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Azbox Elite User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Azbox Elite Azbox Premium User Manual High Definition Digital Satellite Receiver Personal Video Recorder...
  • Page 2 Danger DANGER indicates an immediate hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Do not attempt to modify this receiver in any way. To do so may „ result in fire, injury, electronic shock or severe damage to you or your receiver.
  • Page 3 Warning Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. (a) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 4 Caution (a) Always follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury to yourself or damage to your equipment. (b) Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the receiver. (c) Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the receiver manufacturer, as they may cause hazards and will void the warranty.
  • Page 5 (h) Operate the receiver using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Unplug the receiver power cord by gripping the power plug, not the cord. (i) Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Please read carefully the following safety precautions. ¨ç The mains power must be 90 to 250 volts. Check it before connecting the digital receiver to the mains socket. For the power consumption of the digital receiver, see 6.1. ¨è...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction............................11 Features ..............................11 Package Contents ..........................13 1.2.1 Azbox Elite ............................13 1.2.2 Azbox Premium ..........................14 The front panel ............................15 1.3.1 Azbox Elite ............................15 1.3.2...
  • Page 8 System Information ..........................4 6 Language/Time settings ........................4 7 3.2.1 Menu Language ..........................48 3.2.2 Audio Language / Sub audio language..................48 3.2.3 Subtitle language..........................49 Local time setting ..........................50 Timer ................................53 3.4.1 Timer Number ............................53 3.4.2 Timer State..........................
  • Page 9 3.8.5 SAT/TP Edit............................75 3.8.5.1 Add satellite (TP) ........................75 3.8.5.2 Delete Satellite (TP)........................75 Parental control .............................76 3.9.1 Change password ..........................76 3.9.2 Menu lock feature..........................7 7 3.9.3 Age rating control / Age limit......................77 3.10 Data Reset ............................79 3.10.1 Factory setting ..........................
  • Page 10 5.2.2 Windows Vista ..........................116 Product specifications / Warranty....................118 Product specifications ........................1 18 6.1.1 Power specifications ........................118 6.1.1.1 Azbox Elite ..........................118 6.1.1.2 Azbox Premium ........................1 18 6.1.2 Physical specifications........................118 6.1.2.1 Azbox Elite ..........................118 6.1.2.2 Azbox Premium ........................1 19...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction 1.Introduction The Azbox Elite/Premium HD digital receiver is fully compliant with the international Digital Video Broadcasting(DVB) standard, and thus is able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard. For its operation you need an antenna, which must be installed appropriately.
  • Page 12 60 hours of television —in case of 250 gigabytes— in excellent picture and sound quality. ¨ï Time shift is a special technical feature available on the Azbox Elite (PVR Ready) /Premium (PVR). You can pause the program you are watching and resume it again at a later time.

  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Introduction 1.2 Package Contents Before going any further, check that you have received the following items with your digital receiver. 1.2.1 Azbox Elite • Azbox Elite • Remote control unit • Two batteries for the remote control (AAA 1.5V) • One power cable...

  • Page 14: Azbox Premium

    Introduction 1.2.2 Azbox Premium • Azbox Premium • Remote control unit • Two batteries for the remote control (AAA 1.5V) • One power adaptor • One power cable • One SATA cable • User Guide CD • Four Screw bolts NOTE Accessories may vary according to your local area.

  • Page 15: The Front Panel

    Introduction 1.3 The front panel The front panel of the Azbox Elite/Premium has buttons to perform basic functions such as changing channels, adjusting volume, and powering on and off. And specific LEDs and a display to indicate its status. The following indicates what they mean.

  • Page 16: Azbox Premium

    Introduction 1.3.2 Azbox Premium ¨ç One SMART CARD Slot: Support electronic commerce using a smart card. ¨è Two CI CARD Slots: Connect to support devices. ¨é USB Slot: Connect to support devices. (Premium model has two USB slots. One is on the front, the other is on the rear panel) ¨ê...
  • Page 17 Introduction ¨í EXIT button: Exit menus, EPG(Electronic Program Guide), and program information. ¨î Home button: Enter the main menu. ¨ï VOLUME +/- buttons: Increase or decrease the volume. ¨ð CHANNEL ‫¡ ר‬ý buttons: Switch to previous or next service. They are also used to navigate around menu screens. ¨ñ...

  • Page 18: The Rear Panel

    Introduction 1.4 The Rear panel The Azbox Elite/Premium has a wide range of connections on the back. Check what connections your television set has in comparison with the digital receiver. The following indicates what they mean. 1.4.1 Azbox Elite ¨ç POWER SWITCH: Turn the digital receiver On and OFF.
  • Page 19 Introduction ¨î Y/Cb/Cr: Component video output socket for the television set. (green/blue/red) ¨ï VIDEO: Composite video output socket for the television set. (yellow) ¨ð AUDIO L/R: Stereo audio output socket for the television set or the audio system. (white/red) ¨ñ ANT IN: Connect with TV RF antenna. ¨ò...

  • Page 20: Azbox Premium

    Introduction 1.4.2 Azbox Premium ¨ç POWER SWITCH: Turn the digital receiver On and OFF. ¨è AC POWER INPUT: Connect AC power cord to deliver power to the digital receiver. ¨é HDMI: Audio and video output socket for the high definition television set.
  • Page 21 Introduction ¨ñ ANT IN: Connect with TV RF antenna. ¨ò TV OUT: Connect with RF feed. ¨ó SCART TV: Audio and video output socket for the television set. ¨ô LNB OUT: Satellite broadcasting signal output socket. ¨õ LNB IN: Satellite broadcasting signal input socket. Table 1.4: Connectors specifications HDMI High de...

