Miraclebox Premium Twin HD User manual

User Manual
Miraclebox Premium Twin HD

Miraclebox Premium Twin HD User Manual
Table of contents
1. Before installation..............................................................................................3
1. Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................................3
2. Packaging Contents...........................................................................................................................5
3. Product Description............................................................................................................................6
4. Remote Control ..................................................................................................................................8
5. Conditional Access ............................................................................................................................9
6. Main Features.................................................................................................................................. 10
2. Connecting your Miraclebox............................................................................11
1. Connecting the Signal cable………………………………………………………………………………………………………11
2. Connecting to TV............................................................................................................................. 12
3. Connecting to a Surround System................................................................................................ 13
4. Connecting Power........................................................................................................................... 14
5. Power ON/OFF................................................................................................................................ 14
3. First Time Installation (Installation Wizard)......................................................15
1. Language selection....................................................................................................................... 15
2. Video output................................................................................................................................... 15
3. Network configuration................................................................................................................... 16
4. Service searching.......................................................................................................................... 18
4. Basic Operations .............................................................................................22
1. Main Menu...................................................................................................................................... 22
2. Switching Channel......................................................................................................................... 22
3. Volume Control.............................................................................................................................. 23
4. Selecting Audio Track................................................................................................................... 23
5. Selecting Subtitle........................................................................................................................... 23
6. Teletext ........................................................................................................................................... 24
7. Program Information (Infobar)..................................................................................................... 25
8. Channel Lists ................................................................................................................................. 26
9. Electronic Program Guide............................................................................................................ 27
10.Timeshift ......................................................................................................................................... 30
11.Recording ....................................................................................................................................... 30
12. Play/Manage Recordings............................................................................................................. 32
13. Media Player.................................................................................................................................. 33
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14. Plug-ins / Addons.......................................................................................................................... 34
15. Web Interface................................................................................................................................ 36
16. System Information....................................................................................................................... 37
17.Standby / Restart........................................................................................................................... 38
5. System Setup ..................................................................................................39
1. System Settings............................................................................................................................. 39
A. Language Selection................................................................................................................. 39
B. A/V Settings .............................................................................................................................. 39
C. Time Settings............................................................................................................................ 39
D. Network Setup.......................................................................................................................... 40
E. Recording Settings................................................................................................................... 41
F. Timeshift Settings..................................................................................................................... 41
G. Skin Setup................................................................................................................................. 41
H. General Settings....................................................................................................................... 41
I. Expert Settings......................................................................................................................... 41
2. Service Searching........................................................................................................................... 42
A. Tuner Configuration................................................................................................................. 42
B. Default Service Lists................................................................................................................ 42
C. Automatic Scan ........................................................................................................................ 42
D. Manual Scan............................................................................................................................. 43
3. EPG Settings.................................................................................................................................. 44
4. Storage Manager........................................................................................................................... 45
5. Common Interface......................................................................................................................... 45
6. Parental Control............................................................................................................................. 46
7. Software Management ................................................................................................................. 46
8. Installation Wizard......................................................................................................................... 47
9. Factory Reset................................................................................................................................. 47
6. Miraclebox Remote Control.............................................................................48
1. User Guide of the Remote Control Unit..................................................................................... 48
2. TV Code List................................................................................................................................... 49
7. Upgrade your Miraclebox ................................................................................50
8. Troubleshooting...............................................................................................51
9. Technical data .................................................................................................52
10. Copyright - GNU GPL....................................................................................53
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1. Before installation
1. Safety Precautions
This product has been manufactured to act in accordance with the international safety
standards. Please read through the safety instructions carefully before using this product
as the manufacturer takes no responsibility for any damages due to the consumer’s
misuse of the product.
1. Power Supply
•Use this product with the type of power supply that is indicated on the marking label.
Its operating range is AC 90V~250V and 50/60Hz.
•Use an outlet that has ground fault protection.
•Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or
adapter as this may result in electric fire or shock.
•Keep the power cord away from any heating.
•If any of the following occur, unplug the product from the outlet and contact
authorized service personnel:
oThe power cord or supply is damaged
oLiquids of any kind have been exposed to the product
oThe product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged
•If the product won’t be used for a long period of time, please unplug it.
2. Exposure and Placement
•Only operate the product in moderate temperatures.
•Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightening, rain or direct sunlight.
•Do not use this product near any flammable or explosive gases as this increases the
risk of explosions.
•Unplug the product and disconnect the LNB cable during a thunderstorm or when left
unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightening and power-surges.
•Do not put any alien items into or block the slots or ventilation openings of the
product. This can cause damage to the product and reduce the life span.
•Do not expose any liquids or sources of open flame (such as candle).
•Do not place the product near any heat emitting appliances. This may cause
impairment in cooling.
3. Ventilation
•Always make sure the product has enough space around it for ample ventilation and
heat transfer.

