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Content

I. Reference ........................................................................4

1.1 General Features.......................................................4 1.2 Accessories................................................................5

II. Product Overview ...........................................................6

2.1 Front Panel ................................................................6 2.2 Rear Panel.................................................................7 2.3 Remote Control Unit (RCU) .......................................8

I I I . Connection with Other Device ..................................10

3.1 Connecting to TV .....................................................10 3.2 Connecting the Antenna........................................... 11

IV. Installation ...................................................................13

4.1 Powering On............................................................13 4.2 Antenna Setting for Satellite.....................................13 4.3 Search Channels from Satellite ...............................14

4.3.1 Satellite Search..................................................14 4.3.2 TP Search..........................................................14 4.3.3 Satellite and TP Edit ..........................................15

4.4 Antenna Setting for Motor ........................................15 4.5 Factory Reset ..........................................................16

V . Basic Operation...........................................................16

5.1 Audio........................................................................16 5.2 Zoom In....................................................................17 5.3 Satellite List .............................................................17 5.4 EPG .........................................................................17 5.5 Subtitle.....................................................................18 5.6 Teletext ....................................................................19 5.7 Timer........................................................................19 5.8 Multi Pictures ...........................................................20

V I . Channel Manager......................................................20

6.1 Edit Channels ..........................................................20 6.2 Edit Favorite.............................................................21

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V I I . Channel List ............................................................22

7.1 OK List .....................................................................22 7.2 Favorite List .............................................................22

V I I I . Preferences...........................................................23

8.1 System Setting.........................................................23 8.2 TV Output Setting ....................................................23 8.3 Parental control ........................................................24 8.4 Timer Setup .............................................................24

IX. USB Control ................................................................25

9.1 Play Files .................................................................25 9.1.1 Music .................................................................25 9.1.2 Picture ...............................................................26 9.1.3 Steam ................................................................26

9.2 Recording and Timeshift ..........................................26 9.2.1 Recording ..........................................................26 9.2.2 Timeshift ............................................................27

9.3 Other Operations .....................................................27 9.3.1 Upload/Download ..............................................27 9.3.2 Tools ..................................................................28 9.3.3 Set the Loop mode ............................................28 9.3.4 Set Recording Path............................................28

X Additional Information....................................................29

10.1 Trouble Shooting....................................................29 10.2 Technical Specification...........................................30 10.3 Glossary.................................................................31

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4 Safety Precaution This STB has been designed and manufactured to satisfy the international

safety standards. Please read the following safety precautions carefully before operating this receiver. 4 Main Supply: Before operating, please check the units operating voltage is 90~250V AC 50/60Hz. 4 Overload: Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter, neither use damaged power cord or touch it with wet hand as this may result in electric shock. 4 Liquid: The receiver shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water, and that no objects filled with liquids, such as base, shall be placed on the apparatus. 4 Ventilation: Keep the slots on top of the receiver uncover to allow sufficient airflow to the unit. Do not put the receiver on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not expose the receiver to direct light or do not place it near a heater or in humid conditions. Do not stack other electronic equipments on top of the receiver. 4 Cleaning: Plug out the receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Clean the receiver by a soft cloth or mild solution of washing-up liquid (no solvents). 4 Connection: Disconnect the receiver from the mains when you connect it to satellite LNB or disconnect it from LNB. Failure would possibly cause damage to the LNB. 4 Location: Put the receiver indoor in order to avoid lightening, raining or sunlight. 4 Uncover: Do not remove the cover, to reduce the risk of electric shock. Contact qualified

and licensed service personnel to repair the receiver, or contact your dealer.

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I. Reference

1.1 General Features

DVB-S Satellite Compliant

SCPC & MCPC receivable from Ku and C band satellites

Universal, Single, Single S & C Band Wideband LNB

DiSEqC1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3 (USALS)

Unicable Supported

Double tuner supported

Blind search supported

Auto DiSEqC Search

PAL/NTSC Conversion

True full Color (32 bits) on screen display (OSD)

7 favorite group and parental lock supported

Multi-language menu supported

Multi-language audio supported

Multi-language DVB Subtitle output

7 days Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

Teletext output through VBI and OSD

USB 2.0 Interface

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1.2 Accessories

�Remote Control Unit�

�Users manual�

��A/V Cable

Figure 1.Accessories

1B

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II. Product Overview

2.1 Front Panel

1. POWER

Switch between operation and standby modes.

