SMART ZAPPIX HD+ User manual

HDTV Satellite Receiver
ZAPPIX HD+
User Manual
Version: 14.05.2013 - English

Preface
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Preface
Dear customer!
Thank you for purchasing a smart HDTV satellite receiver. This manual
explains how to
•install,
•connect,
•customize,
•operate,
•clean or depollute
the receiver. Please read the manual carefully before operating the unit.
We hope you enjoy using your smart receiver.
Your
smart electronic GmbH
Industriestrasse 29
78112 St. Georgen
Germany
Service-Hotline: [phone]
Telefax: [phone]
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Internet: www.smart-electronic.de
© smart electronic GmbH 2013
All rights, technical changes, errors as well as printing mistakes reserved. Any reproducing or
copying of the contents requires prior written permission from smart.

Contents
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Contents
1General Advice ....................................................................................9
1.1 Use of this Manual.................................................................9
1.2 Symbols and Illustration Agreements....................................9
2Product Description..........................................................................10
2.1 Scope of Delivery ................................................................10
2.2 Receiver...............................................................................11
2.2.1 Receiver Front .....................................................................11
2.2.2 Rear Panel ...........................................................................12
2.3 Remote Control Unit............................................................13
2.4 Save Energy.........................................................................15
2.5 Warranty ..............................................................................15
3Safety Instructions............................................................................15
3.1 Designated Use ...................................................................15
3.2 Hazards during designated use...........................................16
3.3 Grounding............................................................................16
3.4 Location ...............................................................................16
3.5 Proper Handling of Batteries ...............................................17
3.6 Product Liability...................................................................17
4Connecting the Zappix HD+.............................................................18
4.1 Connection Diagram............................................................18
4.2 Connecting the Satellite System .........................................18
4.3 Connecting the TV Set ........................................................19
4.4 Connecting a Home Theater System (optional) ..................19
4.5 Connecting a Data Storage Device (optional) .....................20
4.6 Connecting a Home Network (optional) ..............................21
4.7 Connecting the Power Supply.............................................21
4.8 Inserting the Batteries of the RCU.......................................21
5Basic Operation.................................................................................21
5.1 Switching on the Receiver...................................................21

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5.2 Installation with RAPS......................................................... 22
5.3 Installation without RAPS.................................................... 25
5.3.1 Predefined List .................................................................... 25
5.3.2 Automatic (HD+).................................................................. 26
5.4 Software Update ................................................................. 27
5.4.1 Update via USB................................................................... 27
5.4.2 Online Update ..................................................................... 27
5.4.3 OTA Update ........................................................................ 28
5.4.4 Automatic Update ............................................................... 28
5.4.4.1 Update During Operation.................................................... 29
5.4.4.2 Update During Standby-Mode............................................ 29
5.5 Operation Mode .................................................................. 29
5.6 Open/Close Menu ............................................................... 30
5.7 Menu Navigation ................................................................. 31
5.8 Watching TV........................................................................ 32
5.8.1 Channel Selection ............................................................... 32
5.8.2 Select Channel List ............................................................. 33
5.8.3 Recall................................................................................... 33
5.8.4 Teletext (Videotext) ............................................................. 33
5.8.5 Quick Access Menus .......................................................... 34
5.8.6 Adding a channel to a favorite ............................................ 37
5.8.7 Subtitles .............................................................................. 37
5.8.8 Aspect Ratio........................................................................ 37
5.8.9 TV Resolution ...................................................................... 39
5.8.10 Soundtrack.......................................................................... 40
5.8.11 Audio ................................................................................... 40
5.8.12 Sleep Timer ......................................................................... 41
5.8.13 Parental Control .................................................................. 42
5.8.14 Mini Guide ........................................................................... 42
5.8.15 Full Guide ............................................................................ 44
5.8.16 Personal Planner ................................................................. 46
5.8.17 List Manager ....................................................................... 46
5.9 HbbTV ................................................................................. 46

