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Radix ALPHA 4000 PVR User Manual

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General Safety Information

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Safety and Precautions

Thank you for purchasing your RADIX digital satellite receiver.
For your safety and proper operation, please take time reading this manual fully
before installing and operating the receiver.
We hope you will take advantage of the numerous functions with the help of this
manual.
The menu structure and specification can be changed without notice.
 MAINS SUPPLY
Use only 100 - 250VAC 50/60Hz.
 OVERLOADING
Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in
electric fire or shock.
 LIQUIDS
Do not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.
 CLEANING
Always disconnect the STB power cord from the outlet before cleaning.
Use a light damp cloth (no solvents) to dust off the STB.
 VENTILATION
The slots on top of the STB must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to
the unit.
– Do not stand the STB on soft furnishings or carpets.
– Do not expose the STB to direct sunlight or do not place it near a
heater.
– Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the STB.
– Do not use this appliance in airtight area.
– Do not open the top cover.
 CABLE
Use standard certified cables to prevent any malfunction of the STB.
 ATTACHMENTS
Do not use any attachments that are not recommended as these may cause
hazard or damage to the STB.
 CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB
Disconnect the STB from the mains power before connecting or disconnecting
the cables from the satellite dish. Failure to do so can damage the LNB.
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  • Page 1: General Safety Information

    General Safety Information Safety and Precautions Thank you for purchasing your RADIX digital satellite receiver. For your safety and proper operation, please take time reading this manual fully before installing and operating the receiver. We hope you will take advantage of the numerous functions with the help of this manual.

  • Page 2: Connection To The Tv

    General Safety Information  CONNECTION TO THE TV Disconnect the STB from the mains power before connecting or disconnecting the cables from TV. Failure to do so can damage the TV.  EARTHING The LNB cable MUST BE EARTHED to the system earth for the satellite dish. The buried cable of the system must comply with SABS 061.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents General Safety Information ........... 2 Safety and Precautions ................. Getting Started ............... 6 1.1 Checking the Package Contents ........... 1.1.1 Checking Accessories ..............1.1.2 Using the Remote Control ............1.2 General Description of Your Receiver ........... 1.2.1 Front Panel ................. 1.2.2 Rear Panel .................
  • Page 4 Contents Recording ................34 5.1 Using the Instant Recording ............34 5.2 Using the Timeshift Recording ............35 5.3 Using the Trick Mode ..............37 5.4 Timer Recording ................38 5.5 Editing Timer Recording ..............39 5.6 PVR Manager ................40 5.6.1 Using the Timer list ..............

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1.1 Checking the Package Contents 1.1.1 Checking Accessories Check the following accessories when you open the box. Tuner Tuner User’s manual Remote control RF Loop through cable Batteries (AAA type) USB application CD Notice of disposal The device, packaging material, and battery should not be disposed of with household trash.

  • Page 6: General Description Of Your Receiver

    Getting Started 1.2 General Description of Your Receiver 1.2.1 Front Panel 1. CAM SLOT For a two CA Module. 2. Display Displays the playing status, channel number, broadcasting name, recording status, etc. 3. MENU button Displays the main menu on the screen. 4.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Getting Started 1.2.2 Rear Panel 1. S/PDIF: Connect to an optical input of your digital amplifier using an optical cable. 2. USB: PC to STB, STB to PC data transfer and receiver. 3. RS 232C SERIAL PORT: Connect to a serial port of your computer or other STB for software upgrade through a serial cable.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Unit

    Getting Started 1.2.3 Remote Control Unit 1. POWER( ) button Turns your receiver On/Off. 2. NUMERIC buttons Selects TV and Radio channels. 3. SATLIST button Displays the satellite list. 4. FAV button Displays the favorite channels. 5. EPG button Displays the Electronic Program Guide (EPG) information.
  • Page 9 Getting Started 13. MUTE( ) button Reduces the TV volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume. 14. TV/R button Switches between TV and Radio modes. 15. RES button Displays the reservation list. 16. ZOOM button Enables you to zoom in/out in live and still modes. 17.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Receiver

    Getting Started 1.3 Connecting Your Receiver This chapter describes how to connect the receiver. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements. Note: If you encounter any problem when setting up your receiver, please contact your local receiver distributor. 1.3.1 Connecting to TV, VCR, and External Audio/Hi-Fi system Connecting to TV...

