Microelectronic NH MicroM30/12 HDMI USB Operating Manual

Microelectronic NH MicroM30/12 HDMI USB Operating Manual

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Digital Satellite Receiver
MicroM30/12 HDMI USB
Operating manual
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Version 1.0 GB, 20.08.2009
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  • Page 1 Digital Satellite Receiver MicroM30/12 HDMI USB Operating manual Modifications and errors reserved. We do not assume any liability for printing errors. Version 1.0 GB, 20.08.2009...
  • Page 2 Overview of equipment MicroM30/12 HDMI Front side of the receiver Rear side of the receiver Remote control...
  • Page 3: Overview Of Equipment

    Overview of equipment Front side of the receiver LED Standby Red LED is only lit in standby mode. LED ON Green LED is only lit in normal mode. LED Rec Is lit if the receiver is in record mode Switches to the next lower channel location Cursor moves downwards Switches to the next higher channel location...
  • Page 5: Remote Control

    Remote control Description Switches on / Standby Volume / Mute Numerical input (A-Z); 0: Sleep timer TV/SAT Switches between TV and satellite mode VOL-/+ Decreases/increases volume P- / P+ With active channel list: switches between the channel lists. EXIT Exits menu / removes display messages Cursor key, increases volume in normal mode Electronic Programme Guide TIMER...
  • Page 6: Preface

    Preface This operating manual will help you in the • appropriate • safe and • favourable usage of the digital satellite receiver, in short, the “receiver”. We assume that the user of the receiver has overall knowledge regarding the handling of audio and video equipment.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview of equipment ............... 3 Remote control ................... 5 Preface....................6 Style features ..................6 Contents .................... 7 Safety instructions ................9 Basic safety instructions ..............9 Explanation of safety instructions ............. 13 Appropriate use ................13 Scope of supply ................14 Description ..................
  • Page 8 Games (symbol: game pieces)............69 External memory (symbol: film reel) ..........70 Keys with special functions ............74 Switching between TV and radio ............74 0 - Sleep timer .................. 74 Switch between TV and SAT............74 CH- / CH+ ..................75 VOL+ / VOL- ..................
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Please read the safety instructions carefully before operating the receiver. Please follow all warnings and instructions on the equipment and in the operating manual. Basic safety instructions Electrical connection • Separate the receiver from the power source in case of operational disruptions.
  • Page 10 • Use for the operation of the receiver only the included external power adapter or 12-volt cable for the cigarette lighter. • In case of storms pull out the mains plug of the receiver from the socket. • In case of a storm, loosen the LNB cable from the receiver.
  • Page 11 Caution! Information on separation from power source. The Standby key of this device will not separate the device completely from the power source. In addition, the device will draw current. To separate the device completely from the power source, the mains plug must be pulled out of the socket.
  • Page 12: Correct Battery Handling

    Correct battery handling • Batteries may contain toxic agents. Ensure that batteries are not within the reach of children. Children may eat and swallow batteries. Should a battery be swallowed, seek medical attention immediately. • Batteries that are getting discharged may damage the remote control.
  • Page 13: Explanation Of Safety Instructions

    Explanation of safety instructions The following categories of safety instructions are included in the operating manual: Danger! Instructions with the word DANGER give a warning against possible personal injuries. Caution! Instructions with the word CAUTION give a warning against possible material or environmental damages. These instructions contain special information for commercial usage of the receiver.
  • Page 14: Scope Of Supply

    Scope of supply Check the scope of supply after purchase. The scope of supply may vary according to the type of the receiver. Please follow the information on the packaging. Pieces Description Receiver remote control Batteries type LR 03/AAA/1.5V External power pack Infrared receiver for signals of the remote control 12V cable for cigarette lighter Operating manual (not pictured)
  • Page 15: Description