  • Page 22: The Remote Control

    Introduction 1.5 The remote control 1.5.1 Azbox Elite...
  • Page 23 Introduction Power ( ): Put the STB into standby or operation mode. To reboot the receiver, press this button for 3 seconds. MUTE ( ): Mute the sound. Press again to switch it back. NUMMERIC BUTTONS (0 ~ 9): Input channel numbers, passwords, on-screen keyboard and to set time.
  • Page 24 Introduction Press twice to display more information about a program. TV/RADIO ( ): Switch between TV services and radio services. RESOLUTION ( ): Change aspect ratio. See § 3.5.1 for more details. SEARCH ( ): Search internet address (Only use in YouTube and Browser Menu) AUX ( ): Switch to antenna/cable bypass input signal.

  • Page 25: Azbox Premium

    Introduction 1.5.2 Azbox Premium...
  • Page 26 Introduction Introduction Numbers from 1 to 5 are for TV control buttons. TV/AUX ( ): Switch to antenna/cable bypass input signal. TV VOL +/- ( ): Increase or decrease TV volume. TV CH ‫( / ר‬ ): Change the channels up and down. TV Power ( ): Turn TV on and off.
  • Page 27 Introduction CHECK ( ): Check the selected option. GUIDE ( ): Display the EPG(Eletronic Program Guide). EXIT ( ): Exit menus, EPG(Eletronic Program Guide) and program information. Navigation buttons ( ): Move the cursor around menu screens. OK ( ): Determine your selection or display channel selection.

  • Page 28: Premium Model Rcu

    Introduction passwords, on-screen keyboard and to set time. DEL/BACK ( ): Delete or move your cursor one step back. CAPS/NUM ( ): Switch the number buttons to lower, upper case letters or back to numbers. 1.5.3 Premium Model RCU 1.5.3.1 STB Code output Format (Varied NEC protocol) ¨ç...

  • Page 29: Tv Configuration Number Search (Id Recall)

    Power( ) button will turns on. ¨è With the TV Power( ) button turns on, press the button until TV turns off. ¨é After TV turned off, press the OK( ) button. ¨ê The TV Power( ) button will blinks three times, and configuration is done.

  • Page 30: Ci (Common Interface)

    Introduction 1.6 CI (Common Interface) Some broadcasts are scrambled so that only paid subscribers can enjoy them. Scrambled services can only be viewed with a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a subscription card belonging with the scrambling system. Common Interface (CI) is the slot on a digital receiver into which a conditional access module may be inserted.
  • Page 31 Introduction To view the information about the module and subscription card which is inserted into the digital receiver, press the Menu( ) button. You should see a screen like picture above.

  • Page 32: Installations

    Installations 2.Installations There are several ways to set up the digital receiver. Set up the digital receiver suitably to your television and other appliances. If you have any problem with your setup or need help, contact your dealer. 2.1 Connections to antenna Whatever sort of connection you have between the digital receiver and the television, you need to connect the digital receiver to your television antenna so that it can receive digital television services.

  • Page 33: Connections To Tv

    Installations 2.2 Connections to TV Between all the following connectors of the digital receiver, we recommend you to use the first connector to get best picture quality. If your television does not have the matching connector, then use the next connector in the following order for better picture quality.

  • Page 34: Hdmi Connector

    Installations 2.2.1 HDMI connector If you have a high definition television set, you should use a HDMI cable for best results. Plug one end of the cable into the HDMI socket on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your television.

  • Page 35: Scart Connector

    Installations 2.2.2 SCART connector For best results with a standard television set, you should use a SCART cable. Plug one end of the cable into the TV socket on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into a free SCART socket on your television.

  • Page 36: Component Video Connector

    Installations 2.2.3 Component video connector You need to obtain a component video cable(RCA cable) to use the component video connector. Plug one ends of the cable into the Y(green), Cb(blue) and Cr(red) sockets on the digital receiver, and plug the other ends into the matching sockets on your television.

  • Page 37: Composite Video Connector

    Installations 2.2.4 Composite video connector You need to obtain a composite video cable(RCA cable) to use the composite video connector. Plug one end of the cable into the VIDEO(yellow) socket on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your television. NOTE You cannot view high definition video with the composite video connector.

  • Page 38: Audio Connection

    Installations 2.2.5 Audio connection You need to obtain an audio cable(RCA cable) to connect the audio connectors. Plug one end of the cable into the AUDIO L(white) and AUDIO R(red) sockets on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into the matching sockets on your television or audio system.

  • Page 39: Installing Batteries

    Installations cable. Plug one end of the cable into the S/PDIF socket on the digital receiver, and plug the other end into the matching socket on your audio system. 2.3 Installing batteries To Install batteries in the remote control, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 40: Powering On For The First Time

    Installations 2.4 Powering on for the first time [A z b o x E l i t e ] [A z b o x P r e m i u m ] Now that you have your digital receiver connected, you should plug it into a mains socket and turn on the Power Switch at the backside.

  • Page 41: Powering On And Checking Picture

    Installations NOTE - Your receiver, as any electronic equipment, is power consuming. In order to reduce power consumption, please switch your receiver to standby whenever you are not using it. - For saving energy compared to the stand by mode, if you are not using your receiver for a longer period of time, we recommend to switch off the receiver by unplugging it from the mains.

  • Page 42: Firmware Update

    Installations 2.5 Firmware Update The digital receiver has a stable and convenient firmware to use. However, once in a while a new firmware may be released to improve the digital receiver. 2.5.1 Checking the firmware information You have to check up the firmware information of your digital receiver before downloading a new firmware.

  • Page 43: Internet

    Installations NOTE The version of firmware is always the latest version when you purchase the digital receiver. 2.5.1.1 Internet You can update the firmware through the Internet. Make sure that the digital receiver is connected to the internet before running the firmware upgrade.

  • Page 44: Usb Storage

    If you have a USB memory stick, you can update the firmware from it by performing the following steps: ¨ç Download a new firmware from the Azbox web site. ¨è Copy the firmware file to your USB memory stick. ¨é Insert the USB memory stick into the USB port of the digital receiver.
  • Page 45 Installations NOTE Your USB memory must be formatted in the FAT file system. Otherwise, the digital receiver cannot recognize your USB memory. In addition, the digital receiver can only recognize files and directories which are named with only alphabetic, numeric and underscore letters.

