Quick Start Guide English 1. Checking Accessories Quick Start Guide User’s Manual Remote Control & Batteries HDMI Cable Manual & Quick Start Guide HUMAX Wi-Fi USB Adapter (Supplied with HDR-2000T/1TB/WD) Ethernet Cable AC Adapter (Supplied with HDR-2000T, HDR-2000T/1TB/WD) Note: • The accessories may vary according to area. • HUMAX Wi-Fi USB Adapter is available as optional accessory for other Humax models. 2. Product Overview Front Panel STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes.
Quick Start Guide Rear Panel ANTENNA IN Connect your main aerial. ANTENNA OUT Connect to the TV or VCR using an RF cable. TV SCART Connect to the TV using a TV SCART cable. VIDEO Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable. AUDIO Connect to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable. SPDIF Connect to the audio system using an S/PDIF cable (digital audio). ETHERNET Connect an Ethernet cable. USB Port Connect a USB storage device. HDMI Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable. DC Connect the AC adapter.
Quick Start Guide English Remote Control (Only for HDR-2000T, HDR-2000T/1TB/WD) To control the product please make sure that the PVR mode is selected on the remote control. 1 ➊ PVR Controls your PVR. TV Controls your TV. STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes. MUTE Mutes audio TEXT Enters the digital text service LIST Displays the channel list. TV Portal Access to Humax TV Portal. MENU Displays the main menu.
Quick Start Guide ➋ i Displays the channel and programme information. OPT+ Displays the channels attributes. P ∧/∨ Changes the channel or page. Colour Colour keys for interactive applications. Numeric 0-9 SUB Displays the subtitle language list. AD Displays the audio description. 2 Inserting Batteries 4 Battery 1. Press the hook upward and lift the battery cover off. 2. Insert the batteries (supplied) matching the plus(+) and minus(-) at each end. 3. Close the cover. 4.
Quick Start Guide English Remote Control (Only for HDR-1800T) 1 ➊ MUTE Mutes audio. TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio modes. STANDBY Switches between operation and standby modes. SUB Changes the subtitle language. AUDIO Displays the audio description. TEXT Enters the digital text service. WIDE Sets the display format. LIST Displays the channel list.
Quick Start Guide ➋ i Displays the channel and programme information. OPT+ Displays the channels attributes. P ∧/∨ Changes the channel or page. Colour Colour keys for interactive applications. Numeric 0-9 TV Portal Access to HUMAX TV Portal. MENU Displays the main menu. 2 Inserting Batteries 6 Battery 1. Press the hook upward and lift the battery cover off. 2. Insert the batteries (supplied) matching the plus(+) and minus(-) at each end. 3. Close the cover.
Quick Start Guide English 3. Connections This section describes how to connect your product to match your particular devices setup and to gain 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 device you have. Note: If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local retailer or Humax Customer Helpline.
Quick Start Guide Connecting the Antenna Connect the aerial to the ANTENNA IN. Connecting the TV You can select one of the following connections depending on the device you have. ➊ TV with the HDMI connector For the best picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable. When using an HDMI cable it is not necessary to also use a scart cable. ➋ TV with the DVI connector For very good picture quality, connect the product and TV using an HDMI cable and a HDMI-to-DVI converter for video.
Quick Start Guide English 4. Powering On 1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet. 2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control or touching the STANDBY button at the front of the product. Note: To control the product please make sure that the PVR mode is selected on the remote control.
Quick Start Guide 5. Installation Wizard When powering on your product for the first time after purchase or performing the factory default in menu, the Installation Wizard will appear on your TV screen. If you do not see the Installation Wizard please check: 1. Your TV is switched on. 2. The cables between the product and your TV are connected correctly. 3. Your TV is on the correct input (AV channel) for the connection you are using.
Quick Start Guide English 3. Automatic Search Channel search will begin automatically. When the search has completed press the OK button to save the channels found during the search. 4. Result The results of the Installation Wizard are displayed on screen. Select Finish and press the OK button to complete the Installation Wizard.
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Basic Operation English Changing Channels You can change the channels in several ways. Press the P∧/P∨ button. Enter the channel number directly. (0-9) Go to the channel list or TV guide and select a channel. Volume / Mute / Audio Description To adjust the audio volume, press the +/- button. To mute the audio temporarily, press the MUTE button. Setting Audio Description You can set to narrate the on-screen visuals which is used for visually impaired viewers. 1.
