CryptoBox 500 User manual

FOR
RECORDING
& PLAYBACK
PVR TIMESHIFT
FOR AUTOMATIC
PAUSE & PLAY
ECO
Low power
consumption
in Stand By
ETHERNET
NETWORK
CONNECTION
1x SLOT FOR
SMARTCARD
1xCX
1x SLOT FOR
CAM MODULES
1xCI RS232
FOR
ADVANCED USERS
400MHz
WiFi
SUPPORT *WITH
RECOMMENDED
USB WiFi DONGLE
VFD
DISPLAY
*ONLY FOR
550HD
FOR
MULTIMEDIA
AND MORE...
2xUSB optical
S/PDIF
CryptoBox 500-550HD
User Manual

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Content
Safety Precaution ....................................................................3
1. Reference········································································· 4!
1.1 General Features ························································· 4!
1.2 Accessories ······························································· 5!
2. Product Overview······························································· 6!
2.1 Front Panel ······························································· 6!
2.2 Rear Panel ································································ 8!
2.3 Remote Control Unit (RCU) ··········································· 9!
3. Connection with Other Device ··············································· 11!
3.1 Connecting to TV······················································· 11!
3.2 Connecting the Antenna ··············································· 12!
4. Installation ······································································ 14!
4.1 Powering On ···························································· 14!
4.2 Antenna Settings························································ 14!
4.3 Fast scan ·································································20!
4.4 Factory Default ························································· 20!
4.5 USALS Setup ··························································· 21!
5. Channel Manager ······························································ 22!
5.1 Edit Channel····························································· 22!
5.2 Edit Favorite····························································· 23!
5.3 Sort Channels ··························································· 24!
5.4 User Channel List ······················································ 24!
6. Settings ·········································································· 25!
6.1 System Settings ························································· 25!
6.2 OSD Setup······························································· 26!
6.3 Parental control ························································· 26!
6.4 Times····································································· 27!
6.5 CA Menu ································································ 29!
6.6 CI Menu·································································· 29!

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6.7 Connecting to the LAN ················································ 30!
6.8 USB Update ····························································· 31!
6.9 Network Update ························································ 31!
6.10 About STB ····························································· 31!
7. X-tras ············································································ 32!
7.1 Calendar ·································································32!
7.2 Games ···································································· 32!
7.3 Network Apps··························································· 32!
8. Multimedia······································································ 34!
8.1 Basic Operations························································ 34!
8.2 Setting···································································· 36!
8.3 Play Files ································································ 37!
9. Basic Operation ································································ 41!
9.1 Audio····································································· 41!
9.2 Satellite List ····························································· 41!
9.3 EPG······································································· 42!
9.4 Subtitle ··································································· 43!
9.5 Teletext ·································································· 43!
9.6 Find channel····························································· 43!
9.7 Program Information··················································· 44!
10. Channel List ··································································· 45!
10.1 OK List ·································································45!
10.2 Favorite List ··························································· 45!
11. USB Control··································································· 46!
11.1 Recording and Timeshift············································· 46!
11.2 PVR List································································ 47!
12. Additional Information ······················································ 48!
12.1 Trouble Shooting······················································ 48!
12.2 Technical Specification ·············································· 51!
12.3 Glossary ································································ 52!

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Safety Precaution
This STB has been designed and manufactured to satisfy the international
safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully before
operating this receiver.
!Main Supply:
Before operating, please check the units operating voltage is 90~250V AC
50/60Hz.
!Overload:
Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter, neither use damaged
power cord or touch it with wet hand as this may result in electric shock.
!Liquid:
The receiver shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water, and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as base, shall be placed on the apparatus.
!Ventilation:
Keep the slots on top of the receiver uncover to allow sufficient airflow to the unit.
Do not put the receiver on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not expose the
receiver to direct light or do not place it near a heater or in humid conditions. Do
not stack other electronic equipments on top of the receiver.
!Cleaning:
Plug out the receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the receiver by
a soft cloth or mild solution of washing-up liquid (no solvents).
!Connection:
Disconnect the receiver from the mains when you connect it to satellite LNB or
disconnect it from LNB. Failure would possibly cause damage to the LNB.
!Location:
Put the receiver indoor in order to avoid lightening, raining or sunlight.
!Uncover:
Do not remove the cover, to reduce the risk of electric shock. Contact qualified
and licensed service personnel to repair the receiver, or contact your dealer.

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1. Reference
1.1 General Features
DVB-S/DVB-S2 Satellite Compliant (MPEG-II/ MPEG-IV/ H.264)
SCPC & MCPC receivable from Ku and C band satellites
Universal, Single, Single S & C Band Wideband LNB
Sensitive Tuner with Loop-Through
DiSEqC1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3 (USALS)
Unicable Supported
Blind search supported
Auto DiSEqC Search
PAL/NTSC Conversion
True full Color (32 bits) on screen display (OSD)
Storing memory: 100 satellite, 4000 transponders and 6100 channels
8 favorite group and parental lock supported
Multi-language menu supported
Multi-language audio supported
Multi-language DVB Subtitle output
7 days Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
Teletext output through VBI and OSD
USB 2.0 Interface
CI module Supported
Support many network functions

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1.2 Accessories
l Users manual
l Remote Control Unit
l Batteries
Figure 1.Accessories

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2. Product Overview
2.1 Front Panel
Figure 2. Front Panel
1. Power LED
Power indicator.
2. Display
It displays channel information. In standby mode it displays local time.
3. Power button
Switch between operation and standby modes.
4. CH+/CH-
Change channel in viewing mode and move the cursor up/down in menu mode.
Figure 2. Front Panel

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1. Power LED
Power indicator.
2. Display
It displays channel information. In standby mode it displays local time.
3. Power button
Switch between operation and standby modes.
4. CH+/CH-
Change channel in viewing mode and move the cursor up/down in menu mode.

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2.2 Rear Panel
Figure 3. Rear Panel
1. LAN
Connect to the internet using an Ethernet cable.
2. SPDIF
Digital Audio output (Optical).
3. TV SCART
Connect to the TV using a Scart cable.
4. DV-OUT
Connect to the TV using an HDMI cable.
5. USB2.0
One USB 2.0 Host Port.
6. LOOP OUT
Connect another receiver.
7. LNB IN
Connect the satellite antenna cable.
8. RS232
Connect to the computer using a serial line.
9. ON/OFF
Power on/off.