AUSTAR MyStar User manual

TECHNICAL HELP
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PUTTING THE “HD”
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YOUR MYSTAR
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WATCHING YOUR
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RECORDING
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OUT WHAT’S ON
YOUR MYSTAR
REMOTE CONTROL
MYSTAR – WHAT’S
IT ALL ABOUT?
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TECHNICAL HELP
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YOUR MYSTAR
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WATCHING YOUR
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RECORDING
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HOW TO FIND
OUT WHAT’S ON
YOUR MYSTAR
REMOTE CONTROL
MYSTAR – WHAT’S
IT ALL ABOUT?
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REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST 4
MYSTAR – WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? 6
YOUR MYSTAR REMOTE CONTROL 8
Turning on MyStar 9
MyStar channel selection 9
MyStar TV navigation 10
Recording and watching TV 10
Adjusting the volume 11
Replacing the batteries in your remote 11
HOW TO FIND OUT WHAT’S ON 12
On-screen TV guide 12
View programs by time 13
View programs by channel 14
Search for your favourite program 15
The iSearch banner 16
The iBox 17
Reminders 18
Setting a reminder 18
Reminder clashes 19
Cancelling a reminder 20
Tricks you can do with Live TV 20
Live pause 20
Instant rewind 22
RECORDING WITH MYSTAR 23
What can you record? 23
Setting up a recording 24
Cancelling a recording 25
Stretch your recording time 25
Setting a manual recording 26
Recording clashes 28
Disk space management 31
WATCHING YOUR RECORDINGS 32
Playing back a recorded program 32
End of playback 33
Stopping playback 33
Fast forward and rewind during playback 34
You can navigate this
user manual by either
clicking on a heading on
the contents page, or by
using the tabs down the
side of each page.
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Slow motion playback 34
Bookmark your playback 35
Creating a bookmark 35
Find a bookmark 35
Managing and deleting bookmarks 36
YOUR PLANNER 37
Planner 37
Booked programs 37
Recorded programs 38
Keeping a recording 39
Deleting a recording 39
Planner status descriptions 40
Icons 41
PERSONALISING YOUR MYSTAR 42
Transparency background 42
Planner background 43
Personalise your TV guide 44
Picture display 46
HD resolution 47
Closed Captions 48
Parental control 49
Changing your PIN 51
Channel blocking 52
Setting and removing favourite channels 54
Codes and symbols 55
Security: BOX OFFICE purchases 56
Hiding BOX OFFICE Adult movies from display 56
PUTTING THE “HD” INTO MYSTAR HD 57
Connecting to a standard definition TV 58
Choosing the best resolution for your TV 58
TECHNICAL HELP AND SPECIFICATIONS 59
Resetting your MyStar or MyStar HD 59
On-screen error messages 59
Troubleshooting 60
MyStar front panel 63
MyStar back panel 64
MyStar wiring diagrams 65
MyStar specifications 68
MyStar HD back panel 70
MyStar HD wiring diagrams 71
Your AUSTAR Smartcard 76
MyStar HD specifications 77
Product compliance 78
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REMEMBER, SAFETY FIRST
Using equipment safely
MyStar has been manufactured to meet Australian safety standards, but you must take care if you want it to perform
properly and safely. You must have MyStar installed by a qualified satellite-TV installer.
It is important that you read this booklet completely, especially the safety instructions below. If you have any doubts
about the installation, operation or safety of your MyStar set top box, please contact AUSTAR.
MyStar HD uses the same cabling as MyStar, so as long as you have MyStar cabling in your home, you should be
able to connect MyStar HD yourself, as it’s a simple cable swapover.
The following information applies to both MyStar and MyStar HD. For simplicity, we will refer to both set top boxes
as “MyStar”.
To avoid the risk of electric shock
• Disconnect MyStar from the mains supply before you connect it to (or disconnect it from) any other equipment.
Remember that contact with 240 Volt AC mains can be lethal or cause severe electric shock.
• Never remove the set top box’s cover. Should the set top box fail, contact AUSTAR Customer Service to arrange
repair or service.
• Never allow anyone to push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case (except the Smartcard).
• Do not block the set top box’s ventilation slots; never stand it on soft furnishings or carpets.
• Do not put anything on the set top box which might spill onto it (eg. Lighted candles or containers of liquids).
If an object or liquid gets inside the set top box, unplug it immediately and contact AUSTAR Customer Service.
