Sandmartin STT4-HDR Instruction Manual

Receiver/Digital Decoder
DVB-C Set Top Box
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Installation Manual
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User Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of "dangerous
voltage" and to prevent from
risk of electric shock.
Warning:
To reduce the risk of electric
shock, don’t open the cover
or cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to
important operating and
maintenance (servicing).
Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include
the following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the
manual:
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:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
WARNING: The STB shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing of liquids.
No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the STB.
WARNING: Do not put a candle or lamp on the housing, as this can cause a risk of fire.
WARNING: The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in

the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your local dealer or power company.
WARNING: Do not open the housing on this unit, as this may expose you to dangerous
voltages and radiation.
WARNING: The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type descry bed
in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your local dealer or local power company.
WARNING: Do not open the housing or touch any parts in the inner mechanism. Consult
your local dealer for technical service if the opening is required.
WARNING: The mains plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device
shall remain readily operable.
WARNING: The battery of remote control should not be exposed excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
WARNING: Maintenance personnel must use the appropriate tools and replacement
parts as specified by the manufacturer.
Note: Do not open the housing to avoid the unit direct exposure to radiation.
Unit Cleaning:
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fter the unit power is turned off, you can clean the housing, panel and
remote control with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Attachments: Never add any attachments and/or equipment without the manufacturer
consent; as such additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal
injury.
Locating: Slots and openings in the housing are provided for ventilation to protect it from
overheating. Do not block these openings or allow them to be blocked by placing the
STB on a bed, sofa or other similar surface, nor should it be placed over a radiator or
heat register.
Power Cord Protection: Place the power supply cord out of the way, where it will not be
walked on. Please take special attentions to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles and
the point where they exit from the unit.

Object and Liquid Entry: Never put objects of any kind into this STB through openings,
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill any liquid on the STB.
Note: Moisture may be formed inside the unit in the following conditions:
When the unit is suddenly moved from a cold environment or an air-condition room to a
warm place.
Immediately after a heater has been turned on.
In a steamy or very humid room.
If the moisture forms inside the unit, it may not operate properly. To correct this problem,
turn on the power and wait about two hours for the moisture to evaporate.
Parts Replacement: When parts need to be replaced, user should make sure the
service technician use the replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized replacement may put the unit in
the risk of fire, electric shock or other hazards.
Safety Check:
A
fter all the maintenances and repairs are done, user is required to
request the service technician to conduct the overall safety check to ensure the machine
is in the proper operating condition.

Contents
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Contents
1. Remote Control & Panel Description....................................................................3
1.1 Front Panel Description ......................................................................................... 3
1.2 Rear Panel Description.......................................................................................... 4
1.3 Remote Control Description................................................................................... 5
2. Basic Operation ........................................................................................................7
2.1 Switch on the STB ................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Standby ................................................................................................................. 8
2.3 MUTE .................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 TV/RADIO.............................................................................................................. 8
2.5 TXT........................................................................................................................ 8
2.6 INFO...................................................................................................................... 8
2.7 REW ◄◄ .............................................................................................................. 8
2.8 PLAY/PAUSE ►II.................................................................................................. 9
2.9 FFW ►►............................................................................................................... 9
2.10 BACK................................................................................................................... 9
2.11 STOP Ϯ............................................................................................................. 9
2.12 REC ϥ.............................................................................................................. 10
2.13 CH ϧ/ϰ........................................................................................................... 10
2.14 VOL ◄/►.......................................................................................................... 10
2.15 OK ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.16 Menu.................................................................................................................. 10
2.17 Exit..................................................................................................................... 10
2.18 Audio ................................................................................................................. 11
2.19 EPG................................................................................................................... 11
2.20 SUB ................................................................................................................... 12
2.21 Channel Numbers.............................................................................................. 12
2.22 ZOOM................................................................................................................ 12
2.23 FAV.................................................................................................................... 12
3. ATSC Installation....................................................................................................13
3.2 ATSC Channel Scan......................................................................................... 13
3.1.1 ATSC Auto Scan........................................................................................... 13
3.2 Channel............................................................................................................. 14
3.2.1 TV Channel List ................................................................................................ 14
3.2.2 Favorite ......................................................................................................... 14
3.2.3 Move ............................................................................................................. 15
3.1.4 Sort ............................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Radio Channel List............................................................................................ 17
3.4 Delete All........................................................................................................... 17
4. System Setup ........................................................................................................18
4.1 Language ...................................................................................................... 18
4.2 TV System..................................................................................................... 19
4.3 Display Setting............................................................................................... 19
4.4 Local Time Setting......................................................................................... 20
4.5 Time Setting .................................................................................................. 21
4.6 Parental Lock................................................................................................. 22
4.7 OSD Setting................................................................................................... 23
4.8 Favorite ......................................................................................................... 23
4.9 Other ............................................................................................................. 24

