Page 2 - Copyright (Copyright © 2010 HUMAX Corporation); Notice
English 1 Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX product. Please read this user’s manual carefully to be able to safely install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user’s manual next to your product for future reference. The information in this user’s manual is subject to chang...
Page 3 - ‘WEEE’ Instructions; Irdeto is a trademark of Irdeto Access B.V.
2 Notice ‘WEEE’ Instructions This product should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. Please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. This will prevent possible harm to the envir...
Page 4 - Contents
English 3 Contents Preferences 47 Parental Control 47 Language Setting 48 Setting Power On/Off Timer 48 Video Setting 49 Audio Setting 50 Screen Display 51 Installation 52 Channel Search 52 Software Update (OTA) 53 Factory Default 54 System 55 System Information 55 Signal Detection 55 Power Manageme...
Page 5 - Checking Accessories; The accessories may vary according to area.; Front Panel; The image shown may differ from the actual product.
4 1. Checking Accessories Note: The accessories may vary according to area. 2. Product Overview Front Panel Note: The image shown may differ from the actual product. Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide User's manual CD Manual & Quick Start Guide SCART Cable HDMI Cable Remote Control & Batter...
Page 6 - Inserting the Smartcard
English 5 Quick Start Guide Inserting the Smartcard 1. Open the flap on the front panel to expose the card slot.2. Hold Smartcard horizontally with the electronic chip facing downwards. 3. Insert the Smartcard into the slot. Rear Panel Note: The image shown may differ from the actual product. CABLE ...
Page 7 - Remote Control
6 Quick Start Guide Remote Control Note: • To control the product please make sure that the PVR mode is selected on the remote control. • The image shown may differ from the actual product. • Some playback control buttons may not function depending on the contents. MUTE Mutes audio. STANDBY Switches...
Page 8 - Inserting Batteries; Press the hook upward and lift the
English 7 Quick Start Guide +/- Adjusts the audio volume. P / Changes the channel or page. LIST Displays the channel list. i (Information) Displays the channel and programme information. OPT+ Displays the channels attributes. AUDIO Displays the audio list. SUBTITLE Displays the subtitle language lis...
Page 10 - Connecting the Cable TV Line; TV with the HDMI connector
English 9 Quick Start Guide Connecting the Cable TV Line Connect an antenna cable from your cable TV network to CABLE IN connector. Connecting the TV and VCR You can select one of the following connections depending on the equipment you have. ݎ TV with the HDMI connector; For the best picture qualit...
Page 11 - Connecting the Network; Connecting to the LAN; Installation Wizard; or
10 Quick Start Guide Connecting the Network ݎ Connecting to the LAN; Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the product and the other end to the LAN router. ݏ Connecting to the Wi-Fi (Wireless LAN); (Reserved for future use.) You can connect the network via the Wi-Fi access point or DSL/cable mode...
Page 12 - the; ON; Power on by pressing the; button on the remote control or the; STANDBY; button at the front
English 11 Quick Start Guide 4. Powering On 1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet.2. Ensure the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the product is switched to ON . 3. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button on the remote control or the STANDBY button at the front of the product. Note: T...
Page 13 - First Installation Wizard; Settings > Installation; menu to search for more channels.; Channels
12 Quick Start Guide 5. First Installation Wizard When powering on your product for the first time after purchase or performing the factory default in menu, the installation wizard will operate automatically. Note: If you exit the installation wizard without fully completing the channel searching pr...
Page 14 - Network; Configure the network setting.; Finish
English 13 Quick Start Guide Save the found channels when the search is complete. 4. Configure Network Make sure that the LAN cable is connected to the Ethernet port or the wireless USB dongle is enabled. Configure the network setting. Note: The Wi-Fi network is currently not supported. (Reserved fo...
Page 15 - Settings; How to Navigate
14 Quick Start Guide 6. Menu Overview Channel List TV Guide Video Music Photo Settings Preferences • Parental Control • Language• Time• Video• Audio• Recording• Screen Display Edit Channels • Edit Favourite List • Edit Channel List • Favourite Ch Numbering • Hide Recent List Installation • Channel S...
Page 16 - Changing Channels; BACK; Setting Audio Options; AUDIO; Basic Operation
English 15 Changing Channels You can change the channels in several ways. Press the P / button. Enter the channel number directly. (0-9) Go to the channel list or TV guide and select a channel. Note: • Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV and radio channels. • Press the BACK button to retu...
Page 17 - Display Format / Resolution; WIDE; Setting Display Format; Setting Resolution
16 Basic Operation Display Format / Resolution Setting Display Format Press the WIDE button to set the display format according to the screen ratio.Each time you press this button, the value changes. Screen ratio 4:3: Auto – Letterbox 16:9 – Letterbox 14:9 – Centre Screen ratio 16:9: Auto – Full – Z...