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6PVR .....................................................................................................47
6.1 Record .................................................................................47
6.2 Programming via EPG .........................................................48
6.3 Time Shifting........................................................................49
6.4 Playback ..............................................................................50
6.4.1 Direct Playback....................................................................50
6.4.2 Playback via the Media Player ............................................50
6.5 Recording one Channel and Watching another at the
same Time ...........................................................................50
6.6 Recording and Playing EPG Data .......................................51
7Extended Functions and Settings ...................................................51
7.1 TV/Radio ..............................................................................51
7.1.1 Live TV .................................................................................51
7.1.2 Live Radio............................................................................51
7.1.3 Recorded TV........................................................................52
7.1.4 Define default directories.....................................................53
7.1.5 Formatting a storage device................................................54
7.1.6 Mounting/Unmounting an USB device................................55
7.1.7 Testing a Storage Device ....................................................55
7.1.8 Personal Planner..................................................................55
7.1.9 List Manager........................................................................58
7.1.9.1 Delete a Channel List...........................................................58
7.1.9.2 New Channel List.................................................................59
7.1.9.3 Rename Channel List ..........................................................59
7.1.9.4 Editing Channel Lists...........................................................59
7.1.9.5 Adding a Channel to a Favorite List ....................................60
7.1.9.6 Deleting a Channel from a Favorite List ..............................60
7.1.9.7 Sorting a Channel List .........................................................61
7.1.9.8 Moving a Channel in a Channel List....................................61
7.1.9.9 More List Editor Functions ..................................................61
7.2 Guide ...................................................................................62
7.3 Media Player........................................................................62
7.3.1 Network streaming ..............................................................64

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7.3.1.1 Password ............................................................................ 64
7.3.1.2 Firewall ................................................................................ 64
7.3.2 Receiver Settings for Streaming ......................................... 64
7.3.3 How to Share Folders and Drives ....................................... 65
7.3.3.1 How to Share Folders and Drives with Windows XP.......... 65
7.3.3.2 How to Share Folders and Drives with Windows 7 ............ 66
7.3.4 Example Music.................................................................... 68
7.3.5 Example Photos .................................................................. 69
7.4 Web ..................................................................................... 69
7.5 Control Panel ...................................................................... 70
7.5.1 User Preferences................................................................. 71
7.5.1.1 Default State of the Receiver After Power-Up.................... 71
7.5.1.2 Number of Channels in the Channel Memory..................... 71
7.5.1.3 Setting the Energy mode .................................................... 71
7.5.1.4 User Interface...................................................................... 72
7.5.1.5 Quick View Window Behavior............................................. 72
7.5.1.6 Getting Informed About Existing HbbTV Content .............. 72
7.5.1.7 Automatic Standby-Mode................................................... 73
7.5.1.8 Functions for the Keys FAV, EPG and HELP...................... 73
7.5.1.9 Automatic Playback of a Multimedia File............................ 74
7.5.1.10 Leaving the Menu “User preferences”................................ 74
7.5.2 Time / Date.......................................................................... 75
7.5.3 Languages........................................................................... 76
7.5.4 Recording............................................................................ 76
7.5.4.1 Setting Lead Time and Overrun Time ................................. 76
7.5.4.2 Setting Default Directories for Recordings and
Timeshift.............................................................................. 76
7.5.4.3 Channel Change During Recording .................................... 77
7.5.4.4 Recording Subtitles............................................................. 77
7.5.4.5 Recording Audio Tracks...................................................... 77
7.5.4.6 Recording Teletext .............................................................. 77
7.5.4.7 Power at the USB Port........................................................ 77
7.5.4.8 Blocking the menu during recording................................... 77
7.5.5 Parental Control / Pin Code ................................................ 78