  • Page 46: Settings

    3.1 System Information You can check the current information of the digital receiver from this menu; Firmware Version, Last upgrade, Resolution, MAC address, (Azbox Premium also shows MAC wireless address if you have), IP and Internet status.

  • Page 47: Language/Time Settings 4

    Settings You can also upgrade your firmware version or download channels through the Internet, USB or Ethernet. To upgrade your firmware, see § 2.5. 3.2 Language/Time settings You can select the language in which the menu would be displayed. In addition to that, you can select the language of audio track and of subtitle track.

  • Page 48: Menu Language

    Settings 3.2.1 Menu Language The digital receiver supports many Menu Languages: English, Portuguese, Dutch, Korean, and so forth. Set the Menu Language option to your desired language. Once you select a language, the menu will be immediately displayed in the selected language. The default setting is English.

  • Page 49: Subtitle Language

    Settings 3.2.3 Subtitle language Set the Subtitle Language option to your desired language. When you watch a program, if the program has a subtitle track of the language that is designated for the Subtitle Language, it will be displayed. If there is not any available language, no subtitle will be displayed.

  • Page 50: Local Time Setting

    Settings 3.3 Local time setting You should set your local time for timer events. If you do not set the local time correctly, the program time table provided by the program guide may be distrustful. For the program guide, see § 4.1.3.1. Select the Setting >...
  • Page 51 Settings To use Greenwich Mean Time, take the following steps: ¨ç Set the Time Offset option to the time difference between your time zone and GMT referring to Table 3.3. ¨è Make sure that your local time is correctly displayed on the Local Time option.
  • Page 52 Settings GMT - 02:00 Mid-Atlantic GMT - 01:00 Azores, Cape Verde Islands GM T Lo n d o n , L i s b o n , C a s a b l a n c a GMT + 1:00 Paris, Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid GMT + 2:00 South Africa, Kaliningrad GMT + 3:00 Baghdad, Riyadh, Moscow, St.

  • Page 53: Timer

    Settings 3.4 Timer With timers, you can turn your digital receiver on or off whenever you wish. Once you have set the timer, the receiver will operate automatically. Timer Menu allows you to select the timer number, state, cycle, service, and the operation time. 3.4.1 Timer Number The Maximum number of timers is 8.

  • Page 54: Timer State

    Settings 3.4.2 Timer State You can choose the use of the selected timer. Each timer can be turned on or off. 3.4.3 Timer Cycle Each timer can be programmed to occur at various time intervals. There are four timer modes: One Time means literally ‘one time’...

  • Page 55: Internet

    Settings 3.5 Internet 3.5.1 Network : Wi-Fi, Wired network. The default setting is Wired network. To use WIFI, you need to set Wi-Fi and press the OK( ) button. For 802.11b/g specification, see Appendix A. 3.5.2 IP Setting : Dynamic IP(DHCP), Static IP. The default setting is DHCP. DHCP: IP-subnet mask and Gateway are not used because the DHCP...

  • Page 56: Speed Check

    Settings server assigns these parameters. T o apply DHCP , 1. In IP setting option, choose DHCP IP and press the OK( ) button. 2. Select the setup below to apply the configuration. Static IP: The system’s IP-address, IP-subnet mask and Gateway must be specified in the IP-address.

  • Page 57: Storage

    Settings Settings 3.6 Storage 3.6.1 Device Device option shows the list of the devices(HDD or USB) which connected to your digital receiver. P(number) means the number of the device’s partition. To delete partition, press the Delete Partition( button. 3.6.2 Partition Partition option shows the status of selected partition.

  • Page 58: Partition Format

    3.6.3 Partition Format To use the device with the digital receiver, you need to format it before using it. Delete all partitions of the device you want to use, and select Format with the OK( ) button. You cannot divide partition in this menu.

  • Page 59: Video And Audio Settings

    Settings 3.7 Video and audio settings You have to configure the video and audio settings appropriately for your television set and other appliances. Select the Setting > Audio/Video menu. You should see a screen like the left figure. The picture format for an HDTV is a combination of screen format and video resolution and is different for normal-screen and wide-screen HDTVs.

  • Page 60: Video Format

    Settings 3.7.1 Video Format You can choose the vide o format: PAL or NTSC PAL for Europe and North America and NTSC models for North America. The default setting is PAL. 3.7.2 Video resolution Your receiver can transmit pictures to your TV in a range of resolutions. Generally, higher screen resolutions give better quality pictures.

  • Page 61: Screen Format

    Settings Settings 3.7.3 Screen Format The TV that you have connected to your set-top has an aspect ratio (width-to-height ratio) of 4:3 (basic/standard) or 16:9 (widescreen). You must set the appropriate TV Aspect Ratio on your set-top, so that it is compatible with the TV.

  • Page 62: Default Audio Format

    Settings 3.7.6 Default Audio Format You can choose the default audio format: AC3 or off. The default setting is Off. 3.7.7 Audio Output You can choose the audio output: Stereo, Left(Mono) or Right(Mono). Basically, there are two audio sources as you can find two audio sockets on the back panel of the digital receiver.

  • Page 63: Rf Channel Number

    3.7.9 RF Channel Number You can choose the RF channel number: 21 to 69. Your TV must be set to this channel in order to view the output of your receiver. If this channel is currently being used as a broadcast channel or if you are getting interference on this channel, you may change the channel to an unused number.

  • Page 64: Tv Channel

    Settings 3.8 TV Channel 3.8.1 Antenna Setup The Antenna Setup menu controls all the parameters for your installation. Ensure that your satellite receiver is correctly connected to your television and dish, and that your satellite signal is of good quality by checking the Strength and Quality meter.

  • Page 65: Satellite Name

    Settings top of the menu. NOTE A minimum level of stable signal Quality is required to be able to search and view the channels. 3.8.1.1 Satellite Name 1. Select the satellite you want to program. Scroll through the various satellite using the Navigation( ) buttons and select the appropriate satellite by press the OK( ) button.

