HD Interactive Set-Top Box GX-SH530CF User Guide
Contents Getting Started--------------------------------------------------------- 03 HD Interactive Set-top Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03 StarHub Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04 Smart Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Technical Information-------------------------------------------------- 35 Installation Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Recommended Set-Up: Connection via HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)...............................................................................................................
Getting Started HD Interactive Set-top Box The HD Interactive set-top box provides you with a host of features, including the menu system, volume control and channel navigation. You can access these features via the control buttons on the front of the HD Interactive set-top Box.
Getting Started StarHub Remote Control StarHub Remote Control The StarHub remote control offers you the convenience of accessing the features available from the set-top box remotely.
Getting Started Smart Card Smart Card Every HD Interactive set-top box has a designated Smart Card which can be found in the Smart Card slot at the side of the HD Interactive set-top box. The Smart Card is used to store data about your unique customer subscription package. It also allows StarHub to provide ‘live’ updates of programme rights and other application data directly to your HD Interactive set-top box.
Guide To High Definition TV Applications HDTV With HDTV service on StarHub TV, you and your family will embark on a new level of television viewing experience as never before. In addition to crystal-clear images that are 4 times sharper than standard TV and colours that are true to life, you will enjoy HD programmes in widescreen format just like at the cinema. Dolby Digital 5.
Guide To High Definition TV Applications Video Resolution Video Resolution HD programmes are broadcasted on a high visual quality with a vertical resolution of up to 1,080 lines. In order to obtain the best viewing experience possible, adjust the video output of the HD Interactive set-top box using the remote control given. The following four video output resolutions are available on the HD Interactive set-top box: 576i, 576p, 720p & 1080i (default).
Guide To High Definition TV Applications Surround Sound Surround Sound Where available, HD programmes are broadcasted with Dolby® Digital 5.1 Surround Sound effects. If you are using a Dolby® Digital 5.1 home theatre system, you can connect the HD Interactive set-top box to your home theatre system to complete your HDTV viewing experience with surround sound digital audio effects. In the set-top box General Settings screen, enable Dolby® Digital audio output selection.
Guide to Digital Cable Features Main Menu and Options The Main Menu gives you complete access to all the Digital Cable features using a simple and intuitive design. on your remote control and navigate using the To access the Main Menu, press the MENU button navigation arrow buttons. The sub-menu will be displayed at the bottom of the screen (if applicable). In different applications, the MENU button also functions as an Options button.
Guide to Digital Cable Features Info Bar Info Bar Info Bar gives you details of the programmes you are watching including the channel number, channel name, programme title, programme start and end times, short synopsis and cast. Details of programmes in the next 24 hours will also be available on the Info Bar. \\ Information may not be available for some programmes. How To Use Functions Directions 1 To access the Info Bar for a programme you have selected.
Guide to Digital Cable Features Info Page Info Page The Info Page offers you detailed information on a programme such as programme genre, programme duration, episode number and title, directors and cast and available audio tracks. To access the Info Page from the Info Bar, press the INFO button . How To Use Functions Directions 1 For More Show Times (if available). Select More Show Times using LEFT or RIGHT arrow buttons. Press the OK button to view more show times.
Guide to Digital Cable Features On-Screen TV Guide On-Screen TV Guide The On-Screen TV Guide gives you access to comprehensive information on current and upcoming programmes including schedules, synopses, cast and crew, available audio tracks and programme genre for the channel of your choice. (Note: Information may not be available for some programmes). To access the On-Screen TV Guide, press the GUIDE button Channel Listing on your TV screen as shown below. on your remote control.
Guide to Digital Cable Features Genre Search Genre Search To help you find your favourite programmes easily, you can sort the channels in the On-Screen TV Guide according to their genre. By default, the channels are arranged according to Channel Number.
Guide to Digital Cable Features More Show Times More Show Times More Show Times offers you the ease of checking the alternative show times of your favourite programme. How To Use Functions 1 To access more show times function. Directions Press the GUIDE button Press the RIGHT Guide). on your remote control. arrow button to select a programme (for List Press the MENU button for Options and select More Show Times to list the alternative show times of the selected title.
Guide to Digital Cable Features Programme Information In Chinese Programme Information In Chinese This mode allows for programme information to be in Chinese text for Chinese channels and in English text for all other channels. If you prefer, you may change the Preferred Language Setting to English to view all programme information in English only. How To Use Functions 1 To change the Preferred Language.
