Mirage BOX2IP User manual

smartSTREAM - BOX2IP
HDTV Satellite Receiver
Quick Start Guide
Version: 05.08.2013 - English

Preface
2
Preface
Dear customer,
This quick start guide describes
•how to connect your Mirage receiver and the required steps to be able to use the offer of radio and
TV channels provided via satellite as well as
•the exclusive smartSTREAM function
This quick start guide does not replace the user manual!
You can download the complete manual in the most current version from the internet page which is
mentioned on the extension page (menu item support).
Read the entire user manual to be able to access all the features of your receiver. Observe all warnings
and instructions in the user manual (especially the Chapters "Safety Instructions" and "Disposal").
Your
smart electronic GmbH
Industriestraße 29
78112 St. Georgen
Germany

Contents
3
Contents
Preface 2
Contents 3
1Safety Instructions 4
1.1 Intended Use 4
1.2 Risks in Case of Intended Use 4
1.3 Grounding 4
1.4 Location 4
1.5 Handling of Batteries 5
1.6 Notes on Product Liability 5
2Installation of the Receiver 5
2.1 Connection Scheme 5
2.2 Connecting a Satellite Antenna 6
2.3 Connecting a TV Set 6
2.4 Connecting a Data Storage Device 6
2.5 Connecting a Home Cinema System 6
2.6 Insert Batteries of Remote Control 6
3Operation of the Receiver 6
3.1 Switch on Receiver 7
3.2 Installation 7
3.2.1 Menu Language 7
3.2.2 RAPS Automatic Installation 7
3.2.3 RAPS Parameters 7
3.2.4 Satellite List 7
3.2.5 Country 8
3.2.6 Regional Channel 8
3.2.7 Channel Filter 8
3.3 Select Operation Mode 8
3.4 Open/Close Menu 8
3.5 Menu Navigation 8
3.6 Parental Lock 8
3.7 Setting the Time 9
3.8 Watching TV 9
4BOX2IP - smartSTREAM 10
4.1 Preparation of the Devices 10
4.1.1 Receiver 10
4.1.2 Mobile Device 11
4.2 Operation 11
4.2.1 Live-TV on your TV Set 11
4.2.2 smartSTREAM Mode (BOX2IP Mode) 11

Safety Instructions
4
1Safety Instructions
1.1 Intended Use
The HDTV satellite receiver is intended for private receiving of digital satellite television (DVB-S/S2). It is
exclusively intended for such purpose and must be used exclusively for such purpose.
Any other use is deemed to be unintended use.
1.2 Risks in Case of Intended Use
CAUTION!
Humidity, wrong mains voltage and/or wrong mains frequency, lightning
stroke or mechanical overload may cause malfunction of or damage to the
device.
Ensure that the receiver (in particular the mains plug) and the remote control
are not exposed to any humidity. Example: Do not place filled flower vases or
similar onto the receiver.
Only connect the receiver to 175…250 V ~, 50/60 Hz.
Disconnect mains plug in case of thunderstorms or malfunction.
Do not place heavy items onto the receiver.
Do not bend or squeeze the cable.
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock when contacting mains voltage.
Damage to housing, mains cable or improper repair may result in contact to mains
voltage.
Do not place heavy items onto the receiver.
Do not bend or squeeze the cable.
Repairs of plug, cable or receiver should only be performed by qualified spe-
cialists.
1.3 Grounding
The satellite antenna must be grounded properly. Note the relevant VDE1regulations2.
 It is recommendeds that the outdoor unit of the satellite system should be installed
by a professional!
1.4 Location
Place the receiver onto a solid and level surface.
Protect the receiver from humidity, heat, dust and dirt.
Do not place items filled with liquid, e.g. flower vases, onto the receiver.
Protect the receiver from dripping and splash water.
Do not place burning items, e.g. burning candles, onto the receiver.
Ensure sufficient ventilation (ventilation slots must not be blocked): the receiver should have a
distance of at least five centimeters to its surrounding elements on all sides.
1VDE = Verband der Elektrotechnik, Elektronik, Informationstechnik (German) = Association for Electrical,
Electronic & Information Technologies
2DIN EN 60728-11 VDE 0855-1:2011-06: Cable networks for television signals, sound signals and interactive
services, Part 11: Safety

Installation of the Receiver
5
Ensure that the ventilation openings are not covered by objects such as newspapers, table cloths,
curtains etc.
Only operate the receiver in moderate climate (not in tropical climate).
Place the receiver so that the mains plug can be disconnected at any time, correspondingly discon-
necting the device from the mains.
 If the device is transported from cold to hot environment, then condensing humidi-
ty may build up in the device.