2. DISPLAY

It displays channel number. In standby mode it displays local time.

Figure 2. Front panel

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2.2 Rear Panel

Figure 3. Rear Panel

1. LNB IN 1

Connect the satellite antenna cable.

2. LNB IN 2

Connect the satellite antenna cable.

3. RS232

Connect to the computer using serial line.

4. YPbPr

Connect to the TV using a YPbPr cable.

5. AUDIO/ VIDEO

Connect to the TV using a RCA cable.

6. COAXIAL

Digital Audio output (Optical).

7. USB2.0

An USB 2.0 host port.

8. LAN

Connect to the internet using Ethernet cable.

9. ON/OFF

Switch on or off.

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2.3 Remote Control Unit (RCU)

You can control this receiver by this remote control

with full function.

1. POWER: Switch between operation and standby

modes.

2. MUTE: Mute audio.

3. TV/SAT: Quickly find channels.

4. SUB: Display the subtitle language list.

5. ZOOM: Picture zooming function.

6. M.P.: Display multi picture menu mode list.

7. USB: Enter USB menu or stop USB function.

8. NUMERIC KEY (0~9):

Enter a TV/radio channel number, menu option

number.

9. AUD: Display the audio list.

10. TEXT: Display the teletext.

11. EPG (Electronic Program Guide): Display the

programme guide.

12. SLEEP: Setting the time for turning the receiver

off.

13. TV/RADIO: Switch between TV and RADIO.

Figure 4. Remote Control

Unit

14. F1: Accessorial function.

15. VOL+/VOL-: Change volume.

16. CH+/CH-:Change programme.

17. OK: Confirm the selected operation or display the channel list while

watching a programme.

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18. Page+/-: Page up/down on menu.

19. MENU: Activate main menu or exit to live channel.

20. EXIT: Exit current menu step by step.

21. i: Display the programme information.

22. RCL: Show the previous viewed channels list.

23. A-Z: Quickly sort the channels according to the alphabet.

24. SAT: Show the scanned satellite list.

25. FUNC: Quickly find channels.

26. FAV: Display favorite channel list you set before.

27. tt: Fast rewind.

28. uu: Fast forward.

29. u: Play.

30. ■: stop USB function.

31. Itt: Previous.

32. uuI: Next.

33. PAUSE: Pause/Time shift.

34.●: Record.

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I I I . Connection with Other Device

The following diagram shows you the connections among receiver, TV, LNB and

other equipment, please read this first if you are not sure about the connection,

and it will guide you to the correct connection.

3.1 Connecting to TV

Figure 5. Connecting to TV & AMPLIFIER

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3.2 Connecting the Antenna

You can connect one fixed dish LNB directly to the LNB IN, or connect at least

two dish LNB by DiSEqC Switch.

Figure 6. Connecting to Dish LNB

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Figure7. Connecting to Dish LNB

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IV. Installation

You should install the receiver when powering on your product for the first time

after purchase.

Tip: The default password is 0000. If you have forgotten your password, please

contact your local product distributor.

4.1 Powering On

1. Connect the power cord of the product to a wall outlet.

2. Ensure the ON/OFF switch at the rear of the product is switched to ON.

3. Power on by pressing the POWER button on the remote control or the

STANDBY button at the front of the product.

4.2 Antenna Setting for Satellite

It allows you to configure the antenna setting parameters.

Menu->Setup->Setup

1. Satellite: Highlight the satellite

you want to search.

2. LNB Freq.: Press the

VOL+/VOL- button to change the

LNB frequency.

3. Transponder: Press the

VOL+/VOL- button to change the

TP.

4. Tuner Select: Select tuner1 or tuner2.

5. LNB Power: Select the required LNB power.

6. 22kHz: Select On, Off or Auto.

7. DiSEqC1.0: Press the VOL+/VOL- button to select the required

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DiSEqC1.0 input.