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7.5.6 Network ...............................................................................78
7.5.6.1 Wireless Network – WLAN...................................................78
7.5.6.2 Showing Network Connection Parameters .........................80
7.5.6.3 Activating a Network Quality Control ..................................80
7.5.7 Channel Search ...................................................................80
7.5.7.1 Satellite Search....................................................................80
7.5.7.2 Advanced Channel Search..................................................80
7.5.8 Factory Settings ..................................................................81
7.5.9 System Update....................................................................82
7.5.10 System information..............................................................82
7.5.11 Audio / Video .......................................................................82
7.5.11.1 Digital Audio Out..................................................................82
7.5.11.2 HDMI Output........................................................................82
7.5.11.3 TV Scart ...............................................................................83
7.5.11.4 HDCP...................................................................................83
7.5.11.5 Disable Analog Video Output ..............................................83
7.5.11.6 Adaptive Scan HDMI ...........................................................83
7.5.12 Antenna................................................................................84
7.5.13 Smartcard ............................................................................85
7.5.14 RAPS Config........................................................................85
7.6 Sorting Channels .................................................................86
7.7 EPG More options ...............................................................87
7.8 Using USB Input Devices (Mouse, Keyboard).....................88
7.8.1 The USB Mouse or the USB Keyboard is the only USB
Device ..................................................................................90
7.8.2 Several USB Devices...........................................................91
8Operation in a Unicable System ......................................................91
8.1 About Unicable ....................................................................91
8.2 Allocation ZF Channels and Frequencies............................91
8.3 Installation............................................................................92
9Management of USB Storage Devices ...........................................93
9.1 USB Sticks...........................................................................93
9.2 USB Hard Drive 2.5 "(Inch)..................................................93

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9.3 USB Hard Drive 3.5 "(Inch) ................................................. 93
9.4 Check the Read and Write Speed ...................................... 94
9.5 File System.......................................................................... 94
9.6 Partitions on the Storage Device ........................................ 94
9.7 Memory Requirements for Recording................................. 94
9.8 Troubleshooting USB Storage Devices .............................. 95
9.9 Error Checking in Windows ................................................ 96
10 Cleaning............................................................................................. 96
11 Transport and Shutdown ................................................................. 96
12 Troubleshooting................................................................................ 97
13 Disposal............................................................................................. 98
14 Specifications ................................................................................... 99
14.1 General................................................................................ 99
14.2 Remote Control................................................................. 100
14.3 LAN/WLAN ........................................................................ 100
14.4 Power Supply.................................................................... 100
14.5 Connections ...................................................................... 100
14.6 Temperature...................................................................... 100
14.7 Dimensions and Weight .................................................... 101
15 Open-Source-Software.................................................................. 101
16 Declaration of Conformity ............................................................. 107

General Advice
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1General Advice
1.1 Use of this Manual
•This manual is valid for the smart HDTV satellite receiver smart Zappix
HD+.
•Read the manual completely before starting up the receiver the first
time.
•Pay attention to all warnings and notes in the manual.
•Consider the manual as a part of the product and preserve it well ac-
cessible.
•If passing the set to third party, do not forget to attach this manual.
•In the support area of our website www.smart-electronic.de you can
download the up-to-date version of the manual, e. g. if the original
manual is lost.
•After purchasing the receiver the software will still be enhanced. There-
fore, it may be possible that there are differences in e. g. operating in-
structions or illustrations between the manual and the reality.
•For many menu items there is detailed help shown as part of the OSD.
In these cases there will not be any additional explanation in the manu-
al.
1.2 Symbols and Illustration Agreements
Illustration
Meaning
WARNING
Hazard of electric shock with possibly serious bodily
harm effect.
CAUTION
Warning of material damage.

Advice
Additional information and hints.

You are asked to do something.
1.
2.
Act in the described order

Product Description
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Illustration
Meaning

enumeration
italic
various possibilities of an adjustable value are written in
italics
bold
menu windows, menu items and key names are printed
in bold
2Product Description
2.1 Scope of Delivery
•HDTV satellite receiver smart Zappix HD+.
•remote control (rc)
•2 batteries (AAA) for the rc
•HD+ smartcard (in the CA bay behind the front flap), HD+ info flyer
•user’s manual
In the accessory shop on www.smart-
electronic.de you can get the smartPORTAL-
Stick PX1 (USB WLAN stick).
Only with the smartPORTAL-Stick PX1 you can
access all described network- and internet func-
tions.

