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CONTENTS

Setup 31

Games 55

Timer 56

3.4 PVR 58

1. Before You Begin 3

1.1 Safety Instructions 3

1.2 Specification 41.3 Accessories 5

1.4 Connections 6

2. Control and Function 7

2.1 Front Panel 7

2.2 Rear Panel 9

2.3 Remote Control Unit 11

3. Operation & Setting 15

3.1 Getting Started 15

3.2 Info-Bar 22

3.3 Menus 27

TV mode 27

Radio mode 27

File mode 28

Information 29

Reboot 30

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Please read the safety instructions carefully before using the TM-500/600.

The Manufacturer takes no responsibility for incorrect handling of theTM-500/600.

For sufficient ventilation, leave enough space.

If unused for a prolonged amount of time, turn the power OFF.

Do not cover the TM-500/600s ventilation openings with items such as newspapers,

tablecloths, curtains etc.

Do not expose the TM-500/600 to liquid, moisture, direct sunlight and extreme

weather.

Do not place open flame sources, such as lighted candles, near or on the

TM-500/600.

Do not place any containers with liquid, such as vases, on the TM-500/600.

Do not connect or modify cables while the TM-500/600 is connected to the power.

Do not remove the cover. Risk of electric shock!

Do not touch the TM-500/600 with wet hands. Risk of electric shock!

Do not put any metal items into the slots or ventilation openings.

Please disconnect your TM-500/600 from the main power during thunder or heavy

storms.

Disconnect the main power cable if the power cord is damaged.

Cleaning: Disconnect the main power cord before cleaning the cover. Use a slightly

damp cloth without cleaning agents.

Connect the TM-500/600 only to suitable sockets. Do not allow overloads to occur.

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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1. Before You Begin

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1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Fully DVB compliant

Linux open source ; Standard Linux API

Getting various Linux applications

252MHz IBM PowerPC Processor (350MIPS)

Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD) support for PVR (TM-600)

Stream & Record to your PC via Ethernet

10/100M Ethernet interface

40/72MB SDRAM Memory (TM-500/600)

8/16MB Flash Memory (TM-500/600)

1x Smart Card Reader

S/PDIF interface (Optical) for Dolby bit stream out

Sharp Tuner (2~45 Msps, SCPC scan)

Firmware/Software upgrade through: Serial (RS232C), Ethernet & InternetUnlimited TV/Radio channel storage

Very quick channel change time ; < 1 second

Support multiple LNB switching control & motor control (DiSEqC 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 & 1.3)

Full automatic satellite/service scan

Smart Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

OSD & VBI Teletext

Variable aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9)

25 OSD Language menu

Programmable event timer

Subtitle

Parental Control

C & Ku band reception

Video Out: RGB, CVBS, YPbPr selectable

3x USB (TM-600)

RF Modulator

1.2 SPECIFICATION

WARNING!Modifications and changes to the TM-500/600 lead to loss of warranty.

We recommend that hard disk installation is undertaken by your local

dealer.

Incorrect hard disk & software installation leads to loss of warranty.

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1. Before You Begin

1.3 ACCESSORIES

Users Manual

Remote Control Unit

Power Cord

2AAA Batteries

1.4 Connections

(Equipment Connection)

Mini-Glossary:

Services = channelsService List = Channel List

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2. Control and Function

LEFT/RIGHT Cursor Buttons

Move Left/Right (Vol -/+)

UP / DOWN

Move Up/Down in Menu mode. (CH+/-)

Display (4-digit, 7-segment)

Displays program number or certain menu status. Displays local time in

Standby mode.

POWERTurn the receiver ON/ Standby.

2.1 FRONT PANEL

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MENUDisplays the Main menu. Enter Service Menu when Service List is opened.

OK

Opens Service List in viewing mode and you can enter a chosen menu or

function in Menu mode.

EXIT

Return to the previous menu or Exit.

SMART CARD Reader

Insert Smartcard with the IC down (Chip face down).

USB

Connect a USB 2.0 external HDD to upgrade software or to record/playback

(Max 500mA / TM-600 model only)

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SAT IN

Satellite Dish/Antenna cable connection. Turn the receiver OFF first

before connecting.

RF OUT

Connect to TV or VCR.

AUDIO L, R

RCA/Cinch cable to HiFi-Amplifier connection.

VIDEO

Composite video output for connecting to TV, AV monitor, etc.

COMPONENT(Y Pb Pr)

Digital Video output for Y Pb Pr

2.2 REAR PANEL

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6TV / VCR SCARTSCART cable to TV/VCR(AUX) connection(RGB, CVB-S, YPbPr).

MAIN SWITCHTurn ON/OFF the TM-500/600.

POWER CABLE (AC IN)

100~240V AC (Auto-selectable), 50~60Hz+/-5%. Check the power

specification.

LOOP OUT

Loop Out to other devices. If connecting an analogue receiver, turn OFF the

receiver to watch an analogue program.