8. DiSEqC 1.1: Press the VOL+/VOL- button to select the required

DiSEqC1.1 input.

Tip: You can Delete, Add or Rename a satellite according to the help

information. And you can also go to blind search in this menu.

4.3 Search Channels from Satellite

4.3.1 Satellite Search

Menu->Setup->Satellite Scan

After setup the satellite you want, here you can do satellite search.

1. Search Type: Set the

channel type you want.

2. Radio Channel Scan: Set if

you want to search radio channel.

3. Network: Set if you want to

implement network search.

4. SAT Name: Select the

satellite you have setup.

5. Press the OK button to start search.

4.3.2 TP Search

Menu->Setup->TP Scan

As the satellite search, in this

menu you can search the

channels of one transponder, and

you can also delete the

transponder here.

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4.3.3 Satellite and TP Edit

1. Highlight the satellite and press the OK button, it will display the Edit

Satellite menu. Here you can Rename, Delete, Move or Add a satellite.

2. Highlight the transponder

and press the OK button, it will

display the Edit Transponder

menu. Here you can Delete, Edit

or Add a transponder.

4.4 Antenna Setting for

Motor

Menu->Setup ->Setup->Motor

1. Motor Mode:

Select DiSEqC 1.2 or USALS

using the VOL+/VOL- button.

DiSEqC 1.2: General motor

antenna using DiSEqC 1.2.

USALS: Motor antenna using

USALS.

2. Position auto:

Press the VOL+/VOL- button, the motor will drive automatically until it gets the

signal.

3. Move dish:

The motor can drive only when you hold on pressing the VOL+/VOL- button.

4. Fine tuning:

Set the driving step.

5. Move step:

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Press the VOL+/VOL- button, the motor will drive several steps according to the

Fine tuning.

6. Limit set:

You can set the maximum motor limit for both East and West to prevent

damage to the antenna. When you set Disable the Motor limit setting is

released.

7. Command Type:

1) Save position: Save current position of Motor.

2) Go to position: Drive Motor to the position which you saved previous.

3) Go to reference: Drive Motor to zero point.

4) Go to XX: Drive Motor to the position which is get from the USALS Setup.

4.5 Factory Reset

You can restore the product to the factory default.

Note: Please note that once you perform Factory Reset, all data and settings

will be deleted.

1. Menu->Setup->Factory Reset

2. Press the OK button to execute it.

V . Basic Operation

5.1 Audio

You can select the language you

prefer in Audio if the current

programme is available in multiple

audio languages.

1. Press the AUD button.

2. Press the OK button to select the audio language you prefer.

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3. Select audio direction (Left, Right, Stereo) using the VOL+/VOL- button.

4. Press the EXIT button to close.

5.2 Zoom In

You can zoom in the current video picture.

1. Press the ZOOM button.

2. Press the CH+/CH-/ VOL+/VOL- button to move the icon to the position

you want to zoom in.

3. Press the OK button to display.

4. Press the EXIT button to close.

5.3 Satellite List

1. Press the SAT button.

2. Highlight the satellite that

you want.

3. Press the OK button, then it

can enter the channel list which

only includes the channels of this satellite.

5.4 EPG

You can view the EPG

information of all channels in time

and date order.

1. Press the EPG button.

2. Press the RED button to

switch EPG mode between

Weekly EPG and Day EPG.

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Weekly EPG:

1) Press the OK or YELLOW button to display the detail info of the EPG

event.

2) Press the CH+/CH- button to change EPG event.

3) Press the VOL+/VOL- button to change channel.

4) Highlight the EPG event which you want, press the BLUE button to add a

timer event.

Day EPG:

1) Press the CH+/CH- button to

change channel.

2) Press the VOL+/VOL-

button to change EPG event of

the highlighted channel.

3) Press the YELLOW button

to display the detail information of

the highlighted EPG event.

4) Highlight the EPG event which you want, press the BLUE button to add a

timer event.

5.5 Subtitle

You can select the language for the subtitle if the programme provides subtitle

information.

1. Press the SUB button.

2. Select the required subtitle language and press the OK button. The subtitle

will be displayed in the selected language at the bottom of the screen.