    Description With this receiver you are able to receive unencrypted (free-to-air) digital satellite channels for private use via satellite antenna. It is not necessary to programme the receiver yet. The most important broadcasting stations and satellites have been pre-programmed. The satellite antenna has to be directed towards the desired satellite.
  • Page 16 • French • Swedish • Croatian • Dutch • Norwegian • Slovenian • Turkish • Portuguese The following satellites have been preset by the company: • ASTRA1 19.2°E • Hotbird 13.0°E • Türksat 42°E • ASTRA1 28.2°E • Sirius2 4.8°E •...
  • Page 17 • 3 keys at the frontage • plug & play • The power draw in standby mode is approx. 1W only. • mains connection 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz, Output: 12 V; 2.5 A • 4.500 channel storage locations • Child lock (preset password: 0000) •...
  • Page 18 • Electronic Programme Guide EPG (up to 16 days in advance, channel-dependent) • SCPC/MCPC reception standard C/Ku-band satellites • Automatic selection of the TV standard with video converter • Digital satellite finder for optical and acoustic adjustment of the parabolic antenna A suitable channel editor is additionally available through our hotline.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Receiver

    Connecting the receiver The receiver is connected with your satellite antenna by means of a coaxial cable. If necessary, you have to prepare a coaxial cable before connecting the receiver. The coaxial cable is not included in the scope of supply.
  • Page 20 DC converter. If not, the receiver can suffer damages. Your warranty will be lost, if ignored.
  • Page 21: Lnb Cable Installation

    LNB cable installation (cp. installation diagram on the next page) For the installation of the F connector on the coaxial cable you will need a knife (ideally a wire stripper) and side cutting pliers. When stripping the isolation, neither the inner core or the foil nor the wire netting must be damaged.
  • Page 22 Cut the inner core with a cable cutter in such a manner that it projects maximum 1 mm from the connector.
  • Page 23: Installation Diagram

    Installation diagram Fasten the F connector of the coaxial cable onto the “LNB IN” antenna connection of the receiver. Fasten the other end of the coaxial cable on the LNB.
  • Page 24: Connection With The Scart Cable

    Connection with the SCART cable Insert the SCART cable in the SCART socket “TV” of the receiver. Connect the SCART cable to the TV set. Follow the operating manual of the TV set. The Scart cable is not included in the scope of supply.
  • Page 25 Connection diagram...
  • Page 26: Connection With The Hdmi Cable

    Connection with the HDMI cable Insert the HDMI cable in the HDMI socket “HDMI” of the receiver. Connect the HDMI cable to the TV set. Please follow the operating manual of the TV set. Please note that the Scart and the HDMI cable are not included in the scope ofsupply.
  • Page 27: Connection Diagram

    Connection diagram...
  • Page 28 Connection of the infrared receiver The reception of the remote control signals can be effected with an external infrared receiver. Thus it does not need a clear view between the remote control and the receiver. That gives you the possibility to place the receiver e.g. in an cupboard. Just plug the infrared device into the “IR-IN”...
  • Page 30: Connection Diagram

    Connection and rough direction of the antenna You must connect the antenna cable to the LNB before directing the antenna. Please follow also the instructions in the operating manual of your satellite antenna. Caution! The receiver should only be connected to the power supply after you have connected the antenna cable to the receiver.
  • Page 31 South South East You must have this view when standing behind the antenna. In this angle of 90° nearly all common satellite positions, such as ASTRA1 19.2° E, Eutelsat Hotbird 13° E, and Türksat 42° E, can be found. Depending on which satellite you wish to receive, there must be free sight without any obstacles in this angle.
  • Page 32: First Step

    First step Switch on your TV set. Please make sure that your TV set has been adjusted to the receiver. In case of a Scart connection, the TV set must be set to the correct AV channel. Second step Switch on the receiver. Please ensure that the receiver has been preset for the most common satellites and their channels and that you just have to enter the channel locations via the numeric keys of the remote control of...
  • Page 33 South Picture A Picture B Now, turn your antenna slowly towards the east (to the left) while observing the TV set, until the receiving component points exactly towards the east, i.e. rotate by 90° (see following picture). South East In case of digital satellite reception, the receiver receives the transmission signal with a time lag.
  • Page 34 Now, move your antenna in such a way that it will become steeper by 1°. For this purpose, pull at the top of the antenna. Now, return the antenna slowly to its initial position towards the south. Now, turn the antenna once again 1°...
  • Page 35: Getting Started