ANT IN

TV Antenna connection.

USB

Connect a USB 2.0 external HDD to upgrade software or to record/playback

(Max 500mA / TM-600 model only)

Ethernet

Communication port via HTTP, FTP, NFS, Telnet and Samba to access your

Hard Drive or to upload channel lists. This is also used to update the

TM-500/600s software.

RS-232CConnect to the PC using a NULL Modem female-to-female RS232 cable to

upgrade the software by serial communication port.

S/PDIF (OPTICAL)

Connect with an appropriate optical cable to your HiFi-Amplifier or DSP. The

AC3 signal is also available if the selected channel transmits Dolby Digital

signals.

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2.3 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT POWERTurns the TM-500/600 ON/StandBy (Power OFF in viewing mode only).If you hold (press) the button for more than 3 seconds, the Reboot/SleepTimer menu will appear.Refer to "3.3 Menus (5)Reboot" instructions for further information.

MUTETurn the sound OFF/ON.

LANOpens Communication Setup menu.

TV/AV

Switch between Terrestrial and Satellite channels.

EDITOpens Channel list edit menu.

UHF

Opens UHF modulator setup menu

TV/RADIOOpens TV or Radio channels.

PVRActivates PVR mode. By pressing this button twice, if the Service List isopened, it will change the layout/view of the Service List.

PLAYLISTOpens Playlist menu where showing zapping history.

USBOpens USB setup menu

SUB.T.

Shows subtitle or caption (if the broadcaster transmits it).

T.TextOpens Teletext.

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The Remote Control Units design may be changed without any prior notice.

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PROV

Opens Provider list.

AUDIOShows the available Audio Tracks (Audio Languages).

Fav.

Opens Favorite list.

EPG

Press the [EPG] button once to show the EPG info. Press it twice to enter the

EPG Style menu. Press the [OK] button to view further information.

INFO

Shows current program's stream information

MENU

Press the [MENU] button on the remote to open the Main Menu.

Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons on the remote or press theshortcut number of the Menus on the Numeric keypad to select a menu.

* Choose from the following:

(1) TV Mode

(2) Radio Mode

(3) File Mode

(4) Information

(5) Reboot

(6) Setup

(7) Games

(8) Timer

EXIT

Return to the previous menu or abort/exit operations.

VOL + / -

Increase/Decrease the Volume (volume up/down).

SATOpens Satellite Configuration menu.

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FILELIST

Opens File mode

OK

Press the [OK] button to open the Service List in viewing mode and File

List in File mode.

Press [OK] to confirm a selection/function or to enter a chosen OSD Menu.

NAVIGATION BUTTONS

Move in menus. In viewing mode, you can open the Service List by

pressing the [UP/DOWN] button. To skip a page in the Service List, use the

[LEFT/RIGHT] buttons.

SEEK RW ( )

Press the [SEEK RW] button to jump the index backward to a bookmark

(chapter)

SEEK FF ( )

Press the [SEEK FF] button to jump the index forward to a bookmark

(chapter).

BOOKMARK ( )

Produces a bookmark (chapter) whilst watching a recorded program.

PVR FUNCTION

Control the PVR functions in PVR Mode

COLOR BUTTONS

Activates certain menu functions. Usage instructions are shown in each

OSD menu.

NUMERIC KEY (0-9)

Control the numerical operation and change the Channel/Service number

directly.

PREV ()

Go to the next channel/service or move to the beginning of the Service List

or the Play List.

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In the Time Zone Setup menu, press the [OK] button to open a dropdown list.

Use the [UP/DOWN] Navigation buttons to choose your Time Zone and press the

[OK] button to confirm. Press the [GREEN] button or press OK on save to save.

In the DiSEqC...menu, choose your configuration.

a. No DiSEqC = Fixed dish/antenna on one satellite

b. Simple = When using a 2 / 4 Way DiSEqC switch for multiple satellites

c.i. Complex = For a USALS motorized dish/antenna

c.ii. Complex = For a DiSEqC 1.2 motorized dish/antenna

d. For a non-standard configuration, select any of the above and proceed to (6).

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3. Operation & Setting

Mini-Glossary:

Services = channelsService List = Channel List

In order to set up the receiver, follow the instructions below:

Turn on the TV and TM-500/600.

In the TV System Wizard menu, choose your TV system by [LEFT/RIGHT]

Navigation buttons. Press the [GREEN] button or press [OK]button on save to save.

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In the OSD Language menu, use the [UP/DOWN] Navigation buttons

to choose a language. Press the OK button to confirm.

(The OSD Language menu is in the Main Menu of (6)Setup (3)System

Settings (6)OSD Language)

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a.No DiSEqC1. Go to the dropdown list (1) of satellites and press the [OK] button.

