Page 2 - Notice; Copyright (Copyright © 2008 HUMAX Corporation)
GB1 User’s Manual Notice 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 s...
Page 3 - Warnings, Cautions and Notes; Instruction about the ‘WEEE’ Symbol
Notice GB2 User’s Manual Warnings, Cautions and Notes Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations. • Warning Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury. • Caution Indicates a situation which could damage the e...
Page 4 - Safety Instructions and Precautions; Safety Warning
GB3 User’s Manual 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 90-250V a.c., 50/60Hz • Operate this product only from the type of power supply indicated on...
Page 5 - Warning
Safety Warning GB4 User’s Manual 10. LIGHTNING, STORM or NOT IN USE • Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna during a thunderstorm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-surges. 11. EXTR...
Page 6 - Contents
GB5 User’s Manual Contents 1. Before Using the Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB7 1.1 Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB71.2 ...
Page 8 - Before Using the Product
GB7 User’s Manual This chapter provides detail instructions on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents Please check all package contents before using your product. Note: • Faults may occur if the remote control is left without battery for a long time. Always keep the battery inserted i...
Page 10 - Conditional Access; Inserting the Smartcard
1. Before Using the Product GB9 User’s Manual 1.3 Conditional Access Although some TV and radio services are free to air, others are available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via a Conditional Access component. The Conditional Access component is a removable Smartcard. 1. Inserting t...
Page 14 - Remote Control Batteries
1. Before Using the Product GB13 User’s Manual 1.6 Remote Control Batteries 1. Press down the top of the battery cover and slide the cover off .2. Insert the new batteries. Make sure the plus (+) ends meet the plus markings on the battery case.3. Slide the cover back into place. i
Page 16 - Using DVI Converter; When equipped with an A/V receiver
2. Setup GB15 User’s Manual 2.2 Using DVI Converter The DVI connection using an HDMI to DVI converter is recommended for Digital TV. In case the TV has a DVI input connector, connect the product to the TV with an HDMI cable using an HDMI to DVI converter as follows. 1. When equipped with an A/V rece...
Page 17 - When there is no A/V receiver available
2. Setup GB16 User’s Manual 2. When there is no A/V receiver available In case you are not equipped with an A/V receiver, connect the product and the TV using an audio cable as follows. 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 2. Connect the product and the TV using an RCA cable. 3. Connect one en...
Page 18 - Using Component Cable
2. Setup GB17 User’s Manual 2.3 Using Component Cable The component connection is recommended for Digital TV. Connect the product and the TV using a component cable as follows. 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 2. Connect the product and the TV using a component cable. You can either: 3. 1)...
Page 19 - Using SCART Cable
2. Setup GB18 User’s Manual 2.4 Using SCART Cable A SCART cable connection is recommended for analogue TV or VCR. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable as follows. 1. Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN. 2. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable.3. Connect the product and...
Page 21 - Installation Wizard
GB20 User’s Manual 3. Installation Wizard When powering on your product for the fi rst time after purchase, the installation wizard will operate automatically. Tip: • The default password is 0000 . • If you have forgotten your password, please contact your local product distributor. 3.1 Language Lan...
Page 23 - Installation Checklist
3. Installation Wizard GB22 User’s Manual 3.5 Installation Checklist Before using the product, please make sure that you have completed the following steps. Step Page Done? Is the CATV line connected correctly? GB14~18 Is the product connected to your TV? GB14~18 Is the power cord plugged in the wal...
Page 24 - Switching Channel
GB23 User’s Manual This chapter describes the basic functions the product provides such as switching channel, volume control and other common features. 4.1 Switching Channel You can switch the current channel by pressing the P-/P+ button or entering the channel number directly using the NUMERIC(0-9)...
Page 27 - General Information; IR
4. Basic Operation GB26 User’s Manual 4.9 Programme Information (i-plate) The i-plate is always displayed for a certain period of time whenever you switch channels. You can view the programme information by pressing the i button while watching a programme. Press the EXIT button to hide the i-plate. ...
