eXtrending Your Vision ET8500 User Manual Before operation, please read the entire Manual thoroughly and retain for future reference
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Introduction Dear customer, Thank you for choosing Xtrend. This user manual will assist you to install your Xtrend box successfully and to get familiar with numerous features. The Xtrend ET8500 is a new generation of Full HD Linux receiver with a 1.3GHz CPU Processor, 4.3 inch TFT LCD, Slide-in HDD bracket, 512MB Nand Flash, eSATAp port, which you can also use as an USB port, and many more properties and features.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Table of Contents (A) Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................................3 (B) Main Features .........................................................................................................................................5 (C) Specification ..............................................................................................................................
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (A) Safety Instructions This Linux Set-Top-Box has been designed and manufactured in compliance with EU consumer safety requirements (CE). Please read the following safety precautions carefully. 1. Connecting Power ● This product operates only in the range of AC 100V~250V and 50Hz/60Hz. Please check first your power supply to see if it fits this range.
eXtrending your Vision 8. User Manual Lightening, Storm or Not In Use ● Unplug the product and disconnect the antenna cable during a thunderstorm or lightening, especially when left unattended and unused for a long period of time. This will prevent possible damages from power surges or lightening. 9. Replacement of Parts ● Unauthorized part replacements, especially by one who is not a qualified technician may result in damage to the product.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (B) Main Features ET8500 1.3 GHz CPU Processor 4.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (C) Specification CPU/Memory FRONT PANEL Properties ET8500 CPU 1.3 GHz Nand Flash 512MB DDR 3 1GB Display 4.3 inch TFT LCD IR 1 port (Power Touch Button with 2 LED) 1 port CI SLOT 1 slot Smartcard Reader 2 slots USB 1 port Slide-in HDD 2.5“ Power Adapter (12V 3.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (D) Packaging Contents (ET8500) Please check all package contents before using your product.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (E) Product Description Front Panel (ET8500) 1. Power Touch Button with 2 colored LEDs : Sets your Xtrend box into standby mode 2. 4.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Right Side Panel 1. Slide-in HDD Bracket : Install a 2.5” HDD 2. 2 Smartcard Reader Slots : 2 Smartcards can be inserted 3. CI Module Slot : CAM can be inserted 4.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Rear Panel 1. Tuner D : Tuner Slot for Plug & Play DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, or hybrid DVB-T2/T/C Tuner 2. Tuner C : Tuner Slot for Plug & Play DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, or hybrid DVB-T2/T/C Tuner 3. Tuner B : Tuner Slot for Plug & Play DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, or hybrid DVB-T2/T/C Tuner 4. Tuner A : Tuner Slot for Plug & Play DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, or hybrid DVB-T2/T/C Tuner 5. Fan : Regulates temperature of system 6. On/Off Switch: Power on/off 7.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (F) Installing HDD The ET8500 provides a slide-in HDD bracket in which you can install a 2.5” HDD. Pull out the HDD bracket from your ET8500. 1. Insert a 2.5“ HDD into the HDD bracket and tighten the 4 screws as shown in image 1 below 2. Insert the HDD bracket back to the ET8500 as shown in image 2 below 3.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (G) Smartcard Reader & CAM ET8500 provides 2 Smartcard Reader slots and CI slot on the right side panel Insertion of Smartcard ① Open the door cover for Smartcard and CI slot ② Insert Smartcard as the image below.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Insertion of CAM (Conditional Access Module) ET8500 provides a CI slot.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (H) Remote Control 0. Power: switch the receiver to stand-by mode. 1. 2. 3. 4. STB: switch the remote control to receiver mode. Number field < : Back to previous channel ◀◀: Fast Rewind 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. ▶ll : Play and Pause MENU: displays the main menu. Information: Displays the EPG and channel info VOL +/-: Adjusts the audio volume. BACK: back to previous channel Mute: Mutes the audio.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (I) Basic Installation This chapter explains the installation of the Xtrend box. For information about installing devices such as the satellite dish, LNB, see the corresponding manuals of the manufacturer. When installing a new device, please refer to this basic installation chapter. 1. Installation of Satellite dish or Cable/Terrestrial connection One of the first steps is to connect satellite cable(s) to the STB in order to gain optimal signal quality.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual C. ET8500 Plug and Play DVB-S/S2 Tuner: Tuner B Loop-through/RF OUT If you have only one Satellite connection, you can connect your Satellite cable on Tuner A / RF IN. You can connect a loop-through cable to Tuner A / RF OUT and the other end to Tuner B / RF IN and /or Tuner C and D’s RF-IN 2. Connecting the TV (and VCR) The ET8500 provides a variety of audio/video connection methods. A.