  • Page 11: Connecting Your Tv With Motorized System

    Getting Started 1.3.2 Connecting Your TV with Motorized System Using DiSEqC 1.2 There are two ways to connect the receiver to your existing TV system. Use one of the following cases for the best result: ■ Connect a video cable between VIDEO output jack on your receiver and VIDEO input jack on the TV.

  • Page 12: Recommended Antenna Connection

    Getting Started 1.3.3 Recommended Antenna Connection Setting the PVR to Loop Mode. 1. When you have one antenna. Input a single source to Tuner A, and input the output signal from Tuner A to Tuner B using a splitter or loop through. 2.
  • Page 13 Getting Started Setting the PVR to Dual Mode. To provide Live and Timeshift servics, and Recording channels through Tuner A or Tuner B, input a signal source of the same attributes with the signal input to Tuner A to Tuner B. Setting the PVR to Split Mode.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Initial Settings And Operations

    Adjusting Initial Settings and Operations 2.1 Using the On-Screen Display Menu Once you have properly installed and connected cables of receiver, on-screen display menu appears on the screen. On-screen display consists of 6 main menus as follows: Installation / Channel Manager / PVR Manager / System Setup / Common Interface / Utility 1.

  • Page 15: Viewing The Menu Map

    Adjusting Initial Settings and Operations 2.1.1 Viewing the Menu Map Installation Channel Search Download Software Receive DB from PC / Send DB to PC / Receive DB from STB/ Send DB to STB / OTA Update Factory Reset Channel Manager Edit Channels Edit Favorites PVR Manager...

  • Page 16: Adjusting Initial Settings

    Adjusting Initial Settings and Operations 2.2 Adjusting initial Settings When you first turn on your receiver, the HDD Checking procedure starts and the Default Setting menu appears. The menu consists of 2 sub-menus (Menu Language and Ant Connect). 1. Select the Menu Language. Using the Arrow(◄/►) buttons, select the menu language you want.

  • Page 17: Channel Scanning

    Adjusting Initial Settings and Operations 2.2.2 Channel Scanning Perform the following setup procedure for scanning the satellite. Follow the instructions below to scan satellite channels. You can enjoy watching TV or listening to the Radio after the procedure completes. 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 18 Adjusting Initial Settings and Operations Setting the UniCable LNB SAT-Receiver 1 SAT-Receiver 2 a. Adjust direction of Dish antenna to the favorite satellite. b. Connect UniCable LNB to the dish antenna. c. Connect UniCable LNB with a splitter and than, splitter with LNB inputs of two separated receivers.

  • Page 19: Setting Up The Motor Antenna

    Adjusting Initial Settings and Operations 14. Press the GREEN button to scan. ■ Network: If you want to have all other Transponder information, you need to Select network to ON . ■ Search Mode: You can select ALL /FTA option mode in each satellite using the Arrow(◄/►) buttons.

  • Page 20: Renaming The Satellite

    Adjusting Initial Settings and Operations Selecting USALS using the YELLOW colour button in DiSEqC menu. 1. Input the value of latitude and longitude in which the dish-installer is placed. 2. As the satellite that you want to target was selected in the last menu, it is possible to press the OK button in Rotate.

  • Page 21: Editing The Transponder Setting

    Adjusting Initial Settings and Operations 2.2.5 Editing the transponder setting Editing the transponder settings 1. Select the satellite name you would like to edit transponder using the Arrow(▲/▼) buttons in channel search mode, and then press the YELLOW button. 2. Select transponder you would like to change the parameter values using the Arrow(▲/▼) buttons, and then press the RED button.
  • Page 22 Adjusting Initial Settings and Operations Scanning transponder information If you cannot find it from the transponder list, you should insert all the setting parameters. 1. Press the YELLOW button. 2. Place the cursor on the sub menu using the Arrow(▲/▼) buttons and press the Arrow(◄/►) buttons or numeric button to enter parameter values.

  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation This chapter describes functions such as changing channel, volume control, and basic features for watching channels. 3.1.1 Changing Channels You can change the current channel using one of the following methods: 1. Press the CH▲/CH▼ buttons. 2. Enter your desired channel number using the NUMERICAL (0-9) buttons to move to the channel directly.

  • Page 24: Changing The Audio Language

    Basic Operation 3.1.4 Changing the Audio Language If the current channel is available in multiple audio languages, you can select the language that you wish to listen in. 1. Press the AUDIO button to display audio menu. 2. Select your desired audio language using the Arrow(◄/►) buttons.

  • Page 25: Using The Zoom Function

    Basic Operation 3.1.7 Using the Zoom Function You can make the picture appear larger on the screen using the ZOOM button. 1. Press the ZOOM button. The selected picture is enlarged two times. 2. Select the area you want to zoom using the Arrow(▲/▼/◄/►) buttons.

