Smart Electronic CX20 User manual

smart CX20 DE 1
CI+ HDTV Satellite Receiver
User Manual
Version: 18.09.2012
ENGLISH
CX20

Introduction
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Introduction
Dear customer,
Thank you for buying a smart CI+ HDTV satellite receiver.
This user manual provides information on
•placement
•installation,
•adjustment
•operation,
•cleaning and disposal of the receiver.
Please carefully read the user manual before operating the receiver.
We hope you enjoy your smart receiver.
Your
smart electronic GmbH
Industriestraße 29
78112 St. Georgen
Germany
Service hotline: [phone]
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Internet: www.smart-electronic.de
© smart electronic GmbH 2012
All rights, technical changes, errors as well as printing mistakes reserved. Any reproducing or
copying of the contents requires prior written permission from smart.

Table
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Table of Contents
1User Information .................................................................................8
1.1 Use of this Manual ...................................................................8
1.2 Signs, Symbols, Layout ...........................................................8
2Product Description............................................................................9
2.1 Scope of Delivery .....................................................................9
2.2 Receiver .................................................................................10
2.2.1 Front Panel .............................................................................10
2.2.2 Rear Panel..............................................................................11
2.3 Remote Control......................................................................12
2.4 Save Energy ...........................................................................14
2.5 Guarantee...............................................................................14
3General Safety Instructions .............................................................14
3.1 Intended Use..........................................................................14
3.2 Risks in Case of Intended Use...............................................15
3.3 Grounding ..............................................................................15
3.4 Location..................................................................................16
3.5 Handling of Batteries..............................................................16
3.6 Notes on Product Liability......................................................17
4Installation of smart CX20................................................................17
4.1 Connection Scheme...............................................................18
4.2 Connect Satellite Antenna .....................................................18
4.3 Connect TV Set ......................................................................19
4.4 Connect Home Cinema System (Optional) ............................19
4.5 Connect Data Storage (Optional)...........................................20
4.6 Connect Power Supply ..........................................................21
4.7 Insert Batteries of Remote Control ........................................21
5Basic Operation.................................................................................21
5.1 Switch on Receiver ................................................................21
5.2 Software Update ....................................................................22

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5.2.1 Update via USB ..................................................................... 22
5.2.2 Software Update via Satellite ................................................ 23
5.3 Installation.............................................................................. 24
5.3.1 Language ............................................................................... 24
5.3.2 RAPS Start............................................................................. 24
5.3.3 RAPS Parameters .................................................................. 26
5.3.4 Satellite List ........................................................................... 27
5.3.5 Country .................................................................................. 28
5.3.6 Regional Channel................................................................... 28
5.3.7 Channel-Filter ........................................................................ 29
5.3.8 Subscribed Packages............................................................ 29
5.4 Select Operation Mode.......................................................... 29
5.5 Call/Leave Menu.................................................................... 30
5.6 Menu Navigation.................................................................... 30
5.7 Parental Lock......................................................................... 31
5.8 Set Time................................................................................. 32
5.9 TV........................................................................................... 33
5.9.1 Direct Channel Selection ....................................................... 33
5.9.2 Channel Selection via Selection Window.............................. 34
5.9.3 Channel Selection via Search Function................................. 35
5.9.3.1 HDTV Filter............................................................................. 35
5.9.3.2 Genre Filter ............................................................................ 35
5.9.3.3 Find Channels (by Alphabet) ................................................. 36
5.9.3.4 Sort Channel List (by Alphabet)............................................. 37
5.9.4 Program Information.............................................................. 38
5.9.5 EPG........................................................................................ 38
5.9.5.1 Single EPG............................................................................. 39
5.9.5.2 EPG........................................................................................ 40
5.9.6 Audio Settings ....................................................................... 41
5.9.7 Teletext .................................................................................. 42
5.9.8 Aspect Mode ......................................................................... 42
5.9.9 Recall ..................................................................................... 42
5.9.10 Sleep Timer............................................................................ 42