Page 18 - EXIT
English 17 Basic Operation Programme Information (i-plate) The i-plate is an information banner that is displayed for a certain period of time whenever you change channels. Press the i button while watching a progamme to display the i-plate. Press the EXIT button to hide. Display Navigation mode Vie...
Page 19 - Sleep Timer; Press the; SLEEP; button to set the automatic turn; Subtitle; SUBTITLE; to make the subtitle disappear.; OK
18 Basic Operation Sleep Timer Press the SLEEP button to set the automatic turn off time.Each time you press this button, the value changes. 10 - 20 - 30 - 60 - 90 - 120 minutes Subtitle You can select the subtitle language when subtitle information is provided. 1. Press the SUBTITLE button. 2. Sele...
Page 20 - Option; Teletext; TEXT
English 19 Basic Operation Option You can set the options for the watching channel. 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2. Select an option. Favourite : Select the favourite group to add the channel. Lock : Select On or Off . 3. Select OK to save and exit. Teletext Teletext is a free service broadcast which g...
Page 21 - Advanced Options; Channel List
20 The channel list will help you find the channel you want to watch quickly and easily. You can access the channel list in several ways. Press the LIST or OK button. Press the MENU button and select Channel List . Changing Channels You can change the channels within the same channel group.Select th...
Page 22 - Editing Channels in Channel List; Locking Channels; Select a channel you want to edit and press; Setting Favourite Channels; Select a channel and press the
English 21 Channel List Editing Channels in Channel List You can lock each channel in the channel list, as well as in menu. To edit the multiple channels, go to the MENU > Settings > Edit Channels . Locking Channels 1. Select a channel you want to edit and press the GREEN button. 2. Select an ...
Page 23 - Editing Channels; Locking / Unlocking Channels; Managing Channels
22 Editing Channels The Edit Channel List menu will help you lock multiple channels. MENU Settings Edit Channels Edit Channel List You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu. Note: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local distri...
Page 25 - Editing Favourite Channels; Adding / Removing Favourite Channels
24 Managing Channels Editing Favourite Channels The Edit Favourite List menu will help you add or remove channels from the favourite groups. MENU Settings Edit Channels Edit Favourite List You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu. Note: The default password is 0000. If you have...
Page 26 - Renaming Favourite Groups
English 25 Managing Channels Renaming Favourite Groups 1. Press the YELLOW button and select the favourite group you want to edit. 2. Press the OPT+ button. 3. Select Rename Favourite . 4. Enter the name in the keyboard. Advanced Options Changing Group To list the channels of other groups in the lef...
Page 27 - Favourite Channel Numbering
26 Managing Channels Favourite Channel Numbering You can change the favourite channel numbers to be numbered in the order in which they are added. MENU Settings Edit Channels Favourite Ch Numbering You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu. Note: The default password is 0000. If...
Page 28 - Watching Programmes; TV Guide
English 27 The TV guide is an on-screen guide of grid type which displays the programme information of channels in time and date order. You can access the TV guide in several ways. Press the GUIDE button. Press the MENU button and select TV Guide . Note: Press the GUIDE or EXIT button to exit. Press...
Page 29 - Setting Reminders or Recordings; Scheduling Reminders and Recordings; Finding
28 TV Guide Setting Reminders or Recordings 1. Select a future programme and press the OK button. 2. Select Reminder or Record and press the OK button. Select Repeat to change the repeat mode. 3. Press the OK button again to cancel the reservation. The reserved programmes will be added automatically...
Page 30 - Finding Programmes; Setting Reminders or
English 29 TV Guide Finding Programmes Find will help you find the programmes more specifically using the keyword or genre. By Keyword 1. Press the GREEN button. 2. Select Keyword and press the button. 3. Select a keyword and press the OK button. Note: To enter a new keyword, select New Keyword . By...
Page 32 - Recording and Playback; Recording; Instant Recording; RECORD
English Record Select Confirm Enter 0~9 31 Recording and Playback You can record programmes in the built-in hard disk drive and playback the recorded programmes whenever you want. Note: Recorded radio programmes are saved in the Video List. Recording You can watch another channel while recording a c...
Page 33 - Delayed Recording
32 Record Select Confirm Enter 0~9 Recording and Playback Delayed Recording You can rewind the currently watching programme to the point you started watching and start recording from that point. To rewind the programme you are watching, press the button to go back to the moment you started watching....
Page 34 - Recording Conflict; Recording Duration Conflict; and
English Record Select Confirm Enter 0~9 33 Recording and Playback Recording Conflict You can watch another channel while recording a channel or record programmes from two different channels at the same time. Recording Duration Conflict When an instant recording conflicts with one of the scheduled re...
