Meanta CR2010CX User manual

CR 2010CX
User Manual

Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................ 5
1.1 Features............................................................................. 5
1.2 Accessories........................................................................ 5
1.3 The Remote Control............................................................ 7
1.4 Getting Started.................................................................... 8
1.5 Menu Screen...................................................................... 8
2 Installation ................................................................................. 9
2.1 Safety Precautions.............................................................. 9
2.2 Cable Connection............................................................... 9
2.3 TV Connections.................................................................11
2.4 HDMI connection...............................................................11
2.5 Composite Connection.......................................................11
2.6 AV Receiver Connection ....................................................11
2.7 Network Connection.......................................................... 12
3 Cable Search........................................................................... 12
4 Watching TV............................................................................ 13
4.1 Service List....................................................................... 13
4.2 Service List Manager ........................................................ 15
4.3 TV Program Guide............................................................ 17
4.4 ControllingAudio............................................................... 18
4.5 Displaying Subtitles........................................................... 19
4.6 Watching Two Channels Simultaneously........................... 19
4.7 Setting Up Timers............................................................. 19
5 Recording TV........................................................................... 20
5.1 Recording TV Programs.................................................... 20
5.2 Time-Shifting..................................................................... 21
5.3 Playing Recordings........................................................... 22
5.4 Recording Option.............................................................. 22

6 Playing Media Files.................................................................. 22
6.1 Managing Storage Devices ............................................... 24
6.2 Managing Files................................................................. 24
6.3 Playing Recordings and Videos......................................... 25
6.4 Viewing Photos................................................................. 26
6.5 Playing Music ................................................................... 26
7 Settings ................................................................................... 27
7.1 Cable Search.................................................................... 27
7.2 System Recovery.............................................................. 27
7.3 Recording Option.............................................................. 27
7.4 Parental Control................................................................ 27
7.5 System Setting.................................................................. 28
7.6 Time Setting...................................................................... 28
7.7 Language Setting.............................................................. 28
7.8 A/V(Audio and Video) Output Setting ................................ 29
7.9 Network Setting ................................................................ 30
8 Hybrid Functions...................................................................... 30
8.1 Web Browser.................................................................... 30
8.2 YouTube ........................................................................... 33
8.3 Free TV+ .......................................................................... 33
8.4 RSS News........................................................................ 33
8.5 Weather Forecast ............................................................. 33
9 Conax CAS.............................................................................. 34

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1 Introduction
1.1 Features
Beyond simply receiving cable signal, this digital TV receiver has many convenient
and advanced features:
•Users can use removable storage devices to record TV programs. It is
possible to schedule this receiver to record not only a single TV program but
also every episode of a series using the program guide. See the 5.1
RecordingTV Programs.
•Users can pause and resume a live program. See the 5.2 Time-Shifting.
•This receiver can play many kinds of media files, including photos, music,
and videos. See the 6 Playing Media Files.
1.2 Accessories
The following accessories are included with the digital TV receiver.
Remote control
Batteries
HDMI cable
Power adapter
RCA Cable
User manual

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1.3 The Remote Control
Use the remote control to control the digital TV receiver. Make sure that batteries
are installed correctly in the remote control.
1. Turn the digital TV receiver on or off.
2. Mute the sound. This button also can be used to change
the picture resolution. Press and hold this button until
the current resolution is displayed. Repeatedly press it
to change the resolution, then press the EXIT button to
return it to the original button function.
3. Use the numeric buttons to enter numbers.
4. Subtitle: Display subtitles. See Displaying Subtitles.
5. Teletext: Display teletext pages. See ViewingTeletext.
6. Use these navigation buttons to navigate the menus
and interactive screens.
7. OK: Select an item. In addition, use this button to
display the channel list. See Channel List.
8. Display the list of files stored in a removable storage
device. See Playing Media Files.
9. MENU: Display menu. See The menu Screen. In addition, use this button to
return to the higher menu level.
10. EXIT: Return to the previous screen or close the current list or dialogue box.
11. FAV: Display the list of favourite channels.
12. EPG: Display the program guide. See TV Program Guide.
13. RECALL: Display the list of recently-viewed channels.
14. Use these buttons to control recording and playback. See Recording TV and
Playing Media Files.
15. Use these volume buttons to adjust the volume.
16. Use these channel buttons to change channels.
17. These colour buttons perform different functions, depending on what the
digital TV receiver is currently doing.
18. Use these buttons to scroll lists.
19. TV/Radio: Switch between TV channels and radio stations.
20.INFO: Display information about the current program. Use these buttons to
watch two different channels at the same time. See Watching Two Channels
Simultaneously. Use these buttons to watch two different channels at the same
time. See WatchingTwo Channels Simultaneously.

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1.4 Getting Started
Install the digital TV receiver properly, referring to Installation.
Plug the power adapter into a power outlet, and insert the connector into the power
socket on the rear of the receiver. Then press the POWER button on the remote
control to turn on the receiver.
When turning on the receiver for the first time, the initial setup process
automatically starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process. At each
step, either make a choice or skip the step:
1. Scan for TV channels. See the 3 Cable Search.
1.5 Menu Screen
Press the MENU button to open the main menu screen.
To access the customary setting menus, press the BLUE button to quickly access to
Settings.

