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Digital CableSet-Top Box
NDSVideoGuard embedded
ND-1200C
UserManual
HUM-ND1200C.100GB
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Notice Copyright (Copyright © 2007 HUMAX Corporation) Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX’s prior consent in writing except approval of ownership of copyright and copyright law. Trademarks NDS is a trademark of News Corporation Group. Hathway is trademark of Hathway Cable & Datacom Pvt. Ltd. Thank you for procuring a HUMAX Digital Cable Set-Top Box. Please read this User Manual carefully to be able to safely install, use and maintain the Set-Top Box at maximum
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SPECIAL NOTICE DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE SET-TOP BOX (STANDBY MODE) • IT IS ADVISABLE THAT THE SET-TOP BOX SHOULD ALWAYS BE KEPT IN THE STANDBY MODE WHILE NOT WATCHING TV AND SHOULD NOT BE POWERED OFF FROM THE 230 V MAINS SWITCH OUTLET EVEN OVERNIGHT. • IF THE SET-TOP BOX IS SWITCHED OFF FROM THE MAINS, IT WILL NOT RECEIVE IMPORTANT UPDATES AND INFORMATION TRANSMITTED FROM THE HEADEND OVER THE CABLE. • ALSO THE SET-TOP BOX WILL TAKE SOME TIME TO SWITCH ON IF THE MAINS POWER WAS SWITCHED OFF.
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Notice Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions provided. For your safety, check what the result of each action will be. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations. • Warning Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in (serious) injury. • Caution Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could damage the equipment or other apparatus. • No
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Safety and Warning This digital cable Set-Top Box has been manufactured to comply with international safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully. Safety Instructions and Precautions 1. MAINS SUPPLY 90 - 250V AC 50Hz Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Disconnect the Set-Top Box from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation procedures. 2. OVERLOADING Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord
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9. LIGHTNING, STORM, or NOT IN USE Unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the Cable input during a thunderstorm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-surges. 10. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS Do not insert anything through the openings in the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. 11. REPLACEMENT of PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
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Security Instructions For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions carefully. 6
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Safety 7
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Contents 1. Before using the Set-Top Box 10 1.1 Package contents 10 1.2 Front Panel 11 1.3 Rear Panel 11 1.4 Remote Control 12 2. Setup 14 2.1 Connecting the Set-Top Box 14 2.2 Powering On 15 2.3 Configuration of the Set-Top Box 15 3. Watching a Cable Channel 16 3.1 Turning the TV on for the first time after configuring Set-top Box 16 3.2 To Select a Channel 16 3.3 To Adjust the Volume 17 3.4 To Mute Sound 17 4. Using the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 18 4.1 EPG Screen Overview 18 (Electronic
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5.5 Other Function of EPG 32 1. Channels ( ) 34 2. Programmes ( ) 35 Programme Guide 35 Favourite Channels 35 Programme Filter 35 Reserved Programmes 36 Radio Channels 36 3. Help ( ) 36 4. B-Mail ( ) 37 5. Personal Settings ( ) 38 Parental Lock 38 Selecting Audio 1 38 Selecting Audio 2 38 Select Subtitle Language 38 Account Status 38 Pay-Per-View Account 38 Pay-Per-View Password 38 Select Key code 39 Set Pay-Per-View Limit 39 Banner Duration 39 Retune Reserved programme
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1. Before using the Set-Top Box This chapter describes detailed instructins on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents Please check all package contents before using your Set-Top Box. Set-Top Box RCA Cable 10
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Safety 1.2 Front Panel 2 1 1. STANDBY LED Red light is emitted when the product is in STANDBY mode. While watching the analog Fee-To-Air Channels, the Set-Top Box should be in the STANDBY mode. 2. SMART CARD SLOT Slot for a smart card. The Smart Card is to be placed in the slot with the red arrow “Insert card this way up” facing upwards (i.e. Chip-side downwards). NOTE: THE CARD IS TO BE INSERTED GENTLY TILL IT STOPS AND REMAINS APPROX. 1 CM OUTSIDE. 1.3 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 1. CABLE IN
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1. Before using the Set-Top Box 1.4 Remote Control 11 1 2 12 3 4 13 5 14 6 7 8 9 15 10 12
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1. TV 11. POWER Switches between TV and Radio modes. Switches between operation and standby modes. 2. MENU 12. HELP (?) Displays the Main Menu. Press to display the Help box on the 3. NUMERIC(0-9) buttons screen. If pressed while watching a Enters a TV/Radio channel number. programme, displays the programme banner. 4. INFO (+) 13. EPG Press this button to view additional information about a TV programme, Displays the Programme Guide. while in EPG mode. 14. FAV (Favourite) Pressing the bu
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2. Setup This chapter describes how to set up the Set-Top Box. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements. Note: If you encounter any problem when setting up the Set-Top Box, please contact your local Cable Operator or Area office. 2.1 Connecting the Set-Top Box Connecting TV / Hi-Fi system 14
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INPUT • Connect your CATV line to the CABLE IN socket on the Set-Top Box for receiving cable services. OUTPUT • RF Output Connect a cable from the CABLE OUT connector of the Cable Set-Top Box to the RF (Tuner) input of the Television using a F to TV cord. • Base-band Output For best picture quality, it is recommended to use the A/V outputs of the Cable Set-Top Box. • RCA A/V Cable are connected as in the figure above. Please note the polarity for Left & Right audio channel is correctly connec
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3. Watching a Cable Channel 3.1 Turning the TV on for the first time after configuring Set-Top Box The following figure illustrates the screen that appears when you turned on the TV for the first time. When you switch on and change the channel for the first time, the Programme banner caption appears briefly and disappears as shown below. (You can configure the duration of the banner vide option ‘Banner Duration’ under ‘Personal Settings’) • Right top of the screen: 3 digit Channel number and C
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4. You can go to Main Menu and select the Programme ( )icon and select “Programme Filter” and select by genre. For more information refer to Using the EPG section. 5. You can go to Main Menu and select the Channel ( )icon and using the button, select the desired channel. 6. While viewing the “Program Banner”, you can scroll through the names of the available channels and select the desired channel. 7. By using the FAV ( )button on the Remote Control and using CH
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4. Using the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 4.1 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Screen Overview This section describes the various components and screens of the EPG. 1. Programme Guide screen Pressing the EPG ( )button displays the following Programme Guide grid. In this screen, you can view the Programme details of each channel. You can select the desired Programme or event by selecting the programme and pressing the OK ( )button on the Remote Control. 18
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2. Main Menu screen Pressing the MENU ( )button while watching TV displays the following Main Menu screen. (The TV programme is displayed in the window in 1/4 size.) This is the Main page which lets you access all the features of the Set-Top Box through the 7 icons at the top. Each icon has a sub-menu. 19