Basic Operation Programme Information (i-plate) The i-plate is an information banner that is displayed for a certain period of time whenever you change channels. Press the i button while watching a progamme to display the i-plate. Press the EXIT button to hide. Playing time Icons Programme name Channel number and name Signal strength and quality Current time and date Group name Viewing detailed programme information Press the i button again while the i-plate is displayed.
Channel List English Editing Channels in Channel List You can lock or delete each channel in the channel list, as well as in menu. To edit the multiple channels, go to MENU >Settings > Edit Channels. Locking / Deleting Channels 1. Select a channel you want to edit and press the GREEN button. 2. Select an option. Lock: Select On or Off. Delete: Press the OK button. 3. Select OK to save and exit. Note: The default password is 0000.
ELLOW Managing Channels Editing Channels The Edit Channel List menu will help you delete or lock multiple channels. MENU Settings Edit Channels Edit Channel List Group name Marked / Total channels YELLOW BLUE GREEN RED Function buttons : Coloured button Select YELLOW BLUE BLUE GREEN Mark/Confirm GREEN RED RED YELLOW BLUE Page up/down GREEN RED Note: • : Locked channel, : Pay TV / encrypted programmes (CAS icons) • Press or EXIT YELLOW the MENU BLUE GREEN button RED to exit.
Managing Channels English Advanced Options Changing Group To list the channels of other groups, press the GREEN button and select a group you want. Changing Background You can change the channel displayed in the background while editing. 1. Select the channel you want to watch. 2. Press the YELLOW button. The displayed channel will change. Selecting / Releasing All Channels 1. Press the BLUE button. 2. Select Select All. 3. To release all, select Release All.
OW Managing Channels Editing Favourite Channels The Edit Favourite List menu will help you add or remove channels from the favourite groups. MENU Settings Edit Channels Edit Favourite List Group name Marked / Total channels Favourite group name Function buttons : Coloured or OPT+ button Select YELLOW BLUE BLUE GREEN GREEN Mark/Confirm RED RED YELLOW BLUE Page up/down GREEN RED Note: Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.
Managing Channels English Advanced Options Changing Group To list the channels of other groups in the left column, press the GREEN button and select a group you want. Changing Background To list the channels of other groups in the left column, press the BLUE button and select a group you want. Selecting / Releasing All Channels 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2. Select Select All. 3. To release all, select Release All.
TV Guide 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. v Press the GUIDE button. v Press the MENU button and select TV Guide. Note: Press the GUIDE or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen.
TV Guide English Setting Reminders 1. Select a future programme and press the OK button. 2. Select Reminder and press the OK button. Press the OK button again to cancel the reservation. The reserved programmes will be added automatically in Schedule. Note: • If the programme is overlapped with another programme, adjust the reservation appropriately. • If the channel is locked, you will be prompted to enter your password before watching. The default password is 0000.
TV Guide Finding Programmes Find will help you find the programmes more specifically using the keyword or genre. By Keyword 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the GREEN button. Select Keyword and press the u button. Select a keyword and press the OK button. Press the YELLOW button to confirm. Note: To enter a new keyword, select New Keyword. By Genre 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the GREEN button. YELLOW BLUE Select Genre and press the u button. Select a genre and press the OK button.
UE Recording and Playback English You can record programmes in the built-in hard disk drive and playback the recorded programmes whenever you want. Recording You can watch another channel while recording a channel or record programmes from two different channels at the same time. Instant Recording You can record the currently watching programme instantly and change the recording duration. To instantly record the current programme you are watching, press the REC button.
Recording and Playback Scheduled Recording You can easily set the recording reservations in TV Guide, Schedule or i-plate navigation mode. While in the TV Guide highlight a future programme and press the OK button. Select from: Record Whole Series Record the Whole Programme Press the OK button on a future programme in i-plate and select either Record Series or Record the Whole Programme. (Refer to Programme Information.
UE Recording and Playback English Recording Conflict You can watch another channel while recording a channel or record programmes from two different channels at the same time. Recording Duration Conflict When an instant recording conflicts with one of the scheduled recordings (or reminders), you can either; Record for the automatically modified duration. Cancel either of the scheduled recordings (or reminders). Cancel the previous recording.
