Page 2 - NDS is a trademark of News Corporation Group.; Warranty Exclusions; cause beyond Hathway’s control.; Notice
Copyright (Copyright © 2001 HUMAX Corporation) Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX’s prior consent in writing except approval of ownership of copyright and copyright law. Trademarks NDS is a trademark of News Corporation Group. ‘Dolby’ and the double-D symbol are trad...
Page 3 - SPECIAL NOTICE; DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE SET-TOP BOX
SPECIAL NOTICE DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE SET-TOP BOX • THE SET-TOP BOX SHOULD ALWAYS BE KEPT IN THE STANDBY MODE WHILE NOT WATCHING TV AND SHOULD NOT BE POWERED OFF FROM THE 230 V MAINS SWITCH OUTLET EVEN OVERNIGHT. • IF THE SET-TOP BOX IS SWITCHED OFF FROM THE MAINS, IT WILL NOT RECEIVE IMPORTANT UPDAT...
Page 4 - Warning; This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that
3 Notice Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions provided. For your safety, check what the result of each action will be. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicatehazardous situations. • Warn...
Page 6 - Safety and Warning; Safety Instructions and Precautions; CONNECTION TO THE CABLE TV SIGNAL AND TV; disconnect any cables.
Safety and Warning 4 This digital cable Set-Top Box 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 AC 50/60HzOperate your product only from the type of power so...
Page 7 - This can cause damage to the Set-Top Box and reduce its life span.
5 9. LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the Cable input 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. 10. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS Do not insert ...
Page 8 - Security Instructions
Security Instructions For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions carefully. Power Related Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter.There is a danger of an electric shock or fire. Do not disconnect the power cordby simply pulling the plug, o...
Page 9 - Safety
Safety Cleaning Disconnect the power cord in case of lightning or a prolonged period of non use.There is a danger of an electric shock or fire. Disconnect the power cord before cleaning.Avoid any water drips or splashes. Do not wipe with benzene, paint thinner or alcohol.There is a danger of an elec...
Page 10 - Contents; Watching a Cable Channel
8 Contents 1. Before using the Set-Top Box 1.1 Package contents 1.2 Front Panel 1.3 Rear Panel 1.4 Remote Contro l 2. Set-up 2.1 Connecting the Set-Top Box 2.2 Powering On 2.3 Configuration of the Set-Top Box 3. Watching a Cable Channel 3.1 Turning the TV on for the first time 3.2 Selecting Channels...
Page 12 - Package Contents; Please check all package contents before using your Set-Top Box.; Remote Control Unit; Receiver
1. Before using the Set-Top Box 10 This chapter describes detailed instructins on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents Please check all package contents before using your Set-Top Box. Remote Control Unit Smart Card AA size batteries User Manual User Man ual Receiver
Page 13 - Slot for a smart card.
Safety 11 1. SMART CARD SLOT Slot for a smart card. The Smart Card is to be placed in the slot with the arrow “This way up” facing upwards(i.e. Chip-side upwards). NOTE: THE CARD IS TO BE INSERTED GENTLY TILL IT STOPS AND REMAINS APPROX. 1 CM OUTSIDE. 2. CH-/+ Moves the TV/Radio channel up/down. 3. ...
Page 16 - your local Cable Operator or Area office.
2. Setup 14 This chapter describes how to set up the Set-Top Box. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements. Note: If you encounter any problem when setting up the Set-Top Box, please contact your local Cable Operator or Area office. 2.1 Connecting the Set-Top Box Connecti...
Page 17 - Connect the power cord of the Set-Top Box to a wall outlet.; INPUT
15 2.2 Powering On 1. Connect the power cord of the Set-Top Box to a wall outlet. 2. Power on by pressing STANDBY( )button on the Remote Control or the STANDBY button on the front of the Set-Top Box. 2.3 Configuration of the Set-Top Box Since the process of configuring the Set-Top Box involves certa...
Page 18 - current programme are displayed.; To Select a Channel; use the
16 3. Watching a Cable Channel 3.1 Turning the TV on for the first time after configuring Set-Top Box The following figure illustrates the screen that appears when you turned on the TV for the firsttime. When you switch on and change the channel for the first time, the Programme banner caption appea...
Page 19 - To Adjust the Volume; NOTE: YOU MAY ADJUST THE STB VOLUME SO THAT WHILE CHANGING BETWEEN
17 4. You can go to Main Menu and select the Programme( )icon and select “Programme Type” and select by genre. For more information refer to Using the EPG section. 5. You can go to Main Menu and select the Channel( )icon and using the button, select the desired channel. 6. While viewing the “Program...
Page 20 - Programme Schedule screen
18 4. Using the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 4.1 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Screen Overview This section describes the various components and screens of the EPG. Pressing the EPG( )button displays the following Programme Schedule grid.In this screen, you can view the Programme details of e...
Page 22 - Note: If a menu is selected, the icon changes to a golden color.; In the above, the ‘Personal Settings’ icon is the one selected.
20 4. Using the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) This is the Main page which lets you access all the features of the Set-Top Box through the6 icons at the top. Each icon has a sub-menu. The function of each icon on the EPG menu are as follows.1. Channels2. Programmes3. Interactive4. B-Mail5. Persona...
Page 25 - OVERVIEW OF FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS; Using the Programme Schedule; You can select the Programme Schedule in two ways.
OVERVIEW OF FREQUENTLY USED FUNCTIONS In this section, you can learn about how to use several frequently-used functions of EPG. • Programme Schedule • Favourite Channel • Programme Category Search • Parental Control 5.1 Using the Programme Schedule You can select the Programme Schedule in two ways. ...
