Amiko SHD-8900 Alien User manual

User’s manual
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Amiko SHD-8900 Alien
User’s Manual
High Definition Digital Satellite Receiver
Model ID: ST HD

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CONTENTS
1SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................... 3
2INTRODUCTION................................................................................... 4
3FEATURES ........................................................................................... 4
4REMOTE CONTROL ............................................................................ 6
5FRONT PANEL ..................................................................................... 8
6REAR PANEL........................................................................................ 8
7CONNECTING YOUR SYSTEM........................................................... 8
8BASIC OPERATIONS......................................................................... 10
9MENU “CHANNEL” ............................................................................. 15
9.1 ORGANIZING SERVICES........................................................................................16
9.2 ORGANIZING FAVOURITES ....................................................................................16
9.3 ORGANIZING TIMER .............................................................................................17
10 MENU “INSTALLATION”..................................................................... 18
10.1SATELLITE INSTALLATION............................................................... 18
10.1.1 SATELLITE...........................................................................................................18
10.1.2 LNB ................................................................................................................... 18
10.1.3 DISEQC ............................................................................................................. 18
10.1.4 MOTOR...............................................................................................................18
10.1.5 22K....................................................................................................................18
10.1.6 0/12V (OPTIONAL) ..............................................................................................19
10.1.7 MY LONGITUDE ...................................................................................................19
10.1.8 POWER............................................................................................................... 19
10.1.9 SATELLITE...........................................................................................................19
10.1.10 EDIT TP ...........................................................................................................19
10.1.11 SINGLE SCAN ................................................................................................... 19
10.1.12 AUTO DISEQC................................................................................................... 20
11 MENU “SYSTEM”................................................................................ 20
11.1 IN “SYSTEM”MENU:.............................................................................................. 20
11.2 PVR/HDD SETTING ............................................................................................24
11.3 NET SETTING.......................................................................................................26
11.4 UPGRADE ........................................................................................................... 26

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12 MENU “CONDITIONAL ACCESS”...................................................... 27
13 SPARK ................................................................................................ 27
13.1 MESSAGE ............................................................................................................ 27
13.2 UPGRADE SOFTWARE .......................................................................................... 27
13.3 WEATHER FORECAST........................................................................................... 28
13.4 FAQ.................................................................................................................... 28
13.5 USER MANUAL .....................................................................................................28
13.6 MANAGE USER .................................................................................................... 28
14 MENU “FILE LIST” .............................................................................. 29
14.1 FILE LIST ............................................................................................................ 29
14.2 STORAGE INFORMATION.......................................................................................29
15 MENU "DOWNLOAD" ......................................................................... 29
15.1 BROWSE SERVER ................................................................................................ 29
15.2 DOWNLOADING LIST .............................................................................................30
15.3 DOWNLOADED LIST ..............................................................................................30
16 TROUBLE SHOOTING ....................................................................... 34
17 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 35

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1Safety precautions
CAUTION:
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended
to alert the user to "dangerous
voltage" and to prevent from a
risk of electric shock.
Warning:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, don't open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to
alert the user to important
operating and maintenance
(servicing).
WARNING: Do not use this STB where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility. Do not use
near flower vase, washbowls, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs, swimming pools, etc.
WARNING: Do not put the candle or lamp stand on the cabinet; otherwise, there is the danger of fire.
WARNING: The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of power supply (for
example, 120 or 230 V) to your home, consult your local dealer or local power company.
WARNING: This product install diodes. Do not open the cabinet or touch any parts in the inner
mechanism. Consult your local dealer for technical service if the opening is required.
Note: To ensure proper use of this product, please read this User manual carefully and retain for
further reference.
Note: This product install diodes. Do not open the cabinet to avoid the unit direct exposure to
radiation.
Unit Cleaning: After the unit power is turned off, you can clean the cabinet, panel and remote control
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Attachments: Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the manufacturer consent; as
such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.
Locating: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to protect it from overheating.
Do not block these openings or allow them to be blocked by placing the STB on a bed, sofa, or other
similar surface, nor should it be placed over a radiator or heat register.
Power-Cord Protection: Place the power-supply cord out of the way, where it will not be walked on.
Please take special attentions to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the unit.

