Ultra Plus 900HD miCro PVR User manual

User's Manual
900HD miCro PVR
High Definition Digital Satellite PVR

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INDEX
INDEX...................................................................................................................................3
Precautions .........................................................................................................................5
1. Important Safety Instructions......................................................................................................5
2. Notice .........................................................................................................................................5
3. Copyright....................................................................................................................................6
4. Disclaimer...................................................................................................................................6
5. Trademarks ................................................................................................................................6
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 A/C power..............................................................................................................14
2. Receiver to TV with Digital A/V Output.....................................................................................14
3. Receiver to TV with Analog A/V Output....................................................................................15
4. Connecting to Antenna Cable ..................................................................................................15
Guide of Functions ...........................................................................................................17
1. Selecting a Service...................................................................................................................17
1.1 Using CH UP/DOWN buttons..............................................................................................17
1.2 Using Service List ...............................................................................................................17
1.3 Using Simple Service List ...................................................................................................17
1.4 Using Recent Service List...................................................................................................18
2. Information Window..................................................................................................................18
3. Multi-Picture Display.................................................................................................................18
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG).............................................................................................18
5. Favorite Group .........................................................................................................................19
6. Volume Control.........................................................................................................................19
7. Pause .......................................................................................................................................19
8. Subtitle......................................................................................................................................20
9. Audio Control............................................................................................................................20
10.Teletext.....................................................................................................................................21
11. PIP (Picture in Picture).............................................................................................................21

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PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Function.......................................................................23
1. Recording.................................................................................................................................23
1.1 Recording methods.............................................................................................................23
1.2 Recording Edit.....................................................................................................................25
1.3 Long Time recording ...........................................................................................................25
1.4 Pause during recording.......................................................................................................25
2. Time Shifting.............................................................................................................................27
3. Playback (Play List)..................................................................................................................28
3.1 Recorded Files....................................................................................................................28
3.2 Imported Files .....................................................................................................................29
3.3 Music...................................................................................................................................29
3.4 Photo...................................................................................................................................29
4. Bookmark .................................................................................................................................30
5. Trick mode................................................................................................................................30
Menu Map..........................................................................................................................31
Main Menu of Guide..........................................................................................................32
1. System Tools............................................................................................................................32
1.1 Storage Manager.................................................................................................................32
1.2 Timer Settings .....................................................................................................................33
1.3 Service List Manager ..........................................................................................................33
1.4 Data Transfer.......................................................................................................................35
2. Configuration............................................................................................................................36
2.1 Recording Option ................................................................................................................36
2.2 Parental Control ..................................................................................................................37
2.3 Display Setting ....................................................................................................................37
2.4 Time Setting........................................................................................................................38
2.5 Language Setting................................................................................................................38
2.6 A/V Output Setting ..............................................................................................................39
3. Installation ................................................................................................................................40
3.1 Dish Setting.........................................................................................................................40
3.2 Positioner Setting................................................................................................................40
3.3 Service Search....................................................................................................................41
3.4 Network Setting...................................................................................................................42
3.5 System Recovery................................................................................................................43
3.6 System Information.............................................................................................................44
4. Utility.........................................................................................................................................45
4.1 Calculator............................................................................................................................45
4.2 Calendar..............................................................................................................................45
4.3 CAS (Conditional Access System)......................................................................................45
4.4 Plugin ..................................................................................................................................46
4.5 YouTube..............................................................................................................................47
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................48
Specifications....................................................................................................................49

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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 alter the mains plug in any way. If the provided plug does not fit 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
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.
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.

