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3 This user's guide covers the installation Skyworth C3600B set-top box which includes step by step configuration of all features available Information captured in this document is subject to change. Skyworth reserves the right, to carry out changes in the product design and specifications in line with engineering and technology advancements. Support for 7 days Electronic Program Guide (EPG) 256 colors on screen display Channel editing function e.g. favorite, lock Over The Air software upgrade Support for PVR function

4 1. Read, follow and keep these instructions safely. 2. Heed all warnings. 1. Do not use this apparatus near water. 2. Clean only with dry cloth. 3. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions. 4. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 5. The parameter of the using power source should be accordance with that indicated on the rear panel; otherwise the machine will work improperly and can be damaged. 6. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug points, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 7. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 8. To prolong the useful life of this machine, please do not keep pressing buttons for prolonged periods. 9. Use only those parts specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel and authorised service centres. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, including damage to powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects/liquid have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 12. Warning: This unit should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician or service centre. Opening the cover or other attempts by the user to service this unit may result in serious injury or death from electrical shock, and may increase the risk of fire and will void the warranty. 13. Please switch off the MAINS electricity before disconnecting the device. 14. The signal cable must be earthed to the system. 15. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on or near the apparatus. Note: All the on-screen display messages and illustrations in this manual may be somewhat different from those on the actual apparatus. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Apparatus must not be exposed to dripping or splashing. Ensure that it is not placed under any objects filled with liquids, such as vases. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or other heat source. For applicable power supply details, see information contained in this User Manual.

5 Packing items RCA cable External Power supply

6 Stand by mode or program watching state HELP Display help and diagnostic information Number pad to enter menu item or to select a channel Switch between TV and Radio mode BACK EPG LANG CH+,CH- VOL+,VOL- OK/LIST Switches back to previous channel or menu Displays EPG menu Select language for audio channels Display program synopsis information of the current channel Surf up/down channel list Adjust volume To confirm the choice/list the channels Display the main menu Go to watching state or exit any specific menu Up, down, left, right button GO TO VOD VAS REC Open the personal video recorder mode Video on Demand service(reserved) Next digital value-added service(reserved) Display favorite channel list Start program recording Stop recording or play back of program recorded Rewind or fast forward program recorded Play or pause program recorded COLOR KEYS Feature buttons

7 Front Panel Rear Panel CONNECT TO AUDIO R/L TO TV OR AUDIO TUNER SMART CARD SLOT COMPOSITE VIDEO BROADCAST SIGNAL CONNECT TO USB DEVICE CABLE IN: CONNECT TO CABLE SIGNAL LOOP OUT: CONNECT TO ANOTHER RECEIVER The picture is for reference only. Your equipment may be configured differently.

8 PREPARATION OF REMOTE CONTROL 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries in the correct direction. Please ensure that the anode and cathode ends of the battery are corresponding to the polarity indicated in the remote control. 3. Replace the battery cover. OPERATION SCOPE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL Point the remote control towards the Set Top Box in order to control the apparatus, ensuring that the Set Top Box is not obstructed in any way. 1. Distance: the remote control will work up to seven meters from the SetTop Box. 2. Angle: The remote control will work up to 30 degrees right or left of the Set Top Box panel. PRECAUTIONS ABOUT BATTERIES Improper use of batteries may cause corrosion or fluid leakage. Please observe the following instructions for the safe use of batteries. 1. Insert the batteries taking care to ensure that they are facing the correct way. 2. Never leave dead batteries in the remote control. 3. Remove batteries from the remote controller if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time 4. Do not attempt to disassemble, short-circuit, heat, recharge or throw the batteries into any fire source if even if they are not working. 5. Do not use new batteries and old ones together. Use batteries of the same type together. 6. Wipe away any electrolyte fluid that may have leaked into the remote controller before inserting new batteries.

Once you have installed and powered on the Set Top Box the main menu list will be displayed as follows: - Installation - Channel - Setting - Service - Information Use these keys to navigate up/down

10 Once you have installed and powered on the Set Top Box the main menu list will be displayed as follows: - Installation - Channel - Setting - Service - Information Use these keys to navigate up/down and select required options Use these keys to navigate main menu and left /right to select the required options. At any point of time press EXIT key to go back to the previous menu Installation Following Sub-menus will be displayed when you select the Installation menu : - Manual Search - Auto Search - Tech Setting - Delete all - Factory Default 1.1 Manual Search You will be prompted to enter password when you select Manual Search and Press OK. The default password is "0000". Scan Mode: You will be prompted to select scan by frequency and by channel. Enter values using number keys for Start Frequency and Symbol rate. Scan QAM: Press key to get a drop list,then. Press to Navigate and select QAM. Press OK key to start Manual search. 1.2 Auto Search To search programs automatically, select Auto Search and press OK. 8

) On entering the password you will be prompted to re-confirm selection via a dialogue box" Are you sure you want to clear all the channel info?". Select OK to delete and save, Select Exit and to exit without saving.