Recording and Playback Setting Recording Option MENU Settings Preferences Recording Setting Padding Time You can set the recording padding time in case the recording starts earlier or ends later than scheduled. Start Padding Time : Additional recording time before the recording starts. End Padding Time : Additional recording time after the recording ends. Setting Jump Time You can set the jump time to replay or skip scenes during playback or time shifted recording.
UE Recording and Playback English Playback You can playback the recorded programmes that are stored in the built-in hard disk drive. Playing Recordings (Video) You can access the recorded file list easily and play the recorded programmes. Press the MEDIA button. Press the MENU button and select Video. Select a file and press the OK button. Playback will start. You can perform fast rewind, fast forward, and pause while playing back a recorded file.
Recording and Playback Pausing and Rewinding Live TV (TSR) Time Shifted Recording (TSR) allows you to pause a live broadcast and return to it later and continue where you left off. The TSR function automatically saves the programmes you watch to the built-in hard disk drive temporarily. TSR lasts for 120 minutes. To pause the programme you are watching, Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Press the button again to return. Pause makes a time gap between the live broadcasting point and watching point.
Media List English You can retrieve video, music or photo files from the built-in hard disk drive, the USB storage devices, or with home network devices. You can access Media List in several ways. Press the MEDIA button. Press the MENU button and select Video, Music or Photo. Connect a USB storage device for media and select your desired media type. Video Lists TV/Radio recordings or video files. Music Lists music files. Photo Lists photo files. Note: • Press the MEDIA or EXIT button to exit.
Media List Note: • USB ports on your product supply 800mA in total. This 800mA is shared among all devices connected to product. • Please connect power to a USB storage device which requires an external power supply. If not, the device may not be recognized. • Please connect a USB storage device with the cable offered by the device maker. If you use a cable which is not offered by the device maker or an excessively long cable (max 5m), the device may not be recognized.
Media List English Using Video List You can play TV/Radio recordings or video files from the built-in hard disk drive, the USB storage devices, or home network devices. MENU Video Note: • Press the YELLOW button to switch the media type. • Press the BLUE button to switch the storage. • Press the i button to view the detailed programme information.
Media List Note: • To play multiple files successively, select the files using the RED button and press the OK button. When multiple files are selected, Resume Play and Rename are not available in Play Options. • You will be prompted to enter the password when playing the locked files or the files with guidance policy. • Some playback control buttons may not function depending on the contents. Editing Files Deleting Files 1. Select the file(s) you want to delete and press the OPT+ button. 2.
Media List English Renaming Files 1. Select the file you want to rename and press the OPT+ button. 2. Select Rename and press the OK button. 3. Enter the name of the file in the keyboard and press the YELLOW button. Creating Folder 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2. Select New Folder and press the OK button. 3. Enter the name of the folder in the keyboard and press the YELLOW button.
Media List Using Music List You can play music files from the built-in hard disk drive, the USB storage devices, or with home network devices. MENU Music Note: • Press the YELLOW button to switch the media type. • Press the BLUE button to switch the storage. Path Storage Title, Artist, Album Function buttons : Coloured or OPT+ button Playing Files Select a file and press the OK or PLAY/PAUSE button. All files in the folder will be played successively.
Media List English Music Player The music player is displayed while playing the music file(s). YELLOW GREEN BLUE GREEN RED RED YELLOW YELLOW BLUE GREEN GREEN RED GREEN BLUE GREEN RED RED Play / Pause BLUE BLUE YELLOW Stop the music player and display the list RED Play the previous song Play the next song Change the play mode Exit the music player and go to live TV Editing Files Deleting, moving, renaming the music files or creating new folders are the same as in the video list.
Media List Using Photo List You can play photo files from the built-in hard disk drive, the USB storage devices, or with home network devices. MENU Photo Note: • Press the YELLOW button to switch the media type. • Press the BLUE button to switch the storage. Path Storage Thumbnail Function buttons : Coloured or OPT+ button Photo Slideshow Select a file and press the OK or PLAY/PAUSE button. All files in the folder will be shown successively.
