Eminent EM7095 User manual

EM7095- DVB-T host

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EM7095- DVB-T host
Warnings and points of attention
Repairing of the product should be done by qualified Eminent staff!
Table of contents
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................................3
1.1 Functions and features ......................................................................................3
1.2 Packing contents ...............................................................................................3
2.0 Explanation of the EM7095....................................................................................4
3.0 Explanation of the remote control ..........................................................................5
4.0 Connecting the EM7095 DVB-T host .....................................................................5
4.1 Connect the EM7095 to your television using HDMI (Recommended) ...............5
4.2 Connect the EM7095 to your television using composite ...................................5
5.0 Audio Connections ................................................................................................6
5.1 HDMI connection on the television.....................................................................6
5.2 Cinch cables......................................................................................................6
5.3 HDMI connection (digital receiver) .....................................................................6
5.4 Coaxial (digital receiver) ....................................................................................6
5.5 Connecting the Antenna cable...........................................................................6
6.0 Setting up the EM7095 DVB-T host .......................................................................6
6.1 Language settings .............................................................................................7
6.2 Screen settings..................................................................................................7
6.3 Audio settings....................................................................................................7
6.4 Photo settings....................................................................................................8
6.5 Movie settings ...................................................................................................8
7.0 Using the DVB-T function ......................................................................................8
7.1 Searching for channels ......................................................................................8
7.2 Editing channels ................................................................................................9
7.3 Using the received channels..............................................................................9
8.0 Using the record function.......................................................................................9
8.1 Recording channels.........................................................................................10
8.2 Making recordings using ‘Time scheduling’......................................................10
8.3 Playing recorded channels...............................................................................10
8.4 Use the Time Seek (Goto) function..................................................................11
9.0 Playing Media from USB devices.........................................................................11
9.1.1 DVD playback...............................................................................................11
9.1.2 DVD Video_Ts..............................................................................................11
9.3 Playing other video formats .............................................................................12
9.4 Playing music and other audio.........................................................................12
9.5 Playing photos and images (slideshow) ...........................................................12
10.0 Other functions ..................................................................................................13

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11.0 Frequently asked questions...............................................................................13
12.0 Service and support...........................................................................................14
13.0 Warranty conditions...........................................................................................15
14.0 Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................15
1.0 Introduction
Congratulations with the purchase of this high-quality Eminent product! This product
has undergone extensive testing by Eminent’s technical experts. Should you
experience any problems with this product, you are covered by a five-year Eminent
warranty. Please keep this manual and the receipt in a safe place.
Register your product now on www.eminent-online.com and receive product updates!
1.1 Functions and features
The EM7095 DVB-T host allows you to receive television broadcasts on an easy
manner. Simply connect your indoor or outdoor antenna to the coaxial in connection of
the EM7095. Connect your television to the EM7095 using a HDMI 1.3 cable to watch
the broadcasting in glorious (Full) HD. Simply connect a USB hard disk to a USB port
of the EM7095, and let the EM7095 record the broadcastings itself. Besides the DVB-
T tuner, the EM7095 can also act as a media player. Streaming media from connected
USB devices is also a feature of the EM7095. Media formats such as .AVI, .MKV,
.MP3 etc are supported.
1.2 Packing contents
The following parts need to be present in the package:
•EM7095 DVB-t host
•Power supply
•Remote control
•Manual

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2.0 Explanation of the EM7095
The EM7095 DVB-T host has the following connections on the back of the casing:
1. DC 12V: Connection for the power supply.
2. Antenna in: Connection for the coaxial antenna cable.
3. Antenna out: Used to connect another receiver or second television.
4. Audio R: Connection for the red audio composite cable.
5. Audio L: Connection for the white audio composite cable.
6. Composite: Connection for the yellow video composite cable.
7. HDMI 1.3: Connection for the HDMI 1.3 cable.
8. Coaxial out: Coaxial Connection for connecting a digital receiver.
9. USB host: Two connections for connecting USB devices.

