ASTRO DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL User manual

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Owner’s Manual
Part 2
Operating System
DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL
MANUFACTURED BY NOKIA
TM

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Important Information
Please be aware that ASTRO will update your Digital Multimedia Terminal (DMT) with
new software from time to time. This can change the functionality of the DMT. There-
fore, it is important that your DMT be put in Stand-By mode whenever it is not in use, as
this is the mode in which it will receive this new software. It is important that you leave
your ASTRO Smart Card 1 inserted at all times in order to receive this new software, and
to ensure that your DMT functions correctly, as described in this manual.
ASTRO operates a policy of continuous development. Therefore
we reserve the right to make changes and improvements to any of
the products described in this manual without prior notice.
In the event of significant changes being made to the Operating
System of your DMT, ASTRO will endeavour to amend, update or
reissue this manual.
ASTRO is a trademark of MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems
Sdn. Bhd. (240064-A)
Copyright © 1999. MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn.
Bhd. (240064-A). All rights reserved.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 : Basic Operations 4
CHAPTER 2 : Changing Channels 4
Using Numeric Keypad (0..9) 4
Using the Programme Buttons P+ or P- 4
Using the Channel List 5
CHAPTER 3 : Using the Channel Guide 6
CHAPTER 4 : Using the Channel Pilot 7
Programme Information of Current Channel 7
Programme Information of Other Channels 7
CHAPTER 5 : Using the Parental Lock 8
Preset Channels to be Locked 8
Watching Locked Channels 9
Restore Parental Lock 9
CHAPTER 6 : Using the Personalized Scheduler 10
Select Programmes for Recording 10
Setting the Video Recorder 10
Inspect Tagged Programmes 10
CHAPTER 7 : Using the Favourite Channel List 11
Compile your Favourite List 11
View the Favourite List 11
CHAPTER 8 : Using the Message Function 12
To Read your Messages 12
CHAPTER 9 : Update List of Services 13
CHAPTER 10 : Update New DMT Software 14
Through the Main Menu 14
Switching the Mains AC Power 14
Set the DMT to Stand-By Mode 14
CHAPTER 11 : Viewing Options 15
CHAPTER 12 : Check your Satellite Signal 18
CHAPTER 13 : Installation Setup and Setting 19
Auto Configuration 19
Manual Configuration 20
Technical Parameters 22
CHAPTER 14 : ASTRO Customer Service 22

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CHAPTER 1 : Basic Operations
When you switch ON the mains AC power switch on the wall socket,
your DMT will be put into Stand-By mode. In Stand-By mode, you will
notice that the front panel display will show the current time. While in
Stand-By mode, you will need to switch ON the DMT in order to view
ASTRO programmes. To switch ON your DMT perform any one of the
following:
• Press the Stand-By Button on either the DMT front panel or remote
control.
• Press any of the Numeric Keypad Buttons ( 0… 9 ) on your remote
control.
• Press either the P+ or P- button on your remote control.
CHAPTER 2 : Changing Channels
There are 3 basic ways to surf through the list of available channels
broadcast by ASTRO. In all cases, a channel banner will appear on the
top of your TV screen displaying basic information related to the channel
selected. ASTRO channels can be selected using the following meth-
ods:
Using the Numeric Keypad (0…9)
Your DMT remote control contains a set of numerical buttons labeled
from 0to 9 . If you know the ASTRO channel which you want to
watch, simply key in the channel number on the numeric keypad by
pressing the numeric keys in quick succession.
Using the Programme Buttons P+ or P-
Pressing P+ or P- selects the next higher or lower channel number to the
one currently selected.
Channel
Number
Current
Programme
Short Channel
Name
Elapsed
Time
Start Time Stop Time
Stand-By
Mode
ON
Mode

