THOMSON THS815 User manual

Digitální HD Satelitní Přijímač
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User Manual
THS815

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16 Jan 2017 14:26
16 Jan 2017 14:26
Děkujeme vám, že jste si koupili satelitní přijímač THOMSON
s vysokým rozlišením. Přejeme vám, abyste si s ním užili
mnoho zábavy při sledování televize.V případě dotazů,
týkajících se instalace, kontaktujte svého prodejce nebo
pošlete e-mail v angličtině z naší webové stránky
www.thomsonstb.net/cz/contact-form.
Ďakujeme, že ste si vybrali satelitný prijímač s vysokým
rozlíšením značky THOMSON. Želáme vám, aby ste s ním
zažili vynikajúcu TV zábavu.
Ohľadom otázok a asistencie počas inštalácie kontaktujte,
prosím, svojho predajcu alebo nám zašlite e-mail v
anglickom jazyku z našej webovej stránky
www.thomsonstb.net/cz/contact-form.
Thank you for choosing a THOMSON High Denition
Satellite Receiver. We wish you great TV entertainment with
it. For questions and assistance during the installation please
contact your dealer or send us an email in English from our
website www.thomsonstb.net/cz/contact-form.
Za výrobu a prodej tohoto produktu je zodpovědná společnost STRONG Group. THOMSON a
logo THOMSON jsou ochranné známky společnosti Technicolor (S.A.) nebo jejích přidružených
organizací používané společností STRONG Group v rámci licence.
Dodavatel STRONG & Co, Japonsko
Zastoupený STRONG Gesm.b.H
Franz-Josefs-Kai 1
1010 Vídeň, Rakousko
[email protected]
Jakékoli jiné zde odkazované produkty, služby, společnosti, obchody nebo názvy a loga produktů
nejsou společností Technicolor (S.A.) nebo jejími přidruženými organizacemi podporovány ani
sponzorovány.

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reproduction or disclosure, in whole or in part, or the production of derivative works therefrom
without the express permission of Dolby Laboratories is prohibited. Copyright 2003-2009 by Dolby
Laboratories. All rights reserved.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and
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If degraded picture quality is observed while viewing copy-protected pay-per-view programmes,
connect the set-top box directly to the TV set. Do not connect through a VCR.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 3
1.1 Safety Instructions 3
1.2 Storage 3
1.3 Equipment Set-up 3
1.4 Accessories 4
1.5 Usage of external USB devices 4
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER 4
2.1 DEFAULT PIN-CODE: 0000 4
2.2 Front Panel 4
2.3 Side Panel 4
2.4 Rear Panel 4
2.5 Remote Control 5
2.6 Installing the batteries 5
2.7 Using the remote control 6
3.0 CONNECTIONS 6
3.1 Basic connection via HDMI or SCART 6
3.2 Connecting to multiple xed antennas 6
3.3 Connecting to your motorised dish via DiSEqC 1.2 or GOTO-X 6
3.4 Extended connections for your home entertainment 6
4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME 7
4.1 Language (Step 1) 7
4.2 Audio and Subtitle Setup (Step 2) 7
4.3 Time (Step 3) 7
4.4 Channel List Selection (Step 4) 7
4.5 Satellite DiSEqC Selection (Step 5) 8
4.6 Programme Search (Step 6) 8
5.0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER 8
6.0 OPERATION 8
6.1 Changing channels 8
6.2 Info Banner 9
6.3 Selection of audio language 9
6.4 Teletext 9
6.5 Subtitles 9
6.6 Changing the video format 9
6.7 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 10
6.8 Recording 10
6.9 Timeshift 10
6.10 Playback of recording 11
7.0 MAIN MENU 11
7.1 Installation 11
7.2 Channels and Timer Manager 13
7.3 Settings 15
7.1 Storage 17
7.2 Tools 19
7.3 Software Update 21
8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 21
9.0 SPECIFICATIONS 24

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Safety Instructions
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER:
-In a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet; directly on top of or under any other equipment; on a
surface which might obstruct the ventilation slots.
DO NOT EXPOSE THE RECEIVER OR ITS ACCESSORIES:
-To direct sunlight or any other equipment that generates heat; to rain or intense moisture; to
intense vibration and to any shock which may cause permanent damage to your receiver or to any
magnetic objects, such as loudspeakers, transformers, etc.
-Do not use a damaged power cord. It may cause a re or an electric shock. Do not touch a power
cord with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock.
-When the receiver is not used for a long period of time, you should unplug the power cord from the
wall socket.
-Do not use alcohol or ammonia based liquids to clean the receiver. If you wish, you may clean
your receiver with a soft lint-free cloth slightly made damp with a mild soap solution, and only
after disconnecting from the mains voltage supply. Make sure no foreign objects fall through the
ventilation slots because this could cause re or an electric shock.
-Do not place any objects on top of the receiver because this might prevent proper cooling of the
components inside.
Safety Precautions
-Never try to open the receiver. It is dangerous to touch the inside of the receiver due to high
voltages and possible electrical hazards. Opening the receiver will void the warranty of the product.
