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  • Page 1 User manual English...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SAFETY MEASURES........................5 DOWNLOADABLE SOFTWARE......................5 ABOUT THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL....................6 MARKINGS AND SIGNS APPLIED TO THE RECEIVER................6 BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECEIVER..................7 1. Main features........................7 2. Contents of box........................7 3. Important instructions concerning handling of the receiver............7 4. Remote control........................8 4.1 Installation of batteries....................9 5.
  • Page 3 Photos......................30 Video......................30 17. Update..........................31 18. Basic functions supported by the remote control..............31 18.1 Guide........................31 18.2 FIND.........................31 18.3 TXT...........................32 18.4 AUDIO........................32 18.5 SUBTITLE........................32 18.6 REC - recording......................32 18.7 PAUSE - time shift.......................33 18.8 INFO.........................34 17.9 FAV – favourites......................34 ATTACHMENT A - GLOSSARY OF TERMS..................35 ATTACHMENT B –...
  • Page 4 WARNING !!! Ferguson satellite receivers support recording on external hard disk drives (HDDs) and flash memories (pendrives). In all instances, the correct operation of the recording function depends on the type of connected memory! You must read the following limitations.

  • Page 5: Safety Measures

    • DOWNLOADABLE SOFTWARE Ferguson has taken every effort to provide users with software updates in order to ensure that the parameters of the satellite television receiver are up to date. Ferguson reserves itself the right to amend, change or modify the software used in the satellite television receiver as it shall choose and without prior notification.

  • Page 6: About The Instruction Manual

    Ferguson Sp. z o.o. has made every effort to provide the most current information about its products. Ferguson Sp. z o.o. does not grant any guarantee as to the contents of the present instruction manual and disclaims any implied guarantees concerning market value or suitability for specific purposes.

  • Page 7: Basic Information About The Receiver

    BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECEIVER 1. Main features Reception of high definition channels ✔ Scaling of PAL signals to a resolution of 720p or 1080p ✔ Availability of programmable timers ✔ Separate lists of favourite, TV and Radio channels ✔ Quick channel search function ✔...

  • Page 8: Remote Control

    4. Remote control This device use to control and navigation the remote control RCU 540. Turns the receiver on and sets it in standby mode. Switches the sound on and off. back Returns to the previous submenu, or exits the menu. Returns to the previously displayed channel.

  • Page 9: Installation Of Batteries

    4.1 Installation of batteries Remove the cover of the battery compartment on the rear panel of the remote control unit; slide it downwards and put it aside. Insert two AAA (R03) batteries into the compartment, observing the indicated polarity. Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Satellite Antenna

    Ferguson receiver. In order to connect an antenna system to a USALS positioner, you should connect the positioner out to the LNB IN of the Ferguson receiver. The role of the positioner installed between the mast and the antenna is to turn the bowl in such a way as to ensure that it is directed to various satellite positions.

  • Page 11: Connection By Means Of An Hdmi Cable (Recommended)

    8.1 Connection by means of an HDMI cable (recommended) 1. Connect the antenna to the LNB INPUT socket of the receiver. 2. Connect the HDMI to the receiver out and the television in. Connection by means of an HDMI cable allows you to obtain the highest image quality. If you have an amplifier with an HDMI out and in, which supports sound sent over HDMI, connect the devices by two HDMI cables.

  • Page 12: Connection By Means Of Scart Cables

    8.2 Connection by means of SCART cables 1. Connect the antenna to the LBN INPUT socket of the receiver. 2. Connect the television to the port in accordance with the description. We recommend using shielded SCART cables. 8.3 Connection of an audio system Digital sound (including surround sound, if broadcast) can be from optical SPDIF •...

  • Page 13: Connection Of An External Memory

    8.4 Connection of an external memory 1. The receiver supports all types of hard disk drives in housings that are equipped with an independent power supply. The sole condition is that the hard disk has to have a single basic partition that is formatted in the NTSF (recommended) or FAT32 system. 2.

  • Page 14: Connection To The Lan Local Network

    8.6 Connection to the LAN local network In order to connect the receiver to a local network, use an RJ45 cable. We recommend that you restart the receiver whenever the network settings are changed. 8.7 Connection to the computer by means of an RS232 Null Modem cable For connection to a computer, use a Null Modem cable.

  • Page 15: First Steps

    FIRST STEPS Insert the plug of the receiver and other additional devices to a wall socket. Select AV signal source of your television set. The satellite receiver is supplied with reinstalled television channels. In order to watch other, i.e. non-default channels, you should use channel search function. Note: check all of the connections, i.e.

  • Page 16: Main Menu

    9. Main menu Press the MENU button on the remote control in order to display the following main menu, which contains eight items: 1. Installation 2. Main settings 3. Tools 4. Network 5. PVR 6. Entertaiment 7. Media Player 8. Upgrade 10.

  • Page 17: Satellite Search

    The correct setting of the antenna is indicated by bars presenting the strength and quality of the signal. Both should indicate more than 70% for channel reception to be free of interference. In order to check the strength and quality settings, use the "transponder" option in order to alter the frequency and verify whether each V and H polarization is operative.

