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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Warranty card HDD installation card...
  • Page 2 Linux OS Set-top box with PCMCIA interface for CA modules, for receiving clear and encoded ASTRA and EUTELSAT DVB programmes. • Connector for internal hard disk • Compact Flash reader • Graphical display...

  • Page 3: Remote Control

    1. Remote control Shift/Set-up function TV control mode Numeric keypad Page back Mute mode Volume +/- Channel information Direction keys Audio menu Option keys red, green, yellow, blue TV mode Radio mode 1. Remote control On / standby Dreambox control mode Page forwards Bouquet selection LAME!

  • Page 4: Dreambox Views

    2. Views 2. Views...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter Remote control ........3 Dreambox views ........4 Table of contents .
  • Page 6 3. Table of contents 16.3 DreamUp – backup function ......40-41 16.4 DreamUp – delete operating software ....42-43 16.5 DreamUp –...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    4. Safety instructions For your protection, please read the safety instructions thoroughly before starting to use your DM 7000. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage which occurs as a result of incorrect handling or from failure to observe the safety instructions. •...

  • Page 8: Periods Of Non-Use

    4. Safety instructions Conversion or modification of the unit leads to loss of warranty if not carried out by a specialist dealer and We recommend that disk drives should be installed The guarantee lapses if a hard disk 4.1 Periods of non-use •...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    4. Safety instructions Do not expose your Dreambox to direct sunlight, lightning or rain. Earthing: The LNB cable must be earthed. The earthing system must conform to SABS 061. Cleaning: Remove the power cable of the Dreambox from the mains socket before you clean the Dreambox.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    - Connect the receiver with a Scart cable to your television (Scart socket TV), and to a video recorder or DVD player (Scart socket VCR). - Plug the mains cable into the receiver and then into a suitable 230V / 50Hz power socket.

  • Page 11: Rs 232 Serial Interface

    5. Getting started, 6. Disposal notes, 7. Important notes on operation 5.2 RS 232 serial interface The RS 232 interface is used to update the operating software and for pre-programming with a PC. 5.3 Ethernet The Ethernet interface can be used to update the operating software and for pre-programming with a PC.

  • Page 12: Main Menu

    8. Main menu 8. Main menu This OSD (On Screen Display) is used to navigate to the individual submenus. 8. Main menu Here you can enter the File menu. Here you can enter the Info menu. Here you can switch your Dreambox into deep standby mode.
  • Page 13 8. Main menu Here you can switch the Scart connection between video input and output. Here you can enter the Timer menu. Switches to TV mode. Switches to radio mode. 8. Main menu...

  • Page 14: Info Menu

    8. Main menu 8.1 Info menu With the direction keys on your remote control you can enter the following sub-menus: 8. Main menu...

  • Page 15: Games Menu

    8.2 Games menu In this menu, you can choose between the Snake and Tetris games, or call up the videotext decoder. 8.3 File menu You can use this to manage the files on the hard disk. 8.4 Set-up menu With the direction keys on your remote control you can enter the following sub-menus.

  • Page 16: Channels - Channel Search

    8. Main menu 8.4.1 Channels – channel search Automatic search: 8.4.2 Channels - satellites 8. Main menu Manual search:...

  • Page 17: Channels - Satellites - Lnbs

    8. Main menu With this menu you can edit the satellites, or add one or more. Satellites are added with „New“. Editing is done in the respective selection. Leave this menu with „Close“. Under the „LNB“ item you can edit and add LNBs. If you activate „increase voltage“, the voltage to the LNBs is increased by 0.5 volts.

  • Page 18: Network

    8. Main menu After entering your set-up, store your settings with „Save“, or cancel. 8.4.4 Network Here you set up the configuration for your network. IP: Enter the IP address of your Box here (e.g. 192.168.0.5). Network mask: (e.g. 255.255.255.0) Name server: Enter a name server here 8.