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3.0 Explanation of the remote control
Below you will find a description of the remote control and the mostly used buttons.
1. Power button: Used to turn the
EM7095 on and off.
2. Setup button: Used to enter the
setup menu of the EM7095.
3. Alphanumeric buttons: Used to
enter data and select channels.
4. Info button: Used to show info
about the played media file.
5. Navigation buttons: Used to
navigate through menus.
6. Exit button: Used to exit the
menu.
7. Selection buttons: Used to copy,
rename or delete data or
channels.
8. Standard buttons: Used during
playback of media files and/or
TV/Radio channels.
4.0 Connecting the EM7095 DVB-T host
4.1 Connect the EM7095 to your television using HDMI
(Recommended)
The best image quality can be obtained by connecting the EM7095 DVB-T host to
your television using a HDMI cable. Of course, your television needs to be equipped
with a HDMI connection.
Note: Make sure your EM7095 and television are both turned off before connecting
your cables. This way you can prevent any possible damage to your devices.
Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI output of the EM7095.
Connect the other side of the HDMI cable to an available HDMI input of your
television.
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composite
If your television is not equipped with an HDMI connection, you can use the composite
connection on the EM7095. Connect the yellow plug to the yellow cinch connection on
the EM7095.
Now you can connect the yellow plug on the other side of the cable to the yellow cinch
connection on your television.
5.0 Audio Connections
The EM7095 DVB-T host has several connections for audio. During the following
chapter we will explain these connections and we will explain how to connect these
audio connections.
5.1 HDMI connection on the television
If your television has HDMI audio support, you can make use of the HDMI cable order
to receive both image and digital sound on your television, in stereo only.
5.2 Cinch cables
You can also connect the white and red cinch cables to your receiver in order to
create a ’2.0’ stereo effect.
5.3 HDMI connection (digital receiver)
If you have a digital HDMI receiver, then you can enjoy the true digital sound by
connecting the EM7095 over HDMI 1.3 to a HDMI input on your digital receiver.
5.4 Coaxial (digital receiver)
If you have a digital receiver with a Coaxial connection, then you can enjoy the
EM7095’s digital sound during movie and music play. Simply connect the coaxial
cable to the coaxial connection on your digital receiver and EM7095 DVB-T host.
5.5 Connecting the Antenna cable
The EM7095 can receive so called ‘Free-to-air’ broadcastings, meaning the EM7095
can receive both television and radio broadcastings if available. Simply connect the
antenna cable of your indoor or outdoor antenna to the ‘Antenna in’ connection of the
EM7095 and start enjoying the EM7095.
6.0 Setting up the EM7095 DVB-T host
Before using the EM7095, you have to setup the EM7095 DVB-T host. There are
many settings which you can change. Since the EM7095 is equipped with a HDMI 1.3

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connection, you can setup the EM7095’s resolution. Also, it is very convenient to use
this device using your own native language. During the next chapter we will explain
the main settings of the EM7095.
As soon as the EM7095 starts for the first time, the devices starts searching for
available broadcastings. Press the ‘Exit’ button on the remote to skip this part and
directly enter the main menu of the EM7095.
6.1 Language settings
1. Go to the ‘Options’ icon.
2. Use the arrow keys to select ‘OSD Language’.
3. Select the desired language and press the ‘OK’ button, then press the ‘Return’
button.
4. Select ‘Subtitle Language’.
5. Select the language of the subtitles. Press the ‘OK’ button, then press the
‘Return’ button.
6.2 Screen settings
1. Go to the ‘Picture’ icon and press the ‘OK’ button.
2. Use the arrow keys to select ‘Aspect ratio’.
3. Select the desired aspect ratio: Select 16:9 if you are using a widescreen
television, select 4:3 if you are using an older, non widescreen television. Press
the ‘OK’ button, then press the ‘Return’ button.
4. Go to ‘Resolution’. Select the desired resolution: Select 720p if you are using a
HD Ready television. Press the ‘OK’ button, then press the ‘Return’ button.
5. Go to ‘TV Format’. Select ‘PAL’ if you are located in Europe. Select ‘NTFS’ if you
are located in North-America. Press the ‘OK’ button, then press the ‘Return’
button.
6. Go to ‘Video Output’. Select ‘RGB’ is the EM7095 is connected to your television
using HDMI. Use CVBS if the EM7095 is connected to your television using
composite.
6.3 Audio settings
1. Go to the ‘Option’ icon and press the ‘OK’ button.
2. Select ‘Audio Language’.
3. Select the language of the audio streams and press the ‘OK’ button. Then press
the ‘Return’ button.
4. Select ‘Digital Audio’.
5. Select the desired sound setting. Select ‘RAW’ if the EM7095 is connected to a
digital receiver. Select ‘PCM’ if you have connected the EM7095 using HDMI to
your television. Press the ‘OK’ button, then press the ‘return’ button.

