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freesat HD Digital Satellite Receiver User's Manual FOXSAT-HD The default password is 0000. - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 2
Thank you for purchasing a HUMAX product. Please read this user's manual carefully to be able to safely install, use and maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this user's manual next to your product for future reference. The information in this user's manual is subject to change without - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 3
Notice Instruction about the 'WEEE' Symbol This product should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. Please how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. • Business users: Contact your supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 4
Instructions or installation procedures. The slots on top of the product top of the product. 6. ATTACHMENTS • Do not use any unsupported attachments as these may be hazardous or cause damage to the product. 7. CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting. • - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 5
damage parts. 13. REPLACEMENT OF PARTS • When replacement of parts is required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the sure to contact your local retailer if the product is out of order. GB4 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 6
GB9 1.4 Remote Control GB10 1.5 Remote Control Batteries GB12 2. Connections GB13 2.1 Connecting the Antenna GB13 2.2 Connecting the TV and VCR GB13 2.3 Powering On GB18 3. First Installation GB19 3.1 User Settings GB19 3.2 freesat detection GB19 3.3 Postcode GB20 3.4 Search Channels GB20 - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 7
GB36 7.4 Parental Control GB37 7.5 Other GB38 7.6 STB Mode GB39 8. Edit Channels GB40 8.1 Edit Channel List GB40 8.2 Edit Favourite List GB42 8.3 Edit Customisable Channels GB43 9. Setup GB44 9.1 Freesat Tune GB44 9.2 Manual Tune GB44 9.3 Software Update GB45 9.4 Factory Reset GB46 10 - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 8
chapter provides detail instructions on the product and its accessories. 1.1 Package Contents Please check all package contents before using your product. RCA Cable SCART Cable HDMI Cable User's Manual Quick Start Guide Remote Control Batteries User's Manual Quick Start Guide Note: • Faults - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 9
RADIO BUTTON Switches between TV and radio modes. 3. ARROW BUTTONS Changes the channel or moves the cursor up, down, left or right. 4. OK Selects a menu or confirms the selected operation. 5. MENU Displays the main menu. 6. GUIDE Displays the programme guide. 7. STANDBY LED Red light is emitted when - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 10
to the TV using an HDMI cable. 5. ETHERNET Ethernet port (for future use). 6. USB Connects to the USB memory. 7. COMPONENT(YPbPr) Connects to the TV or VCR using a component cable. 8. VIDEO Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable. 9. AUDIO Connects to the TV or VCR using an RCA cable. 10 - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 11
Product 1.4 Remote Control Note: The remote control of the product is subject to change without notice. 1 1. SOURCE Controls the output of TV SCART. 2 2. TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio modes. 3 3. NUMERIC(0-9) BUTTONS Enters a TV/radio channel number or menu option number. 4. LIST - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 12
18. MUTE Mutes or unmutes the audio temporarily. 19. SUB 16 Displays the subtitle language list. 20. AUDIO Displays the audio list. 21. OPT+ 17 Displays the channels attributes while watching a programme. 18 22. V-FORMAT 19 Changes the resolution of video. 20 21 22 GB11 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 13
iˆ››Œ™ 1. Before Using the Product 1.5 Remote Control Batteries 1. Press down the top of the battery cover and slide the cover off. 2. Insert the new batteries. Make sure the plus (+) ends meet the plus markings on the battery case. 3. Slide the cover back into place. GB12 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 14
. Note: If you encounter any problems setting up your product, please contact your local retailer. 2.1 Connecting the Antenna Connect the antenna cable to LNB IN. 2.2 Connecting the TV and VCR 1. Using HDMI Cable The HDMI connection, a special all-digital interface that provides the highest picture - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 15
When equipped with an A/V receiver, 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI input on the product and the other end to the HDMI to DVI converter. 2. Connect the DVI converter to the TV. 3. Connect the product and the Dolby Digital decoder using an S/PDIF cable. HDMI Cable GB14 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 16
and the other end to the HDMI to DVI converter. 3. Connect the DVI converter to the TV. Note: You can also connect the product to the TV using the 3.5 Stereo Jack Cable to 2 RCA Y Cable. Caution: DO NOT CONNECT TO HEAD PHONE CONNECTOR ON TV! Y Cable (1stereo, 2RCA) HDMI Cable GB15 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 17
and the TV using an RCA cable (Audio L/R). • 1-2 Connect the product and the Dolby Digital decoder using an S/PDIF cable. Note: The Component Select switch should be on YPbPr when using the component cable. Component Cable RCA Cable COMPONENT IN L AUDIO R S/PDIF Cable S/PDIF GB16 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 18
is recommended for analogue TV or VCR. 1. Connect the product and the TV using a SCART cable. 2. Connect the product and the VCR using a SCART cable. Note: The Component Select switch should be on RGB when using the SCART cable. SCART Cable TV SCART SCART Cable VCR SCART GB17 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 19
2. Connections 2.3 Powering On 1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet. 2. Power on by pressing the STANDBY button of the remote control or the STANDBY button at the front of the product. GB18 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 20
until freesat detection is complete. 3. When freesat is detected, press the OK button to go to the next step. When there is no freesat, check your satellite antenna cable connection. Warning: To prevent electric shock, always POWER OFF all devices during setting up the connection. GB19 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 21
3. First Installation 3.3 Postcode Enter your full postcode (including a space) using the NUMERIC(0-9) button on the remote control. To use on-screen keyboard, press the OPT+ button. Press the 1 button to enter a space. 3.4 Search Channels Search Channels will activate and the results will appear. - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 22
the following steps. Step Is the antenna connected correctly? Is the product connected to your TV? Is the power cord plugged in the wall outlet? Is the product in operation mode (not Standby mode)? Have you performed channel search in the first installation? Page GB13 GB13 GB18 GB18 GB19 Done - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 23
