Humax F3-Smart User Manual
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- Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 1
Digital Terrestrial Receiver FREE-TO-AIR F3-Smart User's Manual - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 2
of Mindport BV. Nagravision is a registered trademark of KUDELSKI S.A. Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS. ** Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX product. Please read this user manual carefully, to be able to safely install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 3
instructions. For your safety, follow the instructions thoroughly upon use. ** Warnings, Cautions and Notes Throughout the whole manual 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 F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 4
Instructions and Precautions ** 1. MAINS SUPPLY ** AC 90 ~ 250V, 50/60Hz Operate your product only from the type of power source CONNECTION TO THE TV ** Disconnect the product from the mains before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the TV. Failure to do so can damage the TV. ** 9. EARTHING - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 5
from any appliances susceptible to electromagnetic influences, such as TV and VCR. Do not block openings with any object ventilation and that you have followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. Do not place the product on required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 6
Information (i- plate) 3.8 Service Configuration 4. Service List 4.1 Selecting the Simple or Advanced Service List 4.2 Changing Service List Group 4.3 Organising All Services 4.4 Organising Favourite Groups 4.5 Organising Networks 5. TV Guide 5.1 Viewing Programme Guide Information 5.2 Reserving - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 7
Contents ** 7. Installation 7.1 System Setting 7.2 Service Searching 8. Software Update 8.1 OTA (Over the Air) 8.2 Software Update from PC 9. Status and Utility 9.1 Status 9.2 Utility 10. Menu Map 11. Trouble Shooting 11.1 Trouble Shooting 11.2 Error Message 12. Specification 13. Glossary GB33 ** - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 8
1.Before Using the Product ** This chapter describes detail instructions on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents Please check all package contents before using the product. ** ** Remote Control ** User's Manual Warranty Card Batteries ** RF Cable Adaptor Note: • Faults may - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 9
1. Before Using the Product ** 1.2 Front Panel ** 1. STANDBY LED ** Red light is displayed when the product is in the standby mode. Green light is displayed when the product is in operation. ** 2. IR Sensor ** Infrared remote control command indicator. ** This indicator lights up momentarily when a - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 10
a aerial to a ANTENNA input jack on the product. ** 2. TV / VCR ** Connects a RF signal from the product to RF(ANT) input jack on your TV or VCR. ** 3. AUDIO L/R ** Connects to your TV or VCR and output audio signals. ** 4. VIDEO ** Connects to your TV or VCR and output video signals. ** 5. RS-232 - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 11
1. Before Using the Product ** 1.4 Remote Control ** GB 10 - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 12
the input source between TV and the product. ** 2. TV/RADIO ** Switches between TV and radio modes. ** 3. NUMERIC BUTTONS ** Enter a TV/radio service number. ** 4. MENU ** Displays the main menu. ** 5. TIME (WHITE) ** Displays the current time on the screen. Reserves services in programme guide - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 13
most appropriate procedure depending on the equipment you have. Note: If you encounter any problem when setting up the product, please contact your local product distributor. 2.1 Connecting Aerial 1. Connecting TV 1. Connect your aerial to the ANTENNA IN connection on the product. 2. Connect an RF - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 14
VCR 1. Connect your aerial to the ANTENNA IN connection on the product. 2. Connect an RF (coaxial) cable from the TV/VCR (Loop out) output to the aerial input of your VCR. 3. Connect an RF (coaxial) cable from the Aerial Output (RF Out) of your VCR - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 15
2. Setup ** 3. Connecting Audio System Connect the outputs on the product to corresponding inputs on the audio system. (left audio out to left audio in, right audio out to right audio in) ** GB 14 - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 16
** 2.2 Powering On 1. Connect an adapter to a power input jack. Then, connect a plug of the adapter to a wall outlet. ** ** 2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY ** button on the remote control. GB 15 - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 17
directly. 3. Press the TV/RADIO button to switch between TV service and radio service. 4. Press the RECALL button to return to the previous service. Note: You can switch service using the service list or programme guide. Please refer to Chapter 4. Service List and 5. TV Guide for more information - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 18
. Note: You can select a default audio language in MENU-Installation-System Setting-Language Setting-Audio Language. ** 3.6 Teletext When the service supports teletext, the teletext icon ( ** 1. Press the SUBTITLE button. ) is displayed on the i-plate. 2. Select Teletext using the button and - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 19
