Az-Box Elite User manual

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Azbox Elite
Azbox Premium
User Manual
High Definition
Digital Satellite Receiver
Personal Video Recorder

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
(a) Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
(b) The mains plug, which is used as a disconnect device, shall remain
readily operable.
Caution
(a) Always follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury to
yourself or damage to your equipment.
(b) Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use
only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the receiver.
(c) Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the
receiver manufacturer, as they may cause hazards and will void the
warranty.
(d) Do not operate the receiver in high-humidity areas, or expose it to

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water or moisture.
(e) Do not place the receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. The receiver may fall, causing serious personal injury and
damage to the receiver.
(f) Do not block or cover slots and openings in the receiver. These are
provided for ventilation and protection from overheating. Never place
the receiver near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place the
receiver in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper ventilation.
(g) Do not stack the receiver on top of or below other electronic
devices.
(h) Operate the receiver using only the type of power source indicated
on the marking label. Unplug the receiver power cord by gripping the
power plug, not the cord.
(i) Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.
(j) Use an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault
protection. For added protection during a lightning storm, or when
the receiver is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the
receiver and the antenna. This will provide some protection against
damage caused by lightning or power line surges.
(k) Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage, and will void

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the warranty. Refer all servicing to Authorized service personnel.
(l) Unplug the receiver from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
authorized service personnel whenever the following occurs:
- The power supply cord or plug is damaged;
- Liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the receiver;
- The receiver has been exposed to rain or water;
- The receiver has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged;
- The receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance.
Safety Precautions
Please read carefully the following safety precautions.
①The mains power must be 90 to 250 volts. Check it before
connecting the digital receiver to the mains socket. For the power
consumption of the digital receiver, see 6.1.
②The mains socket should be near the equipment. Do not run an
extension lead to the unit.
③Do not expose the digital receiver to any moisture. The digital
receiver is designed for use indoors only. Use dry cloth when
cleaning the digital receiver.
④Place the digital receiver on a firm and level surface.
⑤Do not place the digital receiver close to heat emitting units or in
direct sunlight, as this will impair cooling. Do not lay any objects
such as magazines on the digital receiver. When placed in a
cabinet, make sure there is a minimum space of 10 centimeters