2. Select a satellite and press the [OK] button3. Press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on save to save

4. Select a satellite search method and press the [OK] button. Press [OK] on the satellite

in the dropdown list

5. Once a transponder is locked, press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on search to

start scanning the satellite

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b.Simple1.If you are using a 2-Way DiSEqC switch, proceed to step 3. If you are using

a 4-Way DiSEqC switch, proceed to step 2.

2.If you are using a 4-Way DiSEqC switch, go to dropdown list at the top of the menu

and press the [OK] button. Select 4 Satellites via DiSEqC OPT A/B

3.Go to the dropdown lists of satellites and press the [OK] button in turn.

4.Select a satellite and press the [OK] button

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5.Press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on save to save

6.Select a satellite search method and press the [OK] button. Press [OK] on a satellite


7.Once a transponder is locked, press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on search to


8.Repeat for other satellites

c.i Complex (Motor setup using USALS)1.Press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on save to save

2.Only if you know the mA of the Input Power of the motor, press the [OK] button on

"Use Motor Input Power" and enter the maximum current the Motor uses to move

the Dish/Antenna. If you do not know it, leave it unchecked.

3.Enter your Longitude and Latitude and press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on

save to save. If you do not know your longitude and latitude, go to the Website

http://www.heavens-above.com to locate your geographical longitude and latitude.






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c.ii Complex (Motor Setup using DiSEqC 1.2)1.Press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on save to save

2.Exit all menus

3.Press the [MENU] button and go to - (6) Setup (2) Satellite Installation & TP Edit

(3) Motor Setup)

4.Find a satellite using Move and Move fine. Once you have found a satellite press

the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on store to save. Repeat for all other satellites.

5.Press the [BLUE] button on the remote or go to Search and press [OK]






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d. Non-standard user defined configuration1.To adjust the LNB Settings, go to dropdown list at the top of the menu and press the [OK]

button. Select "non-standard user defined configuration"

2.Go to the dropdown lists of satellites and press the [OK] button in turn.

3.Select a satellite and press the [OK] button

4.Adjust the settings accordingly

5.Press the [GREEN] button or press [OK] on save to save

6.Select a satellite search method and press the [OK] button. Press [OK] on a satellite in

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This window appears after scanning a satellite. Press the [OK] button to

proceed to the next satellite scan or to finish a scan. (The Satellite Search

menu is in the Main Menu of (6)Setup (2)Satellite Installation & TP Edit

(5)Automatic Satellite Search)

Now you can enjoy your TV & Radio programs.

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INFO-BAR

The Info-Bar appears and disappears by pressing the [OK] button in viewing mode.

The Info-Bar displays all the necessary information about the selected service.

If Scrambled is orange, the transmitted Service is encrypted.If Aspect Ratio is orange, the Service is transmitted in 16:9 ; the usual Aspect

Ratio is 4:3.

If Dolby Digital Program is orange, the Service is transmitted with Dolby Digital

Audio stream.

3.2 INFO-BAR

Current program

EPG available

Subservice available

Actual Time

Start time ofcurrent program

UpcomingProgram

Aspect ratioAudio

Overall Time

Dolby digital

Note If your LNB is not a C-Band LNB, then leave the tick/check

in the Checkbox of no circ polariz.

Channel programEncryption type

Plugins

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EPG (Electronic Program Guide)

A red dot will appear in the Info-Bar if an EPG for the channel/service is available.

Press the [RED] or [EPG] button twice quickly to access the EPG Style menu

where you can select: Channel EPG (displays channel/service specific EPG) or

Multi EPG (displays EPG for all channels/services).

In Channel EPG, press the [OK] button on a program to view additional information.

In Multi EPG, you can adjust the timer/hours by using 1-6 on the Numeric Keypad

on the remote. Press the press the [OK] button to select a channel/service.

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To add a Timer to a channel/service, press the [GREEN] button to open the Timer Edit

menu. Adjust the settings accordingly (see Timer for further information).

*EDIT TIMER

SUBSERVICES

If a green dot in the Info-Bar appears, the channel/service has a Subservice.

Press the [GREEN] button to enter the Multiple Services menu. Use the

[UP/DOWN] Navigation buttons to choose a service. Press the [OK] button to

select the service.

enable quick zap:

Press the [GREEN] button to enable the quick zap mode. You can now choose a

multiple service using the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons without entering the

menu. Press the [GREEN] button to open the menu and press the [GREEN]

button again to deactivate the quick zap mode.

add bouquet:

Press the [YELLOW] button to add the selected Service to a Bouquet of your choice.

AUDIO TRACK

If a yellow dot in the Info-Bar appears, the program/service transmits in multiple

Audio Tracks & Audio Languages. Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons to

choose an Audio Track from: Left-Mono, Stereo & Right-Mono.

Use the [UP/DOWN] Navigation buttons to choose an Audio Language.

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TV MODE

Select this menu to return to TV mode (TV channels).

RADIO MODE

Select this menu to return to Radio mode (Radio channels).