Refer all maintenance or servicing to suitably qualied personnel.
-When you are connecting cables, be sure that the receiver is disconnected from the mains supply
voltage. Wait a few seconds after switching off the receiver before you move the receiver or
disconnect any equipment.
-It is a necessity that you only use an approved extension and compatible wiring that is suitable for
the electrical power consumption of the installed equipment. Please ensure that the electrical power
supply corresponds with the voltage on the electrical identication plate at the back of the receiver.
If the receiver does not operate normally, even after strictly following the instructions in the user
manual, it is recommended to consult your dealer or the appropriate service for your country.
1.2 Storage
Your receiver and its accessories are stored and delivered in a packaging designed to protect against
mechanical shocks and moisture. When unpacking it, make sure that all the parts are included and
keep the packaging away from children. When transporting the receiver from one place to another
or if you are returning it under warranty conditions, make sure to repack the receiver in its original
packaging with its accessories. Failing to comply with such packaging procedures could damage the
product and void your warranty.
1.3 Equipment Set-up
We recommend you to consult a professional installer to set up your equipment. Otherwise, please
follow the instructions below:
-Refer to the user manual of your TV and your antenna.
-Make sure that the SCART/HDMI cable and outdoor components are in a good condition and the
SCART/HDMI connections are well shielded and from good quality.
This user manual offers complete instructions for installing and using this receiver. The following
symbols will serve as follows.
WARNING Indicates warning information.
NOTE Indicates any other additional important or helpful information.

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MENU Represents a button on the remote control or the receiver.
(Bold characters)
Move to Represents a menu item within a screen.
(Italic characters
1.4 Accessories
-1x Installation instructions
-1x remote control unit
-2x batteries (AAA type)
-1x adapter12 Volt DC, 1,5 Ampère
1.5 Usage of external USB devices
-It is recommended to use USB 2.0 or higher storage devices. If your device is not compatible to USB
2.0 specications, recording, Time shift and playback with your receiver might not work properly.
-If you are going to use external USB HDD (Hard Disk Drive) please consider that it might be the case
that the power specications exceed the supported output of your receiver (5 V/1 A). If so, please
connect your USB HDD to an according external power adapter.
-STRONG cannot guarantee compatibility with all types of USB storage devices.
-It is advised not to store important information on USB storage devices used with the receiver.
Always make backups of data on your USB storage device before using it with this receiver. STRONG
will not take responsibility for any loss of information or circumstances caused by loss of information.
-Please ensure that either the USB device is already formatted to FAT32, or format the USB device via
your receiver, refer to chapter 6.8 Recording.
-Playback of les cannot be guaranteed although extensions are listed, as it depends on codec, data
bit rate and resolution used (all MPEG codec formats are supported).
2.0 YOUR RECEIVER
2.1 DEFAULT PIN-CODE: 0000
2.2 Front Panel
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1. qSwitches the receiver ON or into Standby
2. P-/P+ Changes to the next/previous channel
3. Indicator LED GREEN indicates that the receiver is currently ON,
RED indicates that the receiver is currently in standby mode.
4. USB To connect your USB storage device
2.3 Side Panel
Obr. 1b
1. Smartcard slot To insert your valid and activated Irdeto smartcard for proper
reception of your desired channel bouquet. For the correct insertion
of smartcard please see the insertion drawing.
2.4 Rear Panel
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1. SAT IN To connect to the LNB of your satellite antenna for reception of
satellite broadcast signal
2. IR To connect the IR extender
3. S/PDIF (coax.) To connect to a digital amplier or home theatre set
4. HDMI To connect to the HDMI input of your TV set using a good quality
HDMI cable
5. TV SCART To connect to your TV set using a SCART cable
6. Power adapter To connect to the original included main power adapter
(Input 110 ~240V 50~60 Hz/ Output 12 V DC/ 1,5 A )

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2.5 Remote Control
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1. qSwitches the receiver On/Standby
2. !Mutes audio output of the receiver in every mode incl. videotext
3. FAV Opens the favourite list selection
4. LIST Show the currently selected channel list.
5. AUDIO Opens the list of audio languages
6. 9Opens recent list with previously watched channels
7. RED In menu for specic functions.
8. GREEN In menu for specic functions.
9. YELLOW In menu for specic functions.
10. BLUE In menu for specic functions.
11. Shows the actual channel information
12. EPG Shows the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
13. pq Menu Off: Change channel to next/previous. Menu On: Moves the
cursor up/down.
14. tuMenu Off: Decreases/increases the volume level. Menu On: Change
settings and navigation in menu.
15. OK Menu Off: Displays the current channel list. Menu On: Opens the
highlighted setting or for conrmation
16. MENU Opens the main menu and step back in main menu
17. Exits from the menu, sub-menu or cancels actions
18. V+/V- Increases/decreases the volume in all modes
19. P+/P- Scroll page wise in all lists
20. CH+/CH- Channel up/down
21. 0~9 Channel selection or value input
22. TV/R Toggles between TV and RADIO mode
23. No function
24. 2To freeze TV screen in viewing mode if Timeshift is off or in
multimedia and HDD manager to pause playback of a le
25. 5/6Fast rewind/Fast forward
26. 4Starts recording of the current broadcast
27. uOpens the Timeshift banner in viewing mode if this function is
activated in the recording menu. In Multimedia and HDD Manager
it starts playback of the selected le.