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6PVR / Recording................................................................................43
6.1 Instant Recording...................................................................43
6.2 Programming of Recording via EPG......................................43
6.3 Direct Programming - Timer Setting ......................................44
6.4 Timeshift.................................................................................45
6.5 Playback.................................................................................45
6.5.1 Direct Playback ......................................................................46
6.5.2 Playback with Media Player...................................................46
7Extended Settings and Functions ...................................................46
7.1 Menu Edit Channel.................................................................46
7.1.1 TV Channel List / Radio Channel List ....................................46
7.1.1.1 Add Channel to Favorites ......................................................47
7.1.1.2 Provide Channels with Password Protection (Lock
Against Unauthorized Access) ...............................................47
7.1.1.3 Skip Channels when Switching from Channel to Channel
(Zapping) ................................................................................48
7.1.1.4 Move Channels to Another Channel Position:.......................48
7.1.1.5 Rename Channels ..................................................................49
7.1.1.6 Hide Channels in the Channel List.........................................50
7.1.1.7 Making Hidden Channels Visible Again .................................50
7.1.1.8 Delete Individual Channels from Channel List .......................51
7.1.2 Delete All ................................................................................51
7.1.3 Favorite...................................................................................52
7.2 Menu Installation ....................................................................52
7.2.1 Antenna Connection ..............................................................52
7.2.2 Satellite List............................................................................53
7.2.3 Antenna Setup........................................................................54
7.2.3.1 Fixed Antenna ........................................................................55
7.2.3.2 Motor Antenna .......................................................................56
7.2.4 Single Satellite........................................................................59
7.2.5 Multi Satellite..........................................................................60
7.2.6 Editing the Transponder List..................................................60
7.3 Menu System Setup...............................................................60

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7.3.1 TV System.............................................................................. 60
7.3.1.1 Video Resolution.................................................................... 60
7.3.1.2 Aspect Ratio .......................................................................... 61
7.3.1.3 Format of the Digital Audio Signal......................................... 61
7.3.1.4 SmartLink (CEC) .................................................................... 62
7.3.2 Timer Setting ......................................................................... 62
7.3.3 OSD Setting ........................................................................... 64
7.3.3.1 Hide OSD............................................................................... 64
7.3.3.2 OSD Transparency ................................................................ 64
7.3.4 Other ...................................................................................... 64
7.3.4.1 LNB supply voltage ............................................................... 64
7.3.4.2Automatic Standby Function ................................................. 64
7.3.4.3 Simultaneous Playback of Picture and Sound...................... 65
7.3.4.4 ANT IN / OUT Loop Through (Loop Standby) ....................... 65
7.3.4.5 Information Regarding the CI Module ................................... 65
7.3.5 RAPS System ........................................................................ 66
7.4 Menu Tools ............................................................................ 66
7.4.1 Software Version ................................................................... 66
7.4.2 Factory Settings..................................................................... 66
7.4.3 Display Setting....................................................................... 66
7.4.4 Common Interface ................................................................. 67
7.4.5 Update of the Receiver Software .......................................... 68
7.5 Menu REC.............................................................................. 68
7.5.1 Media Player .......................................................................... 68
7.5.1.1 Example: Music ..................................................................... 69
7.5.1.2 Example: Images ................................................................... 71
7.5.2 PVR Storage .......................................................................... 71
7.5.2.1 Display ................................................................................... 72
7.5.2.2 Format Data Storage ............................................................. 72
7.5.2.3 Define Default Partitions........................................................ 72
7.5.3 PVR Configuration ................................................................. 73
8Operation in a Unicable System...................................................... 75
8.1 About Unicable ...................................................................... 75
8.2 Allocation of IF channels and frequencies ............................ 75

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8.3 Installation ..............................................................................76
9Cleaning .............................................................................................78
10 Transport and Decommissioning ....................................................78
11 Troubleshooting ................................................................................79
12 Disposal .............................................................................................81
13 Technical Data...................................................................................82
13.1 General Information................................................................82
13.2 Remote Control ......................................................................82
13.3 Mains Adapter........................................................................82
13.4 Connections ...........................................................................82
13.5 Temperature...........................................................................83
13.6 Dimensions and Weight .........................................................83
14 Declaration of Conformity................................................................83

User Information
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1User Information
1.1 Use of this Manual
•This manual is intended for the CI+ HDTV cable receiver smart CX20.
•Please carefully read this user manual before operating the device for
the first time.
•Please note all warnings and notes included in this user manual.
•Consider this user manual to be an integral part of the product, and
store it at a well accessible location.
•This user manual should also be enclosed when handing over the de-
vice to a third party.
•In case of loss, the current version of the user manual can be down-
loaded at the support center on our website www.smart-electronic.de.
•The software is still being further developed even after your purchase
of the device. Thus, it may be possible that certain operation steps do
not fully correspond to the user manual.
1.2 Signs, Symbols, Layout
Symbol/layout
Meaning
WARNING
Danger due to electric shock with possible severe bodi-
ly injury
CAUTION
Warning of possible physical damage
 NOTE
Useful information and hints

You are requested to perform an action.
1.
2. Perform these steps in the stated order.