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FILE MODE

Press the [MENU] button to go to the Main Menu. Go to - (3) File. Use the

colored Navigation buttons to choose from:

Root [RED] button: View the folder names

Movies [GREEN] button: View a list of your recorded files.

Playlist [YELLOW] button: View a list of programs and recorded files

which have been selected.

Fav. [BLUE] button: View a list of your Favorites list. Press the [MENU]

button to go to the Service Menu. Refer to 3.3 Menus (6)Setup

Fav.List Edit for further information.

3.3 MENUS

To access the Main Menu, press the [MENU] button.

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INFORMATION

View the Stream Information of a channel and the receivers information,

including HDD specification.

To view further information of a channel/service in the Streaminfo menu, use

the [RIGHT] Navigation button to open the next page of Sreaminfo. Use the

[LEFT] Navigation button to go back to the previous menu.

In the About...menu, view the receivers information, including software

version & HDD specification.

REBOOT

reboot now : Restart the receiver.

goto standby : Go to standby mode.

set sleeptimer : Set a maximum duration of 240 minutes. Press the

[GREEN] button to set the sleep timer.

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Fav.List Edit

* CREATE NEW FAVORITE CHANNEL GROUP

Fav.List Edit is used to save your favorite channels/services from the Service

List in to one simple favorite list.

You can add: TV,Radio or File group. Press the [MENU] button to go to the Service

Menu. Refer to 3.3 Menus (6)Setup (1) Fav.List Edit for

further information.

Chooose a channel that you want to create from: TV, Radio or File. Enter a

name with the [NUMERIC KEYS] on your Remote Control.

Press the [YELLOW] button for lower or uppercase letters.

Press the [BLUE] button for numbers or letters to begin first.

Press the [VOL +] button to insert a letter or space.

Press the [VOL -] button to delete a letter or space.

Press the [OK] button to save. The system will guide you back to the menu.To check/confirm the created channel press the [MENU] button to go to the

Main Menu. Go to - (6)Setup (1)Fav.List Edit (3)Edit Fav.

* ADD CHANNEL SERVICES TO A FAVORITE LIST

Press the [MENU] button to go to the Main Menu. Go to - (6) Setup

(1) Fav.List Edit (2) Add services to Fav.

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The Satellites menu shows all configured satellites. You can either add

channels/services from the Provider List or from the Services List. Select

your option by pressing the [OK] button.

Now choose your desired channels/services by navigating to them and

pressing the [OK] button to select/confirm your favorite channel. All selected

channels/services will appear red. To deselect a channel/service, press the

[OK] button on it again.

To finish your selection, press the [EXIT] button.

You will return to the Fav.List Edit menu.

To check/confirm the selected channels/services, press the [MENU] button to

go to the Main Menu. Go to - (6)Setup (1)Fav.List Edit (3)Edit Fav.

and go to your created channels.

select services Type - TV, Radio or File, and then select a service.

* Edit Fav. (Favorite Group)

Press the [MENU] button to go to the Main Menu. Go to - (6)Setup

(1)Fav.List Edit (3)Edit Fav. and select a channel to edit/rename a

channel/service, press the [YELLOW] button. Press [OK] button to save.

Press the [RED] button to delete the selected channel.

Press the [GREEN] button to highlight a channel and move it up/down in

the list. Press the [GREEN] button again to confirm/release.

Press the [YELLOW] button to rename a selected channel.

Press the [BULE] button to set a marker between two channels. A marker is

used to separate channel. You can create as many markers as you want.

Press the [EXIT] button to Exit.

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SATELLITE INSTALLATION & TP EDIT

* SATELLITE CONFIGURATION

To set up your satellite configuration, refer to 3.1 Getting started.

* SATFIND


(2)Satellite Installation & TP Edit (2)Satfind.

This menu allows you to clear see the SNR, AGC and BER. Choose a satellite

and transponder from the dropdown list.

Adjust the dish towards the desired satellite until you have a high value on the

Signal strength AGC and on the Signal quality SNR indicator.

BER should always indicate a value of zero if the Satellite is locked and

synced.

SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio. This Indicator shows the Signal Strength. AGC: Automatic Gain Control. This Indicator shows the Signal Quality.

BER: Bit Error Rate. This Indicator shows the Signal Errors Rate.

* AUTOMATIC SATELLITE SEARCH

Go to Automatic MultiSat Search (press the [MENU] button to go to the

Main Menu). Go to - (6)Setup (2)Satellite Installation & TP Edit

(5)Automatic Satellite Search and select the satellite that you want to

scan from the dropdown list. Press the [GREEN] button to scan.

* AUTOMATIC MULTISAT SEARCH

To scan more than one satellite all at once, go to Automatic Multisat Search

(press the [MENU] button to go to the Main Menu. Go to - (6)Setup

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and select the satellites that you want to scan from the list by pressing the

[OK] button. By pressing the [OK] button more than once, you can select

your searching method (All or Only Free). Press the [GREEN] button to startscanning.