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5.6 Teletext

You can view the teletext information of this programme.

1. Press the TEXT button.

2. Press the CH+/CH- button to

page up or page down.

3. Press the NUMERIC(0-9)

buttons can go to the designated

page directly.

4. Press the color button can

back to the previous page.

5.7 Timer

It will record or play the programme automatically according to the timer event

list that you set.

1. Go to Menu->System Configuration->Timer.

2. Press the RED button to add a timer.

Channel: Press the OK button to

display the channel list

and select the channel.

Date: Input the date of the timer.

Start: Input the start time of the

timer.

Stop: Input the stop time of the

timer.

Repeat: Select the repeat times of the timer.

Record: To set if you want to record the timer.

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STB Off: Set YES, the receiver will go to standby mode after the timer, set NO,

it won’t be standby.

3. In Timer menu, highlight one event, press the YELLOW button will cancel

this timer and press the GREEN button can go to edit this timer.

5.8 Multi Pictures

You can view multi programmes

at one time.

1. Press the M.P. button.

2. Select the mode you want

and press the OK button to enter

multi-picture.

3. Press the CH+/CH-/

VOL+/VOL- button to switch programme.

4. Press the OK or EXIT button to exit multi-picture.

V I . Channel Manager

6.1 Edit Channels

Menu->Setup->Edit Channels

Edit Channels enables you to

delete, rename, move,

lock/unlock or add the channels in

the channel list conveniently.

1. Delete Channels

1) Highlight the channels you want to delete.

2) Press the YELLOW button.

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3) Press the EXIT button, here, select Yes will delete the chosen channels.

2. Lock and Unlock Channels

1) Highlight the channel you want to lock.

2) Press the GREEN button, then press the RED button to lock the channel.

Note: If the highlighted channel is locked, press the RED button to switch into

Unlock.

3. Rename Channels

1) Highlight the channel you want to rename.

2) Press the GREEN button, then press the BLUE button to rename the

channel.

3) Enter a channel name directly using the keyboard displayed on the screen.

4) Press the GREEN button to complete.

4. Move Channels

1) Highlight the channel you want to move.

2) Press the GREEN button, then press the BLUE button again.

3) Press the OK button to select the channel.

4) Press the CH+/CH- button or press the NUMERIC(0-9) buttons to the

destination in the channel list and press the OK button.

5. Move Group Channels

1) In move channel mode, highlight the channels.

2) Press the GREEN button to add the channels to the group.

3) Then press the CH+/CH- button to the destination in the channel list and

press the OK button.

6.2 Edit Favorite

Menu->Setup->Edit Channels

You can add or remove channels from

the favorite groups.

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1. Press the RED button to enter favorite edit function.

2. Press the VOL+/VOL- button to change the favorite group and press the

OK button to add the highlighted channel to the favorite group you like.

3. Press the EXIT button to exit the menu and save it.

V I I . Channel List

This chapter will help you

manipulate the channel list.

7.1 OK List

1) Press the OK button to enter

the channel list while watching a programme.

2) Press the RED button can sort the channel.

7.2 Favorite List

If you have set several favorite

lists, press the FAV button can

enter the all channels list first then

press the VOL+/VOL- button to

enter the favorite list.

Note: If you have selected a

favorite list, press the CH+/CH- button can only change the channels in this

favorite list and press the OK button can only display the channels in this

favorite list.

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V I I I . Preferences

8.1 System Setting

Menu->System

Configuration->System

Configuration

1. Menu Language: Set the

menu language.

2. Audio Language: Set the

preferred audio language.

3. OSD Time Out: Set the display time of the programme information.

4. Transparency: Set the transparency of all menus.

5. Display REC Icon: Set if it will display the record icon while in recording

mode.

6. Picture slide duration: Set the slide duration while playing the pictures.

7. N.D.S X-TMS: Set if it will enter auto-timeshift mode automatically while

playing a N.D.S channel.

8.2 TV Output Setting

Menu-> System Configuration ->TV Output

1. TV Type: Set the TV

system mode.

2. Screen Type: Set the

display format according

to the screen ratio.

