RHINOSAT 725i User manual

User’s Guide
FTA-Model 725i
Advanced Digital Satellite Receiver
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
೫Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
೫Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
೫Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
೫Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operated the equipment under FCC rules.
Product name : RHINOSAT
Product use : For Reception of Free-To-Air satellite television broadcast
DIGITAL SATELLITE RECIEVER
Production Year 2006
MODEL NO : 725i
POWER : Input Voltage 90 - 250V AC @ 50Hz/60Hz·5%
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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"IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS", or the equivalent. The safety instructions
shall include, as applicable to the particular apparatus, the information and
warnings listed below:
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat 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 the third
prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with a 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.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) 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.
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Quick Start Guide
•Setup:
This quick start guide will assist you to setup your receiver within minutes.
You must read the entire user’s guide to learn how to use all the unique features
of the Rhinosat FTA digital satellite receiver.
Unpack your receiver box and plug
into wall socket. Turn on the receiver
and wait for opening screen to show
on your TV screen. Select Installation.
Then Ant. Setup.
Selecting the Ant. Setup will take you
directly to the antenna setup screen
where you will select the appropriate
satellite for your region.
Select your antenna number
Select your Satellite
Select your LNB frequency
Select your 2nd LNB Freq. if you have one
Select no to 12 volt
Select no to 22khz tone
Select your DiseqC A for 1, B for 2 etc
Or Auto if you prefer
No for C/Ku Band
Then press the blue button (CH Search)
On your remote control
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Once you select your satellite you might
Notice that the strength & quality bars are gray.
This means your system is looking at a non active
TP. You can not begin downloading channels
If your bars are gray. You may get a Message
after channel scan saying (No channels Found).
Move your yellow bar by using down arrow key
to Transponder until it is highlighted with yellow.
Move the right arrow to switch TP from your first
TP to the second or third or fourth TP which ever
comes first with yellow bars on the strength bar
and the quality bar. Meaning as you move the
arrow to the right and once the S & Q bar becomes
Yellow this means you have locked on the first
active TP, so leave it there and do not switch any
further and now you are ready to begin scanning
For all free to air channels.
Then move the arrow to bottom of screen and
Highlight the (Search Sat). This has three selec
tions init. Search Sat or Search TP or Network
Search. Push the right Arrow and select search
TP.
NEXT
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Once You moved selection to (Search TP) now
Press the dark blue button on your remote
Control and which appears on your screen as
(Advanced Search).
Note : Advanced Search is similar to features
of Smart Search or Blind Scan.
You will now get a smaller screen with a
Menu called Search options. Highlight the
Fourth option on Search Type (Satellite) and
Push the right arrow and change option to
TP.
Once on TP , you are now ready to perform an
advanced system search. The receiver is now
going to search for all active transponders and
download the channels accordingly.
Now move your selection to the last option
At the bottom of the small sub screen and
Select Search, then press OK on your remote
Control. The system now will switch to the
Search screen to begin channel downloading
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You will immediately see the channel download
Screen which is a TV/Radio list of all free to
Air channels being downloaded. The first screen
will look black foe few seconds until download be
gins. This is a normal effect. Please wait
For channel listing to show after few seconds.
In few seconds, the download begins and the
Channel names will show inside the block. Whil
e system is downloading channels, you will see
the yellow bar on the right saying (Searching).
Once searching is complete, it will turn into
(View). Please hit View and system will perform
a saving data procedure then goes into the main
screen to watch your television.
Depending on your software version, you may
Have different download screens. One might
Look like the one on the right and the other may
Look like the one above. Either way, the result is
The same.
Now, you can watch your free to air programs
And you can also check the program listing when
available by pressing EPG (Electronic Program
Guide). You can get 7 day EPG if available on your
satellite of choice. If you do not get EPG data
This is because your satellite of choice does not
Support EPG.
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Do not forget to set the clock in your Rhinosat
To get full EPG (program listing). Check time
setting section in this manual to see details.
You will not get EPG if you do not set the
correct time zone in your receiver.

