golden interstar ALPHA X User manual

User manual
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Digital DVB-S / S2 HDTV H.265
Receiver / IPTV / OTT Mediaplayer
GOLDEN INTERSTAR
ALPHA X
www.golden-interstar.de

CAUTION!
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the receiver.
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only.
This receiver was manufactured in accordance with international safety standards.
Please read the following precautions carefully.
Safety Instructions and Precautions:
- Power supply network connection (100-240V ~ 50/60Hz)
•Connect this receiver only to the type of network indicated on the label.
•Unplug the receiver from the electrical outlet before beginning any maintenance or installation.
- Connecting to antenna
•Disconnect the receiver from the network before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the12satellite antenna.
•Failure to do so may result in damage to the receiver or connected equipment.
- Connecting to a TV
•Unplug the receiver from the electrical outlet before connecting or disconnecting the cable
from the TV.
Failure to comply may result in damage to the receiver or the TV.
- Liquids
• The receiver must not be exposed to liquids of ANY kind!
- Cleaning
•Unplug the receiver from the electrical outlet before cleaning it.
•To remove dust, use a light damp cloth, without solvents.
- Ventilation
•Do not place the receiver on furniture or carpets.
•Do not place any objects on top of the receiver.
•Do not restrict the air circulation around the receiver.
- Earthing
• The antenna cable must be grounded.
- Foreign objects
•Do not insert anything through the openings in the receiver since you can touch a
hazardous voltage point or damage the receiver.
- Location
•Use the receiver indoors, to avoid damaging it by weather.
•Do not install the receiver near a radiator or any other heat source.
•Dropping the product may result in personal injury and serious damage to the receiver.
- Lightning, storm
•Unplug the receiver from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna during a lightning storm
or when unused for long periods of time.
•This will prevent damage to the receiver / circuit due to lightning or voltage fluctuations.
- Repair
•If it is necessary to repair the receiver, ensure the qualification of the service.
•Unauthorized repairs can lead to additional damage.

- FRONT PANEL:
Digital channel / time display
Displays the current channel number or time (depending on the menu setting)
LED status indicator
Displays the current status of the receiver (red / green)
Receiver of IR signals
The sensor of the IR signals from remote control
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- REAR AND SIDES PANELS:
LNB IN
SAT antenna connection
AV
Composite AV output for TV-set connection
DIGITAL
AUDIO Digital audio output
HD OUT
HD OUT - high quality digital audio and video output
RS232 (on the left side)
For connection to PC (computer) via RS232 serial port
DC-12V (on the left side)
Power socket. Attention! You must use the original power adapter included in the box!
Output adapter: 12 volt direct current, 1.5A
LED/IR (on the right side)
To connect the external IR sensor with LED display
2 USB ports (located on two side panels)
Can be used to play media files, update software and work with USB-WIFI / 3G dongles

REMOTE CONTROL
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Button
Function
Button
Function
On/Off STB power supply
+ PAGE -
Change channel + or -
Mute
0 ~ 9
Direct input channel number
AUDIO
Choose audio
SAT
Call satellites list
MENU
Show Main menu
EXIT
Exit to last menu
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OK
Perform action
← →
For move in menu LEFT/RIGHT
↑ ↓
For move in menu UP/DOWN
EPG
Call EPG (Electronic Program
Guide)
INFO
Show channel or event
TV/RADIO
Switch between TV and RADIO
Information
FAV
Show Favorites list
RECALL
Last channel call
SUBTITLE
Subtitles
TEXT
Teletext mode
SLEEP
Sleep timer
REC
Press for record
F1-F4
Programmable buttons
V.FORMAT
Change screen format
OPTION
Options button
RESOLUTION
Change screen resolution
Stop play or record
PAUSE
Press for PAUSE
Press for Rewind
Press for Fast Forward

- INSTALLATION
Connection antenna
Connect your satellite antenna to LNB IN
Using HDTV cable
For digital television, it is recommended to connect the receiver with an HDMI cable.
In case the TV has an HDMI input it is advisable to use it to get best image quality.
Using RCA cable
If your TV has no HDMI input you can connect the receiver to the TV using the RCA cable.
- START USING
Switch ON STB
Plug the STB power adapter into an electrical outlet.
Press the power button (red) on the remote control.
First installation and channels search
The first time you turn on the receiver, you will see the First install menu: 16
In this menu, you can select the menu language and go to the antenna setup:

In the antenna setup menu, you must select the satellites available to you, set the corresponding
LNB settings and DiSEqC settings. Then you can start the search by pressing the red button.
When the search is over, you will see a list of the channels found.
Unicable
The Alpha X supports Unicable LNBs. Please go to the Installtion menu for the settings
if you connect the receiver to a Unicable LNB.
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Channels editor
After searching, you can edit the channel list if you want.
To do this, go to the Channel Editor:
Using the function buttons, you can edit the channel list according to your preferences.
Audio/Video settings
If necessary, you can adjust the format and resolution (quality) of the image, and also
configure the digital audio output using the Audio / Video settings menu:

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- Access password
By default, the factory password is 0000.
- EPG (Electronic Program Guide –TV Guide)
TV Guide: Electronic program guide for the week ahead is provided by the operator for each
satellite channel. To enter the program, press the EPG button on the remote control. There are
2 options for displaying the TV guide: Vertical and horizontal.
- Mediaplayer
The Alpha X allows you to play high-quality media files from a USB drive or your local
network using DLNA.
- DLNA
The Alpha X allows you to work with DLNA. There is no need to make any special settings: The
DLNA function is enabled and works constantly when the receiver is on.

- Connecting to the Internet
To connect to the network, the Alpha X is equipped with an Ethernet/LAN-port and also supports
the connection of external USB-WiFi or USB-3G adaptors.
- Software update
Software updates for the Alpha X can be found on the Internet at: www.golden-interstar.de
OR in the receiver menu under “online update”.
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Service
Golden Media GmbH
Stuttgarter Strasse 36
D-73635 Rudersberg
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]-20
E-Mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.golden-media.net
WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE 59863460

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency range
950 ~ 2400MHz
Input level
-80 ~ -20dBm
Tuner
Modulation
DVB-S: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
DVB-S2: 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9,
9/10, (QPSK) 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
(8PSK), 16APSK, 32APSK
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Decoder format
MPEG2/4, H.264, H265, AVS, AVS plus,
JPEG/MJPEG HD
Video
Picture resolutions
HD 1.4 (1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 480p)
Picture format
4:3, 16:9, Auto
Outputs
HDMI OUT (1.4), CVBS
Decoder format
MPEG1, MPEG2 Layer 1&2, Dolby
Audio
Digital AC3, AAC/HE-AAC, MP3
Audio outputs
RCA x 2 (L/R), DIGITAL OUT
Volume support
Not limited
2 x USB2.0
Data formats supported
MP3, WMA, JEPG, BMP, AVI, MKV and
others
Power adaptor
100~240V 50/60Hz (external power
supply) to 12v DC
Power supply
Maximum energy
10W
consumption
Energy consumption in
<0.5W
STBY mode