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Optus DHR 4901 OPT User Manual

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  • Page 1 Satellite Optus Satellite Set-top box Generation 2 DHR 4901 OPT User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Media Settings Troubleshooting Legal matters The DHR 4901 OPT Basic Viewer’s Guide is the subject of intellectual property rights, including copyright, under domestic law and international conventions. All rights are reserved. The DHR 4901 OPT Basic Viewer’s Guide supplements the information supplied with the packaging of the Set Top Box as well as the detailed information available on our website.

  • Page 3: Warranty And Safety / Warnings

    Please keep these documents in a safe place, as our guarantee service is based on the time of purchase and the warranty conditions. If the product is faulty and requires repair please contact Optus. This product carries the RCM – Logo and is compliant with AS/NZS 4417.2; Radio communications (Low Interference Potential Devices) Class Licence 2015;...
  • Page 4 Ventilation: Never cover the ventilation slots in this product as these slots allow for a proper airflow through the unit. Covering them may result in the unit overheating and may not function properly. • Never stand the product on soft furnishings or carpets. •...
  • Page 5 In any case, never dispose of your Set Top Box and the batteries in your regular household waste. Please contact Optus to arrange the return of your set top box. Intended use The purpose of this Set Top Box is for the reception of Digital Satellite and terrestrial private use only.

  • Page 6: Welcome

    2 Welcome Welcome to the DHR 4901 OPT Optus Set Top Box designed for receiving digital television services. This Set Top Box features Ultra High Definition (UHD), High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) capabilities. Please read and follow all the instructions in this User Manual before using one of the various installation options provided in this manual, as well as becoming familiar with the Front Panel and Remote Control Unit keys.

  • Page 7: Main Features

    • Multi-video output resolutions: 576i50 up to UHD 4K (2160p50) • Various channel edit functions – Favourite Editing, Parental Lock Channel Rename, Move and Delete etc. • Software Upgrade support via OTA and USB • RF4CE and IR for Remote Control Unit (RCU) DHR 4901 OPT...

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    4 What’s in the box Check that all the following items displayed below are in the box and no damaged occurred. If any items are missing or damaged, contact Optus. 1 x Set Top Box 1 x Remote Control Unit (RCU)

  • Page 9: Hardware

    5 Hardware 5.1 Front panel IR Receiver IR Receiver for the Remote control unit. The Remote Control Unit (RCU) operates the receiver by sending a beam, which is received by the infra-red window. Do not block the path between remote control and this window.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    5.2 Rear panel ANTENNA IN VHF/ Connects to the TV terrestrial antenna. Connect the terrestrial antenna coaxial connector to the to the ANTENNA IN socket (future functionality) on the Set Top Box. SAT IN Connects to the TV satellite antenna. Connect the satellite antenna coaxial connector to the SAT IN socket on the Set Top Box.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Unit (Rcu)

    5.3 Remote control unit (RCU) BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION NAME Standby Switches the set top box between ON and STANDBY Flashes red for IR mode, green for RF mode Picture in Picture. Allows for a second viewing environment displayed in the bottom right hand or the screen Short cut key to all your recording options...
  • Page 12 REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON NAME FUNCTION Play Starts playing recorded program or resumes playing back behind live TV program Forward Fast forward a recorded program or when time-shifting Stop Stops the recorded program and jumps to live TV Pause Pauses live TV of the current channel or recorded program Record Records selected program...
  • Page 13 Installing the Remote Control Batteries Load the batteries as follows: • Insert small flat screwdriver or similar to remove the cover • Insert the batteries with their polarities aligned, as indicated inside the battery compartment and replace plastic cover. Battery Life Your remote control batteries under normal everyday use may last a period of six months, though it depends on how often the remote control is used.

  • Page 14: How To Connect Your Set Top Box

    6 How to connect your Set Top Box 6.1 Quick start guide for existing installations Remove Set Top Box from packaging. Insert supplied batteries into the remote control. Pair the remote control to the Set Top Box. Connect to existing TV and dish installation and re-scan if necessary.
  • Page 15 Option 2: HDMI Connector (AV Home Theatre system and High Definition TV) 1. Connect the satellite feed (Cable from your Satellite Dish) to the connector marked “SAT IN” on the rear panel of the Set Top Box. 2. Connect the high quality coaxial cable (Cable from your Terrestrial Antenna) to the connector marked “ANTENNA VHF/UHF”...

