Humax VACI-ACE User Manual
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user manual next to your product for future reference. Throughout the whole manual, Note indicates additional product operation information to make the user aware of possible problems © 2006 HUMAX Corporation ** Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without HUMAX's prior consent - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 3
furnishings or carpets. Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the product. • Do not use any unsupported the antenna or TV. • The LNB cable must be earthed to the system earth for the satellite dish. • Place are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 4
Access 1.5 Remote Control 2. Setup 2.1 Connecting Antenna/TV/VCR 2.2 Connecting Audio System 2.3 Powering On 3. Menu Map 4. Searching Services 4.1 Antenna Setting 4.2 Manual Search 4.3 Satellite Setting 4.4 Motor Limit Setting 4.5 USALS Setting 4.6 Automatic Search 5. Basic Operation 5.1 Viewing - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 5
Networks 6.5 Deleting Satellites 7. Programme Guide 8. Setting Preferences 8.1 Parental Control 8.2 System Setting 9. System Information 9.1 Status 9.2 Common Interface 9.3 Default Setting 10. Utility 11. Software Update 12. Troubleshooting 13. Specification 14. Service and Support GB26 ** GB26 - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 6
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** 1.3 Rear Panel ** ** 1. LNB IN ** Connects to a satellite antenna cable. ** 2. LNB OUT ** Connects to another digital Set-Top Box. ** 3. RS-232C ** Connects to your PC to update software. ** 4. TV SCART ** Connects a TV SCART cable. ** 5. VCR SCART ** Connects a VCR SCART cable. ** 6. VIDEO ** - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 9
** 1.4 Conditional Access Although some TV and radio services are free to air, most TV and radio/music services are available on a subscription basis and can only be enjoyed via Conditional in colour) facing upwards. 3. Insert the Smartcard into the top slot until the card is completely in. ** GB 8 - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 10
** ** Inserting CI (Common Interface) Module ** Your product is equipped with a slot for Common Interface (CI). ** 1. Open the right-hand flap on the front panel of the product. 2. Insert the Smartcard into the CI module, and the CI module into the slot. ** GB 9 - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 11
between TV and radio. ** 3. NUMERIC BUTTONS ** Enter 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 the current time, refer to 8.2 System Setting. ** 6. ARROW BUTTONS ** Changes services or - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 12
** 9. CH - / CH + ** Changes the service. ** 10. RECALL ** Returns to the previous screen. ** 11. FREEZE ** Freezes the TV screen you are watching. Does not cease audio. ** 12. WIDE ** Changes the display format. ** 13. STANDBY ** Switches between operation and standby modes. ** 14. GUIDE ** - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 13
other equipment, you must disconnect all equipments 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/VCR ** ** 1. Connect the antenna to the LNB IN of the product. 2. The SCART cable is - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 14
** 2.2 Connecting Audio System ** ** 1. Connect the optical S/PDIF terminal and Dolby Digital decoder to listen to higher quality sound. GB 13 - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 15
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to the item and its operation. You can easily navigate the menu using the following instructions: ** 1. Press the MENU button to display the main menu screen. ** 2. be prompted to enter the PIN code. Enter your PIN code using the NUMERIC buttons. The default PIN code is set to "0000". GB 16 - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 18
LNB information to search services using Antenna Setting (MENU-Installation-Service Searching-Antenna Setting). ** • Antenna Alternative: Select antenna alternative which has different combinations of settings for search. Antenna Alternative 16 is predefined for SMATV. • Satellite Name: Displays the - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 19
** 4.2 Manual Search You can search services of the selected satellite by transponders using the transponder information. ** • Antenna Alternative: Select antenna alternative which has different combinations of settings for search. Antenna Alternative 16 is predefined for SMATV. • Frequency: - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 20
Motorised System in Antenna Setting menu and press the OK button while Antenna Alternative in Manual Search menu is selected. ** • Satellite Name: Select a satellite to identify a motor antenna. If the desired satellite name is not listed, then select "other". • Movement: In user mode, this is used - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 21
. To set the motor position for each satellite manually, select the Satellite Name, set DiSEqC Command Mode to "Installer", and then set Movement to pre-set position of the satellite, select the desired Satellite Name, set DiSEqC Command Mode to "User", set Motor Control to "Goto", and set Movement - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 22
" in Motorised System menu and press the i button in Antenna Setting menu. ** • Satellite Name: Displays the satellite list in name order. If the required satellite name is not listed, select "User Defined". You can enter the satellite name using the keyboard displayed on the screen. • My Longitude - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 23
