Owner’s Manual Digital Multimedia Processor 8830 S
DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA PROCESSOR (DMP) 8830 S Contents General Operation of the DMP For your Safety Remote Control Front and Rear Panel Installation of the DMP 4 4 5 6 8 Preparing the Remote Control Connecting the DMP to the Dish Connecting the DMP Connecting to the TV Connecting a TV and VCR Connecting to the Telephone Wall Socket Connecting a HiFi System Connecting the AC power cord Tuning Procedure when RF Connections are Used 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 11 First time installation 12 General Information The Wel
GENERAL OPERATION OF THE DMP Throughout this manual you will notice that the everyday operation of your DMP is based on a series of user friendly on-screen displays and menus. These menus will help you get the most from your DMP, guiding you through installation, channel selection, viewing and many other functions. All functions can be carried out using the buttons on the remote control, and some of the functions can also be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.
REMOTE CONTROL This section describes how to operate the DMP using the buttons on the remote control. Some of the functions can also be carried out using the buttons on the front panel. To switch the DMP in and out of standby mode. TV To switch between TV or Radio (in viewing mode). To turn the sound off/on (mute). - + 0-9 To adjust the volume of digital programmes. The DMP’s maximum level is controlled by the TV’s present volume setting. To change channel and to select individual menu options.
FRONT AND REAR PANEL Front Panel Display shows channel number, error messages, remote control commands and time in standby mode Slot for the Smartcard from the Service Provider to put the DMP in and out of standby mode to move up/down in the menus and to change channels.
ABOUT THE SMARTCARD The DMP box has access to scrambled TV/Radio channels based on the embedded Nagravision system. To be able to receive these scrambled digital channels you will need a special Smartcard distributed by your Service Provider or included in the box. The Service Provider is the programme distributor of the channels. Only some “Free-to-Air” channels may be available without the Smartcard. After inserting the Smartcard, leave it in the slot permanently.
INSTALLATION OF THE DMP The box for your DMP should contain the following items: • the DMP • a Remote control with 2 AAA batteries • an Audio/Video cable(fully featured 1,0 metre) • an AC power cord • an Owner’s Manual AC power cord Audio/Video cable • a Software License agreement Owner’s manual License agrement About the Audio/Video sockets • The rear panel of the DMP is equipped with 4 Phono sockets (see figure on page 6).
Connecting the DMP There are many different types of TV/VCR and other equipment that you can connect to the DMP. In this manual you will see some of the most common ways to connect your equipment. If you use RF leads you will have to tune your TV and VCR to the DMP output channel (see page 11). If you have problems with your connections and need help, contact your dealer or Service Provider. Connecting to the TV • Connect the Audio/Video cable between the TV and the AUDIO/VIDEO L R sockets on the DMP.
If your TV has a S-Video socket (S-Video cable is not included) • Connect a S-Video cable from the S-Video socket on the DMP to the S-Video input socket on your TV. • Connect an RF cable from the RF output socket on the VCR to the TV aerial input socket on the TV. • Connect an RF cable from the TV/VCR output socket on the DMP to the RF input socket on the VCR. • Connect the Audio cable between the AUDIO L R sockets on the DMP and the input sockets on the TV.
Tuning Procedure when RF Connections are Used This procedure is necessary only if your DMP is connected to the TV with an RF lead. To tune your TV to the RF signal you might also need your TV manual in addition to this manual. The steps below explain what to do if you have been unable to use Audio/Video leads in your connection. • Plug in your DMP. Tuning your TV to the DMP • Select a channel number on the TV that is not currently used for other TV channels.
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION General Information Once you have correctly connected the DMP, you also have to perform a “First Time Installation.” During this procedure, helpful information is displayed at the bottom of the menus. Please note! The OK button always confirms a selection within these menus, and pressing it will take you to the next step in the installation process. However, and this is important, often more than one value has to be entered in a menu.
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION Channel Search The Channel Search procedure can be performed in different ways. • If there are predefined channels, you can make an Automatic Search. • If no predefined channel is available you can make a Manual Search. Manual Search When you perform a Manual Search you first need to enter some parameters for the channel search to work.
VIEWING MODE General Information The following describes the basic functions of your DMP while watching satellite TV or listening to satellite radio. Some of the functions described here are dependent on the Service Provider and can only be used if they are included in the transmitted programme information. Please note, that during the Channel Search procedure, the DMP may download a large number of channels.
VIEWING MODE The “i” (Information) Button The DMP has the ability to display information about programmes currently being broadcast as well as those being broadcast next. This procedure is the same for both TV and Radio mode. By pressing the “i” button while watching TV you will get a special Programme Information Banner. Select channel with or the numeric buttons. The “i” symbol is coloured blue when displaying information about the current channel, and red when information for another channel is shown.
VIEWING MODE List of TV and Radio Channels At the channel search procedure, two Channel lists are created. One list named “All TV” containing all channels, and another named “Free TV” containing only free channels. Name of the Channel list In the “All TV” list scrambled channels are marked with a picture of a Smartcard (if this information is transmitted in the signal) and locked channels are marked with a padlock.
VIEWING MODE Video Recording Please note, that during the recording of a programme, everything shown on the screen will be registered! For example, if you call up a menu from the DMP on the screen, the menu will be recorded! When recording digital channels from the DMP and the Video recorder is connected with a RF cable: you must give the DMP an own position number on the video. (The same way as you probably already have given other channels their own positions.
