AB IPBox 900hd User manual

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0. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of new High Definition Digital Receiver that will make your life richer and closer to
your dream. Before using your new receiver, we recommend you to read this manual carefully for your own
safety and correct operational manual. This product is fully compliant with the DVB standards and transmits
digital broadcasting service directly to your TV
The STB is easy to use and adaptable for future upgrade. The software is to be upgraded continuously to
improve the function.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read the following recommended safety caution carefully for your safety
“DANGER OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE AND RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!”
Power Supply: 110-220V AC 50/60Hz
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Allow clear space around the STB for sufficient ventilation.
Never place the STB on soft furnishing or carpet.
Do not stack other electronic equipment on top of the STB.
Use a soft/dry cloth and a mild solution to clean the exterior of the STB.
The inside of the STB shall not be exposed to dripping, spray or other objects filled with liquids.
Do not use any attachments that are not recommended.
Do not allow the unit to be exposed hot, cold or humid conditions.
Service should be carried out only at a qualified service agent.
Do not connect or modify cables when the STB is plugged in.
Do not remove the cover.
Warning:
AB-COM s.r.o. company does not hold any responsibility for any harms caused by using unofficial or illegal
software.
AB-COM s.r.o. company warns that watching of european Pay TV channels on European Union territory
without paying all corresponding abonentfees is illegal.
If anybody uses any of products of AB-COM s.r.o. company in order to watch Pay TV channels without correct
paying he does it on his own responsibility and and will carry all potential legal effects.
2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual provides complete instructions for installing and using the STB. The following symbols will be
served as follows.

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Symbol
Explanation
1. MENU (Capital & Bold)
Represents Main Menu category.
1.1. Menu(Bold)
Represents a sub
-
category of the main menu
1.1.1.Menu
Indicates a selectable option in a sub
-
category.
Press the MENU key on the RCU (Remote Control Unit) to enter intothe main menu.
In some menus, you are asked to put the PIN (Personal Identification Number) code as a password.
Factory default password is '0000'.
2.1 How to move the cursor
Use the Navigation Buttons
UP and Down Direction button:Navigate the cursorUpwards and Downwards.
Left and Right Direction button: Navigate the cursor Left and Right
2.2 How to select an option
OSD(On Screen Display)- menus support to navigate the functions or options with these buttons.
Use these buttons to reach the targeting option or function. To select the desired option or function, press OK
button.
2.3 How to use the virtual keyboard
In some menus, you are asked to putalphabetical characters on the virtual keyboard. Selecteach alphabet
character by pressing OK button. and then move the cursor on “Save” (Save key) on the virtual keyboard, and
press OK button to save it.

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In case of input mode “a”,the numeric buttons of RCU works alphabetically with Small letters
In case of inputmode “A”, the numeric buttons of RCU works alphabetically with Capital letters
In case of inputmode “@”, the numeric buttons of RCU works numerically
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN
3.1 Advanced Features
DVB compliant ,DVB-S2, DVB-S, DVB-T, DVB-C supported
Smart tuner supported(Plug & Play)
MPEG-2 MP@HL Video Decoder
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 HP@L4 Video Decoder
DIVX supported
MP3 decoder
Dolby Digital AC3 downmixdecoder
HDMI v.1.2A with HDCP supported
Multi-format Audio Decoder
High Definition and Standard Definition
DVBCommon Interface (2 slots) supported
Smart card reader , one slot (only 910HD model)
Externa e-SATA I HDD support
Internal 2,5” SATA I HDD supported (only 910HD model)
Format resolution: 1080i, 720p, 576i
USB 2.0(Host) supported
Network Interface Supported( high speed Ethernet)
VFD Matrix Display : Capability for display of various information
SCPC and MCPC receivable from C/Ku-band satellites
Channel list editing
Favorite channel list editing
True-color On-Screen Display (OSD)
Full Picture In Graphic (PIG) function
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for on screen channel information
Subtitle & Teletext supported
Parental lock facility by channel and program event
LINUX open source(some parts under the terms of GPL, accordingly expandable)
4. THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX
Please make sure that the following items are included in the Package.
STB main unit
Remote Control Unit
2 Batteries (size AAA ALKALINE)
Operation Manual

