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a trademark of Telenor Conax AS. 'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ** Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX satellite receiver. Please read this user manual carefully to be able to safely install, use and maintain the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 3
instructions. For your safety, check what the result each action will be. Warnings, Cautions and Notes Throughout the whole manual user to make the user aware of possible problems and information of any importance to help user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 4
Safety and Warning ** This digital satellite receiver 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 50/60Hz Operate your product only from the type - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 5
** Place the receiver indoors to avoid there is adequate ventilation and that you have followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. Do not place the product on an unstable cart, replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 6
Contents ** 1. Before Using the Receiver ** 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 Front Panel 1.3 Rear Panel 1.4 Remote Control 2. Setup ** 2.1 Edit Favourite Channels 5.5 Channel Change Mode 6. Programme Guide ** 6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information 6.2 Finding a Programme 6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 7
8.6 Default Setting 9. Software Update 9.1 OTA (Over the Air) 9.2 S/W Upgrade from PC 10. System Information 10.1 Status 10.2 Signal Detection 11. Games 12. Menu Map 13. Trouble Shooting 13.1 Trouble Shooting 13.2 Error Message 14. Specification 15. Glossary 16. Service and Support GB 6 GB36 - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 8
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** ** 1.3 Rear Panel ** ** 1. LNB IN ** Connects a satellite antenna cable. ** 2. LNB OUT ** Connect other digital satellite receiver. ** 3. RS-232C ** Connects to your PC to update product's software programme. ** 4. TV SCART ** Connects a TV SCART cable. ** 5. VCR SCART ** Connects a VCR SCART - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 11
1. Before Using the Receiver ** 1.4 Remote Control ** ** 1. SOURCE 2. TV/RADIO 3. NUMERICAL BUTTONS 4. LIST 5. BACK 6. ARROW BUTTONS 7. OPT+ (OPTION) 8. SOUNDTRACK 9. CH-/CH+ and PAGE-/PAGE+ 10. MENU 11. G (Game) 12. STANDBY 13. GUIDE 14. EXIT 15. OK 16. FREEZE 17. SUBTITLE 18. V-/V+ 19. i ( - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 12
** ** 1. SOURCE ** Selects the input source between TV and satellite receiver. ** 2. TV/RADIO ** Switches between TV and Radio modes. ** 3. between Operation and Standby modes. ** 13. GUIDE ** Displays the Programme Guide. ** 14. EXIT ** Exits the main menu or Guide screen. ** 15. OK ** Selects a - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 13
. Select the most appropriate procedure depending on your requirements. ** Note: If you encounter any problem when setting up the receiver, please contact your local product distributor. 2.1 Connecting the Antenna 1. Connecting TV This is the most simple setup mode. ** 2. Connecting Hi-Fi system - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 14
decoder to listen digital audio, connect as following. 2.2 Powering On 1. Connect the power cord of the receiver to a wall outlet. ** 2. Turn on the power button, located at the left on the back of the receiver. Make sure that the Standby LED indicator is turned on Red. ** 3. Power on by pressing - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 15
3. Installation Wizard ** When powering on your receiver for the first time after purchasing, the properties to watch the programme. 1. Select the Satellite which the antenna points to. Press the OK or button to display Satellites List. Select Satellite using the button, and press the OK button - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 16
If you cannot find the LNB Frequency value from the list, select User Define, manually enter the frequency using the NUMERICAL (0~9) button, and then press the OK button. . • If you encounter any problems or questions when setting up the antenna, please contact your local product installer or distributor - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 17
3. Installation Wizard ** 3.4 Automatic Search You can automatically search for satellites according to the Antenna Setting. Please wait for finishing the Automatic Search. If you can use the Menu - Installation - Antenna Setting and Channel Search menu to configure your receiver as you like. GB 16 - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 18
channel directly. 3. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV channel and Radio channel. Note: You can switch channel using Programme Guide or Channel List. Please refer to Chapter 5 and 6 for more information. 4.2 Volume Control 1. Press the V-/V+ 2. Press the MUTE buttons to adjust the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 19
4. Basic Operation ** 4.5 Change an Audio Language If the current programme is available in multiple audio languages, you can select the language that you wish to listen in. 1. Press the SOUNDTRACK List. button to display Soundtrack 2. Select your desired audio language using the change Audio - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 20
4. Current time 5. Detail programme information: displayed if detailed programme information is provided. 6. Signal strength and signal quality : indicates signal level. 7. Satellite name or channel change mode : If you select All channels by selecting MENU - Edit channels - Channel Change Mode the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 21
4. Basic Operation ** 4.7 Option List You can view and confirm detailed information about the current channel and change the information in necessary. Note: Press the OPT+ button when the channel list is displayed to view Option List. Then the following functions in the option list are performed to - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 22
** ** 2. Lock/Unlock a Channel You can lock or unlock the current channel while watching a programme. 1. Press the OPT+ button. 2. Select Lock using the button. button, and press the OK or 3. Select Lock option using the button. button, and press the OK 4. Select Unlock option using the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 23
the Information automatically. button to display Channel ** The following information is displayed on the Information. 1st Line Provider Name 2nd Line Satellite and CAS type 3rd Line Transponder Information for the channel (Frequency, Polarisation, Symbol rate, FEC) 4th Line Video PID, Audio PID - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 24