  • Page 16: Additional Information

    6.3 Additional information Restoring Factory Defaults Resetting to factory defaults can be useful if you have changed some settings and lost some functions. Resetting will restore the decoder back to its original configuration and you will lose all personalized settings. To restore factory defaults: 1.

  • Page 17: First Time Start-Up Of The Set Top Box

    7 First time start-up of the Set Top Box After installing all the cables correctly between the Satellite Dish, Set Top Box and the TV, there are six easy steps to perform before you can activate the Set Top Box with your network provider.
  • Page 18 Step 1 The “Remote Pairing” option automatically appears. 1. To start the pairing process press “OK” on the remote. 2. Initiate pairing by pressing and holding down the “Red” button. 3. The Pairing success status shall be displayed (Pass / Fail) 4.
  • Page 19 Step 4 The next setting is the “Time Zone”. Press “OK”, then use the “▲▼” keys to select your preferred Australian time zone, press “OK” to accept and proceed to next screen. Step 5 The final setting is the “Satellite Channels Search”. Note: To continue your Satellite Dish must have been installed correctly Press “OK”...

  • Page 20: General Functions

    8 General functions Standby/Power On The “Standby/Power On” button key places your Set Top Box into standby or powers up the Set Top Box so you resume watching TV (ensure your TV is also ON). Volume Control Press “VOL” buttons to increase or decrease the volume.
  • Page 21 OK Key While viewing a full screen program, if you press “OK” a list shows all the TV channels available to you. This list does not show any program information. You can scroll through the list or use the colour icons below the TV channels to Find or Sort channels. Remote - Green (Find) Icon Use this option to search for channel or other content.
  • Page 22 Remote - Yellow (Favourites) Icon You can use this option to go to Favourites list. 1. To go the Favourites channel list, press key for the lists you created to appear. 2. To select the channel from list, use the “▲▼“ keys to highlight your selection, press “OK”...
  • Page 23 I-Plate Information Banner Press the “INFO” button at any time to see more information about the current INFO program you are watching, as well as get schedules on what is coming up next and for the next 24 hours. 1. Press the “^ CH v” buttons on the remote to change the channel to the next/ previous channel respectively, or 2.

  • Page 24: Main Menu Screen

    9 Main menu screen The Main Menu provides access to the most important features of the Set Top Box. These features are divided into following Menus. Each Menu contains corresponding sub-menus. See main menu icons below for a brief description on each of them. To launch the Main Menu press the “MENU”...

  • Page 25: Tv Portal

    9.1 TV Portal The TV Portal menu provides access to online or interactive applications. 1. To launch the Main Menu press the “MENU” key. 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight TV Portal icon. 3. To access the TV Portal content, press “OK”. NOTE: This functionality will be available at a later date.
  • Page 26 Setting a Manual Recording 1. After pressing, the the “New Timer” banner shows you the various options. 2. To confirm the Manual Recording, press “OK”. 3. The following banner appears showing the information about that channel. 4. To change the duration, press “OK”. The duration (mins) row is highlighted. 5.

  • Page 27: Record

    9.3 Record The Recordings menu presents a playlist which provides information about the recorded content as well as functions to lock and protect recordings from deletion. 1. To launch the Main Menu press the “MENU” key. ◂ ▸ 2. Use the “ ”...
  • Page 28 EPG Layout 1. Year/date & time Display the current time, you will know when the next program, series and sport begins. 2. Mini screen The mini screen will always keep you in the action, while looking at other programs or setting your parental control level.
  • Page 29 Electronic Program Guide (EPG) View program information for Now and the Next 8 days. To activate the EPG application, press the EPG key while watching a TV program or listening to a Radio Channel. You can still watch your program while looking at other program schedules and information on the mini screen.
  • Page 30 Recording from the EPG A Recording/Reminder opens a banner displaying three timer options. Record entire event The first option is to record the show according to broadcaster time schedule, with a few minutes of overlap on each end of the time slot. ◂...
  • Page 31 PVR Function The Set Top Box has PVR (Digital Video Recorder) capabilities. Whilst recording, you can watch any other channel you wish. Direct recording To start a recording press the record key, choose a recording option with the “▲▼” keys and confirm with the “OK” key. EPG Recording You can programme a Timer options from the EPG.
  • Page 32 Playback List The playback list is where you will find all recorded programs. Pressing the “PVR” key displays a list of all the recorded programs on your HDD. To select a program use the “▲▼” keys to highlight the desired program and to start the playback press the “OK”...
  • Page 33 Renaming a recording 1. To rename a program use the “▲▼” keys and highlight the movie/series, press this opens the renaming banner. 2. To delete part of the name use the backspace key or delete the name completely press delete all key. 3.

