Akai AD 185X User manual
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AD185X
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing the Akai AD185X Digital Set top box. Before operating your
new Digital Set top box please carefully read the instruction manual. If at any time during
the life of your product you encounter difficulties please contactAkai support on
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Contents
SafetyWarnings 4
Packaging Contents 5
BeforeyouStart 6
AD185X Overview 7
TheRemoteControl 8
StartupGuide 9
Menu 10
Menu - Program 11
Menu – Picture settings 13
Menu – Channel Search 14
Menu – Time settings 15
Menu – Option 16
Menu – System 17
Menu – USB 18
Multimedia Player 19
Tuning your AD185X 20
Recording Live TV 21
Timeshift 22
How to Format a USB storage device 23
Trouble Shooting 24
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to
water, rain or moisture. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the cover or back or this product. In case of product failure please contact
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our local Akai su
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ort center on 1300 300 364
Safety Warnings
•Before operating yourAD185X please carefully read the instruction manual.
•This product is not intended to be used by young children unless adequately
supervised by a responsible adult.
•This product is intended for house hold use only. Commercial or industrial use
will void the warranty.
•This product contains high voltage and should only be serviced by an authorized
Akai service center.
•Only power your AD185X from a power source that corresponds with the rating
label on the back of the unit. If you are unsure please call your local power
company.
•If your AD185X becomes damaged please seek advise from you local Akai
service center by calling 1300 300 346.
•Turn off yourAD185X before storing or attempting to clean it.
•Do not expose your AD185X to wet or humid environments
•Do not expose your AD185X to heat sources such as heaters or radiators.
•Do not expose your AD185X to naked flames such as candles
•Do not cover the ventilation slots.
•Only clean yourAD185X with a damp cotton cloth. Do not use cleaning agents
or solvents.
•Do not attempt to service your AD185X, there are no user serviceable parts
contained inside. Please refer all servicing to a qualifiedAkai service agent.
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Package Contents
Before installing your new AD185X please ensure that you have received all the following
items:
•AD185X
•Remote Control
•RCA Composite cable
•User Manual
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Before you Start
Before you install your new AD185X please note that many older style antennas are unsuitable to receive digital
television. To ensure the best results you must have a digital UHF antenna that has been correctly tuned.
The Australian government has released an easy to understand guide explaining the proper instillation of an
antenna. Please visit http://www.acma.gov.au/webwr/_assets/main/lib101071/digitaltv.pdf for details
If you are not receiving a signal, receiving a weak signal or are receiving a bad or pixilated picture please call
you local TV antenna/ service technician before returning the AD185X.
Before connecting a USB storage device to your AD185X you will need to format it with a FAT32 filling system.
There are two ways you can do this the first is with the AD185X the second is using your home computer. Please
note that formatting a storage device will erase all data from it.
If you are unsure or have any technical enquiries regarding the AD185X please call out friendly Australian
support staff on 1300 300 364
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Front Panel
1 2 3 4
1. CH-
2. STANDBY INDICATOR 3.CH+
Rear
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anel
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4.USB SOCKET
5.DISPLAY SCREEN
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AD185X Overview
1. RF In: Connect you external antenna to this socket to receive digital broadcasts
2. RF Loop Through: You can connect a second receiving device to the AD185X via
this connector such as a TV you still wish to receive an analogue signal through
3. Composite Video: Use this connector for a single connection to your TV
4. y Pb Pr, Video and R, L: Component inputs for a high quality analogue
connection to your TV.
5. R & L Audio: Right and left audio connectors.
6. HDMI: Connect a HDMI cable from your AD185X to your TV to receive high
definition sound and video.
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POWER: Switch the receiver in and out o
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Standby mode.
<0>-<9>: Numeric keys.
CH-/CH+: Program changing keys.
MENU: Display main menu onTVscreen, and
press again to disappear menu.
OK: To confirm current setting, or display all
programs in no-menu mode.
VOL-/ VOL+: To increase / decrease volume.
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Press to move the cursor
EPG: Shows theElectronic Program Guide.
FAV: Displays your favorite channels list. Press
FAV again to access to the other favorite lists.
V-FORMAT: Switch the HDMI 720P and 1080i.
RECALL: Go back to the previous viewed
channel.
Red/green/yellow /blue: Use to navigate
between pages inteletext mode.
TTX: Switch on Teletext, if current channel has
this option, anduseEXITkey to quit Teletext.
SUBTITLE: Display subtitle options
(availability depends on the channel).
LANG: Change theAudio language and
Left/Right channel (availabilitydepends on the
channel).
EXIT: Use thiskey to quit current menu.
INFO: Display information about the current
channel.
TV/RADIO: Switch between Digital Radio
and DVB-T modes.
MUTE: To navigate inside the menus.
PAGE+/PAGE -: To navigate inside the menus.
Time Shift: To start time shift functions when
recording.
PVR and Multimedia keys:
(Key functions are labeled above the key.)