    Getting started remote control For the remote control two Micro type batteries LR 03/AAA/1.5V are required. Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries according to polarities mentioned on the battery compartment. Push the cover of the battery compartment carefully until the cover is locked.
  • Page 36 Replace discharging batteries on time. Otherwies, the sending capacity of the remote control will be too low. Always replace both batteries simultaneously and use batteries of the same type. Check the batteries of your remote control at least once a year. If one of the batteries has leaked, wear protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
  • Page 37: The Receiver

    The receiver Caution! Check that connections of all equipment and the antenna are proper before connecting the receiver to the mains. Insert the mains plugs of the connected equipment in the mains socket and switch it on. Switch on the AV channel of the TV set. If the TV set recognizes the switching voltage emitted by the receiver, it will switch automatically to the AV mode.
  • Page 38 Caution! For using vehicles with 24 volt on-board voltage (eg. Trucks), you have to use a 24V / 12V DC / DC converter. If not, the receiver can suffer damages. Your warranty will be lost, if ignored. The receiver is supplied with preset TV channels and can be used directly.
  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Screen display messages when switching channels When a channel is switched, an information bar appears on the screen for 5 seconds. In this information bar, you will find the following indications: Channel name Received satellite Current date Current time (according to the pre-setting in the menu item "Time") Storage location This symbol is displayed if the selected...
  • Page 40: User Interface On The Tv Screen

    User interface on the TV screen You can do individual settings of your receiver using the menus in the user interface. For this purpose, both the receiver and the TV set need to be switched on and connected by a cable (e.g. SCART or HDMI). Press the MENU key.
  • Page 41: Menu Structure

    Menu structure Main menu Sub-menu Description Editing channel TV channel list see following pages list Radio channel list see following pages (symbol: Delete all see following pages Page: 44 Installation Connection of the see following pages (symbol: satellite antenna antenna) Satellite list see following pages Page: 49...
  • Page 42 Settings Information see following pages (symbol Default value see following pages tools) Page: 62 Updating software see following pages see following pages Games Tetris see following pages (Symbol: game Othello see following pages pieces) Page: 64 Sudoku see following pages Recording manager see following pages HDD information...
  • Page 43: Menu Navigation

    Menu navigation Use the ▲, ▼, ► and ◄ keys to navigate within the menus. The selected menu items are marked. Confirm your selection with the OK key. By pressing the EXIT key you can exit the menu again. Changes must be confirmed additionally.
  • Page 44: Editing Channel List (Symbol: Tv)

    Editing channel list (symbol: TV) Below you will find the description of the menu items of the main menu item "Editing channel list“.
  • Page 45 • TV channel list Select the channel to be changed with the ▲and▼ keys. It will then be marked with a yellow bar. The current programme of the channel can be seen in the small window on the right. The editing options can be enabled by pressing the following 5 keys: 1.
  • Page 46 disable this function. When exiting the menu with the EXIT key, confirm the prompt to save the favourites. 2. Lock: Press the red function key of the remote control. The "Lock“ box will be highlighted and enabled. Select the desired channel to be marked for locking and press the OK key.
  • Page 47 4. Move: Press the yellow function key of the remote control. The "Move" box will be highlighted and enabled. Now, select the desired channel to be moved by pressing the OK key. You can move several programs at the same time.
  • Page 48 "Edit" box: Press the green function key. Now, the name of the current channel can be changed. "Delete" box: Select the channels to be deleted and press the OK key. The channels to be deleted will be marked with X. When exiting the menu by pressing the EXIT key and confirming the prompt, the changes made in these 3 boxes will be saved.
  • Page 49: Installation (Symbol: Satellite Antenna)

