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Contents
About This Manual .............................................................
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Smart Card ..........................................................................
Inserting the Smart Card ................................................
Digital Satellite STU ...........................................................
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Front Panel Keys ..................................................................
Rear Panel Connections .......................................................
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Replacing Batteries in the RCU .............................................
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Setting-up the System ..........................................................
Switching on the STU at the Mains .......................................
Tuning your TV .....................................................................
Standby and Normal Modes ..................................................
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Hints to Quality TV System Configurations ...........................
STU, TV (using SCART or RF Interface) ...............................
STU, TV (SCART or RF Interfaces), Hi-Fi .............................
STU, VCR, TV, Hi-Fi .............................................................
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Selecting Specific Services ...................................................
Selecting Services Directly ...................................................
Stepping through Services ....................................................
Stepping using the Remote Control ......................................
Stepping using the STU Front Panel Keys ............................
Selecting Specific Services from the EPG ............................
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Adjusting the Volume using the RCU Keys ...........................
Adjusting the Volume using the STU Keys ............................
Mute .....................................................................................
Displaying Subtitles or Teletext .............................................
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Clock ....................................................................................
Selecting Soundtracks ..........................................................
Power Reset .........................................................................
Using the EPG .....................................................................
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Menu Navigation Route ......................................................
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Language Selection ..............................................................
Language Options in Guide and Menu ..................................
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Soundtrack Options ..............................................................
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Program Blocking Options........................................................
Blocking Options .................................................................
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Change PIN code for Blocking ............................................
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Information Display Period ......................................................
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Local Time................................................................................
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Mailbox ...................................................................................
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Troubleshooting ..................................................................
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Summary of Contents for Foxtel STU 720if

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Volume using the STU Keys ......Mute ..................Displaying Subtitles or Teletext ..........Subtitles ................Teletext ................Clock ..................Selecting Soundtracks ............Power Reset ................. Electronic Programme Guide ..........13 Using the EPG ..............OpenTV Information Bar ............. 14 Reminders ................STU 720if OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2: About This Manual

    The Digital Satellite STU Equipment equipment from a power source. This section provides an overview of the FOXTEL Set Top Unit (STU) Equipment. It contains diagrams and tables of the STU and MAINS SUPPLY: 192-288 V (220/240 V) AC 50 Hz.
  • Page 3: Preface

    The manual provides: Smart Card Important safety precautions; please study them. You were supplied with a FOXTEL Smart Card when you Overview material; read only those parts that interest you. subscribed. The Smart Card looks similar to a credit card and is It is not necessary to study the manual from cover to cover inserted into the slot behind the right-hand front flap of the STU.
  • Page 4: Digital Satellite Equipment

    Republic of South Africa TERRESTRIAL SCART CONNECTOR S-VIDEO AUDIO TO FIXED STEREO COMMS TO SECOND DECODER TO EXT. MAINS INPUT (TO TV) CONNECTOR PORT IF CONNECTED TO ANTENNA HI-FI AUDIO OUTPUT MODEM (TO TV) SAME TV CONNECTOR (FOR RECORDING) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STU 720if...
  • Page 5: Remote Control Unit

    - Only Insert AAA size batteries - Make sure batteries are correctly positioned, or remote will not work When pressed, displays Displays the local time the last viewed FOXTEL and date on the TV programme (page 12) Displays a programme...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    STU front panel. If subscribed to, an audio service will be heard, and the audio programme information box will be displayed on the TV. A green indicator on the front panel display is lluminated while OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STU 720if...
  • Page 7: Installation Options

    VCR and listen to CD quality stereo sound on a Hi-Fi. Connect the coaxial cable connector from the LNB on the Consult FOXTEL for assistance in setting up an audio/video satellite dish into the socket marked LNB IN on the STU. The configuration best suited to your requirements.
  • Page 8: Stu, Tv (Scart Or Rf Interfaces), Hi-Fi

    STU should be finger tight. HI-FI SCART TO SCART AUDIO INPUTS RF IN SCART TO RCA WARNING! High Voltage DANGER! Do not open Unauthorised opening renders warranty invalid Protect against moisture N4078 Republic of South Africa REAR PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STU 720if...
  • Page 9: Stu, Vcr, Tv, Hi-Fi