PLAY PAUSE STOP REC
REW FF PREV NEXT
The Remote Control
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Start up guide
Before you set up your new AD185X please position it on a flat stable surface within reach
of your TV and an antenna connection. To connect you AD185X please follow the below
instructions:
1. Connect your AD185X to an antenna. For the best possible reception it is recommended
that you use an external antenna.
2. Connect your AD185X to your TV. You have two three options to do this. You can use
HDMI for the best possible connection, component if your TV supports it, or composite.
When connecting your AD185X with component or composite please ensure that you
match the coloured ends on both the AD185X and your TV.
3. Plug the AD185X into power and turn it on.
4. Insert two AAA batteries into the remote.
5. Change the input on your TV to the corresponding input you used in step 2.
e.g. AV2 or HDMI
6. The first time you start the AD185X you will be presented
with an installation guide.
7. Using the arrow keys on the remote select your preferred
language, country then select channel search. Your AD185X
will take about ten minuets to scan for all available stations. Do
not turn off the AD185X in this time.
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Menu
The main menu on you AD185X gives you the power to quickly switch between several
key features. To access the main menu press the Menu button on the remote. You will be
offered the following catagries (Right to Left):
Program: The program menu allows you to make changes to the channel order, access the
EPG and set restrictions for channels.
Picture settings: The picture option alows you to change the resolution, slide mode and
aspect ratio.
Channel search: Use the options in this submenu to search for channels.
Time settings: Set the time date and region
Language options: Select the on screen display (OSD) languages.
System Settings: Set passwords and view system details
USB: Play music, movies and pictures stored on your USB storage device as well as access
playback settings and recorded content.
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Menu- Program
The program menu allows you to make changes to the channel order, access the EPG and
set restrictions for channels. Below you will find a guid on how to use each of the program
sub catagries.
Program Edit
When you first enter the program edit menu you will be asked to enter a password. The
default password is “000000” From the program edit menu you can proform the following
functions:
Set favourite channels: Compile a list of your favourite
channels by highlighting a channel and pressing the favourite
button on the remote. To remove a channel from the favourites
list highlight the channel and press the favourite button again.
Delete a TV or Radio program: Select the program you wish to
delete and press the blue button. You will be presented with a
warning message, select OK to continue.
Skip a TV or radio station: Select the channel you wish to skip and press the green button.
To cancel a skiped channel select the channel and press the green button.
Move a TV or radio channel: highlight the channel you wish to move then press the red
button. Use the up and down arrow keys on the remote to move the channel.
Lock a program: You can select a program for restricted viewing by selecting the channel
you wish to restrict and press the yellow button. To unlock a channel select the channel you
wish to unlock and press the yellow button.
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Menu- Program
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
The EPG allows you to view scheduled programs up to 7 days in advance as well as
schedule recordings and viewing program information. You can also access the EPG from
the EPG button on the remote. Below is a list of the functions that can be carried out while
in EPG mode.
To view information about a selected program use the right and left arrow keys to move
between the different channels and the up and down keys to move between the scheduled
programs. Use the Blue and yellow buttons on the remote to scroll up and down program
information on the right hand side of the screen.
From the EPG you can also schedule a recording by selecting the program you wish to
record and pressing the OK button on the remote. While recording you can only use the
volume and stop keys on the remote.
SORT
The sort function allows you to select how you wish to sort all available channels. You
have four choices:
-Sort by LCN: Channels will be sorted in ascending order
-Sort by service name: Channels will be sorted in alphabetical order.
-Sort by service ID: Channels will be sorted by the station ID
-Sort by ONID: Channels are sorted by ONID order.
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LCN (Logical Channel Number)
Sets LCN on or off when auto search is used next.
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Menu- Picture Settings
The picture settings menu allows you to set the resolution you wish to use the set top box at,
set the aspect ratio and the TV mode you are using. Below is a description on each of the
picture settings:
Resolution
Set the resolution you wish to view TV in. Be sure that you consult your TVs manual
before making any changes. You can select from the below resolutions;
480 for TVs using NTSC
576 for TVs using PAL (All CRT TVs in Australia use this format)
720 for LCD and plasma TVs that do not support 1080i
1080 for LCD and plasma TVs that support high definition.
TV format
Select the type of TV signal you are receiving. For Australia this should always be set to
PAL.
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Menu- Channel Search
The channel search menu option allows you to automatically or manually search for
available channels and select county preferences. Below is a detailed description on how to
use each of the options in the channel search menu:
Auto Search
By selecting the auto search function the AD185X will automatically search for all
available digital channels in your area and assigning them a channel number.
Manual search
The manual search option gives you the ability to rescan a channel or reassign a channel
with a different TV station. Use the up and down buttons on the remote to select the option
you wish to change then use the right and left buttons to change the value. Press the exit
button to save changes and exit.
Country
Select the country you are currently in by using the left and right buttons on the remote.
Antenna power
Select this option if you are using an active antenna. Most antennas in Australia are passive.