Do not connect the device, but leave it switched-off for some hours.
1.5 Handling of Batteries
•Batteries should always be out of children's reach.
•Leaking batteries cause damage to the environment and the remote control.
•Batteries should not be exposed to extreme heat, e.g. sunlight, fire etc.
Dispose of the batteries in accordance with the applicable legal regulations.
1.6 Notes on Product Liability
In the following cases, the intended protection of the device may be limited. Then, liability regarding
function of the device correspondingly passes over to the operator:
•The device is not used in accordance with the user manual.
•The device is used out of the field of application as described above.
•The operator performs unauthorized changes of the device.
2Installation of the Receiver
CAUTION!
First connect the receiver to the satellite antenna and any other devices be-
fore connecting the mains plug to the power outlet.
Please also note the user manuals of the other devices.
2.1 Connection Scheme
default connection
optional connection
 The schema is an example for all receivers off the Mirage series. It depends on
the model, whether the shown connections are available.
Home network

Operation of the Receiver
6
2.2 Connecting a Satellite Antenna
Connect the antenna cable to the receiver connection LNB IN.
2.3 Connecting a TV Set
Depending on the connection possibilities of your TV set, there are various possibilities to connect TV
set and receiver.
Connect TV set and receiver by using an HDMI cable or connect TV set and receiver by using a
SCART cable.
2.4 Connecting a Data Storage Device
Connect a data storage device (USB stick or hard drive with USB connection) at the USB connector
to be able to access MPEG, MP3, JPG or other media data files.
2.5 Connecting a Home Cinema System
To improve audio playback, you can connect to the receiver - additionally to the TV set - also a multi-
channel home cinema system or a hi-fi system. There are various possibilities for connection. Your type
of connection depends on the connection possibilities of your home cinema system.
•Your home cinema system is able to loop through an HDMI signal, i.e. HDMI connection for receiver
and HDMI connection for TV set.
Connect the home cinema system and the receiver by using an HDMI cable as well as home
cinema system and TV set by using an HDMI cable.
•Your home cinema system provides a cinch connection for digital audio data.
Connect the home cinema system and the receiver by using a RCA cable.
•Your home cinema system cannot process digital audio data.
Connect the home cinema system and the receiver by using a 2-pole RCA cable (stereo).
2.6 Insert Batteries of Remote Control
This describes the steps for inserting new batteries of the remote control or for replacing empty
batteries:
1. Open the battery compartment on the bottom side of the remote control. Remove the cover of the
battery compartment.
2. Place the two batteries 1.5 V (type: AAA). Ensure correct polarity!
3. Close the battery compartment

Replace the batteries if certain remote control functions are not performed
any more or are performed incorrectly.

When replacing batteries, always ensure that all batteries are replaced.
3Operation of the Receiver
This chapter describes the required steps to be able to use the offer of radio and TV channels provided
via satellite.
 In order to simply the presentation in the following sections the keys for the hori-
zontal menu navigation and will be called V+ and V- (V for Volume).

Operation of the Receiver
7
3.1 Switch on Receiver
1. Switch on all connected devices.
2. Ensure that the correct AV input is selected at the TV set (i.e. that the signals from the receiver are
displayed).
3. Connect the mains plug to the power outlet to switch on the receiver
or
Connect the mains plug to the power outlet and switch on the receiver by using the power switch (on
the rear panel of housing) (I, ON).
3.2 Installation
After first switching-on or after resetting the receiver, various windows will open:
3.2.1 Menu Language
By default, the receiver language is preset to Deutsch [German].
Please ensure that the setting is correct; you may change your settings by correspondingly pressing
the keys PR+ and PR.
Confirm by pressing OK to go to the next window.
3.2.2 RAPS Automatic Installation
Your receiver is equipped with RAPS. RAPS means Receiver Automatic Programming System. RAPS
can automatically update the channel lists of your receiver.
You can cancel RAPS installation by pressing the key EXIT whilst the countdown of RAPS installation is
running (and also at a later point in time during installation).
The then displayed channel list is a preprogrammed factory list.
The respective up-to-date RAPS lists are available via the satellite Astra 19.2°. Correspondingly, RAPS
can only be used within the footprint of the satellite Astra 19.2°; furthermore, your system should be
suitable for digital Astra receiving.
3.2.3 RAPS Parameters
During installation, the third installation window Automatic Programming displays various parameters:
•Date of the RAPS file stored in the receiver
•Date of the RAPS file currently available on the satellite
•Number of available RAPS lists
•Number of satellites included in the RAPS file.
•Number of transponders included in the RAPS file
•Number of all channels in the RAPS lists
•Progress bar: informs on progress of download of the RAPS file
3.2.4 Satellite List
After completion of RAPS download and completed satellite scan (RAPS DiSEqC scan), the window
Satellite List will be opened. The window displays the satellites included in the RAPS file.
As the RAPS lists are available via the satellite Astra 19.2°, Astra 19.2° is already marked (and cannot
be deselected!).
Select a satellite by pressing the keys PR+ and PR-.
Press OK to select a non-marked satellite.
Press OK to deselect a marked satellite.

