in digital DVB-C8080MER User manual

COMPACT DIGITAL
RECEIVER
OPERATION
MANUAL
DVB-C8080MER
COMPACT DIGITAL
RECEIVER

Dear Subscriber,
Congratulations for choosing the digital service from IN
Digital. Now, you can take total control of your entertainment
and avail the best that digital television has to offer.
In our continuing commitment to you, as our valuable
subscriber, we present the C o mp a ct Digital R e c e i v e r
(CDR) your gateway to a whole new world of high quality
pictures and sounds on your television. The CDR also comes
with an in-built electronic program guide and an all-new
remote control to make the best possible viewing experience.
The IN Digital service brings you everything from program
schedules /synopsis to 24/7 customer support at your
fingertips.
Welcome to the digital experience
“Live Life InDigital”

CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------4
FRONT PANEL ----------------------------------------------------------------------5
REAL PANEL-------------------------------------------------------------------------5
REMOTE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
PRECAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES -----------------------------------------7
PREPARATION OF REMOTE CONTROL------------------------------------8
OPERATION SCOPE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL ---------------------8
USEFUL TIPS ------------------------------------------------------------------------8
CONNECTION -----------------------------------------------------------------------9
THE FIRST TIME USING THIS RECEIVER----------------------------------10
CHANNEL MANAGER -------------------------------------------------------------11
GENERAL SETTINGS -------------------------------------------------------------12
LIST MANAGER ---------------------------------------------------------------------14
SOFTWARE UPGRADE-----------------------------------------------------------15
SPECIFICATION --------------------------------------------------------------------16
CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY-------------------------------------------------17
PACKING LIST
ITEM QUANTITY
DIGITAL RECEIVER -------------------1
BATTERY ---------------------------------2
MANUAL ----------------------------------1
REMOTE----------------------------------1
RCA CORD-------------------------------1

SAFETY INSTRUCTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this STB near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produces heat.
9. The parameter of the using power source should be accordance with which indicating on the rear panel; otherwise the
STB will work improperly and even be ruined.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. To prolong the useful life of this machine, the interval of the continuous switch action must be above one minute.
13. Use only 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.
14. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
15. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
16. Warning: This unit should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician. Opening the cover
or other attempts by the user to service this unit may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock, and may
increase the risk of fire.
17. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler of the apparatus is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
18. The signal cable must be earthed to the system.
19. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Note: All the OSD and illustrations in this manual may be somewhat different from the actual situation. Please take the
actual RECEIVER as the standard.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
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FRONT PANEL
1. Menu entry/ exit
2. 3. Channel up or down/ cursor movement
4. Volume decrement/ operation confirmation
5. Volume increment/ menu go back
6. Open the lid to insert a smartcard
7. Status indicator/ remote sensor/ displaying panel
REAR PANEL
1. Plughole, power cord
2. Terminal, audio signal output, R
3. Terminal, audio signal output, L
4. Terminal, video signal output
5. Terminal, RF Signal loop out for connection to TV for Analog
6. Terminal, RF Cable signal Input
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V+/-
Volume adjustment
OK
REMOTE
It’s recommended to operate each function of the keys on the Receiver by
using the key on the remote controller. Please read this section to lend itself
to advance your understanding of the function of the Receiver.
STANDBY Instruct the receiver t o e n t e r into
standby mode or recover to normal viewing
mode
FAV Display FAV LIST available on the STB.
MUTE Mute the audio or resume audio playback.
0-9 In Menu for inputting the value
In Non-menu, for channel selection
MENU Menu entry
EPG Non-menu, enters EPG interface, press the OK key to
switch cursor from columns of channel and program
LIST Non-menu, enter TV LIST interface
EXIT MENU, return to the last grade interface
U P /
DOWN
In MENU, cursor movement
In Non-menu, channel changing
LEFT/
RIGHT
In MENU, state alteration
In Non-menu, volume adjustment
In MENU, operation confirmation
In Non-menu, TV LIST
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INFO
P+/- Normal operation channel change; page change in list mode
TV /
RAD
Non-menu, switch channel mode between TV and radio
BACK MENU, go back; Non-menu, channel recall
Non-menu, display an information bar of the present channel,
press the key once more to display its brief description
AUDIO Non-menu, display audio options, press the directional key
to opt for an option, press the OK key to confirm, press
the EXIT key to exit
GAME Non-menu, display game options
HELP Non-menu, display STB information
F1-4 Special functional keys in certain situation
PRECAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES
Improper use of batteries may cause corrosion or fluid leakage. Please
observe the following instructions for the safe use of batteries
1. Do not mistake the polarities (+ve and –ve ends) of batteries.
2. Never leave dead batteries in the remote control.
3. Remove batteries from the remote controller if is not going to be
used for a long time.
4. Do not attempt to disassemble, short-circuit, heat recharge or expose
the batteries into the fire.
5. Do not use a new battery & an old one together, or the one which is
different type.
6. While replacing the batteries wipe away any electrolyte fluid inside
the remote controller, and then insert new batteries.
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Make the remote controller point towards the
inductive window of STB and then press the keys:
1. Distance: about seven meters in front
of the inductive window.
