Xtrend ET8500 User manual

ET8500
User Manual
Before operation, please read the entire Manual thoroughly and retain for future reference
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Introduction
Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing Xtrend.
This user manual will assist you to install your Xtrend box successfully and to get familiar with numerous
features.
The Xtrend ET8500 is a new generation of Full HD Linux receiver with a 1.3GHz CPU Processor, 4.3 inch TFT LCD,
Slide-in HDD bracket, 512MB Nand Flash, eSATAp port, which you can also use as an USB port, and many more
properties and features.
Experience various features such as Full HD TV viewing, web browsing, media playing, HbbTV, and other many
more multimedia features.
In order to extend your experience, you can install various plugins on your Xtrend box.
We strongly recommend reading the user manual before using your Xtrend box.
For any further questions, please visit http://www.et-view.net
We wish you a great experience with your Xtrend Box.
Best regards,
Xtrend Team

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Table of Contents
(A) Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................................3
(B) Main Features .........................................................................................................................................5
(C) Specification ............................................................................................................................................6
(D) Packaging Contents ..................................................................................................................................7
(E) Product Description.................................................................................................................................8
(F) Installing HDD ........................................................................................................................................11
(G) Smartcard Reader & CI ...........................................................................................................................12
(H) Remote Control .....................................................................................................................................14
(I) Basic Installation.....................................................................................................................................15
1. Installation of Satellite dish or Cable/Terrestrial connection ............................................................... 15
2. Connecting the TV (and VCR)................................................................................................................ 16
(J) Installing Tuner.......................................................................................................................................18
(K) Turn on Xtrend ET8500.. ........................................................................................................................19
1. Choose Video input selection........................................................................................................... 19
2. Language Selection.......................................................................................................................... 20
3. Configuring Basic Setup ................................................................................................................... 20
4. Check the internet connection ....................................................................................................... 21
5. Configuring Tuner ............................................................................................................................ 22
6. Install Channel List .......................................................................................................................... 24
7. Automatic & Manual Scan ............................................................................................................. 24
(L) System Configuration –Network Setup.................................................................................................29
(M) Download and Install Plugins ...............................................................................................................30
(N) How to program your universal remote control for your TV ................................................................31
TV brand code list.. ...........................................................................................................................32
(O) GNU General Public License……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….47

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(A) Safety Instructions
This Linux Set-Top-Box has been designed and manufactured in compliance with EU consumer safety
requirements (CE). Please read the following safety precautions carefully.
1. Connecting Power
●This product operates only in the range of AC 100V~250V and 50Hz/60Hz. Please check first your power
supply to see if it fits this range.
●Please be noted that you need to disconnect from the mains before you start any maintenance or
installation procedures.
●Make sure that the power cord is placed in a position where it is easy to unplug it from the mains in an
emergency.
2. Overloading
●Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may cause electrical fire or shock.
3. Liquid
●This product is not water-proof and should not be exposed to dripping, splashing, or any type of liquid.
●No objects filled with liquid such as vases shall be placed on the product.
●Please do not clean the product with wet cloth, which may cause a short circuit.
●No wet objects should be placed near the product.
4. Ventilation
●Allow a sufficient space between the product and other objects to make sure air ventilation of the
product.
●Do not block the top or rear of the product with an object, which will close the ventilation holes and lead
to a high temperature of the system. This may cause a failure of the product.
●Do not stack other electronic devices on top of the product.
●Do not insert any kind of pointed objects like screw, gimlet, etc. into the ventilation holes of the product.
This will damage the product.
5. Connecting the Satellite Cable
●Disconnect the power of the product before you connect the satellite cable to the product. Otherwise, it
may cause damage to the LNB.
6. Grounding
●The LNB must be earthed to the system earth for the satellite dish.
7. Location
●Place the product indoor.
●Do not expose the product to rain, sun or lightening.
●Do not place the product near any heat appliances as a radiator.
●Ensure that there is more than 10 cm distance from any electrical devices & wall.

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8. Lightening, Storm or Not In Use
●Unplug the product and disconnect the antenna cable during a thunderstorm or lightening, especially
when left unattended and unused for a long period of time. This will prevent possible damages from
power surges or lightening.
9. Replacement of Parts
●Unauthorized part replacements, especially by one who is not a qualified technician may result in
damage to the product.
●Ensure that when part replacements are necessary qualified technicians perform the task using the
components specified by the manufacturer.
10. Hard Disk Drive
●Do not move the product or turn the power off suddenly while the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is still running.
This may result in damage to the HDD and thus the system.
●The company shall not be liable for any corruption of data on the HDD caused by careless use or misuse
of users.
11. Battery
●There is danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced.
●Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent type.
‘WEEE’ Symbol instructions
This product should not be disposed with other house hold wastes at the end of its working life.
Please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of
material resources. This will help prevent harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste
disposal.
Dolby Digital: Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’ and the ‘double-D’ symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
MP3: MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson

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(B) Main Features
ET8500
1.3 GHz CPU Processor
4.3 inch TFT LCD
4 x Plug & Play Quad Tuners for DVB-S/S2, DVB-C and/or hybrid DVB-T2/T/C Tuner
Resolution: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i
Digital tone with AC-3-support via S/PDIF
eSATAp + USB Port in one (eSATAp Port provides power supply for external eSATA hard drives)
1 x Common Interface
2 x Smartcard Reader
Power Touch-button with 2 LED
User-friendly Linux Menu system
Various Channel editing programs
(Favorite, lock, rename, delete, and sort)
Fully compatible with MPEG2/4 and DVB-S/S2
Easy and fast Software-Upgrade via USB or Internet
1GB DDR 3/512MB Nand Flash
10/100/1000MB Ethernet Interface
2.5” internal Slide-in HDD Support
HDMI CEC Support
Unicable Support
Play Multimedia files in HD quality.
EPG Support
 Multi LNB support via DiSEqC 1.0, 22 kHz
 Video connections: HDMI, RCA

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(C) Specification
Properties
ET8500
CPU/Memory
CPU
1.3 GHz
Nand Flash
512MB
DDR 3
1GB
FRONT PANEL
Display
4.3 inch TFT LCD
Button
1 port (Power Touch
Button with 2 LED)
IR
1 port
SIDE PANEL I/O PORTS
CI SLOT
1 slot
Smartcard Reader
2 slots
USB
1 port
Slide-in HDD
2.5“
REAR PANEL I/O PORTS
Power
Adapter (12V 3.5A)
RCA AV Out
CVBS
Audio R/L
S/PDIF
OPTICAL
Tuner
4 x Plug & Play for DVB-
S/S2, DVB-C, and/or hybrid
DVB-T/T2/C Tuner
LAN(RJ45)
1Port(10/100/1000M)
e-SATAP/USB 2.0
1 port
HDMI Output
1 port
USB
2 ports
Fan
1
Power On/Off Switch
1
Dimension (L x W x H)
180 x 200 x 83mm

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(D) Packaging Contents (ET8500)
Please check all package contents before using your product.
●Set-Top-Box
●Remote Control
●Batteries
●User Manual
●DC Power Adapter
●HDMI Cable
●4 screws for HDD bracket

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(E) Product Description
Front Panel (ET8500)
1. Power Touch Button with 2 colored LEDs : Sets your Xtrend box into standby mode
2. 4.3” TFT LCD : Displays live video output

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Right Side Panel
1. Slide-in HDD Bracket : Install a 2.5” HDD
2. 2 Smartcard Reader Slots : 2 Smartcards can be inserted
3. CI Module Slot : CAM can be inserted
4. USB Port : USB device can be connected