Humax HDCI-2000 manual

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Copyright (Copyright © 2007 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. ** Trade[...]

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 [...]

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 pow[...]

10.LOCATION ** • Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightning, rain or sun. • Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. • Make sure it has more than 10 cm clearance from any appliances susceptible to electromagnetic influences, such as a TV or a VCR. • Do not block the openings with any object, and do not place the pr[...]

1. Before Using the Product ............................................................... 7 1.1 Package Contents ............................................................... 7 1.2 Front Panel ..................................................................... 8 1.3 Conditional Access ..........................................................[...]

9. Edit Channels .......................................................................... 4 9 9.1 Edit Channels ................................................................... 4 9 9.2 Edit Favourite List ................................................................ 5 2 10. Installation ......................................................[...]

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 SCART-Cable ** User's Manual HDMI-Cable Batteries ** Note: • Faults may occur if the remote control is left without battery for a lo[...]

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. CI-MODULE SLOT ** A slot for two CI mod[...]

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 [...]

1.4 Rear Panel ** 1. LNB IN ** Connects a satellite antenna cable. ** 2. LNB OUT ** Connects to another digital satellite receiver. ** 3. TV SCART ** Connects to the TV set using a TV SCART cable. 4. VCR SCART ** Connects to the VCR/DVD using a VCR SCART cable. 5. AUDIO L/R ** Connects to the TV or VCR and outputs audio signals. 6. VIDEO ** Connect[...]

1.5 Remote Control ** GB 11[...]

1. SOURCE ** Controls the input of TV. ** 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. EPG ** Displays the EPG. (electronic programme guide) ** 5. BACK ** Closes and returns to the previous menu and screen. ** 6. ARROW BUTTONS ** Changes the channel or m[...]

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[...]

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. When equipped with an A/V receiver ** 2. Setup GB 14[...]

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 . GB 15[...]

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. Setup GB 16[...]

2.4 Using SCART Cable The SCART cable connection is recommended for Analog TV or VCR. Connect the product to the TV with the SCART cable as follows. ** ** Note: Connecting your TV directly to the Audio/Video output of the product will assure a more vivid picture and enhance your viewing enjoyment. GB 17[...]

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 control or the STANDBY button at the front of the product. 2. Setup GB 18[...]

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[...]

** 6. Select Add another satellite of dish and press the OK button to add another satellite. You can add up to four satellites. 7. Select Next and press the OK button to start channel search. 8. Please wait while the search continues. If you want to stop the search, press the OK button. 9. When channel search is complete, the results will appear. P[...]

** 3.3 Time You can set the current time. Select GMT Offset and press the OK or button to display the values for GMT offset. Select the appropriate GMT offset value using the button and press the OK button to set the current time. Then select Next and press the OK button. ** Note: If GMT offset is Auto , it is automatically set depending on your co[...]

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.[...]

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. 3. Each time you press the V-FORMAT button, the resolution changes in the following sequence: 576p -> 720p -> 1080i. 4.5 Option List Option List allows you to set options such as audio, teletext [...]

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 se[...]

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 [...]

3. Programme name. 4. Current time & date 5. Next programme information: Displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the button to display next programme information. 6. Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: Displays programme playing time and progress bar. 7. Detailed programme information: Displayed if detailed programm[...]

5. Channel List This chapter will help you display the channel list using the LIST button and switch to another channel in the channel list. ** Seven 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. Recent Channels T[...]

1. Deleting Channels 1. Select a channel to delete and press the i button. 2. Select Delete using the button and press the OK button. 3. A pop-up will appear. Select Yes and press the OK button. 4. You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your password and press the OK button. ** Note: • You cannot delete items from Recent channel list [...]

3. A keyboard will appear. Enter the name of the channel you wish to rename. Previous Switch to the previous keyboard. Next Switch to the next keyboard. A a Change to upper case/lower case keyboard. ** 4. Select Save and press the OK button to confirm your choice. 3. Including Channels in Favourite Group 1. Select a channel to put into the favourit[...]

4. 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 OK button. Unlock will become Lock . 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 .[...]

5.3 Satellite List Satellite List displays the list of channels included in the satellite the user selects. 1. Press the LIST button while watching a programme. 2. Press the YELLOW button on the remote control. 3. Press the LIST button again and select a satellite to view, and press the OK button. 4. To change the satellite list displayed, press th[...]

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[...]

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 , [...]

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 using the button. 4. Move to another channel using the bu[...]

2. Deleting Schedule 1. Select Delete using the button and press the OK button. 2. A pop-up will appear. Select Yes and press the OK 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 programme name and p[...]

** 2. Entering Programme Name 1. Select Name using the button and press the OK 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[...]

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 the OK button. 4. To search again, press the BLUE button. GB 37[...]

7. System In this chapter you can easily access the service features of the product. options such as CI-Module, system status, picture, Dolby Digital and startup-channel are included in System . ** 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 CI-Module CI-Module [...]

7.3 Picture 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select System using the button and press the OK button. 3. Select Picture using the button and press the OK button. 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 or button. 2. Display Format 1. Select Display Format using the button. 2. W[...]

