N8750C

Digital Cable Receiver

USER'S MANUAL

Thank you for purchas ing N8750C Digital Cable Receiver.

This manual will help you to install, use and m aintain the receiver. Please read this manual carefully before operating your unit and keep it for future reference.

Warning & Note

In this manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations. v Warning: 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. v Note: 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 manual is subject to change without notice. The s photos and function explanations in the manual are for reference. If any discrepancy exists, please refer to the entity.

Copyright
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission of Shenzhen Coship Electronics Co., Ltd. 2009-2010 Shenzhen Coship Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved.

Trademark
and are trademarks of Shenzhen Coship Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights concerning marks, logos and brand designs reserved. VIACCESSTM is a trademark of France Telecom. Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV. NAGRAVISION is a registered trademark of KUDELSKI GROUP Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. For more details, please refer to http://www.coship.com

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Safety Instruction
Read following items carefully before operating this receiver.

Installation
v This receiver should be installed horizontally. Unbalanced installation may cause damage. v 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
v Unplug this receiver from wall outlet before changing connections between this unit and other related equipments. v Donunplug or insert signal, audio and video cables when this receiver is turned on. t v To avoid the risk of lightning strike, unplug power cord of the receiver from wall outlet in lightning storm. v Unplug power cord from wall outlet when the unit is not used for a long time or damaged accidentally. v 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 or vice versa. v To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, donexpose this receiver to rain, splashing and t donput object with liquid on this unit. t v Do not cover vents of this receiver with newspaper, table cloth, curtain, etc. v Donput heavy objects on this receiver. t v 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. v 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

v The power socket should be available near the receiver and well grounded. v Do not insert or pull out the power cord with wet hands to avoid electric shock or fire. v 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. v Do not excessively bend the power cord, and do not place heavy objects on it, which could cause damage, electric shock or fire.

RCU Battery
v Batteries should be installed in accordance with the polarity markings (+/-) on battery compartment. v Remove batteries if RCU is not used for a long time.

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v Replace batteries if there is no enough power and dispose battery waste properly for environmental protection.

Others
v The all-pole power switch of this receiver is on rear panel. Switch it to , related equipment I will connect with power supply. Switch it to related equipment will disconnect with o, pow er supply completely. v Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer, as other unsupported accessories may cause damage to the receiver.

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 spec ifications are as follows: Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, donremove the cover (or t 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.

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Contents
1. Before Using the Receiver................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Main Feature ............................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 4 1.3 Conditional Access ...................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Rear Panel................................................................................................................... 5 1.5 Remote Control Unit (RCU) ......................................................................................... 6 2. Installation........................................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Signal Input.................................................................................................................. 8 2.2 Connect TV.................................................................................................................. 9 2.3 Connect other Device................................................................................................ 10 2.4 Power on................................................................................................................... 10 2.5 Search Channel......................................................................................................... 10 3. Basic Operation................................................................................................................ 11 3.1 Channel Switch...........................................................................................................11 3.2 Volume Control ...........................................................................................................11 3.3 Channel Information ...................................................................................................11 3.4 Channel List............................................................................................................... 12 3.5 Audio Setting ............................................................................................................. 12 3.6 Video Setting............................................................................................................. 12 3.7 Teletext...................................................................................................................... 12 3.8 Closed Caption .......................................................................................................... 13 4. Personal Video Recording (PVR) .................................................................................... 13 4.1 Set Recording Parameter .......................................................................................... 13 4.2 Quick Recording........................................................................................................ 14 4.3 Schedule Recording.................................................................................................. 15 4.4 Playback Recorded File............................................................................................. 16 4.5 Edit Recorded File ..................................................................................................... 18 4.6 Time Shift................................................................................................................... 19 4.7 Shortcut Key .............................................................................................................. 20 4.8 USB Device Management ......................................................................................... 20 5. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)..................................................................................... 20 5.1 View EPG Information ............................................................................................... 20 5.2 Schedule Program..................................................................................................... 21 5.3 Schedule Manage...................................................................................................... 21 6. USB Application................................................................................................................ 22 6.1 MP3 Play ................................................................................................................... 22 6.2 Photo Browse............................................................................................................ 22 7. Channel Search................................................................................................................ 22 7.1 Auto Search............................................................................................................... 22 7.2 Manual Search.......................................................................................................... 22 7.3 List Search................................................................................................................. 23 8. Channel Edit...................................................................................................................... 23 8.1 Favorite Edit .............................................................................................................. 23 8.2 Delete Channel .......................................................................................................... 23 8.3 Lock Channel............................................................................................................. 23 8.4 Move Channel ........................................................................................................... 23