  • Page 26: Viewing The Channel List

    Basic Operation Detailed channel information is as follows: You can see detailed channel information using the INFO( ) button again. Press the INFO( ) button you can see general information of the current channel. ■ Detailed channel information. ■ Satellite, Frequency, Symbol Rate, FEC, Polarity, Video PID, Audio PID, PCR PID, and Antenna Connect.

  • Page 27: Using The Channel Configuration Menu

    Basic Operation The coloured buttons show the channel lists as follows: ■ RED(AUDIO) button: Displays only free to air channels list. ■ GREEN(SUBT) button: Displays channels list by alphabetical order (alphabetical A -Z). ■ YELLOW(TEXT) button: Displays all locked channels list.

  • Page 28: Using Electronic Program Guide (Epg)

    Basic Operation 3.1.11 Using Electronic Program Guide (EPG) EPG displays program information such as program titles, broadcasting schedule, program synopsis, and such. EPG information differs depending on the service provider. Depending on the amount of the EPG data, loading time might take a couple of seconds.

  • Page 29: Using The Channel Manager

    Using the Channel Manager 4.1 Editing Channels To access the Edit Channels menu: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Channel Manager using the Arrow(◄/►) buttons. 3. Select Edit Channels using the Arrow(▲/▼) buttons, and then press the OK button. 4.1.1 Moving Channels Location You can move one or more channels into your desired...

  • Page 30: Renaming A Channel

    Using the Channel Manager 4.1.3 Renaming a Channel You can change the channel name as in the followings: 1. You can select the channel that you want to rename using the Arrow(▲/▼) buttons, and then press the YELLOW button. Channel Rename keyboard appears. 2.

  • Page 31: Editing The Favorite Channels

    Using the Channel Manager 4.2 Editing the Favorite Channels You can edit favorite channels or favorite channel lists. To access the Edit Favorite Channels menu: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Channel Manager using the Arrow(◄/►) buttons. 3. Select Edit Favorites using the Arrow(▲/▼) buttons, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 32: Renaming The Favorite Group

    Using the Channel Manager 4.2.3 Renaming the Favorite group You can rename the name of favorite group. 1. Press the YELLOW button to change the name of favorite group, then the following Favorite Rename keyboard screen appears. 2. Use the Arrow(▲/▼/◄/►) buttons to place the cursor on the desired character and press the OK button.

  • Page 33: Recording

    Recording 5.1 Using the Instant Recording This receiver is equipped with a built-in Hard Disk Drive (HDD). It can be used to record and store TV and Radio programs. Basically, the hard disc is similar to those being used in personal computers. Also you can watch TV program no.

  • Page 34: Using The Timeshift Recording

    Recording 5.2 Using the Timeshift Recording You can temporarily record a Live TV program in built-in hard disk using Timeshift Recording (TSR) function and then watch it. It is possible to jump back up to 3 hours and starts to play from the previous watching point.
  • Page 35 Recording When pressing the PAUSE (II) button while watching, the current program stops. The following changes are made immediately: ■ Live TV picture is paused. ■ HDD operates for the Timeshift recording mode. ■ HDD Click Noise is audible. ■ If you press the PLAY(►) button 5 minutes after you pressed the PAUSE(II) button.

  • Page 36: Using The Trick Mode

    Recording 5.3 Using the Trick Mode You can operate Trick mode when Timeshift recording or playing a recorded program. Using functions available in the Trick mode: ■ Pause You can pause the screen using PAUSE(II) button. ■ Fast Forward / Fast Rewind playback You can rewind fast up to 2 steps (×2,×4 ) speed using the REW(◄◄...

  • Page 37: Timer Recording

    Recording 5.4 Timer Recording You can record TV/Radio programs using the Electronic Program Guide (EPG). 1. Press the EPG button while watching a TV channel or listening to the Radio channel. The Electronic Program Guide appears. 2. Select the channel you want to reserve timer recording using the Arrow(▲/▼) buttons, and then press the BLUE(SLEEP) button.

  • Page 38: Editing Timer Recording

    Recording 5.5 Editing Timer Recording You can edit or delete the reserved programs for timer recording. Also you can add new timer recording. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select PVR Manager using the Arrow(◄/►) buttons. 3. Select Timer list using the Arrow(▲/▼) buttons, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 39: Pvr Manager

    Recording 5.6 PVR Manager 5.6.1 Using the Timer list Timer list function enables you to reserve a program recorded and view it. You can edit or delete the reserved programs for timer recording. Also you can add new timer recording. For more information about the timer recording function, see page 38, “Timer Recording.”...