3. Scart Signal 1. Select Scart Signal using the button. 2. Select one option among CVBS, RGB and S-Video using the OK or button. 4. AV Control 1. Select AV Control using the button. 2. Select On/Off using the OK or button. 3. When you select Off , a notice will appear. Read carefully and select Yes . 7.4 Dolby Digital 1. Press the MENU button. 2. [...]

7.5 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 and press the OK button. 3. Select Startup-Channel using the button and press the OK button. 1. Setting the Startup-Channel You can choose to assign a certain channel to be displayed when po[...]

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 C[...]

2. Change Password Change Password allows you to change the current password. 1. Select the Change Password using the button and press the OK button. 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[...]

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 and press the OK button. 3. Select Language Setting using the button and press the OK button. 1. Menu Language Menu Language allows you to choose [...]

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 or button. Variable Uses the horizontally variable subtitle font. Fixed Uses the fixed subtitle font. 8.3 Time Setting Time Setting allows you to set the current time or s[...]

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 [...]

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 and press the OK button. 3. Select A/V Setting using the button and press the OK button. 1. TV-SCART 1. Select TV-SCART using the button. 2. Select one option among CVBS, RGB and S-Video using the OK or button. 2. VCR-SCART 1. [...]

8.5 Other Settings You can configure other settings. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Setting using the button and press the OK button. 3. Select Other Settings using the button and press the OK button. 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[...]

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 button to exit the menu screen. • Press the TV/RADIO button on the remote to move to TV or radio channel list dire[...]

3. Enter a channel name directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen. 4. When entering channel name is complete, select Save and press the OK button. ** Note: For detailed information on using the keyboard, refer to 5.1.2 Renaming Channels . 2. Locking/Unlocking Channels 1. Select the channel you want to lock and press the RED button on the [...]

4. 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 and press the OK button. 5. Select/Unselect All Channels 1. Press the YELLOW button on the remote control to select all channels. 2. To relea[...]

9.2 Edit Favourite List 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 and press the OK button. 3. Select Edit Favourite List using the button and press the OK b[...]

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 a[...]

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, se[...]

10. Installation In this chapter you can configure installation settings such as search channels, advanced search, SMATV search, software update and default setting. ** 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 Search Channels Search Channels enables you to c[...]

Satellite 1. Select Satellite using the button. 2. Select the satellite the antenna is pointing to from the options using the OK or button. 3. If the required satellite is not available in the list, select User Define . When pop up appears, select Yes and press the OK button to view keyboard. Enter the name of the satellite and select Save . Press [...]

2. Motor Antenna When using a motor antenna, set the antenna to Motor before performing channel search. 1. Press the OPT+ button to switch to motor antenna in Antenna Setting mode. 2. A pop-up message will appear. Select Yes and press the OK button. ** Motor Type You should set the motor type before motor antenna setting. • LNB Frequency 1. Selec[...]

** • Motor Type 1. Select Motor Type using the button. 2. Select one option from DiSEqC1.2 and USALS using the OK or button. DiSEqC1.2 General motor antenna using DiSEqC1.2 USALS Motor antenna using USALS Note: When Motor Type is set as DiSEqC 1.2 , both My Longitude and My Latitude are set to Disabled . ** • My Longitude 1. Select My Longitude[...]

Edit Satellite Data You can set the position of the satellite, which the motor antenna heads for, and decide whether or not to use the satellite. 1. Select Edit Satellite Data from Motor Antenna Setting using the button and press the OK button. 2. Enter the appropriate value for Satellite, Activate Satellite and Satellite Longitude . ** • Satelli[...]

Motor Setting You can set the motor antenna for more efficient channel search. Select Motor Setting from Motor Antenna Setting using the button and press the OK button. ** • Satellite 1. Select Satellite using the button. 2. Select the satellite the antenna is pointing to from the options using the OK or button. ** • Transponder Note: Go to 10.[...]

• Go to Stored Position Move the antenna to the position of the selected satellite. 1. Select Go to Stored Position using the button and press the OK button. 2. Wait till the antenna moves to the position of the satellite. 3. Confirm signal strength and quality level and fine-tune the antenna direction. Select Go to Stored Position using the butt[...]

Installer Menu You can set default setting and operation limit for motor antenna. 1. Select Installer Menu from Motor Antenna Setting and press the OK button. 2. To save the present location, change the Motor Limit to Enable . ** Note: When Motor Limit is set to Enable, Limit Position and Set Limits are set to Disabled . ** • Motor Limit You can [...]

• Reset Position You can restore the position saved at motor antenna to the default setting. 1. Select Reset Position using the button and press the OK button. 2. Pop-up will appear. Select OK and press the OK button to restore all values saved at motor antenna to default setting. 3. Please wait during the motor antenna is restored. Note: Reset m[...]

Symbol Rate 1. Select Symbol Rate using the button. 2. Enter the symbol rate from 2 to 45 Ms/s in DVB-S (Transmission) setting. 3. Enter the symbol rate from 10 to 30 Ms/s in DVB-S2 (Transmission) and QPSK (Modulation) setting. 4. Enter the symbol rate from 10 to 31 Ms/s in DVB-S2 (Transmission) and 8PSK (Modulation) setting. ** Transmission 1. Sel[...]

