Laser STB-5000 User manual

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Please read carefully before use

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS 4
WHATS IN THE BOX 4
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 4
SET TOP BOX 5
Front Panel 5
Rear Panel 5
REMOTE CONTROL 6
Key Function 7
CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION 8
Power 8
Antenna 8
Video and Audio Connection 8
Connection Method A: Composite 8
Connection Method B: HDMI 9
Audio Connection 9
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION 9
OSD Language 9
Country 9
Channel Search 9
BASIC OPERATION 10
Channel Selection 10
Volume Control 10
Channel Information 10
SETUP MENU 10
Program 11
Program Edit 11
EPG & Scheduling 11
Sort 13
LCN 13
Picture. 13
Channel Search 14
Auto Search. 14
Manual Search 14
Country 14
Antenna Power 14
Time 15
Time Offset 15
Country Region 15
Time Zone 15
Sleep 15
Option 15
OSD Language 15
Subtitle Language 15

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Audio Language 15
Digital Audio 15
System 16
Parental Guidance 16
Set Password 16
Restore Factory Defaults 16
Information 16
USB 16
Multimedia 16
Photo Configure 17
Movie Configuration 17
PVR Configuration 17
MULITMEDIA PLAYBACK 18
Music 18
Photo 18
Movie 18
PVR 18
GENERAL INFORMATION 19
Simple Program Recording. 19
Time Shifting Live TV 19
Connecting a USB Device 19
Connecting a USB FLASH Drive 19
Connecting a 2.5” (Notebook) Hard Drive 20
Connecting a 3.5” (Desktop) Hard Drive 19
TROUBLE SHOOTING 20
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 21
Contact information 21
Warranty information 22

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
PRECAUTIONS
Read all instructions carefully before use.
Retain manuals for future reference.
Use this product only in the manner described.
Only use a water-dampened soft-cloth to clean the surface of this product.
Use electronic devices in well ventilated areas & not exposed to excess vibration.
The following will damage this product: any liquid suchas water or moisture,extreme heat,
cold, humidity, dusty or sandy environments.
Disconnect this product from mains power andantenna during lightning storms.
Only place this device on stable surfaces and ensure that any attached cables aresecure and
will not cause the device to fall.
There are no user serviceable parts in this product.
Un-authorized attempts to dismantle or repair this product will void product warranty and
may result in dangerous electric shock.
Remove any power or data cords by pulling them from the plug and not thecord.
Using this devicenear other electronic devices may cause interference.
When recording images or video using this product please be respectful or the
Copyright requirements and restrictions as they apply to each program in your area.
Images shown in this document are for references only and there may be differences between
images and actual products.
Do not mix old and new batteries in the remote.
We reserve the right to change the products and or documentation without notice.
WHATS IN THE BOX
1 x STB-5000 HD Set Top Box, 1 x Remote control, 2 x AAA Battery for remote control, 1 x AV cable
(RCA),1 xUser Manual (This Document)
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on therear of the Remote control.
2. Insert the 2X AAA batteries (supplied) in to the compartment being sure to match the polarities
with the markings in the compartment.
3. Fit the cover back on the remote control and make sure that it locks in place.
Note: Please do not mix old and new batteries in this remote. Remove batteries if
remote is not going to be used for long periods.

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SET TOP BOX
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Item
Description
Item
Description
1 Antenna In 5 Video Output
2 Antenna Loop Through 6 Audio Left/Right output
3 SPDIF: Coaxial Digital Audio Out 7 DC Power Input
4 HDMI Output
Item
Description
1 Standby indicator
2 Remote control sensor
3 USB Port

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REMOTE CONTROL
NOTE: To use the Remote Control,
point it towards the front of the
Digital Set Top Box. The Remote
Control has a range of up to 7
metres from the Set Top Box at an
angle of up to 30 degrees.
1
LIST
2
MUTE
3
INFO
4
TELETEXT
5
SUBTITLE
6
EXIT
7
CHANNEL UP
8
OK
9
VOLUMEUP
10
TV / RADIO
11
RECALL
12
GOTO
13
PREV
14
NEXT
15
STOP
16
REPEAT
17
RECORD
18
STANDBY
19
EPG
20
AUDIO
21
MENU
22
FAVOURITE
23
0 TO 9
KEYS
24
F
ORWARD
25
RE
WIND
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PLAY
27
PAUSE
28
RED,GREEN,
YELLOW BLUE KEYS