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9. System Setting.................................................................................................................. 24 9.1 Resume Default......................................................................................................... 24 9.2 Modify Password....................................................................................................... 24 9.3 Parental Lock............................................................................................................. 24 9.4 Common Set.............................................................................................................. 24 9.5 Video Set................................................................................................................... 25 10. Over the Air (OTA) Upgrade........................................................................................... 25 11. Information...................................................................................................................... 25 11.1 System Information.................................................................................................. 25 11.2 Conditional Access (CA) Information........................................................................ 26 11.3 Mail.......................................................................................................................... 27 12. Appendix......................................................................................................................... 28 12.1 Trouble Shooting...................................................................................................... 28 12.2 Specification ............................................................................................................ 29 12.3 Acronym................................................................................................................... 30

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1. Before Using the Receiver

1.1 Main Feature
PVR supported Time shift supported MP3 play and photo browse Teletext/subtitle supported EPG supported Favorite channel group Memory space up to 5000 channels Support automatic, manual search Powerful channel edit function Parental control supported PAL/NTSC/AUTO supported Software upgrade supported Timer function supported HDMI output: support 1080i/720p/576p S/P DIF audio supported USB 2.0 interface supported CA supported

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1.2 Front Panel

Name 1. 2. IR 3. DISPLAY 4. EXIT 5. MENU 6/12. 7/11. 8. USB slot 9. Smart card slot 10. OK

Function Switch between operation and standby modes Receive infrared remote control signal Display status Back to previous menu or exit from operation Display/exit from main menu Adjust volume or move cursor left/right Switch channels or move cursor up/down Connect to specific USB device Open the cover to insert smart card Display channel list or confirm operation

1.3 Conditional Access

With smart card, you can enjoy various programs of scrambled channels. Note: The smart card and is provided by your local operator.

How to insert smart card

Open the right-hand cover on front panel. Face the side with electronic chip downwards and insert the smart card into the upper slot horizontally according to arrow direction. Notes: Onl y FTA channels are available without the smart card. Donattempt to remove or insert the smart card while the receiver is on. t

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1.4 Rear Panel

Name 1. CABLE IN 2. LOOP OUT 3. HDMI 4. ETHERNET 5. S/P DIF 6. TV SCART 7. 100-240V 8. ON/OFF Connect to CATV network

Function

Loop output RF signal to another receiver Output video and audio signal to TV (support high definition output) Connect to Ethernet Output digital audio signal to amplifier Output video and audio signal to TV AC power supply Power switch

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1.5 Remote Control Unit (RCU)

Name Function 1. Learning keys Please refer to Learning Key. 2. The keys of the receiver STB POWER MUTE AUDIO 0-9 TEXT (P+) CC (P-) LAST INFO Switch between operation and standby modes Mute/restore sound Display audio selection window Switch channels or input numbers Display teletext information and page down Display closed caption list Back to previously viewed channel Display channel information bar Sw itch channels or move cursor up/down Adjust volume or move cursor left/right OK MENU EPG FAV EXIT FORMAT ASPECT Other key Display channel list or confirm operation Display/exit from main menu Display EPG Display favorite channel list Back to previous menu or exit from operation Switch match methods Display aspect ratio window Reserved

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3. The keys of PVR LIST PVR FIRST SET MARK PLAY MARK END PLAY PAUSE STOP RECORD REW FF SLOW TIMER CORD REDisplay recorded file list Display shortcut key window Big jump backward when playback Set bookmark on playback process bar Jump to next bookmark on playback process bar Big jump forward when playback Start to playback or return to play at normal speed Pause/restore play Stop playback or recording Record current program or display recording information Fast backward (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 speed) Fast forward (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32 speed) Slow forward (x1/2, x1/4, x1/8 speed) Display schedule window

Notes: The keys mentioned in the manual refer to that on RCU except for special explanations. Please operate according to key instructions on screen.

