Ismart X8 MEGA User manual

USER MANUAL
● l DVB-S2 Tuner
● l HDMI1.3, FULL-HD 1080P supported
● l DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1 and 22K switching
● l 5000 channels memory space
● l PVR (Personal Video Record)
● l EPG
● l Teletext & Subtitle & Audio Language supported
● l Video Zoom
● l WIFI
● l HD Media Player
● l Picture Player
● l Music Player
● l File Manager
● l Firmware Upgrade via USB or Network
● l EBOOK
● l ISO
iSmart-X8 MEGA
HD Digital Satellite Receiver

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Table of contents
1. General Information................................................................................................................2
1.1 Important Safety Instructions...............................................................................................2
1.2 Additional Safety Information..............................................................................................2
1.3 Markings on the Rear Panel.................................................................................................3
1.4 General operation of receiver...............................................................................................3
1.5 Unpacking............................................................................................................................4
2. Main Features..........................................................................................................................4
3. Control and Functions............................................................................................................4
3.1 Remote Control Unit............................................................................................................5
3.2 Front Panel...........................................................................................................................6
3.3 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................6
3.4 Installation of receiver..........................................................................................................7
4 Installation .................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Antenna Setting....................................................................................................................8
4.2 Satellite List .....................................................................................................................8
4.3 TP List ..............................................................................................................................9
4.4 Motor Setting ....................................................................................................................9
4.5 Limit Setup........................................................................................................................9
5 Channel .....................................................................................................................................9
5.1 Favorite List ....................................................................................................................10
5.2 Channel Setup .................................................................................................................10
6 Preference.............................................................................................................................10
6.1 OSD Language................................................................................................................11
6.2 OSD Transparency ..........................................................................................................11
6.3 Preferred Subtitle.............................................................................................................11
6.4 Hard Hearing...................................................................................................................12
6.5 PreferredAudio ...............................................................................................................12
6.6 Multimedia......................................................................................................................12
6.7 PVR Config.....................................................................................................................12
7 Setting......................................................................................................................................13
7.1 Timers..............................................................................................................................13
7.2 Child Lock.......................................................................................................................14
7.3 Date Time........................................................................................................................15
7.4 Ethernet Config...............................................................................................................15
7.5 Factory Reset...................................................................................................................16
7.6 Upgrade...........................................................................................................................16
7.7 Auto Standby...................................................................................................................16
8 AV Setting..............................................................................................................................16
9 Game.......................................................................................................................................18
10 Record...................................................................................................................................18
11 Timeshift................................................................................................................................18
12 USB Upgrade........................................................................................................................19
13 Media Play ............................................................................................................................19

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14 Trouble Shooting..................................................................................................................20
1 General Information
1.1 Important Safety Instructions
Please read and save for future reference
Thank you for choosing our product. Before installation, we would like to remind you some
notes, which is very important for operating safely and properly, as follows:
−Be sure to read this user manual before starting your operation.
−Never open the cover. It is very dangerous to touch the inside stuff of the unit due to
possible electric shock.
−If you don’t use this unit for long time, please pull the power plug out form the outlet.
Do not use a damaged power cord.
−Do not touch the power with wet hands. If there is liquid flow into the unit, pull out the
power cord immediately because it may cause fire or electric shock.
−Place the unit in a well ventilated and no heat environment.
−You must install the dish with correct direction and angle. If the dish is not working
properly, contact your local dealer.
−Install the unit horizontally. Unbalanced installation may cause the unit to be
damaged by itself.
−When the unit is suddenly moved to a hot area from a cold area, it may cause some
problems. In that case, turn off the power, and turn on again after 1-2 hours.
−Install the unit in place with:
Good Ventilation
Suitable Temperature
No Direct Sunrays
Low Humidity
Low Vibration Influence
lDo not put heavy objects on the unit.
1.2 Additional Safety Information
lKeep receiver placed in clean space with sufficient ventilation.
lDo not cover the STB with or place it on a unit that emits heat.
lClean the case by a soft cloth with a little washing liquid.
lDo not remove the cover
lDo not let the unit exposed to extreme heat, cold or humid conditions.
lNo liquids or any other materials to come inside of the unit.

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1.3 Markings on the Rear Panel
General:
This mark appears on the rear panel of the receiver.
Part 1
This mark consists of two Graphical Symbols and warning message. The detailed
specifications are as follows:
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove cover (or back). Equipment service and
maintenance should be undertaken only by
trained personal.
Part 2
Each symbol stands for specific meaning.
The lighting flash with arrow symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk to persons.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle an equilateral , is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
1.4 General operation of receiver
You can easily find the everyday operation of your receiver in this manual. There is a series of
friendly menus displayed on screen when you turn on the unit. These menus will guide you
through installation, channel organizing, viewing program and many other functions.
All functions can be achieved by using the buttons on the RCU, and some of them can also be
accessed by using the buttons on the front panel. Pay attention to TV/SAT key. Press once to
change from Sat mode to normal TV mode. Press twice, it will change from TV mode to VCR
mode, to transfer signal from VCR to TV.
Please be aware that any new software ported afterwards may change the functions of the
receiver.
Should you encounter any difficulties with the operation of our unit, please find help from the
Trouble Shooting section in this manual, or call the local after-sale service center.

