Palsonic HDSTB300 User Manual
Palsonic HDSTB300 User Manual

Palsonic HDSTB300 User Manual

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High Definition Digital Receiver
HDSTB300
PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD
1 JOYNTON AVENUE
WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA
TEL: (02) 9313 7111
FAX: (02) 9313 7555
www.palsonic.com.au
PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE
TELEPHONE
AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    High Definition Digital Receiver HDSTB300 PALSONIC CORPORATION PTY LTD 1 JOYNTON AVENUE WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 9313 7111 FAX: (02) 9313 7555 www.palsonic.com.au PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Safety Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage"...
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards These important safeguard messages will help ensure your enjoyment and proper use of the HD-STB and accessories. Please read them carefully before you begin to operate your HD-STB product. 1. Read and Retain this User's Guide This User's Guide should be read before the HD-STB is operated and retained for future reference 2.
  • Page 4 Important Safeguard 7. Keep Away from Moisture Do not use HD-STB near water or in wet areas such as near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like. Caution: Maintain electrical safety, Power line operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the CE listing mark or C-Tick certification mark on the accessory itself and should not be modified to defeat...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Overview of the Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Front Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rear Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Remote Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Installing remote control batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 6 Content Channel Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Channel Favourites Automatic Channel Scan Manual Channel Scan...
  • Page 7: Overview Of The Equipment

    Overview of the equipment This section summarises HD-STB buttons, controls, and terminals. Front Panel POWER Press to turn the HD-STB on or off. Power Indicator Displays STB operation status. In power off mode, STB will display a RED light. In power on mode the RED light will flash to acknowledge a remote control key press.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Overview of the equipment Rear Panel LOOP OUT Terminal Use this terminal to feed RF signal to your TV or VCR for analogue TV reception. ANT IN Terminal Attach an external Antenna to this terminal. Optical Digital Audio (SPDIF) Output terminal Use this terminal with A/V device equipped with Optical Digital input for Dolby* Digital 5.1-channel sound.
  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Overview of the equipment Remote Control POWER Turn your HD-STB on or off. Change your Remote Controller to TV mode. Change your Remote Controller to VCR mode. 0~9 (Number Button) Direct change the desired channel. To change the channel, simply press desired channel number. The button operation should be less than 2 seconds between button pressing.
  • Page 10 Overview of the equipment PgUp (STB Mode) In the menu system, move up item list by page. CH+ / CH- Change the TV/HDTV's analog channel / Change the STB's digital channel. PREV (Previous Channel - STB mode) Go to the previous watched channel. Up / Down In the menu system, move up or down the cursor.
  • Page 11 Overview of the equipment MUTE Activate TV/HDTV's mute operation. OK (STB Mode) Confirm current menu item selection. Left / Right In the menu system, move the cursor left or right. MENU (STB Mode) Enter STB menu. Whilst in the STB menu, this key also functions as the BACK key. EPG (Electronic Program Guide STB mode) Activate Electronic Program Guide information broadcast by the DTV networks.
  • Page 12: Installing Remote Control Batteries

    Overview of the equipment Installing the remote control batteries Cautions: Always replace batteries in pairs of the same brand. Do not mix batteries from different brands or use an old and a new battery. Replace old or weak batteries to avoid battery leakage which can damage the remote control. Dispose old batteries thoughtfully with due respect to the environment.
  • Page 13: Using Direct Entry Method

    Overview of the equipment seconds, the CE component (TV, VCR or DVD) does not turn off, press the UP ( button again which tells the remote to search the next set of codes. Continue pressing and releasing UP ( ) button until the CE component (TV, VCR or DVD) turns off.
  • Page 14: Accessories

    Overview of the equipment Accessories Carefully remove the HD-STB from the carton. Check that the HD-STB has not been Damaged. The following accessories are included. 1. Wireless Universal 2. Two AAA (LR03) 3. User Manual Remote Control size batteries 4. A/V Cable 5.
  • Page 15: Connecting Your Hd-Stb

