Optibox ALLIGATOR User manual

User’s Manual
MPEG4(H.264) HDTV Digital Satellite and Terrestrial Receiver
Please read the entire manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Optibox ALLIGATOR

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Important safety instructions
Safety Warnings
Danger
Read this manual carefully before using the product.The cautions described below contain important information about safety,
and are categorized into: Danger,Warning and Notice.
The company will not take any responsibility for accidents or damage resulting from careless handling by the user.
If the user mishandles the product, there is a risk of loss of life or critical injury.
Connect the power cord only to A/C outlets as specied by the user manual or product specication.
If the power code is connected to a non-specied A/C outlet, it could result in re or electric shock.
The product must not be exposed to water or liquid of any sort, or be exposed to drips or splashes.
It could result in re or electric shock.
Do not place heavy objects, including the product itself, on top of the power cord. If it is damaged, it could result in
re or electric shock.
Do not place metal objects on top of the apparatus. If metal objects fall into the apparatus, it could result in re or
electric shock.
Do not repair, disassemble or modify this apparatus yourself. It might cause re or electric shock.
If internal checking or maintenance is needed, please contact your service center or agency.
Do not block or cover any ventilation opening. A re might result from overheating.
Turn o and unplug the power as quickly as possible during electric storms.
Failure to do so could result in re or electric shock.
Remove the antenna’s power plug from the outlet as quickly as possible during electric storms.
Failure to do so could result in re or electric shock.
Do not drop the apparatus (for example by putting it in a place where it may fall) or subject it to impact.
The product might be damaged. If it is damaged, please turn o the power and remove the plug from the power
outlet, or re or electric shock may result.
Never touch the power cord with wet hands. It could result in an electric shock.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
consisting a risk of electric shock is present within
this unit.
This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the
literature accompanying this unit.
CAUTION : To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove
the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer any servicing to
qualied Service personnel.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION

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Warning
Notice
Disposal
Batteries and packaging material do not belong in domestic waste.The batteries must be delivered to a collection center for old
batteries.The separate disposal of packaging materials protects the environment.
Disposal old electrical & electronic equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city oce, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
If the product is mishandled, the user might receive a serious or minor injury.
Damage or loss to the user’s property might also result.
The product must not be exposed to water or liquid. If the apparatus is exposed to drips or splashes, it might cause
a problem that cannot be repaired.
Do not repair, disassemble or modify this apparatus yourself. It might be seriously damaged, possibly beyond repair.
Turn off the power and unplug the power cord as quickly as possible during electric storms.
They might damage the apparatus.
Remove the antenna’s power plug from the outlet as quickly as possible during electric storms, or the apparatus might be damaged.
Data recorded in the HDD might be lost due to a shock, lightening or electricity failure.
The user must back up his or her own data, and the company does not take any responsibility for failure to do so.
If the product is mishandled, it might cause minor damage.
If the apparatus becomes marked, clean it gently with a soft cloth or towel. Never use chemical solvents such as benzene, thinner,
acetone or other solvents.The surface of the apparatus might become discolored and the paint might peel.
Do not place or keep the apparatus in the following situations. Doing so might cause problems.
- Where it is too hot or cold.
- Where there is high humidity.
- Where there are excessive temperatures, for example in front of airconditioners or heating vents.
- Where there is dust or soot.
- In confined areas where the heat cannot be released.
- Where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Turn the apparatus off or unplug the power cord if it is to remain unused for a long period of time.
Do not place heavy objects on top of this apparatus. It might cause malfunction or damage.
If the apparatus is so seriously damaged that it cannot be repaired, or has stopped working altogether, dispose of it
properly in accordance with the local laws or regulations in your area.