  • Page 66: Lnb Frequency

    Settings 3.8.1.2 LNB Frequency To scan channels, you must select the correct LNB type that you have on your dish. The default value is for the Universal LNB. Select the proper LNB type using the buttons according to the LNB type you are using.

  • Page 67: Diseqc

    Settings 3.8.1.3 DiSEqC 3.8.1.4 22KHZ Tone 22KHZ Tone option is set to OFF for each LNB type, but can be turned ON. If the LNB Frequency is set to Universal, you do not have to use this option. 3.8.1.5 0/12V Switch You can select the option between 0V and 12V.

  • Page 68: Positioner Setup

    Settings 3.8.1.7 TP Frequency Select a specific transponder by using the buttons, or pressing the OK( ) button. to view the drop-down list. 3.8.1.8 Positioner Setup 3.8.1.8.1 DiSEqC 1.2 This mode will allow you to set the antenna position for each satellite. In order to use antenna positioner you must use a motor controlled by DiSEqC 1.2 commands.
  • Page 69 Settings the OK( ) button. To clear a saved satellite position, select satellite, then choose Resetting from the Command Mode and press the OK( button. Setting and enabling East and West limits that the dish can move to is done. Setting East Limit: Move the dish to the most eastern position and press the OK( ) button to store it.
  • Page 70 Settings 3.8.1.8.2 USALS This mode will allow you to use a DiSEqC 1.3/2.3 motor controlled by USALS(Universal Satellite Automatic Location System). The first time you select USALS, you must enter your location (longitude and latitude). You can also edit the satellite’s position. This will be necessary if you add a new satellite because it will be set to zero by default.

  • Page 71: Network Search

    Settings 3.8.1.9 Network Search Some of the new transponders being broadcasted in the satellite could be missing in the given TP list. In this case, there is a good chance that the information of those new transponders are being sent through the given TP.

  • Page 72: Satellite Scan

    Settings 3.8.2 Satellite Scan Satellite can be scanned directly from the Satellite Scan menu, Select Satellite Scan menu and press the OK( ) button. Scroll through the satellite dropdown list, and select a satellite by pressing the OK( ) button. When you press the OK( ) button to start process, you will be given four options in the search criteria: TV channels, Radio channels, FTA (Free-to-air) channels and Scrambled...

  • Page 73: Tp Scan

    Settings Once you have selected the de sired satellites, press the OK( ) button to start searching those satellites. The receiver will search all satellites selected with the Check( ) button. To save the searched channel list, press the OK( ) button.

  • Page 74: Advanced Scan

    Settings 3.8.4 Advanced Scan The channel search procedure can be performed in different ways. Start by selecting the satellite to be searched in the Advanced Scan menu. The TP frequency can be entered manually by using the Number buttons, or selected from the dropdown list that appears when you press the OK( ) button while highlighting the Frequency field.

  • Page 75: Sat/Tp Edit

    Settings 1. PCR: Enter the PID(Packet Identifier) for the PCR(Program Clock Reference). 2. Video: Enter PID for the video signal. 3. Audio: Enter PID for the audio signal. 3.8.5 SAT/TP Edit In this menu, you can add/delete the satellites or transponders. 3.8.5.1 Add satellite (TP) Press the Add Satellite( ) button to add a new satellite(or TP) to the...

  • Page 76: Parental Control

    Settings 3.9 Parental control In general, television programs are classified according to the level of violence, nudity and language of their content. You can prevent your children from watching specific programs by adjusting Parent control option. In parental control menu, you can set the censorship classification or change the password.

  • Page 77: Menu Lock Feature

    Settings The default password is set to ‘0000’ . To change the password, select the Change password menu; enter your previous password inside the white box and select Change. Then an input box appears. You can change the password to a desired number. If anyone is trying to watch a program that is of or above the censorship setting, the person has to enter the personal identification number to override.
  • Page 78 Settings When you are watching a program, you can check its program classification on the information box. NOTE If a program does not have any program classification information, your censorship setting will not take effect.

  • Page 79: Data Reset

    Settings 3.10 Data Reset The digital receiver maintains the following data: • Satellite list • Services list • Favorite list • Timer list • Preference settings You can reset all data of the digital receiver. Before you enter the date reset option, you must input your password.

  • Page 80: Delete All Channels

    Settings condition, select Factory setting. Then a warning message will be displayed. To confirm, select YES. All satellite and transponder lists will be set to the factory default. On selecting factory setting you will lose all of the data and information, which was previously installed. NOTE A factory reset will not delete any recorded programs.

  • Page 81: Gogo-List

    Settings 3.11 GOGO-list Bandwidth All, C-Band, Ku-Band Satellite Name...

  • Page 82: Main Menu

    Main Menu 4.Main Menu To open Main Menu, wherever you are, press the Home( ) button on your remote control.

  • Page 83: Watching Television

    Main Menu 4.1 TV 4.1.1 Watching television 4.1.1.1 Changing Channels You can change channels in three ways: ¨ç Press CH /‫ ר‬on the front panel, or press CH ) /‫ר‬ ) or on the remote control to change channels. ¨è Press the OK( ) button while using the channel selection.

  • Page 84: Channel Selection

    Main Menu 4.1.2 Channel Selection To view the Channel Selection, press the OK( button. On the services list, you can see the service information: ¨ç Service number and name ¨è Transmitting satellite ¨é channel Information. ¨ê Transponder information To watch a desired channel, put the highlight bar on its entry with the Navigation buttons and press the OK( ) button, then it will be presented.

  • Page 85: How To Sort The Channels

    Main Menu the single EPG of the channel will be shown. See § 4.1.3.1.1 for more details. 4.1.2.1 How to sort the channels You can sort the channels; ALL, Satellite, Genre, Provider, Country, FTA/CAS, and FAV. ¨ç ALL: show the all channels you can watch. ¨è...

  • Page 86: Favorite Channel Lists

    Main Menu 4.1.2.2 Favorite channel lists The Favorite channel list (FAV) function is used to organize your channel list and create and edit your favorite channels. The Maximum number of FAV groups is 50. And 200 channels per each group. To select a favorite service, put the highlight bar on a desired group and press the OK( ) button;...

