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.

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Data Transfer: See Sharing Channel Data.
Schedule: See Manually Scheduling TV Recordings.
Software: See Online Update.
Storage Manager: See Managing Storage Devices.
System: See Updating the Digital TV Receiver.
USB Storage: See Updating the Digital TV Receiver.
For other apps, see Apps.
Note
While some apps, such as Calendar, are easy to use, other internet-based
apps may be unavailable or restricted, depending on the country, so this
guide does not cover every app provided by this receiver.
To access the customary setting menus, select Settings or, alternatively,
press the red button to quickly access it.

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2 Installation
Install the digital TV receiver, limited by the specifications shown in the
table below.
Maximum power consumption 30 W when in operation
Size 260 mm x 53 mm x 150 mm
Weight
0.7 kg
Operating temperature 32-113 °F, 0-45 °C
Storage temperature 14-158 °F, -10-70 °C
On the rear, this digital TV receiver has several connectors:
A satellite dish connector
AV connectors for a TV and an AV receiver
USB ports for removable storage devices
An Ethernet port for internet connection
The RS-232C port may be used only by an engineer for installation or
service.

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2.1 Safety Precautions
To avoid hazards and to keep the performance of the digital TV receiver at
its best, obey the following instructions:
Do not block ventilation openings on the receiver.
When installing the receiver in a cabinet, make sure to leave a space
of at least 10 centimetres around the receiver for cooling.
Do not place the receiver in direct sunlight and close to heat-
emitting devices that can interfere with cooling.
Do not expose the receiver to water and moisture to prevent fire
and electric shock.
Use only accessories provided or specified by the manufacturer.
Use dry cloth to clean the receiver.
Never open the receiver casing under
any circumstances, or the warranty will
be void. Repair tasks must be done only
by qualified persons with expertise.
2.2 Satellite Dish Connection
Connect the cable from the satellite dish to LNB IN.
2.3 TV Connections
This digital TV receiver has two video connectors for use by a TV.

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TV OUT
Composite video
Use an TV OUT connector to connect the receiver to a TV for the best
picture quality. If the TV has no available TV OUT connector, use the
composite video connector.
TV OUT connection
Connect the receiver’s TV OUT output connectors to the TV’s TV OUT input
connector using an TV OUT cable.
Note
Some TV OUT cables and TVs may not be compatible with the receiver due
to differing TV OUT specifications.
Composite Connection
The composite video connector shares the audio connectors with the
component video connectors. A typical composite cable has three
connectors.

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The yellow connector is for the video connection. Connect the receiver’s
composite video and audio output connectors to the TV’s composite video
and audio input connectors using a composite cable, so that the
connectors of the same colour connect to each other.
Note
Composite video connectors cannot carry HD video.
2.4 Network Connection
Connect the receiver’s LAN port to the router using a network cable. For
details on how to configure the network settings, see Network Settings.

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3 Scanning for Channels
A broadcast satellite’s channels are called transponders. A transponder
gathers signals over a range of uplink frequencies and retransmits them on
a different set of downlink frequencies to receivers on Earth. Multiple TV
channels are broadcast through a transponder. A transponder has three
main components: frequency, symbol rate, and polarization.
3.1 Satellite Dish Settings
LNB Settings
A group of satellite dish settings must be properly configured for each
desired satellite before performing a channel scan.
Open the apps screen and select Settings> Dish Setting. There are two
signal bars on the lower part of the screen. The signal level bar indicates
how strong the signal is, and the signal quality bar indicates how easy it is
to pick up. To view an enlarged signal bar display, press the blue button.
Configure the following settings properly using the signal bars.
Satellite: Choose a target satellite from the list of satellites.
Frequency: Choose a target transponder from the list of
transponders.
LNB Power: An LNB must be supplied with power to operate. Turn
this on to supply the LNB with power if it doesn’t have its own
power supply.
LNB Type: Specify what type of LNB is used.
LNB Frequency: Specify what frequency the LNB generates. A dual-
band LNB, also called universal LNB, generates two alternative
frequencies to receive a wider band of satellite frequencies.
LNB 22 kHz: Either turn this on or off to pick up a higher or lower
frequency band.
DiSEqC Switch: If one or more typical DiSEqC switches are used,
this option must be set properly. Specify which of the DiSEqC ports
is connected to the intended dish.