Media List English Editing Files Deleting, moving, renaming the photo files or creating new folders are the same as in the video list. Refer to Using Video List > Editing Files. Slide Mode You can play music files during slideshow. 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2. Select Slide Mode and press the OK button. Display Time: The duration a photo is displayed Music Play: Select On to play music files during slideshow. Folder: Select the folder the music files in located in using the RED button. 3.
HUMAX TV Portal English TV APPS is the new name of HUMAX TV Portal which provides catch-up TV services and various web applications. You can access TV APPS in several ways. Press the TV Portal button. Press the MENU button and select HUMAX TV Portal. Note: • Press the EXIT button to exit. • Make sure to connect the network before using this service. • TV APPS service is subject to change without notice. • Read and agree to Privacy Policy to use certain applications.
HUMAX TV Portal English MY APPS My Apps differ depending on model type. You can browse and download various apps from App Market. The apps displayed in MY APPS may differ according to a personal account. Note: You can sort, move and delete the apps.
Preferences In this chapter you can set options for parental control, language, time, video, audio and screen display. Note: Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen. Parental Control MENU Settings Preferences Parental Control You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu. Note: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, call HUMAX Customer Support on 0344 318 8800 or e-mail uksupport@humaxdigital.co.
Preferences English Language Setting MENU Settings Preferences Language You can set the preferred language for audio and subtitle. 1. Select Preferred Language. 2. Select the language. Note: • You can change the subtitle language by pressing the SUB button while watching a programme. • The Preferred Language will be the priority when you change channels or restart the product. Setting Power On/Off Timer MENU Settings Preferences Time 1.
Preferences Video Setting MENU Settings Preferences Video Setting TV Screen Ratio You can select the screen ratio of your TV. 1. Select Screen Ratio. 2. Select an option. 16:9 - 4:3 Setting Display Format You can select the display format according to the screen ratio of your TV. 1. Select Display Format. 2. Select an option.
Preferences English Audio Setting MENU Settings Preferences Audio Setting Audio Description You can set to narrate the on-screen visuals which is used for visually impaired viewers. 1. Select Audio Description. 2. Select an option. On - Off Note: Not all channels/programmes will provide Audio Description; for further information please contact the Broadcaster. Setting Digital Audio Output You can select the digital audio signal output of your product. 1. Select Digital Audio Output. 2.
Preferences Screen Display MENU Settings Preferences Screen Display Setting Info Display Time You can set the duration the information box is displayed every time the channel is switched. 1. Select Info Display Time. 2. Select an option. Off - 1~20 sec Setting Transparency You can set the transparency of the On-Screen Display. 1. Select Transparency. 2. Select an option. Off - 25% - 50% - 75% Setting Subtitle Display You can set to display the subtitle automatically or not. 1.
Installation English Installation menu allows you to search the available TV and radio channels. Software update, antenna power and factory default setting are also available in this section. MENU Settings Installation Note: • You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu. The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, call HUMAX Customer Support on 0344 318 8800 or e-mail uksupport@humaxdigital.co.uk.
Installation Manual Search You can search channels manually by searching parameters. 1. Select Manual Search. 2. Configure the search options. Channel: Select the channel. Frequency: Enter the frequency. Transmission: Select DVB-T or DVB-T2. Bandwidth: Select the bandwidth. Network Search: Select On or Off. 3. Select Search and press the OK button. 4. Select Save and press the OK button to save the results. Note: • Select Stop and press the OK button to stop the channel search.
Installation English Manual Update 1. Select Manual Update and press the OK button. 2. Enter the options manually Channel: Select the channel. Frequency : Enter the frequency. The corresponding frequency value will be automatically displayed. Transmission: Select DVB-T or DVB-T2. 3. Select Search and press the OK button to search for new software. 4. When new software is detected, select Yes to start the update process now. Please wait until the update is complete.
Installation Antenna Power MENU Settings Installation Antenna Power Active antenna is a portable or indoor antenna which needs power supply from the product because it does not have power cord for itself. Connect an active antenna to the ANTENNA IN on the rear of the product. 1. Select 5V Antenna Power. 2. Select an option. On: 5V power is supplied from the active antenna cable.
System English In System, system information, signal detection, power management, data storage and internet setting are available. Note: Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen. System Information MENU Settings System System Information The system information is displayed. Signal Detection MENU Settings System Signal Detection You can check the signal strength and quality of the searched channels.