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1.5 Unpacking
Please open the package and make sure the following items are inside:
lRemote Control Unit(RCU)
lUser’s Manual
lDigital Satellite Receiver
2 Main Features
lDVB-S2 Tuner
lHDMI1.3, FULL-HD 1080P supported
lDiSEqC 1.0, 1.1 and 22K switching
l5000 channels memory space
lPVR (Personal Video Record)
lEPG
lTeletext & Subtitle & Audio Language supported
lVideo Zoom
lWIFI
lHD Media Player
lPicture Player
lMusic Player
lFile Manager
lFirmware Upgrade via USB or Network
lEBOOK
lISO
3 Control and Functions

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3.1 Remote Control Unit
You can control this receiver by this remote controller with full function.
l(POWER): Turns the receiver On / Off.
l(MUTE) : The sound On / Off.
lUSB : Access directly to the "Media Management" menu.
lMP3 : Access directly to the "Media List-MP3" menu.
lJPEG : Access directly to the "Media List-JPEG" menu.
lPVR LIST : Access directly to the "Record List" menu.
lPAUSE : To pause video during viewing normal display but audio
remains active.
lZOOM : Zoom function in the viewing mode.
lTXT: Used to display the Teletext data.
lINFO : Used to display channel information.
lFAV: Change to last favorite channels or selects the favorite channels in
the channeI list
lAUDIO: Open the Audio Mode window.
lEPG: Show program information about the selected channel.
lTV/R: TV and radio conversion
lSAT : Select a satellite．
lPGUP/ PGDN : Used to move the highlight bar one page at a time on
menu.It is also used to change the channel up&down 100 channels.
lMENU : Used to display the main menu.
lFAV+ / FAV- : Switch the favorite channels in current satellite channels
list directly.
lEXIT : Use this key return to the viewing mode from any menu
function.
lRECALL: Toggle between the actual and the last selected channel.
lSLEEP: Sleep function in the viewing mode.
lNumeric keys(0-9): Numeric keys enable direct channel selection.
lV◄/ V►: Used to move the highlight bar or change volume up/dn.
lOK: Used to select a program, highlight line or parameter value.It is also
used to show the TV/RADIO channel list while watching TV or
listening to the RADIO.
lCH ▲/ CH ▼key: Used to move the highlight bar or change
channel up/dn.
l: Will stop the recorded and want to stop play record.
l: Will be asked to "Do you want to record?" Menu.
l: Back the program fast
l: Fast forward the program.
l: Will stop the program and again will play the program continually.
l: The screen will record to the an mark point.
l: The screen will jump to the prior mark point.
l: The screen will jump to the next mark point.
Figure 4.Remote Control Unit

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3.2 Front Panel
KEY FUNCTION
MENU Shows the main menu and back to previous menu
OK Confirm the selection, or jump back to last menu
CH+/CH- Channel change(Up/Down)
VOL+/VOL- Volume Control(Up/Down)
3.3 Rear Panel
CONNECTOR FUNCTION
LNB IN Connect to satellite antenna cable
RS232 Connect to PC for software upgrade
VIDEO Connect to TV’s video port
AUDIO R/L Connect to TV’S audio port
COAXIAL Connect to the TV for digital audio output
HDMI Connect to TV's HDMI port

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3.4 Installation of receiver
Please find relevant reference of installation described as below: When connecting new
equipment to the receiver, be sure checking first related instructions for the proper way of
installation.
4 Installation
There are five sub items:
lAntenna Setting: LNB settings
lSatellite List: Satellite list setting
lTransponder List: Transponder list
setting
lMotor Setting: motor setting
lLimit Setup: move limit setting
To search for programs or add new
programs, you should enter the

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Installation menu.
To enter the Installation menu, press UP/DOWN keys in the Main Menu to highlight
the Installation item and then press ENTER or RIGHT keys. A password input dialog
pops out. After entering a correct password (default password is ‘0000’), the
Installation menu appears. See the figure below.
4.1 Antenna Setting
In the Installation menu press UP/DOWN keys to highlight the Antenna Setting sub
item and then press ENTER or RIGHT
keys to enter the Antenna Setting.
There are these setting items:
lSatellite: Select a satellite from the
existing satellite list.
lLNB Type: Set the working frequency
band for LNB (three options: Ku Band, C
Band and User).
lLNB Frequency: Set the local
oscillation frequency of LNB.
lTransponder: Select a transponder from the existing transponder list.
l22KHz: Turn on or off the 22KHz switch (On, Off).
l12V: Turn on or off the 12V switch (On, Off).
lLNB Power: Set whether or not there is a STB to supply power to LNB.
lDiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) Mode: Select input signal. When more
than one LNB is used, DiSEqC can be used to select one LNB to input.
In the Antenna Setting page, you can press UP/DOWN keys to highlight a
setting item and then press ENTER key to enter corresponding editing state. In the
editing state press UP/DOWN keys to select an option and then press ENTER key
to exit editing.
4.2 Satellite List
Enter this picture, you can see the presorted
Satellite list, in this menu, you can press the
UP/DOWN key to choose the satellite which you
want to use, also,you can edit/add/delete it,then
press OK to confirm the setting, you can set other
parameters. you must do this to open the
following option.

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4.3 TP List
Select the transponder which you need to be
searched.
lPress Green key to add new.satellite or
transponder.
lPress Red key to edit satellite or transponder.
lPress Yellow key to delete satellite or
transponder.
lPress blue key to Search.
4.4 Motor Setting
Through the Motor Setting page you can
control the motor to adjust the direction of
antenna so as to make the antenna
accurately point to the satellite.
lSatellite: Select a satellite.
lTransponder: Select a transponder.
lMotor setting: Set the motor.
If you have already selected a satellite
and a transponder, when moving motor you
will find the signal strength and quality indicators at the bottom of the page.
4.5 Limit Setup
There are three sub items:
lLimit Setup: Motor move limit setting.
lContinuing Move: Enable polar axis
continuous move.
lMove Step: Enable motor step move.
After setting, you can press LEFT/RIGHT keys
to move the polar axis east or west step by step.
5 Channel
The Channel menu has three items: Channel
Manager, Favorite List and Channel Setup. To