Bodum F1-ACE manuale d’uso

F1-ACE Digital Set - T op Box for Free-T o-Air Remote Control Unit Specification Support & Copyright Safety STB Connections Reference Guide of Functions Guide of Main Menu Motorised System T rouble Shooting Guide Menu T ree 1~2 3~4 5 7~1 1 12~16 17~33 34~37 11 38~39 40 User's manual 6[...]

Time key Displays the current time on the right side of the screen and is also used as the WHITE key in the menus and reservation. 1 1.Remote Control Unit (RCU) Information key Displays the programme information box on the screen and is also used as the RED key in the menus. i Soundtrack key Selects the soundtrack list for the current service and i[...]

P+ Selects the service list and used to select the item in the menu mode. OK Returns to the previous menu and screen. EXIT 2 Standby key Switches between Operation and Standby mode. This key is not available for F1-ACE. Numeric key Used to select the service and enter the channel information and PIN Code. Programme Up/Down key Used to tune to the n[...]

3 2. STB’S Specification Tuner & Channel Input Connector : F-type, IEC 169-24, Female Frequency Range : 950 MHz to 2150 MHz Input Impedance : 75 Ω unbalanced Signal Level : -25 to -65dBm IF Frequency : 480 MHz IF Band width : 36 MHz LNB Power & Polarisation : Vertical : +13.5V Horizontal : +18V Current : 500mA Max Overload Protection 22[...]

4 A/V & Data In/Out VIDEO : RCA/Cinch Video Output(CVBS) AUDIO R/L : Cinch volume and Mute Control (Resolution : 20bit DAC, max 2 Vrms) RS232C : Transfer rate 115,200 bps 9 pin D-sub Type RF-Modulator RF-Connector : 75 , IEC 169-2, Male/Female Frequency : 470MHz to 860MHz Output Channel : CH21-69 or CH 28-69 or CH13-62 for the Remodulator TV St[...]

5 First and foremost, our knowledge of the set-top box marketplace along with technical expertise differentiates HUMAX. Moreover, we maintain very close working relationships with our customers. We take a highly disciplined engineering approach to product design, manufacture, testing, acceptance, and to technical and maintenance support. We conduct[...]

This STB has been manufactured to satisfy the international safety standards. Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully . MAINS SUPPLY : 190 ~ 250V AC 50/60Hz. OVERLOADING : Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adapters as this can result in fire or electrical shock. LIQUIDS : Keep liquids away from the STB. CLE[...]

7 There are several ways of connecting the STB to your existing Audio/TV system. We recommend using one of the following set-up for best results: TV only Connect one end of RCA/Cinch cable to the RCA/Cinch socket on the back of the STB and the other end to a RCA/Cinch socket on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have a RCA/Cinch socket, connect one end [...]

8 With Hi Fi System Connect an RCA/Cinch stereo cable from the AUDIO L, R sockets on the back of the STB to the LINE, AUX, SPARE OR EXTRA input sockets on your Hi Fi System. Set-up 2 STB Connection[...]

9 STB Connection TV with Terrestrial antenna Connect one end of RCA/Cinch cable to the RCA/Cinch socket on the back of the STB and the other end to a RCA/Cinch socket on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have a RCA/Cinch socket, connect one end of RF cable to the RF OUT on the back of the STB and the other end to a RF input socket on your TV. Connect o[...]

10 TV with Motorised System (DiSEqC 1.2) Connect one end of RCA/Cinch cable to the RCA/Cinch socket on the back of the STB and the other end to a RCA/Cinch socket on your TV. If your TV doesn’t have a RCA/Cinch socket, connect one end of RF cable to the RF OUT on the back of the STB and the other end to a RF input socket on your TV. Connect one e[...]

DiSEqC 1.0 Connection All our receivers are designed to be DiSEqC 1.0 compatible. This allows multiple antennas to be connected to the STB at the same time. If you have two or more fixed antennas or LNBs then we recommend you use a DiSEqC 1.0 swtich. Connect the coaxial cable from the first LNB to the LNB 1 or LNB A input connector of the DiSEqC sw[...]