* MANUAL SATELLITE SEARCH


(2)Satellite Installation & TP Edit (7)Manual Satellite Search.

Press the [OK] button on Satellite to open a dropdown list. Select a satellite

and press the [OK] button.

Enter the Transponder values in the fields. Press the [GREEN] button to start

scanning.


* TRANSPONDER EDIT


(2)Satellite Installation & TP Edit (4) Transponder Edit. To Add,

Edit or Remove a Satellite, use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons.

Press the [OK] button on a satellite - edit the satellite. Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons to go to the add menu- add a

new Satellite to the selected satellite.

Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons to go to the edit menu- edit the

Satellite Values of the selected satellite.

Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons to go to the remove menu-

remove/delete a Satellite from the selected satellite.

Press the [GREEN] button to add a new satellite.

Press the [RED] button to delete a satellite.

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Network search: The NIT contains the Information about the Satellites and

the TV/Radio Programs.(NIT=Network Information Table)

Extended network search: Set a check to scan the NIT from other

Transponders

Skip known Networks: Unchecking this decreases the sat scan. The NIT

will not be used.

Use BAT: Bouquet Tables of the Provider will be used (if available).

(BAT=Bouquet Association Table)

Press the [GREEN] button to save.

SYSTEM SETTING

* A/V Settings


(3)System Settings (2)A/V Settings.

Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] or the [OK] button to change or set the values.

Color Format

CVBS(FBAS), RGB(Red, Green, Blue separated), SVideo(Color and

Brightness separated) and YPbPr (Component output e.g. for Projectors).

Aspect Ratio

4:3 letterbox(standard), (16:9 programs will have black beams at the top

and bottom on a 4:3 TV)

4:3 panscan(16:9 programs will be zoomed in on 4:3 TVs, therefore parts

of the picture on the left and right side will be cut off)

16:9(programs transmitted in 16:9 will be displayed automatically in 16:9 ;

on 4:3 TVs, the picture will be reduced in height)

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TV SYSTEM

Choose from: PAL, PAL+PAL60, Multinorm and NTSC. Select the TVSystem your TV supports. We recommend Multinorm.

DISABLE WSS ON 4:3

Press the [OK] button on Disable WSS on 4:3 to disable zooming in on

16:9 TVs during 4:3 transmissions. A check/tick will appear in the checkbox.

AC3 DEFAULT OUTPUT

Press the [OK] button on AC3 default output(a check/tick will appear in the

checkbox). If a program transmits an AC3 Audio-Track (e.g. Dolby Digital),

the receiver will automatically output an AC3 Audio-Track. The AC3 Signal

will only be available at the optical socket.

The receiver does not have a built-in Dolby Digital Decoder, therefore the

AC3 signals are not available at the analogue socket. As a result, an external

Dolby Digital Amplifier is required to adjust the Volume.

* UHF MODULATOR


(3)System Settings (3)UHF Modulator.

Connect a coaxial cable from the TV to the UHF-Output of the TM-500/600.

Start scan on your TV. The UHF Modulator of the TM-500/600 is set to

Channel 39 by default. To change the Channel Number, go to Channel Nr

and use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons.

Press the [GREEN] button to save.

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* OSD SETTINGS


(3)System Settings (5)OSD Settings.

Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons decrease or increase the

selected slider.

Alpha: The transparency of the OSD menu. Brightness: The brightness of the OSD menu.

Contrast: The contrast of the OSD menu.

Show Mainmenu Iike Listbox: Press the [OK] button to enable OSD Main

Menu to be viewed as vertical list (A check/tick will appear in the checkbox.)

Change skin: Setup a new skin. A skin changes the appearance of the

OSD. Press the [BLUE] button or go to Change skin and press [OK].

Choose a new skin and press the [OK] button. To apply the new skin, select

Yes to restart the TM-500/600. A Skin Preview is on the right column.

* USB Setup (TM-600)

To set the USB for recording(PVR)

Go to (6)Set up (3)System settings (4)USB setup in the menu ;

USB Save(as default) USB Port selection for PVR :

To set USB port for recording out of 3 ports.

USB Setup Format USB: To format USB storage.

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* TUXTEXT POSITION: Press the [MENU] button to go to the Main Menu.

Go to - (6)Setup (3)System Settings (5)OSD Settings

press the [YELLOW] button (TuxText position).

To ensure that all transmitted information, clock, etc is displayed, you can adjust

the viewing border of your TV. Press the [HELP] button for further information.

Press the [RED] button to move the top left point of the rectangle and use

the [UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons to adjust it.

Press the [GREEN] button to move the bottom right point of the rectangle

and use the [UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons to adjust it. Press

the [OK] button to exit. Press the [GREEN] or [OK] button to save.

TuxtText is a Plugin (additional software) that allows the receiver to decodedigital Teletext.

Note

If you can not see the rectangle, then they are out of range. Please

adjust the rectangle into the middle of the screen.