channels using the channel list or TV guide. To return to the previous channel, press the BACK button. 4.2 Volume Control You can adjust the audio volume. Press the V-/V+ button to adjust the audio volume. Press the MUTE button to stop the audio temporarily. Note: The mute function remains set - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 24
audio languages. 1. Press the AUDIO button. 2. Select the audio language you prefer. 3. Select audio direction (left, right, stereo) using the / button. 4. Press the EXIT button to close. Note: If the programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital, you cannot set the audio direction. GB23 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 25
digital teletext window is displayed. In which case, simply follow the on screen instructions(press color buttons). 1. Press the TEXT button to access digital teletext. 2. Press the TEXT button again to return to normal viewing. 3. Press the CH+/CH- button to exit this service. GB24 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 26
plate. After switching to a channel, press the / button to display navigation mode. Press the / button to Digital. Displayed only when audio description is available. Displayed only when the interactive service is available. Displayed only when there is any guidance information. GB25 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 27
5. To rename the channel in the non-freesat channel mode, select Rename and press the OK button. Enter the name directly using the keyboard on the screen. Press the YELLOW button to complete. Note: In the non-freesat channel mode, you cannot add the channel to the favourite group. GB26 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 28
(RED) Favourite (GREEN) The list of all TV channels. The list of all radio channels. The list of the recently viewed channels. The list of the favourite channels in five groups. HD TV (YELLOW) The list of all HD TV channels. Genre (BLUE) The list of channels including the sports, drama, movie - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 29
display the list of favourite groups. 3. Press the GREEN button again and select a sub group using the / button. 5.3 HD TV List HD TV List is the list of all HD TV channels. 1. Press the LIST button while watching a programme. 2. Press the YELLOW button to display the HD TV list. GB28 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 30
Non-freesat Channel List Four types of channel lists are provided for quick and easy channel search in the non-freesat channel list. My TV (RED) Favourite (GREEN) Satellite (YELLOW) Scramble (BLUE) The list of all TV channels. The list of all radio channels. The list of HD TV channels. The list - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 31
time. Note: • Press the i button to view the programme information. • Press the TV/RADIO button to switch to TV or radio. • In non-freesat mode, you cannot select the channel genre. Select the group using the OPT+ button. • You cannot reserve the programme in non-freesat mode. GB30 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 32
• You cannot reserve the programme in non-freesat mode. 1. Editing Reservations 1. Select a reservation you want to edit and press the OK button. The reservation popup will appear. 2. Select Channel and press the OK button to display the channel list. Select the channel. 3. Select Date and press the - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 33
channel number has changed, reservation has to be done again. 6.4 Find Find enables you to find the programme you want by entering the keyword, genre, time and day of the programme. 1. Press the GUIDE while the cursor is on Genre. 2. The list of genres will appear. Select genres and User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 34
, parental control and other configuration items to keep limitations where you want them for the viewers. Note: Press the EXIT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. 7.1 TV Setup You can configure the audio and video output settings - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 35
2. Select Enable or Disable using the OK or / button. Note: If the HD programme/event is protected by the broadcaster the Scart output will change to CVBS. To view the programme/event you will be required to connect to a TV set via a HDMI (or DVI) connection on a HD Ready TV set. GB34 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 36
7.2 Language Language enables you to set the basic language and subtitle options. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Language using the / button and press the OK button. 1. Preferred Language Preferred Language allows you to - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 37
the channel list. 2. Select the channel and press the OK button. 3. Power OFF You can select the time the product turns off automatically. 1. Select Power OFF and press the button. 2. Enter the powering off time using the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons or select Disable using the / button. GB36 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 38
changes you have made using installation lock. Tip: The default password is 0000. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Parental Control using the / button and . 3. Enter the password again in Verify Password to confirm. GB37 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 39
and automatic standby. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Other using the / button and press the OK button. 1. Info Display Time You can set the automatic display time of the information box when the channel is switched. 1. Select Info - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 40
using the OK or / button. 7.6 STB Mode 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Settings using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select STB Mode using the / button and press the OK or button to select freesat or Nonfreesat. Note: STB Mode is activated only in non-freesat mode. GB39 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 41
/unlock the channels in the edit channel list conveniently. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select Edit Channels using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Edit Channel List using the / button and press the OK button. Note: You can move and rename the channels in the non-freesat channel mode - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 42
the list of groups. 2. Select the group you want and press the OK button. 4. Select All/Release All 1. Press the BLUE button. 2. Select Select All and press the OK button. 3. To release one or more channels from select all, press the OK button while the cursor is on the selected channel. GB41 User - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 43