4. Network Search 1. Select Network Search using the button. 2. Select Enable/Disable using the OK or button. 5. Scrambled Type 1. Select Scrambled Type using the button. 2. Select one option among All, FTA and CAS using the OK or button. 6. Channel Type 1. Select Channel Type using the button and press the OK button. 2. Select one option among All[...]

7. Search Result 1. Select Search and press the OK button. 2. Channel search will activate. 3. To delete search results, select the channels you wish to delete using the button. Select Delete and press the OK button. 4. To save search results, select Save and press the OK button. ** Note: • When you select Stop during channel search, the search w[...]

10.2 Advanced Search Advanced Search allows you to search channels using the PID information. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Installation using the button and press the OK button. 3. Select Advanced Search using the using the button, and press the OK button. 1. Antenna 1. Select Antenna using the button. 2. Select an option for Antenna using t[...]

3. Video PID 1. Select Video PID using the button. 2. Select and option from Auto, Hexadecimal and Decimal using the OK or button. 4. Audio PID 1. Select Audio PID using the button. 2. Select and option from Auto, Hexadecimal and Decimal using the OK or button. 5. PCR PID 1. Select PCR PID using the button. 2. Select and option from Auto, Hexadecim[...]

10.3 SMATV Search SMATV Search allows you to perform channel search regardless of the setting value in antenna setting. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Installation using the button and press the OK button. 3. Select SMATV Search using the button, and press the OK button. 4. Select Search Type using the button. 5. Select one option from Auto an[...]

2. SMATV Manual Search Frequency 1. Select Frequency using the button and press the OK button. 2. Enter the frequency using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. ** Note: Enter the frequency from 950 to 2150 MHz. ** Symbol Rate 1. Select Symbol Rate using the button. 2. Select one option among 27500, 26000 and 22000 using the OK or button. If the required valu[...]

10.4 Software Update Software Update allows you to update the system software. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Installation using the button and press the OK button. 3. Select Software Update using the button and press the OK button. 1. Automatic Update 1. Select Automatic Update and press the OK button. 2. When new software is detected, you ca[...]

Satellite 1. Select Satellite using the button. 2. Select the satellite the antenna is pointing to from the options using the OK or button. ** Frequency 1. Select Frequency using the button. 2. Enter the frequency using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. ** Polarisation 1. Select Polarisation using the button. 2. Select one option among Auto, Horizontal and[...]

10.5 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, and press the OK [...]

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 (O[...]

1. New software is found when powering on 1. A message will pop up to notify that a new software is found. 2. Select Immediate and press the OK button to start updating immediately. Select Later and press the OK button to update later(stand-by). Select Refuse and press the OK button to return to the previous menu without updating. 3. Software downl[...]

12. Menu Map 12. Menu Map GB 76[...]

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[...]

4. No or poor sound - Check that your AV cable is connected correctly. - Check the volume levels of your TV set and the product. - Check if the product or TV is on mute. - Check audio type or soundtrack option in the AV menu. ** 5. Remote control does not operate. - To control the product, the top end of the remote control should point directly tow[...]

13.2 Error Message Error message Possible causes What to do No or bad signal The satellite dish is not pointing at the satellite. Adjust dish alignment. Signal is too weak. Increase the LNB voltage or connect a signal amplifier. Satellite dish is too small. Problem with LNB. Wrong antenna setting. Change to a larger dish. Change the LNB. Set the an[...]

14. Specification Tuner & Channel Input Connector F-Type, IEC 169-24, Female Frequency Range 950MHz to 2150MHz Signal Level -25 to 75dBm LNB Power & Polarisation Vertical: +13.5V (+14.5V at high voltage) Horizontal: +18V (+18.5V at high voltage) Current: Max. 500mA (Overload protection) 22KHz Tone Frequency: 22 ± 4KHz Amplitude: 0.7 ± 0.2[...]

Audio/Video/Data In/Out Video TV-SCART (FBAS, S-Video, RGB) VCR-SCART (FBAS, S-Video) RCA-Typ (FBAS) , Component (YPbPr), HDMI Audio TV-SCART, VCR-SCART, Audio L/R, SPDIF (Digital Audio Output) Data RS-232C( 9pin plug) ** Power Supply Input Voltage AC 90~ 250 V, 50/60 Hz Type SMPS Power Consumption Max 45W Protection Separate internal fuse. The inp[...]

15. Glossary DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) A DiSEqC compatible product relies on a switching box which detects the 22kHz tone pulsing rapidly on and off. In this way, a specially designed product can control numerous LNBs through a DiSEqC switching box. ** EPG(Electronic Programme Guide) An electronic equivalent to a printed televisi[...]

Polarization The direction of the electrical and magnetic fields of a signal. Satellites use both vertical and horizontal polarisation. Means that a frequency can be used twice. ** PID (Packet Identifier) A set of numbers identifying stream packets contained within a single data stream. ** QPSK (Quaternary Phase Shift Keying) Digital modulation tec[...]

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: tec[...]

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) Ope[...]