Operation of the Receiver
8
Press V+ to go to the next window RAPS select raps file.
3.2.5 Country
Select the country in which you want to use the receiver - and correspondingly also the RAPS list -
by pressing the keys PR+ and PR-.
The selectable countries are based on your satellite selection.
Press OK to go to the next window.
3.2.6 Regional Channel
Select your preferred regional channel (which will be stored at number three in the channel list) by
pressing the keys PR+ and PR-.
Press OK to go to the next window Channel Filter; here you can select if you want to include erotic
channels and call TV (channels that may incur quite high telephone costs due to telephone calls to
the channel) into the channel list.
3.2.7 Channel Filter
Select Erotic and/or Call TV by pressing the keys PR+ and PR-, and select the option (Yes) to
include such channels into the channel list
or (No) to not include such channels by respectively pressing V+ or V-.
Press OK to store your settings and to finish installation of the RAPS channel list. After this, TV
operation will automatically start.
3.3 Select Operation Mode
Press the key TV/RADIO on the remote control.
Press again the key TV/RADIO to return to the previous operation mode.
3.4 Open/Close Menu
To call the menu, press the key MENU. The menu is called.
Press the EXIT key to leave the menu or to go back one step.
3.5 Menu Navigation
The menu items with the settings for TV and radio can be respectively accessed in the two operation
modes TV and Radio.
Press PR+ to select the menu item above.
Press PR-to select the menu item below.
Press V+ to change resp. increase the selected value.
Press V- to change resp. decrease the selected value.
 Instead of changing a value by using the keys V+ and V-, with many menu items
you can also press the OK key, select a new value from the list, and confirm such
value by again pressing the OK key.
Active menu items are color-marked.
Although most settings for TV operation are made, you can also make some further settings via the
menu.
3.6 Parental Lock
In the sub-menu Parental Lock you can lock access to certain menus by using a PIN (e.g. for protection
of your settings) or block selection of certain channels by using a PIN.

Operation of the Receiver
9
Access the sub-menu Parental Lock as follows:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select the menu System Setup.
3. Select Parental Lockand confirm by pressing OK.
After entry of password, you may
−set if access to the sub-menus is protected by password,
by selecting the Menu Lock and selecting Off or On by using the keys V+ / V-;
−set if certain channels are to be locked by a PIN,
by selecting PIN and selecting Off or On by using the keys V+ / V-; or
−change the password:
Select the field New Password.
Enter a new password.
Go to the field Confirm Password.
Again enter the new password.
 Predefined, both the menu and the program lock are On. In addition, the default
password is 0000.
4. Press OK to save your changes and to leave the sub-menu.
3.7 Setting the Time
Reasonable operation of the receiver requires setting of system time. By default, the receiver is set to
GMT3Usage, i. e. date and time are taken from the received signal. Time zone is set to GMT + 1 hour
(+ 1:00) by default. Required changes can be made in the sub-menu Time:
1. Select the menu System Setup.
2. Select the sub-menu Time and confirm by pressing OK.
3. Select the item GMT Usage and switch on or off GMT Usage.
On = automatic time setting via satellite signal is activated.
Off = automatic time setting via satellite signal is deactivated.
If automatic time setting (GMT Usage) is switched off, then date and time should be manually entered:
1. For this, select the item Date and press OK.
2. Select the position to be changed, and enter the current date by using the numeric keys.
3. Then, select the item Time,
4. Select the position to be changed and enter the current time by using the numeric keys and press
OK.
3.8 Watching TV
Select the desired channel by using the keys PR+ and PR-. With each change of channel, an infor-
mation window with information on the current channel will be displayed or
Press the OK key to display a selection window with all available channels.
Select the channel list with the desired channel by using the keys V+ / V-.
Select the channel to be displayed by using the keys PR+ and PR-for single steps or PAGE+
and PAGE-for steps of ten, and confirm your selection by pressing OK.
The channel will be correspondingly switched.
3GMT = Greenwich Mean Time