28. 7 8 During playback mode jumps to the previous / next le
29. 3Stops the current recording, Timeshift or playback of the selected
le
30. OPT Opens quick menu settings for TV ratio and resolution
31. TEXT Opens the teletext if available
32. SUB Shows the list of subtitle languages if available
33. Gives direct access to mails from your service provider
2.6 Installing the batteries
Obr. 4
Remove the battery cover from the remote control and put 2x AAA size batteries inside the
compartment.
The diagram inside the battery compartment shows the correct way to install the batteries.
1. Open the cover
2. Install batteries
3. Close the cover

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WARNING: The batteries should not be recharged, disassembled, electrically short-
circuited, be mixed or used with other types of batteries. If rechargeable
accumulators instead of batteries are going to be used, we recommend
using (e.g. NiMH) types with low self-discharge to ensure long time
operation of remote control.
2.7 Using the remote control
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To use the remote control, point it towards the front of the digital receiver. The remote control has a
range of up to5 metres from the receiver, if properly aligned towards the IR eye on the front panel.
NOTE: The remote control will not operate if its path is blocked or affected by
bright/stroboscopic light.
3.0 CONNECTIONS
3.1 Basic connection via HDMI or SCART
Obr. 6.
a) Connect the LNB or Monoblock for ASTRA 19.2 /ASTRA 23.5 of your satellite antenna to the
SAT IN connector of your receiver using a good quality coax cable and suitable ‘F-connector’
plugs.
b) Connect one end of a good quality HDMI cable to the HDMI connector of your receiver and
the other end to the HDMI input of your TV set.
c) Plug the power adapter jack to the receiver and the other end to a suitable wall outlet.
Optional: If your TV set doesn’t have an HDMI connector you can use the SCART connection instead.
In such case connect one end of a good quality SCART cable to the TV SCART of your receiver and
the other end to the SCART input of your TV set.
3.2 Connecting to multiple xed antennas
Obr. 7.
a) Connect the LNBs of your xed antenna to the desired inputs of a DiSEqC 1.0 switch using a
good quality coaxial cable and suitable ‘F-connectors’.
b) Connect the output or “to receiver” output of the DiSEqC 1.0 switch to the SAT IN connector
on your receiver using a good quality coaxial cable and suitable ‘F-connectors’.
c) Plug the power adapter jack to the receiver and the other end to a suitable wall outlet.
3.3 Connecting to your motorised dish via DiSEqC 1.2 or GOTO-X
Obr. 8
Another possibility for watching programmes from multiple satellites is by mounting a dish to a
motorized DiSEqC 1.2 or GOTO-X positioner. For the correct setup and mounting of your motorised
dish we recommend referring to the advice of a professional satellite equipment installer to ensure
correct alignment and function. Please ensure that all connections are tting well and are correctly
assembled, then you only need to connect the “OUT” connector of your positioner to the SAT IN
connector on the rear side of your receiver.
3.4 Extended connections for your home entertainment
Obr. 9
a) Connect one end of a good quality coaxial audio cable to the S/PDIF output of your receiver
and the other end to the coaxial audio input of your home theatre set, amplier or any other
device supporting digital audio.
b) Connect your USB 2.0 storage device to this connector by using a good quality USB cable or
insert the device directly.

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4.0 STARTING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME
Ensure that your satellite signal is of good quality and that all connections are properly setup. In case
you encounter difculties or you have questions, please ask your local dealer for assistance.
It is recommended to follow the First Time Installation step by step. It will guide you through the
basic setup and installation process. You will enjoy digital HD broadcasts within just a few minutes.
In the unusual/uncommon case that the receiver should not start-up within the First Time
Installation, please reset the receiver with the factory reset DEFAULT PIN: 0000).
Please insert your valid and activated Irdeto smartcard for proper reception of the channel bouquet of
your choice.
4.1 Language (Step 1)
After connecting your receiver for the rst time, the Welcome 1st Step: Language menu will be
shown on screen. First, choose your preferred language by using pq. After selecting, conrm by
pressing OK to go to Step 2.
4.2 Audio and Subtitle Setup (Step 2)
In this next step Welcome 2nd Step: A/V Output Settings menu you can choose your preferred audio
language and TV screen settings. If you are satised with the default settings just proceed by pressing
OK at the selection Next.
Aspect Ratio Select the TV screen you are using. The options are 16:9 and 4:3.
Aspect Conversion
Select conversion for the TV screen if needed. The options are Pan&Scan, Letterbox,
Pillar or Full screen.
First Audio Language
Select the main audio track language which you prefer to hear as rst choice. Either
press OK for a list with all available languages or use tuto select a language.
Second Audio Language
Select the second audio track language which you prefer to hear if the rst choice
not is available.