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If you are using a Digital receiver, then you can use the ‘RAW’ settings in order to
receive digital sound.
6.4 Photo settings
The EM7095 can display photos and images. You can also setup the EM7095 for a
slideshow and the corresponding visual effects.
1. Go to the ‘USB’ icon and press the ‘OK’ button.
2. Use the arrow keys to select ‘Photo Configure’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
3. Select the time interval between the images at ‘Slide Time’, for example: ‘5S (5
seconds). This means a new image will be shown every 5 seconds.
4. Select ‘Slide Mode’.
5. Select ‘aspect Ratio’. Select the desired manner how to display the images:
Choose ‘Keep’ to display the images using the resolution as used on the
EM7095, choose ‘Discard’ to use the original resolution as used in the image
itself. Press the ‘Return’ button.
6.5 Movie settings
1. Since the EM7095 can be used as a media player, you can make some settings
regarding to watching movies.
2. Go to the ‘USB’ icon.
3. Use the arrow keys to select ‘Movie configure’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
4. At ‘Aspect Ratio’ you can select whether you want to use the aspect ratio of the
EM7095 or the aspect ratio of the video file you want to play. Select ‘Keep’ if you
want to use the aspect ratio of the video file. Select ‘Discard’ to play the majority
of the video files full screen without black borders.
5. At the ‘Subtitle’ fields, you can choose whether the subtitles need to be big,
normal or small. You can also set the transparency and the color of the subtitles.
7.0 Using the DVB-T function
The EM7095 is equipped with a DVB-T tuner. This means the EM7095 is able to
receive free-to-air television and radio stations. During the following chapter we will
explain how to setup the EM7095 in order to receive these cannels.
7.1 Searching for channels
1. Go to the ‘Channel Search’ icon.
2. Use the arrow keys to select ‘Country’.
3. Select the country where you are located. Press the ‘OK’ button, then press the
‘Return’ button.
4. Now select ‘Auto Search’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
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television and radio broadcastings.
6. Once the EM7095 has finished searching, the ‘Installation Guide’ appears.
7. Press the ‘Exit’ button.
7.2 Editing channels
It is also possible to edit the found channels, move them to another position on the list
and change the name of the channels.
1. Go to the ‘Program’ icon.
2. Select ‘Program Edit’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
3. Select a channel. If you want to place a channel on top of the list, press the red
‘Move’ button and browse to the top of the list.
4. Press the red ‘Move’ button again. The selected channel has now been placed
on top of the list.
5. If you want to ‘lock’ a channel, then press the yellow button on the remote. A lock
icon appears behind the name of the channel. Watching a ‘locked’ channel
requires a password to be watched. The default password is ‘000000’.
Hint: Press the blue button on the remote to delete a channel.
7.3 Using the received channels
Now the channels have been received and are stored, you are able to view the
television channels and you can listen to the received radio channels.
1. Press the ‘Exit’ button a few times. The EM7095 will exit the menu and you will
see a television channel.
2. Use the alphanumeric buttons to select another channel, you can also use the
arrow keys to select another television channel.
3. If you want to listen to a radio channel, press the ‘TV/RADIO’ button on the
remote control to switch to the radio mode. Use the arrow keys to select another
radio station.
8.0 Using the record function
You can also use the EM7095 as a recording device, meaning you can record TV
channels. Use the following steps to record television channels.
1. Go to the ‘USB’ icon.
2. Use the arrow keys to select ‘PVR Configure’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
3. Select ‘Record Device’ and press the right arrow key. The EM7095 will search for
connected USB drives.
4. If found, the USB drive will be mentioned behind ‘Disk’. The used file system
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mentioned.
5. Press the ‘OK’ button, then press the ‘Return’ button.
Hint: You can also format the hard disk using the ‘Format’ function.
8.1 Recording channels
1. Select a channel and press the ‘OK’ button.
2. The channel or broadcasting will be displayed.
3. Press the ‘REC’ button to start recording. A notification appears: ‘’Enter
record…waiting’. Press the ‘OK’ button. The device starts recording the current
program.
4. Once you have finished recording, press the ‘Stop’ button. A notification appears:
‘Do you want to stop?’ Press the ‘OK’ button.
While the EM7095 is recording, you can change the channel in order to watch another
channel. The EM7095 keeps recording the other channel.
8.2 Making recordings using ‘Time scheduling’
It is possible to make recordings using a preset time and channel using the ‘Time
schedule’ function. This way, the EM7095 can make recordings on it’s own. There is
no need to stay at home! Use the following steps to make recordings using the ‘time
schedule’ function.
1. Select a channel and press the ‘OK’ button.
2. The channel will be displayed.
3. Press the ‘EPG’ button.
4. Press the ‘Info’ button. A ‘schedule’ popup appears.
5. Press the red button.
6. Select the channel type you want to record at ‘Channel type’. Choose ‘TV’ if you
want to record a television broadcasting.
7. Choose the channel at ‘Channel no’.
8. Set the start date at ‘M/D/Y’. This means ‘Month, Date, Year’.
9. Set the starting time of the recording at ‘Start Time’.
10. Set the end time of the recording at ‘End Time’.
11. Set ‘Mode’ to ‘Record’.
12. Press the ‘OK’ button. The EM7095 will start recording at the set date and
starting time and will stop recording at the set end time.
8.3 Playing recorded channels
Of course, it is possible to playback the recorded channels. Handy, in case you have
recorded a movie or a football match.

