DigitalBox IMPERIAL HD 2 basic User manual
Installation Guide
IMPERIAL HD 2 basic
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1. PANEL & REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION ............................................... 4
1.1 Front Panel Description ............................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Rear Panel Description ............................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Remote Control Description ................................................................................................... 6
2. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................7
3. SAFETY WARNING
3.1 Basic safety instructions ....................................................................................................8
3.2 Meaning of safety notices .........................................................................................................9
3.3 Intended use .................................................................................................................................10
4. PACKAGE CONTENTS .............................................................................................. 10
5. DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................. 11
6. CONNECTING THE RECEIVER ............................................................................. 12
6.1 Installing the LNB cable ................................................................................................. 12/13
6.2 Connecting with a SCART cable ..........................................................................................14
6.3 Connecting with an HDMI cable ..........................................................................................15
6.4 Connecting with a Cinch (RCA) cable ................................................................................16
6.5 Connecting an audio digital receiver .................................................................................17
6.6 Connecting the antenna and performing basic alignment ............................ 18-20
7. GETTING STARTED ...................................................................................................21
7.1 Remote control .......................................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Receiver................................................................................................................................. 21/22
8. USING THE RECEIVER .............................................................................................22
8.1 On-screen info display when changing channels .........................................................22
8.2 User interface on the TV screen..........................................................................................23
8.3 Menu structure ...........................................................................................................................24
8.4 Navigating in the menus...........................................................................................................25
8.5 Installation (symbol: sat antenna) ............................................................................... 25-28
8.6 Programs (symbol: TV set) ............................................................................................ 28-31
8.7 User options (symbol: gear wheel) ............................................................................. 32-34
8.8 Settings (symbol: tools) ................................................................................................... 34-36
8.9 External Memory (symbol: film reel) ...................................................................................36
8.10 Games (symbol: game pieces) ..............................................................................................39
CONTENTS
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9. BUTTONS WITH SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................40
9.1 Toggle TV/Radio ........................................................................................................................40
9.2 MENU ..............................................................................................................................................40
9.3 RECALL ...........................................................................................................................................40
9.4 TEXT ..................................................................................................................................................40
9.5 EXIT ....................................................................................................................................................40
9.6 OK ......................................................................................................................................................40
9.7 / ....................................................................................................................................................40
9.8 / ..............................................................................................................................................41
9.9 FAV ....................................................................................................................................................41
9.10 EPG ....................................................................................................................................................41
9.11 V-FMT ...............................................................................................................................................42
9.12 INFO - acoustic signal for aligning the satellite antenna ..........................................42
9.13 SUBT ................................................................................................................................................42
9.14 AUDIO ..............................................................................................................................................42
9.15 GOTO..................................................................................................................................................42
10. BUTTONS WITH PVR FUNCTIONS ...................................................................43
11. EDITING RECORDINGS ..........................................................................................44
12. CLEANING ...................................................................................................................44
13. TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................45/46
14. DISPOSAL ...................................................................................................................47
15. TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................................................48
CONTENTS
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1.1 Front Panel Description
No Key Description
1 Standby/Power Switches receiver on and switches to standby mode
Holding this button down for more than 10 seconds will
restore the factory settings.
Warning! This will delete your personal settings.