    Installation (symbol: satellite antenna) • Connection of the antenna Here, you can define if you have your receiver connected to a fix antenna or an antenna with rotating motor. • Satellite list The list of all saved satellites will be displayed. Now, you can enable or disable the desired satellites by pressing the OK key.
  • Page 50 o New (green function key): Manual addition of a satellite. o Delete (blue function key): Deleting of a saved satellite and its channels. • Setup of the antenna Instructions for the presetting "fix antenna“ o Satellite: Satellite selection. Here, all satellites enabled in the submenu "Satellite list"...
  • Page 51 o Motor type: Setting of the motor type. o Local length: Only for option "USALS" in the menu item motor type. o Local width: Only for option "USALS" in the menu item motor type. o Delete all: You can delete all satellite positions previously saved.
  • Page 52 o Network scan: Intelligent scan. Only available if "Default setting for scans" has been selected in the next menu item. o Scan mode: Option "Automatic scan“: The complete satellite will be scanned. No data required. Option "Default setting for scans“: Only transponders already created will be scanned.
  • Page 53 • TP list In this submenu, you can edit the transponders of the satellites enabled in the submenu item "satellite list“. o Edit (red function key): Editing of the parameters of the marked transponder. Please note that this change will have an influence on the channels of the edited transponder! o New (green function key): Here, a new transponder not being saved yet can be created.
  • Page 54 Then, enter the symbol rate 22000 with the keys 0-9 of the remote control. Set the polarity H for horizontal with the ► and ◄ keys. Save the input by confirming the "Save" box with the OK key.
  • Page 55 The newly created transponder will now be added to the end of the transponder list of the satellite ASTRA 19.2° East and appears correspondingly in the transponder list. Press the blue function key of your remote control. The "TP scan" box appears. Set the scan filters already described.
  • Page 56 The found channels are added at the end of the general satellite list. The procedure is finished.
  • Page 57: System Setup (Symbol: Gearwheel)

    System setup (symbol: gearwheel) • Language o Language: Options of the OSD menu language o First audio channel: Preselection of the audio language (if offered by the broadcasting station) o Second audio channel: Preselection of the audio language (if offered by the broadcasting station)
  • Page 58 • TV system o Display mode: Important for connection via HDMI cable (not in the scope of supply). We recommend keeping the setting "Auto". Via this item, you can also set the HDMI signal resolution fix to: 480p, 576i, 576p, and 480i. o Aspect Ratio: Selection of the aspect ratio Default setting: 4:3 Letterbox o Video signal: CVBS...
  • Page 59 GMT off: o GMT difference: not enabled o Summer time: not enabled o Date: enter current date o Time: enter current time • Setting of the timer With the function timer, you can program the receiver to initiate a procedure, e.g. recording, at a defined time. 8 timer default programmings are available.
  • Page 60 Save the input by confirming the "Save" box with the OK key. • PIN (factory password: 0000) o Lock menu: When enabled, the most important menu items on the basic setting of the receiver are locked. o Channel lock (child lock): Enable / disable to activate / deactivate the lock of the channels locked in the menu item "Edit channel list –...
  • Page 61 o LNB power: Enabling and disabling LNB power. ON is preset. If you have your receiver connected to an antenna or 1-cable system without current supply, you must disconnect the current supply for the LNB. o Audio signal: Switching on and off the integrated acoustic satellite finder signal.
  • Page 62: Settings (Symbol: Tools)

    Settings (symbol: tools) • Information Technical details. Please have these data at hand when contacting our service hotline. • Factory settings (requires password) Resetting receiver to the default settings. All changes made are cancelled. In the condition as supplied to the customer, the receiver starts in normal mode.
  • Page 63 • Software update (requires password input) o Software update: Service purposes. Data exchange between two compatible digital satellite receivers. o USB update: Software update via USB interface. The quickest and safest method is a software update via the USB interface. Should you wish to do a software update, the method via the USB interface is preferable.
  • Page 64 After the update it is recommended to load the default settings. Please note that by doing this, the channel list you created will be deleted.
  • Page 65 • USB (only enabled with a readable USB storage medium inserted) Insert a readable USB storage medium into the USB interface on the front side of the receiver. If the USB storage medium is detected, the corresponding message appears. Now press the OK button. The root directory appears.
  • Page 66 Readable image files (.jpg files) Press the OK key again. Readable image files and folders are now on the display. Readable images also appear as a preview in the black field, if they are marked. Individual images displayed in the preview can be displayed individually by pressing the OK key.
  • Page 67 option "Image". The slide-show list appears with the selected image files. By pressing the red function key Play, the slide show will be started. By pressing the EXIT key, you will stop the slide show. By pressing the green function key Settings, you can adjust the slide show as you wish.
  • Page 68 Size: The setting "Real" shows the file in original size, while the setting "Full" shows them in maximum screen size. Time: Says how long images will stay on the screen during the slide show. Repeat: Enable or disable the continuous reproduction of the slide show.
  • Page 69: Games (Symbol: Game Pieces)

