Infinate Blu Striker HD User manual

Infinate Blu Striker HD
User’s Guide
How to use this Striker HD set-top box

Striker HD-User’s Guide
IMPORTANT SA ETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as the 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.
In ambient temperatures of no more than 27º C (80º ), the normal operating temperature for
Striker HDis between 50º C (122º ) to 60º C (140º ).
IMPORTANT SA ETY CONSIDERATIONS
The Striker HD set-top box requires careful handling to avoid potential damage to its internal
parts. Be sure to follow these requirements during transportation and installation. The plug is the
main disconnect device. It shall remain readily accessible and operable. The apparatus shall not
be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
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During Transportation to the Subscriber Home
Transport the Striker HD in its shipping box or an equally padded container. Do not expose it to
rain or moisture.
During Installation
Do not place Striker HD in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
Install so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. or example, do not
place Striker HD on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation
openings.
CAUTION!
Do not place anything on top of your Striker HD set-top box, especially other
home entertainment components. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to
prevent overheating.
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Install Striker HD on a hard flat surface not prone to vibration or impact and not on top of
another electronic device
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Installation of Striker HD near consumer electronics devices, such as stereo
receiver/amplifiers and televisions, is permitted as long as the air surrounding Striker HD
does not exceed 40º C (104º ).
Do not install Striker HD in an area where condensation occurs.
To prevent the temporary loss of guide data and cause a temporarily non-responding Striker
HD, do not plug the AC power cord into a switched power outlet.
CC COMPLIANCE
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the CC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and set-top box.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the set-top box is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Infinate Blu for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the CC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CC Radiation Exposure Statement
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons and must be co-located for operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
CARING OR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING
When you see this symbol on a Infinate Blu product, do not dispose of the product with residential
or commercial waste.
Recycling your Infinate Blu Equipment
Please do not dispose of this product with your residential or commercial waste.
Some countries or regions, such as the European Union, have set up systems to
collect and recycle electrical and electronic waste items. Contact your local
authorities for information about practices established for your region.
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© 2014 Infinate Blu Limited All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any
derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from Infinate Blu Limited.
Infinate Blu and its logo are registered trademark. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of JDMI Licensing LLC. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Infinate Blu reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Infinate
Blu to provide notification of such revision or change. Infinate Blu provides this guide without warranty of any kind, implied or expressed, including,
but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Infinate Blu may make improvements or changes in
the product(s) described in this manual at any time.
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CONTENTS
1.INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 9
ront Panel ................................................................................................................................ 11
Rear Panel ................................................................................................................................ 12
2.OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 13
Turning Power On and Off ........................................................................................................ 13
Changing Channels .................................................................................................................. 13
Adjusting the Volume ................................................................................................................ 13
Interactive Programming Guide ................................................................................................ 14
Video Output ormat Option ..................................................................................................... 14
3.CONNECTING YOUR Striker HD SET TOP BOX TO YOUR HOME .......................................... 15
4.HOW TO MANUALLYCON IGURE THE T-503SET-TOP BOX .................................................. 20
5.TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................. 36
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1. INTRODUCTION
We congratulate you on receiving this Striker HD Series High-Definition All-Digital set-top box,
one of the most compact and advanced interactive digital IPTV set-top boxes available today.
Infinate Blu has combined the extraordinary features of IPTV — the interactive programming
guides, almost endless programming options, Video on Demand (VOD), the incredible sound and
picture quality of High-Definition TV (HDTV), and so much more. This set-top box comes with an
“Entertainment Package” that enables a direct digital connection to consumer audio and video
devices through HDMI™ interfaces. The HDMI interface and provides 7.1 channels and beyond
enhanced-quality audio and video. It comes with a T-connector just in case your TV set doesn’t
support High-Definition TV. It’s also equipped with a built-in Wi- i module (optional), so that you
can seamlessly connect it to your home network and/or Internet without the need of a network
cable (although it is included in the package). This User’s Guide introduces you to the basic
features, outlines important safeguards, and provides several options for integrating this
component into your current home entertainment system. Please take a few minutes to read
through this User’s Guide to help you maximize the most of your home entertainment experience:
the configuration diagrams, on-screen menu description and a troubleshooting section. To
determine which features of digital IPTV service are provided in your service area, please check
with your IPTV operator. They will be happy to provide instructions for some of these optional
services.
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Features
ast 1620 DMIPS MIPS Architecture CPU
512 MB of 1600 MHz DDR3
256 MB NAND lash
USB support for mass storage playback, keyboard, and mouse
Video format support: MPEG-1 MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4.2 ASP, MPEG 4.10 AVC (H.264 &
H.263), MP & HP TO LEVEL 4.1, VC-1 AP@L3, WMV9, SD & HD, DIVX, AVI, AVS, XVID.
Audio format support: MPEG-1 LAYER 1,2. MP3, WMA, WMA PRO, AAC LC, AA LC+SBR
L2, AAC+L2, AAC+L4, AAC 5.1.
Support many display modes: PAL, NTSC, 720p, 1080i, ull HD 1080p.*
Support aspect ratios: 4:3 and 16:9 letterbox, zoom, and full screen mode.
HDMI 1.4, T-connector (for Component & Composite), Digital Audio (S/PDI ), Audio L/R,
Ethernet, USB.
1080p 24/30 video decode & output support
Support optional 802.11n 150 Mb/s Wi i
*Some televisions may not support all video formats listed above
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Front Panel
* Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support.
1 Power and Activity LED
2 IR Receiver
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Rear Panel
* Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support.
