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WARNING !!! Ferguson satellite receivers support recording on external hard disk drives (HDDs) and flash memories (pendrives). In all instances, the correct operation of the recording function depends on the type of connected memory! You must read the following limitations.
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Table of contents SAFETY MEASURES.........................5 DOWNLOADABLE SOFTWARE......................5 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL....................6 MARKINGS AND SIGNS APPLIED TO THE RECEIVER................6 BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECEIVER..................7 1. Main features.........................7 2. Contents of box........................7 3. Important instructions concerning handling of the receiver............7 4.1 Installation of batteries.....................9 5.
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Please disconnect the receiver from the mains before connecting any cables. DOWNLOADABLE SOFTWARE Ferguson has taken every effort to provide users with software updates in order to ensure that the parameters of the satellite television receiver are up to date. Ferguson reserves itself the right to amend, change or modify the software used in the satellite television receiver as it shall choose and without prior notification.
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Ferguson has made every effort to provide the most current information about its products. Ferguson does not grant any guarantee as to the contents of the present instruction manual and disclaims any implied guarantees concerning market value or suitability for specific purposes.
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BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECEIVER 1. Main features ✔ Receives cable TV channels in High Definition ✔ PAL upscaling up to 720p & 1080i resolution ✔ Dolby Digital surround audio pass - through (HDMI, optic) ✔ Card reader, CONAX CAS5/7 embedded ✔...
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If you should notice an error, please report it - we shall make every effort to have it rectified.4. Remote control Due to the standardization of Ferguson equipment, the majority of these devices use the same remote control unit, i.e. RCU-500. This means that not all keys are used by this equipment...
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4.1 Installation of batteries Remove the cover of the battery compartment on the rear panel of the remote control unit; slide it downwards and put it aside. Insert two AAA (R03) batteries into the compartment, observing the indicated polarity. Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types.
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6. Rear panel LOOP OUT: Output of the signal from the converter to another satellite receiver. CABLE IN: Input of the concentric cable HDMI: Digital image and sound output. LAN: The Ethernet port used for communication over the LAN network/Internet. AUDIO (L/R): Analogue stereo audio output, 2 x RCA.
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If you have an amplifier with an HDMI out and in, which supports sound sent over HDMI, connect the devices by two HDMI cables. As in the following figure: one cable to theamplifier, and the other from the amplifier to the television set. 7.2 Connection by means of the YPrPb (component) sockets 1.
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7.4 Connection of an audio system 1. Digital sound (including surround sound, if broadcast) may be obtained through two sockets: electrical (SPDIF) or optical (OPTICAL). The following figure presents the SPDIF connection. 2.Stereo sound may be obtained by connecting cinch cables (white and red) for the left and right channels 7.5 Connection of an external memory 1.
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7.6 Connection of another receiver Another receiver may be connected through the LNB OUT socket. Please keep in mind, however, that only one device may be used at any one time! Permanent damage may result if both are turned on simultaneously. 7.7 Connection to the LAN local network In order to connect the receiver to a local network, use an RJ45 cable.
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7.8 Connection to the computer by means of an RS232 Null Modem cable For connection to a computer, use a Null Modem cable. FIRST STEPS 1. Insert the plug of the receiver and other additional devices to a wall socket. 2.
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8. Installation wizard To set the main STB settings just follow the installation wizard. When You have set any settings in installation wizard window, You can choose the auto search option or go to the main menu to set any other detail STB settings.
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9. Main menu Press the MENU button on the remote control in order to display the following main menu, which contains six items: 1. editing channel lists 2. installation 3. system settings 4. tools 5. games 6. recording settings 10. Installation The installation menu is used to search for channels.
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Frequency, Symbol rate: Press keys to addor reduce by step one. Or press numeric keys (0-9)to input the desired value. QAM: Press keys to select among QAM4,DAM16, QAM32, QAM64, QAM128 and QAM256. 4. Press green colour key to pop up the Add Satellite window. Since the same operation as the above Edit Satellite window, here we don't explain any more.
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10.3 Nit Search You have to define such options as: 1. Frequency. 2. Symbol Rate. 3. QAM. 4. FTA Only: Select between Yes and No. 5. Search: Press OK key to star search. 11. System settings 11.1 Language This menu is used to define the language in which the receiver's menu is displayed. The preferred and second language options refer to audio soundtracks.
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11.2 TV System This menu is used to set the image parameters. Above all, you should determine the resolution of the image sent over the HDMI connection. Select the highest possible resolution supported by your HD television set in order to obtain the best image quality. The following resolutions are available: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p (50Hz), 720p (60Hz), 1080i (50Hz), 1080i (60Hz).