  • Page 40: Using The Recording Function

    Recording 5.6.2 Using the recording function You can record TV or Radio programs using the MENU button. Press the MENU button → PVR Manager → Recording Recording menu is not available to use while the recording is in progress. 5.6.3 Using the Timeshift Recording Function You can activate the timeshift function using the OK button.

  • Page 41: Formatting The Hard Disk

    Recording 5.6.7 Formatting the Hard Disk The HDD format feature can not be activated during the playback, recording or timeshift recording. Follow the steps below to format the HDD: main menu → PVR Manager → Format HDD If you press the OK button on a warning message appears. Press the OK button then it starts activation and HDD will be initialized.
  • Page 42 Recording ■ Timer recordings (internal HDD or externally connected conventional VCR) can be booked easily by using the EPG recording function. ■ Timeshift Recording (TSR) viewing / recording is one of the big advantages of the built-in HDD. You can start watching playback of a recorded program while the recording of the same program is still in progress.
  • Page 43 Recording Example 2>> Timer Recording ■ You can use the timer function for unattended recordings on HDD or on a conventional VCR that has been connected to the VCR SCART connector of this unit. You can also use the timer function for automatically switching your receiver ON/OFF or changing the TV program at a preset time in case you don’t want to miss the start of a program but want to watch another channel...
  • Page 44 Recording To turn off the timeshift recording do as follows: ■ Keep on watching the playback until the program is finished. ■ Press the STOP(■) button to turn off the timeshift recording. ■ In order to save HDD memory space, time shift recordings will be deleted automatically from the temporary memory when pressing the STOP(■) button.

  • Page 45: Using The Playback Function

    Using the Playback function 6.1 Playing the recorded file in the HDD To play the TV or Radio recorded programs in the HDD. 1. Press the F.LIST button. Play back list window appears. You can view the detailed information through the thumbnail view.

  • Page 46: Editing The Recorded Files In The Hdd

    Using the Playback function 6.2 Editing the Recorded Files in the HDD You can rename, delete, and lock recorded channels in the HDD. 6.2.1 Locking a Recorded File 1. Select the channel you want to lock using the Arrow(▲/▼) buttons and INFO( ) button. 2.

  • Page 47: Using The Bookmark Function

    Using the Playback function 6.3 Using the bookmark function 6.3.1 Adding Bookmarks You can bookmark maximum 10 positions. 1. Press the BOOK.M( ) button at desired scene for easier search. 2. Press the INFO( ) button, the bookmarked positions are displayed.

  • Page 48: Using The Skip Function

    Using the Playback function Using the local repeat A-B You can specify a specific block within a recorded file and play it back repeatedly. 1. Press the REPEAT( ) button to set the repeating first position. 2. Select the second position using the playback relative button, and then press the REPEAT( ) button.

  • Page 49: Using The System Setup Function

    Using the System Setup Function You can use the System Setup menu from the main menu. To access the System Setup: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select System Setup using the Arrow(◄/►) buttons. 7.1 Setting the Language Options You can set the language for Menu, Audio, and Subtitle. 1.

  • Page 50: Setting Time Information

    Using the System Setup Function 4. OSD Transparency: Set the level of OSD Transparency, it varies from 0 to 40. Default value is set to10. 5. Display Channel Info: Set the i-plate and play time, it varies from 0 to 10 sec. Default value is set to 3 sec.
  • Page 51 Using the System Setup Function 2. Time Zone You can set the GMT Offset for current time. 3. Summer Time You can set the summer time ON or OFF. 4. Wake Up Time You can set the time for your receiver to be turned on automatically.

  • Page 52: Parental Control

    Using the System Setup Function 7.4 Parental Control 1. System Lock To lock the receiver: (1) Select System Lock in the Parental Control menu and set it to ON using the Arrow(◄/►) buttons. (2) If the receiver is locked, whenever you try to start the STB, the Password screen will appear and you will be asked to enter your Password.

  • Page 53: Installation

    Installation 8.1 Channel Search For detailed information about the channel information, see page 18, “Channel Scanning.” 8.2 Downloading Software 1. STB Upgrade: You can select ON if you want to upgrade the software via satellite directly. 2. STB Auto Upgrade: You can select ON if you want to upgrade the software via satellite automatically.