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1. Go to ‘USB’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
2. Select ‘Multimedia’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
3. Select ‘PVR’ and press the ‘OK‘ button. The USB device will be accessed
automatically.
4. Select the folder ‘PVRRECORD’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
5. Select the recording you want to watch and press the ‘OK’ button. The recorder
program will automatically start.
6. Press the red button on the remote control to view the program full screen.
Hint: Use the yellow button to remove a recording from the USB device
8.4 Use the Time Seek (Goto) function
Once a recording is being played, you can use the ‘Time Seek’ button on the remote
control to navigate to a specific timeframe within the recording. This is perfect if you
want to rewind of move forward to a specific point in the recording.
1. Press the ‘Time Seek’ button on the remote control.
2. You will see a ‘GoTo’ popup. You can fill in the desired timeframe in the
recording using the arrow keys of the remote control and press the ‘OK’ button.
3. The recording will start the playback on the timeframe you have chosen.
9.0 Playing Media from USB devices
If you have connected a USB hard disk or USB memory stick, you can playback the
available media from the connected USB devices, since the EM7095 DVB-T host can
also be used as a media player. The EM7095 can play many sorts of video files. Video
files like .MOV, .MKV, .AVI and VIDEO_TS files are supported.
We will explain how to view or play the different media types.
9.1.1 DVD playback
The EM7095 is able to playback DVD files. DVD files made by yourself, can be played
without any problems.
The EM7095 does not play commercial DVD’s equipped with a CSS security.
However, DVD’s without security can be played.
9.1.2 DVD Video_Ts
1. Go to the ‘USB’ icon.
2. Use the arrow keys to select ‘Multimedia’ en press the ‘OK’ button.
3. Select ‘Movie’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
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5. Select the name of the DVD and press the ‘OK’ button.
6. Select the ‘VIDEO_TS’ folder and press the ‘OK’ button.
7. Select a .VOB file and press the ‘OK’ button. The video files will automatically be
started.
8. Press the red button on the remote control to view the DVD in full screen.
9.3 Playing other video formats
The EM7095 plays almost all other video formats like .AVI, .MKV etc. Use the
following steps to play other video formats.
1. Go to the ‘USB’ icon.
2. Use the arrow keys to select ‘Multimedia’ en press the ‘OK’ button.
3. Select ‘Movie’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
4. Select the folder where the video file is located, and press the ‘OK’ button.
5. Select the name of the video file and press the ‘OK’ button. Playing the video file
will start automatically.
6. Press the red button on the remote control to view the video file in full screen.
Note: Press the ‘Subtitle’ button to activate the subtitles.
Note: Some MKV files do have subtitles in the MKV file itself. It is possible to add a
SRT subtitle file, but then, the MKV file must not have a subtitle in the MKV itself. SRT
subtitles can only be used without having the subtitles in the MKV itself. You can
always put the SRT file into the MKV container using ‘MKVMERGE’ which you can
download from the internet.
9.4 Playing music and other audio
1. Go to the ‘USB’ icon.
2. Use the arrow keys to select ‘Multimedia’ en press the ‘OK’ button.
3. Go to ‘Music’ and press the ‘OK’ button.
4. Select the folder where the files are located and press the ‘OK’ button.
5. Select the name of the file you want to play and press the ‘Play’ button.
6. The music or audio file will start to play.
7. If you have multiple audio files listed, the EM7095 will playback these files once
the selected file has finished playing.
Hint: You can playback a music file and then use the menu of the EM7095. The
selected music or audio file will be heard as background music.
9.5 Playing photos and images (slideshow)
1. Go to the ‘USB’ icon.
2. Use the arrow keys to select ‘Multimedia’ en press the ‘OK’ button.
3. Go to ‘Photo’ and press the ‘OK’ button.