    Connecting your HD-STB 1. Antenna Connection HD-STB, TV and VCR antenna connection Connect IEC-Male antenna cable into HD-STB 'ANT IN' terminal. Connect VCR 'ANT IN' cable into HD-STB 'LOOP OUT' terminal. Connect VCR 'LOOP OUT' cable into TV RF IN terminal. (Refer to Fig. 1) HD-STB and TV antenna connection Connect IEC-Male antenna cable into HD-STB 'ANT IN' terminal.
  • Page 16: Video Connection

    Connecting your HD-STB 2. Video Connection HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection HDMI is the new digital inter-connection standard that carries digital video & audio signals via a single cable. HD-STB HDMI output supports the following 50Hz HD video modes: 1080i, 720p, and 576p SD via HDMI is not supported.
  • Page 17: Connecting To A Hdtv With Hd Ypbpr

    Connecting your HD-STB Connecting to a HDTV with HD YPbPr Connect YPbPr cable between HD-STB and your TV as shown in Figure 5. HD-STB YPbPr output supports the following 50Hz HD video modes: 1080i, 720p and 576p SD via YPbPr is not supported. 1) Connect YPbPr Video cable to the HD terminal on the back of HD-STB 2) Connect the other end of the YPbPr cable to the HD YPbPr input terminal on the HDTV...
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Conventional Tv With S-Video

    Connecting you HD-STB This HD-STB simultaneous output the HD Video and SD Video. So, you can watch HD Video and recording SD Video at the same time. For the SD Video connection, please refer below diagram. Connecting to a Conventional TV with S-Video Connect a S-Video cable to the S-Video terminal on the rear of HD-STB.
  • Page 19: Audio Connection

    This HD-STB can support four different options for connecting audio signals. Each of the audio connections delivers the same audio sound. You can select desired audio connection by following the Audio connection Diagrams below. Pease make sure, if you are using HDMI connection, you do not need this Audio Connection.
  • Page 20: Display Mode Change

    Connecting your HD-STB 4. Display Mode Change This HD-STB supports simultaneous video output of HD and SD. For HD output, it required display mode setting. This HD-STB supports Native 1080i/50Hz, Native 720p/50Hz and Native 576p/50Hz. The factory default is Native 1080i/50Hz. For change the output display mode, please check up your TV support display mode.
  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1. Unpacking and accessories. After open the gift box, you should check up and find the following items. - Digital HD-STB - Universal Remote Control - 2 Batteries AAA (LR03) size - User Manual - SD A/V Cable (Yellow/White/Red) & HD Video Cable (Green/Blue/Red) - Bracket - External IR Module - RF Cable...
  • Page 22: Step 8. Install Remote Control Battery And Universal Code Setting

    Getting Started Step 8. Install Remote Control battery and Universal Code setting. Install Remote Control battery. The battery has polarity so when insert the batteries make sure the "+" and "-" terminals are oriented correctly. The mode selection, buttons are TV, VCR. DVD and STB. You can change the code of other CE component with this mode button.
  • Page 23: Using Menu System

    Using the MENU System From here you can adjust whole setting and function of HD-STB. If you press the MENU button, the menu screen will display. You can move up and down using UP or DOWN button in the menu system. Press OK or RIGHT button to select the items.
  • Page 24: Sd Output Aspect Ratio

    Using the MENU System SD Output Aspect Ratio You can select best fitting display mode for your SD TV screen. This function is available only Composite Video and S-Video output when the 16:9 source is coming from Broadcaster. The 16:9 format is the standard mode for most wide TV screens.
  • Page 25: Channel Setup

    Using the MENU System 2. Channel Setup From here you can adjust Favourite Setup settings or channel search concerning your TV. After automatic channel scan, you can assign whole scanned channels to TV Favourite List or Radio Favourite List. You can change channel list mode by pressing LIST button or FAV button. Channel Favourites You can assign any scanned channel to TV Favourite List / Radio Favourite List.
  • Page 26: Automatic Channel Scan

    Using the MENU System Automatic Channel Scan From here, the HD-STB will perform automatic scan the whole channel frequency for available digital channels. It will take several minutes. In the process of Automatic Channel Scan, the searched channel will memorise to the internal memory. After that, you can assign these channels to Favourite Channel List.
  • Page 27: Test Reception

