Wintal SWITCHOVER Series User manual


Thank you for purchasing STB10HD Digital High Definition Set Top Box.
This manual will help you to install, use and maintain the receiver. Please read this manual
carefully before operating your unit and keep itfor future reference.
Warning & Note
In this manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations.
vWarning:Alert user to the operation which could result in device damage or data loss, and
the presence of a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.
vNote:Remind user of presence of possible problems and information of any importance to
help understand, use and maintain the installation.
Note: The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. The
photosand function explanations in the manual are for reference. If any discrepancy
exists, please refer to the entity.

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Safety Instruction
Read following items carefully before operating this receiver.
Installation
This receiver should be installed horizontally. Unbalanced installation may cause damage.
Install the receiver in a place with:
good ventilation (leave space not less than 10cm around this receiver)
no heat source (burning candle, radiator, heater, fireplace, amplifier, etc)
suitable temperature
against humidity (especially bathroom, kitchen, etc)
no direct sunlight
low vibration
Maintenance
Unplug this receiver from wall outlet before changing connections between this unit and
other related equipments.
Don’t unplug or insert signal, audio and video cables when this receiver is turned on.
To avoid the risk of lightning strike, unplug power cord of the receiver from wall outlet in
lightning storm.
Unplug power cord from wall outlet when the unit is not used for a long time or damaged
accidentally.
Turn off this unit first, after 1 to 2 hours turn it on when move this receiver from a cold
environment to a hot environment, vice versa.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, don’t expose this receiver to rain, splashing and
don’t put object with liquid on this unit.
Do not cover vents of this receiver with newspaper, table cloth, curtain, etc.
Don’t put heavy objects on this receiver.
Unplug power cord of this receiver from wall outlet before cleaning. To reduce damage,
clean this unit with dry cloth. Do not let liquid and spray flow into this device to avoid
serious damage.
There is dangerous voltage in product enclosure. Do not remove the cover (or back) to
avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
Power Socket and Power Cord
The power socket should be available near the receiver and well grounded.
Do not insert or pull out the power cord with wet hands to avoid electric shock or fire.
Do not use damaged power cord. If power cord is damaged, contact your local operator for
replacement to avoid risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not excessively bend the power cord, and do not place heavy objects on it, which could
cause damage, electric shock or fire.

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RCU Battery
Batteries should be installed in accordance with the (+/-) markings on battery compartment.
Remove batteries if RCU not be used for a long time.
Replace batteries if there is no enough power and dispose battery waste properly for
environmental protection.
Others
The all-pole power switch of this receiver is on rear panel. Switch it to “I”, related equipment
will connect with power supply. Switch it to “o”, related equipment will disconnect with
power supply completely.
Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer, as other unsupported accessories
may cause damage to the receiver.
Symbols on the Receiver
Part 1: Warning Mark
This mark appears on rear panel of this receiver, painted prominently in contrasting color to
background. It consists of two graphical symbols and warning messages. The detailed
specifications are as follows:
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, don’t remove the cover (or
back). Equipment service and maintenance should be undertaken by
qualified personnel.
This symbol alerts user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
in product enclosure that sufficient magnitude will constitute risk to person.
This symbol reminds user of presence of important operation and
maintenance instructions in literature accompanying this receiver.
Part 2: CE Mark
This mark appears on rear panel of this receiver, painted prominently in contrasting color to
background.
This mark tells you that the receiver is following the provisions of Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to the electromagnetic compatibility and the provisions of
Council Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC on the approximation of the
laws of the Member States relating to low voltage and electrical safety.