2 CH - Moves one channel number down, cursor moves down
3 CH + Moves one channel number up, cursor moves up
4 LED red Standby
LED red/yellow On
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27
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15
8
10 3
4
1.2 Rear Panel Description
Nr. Taste Erklärung
1 IF OUT LNB connection for a second satellite receiver
2 LNB IN LNB connection
3 TV (output) SCART connection for TV
4 220–240 V ~
50/60 Hz, 25 W Mains connection
5 HDMI Connection for digital transmission of audio and
video signals
6 VIDEO CVBS Video cinch (RCA) connection
7 OPTISCH/SPDIF Optical digital output
8 AUDIO R Stereo audio Cinch (RCA) connection, right
9 AUDIO L Stereo audio Cinch (RCA) connection, left
10 USB USB 2.0
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1.3 Remote Control Description
On/Standby
Volume On/Mute
Shows picture preview
in Media-Player
Shows Favourites
Goes back to the
previously viewed channel
Electronic Programme
Guide
Change favourite
channels
Change favourite
channels
Exit menu/hides
on-screen info displays
Video out
Cycles video resolution
Enables/disables subtitles
(if broadcast)
Displays video text
Searches for channels by
name, toggles between
record bookmarks
Page down
Displays menu/jumps
back to previous menu
step within a menu
Cursor key, increases
volume in normal mode
Cursor key, changes
channels in normal
mode
Confirms your inputs
(menu, etc.), displays
Channel List
Multifeed function
Red function key
Opens Media-Player
Audio track
Zoom
Freeze picture
Set bookmarks
PVR function
Open PVR manager
Page up
Displays channel
parameters
Keypad for numbers/
letters (A-Z)
Toggles between TV
and radio mode
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This user guide will help you use your digital satellite receiver
•properly
•safely
•advantageously
We assume that users of the receiver have basic knowledge of entertainment
electronics and their use.
Anyone who
•installs
•connects
•operates
•cleans
•disposesof
this receiver must first read and understand the entire contents of this user guide.
Always keep this user guide near the receiver.
2. INTRODUCTION
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Read these safety instructions carefully before using the receiver. Heed all warnings and
notices on the device and in the user guide.
3.1 Basic safety instructions
Electrical connection
• Intheeventofoperatingmalfunctions,disconnectthereceiverfromthepowersource.
Note: Even when switched off at the mains switch on the back, the receiver is still
energized.
• Topreventtheriskoffireandelectricshock,donotexposethereceivertorainorany
other source of moisture.
• Neveropenthedevicecover.Otherwise,youruntheriskofelectricshock.
• Connect the receiver only to a professionally installed mains socket (220–240 V~,
50–60 Hz).
• Thetotalcurrentdrawatthe„LNBIN“antennaconnectiononthereceivermustnot
exceed 300 mA.
• Unplugthereceiverifunusedforextendedperiodsoftime.Tounplug,grasptheplug
only; do not pull on the cable.
• Unplugthereceiverduringlightningstorms.
• RemovetheLNBcablefromthereceiverduringlightningstorms.
• Ifliquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallenintothereceiver,unplugthemainslead
immediately. Have the device serviced by qualified service personnel before using it
again. Otherwise, you run the risk of electric shock.
• Makesurethepowersource(mainssocket)iseasilyaccessible.
• Donotcompressorpinchthemainslead.
• If the mains lead is damaged, have the receiver serviced by qualified service
personnel before using it again. Otherwise, you run the risk of electric shock.
• Neverletchildrenusethereceiverunsupervisedorplaywiththeantennasystem.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Otherwise, you place yourself and
others at risk.
• Intheeventofoperatingmalfunctions,disconnectthereceiverfromthepowersource.
• Obtainallreplacementpartsfromthemanufacturer.
• Ifanychangesaremadetothedevice,themanufacturerisabsolvedofallliability.
• Removeallprotectivefilm.
Warning!
Disconnection from the mains: Disconnection from the mains: The standby button on
this device does not fully disconnect the device from the mains. In standby mode, the
device continues to draw power. The only way to fully disconnect the device from the
mains is to unplug it from the wall socket.
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Proper location
Place the receiver on a flat, hard surface.
• Avoidproximityto:
- Heat sources, such as heating elements
- Open flames, such as candles
- Devices with strong magnetic fields, such as speakers
- Do not place any objects filled with water, such as vases, on top of the receiver.
• Avoiddirectsunlightandlocationswithunusuallyhighlevelsofdust.
• Nevercovertheventilationslots.Allowproperairflowtothereceiver.
• Donotplaceheavyobjectsontopofthereceiver.
• Moving the receiver from a cold environment to a hot environment could result in
moisture condensation inside the receiver. In this case, wait approximately one hour
before operating the receiver.
• Laythemainscableandantennacablewheretheycannotbewalkedonortrippedover.
