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ACTUS SOLO

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  • Page 1 Full HD Digital Satellite Receiver Digital Innovation Life User's Manual ACTUS SOLO...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Precautions..........................5 1. Important Safety Instructions ....................5 2. Notice ............................5 3. Copyright ..........................6 4. Disclaimer..........................6 5. Trademarks ..........................6 Before You Begin ........................7 1. Main Features .......................... 7 2. Accessories ..........................8 Hardware Description ......................9 1.
  • Page 4 PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Function................24 1. Recording ..........................24 1.1 Recording methods ......................24 1.2 Recording Edit ........................26 1.3 Long Time recording......................26 1.4 Pause during recording ..................... 26 2. Time Shifting........................... 28 3. Playback (Play List) ........................ 29 3.1 Recorded Files ........................

  • Page 5: Precautions

    Precautions 1. Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 6: Copyright

    To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol The exclamation point within an within an equilateral triangle, is intended to equilateral triangle is intended to alert alert the user to the presence of un-insulated the user to the presence of important...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin 1. Main Features ü Supports MPEG4 /MPEG2 - HD/SD and Fully DVB-S2 /DVB-S Compliant ü Intelligent Blind Scan for both SD and HD TV & Multi-Satellite Search ü Multi-LNB Controlled by DiSEqC Control Version 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and USALS ü...

  • Page 8: Accessories

    2. Accessories User's Manual Remote Control AAA size Batteries X2 HDMI Cable AC Power Cord NOTE : If any accessories listed above are missing, contact the sales representative where you purchased this unit.

  • Page 9: Hardware Description

    Hardware Description 1. Front Panel Configuration POWER BUTTON : Press to switch between STANDBY and POWER ON modes. CH Up/Down BUTTON : Press to change services in normal mode, or to move highlighted-bar in menu mode. Display : The 4-digit shows service number or menu state in normal mode. Show local time in standby mode.

  • Page 10: Rear Panel Configuration

    2. Rear Panel Configuration 1. LNB IN: Use to connect a satellite antenna. 2. LNB OUT: Use it when connecting to another STB for loop-through. 3. AUDIO L/R : Connects to the TV or VCR using a RCA cable. (Stereo audio output / White, Red) 4.

  • Page 11: Remote Control Unit

    3. Remote Control Unit 1. POWER : Turns the STB On/Off. 2. TV/RADIO : Switches between TV and Radio. 3. MUTE : Turns the sound On/Off. 4. Resolution : To select the resolution format. Each time you press the Resolution button, the resolution changes in the following sequence: 576i >...
  • Page 12 11. Color Buttons a. RED : Used for special function in menu. RED key is used to sort lists in service list or go to previous day search in EPG or make/delete the current position as a bookmark. b. GREEN : Used for special function in menu. Green key is used to set favorites setting in service list or go to the next bookmark position.
  • Page 13 19. Volume Up & Down : To change the Volume. 20. Channel Up & Down: To change service channel. 21. Recording : To start Recording. 22. Play / Time shift : Display the progress bar of playback when no progress bar is displayed. Start playback with normal speed.

  • Page 15: Connecting Diagram

    Connecting diagram 1. Receiver to A/C power Connect the A/C power cord between A/C power cord socket of receiver and A/C outlet. 2. Receiver to TV with Digital A/V Output l Connect the HDMI Cable to the HDMI Connector of the TV. l Connect SPDIF to Digital audio input of the equipment(Digital Audio) NOTE : Depending on the A/V equipment you own, there are various ways you can connect the STB.

  • Page 16: Receiver To Tv With Analog A/V Output

    3. Receiver to TV with Analog A/V Output l Connect the TV SCART to the SCART input of the TV. l Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO L, R to VIDEO IN and AUDIO L, R IN of TV. NOTE : The SCART cable connection is recommended for analogue TV or VCR The composite connection(RCA cable) is recommended for analogue TV You cannot view high definition video with the SCART and the composite video connector.
  • Page 17 l Using DiSEqC switch : Connect the cable of DiSEqC switch to LNB IN. l Using DiSEqC motor : Connect the cable of DiSEqC motor to LNB IN.

  • Page 18: Guide Of Functions

    Guide of Functions 1. Selecting a Service To select the desired service (channel), please refer to the instructions below. 1.1 Using CH UP/DOWN buttons You can navigate between services by pressing CH UP/DOWN buttons. Whenever you press the CH UP(DOWN) button, current service will be changed to next/previous service. Please press CH UP or CH DOWN button until you fine the service you want to watch.

  • Page 19: Using Recent Service List

    1.4 Using Recent Service List To display recent service list, press the RECALL button for a short time. To return to the previous service that you were watching, press RECALL button twice or for a longer time. Choose the service from the recent service list, use the ARROW button to select, and then press the OK button.