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Contents
1. Getting Start
1.1 Package Contents......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 Remote Control Unit..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Connecting Your Equipment..................................................................................................................... .................................... 10
2. Installation
2.1 Antenna Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Motor Setup ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 Auto Search .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2.4 Advanced Search.......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5 Blind Search.................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
2.6 Fast Scan....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
2.7 Terrestrial ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3. Channel / Event
3.1 Channel Control............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
3.2 EventTimer................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4. Menu Guide
4.1 Channel List.................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.2 Channel Guide.............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.3 Normal Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.4 System Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.5 Additional Function...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
4.6 Module..................................................................................................................... .................................................................... 24
4.7 STB Status..................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
5. eSATA PVR Guide
5.1 PVR Setup..................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Media Setup................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
5.3 File Browser.................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
5.4 Instant Recording......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.5 Time Shift...................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.6 Trick Play....................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
5.7 Play Navigation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29
5.8 Getting Ready............................................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.9 Recording ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
5.10 Play Back .................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
6. Appendix.
6.1 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................................ 33
6.2 Remote ControlTV Setting........................................................................................................................................................... 34
6.3 Specication................................................................................................................................................................................. 38

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1. Getting Start
1.1 Package Contents
1.2 Front Panel
Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your receiver.
Remote Control Unit AAA Batteries (2 EA) User’s manual
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Normal Mode Change to the next channel.
Menu Mode Move to the upper item.
Normal Mode Change to the previous channel.
Menu Mode Move to the lower item.
Normal Mode Volume up.
Change item Change item.
Normal Mode Volume down.
Change item Change item.
Menu Normal Mode Display the Main Menu.
Menu Mode Go to the sub menu.
Display window Displays the current state such as channel, time, and massage.
POWER Turn on & o the power.
Exit Return from menu.
Smartcard Slot Insert a Smartcard.

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1.3 Rear Panel
LNB IN Connect satellite antenna.
ANT IN ConnectTV antenna or CATV cable.
LNB OUT Connect to the other satellite receivers.
LOOP OUT Connect TV.
VCR SCART Connect VCR.
TV SCART Connect TV.
A/V(OUT) ConnectTV (Left/Right)
YUV(OUT) ConnectTV throughY/Pb/Pr.
HDMI Connect TV through HDMI.
S/PDIF ConnectTV Digital Amplier (Optical).
Wireless InternalWireless Module(Option).
eSATA Support SATA hard disk for PVR.
ETHERNET Connect TV LAN cable.
USB Connect USB memory.
RS-232C Connect PC for software upgrade.
WLAN Wireless LAN(Option).
POWER Supply 100-240V~, 50/60Hz, MAX 35W.
POWER SWITCH Switch Power ON/OFF.
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Power Power On/O.
TV/SAT SwitchTV or SAT mode.
STB Select STB.
TV/RADIO SwitchTV/Radio mode.
AV+ Digital Audio, Teletext, Subtitle menu.
TV SelectTV.
Sleep timer.
OPT+ Show additional function menu.
SCREEN Set screen format.
SAVE Save current volume & channel.
VOL Adjust the volume.
Mute the sound.
CH Normal mode Change channel.
Menu mode Move menu item.
MENU
Normal mode Show the main menu.
Menu mode Return to the previous
menu.
Show the current channel information.
FAV Show Favorite Channel List.
SAT Selects satellite.
EPG Show the Electronic Program Guide.
Go back to previous channel.
EXIT Return to the previous menu.
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VOL 
Normal mode Adjust the volume.
Menu mode Change the left/right
item
CH Normal mode Change channel.
Menu mode Move menu item.
OK Normal mode Show the channel list.
Menu mode Execute the select item.
Color Key
Normal mode
Additional Menu
Red - Fine tune menu.
Yellow - Congure
Diseqc1.2 / Positioner.
Green - Additional
Menu.
Menu mode Selected function
according to the Menu.
Numeric
buttons
Normal mode Select channel.
Menu mode Directnumeric key entry.
PAUSE Pause screen.
HD Sort HD channel only.
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PLAY
Change to normal speed in trick mode.
Show play navigation bar in normal speed.
STOP
Stop le playback and watch live channel in
time-shift or playback.
Stop recording.
PAUSE
Pause or resume play.
SFWD(Slow forward play)
Change to slow speed forward play.
Speed: ½x, ¼x, ⅛x.
FREV(Fast reverse play)
Change to fast speed reverse play.
Speed: -x2, -x4,-x8, -x16, -x32, -x64.
FFWD(Fast forward play)
Change to fast speed forward play.
Speed: x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, x64.
Go to start position.
Go to end position.
RECORD
Record current channel.
BOOKMARK
Set Bookmark in time-shift or playback.
BOOKMARK JUMP
Jump to bookmark.
BROWSER
Show File List.
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1.5 Connecting Your Equipment
Connect related equipments to STB as below.
1.5.1 Connect TV with RCA cable
Note
When you connect STB toTV by using SCART, please t the CLAMP FILTER near SCART jack.
1.5.2 Connect TV/VCR with SCART / HDMI cable
1.5.3 Connect TV/VCR with YUV/Terrestrial cable install
Satellite Dish
Satellite Dish
Satellite Dish
Terrestrial Antenna
Terrestrial Antenna
Terrestrial Antenna
TV/VCR
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VCR