Subtitle Language
Subtitles support. Select the preferred language. If not needed, keep this selection
O.
When all settings have been made, proceed with the selection Next and press OK to go to Step 3.
4.3 Time (Step 3)
In the next step Welcome 3rd Step: Time menu you can change the time zone and select if you
would like to use one hour extra during summertime. To change settings, use pq to select GMT
Oset and select with tuyour time zone with tu. With the option Summer Time you can set
On for one extra hour during this time of the year. If the time is correct in the default settings or
corrections have been made, proceed with the selection Next and press OK.
4.4 Channel List Selection (Step 4)
In Welcome 4th Step: Service Searching menu you can decide which of the Fast Scan channel lists
you want to install. Use pq to highlight your selection in blue. Press OK to choose a list and the
receiver will go to Step 5.
NOTE: The Fast Scan channel lists are maintained and updated automatically
by the service list provider and can’t be edited. Editing of channels
can only be performed for channels which are saved above channel
number4000 or additionally saved in favourite list(s). If you want to change
to another list, you need to do a Factory Reset.

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4.5 Satellite DiSEqC Selection (Step 5)
In the menu Welcome 5th Step: DiSEqC Select the receiver will do an automatic scan for connected
LNBs and suitable satellites. The most common satellites, such as Astra 23.5E, Astra 19.2E, Hot Bird
13.0E and Eutelsat 9.0E, will be scanned for availability. Please, wait for a short time to let the receiver
complete the scan and then apply the settings to the next step by pressing OK at Next. Press OK
at Back if you have forgotten to connect a satellite cable or need to correct anything else that was
adjusted before. Also it is possible to select or change connections manually by selecting a satellite
and change the port. Once the Auto DiSEqC Select is nished and you have conrmed with OK you
will automatically go to the next last Step 6 of the Installation Wizard.
4.6 Programme Search (Step 6)
After Step 5 the receiver will automatically load the channel list from the operator. Please be patient
as this takes some time. When the list has been successfully loaded, the installation is nished and the
rst channel starts to play. To watch and open scrambled channels from the operator, you need to
insert the smartcard in the slot on at the left side of the receiver with the golden chip facing down.
NOTE: To ensure reception and to scan the channels from your operator follow
the above Fast Scan method in these steps. The reception of Astra 23.5E is
essential.
5.0 QUICK GUIDE TO USING YOUR RECEIVER
We understand that you can’t wait to enjoy your new HD receiver. We do, however, advice you to
read the full manual to get the best performance from your THOMSON HD receiver.
To switch your receiver on or to Standby, use the qbutton on the remote control or the button
on the left-hand side of the front panel. Please, insert your valid and activated Irdeto smartcard for
proper reception of the channel bouquet of your choice.
Choose a channel with pq or the CH+/CH- buttons. Alternatively, you can digit the channel number
with the 0~9 buttons on the remote control or press OK in viewing mode to display the channel list.
The volume can be adjusted with the V+/V- buttons. The usage of V+/V- and !is possible in ALL
menus which a TV picture present in the background and can additionally be used in the videotext
mode. In viewing mode you can also use tu.
P+/P- enables you to scroll page wise in all list modes to make your channel selection or another
selection as comfortable as possible.
NOTE: After switching the receiver to standby it will enter to the Real Standby
deep sleep mode after3 minutes. Within this time, you can switch quickly
back to On. Starting up from this deep sleep takes approx. 1 min.
6.0 OPERATION
In viewing mode, several features are available to make watching TV a true entertainment. This
chapter describes these features. Please also read chapter 7.0 to get familiar with the menu of your
new receiver.
6.1 Changing channels
Your new receiver is equipped with three options to switch channels.
1. Via direct access
2. Via the channel list and
3. Via the CH+/CH- or P-/P+ keys.
6.1.1 Direct access
To gain direct access to a certain channel, simply enter its number with the 0~9 buttons on the
remote control. Channel numbers can be up to four digits long. Entering a number with less than four
digits is possible. After entering the channel number, wait a few seconds and your receiver will switch
to the selected channel.

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6.1.2 Channel list alphabet
Press OK in viewing mode to display the channel list. Use pq or P+/P- in the channel list to highlight
the channel of your choice and press OK to switch to the highlighted channel.
The channel list is equipped with a lter function to facilitate nding your favourite channels. While
in the channel list, press RED. A menu will open with lter options at the left hand side Sort, in the
middle Class and on the right-hand side the channel Programme list. Use pq at the left-hand side
to select Sort to make follow selections:
ALL Show all TV or Radio channels in normal order.
A-Z Calls the middle Class banner of the alphabet. Select a letter and at the right-hand
side the channels will be shown in this order.
FAV Displays the favourite lists
SAT Opens selection to nd a channel from a satellite.
To return to the original channel list, select a channel from channel list and press OK or .
1.5.1 Using the CH+/CH- buttons
CH+ or pwill switch to a higher channel number.
CH- or qwill switch a lower channel number.