  • Page 34: Media

    9.5 Media The Media menu provides functionality for personal media playback of Pictures, Music and Videos. Use this application to plug-in your storage device into the USB port and playback any supported media file of your choice on your big screen. NOTE: This functionality will be available at a later date.

  • Page 35: Settings

    9.6 Settings The Settings menu provides functionality for the user to set up and manage the Set Top Box. The Settings Menu includes the following functional sub menus: • Installation • User preferences • Parental Control • Recording • System •...
  • Page 36 Settings - Installation To perform any of the functions under “Installation” the user is required to enter their PIN code before gaining access to these options. Dish Installation 1. Dish Installation is the default-highlighted option when the entering Installation sub-menu. 2.
  • Page 37 Settings - User Preferences The Settings - User Preference sub-menu includes the following functional sub menus: • Language • Video • Recording • Audio Options • Standby Timers • Time Zone • Banner Display Duration • Virtual Keyboard Default • Backup and Restore Languages The Language menu allows you to select your preferred languages for menus, audio and subtitles.
  • Page 38 Audio Options Use the Audio options in the Settings menu to identify the type of audio connection to the TV. Choose an option that your TV can output. Depending on the broadcast content and the Set Top Box audio capabilities, you may not hear the sound effects when selecting Dolby Digital as the audio output mode.
  • Page 39 Enabling Parental Control 1. To view the Parental Control screen, use the “▲▼ “ keys to highlight “Parental Control”, press “OK” to open. This displays various options for you to restrict the viewing. 2. Upon entry to “Parental Control Enabled” which is the first option, press “OK” key. 3.
  • Page 40 Changing PIN Code Use the “▲▼”to highlight “Change Pin Code” from the Parental Control menu, press “OK” to display the PIN code window. You may change your PIN at any time. To change your PIN you must type in your new PIN twice.
  • Page 41 Settings - Recording In the Sub-menu “Recording”, you have various options to change the settings of your connected Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Some of the PVR functions are select recording time, setup devices and format the HDD. This Sub Menu includes the following functions: •...
  • Page 42 Select USB Storage Device For these functions to be available, your Set Top Box must have an external Hard Disk Drive connected to the USB port located on rear or side panels. If no HDD is connected, all functions will be grey and not selectable. You can select the following device options: •...
  • Page 43 Settings - System In the Sub-menu “System”, you have various options to view the system information. This sub menu includes the following functions: • System Information • Irdeto CA Status • Software • Software licence • System Reboot System Information This system information option gives you statistics about the Set Top Box’s system and attached peripherals.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    10 Troubleshooting PROBLEM WHAT TO DO The Set Top Box will not switch ON. Check the connection of the external power supply unit at the wall None of the LEDs are ON. socket and ensure it is switched ON. If it is connected correctly the Green power LED on the power supply should be lit.

  • Page 45: Legal Matters

    Digital Satellite Technology is rapidly evolving. As a result of this, it is not possible to predict what the requirements will be in a few years’ time. The manufacturer cannot guarantee that this DHR 4901 OPT Set Top Box will be able to run all available services in future.
  • Page 46 Dolby Audio Logo Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories, Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI Logo HDMI and HDMI Logo, and High-definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 47 All rights are reserved. All intellectual property rights of the DHR 4901 OPT Set Top Box are owned by Altech Multimedia (Pty) Ltd. Hacking of the conditional access system or facilitating anyone else doing so is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
  • Page 48 IMM02870 (07/16)

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