Contents
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5. Tools.......................................................................................................................25
5.1 Information..................................................................................................... 25
5.2 Factory Default .............................................................................................. 25
5.3 S/W Upgrade by OTA.................................................................................... 26
6. Rec ........................................................................................................................ 27
6.1 PVR Storage Information............................................................................... 27
6.2 PVR Setting................................................................................................... 28
6.3 Upgrade by USB............................................................................................ 28
6.4 Media Management....................................................................................... 28
6.4.1 Media List...................................................................................................... 29
6.4.2 All.................................................................................................................. 30
6.4.3 Record Management..................................................................................... 30
6.5 Remove USB device safely ........................................................................... 31
7. Conditional Access ................................................................................................ 32
8. Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................33

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Menu Operations
1. Remote Control & Panel Description
1.1 Front Panel Description
1 Power To switch the STB between the working mode and the standby
mode.
2 MENU To enter into the main menu and exit all menus.
3VOL+/- To change volume to move cursor, change numbers in the menu
or to change the choice.
4 CH+/- To change channels or for navigating and changing values in
menus.
5OK To select an item in the menu and confirm it or pop up channel list
when no menu.
6 Display (4-Digit/7-Segment) Displays the received channel number while operating
and time while in standby mode.
7 Remote Sensor Detects the infrared signals from the remote control unit.

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HDMI
Output
Video / Audio
Output
AC IN
1.2 Rear Panel Description
S/PDIF: Coaxial output for digital audio (AC3)
TO TV: Modulator output for the connection to a TV set.
VIDEO: Composite video output for connecting to your TV video input jack.
AUDIO: HiFi outputs for stereo set.
HDMI: HDMI output for the connection to a TV set.
ATSCIN: Agate signal input
AC IN:
Mains input cable.
POWER ON/OFF: Allows to completely switch off the receiver.

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1.3 Remote Control Description

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Menu Operations
Power: The power key turns the STB on and off.
Mute: This key switches the sound on and off.
TV/RADIO: Selects TV or Radio channels.
TXT: Used to display the Teletext data.
INFO: Shows the information and parameters of current channel.
◄◄ REW: Back the recorded program fast.
►II PLAY/PAUSE: Will stop the recorded program and again will play the program continually.
Will start Timeshift.
►► FFW: Fast forward the recorded program.
■STOP: Will stop the recording and want to stop play record and Timeshift.
●REC: Will start the recording.
BACK: Toggle between the actual and the last selected channel.
CH▲/▼: Used to move the highlight bar or change channel up / down.
VOL◄/►: Used to move the highlight bar or change volume up / down.
OK: The OK key is used to select a program, highlight line or parameter value. It
is also used to show the TV/RADIO channel list while watching TV or listening
to the RADIO.
Menu: Used to display the main menu.
Exit: Use this key return to the viewing mode from any menu function.
Audio: Open the Audio Mode window.
EPG: The EPG supplies information such as channel listings, program
descriptions, and starting/ending times for all programs.
SUB: Used to display the subtitle data.
Numeric (0-9): Numeric keys enable direct channel selection.
Zoom: Allows you to magnify a certain area on the images.
FAV: Change to last favorite channels or selects the favorite channels in the
channel list.