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Object and Liquid Entry: Never put objects of any kind into this STB through openings, as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill any liquid on the STB.
Note: Moisture may be formed on the lens In the following conditions:
−when the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment or an air-condition room to a warm
place.
−immediately after a heater has been turned on.
−in a steamy or very humid room.
If the moisture forms inside the unit, it may not operate properly. To correct this problem, turn on the
power and wait about two hours for the moisture to evaporate.
Parts Replacement: When the unit parts need to be replaced, user should make sure the service
technician use the replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized replacement may put the unit In the risk of fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
Safety Check: After all the maintenances and repairs are done, user is required to request the
service technician to conduct the overall safety check to ensure the machine is In the proper
condition.
2INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the HD Receiver.
This HD Receiver is fully compliant with the international DVB standard and thus transmits digital
images, sounds, information guides and teletext directly to your TV through the broadcasting.
Now you can comfortably see and receive digitally transmitted music, news, movie and sports
broadcasts in your office or at your home.
In service search section, both the automatic service search method and the manual search mode
are provided. You can save up to Endless TV and Radio services and work around with the favorite,
Lock, Delete, Move and Sort functions.
The menu is very modern and supports multiple languages. All functions can be carried out using the
remote control and some of the functions can also be carried out using the front panel. The HD
Receiver is easy to use and adaptable for future advances. Please be aware that new software may
change the functions of the HD Receiver.
If you have any difficulties concerning the operation of your HD Receiver, please refer to the relevant
section of this manual, including the ‘Troubleshooting’. This Manual will provide you with useful
information on using the HD Receiver.
3FEATURES
MPEG-Fully DVB-S / DVB-S2 HD compliant
Endless channels (TV and Radio) programmable
Multilingual menu text support
Channel list editing
Favourite 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 supported

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Teletext supported by software emulation
Parental lock facility by channel and program event
Program and Channel information transfer from receiver to receiver
S/PDIF for digital audio or Dolby digital bitstream output
DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and USALS
HDMI HD Video/Audio Output
USB 2.0 Host
LED Display for service information
RTC (Real-Time-Clock)
Time Shift
Video Recording
Recording one channel and Time Shifting another channel (optional)
Conax Embedded Card Reader
FullHD 1080p output via HDMI
AVI, MKV, MPG, TS, WMA, WMV, M2TS, FLV, DAT, ASF, MP3 playback
YouTube, SHOUTcast Radio, and Picasa Compatible
Weather forecast & Rss Reader Functions
Software Upgrade support via USB, RS232 or Internet
Endless possibilitier with Plug-In support
Message, FAQ and User Manual support
Download files from FTP server
Base on LINUX

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4Remote Control
You can power on/off the receiver, operate on screen menu, and use
a variety of hot key function.
POWER
To switch your receiver on from standby or standby to on.
TV/SAT
Receiver switches between TV and receive mode.
V
． FORMAT
Press P/N button to switch the display mode among "By source", "By
native TV ", "480i", "480P”,”576i”,”576p",”720P” and "1080i".
SLEEP
Press the key you can setup up the Standby time.
MUTE
Used to enable or disable the audio
PICASA
Display picasa menu.
SHOUTCAST
The shortcut for shortcast menu.
YOUTUBE
To show youtube menu.
SPARK
Press the key to enter the spark menu.
NUMERIC KEYS
Used to select channels or enter programming parameters
TV / RADIO
Receiver switches between TV and Radio mode.
ZOOM
Press the key select zoom times, from X1 to X16.
RECALL
Return to the previous menu or status.
SAT
Display the satellite list at normal picture.
FAV(FAVORITE)
To set receiver to the favorite server mode, display the favorite
channel.
+,-VOL KEY
To adjust volume level, or to move cursor left or right in the menu.
+,-PAGE KEY
To move up the cursor to the next or previous page in the menu or
channel list.
INFO(INFORMATION)
To display channel status or various program information of current
service.
EPG(Electronic Program Guide)
Display the Programs guide on screen when available.
MENU
Displays the Main Menu on the screen, or return to the previous
menu or status.
FIND
Use to prompt find channels sort by character.
<,>KEY
To adjust volume level, or to move cursor left or right in the menu.
^,V KEY
To change channels, or to move cursor up or down in the menu.