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8.3 Parental control

Menu-> System Configuration

->Parental Control

Parental Control allows you to

set limits for each programme or

change your previous password.

You can also lock the changes

you have made using Lock

Channel Edit, Lock Installation

and Lock System Setting.

8.4 Timer Setup

Menu-> System Configuration -> Timer Setup

You can setup the system time.

1. Timer Ahead On: Additional recording time before the recording starts.

2. Timer Delay off: Additional

recording time after the recording

ends.

3. GMT On: Set the system

time mode.

4. GMT Offset: Set the timer

zone according to your city.

5. Summer Time: Set the

summer time On or Off.

Note: The time you set will be shown on the front panel when you set receiver to

standby mode.

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IX. USB Control

You can play many kinds of media files, you can record programme and

playback it and you can do various operations when using USB HDD or USB

disk.

Note: It supports FAT, FAT32, NTFS, Ext2 and Ext3 format USB disk or USB

HDD.

9.1 Play Files

1. Go to Menu-> Multimedia->USB Menu or press the USB button directly to

enter the USB menu.

2. Press the VOL+/VOL- to select the file type.

3. Press the CH+/CH- to change the folder or file and press the OK button to

open the folder or play the file.

9.1.1 Music

It supports *.mp3 format music files.

OK: Play the selected file in play list.

CH+/CH-: Change the highlighted

item.

■ : Stop playing file.

u: Play the selected file in play list.

Itt: Play the previous item.

uuI: Play the next item.

tt: Play backward.

uu: Play forward.

PAUSE: Pause.

VOL+/VOL-: Adjust volume.

EXIT: Exit playing state and return to file list menu.

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[0]: Jump to the place you want.

9.1.2 Picture

It supports *.bmp, and *.jpg format photos.

CH+/CH-: Change the played photo.

Itt: Play the previous photo.

uuI: Play the next photo.

EXIT: Exit the current menu.

9.1.3 Steam

You can playback the files you

recorded. The recorded files are

saved as *.TS format in the Stream

item.

OK: View play list or play the highlighted file in the play list.

u: Play the file.

PAUSE: Pause.

■: Stop playing file.

tt: Fast rewind.

uu: Fast forward.

Itt: Fast rewind 2 minutes.

uuI: Fast forward 2 minutes.

INFO: Display playing progress. In this menu, press the [0] button to jump and

press the RED button to display the audio language menu.

EXIT: Exit the current menu.

9.2 Recording and

Timeshift

9.2.1 Recording

1. Start Recording

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1) Press the ● button to enter the channel list.

2) Here you can select no more than 4 channels in the same TP to record at

the same time.

3) If you have set the timer, it will start recording automatically according to

the start time of the timer.

2. Stop Recording

1) Press the ■ button to enter the recording list.

2) According to the help information, you can stop the recording.

3) If you have set the timer, it will stop recording automatically according to

the stop time of the timer.

4) If the free space on the USB HDD or USB disk is insufficient, recording will

stop.

9.2.2 Timeshift

Timeshift allows you to pause a live broadcast and return to it later and continue

where you left off.

Press the PAUSE button to start

timeshift. While it is in timeshift

mode, press the u button can

play the programme, press the ||

button can pause or play the

programme, press the tt/uu

button can fast rewind or fast

forward, press the ■ button to stop

timeshift.

9.3 Other Operations

9.3.1 Upload/Download

You can upload or download data or

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software.

1. Enter the USB Menu.

2. Press the RED button and press the OK button can upload data.

3. Highlight the file you want to download,press the OK button can download

the file to the receiver.

9.3.2 Tools

1. Enter the USB Menu.

2. Highlight the file or folder.

3. Press the YELLOW button and select the function you want.

9.3.3 Set the Loop mode

1. Enter the USB Menu.

2. Press the BLUE button to

set the loop mode while playing

the media files.

9.3.4 Set Recording Path

1. Go to Menu->

Multimedia->PVR Option.

2. Here you can set the record

path or timeshift path. You can

also check the disk information or

format the disk you want.