System Power Management MENU Settings System Power Management Setting Power Saving in Standby You can minimise the standby power consumption to below 0.5W. 1. Select Power Saving in Standby. 2. Select On to deactivate the certain features and minimise the power consumption. Setting Automatic Power Down The receiver automatically enters standby mode for power saving if no user interaction occurs for 3 hours. 1. Select Automatic Power Down. 2.
System English Data Storage MENU Settings System Data Storage You can check the size of the internal HDD or external USB storage device. 1. Select storage to display the details for the storage. 2. Select HDD Test to test your hard disk drive for errors. 3. To format the selected storage, select Format Storage. If you select Yes, you will be prompted to enter the password. Note: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact Humax Customer Support.
System Internet Setting MENU Settings System Internet Setting Configuring Wi-Fi The HDR models can be connected wirelessly to your home network with our optional Wi-Fi USB Adapter, all models can be connected directly with the supplied Ethernet Cables. Make sure that a USB Wi-Fi dongle is connected first. 1. Select Configure Wi-Fi. 2. The Wi-Fi network list will appear. Select your Wi-Fi network and press the OK button. 3.
Appendix English 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. Customer Support UK Tel: Opening Hours: E-mail: Website: Language: 0344 318 8800 Mon - Fri 09:00 – 17:30 (excluding Bank Holidays) uksupport@humax-digital.co.uk www.humax-digital.co.
Appendix 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 • • 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. Disconnect the product from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation procedures. 2.
Appendix English 11. CONNECTION TO THE TV • Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the TV. Failure to do so can damage the TV. 12. LOCATION • • • • • Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightning, rain or sun. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. We recommend that the product has 10 cm clearance from any other appliances susceptible to electromagnetic influences, such as a TV or a VCR.
Appendix 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 / no lights appear on the front display. (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.
Appendix English 6. Cannot make reservations. • Check that no previous reservations are conflicting with the new reservation. 7. No password information is given. • The default password is always 0000. 8. Channel search does not work. • • • Satellite: Make sure that the antenna setting in the menu is correct. Terrestrial: Make sure that the antenna is connected correctly. Terrestrial: Use the appropriate antenna capable of receiving VHF or UHF channels for your area. 9. Cannot update new software.
Appendix Error Message Error message No or bad signal [Satellite] No or bad signal [Cable] No or bad signal [Terrestrial] The channel is scrambled or not available. The audio is not available. Possible causes 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. Change to a larger dish. Problem with LNB. Change the LNB. Wrong antenna setting.
Appendix English Remote Control Code List (HDR-2000T models only) 1. Using the Universal Remote Control 1. Select the TV button on the remote control. The button will blink once. 2. Keep pressing the button for 3 seconds until the button lights on. 3. Enter the 3-digit code. Every time a number is entered, the button will blink. When the third digit is entered, the button will blink twice. 4. If a valid 3-digit code is entered, the product will power off. 5.
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Appendix English NEC 005, 002, 003, 025, 035, 040, 049, 066, 140, 239, 379 Sharp 005, 130, 216, 015, 029, 088, 094, 177, 274, 334, 365, 409, 166, 288 Nokia 098, 113, 111, 061, 023, 033, 049, 053, 055, 056, 066, 083, 084, 089, 122 Siemens 006, 030, 028, 096, 101 SKY 006, 195, 271, 300, 307, 308, 340, 341, 342, 343, 344, 391, 400, 421 Sonoko 006, 043, 002, 035, 045 Sony 006, 301, 005, 446, 412, 393, 375, 360, 325, 255, 203, 185, 174, 058, 003 Strong 210, 211 Technika 422, 428, 465, 468, 480
Appendix TV/VCR Combo TV/VCR/DVD Combo Aiwa 445 Grundig 448 Amstrad 026 Orion 448 Beko 086 Daewoo 444, 119 GoldStar 006 Grundig 102, 006, 030, 101, 445 Irradio 147 LG 027 Philips 102, 006 Saba 120 Samsung 442 Sanyo 442 Sharp 015 Thomson 120 United 445 If the code for your equipment is not listed, visit the following website and see MDB1.3 for a complete list of supported codes. (http://www.humaxdigital.com/global/support/rcucodelist.