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Contents
1. Before Using the Receiver ..................................................................................................2
1.1 Main Feature ................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Front Panel ................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Rear Panel .................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Remote Control Unit (RCU) .......................................................................................... 5
2. Installation ............................................................................................................................7
2.1 Connect TV ................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Connect other Device ................................................................................................... 9
2.3 Power on ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.4 Scan Channel ............................................................................................................. 10
3. Basic Operation..................................................................................................................11
3.1 Channel Switch ........................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Volume Control ........................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Channel Information Bar ............................................................................................. 11
3.4 Channel List ................................................................................................................ 12
3.5 Favorite Channel List .................................................................................................. 12
3.6 Teletext........................................................................................................................ 12
3.7 Subtitle ........................................................................................................................ 12
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)......................................................................................13
4.1 Full Guide.................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Simple Guide .............................................................................................................. 13
4.3 Remind List ................................................................................................................. 14
5. USB Application.................................................................................................................14
5.1 MP3 Play..................................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Picture Browse............................................................................................................ 14
6. Channel Scan......................................................................................................................15
6.1 Auto Scan.................................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Manual Scan ............................................................................................................... 15
7. Channel Edit .......................................................................................................................16
7.1 Set Favorite Channel .................................................................................................. 16
7.2 Rename Channel ........................................................................................................ 16
7.3 Sort Channel ............................................................................................................... 16
7.4 Add/Delete Channel .................................................................................................... 17
7.5 Move Channel ............................................................................................................. 17
7.6 Search Channel .......................................................................................................... 17
8. Setup ...................................................................................................................................18
8.1 System Setting............................................................................................................ 18
8.2 Screen Setting ............................................................................................................ 18
8.3 Parental Control .......................................................................................................... 18
8.4 Region Setting ............................................................................................................ 20
8.5 Factory Default............................................................................................................ 20
9. System Information............................................................................................................20
10. Software Upgrade by USB...............................................................................................21
11. Appendix...........................................................................................................................22
11.1 Trouble Shooting ....................................................................................................... 22
11.2 Specification .............................................................................................................. 23
11.3 Acronym .................................................................................................................... 24

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1. Before Using the Receiver
1.1 Main Feature
¾Dolby 5.1 supported
¾MP3 play and picture browse
¾Teletext/subtitle supported
¾EPG supported
¾16 favorite channel groups
¾Memory space up to 1000 channels
¾Support automatic, manual scan
¾Powerful channel edit function
¾Parental control supported
¾Software upgrade supported
¾Standby with low power consumption
¾HDMI output: support 1080i/720p/576p/576i
¾YPbPr output: support 1080i/720p/576p/576i
¾COAXIAL & S/P DIF audio supported
¾USB 2.0 interface supported

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1.2 Front Panel
Name Function
1. STAND BY Switch between operation and standby modes (In standby
mode, the receiver is disconnected with power supply.)
2. SENSOR Receive infrared remote control signal
3. DISPLAY Display status
4. USB slot Open the cover to insert specific USB device
5. CH+/- Switch channels or move cursor up/down
6. VOL+/- Adjust volume or move cursor right/left
7. OK Display channel list or confirm operation
8. MENU Display/exit from main menu

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1.3 Rear Panel
Name Function
1. VIDEO Output CVBS video signal to TV
2. S-VIDEO Output Y/C video signal to TV
3. Y/Pb/Pr Output Y/Pb/Pr video signal to TV (support high definition output)
4/5. L/R-AUDIO Output left/right audio signal to TV or amplifier
6. COAXIAL Output digital audio signal to amplifier
7. S/P DIF Output digital audio signal to amplifier
8. HDMI Output high definition video and audio signal to TV
9. RS-232 Serial port used for software upgrade (authorized for qualified
personnel)
10. ANT IN Connect to terrestrial antenna
11. LOOP OUT Loop output RF signal to another receiver
12. 100-240V~AC power supply
13. ON/OFF Power switch