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2 Installation
On the rear, this digitalTV receiver has several connectors:
A cable connector
A/V connectors for a TV and receiver
USB port for removable storage devices
2.1 Safety Precautions
To avoid hazards and to keep the performance of the digital TV receiver at
its best, obey the following instructions:
Do not block ventilation openings on the receiver.
When installing the receiver in a cabinet, make sure to leave a space of at
least 10 centimetres around the receiver for cooling.
Do not place the receiver in direct sunlight and close to heat-emitting
devices that can interfere with cooling.
Do not expose the receiver to water and moisture to prevent fire and electric
shock.
Use only accessories provided or specified by the manufacturer.
Use dry cloth to clean the receiver.
Never open the receiver casing under
any circumstances, or the warranty will
be void. Repair tasks must be done only
by qualified persons with expertise.
2.2 Cable Connection

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Connect the cable to CABLE IN.

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2.3 TV Connections
This digital TV receiver has two video connectors for use by a TV.
HDMI
Composite video
Use an HDMI connector to connect the receiver to a TV for the best picture quality. If
theTV has no available HDMI connector, use the composite video connector.
2.4 HDMI connection
Connect the receiver’s HDMI output connector to the TV’s
HDMI input connector using an HDMI cable.
Note
Some HDMI cables and TVs may not be compatible with the receiver due to
differing HDMI specifications.
2.5 Composite Connection
The composite video connector shares the audio connectors
with the component video connectors. A typical composite
cable has three connectors.
The yellow connector is for the video connection. Connect
the receiver’s composite video and audio output connectors
to the TV’s composite video and audio input connectors using
a composite cable, so that the connectors of the same colour
connect to each other.
Note
Composite video connectors cannot carry HD video.
2.6 AV Receiver Connection
Use an AV receiver for better audio quality. Connect the
receiver’s SPDIF connector to the AV receiver’s digital
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2.7 Network Connection
Connect the receiver’s LAN port to the router using a
network cable. For details on how to configure the
network settings, see Network Settings.
3 Cable Search
Open the Settings > Cable Search menu.
There are two signal bars on the lower part of the screen. The signal level bar
indicates how strong the signal is, and the signal quality bar indicates how easy it is
to pick up.
To scan for all available channels, set Search Mode to Auto. Choose Search Type
and determine which types of channels to scan for.
All Service: Scan for all available TV and radio channels.
FTA Only: Scan only for free TV and radio channels.
TV Only: Scan only for free and pay TV channels.
To scan for a specific channel, set Search Mode to Manual. Set these options for
the channel.
Frequency: Specify the channel’s frequency.
Symbol rate: Specify the channels’symbol rate.
QAM Mode: Specify the modulation method used for the channel.
Select Service Search to start channel scan.

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4 Watching TV
Use the CHANNEL buttons or the NUMERIC buttons to change channels. When
changing channels, a dialogue box appears showing information about the current
program on the current channel, such as program title and running time. Pressing
the INFO button also displays the program information dialogue box.
The following symbols may appear on the dialogue box to indicate what the current
channel and program features.

:
This is a pay channel. SeeWatching Pay Channels.

:
Teletext pages are available. See ViewingTeletext.

:
Subtitles are available. See Displaying Subtitles.

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Dolby audio is available. See Audio andVideo Settings.

:
This is an HD channel. See Audio and Video Sett ings.
Use the UP and DOWN NAVIGATION buttons to view information about the
previous and following programs, and use the LEFT and RIGHT NAVIGATION
buttons to view information about programs on other channels. To view more
information about the current program, press the INFO button again. When a
channel number other than the current channel is displayed, pressing the OK
button switches to the channel. Pressing the FAV button displays the list of channel
groups, including favorites groups. After a group is chosen, users can change only
between the channels that belong to the group.
4.1 Service List
Use the channel list to change channels more easily. Press the OK button to open
the channel list.
Switch to a specific channel: Place the focus on a channel entry using the
NAVIGATION or NUMERIC buttons, and then press the OK button.
Sort List: Press the RED button to sort or filter the channel list. A list of channel
categories is displayed in the middle of the screen. Repeatedly pressing the RED
button displays different categories such as Bouquet, A~Z, TS, Group. Choose a
channel category and then a subcategory.
Set Favorites:Place the focus on a channel entry and press the GREEN button. A
list appears showing multiple favorites groups. Select one or more groups, and then
press the EXIT button to finish.