TuxText = Teletext.

Note

Teletext is only available if the broadcaster transmits it.

Press the [OK] button to open the Info-Bar to make sure that the PVR-Mode

is not activated. Press the [BLUE] button to open the Plugins menu.

Use the [UP/DOWN] Navigation buttons to go to Teletext and press the

[OK] button. Use the Navigation-Buttons to select a text page and press the

[OK] button to open the page. You do not need to type in a Text page

number in this mode.

Press the [EXIT] button to exit.

* TUXTEXT VIEWING OPTIONS

Press the [MUTE] button more than once to change between: Alpha mode,

Full mode and Invisible mode.

Alpha mode: Teletext is slightly transparent.

Full mode: Teletext is in original colors.

Invisible mode: Teletext is invisible.

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* TUXTEXT CONFIGURATIONS MENU

Press the [MENU] button whilst in the Teletext menu to enter the TuxText

configuration menu.

(1) Teletext Selection:

Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons to choose another Teletext

provider from the current channel/service and press the [OK] button to view.

Screen Format:

(2) Standard mode 16:9

Press the [OK] button to turn ON the TuxText (Teletext) in 16:9 Aspect

Ratio. Default is OFF.

(3) Text/TV mode 16:9

Press the [OK] button to turn ON the TuxText (Teletext) in 16:9 Aspect

Ratio if the PIG-Mode is activated by the [VOLUME UP/DOWN] button.

Default is OFF.(4) Brightness

Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons to increase/decrease the

Brightness.

(5) Transparency

Use the [LEFT/RIGHT] Navigation buttons to increase/decrease the

Transparency.

(6) National Characterset

This is used to display the Teletext pages with the correct

characters/letters of your location. Press the [OK] button to turn ON/OFF.

Default is ON (enabled). If OFF (disabled), use the [LEFT/RIGHT]

Navigation-Buttons to choose your Characterset.

PARENTAL LOCK


(4)Parental Lock

Parental lock: To lock (password protect) channels/services of your

choice (in the Service list).

Setup lock: To lock (password protect) the Menu (6)Setup.

The Parental setup requires a four digit code of your choice (PIN) for

Parental lockand Setup lock.

To enable Parental lock, go to Parental lockand press the [OK] button

(A check/tick will appear in the checkbox). Then go to change PIN and press

[OK] button and enter a PIN of your choice. Re-enter the PIN to confirm.

If you do not want to view locked channels/services in the Service List, press

[OK] button on Hide locked services.

To disable Parental lock, press [OK] button on Parental lockand enter the PIN

to verify.

Press [GREEN] or [OK] button to save.The same method applies for Setup lock.

Once you have set up Parental lock, you can lock/unlock any

channel/service in the Service List. Go to Service List and press the [MENU]

button to enter the Service Menu. There is now a new lockoption.

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Go to lock/unlock and press the [OK] button to lock/unlock the selected

channel/service. For a locked channel/service, a padlock symbol will

appear. If you want to view a locked channel/service, you will be asked to

enter the PIN.

EXPERT SETUP

* COMMUNICATION Setup (Network & LAN Setup)


(5)Expert Setup (1)Communication Setup.

To automatically detect an IP Address: Ensure there is a check/tick next

to DHCP. If there is not, go to DHCP and press the [OK] button. To save,press the [GREEN] button or go to save and press the [OK] button. The menu

will automatically exit. To view the updated IP Address, press [OK] on

Communication setup.

To manually enter an IP Address: Ensure there is no check/tick next to DHCP.

If there is, go to DHCP and press the [OK] button. Use the [LEFT/RIGHT]

Navigation-Buttons and the Numeric-Buttons to set the Values.

IP: Enter the IP-Address here. The IP-Address is used to specify the Host IP-

Address.

Netmask: Enter the Netmask here. The Netmask is used to find a Host IP-Address in its Subnet.

Type: LAN(Local Area Network) Connection to the home Network. Default is LAN.

Nameserver:Enter the DNS-Server IP-Address here. DNS is used to translate

a Domain name to an IP-Address. Normally, if the Type is set to LAN, there is

no need for a DNS entry. If the receiver is connected to the Internet by a

Router, enter the Routers IP-Address here.

Gateway: Enter the Routers IP-Address here (only if the receiver is

connected to the Internet by a Router.

Enable Network: Press the [OK] button to enable the Network (A check/tick

will appear in the checkbox). Default is disabled.

Port 80: Enter a Port of your choice to configure the HTTP Port for the

receivers Web Interface. Default is Port 80.

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* NGRAB STREAMING SETUP


(6)Expert Setup (2)Ngrab Streaming Setup.

The Ngrab Server is used to record a movie over the Network to another

PC. First install the Ngrab Server Software on a PC and configure it.

Srv IP: Enter the IP-Address of the PC on which the Ngrab Server Software

runs.

