Meanta CR9000PVR User manual

Digital Cable Receiver
Personal Video Recording
User's Manual
CR9000PVR

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INDEX
INDEX....................................................................................................................................................3
Precautions..........................................................................................................................................5
1. Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................................5
2. Notice .........................................................................................................................................5
Before You Begin...............................................................................................................................7
1. Main Features ............................................................................................................................7
2. Accessories................................................................................................................................8
Hardware Description.......................................................................................................................9
1. Front Panel Configuration ..........................................................................................................9
2. Rear Panel Configuration.........................................................................................................11
3. Remote Control Unit.................................................................................................................12
Connections Diagram.....................................................................................................................15
1. Connecting to Antenna.............................................................................................................15
2. Receiver to TV with RF ............................................................................................................15
3. Receiver to TV and VCR..........................................................................................................16
4. Receiver to Digital Audio Equipment........................................................................................17
Guide of Functions..........................................................................................................................18
1. Selecting a Service...................................................................................................................18
1.1 Using CH UP/DOWN buttons..............................................................................................18
1.2 Using NUMERIC buttons
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1.3 Using Service List ...............................................................................................................18
2. Information Window..................................................................................................................18
3. Multi-Picture Display.................................................................................................................18
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG).............................................................................................19
5. Favorite Group .........................................................................................................................19
6. Volume Control.........................................................................................................................19
7. Pause .......................................................................................................................................19
8. Subtitle......................................................................................................................................19
9. Audio Track ..............................................................................................................................19
PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Function.................................................................................20
1. Recording.................................................................................................................................20
1.1 Recording methods.............................................................................................................20
1.2 Instant Recording................................................................................................................21
1.3 Recording Edit.....................................................................................................................21
1.4 Long Time Recording..........................................................................................................21
1.5 Pause during Recording......................................................................................................22
2. Time Shifting.............................................................................................................................23
3. Playback (Play List)..................................................................................................................24
4. Bookmark .................................................................................................................................24
5. Trick mode................................................................................................................................25

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Guide of Main Menu.........................................................................................................................26
1. Configuration............................................................................................................................26
1.1 Time Setting ........................................................................................................................26
1.2 Timer Manager....................................................................................................................26
1.3 UI (User Interface) Setting ..................................................................................................27
1.4 Parental Control ..................................................................................................................27
1.5 Language Setting................................................................................................................28
1.6 A/V Output Setting ..............................................................................................................28
2. Installation ................................................................................................................................28
2.1 Cable Search ......................................................................................................................28
2.2 System Recovery................................................................................................................29
2.3 System Information .............................................................................................................29
3. Utilities......................................................................................................................................29
3.1 USB.....................................................................................................................................29
3.2 Data Transfer.......................................................................................................................30
3.3 Recording Option................................................................................................................30
3.4 Calendar..............................................................................................................................30
3.5 Calculator............................................................................................................................31
3.6 Game...................................................................................................................................31
4. CA.............................................................................................................................................31
4.1 Conax smart card menu......................................................................................................31
4.2 Smart card information........................................................................................................31
5. Service List...............................................................................................................................32
5.1 Service List manager ..........................................................................................................32
5.2 Service List Option..............................................................................................................33
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................34
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................35

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Precautions
1. Important Safety Instructions
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
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.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not reverse the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with 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.
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 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.
WARNING : To Prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the set to rain or moisture.
2. Notice
Do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Do not remove the cover. Refer all serving to
qualified service agents.
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions
unless you are qualified to do so.

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts are inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of shock to persons
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product

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Before You Begin
1. Main Features
Digital Cable Receiver
Time Shifting with External USB 2.0 Devices (Up to 2 Hours)
Recording & Playback with External USB 2.0 Devices
Event Recording by EPG
Recording and Time Shifting Simultaneously
Recording and Playback Simultaneously
8 Digits VFD on the Front Panel
Dual USB 2.0 Host Support(MP3 Player & JPEG Viewer)
Software & Service Data Transfer via USB
MPEG-II Digital & Fully DVB Compliant
Support EPG(Electronic Program Guide)
On-Screen Display with 65535 Color Full Resolution
Favorite Service Groups
Powerful Service Control by Favorites, Lock, Skip, Move and Delete
Service Sorting by Alphabet, Transponder and CAS
Multi-language Supported (OSD & Menu)
Teletext Support
Maximum 10,000 Services Programmable
Multi-picture Display
Parental Lock / System Lock / Installation Lock
CVBS Video & Audio Output via RCA
CVBS, RGB Video & Audio Output via TV SCART
Optical Output for Digital Audio

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2. Accessories
NOTE : If any accessories listed above are missing, contact the sales representative where you
purchased this unit.
User's Manual
AAA size Batteries X2
Remote Control

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Hardware Description
1. Front Panel Configuration
1. VFD(Vacuum Fluorescent Display):
The VFD consist of 8-digit letter and various icons. These letters and icons display the status of
receiver as follows.
1. (EURO) : Indicates that current channel is pay channel.
2. (PLAY) : Turned on during playback.
3. (REWIND) : Turned on during rewind in playback mode.
4. (PAUSE) : Indicates that current channel is paused.
5. (F.F) : Turned on during fast forward in playback mode.
6. (REC) : Turned on during recording.
7. (Small Arrow) : Turned on when you press a button in remote controller.
8. (Clock1) : Indicate that sleep timer is set up.
9. (Clock2) : The time that is set with timer manager is come, this icon is turned on.

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10. (CARD) : Indicates that smart card is inserted.
11. (KEY) : Indicates that current channel is locked.
12. (USB) : Indicates that external USB device is connected.
13. (DVB) : Turned on during live mode.
14. (HDD) : Indicates that set-top box is accessing files in the external USB device.
15. (AUDIO) : Indicates that current channel is radio channel.
16. (VIDEO) : Indicates that current channel is TV channel.
17. (DOLBY) : Indicates that current channel supports Dolby digital audio.
18. (DIGIT) : Display channel name, time and other information with letter.
2. POWER Button:
Press to switch between STANDBY and POWER ON modes.
3. CH Up/Down Button:
Press to change services in normal mode, to move the highlighted-bar UP/DOWN in menu mode.