11 1.3 Tech Setting This feature is only for technical staff. 1.4 Delete All Select Delete All, and press OK key to open the Delete Window. Now you can select delete TV, delete Radio or delete All programs options. You will be prompted to enter password when you Press OK after selecting the required option.(the default pass word is:0000.) On entering the password you will be prompted to re-confirm selection via a dialogue box" Are you sure you want to clear all the channel info?". Select OK to delete and save, Select Exit and to exit without saving. 1.5 Factory Default This option will re-set all settings of the set-top box to factory default. Select Factory Default option and press OK key. The Input Password window will be displayed. Enter the password in the window. The default password is On entering the password you will be displayed a warning message and prompted to re-confirm selection. Press OK to confirm. 2. Channel Following sub-menus will be displayed when you select the Channel menu: - EPG Information - TV Manager - Radio Manager - Genres 2.1 EPG Information Select EPG Information to open EPG information window Press red key to enter single EPG mode Press OK key to book program. Press INFO key to pop up information window. 9

Press 'REC' key to start your recording corresponding to the event 2.2 TV Manager 1.

12 Single EPG Mode In Single EPG screen the program schedule of each channel is displayed. Press keys on the left hand side to select a channel. EPG program guide information will be displayed on the right hand side. Press INFO key to see the brief introduction of the program. Press BLUE key to start your booking corresponding to the event. Press 'REC' key to start your recording corresponding to the event 2.2 TV Manager 1.Use keys to navigate and select the program that you want to view, and then press OK key to view it in the small window. 2. Press red key to open Favorite window. In Favorite List you can select the favorite group. Use keys toswitch among Favorite group list, Favorite channel list and Program list. Select the program and press OK key to add it into Favorite TV channel list. Press EXIT key to save and exit Press OK key to pop up rename window In Rename window, press green colour key to switch between capital letter and lower letter. Press red colour key to delete the character on the cursor; Press keys to move the cursor left or right; Use keypad to input the characters Press yellow colour key to confirm, or press blue key to cancel and exit. 10

3. In Operation List select the option Lock Item. Then select the program from the program list and press OK to select the program.

To remove the program selection, select the program from the Selected List and press OK to remove it from the Selected List. 4.

The channel will be removed from the Selected List. 2.3 Radio Edit Same as Program Edit. 2.4 Genres Press green key for upward navigation on the page.

13 3. In Operation List select the option Lock Item. Then select the program from the program list and press OK to select the program. This program will now appear in the Selected List. To remove the program selection, select the program from the Selected List and press OK to remove it from the Selected List. 4. In the Operation List select the Skip Item option. Select the channel from the Selected List and press OK. The channel will be removed from the Selected List. 2.3 Radio Edit Same as Program Edit. 2.4 Genres Press green key for upward navigation on the page. Press yellow key for downward navigation of the page. Press OK key to select. 3. Setting Following sub-menus will be displayed when you select the Channel menu : - Video - Audio - Lock - Language - Power Setting - Software Upgrade 11

14 3.1 Video SD Video Mode: Select between PAL and NTSC. Display Scale: Select the display size to use. Display Mode: Select the display mode to use. Switch Channel Mode: Select among Freeze, Black and Fade In/Out. Banner Time: Banner Time specifies the duration for which volume bar appears on the screen and the duration for which the program information appears on the screen when you switch the channel. 3.2 Audio Volume Type: Select between Separable and Unitive. Default volume: Select from Sound Track Type: Select between Separable and Unitive. Default Sound Track: Select among Mix, Stereo, Left and Right. 3.3 Lock When you select the Lock (Parental Lock) option you will be prompted to enter the password. (The default password is 0000). 1. Menu Lock: Press VOL+,VOL- keys to select between Off and On. If the Menu lock is "On" you cannot access most of the menu options without entering the password. 2. Program Lock: Press VOL+,VOL- keys to select between Off and On for a particular channel set. The default value is Off. If Program lock is "On", you cannot view the locked channel set in Chanel List Edit window until you have entered the correct password. 3. STB Lock: Select between On and Off. 4. New Password: Use numeric key (0-9) to input the new password. 5. Change Password: You will be prompted to enter the new password and to confirm password. 12

3.4 Language OSD Language: English. Default Audio Language: English. 3.5 Power Setting This is used to set when to automatically switch the Set Top Box on or off.

