maaxTV LN4000 User’s Guide How to use this LN4000 set-top box
LN4000-User’s Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and follow these instructions. Heed all warnings. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
LN4000-User’s Guide During Transportation to the Subscriber Home Transport the LN4000 in its shipping box or an equally padded container. Do not expose it to rain or moisture. During Installation Do not place LN4000 in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. Install so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
LN4000-User’s Guide Install LN4000 on a hard flat surface not prone to vibration or impact and not on top of another electronic device Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Installation of LN4000 near consumer electronics devices, such as stereo receiver/amplifiers and televisions, is permitted as long as the air surrounding LN4000 does not exceed 40º C (104º F).
LN4000-User’s Guide FCC COMPLIANCE Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
LN4000-User’s Guide CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING When you see this symbol on a maaxTV product, do not dispose of the product with residential or commercial waste. Recycling your maaxTV Equipment Please do not dispose of this product with your residential or commercial waste. Some countries or regions, such as the European Union, have set up systems to collect and recycle electrical and electronic waste items.
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LN4000-User’s Guide CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................................................9 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Rear Panel ..........................
LN4000-User’s Guide 1. INTRODUCTION We congratulate you on receiving thisLN4000 Series High-Definition All-Digital set-top box, one of the most compact and advanced interactive digital IPTV set-top boxes available today. maaxTV has combined the extraordinary features of IPTV — the interactive programming guides, almost endless programming options, Video on Demand (VOD), the incredible sound and picture quality of High-Definition TV (HDTV), and so much more.
LN4000-User’s Guide Features Fast 1620 DMIPS MIPS Architecture CPU 512 MB of 1600 MHz DDR3 256 MB NAND Flash USB support for mass storage playback, keyboard, and mouse Video format support: MPEG-1 MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4.2 ASP, MPEG 4.10 AVC (H.264 & H.263), MP & HP TO LEVEL 4.1, VC-1 AP@L3, WMV9, SD & HD, DIVX, AVI, AVS, XVID. Audio format support: MPEG-1 LAYER 1,2. MP3, WMA, WMA PRO, AAC LC, AA LC+SBR L2, AAC+L2, AAC+L4, AAC 5.1.
LN4000-User’s Guide Front Panel * Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support.
LN4000-User’s Guide Rear Panel * Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support. 1 T-CONNECTOR 2 OPTICAL SPDIF 3 HDMI 1.4 4 USB 2.
LN4000-User’s Guide 2. OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Plug in the supplied power adapter to the electrical outlet and to the back of LN4000 set-top box or use a remote control to turn it on or off (standby). When using the remote control, pressing the POWER button once will put LN4000 set-top box on a standby mode while pressing and holding the same button for approximately 3 seconds will turn it off.
LN4000-User’s Guide also be able to program your remote to control the volume of your TV or A/V receiver directly (refer to the remote control instruction manual). Interactive Programming Guide The Interactive Programming Guide displays information about TV programs and enables you to access features such as Parental Control or Pay-Per-View. Interactive program guides may vary with each service provider.
LN4000-User’s Guide 3. CONNECTING YOUR LN4000 SET TOP BOX TO YOUR HOME Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections: High-Definition Television (HDTV) Standard-Definition TV (SDTV) WiFi Router Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, review the following: Disconnect power from your equipment before connecting or changing connections. For information on connecting to an HDTV, see the Video Connection Options page.
LN4000-User’s Guide HDMI provide video and audio, so no separate audio connections are required if you plan to use your TV’s speakers as the primary audio source. Component video (YPbPr) — HDTV and SDTV The YPbPr connectors on your LN4000 set-top box provide HDTV and SDTV component video. Note: Component video does not provide audio. A separate audio connection must be made. Composite video — SDTV If a Component input is not available on your TV, use the composite video (video) connection.
LN4000-User’s Guide Connecting LN4000 with HDMI connector Please see the setup diagram below: Please follow the instructions below: 1. Make sure you’re connected to the Internet without any problem (either with a router or a modem). 2. Plug in the power adapter of the LN4000 set-top box to the nearby power outlet. 3a. Connect the network cable from the set-top box to the router. 3b. Alternatively you can also connect the set-top box wirelessly to your wireless router.
LN4000-User’s Guide Connecting LN4000 with Composite video connector Please see the setup diagram below: Please follow the instructions below: Make sure you’re connected to the Internet without any 1. problem (either with a router or a modem). Plug in the power adapter of the LN4000 set-top box to 2. the nearby power outlet. 3a. Connect the network cable from the set-top box to the router. 3b. Alternatively you can also connect the set-top box wirelessly to your wireless router.
LN4000-User’s Guide Connecting LN4000 with Component video connector Please see the setup diagram below: Please follow the instructions below: Make sure you’re connected to the Internet without any 1. problem (either with a router or a modem). Plug in the power adapter of the LN4000 set-top box to 2. the nearby power outlet. 3a. Connect the network cable from the set-top box to the router. 3b. Alternatively you can also connect the set-top box wirelessly to your wireless router.
