1 Introduction 1.1 Features Beyond simply receiving satellite signals, this digital TV receiver has many convenient and advanced features: • Users can watch cable and terrestrial channels as well as satellite stations. • This receiver has four slots for CA modules and pay-TV cards. Users can use CI+ modules as well as conventional CA modules.
1.2 Accessories The following accessories are included with the digital TV receiver. Remote control Batteries Power cord Loop-through cable HDMI cable Wi-Fi dongle Use the Wi-Fi dongle to connect the receiver to a wireless network. See Net- work Connections on page 13. 1.2 A...
1.3 The Remote Control Use the remote control to control the digital TV receiver. Make sure that bat- teries are installed correctly in the remote control. I...
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: Turn the digital TV receiver on or off. TV: Switch the remote control to TV control mode. STB: Switch the remote control to receiver control mode. Use the numeric buttons to enter numbers. Subtitle: Display subtitles. See Displaying Subtitles on page 28.
Use these buttons to scroll lists. TV/Radio: Switch between TV channels and radio stations. Resolution: Change the picture resolution. : This button performs different functions, depending on the function the receiver is currently doing. Use these buttons to watch two different channels at the same time. See Watching Two Channels Simultaneously on page 29.
1.5 The Apps Screen Pressing the Menu button displays app icons at the bottom of the screen. To view more apps, press the up navigation button. To access the customary menus, select Settings. Some apps allow users to quickly access frequently-used setting menus and functions.
cently accessed. See Playing Media Files on page 39. • Network: Select this to open the Settings > Installation > Network Set- ting menu. See Network Settings on page 54. • Photos: Display the list of photos stored on the storage device most re- cently accessed.
2 Installation Install the digital TV receiver, limited by the specifications shown in the table below. Input voltage AC 100–250 V, 50/60 Hz Maximum power consumption 55 W when in operation 1 W when in standby mode 340 mm × 60 mm × 2450 mm Size Weight 2 kg with no hard drive...
2.1 Aerial Connections Satellite Dish Connection Connect the cable from the satellite dish to LNB IN TUNER 1. In most situations, connect LNB OUT TUNER 1 LNB IN TUNER 2 using the loop-through cable. Only when two satellite dishes are available without any multi-dish switch, users should connect the cable from the other dish to LNB IN TUNER...
from the highest to the lowest. • HDMI • Component • SCART • Composite Use an HDMI connector to connect the receiver to a TV for the best available picture quality. If the TV has no available HDMI connector, try the next best connection type.
Component Connection The receiver’s component video connectors are labelled Y, Pb, and Pr, and their companion audio connectors are labelled and R. Each of them is coloured differently. A typical component cable has five connectors. Con- nect the receiver’s component video and audio output connectors to the TV’s component video and audio input connectors using a component ca- ble, so that the connectors of the same colour connect to each other.
Composite Connection The composite video connector shares the audio connectors with the com- ponent video connectors. A typical composite cable has three connectors. The yellow connector is for the video connection. Connect the receiver’s composite video and audio output connectors to the TV’s composite video and audio input connectors using a composite cable, so that the connectors of the same colour connect to each other.
2.4 Network Connections Connect the receiver to the wired or wireless network. If a network cable is available, connect the receiver’s port to the router using a network cable. If no network cable is available, use the Wi-Fi dongle for wireless network connections.
3 Scanning Channels 3.1 Understanding Satellite TV A broadcast satellite’s channels are called transponders. A transponder gath- ers signals over a range of uplink frequencies and retransmits them on a dif- ferent set of downlink frequencies to receivers on Earth. Multiple TV chan- nels are broadcast through a transponder.
A DiSEqC is a switching device that selectively connects one of several satel- lite dishes to a satellite TV receiver. A 4-way switch is the most commonly used type of DiSEqC switch. DiSEqC Digital TV Receiver Single cable distribution, also called unicable, is a satellite TV technology that enables the delivery of broadcast signals to multiple receivers over a single coaxial cable.
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button. Configure the following settings properly using the signal bars. • Satellite: Either choose a target satellite from the list of satellites or add a new one. • Tuner Connection: Specify whether the receiver’s satellite dish connec- tors are connected to two different dishes separately or to the one same dish via the loop-through cable.
