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- Page 1 User Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Introduction Features ....... . . Accessories ....... The Remote Control . - Page 4 4 Watching TV Channel List ....... 28 Channel List Preferences .
- Page 5 7 Apps Webzeal ....... . . 46 Viewing a Webpage .
- Page 6 Correct Disposal of This Product ....60 C...
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Page 7: Introduction
1 Introduction 1.1 Features Beyond simply receiving satellite signals, this digital TV receiver has many con- venient and advanced features: • This receiver has two slots for CA modules and pay-TV cards. See Watching Pay Channels on page 31. • Users can use removable storage devices to record TV programmes. It is pos- sible to schedule this receiver to record not only a single TV programme but also every episode of a series using the programme guide. -
Page 8: Accessories
1.2 Accessories The following accessories are included with the digital TV receiver. Remote control Batteries Power adapter HDMI cable Quick guide The accessories below are separately sold. Wi-Fi Dongle TV mount bracket Remote control extender Jack-to-RCA cable Use the Wi-Fi dongle to connect the receiver to a wireless network. See Network Connection on page 17. -
Page 9: The Remote Control
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... - Page 10 : Turn the digital TV receiver on or off. V.Format Switch the display format (4:3 / 16:9). See Audio and Video Set- tings on page 55. Resolution: Change the picture resolution. Use the numeric buttons to enter numbers. Subtitle: Display subtitles. See Displaying Subtitles on page 31.
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Page 11: Getting Started
These buttons are no use. 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. -
Page 12: The Apps Screen
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. •... -
Page 13: Customizing The Apps Screen
• YouTube: See YouTube on page 48. For other apps, see Apps on page 46. 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. -
Page 14: Installation
2 Installation Install the digital TV receiver, limited by the specifications shown in the table below. Maximum power consumption 24 W when in operation 0.5 W when in standby mode 220 mm × 35 mm × 145 mm Size Weight 0.6 kg Operating temperature 0–45°C, 32–113°F... -
Page 15: Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 16: Tv Connections
2.3 TV Connections This digital TV receiver has two video connectors for use by a TV. • HDMI • Composite video Use the HDMI connector to connect the receiver to a TV for the best picture qual- ity. If the TV has no available HDMI connector, use the composite video con- nector. -
Page 17: Av Receiver Connection
Insert a jack-to-RCA cable’s jack into the A/V OUT socket on the receiver, then insert the RCA plugs on the other end into the TV’s composite video and audio input sockets. Make sure to match the connectors’ colours properly. Note Composite video connectors cannot carry HD video. -
Page 18: Mounting The Receiver On A Tv
For details on how to configure the network settings, see Network Settings page 54. 2.6 Mounting the Receiver on a TV If necessary, mount the receiver on the TV to save space. Install the TV mount bracket on the back of the TV, and then attach the receiver to the bracket, as illustrated by the drawings above. - Page 19 displays. Directing light at the extender may interfere with remote control signal transmission. I...
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Page 20: Scanning For Channels
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. -
Page 21: Unicable Settings
• DiSEqC Switch: If one or more typical DiSEqC switches are used, this option must be set properly. Specify which of the DiSEqC ports is connected to the intended dish. On this screen, users can change satellite and transponder data. Rename a satellite: Choose Satellite and select a satellite. -
Page 22: Using Diseqc 1.2
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. The digital TV receiver stores each satellite position for later use. With US- ALS, the receiver can pinpoint all visible satellites through calculations using the dish coordinates and the built-in database of satellite positions. -
Page 23: Using Usals
It may be useful to set limits to the movement scope of the dish for easier ma- nipulation. 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 return to the reference point. -
Page 24: Scanning For Every Channel
• Scanning all available transponders for every channel • Scanning for multiple channels that a specific transponder carries. • Scanning for a specific one of multiple channels that a specific transponder carries. Some option items are used in common in more than one scanning method, as follows: •... -
Page 25: Scanning A Specific Transponder
transponders using every possible combination of transponder elements not to miss any channel in a scan. However, it takes much longer time. • Set Search Mode Fast Scan. Particular satellite TV service providers man- age dedicated transponders to provide up-to-date transponder information. With this method, the receiver uses that sort of transponder for faster and more precise scanning. - Page 26 • PCR PID: Specify the channel’s PCR (programme clock reference) packet ID. This is usually identical to video PID. If the video PID setting doesn’t work, try 8191. Make sure that the common options are properly configured before selecting Start Search to start a channel scan.
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Page 27: Watching Tv
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. -
Page 28: Channel List
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. -
Page 29: Tv Programme Guide
• 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. -
Page 30: Programme Guide Preferences
View a programme’s information: Press the INFO button on a programme entry. Schedule a programme to watch: Select a programme entry and choose Play. Schedule a programme to record: Select a programme entry and choose either Once Record Series Record. For details, see Scheduling TV Recordings Using the Programme Guide on page 36. -
Page 31: Displaying Subtitles
• 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. Determine which sound channel to use. • Sound Level: The volume may vary depending on channel. -
Page 32: Watching Subchannels
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 >... -
Page 33: Sleep Timer
how frequently to run the wake-up timer by setting Wake Up Mode to anything other than Off. According to this setting, specify the date, days of the week, time, and channel. Sleep Timer This receiver can be set to turn off at a specific time. Open the Settings >... - Page 34 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. Select one or more channels. Place the focus on a channel entry to move the selected channels above it, and then press the green button.
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Page 35: Hbbtv
focus on a favourites group and press the green button. Enter a new name using the on-screen keyboard. Rearrange favourites groups: Press the blue button, select Favorites, and then press the green button to display the list of favourites groups. Place the focus on a favourites group, press the button, and then move it to a new location. -
Page 36: Recording Tv
5 Recording TV This digital TV receiver can record TV programmes onto a removable hard drive or flash drive. However, flash drives are not recommended for recording. Connect a removable hard drive to one of the receiver’s USB ports. For details on how to manage removable storage devices, see Managing Storage Devices page 40. -
Page 37: Manually Scheduling Tv Recordings
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. -
Page 38: Playing Recordings
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. - Page 39 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. •...
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Page 40: Playing Media Files
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. -
Page 41: Managing Files
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. -
Page 42: Playing Recordings And Videos
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. -
Page 43: Viewing Photos
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. -
Page 44: Playing Media Files From Other Devices
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. •... -
Page 45: Allowing Other Devices To Access The Receiver
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... -
Page 46: Apps
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... -
Page 47: Navigating Webpages
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. -
Page 48: Entering Text
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. -
Page 49: Free Tv
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. -
Page 50: Iradio
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. -
Page 51: Torrent Player
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. -
Page 52: T Apps
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. -
Page 53: Preference Settings
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. -
Page 54: Network Settings
• 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+ •... -
Page 55: Clock 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. •... -
Page 56: On-Screen Display Settings
• 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. • Eco Power Mode: See Saving Energy on page 33. -
Page 57: System Recovery
Open the Settings > Configuration menu, choose Parental Control menu, and then enter the passcode. • Censorship: Specify a programme rating. • Change PIN code: Change the passcode. The default is “0000”. • System: With this set to Lock, the passcode is required when turning on the receiver. -
Page 58: Sharing Channel Data
• Delete stored position: Clear all stored settings and channels. Sharing Channel Data It is possible to share the receiver’s settings and channel data with other receivers of the same kind, using a flash drive. Connect a flash drive to one of the receiver’s USB ports. -
Page 59: A Legal Notices
Appendix Legal Notices A.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. A.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... - Page 60 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. A.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.
- Page 62 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...
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