Humax Cable Box VA 5200 User Manual

Contents

Safety....................................................................... E2

Glossary................................................................... E4

Reference ................................................................ E5 ~ E6

STB Connections..................................................... E7 ~ E10

Remote Control Unit................................................ E11 ~ E12

Guide of Functions .................................................. E13 ~ E14

Guide of Main Menu................................................ E15 ~ E41

Motorised System.................................................... E42 ~ E45

Troubleshooting Guide ............................................ E46

Menu Map................................................................ E47 ~ E48

Specification ............................................................ E49 ~ E50

• VIACCESS^TMis a trademark of France Telecom.

• CryptoWorks(TM) is a trademark of Philips Electronics N.V.

• Irdeto is a trademark of Mindport BV.

• Nagravision is a registered trademark of Kudelski S.A.

• Conax is a trademark of Telenor Conax AS.

• “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Warning

HUMAX cannot be held responsible for any kind of problems caused by the use

of unofficial software. The use of software versions other than HUMAX official

software will void the manufacturer’s warranty.

It is advised that only the formal software released from HUMAX should be used in

all HUMAX product range.

Caution

To watch Pay Per View programmes, be sure to inform your STB dealer of the STB’s

and Smart card’s serial numbers. So that they can pair your STB with your Smart card.

Otherwise, you cannot watch the programmes because they are scrambled.

Note

When the changed Network Information is sent, Nagravision realizes that the appropriate

satellite/cable service information has been changed. And it will re-organize the service

information based on the sent Network Information. The message “Network Information

updated...” appears on the screen. It is automatically done when changing NIT.

The manufacturer can’t change it because it is provided by Nagravision.

When the user watches it, the message may suddenly appear during AV playback and

simultaneously updating will proceed. (This happens about once a year.)

Since this is not an error in operating, do not turn off the power.

• Information for TV-Cabo subscriber

When user searchs channels, the channel numbers from 001 to 100 are defined

automatically for Nagravision by service provider.

Other channels have the number from 101 in sequence as the receiver searchs

the signal.

• Specifications are for NACI-5700 models.

GB3

Glossary

•

Antenna

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

abroadband antenna.

•

Forward Error Correction(FEC)

A system of error control for data transmission.

Frequency

The number of cycles or events per one second, which is expressed in the unit of Hertz(Hz).

Intermediate Frequency(IF)

A frequency to which a carrier frequency is shifted as an intermediate step in transmission or

reception.

•

Low Noise Block(LNB) Downconverter

A low noise microwave amplifier and converter which downconverts a range of frequencies

to IF range.

•

Packet Identifier(PID)

A set of numbers that idenitifies transport stream packets containing data from a single data stream.

Polarisation

Characteristic of an electromagnetic wave determined by the orientation of the electricfield vector.

Quaternary Phase Shift Keying(QPSK)

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

Service

A channel to which a decoder or TV is tuned.

Transponder

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

Reference

1. Connect DiSEqC 1.0

All our receivers are designed to be DiSEqC 1.0 compatible. This allows multiple antennas

to be connected to the STB simultaneously.

If you have two or more fixed antennas or LNBs, you can use a DiSEqC 1.0 switch.

1. Connect the coaxial cable from the first LNB to the LNB 1 or LNB A input connector of

the DiSEqC switch.

2. Connect the coaxial cable from the second LNB to the LNB 2 or LNB B input connector

of the DiSEqC switch.

3. Do the same for other LNBs.

4. Connect one end of a Coaxial cable to the RF output connector of the DiSEqC switch

and the other end to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

2. Connect DiSEqC 1.2

Please refer to page GB42.

The Locking Time might take longer than expected during the initial boot if the motorised

system is set “enable” mode.

3. Connect a Satellite antenna

To the digital receiver, you can connect either a single satellite antenna directly or through

converter box several antennas or LNB of multi-feed equipment.

You can connect a further Sat-receiver(for example analogue), with the receiver of

common antenna equipment that has satellite signals.

• Connect an antenna cable through converter boxes

1. When you assemble several antenna or a multi-feed equipment that has several LNB

(or LNB with several exits), connect each cable from the antenna to a converter box.

2. Connect the output of converter box to “LNB IN”, as in example displayed.

3. When you use a converter box of 0/12V-steerage, connect it to the output “0/12V”

additionally.

For converter boxes of 22KHz- or DiSEqC-steerage, you can skip this point because the

steerage signal occurs through the antenna cable.