    Games (symbol: game pieces) The listed games are available on this receiver. Have much fun!
  • Page 70: External Memory (Symbol: Film Reel)

    External memory (symbol: film reel) For using this main menu item, a USB storage medium must be correctly inserted. • Recording manager (optional) Here, recorded programmes can be: o renamed by pressing the red function key; o locked by pressing the green function key (requires password input);...
  • Page 71 The marked programme will be reproduced by pressing the OK key. The following information bar appears: The headline of the bar shows the name of the programme on the left and the current date and time on the right. The bar shows the progress of the reproduction. The time indicated on the left shows the elapsed time of the programme, the time indicated on the right shows the total time of the programme.
  • Page 72: Hdd Information

    • HDD information Information on the USB storage medium used. • HDD format (requires password input) Formatting of the USB storage medium used. Please note that when formatting, all data stored on the USB storage medium will get lost! • PVR setting (optional) o Time shift With the time-shift function, you can stop a started...
  • Page 73 The programme recorded via the time-shift function will not be stored permanently on the hard disk. By switching over to another channel or stopping the recording, the time-shift recording will be rejected. The time-shift function has a capacity of maximum 90 minutes. o Skip Determine the length of time steps during reproduction with the skip keys...
  • Page 74: Keys With Special Functions

    Keys with special functions Switching between TV and radio With the TV/Radio key, you can switch between TV and the radio function. The receiver transmits a radio channel and shows a background image. To return from the radio transmission to the TV channel, press the TV/Radio key of the remote control.
  • Page 75: Ch- / Ch

    CH- / CH+ Scrolling channels up and down VOL+ / VOL- Increase / decrease volume. MENU Invoking a menu. RECALL By pressing the RECALL key, you will change over to the previously selected channel. P+ / P- Normal mode: without function With active channel list: switches between the channel lists.
  • Page 76: Exit

    EXIT For exiting menus and/or applications. Normal mode: Invoking the channel list. Menu / applications: Confirmation ◄ / ► Normal mode: volume adjustment With active channel list: jumping 10 channels up or down. In a menu: cursor function ▲ / ▼ Normal mode: switching channels one by one.
  • Page 77: Epg

    Electronic Program Guide. The EPG provides programme information in table form, if provided by the broadcasting station. It shows information on broadcasting times and programmes. With the ►, ◄, ▼ and ▲ keys you can move the marking in the EPG table. You will get additional information on an event/programme by marking it and confirming with the OK key.
  • Page 78: V-Fmt

    In the footer, you can select the following commands with the OK, ► and ◄ keys: Back to the previous page (EXIT). Back to the current time. Scrolling between events Scrolling the events page by page. Scrolling daily between the events.
  • Page 79: Zoom

    ZOOM Enlarging sections of the image. Quit by pressing the EXIT key. M/P - Multi-picture Press the M/P key to go to the multi-picture mode. Now, 9 channels will appear simultaneously on your screen, starting with the current channel. By pressing the EXIT key, you will leave the multi-picture mode.
  • Page 80: Subt

    SUBT If a channel offers a digital subtitle signal, you can switch it on and off with this key. AUDIO Selection of the audio track. FIND If you are searching for a determined channel, you can type it in letter by letter.
  • Page 81: Keys With Pvr Functions (Optional)

    Keys with PVR functions (optional) ● Pressing once: direct recording of the current programme. Pressing again: set the stop time of the recording. Pressing once: stops recording ► Play key. By pressing this key, the programme will be continued. PVR mode: Interruption of the reproduction Normal mode: Enables time shift if the function Time shift in the menu item "External memory –...
  • Page 82 Skip key in play mode. Slow motion (forward) Slow motion (back) MOVIE Direct access to recorded programmes. Only available if the external storage medium has been connected correctly and if programmes have been recorded. Invoking the USB directory.
  • Page 83: Editing Of Recorded Programmes (Optional)