  • Page 54: Using The Factory Reset Fuction

    Installation Over the Air (OTA) Update At this menu, you can download the latest PVR software from the Astra Satellite. The Setup details are as follows: 1. Manual Upgrade ■ Satellite: ASTRA 1/Ku ■ Transponder: 12604 / H / 22.000 ■...

  • Page 55: Common Interface

    Common Interface You can enjoy not only scrambled channels using the Conditional Access Modules (CAM) with smart card, but also Free-To-Air channels. This receiver is equipped with a twin-slot Common Interface under DVB specification, accepting two different types of PCMCIA modules. Plug in the appropriate CI module together with a valid Smart Card.
  • Page 56 Common Interface Getting into CI mode through main menu: Press the MENU button, and select Common Interface from the main menu. You will see the next screen when you select Common Interface from the Menu. For example: Slot 1: Viaccess CAM is in the socket 1 and initialized Slot 2: CAM is in the socket 2 and your receiver is initializing the CAM.

  • Page 57: Utility

    Utility 10.1 Viewing captured Images You can view the captured images, and edit the files on this menu. The images can be captured by pressing CAPTURE button while watching . 1. View Image: Press the Arrow(▲/▼) buttons to select the files, and then press the OK button to view them.

  • Page 58: Viewing The Calendar

    Utility 10.2 Viewing the Calendar Using buttons in the Calendar mode: ▼: Previous Year ▲: Next Year ◄: Previous Month ►: Next Month Using buttons in the Tetris game: OK : Drop ▲ : Rotate ◄: Move left ►: Move Right 10.3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) USB port hidden under a front flip enables you to transfer data the AV files, and captured image files from a built-in hard disc in STB to PC,...

  • Page 59: Using The Usb Manager

    Using the USB Manager 11.1 How to Install the PVR USB Manager First Step – Installation of Application 1. Execute setup.exe in your Installation CD or your Hard Disk. 2. Then you will see this installation window. 3. Click Next. 4.
  • Page 60 Using the USB Manager Second Step – Installation of Device Driver 1. Connect the USB cable between your PVR and your PC. Then with your PVR, Go to the main menu → Utility → USB. The following window will be appeared in your PC automatically.

  • Page 61: How To Use Pvr Usb Manager

    Using the USB Manager 11.2 How to use PVR USB Manager Executing PVR USB Manager 1. Go to the main menu → Utility → USB in the PVR menu or press Option of RCU. Then you can see USB menu in the TV.
  • Page 62 Using the USB Manager Operations 1. Moving files - .vid, .aud, .jpg (1) Select a stream file or data file you want to move. (2) Press the ( ) or ( ) button to transfer file from PVR to PC. (3) Press the ( ) or ( ) button to transfer file from PC to PVR.

  • Page 63: Specification

    Specification Conditional Access Interface PCMCIA 2 Slots Common Interface Front End Input Frequency 950~2150MHz Input Impedance 75Ω Connector 2xF-Type RF Input Level -65~-25dBm LNB Control DiSEqC 1.0 & 1.2, USALS LNB Power 13V/18V (Max500mA with short circuit protection) LNB Tone Switch 22KHz Wave Form QPSK (SCPC, MCPC capable)
  • Page 64 Specification Connectors TV SCART CVBS, RGB,S-VIDEO, Audio L/R VCR SCART CVBS, S-VIDEO, Audio L/R Audio Output 2 x RCA/Cinch Composite Video Output 1 x RCA/Cinch S/PDIF 1 x optic con. (Dolby Bitstream Out Available) USB 2.0 Compatible (Device/B-type) RS232C 9 Pin D-Sub RS232C serial port General Characteristics Supply Voltage 100-250VAC, 50/60Hz...
  • Page 65 Specification Main CPU STi5514/180 MHz Front Control MPU AT89SS52/11.0592 MHz Memory Flash Memory 4 MB Graphics (MPEG) Memory 8 MB System Memory 8 MB Storage Fixed HDD 160 GB Recording Time 80 Hr/ 160 GB (Changeable depending on bit rate) Seagate (ST3160012ACE, 160 GB) is the most recommendable to optimize the receiver’s function.

  • Page 66: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Trouble Shooting Guide If you suspect there is a fault with your receiver, please check the following trouble shooting guide before calling an authorized service agent. Warning: Under no circumstances attempt to repair the receiver yourself. Tampering with the receiver may result in fatal electric shock and will invalidate your warranty. Symptom Possible cause No display on the Display Panel...

  • Page 67: Correct Disposal Of This Product

    Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) 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 promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
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