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  • Page 2 Introduction Introduction Dear customer, Thank you for buying our HDTV cable receiver. This user manual provides information on • placement • installation, • adjustment • operation, • cleaning and disposal of the receiver. Please carefully read the user manual before operating the receiver. We hope you enjoy your receiver.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents User Information ................. 7 Use of this Manual ..............7 Signs, Symbols, Layout ............7 Product Description ................9 Scope of Delivery ..............9 Receiver ................... 9 2.2.1 Front Panel ................9 2.2.2 Rear Panel ................10 Remote Control ..............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 5.1.1 Switch on Receiver ..............22 5.1.2 Upgrade of the Receiver Software ........22 5.1.3 Welcome ................23 5.1.4 Auto Scan ................25 Select Operation Mode ............25 Call/Leave Menu ..............26 Menu Navigation ..............26 Parental Lock ................. 27 Set Time .................
  • Page 5 Mobile Device - PC ..............49 Operation................51 8.2.1 Live-TV on your TV Set ............51 8.2.2 smartSTREAM Mode (BOX2IP Mode) ........51 Extended Settings and Functions ........... 52 Channel Search ..............52 9.1.1 Automatic Channel Scan ............52 9.1.2 Manual Channel Scan ............
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Rename Favorite Lists ............57 Display Setting ............... 58 Language Setting ..............58 Format of the Video Signal at the SCART Output ....59 Digital Audio Out ..............59 SmartLink (CEC) ..............59 9.10 Timer ..................60 9.11 OSD Setting ................

  • Page 7: User Information

    User Information 1 User Information Use of this Manual • Please carefully read this user manual before operating the device for the first time. • Please note all warnings and notes included in this user manual. • Consider this user manual to be an integral part of the product, and store it at a well accessible location.
  • Page 8 User Information Symbol/layout Meaning The various possibilities of settings as well as image italics italics captions are stated in bold The designations of keys are printed in bold letters. Menu windows and menu items (that often include further bold & italics bold hidden menu items or direct settings) are printed in &...

  • Page 9: Product Description

    Product Description 2 Product Description 2.1 Scope of Delivery • HDTV cable receiver • remote control • 2 batteries (AAA) for remote control • user manual 2.2 Receiver 2.2.1 Front Panel Description Display 4-digit display LED red Standby LED, lights if the receiver is in Standby mode. CA-PORT Conax smartcard reader STANDBY...

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    Product Description 2.2.2 Rear Panel Description First connection for external USB data storage AUDIO OUT (R) Analog audio signal right AUDIO OUT (L) Analog audio signal left SERVICE RS232 socket ETHERNET Network socket RJ45 Loop-through cable signal for connection of further ANT OUT receivers, a video cassette recorder or a TV device ANT IN...

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Product Description 2.3 Remote Control Description Switch aspect mode V-MODE Switch between operational and standby mode. Selection of audio format AUDIO Not Used IPTV Direct channel selection 1 - 9 Select playback format of media player Call of channel search function FIND Channel + or up-navigation in menu Channel - or down-navigation in menu...
  • Page 12 Play (media player) Fast rewinding Fast forwarding Red function key Green function key Mute Call of Box2IP mode BOX2IP Switch between TV and radio mode TV/RADIO 10 entries up in menu / channel list PAGE+ 10 entries down in menu / channel list PAGE- PR...

  • Page 13: Save Energy

    Product Description 2.4 Save Energy The receiver is equipped with particularly energy-saving electric and elec- tronic components. Furthermore, a sophisticated energy management helps to save energy: Thus, energy consumption during Save Energy Standby Mode is reduced to less than 0.5 Watt! 2.5 Guarantee The warranty of the HDTV cable receiver of smart electronic GmbH corre- sponds to the legal regulations at the time of purchase.

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions 3 Safety Instructions 3.1 Intended Use The HDTV cable receiver is intended for private receiving of encrypted and unencrypted digital cable television (DVB-C). It is exclusively intended for such purpose and must be used exclusively for such purpose. Any other use is deemed to be unintended use.

