Astro Digital Receiver Userguide en Part2
Astro Digital Receiver Userguide en Part2
Astro Digital Receiver Userguide en Part2
Part 2
Operating System
TM
MANUFACTURED BY NOKIA
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Important Information
Please be aware that ASTRO will update your Digital Multimedia Terminal (DMT) with
new software from time to time. This can change the functionality of the DMT. There-
fore, it is important that your DMT be put in Stand-By mode whenever it is not in use, as
this is the mode in which it will receive this new software. It is important that you leave
your ASTRO Smart Card 1 inserted at all times in order to receive this new software, and
to ensure that your DMT functions correctly, as described in this manual.
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CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 : Basic Operations
When you switch ON the mains AC power switch on the wall socket,
your DMT will be put into Stand-By mode. In Stand-By mode, you will
notice that the front panel display will show the current time. While in
Stand-By mode, you will need to switch ON the DMT in order to view
ASTRO programmes. To switch ON your DMT perform any one of the
following:
Stand-By
• Press the Stand-By Button on either the DMT front panel or remote Mode
control.
ON
• Press any of the Numeric Keypad Buttons ( 0 … 9 ) on your remote Mode
control.
• Press either the P+ or P- button on your remote control.
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Using the Channel List
The channel list is an alternative way of viewing the channels that are
available on ASTRO. The list will display details of all available channels
superimposed over the programme you are currently watching, and will
also indicate which channels have been selected as your favourites, or
channels that have been locked.
Favourite Locked
Channel Channel
Icon Icon
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CHAPTER 3 : Using the Channel guide
When you are watching ASTRO programmes, you can display the current
and future programme information using the Channel Guide. The Channel
Guide contains programme information for all available channels up to 7
consecutive days ahead.
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CHAPTER 4 : Using the Channel Pilot
Channel Pilot displays the same information as the Channel Guide but in
a different form. The main purpose of the Channel Pilot is to be able to
acquire programme information on the current and next programmes on
every channel very quickly, while being able to watch the selected
programme at the same time. The Channel Pilot can also be very useful Short
when you want to know about additional information on the current or Channel
upcoming programmes immediately. Name
Favourite Locked
Channel Channel Channel
Programme Information of Current Channel Number Icon Icon
• Now you can use the and buttons to highlight the current or next
programme. To view additional information on the highlighted pro-
gramme, press INFO.
• This screen contains additional information (Synopsis) on the high-
lighted programme.
• To return to the Channel Pilot banner, press INFO again.
• If you would like to view the channel indicated in the Channel Pilot, press
OK to select. Otherwise, press MENU to return to normal TV viewing
without changing the viewed channel.
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CHAPTER 5 : Using the Parental Control Feature
Parental Lock is a parental control feature which enables you to block
access to any particular channel. When a locked channel is selected for
viewing, your PIN code will be prompted. Only those who know your PIN
code will be able to unlock the channel for viewing. Below are 3 basic
means of using the parental lock feature.
Note : Remember to put your DMT in Stand-By mode after locking channels
and before leaving the unit unattended to ensure that the locked chan-
nels are stored in the memory.
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Watching Locked Channels
Once you have locked all the required channels, you can regain access to
these channels by performing the following.
• When you select a channel that has been locked you will not be able to see
or hear the locked channel, and the banner on the right will be displayed.
• Press OK to unlock.
• The PIN code entry dialog box will appear Enter your 4–digit PIN code, and
press OK
• If the PIN code entered is correct, the channel will appear on the TV screen,
otherwise the banner will prompt you to try again.
Note : Once any Channel has been unlocked, all other locked channels will
also be unlocked until the DMT is put into Stand-By again.
The parental lock status is now restored. When a locked service is selected,
PIN code entry will be required again.
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CHAPTER 6 : Using the Personalized Scheduler
The “Personalized Scheduler” function enables you to programme your
DMT to switch ON and OFF at the beginning and end of a selected pro-
gramme, for up to 8 different programmes. Your video recorder can then be
set to record ASTRO programmes at the designated time and date.