Learning Key
The receiver RCU has some learning keys at the upper 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 identifiers vary with different types of TV RCU. Instructions: 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 STB POWER key), indicator flashes quickly.

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3. Aim the TV RCU to receiving windowof the receiver RCU, and press the corresponding key on the TV RCU (such as STB POWER key) to learn. The ndicator status changes i from flashing to always bright, which means the learning is successful. 4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to set other learning keys in this way. 5. After setting, press SET key to exit, 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. (Refer to above picture) If you don do any operation in 30 seconds, the receiver RCU will exit from learning t 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.

2. Installation
Connect TV and other devices , then you can power on the receiver and search channels.

2.1 Signal Input

Connect CABLE IN port on the receiver to CATV network with an RF cable.

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2.2 Connect TV
Please choose one of following 2 ways to connect TV.

1. Connect TV Using SCART Cable

Connect TV SCART port on the receiver to corresponding port on TV.

2. Connect TV Using HDMI Cable

Connect HDMI port on the receiver to HDMI port on TV.

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2.3 Connect other Device

For connection of other devices, please refer to following figure: v Connect LOOP OUT port on the receiver to LNB IN port on another receiver. v Connect S/P DIF port on the receiver to corresponding port on amplifier with an S/P DIF cable. v Connect ETHERNET port on the receiver to Ethernet with a network cable.

Note: If you encounter any problem during the connections, please contact your local operator.

2.4 Power on
1. Connect the power cord of the receiver to wall outlet. 2. Turn on the receiver, system initializes and start-up OSD is shown on TV s creen. Note: Please turn on your TV and switch it to AV mode.

2.5 Search Channel

If there is no channel stored in the receiver, after initialization, system will remind you to search channels. If there are some channels stored in the receiver, after initialization, program will be played automatically, and the channel number is shown on front panel DISPLAY. Note: For more search details, please refer to 7. Channel Search.

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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 following methods: v Select Next/Previous Channel Press keys to select next/previous channel. v Select Channel by Channel Number 1. Press number keys to input a channel number. 2. Press OK key or wait for 3 to 5 seconds to play it in full screen. v Select Channel in Channel List For detailed operations, please refer to 3.4 Channel List.

3.2 Volume Control

Press keys to adjust volume. Press MUTE key to mute/restore sound.

3.3 Channel Information

Press INFO key once or press keys to display channel information bar. Press INFO key twice to display detailed information of current program. Press EXIT key to hide channel information bar.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Detailed information of current program Channel number and name TV/radio mode icon Current program play process bar Current and next program information Current audio mode Decoding standard Standard/high definition mode icon Current time

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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 of current service mode. 2. Press keys to switch among different channel lists. 3. Press P+/- or keys to page up/down. 4. Press keys to select a channel. 5. Press OK key to play it in full screen. Note: In non-menu mode, you can press FAV key to display favorite channel list.

3.5 Audio Setting

1. Press AUDIO key to display audio selection window. 2. Press keys to select an audio language. 3. Press keys to select left, right or stereo. 4. Press EXIT key to save and exit. Note: This function needs your local operator support.

3.6 Video Setting

1. Press ASPECT key to display aspect ratio window. 2. Press keys to switch between aspect ratio and aspect mode. P ress keys to select an option. 3. Press EXIT key to sav e and exit.

3.7 Teletext
An electronic newspaper in which you can browse multiple pages of information, such as news, traffic, stock, w eather, etc. 1. Press TEXT key to display teletext information, and the first page shows the index. 2. Go to a specified page with following operations: Input page number (3 digits) to enter. Press P+/- keys to page up/down. 3. Press EXIT key to hide the teletext information. Notes: This function needs your local operator support. Please operate according to operation help information or key instructions on screen.

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3.8 Closed Caption

1. Press CC 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, s elect 001 Close Subtitlein subtitle list and press OK key to confirm. Note: This function needs your local operator support.

4. Personal Video Recording (PVR)

You can record programs on USB device for entertainment. This receiver provides some PVR functions, such as quick recording, schedule recording and time shift. Notes: Radio programs can be recorded t The capacity of USB device should be not less than 2GB and with high speed. If space on your USB device is insufficient, recording will stop automatically. During operation, do not unplug the USB device. This receiver supports recording programs of two channels under the same TP simultaneously. But the second recording is only available by quick recording.

