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Skymaster DXH 90 Operating Instructions Manual

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DXH 90
19660

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  • Page 1 Digital Satellite Receiver DXH 90 19660...

  • Page 2: Quick Installation

    General Installation GB 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    This has to be equipped with a digital LNB for the reception of ASTRA or EUTELSAT. TV reception is not the only thing now going digital! The DXH 90 has a high-quality digital HDMI output for connecting plasma or LCD TV sets. The digital picture signal provides maximum picture quality.
  • Page 4 DXH 90 Dish LCD/Plasma TV AC3/Surround 230 V Beamer USB HDD HiFi GB 4...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    ASTRA, EUTELSAT, TÜRKSAT, DiSEqC and Skymaster are registered trademarks. SM Electronic GmbH hereby declares that Article No. 19660 complies with the basic requirements and other relevant regulations of directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    4. Remote control : To switch the device on or off (standby). 2 Number buttons 0 - 9: Use these buttons to switch to a certain channel or to enter numeric values and passwords or to change channel names and favourites lists 3 TV/Radio mode: Toggles between TV and radio mode 4 SUB-T: Displays subtitles for the current programme 5 MENU: Access to the menu of the selected device.

  • Page 7: Initial Installation

    First switch the receiver to standby mode in order to disconnect the hard drive from the receiver. SKYMASTER accepts no liability for loss of data or damage as a result of the use of the USB port. The total available recording time on a hard drive depends on the size of the hard drive as well as the programmes to be recorded.
  • Page 8 HDMI HDMI Connection Connect the receiver and the TV set via a HDMI connection cable. This connection provides you with perfect and lossless picture and sound quality for your TV set. The receiver automatically switches to the HDMI output as soon as a TV is connected to the receiver by means of an HDMI cable.

  • Page 9: The Osd Menu: The Most Important Functions

    5. The OSD menu: The most important functions OSD = On Screen Display Open and close the OSD: Carry out all your receiver settings via the OSD. Press the MENU button to open the OSD. To close the OSD, press the MENU or EXIT button until all the menus have been closed.

  • Page 10: The Osd Menu: Info Screen, Audio Channels And Volume

    5.1 The OSD menu: Info screen, audio channels and volume Channel information: After switching the device on and changing channels, an info window appears. This window provides you with information about the respective channel: Date/Time Channel name Title of the programme (current and next programme) Teletext available/not available Subtitles Storage location (e.g.

  • Page 11: The Osd Menu: Direct Channel Selection, Etc

    5.2 The OSD menu: Direct channel selection, etc. The ever increasing number of channels has created a satellite channel jungle: Many channels are only of interest in certain regions (e.g. foreign language channels), are coded and can only be received via special receivers and after pre-payment or are just not interesting.

  • Page 12: The Osd Menu: Teletext, Epg And Menu

    5.3 The OSD menu: Teletext and EPG Teletext: Most channels broadcast additional information and services. Teletext pages are “electronic magazines” which provide the latest news, sports results, weather forecasts, commercial offers and much more. The quantity and content is regulated by the channel provider.

  • Page 13: Menu

    Teletext. You will hardly ever need to use your TV set's remote again because you can regulate all its present and additional functions with the SKYMASTER remote control. Switch channels: 0 - 9 Enter channel number directly (e.g.

  • Page 14: Info Key

    6. Everyday use Info key Via the Info key, you can obtain information about the current programme. If the key is pressed once, information about the current of following programme is displayed. Pressing the key twice displays more detailed information about the current programme.

  • Page 15: The Osd Menu Simple Mode - Overview

    7. The OSD menu SIMPLE MODE – overview 1. Edit Channel TV Channel List Favourites Radio Channel List Favourites 2. System Setup Local Time Setting Summer Time 16/17 Timer repeat Timer Setting Timer 1-30 Timer service Switch-on channel Switch-on date Switch-on time Duration Other...

  • Page 16: The Osd Menu Simple Mode

    7. The OSD menu SIMPLE MODE The OSD Menu Edit Channel For editing the available TV channels and radio stations. Radio Channeln administration is the same as described for TV channels Favourites It is possible to place your favourite channels in a separate list.
  • Page 17 7. The OSD menu SIMPLE MODE Timer repeat Under timer repeat it is possible to set how often the timer is to be activated: Once, daily, weekly or monthly. If you select the “Off” setting, the timer remains deactivated. Timer service Select “Programme”...
  • Page 18 7. The OSD menu SIMPLE MODE The OSD Menu Tools Information This overview provides extensive information about the software status of your satellite receiver. This data is extremely useful if you need to contact our telephone hotline. The OSD Menu Game Three classic games are available for your entertainment.