Page 28 - Deta
4. B a sic O p e r at ion GB27 User’s Manual 5 . Current time & date 6 . Programme broadcasting time and progress bar: Displays programme playing time and progress bar. 7 . Group name: Displays the group the channel belongs to. 8 . Previous/Next programme information: Displayed if previous/next ...
Page 29 - All; nn
GB28 User’s Manual This chapter will help you manipulate the channel list. You can display the channel list by pressing the O K button while watching a programme. Four types of channel lists are provided for quick and easy channel search. All ( RED ) The list of all TV and radio channels. Fa vo u ri...
Page 30 - ion; onfi g
5. C h a nn el L is t GB29 User’s Manual 1. O p t ion 1. Select a channel and press the OPT + button. 2 . To add the channel to the favourite group, select Favourite . Select the group using the / button and press the O K button. 3 . To lock the channel, select Lock and press the O K button. 2. C on...
Page 31 - vo; HD
5. C h a nn el L is t GB30 User’s Manual 5.2 Fa vo u ri te L is t Favourite List is the list of the favourite channels you can select yourself from the entire channel list. There are fi ve favourite groups in total. 1. Press the O K button while watching a programme. 2 . Press the G REEN button to d...
Page 32 - is
5. C h a nn el L is t GB31 User’s Manual 5.4 H is t ory L is t History List is the list of the most or recently viewed channels. 1. Press the O K button while watching a programme. 2 . Press the B LUE button to display the history list. 3 . Press the B LUE button again and select Most Viewed or Rece...
Page 33 - Table; TV
GB32 User’s Manual The TV Guide displays the programme information of each channel, in time and date order. You can customize your own programme guide to list the channels or programmes of interest to you and schedule your viewing using the programme information. N o te : Press the G UIDE or E X IT ...
Page 35 - Re
6. TV G u id e GB34 User’s Manual 1. E di t ing Re s e rv at ions 1. Select a reservation you want to edit and press the O K button. The reservation popup will appear. 2 . Select Channel and press the O K button to display the channel list. Select the channel. 3 . Select Date and press the O K butto...
Page 36 - ind; Sea
6. TV G u id e GB35 User’s Manual 6.4 F ind Find enables you to fi nd the programme you want by entering the keyword, genre, time and day of the programme. 1. Press the G UIDE button. 2 . Press the B LUE button to fi nd programme. 3 . Enter the keyword, genre, time & day of the programme and sel...
Page 37 - nc; tal; imi
GB36 User’s Manual 7. P r e f e r e nc e s In this chapter you can set parental control, language setting, time setting, A/V setting and other confi guration items to keep limitations where you want them for the viewers. N o te : Press the E X IT button to save the changes and return to the previous...
Page 38 - La
7. P r e f e r e nc e s GB37 User’s Manual 2. C h a ng e Pa ssword Change Password allows you to change the current password. 1. Select Change Password and press the O K button. 2 . Enter the password in New Password using the NUMERIC (0-9) buttons. 3 . Enter the password again in Verify Password to...
Page 39 - Subt
7. P r e f e r e nc e s GB38 User’s Manual 2. Subt i tle D isp la y Subtitle Display allows you to display the subtitle automatically. This service is provided when subtitles are available. 1. Select Subtitle Display . 2 . Select Auto or Manual using the O K or / button. Aut o Subtitles are displaye...
Page 40 - im; ow
7. P r e f e r e nc e s GB39 User’s Manual 7.3 T im e Sett ing Time Setting allows you to set the time you want to turn the product on or off . 1. Press the MENU button. 2 . Select Preferences using the / button and press the O K button. 3 . Select Time Setting using the / button and press the O K b...
Page 41 - Sett; dio
7. P r e f e r e nc e s GB40 User’s Manual 7.4 A / V Sett ing You can confi gure the audio and video output settings. 1. Press the MENU button. 2 . Select Preferences using the / button and press the O K button. 3 . Select A/V Setting using the / button and press the O K button. 1. TV SCART You can ...
