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- Page 1 Bringing You the World of Free Satellite Entertainment Installation and Operation Manual www.picomacom.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General information ........3 1.1 Safety Instructions. -
Page 3: General Information
1.1 Safety Instructions Read the following recommended safety precautions before using this Receiver. Refer to other provided manuals and instructions for equipment that will be connected to this Receiver. Placing the Receiver Place the Receiver indoors to prevent exposure to lightning, rain and direct sunlight. -
Page 4: General Features
GENERAL INFORMATION 1.2 General Features Note: The features of your Receiver may differ from those listed below, depending on where you purchased your Receiver. Not all of these features may be available. Fully MPEG-2 & DVB Compliant Input Frequency 950-2150MHz Supports SCPC &... -
Page 5: Accessories
1.3 Accessories Package Contents: Digital Satellite Receiver Remote Control Audio/Video Cable User’s Manual Maintenance Card Throughout this manual you will notice that the operation of your Receiver is based on a series of user-friendly on-screen displays and menus. These menus will help you get the most from your Receiver, guiding you through installation, channel selection, viewing and many other functions. -
Page 6: Controls And Functions
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 2.1 Front Panel 1. POWER: Turns on the working mode or puts the Receiver in standby mode. 2. Display (4-Digit/7-Segment): Indicates operating status of the Receiver. 3. Remote Sensor: Detects infrared signal from remote control. 4. VOL+/–: Changes volume and settings or moves cursor in the menus. 5. -
Page 7: Rear Panel
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 2.2 Rear Panel Note: The rear panel on your Receiver may differ from the one pictured and described in this manual, depending on where you purchased your Receiver. Not all of the ports pictured in this section may be available. lf you need assis- tance in identifying your specific equipment configuration, contact your authorized dealer. -
Page 8: Remote Control Unit
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 2.3 Remote Control Unit 2.3 Remote Control Unit... - Page 9 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 2.3 Remote Control Unit Note: The remote control for your Receiver may differ slightly from the one pictured and described in this manual, depending on where you purchased your Receiver. lf you need assistance in identifying the remote control buttons for specific commands, contact your authorized dealer.
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Page 10: Receiver Connections
RECEIVER CONNECTIONS 3.1 Connecting to Antenna and Dish This Receiver works only with a satellite dish that can access free-to-air pro- gramming. The diagram below shows the basic connections required for the satellite LNB, TV and other possible connections on the rear panel. (Consult the following pages for additional connections.) lf you need assistance to iden- tify your specific equipment configuration, contact your authorized dealer. -
Page 11: Connecting To Tv And Vcr Using Scart Support
RECEIVER CONNECTIONS 3.2 Connecting to TV and VCR using SCART Support Note: These instructions apply to a Receiver with both TV and VCR SCART ports. lf you need assistance in identifying your specific equipment configura- tion, contact your authorized dealer. Instructions: 1. -
Page 12: Connecting To Tv And Vcr Using Rca Support
RECEIVER CONNECTIONS 3.3 Connecting to TV and VCR using RCA Support Instructions: 1. Connect satellite input cable to Receiver’s “IF In.” 2. Match colors of three-plug RCA cable to Receiver’s RCA video and audio outputs and plug them in. Then connect cable to matching colors on TV’s video and audio inputs. -
Page 13: Connecting To Tv And Vcr Using Rf Support And Rca
RECEIVER CONNECTIONS 3.4 Connecting to TV and VCR using RF Support and RCA Instructions: 1. Connect satellite input cable to Receiver’s “IF In.” 2. Connect cable from Receiver’s “Output to TV” to TV’s “RF In.” 3. Connect external TV antenna input cable into VCR’s “In From Antenna.” 4. -
Page 14: Connecting To Second Receiver
RECEIVER CONNECTIONS 3.5 Connecting to Second Receiver Note: These instructions apply to a Receiver with SCART ports. lf you need assistance in identifying your specific equipment configuration, contact your authorized dealer. Instructions: 1. Connect satellite input cable to Receiver’s “IF In.” 2. -
Page 15: Connecting Diseqc Switch Box
RECEIVER CONNECTIONS 3.6 Connecting DiSEqC Switch Box Instructions: 1. Connect up to four satellite input cables to DiSEqC Switch Box inputs. 2. Connect DiSEqC Switch Box output cable to Receiver’s “IF In.” For safety reasons, keep equipment unplugged from power sources until all cables are properly connected. -
Page 16: Connecting To Digital Amplifier
RECEIVER CONNECTIONS 3.7 Connecting to Digital Amplifier Note: These instructions apply to a Receiver with both SCART and S/PDIF ports. lf you need assistance in identifying your specific equipment configura- tion, contact your authorized dealer. Instructions: 1. Connect satellite input cable to Receiver’s “IF In.” 2. -
Page 17: Main Menu
MAIN MENU 4.1 Setting TV Channels Press the MENU button on your remote control to view the Main Menu on the screen. It has six categories: TV Channel, Radio Channel, Installation, System, Parental Control and Game. See figure below. Scroll up and down by using CH+/–. Pressing the OK button always confirms your selection and takes you to the next step. - Page 18 MAIN MENU Edit Channels Scroll CH+/– until you select <Edit Channels>, then press OK. While you are watching TV, you can view the Channel List (shown in the figure below). You can also identify the satellite and transponder of the selected TV channel. A.