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On this screen, users can change satellite and transponder data.
Rename a satellite: Choose Satellite and select a satellite. Press the red
button and then enter a new name using the on-screen keyboard.
Edit a satellite’s longitude: Choose Satellite and select a satellite. Press
the green button and then modify the longitude.
Clear all transponders of a satellite: Choose Satellite and select a satellite.
Press the yellow button and then confirm to clear them.
Add a transponder: Place the focus on Frequency and press the green
button. Specify the frequency, symbol rate, and polarization.
Edit a transponder: Choose Frequency and select a transponder. Press the
yellow button and then modify the transponder’s details.
Delete a transponder: Choose Frequency and select a transponder. Press
the red button and then confirm to delete it.
Unicable Settings
If the user’s house is equipped with a single cable router, configure
unicable settings properly.
Open the apps screen and select Settings > Dish Setting. Set LNB Type to
Unicable and then choose Unicable Setting. Choose Config Mode and
determine whether to scan for all available channels or a specific channel.
Specify the details, such as port and predetermined intermediate
frequency.

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3.2 Using a Motorized Dish
While a fixed dish usually only picks up one satellite, a motorized dish can
pick up multiple satellites.
There are two control methods for motorized dishes: DiSEqC 1.2 and
USALS. With DiSEqC 1.2, the user must manually operate the dish to locate
satellites one by one. The digital TV receiver stores each satellite position
for later use.
With USALS, the receiver can pinpoint all visible satellites through
calculations using the dish coordinates and the built-in database of
satellite positions.
Using DiSEqC 1.2
Open the apps screen and select Settings > Positioner Setting. Set
Positioner to DiSEqC 1.2 and then repeat these steps for every desired
satellite.
1. Choose Go to Reference from Positioner Command for the dish
to return to the reference point at the highest point in its arc. The
dish’s movement accuracy may decrease over long-term use. To
correct movement errors, choose (Re-) Calculate from Positioner
Command.
2. Choose Satellite and choose a target satellite.
3. Choose Frequency and select any available transponder.
4. Choose Go to Stored Position from Positioner Command to rotate

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the dish, so that it faces the target satellite.
5. Place the focus on Move and press the left or right navigation
button to finely drive the dish east or west for the best signal. The
dish rotates continuously as long as either of these buttons is
held down.
6. Choose Store Satellite Position from Positioner Command to save
the dish’s current position for the target satellite.
It may be useful to set limits to the movement scope of the dish for easier
manipulation. Repeat these steps two times to set a limit position for the
east and the west.
1. Choose Go to Reference from Positioner Command for the dish
to return to the reference point.
2. Place the focus on Move and press the left or right navigation
button to drive the dish.
3. Choose Set East (soft) Limit or Set West (soft) Limit from
Positioner Command to save the dish’s current position to use it
as a limit position.
Choosing Disable (soft) Limits from Positioner Command clears these limit
positions.
Using USALS
Open the apps screen and select Settings > Positioner Setting. Set
Positioner to USALS and then specify these items correctly:
Dish Longitude: Enter the longitude where the dish is located.
Dish Latitude: Enter the latitude where the dish is located.
Give the dish a test run to see if it works properly. Repeat these steps for
every desired satellite.
1. Choose Go to Reference from Positioner Command for the dish
to return to the reference point.
2. Choose Satellite and choose a target satellite.
3. Choose Frequency and select any available transponder.
4. Choose Go to to rotate the dish so that it faces the target satellite.

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3.3 Scanning for Satellite TV Channels
Open the apps screen and select Settings > Service Search.
Three methods are available to scan for satellite TV channels.
Scanning all available transponders for every channel
Scanning for multiple channels that a specific transponder carries.
Scanning for a specific one of multiple channels that a specific
transponder carries.
Some option items are used in common in more than one scanning
method, as follows:
Satellite: Choose a target satellite from the list of satellites.
Search Type: Determine which types of channels to scan for.
All Service: Scan for all available TV and radio channels.
FTA Only: Scan only for free TV and radio channels.
TV Only: Scan only for free and pay TV channels.
Network Search: A transponder usually has information about
other transponders provided by the same satellite TV service
provider. It is better to turn on this option so that the receiver uses
broadcast network information for faster and more precise
scanning.
When any dish settings need to be reconfigured, select Dish Setting or
Positioner Setting to jump to the relevant menu. To return to this menu,
select Service Search.
Particular LNBs have an indicator light to show if the signal strength is
good enough for the receiver to perform a channel scan. This may be
useful when installing a new satellite dish. To activate this function, press
the green button and then confirm to use it.