  • Page 20: Favorite Group

    Press the EPG button, then the EPG menu will be displayed. Use the ARROW buttons to move to other services or to see previous/next guide. Press the EPG button once to view full EPG with multi service list, and press it twice to view the additional EPG information of a specific channel service.

  • Page 21: Subtitle

    8. Subtitle You can select the language for a Subtitle, if the program provides subtitle information. Press the SUBTITLE button on your remote control unit. Select the desired subtitle language then press OK button. The subtitle will be displayed in the selected language at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 22: Teletext

    10. Teletext When the TELETEXT icon on the INFO Banner, press the TELETEXT button to view the teletext. 11. PIP (Picture in Picture) When you press the PIP button, a sub picture screen will appear on the main screen view. If you press the PIP button one more time, the primary picture and the sub picture will appear together side-by-side with the same size.
  • Page 23 If you press the PAGE UP/DOWN button, the location of the sub picture is changed. If you press the PIP SERVICE LIST button, you can see the list of services of sub picture. You can change the service of the sub picture from the service list shown.

  • Page 24: Pvr (Personal Video Recorder) Function

    PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Function 1. Recording You can select a recording storage device with the following sequence : Menu > Configuration > Recording Option > Record Device. Default is set to ‘USB’. 1.1 Recording methods There are 3 type recording methods. (Instant Recording / Time Scheduled Recording / Event Scheduled Recording).
  • Page 25 Event Scheduled Recording via EPG : - In the EPG menu screen, you can choose the event you wish to schedule or record. - While watching the LIVE TV screen, press the EPG button to access the EPG menu screen. - Choose the event you wish to reserve to play or record, then press OK to view option menu.

  • Page 26: Recording Edit

    1.2 Recording Edit Press the REC button while recording to see the recording message window. Pause : Select Pause Recording then press OK to pause the current recording process. Duration : Set recording duration. Press LEFT/RIGHT ARROW button to change recording duration. Stop Position : Set the finishing time of recording.
  • Page 27 Press PAUSE button once again and event will resume from the pause time. During recording, press the PLAY/TIMESHIFT button to show the Play bar screen. While the Play bar is shown on your screen, you may use the LEFT/RIGHT Arrow button to move (forward & backward) freely within recorded time.

  • Page 28: Time Shifting

    2. Time Shifting You can select a storage device for a temporary file of the Time shifting with the following sequence: Menu > Configuration > Recording Option > TimeShift Device. Default storage device is set to ‘USB’ If pressing the PAUSE button during Time shift, the live video is paused but the temporary recording for time shift is continued at the selected storage device.

  • Page 29: Playback (Play List)

    3. Playback (Play List) You can playback many files with the Playlist which you access by the PLAYLIST button. In the Playlist, you can check and playback recorded files, multimedia movie files, MP3 music files, and image files. With the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW button, go to the Recorded Files, Imported Files, Music and Photo category and check &...

  • Page 30: Imported Files

    File Option : If you press the BLUE button, you can select a option for Delete, New Folder, Move to Folder, Copy to Device, Rename, Lock/Unlock. You can select multiple files together and delete or move all of them at once. - Delete : To delete file(s) - New Folder : To make new folder.

  • Page 31: Bookmark

    4. Bookmark When the Play bar is displayed, you may move to desired time and book mark it by pressing the RED button. Bookmark(s) are indicated with a Green line on the play bar. Also, you may press the RED button to activate the play bar to mark your bookmark(s).

  • Page 32: Menu Map

    Menu Map Main Menu 1. Storage Manager 2. Timer Settings 3. Service List Manager 4. Data Transfer System Tools 1. Recording Option 2. Parental Control 3. Display Setting 4. Time Setting 5. Language Setting Configuration 6. A/V Output Setting 1. Dish Setting 2.

  • Page 33: Main Menu Of Guide

    Main Menu of Guide To display the menu, press the MENU button at any time. You can select the sub menus by using the ARROW buttons. The selected sub menu becomes highlighted. After selecting (highlighting) the sub menu you want to access, press the OK button.

  • Page 34: Timer Settings

    1.2 Timer Settings Insert a new timer entry or modify an existing timer entry. To add new timer entry : Press the GREEN button. Timer Edit window will popup. You can set the specific start date, time, duration and service for its reservation. And you can choose one of Timer Modes as 'Once' or 'Daily' or 'Weekly'.
  • Page 35 Delete Services : All service lists will be shown on left side of the window. By using the ARROW and OK buttons you may select services to be deleted by placing them in the middle window. The press the GREEN button to delete the selected services.

  • Page 36: Data Transfer

    1.4 Data Transfer When the data transfer task is in process, the Front USB slot is set to a default device slot. But, if no USB device is connected on a front USB slot, then the Rear USB slot is set as a device to be used for the data transfer process.