6.2 Info Banner
Anytime during viewing mode you can press the button to get information about the current
channel and programme*. Press twice to display detailed programme information of the current or
next programme. For the current programme information use tuto change between the current
and next event information. Press the button a third time to close the info banner.
* Programme information is displayed when available. Availability depends on the broadcast.
6.3 Selection of audio language
Some channels support a choice of different audio formats and/or languages. To select another audio
stream, press AUDIO in viewing mode. A list with the available audio languages will be displayed.
Press pq to select an audio language and conrm with OK. It is also possible to select another audio
mode with tu. When your settings have been made, press OK to apply.
6.4 Teletext
Your receiver includes a fully featured videotext (Teletext). To access it, press the TEXT button in
viewing mode and enter the page number of choice with the 0~9 buttons. You can use also the pq
buttons to step through the videotext pages. In this mode the usage of V+/V- and !is supported as
well. If subpages are available for the current page, use tuto select one of the subpages. Press
to quit.
6.5 Subtitles
Some channels support a choice of different subtitle languages. Press the SUB button in viewing
mode to display a list of available subtitle languages.
If you have switched in menu Language the Subtitle Language to a language selection, you will see
these subtitles. If any language is available, it is automatically appearing on screen.
If the setting is O then subtitles are switched off. If you select manually on a channel and subtitles to
On, it will memorize it as a channel that you would like to have subtitles on.
6.6 Changing the video format
Press OPT button to change settings like Aspect Ratio, Aspect Conversion or adjust Resolution. Select
a setting with pq and use tuto change it. When all settings have been made, press to quit.
NOTE: If you congure an HDMI resolution which isn’t supported by your
TV, don’t press any button (other than tuagain) and the screen will
reappear. If the TV can communicate over HDMI to your receiver and the
format is not supported, then it will show a popup message.

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6.7 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)
The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an overview on the current television programme.
This information is provided by the respective broadcaster and may not be available for all channels.
The Electronic Programme Guide is a very useful function that allows you to watch programme
schedules and information on screen and to add events for recording. Press the EPG button to open
it. Use pq or P+/P- to select a channel and uto move the highlight to the events of this channel.
In this part you can also use pq or P+/P- to select or scroll through these. The detailed information
about the selected event is shown below. If available, the current parental rating can be found in the
event details as well.
Press GREEN to display programme information for the next day and RED to return to previous day.
Simply press OK to set a timer for the selected event. If you have connected a HDD, you can also
press 4to set a timer for record.
NOTE: Availability of EPG data depends on broadcast and can be displayed for up
to14 days. If you are opening the EPG just after the receiver was switched
on or changed to another transponder we recommend to wait for a short
moment in order to collect the new data.
6.8 Recording
Your new receiver allows you to make a recording of the programme you are watching. Simply
connect a USB storage device to the USB entrée, press 4and the record is starting. The recording
icon is shown at the upper left corner of the TV screen. To stop the recording, press 3.
The receiver automatically reads the remaining time of the current programme from the EPG info. If
you want to change the duration for the recording, enter the recording time with the 0~9 buttons.
For a recording duration of45 min, enter 45 and press OK or for 1h 30 min, enter 130 and press OK.
NOTE: Please connect a USB storage device formatted in FAT32 with sufcient
free space before you start a recording. In the menu Storage Device Setup
you can format the USB-device, if necessary or if you know the device is
formatted in another format. Conrm the message displayed in TV-mode
to format your USB-device. For recording of an HD broadcast, we strongly
recommend to use a high speed USB device.
WARNING: For encrypted channels broadcasting rights may be limited by the provider
and recording may not be possible. Recordings via the analogue output
(VCR or DVD recorder) could also be blocked. When the Maturity Rating
is activated for a certain programme, you must enter the corresponding
PIN code Maturity Rating master PIN: 0000 to be able to record this
programme.
6.9 Timeshift
The Timeshift/Instant record function allows you to pause live broadcast and resume watching later or
to rewind to the beginning. First, connect a USB device to the USB entrée at the front panel. Then go
to menu DVR Setup and select option Timeshift Status to Enable. Exit by pressing from this menu
to return to live TV. In the background, after30 seconds, the Timeshift instant recording function will
start. This will automatically be repeated after every channel change you make. Press simply on the 2
to the freeze broadcast. Press again 2to resume watching or press ubutton which will call and show
the Timeshift banner on screen. In this state you can use the navigations tuor multimedia buttons
to navigate and jump in the shifted record. To show or hide it press the button and press 3to stop
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NOTE: Timeshift only works correctly when a fast USB storage device such as
a USB 2.0 HDD is connected to the receiver. Distorted picture and/or
audio during Timeshift indicates a too low USB device speed. In the case
of Timeshift being activated at channels with a high data rate (HD), we
cannot guarantee an accurate playback of the Timeshift le.
WARNING: The broadcasting rights of encrypted channels may be limited by the
provider and fast forward/rewind may not be possible or the Timeshift
function may be limited.
6.10 Playback of recording
If you have made recordings, you can nd these in menu Storage and select Media player. Press OK
to open the media player and make sure the selection is DVR by using the tubuttons. The root of
USB is shown as disk_0 and press OK to open the record list.