    SCART TO SCART VCR SCART RF IN RF OUT RF IN SCART TO RCA WARNING! High Voltage DANGER! Do not open Unauthorised opening renders warranty invalid Protect against moisture N4078 Republic of South Africa REAR PANEL STU 720if OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 10: Stu, Vcr, Tv, Hi-Fi (Using Rca Connectors)

    This will ensure appropiate sound levels are recorded when taping programmes. 4. If you wish to use the Foxtel remote control unit as the master volume control unit, connect the variable stereo outputs. In this mode care must be taken that there is sufficient audio level when recording.
  • Page 11: Bouquet Selection

    Select the type of service required, TV or Music & Radio ( Only one bouquet is available labelled FOXTEL. If the STU is not in Press P+ to step to the next service or P - to step to the the Foxtel Bouquet, no services will be available.
  • Page 12: Stepping Using The Stu Front Panel Keys

    Preferred soundtrack languages for automatic selection can be set using the menu system. Displaying Subtitles or Teletext Refer to Soundtrack Options (page 16). Subtitles If subtitles are available, they can be displayed on the screen as part of the programme. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STU 720if...
  • Page 13: Power Reset

    Press OK to return to normal viewing/listening on highlighted programme, or EXIT to return to programme you were previously viewing. NOTE: The BOUQUET name may be inserted in the TV/ RADIO and MUSIC Guide if multiple BOUQUETS are available. STU 720if OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 14: Opentv Information Bar

    RCU which tunes the STU to the new service. Otherwise Program Blocking Options on page 17. The programme is then press EXIT to remove the message, while remaining tuned to the unblocked. original service. NOTE: The default Parental PIN code is 1234. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STU 720if...
  • Page 15: Menu Navigation Route

    1.The menu structure can be upgraded over the airby the Service Provider and could differ slightly from that shown in these instructions. 2.Decoder Upgrade menu option is only visible when an Upgrade is being played out. STU 720if OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 16: Using Menus

    Press OK to select Language Selection. Select Soundtrack Press MENU on the RCU. Options. The following option list is displayed: The Main Menu screen is displayed with Language Selection highlighted. Press OK. The following option list is displayed: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STU 720if...
  • Page 17: Program Blocking Options

    On the displayed menu, press to highlight Change PIN code can be reset by calling Foxtel on 131 999. The PIN will for Blocking, then press OK. The Change PIN screen is only be reset for the account holder and ID may be displayed.
  • Page 18: Information Display Period

    AUTOMATIC or MANUAL. In Automatic mode the region region is selected by FOXTEL over the air according to A message on the TVscreen will warn you that a software upgrade your street address, it is recommended that the STU is operated in will take place.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Replace batteries and re-try remote is pressed 1.Raise volume using Foxtel RCU No Audio/Noisy Audio 1. Volume control set to low 2.Restore correct TV type for 2. PAL setting incorrect country of operation...
  • Page 20 Attempt to re-purchase an event Error dot (red) Error dot (red) E26 Event for sale - cheap Special of the day Event limit reached Call the service provider Error dot (red) E27 No further purchases possible OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STU 720if...
  • Page 21 Error dot (red) 1. Wrong Bouquet has been 1. Press TV button, select E37 Service unknown Selected. FOXTEL Bouquet, press 2. System error 3. Not a Broadcast channel 2. Call the service provider Error dot (red) E38 Service is not currently...
  • Page 22: Specifications

    Data service port 9 pin D-type female SATELLITE RECEIVER TUNER Receiver Frequency Range 950 to 2150 MHz Input Signal Level -20 dBm to -65 dBm Polarisation Switching 13.5 - 18 V DC 350 mA maximum, short circuit protection OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STU 720if...
  • Page 23: Hotlines

    OTLINES This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S patents and other intellectual property rights. Use Foxtel Hotline Number: 131 999 of this copyright protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited pay-per- view uses only unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision.

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