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View a favorites group’s channels: Press the FAV button and choose a favorites
group.
Service Find:Press the YELLOW button and enter search criteria using the on-
screen keyboard.
Service List Option
Press the BLUEbutton and set these options properly.
Service preview: With this enabled, selecting a channel entry displays the
channel’s picture in the inset window on the upper right of the screen. Select
it once more to switch to the channel. With this option disabled, selecting a
channel entry immediately switches to the channel.
Keep viewing service when exit: With this disabled, pressing the EXIT
button switches to the channel that was focused on. With this option
enabled, pressing the EXIT button closes the channel list without changing
channels.
View only filtered list: With this enabled, choosing a channel category
filters out channels that are not in the chosen category.
HD service grouping: With this option enabled, HD channels are grouped at
the top of the channel list.
4.2 Service List Manager
Press the OK button to open the channel list, and press PLAY LIST button.
Lock/Unlock Services:Select one or more channels. Whenever a channel is
selected, it appears in the list of locked channels on the middle of the screen.
Selecting a channel from the list of locked channels unlocks it.
Skip Services:Select one or more channels. Whenever a channel is selected, it
appears in the list of hidden channels on the middle of the screen. Selecting a
channel from the list of hidden channels makes it visible.
Set Favorites:Press the BLUE button, select Set Favorites, and then press the
GREEN button to display the list of favorite groups. Choose a favorite group, then
select one or more channels. Whenever a channel is selected, it appears in the
favorite group on the middle of the screen. To select a different favorite group, press
the GREEN button and select a favorite group.

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Lock Group: Place the focus on a favorite group and press the RED button.
Edit Group Name: Press the BLUE button, select Set Favorites, and then
press the GREEN button to display the list of favorites groups. Place the
focus on a favorites group and press the GREEN button. Enter a new name
using the on-screen keyboard.
Add Group:Press the YELLOW button and enter a group name using the
on-screen keyboard.
Move Groups:Place the focus on a favorite group, press the FAVbutton, and
then move it to a new location.
Delete Group:Place the focus on a favorite group and press the BLUE
button, and then confirm to delete it.
Edit Service Name: Enter a new name using the on-screen keyboard
4.3 TV Program Guide
The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) provides schedule information for current and
upcoming TV programs.
Before using the program guide, make sure that the clock is set correctly under
Settings > Time Setting.
Press the EPG button to open the program guide. Use the NAVIGATION buttons
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Skip backward or forward by a day: Press the RED button or the GREEN button.
Change the timeline view: Pressing the EPG button alternates the timeline view
between channel-based view and time-based view.
Change the time unit: Press the BLUE button and set EPG Time scale shorter or
longer.
View a program’s information: Press the INFO button on a program entry.
Schedule a program to watch: Select a program entry and choose Play.
Schedule a program to record: Select a program entry and choose either Once
Record or Series Record. For details, see Scheduling TV Recordings Using the
Program Guide.
Cancel a scheduled event: Select a program entry that is scheduled to watch or
record.
Search for programs: Press the YELLOW button. Choose Search event name and
enter search criteria. It is also possible to search by program genre. Choose Content
code and choose a genre.
4.4 Controlling Audio
When watching a channel, press the YELLOW button to control audio using these
options:
Audio Track: A TV program may provide audio in two or more languages.
Choose a different audio language if available.
Sound Mode: Generally, an audio track has two sound channels. Determine
which sound channel to use.
Sound Level: The volume may vary depending on channel. Use this to make
the volume even at every channel. With this set to High, for example, the
volume is automatically adjusted to the level that is higher 30% than the
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4.5 Displaying Subtitles
When the subtitle symbol is highlighted on the program information dialogue box,
it indicates that subtitles are available in one or more languages for the current
program. Press the SUBTITLE button and choose a subtitle language to display
subtitles.
4.6 Watching Two Channels Simultaneously
Users can simultaneously watch two different channels contained in the same
frequency, with one channel shown in an inset window. It is also possible to watch a
channel while playing a recording.
Note
Be aware that it is not possible to simultaneously watch channels that are not
contained in the same frequency.
Press the PiP button, and a window appears at a corner of the screen, displaying
another channel. Pressing the PiP button again displays the two pictures side by
side at the same size.To close the window, press the PiP button again.
Change channels for the foreground picture: Press the PiP S. List button and
select a channel from the channel list that appears.
Swap the background picture with the foreground picture: Press the PiP Swap
button.
Change the location of the foreground picture: Press the Page up or Page down
button.
4.7 Setting Up Timers
Wake-Up Timer
This receiver can be set to turn on at a specific time and tune in to a specific
channel.
Open the menu screen and select Settings > Time Setting. Determine how
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than Off. According to this setting, specify the date, days of the week, time, and
channel.
Sleep Timer
This receiver can be set to turn off at a specific time.
Open the menu screen and select Settings > Time Setting. Determine how
frequently to run the sleep timer by setting Sleep Mode to anything other than Off.
According to this setting, specify the date, days of the week, and time.
5 Recording TV
This digital TV receiver can record TV programs onto a removable hard drive or flash
drive. However, flash drives are not recommended for recording.
Connect a removable hard drive to one of the receiver’s USB port. For details on how
to manage removable storage devices, see Managing Storage Devices.
5.1 Recording TV Programs
Press the RECORD button to instantly begin recording the current program.
Scheduling TV Recordings Using the Program Guide
Use the program guide to schedule TV recordings. Open the program guide, and
press the OK button on a program entry scheduled to air later. Either choose Once
Record to record the program only once, or choose Series Record to record its every
episode.