  • Page 87: Channel Edit

    Main Menu service of the selected group. 4.1.2.3 Channel Edit To edit the channel, press the Menu( ) button; Lock, Skip, Delete, Add to favorite, Insert HD flag, Rename, and MOVE. ¨ç Lock: Lock channels. To watch the locked channel, you must enter your password.

  • Page 88: Program Information

    Main Menu 3.7.2 for more details. ¨ê Add to favorite: Add channels into your favorite list. Put the highlight bar on a desired group and press the OK( ) button. ¨ë Insert HD flag: Insert the HD flag to channels. ¨ì...

  • Page 89: Selecting Subtitle Lists

    Main Menu ¨é T eletext symbol( ) means teletext pages are provided on the current service. ¨ê Dollar symbol( ) means the current service is a pay service. ¨ë Number symbol( or number) means the censorship classification of the program. ¨ì...

  • Page 90: Viewing Teletext

    Main Menu 4.1.2.6 Viewing Teletext The display of teletext is based on transmitted data using the EBU Teletext specification and DVB Bitmap and can only be viewed on a TV that supports teletext. If the current service provides teletext, the teletext symbol( ) will be displayed on the information box.

  • Page 91: Epg (Electronic Program Guide)

    Main Menu 4.1.3 EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

  • Page 92: Epg (Electronic Program Guide)

    Main Menu 4.1.3.1 EPG (Electronic Program Guide) The TV/Radio EPG(Electronic Program Guide) provides an overview of available TV and Radio channels, and programs the broadcasters have scheduled for now, next and beyond, depending on which program information they transmit. To display EPG, press the Guide( ) button on the remote control.

  • Page 93: Single Epg

    4.1.4 PVR (Personal Video Recorder) NOTE Azbox Elite/Premium does not support the video cassette recording. Due to the Macrovision Copy Protection v.7.01, the recorded program can be distorted.

  • Page 94: Pvr

    Main Menu 4.1.4.1 PVR 4.1.4.1.1. Internal HDD (Azbox Premium) HDD should be mounted manually.
  • Page 95 Main Menu 4.1.4.1.2 PVR Ready (USB) – (Azbox Elite/ Azbox Premium) When you use USB devices such as USB hard-disk drive (HDD) and USB memory stick, or internal hard-disk drive (HDD) with this receiver, you should make sure that the HDD be formatted in FAT file system, not NTFS.

  • Page 96: Record Live Tv

    Main Menu 4.1.4.2 Record Live TV You can instantly record the program you are watching at present. If the information about program is provided by the EPG, the current recording will stop when the current program is scheduled to end. If not, it will record for 2 hours.
  • Page 97 ¨ì T arget: HDD or USB. ¨í Program: The recorded program wi ll be stored with this name. To set a reserve recording with the above settings, select Reservation. Otherwise, it will not be saved and will not occur. NOTE - In normal TV viewing mode the Reserved Program alert banner will appear on the screen before a reserved program starts.

  • Page 98: Reserve Recordings Using The Epg

    Main Menu 4.1.4.4 Reserve recordings using the EPG If the EPG is properly provided, you can make reserve events on it. The instructions on how to make reserve recordings using the EPG are as follows: ¨ç Display the EPG in the Detail Menu. ¨è...

  • Page 99: Recorded Program

    Main Menu NOTE If you switch to other service or use time shift in the middle of recording a pay program, it will be recorded without descrambling from that moment. Even if the recording is only partially descrambled, you need the subscription card to play it back. 4.1.4.6 Recorded Program When a program is recorded, it is stored as a file on the built-in hard disk drive of the digital receiver or USB memory stick.

  • Page 100: Time-Shift

    Main Menu 4.1.4.8 Time-Shift You can pause and resume a live television program, and even rewind and replay it. When you are watching a program and you miss something, you can rewind and replay it. Or when your attention is needed elsewhere, you can pause it and resume it a short time later without losing any of it.
  • Page 101 Main Menu • To end time shift, press the button. The live program will be presented. NOTE Do not remove the USB while recording a program or using the time- shift. It may cause disorder.

  • Page 102: Youtube

    Main Menu 4.2 YouTube 4.2.1 How to search in the YouTube Press the Search( ) button. Enter search text in the box that appears and press the OK( ) button on the remote control. The system will list all entries that contain the entered letter combination. When accessing an input field where letters are required, the system automatically goes to letter mode.
  • Page 103 Change to lower, upper case letters or back to numbers with the CAP/NUM( ) button, and space with the button. NOTE How to write "Azbox 123" in the input field: Press the button once to change to upper case letters Press the button once to get an "A".

  • Page 104: Load Video Lists

    Main Menu 4.2.2 Load Video Lists You can also search the UCC (User Created Contents) for your interest. Press the Menu( ) button and select Feed, Category, Time and Site. The default setting is [featured / all / all time / global]. When you press the Search( ) button on remote control, the receiver will show the list based on your preference.

  • Page 105: File Play & Management

    Main Menu 4.3 File Play & Management There are two different ways to play video/audio/photo file from your device. • HDD: If HDD is connected to IDE inside the box, user may use this function to play local files in hard disk drive. •...

  • Page 106: Movie

    Main Menu 4.3.1.1 Movie ¨ç Set play mode: Play once or Repeat. ¨è Multi audio: Select Audio ¨é Subtitle: Select Position, Size, View, Sync and Language. ¨ê Screen control: Brightness, Saturation, Contrast, Hue and Zoom. ¨ë Video setup: Full or Auto.

  • Page 107: Music

    Main Menu 4.3.1.2 Music Set play mode: Standard play, Repeat, Repeat all or Random.

  • Page 108: Photo

    Main Menu 4.3.1.3 Photo ¨ç Image optimization: optimize the selected image. ¨è Start slideshow: Pictures will automatically slide in every 5 seconds. ¨é My Album: Create your own album. ¨ê Arrange: You can arrange the images by its Name, Date or Size. ¨ë...