2. Angle: about 30 degree right or left refer to the
frontispiece of the native’s front panel.
„ Distance: about seven meters in front of
the
Inductive window
„ Angle: about 30 degree right or left refer to
the
Frontispiece of the STB’s front panel
Load the batteries to the groove of the remote control and this will enable you to
operate the STB
1. Open the lid.
2. Load the batteries (AAA type), while installing the batteries match the polarities
on the battery and the corresponding polarity indicated on the remote controller.
3. Close the lid
PREPARATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
OPERATION SCOPE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL
USEFUL TIPS
1. To prolong the life of this STB, the interval of the continuous switch (Change)
action must be more than one minute.
2. The parameter of the power source used should be in accordance with the one
indicated on the rear panel; otherwise the STB will not work properly and can be
damaged.
3. While viewing the picture if the unexpected error occurs and STB becomes non-
responsive, please restart the STB to resume the playback.
4. To get best of the STB performance ensures that adequate signal levels are
maintained.
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SIGNAL
TYPICAL CONNECTION
1. Insert the Input cable into the
[CABLE IN] terminal on the rear
panel of the receiver.
2. Connection one end of yellow
terminal on a RCA cable to the
VIDEO output on this receiver
and the other end to the VIDEO
input on a TV set
3. Connect one end of red
terminal on a RCA cable to the
AUDIO R output on this receiver
and the other end to the AUDIO R
input on TV set; Connect one end
of white terminal on a RCA cable
to the AUDIO L output on this
receiver and the other end to the
AUDIO L input on a TV set
4. Plug the connector of the
adapter into a socket and insert
its another terminal into the
plughole of the receiver.
CONNECTION
1. Connect the audio and video output terminals with the corresponding input terminal
on a TV set
2. Insert the digital antenna cable into the [CABLE IN] terminal on the rear panel;
please notice that the connection effect should effectual
3. The [CABLE OUT] loop out terminal needs to be connected to RF IN input on a TV
set to provide RF signal for viewing Analog Channels.
4. Don't bundle the antenna cable with a power cord as it can cause interference
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THE FIRST TIME USING THIS RECEIVER
The first time using the receiver, the
opening picture appears.
A dialog box of “No valid program to be
played, start auto scan now?”appears,
Use the OK instruction to scan channel.
After scanning, the scanned down
channels will be saved
Press UP/DOWN key to turn channel,
press the L/R key to adjust volume.
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CHANNEL MANAGER
On Main Menu, highlight instruction of
Channel Manager, use L/R key to enter
or exit its sub-menu right side.
1. Auto Scan. Highlight [Auto Scan].
Press the OK key to start searching
automatically.
After searching, the screen goes back to
its program-viewing mode. Press the
UP/DOWN key to change channel and
the LEFT/RIGHT key to adjust volume.
2. Manual Scan. Highlight [Manual Scan];
press the OK key to enter its submenu.
Set NET Scan as Yes to scan channels
by net, set NET Scan as No just to scan
channels by the set parameters.
Input Frequency and Symbol Rate value
by pressing the digital keys on the
remote, set Qam Mode by pressing the
L/R key.
As for the concrete parameter value, please contact local Cable Operator.
3. Delete All Channels. This instruction is
designed to remove all channels
scanned down, after pressing the OK
key, input pin (0000) to go ahead, a
warning box appears to query whether or
not to remove all the existing channels.
Use OK instruction to remove all.
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GENERAL SETTINGS
On Main Menu, highlight instruction of
General Settings, use L/R key to enter or
exit its sub-menu right side.
1. Menu Set. Get it into.
1.1 Display Time. Set the duration when
an information tape appears on the
screen when turning channel. Always
means that the tape will display on
unless pressing the EXIT key.
1.2 Transparency. Set the level of menu
transparency. 0% means opaque.
1.3 Channel change by ok. On TV List
interface, press the UP/DOWN key to
select channel. If the No instruction is selected, the small video window
won’t display picture unless you press the OK key to confirm; if the Yes is
selected, the picture will be shown on the small window as soon as the
channel is highlighted.
1.4 Channel switching mode. The interval when turning channel will be black
if the Black screen is selected; the interval will be frozen if the Freeze is
selected.
2.
2.1 Screen Ratio. Set the video style
manually as 4:3 or 16:9 according your
actual TV screen. The video will set as
its original signal if Auto is set.
2.2 Aspect Ratio. Set a ratio to fit your
meaning.
2.3 Volume control. The volume of
channel will be adjusted singly when the
Single is opted for; the volume of channel will be adjusted as whole when
Global is opted for.
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3. Language set. Get it into.
3.1 Menu language. Choose menu
language kind.
3.2 Audio language 1#/ 2#. Set audio
language kind. The actual effect rides on
the support of signal itself.
4. Reserve Set. Get it into.
Press yellow key to delete timer item.
5. Parent Control. Get it into. The
primary code is 0000.
5.1 STB Lock. The receiver cannot
access unless input the right code when
power it on.
5.2 Menu Lock. The Channel Manager
and so on cannot access unless input
the right code when [Lock] is chosen.