BOX2IP - smartSTREAM
10

The selectable channel lists are the standard TV channel list, and all non-empty
lists of
favorites (FAV1, FAV2, ...).
4BOX2IP - smartSTREAM
Your receiver is equipped with
smartSTREAM, that means it can
deliver picture and sound not
only to the TV, but to stream to a
mobile device via the local Wi-Fi.
That means you can transfer the
current TV program from the
receiver via a wireless router to
mobile devices. Thus you can
watch the TV program on your
smartphone or tablet. You are
not bound to a cable and not to
your TV set to enjoy the program.
To use this feature on your tablet
or smartphone, the installation of
an APP is required.
4.1 Preparation of the Devices
4.1.1 Receiver
4.1.1.1 Connecting a Home Network
1. Connect the receiver (socket ETHERNET) and your router with an Ethernet cable (wired LAN con-
nection).
2. Go in the menu Tools to the menu item Network Setting and press OK. The window Network
Setting opens.
3. Select DHCP4
On to set automatically via DHCP (automatic LAN configuration) or
Off to set that the network must be configured manually (manual LAN configuration).
Automatic LAN configuration
Go in the window Network Setting to the button Apply and press OK to connect the receiver to the
network.
Manual LAN configuration
1. Insert in the window Network Setting the network parameters:
IP-Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, DNS preferred and DNS alternate by selecting each pa-
rameter, inserting the right value with the numeric keys and pressing OK.
2. Go to the button Apply and press OK to connect the receiver to the network.
4.1.1.2 Setting up the BOX2IP Server
1. Go in the menu Installation to the menu item BOX2IP and press OK. The window BOX2IP server
setting opens.
4DHCP = Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, a server (DHCP server included in the router) allocates a
network configuration to the clients (e. g. receiver).
Mirage
8888
WLAN router
TV
LAN connection
WLAN connection
HDMI connection
smartphone
or
tablet PC

BOX2IP - smartSTREAM
11
2. Set under
Satellite 1, Satellite 2, Satellite 3 and Satellite 4 the satellites broadcasting the channels which
should be available for the transfer to a mobile device.

To use the smartSTREAM function, it is absolutely necessary to make these settings.
4.1.2 Mobile Device
1. Connect your mobile device via WLAN with the router in your home network. For this, pay attention
to the respective notes in the manual of the mobile device.
2. Install the Elgato SAT>IP App on your mobile device:
- for the operating system iOS from the Apple App Store and
- for the operating system Android from the Google Play Store.
3. Run the Elgato SAT>IP-App. Receiver and mobile device will be connected with each other via
LAN / WLAN. If the connections are ok, you will see the receiver as Sat>IP server in the Elgato app
menu Settings at the menu item Devices .
4. If you do not see it, check the LAN / WLAN connections. If there are several reachable Sat>IP
servers, they are shown respectively. Select the desired device.
5. Start
channel search . You will get to the menu window satellite setup , where you will see the
satellites you selected (see section 4.1.1.2, page 10).
6. Confirm the satellites by starting the automatic detection or by pressing the button Search on
selected satellites
.
7. Confirm also the next two windows.
4.2 Operation
There are two possibilities to use the smartSTREAM function.
As soon as the Sat>IP-App is started, the current TV program will be transferred to the mobile device.
4.2.1 Live-TV on your TV Set
Simultaneously with the start of the Sat>IP app the receiver channel list will be reduced. It now contains
only those channels broadcasted via the same transponder as the current TV channel.
In between this channel list you can switch channels with the remote control of your receiver.
4.2.2 smartSTREAM Mode (BOX2IP Mode)
Press the key BOX2IP or go in the menu Media to the menu item BOX2IP an press OK, to set the
receiver into smartSTREAM mode. On the TV screen you see now the "BOX2IP" OSD screen in-
stead of the TV image.
On your mobile device you have now a complete channel list, containing all channels which are broad-
casted via the satellites you set in section 4.1.1.
Switch the channel directly on your mobile device.

During smartSTREAM mode (BOX2IP mode) you can switch off your TV set.

© smart electronic GmbH 2013
All rights, technical changes, errors as well as printing mistakes reserved. Any reproducing or copying of the
contents requires prior written permission from smart.