  • Page 109: File Management

    Main Menu 4.3.2 File Management In file management menu, you can not only play all supported files, but also create folder, rename or copy files. Folder option: Create fold er, Rename and Arrange. File option: Copy, Cut and Paste.

  • Page 110: Move Files To Another Folder

    Main Menu 4.3.2.1 Move files to another folder To copy, cut and paste files to another folder, perform the following steps: 1. Select files to copy or cut with the Check( ) button. 2. Press the Menu( ) button, and select the option you want to perform with the files.

  • Page 111: Rss News

    Main Menu 4.4 RSS News RSS (Rich Site Summary) is a format for delivering regularly changing web content. Many news-related sites, weblogs and other online publishers syndicate their content as an RSS Feed to whoever wants it. RSS solves a problem for people who regularly use the web. It allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest content from the sites you are interested in.

  • Page 112: Add New Category

    Main Menu 4.4.1 Add new category To add a new category, take the following steps: 1. Press the Menu( ) button. Select the Add new category option, and press the OK( ) button. 2. Enter a new category name in the box that appears and press the ) button.

  • Page 113: Browser

    Main Menu 4.5 Browser Select Browser on main menu, it will display the default page set in the box. If you want to change the default page, press the Set Home( button on the remote control. To surf different web page, you can move the cursor to the URL box, and type URL address.
  • Page 114 Main Menu 1. Select the FAV Add option. 2. Input the site address. See § 4.2.1 for how to use the on-screen keyboard. 3. Press the OK( ) button to save the site to your favorite list.

  • Page 115: Network

    Network 5.Network You can connect the digital receiver to the computer. Then you can copy files to or play files through the network. Before you use the network, the Settings > Internet menu must be set. When you use a Wi-Fi, you should know whether you have a good connection.

  • Page 116: Windows Xp

    Network 5.2.1 Windows XP ¨ç Computer settings: When you place your mouse on the folder that you want to share and click the right mouse button, you pop up a limited menu of commands. Select the “Share and Security” option. ¨è...
  • Page 117 Network Network option, then the receiver will search for the network automatically. ¨ð If your receiver cannot find the network automatically, press the Menu( ) button and select the Edit IP Address option. You can input the computer IP address directly with the Number buttons.

  • Page 118: Product Specifications / Warranty

    Product specifications / Warranty 6.Product specifications / Warranty 6.1 Product specifications 6.1.1 Power specifications 6.1.1.1 Azbox Elite Input voltage 110 to 240 VAC, 40Am (SMAPS) Power consumption 40W at maximum in operation 5W in standby 6.1.1.2 Azbox Premium Input voltage 11V, 3.4Am / 24V, 800m...

  • Page 119: Azbox Premium

    Product specifications / Warranty 6.1.2.2 Azbox Premium Size 340 x 243 x 66mm Gross Weight (w/o HDD) 2.65 kg Gross Weight (with HDD) 3.04 kg Net Weight (w/o HDD) 2.11 kg Net Weight (with HDD) 2.49 kg Operating temperature 0 to 60 °C...

  • Page 120: Warranty

    Product specifications / Warranty 6.2 Warranty 6.2.1 Warranty Terms and Conditions This warranty must be presented at an OpenSat authorized repair service station before any repair can be made under conditions of the warranty. This warranty is valid only if the Warranty Certificate and proof of purchase are presented at the OpenSat repair service station—...
  • Page 121 Product specifications / Warranty the customer may turn the product in at any OpenSat service station. Please note that such OpenSat Service Center do no exist in all countries. The customer shall transport the product to the dealer or OpenSat authorized service station at his own risk and shall be responsible for any costs incurred in transporting the product.

  • Page 122: Notes Regarding Warranty Maintenance

    Product specifications / Warranty Certificate regarding the year, month and date of purchase, the customer’s name, the dealer’s name, and the serial number. ¨ï When proof of purchase is not presented with this Warranty Certificate. This Warranty applies to the product only; the Warranty does not apply to any other accessory equipment, such as the Phone cable, Power cord and Phone splitter.

  • Page 123: Disclaimer Of Warranty

    Product specifications / Warranty refuse free-of-charge service if neither the Warranty Certificate is completed nor the above document is attached or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible. Since the Warranty Certificate will not be re-issued, keep it in a safe place.

  • Page 124: Appendix A. 802.11B/G Specification

    Appendix A 7.Appendix A. 802.11b/g Specification 802.11b/g channel frequency FCC (US) ETSI (Europe) Channel ID (GHz) (GHz) 2.412 2 .412 2 2.417 2 .417 3 2.422 2 .422 4 2.427 2 .427 5 2.432 2 .432 6 2.437 2 .437 7 2.442 2 .442 8 2.447 2 .447 9 2.452 2 .452...