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Key Function
Button Action
LIST Display the list or recordings you have made
MUTE Mute Audio
INFO Displays additional channel and program information
TELETEXT Displays subtitles
SUBTITLE Displays Subtitle language information
RETURN/EXIT Exits current screen
UP/DOWN Changes Channel or Navigate through menus.
OK Displays Channel listing DVB-T mode or confirm selection
RIGHT/LEFT Increase/ Decrease volume or navigate through menus
TV/RADIO Switches between DVB-T (TV) and DVB-R (Radio)
RECALL Recall previously viewed channel
GOTO Go to particular time during media playback
PREV Skips to thePrevious track/file during media playback
NEXT Skips to theNext track/file during media playback
STOP Stop the current playback during media playback
REPEAT Repeats current media playback
REC Start recording current program
STANDBY Places the STB into Standby mode orwakes it up
EPG Displays EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
AUDIO Selects an Audio language or mode (if broadcast)
MENU Displays all the main menus.
FAVOURITE Displays Favourite Channel list.
0-9 Numerical keys Previous/Last screen.
FWD Fast Forward through Media playback
REW Fast Rewind through Media playback
PLAY/PAUSE Start or pause playback during media playback
RED BUTTON IN Picture Viewing mode Press toZoom in on Image
GREENBUTTON In DTVmode, press to cycle through different Resolutions options.
YELLOW BUTTON In DTV mode, press to change to different Aspect Ratios.
BLUE BUTTON In Teletext mode, it is the Teletext colour button
NOTE: Some features on this remote rely on the feature being available during the
broadcast. Button may not respond if function is not available.

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CONNECTING TO A TELEVISION
Power
Plug in the power adaptor into a wall socket.
Antenna
Connect the Antenna cable to the RF In socket.
Video and Audio Connection
There are 2 possible connection methods – Composite (AV) and HDMI.
Connection Method A: Composite
The composite cable (supplied) comprises of 1 x Video Cable (yellow) , 1 x Left Channel
audio (White) cable and 1 x Right Channel Audio (Red) cable.
Best Used for: Older CRT Type televisions or other displays with only a standard AV input.
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Connection Method B: HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the preferred connection method as the
HDMI cable (not supplied) allows full HD Digital signal transmission to the TV.
Best Used For: Any TV that has an HDMI input.
Audio Connection (For use with Amplifier or External speakers
Audio can be connected to an externalamplifier / receiver.
Connect the Stereo Left and Right channels (White & Red) to the back of the Set TopBox and the
corresponding inputs on the back the audio device.
Connect a SPDIF Coaxial Audio Cable (not supplied) to the rear ofthe Set Top Box
and the corresponding inputs on the back the audio device for full surround sound.
FIRST TIME INSTALLATION
Once the STB-5000 has been connected to the power and
to the TV and after all audio connections have been made
properly, switch on TV.
If you are using the unit for the first time orhave restored
the unit to Factory Default, the Installation Guide Menu will
appear on your TV screen.
OSD Language
To set the OSD (On Screen Display) Language press the
LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote untilthe desired
Language is displayed and then press the DOWN button.
Country
To change the Country Settings press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote until thedesired
Country is displayed and then press the DOWN button.
Channel Search
Press OK to start the ChannelAuto Search.
The System will now scan for the available channel in your area.
FoundDVB-T Channels are shown inthe left window and radio stations are displayed in theright.
Total progress is displayed in the bar below.
Press the EXIT orMenu Button to stop the scan at any time.
Once the Scan is complete the first Station is shown.

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BASIC OPERATION
Channel Selection
Use the UP or Down Buttons to go up or down
through the channels individually or
Press the OK button to display the Channel list.
Press the EXIT button to close the channel list
and return to TV viewing.
If you know the channel number it can be
entered in directly using the Numeric Key Pad.
Volume Control
Press the LEFT (VOL-) button to decrease the
volume
Press the Right (VOL +) button to increase the volume
Press the MUTE button to mute the audio output. Press againto restore audio.
Channel Information
Press the INFO button on the remotecontrol to display the current channel and program
information including:
Current channel name, number and current time.
Current and Next program name, start and finish time
Press the INFO Button again to see more detailed information about the channeland
program as well as signal strength.
SETUP MENU
Press the MENU button to access the main systemmenu.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to scroll across to select the Menu Section that you require
and then press the OK or DOWN button to access the required Menu Section.
Press the OK button to confirm any selection or changes made in the Menu or press the EXIT
button to return to the previous screen.
Press the MENU or Exit button to close the menu button and return to the TV screen.