Page 35 - Setting Recording Options
34 Record Select Confirm Enter 0~9 Recording and Playback Setting Recording Options MENU Settings Preferences Recording You can set the recording padding time in case the recording starts earlier or ends later than scheduled. Start Padding Time : Additional recording time before the recording starts...
Page 36 - Playback
English Record Select Confirm Enter 0~9 35 Recording and Playback Playback You can playback the recorded programmes that are stored in the built-in hard disk drive. Playing Recordings (Video) You can access the recorded file list easily and play the recorded programmes. Press the MEDIA button. Press...
Page 37 - Playback Controls; PAUSE; Media List > Using Video List
36 Record Select Confirm Enter 0~9 Recording and Playback Playback Controls Play Pause the scene. Press the PAUSE button again to go back to play mode. Stop the playback of the current file and go to live TV. Fast Rewind Fast Forward Move to the previous chapter and replay the scenes. Move to the ne...
Page 39 - Using the Video List > Editing; Switching Storage; Switching Media; Media List
38 Media On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 You can retrieve video, music or photo files from the built-in hard disk drive, the USB storage devices, or the DLNA compliant devices. You can access Media List in several ways. Press the MEDIA button. Press the MENU button and select Video , Music or Photo ...
Page 40 - Supported features according to USB file system; Only one USB icon will appear even when there are more than one USB.
English Media On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 39 Media List Note: • Please use only the USB storage device which was formatted with ext3, FAT or NTFS file system. • Supported features according to USB file system ext3: Read, Copy (Digital TV/Radio, MP3, JPEG, XviD) FAT: Read, Copy (Digital TV/Radio,...
Page 41 - Using Video List; Playing Files; Recording and Playback > Playback
40 Media On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 Media List Using Video List You can play TV/Radio recordings or XviD files from the built-in hard disk drive, the USB storage devices, or the DLNA compliant devices. MENU Video Note: • Press the YELLOW button to switch the media type. • Press the BLUE button ...
Page 42 - Play Options; Editing Files
English Media On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 41 Media List Play Options Select the file and press the OK button. The play options for video will pop up. Resume Play : Play the file from the point it has been stopped. Play from the Start : Play the file from the beginning. Delete : Delete the file. ...
Page 44 - Using Music List
English Media On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 43 Media List Using Music List You can play MP3 audio files from the built-in hard disk drive, the USB storage devices, or the DLNA compliant devices. MENU Music Note: • Press the YELLOW button to switch the media type. • Press the BLUE button to switch ...
Page 45 - Music Player; Using Video List > Editing Files
44 Media On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 Media List Music Player The music player is displayed while playing the music file(s). Plays or pauses Plays Plays the previous file Pauses Plays the next file Changes the play mode (once, repeat, repeat all, shuffle) Plays the first file Stops the music play...
Page 46 - Using Photo List; Photo Slideshow
English Media On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 45 Media List Using Photo List You can play JPEG photo files from the built-in hard disk drive, the USB storage devices, or the DLNA compliant devices. MENU Photo Note: • Press the YELLOW button to switch the media type. • Press the BLUE button to switch...
Page 47 - You can play music files during slideshow.; Slide Mode
46 Media On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 Media List Editing Files Deleting, moving, renaming the photo files or creating new folders are the same as in the video list. Refer to Using Video List > Editing Files . Slide Mode You can play music files during slideshow. 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2. Se...
Page 48 - Parental Control; Maturity Rating; Changing Password; Preferences
English Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 47 In this chapter you can set options for parental control, language, time, video, audio and others. Note: Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press the BACK button to return to the previous screen. Parental Control MENU Settings Preferences Parental ...
Page 49 - Language Setting
48 Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 Preferences Language Setting MENU Settings Preferences Language 1. Select System Language , Audio Language or Subtitle Language . 2. Select the language. Note: • If you select Off in subtitle language, the subtitle will not be displayed. • You can change the a...
Page 50 - Video Setting; You can select the screen ratio of your TV.; You can set the display format by pressing the; Screen Ratio
English Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 49 Preferences Video Setting MENU Settings Preferences Video Setting TV Screen Ratio You can select the screen ratio of your TV. 1. Select Screen Ratio . 2. Select an option. 16:9 – 4:3 Setting Display Format You can select the display format according to...
Page 51 - Audio Setting; You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu.
50 Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 Preferences Setting TV SCART / VCR SCART You can select the video signal output option for the TV SCART or VCR SCART. 1. Select TV SCART or VCR SCART . 2. Select an option. TV SCART: CVBS – S-Video – RGB VCR SCART: CVBS – S-Video Audio Setting MENU Settings Pr...
Page 52 - Screen Display; You can adjust the subtitle font.
English Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 51 Preferences Screen Display MENU Settings Preferences Screen Display Setting Info Display Time You can set the duration the information box is displayed every time the channel is switched. 1. Select Info Display Time . 2. Select an option. Off – 1~20 se...