4.1 Set Recording Parameter

Note: If you don set recording parameters, system will record programs according to t default settings. Select Main Menu ? PVR ? PVR Setting and press OK key to enter. v Schedule Start/Stop Time Offset You can set schedule start/stop time offset value. Press keys to select a time from -10 to +10 minutes. The symbol + before time means start/stop recording later and -means start/stop earlier. For example, if schedule start time is 13:00and offset value is , the real recoding +2 time is 13:02. v Schedule Reminding Set reminding time before starting schedule recording. Press keys to select 30sec, 60s ec, 90sec, 120s ec or OFF. v Divide Record by EPG Event You can record programs in several files according to EPG events, such as news and weather report. If this item is set to OFF record programs in one file; if set to , record in several files , ON according to EPG events. v PVR Icon Time out Set on screen duration of PVR icon. Press keys to select Always, 5s, 10s, 30s or 60s. If Always is selected, PVR icon is displayed on screen all through the recording.

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4.2 Quick Recording

If you want to record current program instantly, you can use this function.

1. Start Recording
When watching program, press RECORD key to start recording and is displayed in top left corner of screen. To record program of another channel, switch channels while recording and press RECORD key again. Note: If current recording program is scrambl ed, you can start another recording. t

2. View/Modify Current Recording Information

While recording program, you can view recording information, rename files and modify recording duration if needed. Select Main Menu ? PVR ? Recording Info and press OK key to enter, or press RECORD key to enter directly if you are watching program under recording. Index: Press keys to select R1 or R2). Mode : Display recording mode (Quick or Schedule). Channel Name: Display channel name. File Name: You can rename the file if needed. Press OK key to pop up a keyboard. For detailed operations, please refer to 4.5.3 Rename Recorded File. Valid Record Time: Display valid record time. Past Time: Display past time. Duration: You can modify recording duration if needed. Press duration. System will record according to the modified duration. Select Pauseand press OK key to pause recording. Select Resumeand press OK key to resume valid recording. Select OKand press OK key to save the setting. Select Canceland press OK key to cancel the setting.

keys to select a recording

3. Watch Program while Recording

While recording program, you can watch live programs under the same TP . Press OK key to display channel list under this TP For detailed operations, please refer to 3.4 . Channel List.

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Note: You should stop at least one recording to watch program under the third TP.

4. Playback Program while Recording

During recording, you can playback current program. For detailed operations , please refer to 4.6 Time Shift.

5. Stop Recording
1. After pressing STOP key when recording, a recording list pops up on screen. 2. Select a recording and press OK key to stop. Note: If you playback program while recording, press STOP key to stop playback, and press STOP key again to stop recording.

4.3 Schedule Recording

You can schedule to record future programs , and system will start recording automatically. In addition, you can modify schedules and delete unwanted schedules. Select Main Menu ? PVR ? Schedule and press OK key to enter. Note: You can schedule recording in EPG window directly. For detailed operations, please refer to 5.2 Schedule Program.

1. Add Schedule
1. Press Green key to display add schedule window. 2. Set schedule parameters as follows: Schedule Type: Press keys to select Rec or Play. Schedule Start Time: Press OK key to display calendar window. Set schedule start date and time according to screen information. Schedule End Time: Press number keys to input end time. Schedule Mode: Press keys to select Once, Daily or Weekly. If Weeklyis selected, press OK key to pop up weekly window. Select one or more days with keys and press OK key to confirm. Channel Name: Press OK key to display channel list, select a channel with keys and press OK key to confirm. 3. Move cursor to OKand press OK key to save the new schedule.

2. Modify Schedule
1. Press keys to select a schedule. 2. Press Yellow key to display modify schedule window. You can modify schedule start time, end time and mode. For detailed operations, please refer to 4.3.1 Add Schedule.

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3. Delete Schedule
1. Press keys to select a schedule. 2. Press Red key to delete this schedule, and mark it with If you want to cancel this set. ting, press Red key again. 3. After pressing EXIT key, a message box pops up for confirmation. 4. Select OKand press OK key to confirm or select Cancel and press OK key to cancel the operation). Note: You can press Blue key to delete all schedules, and press Blue key again to cancel the setting.