Product Description
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2.2 Receiver
2.2.1 Receiver Front
No.
Description
1
STANDBY
Switch standby / operating mode
2
Decrease volume / to the left in the menu
Increase volume / to the right in the menu
OK
Show channel list / confirm menu item
Channel Down / down in the menu
Channel Up / up in the menu
3
EXIT
Exit menu or menu item
4
MENU
Display menu or exit menu
5
Display
4-digit display (channel)
6
HD+
Bay for smartcard

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2.2.2 Rear Panel
No.
Description
1
LNB OUT
SAT signal - loop through for additional receivers
2
LNB IN
Antenna connection
3
Digital Audio
Digital audio out (SPDIF)
4
AUDIO-R
Analog audio right
5
SPDIF Optical
Digital audio optical out
6
USB
USB data storage medium
7
HDMI
0F
1
Digital audio / video out
8
TV
Scart connection to a TV set
9
Video
Composite, analog TV video signal
10
AUDIO L
Analog audio left
11
ON / OFF
Mains switch
1High Definition Multimedia Interface, interface for the fully digital transmission of audio and
video data.

Product Description
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2.3 Remote Control Unit
No.
Key
Description
1
Switches between operating mode and standby
2
V-FORMAT
Toggles video resolution
3
0 - 9
Program selection, alphanumeric input
4
TV/R
Switches between TV mode and Radio mode
5
+/-
Volume +/-
6
Green function key
7
Red function key

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No.
Key
Description
8
MENU
Display main menu
9
Program Up / up in the menu
Program Down / down in the menu
Decrease volume / to the left in the menu
Increase volume / to the right in the menu
OK
Show channel list / confirm menu item
10
INFO
Shows information on the current program
11
FAV
Shows favorite program list
12
Fast forward and backward
13
Jump forward and backward
14
USB
Opens Personal Planner
15
Mute
16
16:9
Toggle video format
17
AUDIO
Change audio mode
18
RECALL
Switch back to the last viewed program
19
+/-
Program +/-
20
Yellow function key
21
Blue function key
22
EXIT
Exit menu or menu item
23
BACK
Back to the previous menu item
24
EPG
Opens electronic program guide (EPG)
25
TXT
Opens / close teletext
26
Starts direct record
27
Starts / pause playback
28
Stops record / playback

Safety Instructions
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No.
Key
Description
29
HELP
Opens the support area of the smart website
1F
2
30
PVR
2F
3
Opens data storage menu
2.4 Save Energy
The Zappix HD+ receiver is equipped with special energy-saving electric
and electronic components. Moreover, a well thought-out energy man-
agement will help you save energy.
The Save Energy standby mode will reduce the power consumption to
less than 0,5 Watt (energy mode economic, see section 7.5.1, page 71)!
2.5 Warranty
The warranty for the HDTV satellite receiver smart Zappix HD+ complies
with the legal regulations at the time of purchase.
3Safety Instructions
3.1 Designated Use
The HDTV Satellite Receiver smart Zappix HD+ is intended for the recep-
tion of both, free to air and scrambled digital satellite programs (DVB-
S/S2) in the private sector. It is designed exclusively for this purpose and
may be used only for this.
Any other use is not considered as to be designated. We will not be liable
for damage caused by any use contrary to the designated use.
2Only available with plugged in smartPORTAL-Stick PX1 and properly configured WLAN
connection
3PVR = Personal Video Recorder, hard disk recorder for digital recording of audio and video

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3.2 Hazards during designated use
CAUTION!
WARNING!
Possible malfunction or unit damage caused by
moisture, wrong mains voltage and/or wrong
mains frequency, lightning or mechanical over-
straining.
Hazard of electric shock by contact with line
voltage.
Ensure that receiver and mains plug as well as the rcu
do not come into contact with any moisture whatsoev-
er.
Connect the receiver to 175…250 V ~, 50/60 Hz only.
During an electric storm or operational faults, pull the
plug.
Do not place any heavy objects on the receiver.
Do not bend or squeeze the cable.
Repairs on plug, cable or receiver may only be per-
formed by qualified skilled personnel.
3.3 Grounding
The satellite antenna must be grounded properly. Note the relevant VDE3F
4
regulations4F
5.

