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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 receiver at maximum performance. Keep this - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 3
(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ** This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a ** risk of electric shock or personal injury. ** ** This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 4
** 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 of power supply - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 5
that there is adequate ventilation and that you have followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand ** When the replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 6
Channel List 5.2 Changing Channel List Group 5.3 Edit Channels 5.4 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 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** GB7 GB7 GB8 GB9 GB10 GB12 GB14 GB14 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 7
Search 8.3 Manual Search 8.4 Other Search 8.5 Motor Antenna 8.6 Default Setting GB48 ** GB48 GB51 GB53 GB55 GB58 GB64 9. Software Update 13. Trouble Shooting 13.1 Trouble Shooting 13.2 Error Message GB71 GB72 GB73 ** GB73 GB74 14. Specification 15. Glossary 16. Service and Support GB75 GB77 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 8
the Receiver ** This chapter describes detailed instructions on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents Please check all package contents before using your receiver. ** ** ** ** ** ** Remote Control Unit (1) ** User's Manual (1) Batteries (2) RCA A/V Cable (1) ** Note: Since - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 9
** ** ** ** ** 1. Before Using the Receiver ** 1.2 Front Panel ** ** 1. STANDBY Button . ** Switches between Operation and Standby modes. ** 2. TV/RADIO Button ** Switches between TV and Radio. ** 3. CH - / CH + ** Moves the TV/Radio channel up/down. ** ** ** 4. STANDBY LED ** - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 10
** ** ** ** 1.3 Rear Panel ** ** 1. LNB IN ** Connects a satellite antenna cable. ** 2. RS-232C ** Connects to your PC to upgrade product's software programme. ** 3. AUDIO L/R ** Connects to your TV or VCR and output Audio signals. ** ** 4. VIDEO ** ** Connects to your TV or VCR and - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 11
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 (Information) 20. MUTE Note: The available remote controller may vary depending on the - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 12
number. ** 4. LIST ** Displays the channel list. ** 5. BACK ** Returns to the previous menu and screen. ** 13. GUIDE ** Displays the Programme Guide. ** 14. EXIT ** Exits the main menu or Guide screen. ** 15. OK ** Selects a menu, or confirms the selected operation. And displays the channel list - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 13
BUTTONS 4. LIST 5. BACK 6. ARROW BUTTONS 7. OPT+ (OPTION) 8. SOUNDTRACK 9. CH-/CH+ and PAGE-/PAGE+ 10. MENU 11. TV/RADIO 12. SOURCE 13. STANDBY 14. GUIDE 15. EXIT 16. OK 17. FREEZE 18. SUBTITLE Note: If you play game, select GAME in MENU. 19. V-/V+ 20. i (INFORMATION) 21. MUTE 22. POSITIONER - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 14
Operation and Standby modes. ** 14. GUIDE ** Displays the Programme Guide. ** 15. EXIT ** Exits the main menu or Guide screen. ** 4. LIST 16. OK the main menu. ** ** 22. POSITIONER BUTTONS 11. TV/RADIO ** Supports SUPERJACK and GOLDSUN ** Switches between TV and Radio modes. positioner. ** - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 15
describes how to set up the receiver. 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 16
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 2.2 Powering On 1. Connect the power cord of the receiver to a wall outlet. ** 2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button at Remote Controller. The Standby LED indicator is turned on Green. ** ** ** GB 15 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 17
** ** ** ** ** 3. Installation Wizard ** When powering on your receiver for the first time after purchasing, the Installation Wizard is automatically started. You can easily set-up using simple organisation and options, and watch the broadcasting after completing the set-up procedure. You can - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 18
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 screen, are generally moved up. • If you encounter any problems or questions when setting up the antenna, please contact your local product installer - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 19
** ** ** ** ** 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 want to stop the Automatic Search, select the OK button. If the Automatic Search is stopped or - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 20
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 F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 21
** ** ** ** ** 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 22
, which the current channel is belonged to, is displayed; if you select Within the current channel list, the channel list, which user selected, is displayed. ** 8. Programme broadcasting time and progress bar : displays programme playing time and progress bar. ** 9. Next programme Information - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 23
** ** ** ** ** 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 24
button, and press the OK 4. Select Unlock option using the button. button, and press the OK 5. You will be prompted to enter your Password. Enter your password to unlock the channel. 6. Move to the parent menu using the button to save the changes automatically. Note: When switching to the Locked - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 25
Transponder Information for the channel (Frequency, Polarisation, Symbol rate, FEC) 4th Line Video PID, Audio PID,PCR PID (Packet Identification) ** 5th Line Network ID (NID), Service ID (SID) ** ** GB 24 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 26
** ** ** ** ** 5. Channel List ** 5 types of channel lists are provided for easy and quick channel searching. TV The list of all TV channels with 2 sub-groups: one is sorted by channel number, the other is sorted by channel name. Radio The list of all Radio channels with 2 sub-groups: one - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 27
Edit Channel List using the OK or button. button, and press the OK button, and press the 4. You will be prompted to enter your password. Enter your password using NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons. Note: • Press the BACK or button to save the changes and return to the previous menu, press the MENU or EXIT - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 28
