Content 1. Safety Information 2. Accessories Supplied 3. Features 4. Front Panel 5. Rear Panel 6. Remote Control Unit 7. Connecting to a TV 8.Quick Start Guide 1. Tuning Local Digital TV/ Radio Station 2. TV Screen Setup 3. Location & Time Offset Set Up 4.
1. Safety Information We at IKUSI take a lot of care in putting together this manual. Read it carefully and make sure you understand the contents fully. For your safety, heed the warnings. Do not open the cover. It is dangerous to touch any of the internal parts of the receiver due to possible electric shock hazard.
3. Features MPEG-2 & Fully DVB-T Compliant MPEG2 Video (MP@HL), MPEG-1 Audio Layer1, 2 Automatic parameter discovery & update User-friendly OSD Menu with Full Function 256 Colours Graphic User Interface OSD Menu Support: English, Chinese Traditional and Chinese Simplified Variable Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 16:9 Advanced 7 days/ 24 Hours EPG (Electronic Program Guide) with “extended’...
4. Front Panel A. Power Button Change between NORMAL Mode and STANDBY Mode. B. TV/RADIO Button Select between TV or Radio operation mode. C. SIGNAL LED Lights up with signal locked. D. TV/RADIO LED Light up when in TV Mode. E.
5.Rear Panel ANT IN Connect to external or indoor antenna. ANT OUT Connect to the TV set or VCR RF input. HDMI Output HDMI output connector. S/PDIF Out/ OPT OUT Digital Interface output for digital audio, optical out option. S-VIDEO Output S-VIDEO output connector.
6. Remote Control Unit The following details the remote control buttons and their function. 1. POWER Turns the HDTV Box ON/OFF 2. TV/Radio Switches b/w. TV & Radio mode 3. Numeric Keys(0……9) Used for Direct number input 4. INFO Displays the program information window 5.
7. Connecting to a TV There are several types of TV/VCR and other equipment that you can connect to your Set Top Box. Shown above is the most common method normally used. If you have problems with your connections and need help, contact your retailer or antenna installer.
8. Quick Start Guide Once you have connected the HDTV box to your TV, use the following guide to tune in the local digital TV / radio stations and define the basic HDTV box setting. If you have not yet connected your HDTV box to a TV then please refer to the ‘Installation’ section. Advanced operations are covered in the ‘Main Menu”...
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Step3: Auto Channel Detect - HDTV box searches for the local carrier. - Wait until the search carrier process is completed - Once carrier detection completed, a message ‘Scan Completed’ will be shown as in 8.1.3 - Press [OK] to save setting. - Press [Exit] button to exit each menu and top start viewing the TV channel.
TV Screen Setup The default TV resolution is (1080i) and the screen ratio is (Auto). Change the TV resolution or screen ratio if your TV is not capable of delivering this resolution. Step1: TV Set up Press [MENU] button to pop up Main Menu Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to [Setup] Press [OK] Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to [TV Setup] as shown in Figure 8.2.1...
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Step3: Choose TV Screen Ratio Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to {Aspect Ratio} as shown in Figure 8.2.3. Press [VOL +/-, / ] button to select {4:3 Full Screen} or {4:3 Letterbox} or {16:9 Horz Stretch} or {16:9 Centered} or {16:9 Half Zoom} or {16:9 Full Zoom} or {Auto} Press [OK] button to save setting.
3. Location & Time Offset Set Up The HDTV box has 8-event timers and to ensure they work properly the correct Time information needs to be set. The default region is “Victoria” and time mode is “Auto”. If your region is different from Victoria, please select your own region. Please set your time according to your local time zone and Daylight Saving Time On / Off as required.
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Step3: Choose Auto Timer Mode & Select Region Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to {Timer Mode} as shown in Figure 8.3.3 Press [VOL +/-, / ] button to select {Auto} Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to {Region Name} as shown in Figure 8.3.4 Press [VOL +/-, / ] button to your region Press [OK] button to save setting.
4. Perform Factory Reset If you experience a setting problem (or unknown failure) please perform a Factory Default reset. - Press [MENU] button to enter Main Menu screen. - Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to [Setup] as shown in Fig 8.4.1 - Press [OK] button - Press [CH +/-, / ] buttons to move cursor and highlight the selection [Tuning] as shown in Figure 8.4.2...
9. Basic Operations This chapter assumes that the HDTV Box has been installed correctly as detailed in the previous section. If the HDTV box has not been installed or connected properly, please refer to the chapters on installation & Quick Start Guide. 1.
5. Audio Selection While watching TV or listening to radio, user may select different audio segments such as left/right channels or different language if available. Press [AUDIO] button on the remote control to pop up Audio Selection menu as shown in Fig 9.5.1 Press [VOL +/-, / &...
7. TV/ Radio Channel Information Sometimes user may need additional channel information. Press [INFO] button 1 information page will pop up, it includes the channel number and channel name, program information and current system time as shown in Figure 9.7.1 Press [INFO] button again, the 2 information page will pop up, it includes the Carrier, Network, Service, Frequency, Bandwidth, Modulation, Hierarchy, Signal Level, Signal...
