ATSC Digital TV Receiver HFA100 Operating Manual ** ** ** ** ** Important Information ** Dolby Digital is a registered trademark of Dolby Corporation. Digital Light Processing and DLP are registered trademarks of Texas Instruments Corporation. ** Repairs and Warranty Service ** Should your HFA100 require warranty service, please contact Humax first to obtain authorization. You can reach us at 866.humax.usa, 17501 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614, or by visiting our website at http://www.humaxusa.com/support.html. ** ** ** ** ** 1 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Important Information ** ** THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF UNINSULATED "DANGEROUS VOLTAGE" WITHIN THE PRODUCTS ENCLOSURE THAT MAY BE OF SUFFICIENT MAGNITUDE TO CONSTITUTE A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO PERSONS. ** THIS SYMBOL IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PERSENCE OF INPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. ** WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPATATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ** 1. Read these instructions. ** 2. Keep these instructions. 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 polarized 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 electrician 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. ** ** ** ** 2 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** 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 moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. ** This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ** INFORMATION TO THE USER 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 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. 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 more of the following 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. ** ** (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.Caution ** Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. ** ** ** 3 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** HUMAX HDTV Tuner Limited Warranty ** We thank you for having bought this Humax product and hope you will enjoy it for many years. In order to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience on your part, we suggest reading the instruction manual carefully before contacting our customer care department. Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return or repair your product. ** Limited 90 Days Warranty ** Humax warrant the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, Humax warrant this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days after the date of original retail purchase. During this period Humax will repair or replace a defective product or part, at its discretion, with a new or refurbished product or part without charge to you. You are responsible for all shipping and insurance charges for the unit to the Authorized Service Center. Upon receipt we will at our option exchange the unit with a new or refurbished unit. ** Limited One (1) Year Warranty ** Humax warrant the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, Humax warrant this product against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of original retail purchase. During this period Humax will repair or replace a defective product or part without charge to you, except that if a defective part is replaced after ninety (90) days from the date of the original retail purchase you shall pay labor charges involved in the replacement. You are responsible for all shipping and insurance charges for the unit to the Authorized Service Center. Upon receipt we will at our option exchange the unit with a new or refurbished unit. ** ** Conditions ** ** 1. This warranty will be granted only when the original invoice or sales receipt (indicating the date of purchase, product type and dealer's name) is presented together with the defective product. Humax reserves the right to refuse free-of-charge warranty service if the above document cannot be presented or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible. 2. This warranty will not reimburse nor cover the damage resulting from adaptations or adjustments which may be made to the product, without the prior written consent of Humax, in order to conform to the national or local technical or safety standards in force in any country other than the ones for which the product was originally designed and manufactured. 3. This warranty will not apply if the type or serial number on the product has been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible. ** ** ** 4 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** 4. This warranty covers none of the following: ** · · · · Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear; Any adaptation or changes to upgrade the product from its normal purpose as described in the instruction manual, without the prior written consent of Humax; Transport costs, home service transport cost and all risks of transport relating directly or indirectly to the guarantee of the product; Damage resulting from: (i) misuse, including but not limited to (a) failure to use the product for its normal purpose or in accordance with Humax' instructions on the proper use and maintenance, and (b) installation or use of the product in a manner inconsistent with the technical or safety standards in force in the country where it is used and (c) improper or incorrect installation of software; (ii) repair done by non-authorized service stations or dealers, or the customer himself; (iii) accidents, lightning, water, fire, improper ventilation or any cause beyond the control of Humax; (iv) defects of the system into which this product is incorporated. 