Proper handling of batteries
• Batteriesmaycontaintoxicsubstances.Keepallbatteriesoutofthereachofchildren.
Batteries are a choking hazard for children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical
assistance immediately.
• Batteryleakagemaydamagetheremotecontrolunit.Removethebatteriesfromthe
remote control unit if the receiver is unused for extended periods of time.
• Batteries may contain toxic substances. Therefore, always dispose of batteries in
compliance with the applicable legal regulations/environmental standards. Never
dispose of batteries along with normal household waste.
• Neverexposebatteriestoopenflamesorhighheat,asthiscouldresultinexplosion.
• Alwaysusethesamebatterytypeforreplacements..
3.2 Meaning of safety notices
This user guide contains the following categories of safety notices:
Danger!
Safety notices with the word DANGER indicate possible personal injury.
Warning!
Safety notices with the word WARNING indicate possible damage to property or the
environment.
These notices contain specific information for efficient use of the receiver.
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3.3 Intended use
This receiver is used to receive unencrypted (free-to-air) digital satellite programs for
personel, non-commercial use. It is intended solely for this purpose and none other.
Intended use also entails adherence to all information contained in this user guide, in
particular, the safety instructions.
Any other use is considered contrary to the intended use and may result in damage to
property or even personal injury. It will also immediately void the warranty.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting from improper use.
No Quantity Description
1 1 Receiver
2 1 Remote control
2 Batteries, type LR 03/AAA/1,5 V (not shown)
1 User guide (not shown)
1 Audio-video cable (not shown)
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5. DESCRIPTION
No initial programming is necessary.
The major broadcast stations and satellites are pre-programmed.
The satellite antenna must be pointed toward the desired satellite.
The receiver will search for additional new channels as soon as you launch the
automaticchannelsearchforthissatellite.Youcan also add satellitesthathavenotbeenpre-
programmed. All receiver settings can be easily configured via the user interface (menu)
on the TV screen.
Additional equipment features:
• MPEG2/4digitalDVB-S2(SD/HD)compliant
• 4.000channelsTVandRadioprogrammable
• USB-portforPhotos,Music,RecordandReplayfromexternMedia
• Comfortablepre-programmedprogramlist
• Multi-languagemenuwith10languages:D/GB/F/E/I/P/T/PL/NL/GR
• 8differentfavouritegroup’sselection
• 8programmabletimersforUSBandVCR/SleepTimer
• Teletextsupportandsubtitlesupport(OSD)
• EPGnow/nextfor14-days
• BlindSearch&Multi-SatelliteSearch
• SoftwareupdateoverSatellite(OTA)andUSB
• Parentalcontrolforchannelsandmenu
• DiSEqC1.0/1.1/1.2&Unicabel
• Pictureformats:4:3LetterBox,PanScan/16:9,Automaticchange-over16:9/4:3
• 3games(Tetris/Snake/Othello)
• 7buttonsonthefront(Standby,CH+/-,VOL+/-,Menu,OK)
• LowPowerConsumption<1WattinStandby
• USB2.0-Port(PVR-Ready)
• HDMIdigitaloutputwithupscalefortheformats480i/p,576i/p,720pand1080i
• 1ScartconnectionsforTV
• Opticalandelectricaldigitaloutput(S/PDIF)
• 2xCinchAudio(R/L)
• 1xCinch(VideoOut)
• Loop-throughtunertoconnectasecondreceiver
You can also find the right Channel Editor for you via our Web site.
You can then edit the Channel Lists on the receiver using your computer. For more
information, visit us online at www.digitalbox.de
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The receiver is linked to your satellite antenna through a coaxial cable. Before you can
connect the receiver, you must obtain a coaxial cable if you do not already have one.
Warning!!
Do not connect the receiver to the mains until you have properly connected it to all
other equipment and to the antenna. Doing so may damage the receiver.
Warning!!
Disconnection from the mains: Disconnection from the mains: The standby button on
this device does not fully disconnect the device from the mains. In standby mode, the
device continues to draw power. The only way to fully disconnect the device from the
mains is to unplug it from the wall socket. The wire mesh and the inner conductor of the
coaxial cable conduct electricity during service.
