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Notice 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.
Notice 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 to make the user aware of possible problems and information of any importance to help understand, use and maintain the installation.
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 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 supplied to your home, consult your local power company.
Safety Warning 10. 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. 11. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS • Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. 12.
Contents 1. Before Using the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB7 1.1 Package Contents. . . . . . 1.2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Conditional Access . . . . . 1.4 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Remote Control . . . . . . . 1.6 Remote Control Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents 8. Edit Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB43 8.1 Edit Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB43 8.2 Edit Favourite List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB44 8.3 Display History List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Before Using the Product This chapter provides detail instructions on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents Please check all package contents before using your product. User’s Manual Batteries Remote Control RF Cable User’s Manual SCART Cable RCA Cable Component Cable 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. STANDBY BUTTON Switches between operation and standby modes. 2. TV/RADIO BUTTON Switches between TV and radio modes. 3. ARROW BUTTONS Changes the channel or moves the cursor up, down, left or right. 4. OK Selects a menu or confirms the selected operation. Displays the channel list while watching a programme. 5. MENU Displays the main menu. 6. GUIDE Displays the programme guide. 7.
1. Before Using the Product 1.3 Conditional Access 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 Conditional Access component is a removable Smartcard. 1. Inserting the Smartcard The Smartcard looks similar to a credit card and is inserted into the slot behind the right-hand front flap of the product.
1. Before Using the Product 1.4 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 1. CABLE IN Connects a network cable. 2. CABLE OUT Connects to the RF IN of the TV or VCR using an RF cable. 3. TV SCART Connects to the TV using a TV SCART cable. 4. VCR SCART Connects to the VCR or DVD using a VCR SCART cable. 5. HDMI Connects to the TV using an HDMI cable. 6. ETHERNET Ethernet port (for future use). 5 6 7 8 11 12 9. VIDEO Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable. 10. AUDIO Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable. 11.
1. Before Using the Product 1.5 Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. SOURCE Controls the output of TV SCART. 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. OPT+ Displays the channels attributes while watching a programme. 5. EXIT Exits all On-Screen Display (OSD) screens. 6. ARROW BUTTONS Navigates through the menu options. 7. COLOUR BUTTONS(R/G/Y/B) Select the colour keys for interactive applications. 8.
1. Before Using the Product 13. STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes. 13 14. GUIDE Displays the programme guide. 15. BACK Closes and returns to the previous menu and screen. 14 15 16. OK Selects a menu or confirms the selected operation. 17. V-/V+ Adjusts the audio volume. 18. MUTE Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily. 16 19. SUBTITLE Displays the subtitle language list. 20. AUDIO Displays the audio list. 17 18 19 20 21 22 GB12 User’s Manual 21. SLEEP Sets the sleep time. 22.
1. Before Using the Product 1.6 Remote Control Batteries 1. Press down the top of the battery cover and slide the cover off. 2. Insert the new batteries. Make sure the plus (+) ends meet the plus markings on the battery case. 3. Slide the cover back into place.
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. • The rear image of the TV and VCR may differ depending on the manufacturer and model. 2.
2. Setup 2.2 Using DVI Converter The DVI connection using an 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 an HDMI cable using an HDMI to DVI converter as follows. 1. When equipped with an A/V receiver 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 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. 4.
2. Setup 2. When there is no A/V receiver available In case you are not equipped with an A/V receiver, connect the product and the TV using an audio cable as follows. 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 2. Connect the product and the TV using an RCA cable. 3. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the product and the other end to the HDMI to DVI converter. 4. Connect the DVI converter to the TV. Note: You can also connect the product to the TV using the 3.
2. Setup 2.3 Using Component Cable The component connection is recommended for Digital TV. Connect the product and the TV using a component cable as follows. 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 2. Connect the product and the TV using a component cable. You can either: 3. 1) Connect the product and the TV using an RCA cable (Audio L/R). 2) Connect the product and the Dolby Digital decoder using an S/PDIF cable. Note: The Component Select switch should be on YPbPr when using the component cable.
2. Setup 2.4 Using SCART Cable A SCART cable connection is recommended for analogue TV or VCR. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable as follows. 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 2. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable. 3. Connect the product and the VCR using a SCART cable. Note: The Component Select switch should be on RGB when using the SCART cable.
2. Setup 2.5 Powering On 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.
3. Installation Wizard 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. 3.1 Language Language allows you to select the main language. Select the appropriate language from the list. Press the OK button to save. 3.2 Search Channels Search Channels will activate and the results will appear. 1.
3. Installation Wizard 3.3 Display Display enables you to set the screen ratio, display format and resolution of the screen. Select the value for Screen Ratio, Display Format and Resolution. Select Next and press the OK button. 3.4 Result After all setting is complete, you can view the result screen. Select Finish and press the OK button to complete the installation wizard.
3. Installation Wizard 3.5 Installation Checklist Before using the product, please make sure that you have completed the following steps.
4. Basic Operation This chapter describes the basic functions the product provides such as switching channel, volume control and other common features. 4.1 Switching Channel You can switch the current channel by pressing the P-/P+ button or entering the channel number directly using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV channels and radio channels. Note: You can switch channels using the channel list or TV guide. To return to the previous channel, press the BACK button.