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0. INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................2
1. SAFETY INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................2
2. HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL......................................................................................................2
2.1 How to move the cursor..................................................................................................................................3
2.2 How to select an option ..................................................................................................................................3
2.3 How to use the virtual keyboard....................................................................................................................3
3. BEFORE YOU BEGIN...................................................................................................................4
3.1 Advanced Features..........................................................................................................................................4
4. THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX....................................................................................................4
5. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (UNIVERSAL TYPE)..........................................................................6
5.1. Programming the remote control for your TV set.....................................................................................7
5.1.1 Using automatic code search......................................................................................................................7
5.1.2. Using direct entry method ..........................................................................................................................7
5.1.3. Locking the volume control........................................................................................................................7
5.1.4. Unlocking the volume control.....................................................................................................................7
6. FRONT PANEL CONTROL...........................................................................................................8
7. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS....................................................................................................9
8. INSTALLATION..........................................................................................................................10
8.1 Connection with Satellite dish.....................................................................................................................10
8.2 Connection with Terrestrial Antenna or Cable network ..........................................................................11
8.3. Tuner module into the main board.............................................................................................................13
9. BEFORE SETTING.....................................................................................................................14
9.1 Menu Information...........................................................................................................................................17
9.2 Basic Key Control .......................................................................................................................17
10. GET STARTED FOR THE FIRST TIME....................................................................................17
10.1 Switch your TV and STB On.......................................................................................................................17
10.2 Selecting language and Adjusting the local time...................................................................................17
10.3 Menu tree.......................................................................................................................................................18
11. HOT BUTTONS........................................................................................................................... 23
12. SELECT YOUR TV SYSTEM (1080i, 720p, SD-PAL, SD-NTSC).............................................. 31
13. IP SETUP..................................................................................................................................... 31
14. RESTORE FACTORY SETTING................................................................................................. 33
15. MOUNT MANAGER.................................................................................................................... 33
16. PVR OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 34
18. INFORMATION........................................................................................................................... 37
19. SOFTWARE UPGRADE............................................................................................................. 38
20. GLOSSARY OF TERMS............................................................................................................. 39
21. TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................................................................................45
22. PRODUCT SPECIFITION..........................................................................................................48
23. TV BRAND CODE LIST............................................................................................................54

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5. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (UNIVERSAL TYPE)
Music
Playback or return
Slow motion with
rate
Pause
Photo Album
Fast reverse or
r
a
n
dom
Fast forward or random play
Repeat
Record
Teletext
Stop
Alternate
Multifeed
Switch O
n/Off
Audio m
ute
RCU respond to TV
RCU respond to STB
Swap
PIP on/off
Su
b picture
position
Sub channel list
Recall
Volume
+,
-
Info banner
Recorded
Page up/down or
Program
Electronic Program Guide
Navigation buttons or
Vol+,- Ch+,-
To exit from the OSD
menu
Favorite
Book or check mark
Main Menu or
previous menu.
Subtitle

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5.1. Programming the remote control for your TV set.
This Universal type remote control works for both TV and PVR.
There are two ways to program the remote control; Automatic Code Search and Direct Entry.
5.1.1 Using automaticcode search
1. Turn on the component (TV)you want to control.
2. Press and hold the TV button until the LED (TV button) turns on red, then release the key.
3. Point the remote at the component (TV), press and release the UP ( ) button, and then wait three seconds
or until the LED stops flashing. At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to program. If,
after three seconds, the component (TV) you want to control does not turn off, press and release UP ( )
button again to make the remote to search the next set ofcodes.
4. If the component you want to control does turn off; Press and release OK button, then the LED blinks three
times.
5.1.2. Using direct entry method
1. Turn on the component (TV) you want to control.
2. Locate the Code List (refer to code list on the page 59). Find your TV brand that you want to control.
3. Press and hold the TV button until the LED on the remote control turns on red, then release the key.
4. Enter 3-digit code from the code list, then the LED blinks three times.
5. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your TV brand until the component
responds tothe remote control command.
5.1.3. Locking the volume control.
Locking the volume controls to a single device makes it easier to control volume, without having an
unexpected volume change. If you lock the remote's volume controls to the TV set, you will be always able to
change the volume to the level you want, without having adjusting it twice on multiple devices.
If you want to lock the volume for the TV system;
1. Press and hold the STB component key until the LED on the remote control turns on.
2. Enter 3-digit code, 9 9 9 .
3. Press and release the STB component key, then the LED blinks three times.
5.1.4. Unlocking the volume control.
If you want to unlock the volume for the STB component;

