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ET8500
User Manual
Before operation, please read the entire Manual thoroughly and retain for future reference

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  • Page 1 Your Vision ET8500 User Manual Before operation, please read the entire Manual thoroughly and retain for future reference...
  • Page 2 The Xtrend ET8500 is a new generation of Full HD Linux receiver with a 1.3GHz CPU Processor, 4.3 inch TFT LCD, Slide-in HDD bracket, 512MB Nand Flash, eSATAp port, which you can also use as an USB port, and many more properties and features.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Installation of Satellite dish or Cable/Terrestrial connection ............... 15 2. Connecting the TV (and VCR) ........................ 16 (J) Installing Tuner ............................18 (K) Turn on Xtrend ET8500.......................... 19 Choose Video input selection ......................19 Language Selection .......................... 20 Configuring Basic Setup ........................

  • Page 4: (A) Safety Instructions

    eXtrending your Vision User Manual (A) Safety Instructions This Linux Set-Top-Box has been designed and manufactured in compliance with EU consumer safety requirements (CE). Please read the following safety precautions carefully. 1. Connecting Power This product operates only in the range of AC 100V~250V and 50Hz/60Hz. Please check first your power ●...
  • Page 5 eXtrending your Vision User Manual 8. Lightening, Storm or Not In Use Unplug the product and disconnect the antenna cable during a thunderstorm or lightening, especially ● when left unattended and unused for a long period of time. This will prevent possible damages from power surges or lightening.

  • Page 6: (B) Main Features

    Vision User Manual (B) Main Features ET8500 1.3 GHz CPU Processor  4.3 inch TFT LCD  4 x Plug & Play Quad Tuners for DVB-S/S2, DVB-C and/or hybrid DVB-T2/T/C Tuner  Resolution: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i ...

  • Page 7: (C) Specification

    Vision User Manual (C) Specification Properties ET8500 1.3 GHz CPU/Memory Nand Flash 512MB DDR 3 FRONT PANEL Display 4.3 inch TFT LCD 1 port (Power Touch Button Button with 2 LED) 1 port SIDE PANEL I/O PORTS CI SLOT...

  • Page 8: (D) Packaging Contents

    Vision User Manual (D) Packaging Contents (ET8500) Please check all package contents before using your product. Set-Top-Box ● Remote Control ● Batteries ● User Manual ● DC Power Adapter ● HDMI Cable ● 4 screws for HDD bracket...

  • Page 9: (E) Product Description

    Vision User Manual (E) Product Description Front Panel (ET8500) 1. Power Touch Button with 2 colored LEDs : Sets your Xtrend box into standby mode 2. 4.3” TFT LCD : Displays live video output...
  • Page 10 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Right Side Panel Slide-in HDD Bracket : Install a 2.5” HDD 2 Smartcard Reader Slots : 2 Smartcards can be inserted CI Module Slot : CAM can be inserted USB Port : USB device can be connected...

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    eXtrending your Vision User Manual Rear Panel Tuner D : Tuner Slot for Plug & Play DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, or hybrid DVB-T2/T/C Tuner Tuner C : Tuner Slot for Plug & Play DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, or hybrid DVB-T2/T/C Tuner Tuner B : Tuner Slot for Plug & Play DVB-S/S2, DVB-C, or hybrid DVB-T2/T/C Tuner Tuner A : Tuner Slot for Plug &...

  • Page 12: (F) Installing Hdd

    User Manual (F) Installing HDD The ET8500 provides a slide-in HDD bracket in which you can install a 2.5” HDD. Pull out the HDD bracket from your ET8500. 1. Insert a 2.5“ HDD into the HDD bracket and tighten the 4 screws as shown in image 1 below 2.

  • Page 13: (G) Smartcard Reader & Ci

    Vision User Manual (G) Smartcard Reader & CAM ET8500 provides 2 Smartcard Reader slots and CI slot on the right side panel Insertion of Smartcard ① Open the door cover for Smartcard and CI slot ② Insert Smartcard as the image below. Insert a second smartcard to the slot above if you wish...
  • Page 14 User Manual Insertion of CAM (Conditional Access Module) ET8500 provides a CI slot. ① Insert a Smartcard into the CAM as in the image below ② Once the Smartcard inserted into the CAM, insert the CAM into the CI slot...