• Do not store the set top box in excessively hot, cold or damp conditions. MyStar is intended to operate at an
ambient temperature of less than 40 degrees Celsius and a maximum humidity level of 90%.
• In case of a storm, it is recommended that you unplug MyStar from the mains and from the TV set.
• Leave the mains socket accessible so that you can unplug it quickly.
Connecting to the mains supply
• MyStar must be connected to a conditioned 240V power source.
• This set top box operates within the range of 100-240 VAC, 50Hz mains supplies. DO NOT CONNECT IT TO DC MAINS.
• If you are in any doubt about the mains lead, the plug or connection, please contact AUSTAR Customer Service.
Note: Some channels on AUSTAR have still images, such as a channel logo appearing on the screen. Television sets,
particularly rear projection sets, can sometimes be damaged by still images being shown frequently. You should
check the manufacturer’s guide for more information.
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Ensuring optimum performance of MyStar
Your MyStar contains a hard drive that is sensitive to heat and movement. In order to get the most from your MyStar
we strongly advise:
• Leave 7cm to 10cm around the set top box to ensure that proper ventilation gets to the set top box.
• Do not store your set top box on its side.
• To clean the set top box, use a dry, clean soft cloth with no cleaning solvent or abrasive products. Clean the
ventilation openings regularly.
• To maintain the life of the MyStar hard drive, we recommend that you turn the set top box to Standby if it’s not in
use for long periods of time. In Standby, your scheduled recordings will still occur.
MyStar Remote Control
Your MyStar remote control is specifically designed to be used with your MyStar or My Star HD set top box. The MyStar
remote control requires AA batteries (MN1500, LR6 or UM-3). The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) should
not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire.
Replace the batteries as follows:
• Remove the battery cover by pushing the catch and sliding the cover away
• Carefully remove the old batteries
• Put the new batteries in, matching the marks + and –
• Put the cover back on, sliding the top part in and making sure the catch clicks in to place
Environmental Information
Packaging
• MyStar and MyStar HD come in a sturdy cardboard box, which can be recycled as part of your normal
cardboard recycling.
• Alternatively, you can hold onto the MyStar packaging, for future safe transportation of your set top box.
• The batteries use some hazardous substances which can pollute for the environment. Do not throw them out.
Remember to dump them in collection points.
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MyStar and MyStar HD – your Personal Digital Recorder
Create your own TV channel with MyStar
In a word, MyStar is all about you. MyStar will change the way you view TV forever. It’s a state-of-the-art set top box
that allows you to do things like pause and rewind live TV, record programs without a tape, even store a library of
your favourite programs.
Once you’ve experienced MyStar in your home, you’ll realise that this amazing new system is more than just the
latest technology, it’s a whole new era in home entertainment that gives you much greater control over what you
watch, and when you watch it, for truly personalised viewing. It’s like having your own TV channel where you choose
the programs.
Pause and rewind live TV
We’re all used to the convenience of being able to pause or rewind a video or DVD if we need to. But imagine how
much easier life would be if we could do that with normal live TV. Well, now you can – with MyStar! Let’s say you’re
nearing the climax of a great movie. The tension is building, all is about to be revealed, and … your phone rings!
No problem if you have MyStar. You’d simply pause the live TV, take the call, and then start the movie where you
left it – or rewind a few minutes to watch the scene again.
Recording your favourite shows
MyStar can record and store up to 60 hours of programming, allowing you to create a library of recorded shows.
When you’re ready to watch them, just press play! You’ll never have to search for your favourites through boxes of
video tapes or DVDs again as they’re all stored within your MyStar – logically catalogued and easily accessed.
MyStar HD can record up to 30 hours of high definition shows or up to 90 hours of standard definition shows. The
amount you can record depends on the actual shows being recorded. For example, sports programs take up more
recording space because there’s a lot of action! Whereas News programs may not take up very much recording
space at all.
We also have all your favourite series, so MyStar ‘Series Link’ functionality means you can set up just one recording
and your MyStar will record the entire series - all future episodes recorded onto your MyStar for those wet, stay-at-
home weekends.
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Record 2 programs at once
You want to watch the big game but your partner wants to watch a doco. With MyStar you can record both – and
watch the movie you recorded last night – all at the same time. So everyone’s happy.