Danger!
Do not connect the receiver to the mains until you have properly connected it to all
other equipment and to the antenna. Otherwise, you run the risk of electrical shock
resulting in personal injury.
6.1 Installing the LNB cable
(See installation diagram on the following page.)
To fit the F-connector to the coaxial cable, you will need a knife (or ideally, a cable stripper)
and wire cutters.
When stripping the cable, take care not to damage the inner conductor, foil, or wire
braid.
At each end, cut off 8 mm of coaxial cable except for the inner conductor.
Carefully remove 10 mm of the outside insulating layer, exposing the wire braid.
Separate the wire braid and pull it back over the outside insulating layer so that it is
not in contact with the inside conductor.
Cut off the inside insulation with its foil covering, leaving about 2 mm in front of the
wire braid.
Warning!
The wire braid and foil must not be allowed to touch the inside conductor. The foil must
envelope the inside insulation and must not become damaged.
Screw the F-connector onto the pushed-back wire braid as far as the inside insulation.
On the connector end, do not leave any wire braid exposed at the back
Using the wire cutters, cut the inside conductor, leaving no more than 1 mm exposed.
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6. CONNECTING THE RECEIVER
Installation diagram
Connect the F-connector of the coaxial cable to the LNB IN antenna connection on the
receiver. Secure the other end of the coaxial cable on the LNB.
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6.2 Connecting with a SCART cable
PlugtheSCARTcableintothe„TV“SCARTsocketonthereceiver.
Connect the SCART cable to the TV set. Read and follow the operating instructions for
the TV set.
If youwanttoconnectavideorecorder,plugaSCARTcable intothe„VCR“SCART
socket on the receiver.
Connect the SCART cable to the video recorder. Read and follow the operating
instructions for the video recorder.
If you want to connect a stereo system, plug the Cinch (RCA) connector of the Cinch
cableintothe„AUDIOR“and„AUDIOL“socketsonthereceiver.
The SCART cable does not come with the receiver.
Connection diagram
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6. CONNECTING THE RECEIVER
6.3 Connecting with an HDMI cable
PlugtheHDMIcableintothe„HDMI“HDMIsocketonthereceiver.
Connect the HDMI cable to the TV set.Read and follow the operating instructions for
the TV set.
If youwanttoconnectavideorecorder,plugaSCARTcable intothe„VCR“SCART
socket on the receiver.
Connect the SCART cable to the video recorder. Read and follow the operating
instructions for the video recorder.
If you want to connect a stereo system, plug the Cinch (RCA) connector of the Cinch
cableintothe„AUDIOR“and„AUDIOL“socketsonthereceiver.
Note that the SCART cable and the HDMI cable do not come with the receiver. It is not
possible to operate the receiver concurrently over the SCART and HDMI connections.
A signal is supplied either at the SCART output or at the HDMI output.
A video recorder connected to the VCR SCART connection cannot be played over the
HDMI connection.
Connection diagram
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6.5 Connecting with a Cinch (RCA) cable
To play sound over your stereo system, you must connect it to the receiver with a Cinch
cable.
Connectthe„AUDIO-R“and„AUDIO-L“connectionsonthereceivertotheaudioinputs
on the stereo.
Warning!
Never connect the phono input on your stereo to the receiver; doing so can permanently
damage your stereo. Be sure to follow the instructions for connecting a Cinch cable in
the user guide for your stereo system.
If you are using the digital radio function of your receiver, you do not need to switch on
your TV set. The sound is output over the connected stereo. You only need your TV set
to help guide you through the process of selecting a radio station.
Connection diagram
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6.6 Connecting an audio digital receiver
If you want to use 5-channel audio transmission (Dolby Digital surround sound/AC3), you
must connect your audio digital receiver to the optical output of the receiver.
Warning!
Never connect the phono input on your stereo to the receiver; doing so can permanently
damage your stereo. Be sure to follow the instructions for connecting a Cinch cable in
the user guide for your stereo system.