Add a transponder: Place the focus on Frequency and press the green but- ton. Specify the frequency, symbol rate, and polarization. Edit a transponder: Choose Frequency and select a transponder. Press the yellow button and then modify the transponder’s details. Delete a transponder: Choose Frequency and select a transponder.
Using DiSEqC 1.2 Open the Settings > Installation > Dish Setting > Positioner Setting menu, and then set Positioner DiSEqC 1.2. Repeat these steps for every desired satellite. 1. Choose Go to Reference from Positioner Command for the dish to re- turn to the reference point at the highest point in its arc.
It may be useful to set limits to the movement scope of the dish for easier manipulation. Repeat these steps two times to set a limit position for the east and the west. 1. Choose Go to Reference from Positioner Command for the dish to re- turn to the reference point.
3.4 Scanning Satellite TV Channels Open the Settings > Installation > Satellite Search menu. Three methods are available for scanning for satellite TV channels. • Scanning all available transponders for every channel • Scanning for multiple channels that a specific transponder carries. •...
Scanning for Every Channel Three methods are available for scanning for every channel. • Set Search Mode to Auto. With this method, the receiver uses its numer- ous database of transponders when scanning for channels. Choose Time Calibration and determine how long the receiver should wait to get time information from each transponder.
• Transmission: Specify the modulation method used for the transponder. DVB-S2 is usually used for HD channels. Make sure that the common options are properly configured before select- Service Search to start channel scan. Scanning for One Channel To scan for only one specific channel, set Search Mode to Advanced.
• TV Only: Scan only for free and pay TV channels. To scan for a specific channel, set it to Manual, and then choose Channel and specify the channel’s number. If the aerial needs power supply, turn on Antenna Select Service Search to start channel scan.
4 Watching TV Use the channel buttons or the numeric buttons to change channels. When changing channels, a dialogue box appears showing information about the current programme on the current channel, such as programme title and running time. Pressing the Info button also displays the programme infor- mation dialogue box.
channel list. These buttons can be configured to perform differently. See On-Screen Display Settings on page 56. Press the button to open the channel list. Switch to a specific channel: Place the focus on a channel entry using the navigation or numeric buttons, and then press the button.
• View only filtered list: With this enabled, choosing a channel category filters out channels that are not in the chosen category. • Logical channel number: Some channels have their own channel num- bers, and others don’t. With this option enabled, the receiver uses the proper numbers.
Before using the programme guide, make sure that the clock is set correctly under Settings > Configuration > Time Setting. Press the button to open the programme guide. Use the navigation buttons to browse the channel timeline. Skip backward or forward by a day: Press the red button or the green but- ton.
Press the blue button and determine which type of programme guide to use. It takes a rather longer time for the receiver to get programme information from the MediaHighway programme guide due to the large amount of infor- mation. Users can set the receiver to access the MediaHighway programme guide when the receiver turns on, to save time.
4.5 Watching Two Channels Simultaneously Users can simultaneously watch two different channels with one channel shown in an inset window. It is also possible to watch a channel while play- ing a recording. Press the button, and a window appears at a corner of the screen, display- ing another channel.
This receiver has four slots on the right front side. Open the flap by pulling the right edge. The upper two slots accommodate Conax pay-TV cards, and the lower two slots accommodate CA modules. To watch Conax-scrambled pay channels, insert a Conax pay-TV card into one of the upper two slots.
4.9 Setting Up Timers Wake-Up Timer This receiver can be set to turn on at a specific time and tune in to a specific channel. Open the Settings > Configuration > Time Setting menu. Determine how frequently to run the wake-up timer by setting Wake Up Mode to anything other than Off.
in the list of locked channels on the middle of the screen. Selecting a channel from the list of locked channels unlocks it. Rearrange channels: Press the blue button and select Move Services. Se- lect one or more channels. Place the focus on a channel entry to move the selected channels above it, and then press the green button.
Add a favourites group: Press the blue button and select Favorites. Press the yellow button and enter a group name using the on-screen key- board. Rename a favourites group: Press the blue button and select Favorites. Place the focus on a favourites group and press the green button. Enter a new name using the on-screen keyboard.