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FTA-Model 725i– Digital Satellite Receiver
CONTENTS Page
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CHANNEL MANAGER
Channel Manager
Favorite Channel
Move Channel
Lock Channel
Rename Channel
Delete Channel
Sort Method
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
TIMER
ANTENNA DIRECTION HELP
GAME
RECEIVER INFORMATION
FRONT PANEL DISPLAY
TROUBLE SHOOTING
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION
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GENERAL FUNCTION
Select Channel
Pause the Frame
Previous Channel Recall
TV&Radio mode
TV&VCR mode
Channel Information
Volume&Audio Control
Position
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Main Feature
For your Safety
Unpacking
General Operation
Remote Control Unit
Front Panel
Rear Panel
INSTALLATION
Connecting to Antenna & TV
Connecting to TV using RF support
Connecting to TV using RCA support
Connecting to TV using Component
Connecting to Digital Amplifier
INSTALLATION WIZARD
MAIN PAGE
USER INSTALLATION
Antenna setup - 1) DiSEqC 1.2
Antenna setup - 2) Fixed
Antenna setup – 3) USALS
Channel search -1) DiSEqC 1.2
Channel search -2) Fixed
Channel search – 3) USALS
Multi-SAT Search
System setting
Parental Lock
Factory Default
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A FTA-Model 725i is a convenient product that allows you to view a variety of programs provided
through satellite. This user’s guide covers the installation of the FTA-Model 725i and the
necessary steps to implement various features. This also explains special features available only
in this FTA-Model 725i in detail, which will allow you to make full of these features.
Main Feature
• Fully MPEG2, DVB compliant
• Fast FTA channel download
• Multi Language support
• Parental Lock
• DiSEqC 1.2 for multi-satellite (128 Satellites)
• C/Ku band control for each antenna
• Network Auto Search (Automatic search for newly added transponders)
• Multi LNB control by DiSEq 1.0
• Fast channel switching
• Built in support for Flat screen/plasma television set Y, Pr, Pb connections.
• Built in Video games
• PIG (Picture In Graphic) support
• Provide friendly and easy-to-use menu system
• Various channel editing function
(favorite, moving, locking, renaming, deleting and sorting)
• Stores up to 5000 channels
• Easy and speedy software upgrade through RS-232 port
• Plug-and-play data transfer system (Receiver to Receiver)
• Timer function, automatically turns On/Off by setting function
(daily, weekly, monthly and one time)
• Automatic reserved channel moving system
• Provide Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
• Antenna positioning help feature
• Digital Audio with AC-3 support by SPDIF
• More than 800 pages OSD Tele-text (DVB ETS 300 706) and Subtitle function support
• Support for various video output : CVBS, S-VHS, YUV
• 256 colors On-Screen-Display
• PAL/NTSC automatically conversion
• Last channel automatically saving
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For Your Safety
This FTA-Model 725i has been manufactured to meet international safety standards. Please read all
of the safety and operating instructions before operating the product. And keep all safety and
operating instructions for future reference.
1. Main Supply : 90-250V AC, 50/60Hz, 30W
2. Overloading
Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord, or adapter as this may result in fire electric shock.
3. Liquids
Do not expose the FTA-Model 725ito rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing water and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the apparatus.
4. Cleaning
Disconnect the FTA-Model 725ifrom the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a light damp cloth for cleaning.
5. Ventilation
The slots on top of the FTA-Model 725imust be left uncovered to allow proper airflow to the unit.
Do not stand the FTA-Model 725ion soft furnishing carpets. Do not expose the FTA-Model 725ito
direct sunlight or do not place it near a heater. Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the
Brand Name. Keep distance about minimum 10cm from the wall when it’s installed.
6. Attachments
Do not use any attachments not recommended by product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Connection to the Satellite Dish LNB
Disconnect the FTA-Model 725ifrom the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from
the satellite dish. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE LNB.
8. Connection to the TV
Disconnect the FTA-Model 725ifrom the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from
the TV. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE TV.
9. Earthing
The LNB cable MUST BE EARTHED to the system earth for the satellite dish. The earth system
must comply with SABS 061.
10. Location
Place the FTA-Model 725iindoor in order to prevent potential damage from lightning, rain, or
direct sunlight.
11. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Unpacking
Throughout this manual you will notice that the everyday operation of your FTA-Model 725i
is based on a series of user friendly on screen display and menus. These menus will help
you get the most from your Brand Name, guiding you through installation, channel
organizing, viewing and many other functions.
All function can be carried out using the buttons on the RCU, and some of the function can
also be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.