5.3 Program lock. Only the [Lock] is
chosen, the program lock in TV Edit can
be useful.
5.4 Input another code in New Pin,
confirm it by Confirm Pin.
6. Power Manager. Get it into.
6.1 Sleep Time. Set time duration when
no remote action works on the STB, the
STB gets into its standby mode. 15-60
minutes. Off means cancel this
instruction.
6.2 Standby Time. Set time duration
when the STB gets into its standby
mode forcibly. 6-24 Hours. Off means
cancel this instruction.
6.3 Wake Up Switch. Set Wake Up Time when you want the STB to be
aroused from its standby mode. Use digit-keys and L/R key to input time
value. Off means cancel this instruction.
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LIST MANAGER
On Main Menu, highlight instruction of
List Manager, use L/R key to enter or
exit its sub-menu right side.
1. Channel List. Get it into.
1.1 Sort. Press the red key to list sorting
item list, sort channel by name, frec,
FAV or scrambled.
1.2 Find. Press the green key to display
soft-keyboard. Herein:
<-/->. Remove
CAPS. Uppercase/ lowercase
Num. letters/ symbols
New. Rewrite
Find. Look for channel name.
2. Channel Edit. Get it into.
2.1 FAV. Press the FAV key to enter Fav
interface. Press the L/R key to alternate
a FAV group, FAV1-8. Press the
UP/DOWN key to choose a channel
name; press the FAV key to add a “heart”
symbol behind the name, press the
green key to add all the channels into
present FAV group, press the red key to
remove the entire channels off the FAV group. Press the yellow key to
display soft-keyboard to edit name of FAV group.
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2.2 Skip. After selecting a channel, press
the red key to add a mark behind the
item, the marked channel will be skipped
over when turning channel, press the
key once more to remove the mark.
2.3 Edit. After selecting a channel, press the green key to display the soft-
keyboard to edit channel name.
2.4 Lock. After selecting a channel, press the yellow key to add a [lock] mark
behind the item, the marked channel won’t be watched until the right code is
input.
2.5 Move prog. Press the blue key to add a mark behind the item,
presses the UP/DOWN key to move the channel to another location, press
the blue key/ OK key to set the location.
2.6 Delete All. Press the F1 key to add the mark behind all the channels,
press the EXIT key to exit the interface and meanwhile clear the entire
channel items stored. You need to re-scan channels if you want to watch
program.
SOFTWARE UPGRADE
On Main Menu, highlight instruction of
Software Upgrade, use pressing the OK
key to update software. After upgrading,
the receiver will re-boot. And, the
receiver will appear upgrading dialog
box when turning channel if it detects the
upgrading instruction from the signal.
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SPECIFICATION
Tuner:
Input Frequency
Input level
Frequency band
Symbol rate
Demodulation type
Input impedance
Video
Decode format
Output system
Output terminal
Picture definition
Video output range
Audio：
Decode format
Frequency respondence
Sampling frequency
Output terminal
Output level
Power：
Voltage
Consumption
Environment：
Temperature
Mass
50.5-858MHz
QAM 64：40dBuV - 90dBuV (75Ω)
QAM256：44dBuV - 90dBuV(75Ω)
8MHz
3.6 ~ 6.952 MBaud
16,32,64,128,256QAM adjustable
75Ω
MPEG2.MP@ML
PAL, NTSC
RCA
720×576（PAL）
700±70mVpp
MPEG2（Layer1、2）
20Hz-20KHz
32/44.1/48KHz
RCA
Adjustable (600Ω unbalance)
DC 12 V
6 W approximate
5℃- 40℃
2.0 kg or so
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CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY
This certificate of warranty should be produced for servicing under the
terms of the warranty.
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY
1)Within one year from the date of purchase, if any component(s) is found to be
defective due to faulty workmanship or defective material made, repairs will be
executed free of charge and defective part will be replaced.
Parts repaired or replaced are under warranty throughout the remainder of
the original warranty period only. Repairs under warranty may also be carried
only by authorized service centres or the authorized local cable operator.
2)This warranty does not cover any form of damage resulting from accident,
misuse, application of incorrect voltage or any use contrary to the
operating instruction supplied along with the equipment.
3) NO responsibility will be accepted for damage arising out of
unauthorized modification or alterations of any nature made to the Digital Set
Top Box.
4) NO claims will be accepted for damage incurred during transit of Digital Set
Top Box.
5) This warranty is not valid if the serial number of the Digital Set Top Box
has been deleted, defaced or altered.
6) This certificate of warranty should accompany the Digital Set Top Box if
service under warranty period is required to be carried out at the authorized
service centres.
7) The STB conforms functionally to the appropriate BIS standards.
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WARRANTY CARD
Customer Details
Name:
Invoice Number& Date: □□ / □□ / □□□□
Purchase Date: Installation Date:
□□ / □□ / □□□□ □□ / □□ / □□□□
Digital Set Top Box
Model Type:
Precautionary measure:
Please ensure that the following bar coded sticker is common between Set-
Top-Box, Retail Box, and this user manual.
InDigital Franchisee /independent cable operator’s Details
Signature: - Date:
Franchisee/cable operator
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