1 T-CONNECTOR
2 OPTICAL SPDI
3 HDMI 1.4
4 USB 2.0
5 ETHERNET/RJ-45
6 IR Dongle
7 POWER
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2. OPERATION
Turnin Power On and Off
Plug in the supplied power adapter to the electrical outlet and to the back of Striker HD set-top
box or use a remote control to turn it on or off (standby). When using the remote control, pressing
the POWER button once will put Striker HD set-top box on a standby mode while pressing and
holding the same button for approximately 3 seconds will turn it off.
Chan in Channels
You can change channels in three ways:
Press CHANNEL + or – on the remote control to step through the channel selection.
Enter the number of the channel you wish to view using the number keys on the remote
control.
Select the channel in the Interactive Program Guide.
Adjustin the Volume
Press VOLUME + or – on the remote control to adjust the volume. When you adjust the volume,
the volume scale is displayed on the screen. Press MUTE on the remote control to toggle the
sound on and off. or best audio quality when using the analog L/R (var.) volume controlled audio
outputs, use the remote control to set the Striker HD set-top to approximately three quarters of
the maximum volume level and then adjust the audio levels on external devices such as your TV
or A/V receiver. When using the analog L/R (fixed) audio outputs or any of the digital audio
outputs (HDMI, optical or coaxial digital audio) adjust the audio levels on your external device
such as your TV or A/V receiver. You may also be able to program your remote to control the
volume of your TV or A/V receiver directly (refer to the remote control instruction manual).
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Interactive Pro rammin Guide
The Interactive Programming Guide displays information about TV programs and enables you to
access features such as Parental Control or Pay-Per-View. Interactive program guides may vary
with each service provider.
Video Output Format Option
Striker HD set-top box allows you to quickly change the video output format used by the
Composite Video, Component Video (YPbPr) and HDMI outputs. The Striker HD set-top box is
capable of providing the following video formats on the YPbPr and HDMI video outputs:
High Definition 1080i (1920 x 1080 pixels)
High Definition 720p (1280 x 720 pixels)
Enhanced Definition 480p (720 x 480 pixels)
Standard Definition 480i (720 x 480 pixels)
The Striker HD set-top box is also capable of passing through High-Definition 1080p 24/30
(1920 x 1080 pixels) source content over the HDMI video output.
Striker HD allows you to select a video output format that is compatible with a connected display
device. This option provides an easy method for selecting an output format that is compatible with
your television.
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3. CONNECTING YOUR Striker HD SET TOP BOX TO YOUR HOME
Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections:
High-Definition Television (HDTV)
Standard-Definition TV (SDTV)
Wi i Router
Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, review the following:
Disconnect power from your equipment before connecting or changing connections. or
information on connecting to an HDTV, see the Video Connection Options page.
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DMI provide video and audio, so no separate audio connections are required if you plan to use your TV’s speakers as the
primary audio source.
Component video (YPbPr) — HDTV and SDTV
The YPbPr connectors on your Striker D set-top box provide DTV and SDTV component video. Note:
Component video does not provide audio. A separate audio connection must be made.
Composite video — SDTV
If a Component input is not available on your TV, use the composite video (video) connection. Note:
Composite video does not provide audio. A separate audio connection must be made.
HDMI
If your TV has an DMI input, this is for both audio and video if you are using the TV speakers. Connect the provided DMI
cable to the TV and to the DMI connector on your Striker D set-top box.
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Connecting Stri er HD with HDMI connector
Please see the setup diagram below:
Please follow the instructions below:
1. Make sure you’re connected to the Internet without
any problem (either with a router or a modem).
2. Plug in the power adapter of the Striker HD set-top
box to the nearby power outlet.
3a. Connect the network cable from the set-top box to
the router.
3b. Alternatively you can also connect the set-top
box wirelessly to your wireless router. This option is
only available if your Striker HD set-top box has a
wireless module in it and you have a working
wireless router. You can setup the wireless
connection later in the Settings page.
4. Connect the HDMI cable with the small connector
head to the set-top box while the big connect or head to
your TV.
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Connecting Stri er HD with Composite video connector
Please see the setup diagram below:
Please follow the instructions below:
1. Make sure you’re connected to the Internet without
any problem (either with a router or a modem).
2. Plug in the power adapter of the Striker HD set-top
box to the nearby power outlet.
3a. Connect the network cable from the set-top box to
the router.
3b. Alternatively you can also connect the set-top box
wirelessly to your wireless router. This option is only
available if your Striker HD set-top box has a wireless
module in it and you have a working wireless router. You
can setup the wireless connection later in the Settings
page.
4. Connect the HDMI cable with the small connector
head to the set-top box while the big connect or head to
your TV.
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Connecting Stri er HD with Component video connector
Please see the setup diagram below:
Please follow the instructions below:
1. Make sure you’re connected to the Internet without
any problem (either with a router or a modem).
2. Plug in the power adapter of the Striker HD set-top
box to the nearby power outlet.
3a. Connect the network cable from the set-top box to
the router.
3b. Alternatively you can also connect the set-top box
wirelessly to your wireless router. This option is only
available ifyourStriker HD set-top box has a wireless
module in it and you have a working wireless router. You
can setup the wireless connection later in the Settings
page.
4. Connect the HDMI cable with the small connector
head to the set-top box while the big connect or head to
your TV.
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4. HOW TO MANUALLYCONFIGURE THE Striker HD SET-TOP BOX
On the Main Menu page, use the remote control
buttons to navigate and select Settings tab.
Press Enter on the remote control to enter the Settings
page.
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On the Settings page, use the remote control buttons
to navigate up and down selection. Select General tab
and press right arrow button to enter the page. At any
point of the operation if you wish to go back to the left
side menu selection, you can either press the left
arrow button or the Back button on the remote control.
On the Language tab, press right arrow button to go to
the system language page.
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