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Telenor Conax AS. 'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. This receiver 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 F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 2
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 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 3
Safety and Warning ** This 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 this product only from the type of power supply - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 4
ensure 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 replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 5
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 List ** 5.1 Displaying and Switching Channel List 5.2 Changing Channel List Group 5.3 Edit Channels 5.4 Edit Favourite Channels 5.5 Channel Looping Mode GB8 GB8 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 6
Contents ** 6. Programme Guide ** 6.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information 6.2 Finding a Programme 6.3 Viewing Reserved Programme 7. Setting Preferences Automatic Search 8.3 Manual Search 8.4 Other Search 8.5 Default Setting 9. Software Upgrade ** 9.1 OTA (Over the Air) 9.2 Software Update from PC 10. - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 7
** ** 11. Games ** 12. Menu Map ** 13. Trouble Shooting 13.1 Trouble Shooting 13.2 Error Message 14. Specification 15. Glossary 16. Service and Support GB62 GB63 GB64 ** GB64 GB65 GB66 GB68 GB69 GB 7 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 8
1. Before Using the Receiver ** This chapter provides detailed instructions on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents Please check all package contents before using your product. ** ** Batteries (2) Remote Control Unit (1) User's Manual (1) ** Note: Since faults may occur if the - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 9
on green light when it is in operation. 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. TV SCART ** Connects a TV SCART cable. GB 9 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 10
the Receiver ** 1.4 Remote Control The available remote controller may vary depending on the regions and models. ** ** 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 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 11
1. SOURCE ** Selects the input source between TV and satellite receiver. ** 2. TV/RADIO ** Switches between TV and Radio Game) ** Displays the Game. ** 12.STANDBY ** Switches between Operation and Standby modes. ** 13.GUIDE ** Displays the Programme Guide. ** 14.EXIT ** Exits the main menu or Guide - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 12
2. Set-up ** This chapter 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 and VCR ** - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 13
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 select items using the NUMERICAL (0-9) buttons. Note: If you - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 14
the list, select User Define , manually enter the frequency using the NUMERICAL (0-9) button, and then press the OK button. ** Note: When using Universal LNB, select . • If you encounter any problems or questions when setting up the antenna, please contact your local product installer or distributor - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 15
, you may not watch any broadcasting normally. In this case, you can use the Menu-Installation-Antenna Setting and Channel Search menu to configure your receiver as you like. GB 15 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 16
to the channel directly. 3. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV channel and Radio channel. Note: You can switch channel using the channel list or programme guide. 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 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 17
2. Select your desired audio language using the button to change Audio immediately. 3. Select Audio Direction (left, right, stereo) using the button. Note: • You can select your desired default audio language by selecting MENU - Preferences Language Setting - Audio Language. • If the programme is - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 18
programme playing time and progress bar. 9. Next programme Information : displayed if next programme information is provided. Press the button to display the next programme information. Note: If there is no available programme information, programme information is not displayed. GB 18 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 19
I-plate is displayed to view detailed information. Note: • Press the i button again to hide the information box. • If the Detail information is more than to favourite group You can add current channels to the favourite group immediately. Also, you can add a channel to multiple Favourite groups. 1. - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 20
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 channel, you must enter the password to watch a programme. 3. Delete a Channel You can delete the current channel - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 21
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 21 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 22
channel name. Favourite The list of the favourite channels with 5 sub-groups that you can organise channels by your private taste. Satellite The lists . And then press the OK button to change into the selected channel. Note: • If there are multiple channels, press the PAGE-/PAGE+ button to - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 23
the button, and then press the OK button. 4. The channel list for the selected 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 Scramble channel list may exist or not depending on the result of Channel - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 24
the channel search for scramble 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 list group using the button, and press the OK button. Note: • Press the TV/RADIO button to move to TV or RADIO channel - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 25
channel, and then press the OK button. You can select multiple channels. 3. Select Lock in the right using the button, and press the OK button. Note: • Only if locked channel(s) is selected or all channels are locked, Lock is switched into Unlock. When you press Unlock, locked channel is switched - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 26
