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

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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

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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

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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

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Rear Panel
① TUNER : An satellite cable can be connected.
② S/PDIF : Connects to a digital audio system using S/PDIF cable.
③ SCART : A SCART connector is provided for TV using a SCART cable.
④ RS-232 : RS-232 data port is provided.
⑤ HDMI : Connects to TV using a HDMI cable for both audio and video signals.
⑥ Ethernet : Connects the PC or another set top box of ET.
⑦
USB : Connects the USB memory stick or external HDD.
⑧ On/Off Switch : Powers on/off.
⑨ Power Inlet : Connects the detachable power cord.

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1.3 Remote Controller
 Power: To switch the receiver in and out of stand-by
mode.
 Mute : Mutes the audio.
 Timer : Sets timer
 Audio: Displays the audio track option to choose (e.g.
AC3, Stereo)
 Subtitle : Displays the subtitle of the current channel if the
channel provides subtitle.
 TEXT : Displays the teletext information of the current
channel, if the channel provides teletext data.
 Numeric Keys: Enters a service number for service
change or to specify values for menu options.
 Prev : Previous channel
 Next : Next channel
 Color Keys: Each key is assigned a specific function that
may be different in each menu.
• Red - mainly used for REC, Cancel, etc.
• Green - mainly used for OK
•Yellow
•Blue
 Menu: Displays the main menu.
 Info: Displays the service information box. It is also used
to display more information about a program.
 Navigation Keys: Navigates Up/Down and Left/Right on
the menu options. Up/down keys are used to call up the
channel list.
 OK: Confirms the selected menu option.
 EPG: Displays EventView

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Exit: Exits the current menu option into the live mode, or switches one step back of the menu.
Volume +/- : Adjusts the audio volume.
Channel ▲/▼: Navigates through the scanned channel list
:Previous channel
Home:
<< : Fast Rewind
Fast rewinds at up to 128 times faster than the normal speed (x2/4/8/16/32/64/128)
Stop : Stops playing of a recording and goes to the live mode.
▶ll : Play and Pause
>> : Fast Forward
Fast forwards at up to 128 times faster than the normal speed (x2/4/8/16/32/64/128)
Color RED(Recording) : Displays the recording menu.

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1.4 Conditional Access
Amongst the channels that are scanned via UNIBOX HD1, some channels can be properly
tuned in only with the corresponding Smartcard. UNIBOX HD1 provides two Smartcard Reader
slots and users need to purchase those Smartcards that are required for viewing such
subscription based services.
Insertion of Smartcard
① Open the door on the right side.
② Insert Smartcard as in the following instruction.
③ Make sure that the Smartcard remain inserted while viewing.
Insertion of CAM (Conditional Access Module)
There are several Conditional Access Systems (CAS) that UNIBOX HD1 supports. To be able
to watch channels that are encrypted in such CAS as Nagravision, NDS, Irdeto, Viaccess, etc,
users need to purchase a CAM that is corresponding to each CAS, as well as Smartcard to
decrypt those encrypted channels.
① Insert a Smartcard into the CAM as in the below picture.
② Once the Smartcard inserted into the CAM, insert the CAM into the CI slot.
③ Make sure that the CAM remains inserted while viewing.

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1.5 Technical Specifications
Front Panel
 Display: 8-digit Segment VFD display
displaying channel names and program information
 Smartcard Reader Slot: 1 ea
 Common Interface: 1 ea
 USB: 1 x USB 2.0
 Buttons: 5 (Power, Volume Up/Down, Channel Up/Down)
Rear Panel
 Power Switch: 1 ea
 Sat-IF input/output: 1 x F-type socket
 Connection TV/VCR: 1 x Scart socket
 Video/Audio output (digital): 1 x HDMI
 Audio output (digital): Standard optical (S/PDIF)
 USB: 2 x USB2.0
 Ethernet: 1 ea
 RS-232: 1 ea
Power
Mains voltage: 95~250 / 50~60 V/Hz

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Power consumption: 65/35/1 W
(Max./typ. operation/stand-by)
RF
RF range: 950~2,150 MHz
Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer: DVB-S/DVB-S2 standard
Video
Video resolution: CCIR601 (720 x 576 lines), 576p, 720p,
1080i, 1080p@30
Video decoding: MPEG-2, MPEG-4 compatible
Input data rate: 2~45 MSymb/s
S/N: > 53 dB
Audio
Decoding: AC3, MPEG-4(AAC-HE), MPEG-1 Layer1, 2 and 3
Sampling rate: 32 / 4.1 / 48 KHz
S/N: > 65 dB
LNB
LNB supply (horiz/vert): 14 / 18 ; Max. 400mA
Control signal: 22 KHz ; ToneBurst ; DiSEqCTM1.0 / 1.1 / 1.2
General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 260 x 60 x 190 mm
Weight (without HDD): App. 3 KG

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Chapter2.
Installation of UNIBOX HD1
This chapter will guide you through the whole installation process of UNIBOX HD1. Please read
each section carefully to make sure that the system runs properly.
2.1 Connecting Satellite Cable
UNIBOX HD1 is integrated with a satellite tuner, and one of the first steps is to connect satellite
cable to UNIBOX HD1 in order to gain optimal signal quality. You can either choose one of the
following connection methods depending on the equipment you have.
A. A Satellite Cable
In case you have a separate satellite cable providing a broadcast signal, you can
configure TUNER Input.

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2.2 Connecting the TV
UNIBOX HD1 provides a variety of audio/video connection methods.
A. Connecting TV via HDMI Cable
For the sake of the best picture quality, especially for digital TV, HDMI connection is
recommended. Most HDTVs have HDMI connectors to ensure the highest picture quality.
In the rear panel of UNIBOX HD1 one HDMI connector is available for this purpose.
Connect your TV to UNIBOX HD1 using a HDMI cable as follows.
B. Connecting TV SCART Cable
In case your TV is analogue TV, SCART cable is the most common method. Connect
your TV to UNIBOX HD1 using SCART cable as follows

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2.3 Connecting Power
A power code is provided as one of the basic accessories of UNIBOX HD1.
●Connect the power cord to the connector at the rear panel of UNIBOX HD1.
●Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
●Turn on the power switch at the rear panel.
NOTE: AC input condition
●Nominal Voltage Range: 100~240 VAC
●Maximum Voltage Range: 90~264 VAC
●Nominal Frequency: 50/60 Hz
●Maximum Frequency Range: 47~63 Hz

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2.4 Power ON/OFF
How to use > Press Æ‘Standby/Restart’
There are several ways to turn your UNIBOX HD1 ON or OFF
●Complete Power Shutdown
There is a Power Switch in the rear panel and once it is ON, you do not need to turn it on or off
each time. It takes a longer time to boot the system if you turned it off by this switch.
●Standby Mode
POWER key is normally used to turn the power of UNIBOX HD1 on or off. If you press POWER,
it instantly switches your UNIBOX HD1 off or on. In this mode, the system is not completely shut
down and thus it takes a shorter time to turn it on and off.
●Deep Standby Mode
Deep Standby is used to reduce the standby power consumption. UNIBOX HD1 is designed to
be energy efficient and to guarantee the power consumption to be under 1W in the deep standby
mode.