  • Page 18: List Of Transponders

    transponder (if such information is set in the signal); -One TP: scans only the selected frequency; -Blind scan: is an automatic search for available satellite frequencies; -Fast scan: receiver scans the channels of the selected provider bucket. You can add channels to an existing list or replace an existing list.

  • Page 19: Main Settings

    Next proceed to the list of transponders, select a satellite and choose the desired frequency (if it is not on the list, use the function: add – green button on the remote control unit). Now click OK for the selected frequency or the blue button on the remote control, in order to call out the window for searching this frequency.

  • Page 21: How Do I Delete A Channel

    How do I delete a channel? Proceed to the editing of channel lists. Select a channel and press the yellow button in order to to switch on the channel delete function and OK on the channel that you want to remove. How do I add to the group of favourites? Proceed to the editing of channel lists.

  • Page 22: Channel List Edit

    11.1.2 Channel list edit In this menu you can edit the list of radio channels. Editing can be done using the colored buttons on the remote, analogous to the point 11.1.1. 11.1.3 Favorite The receiver allows you to define up to 32 different groups of favourite channels. In this menu you can change the names of all of them.

  • Page 23: System Info

    11.2.1 System info In this menu you can obtain detailed information about your software version. The receiver's software version is a symbol placed next to SW Ver. 11.2.2 Language This menu is used to define the language in which the receiver's menu is displayed. The preferred refers to audio soundtracks.

  • Page 24: Time

    11.2.4 Time This menu is used to set the time and date. The receiver can automatically download the time and date from the satellite (recommended), or you may set the time and date manually. If you are using GMT, you should select the correct time shift value (for example +1 hour for Poland) and turn on or off the summer time, depending on the time of year.

  • Page 25: Parental Lock

    11.2.6 Parental lock In this menu you may specify whether the receiver is to use a parental block or not. In addition, you can turn on or off the password protection function for selected menu options and change the default password. The default password is four zeros: 0000. 11.2.7 Factory settings In this menu you can restore the default settings of the receiver.

  • Page 26: Safe Removal Of A Usb Device

    12.1 Safe removal of a USB device This function allows you to rapidly and, what is most important, safely remove any USB memory device connected to the receiver. In the case of flash memories or portable disks, this prevents the loss of data when disconnecting the USB memory device. Always use this option before disconnecting a USB memory device! 12.2 Format USB This menu displays basic information about the connected USB memory device.

  • Page 27: Network

    13. Network 13.1 Network settings This menu serves to configure local network settings. These options apply to the ethernet port or wireless network. Detailed information about current connection parameters can be found on the website of your ISP. 14. PVR 14.1 PVR settings In this menu you can adapt preferences concerning recording to an external USB memory device.

  • Page 28: Pvr List

    14.2 PVR list In this menu you can play the realized recordings. 14.3 Reserved This menu serves to programme up to 8 different events. Events enable the automatic switching on and off of the receiver to a previously planned programme. Select the event that you want to programme and press OK.

  • Page 29: Entertaiment

    15. Entertaiment The receiver allows access to varous network services and embedded games. The availability of these services depends on their suppliers. The manufacturer is not responsible for any lack of access to additional functionality. 16. Media Player The receiver is equipped with a simple multimedia player. You can use it to listen to music, watch photographs and films.

  • Page 30: Photos

    Photos In this tab, you can view photographs. There are a few additional functions that can be operated by means of the functional keys described in the lower part of the screen. Video In this tab, you can play back movie files. Also high resolution files can also be played back. C A U T I O N !!! Playback of some files may fail or be incorrect.

  • Page 31: Update

    17. Update This menu is used to update the receiver. The latest software is available on the manufacturer's website. The downloaded file needs to be unpacked and recorded to an external USB memory device. Next, select it by means of the LEFT/RIGHT buttons and press start in order to commence the update.

  • Page 32: Txt

    18.3 TXT This function displays the teletext, provided that it is broadcast by the selected television station. Keep in mind that the correct code page (diacritical marks) is displayed depending on the language settings made in the language settings menu! 18.4 AUDIO The green audio button displays a window with available audio soundtracks.

  • Page 33: Pause - Time Shift

    From the moment you switch on the time shift mode, the Ferguson receiver will constantly record the signal from the satellite in a buffer. The buffer is created automatically on the external USB memory device.

  • Page 34: Info

    18.8 INFO Pressing INFO button will call information bar for the current channel. This contains information about the current and next programmes (if such information is made available by the broadcaster). If you press it twice, the receiver will display detailed information about the current and next programme –...

  • Page 35: Attachment A - Glossary Of Terms

    ATTACHMENT A - GLOSSARY OF TERMS Pay-TV – Pay-per-view digital television, CA - Conditional Access – a coding system which only subscribers have access. The used in order to protect transmitted data service is provided by satellite, cable, over against unauthorised access.

  • Page 36: Attachment B - Technical Specification

    ATTACHMENT B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Ariva S300 W: 22 Dimension (cm) D: 16 H: 4 Net Weight 0.8 kg Input Voltage DC 12V AC 100-240V~ 50Hz/60Hz Power Consumption Max. 30W Standby <0,5W 1.Main Chip Sets Novatek NT78326SZ Flash Memory SPI Flash 64Mbit DDR II Memory DDR3 1Gbit 2.DVBS Tuner...

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