Select the recorded event with pq and start the playback in PIG screen mode with OK. Press again
OK to start playback in full screen modes. During this playback you can press to call the playback
screen banner. Here you can select options to step, to rewind or jump forward and to read details of
event and time.
WARNING: For encrypted channels broadcasting rights may be limited by the
provider, which is why some channels are restricted during playback
to fast forward/rewind, or possibly limited in another way. When the
Maturity Rating is activated for a certain programme, you must enter the
corresponding PIN code Maturity Rating master PIN: 0000 to be able to
record this programme.
NOTE: The default maturity rating master PIN can be changed by the operator.
7.0 MAIN MENU
Press MENU in viewing mode to display the menu. All important settings and features of your
receiver can be operated from this menu. It consists of the following sub-menus: Installation,
Channel, Settings, Storage and Tools.
Use tuto select a sub-menu and pq to choose an option. Press OK to advance to the chosen
submenu.
7.1 Installation
This menu allows you to change satellite settings and to search for channels. Furthermore, you can
adjust important settings for your receiver. It consists of the following sub-menus: Installation Guide,
Dish Settings, Motor Settings, Channel Search, Manual Search and FST/FNT Search. Choose a sub
menu with pq and press OK to advance.
7.1.1 Installation Guide
Use this menu to follow the rst installation wizard again as you did the rst time to install the receiver.
It will guide you through the Welcome 1st Step: Language to the last Step6 to search for channels.
7.1.2 Dish Settings
Use this menu to change or add settings for an already installed or a new satellite and to congure its
parameters. Here you can congure which type of DiSEqC you are using, use tuto change. In case
your setup differs from the default setting, you can adjust DiSEqC to any port you would like. If you
use DiSEqC OFF you will only be able to setup one satellite. For usage with DiSEqC 1.0 you can setup
up to4 satellite positions. If you use DiSEqC 1.1 you can setup up to 16 satellites positions.
Satellite Press OK to open the list of available satellites and chose the preferred satellite with
pq or P+/P- and conrm by pressing OK.
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LNB Type Shows which type of LNB is supported universal LNB.
LNB Freq. Show the Local Oscillator Frequency of the Universal LNB 9750/10600.
22KHz Tone This setting shows that it is set to automatically. Auto.
DiSEqC 1.0 Select a port 1 to 4 according to the connected satellite dish.
DiSEqC 1.1 Select a port 1 to 16 according to the connected satellite dish.
Transponder Press OK to open the list of available transponders for the chosen satellite, in order
to check your reception or align the antenna.
Press the RED button to start scanning on the selected transponder if selection is on Transponder.
Press the RED button to start scanning on the whole satellite if selection is on Satellite.
7.1.3 Motor Settings
If you use DiSEqC 1.2 or GOTO-X, you can install satellites which are received by a motorized
dish. For setup and installation as well as for correct setup of the positions in the receiver we highly
recommend taking the advice of a professional and experienced dish installer. The menu allows you to
congure the motor type and to adjust the motor position for the satellite which you want to receive.
Satellite Press OK to open the list of available satellites and choose a satellite with pq or
P+/P- and conrm by pressing OK.
Transponder Press OK to open the list of available transponders if you need to adjust a
transponder for the above selected satellite.
DiSEqC Motor Select between type DiSEqC 1.2 and GOTO-X or O.
Selection on DiSEqC 1.2
Move: Press tuto move the dish to East or West. Carefully move until you can observe
that both signal bars show acceptable reception levels. When you have found the
selected satellite press and select Yes to save the position.
Move ne: Here you can move the motor in small steps to adjust it more precisely.
Limit: Press OK to open this submenu in order to adjust mechanical limits for your
dish. This is only necessary if your dish could interfere with a wall, tree, or similar
mechanical margins.
Go To: Position Press OK to move the motor to the centre position of0 degrees. This is only needed
for the rst time to adjust the dish correctly or select a number from a position.
Save/Recalculation
To store and save a position or do a recalculation.
Selection on GOTO-X
Congure the motor position through the GOTO-X function. Enter your geographical position. The
motor is able to nd all available satellite positions itself.
Antenna Position:
Press OK to open submenu.
Use the 0~9buttons to enter the value of your longitude.
Select East or West.
Use the 0~9buttons to enter the value of your latitude.
Select North or South. At the end select Save and press
OK to conrm the values.
GOTO: Press OK to move the motor to the wanted position
NOTE: Detailed information about correct geographical values for your location
can be found on websites like dishpointer.com, itouchmap.com or other
reliable sources.
7.1.4 Channel Search
Use this menu to perform an automatic, network or transponder channel search or to search on all
satellites that have been setup. Use pq to highlight an item and tuto change settings. Below are
the settings listed you can nd in the search method selection.
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Transponder list
Select a specic transponder you would like to search on. By pressing tuyou can
change between the transponders referring to the selected satellite, you can also
press OK to list and select with pq or P+/P-. Afterwards press OK to choose. Press
RED to Edit TP, with BLUE you can Delete TP and with GREEN you can enter data
for a new transponder Add TP. Details of the transponder are shown on screen.