  • Page 15: Handling Of Batteries

    Safety Instructions  Protect the receiver from humidity, heat, dust and dirt.  Do not place items filled with liquid, e.g. flower vases, onto the receiv-  Protect the receiver from dripping and splash water.  Do not place burning items, e.g. burning candles, onto the receiver. ...
  • Page 16 Safety Instructions • The device is used out of the field of application as described above. • The operator performs unauthorized changes of the device.

  • Page 17: Installation Of The Receiver

    Installation of the Receiver 4 Installation of the Receiver  First connect the receiver to the cable connection and any other devices before connecting the mains plug to the power outlet.  Please also note the user manuals of the other devic- CAUTION! 4.1 Connection Scheme Home network...

  • Page 18: Connect Tv Set

    Installation of the Receiver 4.3 Connect TV Set As stated in the connection scheme, the receiver offers various possibili- ties to connect TV set and receiver. The possibilities applicable to you depend on the connection possibilities of your TV set. If your receiver is in sleep mode (deep standby) or the ...

  • Page 19: Connect Data Storage

    Installation of the Receiver Your home cinema system is able to loop Receiver through an HDMI signal, i.e. HDMI connection for receiver and HDMI connection for TV set.  Connect the home cinema system and the re- TV set ceiver by using an HDMI cable as well as home cinema system and TV set by using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Home Network

    Installation of the Receiver or other media data files. You can connect respectively one data stor- age to each of the two connectors. 4.6 Connecting to a Home Network  In order to connect the receiver to the internet (www) or to a home network, connect the receiver’s ETHERNET socket with a network ca- ble to the appropriate interface of your home network.

  • Page 21: Insert Batteries Of Remote Control

    Installation of the Receiver 4.9 Insert Batteries of Remote Control This describes the steps for inserting new batteries of the remote control or for replacing empty batteries: 1. Open the battery compartment on the bottom side of the remote con- trol.

  • Page 22: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation 5 Basic Operation This chapter describes the required steps to be able to use the offer of radio and TV channels provided via wide-band cable 5.1 First Comissioning 5.1.1 Switch on Receiver 1. Switch on all connected devices. 2.

  • Page 23: Welcome

    Basic Operation Start 7. Select the button and confirm by pressing OK. The message on the right will be displayed. The upgrade will be performed after selecting by using the keys and pressing OK. Then, the receiver will auto- matically perform new start. 5.1.3 Welcome After first switching-on or after resetting the receivers, various windows...
  • Page 24 Basic Operation With RASS the channel list will always be up to date, even if new channels are added or if there are other changes. 5.1.3.1.2 RASS Works as Follows: 1. A RASS list is installed on the receiver already in the factory. This list is processed during the initial installation after the search, i.

  • Page 25: Auto Scan

    Basic Operation 5.1.3.3 All Other Countries For all other countries there is no special sorting of the channel list. In case of a new channel assignment it’s recommended to perform a new channel search (section 9.1.1, page 52). 5.1.4 Auto Scan Start ...

  • Page 26: Call/Leave Menu

    Basic Operation 5.3 Call/Leave Menu  To call the menu, press the key MENU (of the remote control or at the receiver). The menu is called. The following is displayed in the headline of the various menu windows: Name of menu window Current date Current time ...

  • Page 27: Parental Lock

    Basic Operation 5.5 Parental Lock Parental Lock In the submenu you can lock access to certain menus by using a PIN (e.g. for protection of your settings) or block selection of cer- tain channels by using a PIN. Parental Lock Access the submenu as follows: 1.

  • Page 28: Set Time

    Basic Operation 5.6 Set Time Reasonable operation of the receiver require setting of system time. By usage default, the receiver is set to , i.e. date and time are taken from the received signal. Time zone is set to GMT + 1 hour (+ 1:00) by Local Time Set- default.

  • Page 29: Watching Tv

    Basic Operation 7. Leave the menu by pressing EXIT until the screen shows the TV pic- ture. 5.7 Watching TV You have several possibilities to select a channel: • Direct channel selection; • Channel selection via selection window; and • Channel selection via search function; as explained in the three following sections.