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1. Press and hold the STB button until the LED on the remote control turns on.
2. Enter 3-digit code, 9 9 9 .
3. Press and release the STB component key, then the LED blinks three times.
Find the TV brand code list on the page 48.
6. FRONT PANEL CONTROL
Two slots for CAM
One slot for Smart card reader (910HD only)
MatrixVFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display), displays channel number, errormessages, current time and
status and remote control commands
Power button
Menu Button
EPG Button
FILE Button
OK button
Rightdirection button(Vol +)
Left direction button(Vol -)
Up direction button(CH +)
Down direction button(CH -)
Note :
Cold off (Shutdown) : Press and hold power button on front panel or RCU over 2 seconds.
Warm off (Standby) : Press power button on front panel or RCU.

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7. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
Serial port
E
-
SATA
CVBS and Audio L,R
LNB IN for Satellite
AC
power co
r
d
ANTENNA IN for cable or
terrestrial antenna
A
C on/off switch
Optical Digital Audio for Digital
Components
TV SCART
HDMI
USB
Ethernet
DC 5V(max. 1A) out for
external HDD

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8. INSTALLATION
Most effective and common setting methods are suggested below. Please follow the instructions carefully.
8.1 Connection with Satellite dish
Analog Video : TV SCART(CVBS, YUV, RGB), RCA(CVBS), Components(Y Pb Pr)
Analog Audio : TV SCART(L,R), RCA(L,R)
Digital Video : HDMI
Digital Audio : HDMI, S/PDIF

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8.2 Connection with Terrestrial Antenna or Cable network
Analog Video : TV SCART(CVBS, YUV, RGB), RCA(CVBS), Components(Y Pb Pr)
Analog Audio : TV SCART(L,R), RCA(L,R)
Digital Video : HDMI
Digital Audio : HDMI, S/PDIF

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Connection of HD (High Definition) signal:
If you dispose of TV or other type of displey that supports High Definition resolution (marked as “HD ready” or
“Full HD”) connect your STB with this display via HDMI connector.Using such a connection the video and
audio signal is transferred digitally in best.
You can also use Component analog YPbPr output for transfering video signal. Audio must be connected
separatelly via CINCH L/R connectors (analog – just stereo) or via optical digital S/PDIF output.
Connection of SD (Standard Definition) signal:
If you wanttoconnect your STB with SD (Standard Definition) TV display you can use HDMI or YPbPr
connectors if your TV is equipped with it (signal will be transfered in SD - 576i resolution).
You can also use other types of connections (ordered downward according to quality): TV SCART in RGB or
YUV mode, S-Video (Y/C), CINCH (CVBS),TV SCART (CVBS). None of these connection supports High
Definition output. If you receive HD signal and you use some of these connections finalreceived signal will be
just in SD quality.
Audio signal can be connected via:
- analog stereo outputs: TV SCART(L,R), CINCH(L,R)
- digital outputs: HDMI or S/PDIF

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8.3. Tuner module into the main board
The receiver supports Plug and Play tuners: DVB S, DVB S2, DVB T, DVBC.
Warning: Always reconnect power cord before unmounting the cover.
1. open the top cover
3. Put the tuner connector through the rear and locate the
tuner module on the socket by loosing the rear chassis.
2. Push the spongy gasket between the tuner and
USB connector as the picture.
4. Push the tuner module to connect it into the
socket.
5. Screw in to fix the tuner module to the rear
chassis.