List

Product Description
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Symbol/layout
Meaning
Italics
The various possibilities of settings as well as image
captions are stated in Italics .
bold
Menu windows and menu items (that often include further
hidden menu items or direct settings) as well as the des-
ignations of keys are printed in
bold
letters.
2Product Description
2.1 Scope of Delivery
•CI+ HDTV satellite receiver smart CX20.
•remote control
•2 batteries (AAA) for remote control
•user manual

Product Description
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2.2 Receiver
2.2.1 Front Panel
No.
Description
1
Display
4-digit display
2
STANDBY
Switch between standby / normal operation
3
Channel down / down-navigation in menu
4
MENU
Call menu or leave menu
5
Channel up / up-navigation in menu
6
CI+
Slot for CI+
1
module (behind flap)
7
Volume down / menu navigation to the left
8
OK
Call channel list / confirm menu item
9
Volume up / menu navigation to the right
1CI+ is a further development of the CI standard for decoding encrypted programs. The very
distinctive difference as compared to CI is the limitation of copying from the hard drive as
well as further possibilities granted to the broadcast station. This includes e.g. the inability to
skip advertising. (Source: http://www.digipedia.tv).

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2.2.2 Rear Panel
No.
Description
1 LNB OUT
Loop-through satellite signal for connection of further
receivers, a video cassette recorder or a TV device
2
LNB IN
Connection for LNB (DVB-S)
3
RS 232
Service
4
DIGITAL AUDIO
Digital RCA audio out (SPDIF)
5
AUDIO - R
Analog audio signal right
6
TV
SCART connection for TV device (analog)
7
HDMI2
Digital audio and video out
8
USB
Connection for external USB data storage
9
VIDEO
Composite Video3
10
AUDIO - L
Analog audio signal left
11
ON / OFF
Power switch (On/Off)
2High Definition Multimedia Interface, interface for transferring uncompressed digital au-
dio/video data.
3Composite Video = format of an analog television (picture only) signal before it is combined
with a sound signal and modulated onto an RF carrier
(www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composite_Video).

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2.3 Remote Control
No.
Key
Description
1
Switch between operational and standby mode.
2
V-MODE
Switch aspect mode
3
1 - 9
Direct channel selection
4
TV/Radio
Switch between TV and radio mode
5
FIND
Call of channel search function

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No.
Key
Description
6
PR+
Channel + or up-navigation in menu
PR-
Channel - or down-navigation in menu
Volume + or menu navigation to the right
Volume -or menu navigation to the left
OK
Display channel list / confirm menu item
7
SEPP
4
Call of EPG5
8
INFO
Display information on current channel
9
P+
10 entries up in menu / channel list
10
AUDIO
Selection of audio format
11
Green function key
12
Red function key
13
Play (media player)
14
Record key / instant recording
15
Fast rewinding
16
Fast forwarding
17
Mute
18
PR
Switch of previously selected channels
19
0
Select playback format of media player
20
FAV
Call list of favorites
21
EXIT
Exit menu or menu item
22
TXT
Display / hide teletext
23
P-
10 entries down in menu / channel list
24
MENU
Call main menu
25
Yellow function key
26
Blue function key
4SEPP = Smart Electronic Program Portal
5EPG = Electronic Program Guide

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No.
Key
Description
27
Pause playback
28
Stop recording / playback
29
Slow forwarding – slow motion
30
Slow rewinding
2.4 Save Energy
The receiver smart CX20 is equipped with particularly energy-saving elec-
tric and electronic components. Furthermore, a sophisticated energy
management helps to save energy:
Thus, energy consumption during Save Energy Standby Mode is reduced
to less than 0.5 Watt!
2.5 Guarantee
The warranty of the HDTV satellite receiver smart CX20 of smart electronic
GmbH corresponds to the legal regulations at the time of purchase.
3General Safety Instructions
3.1 Intended Use
The HDTV satellite receiver smart CX20 is intended for private receiving of
encrypted and unencrypted digital satellite television (DVB-S). It is exclu-
sively intended for such purpose and must be used exclusively for such
purpose.
Any other use is deemed to be unintended use.