One-touch recording
One remote, one record button, no videos scattered around the house – setting a recording on MyStar couldn’t be
easier. MyStar is completely integrated with your on screen AUSTAR TV Guide, so you can forget having to enter the
date, the channel, the start time and the end time to set a recording. Just go to your on-screen TV Guide, find the
show you want to record (which can be up to seven days away) and press the record button. After it’s been recorded
it’ll be waiting for you in your Planner.
Free-to-air (local channels) on MyStar
MyStar is one of the first set top boxes in the world to allow customers to watch and record both free-to-air and
subscription TV programs. So if you are currently able to view your local digital free-to-air channels* – with MyStar
they’ll now be seamlessly integrated with your AUSTAR channels. No need to switch between AUSTAR and your
regular TV.
*N.B. – Some customers may need to upgrade their free-to-air antenna to be able to view digital free-to-air channels
through MyStar. For details on how to upgrade, contact AUSTAR Customer Service on 132 432.
HD channels on MyStar HD
With MyStar HD you can receive a range of AUSTAR HD and free-to-air HD channels^ . HD (High Definition) provides
improved sound and picture quality when combined with a high definition television set.
Your installer will ensure that the optimum picture/sound quality is achieved at installation, taking into account the
type of TV set you have.
^N.B. – Access to HD FTA channels is dependent on the free-to-air networks providing HD channels in your local
region. If no HD free-to-air channels are currently broadcast, you will still be able to receive the standard
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MyStar remote control
Below is a quick reference guide to features and services you can access using the MyStar remote control.
[on/standby] -Puts MyStar into or out of standby
[AUSTAR] -Returns you to the last channel you
were watching
[music] -Takes you to the AIR application
[tv guide] -Displays your on-screen TV Guide
[planner] - Displays Planner
[active] - Displays the Active menu for AUSTAR’s
range of interactive services
[box office] - To order movies and events from
AUSTAR BOX OFFICE
[setup] - Displays the Setup menu to change
MyStar settings
[i] -Displays more information about a program
[vol +] / [vol -] - Changes the volume up or down
[ch +] / [ch -] -Changes the channel up or down
[arrow buttons] -Moves the on-screen highlight
around the screen
[select] -Confirms a choice or makes a selection
[mute] -Turns the sound on or off
[back] - Returns you to the previous screen
[help] -Tunes to the Help channel or displays
help information
[pause] -Pauses the program or starts a
“Live Pause” recording
[play] - Plays a recorded program
[rewind] - Rewinds the program
[fast forward] - Fast forwards the program
[record] - Records the program
[stop] - Stops playback of the program
colour buttons - Use to select the matching colour
option shown on-screen, as explained in this
User Manual
number buttons (0-9) - Use to change channel,
and select on-screen options
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Turning on MyStar
You can begin watching AUSTAR as soon as the installer has connected your system. Just make sure you’re on the
right TV channel. And that’s it – now you’re ready to experience a whole new world of TV entertainment.
MyStar channel selection
There are a variety of ways you can navigate through the AUSTAR TV channels you’ve subscribed to:
■ You can use the buttons on the MyStar remote control to move up or down through the channels
■ You can use the numeric keypad on the MyStar remote control to key in the number
of the AUSTAR TV channel you want to watch. Channel numbers are always three digits
■ Subscription TV channels start at 101 and go to 999
■ You can use the to access programming listings and if you see something you like just press on the
remote control and you will jump straight to that channel. For details on TV Guide, refer to page 12
■ Or you can use coloured button to cycle through your Favourite Channels while watching TV. For details on
setting Favourite Channels, refer to page 55
Note: You can check the channel number you are tuned to at any time. Just use your remote control and press the
arrow button and you’ll see the channel number displayed on your TV screen.
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MyStar TV navigation
■ To access AUSTAR’s Interactive services, simply press the corresponding button
on the MyStar remote control
■ Then use the arrow buttons to navigate up down left or right.
