Humax SPECTRUM201-H Digital Cable Receiver User Manual
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HD Digital Receiver
Quick Start Guide
Spectrum101-H/
Spectrum201-H
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Notice
Please read this quick start guide carefully to be able to safely install, use and
maintain the product at maximum performance. Keep this quick start guide
next to your product for future reference. The information in this quick start
guide is subject to change without notice.
Copyright
Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without Charter
Communications prior consent in writing except approval of ownership of
copyright and copyright law.
Meaning of Symbols
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back).
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the
product.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Throughout the whole manual, pay special attention to the following marks
that indicate hazardous situations.
Warning
Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury
Caution
Indicates a situation which could damage the equipment or other apparatus
Note
Indicates additional information to make the user aware of possible problems
and information of any importance to help understand, use and maintain the
installation.
Warranty
The warranty does not cover parts which may become defective due to misuse of
the information contained in this manual.
‘WEEE’ Instructions
This product should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end
of its working life. Please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle
it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. This will
prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal.
Domestic users:
Please contact either the retailer where you purchased this product or their
local government office for details of where and how they can take this item for
environmentally safe recycling.
Business users:
Contact your supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
Trademarks
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Dolby Audio and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
The HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia interface are
trademarks and registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S.
patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse
engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
Notice
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For Your Safety
Safety Instructions
1. POWER SUPPLY
• Operate this product only from the type of power
supply shown on the marking label. If you do not
know the type of power supplied to your home,
contact your local power company.
• Disconnect the power supply before you start any
maintenance or installation procedures.
2. OVERLOADING
• Make sure that the wall outlet, extension cord
and adapter have a sucient power rating for the
appliance. If not, this can cause an electric re shock.
3. LIQUID
• Do not expose this product to liquids. Do not put
objects lled with liquid on the product.
4. CLEANING
• Disconnect the product from the wall outlet before
you clean it.
• Use a moist cloth to clean the product. Do not use
solvents. Wipe the surface gently with a soft cloth as
it may get scratched.
5. VENTILATION
• Make sure that the slots on top of the product are
not blocked. It is necessary to have a sucient
airow into the unit.
• Do not put electronic equipment on the product.
• Do not put objects on the product. This will block
the ventilation or cause damage to the surface.
6. ATTACHMENTS
• Do not use any unsupported attachments as these
may be hazardous or cause damage to the product.
7. LIGHTNING, STORM OR NOT IN USE
• Unplug the product from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna during a thunderstorm or
when left unattended and unused for long periods
of time. This will prevent damage to the unit due to
lightning and power-surges.
8. EXTRANEOUS OBJECTS
• Do not insert anything through the openings in
the unit, where they can touch dangerous voltage
points or damage parts.
9. REPLACEMENT OF PARTS
• When replacement of parts is required, be sure the
service technician uses replacement parts specied
by the manufacturer or those that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorised
substitution may result in additional damage to the
unit.
10. CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LNB/CABLE TV
SIGNAL/AERIAL
• Disconnect the power supply before you connect
or disconnect the cable from the satellite dish/cable
TV signal/aerial. If not, this can cause damage to the
LNB/cable TV line/aerial.
11. CONNECTION TO THE TV
• Disconnect the power supply before you connect
or disconnect the cable from the TV. If not, this
can cause damage to the TV.
12. EARTHING (satellite only)
• Earth the LNB cable to the system earth for the
satellite dish.
13. LOCATION
• Place the product indoors to avoid exposure
to lightning, rain or sun. Do not place it near a
radiator or heat register.
• Keep at least 10 cm clearance from any other
appliances susceptible to electromagnetic
inuences such as a TV or a VCR.
• If you place the product on a rack or a bookcase,
make sure that there is adequate ventilation
and that you have followed the manufacturer’s
instructions for mounting.
• Do not place the product on an unstable surface
where it can fall. A falling product can cause
serious injury to a personnel and serious damage
to the appliance.
14. Environment
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.
• Care is required for the use of this apparatus in
tropical and/or moderate climates.
Cautions and Warnings
1. To avoid damage of the power cord or plug
• Do not modify or process the power cord or plug
arbitrarily.
• Do not bend or twist the power cord.
• Make sure to disconnect the power cord while you
hold the plug.
• Keep heating appliances as far as possible from the
power cord to prevent the cover vinyl from melting.
• The mains plug, as a disconnection device, shall
remain readily accessible by the user.
2. To avoid electrical shock
• Do not open the main body.
• Do not insert metal or inammable objects inside the
product.
• Do not touch the power plug with wet hands.
• Disconnect the power cord in case of lightning.
• Unplug the power cable before you install the
antenna cable.
3. To avoid damage of product
• Do not use the product when it is out of order. If you
continue to use the product when defective, this
may cause serious damage. Make sure to contact the
customer service centre if the product is out of order.
• Do not insert metal or alien substance into the slots
for the modules or Smartcards. It may cause damage
to the product and reduce its life span.
4. To avoid damage of the hard disk drive (PVR only)
• Do not move the product or turn the power o
suddenly while the hard disk drive is running.
• The company shall not be liable for any corruption
of data on the hard disk drive caused by
carelessness or misuse of the user.
For Your Safety
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instruction.
2. Keep these instruction.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A plozrized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an delctrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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.
15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Safety
FCC CUSTOMER INFORMATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operations.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF Radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
WARNING
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters (equal to 8 inches) between the radiator and your body.
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Rear
Note: The image may differ from the actual product.
1. Cable In: Connect to a coaxial cable from your service provider.
2. Analog: Use an RCA cable to connect to the TV.
3. Digital: Use an SPDIF cable to connect to the audio system.
4. HDMI: Use an HDMI cable to connect to the high definition TV.
5. Network: Connect a LAN cable. (Reserved for future use)
6. USB: Connect a WLAN USB dongle (5V 1.2A). (Reserved for future use)
7. Power : Use the AC adaptor to connect to the power supply.
Front
Note: The image may differ from the actual product.
1. Power: Switches between operation and standby modes.
2. Navigation: Moves the cursor up, down, left or right. Selects a menu or
confirms a selection.
3. Menu: Displays the navigation keys on the front panel.
4. USB: Connect a USB storage device (5V 500mA).
5. Reset: Restart the product.
Note: The product information label is on the bottom of the product.
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Connections
This section describes how to connect your product to match your particular devices and to gain optimum signal quality.
Warning: Connect all devices before you plug any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off the product, TV and other devices before you connect or disconnect any
cables.
Note:
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Make sure you use an adapter approved by UL.
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If degraded picture quality is observed while viewing copy-protected pay-per view programs, connect the set-top box directly to the TV set.
Do not connect through a VCR.
Quick Start Guide
A/V Receiver
HD TV
SPECTRUM101-H/201-H
Cable Outlet
DVD/Blu-Ray player
AUDIO IN
HDMI
DIGITAL
HDMI
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT HDMI
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT HDMI
DIGITAL
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Connecting the Antenna
Connect a coaxial cable to the Cable In.
Connecting the TV
Using an HDMI cable
For the best picture quality, use an HDMI cable to connect to the TV.
Using an RCA cable
Using an RCA cable provides a lower resolution because the HD signal cannot
be transmitted.
Note: Use an S/PDIF cable to connect to the audio system for digital audio.
Connecting the Network
Connecting to the LAN
Use the Ethernet cable to connect the product and the router.
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