. Favourite The list of the favourite channels with 5 sub-groups that you can organise channels by your private taste. Satellite The lists of channels classified by satellites. The result of Channel Search decides the number of sub-group. Scramble The lists of channels classified by CAS types - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 25
sub-group is displayed. ** Note: The sub-group of Favourite channel list may exist or not depending on your configuration. And the sub-group of Satellite and Scramble channel list may exist or not depending on the result of Channel Search. If Within the current channel list option is selected from - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 26
** 1. Select a Channel Group You can select the channel list group to edit. TV or Radio, and the sub-groups from the Channel Search for Satellite Channel Lists are included as Channel List Groups. 1. Press the OK or button in Group to display Channel List Group. 2. Select your desired Channel - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 27
using the button, and press the OK button. 5. The selected channel(s) is moved to the selected location in order. Note: Move is not available for Satellite or Scramble channel list. GB 26 - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 28
** ** 5. Rename a Channel You can change the channel name as you like. 1. Move the cursor to the channel list using the button. 2. Select your desired channel, and then press the OK You can select only a single channel button. 3. Select Rename in the right using the button, and then press the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 29
5. Channel List ** The buttons for editing the Favourite channel list are described in the following table. ** ** Add Adds Favourite channel. ** Remove ** Removes from the Favourite channel. ** ** TV/Radio Switches between TV and Radio channel list. ** ** Fav.Group Changes Favourite - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 30
** ** 2. Move favourite channels You can move favourite channel(s) to your desired location within the Favourite channel list. 1. Select Favourite Group using . 2. Select your desired channel to move within the Favourite channel list and press the OK button. 3. Select , and press the OK button. - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 31
5. Channel List ** Note: You can also change into TV or Radio channel by pressing TV/RADIO controller. ** Select a favourite channel list You can select your desired Favourite channel list to edit. Press to display the Favourite channel list. Then select your desired channel list using the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 32
the button, and then press the OK button. 5. The Programme Guide for selected channel list is displayed. 2. Viewing Programme Information Using Time search for your desired time zone using the Time bar. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the Green button to display Time Bar. 3. Select the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 33
Moves to one day before. Day Moves to one day after. 5. Select and press the OK button to exit the Time Bar. Note: Guide provides programme information from the previous day to the next 7 days. 3. Reserving (Reserving a Watching) You can automatically reserve your desired programme by selecting - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 34
** ** 6.2 Finding a Programme You can find your desired programme by programme name or genre easily. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the Blue button to display Find screen. 3. Enter the programme name directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen. 4. When completing entering - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 35
Viewing Reserved Programme You can add or edit watching-reserved programme by viewing watching-reserved programme list. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the Yellow button to display the Schedule screen. 3. Select the scheduled programme and press the OK to edit the reservation information - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 36
** ** 2. Adding Reservation 1. Enter your desired channel number using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons. The channel name is automatically displayed by channel number. 2. Enter your desired Start Time using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons. button and the 3. Enter your desired End Time using the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 37
7. Setting Preferences ** You can set censorship, watching time, and all other items suitable for your environment. ** Note: • Press the BACK or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU or EXIT button to exit the Menu screen. • You can easily select any item from - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 38
** ** View All All programmes can be watched because there is no age limitation. 7 Programmes are blocked under the age of 7. 12 Programmes are blocked under the age of 12. 15 Programmes are blocked under the age of 15. 18 Programmes are blocked under the age of 18. Lock All All Programmes - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 39
whether or not to display the Subtitle if provided. 1. Select Subtitle Display using the button. 2. Press the OK or button to display Auto or Manual option. 3. Select your desired option and press the OK button. Auto Subtitles are displayed automatically in the predefined subtitle language - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 40
** ** 4. Subtitle Font You can select the Subtitle font. 1. Select Subtitle Font using the button. 2. Press the OK or button to display the Variable or Fixed option. 3. Select your desired option and press the OK button. Variable ** Fixed Uses the horizontally variable Subtitle Font. ** Uses - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 41
7. Setting Preferences ** 2. Power On Control You can set the time when the product is automatically powered on. 1. Select Power On using the or button. button, and press the OK 2. Select either Enable or Disable the Power On Control. ** Enable Uses the Power On Control and sets the Power On - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 42