• While watching ASTRO programmes press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Press 5 on the numeric keypad. A list of all tagged programmes for re-
cording will appear.
• Your personalized scheduler list will indicate the following
o Item number (column 1)
o Date (column 2)
o Channel name (column 3)
o Start time (column 4)
o Stop time (column 5)
• Press MENU twice to return to normal viewing.
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CHAPTER 7 : Using the Favourite Channel List
The favourite function allows you to group your most frequently watched
channels into a favourite list, which are then easier and faster to access.
When using the P+ and P- buttons to change channels with the favourite
mode set to ON, only channels contained in your favourite list will be
selected.
• While watching ASTRO programmes press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Press 3 on the numeric keypad. The complete list of available channels
will be shown.
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CHAPTER 8 : Using the Message Function
Your DMT has the ability to display messages that have been sent to you by
ASTRO, perhaps about a special offer or details of your current subscription
package. You will know that a new message has been sent to you by
ASTRO when the symbol appears on your TV screen.
Note : Messages cannot be manually deleted. The old messages are auto-
matically deleted as new messages are received.
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CHAPTER 9 : Update List of Services
This function is normally only used when first installing your DMT or when
you wish to search for new channels that may have been newly launched by
ASTRO.
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Press 2 on the numeric keypad.
• Check the satellite signal bar to ensure that it is green in colour.
• Press OK to begin downloading the current list of services.
• Your DMT will now search for the latest list of services broadcast by ASTRO.
• As the channels are being downloaded, you will notice that the number of
services found will increase until the entire ASTRO list of services is found.
• As the download process ends, the complete list of channels that have been
found and stored will be displayed.
• Press OK to return to normal TV viewing.
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CHAPTER 10 : Update New DMT Software
Your DMT has the capability to be updated over the air. This process may
update certain menu functions and add new features. But don’t worry, the
basic operation of the DMT will remain the same. When the software
update process is initiated, the DMT will search for new software broadcast
by ASTRO. If a newer version of DMT software is being broadcast, the
DMT will automatically update itself. There are additionally 3 ways to
acquire the DMT software update manually.
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Press 1 on the numeric keypad to select the “Installation Setup” option.
• Press 4 on the numeric keypad to select the “Auto update” option.
• Press OK to confirm
• Wait for approximately 5 minutes for your DMT to perform the software
update.
• While your DMT is updating itself, animation on the front panel will appear
to indicate that the update process is in progress.
• Upon completing the software update, the DMT will reset itself.
• If the software update is successful, the DMT will show the last viewed
channel.
Note : Software update will only commence if you are currently running an
older version of software that needs updating. If your DMT software
is already up to date, activating the “Auto update” function will cause
an error message to appear. This is normal.
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CHAPTER 11 : Viewing Options
Your DMT offers 6 settings to maximize your viewing enjoyment. To edit
these options follow the steps below.
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Press 4 on the numeric keypad to select “Options”
• Press or to select the required option
• Press or to make the required adjustment for each option.
• Press MENU twice to return to normal TV viewing
This option allows you to select your preferred audio language. The pre-
ferred audio language will be heard whenever it is available in ASTRO’s
broadcast. Otherwise, a default language (usually the original language) for
the selected channel will be heard.
This option allows you to select your preferred subtitle language. The
selected preferred subtitle language will be displayed first whenever
subtitles are requested.
Note : Some programmes may already contain subtitles within the picture
area which cannot be changed or turned off.
Screen Width
This option enables you to tell your DMT whether you have a 4:3 (normal)
or 16:9 ( widescreen) TV.
• If you chose “normal”, ASTRO programmes will be shown in the normal 4:3
format.
• If you select “wide” the DMT will automatically display any 16:9 widescreen
programs in the correct format.
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Channel Info.
This option allows you to disable or enable the channel banner that appears
on the screen whenever a channel is selected.
Set PIN
This option allows you to change your PIN code. You will need to know your
current PIN code before you can make any changes. The default PIN code
is “0000”.
