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Digital Set-Top Box
Common Interface Standard
VACI-ACE
User's Manual
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HUMNO-VACIACE.100GB
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** Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX product. Please read this user manual carefully, to be able to safely install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user manual next to your product for future reference. Throughout the whole manual, Note indicates additional product operation information to make the user aware of possible problems and information of any importance to help the user understand, use and maintain the installation. ** Dolby and the double-D symbol are tra
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** The product has been manufactured to satisfy international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions and warnings carefully. ** • Disconnect the product from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation procedures. � Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric fire or shock. � The product should not be exposed to liquid of any kind. In addition, no objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should be placed on the
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** 1. Before Using the Product GB5 ** 1.1 Package Contents GB5 1.2 Front Panel GB6 1.3 Rear Panel GB7 1.4 Conditional Access GB8 1.5 Remote Control GB10 2. Setup GB12 ** 2.1 Connecting Antenna/TV/VCR GB12 2.2 Connecting Audio System GB13 2.3 Powering On GB14 3. Menu Map GB15 4. Searching Services GB17 ** 4.1 Antenna Setting GB17 4.2 Manual Search GB18 4.3 Satellite Setting GB19 4.4 Motor Limit Setting GB20 4.5 USALS Setting GB21 4.6 Automatic Search GB22 5. Basic Operation GB23 ** 5.1 Viewing Pr
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** 6. Service List GB26 ** 6.1 Switching Services GB26 6.2 Organising Services GB26 6.3 Organising Favourite Services GB28 6.4 Organising Networks GB29 6.5 Deleting Satellites GB30 7. Programme Guide GB31 8. Setting Preferences GB33 ** 8.1 Parental Control GB33 8.2 System Setting GB33 9. System Information GB35 ** 9.1 Status GB35 9.2 Common Interface GB35 9.3 Default Setting GB36 10. Utility GB37 11. Software Update GB38 12. Troubleshooting GB40 13. Specification GB42 14. Service and Support GB4
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** This chapter provides detailed instructions on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents When you unpack your package contents, make sure you have all the necessary items shown in the figure below. If any of the items are missing or damaged, please contact your product dealer for replacement. ** ** Remote Control Batteries User's Manual RF Cable ** ** ** ** ** Note: The product image may differ from the actual product. GB 5
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** 1.2 Front Panel ** ** 1. STANDBY Button 5. RADIO LED ** ** Switches between operation and standby modes. Amber light is emitted when the product is in radio mode. ** ** 2. TV/RADIO Button 6. STANDBY LED ** ** Switches between TV and radio. Red light is emitted when the product is in standby mode. ** ** 3. CH-/CH+ Button 7. SMARTCARD SLOT ** ** Moves the TV/radio service up/down. Slot for a Smartcard. ** 8. CI MODULE SLOT 4. TV LED ** ** Slot for a CI module. Green light is emitted when the pr
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** 1.3 Rear Panel ** ** 1. LNB IN 7. AUDIO L/R ** ** Connects to a satellite antenna cable. Connects to the TV or VCR and outputs audio signals. ** ** 2. LNB OUT 8. RF OUT ** ** Connects to another digital Set-Top Box. Connects the RF output jack of the product and the RF ** input jack on the TV with the RF cable. 3. RS-232C ** The default UHF channel is 36. Connects to your PC to update software. ** ** 9. RF IN ** 4. TV SCART ** Connects the general aerial antenna and the RF input Connects a TV
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** 1.4 Conditional Access Although some TV and radio services are free to air, most TV and radio/music services are available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via Conditional Access component. ** Inserting Smartcard ** A Smartcard looks similar to a credit card and entitles you to view and listen to all the services you choose to subscribe to. The Smartcard slot on the product can be used for Viaccess Smartcard only. ** 1. Open the right-hand flap on the front panel of the product
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** ** Inserting CI (Common Interface) Module ** Your product is equipped with a slot for Common Interface (CI). ** 1. Open the right-hand flap on the front panel of the product. 2. Insert the Smartcard into the CI module, and the CI module into the slot. ** GB 9
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** 1.5 Remote Control 1. SOURCE ** Selects the input source between TV and the product. ** 2. TV/RADIO ** Switches between TV and radio. ** 3. NUMERIC BUTTONS ** Enter a TV/radio service number or menu option number. ** 4. MENU ** Displays the main menu. ** 5. TIME - WHITE ** Displays the current time on the screen. To set the current time, refer to 8.2 System Setting. ** 6. ARROW BUTTONS ** Changes services or moves the cursor up, down, left or right in menu option. ** 7. i (INFORMATION) - RED
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** 9. CH-/CH+ 17. ZOOM - BLUE ** ** Changes the service. Enlarges the picture. ** ** 10. RECALL 18. SUBTITLE - YELLOW ** ** Returns to the previous screen. Displays the subtitle language list where available. ** ** 11. FREEZE 19.V-/V+ ** ** Freezes the TV screen you are watching. Does not Adjusts the audio volume. ** cease audio. 20. MUTE ** ** 12. WIDE Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily. ** ** Changes the display format. 21. UHF ** ** 13. STANDBY Displays the UHF menu. ** ** Switches betwee
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** This chapter describes how to set up the product. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements. Before you connect the product to any other equipment, you must disconnect all equipments from their power sources. Note: If you encounter any problem when setting up the product, please contact your local product distributor. 2.1 Connecting Antenna/TV/VCR ** ** 1. Connect the antenna to the LNB IN of the product. 2. The SCART cable is connected as in the figure above. GB 12
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** 2.2 Connecting Audio System ** ** 1. Connect the optical S/PDIF terminal and Dolby Digital decoder to listen to higher quality sound. GB 13
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** 2.3 Powering On ** 1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet. ** ** 2. Press the STANDBY button on the front of the product or on the remote control. ** GB 14
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** ** Menu structure varies according to the item and its operation. You can easily navigate the menu using the following instructions: ** 1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen. ** 2. Select the item you want using the button. ** 3. Press the OK button to move from a menu to a sub-menu. ** 4. Press the button to select option values. ** 5. Press the NUMERIC buttons to enter the option values. ** 6. Press the button to open the option list and press the EXIT button to close the
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** When powering on your product for the first time after purchase, the Selecting Language screen is automatically displayed. Select the required language using the button and press the OK button. Then the Antenna Setting menu will be displayed. ** 4.1 Antenna Setting You can set antenna and LNB information to search services using Antenna Setting (MENU-Installation-Service Searching-Antenna Setting). ** � Antenna Alternative: Select antenna alternative which has different combinations of settin
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** 4.2 Manual Search You can search services of the selected satellite by transponders using the transponder information. ** � Antenna Alternative: Select antenna alternative which has different combinations of settings for search. Antenna Alternative 16 is predefined for SMATV. � Frequency: Enter transponder frequency. � Polarisation: Select the type of polarisation. � Symbol Rate: Select or enter transponder symbol rate. � FEC: Select FEC (Forward Error Correction). � Network Search: If you wa
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** 4.3 Satellite Setting This menu appears only when you enable Motorised System in Antenna Setting menu and press the OK button while Antenna Alternative in Manual Search menu is selected. ** � Satellite Name: Select a satellite to identify a motor antenna. If the desired satellite name is not listed, then select "other". � Movement: In user mode, this is used to fine-tune the position of the motor. In installer mode, this is used to search for the position of the satellite manually. � Motor Co