Guide to Digital Cable Features Favourite Channels Favourite Channels You can switch within a pre-selected list of preferred channels by pressing the FAVOURITE button on your remote control. To begin, you must select the channels to be included in your list of favourite channels. How To Use Functions 1 To set a favourite channel. Directions Press the MENU button on your remote control. Select TV Guide followed by Favourites on the TV screen using the arrow buttons. Press the OK to launch Favourites.
Guide to Digital Cable Features Favourite Channels and Last Channel Recall Favourite Channels How To Use Functions Directions on your remote control. 3 T o remove a favourite Press the MENU button channel. Select TV Guide followed by Favourites on the TV screen using the arrow buttons. Press the OK button to launch Favourites.
Guide to Digital Cable Features Search Search The Search feature allows you to look for your favourite programmes within TV Guide, Video On Demand, Catch UP TV and/or On Demand Channels. You can search based on the programme title. How To Use Functions 1 To access search function. Directions Press the MENU button SEARCH. on your remote control and select Use the navigation arrow buttons to highlight the letter and press the OK button to input into the search.
Guide to Digital Cable Features General Settings General Settings This function personalises your viewing preferences. How To Use Functions 1 To change Display Date / Time. Directions Press the MENU button on your remote control. Select Settings followed by General Setting, then select Display Date/Time using the arrow buttons. Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to set whether you wish the Date and Time to appear on the TV screen. Press the EXIT selection. 2 To change Info Bar Duration.
Guide to Digital Cable Features General Settings General Settings How To Use Functions Directions 5 To change Preferred Subtitles. Select Settings followed by General Settings and Preferred Subtitles. Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to select your preferred subtitle language. 6 To change Time Format. Select Settings followed by General Settings and Time Format. Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to select your preferred Time Format. 7 To change Auto Load Ch Apps.
Guide to Digital Cable Features Parental Control Parental Control This feature allows parents to control what their children can watch. To access Parental Control, press the MENU button on your remote control, navigate to Settings. Select Parental Control and press the OK button . You will be prompted to enter the 6-digit Parental PIN (the default is 000000). How To Use Functions 1 To set Rating Level Directions All content above the selected rating level will be blocked.
Guide to Digital Cable Features Parental Control Parental Control How To Use Functions 3 To unlock a channel Directions Select Channels and press the OK button . To unlock an individual channel: Select the channel in the list and press the OK button to unlock. To unlock all the channels: Select Unlock All and press the OK button . 4 To set Purchase Lock This feature prevents children from making unauthorised purchases on the Set-top Box.
Guide to Video On Demand Catalogue Page StarHub Video On Demand (VOD) services offer you a wide selection of content which you can watch instantly at your convenience. Video On Demand Services Save the hassle of running to the video rental store - Now, you can shop for the video-on-demand titles you want and watch them instantly. Select from a wide variety of content, ranging from movies, sports special to ethnic shows and Asian drama series.
Guide to Video On Demand Catalogue Page How To Use Functions Directions 1 To access Movies or Shows On Demand Press the VOD button on your remote control. Select Movies or Shows and press the OK button . 2 To browse the titles from the different categories Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow buttons to browse the different categories. Each category will provide a snapshot of the titles available. Press the OK button on the selected category. Use the LEFT RIGHT arrow buttons to browse the different titles.
Guide to Video On Demand Info Page Info Page The Info Page provides information on the programme you have selected such as programme title, the duration of the programme, the episode number when applicable and the programme synopsis. At the same time, you can also find the various purchase options available for the selected programme. Information such as the expiry date of the viewing period and pricing details will also be shown on this page.
Guide to Video On Demand My Purchased Content My Purchased Content In My Purchased Content, you can view the list of the titles/series that you have recently purchased. You can access My Purchased Content from both Movies and Shows On Demand. How To Use Functions Directions 1 To play a purchased title/series. Press the VOD button On Demand. on your remote control to launch Video Select Movies or Shows and press the OK button . for Options and select My Purchased Press the MENU button Content.
Guide to Video On Demand KaraOK! - Song Catalogue KaraOK! - Song Catalogue KaraOK! offers a wide selection of Chinese, English, Dialect, Evergreen and Malay songs. You can now sing and practise your favourite or latest songs in the comfort of your home. How To Use Functions 1 To access and subscribe KaraOK! Directions Press Ch 888 on your remote control. OR Press the MENU button , select On Demand followed by KaraOK! using the arrow and OK buttons.