4.4 Playback Recorded File

You can playback files in recorded file list. Select Main Menu ? PVR ? PVR File List and press OK key to enter, or press LIST key to enter directly in non-menu mode. 1. Press keys to select a file. 2. Press OK key to playback it. 3. Press STOP key to stop playback and back to file list. While playback, you can operate as follows:

1. Pause
Press PAUSE key to pause play. Press PLAY key to play from the pause point.

2. Fast backward/forward
Press REW/FF keys to fast backward/forward. Press PLAY key to play at normal speed.

3. Slow forward
Press SLOW key to slow forward. Press PLAY key to play at normal speed.

4. Jump backward/forward
1. Press FIRST/END keys to make a big jump backward/forward, or press a small jump backward/forward. 2. Press PLAY key to play from the specified time point. keys to make

5. Playback Process Bar

If you press INFO key, playback process bar is displayed. It displays current file information, playback process and operation help information.

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1. TV icon 2. File name 3. Bookmark 4. File group name 5. Decoding standard

6. Standard/high definition mode icon 7. Watching point time (hh:mm:ss)/total time (hh:mm:ss) 8. Playback process 9. Operation help information

6. Bookmark
You can jump to a position directly by bookmark function while playing recorded file. Note: Bookmark function is only available for recorded files. v Add Bookmark 1. Press INFO key to display playback process bar. 2. Select a time point. 3. Press Green key to add a bookmark at this point. Note: You can set 20 bookmarks for a file at most. v Go to Bookmark 1. Press INFO key to display playback process bar. 2. Press Yellow key to jump to next bookmark on playback process bar. The file will be played from this bookmark. v 1. 2. 3. Delete Bookmark Press INFO key to display playback process bar. Press Yellow key to jump to a bookmark. Press Green key to delete it.

7. File Cut
You can cut out some parts of recorded files. These parts will be skipped while playback file. 1. Press INFO key to display playback progress bar. 2. Press OK key to enter file cut mode. 3. Select a time point, and press Green key to set start point. 4. Select a time point, and press Yellow key to set end point. 5. After pressing OK key, a message box pops up for confirmation. 6. Select OK and press OK key to confirm or select Canceland press OK key to cancel the operation).

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Note: If you want to resume all cut parts, press FAV key.

4.5 Edit Recorded File

You can delete, group, rename or lock recorded files. Select Main Menu ? PVR ? File List and press OK key to enter.

1. Delete Recorded File

1. Press keys to select a file. 2. Press Red key to delete this file, and mark it with If you want to cancel this setting, . press Red key again. 3. After pressing EXIT key, a message box pops up for confirmation. 4. Select OKand press OK key to confirm or select Cancel and press OK key to cancel the operation.

2. Group Recorded File

1. Press keys to select a file. 2. Press Green key to pop up group edit window. 3. Select a group and press OK key to add the selected file to this group. 4. Press EXIT key to save and exit. In addition, you can create, delete and rename groups. v Create Group Press Green key to pop up a keyboard. For detailed operations, please refer to 7.3 Rename Satellite. v Delete Group 1. Press keys to select a group. 2. Press Red key to delete it. v Rename Group 1. Press keys to select a group. 2. Press Yellow key to pop u a keyboard. For detailed operations , please refer to 4.5.3 p Rename Recorded File.

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3. Rename Recorded File

1. Press keys to select a file. 2. Press Yellow key to pop up a keyboard. 3. Input the name of satellite. Please refer to follow ing operations: Select characters on the keyboard with arrow keys and press OK key to input. Select Clearand press OK key to delete all characters on title bar. Select Caps Onand press OK key to switch between capital and lowercase. Select Backand press OK key to delete last character on title bar. Select OKand press OK key to confirm renaming. Select Canceland press OK key to c ancel renaming. 4. After renaming, the new file name appears in file list.

4. Lock Recorded File

1. Press keys to select a file. 2. Press Blue key to lock this file, and mark it with If you want to cancel this setting, . press Blue key again. 3. After pressing EXIT key, a message box pops up for confirmation. 4. Select OK and press OK key to confirm or select Cancel and press OK key to cancel the operation. Note: The local lock password is required to view programs of the locked files.

4.6 Time Shift

After starting time shift, the receiver records current program on USB device in the background temporarily. You can playback it as if playback a recorded file.