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and turn on or off the summer time, depending on the time of year. The manual editing of the time and date is effected by means of the numerical buttons. 11.5 Parental lock In this menu you may specify whether the receiver is to use a parental block or not. In addition, you can turn on or off the password protection function for selected menu options and change the default password.
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to the channel on which it was turned off. 11.8 Other In this menu you can change the remaining options, such as the power supply of the converter, select the types of channels played, and how the receiver is to behave when switching channels. Clock In Standby enables or disables the clock on the front panel display in standby mode.
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12.2 Factory settings In this menu you can restore the default settings of the receiver. Note: Restoration of default settings results in the removal of all user settings and the recall of a default channel list; in some cases, no channel list will be available. All changes introduced by the user, including the channel list and configuration of satellite antenna settings, will be removed!!! 12.3 Updating by RS232...
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12.4 Conditional access In this menu you can obtain additional information about the subscriber's card in the card reader. The information presented depends on the type and version of your card. 12.5 Upgrade by USB This menu is used to update the receiver. The latest software is available on the manufacturer's website.
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12.7 Upgrade by network The receiver allows you to update software over the Internet. Detailed information about current connection parameters can be found on the manufacturer's website. 13. Games The receiver has three factory-installed games: • Tetris (classic arranging of successive levels using blocks of various shapes). •...
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14.2 DVR configuration In this menu you can adapt preferences concerning recording to an external USB memory device. In the first option you decide whether you want to use the time shift option. This mode makes it possible to stop the current transmission at any moment by pressing the PAUSE button and resume it after a break by pressing the PLAY button.
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Select the event that you want to programme and press OK. Set the timer activation frequency. Select the channel (press OK to display the simplified channel list). Next set the date, start time and duration. Select ‘record’ to return to the events list. A new item has been added. 14.4 Media Player The receiver is equipped with a simple multimedia player.
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Video In this tab, you can play back files in MPG format. High resolution MPG files can also be played back. Recordings This tab is used to play back recordings made using the receiver. Each recording may be blocked by a password, deleted, or its name changed.
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15. Edit channels 15.1 TV channels list In this menu you can edit the list of television channels. Editing is effected by means of the coloured buttons on the remote control unit. The raised colour function is active - select OK on the selected channel in order to use it.
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How do I delete a channel? Proceed to the editing of channel lists. Select a channel and press OK in order to see a preview in a small window. Press the blue button in order to pass to the channel edition menu. Press the blue button in order to switch on the channel delete function and OK on the channel that you want to remove.
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How do I change a channel name? Proceed to the editing of channel lists. Select a channel and press OK in order to see a preview in a small window. Press the blue button in order to pass to the channel edition menu. Press the green button in order to switch on the channel name change function.
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15.4 Favorite The receiver allows you to define up to 32 different groups of favourite channels. In this menu you can change the names of all of them. In order to change a name, select the favourites group and press OK. Next use the numerical and coloured buttons to input the name.
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Select the desired programme and press OK in order to view detailed information about the programme. Keep in mind that the availability of the said information depends on what a given television station is broadcasting. 16.2 FIND The FIND button calls up the quick channel search function. Enter successive letters by choosing them one by one.
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16.5 SUBTITLE The yellow button displays a window with available on-screen captions /subtitles. You can select any of the broadcast subtitles. If subtitles for a given language have been activated in the menu, these will be marked as default on the list. You can, however, select any of the broadcast subtitles.
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From the moment you switch on the time shift mode, the Ferguson receiver will constantly record the signal from the satellite in a buffer. The buffer is created automatically on the external USB memory device.
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Recording the time shift buffer 1. This option is available only if previously switched on in the receiver's menu. 2. Switch on the time shift mode by pressing PAUSE. 3. Press REC in order to record the existing buffer and continue recording the channel.
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ATTACHMENT A - GLOSSARY OF TERMS CA - Conditional Access – a coding system used in order to protect transmitted data against unauthorised access. Access protected channels available only subscribers. CAM - Conditional Access Module – an electronic device, usually fitted with card slots, that allows access to coded pay-per- view channels on a receiver equipped with a CI socket.
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SPECIFICATION Main Features DVBC Receiver STB Type Main Chipset ALI 3602 Special Features Encrypt ASIC Type ALPS TDAE2 /Thomson DCT7070X TUNER Type Demodulator Type STV0297E SMPS Type Separate SMPS Mechanical Dimension W:26.0 cm D:21.3 cm H:4.5 cm Net Weight 1.5 kg Main Chip Sets CPU frequency 266MHz...
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