Page 43 - Ot; nfo
7. P r e f e r e nc e s GB42 User’s Manual 7.5 Ot h e r Sett ings You can confi gure other settings such as info display time and OSD transparency. 1. Press the MENU button. 2 . Select Preferences using the / button and press the O K button. 3 . Select Other Settings using the / button and press the...
Page 44 - di; ocking
GB43 User’s Manual 8. E di t C h a nn el s In this chapter you can edit all channels in the channel list or make changes to the favourite lists of the channels you have chosen. N o te : • Press the E X IT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the m...
Page 46 - Sele; isp
8. E di t C h a nn el s GB45 User’s Manual 3. Sele c t All / Relea s e All 1. Press the Y ELLO W button to select all channels in the favourite list. 2 . To release all channels, press the Y ELLO W button again. 4. Re n a ming Fa vo u ri te Gro u ps 1. Select the favourite group you want to rename a...
Page 47 - ns
GB46 User’s Manual In this chapter you can confi gure the installation setting and perform channel search. Menus such as channels search, software update and default setting are included in this section. N o te : Press the E X IT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the ...
Page 48 - of; ault
9. I ns tallat ion GB47 User’s Manual 9.2 S of t w a r e U pd ate Software Update allows you to update the system software. 1. Press the MENU button. 2 . Select Installation using the / button and press the O K button. 3 . Select Software Update using the / button and press the O K button. 4 . When ...
Page 49 - ys
GB48 User’s Manual 10. S ys te m 10.1 IRD Statu s You can view system status information. 1. Press the MENU button. 2 . Select System and press the O K button. 3 . Select IRD Status and press the O K button. 4 . The system status information will be displayed. 10.2 S ign al Dete c t ion You can view...
Page 50 - OTA; ate
GB49 User’s Manual 11. S of t w a r e U pd ate In order to maintain proper performance of the product, it is essential to have the most up-to-date software. Visit the Humax website to check the latest news and newly released software versions.http://www.humaxdigital.com.It is recommended that you pe...
Page 51 - pp
GB50 User’s Manual 12.1 Me n u Ma p 1. Parental Control 2 . Language Setting 3 . Time Setting 4 . A/V Setting 5 . Other Settings P r e f e r e nc e s 1. Edit Channel List 2 . Edit Favourite List E di t C h a nn el s 1. Channel Search 2 . Software Update 3 . Default Setting I ns tallat ion 1. IRD Sta...
Page 52 - uble
12. A pp e ndix GB51 User’s Manual 12.2 T ro uble S hoo t ing 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....
Page 53 - rror
12. A pp e ndix GB52 User’s Manual 10. Ca nno t w at ch p a y ch a nn el s. • Check in the menu that you have a valid and working subscription to the channels you wish to view. • Contact your network operator for more information. 12.3 E rror Me ss a g e E rror m e ss a g e P ossi ble c au s e s Wh ...
Page 54 - cifi c
12. A pp e ndix GB53 User’s Manual 12.4 S p e cifi c at ion Tu n e r & C h a nn el I np ut C onn e c t or IEC 1 69 - 2 Female F r e q ue ncy Ra ng e 5 1 MHz~ 858 MHz S ign al Le v el -1 5 dBmV~1 5 dBmV De mod ulat ion DVB-C(1 6 QAM, 32 QAM, 64 QAM, 1 28 QAM, 256 QAM) I np ut S ym b o l Rate 1. 5...
Page 56 - oss
12. A pp e ndix GB55 User’s Manual 12.5 G l oss a ry • C o a xi al Cable A cable designed to conduct RF signals. To connect a two devices cable will usually have one female and one male connector. • D o lb y D igi tal An encoding system that digitally compresses up to 5 .1 discrete channels of audio...
Page 57 - rvic
12. A pp e ndix GB56 User’s Manual 12.6 Se rvic e a nd Su ppor t 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 authoriza...