1. Time Shift Operation

You can perform pause/play, fast backward/forward, slow forward, etc. For detailed operations , please refer to 4.4 Playback Recorded File. You can also press INFO key to display time shift process bar. It displays current channel information, playback process and operation help information.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

TV icon Channel name Decoding standard Standard/high definition mode icon Watching point time (hh:mm:ss)/total time (hh:mm:ss) Playback process Operation help information

2. Stop Time Shift

Press STOP key or switch to another channel to stop time shift and return to play live program.

4.7 Shortcut Key

When watching a program, press PVR key to display shortcut key list. It displays shortcut key of all PVR functions according to the current situation.

4.8 USB Device Management

1. Clear up USB Device
You can view free space of USB device and delete recorded files if necessary. Press LIST key to display File List window in non-menu mode. The icon in bottom left corner of window displays used and free space of HDD. If you want to delete recorded files, please refer to corresponding operations in 4.5 Edit Recorded File.

2. HDD Format
Warning: This function will format your USB device, and all files will be deleted. Select Main Menu ? PVR ? HDD Format and press OK key to enter. Select OKand press OK key to confirm or select Cancel and press OK key to cancel the operation.

5. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

In this guide, you can view program information of current service mode based on date and time. In addition, you can schedule to play or record future programs. Select Main Menu ? EPG and press OK key to enter, or press EPG key to enter directly in non-menu mode.

5.1 View EPG Information

EPG information is displayed as follow s:

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Channel list Preview window Date table Program list Operation help information

Red key: Switch between channel list and program list In channel list: Green key: Switch among different channel lists keys: Select channel OK key: Play current program of the selected channel in full screen In program list: keys: Select date within a w eek keys: Select program INFO key: Display detailed information of the selected program OK key: Play current program in full screen or schedule future program Blue key: Display book list window

5.2 Schedule Program

1. Press keys to select a future program. 2. Press OK key to pop up EPG schedule wi n dow . 3. Set schedule type and mode. For detailed operations, please refer to 4.3.1 Add Schedule. 4. Press OK key to confirm the setting. The scheduled program is marked with If you . want to cancel this setting, press OK key again. 5. Press EXIT key to save and exit. Notes: System will remind you near the airtime of the scheduled programs. For more details about schedule recording, please refer to 4.3 Schedule Recording.

5.3 Schedule Manage

All the scheduled programs a displayed in this re w indow. You can cancel or restore schedules. Press Blue key to enter book list while cursor is in program list. 1. Press keys to select a schedule. 2. Press OK key to cancel or restore it. 3. Press EXIT key to save and exit.

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6. USB Application
You can play MP3 and browse photos. Notes: USB device should be connected to USB port on front panel before operation. During operation, do not unplug the USB device.

6.1 MP3 Play

Select Main Menu ? Accessory ? MP3 and press OK key to display MP3 list. 1. Press keys to select an MP3 file. 2. Press OK key to play it, and you can operate as follows: OK key: Pause/resume play Green key: Play files at random Red key: Play all files circularly Blue key: Play the selected file repeatedly 3. Press EXIT key to exit.

6.2 Photo Browse

Select Main Menu ? Accessory ? Digital photo and press OK key to display photo list. 1. Press Green key to switch between file list and icon view modes. 2. Press keys to select a JPG file. 3. Press OK key to display it in full screen, or press Blue key for slide show. 4. Press EXIT key to exit.

7. Channel Search
Note: Don turn off the receiver during searching. t

7.1 Auto Search

For beginners, auto search is the best choice. System will search channels according to default f requency parameters. Select Main Menu ? Installation ? Auto Search and press OK key to search channels.

7.2 Manual Search

If you are familiar with relevant frequency parameters, you can choose manual search. Select Main Menu ? Installation ? Manual Search and press OK key to enter. 1. Set parameters as follows: Frequency (MHz): Press number keys to input a proper frequency. Symbol Rate (KS/s): Press number keys to input a proper symbol rate.

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Modulation: Press keys to select 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM or 256QAM. Search Type: Press keys to select single or network. 2. Highlight Begin Searchand press OK key to search channels.

7.3 List Search

System will search channels according to preset segment of frequencies. Select Main Menu ? Installation ? List Search and press OK key to search channels.

8. Channel Edit
You can delete, lock and move channels. In addition, you can set favorite channels. Select Main Menu ? Maintenance ? Channel Edit and press OK key to enter.