MAIN MENU General Information Many of the functions of the DMP are available from the Main Menu. • Press MENU to open it. TV and Radio Channels Please refer to “List of TV and Radio channels” on page 16. Edit Channels From these menus you can create and edit channel lists. You can, among other things, create favourite lists; add, delete, rename and arrange the order of the channels within the lists. The “All TV” list can contain hundreds of channels.
MAIN MENU Create list From here you can create your own favourite lists, containing the channels you watch most frequently. You can give each list a specific name, e.g. “Sport” or “Films.” When a favourite list is selected, you see only those channels defined in the list. When you have given the list a name; press OK and you will enter the “Select Channels” menu (see next page) from where you add channels to the list. You can create separate favourite lists for TV and Radio channels.
MAIN MENU Select Channels From this menu you add and remove the channels in your Favourite Lists. You use the “All TV” or “All Radio” list as basis to select the channels from. A channel is added or removed by pressing the OK button. The square to the right on a line will be empty for removed channels, and will contain an “x” for added channels. , double arrows or the nu• Move to desired channel(s) with meric buttons, and add/remove them by pressing OK.
MAIN MENU Rearrange Channels From here you can arrange the sequence for the channels within your favourite lists. • With , mark the channel you want to move to a new position within the list. • Press again and the right side of the marked channel will change to . • Move the channel to the desired position with OK. and press It is also possible to first mark several channels, and then move them all simultaneously. • For each channel, press the marked channels.
MAIN MENU System Configuration You will be asked to enter your access code before you can enter this menu. The code is preset to 1234 from the factory. (The code can be changed from the Parental Control menu. Refer to page 25.) If you want to customize the system to suit you better, you can specify some settings from the submenus in the “System Configuration” menu. Please note that many of these functions are the same as in the “First Time Installation.
MAIN MENU Manual Search When you perform a Manual Search you first need to enter some parameters for the channel search to work. The information you need to enter in this menu is available in magazines covering satellite TV reception, on the Internet or from your Service Provider. Transponder frequency: Specify the frequency in GHz. If you enter the wrong figure(s), erase with the button. Polarization: Select Horizontal, Vertical, Circular left or Circular right.
MAIN MENU Receiver Upgrade In order to keep the DMP up-to-date, it will be possible to download new versions of the system software via satellite. New software may include new or improved features for existing menus. Enter this menu to check for new software. If new software is available you will get information in the menu on how to proceed. If you download new software from ”Nokia Internet pages”, you transfer the software from the computer to the DMP via the serial port.
MAIN MENU Parental Control To open this menu you will be asked to enter your access code. From the factory the access code is set to 1234. The following settings can be altered from this menu. Receiver lock If you select “On,” you will have to enter the access code every time you start the DMP from standby. Age Rating Control If you want everybody to have access to all available types of programmes, select “Off.” If you select “On,” you may block programmes unsuitable for children.
MAIN MENU Appearance Preferences Banner time-out When you switch channels, an information banner will be shown for a few seconds. You can select for how long the banner will be shown. Volume bar Select whether or not you want the volume bar to appear on the screen when you change the volume. Volume bar time-out Select how long the banner will be visible on the screen. Subtitles Select whether or not subtitles will be visible on the screen. This function is not yet implemented.
MAIN MENU System Information If you have to contact your service provider or a service center, they might ask for information available from this menu. Therefore, it is important that you first check the information in the following menus. System Information This gives general information about which hardware and software version your DMP is running on. Diagnostics To find out the condition of certain parts of the DMP, you can run a diagnostic test.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Access Authorisation to use the coding system to purchase / order TV programmes. MHz The prefix mega means million, and Hertz means cycles per second. AGC Automatic Gain Control. MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group. Body established by the International Standards Organisation to provide the basis for a picture coding and compression system.
PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Possible causes What to do The display on the front panel does not light up/is not lit. Mains cable is not connected. Check that the mains cable is plugged into the power socket. No sound or picture, but the front panel shows the time or - - : - -. The DMP is in standby mode. Press the standby button or any number button to bring the DMP out of standby mode. No sound or picture. The satellite dish is not pointing at the satellite. Adjust the dish.
PROBLEM SOLVING Problem Possible causes What to do The remote control is not working. Battery exhausted. Remote control is incorrectly aimed. Change the batteries (both). Aim the remote control at box. Check that nothing blocks the front panel. Check if (.) is flashing on the front panel display when you press a button. If not replace the batteries (both). The DMP is in standby mode. You see the on-screen message. Viewing card error.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Transmission Standards DVB, MPEG 2 LNB / Tuner input Input connector RF input frequency RF input power level Supply voltage Max. current Control voltage RF impedance 1x F-type (Antenna) 920 to 2150 MHz -25 to -60 dBm 13 V ± 0,5 V /18 V ± 0,7 V 400 mA, overload protected 22 kHz 75 Ω Smartcard Interface: Interface for one card according to ISO 7816 Supports embedded Nagravision descrambler.
MENUS SCREEN STRUCTURE First time installation Welcome Channel Search Automatic Search Manual Search 1 2 Antenna Adjustment: 1 Automatic Search Time Adjustment menu Picture 19:35 AGC SNR Main Menu TV Channels ❿ ❿ All TV 1 2 3 4 5 FILMPALAST CLASSICA SEASONS BBC PRIME ...... Satellite: Position: ....... ❿ i Radio Channels ❿ All Radio ❿ 1 2 3 4 5 CNN Radio HITLISTE DANCE COUNTRY ....... Satellite: Position: .......
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