4. Basic Operation 4.4 Sleep You can set the automatic turn off time. Press the SLEEP button while watching a programme to set the sleep time. Each time you press the SLEEP button, the sleep time changes in the following sequence: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes. 4.5 Wide You can set the display format. Press the WIDE button while watching a programme to change the display format. Each time you press the WIDE button, the display format changes. Note: For more information about display format, refer to 7.4.
4. Basic Operation 4.7 Subtitle can select the language for the subtitle if the programme provides subtitle information. 1. Press the SUBTITLE button. 2. Select the required subtitle language and press the OK button. The subtitle will be displayed in the selected language at the bottom of the screen. 3. Select Off from the subtitle language list to hide the subtitle from the screen. Note: When there is no subtitle available, Off does not appear. 4.
4. Basic Operation 4.9 Programme Information (i-plate) The i-plate 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 EXIT button to hide the i-plate. After switching to a channel, press the / button to display navigation mode. Press the / button to view the previous/next programme information. Press the / button to view the programme information of other channels. 1.
4. Basic Operation 5. 6. 7. 8. Current time & date Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: Displays programme playing time and progress bar. Group name: Displays the group the channel belongs to. Previous/Next programme information: Displayed if previous/next programme information is provided. Press the / button to display previous/next programme information. Note: If there is no programme information available, programme information is not displayed. 2.
5. Channel List This chapter will help you manipulate the channel list. You can display the channel list by pressing the OK button while watching a programme. Four types of channel lists are provided for quick and easy channel search. All (RED) The list of all TV and radio channels. Favourite (GREEN) The list of the favourite channels in five groups. HD (YELLOW) The list of all HD channels. History (BLUE) Most Viewed: The list of the most viewed channels.
5. Channel List 1. Option 1. Select a channel and press the OPT+ button. 2. To add the channel to the favourite group, select Favourite. Select the group using the / button and press the OK button. 3. To lock the channel, select Lock and press the OK button. 2. Configuration 1. Press the MENU button. 2. To display the icon, enable Show Icon using the OK button. 3. To display the channel number, enable Show Channel Number using the OK button. 4.
5. Channel List 5.2 Favourite List Favourite List is the list of the favourite channels you can select yourself from the entire channel list. There are five favourite groups in total. 1. Press the OK button while watching a programme. 2. Press the GREEN button to display the list of favourite groups. 3. Press the GREEN button again and select a sub group using the / button. 5.3 HD List HD List is the list of HD channels. 1. Press the OK button while watching a programme. 2.
5. Channel List 5.4 History List History List is the list of the most or recently viewed channels. 1. Press the OK button while watching a programme. 2. Press the BLUE button to display the history list. 3. Press the BLUE button again and select Most Viewed or Recently Viewed using the / button.
6. TV Guide The TV Guide displays the 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 GUIDE or EXIT button to exit the TV guide screen. 6.1 Table Guide You can view the programme information of all channels in time and date order. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the RED button. 3.
6. TV Guide 6.2 List Guide 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the GREEN button. 3. You can view the programme information for approximately a week. The features are similar as in grid guide. 6.3 Schedule Schedule displays the list of the programmes reserved. You can modify, delete or make new reservations. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the YELLOW button to display the schedule of reservations. 3. Select a reservation and press the OPT+ button to delete the reservation.
6. TV Guide 1. Editing Reservations 1. Select a reservation you want to edit and press the OK button. The reservation popup will appear. 2. Select Channel and press the OK button to display the channel list. Select the channel. 3. Select Date and press the OK button to view the calendar. Select the date. 4. Select Start Time or End Time and enter the time using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. 5. Select Repeat and change the repeat frequency using the / button. 6. Select OK and press the OK button. 2.
6. TV Guide 6.4 Find Find enables you to find the programme you want by entering the keyword, genre, time and day of the programme. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the BLUE button to find programme. 3. Enter the keyword, genre, time & day of the programme and select Search and then press the OK button. 4. The search result of the entered values will appear. 5. To reserve a programme, select a future programme and press the OK button.
7. Preferences 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 EXIT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. 7.1 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.
7. Preferences 2. Change Password Change Password allows you to change the current password. 1. Select Change Password and press the OK button. 2. Enter the password in New Password using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons. 3. Enter the password again in Verify Password to confirm. 3. Installation Lock Installation Lock allows you to block access to the installation menu settings you have previously made. 1. Select Installation Lock. 2. Select Enable or Disable using the OK or / button. 7.
7. Preferences 2. Subtitle Display Subtitle Display allows you to display the subtitle automatically. This service is provided when subtitles are available. 1. Select Subtitle Display. 2. Select Auto or Manual using the OK or / button. Auto Subtitles are displayed automatically in the predefined subtitle language. Manual Subtitles are displayed only when you press the SUBTITLE button and set subtitle. 3. Subtitle Font Subtitle Font enables you to select the font of the subtitle. 1.
7. Preferences 7.3 Time Setting Time Setting allows you to set the time you want to turn the product on or off. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Preferences using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Time Setting using the / button and press the OK button. 1. Power ON You can set the time the product turns on automatically. 1. Select Power ON and press the button. 2. Enter the powering on time using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons or select Disable using the / button. 2.
