Humax F3-ACE User Manual
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- Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 1
Digital Satellite Receiver Free-To-Air F3-ACE User's Manual HUMNO-F3ACE.100GB/FA/AR The product image may differ from the actual product. - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 2
. Throughout the whole manual, Note mark indicates additional information of operating product to make the user aware of possible problems and information of any importance to help the user to understand, to use and to maintain the installation. ** Copyright © 2005 HUMAX Corporation ** Not to - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 3
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 those - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 4
/TV 2.2 Connecting Hi-Fi System 2.3 Powering On 3. Installation 3.1 Selecting Language 3.2 Searching Services 3.3 Default Setting 4. Basic Operation 4.1 Viewing Programme 4.2 Changing Language 4.3 Teletext 4.4 Setting Property of Service GB5 ** GB5 GB6 GB7 GB8 GB10 ** GB10 GB11 GB12 GB13 ** GB13 - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 5
5.4 Organising Networks 5.5 Deleting Satellites 6. Programme Guide 7. Setting Preferences 7.1 Parental Control 7.2 System Setting 8. System Information 9. Utility 10. Software Update 11. Troubleshooting 12. Specification 13. Service and Support GB24 ** GB24 GB25 GB26 GB27 GB28 GB29 GB31 ** GB31 - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 6
** This chapter provides detailed instructions on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents When contact your product dealer for replacement. ** ** Remote Controller ** ** ** Batteries User's Manual ** Note: The product image may differ from the actual product. RCA Cable ** GB 5 - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 7
Button ** Switches between Operation and Standby modes. ** 2. VOL Button ** Display the volume bar. ** 3. CH-/CH+ or VOL-/VOL+ ** Moves the TV/Radio service or volume up/down. ** 4. STANDBY LED ** Red light is emitted when the product is in standby mode. ** 5. TV LED ** Green light is emitted when - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 8
** 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. AUDIO L/R ** Connects to your TV or VCR and output Audio signals. ** 5. VIDEO ** Connects to your TV or VCR and output - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 9
** Selects the input source between TV and product. ** 2. TV/RADIO ** Switches between TV and Radio modes. ** 3. NUMERICAL BUTTONS ** Enters 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 - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 10
** Displays the Programme Guide. ** 15. EXIT ** Returns to the previous menu and exits all OSD screens. ** 16. OK ** Selects a menu or confirms the selection. Displays the service list during watching a programme. 17. ZOOM - BLUE ** Enlarges the picture. ** 18. SUBTITLE - YELLOW ** Display the - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 11
Before you connect the product to any other equipment, you must disconnect all the equipment 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 ** ** 1. Connect an Antenna to LNB IN on the - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 12
** 2.2 Connecting Hi-Fi System ** ** 1. Connect an Antenna to LNB IN on the product. 2. Connect VIDEO on the product to VIDEO IN on the TV using the RCA cable. 3. Connect AUDIO L/R on the product to AUDIO IN L/R on the Audio System using the RCA cable. GB 11 - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 13
** 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 controller. ** GB 12 - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 14
and press the OK button. The following procedure is HUMAX Auto Search. For information about it, refer to 3.2 Searching Services. 3.2 Searching Services To search services, go to Service Searching menu (MENU-INSTALLATION-SERVICE SEARCHING). ** ** Menu structure varies according to an item and - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 15
Auto Search If your product is connected to the antenna and television, you can automatically search services without entering any other information. Warning: Please note that once you perform HUMAX Auto Search, all data such as Antenna setting information channel lists you already set are deleted - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 16
** 2. Antenna Setting You can set antenna and LNB information to search services. ** • Antenna Alternative: Select antenna alternative which has different combinations of settings for search. Antenna . When you complete the settings, press the OK button to move to the Manual Search menu. GB 15 - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 17
** 3. Manual Search You can search services of the selected satellite by transponders if you know button again. The screen also shows the information of the number of the found services and transponder. To save the found services, press the OK button. ** Note: • If the antenna is correctly - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 18
motor. In installer mode, this is used to search for the position of the satellite manually. • Motor Control: You can select one option among Search, Goto, Store, or Reset. ** - Search: Searches for services on the selected transponder. - Goto: Moves the motor to the saved position of the selected - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 19
press the OK button. You will see a warning message. To continue the procedure, press the OK button. To set the motor position for each satellite manually, select your desired Satellite Name, set DiSEqC Command Mode to Installer, and then set Movement to one option among East, Stop, or West. The - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 20
without entering any other information. To enter Automatic Search menu, press the MENU button, then select INSTALLATION-SERVICE SEARCHING-MANUAL SEARCH-AUTOMATIC SEARCH. • Antenna Alternative: Select antenna alternative which has different combinations of settings for search. The Satellite Name - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 21
** 3.3 Default Setting You can restore the product to the factory settings using the Default Setting menu (MENU-INSTALLATION-DEFAULT SETTING). After completing the default setting, the Selecting Language screen will be displayed. For more information, refer to 3.1 Selecting Language. ** Warning: - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 22
using the CH-/CH+, , or NUMERICAL button. You can also use the Service List or Programme Guide. You can adjust the audio volume using the V-/V+ or button. ** Programme Information (i-plate) ** i-plate which is also called Information Box is always displayed for a specific - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 23