8.1 Favorite Edit

1. Press keys to select a channel. 2. Press Red key to mark the channel with If . you want to cancel this setting, press OK key again.

8.2 Delete Channel

Note: The deleted channel s cannot be watched unless you search them again. 1. Press keys to select a channel. 2. Press OK key to delete this channel, and mark it with If you want to cancel this setting, . press OK key again.

8.3 Lock Channel

1. Press keys to s elect a channel. 1. Press Yellow key to lock this channel, and mark it with If you want to c ancel this set. ting, press Yellow key again. Note: The system lock password is required to view programs of the locked channel s.

8.4 Move Channel

1. Press keys to select a channel. 2. Press Blue key to mark this channel with . 3. Press keys to move it to a new position and press OK key to confirm. After setting, press EXIT key and a message box pops up for confirmation. Select OKand press OK key to confirm or select Canceland press OK key to cancel the operation.

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9. System Setting
9.1 Resume Default
Warning: This function will restore system settings to factory defaults and erase all channels. Select Main Menu ? Maintenance ? Advance Set ? Resume Default and press OK key, a warning box pops up for confirmation. Select OK and press OK key to confirm or select EXIT and press OK key to cancel the operation. System will reboot after restoring.

9.2 Modify Password

The local lock password is required to view programs of the locked channels or enter some menus, such as advance set, channel edit, etc. The default password is 0000 You can . change this password if necessary. Select Main Menu ? Maintenance ? Advance Set ? Modify Password and press OK key to enter. 1. Press number keys to input new password. 2. Press number keys to input new password again for confirmation. Note: Don forget the password. Once forget it, t please ask you local operator for help.

9.3 Parental Lock

You can set parental control for programs. Select Main Menu ? Maintenance ? Advance Set ? PG Lock Level and press keys to select a parental control level. After setting, press EXIT key to save and exit. Note: The local lock password is required to view programs beyond set level.

9.4 Common Set

Select Main Menu ? Maintenance ? Common Set and press OK key to enter. 1. Set parameters as follows: Menu Language: Press keys to select a language for menu. Menu Transparence : Press keys to select a transparency level from 65% to 100%. Summer Time: Select On to set summer time, or select to set standard time. Off Time Zone Set: Press keys to set local time zone. 2. Press EXIT key to save and exit.

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9.5 Video Set

Select Main Menu ? Maintenance ? Video Set and press OK key to enter. 1. Set parameters as follows: TV Mode: Press keys to select PAL, NTSC or Auto. Note: If there is mosaic phenomenon on screen. In this case, continue to press keys until the video appears normally. Aspect Ratio: Press keys to select Letter Box, Panscan or AUTO. Aspect Mode : Press keys to select 4:3 or 16:9. Subtitle: Press keys to select On or Off. Resolve : Press keys to select a proper resolution. Note: If your TV does not support the selected resolution, there is no video output on screen (there is mosaic phenomenon on screen). In this case, continue to press keys until the video appears again. Audio Set: Press keys to select Stereo, Left or Right. Audio Decode: The receiver can output two types of digital audio signal via S/P DIF port. If your digital amplifier has Dolby digital decoder, set it to AC3to output encoded signal. If not, set it to PCM to output decoded signal. Note: If there is no Dolby digital provided in the program, even though you set i t to AC3, program cannot be played with Dolby sound. 2. Press EXIT key to save and exit.

10. Over the Air (OTA) Upgrade

Notes: Donturn off your receiver during software upgrade. t During software upgrade, you cannot do other operations. If new software is found, OTA Upgradeis activated. Select Main Menu ? Maintenance ? Advance Set ? Software Update ? OTA Upgrade and press OK key, a message box pops up for confirmation. Press OK key to confirm or press EXIT key to cancel the operation.

11. Information
You can view system information, conditional access (CA) information, etc.

11.1 System Information

This window displays information about the receiver, such as hardware version, software version, etc. Select Main Menu ? Maintenance ? Information ? System Information and press OK key to enter.

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11.2 Conditional Access (CA) Information

This window dis plays information about CA. Select Main Menu ? Maintenance ? Information ? CA Information and press OK key to enter.

