1 Introduction 1.1 Features Beyond simply receiving satellite signals, this digital TV receiver has many con- venient 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. Watching Pay Channels on page 34.
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 Network Connection on page 19. I...
1.3 The Remote Control Use the remote control to control the digital TV receiver. Before using, make sure that batteries are installed correctly. 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 33.
Watching Two Channels Simultaneously on page 33. 1.4 Getting Started Install the digital TV receiver properly, referring to Installation on page 14. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet, and insert the connector into the power socket on the rear of the receiver. Then press the power button on the remote control to turn on the receiver.
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. •...
• YouTube: See YouTube on page 51. For other apps, see Apps on page 49. Note While some apps, such as Calendar, are easy to use, other internet-based apps may be unavailable or restricted, depending on the country, so this guide does not cover every app provided by this receiver.
2 Installation Install the digital TV receiver, limited by the specifications shown in the table below. Maximum power consumption 55 W when in operation 1 W when in standby mode 340 mm × 60 mm × 245 mm Size Weight 2 kg (without hard drive) Operating temperature 0–45°C, 32–113°F...
2.1 Safety Precautions To avoid hazards and to keep the performance of the digital TV receiver at its best, obey the following instructions: • Do not block ventilation openings on the receiver. • When installing the receiver in a cabinet, make sure to leave a space of at least 10 centimetres around the receiver for cooling.
dish switch, users should connect the cable from the other dish to LNB IN TUNER 2.3 Aerial Connection Connect the cable from the aerial or cable TV outlet to 2.4 TV Connections This digital TV receiver has a wide range of connectors available for use by a TV. The list below shows video connectors in the order of picture quality.
HDMI connection Connect the receiver’s HDMI output connectors to the TV’s HDMI input con- nector using an HDMI cable. Note Some HDMI cables and TVs may not be compatible with the receiver due to differing HDMI specifications. Component Video Connection The receiver’s component video connectors are labelled Y, Pb, and Pr, and their companion audio connectors are labelled and R.
SCART Connection Connect the receiver’s SCART output connector to the TV’s SCART input con- nector using a SCART cable. An extra audio connection is not needed because SCART also carries audio. Note SCART connectors cannot carry HD video. Composite Video Connection The composite video connector shares the audio connectors with the compon- ent video connectors.
2.5 AV Receiver Connection Use an AV receiver for better audio quality. Connect the receiver’s SPDIF con- nector to the AV receiver’s digital audio input connector using an optical audio cable. 2.6 Network Connection Connect the receiver to the wired or wireless network. If a network cable is avail- able, connect the receiver’s port to the router using a network cable.
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For details on how to configure the network settings, see Network Settings page 57. I...
3 Scanning for Channels A broadcast satellite’s channels are called transponders. A transponder gath- ers signals over a range of uplink frequencies and retransmits them on a differ- ent set of downlink frequencies to receivers on Earth. Multiple TV channels are broadcast through a transponder.
• LNB Type: Specify what type of LNB is used. • LNB Frequency: Specify what frequency the LNB generates. A dual-band LNB, also called universal LNB, generates two alternative frequencies to re- ceive a wider band of satellite frequencies. • LNB 22 kHz: Either turn this on or off...
3.2 Using a Motorized Dish While a fixed dish usually only picks up one satellite, a motorized dish can pick up multiple satellites. There are two control methods for motorized dishes: DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS. With DiSEqC 1.2, the user must manually operate the dish to locate satellites one by one.
4. Choose Frequency and select any available transponder. 5. Choose Go to Stored Position from Positioner Command to rotate the dish, so that it faces the target satellite. 6. Place the focus on Move and press the left or right navigation button to finely drive the dish east or west for the best signal.
3. Choose Frequency and select any available transponder. 4. Choose Go to to rotate the dish so that it faces the target satellite. 3.3 Scanning for Satellite TV Channels Open the Settings > Installation > Satellite Search menu. Three methods are available to scan for satellite TV channels. •...
Scanning for Every Channel Several methods are available for scanning for every channel. • Set Search Mode to Auto. With this method, the receiver uses its numerous database of transponders when scanning for channels. • Set Search Mode to Blind. Transponders occasionally change, so the re- ceiver may happen to miss some channels when scanning for channels using the transponder database.