Guide of Functions 12 LED of STB The message of the LEDs(Lighting-Emitting Diode) on the STB is explained as below. Upgrade via Satellite and Personal Computer To maintain the STB up-to-date, it will be possible to upgrade the software of the STB via satellite and personal computer. New versions of the software may include new or improved functions[...]

13 Information Box (I-Plate) I-Plate displays when the key is pressed or when the service is changed. It shows the service part and event part. When you move to another service, the I-Plate should be displayed automatically. The time the I-Plate is displayed on screen is controlled in the Other Setting menu. SERVICE PART The contents of the service[...]

14 Service Change To change the service, enter the number by using the 0 ~ 9 keys. It is also possible to change the service by using the P+/ P- keys, / keys, Recall, Service list or EPG mode. To switch between the video and audio service, press the key. To select the previously viewed service list, press the RCL key in the normal A/V playback mode[...]

move the cursor previous or next page exit from the Service Configuration select the favourite type or save the changes 15 Subtitle The display of the subtitle are tramitted from the EBU teletext specification and DVB Bitmap. Press the key to bring up the subtitle language list for the current service. Use the / keys to select the desired language.[...]

move the cursor previous or next page change Simple to Advanced list go to the selected service service list by Favourite go to the Service Configuration menu exit from the menu screen move the cursor previous or next page change Simple to Advanced list go to the selected service service list by Favourite go to the Service Configuration menu exit f[...]

17 Main Menu The contents of main menu are as follows: 1. TV GUIDE It shows the programme information and the timer programming process of the service. Select the TV Guide mode by pressing the EPG key in the Video/Audio playback mode. 2. P ARENT AL CONTROL It is possible to control access to certain programmes by set- ting the parental level or cha[...]

move cursor for service selection previous or next page change between Now or Next programme move the highlight bar & display the service show Weekly programme list show the Reserved programme list Simple TV Guide reserve the programme display the selected service exit from the menu screen 1. TV GUIDE You can set the reservation and view the pr[...]

move the cursor select the level for blocking services enter the digits for PIN code exit from the menu screen return to the main menu move the cursor go to the selected menu return to the main menu exit from the menu screen 19 TV GUIDE-Quick mode. This mode shows in the A/V playback mode. The red line represents the current time and shows the prog[...]

move the cursor select the language you want to set on the language list return to the previous menu exit from the menu screen select the language you want to set confirm the language and returns to the Language Setting menu return to the language setting menu Language List move the cursor go to the selected menu return to the previous menu exit fr[...]

move the cursor select your preferences adjust the wake-up or sleep time and selects the wake-up service number exit from the menu screen return to the main menu 21 B. Time Setting Current time To set the current time, input the offset value by using the standardized information of current service area. The time setting will be used as the standard[...]

22 D. UHF Tuning Channel Sets the channel to display the audio and video signal on your TV. If you select channel 36 at this menu, the satellite service will be displayed at channel 36 on your TV. PAL Standard Sets the type of PAL of your TV. This STB supports PAL I/B/G/D/K among PAL Standards. Offset Is for fine tuning of UHF. E. Other Setting OSD[...]

23 Move 1. You can move the service to wanted position using the (green) key. 2. The icon( ) will be marked in front of the service number. 3. Select new position with the / / / keys. 4. Press the OK key. 5. If you want to return to the original position, press the EXIT key. Lock 1. You can lock the services using the (yellow) key. 2. The symbol &q[...]

24 Organise Favourite TV Services This mode serves to add and delete services to and from the favourite group. To add services into Favourites, locate the cursor to the desired service and press the OK key. The function of the colour keys is the same as Organise All Services, except for the following differences. When you delete a service in the Fa[...]

move the cursor go to the selected menu return to the previous menu exit from the menu screen move the cursor select LNB frequency or parameters. In Satellite Name, selects the name on the satellite list. return to the previous menu exit from the menu screen input the LNB frequency directly go to the manual search menu 25 C. Organise Networks You c[...]

selects the satellite name you want to find confirm the satellite name and returns to the antnna setting menu. If you press OK key at ‘User Defined’, then the character table will displayed and you can input the name on the keyboard. return to the antenna setting menu exit from the menu screen 26 Satellite Name Selects the satellite name that c[...]