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4. Select the folder where the images are located and press the ‘OK’ button.
5. Select the image you want to play and press the ‘OK’ button.
6. The image will be shown according to settings as you have setup in the chapter
‘Photo Setup’.
Hint: If you want to see a slideshow with background music, then select an audio track
as described in chapter ‘Playing music and other audio’.
10.0 Other functions
Besides the already mentioned functions, there are some functions which are not
mentioned yet. Some of these functions are explained in the following chapter.
Time: Select the ‘Time’ icon to setup the time and time zone. You can also setup a
timer which switches the device off.
System: Select the ‘System’ icon and set a parental control (Age indication). You can
also set a password and restore the device to factory settings.
USB: Select the ‘USB’ icon. You can update the device using the ‘Software update’
option. A USB disk with firmware software is needed.
11.0 Frequently asked questions
Q: I am playing a file which has (digital) sound. My television is connected to
the EM7095 using a DVI adapter plug, but I do not hear any sound. What is
causing this?
A: DVI only delivers image, not sound. If you are using a DVI adapter plug,
make sure you use the optical, coaxial or white and red composite cables
for sound.
Q: The manual mentions the EM7095’s ability to play media. What
formats and codec’s are supported by the EM7095?
A: The EM7095 supports the following:
Video formats: TS, TRP, VOB, AVI, MKV, MOV, MPG, DAT, DivX,
MJPEG.
Video codec’s: MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, H.264, MOTION JPEG.
Audio format: DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS STEREO (Downmix), AAC, MP3,
WMA.
Photo formats: JPG, JPEG, BMP, PNG.
Q: What file systems does the EM7095 support?
A: The EM7095 can read from FAT32, NTFS and EXT2/3 file systems.

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Q: Does the EM7095 support EPG (Electronic Program Guide)?
A: Yes, the EM7095 does support EPG. Once a channel is selected, press the
‘EPG’ button on the remote to view the EPG function.
12.0 Service and support
This users manual has been carefully written by Eminent’s technical experts.
If you have problems installing or using the product, please fill out the support form at
the website This users manual has been carefully written by Eminent’s technical
experts. If you have problems installing or using the product, please fill out the support
form at the website www.eminent-online.com/support.
You can also contact us by phone. Below you will find a list with phone numbers for
each supported country.
Country Phone number Rate per
minute*
Belgium (Dutch) 070 277 286 €0.30
Belgium (French) 070 277 286 €0.30
Denmark [phone] Local Costs
Finland [phone] Local Costs
Germany 1805 982 234 €0.14
Italy [phone] Local Costs
Norway [phone] Local Costs
Spain 807 080 042 €0.41
Sweden [phone] Local Costs
The Netherlands 0900-3646368 €0.45
UK 905 871 0013 £0.30
* Rates mentioned in this table do not include cell phone charges.

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13.0 Warranty conditions
The five-year Eminent warranty applies for all Eminent products unless mentioned
otherwise before or during the moment of purchase. When having bought a second-
hand Eminent product the remaining period of warranty is measured from the moment
of purchase by the product’s first owner. The Eminent warranty applies to all Eminent
products and parts inextricably connected to and/or mounted on the main product.
Power supply adapters, batteries, antennas and all other products not integrated in or
directly connected to the main product and/or products of which, without reasonable
doubt, can be assumed that wear and tear show a different pattern than the main
product are not covered by the Eminent warranty. Products are not covered by the
Eminent warranty when exposed to incorrect/improper use, external influences and/or
when opened by parties other than Eminent.
14.0 Declaration of Conformity
To ensure your safety and compliance of the product with the directives and laws
created by the European Commission you can obtain a copy of the Declaration of
Conformity concerning your product by sending an e-mail message to: info@eminent-
online.com. You can also send a letter to:
Eminent Computer Supplies
P.O. Box 276
6160 AG Geleen
The Netherlands
Clearly state ‘Declaration of Conformity’ and the article code of the product of which
you would like to obtain a copy of the Declaration of Conformity.

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