Scanning for One Channel To scan for only one specific channel, set Search Mode to Advanced. Each satel- lite TV channel has unique packet IDs used to distinguish between channels. In addition to the information about a target transponder, users need to know what packet IDs a target channel uses.
3.5 Scanning for Cable TV Channels Open the Settings > Installation > Cable Search menu. There are two signal bars on the lower part of the screen. The signal level bar indicates how strong the signal is, and the signal quality bar indicates how easy it is to pick up.
4 Watching TV Use the channel buttons or the numeric buttons to change channels. When changing channels, a dialog box appears showing information about the cur- rent programme on the current channel, such as programme title and running time. Pressing the INFO button also displays the programme information dialog box.
4.1 Channel List Use the channel list to change channels more easily. Press the button to open the channel list. Switch to a specific channel: Place the focus on a channel entry using the nav- igation or numeric buttons, and then press the button.
• Logical channel number: Some channels have their own channel numbers, and others don’t. With this option enabled, the receiver uses the proper num- bers. Channels that don’t have proper numbers are numbered from 1000. With this option disabled, channels are numbered in the order in which they are found.
Skip backward or forward by a day: Press the red button or the green button. Change the timeline view: Pressing the button alternates the timeline view between channel-based view and time-based view. Change the time unit: Press the button and set EPG Time scale shorter or longer.
4.3 Controlling Audio When watching a channel, press the yellow button to control audio using these options: • Audio Track: A TV programme may provide audio in two or more languages. Choose a different audio language if available. • Sound Mode: Generally, an audio track has two sound channels.
Swap the background picture with the foreground picture: Press the PiP Swap button. Change the location of the foreground picture: Press the Page up Page down button. 4.6 Viewing Teletext The teletext symbol highlighted on the programme information dialog box indicates that teletext pages are available with the current channel.
To watch Conax-scrambled pay channels, insert a Conax pay-TV card into the card slot. To watch non-Conax channels, insert a pay-TV card into a CA module, and then insert the CA module into the CAM slot. To view the information about the pay-TV card, open the Settings >...
Saving Energy Two standby modes are available. Open the Settings > Configuration > Output Setting menu. Enable the Eco Power Mode option to reduce power con- sumption significantly. With this option enabled, the receiver consumes the least amount of power only for the remote control operation while in standby mode.
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Hide channels from the channel list: Press the blue button and select Skip Ser- vices. Select one or more channels. Whenever a channel is selected, it appears in the list of hidden channels on the middle of the screen. Selecting a channel from the list of hidden channels makes it visible.
4.11 HbbTV HbbTV combines TV services delivered via broadcast with services delivered via broadband. HbbTV services include video on demand, interactive advertising, voting, games, social networking, programme-related services, and more. When watching a channel, a rounding circle may appear in the upper-right corner of the screen to indicate that HbbTV services are available.
5 Recording TV This digital 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 re- commended 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 41.
Manually Scheduling TV Recordings Manual scheduling of programmes is sometimes needed because the pro- gramme guide is not always consistent with the actual broadcasting time. There may be changes in broadcast schedules or delays due to other programming. Open the apps screen and select Reservation. Add a recording event: Press the green button.
changes the skip interval from 10 seconds to 10 minutes. Jump to the beginning of the time-shift recording: Press the previous button Return to the live programme: Press the stop button 5.3 Playing Recordings Press the playlist button to access the recordings stored on removable stor- age devices.
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button begins time-shift recording. With this set to Off, time-shifting is disabled. • TimeShift Duration: Specify the maximum duration for time-shift record- ing. For example, if this is set to 30 minutes, only the last 30 minutes of the programme are temporarily preserved for playback. •...
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. Connect a removable hard drive or flash drive to one of the receiver’s USB ports. 6.1 Managing Storage Devices To manage removable storage devices connected to the receiver, open the apps screen and select Storage.
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. Check a storage device: Choose Current Device, select a storage device, and then choose Storage Check.
Delete files or folders: Select one or more files or folders using the red button, and press the blue button. Select Delete and confirm to delete them. 6.3 Playing Recordings and Videos Select one or more recordings or videos using the red button, and then press the button to play them.
