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MEDIASONIC HOMEWORX HW180STB USER
MANUAL
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Package content
Safety warning
Safety Instructions
Overview Of The Equipment
Front panel
Rear panel
Cable connections
Remote control unit
INFO key
AUDIO key
CC key
PREVINEXT& F.R./F.F
Overview of the equipment
EPG key
FAV key
Menu operation
Program
Operation
Picture
3-Channel-searchLoop Through
Time setting
Close Caption
System setup
USB
Mus•c
photo
Movie
PVR
PVR (TV Recording). --15-16
Time shift -15
Recording
Programmed time recording
Appendix
Troubleshooting
Specifications
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USER'S MANUAL
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To ensure that the product operating at its best,
please read this user's manual before use and keep it for future reference.Content
Package content. ...................................................................................................1
Safety warning.... „ 2-3
Overview of the equipment................................................................................... 4 8
1. Front panel.
2. Rear panel.
3. Cable connections..
4. Remote control unit...
INFO key..
AUDIO key..
CC key...
PREVINEXT& F.R./F.F 7
EPG key. 8
—TV -E-tST-key —
FAV key. ..8
Menu operation. 9_14
1 . Program 9
2. Picture. ...10
3—Channel-search.
4. Time setting 12
5. Option 12
6. System setup
7. USB .14
Mus•c 14
photo 14
Movie 14
PVR .14
PVR (TV Recording). --15-16
1 Time shift -15
2. Recording .16
3. Programmed time recording .16
Appendix. ..17-18
1 Troubleshooting
2 Specifications .18Package Content
Unit
AIV Cable
Remote Control User ManualSafety Warning
FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rule. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off or on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the follow measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Important Safety Instructions
CAUTION
RISKOF
00 NOTOPEN
To reduce the risk of electric shock
Do not remove cover.
NO user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel
This symbol indicates"dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of
legtLic shock Q.c_persgnaljnjury_
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product
1.Read, follow and keep these instructions
2.Do not use this apparatus near water
3.Clean only with a damp cloth. Please unplug power prior to cleaning
4.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions
5.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plug, receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the apparatus
7 Only use attachments/accessories included within this package
8 Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time
9 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way; such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped
A Class II APPARATUS shall be permanently marked with the words "DOUBLE INSULATION" or
"Double Insulated" and "When servicing use only identical replacement parts "
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
2Safety Warning
Precautions
Please read these precautions before operating this unit
1.Power cord protection
To avoid any ma functions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury,
please observe the following
• Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord
• Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances
• Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord
• Do not attempt to repair the AC power cord in any way.
• Never make or change connections with the power switched on
2.Placement
Auoid placing-the unit inareas-of:
•Direct sunlight or heating radiators
•High temperature (over 350C) or high humidity (over 90%)
•Dust as the internal parts may be seriously damaged
3. Non-use periods
When the unit is not being used, turn it off. When left unused fora ong period of time, the unit
should be unplugged from the power source
4.No fingers or other objects inside
• Touching internal parts of this unit is dangerous, and may cause serious damage to the unit Do
not attempt to disassemble the unit.
• Do not put any foreign object in this unit.
5.Keep away from water
• Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc if liquids are spilled into the unit, serious
damage could occur
3Overview Of The Equipment
1.
2.
Front Panel
HOMEWORX
Rear Panel
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RF OUT
OIR
@STANDBY
SIGNAL
@CH6 POWER
ORF IN
OUT
@CH3/CH4
@ USB
O HDMI OUT
@Audio L/R
@VIDEO
DIGITAL
Remote control receiver
Standby indicator (red)
Signal indicator (green)
Select next channel
Select previous channel
on / Off
TV broadcast signal input
2
O o
L -AUDIO -R
3
o
VIDEO
4 5
AeA
RF signal out (NTSC CH3 / CH4 / Loop Through)
Switch CH3 / CH4
Software upgrade port
Digital HDTV video output with HDCP. HDMI version 1.3
Analog audio output
Video signal output
4Cable Connections
Make sure the STB is connected properly as below:
VIC EO
o
RF OUT
CH3 CH4
RF CABLE (OPTIONAL)
AUDIO IN
L WHITE)
Amplifier (Optional)
o
Antenna
L-AUDIO-R
VIDEO IN
VIDEO
ANT IN
AUDIO IN
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HDMI CABLE (OPTIONAL)
CATVOverview Of The Equipment
Remote Control Unit
The remote key list:
STANDBY
FAV
MENU
VOLTV LIST
PLAY
REPEAT
TIMER
REC
PAUSE
FWD
HDMI
STOP
PREV
HOLD
MUTE
RECALL
EPG
USB
GOTO
NEXT
AUDIO
HOMEWORX
STANDBY: Press to turn on or standby
HDMI: Adjust resolution
INFO: Show/Hide service info:
Press once a Service Info Bar will appear
Press again to show Detail Info
Press again to show Program Info
TIMER: Press to go to Programmed Time Recording setup
CC: Press to turn on/off closed captioning
FAV: Press to display the favorite channel's list for setting
REC: Press to start recording
RECALL: Press to switch between current & last TV channel
MENU: Press to display the Main Menu on the screen
EXIT: Press to return to the previous menu
ICH+/-: Move cursor up/down ; Channel + /
Move cursor left/right ; Volume + /
0K: Confirm
TV List ; Press to display all TV channels or all Radio channels
EPG: Electronic Program Guide
O—9: Pressto enter the required numbers in the input box
or select a channel towatch
Press directly to tune a particular channel
Press to input a dash in a virtual channel number
USB: Press to view content of connected external USB hard
drive
PLAY: Press to resume playback
PAUSE: Press to pause playback or recording
STOP: Press to stop playback or recording
GOTO: Search time in multimedia status
/ Next
Rev / Fwd
REPEAT: Press this button to repeat the current options
MUTE: Press to mute the sound of TV audio, press again
wil restore the sound
HOLD: This is a Control Key under USB/Video and PVR mode
AUDIO: Switch Audio channel
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