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 TelergyT-503   
User’s Guide 
How to use this  T-503 set-top box 

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
 Read and follow these instructions.   
 Heed all warnings.   
 Do not use this apparatus near water.   
 Clean only with dry cloth.   
 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.   
 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the 
point where they exit from the apparatus.   
 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.   
 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in 
any way, such as 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.   
 In ambient temperatures of no more than 27º C (80º F), the normal operating temperature for T-503 is between 
50º C (122º F) to 60º C (140º F).   
IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS   
The T-503 set-top box requires careful handling to avoid potential damage to its internal parts. Be sure to follow these 
requirements during transportation and installation. The plug is the main disconnect device. It shall remain readily 
accessible and operable. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, 
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.   

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During Transportation to the Subscriber Home   
Transport the T-503 in its shipping box or an equally padded container. Do not expose it to rain or moisture.   
During Installation   
 Do not place T-503 in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the flow of air through the 
ventilation openings.   
 Install so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, do not place T-503 on a bed, 
sofa, rug, or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings.   
CAUTION!   
Do not place anything on top of your T-503 set-top box, especially other home entertainment 
components. Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to prevent overheating. 

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 Install T-503 on a hard flat surface not prone to vibration or impact and not on top of another electronic device 
 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat.   
 Installation of T-503 near consumer electronics devices, such as stereo receiver/amplifiers and televisions, is 
permitted as long as the air surrounding T-503 does not exceed 40º C (104º F).   
 Do not install T-503 in an area where condensation occurs.   
 To prevent the temporary loss of guide data and cause a temporarily non-responding T-503, do not plug the AC 
power cord into a switched power outlet.   

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FCC COMPLIANCE   
Note: 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 Rules. These 
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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. However, there 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 and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:   
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.   
 Increase the separation between the equipment and set-top box.   
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the set-top box is connected.   
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.   
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Telergy for compliance could void the user’s authority to 
operate the equipment.   
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 operation.   
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all 
persons and must be co-located for operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 

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CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING   
When you see this symbol on a Telergy product, do not dispose of the product with residential or 
commercial waste.   
Recycling your Telergy Equipment   
Please do not dispose of this product with your residential or commercial waste. Some countries or 
regions, such as the European Union, have set up systems to collect and recycle electrical and 
electronic waste items. Contact your local authorities for information about practices established for 
your region.   

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© 2012 Telergy N.V. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work 
(such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from Telergy, Inc.   
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implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Telergy may make improvements or changes in the product(s) described in this 
manual at any time. 

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CONTENTS   
1. INTRODUCTION   ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Front Panel   ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Rear Panel   ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2. OPERATION   ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Turning Power On and Off   ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Changing Channels   ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Adjusting the Volume   .................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Interactive Programming Guide   ................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Video Output Format Option   ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
3. CONNECTING YOUR T-503 SET TOP BOX TO YOUR HOME   ................................................................................................................ 15
4. HOW TO MANUALLYCONFIGURE THE T-503SET-TOP BOX   ................................................................................................................ 20
5. TROUBLESHOOTING   ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

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1. INTRODUCTION 
We congratulate you on receiving thisT-503 Series High-Definition All-Digital set-top box, one of the most compact and 
advanced interactive digital IPTV set-top boxes available today. Telergy has combined the extraordinary features of 
IPTV — the interactive programming guides, almost endless programming options, Video on Demand (VOD), the 
incredible sound and picture quality of High-Definition TV (HDTV), and so much more. This set-top box comes with an 
“Entertainment Package” that enables a direct digital connection to consumer audio and video devices through HDMI™ 
interfaces. The HDMI interface and provides 7.1 channels and beyond enhanced-quality audio and video. It comes with 
a T-connector just in case your TV set doesn’t support High-Definition TV. It’s also equipped with a built-in WiFi module 
(optional), so that you can seamlessly connect it to your home network and/or Internet without the need of a network 
cable (although it is included in the package). This User’s Guide introduces you to the basic features, outlines important 
safeguards, and provides several options for integrating this component into your current home entertainment system. 
Please take a few minutes to read through this User’s Guide to help you maximize the most of your home 
entertainment experience: the configuration diagrams, on-screen menu description and a troubleshooting section. To 
determine which features of digital IPTV service are provided in your service area, please check with your IPTV operator. 
They will be happy to provide instructions for some of these optional services.   