MENU button. 2. Select Edit Channels using the / button and press the OK button. 3. Select Edit Favourit List using the / button and press the OK button. Note: Edit Favourite List is deactivated in non-freesat mode. 1. Adding/Removing Channels 1. Select the channels right column. GB42 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 44
Customising Channels 1. Select a channel from the left column. 2. Move the cursor to the right column and select an alternative channel of the region you want and press the OK button. 3. The selected channel will be customised as the default channel of the chosen channel number. GB43 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 45
configure the installation setting and perform channel search. Menus such as freesat tune, software update and factory reset is included in this section. Note: Press the EXIT button to save the changes and return to the previous menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen. 9.1 Freesat Tune - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 46
for Satellite, Frequency, Polarization, Symbol Rate and FEC. 3. Select Search and press the OK button. 4. When new software is detected, you can choose to download the software immediately or save for later. Note: When there is no new software to update, a popup will appear. GB45 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 47
9. Setup 9.4 Factory Reset Factory Reset enables you to restore the product to the factory default. Warning: Please note that once you perform Factory Reset, all data such as the antenna setting information, channel list and all user configured data will be deleted. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 48
will be displayed. 5. Select Configure Ethernet and press the OK button. Select Configure IP and press the OK or / button to select DHCP or Manual. When selecting Manual, you can enter the value for the network information. Select Apply and press the OK button to save the changes. GB47 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 49
proceed to the next step. 2. Software update via USB host Copy the software to the USB memory stick and connect the USB to the receiver. Press the STANDBY button and turn off the power. To power on, press the STANDBY button while switching on the receiver to start software update. GB48 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 50
.1 Menu Map Settings Edit Channels Setup System 1. TV Setup 2. Language 3. Time 4. Parental Control 5. Other 6. STB Mode 1. Edit Channel List 2. Edit Favourite List 3. Edit Customisable Channels 1. Freesat Tune 2. Manual Tune 3. Software Update 4. Factory Reset 1. Diagnostics 2. Network GB49 User - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 51
AV cable is connected correctly. • Check the volume levels of your TV set and the product. • Check if the product or TV is on mute. • Check audio type or soundtrack option in the AV menu. 5. Remote control does not operate. • To control the product, the top end of the remote control should point - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 52
be viewed with the appropriate model that supports data channels. Press the audio button on your remote control to confirm that the channel has audio options. Replace LNB Cable. Replace LNB. Remove the alien substance and contact local Service centre in case damaged has occurred. GB51 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 53
@ML, MPEG4 HD HP@L4, PAL Input Rate 15MB/s Max Video Format 4:3, 16:9 Video Resolution 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i Audio Decoding MPEG-1 Layer II, Dolby-AC3 Audio Audio Mode Single channel/Dual channel/Joint stereo/Stereo Memory Flash Memory 16MB RAM 256MB EEPROM 8KB GB52 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 54
Audio Data Port USB Power Supply Input Voltage Type Power Consumption Protection Physical Specification Size Weight (Net) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature TV-SCART(FBAS,S-Video,RGB) VCR-SCART(FBAS, S-Video) RCA-Typ(FBAS), YPbPr(RCA), HDMI/HDCP TV-SCART, VCR-SCART, Audio L/R, S/PDIF(Digital - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 55
used with digital set-top boxes and digital television sets to list current and scheduled programs that are or will be available on each channel, including a short summary or commentary for each program. The information supplied in the EPG is sent and updated by the channel broadcaster. 5. FEC - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 56
are transmitted separately to achieve superior picture clarity. 19. Transponder A satellite is divided up in parts called transponders. A transponder is one distribution section of the satellite. Each transponder can be used for distribution of several channels or services. GB55 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 57
Service and Support Information concerning troubleshooting, software upgrade and product support is provided in the following websites and call centres. Should your product require warranty service . [email protected] www.freesat.com / www.humax-digital.co.uk English GB56 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 58
14. Appendix 12.7 OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE NOTICE HUMAX products use certain open source operating system software distributed pursuant to GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 and GNU LESSER GENERAL LICENSE Version 2.1 each as defined and published by the Free Software Foundation, Inc. The following GPL - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 59
programs, too. When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 60
is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and "any later version", you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the Free Software GB59 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 61
COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. mode: Gnomovision version 69, Copyright (C) year name of author Gnomovision comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details type `show w'. This is free software menu items-whatever suits your program. You should also get your employer (if you work - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 62
below. When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom of use, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish); that you receive source code or can get it if - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 63
the work may be a derivative work of the Library even though the source code is not. Whether this is true is especially significant if the work can be linked without the Library, or if the work is itself a library. The threshold for this to be true is not precisely defined by law. GB62 User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 64
version of the library, if the user installs one, as long as the modified version is interface-compatible with the version that the work was made with. c) Accompany the work redistribution of the Library by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only User's Manual - Humax FOXSAT-HD | User Manual - Page 65
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