5 Recording TV This digital TV receiver can record TV programmes onto the built-in hard drive as well as a removable hard drive or flash drive. However, flash drives are not recommended for recording. The receiver is set to use the built-in hard drive for recording by default. To use a removable hard drive, see Recording Preferences on page 36.
At the scheduled time, the receiver turns on if it is off, and begins recording the programme. Even if the receiver is set to turn off before the time that the recording is supposed to finish, the receiver does not turn off until recording is done.
current live programme to replay missed crucial scenes when answering a phone call, when having gone to the bathroom, or when wondering what a character in a drama just mumbled. Before using this feature, make sure that TimeShift Start is set to Auto Manual under...
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• Alarm Confirm Message: With this enabled, a message appears to notify users that a scheduled recording event will begin in 3 minutes. • Recording Stop Message: With this disabled, pressing the stop button stops the current recording immediately without asking for confirma- tion.
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• TimeShift Device: Determine which storage device to use for time-shift recording by default. • Record Device: Determine which storage device to use for recording by default. 5.4 R P...
6 Playing Media Files This digital TV receiver can play not only TV recordings but also many kinds of media files, including photos, music, and videos. 6.1 Managing Storage Devices Connect a removable hard drive or flash drive to one of the USB ports on the front or rear of the receiver.
Open the file list of a storage device for playback: Choose Current Device, select a storage device, and then select Play List. Remove a removable storage device from the receiver: Choose Current Device and select a removable storage device. Press the red button and then confirm to remove it.
keyboard. Move files or folders into another folder: Select one or more files or folders using the red button, and press the blue button. Select Move to Folder choose a subfolder or the upper folder. Copy files or folders onto another storage device: Select one or more files or folders using the red button, and press the blue button.
Play fast forward or backward: Press the forward button or the back- ward button . Repeatedly pressing theses buttons changes the playback speed. Skip to the previous or next recording or video: Press the previous button or the next button Add a bookmark to a recording: When playing a recording, users can add bookmarks to the recording for easier navigation.
Start slideshow: Press the green button. To pause and resume the slide- show, use the pause button Set a photo as wallpaper for radio channels: Press the red button when a photo is displayed. The photo is displayed while users listen to a radio chan- nel.
network, the receiver accesses the computer to play the computer’s media files, or vice versa. Accessing Other Devices Press the Menu button to open the apps screen. Select Client, and the file list screen appears with the list of detected devices. Select a device and then select a file to play it.
7 Apps Press the Menu button to open the apps screen. Most apps requires an in- ternet connection for proper operation. 7.1 Webzeal Webzeal is a web browser. Use it to surf the Internet. Note Webzeal cannot play flash video, which is heavily used on the web. Pressing the Menu button displays a toolbar, including a web address field...
Navigating Webpages A pointer is available to help users navigate webpages. Use the navigation buttons to move the pointer. To see another webpage, move the pointer over a link and press the button. Enter a web address: Press the Menu button, select the web address field, and then enter a web address using the on-screen keyboard.
Open the home page: Press the Menu button and select the home page icon Entering Text Switch to a different language keyboard: Press the Menu button and se- lect the keyboard icon . A list appears, showing available keyboard lay- outs.
Playing Videos Select a video from the list of videos to play it. Note Some videos may not play properly, depending on how they are en- coded. View in full screen: Press the button. To exit full screen, press it again. Pause and resume playback: Press the pause button , and press the play button...
Add a TV station: Press the red button. Specify the TV station’s details, including name and web address. Select when finished. Note The web address must include “http://” and indicate the media itself, not the webpage that contains it. Edit a TV station: Place the focus on a TV station entry and press the blue button.
Edit a radio station: Place the focus on a radio station entry and press the yellow button. Change the details, and select to finish. Delete a radio station: Place the focus on a radio station entry, press the blue button, and then confirm to delete it. 7.5 Weather Use Weather to get weather forecasts for thousands of places around the world.
Note Web categories and items in each category may change. 7.7 Sync Player Many people use µTorrent, a peer-to-peer file sharing program, to share me- dia files. Sync Player can communicate with µTorrent on a computer to play media files downloaded by µTorrent. Before using Sync Player, make sure that µTorrent is installed on a computer on the same network as the receiver.