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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
3. Copyright
This manual is protected by copyright laws.
Copy, use and reproduction of this manual in part or whole without Manufacturer’s prior written
approval are prohibited.
4. Disclaimer
The manufacturers, distributors and agents are not liable to any kind of damage caused by the
use of the information contained in this manual.
The instruction and descriptions which this manual contains are based on the time of this
manual's production.
The manufacturer constantly updates it with new functions and technology.
All the specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
5. Trademarks
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Before You Begin
1. Main Features
Supports MPEG4 /MPEG2 - HD/SD and Fully DVB-S2 /DVB-S Compliant
Intelligent Blind Scan for both SD and HD TV & Multi-Satellite Search
Multi-LNB Controlled by DiSEqC Control Version 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and USALS
HDTV PVR Receiver ( H.264/ MPEG4 HD )
Embedded Linux OS
Time Shifting, Recording & Playback with External HDD (USB 2.0)
Simultaneously Records upto 3 Channels and allows Viewing of 2 others (PIP) on the same
Transponder
Powerful Extended EPG supports Event Recording
Dual USB 2.0 Host ports (MP3 Player & JPEG Viewer)
MKV, Xvid file play back support
Ethernet Support
High Definition On-Screen Display
Favorite Groups
Powerful Service List Manager for Favorites, Lock, Skip, Move, Edit and Delete
Service Sorting by Name, Transponder and CAS
User Friendly & Multi-language Supported (OSD & Menu)
Teletext / Subtitles Supported
Maximum 10,000 Services(TV & Radio) Programmable
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) & Multi-picture Display
Parental Lock / System Lock / Installation Lock
HDMI Video & Audio Output (576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p)
CVBS(composite) Video & Audio Output via RCA
CVBS, RGB, Video & Audio Output via TV SCART
Optical Output for Digital Audio(SPDIF)
Software & Service channel Database upgrade via USB & RS-232C port
1 Smart card reader and 2 Common Interface Slots
1W Stand-by Power Consumption

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2. Accessories
User's Manual
AAA size Batteries X2
AC Power Cord
Remote Control
HDMI Cable (Option)

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Hardware Description
1. Front Panel Configuration
1. POWER BUTTON : Press to switch between STANDBY and POWER ON modes.
2. CH Up/Down BUTTON :Press to change services in normal mode, or to move highlighted-bar in
menu mode.
3. Display : The 4-digit display shows the service number or menu state in normal mode. It will show
the local time in standby mode.
4. Remote Sensor : Receives commands from remote controller.
5. STANDBY Indication LED(RED) : The LED lights on in standby mode.
REMOTE Indication LED(GREEN) : The LED lights when a key on the Remote Control is pressed.
6. USB (Front): Used to connect external USB storage devices.
7. SMART CARD READER : Insert smart card for encrypted service access.
8. PCMCIA : To receive other pay-tv service you need a CA-Module(Viaccess, Irdeto, Nagravison, etc.)
and a smart card from the service provider.

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2. Rear Panel Configuration
1. LNB IN:Connects to a satellite antenna cable.
2. LNB OUT:Connects to another STB for loop-through.
3. AUDIO L/R : Connects to a TV or VCR using an RCA cable. (Stereo audio output / White, Red)
4. VIDEO : Connects to a TV or VCR using an RCA cable. (Composite video output / Yellow)
5. SPDIF : Connects to an audio system using a S/PDIF cable. (digital audio)
6. TV SCART : Connects to the TV input using a TV SCART cable.
7. RS-232C : Serial port for firmware update and data transfer.
8. Ethernet : Local area network port for direct computer connection.
9. USB : Used to connect to external USB storage devices or WiFi adaptors.
10. HDMI : Connects to a TV using an HDMI cable for the best quality picture and audio.
11. A/C Switch : Power switch
12. A/C power cable socket : Connects to the A/C power cord.

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3. Remote Control Unit
1. POWER : Turns the STB On/Off.
2. MUTE : Turns the sound On/Off.
3. V.Format: You can switch the Display Format (4:3 / 16:9)
4. Sleep : To adjust sleep timer.
5. TV/RADIO : Switches between TV and Radio.
6. Resolution : To select the resolution format. Each time you press the Resolution button, the
resolution changes in the following sequence: 576i > 576p > 720p > 1080i > 1080p
7. Page Up& Down : Move to the next or previous page if more than one page are available. This button
also is change the location of sub picture in PIP.
8. Subtitle : To show subtitles.
9. Teletext : To show the digital teletext.
10. Numeric : Allows numerical data entry and changing of services directly.
11. Favorite : To display the satellite group and the favorite groups.
12. Play List : To show the file list for the USB Storage Device or Network Storage Device.