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ENTER
To select menu option, or to updated on entry.
EXIT
Cancel the user selection and return to the viewing mode from a menu.
REC
To start recording.
AUDIO
（ Red Key ）
Audio channels setup, to select audio mode; Left, Right , Stereo, Mono.
OPTION (Green Key)
Shows NVOD information of the current channel supports.
TXT(Yellow Key)
Shows teletext information of the current channel supports.
SUBTITLE(Yellow Key)
Subtitle Display.
TMS(Blue Key)
Press this button to display Time Shift info bar.
FR
To start Fast Backward function.
FF
To start Fast Forward function.
Play
To play the MP3, JPEG, or Record files.
PAUSE
Used to select the freeze function.
Press once to freeze the screen picture.
FILELIST
Press this button to enter the filelist menu directly.
PLAY MODE
Select the play mode in MP3 or JPEG player.
USB
Used to uninstall the USB.
Stop
To stop the Time Shift, recording, or MP3/JPEG player.
FI
Press the key to display quickbar menu.
F2
F3
F4

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5Front panel
POWER KEY: To switch the receiver power on/stand by
MENU KEY：Displays the Main Menu on the screen, or return to the previous menu or status.
<,> KEY: To adjust volume level, or to move cursor left or right in the menu.
^, v KEY : To change channels, or to move cursor up or down in the menu
OK KEY: To see TV/Radio channel list, or to confirm in the menu.
Remote Sensor: Detects infrared signal from remote control unit
Display: (LED type) Indicates operating status of receiver
POWER Indicator: while the receiver is power on and at standby mode.
Card Slot: One slot CA Interface for Conax, Insert the smart card chip side up!
6Rear Panel
Please refer to the diagram above for all possible connections of your receiver
Do not connect the unit to the mains socket until all other connections have been made and checked.
Your configuration can vary depending on model
LOOP: This enables the connection of another receiver.
LNB IN : This port is to connect the coaxial cable from satellite antenna.
AUDIO R/L : These RCA connectors are used to connect any external audio amp or system.
TV: This is used to connect your TV through SCART cable.
HDMI: Audio and Video output socket for TV set with HDMI Input Jack only.
CVBS: Component video output socket for TV set.
S/PDIF: Audio output socket for speaker set with PDIF.
USB: USB 2.0 Host, connect to USB hard disk, or flash disk
RS 232C: This is used to connect your receiver to a computer through a serial cable.
POWER: To switch ON/OFF the receiver power supply.
ETHERENT: This is used to connect internet.
7Connecting Your System
There are three ways to connect the receiver to your existing TV system. We recommend using one
of the following cases for the best result:
1. If you have a high definition television set, you should use a HDMI cable for best result, Plug one
end of the cable into the HDMI socket on the receiver, and the other end into the matching socket on
your television. In this case, you do not have to make audio connections because the HDMI connector
can output stereo audio or Dolby digital audio.
2. Connect one end of SCART cable to the TV (SCART) jack on the back of the receiver and the
other end to a SCART jack on your TV.

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3. Connect one end of RCA cable to the RCA jack on the back of the receiver and the other end to
a RCA jack on your TV.
Finally connect the coaxial cable from the operator to the CVBS jack on the receiver.
With External Audio / Hi-Fi System
To connect any external Audio Hi-Fi system, the receiver has been provided with two RCA
connectors at the back of the receiver marked with Audio L and R.
Connect an RCA stereo cable from the AUDIO L, R jacks on the back of the receiver to the LINE,
AUX, SPARE OR EXTRA input jacks on your Hi-Fi System.
7.1 TV with Motorized System (DiSEqC 1.2)
Connect one end of your coaxial cable to the LNB IN connector on the receiver and the other end to
the REC or Receiver connector on the DiSEqC 1.2 motor.
Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB connector on the DiSEqC 1.2 motor.
All our receivers are designed to be DiSEqC 1.0 and DiSEqC 1.2 compatible.
This allows multiple antennas to be connected to the receiver at the same time.
If you have two or more fixed antennas or LNBs, then we recommend you use a DiSEqC 1.0
switch.
Connect the coaxial cable from the first LNB to the LNB 1 or LNB A input connector of the DiSEqC
switch.
Do the same for any other LNBs that you have.
connect the other end to the LNB IN socket on the receiver.
To the digital receiver, you can connect either a single satellite antenna directly or LNB of
multi-feed equipment.