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.
4VDE = Verband der Elektrotechnik, Elektronik, Informationstechnik (German) = Association
for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies
5DIN 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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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 Proper Handling of Batteries
•Batteries must be kept away from children.
•Leaking batteries may cause damage to the environment and the re-
mote control.
Batteries must be disposed of in accordance with current legal regula-
tions (see chapter Disposal, page°98).
3.6 Product Liability
We do not assume liability, if the designated protection of the unit is im-
paired, especially in these cases:
•The unit is not used according to the manual.
•The application range is not correct.
•The user makes unauthorized changes regarding the receiver hardware
.

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4Connecting the Zappix HD+
4.1 Connection Diagram
After mounting the outdoor unit, connect the ports of your satellite receiv-
er according to the following wiring diagram.
CAUTION!
Connect the receiver first to the antenna and then to all
other devices, before plugging the mains plug into the
socket.
Pay also attention to the respective notes in the manu-
als of the other devices.
Make sure the cables are routed so, that you cannot
step on them or stumble over them.
4.2 Connecting the Satellite System
Connect the cable of the satellite system to the LNB IN socket.

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
The satellite signal at the LNB IN connection is looped
through the receiver and can be tapped at the LNB OUT
connection, to connect, if desired, additional receivers.
If your receiver is in standby mode, you only can use
loop through if you selected the energy mode economic
(see section 7.5.1, page 71).
4.3 Connecting the TV Set
As shown in the connection diagram, there are various options to connect
the smart Zappix HD+ and the TV set. It depends on the connectivity of
your TV set which option is possible for you.
Is there a HDMI socket at the TV set?
YES
NO. Choose one of below possibilities.
Connect TV set
and receiver
with a HDMI
cable.
Connect TV set
and receiver with a
scart cable.
Connect TV set and receiver
with a single-pole composite
video cinch cable and a dou-
ble-pole stereo cinch cable.

If your TV-Set has all these sockets, always choose
the connection via HDMI cable.
Quality is best, if both, audio transmission and video
transmission is digital.
4.4 Connecting a Home Theater System (optional)
In order to improve the sound quality, you can connect to your Zappix
HD+ additionally to the TV set, a home theater system with surround
sound or a stereo system. Once more, there are various options. It de-
pends on the connectivity of your home theater system which option is
possible for you.

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a.
Your home theater system can loop through the HDMI
signal, i. e. there is a HDMI socket to connect the receiver
and a HDMI socket to connect the TV set.
Receiver
TV set
Connect the home theater system and the receiver
with a HDMI cable and connect the home theater
system with your TV set with another HDMI cable.
b.
Your home theater system can process digital audio data –
there is a digital audio socket.
SPDIF
oder
Connect your home theater system and your receiv-
er with an optical cable or a single-pole cinch cable.
c.
Your home theater system cannot process digital audio
data – there is no digital audio socket.
Connect your home theater system and your receiv-
er with a double-pole cinch cable (stereo).

If your home theater system (or stereo system) has
all these sockets, always choose the connection via
HDMI cable.
Quality is best, if both, audio transmission and video
transmission is digital.
4.5 Connecting a Data Storage Device (optional)
Connect the receiver via the USB socket to a data storage device (USB
stick or hard disk with USB socket) with a suitable cable. Then you can
•store video recordings (see chapter
PVR , page 47) or
•access various media files (see section
Media Player , page 62).