UNIBOX HD1 User manual

Instruction Manual
High Definition
Personal Video Recorder
Digital Satellite Receiver
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
The UNIBOX HD1 digital receiver is fully compliant with the international
Digital Video Broad-casting (DVB) standard, and thus is able to receive
digital broadcasts of that standard.

Safety Instructions ii
Safety Precautions
This product has been manufactured to act in accordance with the international safety
standards. Please read through the safety instructions carefully before using this product as the
manufacturer takes no responsibility for any damages due to the consumer’s misuse of the
product.
1. Power Supply
•Use this product with the type of power supply that is indicated on the marking label. Its
operating range is AC 90V~250V and 50/60Hz.
•Use an outlet that has surge suppression or ground fault protection.
•Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric fire
or shock.
•Do not alter, bend, or twist the power cord or plug.
•Be sure to route the power supply cords so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by
items around it.
•Keep the power cord away from any heating appliances to avoid melting the cover vinyl.
•If the cord is damaged, do not plug in the product and be sure to get the cord replaced.
•When unplugging, grip the power plug, not the cord.
•If any of the following occur, unplug the product from the outlet and contact authorized
service personnel:
oThe power cord or supply is damaged
oLiquids of any kind have been exposed to the product
oThe product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged
oThe product is not performing as it should
•If the product won’t be used for a long period of time, unplug it
2. Exposure and Placement
•Only operate the product in moderate temperatures.

iii Safety Instructions
•Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightening, rain or direct sunlight.
•Do not expose any liquids or sources of open flame (such as candle flame) to the
product.
•Do not place the product near any heat emitting appliances. This may cause impairment
in cooling.
•Do not place the product on any unstable surface because it may fall and cause serious
personal injuries and/or damage the product.
•Always make sure the product has enough space around it for ample ventilation and
heat transfer.
•Do not place the product in a closed space (such as a cabinet) without suitable
ventilation.
•Be sure to place the product approximately 10 cm away from any appliances that are
exposed to electromagnetic influences, such as a TV or a VCR.
•Do not use any attachments or accessories that are not recommended by the
manufacturer. This may cause hazards to the product, and will void the warranty..
3. Installation and Maintenance
•Before connecting or disconnecting the satellite cable to the product, be sure that the
product is unplugged. Failure to do so may cause damage to the LNB.
•The LNB cable must be earthed to the system earth for the satellite dish.
•Before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the TV, be sure that the product is
unplugged. Failure to do so may cause damage to the TV.
•Before cleaning the product, be sure that the product is unplugged.
•Use a damp cloth (do not use any solvents) to clean the exterior of the product.
4. Warnings
•Do not use this product near any flammable or explosive gases as this increases the
risk of explosions.

Safety Instructions iv
•Do not use the product if any liquids or foreign objects come in contact with it.
oTurn the product off, disconnect the power cord, and contact your dealer.
oDo not use the product since this could cause a fire or electric shock.
•Do not operate this product or hold the power cord with wet hands as the risk of getting
electronic shock is very high.
•Unplug the product and disconnect the LNB cable during a thunderstorm or when left
unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the
product due to lightening and power-surges.
•Do not use this product when it is out of order. Continued use when defective can cause
serious damage to it and you.
•Do not put any alien items into or block the slots or ventilation openings of the product.
This can cause damage to the product and reduce the life span.
5. Warranty
Be aware that any adjustments or handling (such as, but not limited to opening the casing) other
than what is specified here will void your warranty. Attempting to modify the product may result
in fire, injury, electric shock, or other severe damage to you or the product.
•Do not remove the cover, as there is risk of electric shock.
oIf it is absolutely necessary, please contact a trained professional.
•Do not try to modify the product as this may cause fires, injuries, electronic shocks or
other severe damage to you or the product.