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2. Basic Operation
2.1 Switch on the STB
When the STB is first used it will display “Quick Setup” window. You can set Language, First Audio
and Second Audio and Country. Also you can search here your channels in “Cable search”. Please
press OK and you will see the window “Auto Scan”.
1. You have to set the parameters of “First Frequency”, therefore use the number buttons of the
RCU.
2. You have to set the parameters of “Second Frequency”, therefore use the number buttons of
the RCU.
3. You have to set the parameters of “Symbol Rate”, therefore use the number buttons of the
RCU.
4. Scan Mode: Press [◄/►] to switch this function “16QAM”, “32QAM”, “64QAM”, “128QAM”,
“256QAM”, “64QAMB” and “256QAMB”.
5. NIT Search: Press [◄/►] to switch this function “Yes” or “No”.
6. Moving the highlight to “Search” item and press [OK] key to start scanning.
?Frequently Asked Question
Q: The power of my STB is on and it is running in TV mode but the TV screen shows nothing:
A: Make sure the TV set has been set to the correct video input (not the TV channels). For
example, if you have connected the unit to the video1 input of the TV set then you need to select
the corresponding input of the TV. Mostly it is done with the AV button of the TVs remote control
unit.
Q: My STB is running in TV mode but the TV screen shows nothing except one ball and “No
Signal”.
A: The signal of current TV channel is too weak. You can try to change to other channels with a
stronger signal. If the problems still exist, please consult your local dealer or installer for
technical service.

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2.2 Standby
1. Press power button to switch from TV/RADIO mode to standby mode
2. In standby mode press power button again to switch back to TV/ RADIO mode. The last active
channel will be showed.
3. To switch off the STB complete disconnect the power supply on the back side of the STB.
2.3 MUTE
1. Press the [Mute] button to mute the sound. An icon will be displayed on the screen to indicate
the sound has been muted.
2. Press the [Mute] button again to restore the sound.
2.4 TV/RADIO
In TV mode, press [TV/RADIO] to switch to Radio mode. In Radio mode press [TV/RADIO] again to
switch back to TV mode.
2.5 TXT
Press [TXT] to display the Teletext data.
2.6 INFO
Press the [INFO] button to open the information
screen. This window will show the channel number
being received, the channel ID, program description,
and the current date and time. Press the button twice
you will see the description from the current program,
and tree times will open an information screen, which
shows the parameters of current channel.
2.7 REW ◄◄
Press [◄◄] button for fast rewind recording when you are playing a recorded channel.
Selection: 2x, 4x, 8x speed.

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2.8 PLAY/PAUSE ►II
When you play a recorded program, press [►II] will stop the program, press [►II] again will play the
program continually. Also Timeshift is started by this key.
The Timeshift function allows you to interrupt a program in progress and continue viewing it at a
later time. The receiver records the program on the USB storage device. The current screen will be
paused, enabling you continue watching from this point onwards. This menu item must be enabled
for you to use this function.
Press the [►II] button once in normal mode and you will see a window with the question: “Start
timeshift?”. Press [►II] again to start or [EXIT] to go back.
When you want to continue viewing the program, press the [►II] button. You will now see the
program starting from the point at which you started timeshift.
2.9 FFW ►►
When you play a recorded channel press [►►] for fast forward the recording.
Selection: 2x, 4x, 8x speed.
2.10 BACK
Press the [BACK] button to toggle between the current channel and the selected channel.
2.11 STOP ■
When you play a recorded program, press [■] button
will stop the recorded channel playing and go back to
the Record Management menu. When you are
recording a program, press [■] button you will be asked:
“Do you want to stop record?”.