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1.4 Remote Control Unit (RCU)
Name Function
1. Learning keys
Please refer to Learning Key.
2. The keys of the receiver
Switch between operation and standby
modes (In standby mode, the receiver is
disconnected with power supply.)
Mute/restore sound
TV/RADIO Switch between TV and radio modes
0-9 Switch channels or input numbers
FORMAT Switch video resolutions
BACK Back to previously viewed channel
PAGE / Page down/up
MENU Display/exit from main menu
EXIT Back to previous menu or exit from
operation
Switch channels or move cursor up/down
Adjust volume or move cursor left/right
OK Display channel list or confirm operation
CH+/- Switch channels
VOL+/- Adjust volume
FREEZE Pause/restore play
AUDIO Switch audio languages
A.RATIO Switch screen formats
FAV Display favorite channel list
TXT Display teletext type window
SUB.T Display subtitle list
GUIDE Display EPG
INFO Display channel information bar
Notes:
•The keys mentioned in the
manual refer to that on
RCU except for special
explanations.
•Please operate according
to key instructions on
screen. USB Display USB partition

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Learning Key
The receiver RCU has some learning keys at the lower part. The keys (except SET key) can be
used to memorize corresponding key values of TV RCU. After learning, you can realize remote
control for TV with the receiver RCU.
The recommended keys are POWER, TV/AV, VOL+ and VOL- of TV RCU. The TV/AV
identifier varies with different types of TV RCU.
Instruction:
1. Keep pressing SET key on the receiver RCU for 3
seconds or more, the indicator status changes
from low light to high light, then stop pressing SET
key.
2. Press a learning key on the receiver RCU (such as
POWER key), indicator flashes quickly.
3. Aim the TV RCU at “receiving window” of the
receiver RCU, and press the corresponding key on
the TV RCU (such as POWER key) to learn. The
indicator status changes from flashing to always
bright, which means the learning is successful.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set other learning keys in
the same way.
5. After setting, press SET key to exit, and indicator
is off.
6. If the operation fails, please try again according to
above steps.
Notes:
•During setting, put the two RCUs on same
horizontal surface and the space between
them should be within 5cm.
•If there is no operation in 20 seconds, the
receiver RCU will exit from learning mode
automatically.
•You can operate the learning for times, but
only the last one can be saved.
•Some TV RCUs may not support this function.

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2. Installation
Connect TV and other devices, then you can power on the receiver and scan channels.
2.1 Connect TV
Please choose one of following 4 ways to connect TV.
1. Connect TV Using RCA Cable
1. Connect ANT IN port on the receiver to terrestrial antenna with an RF cable.
2. Connect VIDEO port on the receiver to corresponding port on TV.
3. Connect R/L-AUDIO ports on the receiver to corresponding ports on TV.
2. Connect TV Using S-VIDEO Cable
1. Connect ANT IN port on the receiver to terrestrial antenna with an RF cable.
2. Connect S-VIDEO port on the receiver to S-VIDEO port on TV.
3. Connect R/L-AUDIO ports on the receiver to corresponding ports on TV.

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3. Connect TV Using YPbPr Cable
1. Connect ANT IN port on the receiver to terrestrial antenna with an RF cable.
2. Connect Y/Pb/Pr ports on the receiver to Y/Pb/Pr ports on TV.
3. Connect R/L-AUDIO ports on the receiver to corresponding ports on TV.

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4. Connect TV Using HDMI Cable
1. Connect ANT IN port on the receiver to terrestrial antenna with an RF cable.
2. Connect HDMI port on the receiver to HDMI port on TV.
2.2 Connect other Device
For connection of other devices, please refer to following figure:
Connect LOOP OUT port on the receiver to ANT IN port on another receiver.
Connect COAXIAL port on the receiver to corresponding port on amplifier with a COAXIAL
cable, or connect S/P DIF port on the receiver to corresponding port on amplifier with an
S/P DIF cable, or connect R/L-AUDIO ports on the receiver to corresponding ports on
amplifier.
Please note:
Due to the integrated MEPS standard, your STB10HD outputs no power while in stand-by.
Therefore the loop out connection will not output a signal when this unit is in stand-by. It is
recommended that you use a dedicated antenna point for your set top box or purchase a 2 way
splitter to separate the signal before it enters the set top box. Should you require further
information please call 1800 337 366.