To choose the highlighted item, just press
■ When a coloured button is displayed on-screen next to an option, press the same coloured button on the MyStar
remote control to choose that option
■ To view information about a highlighted program or channel, press
■ To go back to the previous screen within the current view, or the previously viewed channel while watching TV,
press
■ To return to AUSTAR TV from wherever you are, just press . (If at any time you get lost in menus or interactive
features, pressing will return you to normal TV viewing)
Recording and watching TV
■ To record, rewind, fast forward, pause, stop and play programs, use the corresponding buttons
located just above the coloured buttons
■ To record a program, press the button
■ To rewind a program press the button
■ To fast forward a program, press the button
■ To play a program, press the button
■ To pause a program, press the button
■ To stop playback of a program, press the button
■ To playback a program in slow motion, press the button, then depending on the direction you wish to go,
either press the fast forward or rewind button
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Adjusting the volume
■ To adjust the MyStar volume, press the buttons on the MyStar remote control
■ To turn the sound off, press the button. To turn the sound back on, press again
Replacing the batteries in your remote
The MyStar remote control is specifically designed to be used with the MyStar set top box. The MyStar remote control
requires AA batteries (MN1500, LR6 or UM-3).
Replace the batteries as follows:
■ Hold the remote control with the broadest end pointing down, the black section in the palm of your hand and the
buttons facing away from you
■ With your other hand, push the release catch on the back down towards the floor whilst pulling the black cover
towards you
■ Carefully remove the old AA batteries
■ Put the new batteries in, matching the marks + and –
■ Put the cover back on, sliding the top part in and making sure the catch clicks in place
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On-screen TV guide
The AUSTAR TV Guide is an easy-to-use on-screen guide to your service. It allows you to get more out of your viewing
by providing you with details on all the programs available on AUSTAR TV.
■ To access your TV Guide, simply press on the MyStar remote control. You can view the TV Guide by time
or by channel (see figure 1). To page down an entire screen, press . To page up an entire screen, press
■ To choose to ‘VIEW BY TIME’ or ‘VIEW BY CHANNEL’ tabs on the main menu, use the and arrows
You can then either view all channels, or view channels by genre category (such as movies, sport, entertainment, etc),
by using the and arrows on the MyStar remote control. Once you have made your selection,
just press .
Figure 1
With MyStar HD, you can also access your local HD channels as well as the HD channels from AUSTAR.
Visit austar.com.au to find out more about the HD channels from AUSTAR.
Note: Digital black spots may exist.
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View programs by time
This view allows you to compare programs showing on various channels based on their start time (see figure 2).
Figure 2 Figure 3
■ You can move up and down through the channels listed by time using the and arrows on the
MyStar remote control, or scroll through the channels by using the button.
■ To see what’s on later, use the arrow
■ To move to programming information for the next day (+24 hours), press on the MyStar remote control – and
continue pressing it to view the next 7 days of programming. Press (-24 hours) to move back 24 hours until
you have returned back to the present day
■ See a program you want to watch? If the program is on now, press and MyStar will take you to the selected
channel. If the program is on later, pressing will set a reminder. For more information on Reminders, see
page 18
■ As an alternative to setting a reminder, you might prefer to set a recording for that program. For details on how to
set a recording see page 23
■ A brief description about each program is available in the mini iBox (see figure 3). For more detailed information
simply press on the MyStar remote control to access the iBox
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View programs by channel
This view displays all programs showing on one particular channel listed by time. This may be handy if you know
a program is on a particular channel but don’t know at what time (see figure 4).
Figure 4
■ Usethe and arrows on the MyStar remote control to move between the channels
■ Then use the and arrows on the MyStar remote control to see what programs are coming up
later on that channel
■ All other functionality is the same as the programs by time view
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Search for your favourite program
If you are looking for a specific program then the SEARCH function will make this easy.
■ To search, access the TV Guide by selecting the button on your remote control
■ Then press the button
■ Enter your keyword (for example TV show, movie, actor’s name) and choose the time frame you want to search,
then press . You’ll be amazed at how quickly the results appear (see figure 5)
Figure 5
When you’ve found the show you want to watch, you can Record it, Series Link or set a reminder for it.
Featured
Like getting all the best bits? Sink your teeth into FEATURED – our FREE on-demand service showcasing a weekly
selection of the best AUSTAR shows, all ready to watch and ad-free. Get a sneak peek at new shows and uncover
hidden gems, even if they’re not part of your package!
Simply press and use the and arrows to navigate to the FEATURED tab.
Find something you want to watch, simply highlight it and press
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The iSearch banner
Keep watching while you’re searching
You can keep watching TV on your MyStar while searching through what’s on now and in the next 24 hours. You can
do this using the iSearch Banner (see figure 6).
