Ultra Plus X-1000HD+ User manual

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Contents
Contents.................................................................................................I
1 Introduction....................................................................................1
1.1 Features ................................................................................. 1
1.2 Accessories............................................................................2
1.3 The Remote Control...............................................................3
1.4 Getting Started .......................................................................5
1.5 The Apps Screen....................................................................5
2 Installation ..................................................................................... 7
2.1 Safety Precautions .................................................................8
2.2 Satellite Dish Connection .......................................................8
2.3 TV Connections......................................................................8
TV OUT connection................................................................9
Composite Connection ........................................................... 9
2.4 Network Connection.............................................................10
3 Scanning for Channels ................................................................ 11
3.1 Satellite Dish Settings .......................................................... 11
LNB Settings ........................................................................ 11
Unicable Settings .................................................................12
3.2 Using a Motorized Dish ........................................................13
Using DiSEqC 1.2 ................................................................13
Using USALS .......................................................................14
3.3 Scanning for Satellite TV Channels .....................................15
Scanning for Every Channel ................................................16
Scanning a Specific Transponder.........................................16
Scanning for One Channel...................................................17
4 Watching TV ................................................................................18
4.1 Channel List .........................................................................19
Channel List Preferences.....................................................19
4.2 TV Programme Guide ..........................................................20

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Programme Guide Preferences ...........................................22
4.3 Controlling Audio ..................................................................22
4.4 Displaying Subtitles..............................................................23
4.5 Watching Two Channels Simultaneously .............................23
4.6 Viewing Teletext ...................................................................24
4.7 Watching Pay Channels .......................................................24
4.8 Watching Subchannels.........................................................25
4.9 Setting Up Timers.................................................................25
Wake-Up Timer ....................................................................25
Sleep Timer ..........................................................................25
4.10Managing Channels .............................................................26
5 Recording TV...............................................................................28
5.1 Recording TV Programmes..................................................28
Scheduling TV Recordings Using the Programme Guide....28
Manually Scheduling TV Recordings ...................................29
5.2 Time-Shifting ........................................................................29
5.3 Playing Recordings ..............................................................30
5.4 Recording Preferences ........................................................30
6 Playing Media Files .....................................................................32
6.1 Managing Storage Devices ..................................................32
6.2 Managing Files .....................................................................33
6.3 Playing Recordings and Videos ...........................................34
6.4 Viewing Photos.....................................................................36
Slideshow Preferences ........................................................36
6.5 Playing Music .......................................................................36
7 Apps.............................................................................................38
7.1 Web Browser........................................................................38
Viewing a Webpage .............................................................38
Navigating Webpages ..........................................................39
Bookmarks ...........................................................................39
Entering Text ........................................................................40
7.2 YouTube ...............................................................................40

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Playing Videos......................................................................41
7.3 Internet TV+ .........................................................................41
7.4 Internet Radio+.....................................................................42
7.5 RSS News ............................................................................43
7.6 User Data .............................................................................43
7.7 TV Portal+ ............................................................................44
7.8 Torrent Player.......................................................................44
7.9 Weather Forecast.................................................................45
7.10PlugIn ...................................................................................45
PlugIn Server Settings .........................................................46
8 Preference Settings .....................................................................47
8.1 Language Settings ...............................................................47
8.2 Network Settings ..................................................................47
Proxy Server Settings ..........................................................48
DDNS Settings .....................................................................48
8.3 Clock Settings ......................................................................48
8.4 Audio and Video Settings .....................................................49
8.5 System Settings ...................................................................50
Using Different Fonts............................................................50
8.6 Parental Control ...................................................................50
8.7 Maintaining the Digital TV Receiver .....................................51
Sharing Channel Data ..........................................................52
8.8 Updating the Digital TV Receiver .........................................52
Online Update ......................................................................53
Software Server Settings .....................................................53
Appendix A..........................................................................................54
Legal Notices...............................................................................54
A.1 Copyright........................................................................54
A.2 Warranty.........................................................................54
A.3 Trademarks ....................................................................54
A.4 Correct Disposal of This Product ...................................55

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1 Introduction
1.1 Features
Beyond simply receiving satellite signals, this digital TV receiver has many
convenient and advanced features:
This receiver has two slots for CA modules and pay-TV cards. See
Watching Pay Channels.
•Users can use removable storage devices to record TV programmes.
It is possible to schedule this receiver to record not only a single TV
programme but also every episode of a series using the programme
guide. See Recording TV.
•Users can pause and resume a live programme. See Time-Shifting.
•This receiver can play many kinds of media files, including photos,
music, and videos. See Playing Media Files.
•This receiver provides a variety of apps, including YouTube. See The
Apps Screen.

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1.2 Accessories
The following accessories are included with the digital TV receiver.
Remote control Batteries TV OUT cable
Manual

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1.3 The Remote Control
Use the remote control to control the digital TV receiver. Make sure that
batteries are installed correctly in the remote control.

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1. Turn the digital TV receiver on or off.
2. V.Format Switch the display format (4:3 / 16:9). See Audio and
Video Settings.
3. Resolution: Change the picture resolution.
4. Use the numeric buttons to enter numbers.
5. Subtitle: Display subtitles. See Displaying Subtitles.
6. Teletext: Display teletext pages. See Viewing Teletext.
7. Info: Display information about the current programme.
8. Recall: Display the list of recently-viewed channels.
9. Use these navigation buttons to navigate the menus and
interactive screens.
10. OK: Select an item. In addition, use this button to display the
channel list.
11. Menu: Display apps. In addition, use this button to return to the
higher menu level.
12. Exit: Return to the previous screen or close the current list or
dialogue box.
13. FAV: Display the list of favourite channels.
14. EPG: Display the programme guide. See TV Programme Guide.
15. Play List: Display the list of files stored in a removable storage
device.
16. Use these volume buttons to adjust the volume.
17. Mute the sound.
18. Use these channel buttons to change channels.
19. These colour buttons perform different functions, depending on
what the receiver is currently doing.
20. Use these buttons to control recording and playback.
21. Use these buttons to scroll lists.
22. TV/Radio: Switch between TV channels and radio stations.
23. SLEEP: Adjust the sleep timer.
24. : This button performs different functions, depending on what
the receiver
25. Use these buttons to watch two different channels at the sam
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1.4 Getting Started
Install the digital TV receiver properly, referring to Installation.
Plug the power adapter into a power outlet, and insert the connector into
the power socket on the rear of the receiver. Then press the power button
on the remote control to turn on the receiver.
When turning on the receiver for the first time, the initial setup process
automatically starts. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process.
At each step, either make a choice or skip the step:
1. Choose a language for the user interface.
2. Configure the network settings. See Network Connection.
3. Install add-ons to internet-based apps, such as Free TV+ and
Internet Radio+, when an internet connection is available.
Additionally, determine whether to restore the receiver using the
stored settings and channels, if there is any backup data.
4. Set the clock. See Clock Settings.
5. Scan for TV channels. See Scanning for Channels.
1.5 The Apps Screen
Press the MENU button to open the apps screen. The apps screen displays
various app icons in multiple folders, as follows:
CAS: See Watching Pay Channels.