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tions
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3.2 Risks in Case of Intended Use
CAUTION!
Humidity, wrong mains voltage and/or wrong
mains frequency, lightning stroke or mechani-
cal overload may cause malfunction of or dam-
age to the device.
Ensure that the receiver (in particular the mains plug)
and the remote control are not exposed to any humidi-
ty. 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 mal-
function.
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 per-
formed by qualified specialists.
3.3 Grounding
The satellite antenna must be grounded properly. Note the relevant VDE6
regulations7.
6VDE = Verband der Elektrotechnik, Elektronik, Informationstechnik (German) = Association
for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies
7DIN EN 60728-11 VDE 0855-1:2011-06: Cable networks for television signals, sound sig-
nals and interactive services, Part 11: Safety

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
smart recommends that the outdoor unit of the satellite
system should be installed by a professional!
3.4 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 receiv-
er.
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 sur-
rounding elements on all sides.
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 disconnecting the device from the mains.

If the device is transported from cold to hot environ-
ment, then condensing humidity may build up in the de-
vice.
Do not connect the device, but leave it switched-off for
some hours.
3.5 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 regula-
tions (see chapter Disposal, page 81).

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3.6 Notes on Product Liability
In the following cases, the intended protection of the device may be lim-
ited. Then, liability regarding function of the device correspondingly pass-
es 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.
4Installation of smart CX20
CAUTION!
First connect the receiver to the satellite antenna and
any other devi
ces before connecting the mains plug to
the power outlet.
Please also note the user manuals of the other devic-
es.

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4.1 Connection Scheme
default connection
optional connection
4.2 Connect Satellite Antenna
Connect the antenna cable to the receiver connection LNB IN.
Further receivers can be connected at the connection LNB OUT. The
signal is looped through from input LNB IN.

If your receiver is in sleep mode (deep standby) or the
device was disconnected from power (via power switch
or by pulling the plug), there is no signal at LNB OUT
(see also section „Loop Standby“, page 65.

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4.3 Connect TV Set
As stated in the connection scheme, the smart CX20 offers various possi-
bilities to connect TV set and receiver. The possibilities applicable to you
depend on the connection possibilities of your TV set.
The TV set provides of an
HDMI connection:
The TV set does not provide of an HDMI connection:
select one of the below possibilities.
Connect TV set and
receiver by using an
HDMI cable.
Connect TV set and
receiver by using a
SCART cable.
Connect the TV set
and the receiver by
using a 1-pole RCA
cable and a 2-pole
RCA cable (stereo).

If your TV set offers both possibilities then always
choose connection via HDMI cable.
This ensures best possible audio and video quality
with digital signals.
4.4 Connect Home Cinema System (Optional)
To improve audio playback, you can connect to the smart CX20- addition-
ally to the TV set - also a multichannel home cinema system or a hi-fi sys-
tem. There are various possibilities for connection. Your type of connec-
tion depends on the connection possibilities of your home cinema system.

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a.
Your home cinema system is able to loop through an
HDMI signal, i.e. HDMI connection for receiver and HDMI
connection for TV set.
Receiver
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.
b.
Your home cinema system can process digital audio data
– a connection for digital data is present.
Connect the home cinema system and the receiver by
using a RCA cable.
c.
Your home cinema system cannot process digital audio
data – no connections for digital data present
Connect the home cinema system and the receiver by
using a 2-pole RCA cable (stereo).

If your home cinema system (hi-fi system) supports
HDMI connection, then use such connection.
This ensures best possible audio and video quality
with digital signals.
4.5 Connect Data Storage (Optional)
Connect a data storage (USB stick or hard drive with USB connection)
at the USB connector to be able to save video and timeshift recordings
(see chapter "PVR / Recording", page 43)
or
to be able to access MPEG, MP3, JPG or other media data files.