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Using the Channel List
The channel list is an alternative way of viewing the channels that are
available on ASTRO. The list will display details of all available channels
superimposed over the programme you are currently watching, and will
also indicate which channels have been selected as your favourites, or
channels that have been locked.
• Press OK to display the channel list whilst viewing any channel.
• The display will show a total of 6 channels at a time, along with sym-
bols that identify the status of a particular channel, such as favourite and
locked channels. The channel you are currently viewing will be high-
lighted on this list.
• Press or to move through the channel list. When you have
reached the bottom of the list, continue to press to scroll to the next
screen. Alternatively, pressing or will scroll a full page at a time.
• Press OK to view the channel you want to watch or press MENU to re-
move the channel list from your screen without changing channels.
Channel
Name
Channel
Number
Favourite
Channel
Icon
Locked
Channel
Icon

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CHAPTER 3 : Using the Channel guide
When you are watching ASTRO programmes, you can display the current
and future programme information using the Channel Guide. The Channel
Guide contains programme information for all available channels up to 7
consecutive days ahead.
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press the GUIDE button on your
remote control or DMT front panel.
• The list of available channels and their current programmes will be shown.
• Pressing the INFO button will display additional information (synopsis)
pertaining to the programme currently being shown on the selected chan-
nel.
• When you have read the additional information, press INFO again to re-
turn to the Channel Guide.
• While in the Channel Guide, you can also view additional information for
programmes to be shown in the near future (up to 7 days ahead).
• Press MENU to display the “Future Programme” dialog box.
• Using , , , or buttons, you can now view future programmes by
specifying your date and time of interest.
• Once the preferred date and time has been specified, press OK to display
the list of future programmes, or alternatively, you can press MENU to re-
turn to the Channel Guide without any changes.
• You can now select your channel or programme of interest using the or
buttons. When you have reached the bottom of the list, continue to press
to scroll to the next page.
• If you would like to view the channel highlighted in the Channel Guide, press
OK. Otherwise, press GUIDE to return to normal TV viewing without chang-
ing the viewed channel.

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CHAPTER 4 : Using the Channel Pilot
Channel Pilot displays the same information as the Channel Guide but in
a different form. The main purpose of the Channel Pilot is to be able to
acquire programme information on the current and next programmes on
every channel very quickly, while being able to watch the selected
programme at the same time. The Channel Pilot can also be very useful
when you want to know about additional information on the current or
upcoming programmes immediately.
Programme Information of Current Channel
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press INFO to activate the Chan-
nel Pilot.
• The Channel Pilot will appear on the bottom part of the screen, along
with pictures of the currently viewed programme in the background.
• The Channel Pilot contains both the current and next programme names
and their respective duration. It also tells you whether the selected
channel is one of your favourites and if it is a parental locked channel.
• Using and you can highlight the current or next programme on the
same channel.
• To view additional information on the highlighted programme, press
INFO (Info+).
• This screen contains additional information (Synopsis) on the high-
lighted programme.
• To return to the Channel Pilot, press INFO again.
• Press MENU to return to normal TV viewing.
Locked
Channel
Icon
Duration
(Time Bar)
Short
Channel
Name
Channel
Number
Favourite
Channel
Icon
Next
Programme
Current
Programme
Dual Language Icon
Maturity
Rating
Synopsis
Programme Information Other Channels
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press INFO.
• Use the and buttons to scroll through the available channels.
Note that if the Favourite channel function is active, you will be scroll-
ing through your favourite list.
• Or alternatively, use the numeric keypad to select your channel of in-
terest.
• Note that although the channel on your Channel Pilot banner has
changed, the actual channel being viewed remains the same.
• Now you can use the and buttons to highlight the current or next
programme. To view additional information on the highlighted pro-
gramme, press INFO.
• This screen contains additional information (Synopsis) on the high-
lighted programme.
• To return to the Channel Pilot banner, press INFO again.
• If you would like to view the channel indicated in the Channel Pilot, press
OK to select. Otherwise, press MENU to return to normal TV viewing
without changing the viewed channel.