1. Subscription Status
This window displays subscription status, including name, start date, end date and entitlement.

2. Event Status
This window displays event status, including name, start date, end date and credits left.

3. Tokens Status
This window displays tokens status, including purse and balance. Red key: Display purse credit status Blue key: Display purse debit status

4. Change CA PIN
CA PIN is used to control some operations related to CA. Input correct CA PIN to activate the setting. 1. Press number keys to input new password. 2. Press number keys to input new password again. 3. After setting, press EXIT key to exit. Note: The CA PIN is provided by your local operator. If you forget it, please ask your local operator for help.

5. Maturity Rating
With CA card, you can restrict viewing access to some programs set by your local operator. 1. Press keys to select maturity rating. 2. Press number keys to input CA PIN. 3. After setting, press EXIT key to exit. Note: If you want to view programs beyond set rating, you must modify the maturity rating firstly.

6. About Conax CA
This window displays information about Conax CA, such as software version, card number and language, etc.

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11.3 Mail
All mails received from your local operator are displayed in mail information window. Select Main Menu ? Mail and press OK key to enter, or press MAIL key to enter directly in non-menu mode. keys: Select mail OK key: Read mail Red key: Delete the selected mail Blue key: Delete all mails Note: If the receiver receives a new mail, a mail icon appears on screen.

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12. Appendix
12.1 Trouble Shooting
DISPLAY on front panel is off 1. Power cord is disconnected. Make sure power cord is plugged into a proper power socket. 2. The receiver is turned off. Turn it on. DISPLAY on front panel is on, but no sound and picture on TV screen The receiver is in standby mode. Press STB POWER key to switch it to operation mode. No signal 1. Signal cable is disconnected. Connect signal cable correctly. 2. Program parameters are set wrongly. Set correct parameters. No sound 1. Audio cable is disconnected or incorrectly connected. Connect audio cable correctly. 2. The receiver is in mute mode. Press MUTE key to restore sound. 3. Volume is set to minimum. Increase volume to a proper level. 4. Audio parameter is set wrongly. Set a proper audio parameter. No picture 1. Video cable is disconnected or incorrectly connected. Connect video cable correctly. 2. The receiver is in radio mode. Switch it to TV mode if you need. Video and audio mismatch, or absonant sound Audio parameter is set wrongly. Select a proper audio parameter. Poor quality picture Weak signal. Connect signal cable securely. Cannot play program 1. Smart card is inserted incorrectly. Insert smart card correctly. 2. Smart card cannot decrypt this kind of program. RCU doesn work t 1. No enough power in batteries. Replace the batteries. 2. RCU is not aimed at the receiver. Aim RCU at the receiver. Cannot record program 1. The space on USB device is insufficient. Delete unnecessary files and make space for new recording. 2. Conflicts with current recording. Stop current recording or wait until the recording is finished. 3. To record programs of scrambled channels, please insert the smart card firstly. Cannot operate time shift The capacity of USB device is less than 2GB. Cannot playback

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1. To playback the recorded files of scrambled channels, use the smart card. 2. The signal is weak during recording. 3. No enough free space on USB device. Note: If you cannot solve the problems after referring to this trouble shooting, please contact your local operator.

12.2 Specification
Tuner Frequency Level Impedance Channel Decoding Standard Demodulation Symbol Rate Demultiplexer Standard Audio Decoding Standard Channel Decoding Video Decoding Standard Resolution Power Supply Input Voltage Power Consumption 100-240V 50/60Hz 20W max. ISO/IEC 13818-2, MPEG-2 MP@ML, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 HP@L4 720 x 576 (PAL), 720 x 480 (NTSC) ISO/IEC 13818-3, Dolby AC3 Left, Right and Stereo MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 layer I and II ISO/IEC 13818-1 DVB-C EN300429 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM 2.0 ~ 6.956MS/s 47 ~ 862MHz -20 ~ +40dBmV 75O

Physical Characteristics Size Weight Operation ture Tempera280mm (L) x 175mm (W) x 40mm (H) 2.5kg 0~ 40 -40~ +60 93%

Storage Temperature Storage Humidity

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12.3 Acronym
CA DVB EPG FTA HDMI NIT OSD OTA PVR S/P DIF USB VCR Conditional Access Digital Video Broadcasting Electronic Program Guide Free to Air High Definition Multimedia Interface Network Information Table On Screen Display Over the Air Personal Video Recording Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format Universal Serial Bus Video Cassette Recorder

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