Xcruiser XDSR385HD User manual

User’s Manual
XDSR385HD
Full HD Digital Satellite Receiver
Personal Video Recorder
•Please read this User’s Manual carefully before installing the receiver.
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Index
INDEX ...................................................................................................4
Precautions.............................................................................................6
1. Important Safety Instructions ..........................................................6
2. Notice..............................................................................................6
3. Copyright ........................................................................................7
4. Disclaimer .......................................................................................7
5. Trademarks.....................................................................................7
Before You Begin ....................................................................................8
1. Main Features.................................................................................8
2. Accessories ....................................................................................9
Hardware Description...........................................................................10
1. .............................................................10
2. ............................................................. 11
3. Remote Control Unit .....................................................................12
Connecting diagram.............................................................................14
1. Receiver to Adaptor ......................................................................14
2. Receiver to TV with Digital A/V Output .........................................14
3. Receiver to TV with Analog A/V Output ........................................16
4. Connecting to Antenna Cable .......................................................16
5. Guide to mounting an STB on TV back panel (Optional)..............18
Guide of Functions ...............................................................................19
1. Selecting a Service .....................................................................19
1.1 Using CH UP/DOWN buttons ..............................................19
1.2 Using Service List ................................................................19
1.3 Using Simple Service List ....................................................19

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1.4 Using Recent Service List....................................................20
2. Information Window ...................................................................20
3. Multi-Picture Display...................................................................20
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG) ..............................................20
5. Favorite Group ............................................................................21
6. Volume Control ...........................................................................21
7. Pause ...........................................................................................21
8. Subtitle.........................................................................................22
9. Audio Control..............................................................................22
10. Teletext.........................................................................................23
11. PIP (Picture in Picture) ...............................................................23
PVR (Personal Video Recorder) Function ..............................................24
1. Recording ....................................................................................24
1.1 Recording methods..............................................................24
1.2 Recording Edit .....................................................................25
1.3 Long Time recording ............................................................26
1.4 Pause during recording........................................................26
2. Time Shifting ...............................................................................27
3. Playback (Play List) ....................................................................28
3.1 Recorded Files.....................................................................29
3.2 Imported Files ......................................................................29
3.3 Music....................................................................................29
3.4 Photo....................................................................................29
4. Bookmark ....................................................................................30
5. Trick mode...................................................................................30
Menu Map.............................................................................................31
Main Menu of Guide .............................................................................32
1. System Tools...............................................................................32
1.1 Storage Manager .................................................................32
1.2 Timer Settings......................................................................33
1.3 Service List Manager ...........................................................33
1.4 Data Transfer .......................................................................34
2. ..............................................................................35
2.1 Recording Option.................................................................36
2.2 Parental Control...................................................................37
2.3 Display Setting.....................................................................37
2.4 Time Setting.........................................................................38
2.5 Language Setting.................................................................38
2.6 A/V Output Setting ...............................................................39
3. Installation...................................................................................40
3.1 Dish Setting..........................................................................40
3.2 Positioner Setting.................................................................41
3.3 Service Search.....................................................................42
3.4 Network Setting....................................................................43
3.5 System Recovery.................................................................44
3.6 System Information..............................................................45
4. Utility............................................................................................44
4.1 Calculator.............................................................................44
4.2 Calendar ..............................................................................45
4.3 CAS (Conditional Access System).......................................45
4.4 Plugin...................................................................................46
4.5 Free TV+..............................................................................47
4.6 Internet TV+ .........................................................................48
Troubleshooting...................................................................................49
Specications .......................................................................................50

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1. Important Safety
Instructions
wwRead these instructions.
wwKeep these instructions.
wwHeed all warnings.
wwFollow all instructions.
wwDo not use this apparatus near
water.
wwClean only with dry cloth.
wwDo not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
wwDo not install near any heat
sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including ampliers)
that produce heat.
wwDo not reverse the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or third prong is
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not t into
your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
wwProtect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
wwOnly use attachments/accessories
specied by the manufacturer.
wwUse only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specied
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
wwUnplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
wwRefer all servicing to qualied
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
WARNING: To Prevent re or shock hazard
do not expose the set to rain or moisture.
2. Notice
wwThese servicing instructions
are for use by qualied service
personnel only. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, do not
perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operating
instructions unless you are
qualied to do so.
wwThe apparatus shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing
and that no objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
wwThe mains plug is used
as the disconnect device. The
disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
Precautions