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8.4. External USB & SATA HDD connections
Power consumption of USB host: 5Vdc, 500mA Max.
Power consumption of DC 5V out: 5Vdc 1,000mA Max.

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8.5. Internal 2.5” SATAHDD mounting instruction
Please check the following accessories inside of the inner box
(RCU, SATA cable, HDD screws).
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9. BEFORE SETTING
9.1 Menu Information
Selectable lines are generallyactivated (highlighted). No-activated lines are not selectable.
Most of OSD- menu show short information at the bottom of the screen.
9.2 Basic Key Control
With the UP/DOWN direction button you can move the cursor upwards and downwards in the OSD (On
Screen Display) menu. When you have reached the desired option or function, press the OK button to confirm
your choice.
In case of changing TV channel you can only press UP/DOWN direction button.
In most of menu, you can select menu items with LEFT/RIGHT direction button.
When you want to return to the previous menu with saving the change, press the MENU Button.
When you want to exit from the current menu, press the EXIT button.
10. GET STARTED FOR THE FIRST TIME
If it is the first time using the STB, you should set parameters for system configuration and scan the channels.
Follow setup procedure for scanning the channel. When you have finished the procedure, you can start
watching TV or listening to the Radio.
10.1 Switch your TV and STB On.
The Local Time setting menu will appear automatically.
10.2 Selecting language and Adjusting the local time.
Press LEFT/RIGHT buttons to find your area on Time Zone. Since the Date and time are not selectable, leave
them as they are. When the channel search is complete, the date & time info will be set automatically with the
data brought from the Broadcasting Media. To save the settings you made, press MENU/ EXIT button on
RCU.

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Time Update : Local time setting (Main menu-> System Settings -> Local Time Settings->Time Setting: Auto
-> Time Update) must be performed in a channel with correct time information.
If the time information is different from your local time after the time setting, change into another channel and
perform the Time Setting again.
The time information is used in all the channels for mainly EPG information and Reservation record, which
complements the different time information per channel.
10.3 Menu tree.
Main Menu:
Service
Searching
System Settings
Advanced Setup
Parental Control
Common Interface
Multimedia
Plug-in
Information
System
Information
Network
Information
HDD Information
Tuner Information
Recorded Files
Photo Album
Music Files
Recording Schedule
**Satellite
Configuration
**DiSEqC 1.2
**USALS
TP& Channel Edit
Channel Scan
Local Time Settings
A/V Settings
OSD Settings
Language Settings
Sleep & Wake up time
IP Setup
HDD Setup
Mount Manager
Network Update
Factory Reset
.
.
Main Menu
Service Searching
System
Settings
Advanced Setup
Multimedia
Informatio
n
** Only satellite system use

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10.4. DVB-S Satellite Configuration
The Satellite Configuration menu will appear by pressing EXIT button after adjusting the Local Time when first
installation. Empty list of satellites appears. Press YELLOW button (Add satellite) to enter Satellite
configuration menu.
10.4.1 Setting of LNB parameters
Set up LNB parameters by pressing LEFT/ RIGHT button or OK button as your LNB and dish aimed. You can
see whole selectable values of each item by pressing OK button. You will see the Signal indicator as yellow
and green if all values are setcorrectly.
SAT Name Name of satellite
LNB Type Type of LNB (most common “Universal”)
Local Frequency Local frequency (do not change the value if you do not use a special type of tuner! )
TP Frequency Frequency ofTP – setting of control TP of corresponding satellite
LNB Power Power of LNB (must beset “ON” when using standard connection)
22kHz Switching On/Off of 22kHz impuls
Toneburst To control some alder typesof switches
DiSEqC Parameter DiSEqC 1.0 and 1.1 contrpl up to 4 LNB
Uncomitted switch Controlling of the second level of multilevel DiSEqC switches
DiSEqC Repeats Repeating of DiSEqC commands (when using long cables for antenna)
Swap Commands Delay of commands (when using long cables for antenna)
Sequence Repeat Repeating of sequence