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2. Installation
2.1 Antenna Setup
2.2 Motor Setup
Satellite : Select any satellite by pressing  keys.
(Press blue key to edit the name of the satellite)
Transponder : Select a transponder.
LNB Type : Dual / Universal, Single, OCS,Wideband, Digiturk
MDU1, Digiturk MDU2.
LNB Frequency : Select a proper LNB frequency.
(Press blue key to input local frequency)
DiSEqC 1.0 & 1.1 : Select between“None”or“DiSEqC1.0 A, B, C, D“ and“
DiSEqC1.1 1 ~ 16”.
Polarity Control : Select one out of“14/18V”,“0/12V”,“0/22KHz”.
0/12V Switch : Select between“OV”, and“12V”.
 0/22KHz Switch : Select between“0KHz”,“22KHz”,“Auto”.
Note
Make sure to save searched channels before exit.
Press YELLOW button to initialize satellite value.
After Antenna setup, you can move to Auto search menu with RED button.
Note
Setting DiseqC 1.2
1. Select DiseqC 1.2 in the Motor setup menu.
2. Select satellite.
3. Move motor until you see good signal.
4. After searching satellite, SAVE current position.
5. Repeat this operation for other satellites.
6. Go to Auto search menu with RED key.
Setting USALS
1. Select USALS in the Motor setup menu
2. Enter longitude and latitude value
3. Save current setting in move control
4. Move motor to current satellite position and
check signal.
5. Go to Auto search menu with RED key
You can Select "None", "DiSEqC1.2", or "USALS" by pressing  keys.
Motor Type : Select a motor type by pressing  keys.
(Press blue key to edit the name of the satellite)
Satellite : Select a Satellite.
Transponder : Select a transponder.
2.2.1 Setting up DiSEqC1.2
In the Motor Setup Menu, select the DiSEqC1.2 then the following menu will be
displayed.
Satellite : Select a satellite by pressing  keys.
(Press blue key to edit the name of the satellite.)
Transponder : Displaying currentTP value.
Nudge Size : Motor move step (1-5).
Move Coarse : Move west (key), Move east(key).
Move Fine : Move by the value of Nudge size.
Motor Contro l : GOTO, SAVE, GOTOREF.
Limit Setup : Setting limit.
- EAST LIMIT : Conrming the setting of East Limit.
-WEST LIMIT : Conrming the setting of West Limit.
- DELETE LIMIT : Delete the setting of East &West Limits.

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2.2 Motor Setup
2.3 Auto Search
2.2.2 Setting up USALS
Select the USALS in the Motor Setup menu, and press OK key to display following menu.
Satellite : Select a satellite by pressing  keys.
Transponder : Displaying currentTP value.
Satellite Position : You can edit the position of satellite.
Longitude : Setting the longitude position.
Latitude : Setting the latitude position.
Move Coarse : Move DiSEqC1.2 motor manually. Move west (), Move east ().
Move Fine : Moves depending on the value of Nudge size.
Motor Contro l : GOTO, SAVE, GOTOREF.
Limit Setup : Setting limit.
- EAST LIMIT : Conrming the setting of East Limit.
-WEST LIMIT : Conrming the setting ofWest Limit.
- DELETE LIMIT : Delete the setting of East &West Limits.
All channels will be searched if the selected satellite is properly assigned in the
Antenna Setup menu.
Search Type
- Multi Satellite : Search multiple satellites as you select in pop-up
window.
- One Satellite : Search only the current satellite.
- MultiTransponder : Search multipleTS in transponder pop-up window.
- OneTransponder : Search current transponder.
Satellite : Select one of Satellite.
(Select satellite in the auto search menu and press
RED key to Multi Satellite Register)
Transponder : Select one of transponders inTP list.
NIT Search : Activate network search mode.
Channel search Type :
Select one of searchType between“ALL”,“FTA”,
“Scramble”,“All TV”,“FTA TV”,“RADIO”,“Scramble TV”,
“All RADIO”,“FTA RADIO”,“Scramble RADIO”.