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2.12 REC ●
In TV mode, press [●] button you will be asked to start
record.
2.13 CH ▲/▼
Press the [CH▲/▼] buttons to change the channel.
2.14 VOL ◄/►
Press the [VOL◄►] buttons to adjust the volume. In the menu move the highlight bar. And if you
play back a recording and you are in the REW/PLAY/FFW menu and press [VOL◄/►] you will jump
5 min. back or forward in your recording. This is set as default in the “Media Management” point 3.5
USB.
2.15 OK
1. In TV mode press [OK] button to open the Channel List window.
2. Press the red button to exchange screen.
3. Press [FAV] button to open FAV list. After selecting a Favorite Group the channel list will be
reduced to the channels of this group.
4. Press blue button to open the Find window. You can use this feature to find channel by their
names.
5. Press [OK] to change and display the marked channel.
2.16 Menu
Press the [Menu] button to enter or exit the current menu.
2.17 Exit
Press the [Exit] button to exit the current menu.

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2.18 Audio
1. In TV mode, press the [Audio] button to open
the Audio Track window.
2. Select the item you want to adjust with
[CH▲/▼] and change the value with
[VOL◄/►].
2.19 EPG
The STB supports Electronic Program Guides (EPG)
to give you information about the actual programs of
certain channels like event name, subtitle, description,
start and finish time. This feature is depending on the
service of the channel provider.
Press [EPG] to open the EPG window.
1. You can move the highlighted channel with
[CH▲/▼] and preview the highlighted program
in the preview window with [VOL◄/►] and
display the event’s detailed description.
2. Press the [INFO] button in the EPG menu to
display the detailed information of the actual
event in the selected channel.
3. Press the red button in the EPG menu to
program a timer with the actual events data.
4. Press the [Green / Yellow] to select date.
5. To close the EPG menu press [EXIT / MENU].

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2.20 SUB
In “Subtitle Display” menu press [◄/►] to select “On” or “Off”. Press [◄/►] to select languages. If
the current channel has subtitle information, it will be displayed if this function is “On”. If this function
is “Off” subtitles won’t be displayed.
2.21 Channel Numbers
In TV mode you can enter the channel number directly with your remote control unit and confirm the
number with the [OK] button, to change to the desired channel.
2.22 ZOOM
1. The [Zoom] key allows you to magnify a certain
area on the images and the current screen will
show it.
2. Press [Zoom] key again, the image will enlarge
rotate as x1, x2, x4, x6, x8, x12, x16.
3. In “x2 ~ x16” image, using [▲/▼/ ◄/►] keys to
move the image centre area you want to see.
4. In zoom mode, press [Exit] to close the window.
2.23 FAV
1. In TV mode press the [FAV] button to display the
Favorite Group window on the screen as the
picture beside shows.
2. In the Favorite Group window you can select the
desired favorite channel with [▲/▼] and confirm
it with [OK] to switch to it. With [◄/►]. You can
select different Favorite Groups.
3. Press [Exit] to close the Favorite Group window.
? Frequently Asked Question
Q: Why the screen displays “No favorite program!” after pressing the [Favorite] button?
A: No channels have been assigned to a Favorite Group yet. You can do this in the channel
menu.

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3. ATSC Installation
In “Antenna Connection” menu;
3.1 ATSC Channel Scan
In “ATSC Channel Scan Search” menu;
1. In the “Satellite” item press [OK] to open the “satellite list” to select directly
with [CH▲/▼], press [OK] to confirm it.
2. FTA Only: Press [Vol◄/►] to select to scan only free channels or even
scrambled channels. If you select “Yes” it will scan free channels only.
3. Scan Channel: Press [Vol◄/►] to select to scan TV + radio, or just TV or
just radio.
4. Network Search: Press [Vol◄/►] to select to scan Yes or No.
5. Scan Mode: You can select “Auto Scan” or “Preset Scan” to blind scan
preset transponders or network transponders of the selected satellite.
6. Search: Press [OK] to start scanning. In the lower part of the window the
progress of scanning and the found channels are displayed.
3.1.1 ATSC Auto Scan