  • Page 30: Channel Selection Via Selection Window

    Basic Operation 5.7.2 Channel Selection via Selection Window 1. Press the OK key to display a selection window with all availa- ble channels (2). 2. Select the channel list with the desired channel by using the keys Press the FAV key to select from your favorite lists.

  • Page 31: Channel Selection Via Search Function

    Basic Operation 5.7.3 Channel Selection via Search Function The channel lists can be quite comprehensive; correspondingly, the re- ceiver offers various possibilities to filter the list, search for channels in the list, or sort the list:  Press the FIND key to open the Search window ...
  • Page 32 Basic Operation 5.7.3.2 Find Channels (by Alphabet) Find(A-Z) 1. Select , to open the Find window 2. Select a character by using the keys as well as PR+ and PR- and respectively confirm by pressing OK to ac- cept such character in the field for the name or part of the name of the desired channel.
  • Page 33 Basic Operation  Press EXIT to close window 1, provided that selection is sufficiently arranged for your purposes. Now, you can select the desired channel in window 2 by using the keys PR+ and PR-, and confirm by pressing  Return to entry of characters (see above) to further limit channel selec- tion.

  • Page 34: Channel Information

    Basic Operation 5.7.4 Channel Information  Press the INFO key twice. The window on the right will be displayed: Description Genre of the current channel (info from the DVB-C stream) Start time and end time of current program Name of the channel Name of current program Language of current program Detailed information on current program...
  • Page 35 Basic Operation 5.7.6.1 Single EPG  Press the EPG key of the re- mote control. The window Single EPG (information on one channel) will open. Description All programs during a day, with start and end time; the selected program is color-marked.
  • Page 36 Basic Operation 5.7.6.2 After pressing the blue function key in the Single window you will access window with the following display: Description Thumbnail of selected channel. Channel number of selected channel. Name of selected channel. Name of selected program. Start time and end time of selected program. Current and next program with a timeframe of approx.

  • Page 37: Audio Settings

    Basic Operation  Press the red function key to Time access the window  Here, select the function on the bottom by using the keys  Press OK when is selected to go to the current program. The current program is marked with ...

  • Page 38: Teletext

    Basic Operation 5.7.8 Teletext Teletext is an information system displayed on your TV set. Teletext is only possible if the selected channel supports such function. The information is organized in the main pages and sub pages.  Press the key TXT to activate teletext. If subtitles are offered for the program in the selected channel, a selec- tion window appears.

  • Page 39: Aspect Mode

    Basic Operation Subtitle language 3. With the keys PR+ or PR- select a line and confirm your selection with OK to activate subtitles. Only if several subtitle lan- Subtitle language guages are being sent there will appear several lines deu(D) If for example only German subtitles are sent, is preset as subti- tle language.

  • Page 40: Video Resolution

    Basic Operation 5.7.11 Video Resolution 5.7.11.1 Switching the Video Resolution in the Menu System setup TV System  In the menu , select the submenu and con- firm by pressing OK. 1. Select the Video Resolution. 2. Press OK to display a list with the selectable values. 3.

  • Page 41: Ca Smartcard

    Basic Operation 5.7.13 CA Smartcard The receiver has a Conditional Access slot. This interface allows for decrypting various encrypted channels using a smartcard. To use a smartcard: 1. Switch off the receiver using the power switch on the rear panel. 2.

  • Page 42: Media Player

    Media Player 6 Media Player The Media Player can be used to MPEG, MP3 and JPG files available on the data storage. 1. Open the Media Player by Media selecting the item player Media in the menu confirming by pressing OK being in TV mode, press the yellow function key.

  • Page 43: Playlist

    Media Player 3. Use the keys , to control playback. 6.1.2 Playlist 6.1.2.1 Creating a Playlist / PR+ and / PR- and press the  Select a track by using the keys green function key to add this to the playlist (favorite list). The respective track is marked with a heart symbol.

  • Page 44: Edit Audio Files

    Media Player 6.1.2.4 Delete all files from the Playlist: 1. Press the yellow function key to remove all tracks from the playlist. You will be asked if you really want to delete all entries. 2. Select by using the keys , and confirm by pressing OK.