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Menu- Time Settings
The time settings allow you to adjust the time offset (daylight savings) the country and
region for time settings, sleep time and power on and off times. Below is a description of
each feature:
Time offset
Setting the time offset to automatic will allow the AD185X to automatically switch
between daylight savings times. Setting time offset to off will allow you to automatically
adjust the time offset.
Country region
When time offset is set to on adjust your region settings here using the left and right arrow
keys.
Time zone
When time offset is set to off use this setting to adjust the time offset using the left and right
arrow keys.
Sleep
Using the left and right arrow keys on the remote adjust the amount of time the TV can be
left on before it automatically turns off.
Power ON/OFF
Set the times you would like the set top box to automatically turn on and off at.
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Menu- Option
The option sub menu allows you to change the language settings for the on screen display,
subtitles and preferred audio language. To change any of these settings simply select the
option you wish to change using the up and down keys on the remote then use the right and
left keys to make changes to the language.
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Menu- System
The system menu allows you to set parental guidance, password protect your device and
reset the AD185X to factory defaults. The following will guide you on setting up your
system options:
Parental Guidance
Select parental guidance by highlighting it and pressing the Ok button on the remote. You
will be asked to enter a password the default password is “000000”
Once you have entered the password you can select an age that you would like restrictions
to be applied to. For example if your child is 14 years old you can set their age in the
AD185X and any programs that are rated 15+ will be blocked by a password. If you wish to
watch a program that is rated 15+ or above all you need to do is enter the password when
prompted. After you have set the age restriction press the exit button on the remote to save
changes and exit.
Set Password
You can change the default password by highlighting Set Password and pressing OK on the
remote. You will be asked to enter the old password (default “000000”) then to enter in the
new password twice.
Restore Factory Defaults
By selecting this option you will reset all options on the AD185X back to the default
settings. You will be asked to enter your password to reset the device.
Information
By selecting information you will be able to see firmware and hardware versions of your
AD185X.
Software update
This allows your AD185X to receive software updates automatically. This function is not
currently available in Australia.
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Menu- USB
The USB menu options gives you access to playback recorded content and set up playback
features. The following will guide you through configuring the various settings.
Multimedia
See Multimedia player (Page 19)
Photo Configure
The photo configure menu gives you three options you can adjust:
- Slide time: use the left and right arrows to adjust the time between slides.
- Slide mode: Select the effect you would like between slides.
- Aspect ratio: Choose to keep the pictures current aspect ratio or to ignore it.
Please not that by ignoring the aspect ratio some pictures my become distorted.
Movie Configure
The movie configure allows you to set sub title properties and movie properties.
- Aspect ratio: You can choose to keep the movies original aspect ratio to
discard it. Beware that by discarding the aspect ratio the picture my become
distorted.
- Subtitle specific: Change the size of the subtitle text by pressing the left and
right arrow keys.
- Subtitle BG: Select the colour of the subtitle background by using the left and
right arrows on the remote.
- Subtitle font colour: Select the colour of the subtitle font by pressing the left
and right arrow keys on the remote.
PVR Configure
The PVR configure menu allows you to format your mass storage device and to select
different storage devices when more then one is connected (not recommended.)
To select your recording device when multiple drives are available select Record device
and press OK. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the device you wish to record to
then press OK to make the selection.
To format your USB storage device select format from the menu then press OK. Then
select the device you wish to format and press OK. You will be asked if you wish to
continue, if you wish to format the device press OK otherwise press exit.
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Multimedia Player
The multimedia player gives you access to the multimedia features of the AD185X. The
multimedia player can be accessed two ways, either by pressing the multimedia button on
the remote or under the USB submenu.
The multimedia player gives you four options to choose from:
Music: Select any compatible Music files you wish to play by highlighting the file using the
arrow keys on the remote then pressing the OK button.
Pictures: Select any compatible Picture files you wish to play by highlighting the file using
the arrow keys on the remote then pressing the OK button.
Movies: Select any compatible Movie files you wish to play by highlighting the file using
the arrow keys on the remote then pressing the OK button.
PVR: Select any recorded content you wish to play by highlighting the file using the arrow
keys on the remote then pressing the OK button.
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Tuning your AD185X
During the life of you AD185X you may find that you need to retune your AD185X. To do
this follow the below instructions:
1. Ensure that the AD185X is properly connected to power, your TV and an
external antenna. As per start up guide Page 9.
2. Switch on the AD185X and your TV.
3. Once the set top box has finished booting press the menu button on the remote.
4. Use the right arrow key on the remote to highlight channel search (third option
across.) Press the OK button to make the selection.
5. Use the down arrow key on the remote to highlight Auto search then press the
OK button to make the selection.
6. The AD185X will start to automatically tune all available TV stations and
assign them a channel number. This will take approximately 10 minuets.
7. When the AD185X has finished tuning available channels it will revert back to
TV mode.
If you feel that the AD185X has missed a channel try repeat the above steps from step 3. If
the problem consists please refer to page 6 (Before you start)
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