  • Page 19: Osd

    8. Main menu (e.g. 194.25.0.60, 194.25.0.68, 194.25.0.52 of Deutsche Telekom (http://www.telekom.de/dtag/ipl1/cda/level4s_a/0,3682,17684,00.html)). Gateway: Enter the standard gateway here (e.g. 192.168.0.1) (e.g. 192.168.0.1, the IP address of your router). After entering your set-up, store your settings with „Save“, or cancel. 8.4.5 OSD This allows you to configure the OSD (On Screen Display).

  • Page 20: Remote Control

    8. Main menu This allows you to adjust brightness, contrast and stand-by brightness. After entering your set-up, store your settings with „Save“, or cancel. 8.4.7 Remote control This allows you to configure your remote control. You can adjust the repeat rate and the delay rate. After entering your set-up, store your settings with „Save“, or cancel.

  • Page 21: Skin

    8. Main menu Skins: Select your favourite skin here. After entering your set-up, store your settings with „Save“, or cancel. A new skin does not become active until you reboot! 8.4.10 Language This allows you to choose the language for the OSD. Language: select the language for the OSD.

  • Page 22: Hard Disk

    8. Main menu, 9. Common Interface Enter the channels manually with the record options, or edit your recording list. You can also delete recording options from the EPG list here with „remove“. After entering your set-up, store your settings with „Save“, or cancel. 8.4.12 Hard disc This allows you to configure your installed hard disc.

  • Page 23: Upgrade

    Reset: This allows you to reset the Common Interface. Init: This allows you to re-initialise the Common Interface. 10. Upgrade This provides the option to update the firmware of your Dreambox over the Internet. This error message appears if you have not set the gateway and name server for the Internet in the network set-up (see 8.4.4 Network).

  • Page 24: Infobar

    11. EPG, 12. Infobar You can access the EPG lists with the red option button on your remote control. You can then use the „OK“ key to see further information about the broadcast. With the green option button, you can add the programme to your timer list. (see 8.4.11 Timer) 12.

  • Page 25: Channel Lists

    12. Infobar, 13. Channel lists EPG available Videotext Aspect ratio (red) (blue) 16 : 9 / 4 : 3 Channel options Audio Dolby Digital Encrypted (green) (yellow) Broadcast „Encrypted“ is highlighted in orange when the programme is being broadcast encrypted. „Aspect ratio“...

  • Page 26: Channel Lists

    13. Channel lists Here you can see a Channel list with a list of bouquets. With the yellow option button on your remote control you can switch between the left and right windows. With the red option button on your Remote control you can access the service menu.

  • Page 27: Channel Lists

    13. Channel lists Here you see a single-column Channel list. The blue option button takes you to the favourites menu. Here you see a three-column Channel list. 13. Channel lists...

  • Page 28: Standby, Power Down Dreambox And Reset

    14. Standby, Power down Dreambox and Reset, 15. HDD installation instr. 14. Standby, Power down Dreambox and Reset To put your Dreambox into standby mode, briefly press the power key at the top right of your remote control once. To put your Dreambox into deep standby, go to the main menu, select the “power down”...

  • Page 29: Hard Disk Installation Instructions

    This picture shows the items you need for installation of the hard disk. IDE cable hard disk torx screwdriver (T10 bit) 1 cross-slot screwdriver Parts list 1 Dreambox (includes the housing cover, 4 torx screws (left, right), 3 cross-slo screws (rear)) 1 cross-slot screwdriver 1 torx screwdriver (T10 bit) 1 hard disk (see hard disks tested at www.dream-multimedia-tv.de )
  • Page 30 15. Hard disk installation instructions With the cross-slot screwdriver, unscrew the three cross-slot screws on the rear of the unit. With the torx screwdriver, unscrew the two torx screws on the right-hand side of the unit. With the torx screwdriver, unscrew the two torx screws on the left-hand side of the unit.
  • Page 31 15. Hard disk installation instructions Remove the hard disk frames, extracting them upwards. Here you see the Dreambox with the hard disk frames removed. The connections for the IDE cable and the power cable of the hard disk can be recognised. Attach the IDE cable and the power cable to your hard disk.
  • Page 32 15. Hard disk installation instructions You now need the cross-slot screwdriver, the hard disk frames, your hard disk, and the four screws of your choice. Fasten the hard disk frames to your hard disk. 15. Hard disk installation instructions...
  • Page 33 15. Hard disk installation instructions Set the hard disk by jumper to master operation. Please consult the Instruction Manual of your hard disk for information on how to set the hard disk for master operation. Attach the IDE cable and the power cable to your Dreambox. 15.
  • Page 34 15. Hard disk installation instructions Insert the hard disk into the slot in the housing frame provided for the purpose, and lead the IDE cable and the power cable through below the hard disk. Take care to lead the cable as close as possible to the hard disk. 15.