27 Motorized System It is used to set the DiSEqC 1.2 motor by Eutelsat specifica- tion. If you wish to use this system, please refer to page 34 for instructions. Service Search OSD If you press the EXIT key during the search, service search stops and the searching menu appears. When you find all the services the following picture appears. Before sa[...]

28 B. Manual Search After setting the search parameters like frequency, symbol rate etc., you can find the services manually in the transponder you have selected. Antenna Alternative Select the target antenna for manual search. This antenna alternative number is already set in Antenna Setting menu. Antenna alternative 16 is for SMATV. SMATV Search [...]

29 Polarisation Select the polarisation of the transponder you want to find. (Horizontal/ Vertical/ Auto.) In horizontal case, 18V and in vertical case, 13V are output through LNB line. Symbol Rate Inputs the symbol rate of the transponder you want to find. FEC (Forward Error Correction) Select the FEC of the transponder you want to find. You can s[...]

move the cursor select the searching parameters input the frequency, symbol rate or PID value directly exit from the menu screen start the advanced search return to the previous menu 30 Advanced... Performs a manual search with the ability to enter PID(Video/Audio/PCR) values. This mode is necessary when the signal you search for a signal. The sett[...]

move the cursor select the searching parameters and type exit from the menu screen start the Automatic search return to the previous menu input the symbol rate directly 31 C. Automatic Search When you enter the Satellite Name that is set in Antenna Setting menu, search all of the selected satellite without inputting the extra frequency. Antenna Alt[...]

32 Automatic Skip Option to search only Free-To-Air services. The above picture tries to search with varying frequency, symbol rate and FEC etc. Note: But, the user should select the satellite name in Antenna Setting menu and when the user inputs the satellite name separately, you should select the Detail mode. Press the OK key anywhere to start au[...]

33 C. STB Upgrade You can download and upgrade the software of this STB through ASTRA satellite when the software of new version is released. During downloading don’t turn off the STB. In case of power off turn on the STB and the downloading process will be continued. 3-5 Default Setting When you press the OK key at the screen as blow, the data o[...]

DiSEqC 1.2 User Instructions If you have a DiSEqC 1.2 motorised system, then you can take advantage of the DiSEqC 1.2 functions available. The following instruction describes how to use the DiSEqC 1.2 functions to store the positions of the satellites and to search for the channels(STAB Rotor Sat motor recommended). 1. Satellite Setting Menu Option[...]

Motorised System 35 3. Initial Satellite Position Search This is required when you first set your receiver up to use DiSEqC 1.2, and sets the positions of all preprogrammed satellites. 1. Make sure your motor is installed correctly with the calibrations adjusted for the region you are situated. (Please consult the user manual for your motor.) 2. Ma[...]

10. Use the Signal and Strength Quality bar at the bottom of the screen to judge the best position of the dish. 11. Use the / keys to stop the motor when required. 12. When you have the best position of the dish go to the Motor Control option and using the / keys select Store and press the OK key. The position of the satellite should now be stored.[...]

Motorised System 37 7. Automatic Search It is possible to use automatic search for Astra and/or Hotbird using the DiSEqC 1.2 motorised system. 1. Ensure that the positions for Astra and/or Hotbird are correct. (see Section 3 and 4 above) 2. In the Main Menu, select the option channel searching and press the OK key. 3. In the Channel Searching menu,[...]

T rouble Shooting Guide About STB Problem Solution Does not display any message on the front panel or STB has no power. Check the main power cable and check that it is plugged into a suitable power outlet. Check whether STB is in Standby mode. No Picture Ensure that the STB is switched on (see above). Check the video output port (VIDEO or RF OUT) i[...]

T rouble Shooting Guide 39 Service Search Problem Solution "No Signal" in manual search Check the "Signal Strength" and the "Signal Quality" in the Signal Status menu. Check the LNB - replace LNB if necessary. Check the cable from the LNB. Check the position of the dish - relign dish if necessary. DiSEqC 1.0 Check that[...]

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