  • Page 19: The Osd Menu Expert Mode - Overview

    7. The OSD menu EXPERT MODE – overview 1. Edit channel 1.1 TV channel list 1.1.1 Favourites 1.1.2 Parental lock 1.1.3 Skip 1.1.4 Move 1.1.5.1 Sort 1.1.5 Change 1.1.5.2 Rename 1.1.5.3 Delete 1.2 Radio Channel list 1.3 Delete all 1.4 Save as Default 2.1.1 Rotating system or 2.1 Antenna connection 2.
  • Page 20 7. The OSD menu EXPERT MODE – overview 3.1 Language 3. System Setup 3.1.1 Menu language 3.1.2 1. Audio language 3.1.3 2. Audio language 3.1.4 Subtitle 3.1.5 Teletext 3.2 TV System 3.2.1 Video Resolution 3.2.2 Screen format 3.2.3 Video output 3.3 Display Setting 3.3.1 Brightness 3.3.2 Contrast...
  • Page 21 7. The OSD menu EXPERT MODE – overview 4. Tools 4.1 Information 4.2 Factory Setting 4.3 Software Upgrade via satellite 4.4 Upgrade by USB 4.4.1 Updating 4.4.2 Update file 4.5 Save to USB 4.6 USB 4.5.1 Setup 39/41 4.5.2 Playlist 4.5.3 Repeat 4.7 Remove USB device safely 5.

  • Page 22: The Osd Menu - Channels

    8. The OSD menu – Channels 1. Edit Channel List For editing the available TV channels and radio stations. 1.1 TV Channel List – (Radio Channel) TV channels can be accepted, moved, locked, sorted and edited in FAV lists. Use the [ ] buttons to select the satellites.
  • Page 23 8. The OSD menu – Channels 1.1.3 Skip It is possible to skip channels whilst zapping via the [CH ] button. Press the [green] button and highlight the respective channel via the [OK] button. Note: It is also possible to select the channel by directly entering the channel position.

  • Page 24: Radio Station List

    1.4 Save to USB Your DXH 90 is supplied with a default list of programme sequences and satellite lists, which you can change as required. After restoring the default settings or a software...

  • Page 25: The Osd Menu - Installation

    8. The OSD menu – Installation 2. Installation The installation menu contains all the required settings for adapting the satellite system and saving the chan- nels. 2.1 Antenna connection 2.1.1 Rotating system (DiSEqC-LNB required) or permanent alignment If the device is to be used to control systems which are capable of receiving more than one satellite, it is neces- sary to use a DiSEqC-LNB instead of a universal LNB.
  • Page 26 8. The OSD menu – Installation Rotor settings (DiSEqC 1.2): Satellite: Select the desired satellite for setting the rotating system. Note: If any satellites are missing here, add them to the satellite list menu. Transponder: It is possible to select a pre-programmed transponder to search for the satellite.

  • Page 27: Satellite List

    8. The OSD menu – Installation 2.2 Satellite list All the preset satellites are displayed in the satellite list. 2.2.1 Satellite Press the [OK] button to select the desired satellite. You also have the possibility to rename the satellite ([red] button), to add a new satellite ([green] button) or to delete a satellite position ([blue] button).
  • Page 28 8. The OSD menu – Installation 2.3.5 22 kHz The 22kHz signal is used to switch a universal LNB (off = low band, 22kHz = high band). If you have selected “digital” as the LNB type, switching occurs automatically. If you do not own a conventional LNB, the setting has to be carried out manually.

  • Page 29: Individual Satellite Search

    8. The OSD menu – Installation 2.4 Individual satellite search 2.4.1 Satellite Select a preset satellite from the list. If the desired satellite is not listed, you have to add the satellite as described under point 2.2. 2.4.2 Only FTA Decide whether you wish to store only FTA or also coded channels.

  • Page 30: Tp List

    8. The OSD menu – Installation 2.6 TP list For searching for an individual transponder. This search method is advisable if you only wish to store a certain channel or a certain channel package. The respective reception parameters (frequencies, etc.) are stated on the Internet or in TV and specialist magazines.

  • Page 31: The Osd Menu - System Setup

    8. The OSD Menu – System Setup 3. System Setup In the system menu you can adapt the satellite receiver to the connected TV set, and set the languages for the menu and the audio playback, the time, parental lock and much more.

  • Page 32: Tv System

    8. The OSD Menu – System Setup 3.2 TV System For adapting the satellite receiver to the TV set. 3.2.1 Video Resolution Here the screen resolution at the HDMI output can be optimised. Please note that the picture may disappear when the resolution is changed.

  • Page 33: Display Setting

    8. The OSD Menu – System Setup 3.3 Display Setting 3.3.1 Brightness The brightness of the TV picture at the HDMI output can be set with the navigation buttons. 3.3.2 Contrast The ratio of dark/light (contrast) of the TV picture at the HDMI output can be set with the navigation buttons.