  • Page 35: Hard Disk Installation Instructions

    15. Hard disk installation instructions Slide the case covering again from the rear over the unit. Pay attention to the small plastic clips on the front panel when you slide the case covering onto it. The plastic clips must not remain exposed. Screw the case covering fast again with the four torx screws (left and right) and the three cross-slot screws (rear of case).

  • Page 36: Dreamup - Operating Software Update

    16. DreamUp – operating software update 16. DreamUp – operating software update You can obtain the DreamUp software and the operating software from www.dm7000.de . !!! Please study these instructions thoroughly In order to connect the Dreambox with your computer, you need a PC with a network card and a serial interface (COM1 or COM2), and a crossover patch cable and a null modem cable.

  • Page 37: Dreamup - Preparing The Software

    16. DreamUp – operating software update 16.1 DreamUp – preparing the software Start the DreamUp software on your computer. Select the COM interface which you have connected with your Dreambox. Make sure that the checkbox “Use Network” is checked. Enter the IP address of your computer that you noted down to the right of „Local IP (PC)“.

  • Page 38: Dreamup - Establish Connection

    16. DreamUp – operating software update 16.2 DreamUp – establish connection Now click on „Connect“. The software informs you with a status message that it is prepared for a connection. Only now should you plug the power cable into your Dreambox. 16.
  • Page 39 16. DreamUp – operating software update When you have supplied power to your Dreambox, the software prepares everything necessary for flashing your Dreambox. Observe the status. This is how it looks when the software has established the connection with your Dreambox. Check whether the Ethernet connection is working by clicking on „Ping“.

  • Page 40: Dreamup - Backup Function

    16. DreamUp – operating software update 16.3 DreamUp – backup funktion You can store the existing operating software together with the set-up of your Dreambox, by clicking on „Backup“. After the click, the following window opens. This allows you to select a file name for the image you are going to save, and store it.
  • Page 41 16. DreamUp – operating software update After you have clicked on „Save“, the operating software is backed up. Observe the status. When the backup is complete, you will receive a message from the software, as follows. Acknowledge this message by clicking „OK“. 16.

  • Page 42: Dreamup - Delete Operating Software

    16. DreamUp – operating software update 16.4 DreamUp – delete operating software Click on „Erase“ to delete the existing operating software (image). (This is no MUST) A request for confirmation will appear, which you answer with a click on „Yes“. Observe the status.

  • Page 43: Dreamup - Flash Operating Software

    16. DreamUp – operating software update Here you see the message that the erase has been successfully completed. Click on „OK“. 16.5 DreamUp – flash operating software Click on „Flash”. You will now be asked for the operating software (image) which you want to record.
  • Page 44 16. DreamUp – operating software update Select your image and click on „Open“. The operating software will then be uploaded to your Dreambox. Observe the status. 16. DreamUp – operating software update...
  • Page 45 16. DreamUp – operating software update When the upload is complete, the flash of your Dreambox will be erased. Observe the status. The uploaded image will be checked. Observe the status. 16. DreamUp – operating software update...

  • Page 46: Reset Dreambox To Factory Settings

    16. DreamUp – operating software update After the flashing is complete, you will receive a message from the software that everything has been completed successfully. Click on „OK“. 16.6 Reset Dreambox to factory settings Your Dreambox is now updated with the selected operating software. Close the program by clicking on „Exit“.

  • Page 47: Set-Up Tv Control

    17. Set-up TV control A four-digit TV device code is selected from the TV model list in the table in Chapter 18 and entered. TV mode -> <<Set-up>> -> number -> number -> number -> number Shift-/Setup-Funktion TV-Steuerung Zehnertastatur 4.1 Programming sequence 1.