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13. Information : Shows the information about the current program. If you press it twice, the detailed
information box will be shown.
14. Recall : Moves to previous service.
15. ARROW Buttons
a. Up & Down Buttons : To change the value of a selected item with preprogrammed values in menu.
b. Left & Right Buttons : To move the cursor left and right in menu.
16. OK or Service List : Show the service list in non-menu mode and select an item or confirm in menu
mode.
17. Menu : To enter the main menu or to move to the previous menu.
18. EXIT : Exit from the menu or pop-up window.
19. Volume Up & Down : To change the Volume.
20. Channel Up & Down: To change service channel.
21. EPG(Electronic Program Guide) : Shows the TV/Radio program guide.
22. Color Buttons
a. RED : Used for special functions in the menu. The RED key is used to sort lists in the service list or
go to previous day search in the EPG or make/delete the current position as a bookmark.
b. GREEN : Used for special function in menu. The Green key is used to set the favorites setting in the
service list or go to the next bookmark position.
c. YELLOW : Used for special functions in the menu. Yellow key is used to find services in the service
list or change the audio track.
d. BLUE : Used for special function in the menu. The Blue key is used to set service list options in the
service list or display Multi-Picture.

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23. Rewind : Rewinds at high speed. Each time you press this button the rewind speed is increased.
24. Play / Time shift : Display the progress bar during playback when no progress bar is displayed. It
starts playback at normal speed. It also returns to normal speed from trick mode..
25. Pause : This key is used to pause the video. Press once more to resume the video.
26. Fast Forward : Fasts forwards at high speed. Each time you press this button the speed is increased.
27. Previous File : Used to play the previous MP3 file in MP3 play mode. This button is also used to jump
back to beginning of recording during playback.
28. STOP :To stop time shifting, play back or recording.
29. Recording : To start Recording.
30. Next File : To play the next file. This button is also used to jump to end of recording during a playback.
31. Repetition (*):This key is used to play back a recording repeatedly.
32. PIP Buttons
a. PIP(Picture in Picture) : To activate the PIP window.
b. PIP Swap : Switching between the main-picture and sub-picture
c. PIP(Picture in Picture) Service List : To show the sub-picture service list.
NOTE : (*) Repetition may not be available until a new firmware version is installed. Please refer
to your local dealer / distributor for clarification.

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Connections diagram
1. Receiver to A/C power
Connect the A/C power cord between A/C power cord socket of receiver and A/C outlet.
2. Receiver to TV with Digital A/V Output
Connect the HDMI Cable to the HDMI Connector of the TV.
Connect the SPDIF Cable to the Digital audio input of the Digital Audio Equipment.
NOTE : Depending on the A/V equipment you own, there are various ways you can connect
the STB. To choose the best connection options, please refer to the manual of the
equipment you would like to connect to. To get High Definition playback of High
Definition content, we recommend that you connect your high definition display
with a HDMI cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-definition video
and multichannel audio in a single cable.

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3. Receiver to TV with Analog A/V Output
Connect the TV SCART to the SCART input of the TV.
Or connect the VIDEO and AUDIO L, R to VIDEO IN and AUDIO L, R IN of TV.
NOTE : The SCART cable connection is recommended for analogue TVs or VCRs
The composite connection(RCA cable) is recommended for analogue TVs
You cannot view high definition video with the SCART or the composite video
connector.
4. Connecting to Antenna Cable
Using Single DISH : Connect the Satellite Antenna cable to LNB IN.

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Using a DiSEqC switch : Connect the cable from the DiSEqC switch to LNB IN.
Using DiSEqC motor : Connect the cable from the DiSEqC motor to LNB IN.