7. Preferences 7.4 A/V Setting You can configure the audio and video output settings. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Preferences using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select A/V Setting using the / button and press the OK button. 1. TV SCART You can select the TV SCART output option. 1. Select TV SCART and press the OK button. 2. Select among CVBS, S-Video and RGB and press the OK button. Note: You can select RGB only when the Component Select switch at the rear is on RGB. 2.
7. Preferences 4. Audio Priority You can set Dolby Digital automatically. If you select Dolby, Dolby Digital audio will be output via S/PDIF. 1. Select Audio Priority. 2. Select Dolby or PCM using the OK or / button. 5. Lip-Sync You can adjust the sound difference of audio and video. 1. Select Lip-Sync and press the OK or button. 2. Adjust the sync using the / button. 3. Press the BACK button to complete. Note: Lip-Sync is applied to all channels when once adjusted. 6.
7. Preferences 7.5 Other Settings You can configure other settings such as info display time and OSD transparency. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Preferences using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Other Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 1. Info Display Time You can set the automatic display time of the information box when the channel is switched. 1. Select Info Display Time and press the OK button. 2.
8. Edit Channels 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. Note: • Press the EXIT 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 to move to TV or radio channel list directly. 8.1 Edit Channel List Edit Channel List enables you to select or lock/unlock the channels in the channel list conveniently.
8. Edit Channels 2. Selecting a Channel Group 1. Press the GREEN button to display the list of groups. 2. Select the group you want and press the OK button. 3. Select All/Release All 1. Press the YELLOW button to select all channels. 2. Press the BLUE button to release all channels. 8.2 Edit Favourite List You can add or remove channels from the favourite groups, move favourite channels and rename favourite groups. 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
8. Edit Channels 3. Select All/Release All 1. Press the YELLOW button to select all channels in the favourite list. 2. To release all channels, press the YELLOW button again. 4. Renaming Favourite Groups 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the favourite group you want to rename and press the OK button. Press the BLUE button. Select Rename Group and press the OK button. A keyboard will appear. Enter the name of the favourite group using the keyboard. Press the YELLOW button to complete.
9. Installation In this chapter you can configure the installation setting and perform channel search. Menus such as channels search, software update and default setting are included in this section. Note: Press the EXIT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. 9.1 Channel Search If your product is connected to the cable and TV, you can search channels manually by searching parameters, if you know the MUX information. 1.
9. Installation 9.2 Software Update Software Update allows you to update the system software. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the MENU button. Select Installation using the / button and press the OK button. Select Software Update using the / button and press the OK button. When new software is detected, you can choose to download the software immediately or save for later. Note: • For more information about the software update, refer to 11. Software Update.
10. System 10.1 IRD Status You can view system status information. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the MENU button. Select System and press the OK button. Select IRD Status and press the OK button. The system status information will be displayed. 10.2 Signal Detection You can view the signal strength and signal quality of the channel that is currently on AV. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select System and press the OK button. 3. Select Signal Detection and press the OK button. 10.
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.
12. Appendix 12.1 Menu Map 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Parental Control Language Setting Time Setting A/V Setting Other Settings Preferences 1. Edit Channel List 2. Edit Favourite List Edit Channels 1. Channel Search 2. Software Update 3. Default Setting Installation 1. 2. 3. 4.
12. Appendix 12.2 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. Check that the mains supply is switched on.
12. Appendix 10. Cannot watch pay channels. • • Check in the menu that you have a valid and working subscription to the channels you wish to view. Contact your network operator for more information. 12.3 Error Message Error message Possible causes What to do Please Insert Smartcard The Smartcard is not present. Insert the Smartcard. Smartcard Failure The current Smartcard may be faulty. Insert the appropriate Smartcard. Contact the product distributor if the problem persists.
12. Appendix 12.4 Specification Tuner & Channel Input Connector IEC 169-2 Female Frequency Range 51 MHz~858MHz Signal Level -15dBmV~15dBmV Demodulation DVB-C(16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM) Input Symbol Rate 1.
12. Appendix Power Supply Input Voltage 90-250V a.c., 50/60Hz Type SMPS Power Consumption Max. 14W Protection Separate internal fuse. The input should be protected against lightning. Physical Specification Size 280mm×200mm×45mm Weight (Net) 1.
12. Appendix 12.5 Glossary • Coaxial Cable A cable designed to conduct RF signals. To connect a two devices cable will usually have one female and one male connector. • Dolby Digital An encoding system that digitally compresses up to 5.1 discrete channels of audio (left front, centre, right front, left surround, right surround) into a single Bitstream. A low frequency effect (LFE) channel is included providing the sound needed for special effects.
12. Appendix 12.6 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. Nederland Tel: Fax: Opening Hours: Address: E-mail: Website: Language: 040-2306250 040-2306475 9:00-17:00 u. (ma-vr) Copaco Revah Telecom Wekkerstraat 25, 5652AN Eindhoven Postbus 7905, 5605SH Eindhoven info@myhumax.nl http://www.
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