Guide to Video On Demand KaraOK! - Playlist KaraOK! - Playlist KaraOK! offers a similar experience as the commercial Karaoke outlets, where you can schedule your favourite songs to be played out in a sequence. The order of the songs can be changed and managed from the Playlist. How To Use Functions Directions 1 To launch the Playlist. Press the MENU button Playlist. 2 To insert a song. Select the song and use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow buttons to toggle the mode to Insert and press the OK button .
Guide to Video On Demand KaraOK! - Favourites KaraOK! - Favourites KaraOK! allows you to add your favourite songs to a favourites list, so that you can have quick access without having to create your playlist from scratch the next time you return. \\ Your favourites list will be accessible according to your subscription period (day pass or monthly subscription). Once your subscription expires, your favourites list will be automatically deleted from the set-top box.
Guide to Video On Demand KaraOK! - Other Features KaraOK! - Other Features There are many other functions that will complement your home karaoke singing experience such as the search feature. You can also forward or rewind the songs and practise a new song over and over again from the comfort of your home. How To Use Functions Directions 1 To change the audio mode. Press the AUDIO button mode. 2 To view the current and next song on the full video screen.
Guide To Interactive Services Instant Buy Instant Buy allows you to subscribe to selected channels and packages instantly, using your remote control. You can start to enjoy your subscribed channels immediately upon successful transaction. How To Use Functions 1 To subscribe to channel. Directions Tune to the channel you wish to subscribe. to subscribe to this channel. Press the BLUE button Select SUBSCRIBE and press the OK button to confirm. Pricing and subscription information will be displayed.
Guide To Interactive Services Catch Up TV Catch Up TV (Available only for Selected Channels) Catch Up TV allows you to catch up episodes of TV shows you missed, anytime within 7 days of the first telecast. How To Use Functions 1 To access the list of Catch Up TV channels. Directions Press the MENU button and select Catch Up TV. 2 To access Catch Up TV from a channel. Tune to a channel with Catch Up TV and press the YELLOW button when the icon appears at the top right corner of the screen.
Guide To Interactive Services Start Over and eTV Start Over and eTV You can now enjoy the ability to restart and watch it from the start. Keep a look out for the on screen prompt for programmes that come with this feature, and press the BLUE button on your remote control to start watching from the beginning. Shows airing on Start Over channels can be restarted multiple times within their normal broadcast time.
Guide To Interactive Services Interactive TV Interactive TV Interactive TV on channel 899 brings you a whole new level of experience via your existing TV, into a world of information and interactivity, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The suite of content available for a start includes, “Live” Financial Stock prices, Lottery results, Weather forecast, Yahoo! News and Traffic Information. \\ The information displayed is from third party sources and is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis.
Technical Information Installation Guide Recommended Set-Up: Connection via HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) StarHub Cable TV point TV (Back) Connect RF cable from the cable TV point to the HD Interactive set-top box Cable in DC from Power Adaptor To TV HDMI Input \\ For this connection, your HD-ready TV must support input for HDMI. \\ If your HD-ready TV does not support Dolby® Digital 5.
Technical Information Installation Guide Optional Set-Up: Connection via Component Video & Composite Audio TV (Back) StarHub Cable TV point Component Video/Audio out to TV Component (Y-Pb-Pr) input DC from Power Adaptor Connect RF cable from the cable TV point to the HD Interactive set-top box Cable in Composite Video/Audio out to TV Component (L-R) group video/audio input. \\ You will need to purchase the Component cables separately.
Technical Information Installation Guide Optional Set-Up: Connection with Home Theatre System (Digital Audio SPDIF) TV (Back) Component Video/Audio out to TV Component (Y-Pb-Pr) input Composite Video/Audio out to TV Component (L-R) group video/audio input. DC from Power Adaptor To HDMI input Connect SPDIF (Optical) HDMI out to home entertainment system. Home Entertainment System 5.1 channels \\ For this connection, you need to be using a Dolby® Digital 5.
Troubleshooting Tips For Improving TV Reception If you experience any disturbance in your TV reception, the problem may be due to a minor oversight. Here's an important checklist that may help you locate the source of the problem quickly: • Always ensure that all devices (TV, HD Interactive set-top box) are plugged into your power outlet and the power is turned on. • Ensure that all cable connections are intact and tight. • Inspect all cords for wear and tear.
Signal Leakage A Reminder It is very important that you do not tamper with the cable wiring in your home once StarHub's signals are connected to your TV points. This is because you could cause signal leakage. Signal leakage is the unwanted radiation of cable signals into the atmosphere from a component in the cable network which is faulty or improperly installed.
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