Srv MAC: The Ngrab Server Software must be started and configured

before detecting the MAC-Address of the PC. Press the [BLUE] button to

detect the MAC-Address.

Srv Port: Enter the Server Port-Address which is configured in the Ngrab

Server Software. The MAC-Address is used for the WOL (Wake On LAN)

function, which must be supported by the PCs NIC (Network InterfaceCard). You can configure a PC to use full APM (Advanced Power

Management). The PC awakes upon access through the NIC and the Ngrab

recording starts.

* SOFTWARE UPDATE

SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA INTERNET


(6)Expert Setup (3)Software Update (1)Internet Update

Internet Software Update only works if you have configured the Network.

This window shows the currently installed Software. The latest softwareversion/release is always on the top of the list. Select the Software you want

by pressing the [OK] button and following the on-screen instructions.

SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA FTP OR SAMBA


(6)Expert Setup (3)Software Update (2)Manual Update

If the TM-500/600 is not connected to the internet but is configured for

Network LAN, yoo can manually update by FTP or Samba. Select the

Software you want by pressing the [OK] button and following the on-screen

instructions.

SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA SERIAL (RS-232C) CABLE

1.Download Technomate Control Center Loader Program from

www.technomate.com

2.Turn the TM-500/600s AC Power Off

3.Hold the OK button on the front panel, and whilst still holding the

OK Button, turn the AC Power On. A black screen (uboot) will appear.

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4.Open Technomate Control Center and set up the COMPort.

5.Click on File and then go to Files of Type and click on the Down arrow next

to it. Select Image (.img). Select the Serial Image (noboot) and click on

Open.

6.Press the OK button on the front panel of the TM-500/600 to start

downloading. If it does not work, press the OK button again.

7.When it says Done on the receiver and Download Completed on the PC,

turn the AC Power Off/On.

SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA ETHERNET

1.Download Technomate Control Center Loader Program from

www.technomate.com and Open it

2.Run the control center loader

3.Go to 'Config' menu & type the IP address

and password of your TM-500/600.(Refer to the IP address as Menu (6)Setup

(5)Expert Setup (1)Communication

Set up or press just 'LAN' button on the

remote control unit.)

4.Go to 'Update' menu & select 'UPDATE' icon.

5.Select the *.img file & Download/Upgrade procedure will be done automatically.

(TM-500/600 will reboot after the upgrade has finished)

SOFTWARE UPDATE VIA USB MEMORY STICK

1.Copy all the files in to a USB stick

2.Insert the usb stick into the usb port on the front of TM-600

3.Go to Software update USB update menu

4.select the file in the usb stick & click OK button

5.Upgrade will be done automatically

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* REMOTE CONTROL CUSTOMIZATION


(6)Expert Setup (4)Remote Control

Use the [LEFT/RIGHT Navigation buttons to adjust the Repeat Rate and

Repeat Delay.

To change the Style, go to Remotecontrol Style and press the [OK] button

to open a dropdown list. Select a Style and press [OK].

Adjust Next Char Timeout value to what you want.

Press the [GREEN] or [OK] button to save.

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GAMES

Press the [MENU] button to go to the Main Menu. Go to - (7)Games

Play a variety of games on the receiver, such as: Pacman, Snake & Tetris.

1GB : Adjust accordingly to the filesize you want to split recordings

Infobar timeout 6 sec : Set the desired time for the Info-Bar to disappear

Skip confirmations : If enabled, all confirmation windows will be disabled,

therefore you will no longer be asked to confirm any selection.

Hide error windows : If enabled, no more error messages will be

displayed, for example, service not found will not be displayed.

Show remaining Time : If enabled, the remaining time of the program

will be displayed instead of the total time

Use http authentication : If disabled, you will no longer need a username

and password to access the Web Interface

Auto bouquet change : If enabled, when you have reached the last

service/channel in a Bouquet, the next Bouquet will automatically open

Disable Teletext caching : If enabled, Teletext will no longer be cached

in the background

Enabled Zapping History : If enabled, you can change to a different

service type in file mode

TIMER

Press the [MENU] button to go to the Main Menu. Go to - (8)Timer

To add a Timer, press the [GREEN] button on the remote. Enter the details

(date, start/end time) and go to the button/bar above the scan EPG. Press

the [OK] button to open the Service List and select the channel you want to

add a timer. On the left (the dropdown list above the apply button/bar, press

[OK] to choose from:

reminder : when the Timer starts, the TM-500/600 will automatically go to the

chosen channel

record PVR: when the Timer starts, it will start to record to the HDD

Ngrab: when the Timer starts, Ngrab will start

Press the [GREEN] button to save the Timer.

To set up a Timer from the EPG

Go to the service/channel to add a Timer to and press the [EPG] button or

press the [EPG] button twice and select Multi EPG to go to the

channel/service.

Press the [GREEN] button to set a PVR recording by Timer

Press the [YELLOW] button to set Ngrab

Press the [BLUE] button to set a Reminder

Note Some channels/services do not provide EPG Information.