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around it. For the physical specification of the digital receiver, see
6.1.
⑥Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched. If the
cord is damaged, do not use the digital receiver and get the cord
replaced.
⑦Never open the digital receiver casing under any circumstances,
or the warranty will be void.
⑧Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................... 10
1.1 Features ....................................................................................................................................................10
1.2 Package Contents .................................................................................................................................12
1.2.1 Azbox Elite..........................................................................................................................................12
1.2.2 Azbox Premium..................................................................................................................................13
1.3 The front panel .......................................................................................................................................14
1.3.1 Azbox Elite..........................................................................................................................................14
1.3.2 Azbox Premium..................................................................................................................................15
1.4 The Rear panel .......................................................................................................................................17
1.4.1 Azbox Elite..........................................................................................................................................17
1.4.2 Azbox Premium..................................................................................................................................19
1.5 The remote control ...............................................................................................................................21
1.5.1 Azbox Elite..........................................................................................................................................21
1.5.2 Azbox Premium..................................................................................................................................24
1.5.3 Premium Model RCU .........................................................................................................................27
1.5.3.1 STB Code output Format (Varied NEC protocol)...................................................................27
1.5.3.2 TV Universal configuration 1 (4-digit number input) ...........................................................27
1.5.3.3 TV Universal configuration 2 (Auto search)...........................................................................28
1.5.3.4 TV configuration number search (ID Recall).........................................................................28
1.5.3.5 TV List.........................................................................................................................................28
1.6 CI (Common Interface) ......................................................................................................................29
1.6.1 To watch a pay service .....................................................................................................................29
2. Installations................................................................................................................................... 31
2.1 Connections to antenna ......................................................................................................................31
2.2 Connections to TV .................................................................................................................................32
2.2.1 HDMI connector.................................................................................................................................33
2.2.2 SCART connector...............................................................................................................................34
2.2.3 Component video connector............................................................................................................35
2.2.4 Composite video connector..............................................................................................................36
2.2.5 Audio connection...............................................................................................................................37
2.3 Installing batteries ...............................................................................................................................38
2.4 Powering on for the first time ..........................................................................................................39
2.4.1 Powering on and checking picture..................................................................................................40
2.5 Firmware Update ...................................................................................................................................41
2.5.1 Checking the firmware information ................................................................................................41
2.5.1.1 Internet.......................................................................................................................................42
2.5.1.2 USB Storage ...............................................................................................................................43
3. Settings........................................................................................................................................... 45
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3.1 System Information .............................................................................................................................45
3.2 Language/Time settings ....................................................................................................................46
3.2.1 Menu Language .................................................................................................................................47
3.2.2 Audio Language / Sub audio language ..........................................................................................47
3.2.3 Subtitle language...............................................................................................................................48
3.3 Local time setting ..................................................................................................................................49
3.4 Timer ..........................................................................................................................................................52
3.4.1 Timer Number....................................................................................................................................52
3.4.2 Timer State.........................................................................................................................................53
3.4.3 Timer Cycle.........................................................................................................................................53
3.4.4 Timer Service .....................................................................................................................................53
3.4.5 Time.....................................................................................................................................................53
3.5 Internet ....................................................................................................................................................54
3.5.1 Network...............................................................................................................................................54
3.5.2 IP Setting............................................................................................................................................54
3.5.3 Speed Check.......................................................................................................................................55
3.6 Storage ......................................................................................................................................................56
3.6.1 Device..................................................................................................................................................56
3.6.2 Partition...............................................................................................................................................57
3.6.3 Partition Format.................................................................................................................................57
3.7 Video and audio settings ....................................................................................................................58
3.7.1 Video Format......................................................................................................................................59
3.7.2 Video resolution.................................................................................................................................59
3.7.3 Screen Format....................................................................................................................................60
3.7.4 Display Format...................................................................................................................................60
3.7.5 Video Output......................................................................................................................................61
3.7.6 Default Audio Format........................................................................................................................61
3.7.7 Audio Output......................................................................................................................................61
3.7.8 Dolby Output......................................................................................................................................61
3.7.9 RF Channel Number..........................................................................................................................62
3.7.10 RF Audio Type....................................................................................................................................62
3.8 TV Channel ...............................................................................................................................................63
3.8.1 Antenna Setup ...................................................................................................................................63
3.8.1.1 Satellite Name............................................................................................................................64
3.8.1.2 LNB Frequency...........................................................................................................................65
3.8.1.3 DiSEqC.........................................................................................................................................66
3.8.1.4 22KHZ Tone................................................................................................................................66
3.8.1.5 0/12V Switch..............................................................................................................................66
3.8.1.6 LNB Power..................................................................................................................................66
3.8.1.7 TP Frequency .............................................................................................................................67
3.8.1.8 Positioner Setup.........................................................................................................................67
3.8.1.9 Network Search..........................................................................................................................70
3.8.2 Satellite Scan......................................................................................................................................71
3.8.3 TP Scan...............................................................................................................................................72
3.8.4 Advanced Scan...................................................................................................................................73
3.8.4.1 PID Edit.......................................................................................................................................73