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•Do not place the product in a closed space (such as a cabinet) without suitable
ventilation.
•Be sure to place the product more than 10 cm away from any appliances that are
exposed to electromagnetic influences, such as a TV, Blu-ray or a DVD.
•Do not use any attachments or accessories that are not recommended by the
manufacturer. This may cause hazards to the product, and will void the warranty.
4. Installation and Maintenance
•Before connecting or disconnecting the coaxial cable to the product, make sure that
the product is unplugged. Failure to do so may cause damage to the Miraclebox.
•The LNB cable must be earthed to the system earth for the satellite dish.
•Before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the TV, make sure that the product
is unplugged. Failure to do so may cause damage to the TV/Miraclebox.
•Before cleaning the product, be sure that the product is unplugged.
•Do not operate this product or hold the power cord with wet hands as the risk of
getting electronic shock is very high.
•Use a damp cloth (do not use any solvents) to clean the exterior of the product.
5. Hard Disk Drive
•Do not move the product or turn the power off suddenly while the Hard Disk Drive is
still running. This may result in damage to the HDD and thus the system.
•The company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the HDD caused by
careless use or misuse of users.
6. Warranty
Be aware that any adjustments other than what is specified here will void your warranty.
Attempting to modify the product may result in fire, injury, electric shock, or other severe
damage to you or the product and the warranty will be void.
7. Disposal
This product should not be disposed with other house hold wastes at the
end of its working life. Please separate this from other types of wastes
and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. This will help prevent harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal.

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2. Packaging Contents
Please check all package contents before using your product.
•Miraclebox Premium Twin
•Universal Remote Control
•Batteries (2 x AAA)
•HDMI cable
•WiFi adapter 300Mbps
•Power cable
•User Manual

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3. Product Description
Front Panel
1) Smartcard reader slot:
Insert your smart card operator cards. (Two slots)
2) CI module slot:
Insert your CI-module. (Two slots)
3) USB 2.0:
Connection used for upgrading receiver, external HDD, WiFi etc.
4) VFD Display:
Displays channel, upgrade and menu information.
5) OK:
Confirms the selected menu option.
6) CH-:
Shows channel list, switches to previous channel.
7) CH+:
Shows channel list, switches to next channel.
8) VOL-:
Lowers the volume.
9) VOL+:
Increases the volume.
10)Power:
Put your receiver into Standby mode.

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Rear Panel
1) Power switch:
Power ON/OFF switch.
2) RS-232 port:
RS232 port for data transfer.
3) Ethernet:
Connect your Miraclebox to your Network/LAN.
4) USB:
Two USB2.0 connections are available for external storage or WiFi-adapter.
5) HDMI:
HDMI-connection for best picture and sound. Up 1080 in resolution.
6) SCART:
Connect to an older TV, VCR etc.
7) S/PDIF:
Connect to a digital surround system using an optical cable (S/PDIF).
8) Video:
Video output using RCA-cable. (Analogue)
9) Audio:
Audio output using 2xRCA-cable. (Analogue)
10) Component (YPbPr):
Connect using a component cable.
11) Tuner A:
First tuner. Supports DVB-S2/C/T2. 1x In, 1x Out.
12) Tuner B:
Second tuner. Supports DVB-S2/C/T2. 1x In, 1x Out.
13)Power cable:
Connect the included power cable here.
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4. Remote Control
Please check page 50 for how to setup the TV mode.
TV/STB Puts the Remote in TV or STB mode.
Press to go into Standby / Standby options.
0-9 Used for entering channel number and text.
PREV Go to Previous Channel in History.
NEXT Go to Next Channel in History.
EPG Shows the EPG for all / current channel.
FAV Show the Favorite Lists available.
MENU Go to Main Menu / Menu for current function.
EXIT Exit current Menu or Window.
OK Confirms the option.
INFO Shows more information.
MEDIA Show recordings. Long press goes to MediaPlayer.
BACK Shows Channel History.
VOL+/- Increase or Lower the Volume.
CH+/- Change channel to Next / Previous.
MUTE Mute the sound.
COLOR Color buttons for different operations.
◀◀
/
▶▶
Fast Forward / Rewind. (x2/4/8/16/32/64/128).
▶
ll / ■Play / Pause / Stop Timeshift or Media playback.
●Start a recording / Show recording options.
TIMER Go to Timers / Timer overview.
WEB Go to Web browser.
PLUGIN Go to Plugins menu.
AUDIO Show available Audio tracks.
PiP Picture in Picture.
SUBT. Shows subtitles if supported.
SLEEP Go to Power Timers.
TEXT Shows Teletext if supported.
TV Go to TV mode.
RADIO Go to Radio mode.
HELP Shows HELP menu in TV mode.

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5. Conditional Access
Amongst the channels that are scanned via Miraclebox, some channels can be properly
tuned in only with the corresponding Smartcard and/or CAM (Conditional Access Module).
Miraclebox Premium provides two Smartcard Reader slots and two Conditional Interface
slots and users need to purchase those Smartcards and CAMs that are required for
viewing such subscription based services.
Insertion of Smartcard
Please check 19TUwww.miraclebox.seU19T for which
smartcards your Miraclebox supports.
1. Open the door on the right side.
2. Insert with chip downward and forward.
3. Keep smartcard inserted while watching
scrambled channels.
Insertion of CAM (Conditional Access Module)
There are several Conditional Access Systems
(CAS) that Miraclebox supports. To watch
channels that are encrypted in NDS, Conax,
Viaccess, etc, users need to purchase a CAM
that is corresponding to each CAS as well as
Smartcard to decrypt those channels.
1. Insert a Smartcard into the CAM.
2. Once the Smartcard inserted into the CAM,
insert the CAM into the CI slot as picture.
3. Make sure that the CAM remains inserted
while viewing.
Operator
Smartcard
Operator
Smartcard
CAM