8. Teletext / Subtitle 1. Teletext The HDTV box supports Teletext if available. Press [TEXT] button to activate the Teletext as shown in Figure 9.8.1. Press [0..9] numeric keypad to navigate to specific pages. [Red, Yellow, Green, Blue] buttons can be used where indicated in Teletext screen menu Press [EXIT] to close Teletext screen.
9. Wakeup Timer The HDTV box has 8 wakeup timers for program ON / OFF functions. Press [MENU] button on remote control to enter Main Menu then select Setup. Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to [Wakeup Timer]. Press [OK] button.
10. Main MENU Press the [MENU] button on remote control to enter the Main Menu as shown in the Figure 10.0.1. The following buttons are used in the menus to allow you to access and change the functions available. Press the [CH +/-, / ] buttons to move the cursor Press the [VOL +/-, / ] buttons to select or adjust the current setting.
1. TV Menu Press [CH +/-, / ] buttons to move cursor and highlight selection {TV Select} or {TV GUIDE} or {Preference} or {Management} as shown in Figure 10.1.1. Press [OK] to enter. TV Select Press [CH +/-, / ] buttons to highlight the desire TV channel as shown in Figure 10.1.2. Press [OK] button to select.
1b. TV Guide Press [CH +/-, / ] buttons to highlight the desire TV channel as shown in Figure 10.1.3. Press [OK] button to select. The select channel will be displayed in the right sub-window. The EPG (if available) will be shown in low half window. Press [EXIT] to exit the menu.
1d. TV Management User can delete and rename the TV channels. Press [CH +/-, / ] buttons to highlight the desire TV channel. Press [1] button to delete the channel as shown in Figure 10.1.5. Press [OK] button to confirm. Or press [EXIT] to exit from menu.
2. Radio Menu Press [CH +/-, / ] buttons to move cursor and highlight selection {Radio Select}, {Radio Guide}, {Preference} and {Management} as shown in Figure 10.2.1. Press [OK] to enter. 2a. Radio Select Press [CH +/-, / ] buttons to highlight the desire radio channel as shown in Figure 10.2.2. Press [OK] button to select Press [EPG] to toggle the channel list between {All} and {By Alphabet} Press [1] button to display ‘Favourite’...
2b. Radio Guide Press [CH +/-, / ] buttons to highlight the desire radio channel as shown in Figure 10.2.4. Press [OK] button to select. The EPG (if available) will be shown in low half window.
2c. Radio Preference User can assign the radio channels into different favourite groups. Press [CH +/-, / ] buttons to highlight the desire radio channel as shown in Figure 10.2.5. Press [1] button to assign as ‘Favourite’ channel. Press [2] button to assign as ‘Pop’ channel. Press [3] button to assign as ‘News’...
3. Setup Menu Press [CH +/-, / ] buttons to move cursor and highlight the selection [Tuning] or [Delete Carrier] or [TV Setup] or [Time / OSD] or [Wakeup Timer] or [Password] or [Receiver Status] as shown in Figure 10.3.1. Press [OK] to enter.
3a. Tuning Menu Press [CH +/-, / ] button to highlight the items you want to change shown in Fig 10.3.2. Fig 10.3.2 Country Press [VOL +/-, / ] & [CH +/-, / ] button to select the country, press [OK] to confirm. Default is Australia.
3c. TV Setup Menu The default TV resolution is {1080i} and the screen ratio is {Auto}. Change the TV resolution or screen ratio, if your TV does not match. Step1: TV Setup Press [MENU] button to pop up Main Menu Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to {Setup} Press [OK] Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to {TV Setup} as shown in Figure 10.3.5...
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Step2: Choose TV Screen Resolution Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to {HD Resolution} as shown in Figure 10.3.6. Press [VOL +/-, / ] button to select {1080i} or {720p} or {576p} or {Native}. Fig 10.3.6 Step3: Choose TV Screen Ratio Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to {Aspect Ratio} as shown in Figure 10.3.7.
3d. Time/ OSD Menu Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to {Time/ OSD} as shown in Figure 10.3.9. Press [OK] button Fig 10.3.9 Step1: Choose Auto Timer Mode & Select Region Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to [Timer Mode] as shown in Figure 10.3.10. Press [VOL +/-, / ] button to select [Auto] Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to [Region Name] as shown in Figure 10.3.11.
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Step2: Choose Manual Timer Mode & Select Region Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to {Timer Mode} as shown in Figure 10.3.12. Press [VOL +/-, / ] button to select {Manual} Press [CH +/-, / ] button to move cursor to {Date and Time} as shown in Figure 10.3.13. Press [VOL +/-, / ] and [CH +/-, / ] to set the correct Date and Time.
Fig 10.3.14 3e. Password Setup User may change the password at any time. Press [Menu] button and enter Main Menu, and select [Setup] option. Now select [Password] option, and press enter. Press [0..9] on numeric keypad to enter old password, then the new password twice. Press [EXIT] to leave the menu.
12. Trouble Shooting If you experience difficulty when operating the HDTV set top box, check the following items before calling for service. If you can’t solve the problem even after referring to this troubleshooting guide, please call the customer support hotline. PROBLEM SOLUTION The Indicators on the front...
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