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X Additional Information

10.1 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 displayed on the front display (The product will not

switch on)

‧ Check the main power cable and make sure it is plugged into a suitable power

outlet.

‧ Check that the mains supply is switched on.

‧ Connect the power cable to a different power outlet.

‧ Check that the power switch is on at the rear of the product. (where applicable)

2. No picture

‧ Make sure that the product is powered on and in operation mode. (Press the

STANDBY button)

‧ Make sure that the AV cable is firmly connected to the TV.

‧ Make sure that the antenna cable is properly connected to the product.

‧ Be sure to activate channel search.

‧ Check the brightness level of the TV.

‧ Check if the channel is currently on air. Contact the broadcaster to ensure that

the channel is running.

3. Poor picture/sound quality

‧ Make sure there is no mobile phone or microwave oven near the product.

‧ Check that your dish alignment is correct.

‧ Change the satellite dish for a larger one as this will increase the signal levels

received.

‧ Replace the LNB with a lower noise factor in case where the noise

factor is too high.

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‧ Replace the LNB with a new one in case it is damaged or out of order.

‧ Check the signal levels and adjust your antenna if the level is too low. The

signal level may be affected by weather conditions.

4. No or poor sound

‧ Check that your 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.

5. Remote control does not operate

‧ To control the product, the top end of the remote control should point directly

towards the receiving part of the product.

‧ Remove and reinsert the batteries in the remote control.

‧ Replace the batteries in the remote control for a new set.

6. Cannot connect network

‧ Make sure the network of your family is good.

‧ Make sure the Ethernet cable is inserted firmly to the LAN router.

‧ Restart the receiver again.

10.2 Technical Specification

Tuner & Channel

No. of Tuners 2

Frequency Range 950 MHz to 2150 MHz

Signal Level -25 to -65 dBm

LNB Tone Switch 22KHz+/-2KHz, 0.6Vpp+/-0.2V

DiSEqC Control Version DiSEq C 1.0/1.1/1.2/1.3(USALS)Compatible, Tone burst A/B

MPEG

Transport Stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818Transport stream specification

Profile Level MPEG1,MPEG-2

Input Rate 80 Mbps for MPEG Transport Stream and 25 Mbps for DV streams

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Aspect Ratio 4:3, 16:9

Audio Mode Single channel/Dual channel/Joint stereo/Stereo

Sampling 32, 44.1 and 48 KHz

Power Supply

Input Voltage AC 100 ~240V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption Max. 25 W

Protection Separate internal fuse. Input shall have lightening Protection

Physical Specification

Weight (Net) About 2.5kg

Operating Temp 0℃ to + 40℃

Storage Temp -40℃ to + 65℃

10.3 Glossary

4 Antenna

A device that collects and radiates electromagnetic waves. Includes a satellite

dish and broadband antenna.

4 EPG

An electronic equivalent to a printed television listings magazine; it is an

application 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.

4 DiSEqC

DiSEqC(Digital Satellite Equipment Control)system, it is a communication bus

between satellite receivers and peripheral equipment using only the existing

coaxial cable.

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4 DVB

The Digital Video Broadcast group was created to establish a technical

framework for the introduction of digital video broadcasting systems.

4 LNB (low-noise block converter)

An electronic unit mounted on the satellite dish. It receives the signals reflected

by the dish and converts them to signals that can be used by the digital satellite

receiver.

4 MHz

The prefix mega means million, and Hertz means cycles per second.

4 MPEG

Moving Picture Experts Group. Established by the International Standards

Organization to provide the basis for a picture coding and compression system.

4 Forward Error Correction(FEC)

A system of error control for data transmission.

4 Polarization

Polarization allows several programmers to be fit into the same frequency band.

The signals from a satellite are transmitted either with linear (vertical or

horizontal) polarizations or circular (right or left) polarization.

4 QPSK/8PSK(Quaternary Phase Shift Keying/8 Phase Shift Keying)

Phase-shift keying in which four different phase angles are used.

4 Transponder

An automatic device that receives, amplifies and retransmits a signal on a

different frequency.

4 Symbol rate

Speed of the digital transmission

4 Scrambled TV programmer

Some TV programmers are transmitted in scrambled form.