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Guide of Functions
1. Selecting a Service
To select the desired service (channel), please refer to the instructions below.
1.1 Using CH UP/DOWN buttons
You can navigate between services by pressing the CH UP/DOWN buttons. Whenever you press the CH
UP(DOWN) button, current service will be changed to next/previous service. Please press the CH UP or
CH DOWN button until you fine the service you want to watch.
1.2 Using Service List
To select the desired service in the service list, you
should firstly display the service list by pressing the
OK button.
Use the ARROW buttons to select a desired service
and press the OK button.
You can see that the service is changed in the small
screen on the top-right.
To watch that service, press the OK button once
more.
To watch the previous service, press the EXIT button.
In the Service List window, you can also select additional functions with the COLOR buttons. Press the
RED button, and you can sort the services by Name, Transponder(TP), Group, Tuner and CAS
(Conditional Access System).
Press the GREEN button, and you can add the services to one of 10 Favorite Lists.
Press the YELLOW button, and you can search & find the service via a virtual keyboard.
Press the BLUE button, and you can adjust service list option.
1.3 Using Simple Service List
If you press NUMERIC buttons or the UP/DOWN
ARROW button, the instant service list will be
displayed.
Select the desired service by using the ARROW
button, and press OK button to watch.
You can also enter the service number directly by
using the NUMERIC button.

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1.4 Using Recent Service List
To display the recent service list, press the RECALL
button for a short time.
To return to the previous service that you were
watching, press RECALL button twice or for a longer
time.
To choose a service from the recent service list, use
the ARROW button to select it, and then press the
OK button.
Press the EXIT button to exit from the recent service list.
2. Information Window
If you want to view the information of the current
service that you are watching, press the INFO button.
Then the Information window will be displayed.
This Information window is automatically displayed
when changing between the services.
This window contains much useful information such
as service number, service name, encryption type,
teletext, subtitle, Audio indication for Dolby Digital,
duration of the service and so on.
By pressing the INFO button once again, you can get more detailed information about the service.
3. Multi-Picture Display.
Press the BLUE button to display multiple pictures and
use the RED button to select the display options for 9 or
12 multiple pictures.
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) helps you to
navigate through
all the possible viewing options. And the EPG supplies
additional
information about each channel, such as program
listings, start/end times and detailed information about
the program listings for all available services. The
availability and size of information of these program
details can vary, depending on the particular
broadcasters, individual services.
E.g. Freeview provides a full 7 day EPG, with full descriptions of
programs broadcast.

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Press the EPG button, then the EPG menu will be displayed.
Use the ARROW buttons to move to other services or to see previous/next guide.
Press the EPG button once to view the full EPG with multi service list, and press it twice to view the
additional EPG information of a specific channel service. Keep pressing the EPG button to toggle
between the full and detailed menus of EPG.
Press the GREEN button to view next days EPG and the RED button to view the EPG for a previous day.
Select the program by using the ARROW buttons then set the event timer by pressing OK.
You can schedule a recording with the EPG menu as follows.
-Press RECORD button to schedule the event. This schedule can be checked in the Timer Settings, in
the System tools menu.
-To cancel the scheduled recording, press the OK button with the desired event selected.
-To edit the scheduled recording, press the RECORD button with the desired event selected.
5. Favorite Group
Press the FAV(Favorite) button to view all favorite
groups such as sports, movie, drama, satellite group
and so on. Scroll through the various favorite groups
using the UP/DOWN ARROW buttons, and select the
desired favorite group by pressing the OK button.
6. Volume Control
To adjust the audio volume, press the VOL UP/
DOWN buttons.
The Audio volume control bar will be displayed at
the top of the screen and will disappear after 4
seconds.
When necessary, press the MUTE button to turn
on/off the audio.
NOTE : The mute function remains set while you change services.
7. Pause
The PAUSE button is used to freeze the video. Press
the PAUSE button once more to resume the video.

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8. Subtitle
You can select the language for Subtitles, if the
program provides subtitle information.
Press the SUBTITLE button on your remote control
unit.
Select the desired subtitle language then press the
OK button.
The subtitles will be displayed in the selected
language at the bottom of the screen.
To turn OFF subtitles, Select ‘Off’ from the subtitle language list.
NOTE : If a program does not provide subtitle information, the SUBTITLE button will not be active.
9. Audio Control
Press the YELLOW button while watching live TV to display the Audio Control menu. You can set the
Audio Track / Sound Mode / Sound Level.
Audio Track :
You can see all the audio tracks of the service you
are watching. Use the ARROW buttons to choose
the preferred audio track. If you select Auto, the
audio track will be selected according to the audio
language setting in the language setting menu.
Sound Mode :
To set sound mode, Stereo / Mono / Left / Right.
Sound Level :
To set sound level, Low(-30%) / Normal /
High(+30%) / Off.