  • Page 48: Tv Model List

    18. TV model list 18. TV model list A.R. Systems Accent Admiral Adyson Agashi Agazi Agef Aiko Akai Akiba Akura Alba Alcyon Allorgan Allstar Amplivision Amstrad Anglo Anitech Ansonic Apollo Arc en Ciel Arcam Aristona Arthur Martin Asberg Asora Asuka Atlantic Atori Auchan...
  • Page 49 0248 Bush 0248 0265 0193 0379 0039 0066 0312 0067 0385 0401 0404 0549 0294 0391 0517 0238 0324 0247 0698 Capsonic 0294 Carad 0640 0067 Carena 0485 0067 Carrefour 0066 0100 Cascade 0039 0067 Cathay 0067 0067 Centurion 0067 Century 0117 0243 0277 0268 0104 0114 0336 0106 0277 0193 0448 0400...
  • Page 50 18. TV model list Fenner Ferguson Fidelity Filsai Finlandia Finlux Firstline Fisher Flint Formenti Fortress Fraba Friac Frontech Fujitsu Fujitsu General Funai Galaxi Galaxis Geant Casino Geloso General General Technic Genexxa Germanvox Goldhand Goldline GoldStar Goodmans Gorenje Gradiente Graetz Granada Grandin Gronic Grundig...
  • Page 51 Hyper 0039 0246 0247 0277 Hypersonic 0391 Hypson 0067 0294 0247 0312 0485 0430 268 Iberia 294 0247 0067 0401 0248 0246 039 Ices 248 0246 Imperial 0067 0277 0400 0448 0193 0561 104 0114 0106 0379 0226 Indesit 267 0243 Indiana 0067 Ingelen...
  • Page 52 18. TV model list Mark Masuda Matsui Mediator Medion Megas Melvox Memorex Memphis Mercury Metz Micromaxx Minerva Minoka Mitsubishi Mivar Monaco Motion Multistandard Multitec Multitech Murphy Naiko Nakimura National Neckermann Nesco Network Neufunk New Tech New World Nicamagic Nikkai Noblex Nobliko Nogamatic Nokia...
  • Page 53 Panasonic 0256 0680 0280 0244 0243 0391 0267 0397 0546 0067 0193 0578 Panavision 0067 0441 Pathe Cinema 0193 0268 0246 0430 0350 0379 Pathe Marconi 0235 0243 0531 0139 0226 0228 0363 0429 0267 Pausa 0039 Perdio 0102 0350 0193 0067 Perfekt 0067 Pershin...
  • Page 54 18. TV model list Schaub Lorenz Schneider Seleco Sencora Sentra Serino Sharp Shorai Siam Siarem Siemens Sierra Siesta Silva Silver Singer Sinudyne Sogera Solavox Sonitron Sonneclair Sonoko Sonolor Sontec Sony Sound & Vision Soundwave Ssangyong Standard Starlite Stenway Stern Strato Sunkai Sunstar Sunwood...

  • Page 55: Tv Model List

    Televiso 0430 Temco 0324 Tempest 0039 Tensai 0134 0248 0067 0247 0324 0350 0039 0135 0404 0401 0277 Tenson 0350 0039 Tevion 0549 0067 Texet 0247 0404 0039 Thomson 0317 0429 0139 0531 0363 0501 0365 0226 0228 0235 0267 0373 0067 0520 0590 0655 Thorn 0268 0104 0114 0067 0134 0365 0542 0389 0404 0065...

  • Page 56: Technical Data

    19. Technical Data 19. Technical Data - 250 MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350 Mips) - Linux open source (most parts under GPL) - supports Linux Standard API (Direct-FB, Linux-FB, LIRC) - 1 x DVB Common Interface slot - 2 x Smartcard-Reader - Integrated compact Flash reader (front slot) for e.g.
  • Page 57 19. Technical Data Demultiplexing according to ISO 13818-1 Common Interface power consumption max. 0,3A/5V Video decoding: Videocompression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatible Video standard PAL G/ 25 Hz Picture format 4:3 / 16:9 Picture material 16:9, automatic adjustment for 16:9 TV equipment (via Scart) Letterbox filtering for 4:3 TV equipment Audio coding: Audio compression MPEG-1 &...