  • Page 125: Appendix B. Tv Brand List

    Appendix B 8.Appendix B. TV Brand List << TV Brand List >> Brand Name Setting Number A.R.Systems 0037 0352 0556 0374 0455 Accent 0009 0037 0556 Acer 1339 Adcom 0625 1217 Admiral 0093 0363 0418 0163 0264 Adyson 0216 0037 0556 1556 0606...
  • Page 126 Appendix Akira 0418 Akito 0037 0556 Akura 0037 0556 0668 0412 0009 0218 0282 0264 0714 1982 Alaron 0216 Alba 0037 1037 0556 0714 0009 0418 0370 0371 0668 0355 0218 0216 0247 0163 0487 0036 1908 0443 1935 Alkos 0035 All-Tel 0865...
  • Page 127 Appendix Asberg 0037 0556 Asora 0009 Astra 0037 0556 Asuka 0218 0216 0264 0282 0698 Atlantic 0037 0556 0216 Atori 0009 Auchan 0163 Audiosonic 0009 0037 0374 0820 0556 0109 0714 0715 0370 0264 0218 0486 Audioton 0486 0370 0264 Audioworld 0698 Autovox...
  • Page 128 Appendix Bennett 0556 0037 BenQ 1756 Beon 0037 0556 0418 Berthen 0668 Best 0370 Bestar 0037 0556 0370 0374 Bestar-Daewoo 0374 BlackDiamond 1163 0820 1037 0556 0821 0753 BlackStar 0247 BlackStrip 0035 Blackway 0282 0218 Blaupunkt 0191 0535 0195 0200 0327 0328 0455...
  • Page 129 Appendix 0036 0037 0371 0282 0355 0363 0374 0519 0264 0361 1037 0487 0208 1556 1259 0698 0556 0714 1900 1908 0778 Canton 0218 Capsonic 0264 Carad 0610 0037 0556 0668 1037 Carena 0455 0037 0556 Carrefour 0036 0070 0037 0556 Carver 0170...
  • Page 130 Appendix Condor 0037 0556 0370 0216 0009 0282 0247 0418 0411 0163 0264 Conia 0754 0821 0894 0820 Conrac 0808 Conrad 0037 0556 Contec 0216 0009 0011 0036 0264 0037 0556 ContinentalEdison 0109 0287 0487 Cosmel 0009 0037 0556 Crosley 0247 0074 0084...
  • Page 131 Appendix Dayton 1207 Daytron 0009 0374 0037 0556 deGraaf 0208 0163 0548 0363 0795 0860 0891 Decca 0516 0037 0556 1137 1908 Deitron 0037 0556 0374 0218 Denko 0264 Denver 0037 0556 0606 1189 0587 0193 Desmet 0037 0556 0009 Diamant 0037 0556...
  • Page 132 Elekta 0009 0037 0556 0264 0282 Elfunk 1208 1037 0037 0556 Elin 0216 0037 0556 0105 0548 0361 0163 0009 Elite 0218 0037 0556 Elta 0009 0264 0216 Emco 0247 Emerson 0714 0178 0247 0037 0556 0371 0070 0282 0361...
  • Page 133 Appendix 0370 Europa 0037 0556 Europhon 0037 0516 0163 0556 0247 0216 Evesham 1248 Excel 0037 0556 Expert 0163 Exquisit 0037 0556 0247 Fagor 0037 0556 FairTec 1191 FamilyLife 0037 0556 Fast 1901 Fenner 0374 0009 Ferguson 0073 0625 0287 0335 0193 0109...
  • Page 134 Appendix 0455 0264 Force 1149 Forgestone 0193 Formenti 0163 0037 0556 0486 0216 Formenti-Phoenix 0216 Fortress 0093 Fraba 0037 0556 0370 Friac 0009 0037 0556 0370 0499 0610 Frontech 0247 0264 0363 0009 0163 Fujimaro 0865 Fujitsu 0163 0009 0352 0037 0556 0361...
  • Page 135 Appendix Genesis 0009 0037 0556 Genexxa 0218 0037 0556 0412 0163 0009 Gericom 0865 1298 1217 0880 Goldfunk 0668 Goldhand 0216 GoldStar 0037 0009 0370 0001 0377 0178 0247 0216 0556 0163 0361 0109 0363 0606 0714 0715 0455 Gooding 0487 Goodmans 0634...
  • Page 136 Appendix 0070 0487 0037 0443 0706 0556 0587 0009 0036 0370 1935 1908 1308 0178 1376 0343 Grunkel 1163 H&B 0808 Haaz 0706 Haier 0698 0264 Halifax 0264 0216 Hammerstein 0264 Hampton 0216 Hanimex 0218 1908 Hanseatic 0037 0556 0499 0519 0163 0361...
  • Page 137 Appendix 1908 0714 HISense 1363 0208 Hitachi 0225 1225 0578 0036 0108 0473 0163 0343 0516 0481 0499 0037 0556 0109 0363 0548 0719 0634 0744 0178 1137 0105 0492 1481 0361 0512 0480 1037 1576 1149 HitachiFujian 0108 0225 Hitsu 0009 0610...
  • Page 138 Appendix 0418 0247 Indiana 0037 0556 InFocus 1164 Ingelen 0487 0610 0714 0163 0361 Ingersoll 0009 InnoHit 0009 0037 0556 0218 0516 0247 0282 1163 Innovation 0519 0037 0556 Innowert 0865 1298 inotech 0773 0820 Interactive 0037 0556 0512 0327 0163 0361 0370...
  • Page 139 Appendix 0480 0346 0208 0339 0606 0610 0631 0363 0264 0037 0556 0247 0374 1982 Jean 0036 0035 0037 0499 0634 0374 0556 0443 1908 Jocel 0712 Jubilee 0556 0653 0036 0193 0371 0218 0606 0418 0093 0650 Kaisui 0218 0282 0037 0556...
  • Page 140 Appendix Kneissel 0037 0370 0610 0411 0374 0499 0556 0435 0362 1908 Kobra 1467 Kolster 0037 0556 0247 0218 Konichi 0009 Konka 0037 0556 0371 0714 0418 0218 0641 0587 0754 0894 Kontakt 0487 Korpel 0037 0556 Korting 0370 Kosmos 0037 0556 Kotron...
  • Page 141 Appendix 0109 0698 0715 1637 1191 1423 1305 0247 0361 Liesenk&Tter 0327 0037 0556 Liesenkotter 0037 0327 0328 0556 Lifetec 0037 0009 0519 0374 0668 0512 1037 1137 0556 0218 0264 1248 0714 Lloyd's 0001 0009 Lodos 1037 1149 Loewe 0512 0633 0790...