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts are inside.
Refer servicing to qualied service personnel.
The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product
enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a
risk of shock to persons
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the product
3. Copyright
This manual is protected by copyright
laws.
Copy, use and reproduction of this
manual in part or whole without
Manufacturer’s prior written approval are
prohibited.
4. Disclaimer
The manufacturers, distributors and
agents are not liable to any kind of
damage caused by the use of the
information contained in this manual.
The instruction and descriptions which
this manual contains are based on the
time of this manual’s production.
The manufacturer constantly updates it
with new functions and technology.
All the specications are subject to
change without prior notice.
5. Trademarks
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Denition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC

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Before You Begin
1. Main Features
wwFull HD Satellite PVR receiver
wwHDMI Video & Audio Output (576i, 576p, 720p,
1080i, 1080p)
wwH.264/MPEG4 (HD/SD), DVB-S2 Compliant
wwRecording & Playback with External USB 2.0
Devices
wwRecording and Time Shifting Simultaneously
wwEvent Recording by EPG
wwUSB 2.0 Host ports (MP3 Player & JPEG Viewer)
wwVarious Media File Format Playback (Xvid le
Playback)
ww10/100 Base-Tx RJ-45 port
ww4-Digit Alphanumeric LED Display
wwFully compliant with DVB-S2
wwBlind scan
wwMulti-LNB Controlled by DiSEqC Control Version
1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and USALS
wwMulti-Satellite Search
wwSupport EPG (Electronic Program Guide)
wwOn-Screen Display with Full Color & Resolution
wwFavorite Service Groups
wwPowerful Service Control by Favorites, Lock, Skip,
Move and Delete
wwService Sorting by Alphabet, Transponder and CAS
wwMulti-language Supported (OSD & Menu)
wwTeletext Support
wwMaximum 10,000 Services Programmable
wwPIP (Picture in Picture)
wwParental Lock / System Lock / Installation Lock
wwCVBS Video & Audio Output via RCA
wwHDMI Video & Audio Output
wwOptical Output for Digital Audio (SPDIF)
wwSoftware & Service Database update via USB and
Ethernet port

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2. Accessories
User’s Manual Remote Controller RCA cable (Option)
AAA size batteries X2 HDMI cable USB hub
Adaptor TV mount bracket (Optional) IR extension (Optional)
NOTE: If any accessories listed above are missing, contact the sales representative where you purchased this unit.
It is ready to be mounted behind of the TV. Use the screws provided to hold the components in place.

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1. Front Panel Conguration
Hardware Description
1. Display :
The 4-digit shows channel number or menu state in
normal mode, shows local time in standby mode.
2. POWER Button:
Press to switch between STANDBY and POWER ON
modes.
3. CH Up/Down Button:
Press to change services in normal mode, to move
the highlighted-bar UP/DOWN in menu mode.
4. STANDBY / REMOTE Indication LED (RED / GREEN):
The LED (RED) lights on in standby mode. / The LED
(GREEN) lights on when a key on the Remote Control
is pressed.
5. Remote Sensor:
Receives signal from remote controller.

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2. Rear Panel Conguration
1. IR extension : The 2.5mm mini plug is
connected to the “IR Rec” jack to use IR
extension when XDSR385HD is mounted
with optional bracket. (Front remote
sensor will not be operated when IR
Extension is connected)
2. PCMCIA : To receive other pay-tv service
you need a CA-Module(Viaccess, Irdeto,
Nagravison, etc.) and a smart card from
the service provider.
3. SMART CARD READER : Insert smart card for
encrypted service access.
4. LNB IN: Use to connect a satellite antenna.
5. LNB OUT: Use it when connecting to
another STB for loop-through.
6. RS-232C : Serial port for rmware update
and data transfer.
7. Ethernet : Local area network port for
direct computer connection.
8. USB : Use it when connecting to external
USB storage device.
9. HDMI : Connects to the TV by using a
HDMI cable for the best quality picture
and audio.
10. A/V OUT : Connects to the TV or VCR using
a optional RCA cable (Stereo audio
output / White, Red, Composite video
output / Yellow)
11. SPDIF : Connects to the audio system
using a S/PDIF cable. (digital audio)
12. D/C power socket : Connects the adaptor

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3. Remote Control Unit 1. POWER: Turns the STB On/O.
2. MUTE / Resolution: Turns the sound On/O. / To select the
resolution format press and hold Resolution button. You will
see the resolution menu. Each time you press the Resolution
button, the resolution changes in the following sequence:
576i > 576p > 720p > 1080i > 1080p by pressing the Exit button it
turns the sound On/O again.
3. Numeric: Controls the numerical operation and service
numbers directly.
4. Subtitle: To show multilingual subtitle.
5. Teletext: To show the digital teletext.
6. OK or Service List: Show the service list in non-menu mode and
select an item or conrm in menu mode.
7. ARROW Buttons
a. Up & Down Buttons: To change the value of a selected item with
preprogrammed values in menu.
b. Left & Right Buttons: To move the cursor left and right in menu.
8. Menu: To enter the main menu or to move to the previous
menu.
9. EXIT: Exit from the menu or pop-up window.
10. Play List: To show the le list in the USB Storage Device or
Network Storage Device.