Search menu, press the MENU button, then select Installation-Service Searching-Automatic Search. ** • Antenna Alternative: Select antenna alternative which has different combinations of settings for search. The Satellite Name is automatically displayed. Antenna Alternative 16 is predefined for - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 24
service using the CH-/CH+, or NUMERIC buttons. 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 or the Information Box MENU-Installation-System Setting-Other Setting-Info. Box Display Time. - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 25
Setting-Language Setting-Menu Language. ** 5.3. Teletext When the service supports button. To view the teletext page, use the CH-/CH+, RECALL or NUMERIC buttons. ** Teletext Functions ** sub-page using the sub-code written by users. Displays the current time when not in updating it. GB 24 - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 26
prompted to enter your PIN code. The default PIN code is "0000". • When switching to a locked service, you must enter the PIN code to view the service. • You will not be able to watch skipped services by using the CH-/CH+ button. However, you can watch the skipped services using the NUMERIC buttons - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 27
service list), YELLOW (Network service list), BLUE (Satellite service list), WHITE (Alphabet service list) 3. Select a service using the , CH-/CH+ or NUMERIC buttons, and press the OK button to change to the selected service. ** Note: • Whenever you press the TV/RADIO button while the service - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 28
can edit TV or Radio services using the Organise TV Services (MENU-Installation-Service Organising-Organise TV Services-Organise All Services) or Organise Radio Services (MENU-Installation-Service Organising-Organise Radio Services-Organise All Services). You will be prompted to enter your PIN code - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 29
would 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 - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 30
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 VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 31
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 Transponder List using the button, and - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 32
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 VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 33
the or CH-/CH+ button. When switching services using the 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, and press the OK button. Note: • Press the TV/RADIO button to switch to Radio Guide. • The - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 34
PIN code, please contact your local product distributor. ** 8.2 System Setting The System Setting menu (MENU-Installation-System Setting) lets you set mode to reserved service. 1. Language Setting You can set the default language for menu, audio, and subtitle. 2. Time Setting You can set the current - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 35
Channels for your TV and adjust fine tuning setting. The channel range and frequency change according to PAL Standard. 5. Other Setting You can adjust the transparency level of On-Screen Display (OSD), set the display time of the i-plate when switching services and select automatic or manual mode to - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 36
component - CI Module and Smartcard. 3. Signal Detection You can view the signal level and signal quality of the current service. 4. STB Upgrade For detailed information about STB Upgrade, refer to 11.Software Update. ** 9.2 Common Interface You can view the current status of the CI module. GB 35 - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 37
can restore the product to the factory settings using the Default Setting menu (MENU-Installation-Default Setting). You will be prompted to enter your PIN code. The default PIN code is "0000". After completing the default setting, the Searching Services screen will be displayed. For more information - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 38
button to return to the previous menu. 3. Games You can select games using the button. Use the , OK, COLOUR or EXIT button according to the instructions displayed on the screen. GB 37 - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 39
. Over the Air (OTA) is simply an alternative method for downloading software versions. However, the operator reserves the right to decide when and where this software update can take place over the antenna. The software update will only occur under the following circumstances: ** 1. The equipment - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 40
off and on again. 2. Software Update from PC You can connect your product to the PC directly and upgrade 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 equivalent for this product - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 41
** 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 VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 42
with the remote control, its emitting part should directly point towards its receiving part of the product. - Check the battery of the remote control. other reservation. - Check if the power is off. ** 7. Watching scrambled service is not available - Make sure the correct Smartcard is plugged in. - - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 43
Memory Flash Memory Graphics(MPEG) & System Memory EEPROM 2 Mbytes 16 Mbytes 8 Kbytes RF-Modulator Output Channel TV standard Preset Channel CH 21 ~ 69 PAL I/G/B/D/K CH 36 A/V & Data In/Out TV SCART VCR SCART S/PDIF RCA Video Output (CVBS, RGB, S-Video) Audio Output Video Output (CVBS - Humax VACI-ACE | User Manual - Page 44
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