SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This STB has been manufactured to satisfy international safety standards. Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully. MAINS SUPPLY AC 110-240V~, 50/60Hz OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adapters as this can result in fire or electrical shock. LIQUIDS Keep liquids away from the STB.
TECHNICAL OVERVIEW What are SDTV and HDTV? SDTV SDTV is a digital TV format that provides a high quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on standard TV sets (see more on resolutions later in this chapter). HDTV HDTV is a digital TV format that provides the highest quality picture at resolutions that can be displayed on computer monitors and HDTV-ready TV displays (see more on resolutions later in this chapter).
DESCRIPTION Front Panel Turns the receiver operating or standby mode. Power Indicator Operating mode : Blue Standby mode : Off 2. Display Window Displays information about digital HDTV receiver. 3. Infrared Sensor This is to receive the IR commands from the Remote Control Unit. 4.
DESCRIPTION 12 13 DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) Connect to an external device through Digital Audio IN using a coaxial cable. 10. DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) Connect to an external device through Digital Audio IN using an optical cable. 11. SERVICE This is for service only. 12.
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DESCRIPTION 17. TV STANDBY/ON ( ) (for TV exclusive use) Turns the TV operating or standby mode. 18. TV IN SEL (for TV exclusive use) Press to select the input source in the 19. TV (for TV exclusive use) Switches the remote control mode to TV mode.
2. Point the remote control towards the TV. 3. Enter the TV manufacturer number by using the NUMERICAL keys while pressing the TV key. E.g. For a Samsung TV, press 0, 0 and 1 in this order by using the NUMERICAL keys while pressing the TV key.
CONNECTING YOUR STB Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV Set 1. Connect an antenna cable to the ANT.IN jack on the Set-Top Box. 2. Connect the Video Cables. format: Connect a Component video cable between the COMPONENT OUT (COMPONENT) jacks on the Set-Top Box and the DTV INPUT jacks on the TV.
CONNECTING YOUR STB Connecting the Set-Top Box to a TV/Monitor with a DVI jack 1. Connect an antenna cable to the ANT.IN jack on the Set-Top Box. 2. Connect a DVI cable between the DVI OUT jack on the Set-Top Box and the DVI IN jack on the DVI device (TV, monitor).
CONNECTING YOUR STB Selecting the Resolution and the DTV Output Signal You can select the video output appropriate to the connected TV or monitor mode. To select the resolution: ● Select a resolution by using the RESOLUTION switch at the back of the HD receiver referring to the following table.
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BASIC FUNCTIONS 3. Select Soundtrack ● Press the ALT key to see the soundtrack list. ● Press the and SELECT ( ) key to select one. ● The soundtrack service is not provided for every channel and depends on the conditions the operator is in.
BASIC FUNCTIONS 8. Select Audio Mode You can choose an audio mode between Dolby and MPEG audio using the AUDIO key. To change the audio mode: ● Press the AUDIO key to select the Dolby or MPEG audio. ● Whenever you press the AUDIO key, available audio mode is toggled. 9.
OPERATING THE RECEIVER Genre: ● Press the GREEN key to select the EPG information according to the genre. A total of 11 genres are available. ● Press the keys to select a genre and press the SELECT ( ) key for confirmation. Genres: Movie/Drama, News, Show/Game, Sports, Child/Youth, Music/Ballet, Art/Culture, Social/Political,...
OPERATING THE RECEIVER 2. Channel This menu consists of 5 sub-menus : Favorite Channel, Channel Auto Scan, Channel Manual Scan, Channel Delete, and Channel Block. ● Select “Channel” in the main menu to select the sub menu. ● Select the sub menu from the channel menu by pressing key, then press the SELECT ( ) key.
OPERATING THE RECEIVER 2.3 Channel Manual Scan To tune-in new channels and weak signals, the STB has been provided with the option “Channel Manual Scan” where the frequency channel can be entered by the user. ● Select “Channel Manual Scan” in Channel menu. ●...
OPERATING THE RECEIVER 3. Preference This menu consists of 4 sub-menus : A/V Setting, Parental Rating, Banner Duration, and Channel Change Mode. ● Select “Preference” in the main menu to select the sub menu. ● Select the sub menu from the Preference menu by pressing the key, then press the SELECT (...
OPERATING THE RECEIVER Video output mode using “Hot Key” as called P.SIZE in RCU TV Aspect Source Operation Standard ➔ Wide ➔ Spectacle ➔ Zoom1 ➔ Zoom2 16:9 Standard ➔ Expand ➔ Shrink 16:9 Letter box ➔ PAN-SCAN ➔ Full Screen 16:9 When the aspect ratio of the TV screen is 16:9: 1.
OPERATING THE RECEIVER 3.3 Banner Duration When you switch channels, an information banner will be shown for a few seconds. You can select for how long the banner will be shown. ● Select “Banner Duration” in the Preference menu. ● Select the banner time you want by using key.
OPERATING THE RECEIVER 4.2 Region Selection You can set your region according to your location. ● Select “Region Selection” in the System menu. ● Select the region you want by using key. Region: New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queens land, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution of the problem No display LED on Power cord Power cord plug in correctly the front panel; not plugged in correctly Back switch in correctly No power supply No pictures on the screen Receiver in Standby mode; Set receiver to “On”;...
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