Page 53 - Channel Search; Installation
52 Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 In this chapter you can configure the installation setting and perform the channel search. MENU Settings Installation You will be prompted to enter the password to access this menu. Note: • The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, ple...
Page 55 - Factory Default; You will be prompted to enter the password.
54 Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 Installation Factory Default MENU Settings Installation Factory Default 1. Select Factory Default . 2. A popup will appear. Select Yes . 3. You will be prompted to enter the password. Enter the password. Note: • The default password is 0000. If you have forgot...
Page 56 - System Information; System
English Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 55 In System , you can view the information of the system, signal detection, power management, conditional access, mail messages, data storage and network options are also available in this section. Note: Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit. Press the B...
Page 57 - Power Management; to deactivate the certain features; Conditional Access
56 Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 System Power Management MENU Settings System Power Management Setting Power Saving in Standby You can minimise the standby power consumption to below 1W. 1. Select Power Saving in Standby . 2. Select On to deactivate the certain features and minimise the power...
Page 58 - Mail Messages; button to see the; Data Storage; Select a storage to display the details for each
English Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 57 System Mail Messages MENU Settings System Mail Message You can receive mail sent by the broadcasting company. When a new mail arrives, the mail icon will appear on the screen. Press the OK button to see the details. The forced announcement mail will di...
Page 60 - Setting FTP Server; to make the product work as FTP server.
English Menu On/Off Select Confirm Enter 0~9 59 System Setting FTP Server You can transfer the media files in the internal HDD into your PC with FTP program. 1. Select FTP Server. 2. Select On to make the product work as FTP server. Note: • You can access to the internal HDD by entering the IP addre...
Page 61 - Appendix; Specification; Memory
60 Appendix Specification Tuner & Channel No. of Tuners 2 Input Connector IEC 169-2, Female Frequency Range 54MHz to 870MHz Signal Level -15dBmV to +15dBmV @ 64-QAM, 128-QAM-12dBmV to +15dBmV @ 256-QAM Audio/Video Decoding Audio Decoding MPEG/MusiCam Layer I & II, Dolby AC-3, Dolby Digital P...
Page 62 - Power Supply; SMPS; Physical Specification; The specifications are subject to change without notice.
English 61 Appendix Power Supply Input Voltage 90-250V a.c., 50/60Hz Type SMPS Power Consumption Max. 28W (Standby: Under 1W ) Protection Separate internal fuse.The input should be protected against lightning. Physical Specification Size (w/h/d) 380mm×55mm×246mm Weight 2.8kg Operating Temperature 0 ...
Page 63 - Service and Support; HUMAX Call Center; Nederland; For hardware repair, please visit our website.
62 Appendix Service and Support Information concerning troubleshooting, software upgrade and product support is provided in the following websites and call centers. Should your product require warranty service, please contact HUMAX to obtain the appropriate authorization. HUMAX Call Center Nederland...
Page 64 - Safety Warning; Safety Instructions and Precautions; OBJECTS; CONNECTION TO THE TV
English 63 Appendix Safety Warning This product has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully. Safety Instructions and Precautions 1. MAINS SUPPLY • Operate this product only from the type of power supply indicated on the ...
Page 65 - To avoid damage of the power cord or plug
64 Appendix 12. LOCATION • Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightning, rain or sun. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. • We recommend that the product has 10 cm clearance from any other appliances susceptible to electromagnetic influences, such as a TV or a VCR. • Do ...
Page 66 - Trouble Shooting; picture
English 65 Appendix Trouble Shooting Before contacting your local service centre, please read the tips below carefully. If the problem persists after completing the following procedure, please contact your local product distributor or service centre for further instructions. 1. No message displayed ...
Page 68 - Error Message; Error message
English 67 Appendix Error Message Error message Possible causes What to do No or bad signal The cable is not connected. Make sure the cable is connected correctly. The cable may be damaged or defective. Exchange the cable. The channel is not broadcasting. Exchange the cable. The channel is scrambled...
Page 69 - Glossary; A technique for error control of data transmission.
68 Appendix Glossary CVBS (Composite Video Baseband Signal) A technology for transmitting video signals via a cable. Mixes luminance (brightness) and the chrominance (colour) signals together. DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) A DiSEqC compatible receiver relies on a switching box which d...
Page 71 - Remote Control Code List; Using the Universal Remote Control; Button
70 Remote Control Code List 1. Using the Universal Remote Control 1. Select the mode(PVR, TV, DVD, AUDIO) you want to set by pressing the corresponding button on the remote control. The button will blink once. 2. Keep pressing the button for 3 seconds until the button lights on. 3. Enter the 3-digit...
Page 102 - OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE; GPL Software
English 101 Appendix OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE HUMAX products use certain open source operating system software distributed pursuant to GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL LICENSE Version 2.1 each as defined and published by the Free Software Foundation, Inc. The following ...