Page 26 - Viewing the programme of interest
24 Select buttons on the Remote Control, and press the OK( )button. If your desired Programme is a Programme to be broadcast later, the Programme reservation screen appears. • To reserve a Programme, select your desired Programme using the buttons, and the OK( )button. • The Programme reservation sc...
Page 28 - Using Favourite Channel
26 5.2 Using Favourite Channel The Favourite channel function enables subscribers to select and watch Favourite channelseasily by using a single button on the Remote Control, once programmed. Favourite channel configuration procedures are described below. 1. Select the Programmes( )icon from the ico...
Page 29 - to scroll within the programmed favourite channels.
27 4. When you have configured a Favourite Channel, you can watch the channel by pressing the FAV( )button on the Remote Control or by entering the number channel nember900 - 919 on the Remote Control. 5. The favourite channels will also appear in the EPG grid, once programmed. 6. While in the favou...
Page 30 - Searching by Programme types; Select ‘Programme Type’ from the options displayed on the screen.
5.3 Searching by Programme types This function enables subscribers to easily find the channel that displays the desired type ofcurrent Programme by the programme type e.g Movies, Education etc.. 1. While turning on the TV, press the MENU( )button to enter the Main Menu 2. Select the Programmes( )ico...
Page 31 - Note: The following types of Programme categories are available.
4. Select your desired Programme and press the OK( )button. The Set-Top Box automatically tunes your TV to the selected programme. Note: The following types of Programme categories are available. 1. Movie 2. News / Current Affairs3. Shows / Game Shows4. Sports5. Children’s6. Music / Ballet / Dance7....
Page 32 - Using Parental Lock Function; that carries a Programme rating in the original broadcast.
5.4 Using Parental Lock Function This function enables subscribers to limit watching content for the protection of children and teenagers based on the broadcasting grade of Programme. Note: This function does not limit the event, but specific channels such as Movies, that carries a Programme rating ...
Page 33 - Press OK and the following screen will appear.; Default PIN code is ‘0000’.; ‘Personal Settings’ menu.
31 Press OK and the following screen will appear. 3. Input PIN code and then specify desired rating from the options displayed using the button, and press OK( )button. Note: • Default PIN code is ‘0000’. You can configure the PIN code by using the ‘Select Key Code’ function in the ‘Personal Settings...
Page 34 - Other function of EPG
5.5 Other function of EPG Until now, this manual described frequently used functions in the EPG. Now this section describes other functions provided by the EPG. Note: This is the Main page which lets you access all the features of the Set-Top Box throughthe 6 icons at the top. Each icon has a sub-me...
Page 36 - broadcaster
Select the channels icon to display the complete channel list.Select the desired channel by using the buttons and press OK( )button. Then the current Programme of the selected channel is displayed in the small screen.Press the +( )button to view the Programme information.To view selected channel in ...
Page 37 - The Programme menu has 5 sub-menus as displayed on the screen below:; Programme Schedule
35 2. Programmes The Programme menu has 5 sub-menus as displayed on the screen below: • Programme Schedule In this screen you can view the Programme schedule grid for future.For more information on using this function, refer to the Overview of Frequently-Used Functions in the previous section. • Fav...
Page 38 - Reserved Programmes; This feature is currently not available.
36 5. Functions Guide • Reserved Programmes You can reserve a program that is to be broadcast in future using this function. At that particular day and time, the TV set if ON, will automatically switch to the selected programme. For more information on using this function, refer to the Overview of F...
Page 42 - Caution: This function is for installation personnel only.; The selected screen consists of the following 5 menus.; Select Your Signal
40 5. Functions Guide Caution: This function is for installation personnel only. Please do not use this function, if you are not familiar with the procedures forconfiguration of Set-Top Box environment. The selected screen consists of the following 5 menus. Each menu provides the following function....
Page 43 - Press “Urgent Message Display” in the “Systems Settings” menu.; Set Up A New Card; Follow the instructions on the screen.
41 • Diagonistics Set-Top Box hardware/software information display. To view information on the operational environment of the Set-Top Box, complete the following procedures. 1. Select ‘Diagonistics’ in ‘System Settings’ screen and then press the OK( )button. 2. A new window appears displaying all i...
Page 45 - Precautions; the product function.
43 Precautions • Copyright(c) 2002 HUMAX Corporation. • Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX’s prior consent in writing except approval of ownership of copyright and copyright law. • The information in this document is subject to change without notice for enhancement o...
Page 46 - Specifications; HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications 44 Input VoltageType RF/Loop-through Output ConnectorOutput levelFrequencyOutput ChannelTV standardPreset Channel AC 90~270, 50/ 60HzSwitching Mode Power Supply(SMPS) Power Consumption Max. 15 W Stand-by: Max. 5 W F -Type Female72 dBuV470 MHz to 862 MHzUHF, CH 21-CH 69PAL GSoftware ch...
Page 47 - Indicators; Front panel; RCA; Rear panel; SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS
45 SlotButtons Size (W x H x D)Weight(Net)Operating TemperatureStorage TemperatureAccessoriesRemote Control Unit 1 Smart Card3 Buttons (Stand-by On/Off, Channel up, Channel down) Indicators 1 LED (2 Colors) : Power On / Standby 215 x 41 x 158 mm1.3 kg0 ° C to +45 ° C -10 ° C to +70 ° C Remote Contro...