eXtrending your Vision B. User Manual Television with RCA If you connect your Xtrend box via audio / video (also called RCA) please follow the graphic shown below. The individual connections are color coded for both the TV and the Xtrend box. Note that if you use Component for connecting an additional audio output for the audio connection must be used. C. Dolby Digital amplifier The Xtrend box has an optical output (AC3). You can choose the Dolby Digital amplifier using an optical cable.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (J) Installing Tuners The Xtrend ET8500 offers 4 plug & play tuner slots for DVB-S/S2, DVB-C and hybrid DVB-T/T2/C tuners. To protect your Electronic from unwanted static discharges, they should be carefully handled only by the edge of the board. Instruction A. B. C. D. E. F.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (K) Turn on Xtrend ET8500 TFT LCD It takes approximately 15 seconds until the TFT LCD displays a picture. Wizard Guide The Wizard Guide will assist you to help configure the Xtrend ET8500 in a simple way. Step 1. Choose Video input selection The first step of the wizard guide allows you to choose the desired Video input. (Fig. 1) After you select your desired video input, configure the corresponding video mode. (Fig.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Step 2. Language Selection Xtrend provides various languages and here you can choose the main language for your Xtrend box. Use UP/DOWN key to scroll up and down to find the language you want. Use the OK button to confirm your choice. (Fig.3) Fig. 3 Step 3. Configuring Basic Setup Now the wizard guide will ask you to configure your internet connection as well as tuner setup.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Step 4 Check the internet connection Please connect your Xtrend receivers with a LAN connection or a WiFi USB stick (optional). Then select "Check the Internet Connection". (Fig. 5) If the Internet connection is successfully initialized, you will see an IP Address with the following message: "Your internet connection is working (ip: xxx.xxx.x.xx)" (Fig. 6) Fig. 5 Fig.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Step 5. Configuring Tuner A. DVB-S/S2 Configuration Mode Using LEFT/RIGHT key, you can choose one of the following Configuration Modes: ● Not configured. ● Simple ● Loop-through to: mode to make the TUNER 1 be externally connected to the TUNER 2. ● Equal to: mode to use the same configuration as that of Tuner B. ● Advanced: for an advanced user configuration, where you can setup Unicable LNB, C-band, motor, and other settings.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Fig. 8 C. DVB-T/T2 Configuration Mode Using LEFT/RIGHT key, you can choose one of the following Configuration Modes: ● Enabled ● Nothing connected Once you have set "Enabled" as a configuration, select the appropriate region for your DVB-T2 system and press the OK button. Then start an automatic or manual scan using the DVB-T/T2 configuration mode (Fig. 9) Fig.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Step 6. Install Channel List Once your IP Address is successfully found during the StartWizard, the Wizard guide will lastly ask you if you want to download and install a default channel list for Astra 19.2E and Hotbird 13.0E. Select “Yes” if you wish to install the default channel list. If you do not wish to install the default channel list, select “No” and press the OK button on your remote control. Step 7.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual Fig.11 Manual Scan If you know well enough to configure each exact setting required for manual search of services, you can select manual scan as well. There are many parameter values that you need to configure as below. (Fig. 12) Fig.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual DVB-S/S2 Amongst other things, the below parameters are what you need to decide prior to performing manual scan on DVB-S/S2. 1. Tuner Choose DVB-S2 Tuner 2. System Here you have two options between DVB-S (SD) and DVB-S2 (HD). 3. Frequency You need to enter the exact frequency of the transponder that you want to scan. 4. Symbol Rate You need to enter the exact symbol rate of the transponder that you want to scan 5.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual DVB-C The below parameters are what you need to decide prior to performing manual scan on DVB-C Fig. 13 1. Tuner Choose DVB-C Tuner 2. Frequency You need to enter the exact frequency of the transponder that you want to scan 3. Symbol Rate You need to enter the exact symbol rate of the transponder that you want to scan 4. Modulation Here, you have options for 16-QAM, 32-QAM, 64-QAM, 128-QAM, and 256-QAM 5.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual DVB-T/T2 Go to Menu - Service Searching and select Manual Scan 1. Tuner Choose DVB-T2 Tuner 2. Use Frequency or channel Here you can choose between Frequency or Channel scan. You need to enter the exact frequency or channel value of the transponder that you want to scan 3. System Here you have two options between DVB-T and DVB-T2 4. Frequency Enter the exact frequency of the transponder that you want to scan 5.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (L) System Configuration – Network Setup [Menu -> Setup -> System -> Network] The ET8500 is equipped with a standard 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ 45 connector. It is recommended to use this connection to enjoy your Xtrend box with all properties. The network settings can be adjusted with the menu displayed in the image below. (Fig. 14) Fig. 14 Adapter settings Through this menu, you can set the basic Ethernet configuration.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual If your Ethernet port is not active for any reason, please select "Restart network". This option is used when you want to restart the Ethernet interface of your Xtrend box. (M) Download and Install Plugins [Menu -> Plugins -> Download Plugins] In order to download and install more Plugins, please go to the Plugin Browser and press the green button on your remote control.
eXtrending your Vision User Manual (N) How to program the universal Remote Control for your TV a. Press and b. When LED of for 3 seconds, then the LED of turns bright. turns bright. Enter TV brand codes with reference to the TV brand list. (If there are many codes, repeat the entering TV brand codes until TV turns off.) c. If TV turns off, Press d. LED of blinks 3 times after successful implementation. 1. TV model set-up 2 (Auto search) a. Press and b.
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