desired location in the channel list using the button, and press the OK button. 5. The selected channel(s) is moved to the selected location in order. Note: Move is available only for TV or radio channel list. 5.Rename a Channel You can change the channel name as you like. 1. Move the cursor to - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 27
button. 2. Select Edit Channels using the the OK button. button, and press 3. Select Edit Favourite Channels using the and press the OK or button. button, 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 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 28
list or remove the added favourite channel(s) from the list. 1. Select Favourite Group using . 2. Select your desired channel(s) in all TV/Radio channel list in Favourite channel list, and press to remove Favourite channel(s). Note: You can switch between TV and Radio channel list using TV/RADIO button at - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 29
channel(s) is moved into the desired location you selected. 3. Rename a favourite channel list You can rename Favourite channel list. 1. Select Favourite group using . 2. Select and press the OK button. 3. Enter the Favourite channel list name using the keyboard displayed on the screen. 4. When - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 30
5.5 Channel Change Mode You can change the channel either in the group or in the entire channels while watching a programme. 1. Press the Within the current channel list using the button, and press the OK button. Note: When Within the current channel list is selected, you can only change the - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 31
and press the OK button. Then you can watch the programme if it is on air, or you can reserve it if it is the future programme. 5. Press the i 1. Viewing Guide Information by Channel List Groups You can view programme information for desired channel list by groups. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 32
Moves to one day before. Day Moves to one day after. 5. Select button 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 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 33
GUIDE button. 2. Press the Blue button to display Find screen. 3. Enter the programme name directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen. Note: watch the programme if it is on air, or you can reserve your recording if it is the future programme. Note: The Found Programme List may differ - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 34
You can add or edit watching-reserved programme by schedule screen. 1. Press the GUIDE button. 2. Press the Yellow button to display the Schedule screen. 3. Select the the editing. button to complete the editing. Note: Lock mode is displayed only for the product with hard disk drive. GB 34 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 35
cancel the reservation. 8. If the channel is locked, restricted by watching time, you will be prompted to enter your Password to complete the reservation. Note: • Lock mode is displayed only for the product with hard disk drive. • You can reserve up to 20 programmes. • If your desired programmed is - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 36
7. Setting Preferences ** 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 press the OK or button. button, and 3. Select the Parental Control using the press - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 37
the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons, and press the OK button. 4. If you wish to cancel the entered time, select the Cancel button, and press the OK button. Note: Once the setting has been completed, you can watch programme only while the time specified by Allow Time. Or you should enter the Password to - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 38
New Password again to confirm the Verify Password, and select OK and press the OK button. Note: The Default Password is 0000 . If you have forgotten your Password, please contact your local button, and press the OK button. 2. Audio Priority This receiver doesn't provide this funtion. GB 38 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 39
Select your desired option using the OK or button. option. ** Auto Subtitles are displayed automatically in the predefined subtitle language. Manual Subtitles are displayed in the language when you select the subtitle language by pressing the SUBTITLE button at remote controller. 4. Subtitle - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 40
to display GMT list. GMT is changed by from 30 minutes to 1 hour. 3. Select your GMT offset using the press the OK button. buttons, and Note: The current time is set automatically whenever GMT Offset changes. 2. Power On Control You can set the time when the product is automatically powered on - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 41
select a blank list and press the OK button. Note: • For detailed information about how to edit or add a reservation, refer to Chapter 6 Programm Guide. • This menu is enabled only for the product without , and press the OK 2.VCR-SCART The receiver doesn't provide this function. button. GB 41 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 42
Ratio is set to 4:3 , you can select one from Auto/Letter box/Center box using the button, and press the OK button. 3. If the Screen Ratio is button. ** 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. 6. NTSC Mode - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 43
Display Time You can set the duration during which the Information box is to be displayed when you switch the channel. 1. Select 0 ~ 20 seconds using the button, and press the OK button. Note: When it is set to '0', the i-Plate will not be displayed receiver doesn't provide this function. GB 43 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 44
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, Advanced Search, Antenna Setting is not available. ** Satellite You can select - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 45
If you have selected User Define, enter LNB Frequency value directly, and press the OK button. Note: If you have selected Universal, select 9750/10600. In this case, the 22KHz tone value is are connected to the 22kHz tone switch box. Disable Selects Disable if 22kHz Tone is not used. GB 45 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 46