LN4000-User’s Guide 4. HOW TO MANUALLYCONFIGURE THE LN4000 SET-TOP BOX On the Main Menu page, use the remote control buttons to navigate and select Settings tab. Press Enter on the remote control to enter the Settings page.
LN4000-User’s Guide On the Settings page, use the remote control buttons to navigate up and down selection. Select General tab and press right arrow button to enter the page. At any point of the operation if you wish to go back to the left side menu selection, you can either press the left arrow button or the Back button on the remote control. On the Language tab, press right arrow button to go to the system language page.
LN4000-User’s Guide There are 3 different languages supported by LN4000: English, Russian, and German. Use the remote control to navigate up and down selecting your desired language. Once you have made a selection, press Enter on the remote control. It will automatically change the system language to the language of your selection. On the Settings page, use the remote control buttons to navigate to Location tab, and press right arrow button to enter.
LN4000-User’s Guide On the Location page, select your location and press Enter. LN4000 will then set itself to the location of your selection. On the Settings page, use the remote control buttons to navigate to Skins tab, and press right arrow button on the remote control to select it.
LN4000-User’s Guide There are 5 different skins you can choose from. Use the remote control buttons to navigate up and down to select your desired skin for your LN4000. Once you have made your selection, press Enter on the remote control to change the system skin to the one that you choose.
LN4000-User’s Guide On the Settings page, use the remote control buttons to navigate up and down to select Network tab, and press right arrow button on the remote control. If you want to connect the LN4000 to your home network by means of a network cable, then select LAN (Local Area Network) tab and press Enter.
LN4000-User’s Guide Select Static tab and press right arrow button only if you have the necessary information about your network and want to manually configure the network connection of LN4000 into your home network. Press any numeric button on the remote control, and it will bring up the soft keyboard onto the screen. If you want to cancel at this point, press the Back button on the remote control to go back.
LN4000-User’s Guide On the Network settings page, use the navigation buttons on the remote control to move up and down to select between tabs. Select DHCP if you don’t want or need to manually configure the IP address for your LN4000. Press right arrow button to select it.
LN4000-User’s Guide You will then be asked to confirm if you want the DHCP mode to be enabled or not. Once you have selected yes, and press Enter on the remote control, then the DHCP mode is enabled from then on.
LN4000-User’s Guide On the Network settings page, use the navigation buttons on the remote control to move up and down to select between tabs. Select PPPoE and press right arrow button on the remote control to enter. Press any numeric button on the remote control to bring up the soft keyboard. Enter all the necessary information and press Enter on the soft keyboard or select OK and press Enter on the remote control when you finish.
LN4000-User’s Guide Please wait while LN4000 is trying to establish the network connection for you. When it has successfully established the connection you will see the check mark next to the PPPoE tab.
LN4000-User’s Guide If you want to connect LN4000 to your home network by means of wireless connection, then on the Network page select WIFI and press the right arrow button on the remote control to enter the WIFI page. LN4000 then will display a list of all the available wireless connections nearby that it can find for you to select.
LN4000-User’s Guide Once you have made your selection, and press Enter on the remote control you will then be asked for the password. Here you can press any numeric button on the remote control to bring up the soft keyboard for ease of entering information into the required field. Once you have finished entering, press Enter on the soft keyboard. When the wireless connection has been fully established, you will see a check mark on the wireless connection of your own choosing.
LN4000-User’s Guide The next time you enter the Network page you will see that you’re connected to your home network by WiFi when you see the check mark next to the WIFI tab. On the Settings page, use the navigation buttons on the remote control to select Video, and press right arrow button to enter the display mode page.
LN4000-User’s Guide On the Display Mode tab, press right arrow button to select it. Select the display mode that you want by pressing Enter on the remote control. Please base your selection on what your television unit can support. Once you have made the right display mode selection, you will see a check mark next to the display mode of your selection.
LN4000-User’s Guide On the Settings page, use the navigation buttons on the remote control and select About tab and press right arrow button to know more information about your LN4000. You might need to provide this information to your service provider or for some customer assistance.
LN4000-User’s Guide 5. TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your service provider, review this troubleshooting guide. This information is to help you quickly solve a problem. If your problem still exists, contact your service provider. Problem Possible Solution The LN4000 set-top box will not power on The LN4000 set-top box may have received a software update and may not power on while the new software is being installed. Try again in a few minutes.
LN4000-User’s Guide The remote control does not work Verify that there are batteries in the remote control, and that they’ve been inserted with the correct polarities. Verify that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the LN4000 set-top box. Also check to see if there’s any plastic cover on the front panel of LN4000. If so, please remove it as it might affect the remote control reception. Aim the remote control directly at the LN4000 set-top box front panel, not the TV or VCR.
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