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Features   
 Fast 1620 DMIPS MIPS Architecture CPU 
 512 MB of 1600 MHz DDR3 
 256 MB NAND Flash 
 USB support for mass storage playback, keyboard, and mouse 
 Video format support: MPEG-1 MPEG-2 MP@HL, MPEG-4.2 ASP, MPEG 4.10 AVC (H.264 & H.263), MP & HP TO LEVEL 
4.1, VC-1 AP@L3, WMV9, SD & HD, DIVX, AVI, AVS, XVID. 
 Audio format support: MPEG-1 LAYER 1,2. MP3, WMA, WMA PRO, AAC LC, AA LC+SBR L2, AAC+L2, AAC+L4, AAC 
5.1. 
 Support many display modes: PAL, NTSC, 720p, 1080i, Full HD 1080p.*   
 Support aspect ratios: 4:3 and 16:9 letterbox, zoom, and full screen mode.   
 HDMI 1.4, T-connector (for Component & Composite), Digital Audio (S/PDIF), Audio L/R, Ethernet, USB.   
 1080p 24/30 video decode & output support   
 Support optional 802.11n 150 Mb/s WiFi 
*Some televisions may not support all video formats listed above 

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Front Panel 
* Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support. 
1  Power and Activity LED 
2  IR Receiver 

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Rear Panel 
* Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support.   
1  T-CONNECTOR 
2  OPTICAL SPDIF 
3  HDMI 1.4 
4  USB 2.0 
5  ETHERNET/RJ-45 
6  IR Dongle 
7  POWER 

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2. OPERATION 
Turning Power On and Off 
Plug in the supplied power adapter to the electrical outlet and to the back of T-503 set-top box or use a remote control 
to turn it on or off (standby). When using the remote control, pressing the POWER button once will put T-503 set-top 
box on a standby mode while pressing and holding the same button for approximately 3 seconds will turn it off.   
Changing Channels 
You can change channels in three ways:   
 Press CHANNEL + or – on the remote control to step through the channel selection.   
 Enter the number of the channel you wish to view using the number keys on the remote control.   
 Select the channel in the Interactive Program Guide.   
Adjusting the Volume 
Press VOLUME + or – on the remote control to adjust the volume. When you adjust the volume, the volume scale is 
displayed on the screen. Press MUTE on the remote control to toggle the sound on and off. For best audio quality when 
using the analog L/R (var.) volume controlled audio outputs, use the remote control to set the T-503 set-top to 
approximately three quarters of the maximum volume level and then adjust the audio levels on external devices such 
as your TV or A/V receiver. When using the analog L/R (fixed) audio outputs or any of the digital audio outputs (HDMI, 
optical or coaxial digital audio) adjust the audio levels on your external device such as your TV or A/V receiver. You may 
also be able to program your remote to control the volume of your TV or A/V receiver directly (refer to the remote 

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control instruction manual).   
Interactive Programming Guide 
The Interactive Programming Guide displays information about TV programs and enables you to access features such 
as Parental Control or Pay-Per-View. Interactive program guides may vary with each service provider.   
Video Output Format Option 
T-503 set-top box allows you to quickly change the video output format used by the Composite Video, Component 
Video (YPbPr) and HDMI outputs. The T-503 set-top box is capable of providing the following video formats on the 
YPbPr and HDMI video outputs:   
 High Definition 1080i (1920 x 1080 pixels)   
 High Definition 720p (1280 x 720 pixels)   
 Enhanced Definition 480p (720 x 480 pixels)   
 Standard Definition 480i (720 x 480 pixels)   
 The T-503 set-top box is also capable of passing through High-Definition 1080p 24/30 (1920 x 1080 pixels) source 
content over the HDMI video output.   
T-503 allows you to select a video output format that is compatible with a connected display device. This option 
provides an easy method for selecting an output format that is compatible with your television.   

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3. CONNECTING YOUR T-503 SET TOP BOX TO YOUR HOME 
Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections:   
 High-Definition Television (HDTV)   
 Standard-Definition TV (SDTV)     
 WiFi Router 
 Before you move or change components on your entertainment system, review the following:   
 Disconnect power from your equipment before connecting or changing connections. For information on 
connecting to an HDTV, see the Video Connection Options page.   