    Using the MENU System Channel Setup > Automatic Channel Scan UHF 34 571.5MHz Physical Channel Start Manual Scan Services Found 6 Test Reception You can review your aerial signal strength using this menu. In this menu, you can check up the Network Name, COFDM Parameters, Signal Strength and Signal Quality.
  • Page 28: Access & Timer Setup

    3. Access & Timer Setup Program Blocking Level You can setup channel blocking level with this item. If current channel having a lower level than Program Blocking Level which you setting up previously then the display will be blanked and shows blocked message with OSD. Whenever you enter Program Blocking Level menu.
  • Page 29: Wake-Up Timer

    Using the MENU System Wake-up Timer You can setup the Wake-up Timer for automatic turn on the HD-STB. When the setting up time is reached, the HD-STB will automatic turn on and display setting up channel. This Wake-up Timer is operating daily. You can refer current time upper side right of the OSD.
  • Page 30: System Setup

    Using the MENU System 4. System Setup From here you can setup Time Zone, Auto power off, Factory Reset and check up the HD- STB's system information. Time Zone From here you can setup the Time Zone. You should select the time zone information after factory Reset.
  • Page 31: Factory Reset

    Using the MENU System Factory Reset The HD-STB will erase all of current setting value and go to factory default setting after Factory Reset. The HD-STB asked to confirm to Factory Reset. You should enter your PIN code. Press OK to confirm Factory Reset. The HD-STB will be restored factory default value and restart automatically.
  • Page 32: Remote Control Buttons

    Using the Remote Control Button 1. Using INFO button This HD-STB has the ability to display additional information about programs. By pressing INFO button white watching TV you will get simple program information. By pressing INFO button again you will get the detailed NOW program information display.
  • Page 33: Using Epg Button

    Using the Remote Control Buttons Current Time It showed the current time Program Schedule It showed the start and end time of program Information Contents It displayed the current program's event title information contents. Pressing INFO button again, you can see the NEXT program information. Genre It showed the program Genre.
  • Page 34: Using List & Fav Button

    Using the Remote Control Button 3. Using LIST & FAV button If you press LIST or FAV button on the remote control, ALL channel list or FAV channel list will be displayed respectively. In this menu you can navigate among channel list and change the channel directly by pressing OK button.
  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Trouble Shooting Guide Your HD-STB is designed to give you trouble-free performance for many years. If you have a problem with your HD-STB, try the solutions listed below. Problem What to do Possible Cause Check up the Power cable which The display on the front panel is plugged in to the AC wall Power cable is not connected.
  • Page 36: Reception Trouble Shooting Guide

    Reception Trouble Shooting Guide After a channel scan, some channels or no channels are found Your TV antenna may not be properly connected to your digital receiver Did you connect your antenna as illustrated on Page 11? The HD-STB must be the first device connected to the antenna when daisy-chaining RF input / output products such as VCRs, DVD Recorders and analog televisions.
  • Page 37 Reception Trouble Shooting Guide Some channels display 'Poor/NoSignal' 'Check Antenna Connection' Received signal is 'too weak' (i.e; poor quality) to generate a stable picture. Please check antenna &cabling or contact your local TV antenna installer. Picture regularly breaks up on some channels The received signal may be too weak to allow the digital TV receiver to reliably 'lock' to the desired signal and generate a stable picture.
  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications Section Detailed section Explanation VHF 174MHz to 230MHz Terrestrial Input Signal Input Frequency UHF 520MHz to 820MHz Transmission System DVB-T/OFDM Channel Assignment Australian Assignment Channel Bandwidth 7MHz Channel Offset +/- 125KHZ Input Signal Level -90dBm ~ -20dBm Antenna input Female IEC-Connector (PAL Type) Loop Output Male IEC-Connector (PAL Type)
  • Page 39 Specifications Section Detailed section Explanation Controller Features Main CPU 32 bit RISC Upgrade via RS-232C (9 pin D-SUB connector) SW Download Menu System Graphic User Interface Channel Memory Max. 256 Channel Remote Controller IR Remote Controller with Universal TV Key Power AC 180 - 250V ~ 5%, Max.
  • Page 40: Remote Control Universal Code List

