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HD Digital Receiv er The default password is 0000. U ser ’ s Manual[...]
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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. Copyright (Copyright © 2010 HUMAX C[...]
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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. • Note Indicates additional information [...]
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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 suppl[...]
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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 produ[...]
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Warning ** The mains plug, as a disconnection device, shall remain readily accessible by the user. ** 1. To avoid damage of the power cord or plug; • Do not modify or process the power cord or plug arbitrarily. • Do not bend or twist the power cord. • Make sure to disconnect the power cord holding the plug. • Keep heating appliances as far [...]
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1. Before Using the Product ................................................. G B 7 1.1 Package Contents ................................................. G B 7 1.2 Front Panel ....................................................... G B 8 1.3 Conditional Access ................................................. G B 9 1.4 Rear Panel .................[...]
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! This chapter provides detailed instructions on the product and its accessories. " Please check all package contents before using your product. ** Note: • Faults may occur if the remote control is left without battery for a [...]
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$ % Open the right-hand flap on the front panel of the product to expose the card slot. ** ** 1. STATUS DISPLAY The product status is displayed. 2. STANDBY/TV/RADIO LED The light is emitted when the product is in each mode. 3. STANDBY BUTTON Switches between operation and standby modes. 4. TV/RADIO BUTTON Switches [...]
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% ' Although some TV and radio services are free to air, others are available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component. ( ) The Smartcard looks similar to a credit card and is inserted in[...]
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+ % ** 1. LNB IN Connect a satellite antenna cable. 2. LNB OUT Connect another digital satellite receiver. 3. VIDEO Use an RCA cable to connect to the TV or VCR. 4. COMPONENT Use a component cable to connect to the TV or VCR. 5. AUDIO Use an RCA cable to connect to the TV or VCR. 6. SPDIF Use an S/PDIF cable to connec[...]
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+) % MUTE Mutes audio. STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes. SOURCE Currently not supported TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio modes. WIDE Sets the display format. V-FORMAT Sets the resolution of video. NUMERIC (0-9) TV Portal Currently not supported MENU Displays the main menu. Playback C[...]
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** MEDIA Displays the media list. GUIDE Displays the programme guide. ARROW Moves the cursor up, down, left or right. OK Selects a menu or confirms a selection. EXIT Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens. BACK Returns to the previous channel. VOL +/- Adjusts the audio volume. LIST Displays the channel list. i Displays the channel and programme [...]
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!- 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 settin[...]
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1/( 3% The DVI connection using an HDMI to DVI converter is recommended for Digital TV. In case 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[...]
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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. !- [...]
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)- 3% The component connection is recommended 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 audio receiver that functions as a Dolby Digi[...]
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4 5 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. ** Inserting Batteries 1. Press the hook upward and lift the battery cover off . 2. Insert the batteries matching the plus(+) and minus(-[...]
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(%% 6 When powering on your product for the first time after purchase, the installation wizard will operate automatically. Tip: The default password is 0000 . If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local product distributor. 7 ! Select your language. ?[...]
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% Select a type of channel search. • Automatic Search: Search all channels of NILESAT(7.0W) and BADR(26.0E) and HOT BIRD(13.0E) automatically. • Skip: If you have SCD or Motor antenna, skip the search process and go to installation in Settings. '!) ?[...]
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5- This chapter describes the basic functions the product provides such as switching channel, volume control and other common features. 4 % You can switch the current channel by pressing the CH button or entering the channel number directly using the NUME[...]
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# .%9 Press the TEXT button. To display the teletext menu, press the MENU button in teletext mode. Select the teletext function you want and press the OK button. & )) () :;-% < The i-plate is always displayed for a certain period of time whenever you swit[...]
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% 7 The channel list will help you find the channel you want to watch quickly and easily. You can access the channel list in several ways. Press the LIST button. Press the MENU button and select Channel List . ** % Select the channel you want to watch and press[...]
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./ ! The TV guide is an on-screen guide of grid type which displays the programme information of channels in time and date order. You can access the TV guide in several ways. Press the GUIDE button. Press the MENU button and select TV Guide . .3% ! You can view the programme information of all channels in t[...]
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#+ %3" When you connect the external hard disk, you can record programmes and play back the recorded programmes. Note: Certain hard disk drives may not be recognized or function properly. # + ( + To instantly record the cur[...]
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+ % Recording Duration Conflict When an instant recording conflicts with one of the previously set recordings you can cancel one of the previously set recordings. Watching Conflict When a scheduled recording starts on a different channel while you are watching a channel and recording another channel[...]
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&2 7 You can retrieve video, music or photo files from the USB storage devices. 1. Press the MENU button and select Video, Music or Photo . 2. Press the YELLOW button to switch the media type. Note: Certain hard disk drives may not be recognized or function properly. & % $% /[...]
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& = $% 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2. Select an option. Sort: Press the OK button to sort the files in numerical or alphabetical order. Delete: Press the OK button to delete the selected files Lock/Unlock: Press the OK button and enter the password. Move: Select the folder or storage you want to move the files to an[...]
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* * In this chapter you can set options for parental control, language, time, video, audio, recording and screen display. % % Maturity Rating, Change STB Password 7 ! System Language, Audio Language, Subtitle Lan[...]
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* = % 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. = % 7 You can delete, move, lock or rename multiple channels. = $>! 7 You can add or remove[...]
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* (%% Installation menu allows you to configure your antenna and search the available TV and radio channels. Software update and default setting are also available in this section. MENU -> Settings -> Installation Press the RED button and select your antenna type. Fixed Antenna - SCD Antenna - Motor Antenna ?[...]
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% :1 '< MENU -> Installation -> Search Channels ** 1. Select SCD Setting . Tuner1 : Select from Channel 1~8. Frequency : The frequency is set based on the channel of tuner1. 2. Set the satellite by selecting a satellite figure and press the OK button. Satellite : S[...]
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% @2 'A MENU -> Setting -> Installation -> Search Channels ** 1. Motor Setting : Set the type and location of your motor. 2. Edit Satellite Data : Select the satellites that the motor antenna is pointing to. 3. Position Setting : Set your antenna position for[...]
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4 - 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[...]
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* ) ) () The system information is displayed. % 1 You can check the signal strength and quality of the searched channels. (+1=.5 4 - When the Over-The-Air is available, IRDETO Software Update [...]
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,'-- 9 , - Tuner & Channel No of Tuners 1 Input Connector F-Type, IEC 169-24, Female Frequency Range 950 MHz to 2150 MHz Signal Level -25 to -65 dBm LNB Power & Polarisation Vertical : +13.5 V Horizontal : +18 V Current : Max. 500 mA (Overload protection) 22 KHz Tone Frequency[...]
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Memory Flash Memory 32 MB RAM 256 MB EEPROM 8K B Audio/Video/Data In/Out Video RCA-Type(CVBS), YPbPr(RCA), HDMI/HDCP Audio Audio L/R, S/PDIF(Digital Audio Output) Data Port USB USB 2.0 Host (5 V 500 mA Max.) Power Supply Input Voltage AC 90-250 V a.c., 50/60 Hz Type SMPS Power Consumption Max. 32 W Protection Separate internal fuse. The input shoul[...]
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, 5= 5+= 5$.'+= 5.(= HUMAX products use certain open source operating system software distributed pursuant to GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL LICENSE Version 2.1 each as defined and published by the Free Software Foundation, Inc. ** The following GPL and LGPL software source codes[...]
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The GNU General Public License (GPL) Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA ** Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed t[...]
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0. This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License. The “Program”, below, refers to any such program or work, and a “work based on the Program” m[...]
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