Optibox T1000 HDCX User manual

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Notice
This manual can help you to become familiar with how-to-use and the many great features of the
high definition digital terrestrial receiver T1000 HDCX. All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the T1000 HDCX is operated. Please keep the manual in a fixed place so
that it can be easily referred to later.
The following symbols will serve as follows:
Indicates any other additional important or helpful information.
Indicates warning information.
“MENU”
(Double quotation marks) Indicates a button on the remote control or the product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
Indicates important-operating and maintenance instructions
accompanying the product.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Safety and Precautions
<Attention when installing the product>
Install on an even plane. Don’t install in the cold or under direct sunlight.
Leave a minimum 10cm gap all around the product. Don’t disassemble, repair, or reorganize the product.
<Use and care of the product >
Place the product in a well-ventilated area. Place the product where dust and other materials do not build up.
Don’t plug in with several other power plugs. Don’t place the product where there are extreme vibrations or near magnetic
forces.
Don’t place objects on top of the product. Don’t place cups that hold water or other liquids on top of the product.
“ The main plug is used to disconnect the device. The disconnected device shall remain readily operable. ”

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Before You Begin ························ 5
1.1 Features ············································· 6
1.2 Package Contents ······························ 7
1.3 Names of Each Part ··························· 8
1.3.1 Front Panel······································ 8
1.3.2 Rear Panel······································· 8
1.4 Names of Remote Button················· 10
Chapter 2. Connections ······························ 13
2.1 Connecting a TV & VCR··················· 14
2.2 Connect the Optical S/PDIF ············· 17
2.3 Starting Up········································ 17
Chapter 3. Basic Settings ··························· 19
Chapter 4. Operations ································ 25
[Basic Functions] ···································· 26
4.1 Changing Channels·························· 26
4.2 Adjusting Volume······························ 26
4.3 Viewing Program Information··········· 27
4.4 Changing Subtitle Language············ 28
4.5 Changing Audio Language ··············· 29
[Advanced Functions]····························· 30
4.6 Managing Channel List····················· 30
4.6.1 Displaying Channel List ················· 30
4.6.2 Searching Channel ························ 31
4.6.3 Editing Channels ··························· 32
4.7 Managing Favorite Channel Lists····· 33
4.8 Managing Edit Channel Lists············ 35
4.9 Changing Channel Mode·················· 36
4.10 Viewing Program Guide·················· 36
4.11 Viewing Teletext ······························ 37
4.12 Switching TV and Radio ················· 38
4.13 Changing Video Format·················· 38
Chapter 5. Settings ····································· 39
5.1 Channel Search································ 41
5.2 Channel Manager ····························· 41
5.3 User Setting ······································ 42
5.4 Tools ················································ 42
5.5 CAS··················································· 43
Chapter 6. Appendix ··································· 45
6.1 Trouble Shooting ····························· 46
6.2 Specification ···································· 47

Chapter 1
Before You Begin

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1.1 Features
The T1000 HDCX is one of the best Digital Terrestrial receivers for the new High-Definition
Multimedia Interface. The T1000 HDCX adopts the latest MPEG-4 technology thus you can enjoy
the various TV and radio programs. The simple connection and easy-of-use operation, user-friendly
three-dimensional OSD, highest quality audio output with S/PDIF for Dolby AC-3 Digital Audio.
Furthermore, the T1000 HDCX provides the enhanced Electronic Program Guide(EPG), various
utilities, and various channel sorting.
<Main Features>
z MPEG-2 / MPEG-4 Part 10 AVC HD/H.264 compliant
z DVB-T Terrestrial Standard compliant
z Tuner & DVB-T COFDM Demodulator Compliant ETSI EN 300 744
z Tuner Loop-Through output(Full band) Compliant with Nordig Specification
z Support External Antenna Power Supply(5V/50mA Max.) with Short Circuit Protection
z MP Layer I and II, CD quality audio sound
z Mono, Left, Right, Stereo, Audio Output Support
z Dolby AC-3(Pass-Through) Audio Output Support
z Easy And Fast Auto Programming, Intuitive User Interface
z Various Video Display Format With PAL 576i/576p/720p/1080i 50 Support
z Various Video Aspect Ratio With 4:3, Letter Box, Full Screen And 16:9 Support
z CVBS, HDMI, SCART Video Output Support
z 4-Digit 7-Segments Front LED Numerical Display For Service Number and Time Display
z Software Upgrade Via USB 2.0
z Separated TV/Radio/All List & Favorite Group List
z Multi-language Support(Customer Option)
z Conax CAS v7 Embedded (Smart Card Reader For Embedded CAS Support)
<Other Features>
z Powerful and easy functions for editing (Lock, Delete, Move, Rename Channel & Favorite group)
z Electronic Program Guide (EPG) for On Screen Channel Information
z Multi-language Function
z Auto searching & manual searching function
z Parental lock function
z Teletext and subtitle supported by VBI and OSD

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1.2 Package Contents
Please check to make sure the following contents are in the product package.
z Product contents may be subject to change.
z
Cables not specified above must be purchased separately.

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1.3 Names of Each Part
1.3.1GFront Panel
1. Power
Switches the product On/Off.
2. Up/Down Button
Changes channels in the No-menu State and moves the cursor up/down in the
Menu state.
3. LED
z STANDBY: Red light is displayed when the product is the Standby mode. This light is tumed
off when the product is in operation.
z LOCK: Green light is in displayed when the product is searched property.
z REMOTE: Yellow light is displayed when the remote control is in operation.
4. Smart Card Slot
Inserts a smart card.