5. This warranty does not affect the consumer's statutory rights under applicable national laws in force, nor the consumer's rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract. 6. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THOSE LISTED AND DESCRIBED ABOVE. AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL APPLY AFTER THE EXPRESS WARRATY GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE BINDING ON Humax. ** 7. Humax shall not be liable for loss of revenue or profits, failure to realize saving or other benefits, or any other special, incidental or consequential damages caused by the use, misuse or inability to use this product, regardless of the legal theory on which the claim based, and even if Humax has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Nor shall recovery of any kind against Humax be greater in amount than the purchase price of the product sold by Humax and causing the alleged damage. Without limiting the foregoing, purchaser assumes all risk and liability for loss, damage to purchaser and purchaser's property and to others and their property arising out of the use, misuse or inability to use this product sold by Humax not caused directly by the negligence of Humax. This limited warranty shall not extend to anyone other than the original purchaser of this product, is nontransferable and states your exclusive remedy. ** ** Where states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In this case this warranty gives specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. ** To obtain warranty service, please contact HUMAX at: ** 17501 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, CA 92614 HUMAX USA, Inc. Tel: 866.humax.usa Http://www.humaxusa.com ** ** ** 5 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Contents ** Humax HFA100 Digital TV Receiver ** 7 8 ** What Is Digital Television? Installing Your HFA100 ** 9 11 ** Connection Diagram 1 ­ Analog TV connections Connection Diagram 2 ­ Digital TV connections ** 12 13 ** Setting Up The HFA100 HFA100 Menus ** 16 17 ** How To Use The Menus Remote Control Operation ** 21 22 ** Remote Control Functions Troubleshooting ** 24 25 ** Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ** IR Codes For Compatible TVs ** 26 29 ** Specifications ** ** ** 6 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** HUMAX HFA100 Digital TV Receiver ** ** The HFA100 is a fully featured, ATSC-compliant digital television (DTV) receiver. It will decode and display free, over-the-air digital TV broadcasts that use the VSB modulation standard. ** These broadcasts include both standard-definition television (SDTV) and high-definition television (HDTV) programs with digital audio, multiple language tracks, and electronic program guide (EPG) information. ** The HFA100 can be used with both HDTV-ready and analog TVs that accept the 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i DTV display formats. ** Input Connections: · F-type connector for antenna input ** Output Connections, Video: · Analog component YPbPr and RGB video outputs Analog composite and S-video outputs HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) ** ** · · ** Output Connections, Audio: · · Two pairs of RCA jacks for stereo analog audio Optical (SPDIF) and coaxial digital audio ** Features: · · · · · Automatic channel scan and mapping Selectable picture aspect ratios for 4:3 and 16:9 TV screens Support for electronic program guide (EPG) * Support for closed-caption information * Auto-resolution circuit for HDMI-compatible TVs ** * Where available ** ** ** 7 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** What Is Digital Television? ** Digital television (DTV) is a new way of transmitting high-quality video and audio to your TV set. Using DTV, broadcasters can transmit high-definition TV (HDTV) images, Dolby Digital surround audio, and services such as multicasting (more than one program on the same channel) and datacasting (electronic program guides and interactive television). Several of these services can be combined into a single digital broadcast. ** DTV programs are broadcast in both standard definition television (SDTV) or high definition television (HDTV) formats. ** SDTV programs are available either as 480-line interlaced (480i) or progressive-scan (480p) video. Widescreen SDTV programs in the 480p format are similar to progressive-scan DVD movies and have improved image detail over 480i programs. ** HDTV programs are broadcast either in the 1080-line interlaced (1080i) or 720-line progressive (720p) formats, always in widescreen. Both formats offer much higher picture quality than SDTV. ** With DTV, you can listen to both Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround audio through your audio system, as well as multiple language tracks.