** ** 7.4 Schedule You can reserve a programme to watch programme at your desired time. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Preferences using the or button. button, and press the OK 3. Select Schedule using the or button. button, and press the OK 4. Reserved Programme List is displayed on - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 43
7. Setting Preferences ** 2. VCR - SCART You can set VCR SCART Output. 1. Select VCR-SCART using the button. 2. Select one option among CVBS/S-Video using the OK or button. 3. Audio Output Set the Audio Output. 1. Select Audio Output using the button, and press the OK 2. Select one option - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 44
press the OK or button 2. Select one option among Auto/PAL/NTSC using the ** AUTO The TV supports both PAL and NTSC. button, and press the OK PAL The TV supports only PAL. NTSC The TV supports only NTSC. button. 7. NTSC Mode If TV Standard is set to NTSC, set the following mode - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 45
7. Setting Preferences ** 1. UHF Channel You can select UHF Channels for the TV. The Channel range and Frequency change according to PAL Standard. 1. Select UHF Channel using the button, and press the OK or button. 2. Select one channel based on the following channel criteria using the button. - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 46
** ** 1. i-Plate Display Time You can set the duration during which the Information box is to be displayed when you switch the channel. 1. Select i-Plate Display Time using the button, and press the OK or button. 2. Select a value between 1 ~ 20 seconds using the button, and press the OK - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 47
is registered from Antenna Setting menu, Channel Search such as Automatic Search, Manual Search, Multiple Manual Search, Advanced Search is not available. ** Satellite You can select satellite for Channel Search. 1. Select Satellite using the button. button, and press the OK or 2. Select one - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 48
2. Then, you can change into one of the following options. ** Disable Does not search the selected satellite. Enable Searches the selected satellite. Note: If there is no satellite that Satellite Alternative is set to Enable, Channel Search is not available. ** LNB Frequency (MHz) You can enter - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 49
the LNB Voltage value using the button, and press the OK button. ** Standard If the distance between antenna and receiver is ** within 60m High If the distance between antenna and receiver is further than 60m 3. If you change the setting value to High a message will prompt you to confirm - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 50
, and press the OK Note: Channel Search is performed only for the satellites that have been set to Enable in Antenna Setting-Satellite Alternative menu. If you wish to search channels for satellites, which is not listed on the Satellite List of Automatic Search, move to Antenna Setting and set the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 51
8. Installation ** Channel Type You can search by TV or Radio channel. 1. Select Channel Type using the or button. button, and press the OK 2. Select one option among All, TV and Radio using the button. ** All Searches all channels. TV Search only TV channels. Radio Searches only Radio Channel. - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 52
** ** 8.3 Manual Search You can search channels of the selected satellites by transponders if you know the Transponder information. 1. Satellite Select a satellite to search from the satellites set in Antenna setting . 1. Select Satellite using the button. button, and press the OK or 2. Select - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 53
to finish entering User Define Transponder value. Note: • For channel transponder information, you can find your desired information from Satellite channel magazine, Satellite channel related home pages, news release and home page of broadcasting company, etc. • If you have correctly completed - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 54
TV Channel. Radio Searches only Radio Channel. 6. Search You can complete the setting and start searching. 1. Select Search and press the OK button to start Manual Search. 2. The next proceodures are the same as those of Automatic Search. Please refer to Automatic Search. GB 53 - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 55
using the button, and press the OK or button to start Advanced Search. ** Satellite, Transponder The setting for Satellite and Transponder is the same as that of Manual Search. Refer to the Satellite and Transponder setting for Manual Search. ** Video PID, Audio PID, PCR PID You can enter the PID - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 56
start Advanced Search. 2. The next procedures are the same as those of Automatic Search. Please refer to Automatic Search. 2. SMATV Search If your receiver uses the antenna for common use, operate SMATV Search. For SMATV Search, Channel Search is performed by the antenna for common use regardless - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 57
time, you can run Multiple Manual Search. This function is useful when repeating Manual Search. 1. Select Multiple Manual Search from Other Search Menu using the button, press the OK or button to enable the Multiple Manual Search. 2. Select one option among Satellite, TP List Edit , Search Type - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 58
** Note: Settings for Satellite, Search Type, and Channel Type are the same as those of Manual Search. Refer to Manual Search. Edit Transponder List You can edit TP list to search at a time and change the setting for Transponder. 1. Select TP List Edit from Multiple Manual Search, and press the - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 59
entering LNB Frequency, press the OK button. 3. Set LNB Voltage Refer to Installaion - Antenna Setting - LNB Voltage. The distance between antenna and receiver is 30 m instead of 60 m. 4. Select Motor Kind using the button, and press the OK or button to select Motor Kind. ** DiSECqC1 - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 60
and decide whether or not to use the satellite. 1. Select Edit Satellite Data from Motor Antenna Menu using the button. 2. Move to Edit Satellite Data by pressing the OK button. 3. Select Satellite using the button. button, and press the OK 4. Select a satellite to edit, and press the OK button - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 61