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button, and press the red button to start downloading. Play an app: Place the focus on an app and press the green button. Delete an app: Place the focus on an app, press the yellow button, and then confirm to delete it. 7.8 T A...
8 Preference Settings 8.1 Language Settings Open the Settings > Configuration > Language Setting menu. • Menu Language: Determine what language to use for the interface. • Audio Language: A TV programme may provide audio in two or more languages. Determine what audio language to use by default. •...
8.2 Network Settings A wired or wireless network connection is required to perform internet tasks. • Using media apps, such as Weather Free TV+ • Accessing a computer to play media files stored on it • Acquiring software updates Open the Settings >...
8.3 Clock Settings Open the Settings > Configuration > Time Setting menu. • Local Offset: Specify the time zone where the receiver is located. • Daylight Saving: To apply daylight saving time, specify the country where the receiver is located. •...
• Video Output Mode: Determine which colour space to use for the SCART output. RGB is much higher quality than CVBS. • HDMI Dolby Digital: Determine whether or not to pass through Dolby audio via HDMI when available. • Dolby Digital Default: Determine whether or not to use Dolby audio when available.
List, the simplified channel list is displayed. With this set to HD Service Change, a channel change is made between HD channels. With this set Service Change, a channel change is made. • Front Display Scroll: The receiver’s front display shows the current pro- gramme’s title or the current menu item.
8.7 Maintaining the Digital TV Receiver The internal flash memory is used for maintaining the preference settings and channel data. Open the Settings > Installation > System Recovery menu. Use these to reset the digital TV receiver. • System restore to factory default: Reset all settings to factory defaults and clear all channels.
> Installation > System Information menu to check the http://www.tiviar.com current version of the receiver. Visit to download the latest update file. Make sure that the available version is newer than the currently installed version before downloading it. Decompress the update file and copy it into the root directory of a flash drive.
Appendix Universal Remote Control The remote control can expand its capabilities, allowing users to control the TV connected to the receiver. A user can transform the remote control into a universal remote control by entering a 4-digit remote control code for the TV. Turn on the TV, and follow these steps: 1.
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It is possible to identify what code is set for TV. Press the button and button for 2 seconds simultaneously, and then press the Info but- ton within 3 seconds. The button blinks as much as the number of each digit of the code.
Appendix Legal Notices HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multi- media Interface are trademarks or registered trade- marks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborato- ries. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Correct disposal of this product This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to pro- mote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Index (Re-) Calculate, Change PIN code, µTorrent, Channel, Clock Mode, Commercial skip, A/V Output Setting, Config Mode, Advanced, Configuration, Alarm Confirm Message, 35, Content code, All Service, 20, 22, Continuous, ANT IN, Copy Service, Antenna 5V, Copy to Device, Audio Language, Current Device, Audio Language2, Audio PID,...
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Dish Setting, 15, 17–20 Display Format, HbbTV, Display Resolution, HD Service Change, Display Setting, HD service grouping, Dolby Digital Default, HDMI Dolby Digital, Download, High, Download List, DVB-S2, Imported Files, Info, 4, 24, Edit Services, 32, Info Box Display Time, EPG, 4, 6, 26, Info Box Position, EPG Time scale,...
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Pillar Box, M Client, 6, PiP, M Server, 6, PiP List, Manual, 21, 23, PiP Swap, Media Server, Play, 27, Menu, 4, Play List, 4, 36, Menu Language, Playback Numeric Function, Move, 18, Playback Position Jump, Move Services, Polarity, Move to Folder, Positioner, 18, Movie, Positioner Command, 18,...
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Search event name, System Recovery, Search Mode, System restore to factory default, Search Type, 20, 22, System restore to stored position, Seek Time, Select Operator, T Apps, Series Record, 27, Teletext, 4, Service Change, Teletext Language, Service List Manager, 6, 31, Terrestrial Search, Service preview, Time Calibration,...
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USALS, User, User Font File, Video Output Mode, Video PID, View only filtered list, Volume Bar Display Time, Wake Up Mode, 31, Weather, 50, Webzeal, YouTube, YouTube Location, YouTube Picture Quality, Zapping Mode, I...
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This product is under continuous development. Due to changes or improvements, some descriptions and illustrations in this guide may differ slightly from the actual product.
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