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 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 Group. or button in Group to display Channel List 2. Select - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 29
or all channels are locked, Lock is switched into Unlock. When you press Unlock, Locked channel is switched into Unlocked channel. • Enter Password using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons to watch Locked channel. 4. Move Channels You can move one or more channels into your desired location, which - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 30
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 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, - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 31
** ** ** ** ** 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 32
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 33
** ** ** ** ** 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 34
list is displayed. 2. Viewing Programme Information Using Time Bar You can quickly 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 button using the button, and press the OK button to move as your - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 35
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 will be prompted to enter your Password. Enter your Password to complete the reservation. ** GB 34 ** ** ** ** ** ** - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 36
** ** ** ** ** 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 37
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 F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 38
overlapped with Power Off time, adjust the reservation appropriately. ** • If the channel is locked, restricted by watching time, you will be prompted to enter your Password to ** complete the reservation. ** GB 37 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 39
using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons. 7.1 Parental Control You can set parental control for each programme and watching time. You can also change your Password. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select the Preferences using the OK or button. button, and press the 3. Select the Parental Control using - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 40
Programmes are blocked under the age of 18. Lock All All Programmes are blocked without considering the age level. Note: You have to enter Password to watch the programme which is blocked by the age level. 2. Setting Allow Watch Time You can block programmes according to the watching time for - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 41
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 F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 42
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 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 Font option. 3. Select your desired option and press the OK button. Variable ** Fixed Font Uses the horizontally - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 43
** ** ** ** ** 7. Setting Preferences ** 2. Power On Control You can set the time when the product is automatically powered on. 1. Select Power On Control using the OK or button. button, and press the 2. Select either Enable or Disable the Power On Control. ** Enable Uses the Power On - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 44
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 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. 3. Select Schedule using the or button. button, and press the OK button, and press the OK 4. Reserved Programme List - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 45
NTSC. 1. Select TV Standard using the button, and 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 46
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 7. NTSC Mode If TV Standard is set to NTSC, set the following mode. 1. Select NTSC Mode using the button, and press the OK 2. Select one option from 3.58/4.43 using the button. Note: Only when TV Standard is set to Auto, set the NTSC mode. or button. 7.6 UHF Tuning - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 47
** ** ** ** ** 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 48
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 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, - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 49
. Enter Password to directly move to Installation Menu. 4. Select Antenna Setting using the button, and press the OK or button to enter Antenna Setting. Note: If no satellite is registered from Antenna Setting menu, Channel Search such as Automatic Search, Manual Search, Multiple Manual Search - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 50
Frequency using the OK or button. button, and press the 2. Select one value from Universal,9750,10600, 5150, 11475, User Define using the button. If you have selected User Define, enter LNB Frequency value directly, and press the OK button ** ** Note: If you have selected Universal, select - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 51
** ** ** ** ** 8. Installation ** DiSEqC Input You can select DiSEqC switch. 1. Select DiSEqC Input using the button, and press the OK or button. Select the DiSEqC Swtich using the button, and press the OK button. You can select one option among Tone burst A~B, DiSEqC A~D, DiSEqC A~D - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 52
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 8.2 Automatic Search If you select the satellite to search channel according to the Antenna Setting, you can automatically search the satellite without entering any other information. And you cannot watch any programme without searching channel. 1. Select MENU button. - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 53
** ** ** ** ** 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 54
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 8.3 Manual Search You can search channels of the selected select one Symbol Rate value from 27500/26000/22000. If your desired value does not exist, select User Define to enter Symbol Rate value directly using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons. • Select FEC (Forward Error - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 55
