SuperMax 9300 USC User manual

Digital Satellite Receiver
Personal Video Recording
User's Manual
9300 USC

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INDEX
INDEX ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Precautions............................................................................................................................................ 5
1. Important Safety Instructions...................................................................................................... 5
2. Notice ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................. 7
1. Main Features ............................................................................................................................ 7
2. Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 8
Hardware Description ........................................................................................................................... 9
1. Front Panel Configuration .......................................................................................................... 9
2. Rear Panel Configuration ......................................................................................................... 10
3. Remote Control Unit................................................................................................................. 11
Connections Diagram ......................................................................................................................... 14
1. Receiver to TV with RF ............................................................................................................ 14
2. Receiver to TV and VCR .......................................................................................................... 15
3. Receiver to Digital Audio Equipment........................................................................................ 16
4. Connecting to Dish ................................................................................................................... 17
Guide of Functions ............................................................................................................................. 18
1. Selecting a Service................................................................................................................... 18
1.1 Using CH UP/DOWN buttons.............................................................................................. 18
1.2 Using NUMERIC buttons .................................................................................................... 18
1.3 Using Service List ............................................................................................................... 18
2. Information Window.................................................................................................................. 18
3. Multi-Picture Display................................................................................................................. 18
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) ............................................................................................. 19
5. Satellite List .............................................................................................................................. 19
6. Favorite Group ......................................................................................................................... 19
7. Volume Control......................................................................................................................... 19
8. Pause ....................................................................................................................................... 19
9. Subtitle...................................................................................................................................... 19
10. Audio Track .............................................................................................................................. 19

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PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Function ........................................................................................ 20
1. Recording ................................................................................................................................. 20
1.1 Recording methods ............................................................................................................. 20
1.2 Instant Recording ................................................................................................................ 21
1.3 Recording Edit..................................................................................................................... 21
1.4 Long Time Recording .......................................................................................................... 21
1.5 Pause during Recording...................................................................................................... 22
2. Time Shifting............................................................................................................................. 23
3. Playback (Play List).................................................................................................................. 24
4. Bookmark ................................................................................................................................. 24
5. Trick mode................................................................................................................................ 25
Guide of Main Menu ............................................................................................................................ 26
1. Configuration ............................................................................................................................ 26
1.1 Time Setting ........................................................................................................................ 26
1.2 Timer Manager .................................................................................................................... 26
1.3 UI (User Interface) Setting .................................................................................................. 27
1.4 Parental Control .................................................................................................................. 27
1.5 Language Setting ................................................................................................................ 28
1.6 A/V Output Setting .............................................................................................................. 28
2. Installation ................................................................................................................................ 28
2.1 Dish Setting ......................................................................................................................... 28
2.2 Positioner Setting ................................................................................................................ 29
2.3 Service Search.................................................................................................................... 30
2.4 System Recovery ................................................................................................................ 31
2.5 System Information ............................................................................................................. 31
3. Utilities ...................................................................................................................................... 31
3.1 USB ..................................................................................................................................... 31
3.2 Data Transfer....................................................................................................................... 32
3.3 Recording Option ................................................................................................................ 32
3.4 Calendar.............................................................................................................................. 32
3.5 Calculator ............................................................................................................................ 32
3.6 Game................................................................................................................................... 32
4. CA............................................................................................................................................. 33
4.1 Conax smart card menu...................................................................................................... 33
4.2 Smart card information........................................................................................................ 33
5. Service List............................................................................................................................... 34
5.1 Service List manager .......................................................................................................... 34
5.2 Service List Option .............................................................................................................. 35
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 36
Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 37

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Precautions
1. Important Safety Instructions
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not reverse 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 third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the 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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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.
WARNING : To Prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the set to rain or moisture.
2. Notice
Do not attempt to service this product by yourself. Do not remove the cover. Refer all serving to
qualified service agents.
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions
unless you are qualified to do so.

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
The mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
the cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts are inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of un-insulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of shock to persons
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product

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Before You Begin
1. Main Features
Digital Satellite Receiver
Time Shifting with External USB 2.0 Devices (Max. 2 Hours)
Recording & Playback with External USB 2.0 Devices
Recording and Time Shifting Simultaneously
Recording and Playback Simultaneously
Event Recording by EPG
USB 2.0 Host Support(MP3 Player & JPEG Viewer)
Software & Channel Database Transfer via USB
MPEG-II Digital & Fully DVB Compliant
Blind scan
Multi-LNB Controlled by DiSEqC Control Version 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and USALS
Multi-Satellite Search
Support EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
On-Screen Display with 65535 Color Full Resolution
Favorite Channel Groups
Powerful Channel Control by Favorites, Lock, Skip, Move and Delete
Multi-language Supported ( OSD & Menu )
Teletext Support
Maximum 10,000 channels Programmable
Multi-picture Display
Parental Lock / System Lock / Installation Lock
CVBS Video & Audio Output via RCA
CVBS, RGB Video & Audio Output via TV SCART

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2. Accessories
NOTE : If any accessories listed above are missing, contact the sales representative where you
purchased this unit.
User's Manual
AAA size Batteries X2
Remote Control
RCA Cable

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Hardware Description
1. Front Panel Configuration
1. POWER BUTTON : Press to switch between STANDBY and POWER ON modes.
2. Menu BUTTON: Press to enter the main menu or to move to the previous menu.
3. OK BUTTON: Press to display the service list in non-menu mode and to select an item or confirm in
menu mode.
4. CH Up/Down BUTTON: Press to change services in normal mode or to move highlighted-bar in
menu mode.
5. Vol Up/Down BUTTON: Press to change audio volume in normal mode or to navigate menu in menu
mode.
6. Remote Sensor : Receives signal from remote controller.
7. Display : The 4-digit shows service number or menu state in normal mode. Show local time in
standby mode.
8. STANDBY Indication LED(RED) : The LED lights on in standby mode.
REMOTE Indication LED(GREEN) : The LED lights on when a key on the Remote Control is pressed.
9. USB (Front): Use it when connecting to external USB storage device.
10. SMART Card Reader : Insert smart card for encrypted service access.

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2. Rear Panel Configuration
1. LNB IN :
Use to connect a satellite antenna.
2. LNB OUT :
Use it when connecting to another STB for loop-through.
3. VIDEO :
Use to connect to video input of TV or VCR.
4. AUDIO L/R :
Use to connect audio left, right of TV or VCR.
5. SPDIF :
Use to connect SPDIF to digital audio equipment.( Optic)
6. VCR SCART:
Use to connect to the VCR via a SCART cable.
7. TV SCART:
Use to connect to the TV via a SCART cable.
8. RF OUT :
Use to connect to RF(ANT) input jack of TV.
9. RF IN :
Use to connect a general Aerial Antenna.
10. RS-232C :
Use it when connecting to your PC.
11. POWER:
Power switch