(i-plate) Programme information is always displayed for a certain period of time whenever you switch services. You can view the programme information by pressing the i button while watching a programme. Press the EXIT button to hide the i-plate. 1. General Information The general information - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 20
is displayed to view detailed information. Note: • Press the i button again to hide the information box. • If the detailed programme information is more than one page, use the button to move to the previous/next - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 21
using the button. 4. You will be prompted to enter your PIN code. Enter your PIN code to unlock the service. Note: When switching to the locked service, you must enter the PIN code to watch a programme. The default PIN code is 0000. If you have forgotten your PIN code, please contact your local - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 22
Select Skip or not using the button. 4. Deleting a Service You can delete the current service while watching a programme. 1. Select Delete using the button. button and press the OK 2. Select OK in the confirmation message to delete the service and press the OK button. 3. Select Cancel in the - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 23
the changes and return to the previous menu, press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. • Whenever you press the TV/RADIO button while the service list is displayed, the service list will be switched between TV and radio service list. ** All Press the RED button to display the list of all - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 24
Group You can see four types of service list group using the colour buttons. 1. Press the OK button while watching a programme to display the service list. 2. Select a service group using the COLOUR (RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE) button. 3. Select a subgroup or service using the then press the OK - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 25
press the YELLOW button again. 3. Press the OK button. 3. Skipping a Service You can skip or not skip the selected service. 1. Select the service you want using the button. 2. Press the BLUE button to skip the selected service. If you cancel the skipping, press the BLUE button again. 3. Press - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 26
to enter your PIN code. Enter your PIN code using the NUMERIC (0~9) buttons. The default PIN code is 0000. 5. Select Organise TV Services or Organise Radio Services using the the OK button. button and press 6. Select Organise Favourite A~D using the button and press the OK button. Note: Refer - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 27
is displayed on the left side of screen and the TV/radio service included in the highlighted network is displayed on the button. 2. Select Installation using the OK button. button and press the 3. Select Service Organising using the press the OK button. button and 4. You will be prompted to - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 28
You can view the programme information for all services. Press the GUIDE button or select the TV Guide main on the menu to enter the TV guide. ** Note: Press the TV/RADIO guide. button to switch to the radio 1. Viewing Guide Information by Now or Next mode You can view the programme - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 29
the programme list already reserved on the now, next or weekly mode of the TV guide. 1. Press the YELLOW programme list. button to display the reserved Note: • If the service is locked, parental controlled or restricted by watching time, you will be prompted to enter your PIN code. Enter your PIN - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 30
by Quick Mode You can view a simple TV guide like an information box. 1. Press the BLUE quick mode. button to display the service list by 2. Select a service using the or CH-/CH+ button and press the OK button. 3. The programme for selected service is displayed. ** Red vertical line Black - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 31
5.2 Reserving a Programme You can reserve a programme or edit watching-reserved programme. 1. Press the GUIDE button or select the TV Guide on the main menu to enter the TV guide. 2. Select the mode you want using the COLOUR button. 3. Select a service using the or CH-/CH+ button in the now - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 32
6. Parental Control ** You can set all other items suitable for your environment. Note: • Press the EXIT to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. • The default PIN code is 0000. If you have forgotten your PIN code, please contact your local - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 33
be appropriate for pre-school children. total block All programmes are blocked without considering the age level. Note: You have to enter PIN code to watch the programme which is blocked by the age level. 2. Change PIN You can change the current PIN code into new one. 1. Select Old PIN Code - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 34
7. Installation ** 7.1 System Setting You can set the system according to your preference. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Installation using the OK button. button and press the 3. Select System Setting using the the OK button. button and press 4. Select an item using the button. - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 35