4. Loop Through

If you have another analogue or digital STB and you wish to use the same LNB then you

can connect it via the loop through. Connect one end of a Coaxial cable to the LNB OUT

on the STB and connect the other end to the LNB IN on your second STB.

GB5

5. Connect a S/PDIF Fiber-Optic cable

If you are watching a programme with a Dolby Digital soundtrack(see page E14) you can

enjoy the higher quality sound of the Dolby Digital audio by connecting the STB to an

external Dolby Digital television or amplifier. Do this by connecting the optical S/PDIF

output of the STB to the optical S/PDIF input of the external Dolby Digital product

(television, amplifier,.....).

6. Software Upgrade

HUMAX digital set-top box is a highly sophisticated product - incorporating one of the best

software applications.

Whenever a problem is found with this software or, in fact, extra functions or enhanced

applications are added, the software in the equipment has to be upgraded.

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

HUMAX website - http://www.humaxdigital.com.

It is recommended that users register to HCSA(HUMAX Customer Service Area) and

periodically check for the availability of software upgrade.

There are three methods to upgrade the software:

(a) set-top box to set-top box download(copies the software of the main unit into slave unit);

(b) pc to set-top box download(downloads the software directly from pc to the model

requiring upgrade);

decide when and where to release through satellite system).

Over The Air(OTA) is simply another alternative for downloading software versions.

However, the manufacturer reserves the right to decide when and where this software

upgrade can take place by "beaming" latest software versions over the air via satellite

systems. Note that OTA is only limited to certain geographical regions mainly due to

different satellites having different footprints(area where the signal can be received).

SUSS(TM) is an official trademark and logo for HUMAX loader software to perform OTA.

The software upgrade via satellite system will only occur under the following circumstances:

1) the equipment should have appropriate loader software;

2) the manufacturer decides to release software downloading via a designated satellite

system;

3) the equipment must be "tuned" properly to the same satellite that the manufacturer uses.

• Note : CRCI-5500 complies with the OTA type of CryptoWorks.

STB Connections

Front Panel

F1-5000

Free-To-Air

F1-5000

CI-5100

2 Slot Common Interface

VA-5200

2 Smart card

• Warning

To install the unauthorized CAM into CI slot can cause the wrong operation.

Do not reinstall the CAM of the already embedded CAS to prevent the

wrong operation.

Front Panel

VACI-5300, CRCI-5500, NACI-5700

2 Slot Common Interface, 1 Smart card

TV LED(AMBER)

5 STANDBY

The LED lights on in TV mode.

Press to switch between Operation and Standby

modes.

2 RADIO LED(GREEN)

6 TV/RADIO

The LED lights on in RADIO mode.

Press to switch between TV and Radio modes.

DISPLAY

Shows service number, error messages,

RCU commands and time in Standby mode.

Use to change services down/up.

SLOT

4 STANDBY LED(RED)

For a two CA Module with a smart card.

Indicates that the STB is under standby.

SMART CARD

For a Smart cards.

Rear Panel

LNB IN

AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT

Audio/video signal from your STB to VCR

or TV.

Use to connect an antenna.

LNB OUT

Use it when connecting to another STB.

0/12V OUT

For an external LNB switch.

RS-232C

Use it when connecting to your PC.

RF OUTPUT

Use to connect a RF signal from your STB to

RF(ANT) input jack on your TV.

4 TV SCART

For the audio/video input of the TV.

RF INPUT

Use to connect a general Aerial Antenna and

CABLE jacks to a RF input jack on the STB.

VCR SCART

For the VCR.

S/PDIF

Output for connection to a digital amplifier.

STB Connections

There are several ways of connecting the STB to your existing Audio/TV system.

We recommend using one of the following set-up for best results:

TV only

1. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the TV SCART connector on the STB and

the other end to a SCART socket on your TV.

2. Connect one end of a RF lead to the RF OUT connector on the STB and the other end

to the RF IN connector on your TV.

3. Connect your TV antenna to the RF IN connector on the STB for receiving terrestrial

channels.

4. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

TV with VCR

1. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the TV SCART connector on the STB and

the other end to a SCART socket on your TV.

2. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the VCR SCART connector on the STB

and the other end to a SCART socket on your VCR.

3. Connect one end of a RF lead to the RF OUT connector on the STB and the other end

to the RF IN connector on your VCR.

4. Connect one end of a RF lead to the RF OUT connector on your VCR and the other end

to the RF IN connector on your TV.

5. Connect your TV antenna to the RF IN connector on the STB for receiving terrestrial

channels.

6. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB IN socket on the STB.

With Hi-Fi System

1. Connect an RCA/Cinch stereo cable from the AUDIO L, R sockets on the back of the

STB to the LINE, AUX, SPARE OR EXTRA input sockets on your Hi-Fi system.

TV with VCR and Motorised System(DiSEqC 1.2)

1. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the TV SCART connector on the STB and

the other end to a SCART socket on your TV.

2. Connect one end of a 21-pin SCART cable to the VCR SCART connector on the STB

and the other end to a SCART socket on your VCR.

3. Connect one end of a RF lead to the RF OUT connector on your VCR and the other end

to the RF IN connector on your TV.

4. Connect one end of a RF lead to the RF IN connector on your VCR and the other end to

the RF OUT connector on the STB.

5. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB of your motorised system to the LNB IN socket

on the STB.

6. Connect your TV antenna to the RF IN connector on the STB for receiving terrestrial

channels.

7. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB to the LNB connector on the DiSEqC 1.2 motor.

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Remote Control Unit

E11

NUMERIC BUTTONS

Press to select a service, enter your

PIN code or numeric on the menu.

10 TV/SAT

Press to select the TV/SAT mode.

11 TV/RADIO

INFORMATION(RED)

Press to switch between TV and

Press to display the programme information

box on the screen. And this button functions

same as the RED button on the menus.

Radio modes.

MUTE

Press to temporarily cut off the sound.

SOUNDTRACK(GREEN)

Press to display the soundtrack list for the

current service. And this button functions

same as the GREEN button on the menus.

Press to display the Main Menu on the

screen or return to the screen from

a sub menu screen.

SUBTITLE(YELLOW)

CURSOR

Press to display the subtitle language list

for the current service. And this button

functions same as the YELLOW button

on the menus.

Press to move the highlight bar for selecting

options on the menus.

And this button is used to change services

(up/down) and increase or decrease the

audio volume.

UHF(BLUE)

Press to set the UHF menu.

This button functions same as the BLUE

button on the menus.

Press to display the service list.

This button is used to select the item

on the menus.

TIME(WHITE)

Press to display the current time on the

screen. Press to reserve services on the

Informaion box or EPG.

And this button functions same as the

WHITE button on the menus.

P+/P-

Programme up/down buttons.

Press to tune to the next or previous

service. Press to move up or down pages

on the menus.

EXIT

HELP

Press to return to the previous menu and

screen.

Press to display the help box on the screen.

EPG

V+/V-

Electronic Programme Guide button

displays the TV/Radio programme guide.

Volume up/down buttons.

Press to increase or decrease the volume.

RCL(Recall)

Press to select the service that was

previously viewed.

STANDBY

Press to switch between Operation and

Standby modes.

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Please note : The design of Remote Control Unit may be changed without notice in advance.

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Guide of Functions

Information Box(I-Plate)

The details of service part and event part are automatically

displayed on the I-Plate when pressing the i button(

changing services.

) or

I-Plate is divided into service part and event part.

SERVICE-PART(Left side of the box)

SERVICE PART consists of the following items:

• I-Plate icon, Current time and Dolby Digital symbol

• Service name, Service number,

icons

• Subtitle, Teletext, Scrambling service symbol

(These are automatically displayed when the broadcasting

station provides appropriate information.)

• Signal level and Signal quality bar

EVENT-PART(Right side of the box)

EVENT PART consists of the following items:

• Event name, Event duration time

• Description text of event, State of reserved event

Event Part shows the current and next event information.

button : Use to move from the current event information to

the next event information.

button : Use to move from the next event information to

the current event information.

When the HELP(

)button is pressed under I-Plate display and

there are no detailed event informations in the I-Plate,

the Help window will appear on the screen.

The Help window shows the current Network information, including:

Satellite Name, Frequency, Polarisation, Symbol Rate, FEC...

The detailed information for the event can be displayed by pressing

the HELP(

You can reserve the programme in the event data display mode by

using the WHITE( )button.

)button in the I-Plate with event data displaying mode.

You can reset timer programme Once, Daily or Weekly mode.

When you release the timer programme mode, then you will be

asked to confirm the action.

Changing Services

To change services, do in the following sequence;

1. Press the NUMERIC buttons(0~9) on the remote control unit.

2. Press the

buttons or

buttons.

Or press the RECALL(

), Service-list(OK), EPG(

)mode button.

To switch between TV and Radio services, press the TV/Radio

) button.

(

To select the previous viewed Service, press the RECALL(

)

button.

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