    Editing of recorded programmes (optional) Press the INFO key during the reproduction of a recorded programme. A bar appears as shown in the following figure. The bar provides specific information on the current reproduction. After approx. 5 seconds, the bar will disappear if the receiver does not receive any command.
  • Page 84: Cleaning

    Cleaning Caution! The receiver must not become wet. Never clean it with a wet cloth. Do not use any cleaning agent containing solvents like petrol or thinners for cleaning. These agents may damage the surface of the casing. Clean the casing of the receiver with a dry cloth. Clean the display of the receiver with a slightly wet cloth.
  • Page 85: Tips & Tricks/Trouble Shooting

    Tips & tricks/trouble shooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy Satellite cannot Example: Astra1 19.2° East be found, or 1 key (default setting: “ARD“) no signal INFO key (“ARD“, FR11837) Signal AND quality are both at 0% Direct vertical reflector to the south. Turn some millimetres to the left, wait approx.
  • Page 86 shows channel The TV set is not in AV mode. location. Switch the TV set to the respective AV input. The TV set does not display any image. Poor image, The antenna is not directed exactly towards blocking error, the satellite. formation of small Direct the antenna more precisely.
  • Page 87 The remote The batteries are exhausted. control does not Replace the batteries. work. The remote control is not directed properly. Aim the remote control towards the front side of the receiver and ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the receiver.
  • Page 88 External USB Switch off the receiver with the mains switch. storage medium Insert the USB storage medium again. Switch not recognised. over the receiver to normal mode again. The common USB storage media known by us are compatible with this receiver. For larger USB hard disks you should use an external power pack following the operating instructions of the USB hard disk.
  • Page 89: Disposal

    Disposal European Community Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Never throw the receiver into normal household waste. Ask your municipal authorities or local government about different methods for disposing of the equipment in an eco-friendly and proper manner. Never throw the batteries into normal household waste.
  • Page 90: Specifications

    Specifications Receiver Dimensions in mm (W×D×H) 215 × 155 × 45 Weight in grammes Receiver 660 g Remote control 80 g (without batteries) Feed frequency range 950 MHz ~ 2150 MHz IF band width 55 MHz / 8 MHz (below 5MS/s) LNB power supply 13/18 GS, 0.30 A max.
  • Page 91 USB 2.0 Connection of an external storage medium, e.g. USB stick Power supply Input voltage power pack 100-240V ~, 50/60 Hz Output power pack 12V 2.5A Receiver input voltage Power consumption approx. 12W (operation with single LNB) approx. 1W (standby) Operating temperature 0 ºC ~ +40 ºC Storage temperature...
  • Page 92: Manufacturer

    Manufacturer Microelectronic NH GmbH Am Sandberg 1 97618 Niederlauer Germany Phone: +49 9771 688670 Internet: www.micro-nh.de Guarantee: The guarantee for the receiver corresponds to the legal provisions valid at the time of acquisition. Modifications of the device lead to an extinction of the manufacturer’s guarantee obligation.
  • Page 93: Declaration Of Conformity

    The manufacturer hereby declares conformity with the following guidelines and standards for this product: • Low-voltage guideline 2006/95/EC Guideline on electromagnetic compatibility, 2004/108/EG • EN 55013 • EN 55020 • EN 61000-3-2 • EN 61000-3-3 Equipment type/model: Digital satellite receiver MicroM30/12 HDMI USB Niederlauer, 21.09.2010...
  • Page 94: Glossary

    Glossary Alternating Current Connection for alternating current Direct Current Connection for direct current Cinch Coaxial connector for connecting TV set or stereo connector system. DiSEqC Digital Satellite Equipment Control Digital system, with which the receiver can control different components of the external unit. It is especially used for selecting from multiple satellite positions (for example Astra and Eutelsat).
  • Page 95 Identification number of a received data stream The PIDs ensure that a channel is received completely. Receiver Receiver unit, which converts signals from the antenna into video and audio signals. SCART A 21-pole connector for connecting the TV set to the receiver.

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