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Program
Program Edit
Toedit your program preferences (lock, skip, favourite, move or delete), you will needto enterthe
Program Edit Menu. This Menu requires a password to access.
Press the LEFT/RIGHT button to Change to the radio channel List.
Action
Button
Description
MOVE RED
Select the channel to move and press the RED button. Use the UP and
Down Button to move the channel and then press the OK button to
confirm.
SKIP GREEN
Press the GREEN
button to select the channel to be skipped. Press GREEN
again to stop the SKIP
LOCK YELLOW
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to LOCK and then
press the YELLOW button. Press again to unlock LOCKED channels will
require the password to be viewed.
DELETE BLUE Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to DELETE and then
press the BLUE button. Press OK to confirm or EXIT to cancel.
FAVOURITE FAV
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to add as a
FAVOURITE and then press the FAV button. Use the UP and Down button to
select the category to save the channel as and press the OK button to
confirm. Multiple categories are possible.
RENAME MENU
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the channel to rename and then
press the MENU button. Use the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT button to select
each letter and press the OK button to confirm the letter. Select and
confirm the OK button on the screen to save the changes.
Note: Please see ”System Setting” section (page 16) for more information on
password protection.
EPG & Scheduling
The EPG is an on-screen TV guide thatshows scheduled programs up toseven days in advance for
every tuned channel.
Press the EPG button on the Remote Control to access the guide.
Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons tochange the channel.
Use the UP and DOWN button to scroll through the EPG and highlight the program you are
interested in. The program information is displayed on the right hand side of the window. If
more than one page of information is available use the RED and GREEN buttons to display
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Once you have found a programthat you are interested in you can set a reminder to view
the program or record it if you are not going to be available to watch it.
Press the OK button to Book or Schedule a program.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the option to change and use the LEFT or RIGHT
button to change it. All fields will default to the details of the program that you have selected.
SELECTION OPTION DESCRIPTION
CHANNEL TYPE
TV /
RADIO
Choose between TV and Radio
CHANNEL NO
Available Channels
Change the channel tobook
CHANNEL NAME Default
As per Broadcast or edited.
START DATE Set the date of the booking
to commence (MM/DD/YY)
Use the LEFT/RIGHT Button to select the
field to change and use the numeric pad
to enter the new number.
START TIME Set the Start Time
Use the LEFT/RIGHT Button to select the
field to change and use the numeric pad
to enter the new number.
END TIME Set the End Time
Use the LEFT/RIGHT Button to select the
field to change and use the numeric pad
to enter the new number
REPEAT ONCE / DAILY / WEEKLY
Select whether you wish to have the
booking repeat every day, every week on
the same day or just once.
MODE VIEW / RECORD
Select to View the program or record
it.
Recording requires a USB device with
enough available space for the recording.
To accept all details as displayed please use the OK button on the remote. Or change theoptions as
described below.
Once a Booking has been made the Schedulescreen will be shownwith all bookings displayed.
The Status icons:
Green = Booked for Viewing
Orange/RED = Booked for recording
Programs are also marked as booked in the EPG.
Schedule
Action
Button
Description
ADD RED
Press the RED button to Add a booking
manually.
EDIT GREEN
Press the GREEN button to edit the selected booking.
DELETE BLUE
Delete the selected booking.
EXIT EXIT
Press the EXIT button to return to the EPG screen

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Sort
Sort your channels from the following options:
Sort type
Description
LCN
(LOGICAL CHANNEL NAME)
Sort the channels in ascending order.
ONID
(Operator Number ID)
Sort the channels according to ONID
SERVICE NAME
Sort the channels in alphabetical order.
SERVICE ID
Sortthe channels according tothe station.
LCN (Logical Channel Name)
Set LCN to ON or OFF
Picture
The Picture menu allows youto alter the way the display is shown on you TV from theAspect Ratio to
the resolution.
SELECTION
OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION
ASPECT RATIO
16:9 Wide Screen
Auto
16:9 PillarBox
16:9 Pan&Scan
4:3 LetterBox
4:3 Pan & Scan
4:3 Full
Set the best aspect ratio that
suits you TV and or picture
being displayed.
RESOLUTION
[576i
]: for
PAL
TV
system
[576P]: for PAL TV system
[720P]: for NTSC or PAL TV system
[1080I]: for NTSC or PAL TV system
[1080P]: for NTSC or PAL TV system.
Change the outputresolution
to suit your TV.
Not for Composite output.
TV FORMAT PAL
NTSC
Set the colour system used by
your TV. PAL is the common
Format for Australia.
VIDEO OUTPUT
CVBS
RGB
Set the analogue output used.