  • Page 45: Images

    Media Player  Press the EXIT key to close the Media Player and to return to the Media menu 6.2 Images The basic steps with image files only slightly differ from the steps with music files (automatic playback of a number of images). The differences are included in the functions available by pressing the keys 2 and 3.

  • Page 46: Video

    Media Player 6.3 Video 6.3.1 Playback Video 1. Select the file to be played using the keys PR+ and PR-. In left half of the screen you see a thumbnail and you can watch the video in pre- view mode. Use the keys , , and to control playback.

  • Page 47: Ip Functions

    IP Functions 7 IP Functions Media In the menu there are several menu items, you can call, if the receiver is connected to the internet. YouTube YouTube and press OK to access directly  Select the menu item selected clips of the internet video portal YouTube. 7.2 Web Radio Web Radio ...

  • Page 48: Smartstream - Box2Ip

    - BOX2IP 8 smartSTREAM - BOX2IP Your receiver is equipped with smartSTREAM, which means it can deliver picture and sound not only to the TV, but to stream to a maximum of 4 devices in your home network. That means, you can transfer the received television program from the receiver to a maximum of four devices in the LAN / WLAN, i.

  • Page 49: Mobile Device - Pc

    - BOX2IP Tools Network Setting 2. Go in the menu to the menu item and press Network Setting OK. The window opens. DHCP 3. Select to set automatically via DHCP (automatic LAN configuration) or to set that the network must be configured manually (manual LAN configuration).
  • Page 50 For this, pay attention to the respective notes in the manual of the network end-device. 2. Put the receiver in smartSTREAM mode (BOX2IP mode), see section 8.2.2. Install on your PC or your mobile device the VLC player, pay at- tention to the installation hints.

  • Page 51: Operation

    BOX2IP and press OK, to set the receiver into smartSTREAM mode. On the TV screen you see now the "BOX2IP" OSD screen instead of the TV image. On your mobile device you have now a complete channel list, containing all channels which are broadcasted via the satellites you set in section 8.1.1.

  • Page 52: Extended Settings And Functions

    Extended Settings and Functions 9 Extended Settings and Functions 9.1 Channel Search If you want to start channel scan during on-going operation (e.g. if your cable network provider changed channel allocation) then you have two possibilities: 9.1.1 Automatic Channel Scan 1.

  • Page 53: Rass

    Extended Settings and Functions 3. Select at Scan QAM the value predetermined by your cable network provider, using the keys 4. Select at Network Search if all channels of a modulation type should be searched (e.g. all channels with QAM-64), using the keys 5.

  • Page 54: Add Channel To Favorites

    Extended Settings and Functions 1. In the menu Edit Channel, go to the submenu TV Channel List. 2. Press OK to open the window TV Channel List. With the editing processes de- scribed in the following you will be respectively asked - when leaving the Edit Channel menu (or when changing the channel list or when selecting another function)

  • Page 55: Skip Channels When Switching From Channel To Channel (Zapping)

    Extended Settings and Functions 2. Press the red function key (SHIFT). 3. Confirm by pressing OK. You will be requested to enter a password. 4. Enter a password. Locked channels are marked in the channel lists . 5. Again press the red function key (SHIFT) to leave the function Lock. ...

  • Page 56: Rename Channels

    Extended Settings and Functions Before moving – three channels After moving are marked 3. Select the channel number to which the channel/channels are to be moved to by using the keys PR+ and PR-, and again press the yellow function key. 4.

  • Page 57: Delete Individual Channels From Channel List

    Extended Settings and Functions 5. Press the green function key to leave the Rename mode. 9.3.6 Delete Individual Channels from Channel List 1. In the submenu Edit Channel – TV Channel List, press the blue function key (Edit). 2. Again press the blue function key (Delete) to access the Delete mode. 3.

  • Page 58: Display Setting

    Extended Settings and Functions Switch between upper case and lower case by pressing  the yellow function key. Delete individual letters/numbers by pressing the red function key (SHIFT).  Repeat this until the desired favorite name is entered.  Press the blue L/R key to return to the submenu Favorite and press EXIT to leave the submenu.