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Preset Channels to be Locked
First you must preset the channels which you want to lock when the
parental lock feature is active.
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Select the “List of Services” option by pressing 3on the numeric keypad.
• Press or to highlight the channel you want to lock.
• Press OK to lock
• Enter your PIN code. Note that an asterisk V will be displayed in the 4-digit
field as you enter each digit.
• If necessary, press to move back and make amendments if you have
entered a wrong code.
• Press OK to confirm the code.
•A symbol will appear along-side the selected channel to confirm your
choice.
• Press or to highlight other channels to be locked and press OK to
confirm.
• Repeat this step until you have identified all the channels you want to lock.
• If you have mistakenly locked a channel, you can unlock it by pressing OK
so that the symbol beside it disappears.
• Once you have completed selecting the channels you want to lock, press
MENU twice to return to normal TV viewing.
Note : Remember to put your DMT in Stand-By mode after locking channels
and before leaving the unit unattended to ensure that the locked chan-
nels are stored in the memory.
CHAPTER 5 : Using the Parental Control Feature
Parental Lock is a parental control feature which enables you to block
access to any particular channel. When a locked channel is selected for
viewing, your PIN code will be prompted. Only those who know your PIN
code will be able to unlock the channel for viewing. Below are 3 basic
means of using the parental lock feature.

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Watching Locked Channels
Once you have locked all the required channels, you can regain access to
these channels by performing the following.
• When you select a channel that has been locked you will not be able to see
or hear the locked channel, and the banner on the right will be displayed.
• Press OK to unlock.
• The PIN code entry dialog box will appear Enter your 4–digit PIN code, and
press OK
• If the PIN code entered is correct, the channel will appear on the TV screen,
otherwise the banner will prompt you to try again.
Note : Once any Channel has been unlocked, all other locked channels will
also be unlocked until the DMT is put into Stand-By again.
Restore Parental Lock
Once all channels have been unlocked, you can re-lock all the preset
channels by performing the following steps:
• While temporarily in unlocked mode, press the Stand-By
button.
• When the timer appears on the front panel of the DMT, press the P+ and
P- button to switch ON the DMT.
The parental lock status is now restored. When a locked service is selected,
PIN code entry will be required again.

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The “Personalized Scheduler” function enables you to programme your
DMT to switch ON and OFF at the beginning and end of a selected pro-
gramme, for up to 8 different programmes. Your video recorder can then be
set to record ASTRO programmes at the designated time and date.
Select Programmes for Recording
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press GUIDE. Refer to Chapter 3 for
more information on the Channel Guide.
• While in the Channel Guide screen, use the , , and
buttons to navigate the cursor to the programme which you would like
the DMT to automatically switch ON (e.g. for recording purposes)
• Press the OK button to tag the selected programme into your personalized
scheduler.
• Note that a ✓symbol will be displayed beside the tagged programme.
• You can store a maximum of 8 programmes in your personalized scheduler.
• Alternatively, to delete a tagged programme from your personalized
scheduler, navigate the cursor to the tagged programme and press OK
again. The ✓symbol will disappear.
• Press GUIDE again to return to normal TV viewing.
CHAPTER 6 : Using the Personalized Scheduler
Setting the Video Recorder
These steps above will now activate your DMT to switch ON at the selected
appropriate time and date. But if you want to record the ASTRO pro-
gramme, you must also set up your video recorder to start recording at the
appropriate time and date.
Important : It is NOT possible to record one ASTRO channel while
watching another ASTRO channel at the same time.
Inspect Tagged Programmes
• While watching ASTRO programmes press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Press 5on the numeric keypad. A list of all tagged programmes for re-
cording will appear.
• Your personalized scheduler list will indicate the following
o Item number (column 1)
o Date (column 2)
o Channel name (column 3)
o Start time (column 4)
o Stop time (column 5)
• Press MENU twice to return to normal viewing.
Note : Unforeseen circumstances may occur occasionally in which ASTRO
may be forced to alter the programme time and/or date. In such in-
stance, the tagged programme time and date in your personalized
scheduler will no longer be correct and you will need to tag again.