Figure 6
■ To access the iSearch Banner, while watching TV, press the button on the MyStar remote control. The iSearch
Banner will appear along the bottom of your screen – leaving the remainder of your screen in normal live TV
viewing mode
■ Pressthe or arrows to view what’s on other channels (without changing channels)
■ To see what programs are on in the next 24 hours (without changing channels), use the and arrows
■ If you see a program you want to watch, press . If the program is on now, MyStar will take you to the
requested channel, if the program is on later, MyStar will set a reminder which will notify you when the program
is about to start. For more information on Reminders, see page 18
■ If you see a program you would like to record, press the button on the MyStar remote control. If the program
is on now, MyStar will begin recording, if the program is on later, MyStar will make a booking to record the
program when it starts. For details on how to set up a recording, see page 23
Note: The iSearch Banner will disappear from your screen after a few seconds. To remove the iSearch Banner before
this automatic time out occurs, press the button.
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The iBox
For more detail, look in the iBox
While the iSearch Banner is displayed on-screen, you can access more detailed programming information through
the iBox (see figure 7).
Figure 7
■ To access the iBox, press the button while the iSearch Banner is displayed. If the iSearch Banner is not
displayed, press twice: once to launch the iSearch Banner and once again to launch the iBox
■ To remove the iBox, press again
■ To return to normal viewing, simply press
Note: You can leave the iBox open while searching through programming using the iSearch Banner.
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Reminders
You’ll never miss that must-see program again
With so much on, it’s easy to forget or miss a great documentary, movie, music show or drama series. Which is why
MyStar has a function that allows you to set a reminder – a message that will appear on your AUSTAR TV screen to
remind you that a program is about to start.
Setting a reminder
MyStar allows you to set up to 50 reminders through the TV Guide. To do this:
■ Access the TV Guide by pressing
■ Highlight the program you are interested in using the and arrow buttons on your remote
control and press
■ A small clock will appear in the mini iBox located beneath the highlighted program, to indicate a reminder
has been set (see figure 8). The clock will also display in the iSearch Banner. This clock ensures that an on-screen
reminder message will appear just before the program starts
Figure 8
■ You can also set up reminders through your iSearch banner. To access the iSearch Banner while watching TV,
press the button on your MyStar remote control. Use the and arrows to highlight the
program you are interested in and press
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When the reminder message appears you can choose to jump to the program, set it to record or remove
the reminder from your screen (see figure 9).
■ To jump to the program when the remainder message appears, just press
■ To set up a recording, press
■ To remove the reminder message and continue watching the program you’re currently tuned to, just press
on the MyStar remote control
Figure 9 Figure 10
Reminder clashes
If you attempt to set a reminder for a program which is scheduled to broadcast at the same time as another
reminder, you will be presented with a Reminder Clash message (see figure 10).
■ To keep the program in your Planner, press the button
■ To cancel the second reminder request, press the button
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TECHNICAL HELP
& SPECIFICATIONS
PUTTING THE “HD”
INTO MYSTAR HD
PERSONALISING
YOUR MYSTAR
YOUR PLANNER
WATCHING YOUR
RECORDINGS
RECORDING
WITH MYSTAR
YOUR MYSTAR
REMOTE CONTROL
MYSTAR – WHAT’S
IT ALL ABOUT?
CONTENTS
HOW TO FIND
OUT WHAT’S ON
Cancelling a reminder
■ Highlight the program using the and arrows in either the TV Guide or iSearch Banner
(not available on local channels) and press . The clock will disappear
OR
■ Highlight the program in the BOOKED screen of Planner using the and arrows and press
on the MyStar remote control. The program will be deleted from Planner
Tricks you can do with Live TV
Live pause
Pause live TV with Live Pause
MyStar allows you to pause ‘live TV’ (ie. the program that you’re currently watching). You can pause up to 60 minutes
of live TV, and then when you’re ready to watch again, just press .
■ To pause a program, press on the MyStar remote control. The TV picture and sound freezes on-screen and
MyStar begins to temporarily record the program from that point
■ To start watching the program again from the Live Pause point, press . The program will start playing from
where you paused it. While you are watching in Live Pause mode, MyStar will continue to record up to 60 minutes
of the program
When you’re in Live Pause mode, the number
displayed on-screen will show the elapsed time
difference between where you currently are in
the program, and normal live TV (see figure 11).
Figure 11
■ To cancel Live Pause and resume normal live TV viewing, press the button
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