- Page 19 C. Move The Move command allows you to place a channel in a different position on the channel list. After selecting this command, a small input box will appear on the screen. Input a number between 1 to the total number of the existing chan- nels by using numeric keys on the remote control.
- Page 20 MAIN MENU c. Press alphanumeric character key to rename channel. d. Press OK key to confirm it. Back space: Press VOL– to delete character one by one. Cancel: Press AUDIO to delete all added characters. e. Press EXIT to return to the previous menu. Note: Pressing “1”...
- Page 21 A. Movie a. Select the “Movie” icon by using VOL+/–, then press FAV. The sub-menu will appear as shown in the following figure. The operation to rename favorite channels is the same as “rename channel” (see page 19). b. Select your favorite channel by using CH+/–, and press OK. The channel will be marked with .
- Page 22 MAIN MENU Sort By FTA Select <Sort By FTA> by using CH+/–. Press OK to view the sub-menu as shown in the following figure. All the FTA channels are listed first, then the scrambled channels. Sort By Satellite Select <Sort By Satellite> by using CH+/–. Press OK to view the sub-menu, similar to the one shown in <Sort By FTA>...
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Page 23: Setting Radio Channels
MAIN MENU 4.2 Setting Radio Channels Select <Radio channel> by using CH+/– in <Main Menu>. The result will be the sub-menu as shown in the following figure. The operation for radio channels is the same as TV channels. To switch between TV and radio modes, press TV/RADIO on the remote control. -
Page 24: Installation Settings
MAIN MENU 4.3 Installation Settings Select <Installation> in <Main Menu> by using CH+/–, press OK, you will see the sub-menu as shown in the following figure. It has four items: Satellite Search, Transponder Search, Satellite Setting and Transponder Setting. Satellite Search Select <Satellite Search>... - Page 25 MAIN MENU D. 22kHz If you are using two antennas connected to a 22kHz tone switch box, you can either supply 22kHz by setting “ON” or select antenna by setting “OFF.” If the LNB frequency is set to universal, the 22kHz will operate automatically. E.
- Page 26 MAIN MENU 2. Continuously Move Select <Continuously Move>. Then select the direction by using VOL+/–. By pressing VOL+/–, the dish will move. The motor stops after releasing VOL+/–. 3. Step Size You can set the step size from 1 to 10 for move steps. 4.
- Page 27 J. MultiSat Search With DiSEqC1.0, you can scan up to four satellites that you have selected. a. Select <MultiSat search> by using CH+/–. b. Select satellites by using VOL+ to view the sub-menu as shown in the fol- lowing figure. c.
- Page 28 MAIN MENU Transponder Search Check the transponder signal and search channels. Select <Transponder Search> by using CH+/–. Press OK to view the sub-menu as shown in the following figure. A. Sat name To select <Sat name>, press VOL+. Select satellite by using CH+/– or PGUP/PGDW, then press OK to confirm it.
- Page 29 Satellite Setting This menu consists of two parts, the top lists the satellite name and the bottom lists four command options (add, delete, rename and move) to use on the satellite selected in the top list. To scroll to the displayed satellite name, move the scroll bar on the right edge of the box by using CH+/–...
- Page 30 MAIN MENU B. Delete This command allows you to delete one or more satellites from the satellite list. a. Select <Delete> by using VOL+/–. b. Select a satellite you want to delete by using CH+/– or PGUP/PGDW. c. Press OK to view the sub-menu as shown in the following figure. d.
- Page 31 MAIN MENU D. Move The Move command allows you to place a satellite in a different position on the satellite list. After selecting this command, a small input box will appear on the screen. Input a number between 1 and the total number of the existing satellites by using numeric keys on the remote control.
- Page 32 MAIN MENU Transponder Setting Select <Transponder Setting> by using CH+/–. Press OK to view the sub- menu as shown in the following figure. A. Select satellite a. Select “Select satellite” icon by using VOL+/–. b. Select a satellite you want by using CH+/– or PGUP/PGDW. c.
- Page 33 MAIN MENU C. Edit Transponder The Edit command lets you change the parameters of a transponder. Select the transponder item you want to edit from the list on the right side of the screen. a. Select “Edit Transponder” icon by using VOL+/–. b.
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Page 34: System Settings
MAIN MENU 4.4 System Settings Select <System> in <Main Menu> by using CH+/–. Press OK to view the sub- menu as shown in the following figure. It has six items: System, OSD (On- Screen Display), Time Adjust, Reset All, Reset Channels and About DVB. System Select <System>... - Page 35 MAIN MENU D. RF System The RF system is set at NTSC M. E. TV System Select your TV type between PAL, NTSC and SECAM by using VOL+/–. F. TV Screen Format Select your TV aspect ratio of output video either 4:3 or 16:9 by using VOL+/–. On-Screen Display (OSD) Select <OSD>...