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Note: If you encounter any problem during the connections, please contact your local
operator.
2.3 Power on
1. Connect the power cord of the receiver to wall outlet.
2. Turn on the receiver, and system initializes. If you
turn on the receiver for the first time, an installation
guide appears on screen. You can set region, TV
type and resolution suitable for your conditions.
Notes:
•The installation guide will also run after
restoring factory default.
•Please turn on your TV and switch it to AV mode.
2.4 Scan Channel
After above setting, press OK key to switch to scan
window. System will scan channels automatically.
After scanning, setup result will be displayed on
screen. Press OK key to complete setup and exit to
watch TV.
If there are some channels stored in the receiver,
program will be played automatically, and the channel
number is shown on front panel DISPLAY.
Note: For more scan details, please refer to 6.
Channel Scan.

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3. Basic Operation
This part describes operations such as channel switch, volume control and other basic
operations when playing program.
3.1 Channel Switch
You can switch channels using the following methods:
A. Press or CH+/- keys to switch channels.
B. Input channel number with number keys.
C. Select channel in channel list.
For detailed operations, please refer to 3.4 Channel
List.
D. Select channel in favorite channel list.
For detailed operations, please refer to 3.5 Favorite
Channel List.
3.2 Volume Control
Press or VOL-/+ keys to adjust volume.
Press key to mute/restore sound.
3.3 Channel Information Bar
Press INFO key or press keys to display channel information bar.
1. Channel number and name
2. Current and next program information
3. Current date and time
4. Icons
Bright if the channel is a favorite channel
Bright if any program in the channel is scheduled
Current video resolution
Current audio language
Bright if the channel has subtitle
Bright if the channel has teletext
Current parental control rating
5. TV/radio mode icon

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3.4 Channel List
Channel list is available for you to browse channels
easily and quickly.
1. Press OK key to display channel list.
2. Press TV/RADIO key to switch between TV and
radio modes.
3. Press keys to select a channel.
4. Press OK key to play it in full screen.
3.5 Favorite Channel List
1. Press FAV key to display favorite channel list.
2. Press keys to select a group.
3. Press keys to select a channel.
4. Press OK key to play it in full screen.
3.6 Teletext
An electronic newspaper in which you can browse
multiple pages of information, such as news, traffic,
stock, weather, etc.
1. Press TXT key to display teletext type window.
2. Press keys to select Digital Teletext or VBI
Teletext and press OK key to display teletext list.
3. Press keys to select a language and press
OK key to display teletext information. You can
operate according to operation help information
and key instructions on screen.
4. Press EXIT key to hide the teletext information.
Note: This function needs your local operator
support.
3.7 Subtitle
1. Press SUB.T key to display subtitle list.
2. Press keys to select a language and press
OK key to confirm. The subtitle is displayed at the
bottom of screen.
If you want to switch subtitle off, select “1 Off” in
subtitle list and press OK key to confirm.
Note: This function needs your local operator
support.

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4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
In this guide, you can view program information based on date and time. In addition, the guide
can help to schedule future programs.
4.1 Full Guide
The full guide displays detailed EPG information.
Select Main Menu →Guide →Full Guide and press OK key to enter. If “Guide Default” is set to
“Full” in 8.1 System Setting, press GUIDE key to enter directly in non-menu mode.
1. Channel list
2. Program list
3. Current date and time
4. Date table
5. Preview window
6. Detailed information of the
selected program
7. Operation help information
keys: Select channel
keys: Select program
Green key: Switch to previous day
Blue key: Switch to next day
Yellow key: Switch pages of program information
INFO key: Switch between brief and detailed program information
Red key: Switch to simple guide
OK key: Schedule future program
4.2 Simple Guide
The mini guide displays brief EPG information.
Select Main Menu →Guide →Simple Guide and
press OK key to enter. If “Guide Default” is set to
“Simple” in 8.1 System Setting, press GUIDE key to
enter directly in non-menu mode.
keys: Select program
Green key: Switch to previous day
Blue key: Switch to next day
Red key: Switch to full guide
OK key: Schedule future program