  • Page 15: (H) Remote Control

    eXtrending your Vision User Manual (H) Remote Control 0. Power: switch the receiver to stand-by mode. STB: switch the remote control to receiver mode. Number field < : Back to previous channel ◀ ◀ : Fast Rewind ▶ll : Play and Pause MENU: displays the main menu.

  • Page 16: (I) Basic Installation

    A. Tuner A & B If you have received the ET8500 with 2 Plug & Play DVB-S2 tuner, you can connect 2x Satellite connections to Tuner B / RF IN and Tuner A / RF IN as the image below B.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Tv (And Vcr)

    Tuner A / RF OUT and the other end to Tuner B / RF IN and /or Tuner C and D’s RF-IN 2. Connecting the TV (and VCR) The ET8500 provides a variety of audio/video connection methods. A. Connecting TV via HDMI Cable Connect your ET8500’s HDMI output with a HDMI Cable to your Television’s HDMI input.
  • Page 18 Television with RCA If you connect your Xtrend box via audio / video (also called RCA) please follow the graphic shown below. The individual connections are color coded for both the TV and the Xtrend box. Note that if you use Component for connecting an additional audio output for the audio connection must be used.

  • Page 19: (J) Installing Tuner

    (J) Installing Tuners The Xtrend ET8500 offers 4 plug & play tuner slots for DVB-S/S2, DVB-C and hybrid DVB-T/T2/C tuners. To protect your Electronic from unwanted static discharges, they should be carefully handled only by the edge of the board.

  • Page 20: (K) Turn On Xtrend Et8500

    It takes approximately 15 seconds until the TFT LCD displays a picture. Wizard Guide The Wizard Guide will assist you to help configure the Xtrend ET8500 in a simple way. Step 1. Choose Video input selection The first step of the wizard guide allows you to choose the desired Video input. (Fig. 1) After you select your desired video input, configure the corresponding video mode.

  • Page 21: Language Selection

    Step 2. Language Selection Xtrend provides various languages and here you can choose the main language for your Xtrend box. Use UP/DOWN key to scroll up and down to find the language you want. Use the OK button to confirm your choice.

  • Page 22: Check The Internet Connection

    Step 4 Check the internet connection Please connect your Xtrend receivers with a LAN connection or a WiFi USB stick (optional). Then select "Check the Internet Connection". (Fig. 5) If the Internet connection is successfully initialized, you will see an IP Address with the following message: "Your internet connection is working (ip: xxx.xxx.x.xx)"...

  • Page 23: Configuring Tuner

    eXtrending your Vision User Manual Step 5. Configuring Tuner A. DVB-S/S2 Configuration Mode Using LEFT/RIGHT key, you can choose one of the following Configuration Modes: Not configured. ● Simple ● Loop-through to: mode to make the TUNER 1 be externally connected to the TUNER 2. ●...
  • Page 24 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Fig. 8 Configuration Mode DVB-T/T2 Using LEFT/RIGHT key, you can choose one of the following Configuration Modes: Enabled ● Nothing connected ● Once you have set "Enabled" as a configuration, select the appropriate region for your DVB-T2 system and press the OK button.