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HDMI provide video and audio, so no separate audio connections are required if you plan to use your TV’s speakers as the 
primary audio source.   
Component video (YPbPr) — HDTV and SDTV   
The YPbPr connectors on your T-503 set-top box provide HDTV and SDTV component video. Note: 
Component video does not provide audio. A separate audio connection must be made.   
Composite video — SDTV   
If a Component input is not available on your TV, use the composite video (video) connection. Note: 
Composite video does not provide audio. A separate audio connection must be made.   
HDMI   
If your TV has an HDMI input, this is for both audio and video if you are using the TV speakers. Connect the provided HDMI 
cable to the TV and to the HDMI connector on your T-503 set-top box.   

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Connecting T-503 with HDMI connector   
Please see the setup diagram below: 
Please follow the instructions below: 
1.   Make sure you’re connected to the Internet without any 
problem (either with a router or a modem).   
2.   Plug in the power adapter of the T-503 set-top box to the 
nearby power outlet. 
3a.   Connect the network cable from the set-top box to the 
router. 
3b.   Alternatively you can also connect the set-top box 
wirelessly to your wireless router. This option is only available 
if your T-503 set-top box has a wireless module in it and you 
have a working wireless router. You can setup the wireless 
connection later in the Settings page. 
4.   Connect the HDMI cable with the small connector head 
to the set-top box while the big connect or head to your TV. 

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Connecting T-503 with Composite video connector   
Please see the setup diagram below: 
Please follow the instructions below: 
1.   Make sure you’re connected to the Internet without any 
problem (either with a router or a modem).   
2.   Plug in the power adapter of the T-503 set-top box to the 
nearby power outlet. 
3a.   Connect the network cable from the set-top box to the 
router. 
3b.   Alternatively you can also connect the set-top box 
wirelessly to your wireless router. This option is only available 
if your T-503 set-top box has a wireless module in it and you 
have a working wireless router. You can setup the wireless 
connection later in the Settings page. 
4.   Connect the HDMI cable with the small connector head 
to the set-top box while the big connect or head to your TV. 

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Connecting T-503 with Component video connector 
Please see the setup diagram below: 
Please follow the instructions below: 
1.   Make sure you’re connected to the Internet without any 
problem (either with a router or a modem).   
2.   Plug in the power adapter of the T-503 set-top box to the 
nearby power outlet. 
3a.   Connect the network cable from the set-top box to the 
router. 
3b.   Alternatively you can also connect the set-top box 
wirelessly to your wireless router. This option is only available 
ifyourT-503 set-top box has a wireless module in it and you 
have a working wireless router. You can setup the wireless 
connection later in the Settings page. 
4.   Connect the HDMI cable with the small connector head 
to the set-top box while the big connect or head to your TV. 

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4. HOW TO MANUALLYCONFIGURE THE T-503SET-TOP BOX 
 On the Main Menu page, use the remote control buttons 
to navigate and select Settings tab. 
 Press Enter on the remote control to enter the Settings 
page. 

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 On the Settings page, use the remote control buttons 
to navigate up and down selection. Select General tab and 
press right arrow button to enter the page. At any point of 
the operation if you wish to go back to the left side menu 
selection, you can either press the left arrow button or the 
Back button on the remote control. 
 On the Language tab, press right arrow button to go to 
the system language page. 

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 There are 3 different languages supported by T-503: 
English, Russian, and German. Use the remote control to 
navigate up and down selecting your desired language. Once 
you have made a selection, press Enter on the remote control. It 
will automatically change the system language to the language 
of your selection. 
 On the Settings page, use the remote control buttons to 
navigate to Location tab, and press right arrow button to enter. 

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 On the Location page, select your location and press Enter. 
T-503 will then set itself to the location of your selection.   
 On the Settings page, use the remote control buttons to 
navigate to Skins tab, and press right arrow button on the 
remote control to select it. 

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 There are 5 different skins you can choose from. Use the 
remote control buttons to navigate up and down to select your 
desired skin for your T-503. 
 Once you have made your selection, press Enter on the 
remote control to change the system skin to the one that you 
choose. 

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 On the Settings page, use the remote control buttons to 
navigate up and down to select Network tab, and press right 
arrow button on the remote control. 
 If you want to connect the T-503 to your home network by 
means of a network cable, then select LAN (Local Area Network) 
tab and press Enter. 

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 Select Static tab and press right arrow button only if you 
have the necessary information about your network and want 
to manually configure the network connection of T-503 into 
your home network. 
 Press any numeric button on the remote control, and it 
will bring up the soft keyboard onto the screen. If you want to 
cancel at this point, press the Back button on the remote 
control to go back. Once you have entered all the necessary 
information, press Enter on the soft keyboard or select OK and 
press Enter on the remote control to finish setting the Static IP 
address. 