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1.3.2 Rear Panel
1. ANT IN
Connect to terrestrial ANT.
2. LOOP OUT
Connect LOOP OUT to another set-top box via a Loop-through cable.
3. VCR SCART
Connect this connector to your VCR via a SCART cable.
4. TV SCART
Connect this connector to your TV via a SCART cable.
5. VIDEO1
Connect VIDEO to video input of your TV or VCR via a RCA cable.
6. AUDIO L/R
Connect AUDIO L/R to the matching Audio Inputs of your TV/VCR via a RCA cable.
7. VIDEO2(YPbPr) (* Customer Option)
Connect Y/Pb/Pr output of VIDEO2 to Y/Pb/Pr video input of your TV via a RCA cable.
8. S/PDIF
Connect S/PDIF to audio input of your amplifier with optical digital port via an optical cable.
9. HDMI
If you have TV supporting HDMI, connect HDMI to your TV using a HDMI cable.
10. USB
USB2.0 connector for software upgrade.

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1.4 Names of Remote Button
STANDBY
To switch the product On or Standby.
MUTE ( )
To mute the sound.
NUMERICAL BUTTONS
To enter a TV/Radio channel number or characters.
OPTIONS
To show the audio, teletext, and subtitle list(s).
EPG
To display the Electronic Program Guide. Press again to return to the
normal mode.
INFO
To display the information about the channel.
FAV
To make up favorite group by TV, Radio and by your choice.
MENU
To show the menu OSD.
EXIT
To exit from the current menu or cancel the current operation in menu state.
OK
To select a menu or confirm the user’s action and display the channel list
during watching a program.
Ÿ/ź
To change the TV/radio channels Up/Down.
Ż/Ź
To increase or decrease TV/Radio volume level or change the value of an item with preprogrammed values.

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VOL +/-
To change the TV/Radio volume.
P +/-
To change the TV/Radio channels Up/Down.
PAGE ( )
To change the TV/Radio channel lists by the page.
COLOR BUTTONS (R, G, Y)
To perform the interactive menu application.
RECALL (Hereafter “Blue”)
To return to the previous chosen channel.
TEXT ( )
To display the teletext information about the channel if applicable.
TV/RADIO( )
To switch the product TV or Radio.
SUBT ( )
To display the provided subtitle language lists of the current channel.
STB /TV
To select the input source between terrestrial
G
and TV.
PAUSE
To pause the video screen.
V.Format
To change video output format to 1080i, 720p, 576i, 576p, and Auto.

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: Angle of remote control use
The remote control can be used at a distance of up to 7 to 10 meters, and at an angle of 30 degrees from the
remote control led.

Chapter 2
Connections

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This chapter describes how to connect the product to your home entertainment system. Choose
the most appropriate procedure depending on your environments.
: If you encounter with any problems or have any questions during connecting the
product, please contact your local product distributor.
2.1 Connecting a TV & VCR
1. Connecting a TV with YPbPr (If your TV has YPbPr input)
1) Connect the TV antenna to the ANT IN of the product.
2) Connect the RF-IN of TV to the LOOP OUT of the product.
3) Connect the VIDEO2(YPbPr) to YPbPr input of your TV.
4) Connect the AUDIO L/R to Audio input of your TV.

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2. Connecting a TV with HDMI(If your TV has HDMI input)
1) Connect the TV antenna to the ANT IN of the product.
2) Connect the RF-IN of TV to the LOOP OUT of the product.
3) Connect the HDMI output to HDMI input of your TV.

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3. Connecting a TV and VCR with a Scart Cable
1) Connect the TV antenna to the ANT IN of the product.
2) Connect the RF-IN of VCR to the LOOP OUT of the product.
3) Connect the RF-OUT of VCR to the RF-IN of TV.
4) Connect the Video and Audio of TV to the VIDEO1 and AUDIO L/R of the product.
5) Connect the TV Scart of TV to TV SCART with fully featured Scart cable.

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2.2 Connect the Optical S/PDIF
If you watch a program encoded by a Dolby Digital, you can enjoy the higher quality sound of the
Dolby Digital audio
U
Connect the optical S/PDIF to Dolby Digital decoder or Digital television.
2.3 Starting Up
1. Connect the power cord of the product to a power outlet
G
and press the “Power” button at the
rear panel to turn the product on.
2. The first time you power up the product, it will display the initial screen, then some parameters
for system configuration should be set. Refer to the following chapter for detailed information
about the basic settings.

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Chapter 3
Basic Settings

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If you use the product for the first time after connecting, you have to perform basic settings. Once
the setup procedure is finished successfully, you can start watching TV or listening to radio.
z Press the “MENU” button to save the previous input information and exit the basic settings. If
you exit the basic settings without fully completing the setting procedures, you may not watch
any broadcasting normally.
z If there is any disagreement between the current setting and TV type, any picture will not
appear. You should change the video format by pressing the “V.Format”. Press the “V.Format”
button twice until you can see any picture on TV screen.
1. Turn on your TV and the product. Follow the instruction on the screen. Press the “Blue” button to
start to perform basic setting.
2. Select the appropriate language from the list using the “
ൖ൘
” button and press the “Blue” button
to move to the next setting.