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11. Favorite: To display the satellite group and the favorite groups.
12. EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Show the TV/Radio program guide.
13. Recall: Moves to previous service.
14. Volume Up & Down: To change the Volume.
15. Play / Time shift: Display the progress bar of playback when no
progress bar is displayed. Start playback with normal speed.
Return to normal speed from trick mode.
16. Channel Up & Down: To change service channel.
17. Pause: This key is used to pause the video. Press once more to
resume the video.
18. Rewind: Rewinds at high speed. Each time you press this button
the rewind speed is increased.
19. STOP: To stop time shifting, play back or recording.
20. Fast Forward: Fasts forward at high speed. Each time you press this
button the speed is increased.
21. Previous File: To play the previous MP3 le in MP3 play mode. This
button is also used to jump back to beginning of recording
during a playback.
22. Recording:To start Recording.
23. Next File: To play the next le. This button is also used to jump to
end of recording during a playback.
24. Color Buttons
a. RED: Used for special function in menu. RED key is used to sort
lists in service list or go to previous day search in EPG or make/
delete the current position as a bookmark.
b. GREEN: Used for special function in menu. Green key is used to
set favorites setting in service list or go to the next bookmark
position.
c. YELLOW: Used for special function in menu. Yellow key is used to
nd service in service list or change the audio track.
d. BLUE: Used for special function in menu. Blue key is used to set
service list option in service list or display Multi-Picture.
25. Page Up& Down: Move to the next or previous page if more than one
page are available. This button also is change the location of sub
picture in PIP.
26. TV/RADIO: Switches between TV and Radio.
27. Information: Shows the information of current program. If you press
one more, detail information box will be shown.
28. PIP Buttons
a. PIP (Picture in Picture): To set PIP window.
b. PIP Swap: Switching between main-picture and sub-picture
c. PIP (Picture in Picture) Service List: To shown the sub-picture service list.

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Connecting diagram
1. Receiver to Adaptor
lw Connect the A/C power cord between A/C power cord socket of receiver and A/C outlet.

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2. Receiver to TV with Digital A/V Output
lw Connect the HDMI Cable to the HDMI Connector of the TV.
lw Connect SPDIF to Digital audio input of the equipment (Digital Audio)
NOTE: Depending on the A/V equipment you own, there are various ways you can
connect the STB. To choose the best connection option, please refer to the manual
of the equipment you would like to connect to. To get High Denition playback of
HD content, we recommend that you connect your high denition display with
a HDMI cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-denition video and
multichannel audio in a single cable.

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3. Receiver to TV with Analog A/V Output
lwConnect the VIDEO and AUDIO L, R to VIDEO IN and
AUDIO L, R IN of TV.
NOTE: The composite connection(RCA cable) is recommended for analogue TV
You cannot view high denition video with the composite video connector.
4. Connecting to Antenna Cable
lwUsing Single DISH: Connect the Satellite
Antenna cable to LNB IN.

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lwUsing DiSEqC switch: Connect the cable of DiSEqC
switch to LNB IN.
lwUsing DiSEqC motor: Connect the cable of DiSEqC
motor to LNB IN.

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5. Guide to mounting an STB on TV back panel (Optional)
wwMount your STB on the bracket.
wwConnect IR Extension to the IR Rec Jack on the rear panel.
wwPLACEMENT: The IR receiver should be located so that it is not
directly facing a light source such as lamps or displays. When
mounted near a display, it should be ush to the display and away
from light reections that may occur.
wwInstall the mount bracket on back panel of TV using
the screws provided.