15 3.4 Language OSD Language: English. Default Audio Language: English. 3.5 Power Setting This is used to set when to automatically switch the Set Top Box on or off. To enable this, turn Auto On option to ON. Turn On Time: Select the time for switching on the Set Top Box. Turn Off Time: Select the time for switching off the Set Top Box. 3.6 Software Upgrade Press OK key to start software upgrade if the new software is available in the network. 4. Service Following sub-menus will be displayed when you select the Service menu: - Storage Device Setup - PVR Setup - Media Player - USB Speed Check - Timer Manager 13

4.1 Storage Device Setup You can check the total space, free space, used space and type of device connected to the set-top box using this option. Press red key to remove the USB device safely.

$REC Icon: Select among On, 5sec and 10sec.\ 4.3 Media Player Using Media Player menu you can play the program you have recorded. PVR: Press 3 to view the recorded program in full screen view.$ Press " " keys to fast forward or rewind. Press " " key to stop playing and exit the full screen mode. Press red key to select or cancel selected recording.

Press " " keys to fast forward or rewind. Press " " key to stop playing and exit the full screen mode. Press red key to select or cancel selected recording.

16 4.1 Storage Device Setup You can check the total space, free space, used space and type of device connected to the set-top box using this option. Press red key to remove the USB device safely. Press blue key to format the USB device. 4.2 PVR Setup 1. Timeshift Status: Select enable or disable. 2. Timeshift Step(Minute:Second): Press number key(0-9) to input. 3. Timeshift Duration(Hour:Minute): Press number key(0-9) to input. 4. Start Record earlier: Select from 0minute-5minute. 5. End Record later: Select from 0minute-5minute. 6. REC Icon: Select among On, 5sec and 10sec.\ 4.3 Media Player Using Media Player menu you can play the program you have recorded. PVR: Press 3 to view the recorded program in full screen view. Press " " keys to fast forward or rewind. Press " " key to stop playing and exit the full screen mode. Press red key to select or cancel selected recording. Press green key to cancel all selected recordings. Press blue key to switch. Press yellow key to enter option mode. In this mode you can delete the files. Press red key to delete, press green key to copy, press yellow key to cut, press blue key to cancel the option mode. Record program Please make sure that your USB storage device is correctly connected to the Set Top Box before recording any program. 14

In normal mode, if you press RECORD key on the remote control unit, then the will appear on the screen to

This will prompt you to confirm that you want to stop recording the program. 4.

5. Information Following sub-menus will be displayed when you select the Information menu: - Help

17 In normal mode, if you press RECORD key on the remote control unit, then the will appear on the screen to indicate that recording has started. To stop recording a program, press the key. This will prompt you to confirm that you want to stop recording the program. 4.4 USB Speed Check To check the speed of your USB device, select USB Speed Check from the menu and press OK. 5. Information Following sub-menus will be displayed when you select the Information menu: - Help Information - CA Information - Smart Card Information - Mail List 5.1 Help Information Select Help Information menu and press OK to open the Help Information Window. 15

18 5.2 CA Information Select CA Information menu and press OK to see the CA Information. You can find information about CA Version, CA S/N and so on. 5.3 Smart Card Information Select Smart Card Information menu and press OK to see the Smart Card Information. 5.4 Mail List Select Mail List Information menu and press OK to see the Mail List Information. Press key to select the mail you received, and press OK key to read it. Press EXIT key to quit. Press blue key to delete the mail you selected. Press red key to delete all mail. 16

19 Problem Possible causes What to do The display on the front panel does not light up. Main cable is not connected. Check that the main cable is plugged into the power socket. No sound or picture, but the front panel shows red light. The receiver is in standby mode. Press the standby button on the remote control unit No sound and picture. The connection between the cable and the set top box may be faulty or there is no signal. Check the connection between the set top box and the cable. Bad picture / blocking error. Cable signal is too weak. Adjust the strength of signal. The RCU is not working. Battery exhausted. RCU is incorrectly aimed. Change the batteries. Aim RCU at the receiver, or check that nothing blocks the front panel. Note: If the problem still persists after you have tried the actions suggested above, please contact your dealer or service provider. 17

GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALL ATION TROUBLE SHOOTING 17. Main Features For your Safety Unpacking General Operation RCU Front Panel Rear Panel

GENERAL INFORMATION INSTALL ATION TROUBLE SHOOTING 17. Main Features For your Safety Unpacking General Operation RCU Front Panel Rear Panel USER GUIDE HD3000 Contents GENERAL INFORMATION Main Features For your Safety Unpacking General Operation RCU Front Panel Rear Panel 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 1 INSTALL ATION 6 MENU INFORMATION 1. Search 1.1 Auto Search