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4.3 Remind List
All the scheduled programs are displayed in this
window. You can cancel or restore schedules.
Select Main Menu →Guide →Remind List and press
OK key to enter.
1. Press keys to select a schedule.
2. Press OK key to cancel or restore it.
3. Press EXIT key to save and exit.
Note: System will remind you near the play time of
the scheduled programs.
5. USB Application
You can play MP3 files and browse pictures.
Press USB key to display USB partition in non-menu mode.
Notes:
•USB device should be connected to USB port on front panel before operation.
•During operation, do not unplug the USB device.
•To enter a folder, highlight it and press OK key. If you want to exit from the folder,
highlight “ ” and press OK key.
5.1 MP3 Play
1. Press keys to select an MP3 file.
2. Press OK key to play it, and you can operate as follows:
VOL-/+keys: Adjust volume
Blue key: Pause/resume play
Red key: Stop play
keys: Play previous/next MP3 file
OK key: Switch among Repeat, Repeat All and
Play Once
Repeat: Play the selected file repeatedly.
Repeat All: Play all files circularly.
Play Once: Play the selected file once.
3. Press EXIT key to exit.
5.2 Picture Browse
1. Press keys to select a picture.
2. Press OK key to display it in full screen, and you
can operate as follows:
Red key: Zoom in/out picture
Blue key: Rotate picture
keys: Display previous/next picture
INFO key: Display operation help information
OK key: Slide show
3. Press EXIT key to exit.

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6. Channel Scan
Note: Don’t turn off the receiver during scanning.
6.1 Auto Scan
For beginners, auto scan is the best choice. System
will scan channels according to default frequency
parameters.
Select Main Menu →Scan →Auto Scan and press
OK key to enter.
Press OK key to scan channels.
6.2 Manual Scan
If you are familiar with relevant channel or frequency
parameters, you can choose manual scan.
1. Manual Scan by Frequency
Select Main Menu →Scan →Manual Scan →Manual
Scan by Frequency and press OK key to enter.
1. Set parameters as follows:
Frequency: Press number keys to input correct
frequency.
Bandwidth: Select 6, 7 or 8MHz.
2. Press OK key to scan channels.
2. Manual Scan by Channel
Select Main Menu →Scan →Manual Scan →Manual
Scan by Channel and press OK key to enter.
1. Press keys to select a channel.
2. Press OK key to scan this channel.

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7. Channel Edit
You can set favorite channels. In addition, you can rename, sort, add, delete, move and search
channels.
Select Main Menu →Channel →TV/Radio Channel List and press OK key to enter.
7.1 Set Favorite Channel
1. Press number key 1to enter favorite mode.
2. Press keys to select a favorite channel
group.
3. Press keys to select a channel.
4. Press OK key to add the selected channel to this
group, and mark this channel with “ ”. If you want
to cancel this setting, press OK key again.
5. Press EXIT key to save and exit.
7.2 Rename Channel
1. Press keys to select a channel.
2. Press number key 2to pop up a keyboard.
3. Input the name of channel. Please refer to
following operations:
Select characters on the keyboard with arrow keys
and press OK key to input.
Select “<-” and press OK key to move cursor
leftward on title bar.
Select “->” and press OK key to move cursor
rightward on title bar.
Select “SP” and press OK key to leave a space on
title bar.
Select “CLR” and press OK key to delete all characters on title bar.
Select “OK” and press OK key to confirm renaming.
Select “Exit” and press OK key to cancel renaming.
4. After renaming, the new channel name appears in channel list.
7.3 Sort Channel
1. Press number key 3to enter sort mode.
2. Press keys to select a sort command.
By Frequency: Sort by frequency
By LCN: Sort by logical channel number
By Name: Sort alphabetically
3. Press OK key to confirm, and all channels are
sorted accordingly.
4. Press EXIT key to save and exit.
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