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2.4 Advanced Search
2.5 Blind Search
2.6 Fast Scan
When a new satellite is launched or you want to search channels from a satellite
which is not programmed, you can edit all of the transponders of the satellite by
this function and then channels can be searched by“Advance Search”.
Edit TP : When you press GREEN key, EDIT TP menu It will
be displayed, The settings of“Frequency”,
“Symbol Rate”,“Polarization”, and the other of
selected transponder will be displayed in each eld.
Edit PID : When you press RED key, Select any out of ¡DEC¡,¡HEX¡.
Find Tuning : When you pressYELLOW key, You can control ¡AGC
Value¡, ¡Bandwidth¡.
When a new satellite is selected or you want to search allTransponder from a
satellite which is known or unknown transponder.
You want to search channels from Canal Diditaal Fast Scan,TVViaanderen Fast
Scan andTelesat Fast Scan.

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3. Channel / Event
3.1 Channel Control
3.1.1 Channel Mode
In order to control various channel lists, Channel Mode function keys assist users
to organize many channels within their scope of action.
There are various keys to help you to perform channel control functions in help
line.
3.1.2 Edit Mode
Press OK key then select channel Edit mode.
Channel Control consists ofTV channel control and Radio channel control.
All kinds of channel editing functions can be performed in this menu like Channel view, Edit Name, Set/Clear favorite, Lock/Unlock,
Edit PID, Move and Delete.
Note
By default, there¡s no channel list for both TV and Radio.
Be sure to perform search channels before use.
2.7 Terrestrial
You can edit all of the Frequency of the Terrestrial by this function.
And then channels can be searched byTerrestrial.

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3.1 Channel Control
3.1.3 Edit Name
Edit the name of the selected Channel.
Select one channel and press OK key and then you can edit name.
3.1.5 Lock/Unlock Channels
Select Lock/Unlock in the channel control menu. Press OK on the channel that
you want to change.Then lock icon will appear beside the channel name.
It will confirm that the channel is locked.
To unlock the channel, use key on the remote, and press OK on the
channel.
3.1.4 Favorite Channels
Select Set/Clear FAV in the channel control popup menu, then another popup
menu will appear on the right side of the screen (e.g. News, movie, drama).
Select one of them and press OK to add to your favorite list.Then favorite icon
will appear beside the channel nameTo deselect, go to the selected channel
and press OK.
3.1.6 Hide Channel
Select Hide Channel in the edit channel popup menu.
Press OK on the channel that you want to set and clear hide channel.
To Show/disappear the Hide channel, you have to enter private password by
pressing REC key.

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3.1 Channel Control
3.2 Event Timer
3.1.7 Edit PID
EditVideo PID, Audio PID, PCR PID with Hex or decimal code.
If you want to change PID number, press RED key to Enter value by yourself.
3.1.9 Delete
Delete the selected channel orTP.
Select delete in the edit channel popup menu, press OK on the channel that you
want to delete, and RED(delete channel) key or Yellow (delete all)
Add the event in the list by the Green key, and edit the selected event in the list
by the Red key.
To delete the event, press theYellow key.
Ch View : Set the watching channel for turn ON/OFF time, cycle, etc.
Wakeup : STB will be automatically powered on by setting of Wakeup time.
Sleep : STB will be automatically powered o by setting of Sleep time.
Record : Record the reserved channel.
3.1.8 Move
Change the position of the selected channel in the channel list.
Select MOVE in the edit channel popup menu, Press OK on the channel that you
want to move, use press UP/DOWN key to locate channel position and RED
(move channel) key and then Press EXIT key to save.
Set the STB work in reservation mode to Wake up and Sleep usingTimer.