  • Page 25: Install Channel List

    eXtrending your Vision User Manual Step 6. Install Channel List Once your IP Address is successfully found during the StartWizard, the Wizard guide will lastly ask you if you want to download and install a default channel list for Astra 19.2E and Hotbird 13.0E. Select “Yes” if you wish to install the default channel list.
  • Page 26 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Fig.11 Manual Scan If you know well enough to configure each exact setting required for manual search of services, you can select manual scan as well. There are many parameter values that you need to configure as below. (Fig. 12) Fig.
  • Page 27 eXtrending your Vision User Manual DVB-S/S2 Amongst other things, the below parameters are what you need to decide prior to performing manual scan on DVB-S/S2. 1. Tuner Choose DVB-S2 Tuner 2. System Here you have two options between DVB-S (SD) and DVB-S2 (HD). 3.
  • Page 28 eXtrending your Vision User Manual DVB-C The below parameters are what you need to decide prior to performing manual scan on DVB-C Fig. 13 1. Tuner Choose DVB-C Tuner 2. Frequency You need to enter the exact frequency of the transponder that you want to scan 3.
  • Page 29 eXtrending your Vision User Manual DVB-T/T2 Go to Menu - Service Searching and select Manual Scan 1. Tuner Choose DVB-T2 Tuner 2. Use Frequency or channel Here you can choose between Frequency or Channel scan. You need to enter the exact frequency or channel value of the transponder that you want to scan 3.

  • Page 30: (L) System Configuration - Network Setup

    [Menu -> Setup -> System -> Network] The ET8500 is equipped with a standard 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet RJ 45 connector. It is recommended to use this connection to enjoy your Xtrend box with all properties. The network settings can be adjusted with the menu displayed in the image below.

  • Page 31: (M) Download And Install Plugins

    User Manual If your Ethernet port is not active for any reason, please select "Restart network". This option is used when you want to restart the Ethernet interface of your Xtrend box. (M) Download and Install Plugins [Menu -> Plugins -> Download Plugins] In order to download and install more Plugins, please go to the Plugin Browser and press the green button on your remote control.

  • Page 32: (N) How To Program Your Universal Remote Control For Your Tv

    eXtrending your Vision User Manual (N) How to program the universal Remote Control for your TV Press for 3 seconds, then the LED of turns bright. When LED of turns bright. Enter TV brand codes with reference to the TV brand list. (If there are many codes, repeat the entering TV brand codes until TV turns off.) If TV turns off, Press LED of...