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3.2 Channel
Press [Menu] in the TV/RADIO to enter the main
menu.
1. Press [CHƷ/] to select the channel item.
2. Press [OK] to enter the selected item.
Press [CHƷ/] to select the wanted menu item
among TV Channel List, Radio Channel List, Channel
setup, Favorite group list name and Delete All.
Press [OK] to enter the selected item.
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3.2.1 TV Channel List
If you enter the channel list menu a window like the
one beside will open.
1. You can move the highlighted channel with [CH
Ʒ/] and press [OK] to preview the highlighted
program in the preview window.
2. Press [VOL◄/►] to switch between the program
groups.
3. Press [Menu] or [Exit] buttons to enter TV playing
mode.
4. The color buttons offer further functions to manage the channel list.
3.2.2 Favorite
1. Press [FAV] to open the favorite window.
2. You can select between 32 favorite groups with
[CH▲/▼]. Press [OK] to assign the channel
which you selected to the marked favorite group.

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3. The channels of favorite groups are indicated with a favorite icon behind the name.
4. Press [OK] again to remove the channel from the marked favorite group.
5. Press [Menu] button you will be asked “Are you sure to save?” current. Select “Yes” to save the
marked favorite group. Select “No” to cancel the operation and return to the TV channel list.
3.2.3 Move
Pressing the red button in the TV channel list will
open another window where you can choose
between move the actual channel and swap the
actual channel to the desired position, press [OK] to
confirm it.
a) Move
1. Press red button to show a moving icon behind
the channel name.
2. Move the channel to the desired position with
[CH▲/▼]. Press [OK] to confirm the position.
b) Swap
1. Press green button to show a moving icon behind the channel name.
2. Move the channel to the desired position with [CH▲/▼]. Press [OK], then the selected channel
will immediately exchange positions with the channel currently occupying this position.
3.1.4 Sort
Press green to open the sort window. Press [CH▲/▼]
to select and [OK] to confirm your choice.
The ways of sorting are:
♦Name (A-Z): Sorting in Alphabetical order,
ignoring “$” symbol.
♦Name (Z-A): Sorting in Alphabetical order,
ignoring “$” symbol.
♦FTA: Sort channel by free and scrambled
sequence. Free channels will be listed first and
scrambled channels behind in the channel list.
♦Lock: Unlocked channels are listed first end locked channels at the end.
♦Default: Sort channel factory default.

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3.2.5 Delete
In channel edit menu press red button will open another window where you can choose between
delete one channel or delete all channels.
♦Del One
Press red button to mark a channel for deleting. Marked channel will be deleted after you
confirm to save the changes when you leave this menu.
♦Del All
a) Press green button to show a deleting icon behind all channel name.
b) Press [MENU] button you will be asked “Are you sure to save?”. Select “OK” to delete all
channels. Select “Cancel” to cancel the operation.
3.2.6 Edit
Pressing the blue button in the TV channel list edit
menu will open another window where you can
choose between edit the actual channel and create a
new channel.
♦Edit
Press red button to edit the channel.
1. Selecting the name item with [OK] will
display a button pad to show you how to
edit the channel name.
2. On the “Video PID”, “Audio PID” and “PCR PID” items you can input numbers to modify
the item’s value.
3. After modification select “Save” and press [OK] button to save the modified values and
exit “Edit” mode. Or select “Exit” and press [OK] to leave edit mode without saving the
modifications.
3.2.7 Skip
In channel edit menu, press green button to place a
skip icon behind the name of the highlighted channel.
Marked channels will be skipped when you change
channels in TV mode after you confirm to save the
changes when you leave this menu.