  • Page 34: Timer Setting

    8. The OSD Menu – System Setup 3.5 Timer Setting 3.5.1 Timer 1-30 You can pre-program up to 30 different time events. For example, programmes which you do not wish to miss or to remind you of birthdays or anniversaries. 3.5.1.1 Timer repeat Under timer repeat it is possible to set how often the timer is to be activated: Once, daily, weekly or monthly.

  • Page 35: Parental Lock

    8. The OSD Menu – System Setup 3.6 Parental lock It is possible to lock access to the menu or channels, e.g. with contents which are inappropriate for young viewers. They can then only be accessed via entering a 4-digit password. 3.6.1 Menu lock If you wish to protect certain areas of the OSD menu, set the menu lock to “On”.

  • Page 36: Favouriten

    8. The OSD Menu – System Setup 3.8 Favourites In this menu you can rename the eight favourite lists. Select an entry and press the [OK] button. Press the number buttons 0-9 several times to select various characters. The [red] button enables you to toggle between upper and lowercase letters.

  • Page 37: Miscellaneous

    8. The OSD Menu – Tools 4. Tools Miscellaneous contains lots of useful and helpful information, entertaining games and numerous possibilities to upgrade your satellite receiver. 4.1 Information This overview provides extensive information about the software status of your satellite receiver. This data is extremely useful if you need to contact our telephone hotline.

  • Page 38: Usb Update

    This method is faster than updating by satellite or is recommended if no software is available for your device via satellite. Download the appropriate software from www.skymaster.de and save this on the USB storage medium (Please note the information when downloading) 4.4.1 Updating Select the item “Allcode”...

  • Page 39: Usb

    8. The OSD Menu – Tools 4.6 USB After a readable storage media has been connected, a window opens, which displays the current files on the hard drive in a folder structure similar to on a PC. This menu can be called up by pressing the USB key on the remote control.
  • Page 40 8. The OSD Menu – Tools Playback of images Select an image from the overview using the navigation keys and press OK. The automatic slideshow starts from the selected image. This symbol indicates that at present image 22 of 90 is displayed.
  • Page 41 8. The OSD Menu – Tools Playback of audio files Select an audio file from the overview using the navigation keys and press OK. The playback is carried out according to the selected Repeat mode. The default setting is to play back “all files of the current directory in sequence”.

  • Page 42: Safely Remove Data Carrier

    8. The OSD Menu – Miscellaneous 4.6.2 Playlists (Play-Listen) If you only wish to play certain images or songs, it is possible to set up a playlist for images and audio files. 4.6.2.1 Add all images To add all images from the directory to the playlist, simply press "1"...

  • Page 43: The Osd Menu - Game

    8. The OSD Menu – Game 5. Game Three classic games are available for your entertainment. 5.1 Tetris 5.2 Othello 5.3 Sudoko GB 43...

  • Page 44: The Osd Menu: Media

    8. The OSD menu – Media 6. Record Manager 6.1 Recording management The Recording management can also be called up by pressing the PVR key on the remote control. In this menu, you can edit recordings which have already been made.

  • Page 45: Hdd Information

    8. The OSD menu – Media 6.2 HDD information Here you can obtain information about the connected USB data carrier. 6.3 HDD Format If the hard drive is not recognised by the receiver, it must first be converted to a format which the receiver can read.

  • Page 46: Formatting The Hard Drive

    8. The OSD menu – Media 6.4.3 USB Speed Detect The suitability of a USB data carrier is checked on connection or on recording. If the USB data carrier has proved itself in normal use, this option may be switched off in order to suppress unnecessary messages and increase performance.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    9. Troubleshooting No antenna signal (No signal display on the unit or via the signal displays in the OSD): 1. Check the antenna cable first: the mesh wire shield and alumi- nium insulation must be in contact with the f-plug and should not touch the cable conductor.

  • Page 48: Features

    10. Features •3000 channel positions •Signal strength indicator for setting the antenna •Future-proof software update via satellite (OTA) •Scart jack for TV •EPG (Electronic Program Guide) – up to 14 days •Cinch sockets for audio •Teletext (with 500 page memory) •Separate, digital audio output (coaxial) •30 timer pre-programming •DiSEqC...

  • Page 49: Service

    SM ELECTRONIC GmbH Retourenzentrum • Großer Kamp 9 • D-22885 Barsbüttel • www.skymaster.de • info@sm-electronic.de Subject to technical changes • ASTRA, EUTELSAT, TÜRKSAT, DiSEqC and Skymaster are registered trademarks. Waste electrical and electronic equipment is classed as recyclable waste and does not...
  • Page 50 9901966002-V2-BDA-E-GB-08/2009...

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