  • Page 58: Technical Data

    19. Technical Data Ethernet: 100 MBit bi-directional Function update of the operating software and pre-programming USB: USB 1.2 connection Mini-Din: I2C for control of external devices (Option rotor control) IR functions send / receive UDMA66 IDE interface: Internal, for connection of HDD max. 500mA various sizes Compact Flash reader LNB power supply:...

  • Page 59: Glossary Of Terms

    20. Glossary of terms 20. Glossary of terms Dolby Digital, sound system Automatic Gain Control. . This always provides the best picture quality. It does not, however, guarantee a perfect picture, as the AGC is dependent on the input signal. The poorer the input signal, the less the AGC can manage. Analog An ordinary signal transmission procedure, where the fluctuations of the signal exactly correspond to the sound and picture waveforms of the source.
  • Page 60 20. Glossary of terms Compact Flash. Standard for a storage medium (memory card) with Flash memory which retains information even without power. CF is a scaled-down, minimally altered version of PCMCIA memory cards with the ATA interface. This makes it possible to operate them over a simple PCMCIA adapter without controller logic.
  • Page 61 20. Glossary of terms DVB - S / T / C Digital Video Broadcasting. Transmission of video and sound signals in digital form. DVB-S indicates satellite transmission, DVB-T terrestrial transmission and DVB-C cable transmission. A project initiated in Europe which promotes standardisation of satellite, terrestrial and cable transmission of digital televi- sion signals.
  • Page 62 20. Glossary of terms Infrared. A wavelength which lies below that of visible light. It is used for data transmission, e.g. for very small computers (PDAs) and for remote control units. Liquid Crystal Display is a technology which is used in notebooks and other computers for presenting images and symbols.
  • Page 63 20. Glossary of terms MPEG2 Data reduction method for picture and sound. In contrast to the analog method (where 25 full pictures with all information are transmitted per second) the MPEG method only takes account of the actual changes in the picture.
  • Page 64 20. Glossary of terms Red, Green, Blue. Colour model in which the colour is defined by the propor- tions of red, green and blue. Other colour models: CMY, HSV, HLS. Also the name for a particular monitor signal, since monitors have electron beams for red, green and blue, and can thus be directly controlled.
  • Page 65 20. Glossary of terms Transponder Satellite transponder/channel with defined frequency bandwidth. In analog technology, one TV programme and a number of sound channels can be transmitted per transponder. In digital technology (QPSK), the transmission capacity is 6-10 TV programmes with sound channels. UDMA Ultra Direct Memory Access.

  • Page 66: Glossary Of Terms

    20. Glossary of terms manufacturers offer the technology of tomorrow. Here, everyone can decide for himself when the receiver should be outfitted with various encryptions. The greatest flexibility is achieved with the multi-access modules from various manufacturers. Here, there is the option of one or two Common Interface slots.

  • Page 67: Warranty Card

    Bei Reklamationen, Garantiefällen u.Ä. das Gerät bitte zu dem Händler schicken/geben, bei dem es erworben wurde. NICHT AN DREAM MULTIMEDIA TV GMBH SCHICKEN! Falls Ihre DREAMBOX mit einer HDD nachgerüstet wurde, legen Sie bitte unbedingt den ausgefüllten und gestempelten EINBAUSCHEIN HDD dem GARANTIESCHEIN bei! In case of complaints or warranty claims, please return the unit to the dealer from whom it was purchased.

  • Page 68: Hdd Installation Card

    Einbauschein HDD, HDD installation card, Carte de montage HDD Gerätetyp / Device type / Type d'appareil: Ser.-Nr. / Ser. No. / N° de série: Service Bericht / Service Report / Rapport de maintenance: Einbaudatum / Installation date / Date de montage: Festplattentyp / Hard disk type / Type de disque dur: Neue Siegelnummer / New seal number / Nouveau numéro de sceau: Sonstiges / Other / Divers:...

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