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 On the Network settings page, use the navigation buttons 
on the remote control to move up and down to select between 
tabs. 
 Select DHCP if you don’t want or need to manually 
configure the IP address for your T-503. Press right arrow 
button to select it.   

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 You will then be asked to confirm if you want the DHCP 
mode to be enabled or not. 
 Once you have selected yes, and press Enter on the 
remote control, then the DHCP mode is enabled from then on. 

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 On the Network settings page, use the navigation buttons 
on the remote control to move up and down to select between 
tabs. Select PPPoE and press right arrow button on the remote 
control to enter. 
 Press any numeric button on the remote control to bring 
up the soft keyboard. Enter all the necessary information and 
press Enter on the soft keyboard or select OK and press Enter 
on the remote control when you finish. 

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 Please wait while T-503 is trying to establish the network 
connection for you. 
 When it has successfully established the connection you 
will see the check mark next to the PPPoE tab. 

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 If you want to connect T-503 to your home network by 
means of wireless connection, then on the Network page select 
WIFI and press the right arrow button on the remote control to 
enter the WIFI page.   
 T-503 then will display a list of all the available wireless 
connections nearby that it can find for you to select. 

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 Once you have made your selection, and press Enter on 
the remote control you will then be asked for the password. 
Here you can press any numeric button on the remote control 
to bring up the soft keyboard for ease of entering information 
into the required field. Once you have finished entering, press 
Enter on the soft keyboard. 
 When the wireless connection has been fully established, 
you will see a check mark on the wireless connection of your 
own choosing. 

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 The next time you enter the Network page you will see 
that you’re connected to your home network by WiFi when you 
see the check mark next to the WIFI tab. 
 On the Settings page, use the navigation buttons on the 
remote control to select Video, and press right arrow button to 
enter the display mode page. 

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 On the Display Mode tab, press right arrow button to 
select it. 
 Select the display mode that you want by pressing Enter 
on the remote control. Please base your selection on what your 
television unit can support. Once you have made the right 
display mode selection, you will see a check mark next to the 
display mode of your selection. 

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 On the Settings page, use the navigation buttons on the 
remote control and select About tab and press right arrow 
button to know more information about your T-503. You might 
need to provide this information to your service provider or for 
some customer assistance. 

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5. TROUBLESHOOTING 
Before calling your service provider, review this troubleshooting guide. This information is to help you quickly solve a 
problem. If your problem still exists, contact your service provider. 
Problem Possible Solution 
The T-503 set-top 
box will 
not power on 
The T-503 set-top box may have received a software update and may not power on while the 
new software is being installed. Try again in a few minutes. 
 Verify that the AC power cord of the external power supply is connected to the T-503 
set-top box and an AC outlet. Unplug the T-503 set-top box from the AC outlet, plug it 
back in. 
 If the T-503 set-top box is connected to a switched outlet on another unit, verify that that 
unit is powered on. Unplug the power cord from the T-503 set-top box AC outlet, plug it 
back it in. It is recommended to use an unswitched outlet, if possible. 

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The remote control 
does not work 
Verify that there are batteries in the remote control, and that they’ve been inserted with the 
correct polarities. Verify that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the 
T-503 set-top box. Also check to see if there’s any plastic cover on the front panel of T-503. If 
so, please remove it as it might affect the remote control reception. Aim the remote control 
directly at the T-503 set-top box front panel, not the TV or VCR. 
The angle between the remote control and the T-503 set-top box may be too large. Stand in 
front of the T-503 set-top box and not too far to either side. 
 Press and release operation keys one at a time, firmly and deliberately. 
 Check the batteries in the remote control. Install new batteries if needed. 
There is no audio 
when viewing 
channels 
Verify that the mute button on the T-503 set-top box or the remote control has not been 
pressed. 
Press mute on the remote control to restore sound. 
 If the T-503 set-top box audio output is connected to the TV, verify that the mute button 
on the TV has not been pressed. 
 If the T-503 set-top box audio output is connected to a home theater receiver, verify that 
the receiver is set to the appropriate input source and the mute button on the receiver 
has not been pressed. 
 Verify that you have the correct cables for the audio connections. 
 Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected between the T-503 set-top box and the 
audio play back device (TV, receiver, etc.). 

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