If at any time when you using the menus you want to return to the normal TV mode, press
the TV/AV button.
The FTA-Model 725i is easy to use, always at your command and adaptable for future
advances.
Please be aware that new software may change the functionality of the Brand Name.
In the case of your facing difficulties with the operation of your Brand Name, please consult
the relevant section of this manual, including the Problem Shooting, or alternatively call your
dealer or a customer service adviser.
General Operation
Make sure you have received all the items in the FTA-Model 725iSatellite Receiver carton.
FTA-Model 725i
Remote Control Unit
Batteries
User’s Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION
RCA CABLE
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Key Function
Turns power ON/OFF of the DSR
When watching a channel, mutes the sound
0 ~ 9 Enter number of the required menu item or
select a channel number to watch.
TV/RADIO Switches between TV and Radio mode
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PR Switches back to previous channel
FAV Display the favorite channel list
INFO Shows information of the current channel
MENU Press this key one time to run menu on
screen, and call command box
Moves up / down a page in the channel list
OK, LIST
Executes the selected item in the menu
screen, or enters the desired value in any
input mode.
PR+, PR-
When watching a channel, change
channels, or moves to the next higher or
lower item in the menu.
When watching a channel, adjust the
volume, or move to the left or right item in
menu
EXIT Returns to the previous menu on the menu
screen or escape from the menu
ALT-
AUDIO
When watching a channel, switches the
audio languages
EPG Calls up the EPG
(Electronic Program Guide)
Selects the different audio modes.
TV/AV Switches between TV or AV mode.
Position Display position bar on the screen to adjust
the antenna or for manual search.
Switches to subtitle and teletext mode.
UHF Switches to UHF tuning mode
PAUSE Press once to pause the screen picture,
press once again to go to the normal mode
4:3/16:9 Selectable 4:3 letter box and 16:9 screen
mode
Remote Control Unit (RCU)
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Front Panel
Key Function
MENU Shows the main menu and command box on the screen.
OK Executes the selected item in the menu.
EXIT Returns to the previous menu on the menu screen.
Turns on and off the power of the receiver.
CH When watching, changing to the previous and next channel, or
moves to the next higher or lower item in the menu.
VOL When watching a channel, adjust the volume or move to the left or
right item in the menu.
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General Information
Rear Panel
CONNECT TO AUDIO R/L TO TV OR AUDIO TUNER
CONNECT TO 12V TO AN
EXTERNAL 0/12V SWITCH
CONNECT VIDEO TO TV USING RCA JACK
CONNECT TO AUDIO R/L TO TV OR AUDIO TUNER
CONNECT TO A PC FOR S/W UPGRADE
LNB IN : CONNECT TO SATELLITE ANTENNA LNB
OUT : CONNECT TO THE OTHER RECEIVER
POWER ON/OFF
CONNECT TO OPTICAL
DIGITAL AMPLIFIER
CONNECT TO THE S-VHS JACK OF
TV OR VCR
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT : CONNECT TO
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS OF TV
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This section explains the installation of FTA-Model 725i. Refer to the manuals supplied with the
equipment for the installation of outdoor equipment such as the dish antenna. When adding new
equipment, be sure to refer to the related parts of the manual for the installation.
Connecting to ANTENNA & TV
Installation
Connecting to TV using RF support
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Connecting to TV using RCA support
Installation
Connecting to TV using Component support
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Connecting to Digital Amplifier
Installation
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INSTALLATION WIZARD
You can choose your preference for language and you can push NEXT to move to
next step or simply push CANCEL to go to a main page.
In next page, you can set up a timer and see a full list of satellite and push NEXT to
set up an Antenna set up and channel search through this installation wizard.
Once you properly install and connect cables of the receiver and turn the power on, the
Installation wizard will be automatically displayed as below.
You can start from this Installation wizard which enables end-users to set up the
receiver from a factory default or you can push CANCEL to set up the receiver from the
main page.
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The main menu has 5 sub-menus as
follows.
- Channel Manager
- Program Guide
-Timer
- User Installation
- Utility
MAIN PAGE
You can set up all the necessary functions and settings for the FTA-Model 725i in this
main page
To move up and down, press “PR+ or PR-”. To move left and right, press keys on
the RCU. Place cursor on the “User Installation”, then sub-menu will be displayed on the
screen. (Refer to the picture)
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