button. Note: The satellite is displayed in the Satellite List only if the satellites have been set to Enable in Satellite Alternative item of Edit Satellite Data menu. For detailed information about setting Satellite Alternative item, refer to the instruction about Edit Satellite Data. 3. Select - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 62
to Stored Position using the button. • Move the Antenna to East/West by pressing Adjust Signal Level to maximum. button. 7. Save the adjusted position of Satellite. ** • Select Store Current Position using the button. • Press the OK button to save the Antenna position headed for the selected - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 63
8. Installation ** 4. Installer Menu You can set default setting and operation limit for Motor Antenna. 1. Select Installer Menu from Motor Antenna Menu using the button. 2. Press the OK ** Motor Limit Setting button to move to Installer Menu. You can set the maximum Motor Limit both East and - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 64
be reset depending on Antenna condition. In this case, please repeat the above procedure again. 8.6 Default Setting Default Setting restores the receiver to the default settings Warning: Please note that once you perform Default Setting, all data such as Antenna Setting information Channel List - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 65
software. The latest news and release of software versions may be found at the Humax website http://www.humaxdigital.com. It is recommended that you periodically check for the availability of software where the signal can be received). The software update via satellite system will only occur under - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 66
1. A message will be displayed to notify that new software is found. 2. Select Yes and press the OK button to update the software. 3. Starts downloading new software. Please wait until the updated Is completed. 4. When completing the software update, the equipment is automatically powered off and on - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 67
button to return to the previous menu without updating. 5. When completing the software update, the product is automatically powered off and on again. ** Note: Software Update Sites of HUMAX are listed in the following table. Satellite Transponder data Astra1 12669 (V) 22000 5/6 Sirius 12054 - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 68
5. Manual Update You can perform Manual Update only if you know which satellite has new software and the Transponder information correctly. 1. Select Manual from Update Menu screen using the button, and press the OK or button. Select the the Satellite which provides update software. Satellite list - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 69
Software Update ** 9.2 S/W Upgrade from PC You can connect your receiver to the PC directly and upgrade your software by transferring the new software from the PC. Follow these steps to download new software from PC to this product. 1. Download new software instructions contained the download tool. - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 70
or 2. Confirm the information about Hardware version, Software version, Loader version, System ID, Update Date, Slot 1, Slot 2. 10.2 Signal Detection You can view the signal strength and signal quality receiving from satellite via your satellite dish. 1. Select Signal Detection using the button - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 71
provides various games for user's entertainment. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Games using the button, and press the OK button. 3. According to the instruction displayed on screen, you can enjoy the game using button. Note: Press the EXIT or BACK button to exit the game. and OK GB 70 - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 72
12. Menu Map ** GB 71 - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 73
Shooting Before contacting your local service, please make sure you observe the following instructions. If the product does not work normally after completing the following trouble shooting, please contact your local product distributor or service centre. 1. No message is displayed on the front - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 74
Error message Possible causes What to do No or bad signal The satellite dish is not pointing at the satellite. Signal too weak. ** Satellite dish is too small. LNB is faulty. Wrong antenna setting. or damaged. Remove the alien substance and contact local service center if it is damaged. GB 73 - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 75
14. Specification ** Tuner and Channel Input Connector Frequency Range Input Impedance Signal Level LNB Power & Polarisation 22kHz Tone DiSEqC Control Demodulation Input Symbol Rate FEC mode MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding Transport Stream Profile Level Input Rate Aspect Ratio Video Resolution - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 76
** ** A/V and Data In/Out Video Audio R/L S/PDIF RS-232C Power Supply Input Voltage Type Power Consumption Stand by Power Protection Physical Specifications Size Weight (Net) Operating Temp Storage Humidity 1 Output RCA (RGB/CVBS/S-Video) 2 Output RCA Digital Audio Output ,Fiber-Optic ( Resolution - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 77
(Electronic Programme Guide, EPG) A electronic program guide (EPG) that comes with the broadcast to a particular satellite, note that every station fills the EPG differently or not, so differences in the EPG are not necessarily receiver errors. ** Frequency The number of cycles or events per one - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 78
16. Service and Support ** You can get information such as a troubleshooting guide, software upgrades and product support guide from the following web sites and call center (Hotline). Please try to contact to your local dealers first when you have any problem. Web site and e-mail Homepage http:// - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 79
16. Service and Support ** Call Center Humax Middle East Call Center (Dubai, UAE) Tel: +971 (0)4 359 2323 (Open: 9:00 - 20:00 / close on Friday) E-mail: [email protected] Open: Local Time in Dubai (GMT+4) 9:00 - 20:00 (Saturday - Thursday, close on Friday) Support Language: English/ - Humax CI-8100 | User Manual - Page 80