  • Page 37: Configuration

    2. Configuration 2.1 Recording Option Alarm Confirm Message : Turn ‘ON’ this Alarm message to indicate and show the alert pop-up message when there is a reserved recording event. The alert message will show 3 minutes before the starting time of the reserved recording event.

  • Page 38: Parental Control

    2.2 Parental Control User’s access rights to a service and programs are controlled by a 4-digit secret code that is defined by the user. Whenever you attempt to access the parental control menu, a pop-up window will ask you to input a PIN code. (If necessary, you can change it.) NOTE : The default PIN code is ‘0000’...

  • Page 39: Time Setting

    2.4 Time Setting Time Setting : To set the current time, you can use two modes; Auto or Manual. Local Offset : Enter the offset value by using the standardized information of current service area. Daylight Saving : If you want to apply daylight saving, select the counter by using the ARROW buttons.

  • Page 40: A/V Output Setting

    2.6 A/V Output Setting TV Type : Select the TV types.(PAL/NTSC/Auto) In Auto mode, the STB is automatically selected to NTSC or PAL accordingly to the service played. TV Aspect Ratio : Select the aspect ratio of TV which is connected to the STB (4:3/16:9).

  • Page 41: Installation

    3. Installation 3.1 Dish Setting Select the satellite/antenna and LNB settings for service sear ch. The values that are set in this menu will be available fo r selection in other service searching menus. Satellite : Select the satellite which you want to do a search for.

  • Page 42: Service Search

    - Using USALS : Dish Longitude : Enter the longitude position of the antenna using the NUMERIC buttons. Dish Latitude : Enter the latitude using the NUMERIC buttons. Go To : Press the OK button to rotate the dish to the selected antenna position.

  • Page 43: Network Setting

    Blind Search Mode : - Satellite : Press the OK button to select multiple satellites. - Frequency : Set Auto to search whole frequency, Set Manual to search only desired frequency. - Polarity : Select the polarity. ( All Polarity/Vertical/Horizontal - Search Type : Select the search type.

  • Page 44: System Recovery

    Control of the files via the network and your PC : - Check the IP Address of the STB on the Network Setting menu. - Press Enter button on your PC, after writing IP Address on the web browser address line. Ex.) \\168.158.10.146\storage - You can see the folder name of USB1 and USB2 in the Storage folder.

  • Page 45: System Information

    3.6 System Information This menu displays general information about the hardware and software version of your receiver. 4. Utility 4.1 Calculator To use the calculator, highlight the calculator and press the OK button. 4.2 Calendar To display the calendar, highlight the calendar and press the OK button.

  • Page 46: Plugin

    CAM information You can view the current status of CAM. Select the slot which you want to view using the ARROW buttons, and press the OK button. If the CAM is available, you can view information about each slot. NOTE : The displayed information of each CAMs may be different depending on the CAM used. CI message - On : To display the CI message on live TV service.
  • Page 47 Executing WebZeal with USB Storage device - Stored the WebZeal file to the USB storage device. File name : ‘WebZeal-201xxxxx.mnt’. - Connect the USB storage device to your receiver then go to Menu > System Tools > Storage Manager. Ÿ Set the Current Device to File Mount Drive. Ÿ...

  • Page 48: Free Tv

    4.5 Free TV+ What is Free TV+? - Free TV+ is a unique feature that enables you to play & enjoy FREE web media contents like Youtube and other free (but premium) contents from various internet websites such as documentary and more.

  • Page 49: Internet Tv

    Ÿ Download (Recording button): Web contents are available for download into USB or HDD storage. - Note: If more than one storage devices are connected with the STB at the same time, then the Downloaded files will be saved at the faster and bigger storage device automatically. Ÿ...

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution ü Check the main power cable and check that it is plugged into a Does not display any message suitable power outlet. on the front panel. ü Check the STB main power switch ‘ON’ at the rear of the STB. ü...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications Tuner & Channel Decoder Input Connector F-type, IEC 169-24, Female Loop through out F-type, IEC 169-24, Female Frequency Range 950MHz ~ 2150MHz Input Impedance 75Ω, unbalanced Signal Level -65 to -25dBm LNB Power 13/18VDC, max.400mA 22KHz Tone (22±2)KHz, (0.6±0.2)V DiSEqC Control V1.0/1.2/USALS Compatible Demodulation...
  • Page 52 Audio / Video & Data IN/OUT TV SCART RGB, CVBS Video, Audio L, R Output Video & Audio Output OPTIC Dolby Digital (SPDIF) RS-232C 9 pin D-SUB (Male) type, Transfer rate 115Kbps USB 2.0 Host Front & Rear Support. (5V DC 500 mA Max.) Ethernet RJ45 connector, 100 Mbps Front Panel...
  • Page 54 Full HD Digital Satellite Receiver ACTUS SOLO V.12081(Eng)

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