Note : Should you fail to enter the current PIN code correctly, you will be given
2 more tries. If you fail to enter the correct PIN code in these subse-
quent re-tries, you will be barred from using the current PIN code for
a duration of 30 minutes. Should you forget your PIN code, contact
your ASTRO Customer Service Officer.
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Set Maturity Rating
Maturity Rating is a Parental Control function that allows you to restrict the
viewing of certain programmes with “18 and above” maturity rating.
• Press or to highlight the “Set Maturity Rating” option and press OK.
• The U Rating is always ticked to indicate that programmes with U rating
can always be viewed.
• The 18 Rating can be enable (ticked) or disabled (crossed) by pressing the
OK button.
• Disabling (crossing) the check box beside 18 will restrict programmes with
“18 and above” rating from being viewed.
• Enabling (ticking) it will open up all available programmes to be viewed ir-
respective of the maturity rating of the programmes.
• Press MENU to return to the “Options” screen
• Press MENU twice to return to normal TV viewing.
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CHAPTER 12 : Check your Satellite Signal
Poor Signal
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CHAPTER 13 : Installation Setup and Setting
The options contained within the installation setup menu enable you to
check the status of your DMT. This is not something you should ever need
to do during normal operation. It is only required in the unlikely event of a
problem occurring with your DMT. In this case, this option will help
ASTRO’s Customer Service Officers to understand the problem and help
you to resolve it as quickly as possible.
Auto configuration
This option will automatically re-configure your DMT’s technical parameters
back to the ASTRO default settings. This option is useful when you have
accidentally altered the settings and do not know how to reset them back.
• While watching ASTRO programmes press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Press 1 on the numeric keypad to select the “Installation Setup” option.
• Press 1 on the numeric keypad to select the “Auto configuration” option.
• Upon completing the automatic re-configuration, the screen opposite will
be shown.
• Pressing OK will begin to update the current list of services (See Chapter
9)
• Or alternatively, press MENU twice to return to normal TV viewing.
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Manual configuration
This option allows you to manually edit your DMT’s technical parameters,
and is PIN code protected.
• While watching ASTRO programmes, press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Press 1 to select the “Installation Setup” option
• Press 2 to select the “Manual configuration” option Enter your 4-digit
PIN code and press OK
• Press or to select the required options
• Press or to make the required adjustment for each option.
• Press MENU twice to return to normal TV viewing.
LNB Powering
Your ASTRO satellite antenna contains a device known as Low Noise Block
(LNB). Your DMT needs to supply power to this device in order for it to
receive ASTRO signals. This option allows you to switch ON or OFF the
power supply sent to the LNB. This setting should normally be ON, but you
will need to switch it OFF (on all but one of the DMTs) if you have two (or
more) DMTs connected to the same LNB and antenna.
Polarization
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Base Frequency
Code Rate
Symbol Rate
Modulation Channel
Modulation channel is the RF output channel of your DMT. You can select
your DMT’s RF output channel in the UHF band ranging from channel 21 to
69. Note that if you decide to change this setting, your television will need
to be re-tuned in order to receive the ASTRO RF signal on the newly
selected UHF channel. If you are experiencing interference from other local
TV transmission while using the UHF antenna input on your TV to revive
ASTRO, you may need to experiment with this setting.
Note : If you are using an A/V connection into the Audio and Video inputs of
your TV or Home Theater system then this RF frequency setting has
no effect.
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Technical Parameters
This option contains technical information pertaining to the operations and
reception status of your DMT. The information displayed is for review only.
This information is only intended for trouble shooting purposes, while you
are being advised by ASTRO’s Customer Service Officers over the tel-
ephone.
• While watching ASTRO programmes press MENU. The main menu screen
will appear.
• Press 1 to select the “Installation Setup” option.
• Press 3 to select the “Technical Parameters” option. Press or to
flip between page 1 and page 2 of the technical information presented.
• Press MENU twice to return to normal TV viewing.
Important : Calls will be charged at local rates for the same area code.
You may choose to use the telephone number closest to you
for a cheaper rate.
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