Warning!
Be sure to follow the connection instructions in the user guide of your audio digital
receiver.
The optical cable does not come with the receiver.
Your TV set does not have to be turned on for radio reception.If you want to receive TV
sound over your stereo, you must turn the TV on.
Connecting the optical digital output
Plugtheopticalcableintothe„OPTICAL“connectiononthereceiver.
Connect the optical cable to the audio digital receiver.
Connection diagram
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6.7 Connecting the antenna and performing basic alignment
Before aligning the satellite antenna, you must first connect the antenna cable to the LNB.
Refer also to the user guide for your satellite antenna.
Warning!
Do not connect the receiver to the power supply until you have connected the dish cable
to the receiver.
Screw the F-connector onto the connection for the LNB.
If you have not yet installed and aligned your satellite system, you must first find a suitable
location to install your antenna. When selecting a location, keep in mind that the antenna
must point to the southeast. This means you must have a clear line of sight to the south-
east when standing behind your antenna. Note that the antenna must not be mounted
behind a balcony railing, roof overhang, or any other obstruction (such as a tree).
You can use the position of the sun to locate the south. The sun‘s location is true south
at noon during summer time and at one o‘clock during winter time.
This is the field of view you must have when standing behind the antenna.
Nearly all common satellites, such as ASTRA1 19.2°E, Eutelsat Hotbird 13 °E and Türksat
42 °E, are positioned within this 90° angle.
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Depending on which satellite you want to receive, you need a clear line of sight within
this angle. This is especially important when mounting your antenna on a wall. Before
mounting a suitable wall bracket (may not be included in the package) on your house, make
sure you can rotate your antenna through its full range without hitting the wall.
Once you have set up all of the connections, you can begin setting up your antenna. Please
double-check to make sure the receiver is connected to the LNB on the antenna and to
your TV set. If these cable connections have been made correctly, you can switch on the
equipment.
Step one:
Turn on your TV set. Make sure your TV is synchronised with the receiver. If you are
using a SCART connection, the TV must be tuned to the correct AV channel.
Step two:
Now turn on the receiver. Remember that the receiver is pre-programmed for the most
common satellites and their channels. Therefore, all you need to do is enter the channel
number using the number keypad on the remote control.
Example:
If you want to receive ASTRA1 19.2°E, set your receiver to channel number 1 to position
the antenna. The same applies for other satellites, such as Hotbird. If you want to point
your antenna to Hotbird, set your receiver to a pre-programmed Hotbird channel.
Step three:
Now point your antenna to the satellites you have selected. There are several ways you
can do this. The following is the easiest, least expensive way:
Stand behind your antenna and place it in a completely vertical position (see drawing B).
Make sure the reception unit of your dish is pointing south (see drawing A).
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Now, while observing your TV, rotate the dish slowly toward the east (left) until the
receiving part is pointing directly to the east; that is, rotate the antenna 90° (see drawing
below).
When receiving digital satellite, the receiver picks up the broadcast signal with a slight
time delay. With this in mind, turn the dish very slowly, waiting a few seconds with each
position change until the receiver displays the signal strength in the on-screen menu.
Now tilt your antenna up 1°. Do this by pulling back from the top of the dish. Now guide the
antenna slowly back to the starting point facing south. Tilt the dish up 1° again and rotate it
to the left back towards the east. Repeat these steps until the elevation angle crosses the
azimuth angle (for example, at 19.2° East for ASTRA1) and you receive the programmed
channel on your television.
Double-check to make sure you are receiving the channel programmed on your receiver
and continue to change channels on the receiver using the CH and CH arrow on
your remote control.
Once you have found the right satellite, you can continue to fine-tune the alignment of
your antenna until you have a clear picture on all channels. You do this by optimising the
elevation and azimuth settings of your antenna (see drawings A and B). The signal
strengthandsignalquality,whichyoucandisplaybypressingtheINFObutton,canhelpyou
accomplish this.
Finally, carefully tighten all bolts so that your antenna will not change position
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