Scan Mode Here you can decide which type of channels you want to scan for: Either scan
all channels ALL, for Free-To Air only FTA or use Scramble to scan for scrambled
channels only.
Channel Type TV & Radio will scan for TV and radio channels, TV for TV channels only and Radio
for radio channels only.
Search Type Select if you would like to search all or only one satellite, Manual search only on one
Transponder or on a Network.
Scanning all the selected satellites is only available if more than one satellite has been setup.
When all settings have been made, press OK at the preferred scan method to start the scan process
or to quit without scanning. All new found channels will be stored at the end of the channel list.
NOTE: NIT (Network Identication Table): This option will scan for the NIT table of
the satellite and allows you to receive new appeared channels.
NOTE: When you want to add technical data for a new transponder we
recommend verifying it by consulting websites like: www.lyngsat.com or
www.kingofsat.net or you can refer to professional publications.
7.1.5 Manual Search
This submenu allows to search on a specic transponder and to enter values for it. You can also create
new satellites with corresponding transponder data base.
Satellite Select the satellite to which you would like to add a new transponder. If you select
NewSat then you can start to create a new satellite.
Transponder By pressing tuyou can change between the transponders referring to the selected
satellite. Select TP new to enter in the next step new transponder values.
Frequency: Enter a frequency with the 0~9buttons.
Symbol rate: Enter the required symbol rate with the 0~9buttons.
Polarization: The polarization can be changed with tu.
Search One TP Press OK to start to search only this transponder.
7.1.6 FST/FNT Search
The submenu allows you to search again manually for the broadcaster’s (FST) channel list. This option
you can use to search when new channels are broadcasting but not installed yet. Simply select this
option and press OK to start.
7.2 Channels and Timer Manager
Select a menu item you’d like to manage TV Manager, Radio Manager,Delete all and Timer
Manager. Use pq to highlight the submenu of choice and press OK to select.
7.2.1 TV Manager
The menu allows you to create Favourite lists, Move channels in order, Lock channels with PIN
protection and Delete channels from the TV list.
7.2.1.1 Adding channels to favourite lists
Channels from the Channel List can be added to up to8 different favourite groups. Press the red
button Fav and select the wanted FAV group and press 2 x times u. Use pq to select a channel you
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the middle column will you see your new created favourite list. If you would like to remove a channel
from the favourite list, select that channel in the Favor list and press OK to delete.
Sorting of selected FAV list is possible by selecting the channel and press the yellow Move button.
Behind the selected channel the move icon will be shown. Use pq to select the new position. Press
the yellow Move button again. Select another channel to move or press to nalize the process. A
conrmation banner will pop up. Select OK to save the changes or Cancel to discard.
7.2.1.2 Move channels in Program channel list
Moving position of the channels belonging to the Fast Scan list of the operator below number4000 is
not possible. Moving of channels in the Program list above 4000 is possible.
In TV manager select under Operation the option Move. Use uto jump to the Program List and use
pq to select the channel you wish to move and press OK to select. It is possible to move one at the
same time. All channels you would like to move are shown under column Selected.
Once ready select a group or single channel. Move the cursor in the Program List to the position
where all of the single channel(s) need to move to. Press Yellow Move button to move these into
the Program List below the selected position. Repeat above steps if you would like to move more
channels.
Once ready press to nalize the process. A conrmation banner will pop up. Select OK to save the
changes or Cancel to discard.
7.2.1.3 Lock channels
Protect channels with PIN code before you can watch them. Select the option Lock and press uto
jump to the Programme List. Use pq to select a channel you wish to protect. When the highlight is
on the channel of your choice, press OK. In the middle section you will see your protected channels
list. If you would like to remove a channel from the list, then press tuand select that channel and
press OK to unselect.
7.2.1.4 Delete channels
Delete a channel or channels permanently from the main channel list (until you make a new search).
Select the option Delete and press u. Use pq to select the channel you wish to delete. When the
highlight is on that channel, press OK. In the middle section you will nd the selection to delete from
the channel list. If you are ready then press and conrm.
7.2.2 Radio Manager
Create favourite lists, move channels in order, lock channels with PIN protection and delete channels
from radio list. The functions of handling are the same as in the TV Manager as subscribed above.
The only difference is that in Radio manager there is no video information, so it will always display the
radio background on the preview screen.
7.2.3 Delete All
Here you can delete all channels, all TV channels or all Radio channels. To clear these channels from
memory of the receiver, you have to enter your PIN code (Default PIN: 0000), then use pq to select
OK to execute or Cancel to return to the menu. Afterwards you need to press MENU select the First
Time Installation or FST/FNT Search to install channels again.
7.2.4 Timer
The menu allows you to setup up16 timer events. Timers can be used to schedule recordings or to
switch to a certain channel at a specic time. It reminds you of watching your favourite events. Above
the settings, the current date and time is displayed.
Use pq to select Timer Manager from the Channel menu and press OK to enter.
