stream Specification Profile Level MPEG-2 MP@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).
15. Glossary S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface format) A standard format for the transfer of digital audio signals. It allows the transfer of digital audio between two devices without any conversion to and from analogue, which could degrade the signal quality. ** S-Video (Super-Video) Sometimes referred to as Y/C video; a technology for transmitting video signals via a cable.
16. Service and Support 16. Service and Support Information concerning troubleshooting, software upgrade and product support is provided in the following call center. Should your product require warranty service, please contact HUMAX to obtain the appropriate authorization.