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Channel Search
This Menu provides options to adjust the SearchChannel settings.
Auto Search.
Use the RIGHTbutton or the OK button tostart the
full Auto search of all TV and Radio channels.
This option will delete all previously scanned
channels. A full scan can take several minutes.
Manual Search
This option allows you to manually scan for new
channels
without deleting previously savedchannels and
settings.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the
frequency channel to scan and then press the OK
button to start the search.
The quality status bar will indicate the quality of
the signal.
Country
Select your country of residence.
Antenna Power
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Time
Set the times zone for you area of residences.
Time Offset
AUTO Sets GMT Offset based on Country Region
MANUAL Requires the GMToffset to be set manually and disables the Country Region option
Country Region
Use the LEFT and Right buttons to select the region of residence.
Time Zone
Set the GMToffset when Time Offset option is set to manual. Use the LEFT and Right
buttons to select the Offset for your region.
Sleep
The Sleep option allows you to set a time that the STB will automatically turn off from the
last input from the remote control.
Option
OSD Language
Sets the language used by the display. Use the LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote, until the
desired Language is displayed.
Subtitle Language
Sets the language used by the subtitles. Usethe LEFT/RIGHT buttons on the remote, until
the desired Language is displayed.
Note: Only available if chosen subtitle language is being transmitted.
Audio Language
Set the preferred audio language forwatching TV channels. If the language is notavailable,
the default program language willbe used.
Note: Only available if chosen Audio
language is being transmitted.
Digital Audio
Set the Digital audio output of the STB-5000.
Options are: PCM, RAW or OFF. Please refer to your
Audio equipment documentation for
the best setting for your equipment.

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System
The menu provides options to adjust the system settings.
Parental Guidance
Select the parental level you desire for disc with lock-out function or multiple rating levels.
There are listed in AGE from the level 1 to the highest level 18.
Note: This feature requires a password to access and allows viewing to be restricted
via password for programs that are outside the restrictions.
Set Password
Set or change the password for locked programs.
Input Old Password: Use the Numerickeypad to enter the old password.
Input New Password: Use the Numerickeypad toenter the New password.
Confirm Password: Use the Numerickeypad toenter the New password to confirm.
Note: The Default password is “000000”
Restore Factory Defaults
*WARNING* Restoring Factory Defaults will remove all saved channel information and
settings. All Scheduled recordings will be deleted. Please use with care.
Press the OK button to begin and then enter the
password.
Press the OK button to confirm or press the EXIT
button to return to the previous screen
without Restoring Defaults.
Information
Displays the current information about Model,
Hardware and Software reversion numbers.
Software Update
Allows you to update the software if available.
USB
The USB settings menu allows you to change the
way the STB displays multimedia from USB
devices as well as managing the device its self.
Multimedia
When a USB device is attached you can select
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this menuusing the RIGHT/LEFT keys and OKto select.
If a USB device is not connected, the warning message "Not Find Any USB Device" willappear.
Photo Configure
Use the Right button toenter the Photo configuration menu and set the available options as
required.
SELECTION
OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION
SLIDE TIME 1 to 8 seconds
Setthe number of seconds to
display each picture.
SLIDE SHOW 1 to 59
Random
Set the Slide Show Effect to a
fixed type or set to Random
effects.
ASPECT RATIO KEEP
DISCARD
Use KEEP to show picture in
original format or DISCARD to
have images Fit the Screen.
Movie Configuration
Use the Right button toenter the Movie configuration menu and set the available options as
required.
SUBTITLE SPECIFIC
Small
Normal
Big
Sets the size of the Subtitles for
Movie playback
SUBTITLE BG
Transparent
Gray
Yellow/Green
White
Sets the background colour
used for subtitles during movie
playback
SUBTITE FONT COLOUR
White
Black
Red
Blue
Green
Sets the font colour used to
display subtitles during move
playback.
Note: this option requires the presence of subtitle files to be included in the same
directory as the movie files.
PVR Configuration
Use the RIGHTor Enter button to enter the PVR Configuration Sub menu.
Record Device
This screen Display information about theconnected USB device including
Media Type
Total space on USB