** ** ** ** ** 8. Installation ** 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 setting the - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 56
or button to start Advanced Search. ** ** Satellite, TP ** The setting for Satellite and TP is the same as that of Manual Search. Refer to the Satellite and TP setting for Manual Search. ** Video PID, Audio PID, PCR PID You can enter the PID value for specific channel. 1. Select the PID to - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 57
** ** ** ** ** 8. Installation ** 2. Set PID value. ** Auto Hexadecimal Decimal Search PID value automatically. Enter PID value in Hexadecimal numeric. Enter PID value in Decimal . 3. When you have selected Hexadecimal or Decimal, enter PID value directly using Keyboard. 4. When completing - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 58
of the transponder. If the rate does not exist in the List, select User Defined and enter the value directly. FEC 1. Select FEC using the button. button, and refer to Automatic Search. ** 3. Multiple Manual Search If you wish to search multiple Transponder at the same time, you can - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 59
Search. Edit TP List You can edit TP list to search at a time and change the setting for Transponder. 1. Select Edit TP List from Multiple Manual Search, and press the OK or button. 2. Select Add and press the OK button to add a new Transponder data. 3. Select a specific TP from the Transponder - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 60
** ** ** ** ** ** 1. Motor Type You should set the Motor Type before Motor Antenna Setting. 1. Select Motor Type from Motor Antenna, and press the OK or button. 2. Set LNB Frequency. ** • Select LNB Frequency using the OK or button. button, and press the • Enter LNB Frequency value using - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 61
** ** ** ** ** 8. Installation ** 2. Edit Satellite Data You can set the position of the Satellite, which the Motor Antenna heads for, 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 62
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 Transponder using the or button. button, and press the OK 4. Set Motor Driving. ** • Select Driving - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 63
** ** ** ** ** 8. Installation ** 6. Confirm Signal Strength and Quality Level and fine-tune the Antenna direction. ** • Select Go 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 64
** ** ** ** ** ** ** 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 button to move to Installer Menu. ** Motor Limit Setting You can set the maximum Motor Limit both - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 65
default settings Warning: Please note that once you perform Default Setting, all data such as Antenna Setting information Channel List, and User Configured data are deleted. To perform Factory Default: 1. Press the MENU button. ** 2. Select Installation using the or button. button, and press - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 66
** In order to maintain proper performance of this product, it is essential to have the most up-to-date 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 67
, the equipment is automatically powered off and on again. ** 2. If updating software from Menu 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Installation using the or button. button, and press the OK 3. Enter Password using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons. 4. Select Update using the button. button, and - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 68
, use Manual Update. 4. Select Yes and press the OK button to start updating. Select No and press the OK 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 69
Update Sites is the same as how to edit User Define Transponder data in Manual Search. Refer to Manual Search. ** ** 6. Select Search and Press the OK button to search software. 7. It is displayed whether or not new software exists. If new software does not exist, press the OK button to return - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 70
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 serial cable. 4. Execute installed download tool, and then follow the instructions contained the download tool. 5. Press the STANDBY button to make this - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 71
can view System information 1. Select Status using the button. button, and press the OK or 2. Confirm the information about Hardware version, Software version, Loader version, System ID. ** ** 10.2 Signal Detection You can view the signal strength and signal quality receiving from satellite - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 72
** ** ** ** ** 11. Games ** This product 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 73
** ** ** ** ** 12. Menu Map ** ** ** ** GB 72 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 74
** 13. Trouble Shooting ** 13.1 Trouble 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 75
** ** ** ** ** 13. Trouble Shooting ** 13.2 Error Message Error message Possible causes What to do No or bad signal LNB In Port is inserted by alien substance or damaged. Remove the alien substance and contact local service center if it is damaged. ** GB 74 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 76
QPSK Input Symbol Rate 1~45 Ms/s FEC mode Convolutional Code Rate 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 with Constraint Length Letter box Video Resolution 720x576, 720x480 Audio Decoding MPEG/MusiCam Layer I & II Audio Mode Single channel/Dual channel/Joint Stereo/Stereo Sampling 32, 44.1 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 77
** ** 14. Specification ** 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 2 Output RCA Digital Audio Output ,Fiber- - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 78
Guide (Electronic Programme Guide, EPG) A electronic program guide can view without additional payments to a service provider. ** Hi-Fi (High information about the monitor that the user needs or has to know on (Over The Air) Means that software downloads where the manufacturer reserves the - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 79
** ** ** ** 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 - Humax F2-ACE | User Manual - Page 80
) E-mail: [email protected] Open: Local Time in Dubai (GMT+4) 9:00 - 20:00 (Saturday - Thursday, close on Friday) Support Language: English/Arabic ** Humax Hotline (Germany) Germany: 01805 778 870 ( 0,12/Min) Other Countries: + 49 1805 778 870 ( 0,12/Min+ International Call Charge