Triax C-HD415 CX Manual

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TRIAX C-HD415 CX
Digital Cable-TV set-top box
305041

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  • Page 1 TRIAX C-HD415 CX Digital Cable-TV set-top box 305041...
  • Page 2 License Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety Precautions ......................4 Disposal of batteries and set-top box................5 Overview..........................6 Front panel incl. CA-module and smart card ..............6 Rear panel........................6 Inserting batteries in remote control unit ................7 The remote control unit ....................8 How to use the remote control ..................9 Use Now..........................10 Day-to-day Use.........................12 How to Use the On-Screen Menus .................17...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions To prevent hazardous and dangerous situations always install and use the set-top box according to the instructions below. • Mains supply 95-240 V AC 50/60Hz. Only use the original power supply. When disconnecting from the mains pull the plug rather than the wire. •...
  • Page 5: Disposal Of Batteries And Set-Top Box

    The function of the set-top box is to receive open channels (Free-To-Air) and scrambled digital channels. Any other use of the set-top box may result in material damage or personal injury and warranty is void. The manufacturer is by no means responsible for material damage or personal injury occurred as a result of improper use or if the instructions are not followed.
  • Page 6: Overview

    Overview Front panel incl. CA-module and smart card Rear panel Refer to the user manual of the units you want to connect (TV, VCR, Note DVD player, hi-fi equipment, etc.).
  • Page 7: Inserting Batteries In Remote Control Unit

    Inserting batteries in remote control unit The remote control unit is operated by two AAA batteries. Please note the following: • Insert the batteries carefully in their right position (+/-), and place the cover carefully after insertion. Wrong insertion can lead to battery leakage and corrosion, and thus damage the unit.
  • Page 8: The Remote Control Unit

    The remote control unit Turns the set-top box on/off standby Select channel directly/ number or letter input List of favourite channels RECALL Back to the previous channel Red/Green/ Coloured buttons, multi functional keys Yellow/Blue Next channel – cursor up Previous channel – cursor down Volume lower –...
  • Page 9: How To Use The Remote Control

    How to use the remote control To navigate through the different on-screen menus of the set-top box, you use the following keys: Enter the main menu – or – returns to the main menu from any submenu. Move the cursor / selects submenus. Move the cursor / select from a range of options.
  • Page 10: Use Now

    Use Now Switch on TV and the set-top box Switch on TV and set-top box using your remote control units. Welcome Follow the instructions displayed on the TV screen. Select language and country Data for channel searching In case your CATV operator has provided you with a USB stick, place the stick in the USB socket at the rear of the set-top box.
  • Page 11 Note Even if you do not use a USB stick you have to press the key to start the channel search. Without the USB stick the channel search uses the settings specified Advanced below the menu item search Searching for channels This process may take several minutes.
  • Page 12: Day-To-Day Use

    Day-to-day Use Switch the set-top box on or off Standby Press the key on the set-top box or the remote control to switch the set-top box on or off. Select a channel Use the keys or the numeric keys to select a channel. Pressing the key displays the channel list.
  • Page 13 Note Every time you change channel the information bar is displayed automatically. Display subtitles Use the key to display the subtitles if the programme offers the possibility. Using the key you can browse the subtitle languages that the channel offers. Note You can only select language if a channel offers subtitles in more languages.
  • Page 14 Using Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) View EPG Using the key you get an on- screen listing of events currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days, depending on the broadcasters. Not all broadcasters provide this listing. Sorting the information Each of the coloured keys has a specific function in the guide: : Sort the channels according to...
  • Page 15 To view details of the event INFO Using the key you can view the details of the event you selected in the list. Return to TV Use the key to return to the event you were watching on TV. Favourite channel lists Using the key you get easy ac- cess to your lists of favourite chan-...
  • Page 16 Audio AUDIO Using the key you get another audio language, depending on the broadcasters. AUDIO Press the key to scroll though the languages offered. Not all broadcasters provide this option.
  • Page 17: How To Use The On-Screen Menus

    How to Use the On-Screen Menus You will get access to the entire operation and programming of the set-top box through the on-screen main menu and the submenus. You navigate through the menus using the keys displayed in the following five actions: Display the main menu From the main menu you have access to 5 different...
  • Page 18 Select or adjust Move the cursor to the desired function and press to open the desired function. Select the desired setting. BACK Press the key to store the setting and revert to the previous menu. Change the settings. To return to TV BACK Pressing the key from...
  • Page 19: Overview Of Menus

    Overview of Menus The main menu contains the following menus and submenus: Menus Submenus Channel Editor Timer Settings Language Region Output Lock Channel Search Advanced System info Card info Conax Embedded CA...
  • Page 20: Editing Of Channels