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4. Menu Guide
4.1 Channel List
Press OK key while watching video, then Channel List menu will be shown
depends on channel mode (Sort mode). If the channel mode (Sort
mode) is favorite mode, then Favorite channel list will be displayed.
You can search the channel by sort function.
4.1.1 Satellite sort
If you want to change satellite select mode, press SAT key, and then Small
pop-up window will be displayed, select one among them by pressing OK,
and then select channel by pressing OK.Then the satellite select will be changed.
4.1.2 Alphabet Sort
If you want to change alphabetical mode, press Green key, and then Small
pop-up window will be displayed, select among them by pressing
LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN, and then select alphabet by pressing OK.
Then the alphabetical mode channel list will be changed.
4.1.4 Favorite Sort
If you want to change Favorite Sorting mode, press FAV key, and then
Small pop-up window will be displayed, select among them by pressing
UP/DOWN, and then select Fav. list by pressing OK.
Then the Favorite channel list will be changed.
4.1.5 TP Sort
If you want to changeTP (Transponder) Sorting mode, pressYellow key,
and then Small pop-up window will be displayed, select among them by
pressing UP/DOWN, and then selectTP list by pressing OK.
Then theTP channel list will be changed.
4.1.6 CAS sort
If you want to change into CAS Sorting mode, press Blue key, and then Small
pop-up window will be displayed, select one among them by press
UP/DOWN, and then select another CAS list by press OK.
Then the CAS channel list will be changed.
4.1.3 HD Sort
If you want to change into HD sort mode, press HD key.

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4.2 Channel Guide
4.3 Normal Mode
4.2.1 Channel Guide
Press EPG key while watching channel, thenTV GUIDE menu will be shown.
The EPG menu consists of Channel number, Event name and the ag of
extended event description.
BriefTV guide information of current channel will be displayed on the bottom of
the screen.
By pressing RED key, select FULL TV Guide.
For more detailed channel information, some channels are supporting Teletext/
Subtitle service.
There are two types of EBU Teletext service as followings:
This satellite receiver supports the both types.
VBI : Supported byTV and controlled byTeletext key onTV remote controller.
STB : Supported by satellite receiver and controlled by receiver’s remote
controller.
By pressing GREEN Key, 7-Days Guide will be displayed. And it is possible to
move Now to guide and Next guide by pressing LEFT/RIGHT key.
Information consists of Event Name, Event Description and Extended Event
Description
By pressingYELLOW button, you can easily set reservation schedule.

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4.3 Normal Mode
Press AV+ key in the normal mode.
Choosing aTeletext service, then it will display toTeletext from current channel
<Teletext Mode > < Subtitle >
4.3.1 Audio Control
Press AV+ key, then you can see Audio pop-up window and you can select audio
language and audio mode (Left, Right, Stereo).
4.3.2 Fine Tuning
When the signal is very poor, you can change the user value in fine tuning
menu, for better reception.
Press RED key in the normal mode, then select FineTuning.
4.3.3 Auto Channel Change
Press UP/DOWN key for 2 ~ 3 seconds, then you can see auto Channel message
on the channel information and you can change the time of auto channel
change.

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4.4 System Setup
4.4.1 OSD Setup
In Normal Mode, Press MENU key, then select System Setup Menu and select OSD menu.
4.4.2 Video
Press MENU key in Normal Mode, then select System Setup, and selectVideo submenu.
4.4.1.3 Subtitle Language
You can set the default subtitle language.
4.4.1.4 Banner Time
You can set the displaying duration of Banner menu.
Time Range : From 1 to 30 seconds.
4.4.1.5 Transparency
You can set the transparency of menu screen. 9 levels of the transparency are supported.
Ranges from 0% to 80%.
4.4.1.6 Main Image
You can set the type of main still image for background.
4.4.1.7 Signal Visualize
You can set the display type of signal level in banner information.
4.4.1.1 Language
You can set language which will be used for displaying menu.You can select
English, French, Russian, Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Italian, and German.
4.4.1.2 Audio Language
You can set the default audio language.
4.4.2.1 Screen Ratio
You can select the aspect ratio ofTV screen according to yourTV type.
4:3 and 16:9 modes are supported.
4.4.2.2 Screen Format
If the Screen Ratio is 4:3, there will be choices as Letter Box, Center, combined,
and Full.
If the screen Ratio is 16:9, you will have choice as letter Box and Center and Full.