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Guide of Functions
1. Selecting a Service
To select the desired service
(channel), please refer to the
instructions below.
1.1 Using CH UP/DOWN buttons
You can navigate between
services by pressing CH UP/DOWN
buttons. Whenever you press
the CH UP (DOWN) button, current
service will be changed to next/
previous service. Please press
CH UP or CH DOWN button until
you ne the service you want to
watch.
1.2 Using Service List
To select the desired service
in the service list, you should
rstly display the service list by
pressing the OK button.
Use the ARROW buttons to select
a desired service and press the
OK button.
You can see that the service is
changed in the small screen on
the top-right.
To watch that service, press the
OK button once more.
To watch the previous service,
press the EXIT button.
In the Service List window,
you can also select additional
functions with the COLOR
buttons. Press the RED button,
and you can sort the services
by the Alphabet, Transponder
(TP), Group, Tuner and CAS
(Conditional Access System).
Press the GREEN button, and you
can add the services to one of
10 Favorite List.
Press the YELLOW button, and you
can search & nd the service via
a virtual keyboard.
Press the BLUE button, and you
can adjust service list option.
1.3 Using Simple Service List
If you press NUMERIC buttons or
UP/DOWN ARROW button, instant
service list will be displayed.
Select the desired service by
using the ARROW button, and
press OK button to watch.
You can also enter the service
number directly by using the
NUMERIC button.

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1.4 Using Recent Service List
To display recent service list,
press the RECALL button for a
short time.
To return to the previous service
that you were watching, press
RECALL button twice or for a
longer time.
Choose the service from the
recent service list, use the ARROW
button to select, and then press
the OK button.
Press EXIT button to exit from
the recent service list.
2. Information Window
If you want to view the
information of the current
service that you are watching,
press INFO button. Then the
Information window will be
displayed.
This Information window is
automatically displayed when
changing between the services.
This window contains much
useful information such as
service number, service name,
scrambled types of service,
teletext, subtitle, Audio
indication for Dolby Digital,
Time duration of the service and
so on.
By pressing INFO button once
again, you can get more
detailed information about the
service.
3. Multi-Picture Display.
Press the BLUE button to display
multiple pictures and use the
RED button to select the display
options for 9 or 12 multiple
pictures.
4. Electronic Program
Guide (EPG)
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
allows you to see program
schedule and program infor-
mation from the service which
includes this data as part of their
transmission. Multiple services
will be shown with a time line of
programming events. The EPG
supplies additional informa-
tion of channel service, such
as program listings, start/end
times and detailed information
about the program listings for
all available services. The avail-
ability and details of information
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can be checked in the menu
of Timer Settings, in the Sys-
tem tool menu.
- To cancel the schedule of the
recording, press the OK but-
ton for the appointed event.
- To edit the schedule of the
recording, press the RECORD
button for the appointed
event.
5. Favorite Group
Pressthe FAV(Favorite) buttonto
view all favorite groups such as
sports, movie, drama, satellite
group and so on. Scroll through
the various favorite group using
theUP/DOWNARROW buttons, and
7. Pause
PAUSE button is used to freeze
the video. Press PAUSE button
once more to resume the video.
varied, depending on the par-
ticular broadcasters, individual
services.
wwPress the EPG button, then the
EPG menu will be displayed.
wwUse the ARROW buttons to
move to other services or to
see previous/next guide.
wwPress the EPG button once
to view full EPG with multi
service list, and press it twice
to view the additional EPG
information of a specic chan-
nel service. Keep pressing the
EPG button to toggle between
the full and detailed menus
of EPG.
wwPress the GREEN button to view
next day EPG and the RED but-
ton to view EPG for a previous
day.
wwSelect the program by using
the ARROW buttons then set
the event timer by pressing
OK.
wwYou can schedule a recording
with the EPG menu as follows.
- Press RECORD button to sched-
ule the event. This schedule
select the desired favorite group
by pressing OK button.
6. Volume Control
wwTo adjust the audio volume,
press the VOL UP/ DOWN but-
tons.
wwAudio volume control bar will
be displayed at the top of the
screen and disappear after 4
seconds.
wwWhen necessary, press the
MUTE button to turn on/o the
audio sound.
NOTE: The mute function
remains set while you change
services.

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8. Subtitle
You can select the language for
a Subtitle, if the program pro-
vides subtitle information.
wwPress the SUBTITLE button on
your remote control unit.
wwSelect the desired subtitle lan-
guage then press OK button.
wwThe subtitle will be displayed
in the selected language at
the bottom of the screen.
wwTo turn OFF the subtitle from
the screen, Select ‘O’ from
the subtitle language list.
NOTE: When program does not
provide subtitle information,
SUBTITLE buttonwill not be active.
9. Audio Control
Press YELLOW button on live TV
serviceto display Audio Control
menu. You can set Audio Track /
Sound Mode / Sound Level.
wwAudio Track:
You can see all the audio track
of the service you are watching.
Use the ARROW buttons to
choose the preferred audio
track. If you select Auto, audio
track will playas what you set
for audio language in language
setting menu.
wwSound Mode:
To set sound mode, Stereo /
Mono / Left / Right.
wwSound Level:
To set sound level, Low
(-30%) / Normal / High (+30%)
/ Off.
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