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Repeated Timer: Go to Repeated Timer and press the [OK] button (A

check/tick will appear in the checkbox). Select the day(s) and the Starttime

and Endtime.

Go to the record DVR dropdown list and press [OK] to change therecording method.

Switch - the Timer switches to this event.

Record DVR - the Timer records this event.

Ngrab - the Timer records to an Ngrab PC.

Press the [GREEN] button to apply these settings. The Event will be marked

as a Timer event in the Service List. Press the [EXIT] button to exit the

Service List. To check a set Timer event, enter this menu to see Timer List.

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RECORDING A SERVICE

Select a channel/service that you want to record from the Service List. This

could be either a TV or Radio channel/service. Press the [PVR] button to

activate the PVR mode. The Info-Bar shows the PVR control symbols.

Press the [Record ] button to start a spontaneous recording.

During the recording, a red dot will flash/blink in the Info-Bar and the REC

sign will appear on the front panel, indicating that a recording is in progress.

If another channel is selected during a recording, a confirmation window will

appear.

Select [No] to stop a recording and change channel ; or No to continue the

recording.

Press the [STOP] button to stop recording.

Refer to 3.3 Menus - (8)Timer for Timer recording.

In future software versions, you can record, play, pause, etc without

pressing the [PVR] button.

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TRICK PLAY

You can enjoy Trick Play on recorded service in PVR mode.

ADD A INDEX (CHAPTER/BOOKMARK) IN A RECORDED PROGRAM

Whilst watching a recorded program, press the [INDEX MARK] button to

add a chapter.

You can add as many chapters as you want.When you have finished, when you watch the program again, press the

[SEEK FF] or [SEEK RW] buttons to skip/move to the next/previous

chapter.

WATCHING / EDITING A RECORDED CHANNEL/ SERVICE

Press the [MENU] button to go to the Main Menu. Go to - (3)File Mode

Playback: To playback the recorded file, go to 'File' mode where you could

see the recorded file. You can see the recorded file in recorded movies folder.If you have other storage on other USB port, you can go into each folder and

play them.

Deleting : Select a movie to delete using the [UP/DOWN] Navigation

buttons. Press the [MENU] button. The Service Menu will appear. Select

delete and press [OK].

Renaming: Select a movie to rename using the [UP/DOWN] Navigation

buttons. Press the [MENU] button. The Service Menu will appear. Select

rename and press [OK].

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[REWIND] button

Press the [REWIND] button more than once to increase the rewinding

speed: x8, x16, x32, x64.

[PLAY] button

Starts playback or restarts play during trick play or pause.

[F.F] (FAST FORWARD) button

Press the [FORWARD] button more than once to increase the rewinding

speed: x8, x16, x32, x64.

[STOP] button

Stops playback or trick play.

[PAUSE] button

Pause playback. Press the button again to restart playback.

[REC] button

Press the [REC] button to start recording.

During a recording, a red dot will flash/blink in the Info-Bar and the REC

sign will appear on the front panel.

SEEK RW

Press the [SEEK RW] button to jump the index backward to a bookmark

(chapter)

SEEK FF

Press the [SEEK FF] button to jump the index forward to a bookmark

(chapter).

BOOKMARK

Produces a bookmark (chapter) whilst watching a recorded program.

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WEB INTERFACE (for streaming, interacting, etc)

You can watch and control your TM500/600 on your PC at your home or

anywhere in the world (for the latter, you will require to setup a DNS account).

Download a program called VLC Media Player from http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

and install it.

Open your Internet Web Browser and enter the IP Address of your TM-500/600

(Menu(6)Setup(5)Expert Setup(1)Communication Set up)

User Name = root

Password = (there is no password unless you have created one)

Click on Web-x-TV and select the channel/service that you want to watch.

You can also control your TM-500/600, for example, restart/reboot, send messagesto the receiver, change channels, send recording commands, view EPG information,

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3.6 Trouble Shooting

Problem Possible cause Solution

Scart Inputs Check that you have interested

the scart correctly and that

the scart is fully functional

Faulty LNB Change the LNB

Settings Check that all your satellite

settings are correct in the

Satellite Configuration menu

Dish/antenna alignment Check that your dish/antenna is

accurately aligned

TV Check that your TV is in

working order and that the

correct AV input is selected

VCR mode Ensure that you are not in VCR

mode (press Exit button to exit)

BatteriesEnsure that the batteries are

correctly inserted and that

they are working

No Video orAudio

Remote controlis not working

WEEE

Disposal of your old appliance

1. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product

it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.

2. All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately

from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities

appointed by the government or the local authorities.

3. The correct disposal of your old appliance will help prevent potential

negative consequences for the environment and human health.

4. For more detailed information about disposal of your old appliance,

please contact your city office, waste disposal service or the shop

where you purchased the product.

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