Triax T-HD505 VA User manual

TRIAX T-HD505 VA
Digital terrestrial DVB-T/T2 set-top box
305060-A

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Contents
Safety Precautions.............................................................................................................3
Disposal of batteries and set-top box............................................................................4
Overview.............................................................................................................................5
Front panel incl. CA-module and smart card....................................................................5
Rear panel........................................................................................................................5
Inserting batteries in remote control unit ..........................................................................6
The remote control unit ....................................................................................................7
How to use the remote control .........................................................................................8
Use Now..............................................................................................................................9
Day-to-day Use.................................................................................................................11
How to Use the On-Screen Menus..................................................................................15
Overview of Menus..........................................................................................................17
Editing of Channels.........................................................................................................18
Favourite lists.................................................................................................................18
Using the Timer Function................................................................................................19
Customizing the Set-top Box..........................................................................................20
Language.......................................................................................................................20
Region............................................................................................................................21
Output ............................................................................................................................22
Lock................................................................................................................................23
Lock/Unlock channels.................................................................................................24
Change PIN................................................................................................................24
Channel search..............................................................................................................25
Manual search............................................................................................................26
Advanced.......................................................................................................................27
Updating software via USB stick.................................................................................28
Technical Information......................................................................................................29
Smart Card .......................................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................31
Glossary ...........................................................................................................................31
Technical Data .................................................................................................................33
Declaration of Conformity...............................................................................................34
Manufacturer..................................................................................................................34
Licence .............................................................................................................................35
Warranty. ..........................................................................................................................35
If the unit fails..............................................................................................................35

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Safety Precautions
To prevent hazardous and dangerous situations always install and use the set-top box
according to the instructions below.
Mains supply
95-240 V AC 50/60Hz. Only use the original power supply. When
disconnecting from the mains pull the plug rather than the wire.
Use only mains connections installed by professionals.
Placing
Place the set-top box on a solid and surface close to the mains
connection. Ensure that the mains cord is places rightly to avoid
later damages hereon.
Never place the set-top box on top of other electrical units.
Never place the set-top box next to a heater or other source of
heat or direct sunlight.
Never expose the set-top box to a high level of dust.
Ventilation
Never place the set-top box in a closed cabinet without proper
ventilation.
Never put objects on the top of the set-top box preventing natural
ventilation.
Liquids etc.
Never expose the set-top box to liquids or moisture, and never
place objects containing any kind of liquid on the top of the box.
Never place hot or burning items such as candles on the set-top
box.
Thunderstorm
In case of thunder storms or when left unused for long periods of
time, it is recommended to disconnect the set-top box from the
mains and antenna.
Accessories
Never use accessories not being recommended by the
manufacturer.
Service
The set-top box should be opened by authorized technicians only.
Warranty is affected if non-authorized persons open the box.
Cleaning
The set-top box should always be kept dry and only dry cleaning
should be done.
Disconnect the mains IMMEDIATELY and contact an authorized technician place if:
Mains cord or plug is damaged.
The set-top box has been exposed to foreign bodies or liquid.
The set-top box doesn’t work.
The set-top box is heavily damaged.

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The function of the set-top box is to receive open channels (Free-To-Air) and scrambled
digital channels. Any other use of the set-top box may result in material damage or
personal injury and warranty is void.
The manufacturer is by no means responsible for material damage or personal
injury occurred as a result of improper use or if the instructions are not followed.
Disposal of batteries and set-top box
Within the European Union this label indicates that the product cannot be
disposed together with general household waste. Neither the set-top box
nor the batteries for the remote control unit can be disposed of together
with general household waste.
For proper treatment and recycling of old products and used batteries,
please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your
national legislation.

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Overview
Front panel incl. CA-module and smart card
Rear panel
Note
Refer to the user manual of the units you want to connect (TV and hi-fi
equipment, etc.).

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Inserting batteries in remote control unit
The remote control unit is operated by two AAA batteries. Please note the following:
Insert the batteries carefully in their right position (+/-), and place the cover carefully
after insertion. Wrong insertion can lead to battery leakage and corrosion, and thus
damage the unit.
When batteries are old replace them with two new batteries. Never insert old
batteries and never one used and one new.
Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries.
Old batteries can start leaking and damage the unit. If the remote control unit is not
used for a very long time you should remove the batteries from the unit
Children should not play with batteries. Batteries may contain toxics.

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The remote control unit
:
Turns the set-top box on/off standby
:
(Mute). Switches sound on or off
0-9
:
Select channel directly/ number or letter input
FAV
:
List of favourite channels

:
Back to the previous channel
Red/Green/
Yellow/Blue
:
Coloured buttons, multi functional keys

:
Next channel –cursor up

:
Previous channel –cursor down

:
Volume lower –cursor left

:
Volume higher –cursor right
OK
:
Confirms selections
EPG
:
Displays Electronic Programme
BACK
:
Go to previous menu or exit menu mode
INFO
:
Information about the current event
PROG +/-
:
Channel up/down
TV/R
:
Switches between TV mode and radio mode
MENU
:
Displays the main menu
+/-
:
Volume up/down
TEXT
:
Teletext on/off
SUB
:
Subtitles on/off
AUDIO
:
Change audio mode

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How to use the remote control
To navigate through the different on-screen menus of the set-top box, you use the
following keys:
Enter the main menu –or –returns to the main menu
from any submenu.
Move the cursor / selects submenus.
Move the cursor / select from a range of options.
Enter the selected menu.
Save the settings and go back to previous menu / in
the main menu you exit menu system and return to
the normal viewing screen.
The information bar at
the bottom of the TV
screen displays the
functions assigned to
various keys on the
remote control. You
use these keys to
adjust the individual
settings in the
submenus.

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Use Now
1
Switch on TV and the set-top box
Switch on TV and set-top box using
your remote control units.
2
Welcome
Follow the instructions displayed on
the TV screen.
3
Select the language
Choose with or 
Move up/down with 
Confirm with OK
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Select your country and TV format
Note
If you have connected an active
digital terrestrial antenna that needs
+5V DC power through the antenna
socket on the set-top box select
“On”.

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Check the antenna
After checking the antenna you start
channel searching by pressing the
OK key.
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Start searching for channels
The search may take several
minutes.
When the search is completed the
result of the search is displayed.
Press the OK key to continue.
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Ready for use
Now the set-top box is ready for use.
Press OK to watch TV.