- Page 36 MAIN MENU Time Adjust Select <Time Adjust> in <System> by using CH+/–. Press OK to view the sub-menu as shown in the following figure. A. Set Turn On, Turn Off and Turn Channel ON or OFF by using CH+/– or VOL+/– . Note: “Time Display”: Set On and the current time will appear on the left top of the screen.
- Page 37 MAIN MENU Reset Channels Select <Reset Channels>. Press OK to view the sub-menu as shown in the following figure. Select <Yes> by using VOL+/–. Press OK, and all revised channel data and settings will be lost. About DVB To check the information of your Receiver’s hardware and software, select <About DVB>...
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Page 38: Parental Control Settings
MAIN MENU 4.5 Parental Control Settings Select <Parental Control> in the <Main Menu> by using CH+/–. Press OK, and you will be asked to enter your password. Input your password to view the sub-menu as shown in the following figure. Note: Default password is 0000. -
Page 39: Game Selections And Settings
MAIN MENU 4.6 Game Selections and Settings Select <Game> in the <Main Menu> by using CH+/–. Press OK to view the sub-menu as shown in the following figure. It has 2 games: Tetris and Snake. Tetris Select <Tetris> in <Game> by using CH+/–. Press OK to view the sub-menu as shown in the following figure. -
Page 40: General View Functions
MAIN MENU Press VOL+/– and CH+/– to make the snake move up, down, left and right. If the snake moves through a yellow icon, it adds length. If it moves through a blue icon, the game is over. Press EXIT to return to the previous menu. 5 General View Functions The following section describes the basic functions of your Receiver that can be accessed while watching satellite TV or listening to the radio. - Page 41 GENERAL VIEW FUNCTION 5.4 TV/Radio While watching the channel, switch between TV and radio modes by using TV/RADIO on the remote control. 5.5 SAT If you searched channels from more than one satellite and want to have a channel list for each satellite, press SAT key several times. The channel list of each satellite will be displayed.
- Page 42 GENERAL VIEW FUNCTION 5.7 Info While watching the channel, press INFO on the remote control. The channel name appears along with the satellite name. Two dynamic bars reflecting sig- nal strength and signal quality of the current channel also appear. General View Functions...
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Page 43: Updating Software
UPDATE SOFTWARE Updating Software (Receiver to Receiver) Note: These instructions apply to primary and secondary receivers with SCART ports. lf you need assistance in identifying your specific equipment configuration, contact your authorized dealer. a. Connect primary and second receivers with RS232C cable. b. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The display on the front panel does not light up. No sound or picture. But the front panel red light is on. No sound or picture Bad picture/ blocking error. No picture appears on the TV screen. Troubleshooting POSSIBLE CAUSE Check that the main Main cable is not... - Page 45 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE The system is con- No picture appears nected using RF on the TV screen. leads. The system is con- There is interfer- nected using RF ence on your digital leads and the output satellite channels. channel of the Receiver interferes with an existing ter- restrial channel or...
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Page 46: Glossary
GLOSSARY Access Authorization to use the coding system to purchase/order TV programs. Automatic Gain Control. A circuit that automatically adjusts signal levels. Audio system With digital satellite reception, the sound is transmitted in packages and is selected either in a special audio mode or pre-selected by using the installation setup. - Page 47 GLOSSARY Program Clock Reference. Timing information corresponding to a particular satellite channel on a digital frequency. The PCR must be entered when adding new channels. Polarization Polarization allows several programs to be fit into the same frequency band. The signals from a satellite are transmitted either with linear (vertical or horizontal) polarization or circular (right or left) polarization.
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Page 48: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Note: The specifications for your Receiver may differ from those described below, depending on where you purchased your Receiver. lf you need assistance in identifying your specific equipment specifications, contact your authorized dealer. VIDEO Decoding MPEG-2 & MEPG-1 compatible Bit rate Max 15Mbps Output... - Page 49 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS LNB CONTROL Power supply Polarized control DiSEqC control MISCELLANEOUS Supply voltage Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight 13/18V (500mA max) polarization with short circuit protection 13/18V polarization (vertical/horizontal) DiSEqC 1.0 and DiSEqC 1.2 100-240VAC 50-60Hz 30 watts max +5°C to +40°C -20°C to +70°C...
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Page 50: Menu Structure
MENU STRUCTURE TV(Radio) Channel TV(Radio)Channel 1. Edit Channels 2. Set Favorites 3. Sort by FTA 4. Sort by Satellite 5. Sort by Transponder 6. Sort by Favorite 7. Sort by Alphabet Installation Installation 1. Satellite Search Main Menu 2. Transponder Search TV Channel Radio Channel 3. - Page 51 Notes...
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