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Free Space on USB
This feature is useful for deciding if a USB has enough room to record a program.
Format
The Format feature allows you to format the attached USB device.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttonto select the File System usedto format the device.
FAT32
NTFS
With the selection made press the OK button to start and then again to confirm the format.
Time taken to complete this action willvary on size and type of attached device.
Note: Great care should be used when formatting attached devices. Once the format
process is started it cannot be stopped and all data on the USB will be lost and cannot
be recovered.
MULITMEDIA PLAYBACK
To play back record programs or view media from USB drives press the MENU button on the remote
control. Use the LEFT or RIGHTbuttons toaccess the USB menu and select Multimedia.
Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttonto select the type of media to access amthen press the OK.
Music
In the MUSIC Menu use the UP and DOWNbuttons to navigate to the folder on the USB device that
contains the music files to play. Select the file and press the OK button tobegin playback. Track and
playback information are displayed on the right hand window.
Photo
In the Photo Menu use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate to the folder onthe USB device that
contains the picture files to view. Select the file and press the OK button to view an individual image
or press the PLAY button to begin a Slide Show of all images in the current folder.
MULTIMEDIA PLAYBACK
Press the BLUE button to display the images in a grid. Use the LEFT and RIGHT buttons to scroll
through and select the image to view and press the OK button.
Movie
In the Movie Menu use the UP and DOWN buttons tonavigate tothe folder on the USB device that
contains the Video files to view. Select the file and press the OK button. Playback of the selected
video file will start in the right hand window. Press the RED button to change to full screen view.
PVR
In the PVR Menu use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate to the folder onthe USB device that
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the USB device when the first recording starts. All subsequent recordings will be saved to this folder
automatically
GENERAL INFORMATION
Recordings are automatically named as in the following example.
Press the RED button to view the recorded program in full screen.
Press the YELLOW Button to delete the file.
Press the GREEN button to rename the file.
Simple Program Recording.
Press the REC Button on the remote control to record the current program. Recording willstart from
the moment the REC button pressed. Press the STOP button to end the recording. Recorded files can
be viewed through the PVR menu.
NOTE: this function requires a USB drive to be connected with enough room to record
the program.
Time Shifting Live TV
While watch a TV broadcast it is possible to pause thevision and thenstart the playback a few minute
later. Press the PAUSE button to the remote to pause the vision.When you ready press the PAUSE
button again to resume viewing.
The Status bar on the bottom of the screen will indicate how far behind the viewing time is
in relation to the actual broadcast.
Up to 1 Hour can be reviewed in this feature.
Use the REV and FWD buttons to fast forward or Rewind the vision.
Press the YELLOW button to enter a specific time to jumpto.
Press the STOP to end the time shifting and then press the OK button to confirm.
NOTE: this function requires a USB drive to be connected with enough room to allow
the Time Shift Function to work.
Connecting a USB Device
In most cases connecting aUSB FLASH drive will be amatterof simply plugging it I tothe
USB port on the STB-5000.
Please remember that HD TV requires a large amount of space to record.
Please allow approximately 4GB per hour if recording HD programs. Less space will be
requiredfor lower resolution programs.

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Connecting a 2.5” (Notebook) Hard Drive
It is recommended that 2.5” drives are connected tothe STB-5000 using a powered USB hub.
Only single partition drive should be used.
Due to the power requirements of some USB drives,the USB port on this device may not be
able to power the drive.
Please ensure that the drive is formatted in FAT32 or NTFS before recording.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
No Picture Power is not connected Connect the power and
make sure unit is turned on
Screen Shows “No Signal” Antenna cable is not
connected Check the antenna
connection to the rear of the
STB
No sound No or incorrect audio cable
connections
Check connections of audio
cables
Sound is muted Un-Mute audio
No picture but sound OK No or incorrect Video cable
connections
Make sure cables are
connected correctly.
Remote Control is not
responding
Batteries are flat Replace batteries
Picture is breaking up Signal is too weak Check antenna connection.
USB device is not detected Not powered correctly Check power source (if
fitted) or reconnect
Movie Payback out of sync Faulty file Check file to ensure not
encoding issue
File to large for STB Re-encode file at lower
resolution and/or data rate