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3.8.5 SAT/TP Edit.........................................................................................................................................74
3.8.5.1 Add satellite (TP).......................................................................................................................74
3.8.5.2 Delete Satellite (TP)..................................................................................................................74
3.9 Parental control .....................................................................................................................................75
3.9.1 Change password..............................................................................................................................75
3.9.2 Menu lock feature..............................................................................................................................76
3.9.3 Age rating control / Age limit...........................................................................................................76
3.10 Data Reset ...........................................................................................................................................78
3.10.1 Factory setting ...................................................................................................................................78
3.10.2 Delete all channels............................................................................................................................79
3.10.3 Delete satellite channels...................................................................................................................79
3.11 GOGO-list .............................................................................................................................................80
4. Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 81
4.1 TV ................................................................................................................................................................82
4.1.1 Watching television ...........................................................................................................................82
4.1.1.1 Changing Channels....................................................................................................................82
4.1.1.2 Adjusting the Volume................................................................................................................82
4.1.2 Channel Selection..............................................................................................................................83
4.1.2.1 How to sort the channels.........................................................................................................84
4.1.2.2 Favorite channel lists.................................................................................................................84
4.1.2.3 Channel Edit...............................................................................................................................86
4.1.2.4 Program Information.................................................................................................................87
4.1.2.5 Selecting subtitle lists................................................................................................................88
4.1.2.6 Viewing Teletext.........................................................................................................................89
4.1.2.7 Selecting audio lists...................................................................................................................89
4.1.3 EPG (Electronic Program Guide)......................................................................................................90
4.1.3.1 EPG (Electronic Program Guide)..............................................................................................91
4.1.3.2 Single EPG ..................................................................................................................................92
4.1.3.3 Search EPG.................................................................................................................................92
4.1.4 PVR (Personal Video Recorder) .......................................................................................................92
4.1.4.1 PVR..............................................................................................................................................93
4.1.4.2 Record Live TV...........................................................................................................................94
4.1.4.3 Reserve Record/Play .................................................................................................................94
4.1.4.4 Reserve recordings using the EPG ..........................................................................................95
4.1.4.5 Recording a pay service program............................................................................................96
4.1.4.6 Recorded Program.....................................................................................................................97
4.1.4.7 Reserved Program.....................................................................................................................97
4.1.4.8 Time-Shift...................................................................................................................................97
4.2 YouTube ..................................................................................................................................................100
4.2.1 How to search in the YouTube.......................................................................................................100
4.2.2 Load Video Lists...............................................................................................................................102
4.3 File Play & Management ...................................................................................................................103
4.3.1 Movie / Music / Photo.....................................................................................................................103
4.3.1.1 Movie.........................................................................................................................................104
4.3.1.2 Music .........................................................................................................................................105
4.3.1.3 Photo.........................................................................................................................................106

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4.3.2 File Management.............................................................................................................................107
4.3.2.1 Move files to another folder...................................................................................................108
4.4 RSS News ...............................................................................................................................................109
4.4.1 Add new category............................................................................................................................110
4.4.2 Register new channel......................................................................................................................110
4.5 Browser ...................................................................................................................................................111
4.5.1 Favorite List......................................................................................................................................111
5. Network ........................................................................................................................................ 113
5.1 Connect the digital receiver to the computer................................................................................113
5.2 Connect the computer to the digital receiver................................................................................113
5.2.1 Windows XP.....................................................................................................................................114
5.2.2 Windows Vista.................................................................................................................................114
6. Product specifications / Warranty........................................................................................... 116
6.1 Product specifications .......................................................................................................................116
6.1.1 Power specifications........................................................................................................................116
6.1.1.1 Azbox Elite................................................................................................................................116
6.1.1.2 Azbox Premium........................................................................................................................116
6.1.2 Physical specifications.....................................................................................................................116
6.1.2.1 Azbox Elite................................................................................................................................116
6.1.2.2 Azbox Premium........................................................................................................................117
6.2 Warranty ................................................................................................................................................118
6.2.1 Warranty Terms and Conditions ....................................................................................................118
6.2.2 Provisions of Warranty....................................................................................................................118
6.2.3 Notes regarding warranty maintenance.......................................................................................120
6.2.4 Disclaimer of Warranty ...................................................................................................................121
7. Appendix....................................................................................................................................... 122

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1.Introduction
The Azbox Elite/Premium HD digital receiver is fully compliant with the
international Digital Video Broadcasting(DVB) standard, and thus is able
to receive digital broadcasts of that standard.
For its operation you need an antenna, which must be installed
appropriately.
NOTE
In general we equate a channel with a frequency. However, unlike
analogue broadcasts, digital broadcasts are not all assigned to their own
frequencies; instead, multiple television broadcasts are transmitted
through a single frequency. The frequency in digital broadcasting is
usually called transponder. To reduce confusion in this manual, the word
service is preferably used than channel as a term to indicate one
television or radio broadcast.
1.1 Features
The Azbox Elite/Premium HD digital receiver has the following
features:
①Supports DiSEqC 1.0, DiSEqC 1.2 and USALS.
②Can store up to 15,000 television and radio services.
③You can edit the services list.
④You can create favorite lists of your favorite services.
⑤You can view information about the current television or radio
program.
⑥Has an electronic program guide that provides an overview of
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