  • Page 33: Tv Brand Code List

    eXtrending your Vision User Manual TV Brand List A.R.Systems Amstrad 0005 0173 0062 0039 0001 0058 0024 0038 0047 0020 0005 0062 0044 Accent 0001 0005 0062 0042 0034 0115 0076 Acec 1112 0164 Acer Anam 0140 0005 0062 0001 0077 Acura AnamNational...
  • Page 34 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Baird 0161 0046 0163 0012 0175 0030 0007 Alkos 0003 0018 0122 All-Tel Barco 0110 0013 Allorgan BasicLine 1050 1094 0039 0005 0013 0080 Allstar 0005 0062 0062 0001 0020 0025 Amplivision 0037 0047 0029 0115 Bauer 0100...
  • Page 35 eXtrending your Vision User Manual 0043 0051 0024 0005 0062 Brionvega Continental Edison 0005 0062 0034 0012 0026 0052 Britannia Cosmel 0019 0001 0005 0062 Brother Crosley 0024 0023 0013 Bruns Crown 0051 0001 0084 0037 0051 0013 0033 0005 0062 0052 0085...
  • Page 36 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Denver 0005 0062 0067 0121 0061 0033 0013 0001 Elite 0065 0020 0005 0062 Elman 0175 1045 1168 Derwent Elta 1105 0001 0024 0019 Desmet Emco 0005 0062 0001 0023 Diamant Emerson 0005 0062 0085 0015 0023 0005...
  • Page 37 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Finlux Genexxa 0010 0005 0062 0085 0020 0005 0062 0042 0165 0013 0058 0086 0013 0001 Gericom 0006 0041 0072 0053 0110 0136 0125 0112 Goldfunk 0049 0151 0048 0043 0080 Goldhand 0067 0101 0019 Firstline GoldStar 0005...
  • Page 38 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Grunkel Hugoson 0118 0167 0125 H&B Hygashi 0101 0019 Haaz Hyper 0083 0001 0019 0023 Haier Hypersonic 0081 0024 0033 Halifax Hypson 0024 0019 0005 0062 0085 0086 Hammerstein 0024 0024 0025 0047 0161 Hampton 0019 0115 0080...
  • Page 39 eXtrending your Vision User Manual 0117 0047 Hitachi Fujian 0011 0021 0005 0038 0020 0025 Hitsu 0001 0069 0047 0020 0024 0019 0001 0062 0175 Kosmos 0013 0049 0033 0048 0005 0062 Kotron 0061 0175 0165 0029 0042 0024 Koyoda 0018 0069 0001...
  • Page 40 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Kiota 0000 0062 0037 0034 0058 Kiton Loewe Opta 0062 0005 0080 1035 1046 1049 1065 Kneissel 0005 0037 0069 0041 1144 1152 Logik 0039 0055 0062 0045 0002 0081 0095 0001 0034 0161 0175 0024 0038 0000...
  • Page 41 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Matsuviama Multistand ARD 0065 1045 Maxam Multitec 0024 0005 0062 0051 0080 Maxdorf 0095 0115 0151 Maxim Multitech 0164 0151 0001 0035 0051 0005 Maximal 1139 0037 0062 0019 0023 0001 0024 Mediator Murphy 0005 0062 0019 0013...
  • Page 42 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Nogamatic Palladium 0012 0037 0005 0041 0085 Nokia 0033 0013 0049 0061 0116 0016 0149 0035 0053 0048 0029 0018 0043 0062 0023 0059 0039 0072 0067 0165 0013 Palsonic 0069 0012 0024 0042 0005 0040 Nordmende 0012...
  • Page 43 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Polytron Recor 0025 0005 0043 0062 Poppy Rectiligne 0001 0005 0062 Portland Rediffusion 0039 0162 0033 0061 0004 0165 Powerpoint Rediffusion(UK) 0052 0005 0062 0081 1150 1162 Prandoni-Prince Redstar 0023 0058 0033 0035 0005 0062 Premier Reflex 0001...
  • Page 44 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Sambers Siemens 0058 0016 0060 0033 0017 Samsung 0070 0065 0005 0015 0005 0062 Siera 0062 0128 0009 0126 0005 0062 0065 Sierra 0001 0037 0024 0019 1049 1112 1152 Siesta 0018 0059 0013 0071 0037 Sandra Silva...
  • Page 45 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Serino Soyea 0069 0047 0019 0009 0095 Sharp Spectra 0009 0004 0078 0175 0001 Ssangyong 0058 0118 0094 0143 0001 Shintoshi Staksonic 0005 0062 0001 Shivaki Standard 0005 0062 0046 0039 0005 0062 0115 0020 0015 0001 0039...
  • Page 46 eXtrending your Vision User Manual Tennessee 0035 0005 0062 Tatung Tensai 0151 0005 0062 0058 0020 0005 0062 0001 0002 0161 0158 0129 0010 0039 0038 0040 0168 0023 0086 0013 0115 Tenson 0085 0135 0101 0001 Teac Tesla 0081 0057 0005 0145...
  • Page 47 eXtrending your Vision User Manual TRANScontinents 0110 0080 0012 0115 0013 Transonic 0005 0062 0047 0065 0046 Watson 0057 0024 0081 0084 0115 0127 0005 0062 0043 0001 0013 0001 0080 0020 Transtec 0019 0059 0174 0161 0145 Triad 0005 0062 0020 0142...

  • Page 48: (O) Gnu General Public License

    eXtrending your Vision User Manual (O) Copyright - GNU GPL GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
  • Page 49 eXtrending your Vision User Manual TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 0. This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License. The ‘Program’, below, refers to any such program or work, and a ‘work based on the Program’...
  • Page 50 eXtrending your Vision User Manual based on the Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License. 3. You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following: a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange;...
  • Page 51 eXtrending your Vision User Manual contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License. If you cannot distribute so as to satisfy simultaneously your obligations under this License and any other pertinent obligations, then as a consequence you may not distribute the Program at all.
  • Page 52 eXtrending your Vision User Manual SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12.IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH...

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