button, and press the OK button. You can select one option among Tone burst A~B, DiSEqC A~D, DiSEqC A~D for 2.0 and Disable. LNB Voltage This receiver doesn't provide this function. 8.2 Automatic Search ** If you select the satellite to search channel according to the Antenna Setting, you can - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 47
Select one of satellites using the the OK button. button, and press Note: Channel Search is performed only for the satellites that have been set and 2. Select All or Free , using the OK button. ** All Searches all channels. button, and press the Free Search only free channels. Channel Type You - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 48
unnecessary channels, select Save to save the changes. 8.3 Manual Search You can search channels of the selected satellites by of the Satellite names to search channel using the button, press the OK button. Note: If the satellite scheduled to search channel is not exist in the Satellite list, - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 49
Transponder frequency using the NUMERICAL (0~9) buttons. • Select Polarisation and press the OK or button to select one option among Auto/Horizontal/Vertical. Note: Horizontal outputs 18V, and Vertical outputs 13V through LNB line. • Select Symbol Rate (ks/s) and press the OK or button to select - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 50
option among All, Free and CAS using the button, and press the OK button. ** All Searches all channels. ** ** Free Searches only Free Channel. 5. Channel 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 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 51
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 value for specific channel. 1. Select the - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 52
Search. Please refer to Automatic Search. 2. SMATV Search If your receiver uses the antenna for common use, operate SMATV Search. For SMATV Select one from Disable/Auto/Horizontal/Vertical and press the OK button. Note: Horizontal outputs 18V, and Vertical outputs 13V through LNB line. Select - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 53
the button, press the OK or button to enable the Multiple Manual Search. 2. Select one option among Satellite, Edit TP List, Search Type, Scrambled Type using the button, and press the OK or button. 3. Set the selected item. Note: Settings for Satellite, Search Type, and Channel Type are the - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 54
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 Transponder data to save the result and exit. Note: When you select Default List and press OK default transponder list is displayed. - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 55
** ** 8.5 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, and User Configured data are deleted. To perform Factory Default: 1. - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 56
Antenna system. Over the Air(OTA) is simply an alternative method for downloading software versions. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to decide when and where this software update can take place by "beaming" latest software versions over the air via antenna systems. Note that OTA is only - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 57
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 F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 58
, 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-FREE | User Manual - Page 59
select User Define and enter manually. 5. Select FEC value. Note: How to set Satellite and Transponder for Manual 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 software. button to search 7. It is - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 60
9. Software Upgrade ** 9.2 Software Update from PC You can connect your receiver to the PC directly and update 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 file (HDF files) equivalent for - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 61
. button, and press the OK 2. Confirm the information about Hardware version, Software version, Loader version, System ID, Slot1, 2. 10.2 Signal Detection You can view the signal strength and signal quality receiving from satellite via your satellite dish. 1. Select System Detection using the - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 62
the button, and press the OK button. 3. According to the instruction displayed on screen, you can enjoy the game using and OK button. ** Note: • Game menu is available only for the product without hard disk drive. You can enjoy a game for the product with hard disk drive using the button at - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 63
12. Menu Map ** GB 63 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 64
Shooting Before contacting your local service, please make sure 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 panel or - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 65
LNB Cable. LNB is internally shorten. Replace LNB. LNB In Port is inserted by alien substance or damaged. Remove the alien substance and contact local service center if it is damaged. GB 65 - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 66
ISO/IEC 13818 Transport Stream Specification Profile Level MPEG2 MP@ML Video Input Rate 15 Mbit/s Max Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9 , Letter box Video Resolution 720x576, 720x480 Audio Decoding MPEG/MusiCam Layer I and II Audio Mode Single channel/Dual channel/Joint Stereo/Stereo Memory Flash - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 67
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 470~862 MHz CH 21~69 PAL B/G/I/D/K RCA/SCART Video Output (CVBS, S-Video) RCA/SCART Volume and Mute - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 68
receiver errors. ** Frequency The number of cycles or events per one second, which is expressed in the unit of hertz. ** FTA (Free-To-Air) An unscrambled broadcast, which you can view without additional payments to a service OTA (Over The Air) Means that software downloads where the manufacturer - Humax F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 69
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 F2-FREE | User Manual - Page 70
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/