Jump to a bookmark: Press the green button. Remove a bookmark: Jump to a bookmark using the green button, and then press the red button to remove the bookmark. Change subtitle display: When a video is playing, press the MENU button and change subtitle display options, such as letter size and colour.
Skip to the previous or next song: Press the previous button or the next button Shuffle or repeat playback: Press the red button. Repeatedly pressing the red button changes the play mode. • : Songs are randomly played. • : Songs are played only once. •...
Allowing Other Devices to Access the Receiver Open the apps screen, select Server, and then select Start. When Start Type is set to Auto, other devices can access the receiver at any time when the receiver is on. P M F...
7 Apps Press the MENU button to open the apps screen. Most apps require an internet connection for proper operation. 7.1 Webzeal Use the Webzeal app to surf the Internet. Note The Webzeal cannot play flash video, which is heavily used on the web. Pressing the MENU button displays a toolbar, including a web address field and...
Navigating Webpages A pointer is available to help users navigate webpages. Use the navigation but- tons 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.
Entering Text Switch to a different language keyboard: Press the MENU button and select the keyboard icon . A list appears, showing available keyboard layouts. Choose a keyboard layout, and then choose a keyboard language. Restart the Webzeal to put the chosen keyboard into use. Switch between the numeric keypad and the normal keyboard: Press the MENU and press the green button.
Pause and resume playback: Press the pause button , and press the play but- to resume. Skip backward or forward: Press the back button or the forward button 7.3 Free TV+ Free TV+ allows users to view videos from a variety of video-sharing web ser- vices, such as Dailymotion.
7.5 iRadio+ Use iRadio+ to listen to internet radios. Tune in to a radio station: Select a radio station. View radio stations in a specific category: Press the red button and choose a category. Add a radio station: Press the green button. Specify the TV radio’s details, in- cluding name and web address.
7.7 Torrent Player Many people use µTorrent, a peer-to-peer file sharing program, to share media files. Torrent Player can communicate with µTorrent on a computer to play media files downloaded by µTorrent. Before using Torrent Player, make sure that µTorrent is installed on a computer on the same network as the receiver.
7.9 T Apps Users can download and install various apps provided by this receiver’s manu- facturer. Download new apps: Open the apps screen and select Apps. A list appears showing new available apps. Select one or more apps using the button, and press the red button to start downloading.
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 lan- guages.
• User Font Size Correction: Adjust the font size. To clear all user-installed fonts, press the red button. 8.2 Network Settings A wired network connection is required to perform internet tasks. • Using media apps, such as Weather and Free TV+ •...
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. •...
• Dolby Digital Default: Determine whether or not to use Dolby audio when available. • Sound Mode: Generally, an audio track has two sound channels. Determine which sound channel to use by default. • Audio Sync Delay: If the sound and picture don’t match up, adjust this until they match.
• Screen Change E ect: Choose one of the screen change e ects. 8.6 Parental Control TV programmes are rated according to their level of violence, nudity, and restric- ted language. It is possible to set the receiver to block programmes rated a cer- tain class or higher to prevent children from watching them.
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. • Reset configuration data: Reset all settings to factory defaults. •...
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Open the Settings > Installation > System Information menu to check the cur- rent version of the receiver. Online software updates may be available, depending on the country. Open the apps screen, select Download, and then select Software Upgrade. Selecting the server name displays a list of available updates.
Appendix Universal Remote Control The remote control can expand its capabilities, allowing users to control a TV connected to the receiver. A user can transform the remote control into a universal remote control by en- tering a 4-digit code for the TV. 1.
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be used. The button blinks three times. It is possible to identify what TV code is currently set for the TV. Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. Press the button, and the button blinks as much as the number of each digit of the TV code with a pause between the digits. To indicate “0”, it blinks four times with a faster pace than for the other numbers.
Appendix Legal Notices B.1 Copyright The intellectual property found herein belongs to the manufacturer of this product. No part of this document may be distributed or reproduced in any form, or by any means, without prior written permission from the manufacturer. B.2 Warranty The manufacturer warrants that, with normal use and maintenance, the product will be free of faults and defects in design and material during the warranty...
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. B.4 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.
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This product is under continuous development. Due to changes or improve- ments, some descriptions and illustrations in this guide may differ slightly from the actual product. 2014-06...