  • Page 142 Appendix Manhattan 0037 0556 0668 1037 1267 0163 0778 Marantz 0037 0556 0412 Mark 0037 0556 0216 0374 0009 0714 0715 Master's 0499 0037 Masuda 0218 0371 0009 0264 0037 0556 Matsui 0037 0556 0487 0009 0011 0355 0036 0371 0433 0443 0363...
  • Page 143 Appendix Mercury 0001 0037 0009 0556 Merritt 0548 0361 0163 Metz 0388 0447 0746 0367 1163 0195 0535 0191 0037 0556 0587 0668 1037 1533 0178 0037 0556 0218 Micromaxx 0037 0556 0668 1037 0808 Microstar 0808 MicroTEK 0820 Mikomi 1149 Minato 0037...
  • Page 144 Appendix Musikland 0037 0218 0247 0556 MyCom 1376 0178 Myryad 0556 0037 0178 0361 0163 Naiko 0037 1982 0606 0556 Nakimura 0374 0037 0556 Naonis 0363 0163 Narita 1982 0226 National 0226 0170 0587 1170 1270 0036 0455 0009 0374 0037 0556 0011...
  • Page 145 Appendix 0610 0109 Nordmende 0109 0714 0891 0287 0560 0343 0195 0037 0556 0335 0163 1259 Norfolk 0163 Normerel 0037 0556 Novak 0037 0556 Novatronic 0037 0105 0374 0556 NU-TEC 0455 0698 Nurnberg 0163 0361 Oceanic 0163 0361 0208 0473 0548 0480 Odeon...
  • Page 146 Appendix OttoVersand 1505 0036 0093 0512 0037 0556 0535 0195 0191 0361 0109 0226 0247 0009 0282 0343 0516 0519 Pace 1908 Pacific 0037 0556 1137 0714 1037 0443 Pael 0216 Palladium 0370 0037 0411 0714 1137 0191 1505 0200 0418 0556 0247...
  • Page 147 Appendix 0343 0374 0361 0009 0200 1756 Phocus 1289 1308 0714 Phoenix 0037 0556 0370 0486 0163 0216 Phonola 0037 0556 0193 0216 Pilot 0556 0037 0712 0706 Pioneer 0760 0011 0037 0170 0556 1260 0370 0343 0361 0109 0163 0287 0486 0512...
  • Page 148 Appendix 0163 0486 1037 Proton 0178 Provision 0499 0037 0556 1037 0714 PVision 1191 0037 0556 0374 0412 Pymi 0009 Quadral 0218 Quasar 0247 0650 0865 0009 Quelle 0037 1505 0011 0109 0512 0535 0191 0361 0036 0247 0074 0327 0084 0328 0070...
  • Page 149 Appendix Relisys 0865 0877 1207 1298 Reoc 0714 0634 1909 Revox 0037 0556 0370 0363 0411 0247 0163 0264 0370 0264 0037 0556 0486 Rhapsody 0216 Ricoh 0037 0556 Rinex 0773 0418 Roadstar 1037 0009 0418 0037 0556 0714 0668 0218 0264 0282...
  • Page 150 Appendix 0556 1249 0093 1235 0009 0370 0264 0216 0208 0519 0163 0625 Sandra 0216 Sansui 0037 0729 0556 0706 0371 0602 0455 0861 0753 Santon 0009 Sanyo 0208 1208 0036 0011 0370 0339 0216 0009 0163 0037 0108 0556 0486 0170 Save...
  • Page 151 Appendix Seleco 0363 0362 0163 0411 0371 0036 0264 0346 0435 Sencora 0009 Sentra 0035 0218 0009 Serino 0610 0455 0216 0093 Sharp 0093 1193 0036 0653 0193 0516 0200 0760 1393 1163 Shintoshi 0037 0556 Shivaki 0037 0556 0443 0374 0178 Show...
  • Page 152 Appendix Smaragd 0487 Soemtron 0865 1298 Solavox 0361 0163 0548 0037 0556 Sonawa 0218 Soniko 0037 0556 Soniq 1467 Sonitron 0208 0370 0339 Sonneclair 0037 0556 Sonoko 0037 0556 0009 0264 0282 Sonolor 0208 0163 1505 0548 0361 0282 Sontec 0037 0556 0370...
  • Page 153 Appendix Sunkai 0355 0455 0218 0610 0037 0556 0487 0865 Sunstar 0371 0037 0556 0009 0264 Sunwatt 0455 Sunwood 0037 0556 0009 Superla 0516 0216 Supersonic 0208 0556 0698 0264 0805 0455 SuperTech 0009 0037 0556 0216 0218 Supra 0178 0374 0009 Susumu...
  • Page 154 Appendix 0009 0247 0335 0037 0556 0361 0163 TechLine 0037 0556 0668 1437 1163 TechLux 1189 Techica 0218 Technica 1982 Technics 0650 TechniSat 0037 0556 0163 1267 Technisson 0714 1289 Technosonic 0037 0556 Techwood 1163 Tecnimagen 0556 Tedelex 0418 0606 1537 0009 0706...
  • Page 155 Appendix Teleview 0037 0556 Tempest 0009 0037 0556 0264 Tennessee 0037 0556 Tensai 0218 0037 0556 0009 0105 0374 0371 0377 0247 0715 0163 1037 Tenson 0009 Tesla 0037 Tevion 0519 0894 1259 1298 0037 1556 0556 0808 0648 0668 1137 0714 1037...
  • Page 156 Appendix 0718 0195 0191 0618 1908 0009 0698 0037 1164 1163 1935 1556 1265 0650 1704 Toyoda 0009 0371 0264 Trakton 0009 0264 TransContinens 0668 1037 0037 0556 0486 TRANScontinents 0865 Transonic 0037 0556 0455 0587 0512 0264 0698 0712 0418 0009 Transtec...
  • Page 157 Appendix 1149 0618 Univox 0037 0556 0163 Utax 0163 V7Videoseven 1755 0178 0880 1376 1217 Vestel 0037 0163 0556 0668 1037 1163 Vexa 0009 0037 0556 Victor 0653 Videologic 0218 0216 Videologique 0216 0218 Videosat 0247 VideoSystem 0037 0556 Videotechnic 0216 0374 Videoton...
  • Page 158 Appendix Wharfedale 0037 0861 0519 0896 0556 1556 WhiteWestinghouse 0216 0037 0556 1909 Windsor 0668 1037 Windstar 0282 WindySam 0556 Wintel 0714 World-of-Vision 0880 0890 0865 1289 1298 0877 1217 Worldview 0455 X-View 1191 Xenius 0634 XLogic 0698 0860 Xoro 1196 1217 Xrypton...

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