    Editing of Channels Channel Editor Via the menu you can delete, change names, etc. of the different channels. Besides you have access to create and edit your lists of favourite channels. Channel Editor The information bar displays which keys have which function in the window.
  • Page 21 In edit mode you select one channel at a time in the list to the left. Pressing the key the channel is moved to the favourite list which is placed to the right. Moving the cursor to the favourite list you can change the order of the channels using the and the keys.
  • Page 22: Using The Timer Function

    Using the Timer Function Timer Selecting in the main menu you get access to program the start/stop function of the set-top box. This function is very useful for example if you want to record a certain programme, but please remember to program both your set-top box and the DVD/VCR recorder equally.
  • Page 23 ⇒ Blue Press the key to send the information to the timer. Now you are automatically redirected to the Timer window where information about the selected event have been transferred and inserted into the five fields. The only field where Repeat you may want to change the contents is the field.
  • Page 24: Customizing The Set-Top Box

    Customizing the Set-top Box Settings Selecting in the main menu you get access to six submenus which will help you customize the set-top box. By customizing the set-top box you determine the language of the menus, which channels you want to receive, which channels you want to lock, aspect ratio etc.
  • Page 25: Region

    Region Country Select country Time zone Select time zone according to GMT. Summertime Select if internal clock should automatically be adjusted to summer time Output TV screen connector Select the type of connection from your set-top box to your TV screen.
  • Page 26: Lock

    SCART Screen resolution: 576i. No options. Colour system: RGB. No options. Component Options for screen resolution: 576p, 720p, 1080i. Colour system: YPbPr. No options. TV screen resolution Select the screen resolution that matches the screen connector you have selected. Colour Select the desired colour system.
  • Page 27: Lock/Unlock Channels

    Receiver Select whether you want to hinder access to the set-top box by asking for the PIN code every time you start the set-top box from standby. Lock/Unlock channels Channel Lock Through the function you can block certain channels so access to them is only possible after entering the PIN code.
  • Page 28: Channel Search

    Channel search Automatic search The set-top box offers 3 different ways of searching for channels: Manual search Advanced search Logic Channel Numbering on/off. Some broadcasters offer support and in those cases the order of the channels after a search will always be prioritized correctly. Auto search Auto search Select...
  • Page 29: Manual Search

    Auto search The info line in displays which keys you can use to define a new CATV provider. Keys Description Start channel search. Red/Delete Delete a selected CATV provider from the list. Green/Add Add new CATV provider to the list. Yellow/Edit Edit Using...
  • Page 30: Advanced Search

    Advanced search Start frequency Enter the 6 digit frequency from where the search should start. Stop frequency Enter the 6 digit frequency from where the search should stop. Frequency step Select the frequency step size from 0.5 – 8 MHz. 1.
  • Page 31: Advanced

    Copy channels to Copies the list of channels from the set-top box to the USB USB stick stick placed in the USB socket. Restore channels Copies the list of channels from the USB stick placed in the from USB stick USB socket to the set-top box.
  • Page 32: Updating Software Via Usb Stick

    Updating software via USB stick It is also possible to download software from the home page www.triax.com to an USB stick and then update the set-top box using the USB stick. The file that you download from the home page to the USB stick is an “.img” file. You must place the “.img”...
  • Page 33: Technical Information

    Technical Information To communicate with authorized technical people the set-top box contains important and very precise technical information about software and hardware implemented. You get System info access to this information by selecting in the main menu. Produkt ID The product identification of the set-top box. Bootloader version Bootloader version.
  • Page 34: Smart Card

    Smart Card The set-top box has an embedded Conax descrambler working together with a smart card from your provider. You get access to information from the inserted smart card by Card info selecting in the main menu. Conax Embedded The Conax smart card provides the following menu when you select Subscription status Status of your subscription, i.e.
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Suggested solution Not working Not plugged into the mains. Make sure that the mains lead is plugged in. The remote control does The batteries have not been Insert the batteries correctly. not work inserted correctly. The batteries are flat. Insert new batteries.
  • Page 36: Glossary

    Glossary Alternating Current. Mains is 230V AC. Analogue Unconverted signals not being numerical. Direct Current. The set-top box operates on 12 V DC. Cinch connector RCA connector for base band audio or video signals. Coaxial cable Cable for connecting to CATV network. Digital Signal converted to a series of numerical values.
  • Page 37: Technical Data

    Technical Data Tuner and channel Input connector IEC 169-2; Female Input frequency range 47 to 862 MHz Input impedance 75 ohm, unbalanced Demodulation QAM 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 Symbol rate 1-7.2 Msym/s MPEG transport stream A/V decoding Transport stream MPEG-2 / IEC 13818 Profile level...
  • Page 38: Manufacturer

    Manufacturer Dear Customer, Should you require technical assistance and in the event that your expert dealer is unable to help you, please contact us. Triax A/S Bjørnkærvej 3 8783 Hornsyld Danmark Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer declares herewith that this product meets the following directives and...
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