    Remote Control Universal Code List BRAND LIST FOR TV BRAND Code List BRAND Code List ACER CITIZEN 105,109,115,116,119,142,167, ADMIRAL 130,144,170,175,209,223,297, CLARIVOX 108,186,223,229,295 AKIO 108,118,119,124,153,170,186, CONCORDE 207, 294 CONIC AIWA 248,249,293 CONRAD 108,186 107,108,124,152,162,166,170, AKAI 105,108,118,124,129,153,170 CONTEC 186,196,199,207,209,225,246, 277,282,284,285,286,287,288, CONTINENTAL 294,310 EDISON ALBA 107,108,124,154,186,210,223,...
  • Page 41 IMPERIAL 223,274,296,305,310 NOKIA 161,170,196,198,204,205,206, 207,209,253,273,281,282,283, INFINITY 161,196,207,268,273,277,281, 285,286,304,305,307,310 ITT-NOKIA 282,285,286,304,305,310 NORDMENDE 108,186,287,310 OMEGA JACSON ONWA 162,229 142,294 ORION 108,124,141,157,161,170,183 186,207,208,210,211,229,231, JUBILEE 107,112,147,164,223,285 284,287 108,186,187 PALSONIC 108,153,170,186,231,310,334,335 KATHREIN PANASONIC 108,110,111,112,113,114,116, 105,129,299 120,130,136,137,139,142,144, KENWOOD 108,1186,223,287 145,155,158,160,178,179,186, KONKA 105,109,153,162,165,166,173 207,209,284,310 PANAVISION 108,186,212 LEMAIR...
  • Page 42 Remote Control Universal Code BRAND Code List BRAND Code List 100,102,104,105,108,113,129, 108,124,186,229,262,297,310 PHILCO SINGER 136,167,168,183,186,223,262, 108,186 274,296,297,310 106,107,108,125,130,164,172, SONY PHILIPS 100,101,102,103,104,108,109, 185,186,229,324,326,330 113,127,128,129,186,187,213, 115,124 SUPRA 225,238,240,249,297,314, TADNDY 321,327,328,329,331 207,212,308,310 TANDBERG PHOENIX 108,118,186,274,276,297,310 TANDY 118,130,144,153,154,310 108,144,146,186,187,207,274, 108,114,118,122,153,186,225, PIONEER TATUNG 276,280,310 124,142,170,196,231 108,124,129,153,170,174,186, PRIMA TEAC...
  • Page 43 Remote Control Universal Code List BRAND LIST FOR VCR BRAND Code List BRAND Code List ADMIRAL MOTOROLA 109,121 AIKO AIWA 100,111 112,114,115,133,138,141 AKAI 115,124,129,146,162 NIKKO 105,135,154,165,167 115,116,119,137,141,161,163 ALBA NOKIA AMSTRAD 100,165 NORDMENDE 115,170 AUDIOVOX OLYMPUS BLAUPUNKT 108,147 ORION 101,110,139,143,150,153,154 BUSH 135,154,165 109,147,159 CANON...
  • Page 44 Remote Control Universal Code List BRAND LIST FOR DVD BRAND Code List BRAND Code List ONKYO 102,112 AIWA 116,126 ORION AKAI 125,129,131,133,146,147 ORITRON PALSONIC 122,124 AMSTRAD PANASONIC 142,155 AUDIOSONIC PANDA PHILIPS 106,156 BLAUPUNKT PIONEER 122,126,128,131 BLUE SKY RANK ARENA BUSH...
  • Page 45 PALSONIC 1 JOYNTON AVENUE WATERLOO NSW 2017 AUSTRALIA TEL: (02) 9313 7111 FAX: (02) 9313 7555 www.palsonic.com.au PALSONIC CUSTOMER SERVICE TELEPHONE AUSTRALIA: 1300 657 888...

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