1 Contents
Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Main Features ........................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Product Descriptions ................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Remote Controller .................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Conditional Access ................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Technical Specifications ......................................................................................... 10
2 Installation of UNIBOX HD1............................................................................................. 12
2.1 Connecting Satellite Cable ..................................................................................... 12
2.2 Connecting the TV .................................................................................................. 13
2.3 Connecting Power .................................................................................................. 14
2.4 Power On/Off .......................................................................................................... 15
3 First Time Installation ..................................................................................................... 16
4 Basic Operations ............................................................................................................ 24
4.1 Channel List ............................................................................................................ 24
4.2 Switching Channel .................................................................................................. 27
4.3 Program Information ............................................................................................... 28
4.4 Volume Control ....................................................................................................... 29

Contents 2
4.5 Selecting Audio Track ............................................................................................. 29
4.6 Subtitle .................................................................................................................... 30
4.7 Media Player ........................................................................................................... 31
4.8 Sleep Timer ............................................................................................................. 32
4.9 Teletext ................................................................................................................... 33
4.10 Electronic Program Guide ...................................................................................... 35
4.11 Timeshift ................................................................................................................. 37
4.12 Recording ............................................................................................................... 38
4.13 Recording Play ....................................................................................................... 42
4.14 Managing Recording Files ...................................................................................... 43
5 System Configuration ..................................................................................................... 44
5.1 Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 44
5.2 System Setup ......................................................................................................... 46
5.2.1 System Configuration ...................................................................................... 46
A/V Settings ................................................................................................. 47
Video Enhancement Settings ....................................................................... 48
Customization .............................................................................................. 49
Record ......................................................................................................... 50
Subtitle Settings ........................................................................................... 51
Language Selection ..................................................................................... 51
Selecting Time Zone .................................................................................... 52
Hard Disk Setup ........................................................................................... 52
Initialize Hard Disk ....................................................................................... 53
Network Setup ............................................................................................. 53

3 Contents
Skin .............................................................................................................. 56
5.2.2 Service Searching ........................................................................................... 57
Tuner Configuration ..................................................................................... 57
Automatic Scan of Services ......................................................................... 58
Manual Scan of Services ............................................................................. 59
5.2.3 Common Interface - CAM ............................................................................... 61
5.2.4 Parental Control .............................................................................................. 62
5.2.5 Factory Reset .................................................................................................. 65
5.2.6 Cross EPG ...................................................................................................... 66
5.2.7 OSD 3D Setup ................................................................................................ 67
5.2.8 Checking H/W & S/W Information ................................................................... 68
Service Information ...................................................................................... 68
System Information ...................................................................................... 69
6 Menu Structure ................................................................................................................ 70
7 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 74
8 Copyright – GNU GPL ..................................................................................................... 76

Chapter1. Introduction 4
Chapter1.
Introduction
The UNIBOX HD1 digital receiver is fully compliant with the international Digital Video Broad-
casting (DVB) standard, and thus is able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard.
For its operation you need an antenna, which must be installed appropriately.
1.1 Main Features
●400 MHz MIPS Processor
●Linux Operating System
●Media Player
●Downloadable Plug-ins supported
●1 x Smartcard Readers
●1 x Common Interface
●MPEG2 / H.264 Hardware Decoding
●1 x DVB-S2 Tuner
●8-digit Segment VFD
●512MB NAND Flash
●512MB DDR SDRAM
●10/100MB Ethernet Interface
●3 x USB 2.0
●RS-232
●HDMI
●1 x SCART
●S/PDIF for digital bit stream out (optical)
●EPG supported
●Automatic & Manual Service Scan
supported
●LNB control (DiSEqC) supported
●Skin change supported

5 Introduction
1.2 Product Descriptions
Front Panel
① Power : Power On
② Display : Displays the current menu information.
③ VOL▼: Volume control down
④ VOL▲: Volume control up
⑤ CH▲: Switches channel up
⑥ CH▼: Switches channel down
⑦ USB: Connect a USB storage device
⑧ CI Module slot
⑨ Smartcard reader slot