-AUDIO LANGUAGE. You can also select a default OSD language in MENU-INSTALLATION-SYSTEM SETTING-LANGUAGE SETTING-MENU LANGUAGE. 4.3. Teletext When the service supports teletext, the teletext icon is displayed on the I-plate. To enter Teletext mode, use the SUBTITLE button to display teletext. To - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 24
/Lock or Unlock/Skip/Delete) using the button, and press the OK or button. 4. After setting property of a service, press the OK button to save the changes. Note: • In case of unlocking a service, you will be prompted to enter your Pin Code. The default Pin Code is "0000". • When switching to the - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 25
2. Press the COLOUR button to display the corresponding service list. RED (All service list), GREEN (Favourite service list), YELLOW (Network service list), BLUE (Satellite service list), WHITE (Alphabet service list) 3. Select your desired service using the , CH-/CH+ or NUMERICAL button, and - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 26
like to save the changes, select OK, and press the OK button. You can lock, unlock, move, skip, and delete services. You can rename a service. You can select a service using the button, and press the COLOUR button to execute the corresponding operation as described on the screen. When you - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 27
like to save the changes, select OK, and press the OK button. The Organise Favourite TV/Radio Services screen consists of Favourite Group and Favourite List on the left side of the screen and Service List on the right side. You can move the highlighter in order of Favourite Group, Favourite List - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 28
the COLOUR button to execute the corresponding operation as described on the screen. You can move the highlighter in order of Network List and Service List using the button. You can move the highlighter in reverse direction using the button. For more information about how to rename a network - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 29
List on the right side. You can move the highlighter in order of Satellite List Transponder List, and Service List using the button. You can move the highlighter in reverse direction using the button. You can select a satellite in Satellite List or transponder in - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 30
watch or reserve it. You can go to the programme guide screen by just pressing the GUIDE button or by using MENU-TV GUIDE. To close the guide screen, press the GUIDE or EXIT button. ** You can navigate the guide using the following instructions: • Press the RED button to display the current or - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 31
button, press the OK button to display the selected service on the right side of the screen. • Select a day in Weekly mode using the button. button, and press the OK ** Note: • Press the TV/RADIO button to switch to the Radio Guide. • The reservation icons on the reserved programmes in the - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 32
the menu which lets you customise your product by your taste. If you are not familiar with navigating menu, see 3.2 Searching Services before setting preferences. ** 7.1 Parental Control The Parental Control menu (MENU-PARENTAL CONTROL) lets you control the access to programmes by programme - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 33
, UHF tuning, transparency of OSD, duration time of i-plate and switching mode to reserved service. 1. Language Setting You can set a default language for menu, audio, and subtitle. And time of the i-plate displayed when switching services and select automatic or manual mode to change to the reserved - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 34
contact your service provider or local product distributor, this information may be required. 2. Signal Detection You can view the signal strength and signal quality of the service that is currently being viewed. 3. STB Upgrade For detailed information about STB Upgrade, refer to 10.Software Update - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 35
utilities, go to MENU-UTILITY. If you are not familiar with navigating menu, see 3.2 Searching Services. ** 1. Calendar You can see the specified monthly calendar. Press the button to change year. the , OK, COLOUR, or EXIT button according to the instructions displayed on the screen. GB 34 - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 36
** In order to maintain proper performance of the 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 F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 37
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 Execute installed download tool, and then follow the instructions on the download tool. 5. Press the STANDBY button to make this product operating - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 38
** Before contacting your local service, please read the following instructions. If the product does not work normally after completing the following troubleshooting, please contact your local product distributor or service centre. ** 1. The LED on the front panel does not light. - Check the main - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 39
** MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding Aspect Ratio Video Resolution Audio Mode 4:3, 16:9 720 x 576, 720 x 480 Single /Dual mono/ Stereo /Joint stereo Memory Flash Memory Graphics(MPEG) & System Memory EEPROM 2 Mbytes 8 Mbytes 8 Kbytes RF-Modulator Output Channel TV standard Preset Channel - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 40
** You can get information such as troubleshooting guide, software upgrades and product support guide from the following web sites and call centre (Hotline). Please try to contact to your local dealers first when you have any problem. ** Homepage http://www.humaxdigital.com http://www.humaxdigital. - Humax F3-ACE | User Manual - Page 41
Time in Germany (GMT+1) 8:00 - 20:00 (Monday - Friday) 8:00 - 18:00 (Saturday) Support Language: Deutsch/English ** Humax BTCI Hotline (Premiere Model) Germany: 01805-778900 ( 0,12/Min) Austria: 0900-900633 ( 0,33/Min) For hardware repair, please refer to support website. (Homepage or HCSA) GB 40