The receiver will display a list with16 timers, followed by their respective status. Select the timer
you wish to set or change with pq and press OK to proceed. The timer setup menu will now be
displayed.
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Timer Mode: Choose between Once (Timer will wake-up the receiver) or O (Timer will not start
the scheduled event).
Also you can select Monday-Friday, Daily and Weekly.
Timer Service: Choose between Wake up to wake-up the receiver, Choose Record to time a
recording to an external USB device.
Channel: Press OK to open the channel list and use pq to select the channel where the timer
will wake up with.
Date: Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the date for the timed event.
Time: Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the start time.
Duration: Use the 0~9 buttons to enter the timer duration.
When all preferred settings are made, press to exit and save. To switch off the timer,
select the timer event again and select in Timer Satus the option O.
NOTE: If one timer is in conict with another one or if the set time already has
passed, the receiver will display a warning and ask how to solve the
conict.
7.3 Settings
Use the Settings menu to congure settings for background functions, audio, video, look and feel of
your receiver. Choose a setting with pq and press OK to list the possibilities or use tuto change
the value of the highlighted setting. Please also read the displayed instructions for each screen
carefully. They will help you to adjust the settings correctly and easily.
7.3.1 System Settings
Auto PMT Monitor:
Auto Program Mapping Table means, if set to On it can switch automatically to local
area channels when those start broadcasting. Depending on broadcaster.
Auto NIT Monitor:
Auto Network Information Table means, If set to On it will update channels
automatically to the network. Depending on broadcaster.
Auto Standby: This function is a new power saving feature that helps reducing power consumption.
It switches the receiver to standby when no command has been received from the
remote control for at least the set time. Possible settings are: 1H- 6H and OFF to
deactivate.
S/PDIF Audio Output:
Toggles between PCM and RAW (Bitstream) output. When PCM is selected, all
digital audio will be converted to stereo audio. RAW enables you to listen or transfer
Dolby® Digital/Dolby® audio to a home cinema set through coaxial S/PDIF. (Not
Dolby® Digital Plus)
HDMI Audio Output:
Toggles between PCM and RAW (Bitstream) output. When PCM is selected, all
digital audio will be converted to stereo audio. RAW enables you to listen or transfer
Dolby® Digital/Dolby® Digital Plus* audio to the TV via HDMI or to a home cinema
set.
Standby After Record:
This function allows you to determine whether the receiver should switch to standby
after the end of the programmed timer(s) On, or whether the receiver should remain
switched on O.
Program List Display:
Choose between Advanced for program list with3 rows with 47 channels or Simple
Programme list with 1 row with 10 channels and sort functions.
Dolby Audio First
Set to On if you would like to choose Dolby audio only if available on a channel.
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7.3.2 Display
In this submenu Display Settings you can setup which screen type you have connected and how the
best way it is shown. The following parameters can you adjust:
Resolution 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i or 1080p, to adjust the optimum resolution your TV set
supports.
Aspect Ratio Auto, 16:9 or 4:3, depending on the type of your TV screen.
Aspect Conversion
Pan Scan, Letterbox, Pillar Box or Full Screen, to choose the preferred picture
format.
Transparency Make the live TV video visible below the menu and information banner.
Banner Time Select the time-out of the information banner.
CEC Select On if you would like to share basic remote control functions like Standby and
Volume over the HDMI CEC control.
These remote commands are send over the HDMI cable to the connected device.
7.3.3 Lock
This menu enables you to dene and edit your PIN code, set Installation or Menu Lock. Choose
a setting with pq and press OK to list the possibilities or use tuto change the value of the
highlighted setting. Use the 0~9 buttons to access this menu options below. Enter the (Default PIN:
0000) if you have not changed it.
Menu Lock Select ON or OFF. Menu Lock allows you to lock the access to menus. Immediately if
you press menu a PIN request banner will pop-up.
Programme Lock
Select ON or OFF. Programme Lock allows you to lock or unlock the access to
channels which have a LOCK set before.
Change PIN Use OK to enter the menu to Change PIN code.
New PIN Code Enter the PIN code of choice with the 0~9 buttons.
(Make a note of it)
Conrm PIN Code
Use the 0~9 buttons to conrm your new PIN code. If you conrmed with the
correct PIN code a banner will pop up with a message and press OK to store and
exit from this menu.
7.3.4 Parental Rating
Parental Lock allows you to prevent children from watching adult channels if these channels support
EPG or submit EPG based parental rate for your country. Adjust the Parental Rate accordingly.
Lock Level Use tuto change these settings. Following rates are available: Lock None, Lock
All, 3up to 18 years. Depending on the adjusted setting you will have to enter your
PIN code when switching through channels which support EPG or submit EPG based
parental rate.
Not Rated Content
Some channels do not carry parental information at all. The receiver cannot protect
to watch these channels with PIN code. If you would like to block these, then select
Blocked.
NOTE: If you are using another Parental Lock Level function than Lock None, all
FTA channels which support EPG or submit EPG based parental rate will
require entering of your PIN code (Default PIN: 0000).
7.3.5 Local Time
Setup your time zone for clock/time in your menu and system.