  • Page 59: Format Of The Video Signal At The Scart Output

    Extended Settings and Functions 9.7 Format of the Video Signal at the SCART Output 1. In the window TV system move highlight on Scart Out item and press 2. Press the keys PR+/PR- to select from the list the format of the video signal at the SCART output and press OK.

  • Page 60: Timer

    Extended Settings and Functions 9.10 Timer Timer In the sub-menu of the receiver you can program, edit and delete up to eight different events (channel switch). Timer Setting , mark a timer by using the keys PR+ 1. In the sub-menu and PR-.

  • Page 61: Osd Setting

    Extended Settings and Functions You can go from letter to letter (position to position) in  the date and time fields by pressing the keys 10. Mark the button Save by using the keys PR+ and PR-, and confirm by pressing OK (or select Cancel and confirm by pressing OK if you want to cancel programming –...

  • Page 62: Automatic Standby Function

    Extended Settings and Functions 9.12 Automatic Standby Function Based on current EC regulations, this receiver is equipped with an energy saving system. After three hours, the receiver will automatically switch to energy  save mode (energy consumption of less than 0.5 W) un- less a function is triggered via remote control during such period (e.g.

  • Page 63: Software Version

    Extended Settings and Functions If you select Loop Standby , the receiver goes into standby mode after switching off, but not into the pow- er saving mode. The display shows the current time. CAUTION! 9.15 Software Version Information Tools The submenu of the menu displays the current version number of the receiver’s software.

  • Page 64: Cleaning

    Cleaning 10 Cleaning There is the risk of electric shock when cleaning the receiver!  Always disconnect mains plug from power outlet before cleaning.  Never clean the receiver using a damp cloth. WARNING!  Always ensure that no liquid enters the receiver. There is the risk of damaging the receiver when cleaning the receiver! ...

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting This section includes a list of general errors that could occur with opera- tion of the receiver. Each error states a possible cause and solutions. Symptom Possible cause(s) Solution The display does The power cord is not Connect the power cord to the not light.
  • Page 66 Troubleshooting New operating software for the receiver will be published, if required. This can be easily downloaded from the internet page which is mentioned on the extension page (menu item service). If the malfunction still cannot be remedied, then please contact your spe- cialist dealer.

  • Page 67: Disposal

    Disposal 13 Disposal  Do not dispose of the receiver and the batteries in nor- mal household refuse! CAUTION!  Please ask your municipal administration on possibili- ties for environmentally friendly and proper disposal of  the receiver.  Please take the batteries to a collecting point. The WEEE symbol on the product and its packaging states that this product is an electrics or electronic de-...

  • Page 68: Technical Data

    Technical Data 14 Technical Data 14.1 General Information • HDTV 1080p • 8 favorite lists • • Standby Save Energy mode • • 4000 channels JPEG and MP3 playback Input frequency range 51 MHz ~ 858 MHz Input impedance 75Ω Band width 7 / 8 MHz 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256...

  • Page 69: Temperature

    Declaration of Conformity Video out 1 x HDMI 1 x SCART connector (EURO AV) 14.5 Temperature Operating temperature +5° C to +40° C Storage temperature -40° C to +65° C 14.6 Dimensions and Weight Width 220 mm Height 45 mm Depth 145 mm Weight...
  • Page 70 Format of the Video Signal ... 59 Handling ........15 Front Panel ........9 Inserting ........21 Guarantee ........13 BOX2IP.......... 48 HDTV Filter ........31 CA Smartcard ....... 41 Home Network ......20 CEC ..........59 Installing a Smartcard ....20 Channel Information ......
  • Page 71 Weather Forecast ......47 SmartLink ........59 Web News ........47 smartSTREAM Web Radio ........47 Operation ........51 Welcome ........23 Preparation of the Devices ..48 YouTube ........47 smartSTREAM - BOX2IP ....48 Zapping ........55 Software upgrade ......22...
  • Page 72 Doc-Id: 14012903...

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