the offset value using the standardized information of the current service area. This will be used as the standardized time for the i-plate, TV guide, wakeup and sleep time. ** • Time Offset Current time is based at the stream of the current service. GMT is changed by from 30 minutes to 1 hour. The - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 36
Screen Mode You can set the aspect ratio of your TV which is connected to the product. Select 4:3 or 16:9. ** • Display Format You can select the display format according to TV screen mode. If the screen mode is set to 4:3, you can select one - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 37
the information box will not be displayed when you switch the service. ** • Changing to Reserved Service Select one option from Auto and Manual mode for changing to reserved service. Manual Auto Manually changed to the reserved service. A message display in the screen. Press the OK button to view - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 38
start or end channel number. 3. Press the OK button to start the search. 2. Custom Search You can search services manually by searching parameters, if you know the service information. Select Channel/Frequency/Mode/Guard Interval or Network Search using the button and press the button. GB 37 - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 39
select Auto. ** • Network Search If the specified frequency service information and other service information are provided together, the service, which belongs to other frequency service, is also searched. Select Yes to search all services in the network. If not, select No. 3. Transmitter Search - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 40
Software Update ** In order to maintain proper performance of the product, it is essential to have the most up-to-date software. Visit the Humax website to check the latest news and newly released software versions. - http://www.humaxdigital.com. It is recommended that you periodically check for the - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 41
8. Software Update ** 1. If new software is found when powering on 1. A message will be displayed to notify that new software is found. 2. Select Yes and press the OK button to upgrade the software. 3. Starts downloading new software. Please wait until the upgraded is completed. 4. When completing - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 42
our website into your computer. 3. Connect your PC to this product with RS-232C serial cable. 4. Execute the installed download tool and then follow the instructions of download tool. 5. Power On/Off to start operating. ** GB 41 - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 43
. button and press the 3. Select Status using the button. button and press the OK 4. Select STB Status/Signal Detection/STB Upgrade/Service Update using the button and press the OK button. 1. STB Status You can view System information. Confirm the information about H/W Version, S/W Version - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 44
Upgrade Note: For information about STB upgrade, refer to Chapter 8. Software Upgdate. 4. Service Update You can update services automatically. Update when you confirm a new channel or move your place. After completing the service update, press the OK return the previous menu. button to GB 43 - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 45
9. Status and Utility ** 9.2 Utility The product supports additional functions such as calendar, biorhythm and game. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Utility using the or button. button and press the OK 3. Select Calendar/ - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 46
10. Menu Map ** GB 45 - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 47
11. Trouble Shooting ** 11.1 Trouble Shooting Before contacting your local service centre, please read the tips below carefully. If the problem persists after completing the following procedure, please contact your local product distributor or service centre for further instructions. 1. No message - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 48
cannot resolve the problem you may need to have your aerial and installation tested by a professional. Confirm if the service is currently on air. The service is deleted by broadcasting company. The service is for data broadcasting. Cannot watch the service in usual way. The service has signal, but - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 49
12. Specification ** Tuner & Channel Input Connector RF Loop through Output connector Frequency Range Signal Level Demodulation Mode FEC mode Guard Intervals MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding Transport Stream Profile Level Input Rate Aspect Ratio Video Resolution Audio Decoding Audio Mode IEC-Type - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 50
** Memory Flash Memory Graphics (MPEG) & System Memory EEPROM Power Supply Input Voltage Type Power Consumption AC Power Adaptor Protection Physical Specification Size Weight (Net) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature 2 Mbytes 8 Mbytes 8 Kbytes DC 12V 1.0A Switching Mode Power Supply (SMPS) - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 51
Display) OSD displays the basic information necessary for the users to configure monitor or TV settings. OSD information may include brightness, contrast, tuning, RGB adjustment, of the software for their products. ** Service A channel to which a receiver or TV is tuned to. ** Signal Strength An - Humax F3-Smart | User Manual - Page 52
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