* In addition, DTV will allow you to interact with your television, choosing programs from a detailed electronic guide or accessing ancillary data about a program. ** * Where available ** ** ** ** ** 8 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Installing Your HFA100 ** Follow these instructions to install your HFA100 digital television receiver. ** ** Input Connections ** Connect an antenna to the F-type connector on the rear of the HFA100. This antenna can be mounted on a roof, in an attic, or another appropriate location. It should be aimed towards local DTV broadcast stations for best results. DTV stations broadcast on both VHF (2-13) and UHF (14-69) channels. Make sure to use an antenna that works at the desired frequencies so the HFA100 can pick up any DTV broadcasts on those channels. (See appendix for local DTV broadcast channel information.) ** ** Output Connections ** ** First, see if your TV has an HDMI input connector, a special all-digital interface that provides the highest picture quality. If so, you will want to connect an optional HDMI interface cable from the HFA100 to your TV's HDMI input. If an HDMI input connector is not present, then connect an analog component video cable from the output jacks on the rear of the HFA100 to your TV's component video inputs. You may use either a three-wire (YPbPr) cable or a five-wire RGB cable, depending on which connectors are available on your TV. If you are using a standard analog TV that does not have component video inputs, connect either a S-video or composite (yellow) cable from the HFA100 to your analog TV. For digital audio connections, use either the coaxial RCA or optical Toslink connector to bring Dolby Digital audio to your TV or AV receiver. If digital audio connections are not available, use either of the pair of stereo RCA jacks to connect audio to your TV. ** ** ** 9 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Installing Your HFA100 ** The next step is to set the output resolution, using the front panel buttons on the HFA100. First, turn on the HFA100 and wait until the green POWER ON indicator lights up. ** ** · · · For HDTV-ready direct-view and rear-projection TVs using cathode ray tubes (CRTs), select 1080i output. For EDTV-ready direct-view and rear-projection TVs using cathode ray tubes (CRTs), select 480p output. For plasma and large LCD flat panel TVs and rear-projection TVs using LCD, LCoS, or DLP technology, select 480p or 720p output. Check your TV's owner's manual to find its native resolution specification, and use the output format that is closest. (Some new flat-panel and rear-projection TVs coming to market will support 1920x1080 native resolution.) For older analog TVs (non-HDTV), use 480i output. · ** ** Note: If you are using the HDMI connection and AUTO RESOLUTION is turned on in the menu, you do not need to specify an output resolution. Your HMDI-equipped TV will automatically configure the HFA100 for the optimum output resolution. Refer to page 16 for more details. ** ** ** Set the rear panel DTV OUTPUT SELECT switch to match your connection. For a three-wire component video connection, slide the switch to YPbPr. For a 15-pin RGB connection or HDMI connection, slide the switch to HDMI and RGB. Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input where you have connected the HFA100. You are now ready to set up the receiver to watch free, over-the-air digital TV broadcasts. ** ** ** 10 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Connection Diagram 1 ­ Analog TV connections ** ** ** ** ** ** 11 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Connection Diagram 2 ­ Digital TV connections ** ** ** ** ** ** 12 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Setting Up The HFA100 ** Your HFA100 digital television receiver is easy to set up and operate. When you first turn the receiver on, you will see a Welcome menu screen with two choices for setup ­ QUICK SETUP and GUIDED SETUP. Use QUICK SETUP if you want the HFA100 to configure itself automatically. If you want to make your own menu choices, use the GUIDED SETUP menu. Quick Setup ** ** ** When you enter this menu, you will first be prompted for English or Spanish language menus. After you make your selection and enter OK, no further action is required. The HFA100 will automatically set the time and date, then scan for active digital TV channels. When this channel scan is complete, the SETUP COMPLETED menu will appear. This menu will show you the time zone and daylight savings selections as well as the total number of digital TV programs detected and saved into memory. Select DONE to leave this menu and start watching digital TV broadcasts. ** ** ** ** ** 13 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Setting Up The HFA100 ** Guided Setup ** When you enter this menu, you will first be prompted for English or Spanish language menus. After you make your selection and enter OK, you will be asked for your time zone. Scroll through the available choices to highlight your time zone and push OK. The next menu will ask you if Daylight Savings Time is observed in your area. Select ON or OFF as required (or select AUTO if you aren't sure), then press OK. Now you are ready to scan for active digital TV broadcasts. The SCAN CHANNELS menu will appear. Make sure your antenna is connected to the RF input jack on the rear of the HFA100, select START, and push OK. ** ** ** The HFA100 will scan channels 2 through 69 and save any active DTV channels it finds into memory, along with electronic program guide (EPG) information for each channel. This process will take several minutes and a progress bar will show you when it is complete. Push OK to step to the Channel Edit menu. Here, you can save or delete channels as you wish from the previous channel scan. Push OK when done. You will now see the SETUP COMPLETED menu. This menu will show you your time zone and daylight savings selections as well as the total number of digital TV programs detected and saved into memory. Select DONE to leave this menu and start watching digital TV broadcasts. ** ** ** ** 14 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** The HFA100 lets you customize its settings for your particular TV. By pressing the MENU button, you can choose between four sub-menus: SETUP, OPTION, CAPTION, and PARENT. ** ** The SETUP menu is where you will set your time zone, turn daylight savings time on or off, scan for active DTV channels, add other channels manually, edit the list of your scanned and memorized channels, and check the signal strength of any channel. ** ** ** ** The OPTION menu is where you will choose the picture aspect ratio to match your TV, pick a screen format for showing programs that do not match the shape of your TV screen, turn the AUTO RESOLUTION feature on or off for an HDMI connection (see page 10), choose the default audio language track,* and set the digital audio output format. ** * Where available ** ** ** 15 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** HFA100 Menus ** ** The CAPTION menu is where you can activate closed-caption services* and customize how that text will appear on your TV screen. ** ** ** ** The PARENT menu contains information on TV ratings and allows you to pass or block TV programs and movies based on specific ratings. This menu is password protected and the default password setting is 0 0 0 0. ** * Where available ** ** ** 16 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** How To Use The Menus ** ** SETUP Menu ** Menu Language Choose between English or Spanish. Default setting is ENGLISH. ** Time Zone ** Select your local time zone from the list provided. Default setting is EASTERN (-5:00). ** ** Daylight Savings Time Turn Daylight Savings Time on and off as needed, or select Auto if you aren't sure. Most DTV stations transmit System Timetable (STT) data that will automatically update the time and date information in the HFA100. Default setting is OFF. ** Scan Channels This menu will start a complete scan from channels 2 through 69. The HFA100 will save any active DTV channels it finds into memory, along with electronic program guide (EPG) information for each channel. This process will take several minutes and a progress bar will show you when it is complete. ** Manual Channel Add Selecting this menu will bring up a graphic of all available digital TV channels. Active DTV channels found during a scan will appear in blue. If you believe an active channel has not been scanned by the HFA100, simply highlight that channel and push the OK button on the remote. If a signal is present, the HFA100 should find it and save it into memory. ** Edit Channel List Use this menu to add or skip DTV channels from your channel list as you wish. ** Signal Strength This menu displays the relative signal quality of the channel being viewed. ** ** ** 17 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** How To Use The Menus ** OPTION Menu ** TV Aspect Ratio Select either 4:3 or 16:9 to match the shape of your TV screen. Default setting is 16:9. ** Screen Format This menu lets you choose how programs will appear when they do not match the shape of your TV screen. Choices include Pillar Box, Letter Box, Full, or Zoom. Default setting is FULL. ** Auto Resolution When turned on, the HFA100 will automatically configure the optimum output resolution to match your connected HDMI-compatible TV. Default setting is OFF. ** HDMI Video Out This menu lets you configure the default video signal format (RGB/YPbPr) through HDMI output. If Auto is selected, the HFA100 will automatically configure the optimum output (RGB or YPbPr) signal to match your connected HDMI-compatible TV. Default setting is AUTO. ** TV Offset ** This menu lets you adjust the horizontal position of the image when using the RGB or HDMI output connectors only. It does not work in component (YPbPr) mode. Default setting is 0. ** ** Audio Language Some broadcasters transmit more than one language track. If multiple language tracks are available, you can set default audio language by the menu. Default setting is ENGLISH. ** Digital Out This menu lets you choose between PCM and Dolby Digital AC-3 audio formats. The DTV standard is Dolby Digital. You can also select AUTO if you are not sure. Default setting is AUTO. ** ** ** 18 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** CAPTION Menu ** Display This function turns closed captioning on or off. Default setting is OFF. ** Set By Program The HFA100 will automatically detect captioning styles from channel to channel this option is selected. Default setting is OFF. ** Font Size Select smaller or larger text font sizes for captions. Default setting is LARGE. ** Font Style Change the type font style for captions. Default setting is FONT 3. ** Foreground Color Choose a color for the caption text. Default setting is WHITE. ** ** Background Color Choose a color for the background. Default setting is BLACK. ** ** Digital Option Choose one of six digital closed-captioning options.* Default setting is SERVICE 1. ** * Where available ** ** ** 19 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** How To Use The Menus ** PARENT Menu ** Lock System You can lock out the parental controls menu here if you wish. Default setting is OFF. ** Change Password Change the four-digit password to access the PARENT menu. Default setting is 0 0 0 0. ** Movie Rating Select movie ratings you wish to allow or block. Default setting allows viewing of movies with ratings to "R". ** TV Rating Select TV program ratings you wish to allow or block. Default setting is TV-14. ** TV Rating Of None Viewing of programs transmitted with a rating of `None' (none, blank, or not available) can be allowed or blocked with parental controls. Note that programs carrying `No Rating' data cannot be blocked. Default setting is ALLOW. ** ** ** ** ** 20 ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** ** Remote Control Operation