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Manual G DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA RECEIVER uHD QUAD www.gigablue.de...
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This manual should help you to connect your GigaBlue box properly and to get to know the numerous functions better. The GigaBlue HD Quad Plus is a world first with a fast 2 x 1.7 GHz processor, 4GB of memory, adapters and a color LCD screen; the possibilities of this multimedia box are very extensive.
General Information You can view the GigaBlue Box numerous HD and SD programs, are sent via satellite optional DVB-C / T. In this manual the installation of GigaBlue box and the procedure for implementation will explains various functions. In addition, special functions are explained in details which are available only at the box GigaBlue.
Use aerosol cleaners. Clean the appliance only with a damp cloth • Ventilation the ventilation slots on the top of GigaBlue Box may not be covered, so that proper ventilation of GigaBlue box is ensured. Direct Sunlight and installation in addition to a heating add to the GigaBlue box damage.
Perform these exclusively that for you in your state, appropriate system. The GigaBlue Box may at end of life not be disposed of with normal household waste but must be brought to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
General Information Delivery content Please verify that you have received the GigaBlue box complete with all accessories. • GigaBlue UHD Quad 4K • Power supply and cord • GigaBlue Remote Control • User Manual • Batteries GigaBlue UHD Quad 4K...
General Information Front View Power on/off Turns GigaBlue box to standby Menu Opens the menu Exit Exits the menu / channel list ◄ A channel back / Navigate menu ► A channel forward / Navigate menu ▲ Channel list Open / Navigating the Menu ▼...
General Information Rearpannel / Quad 4K SD Card FBC Tuner Digital USB 3.0 Power port for A&B Output Supply connecting Connector external devices such as HDMI IN Power Plug & Play HDMI output ON/Off Tuner DVB- Diveces DVD, PC and...
Installation Antenna and TV Equipment This chapter describes the installation of GigaBlue Box is explained. For information about installing external devices as, see below. As the satellite dish, LNB, refer to the corresponding manuals of the manufacturer. When installing a new appliance, the corresponding installation chapter in the manual must be observed.
Installation TV Devices RCA / Component If the GigaBlue box on Audio / Video (also called RCA) want to connect or the Component connection follow the graph shown below. The individual connectors are color-coded on both TV and the GigaBlue box. Note that if you use Component for connecting an additional opportunity for the audio connection must be used.
Installation Start wizard 1 Using the Startup Wizard, you can set up your GigaBlue box in a few minutes . When you first start the GigaBlue you get the following Fig.1. Set the video output on. You have the ability to determine the outcome of the arrow keys ▲...
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Abb. 1 If you have chosen a wireless LAN, press the OK button WLAN configuration see page 53 and 54 Now your GigaBlue box for the first start is configured Fig.3. Click OK to close the installation. Abb. 2 Abb. 3...
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Installation Start wizard 3 You will now be asked if you see the "See all eight arrowheads If you confirm arrowheads with OK, if not with the Arrow keys ◄► and set to no and press OK. Fig. 1 When arrowheads are not visible.
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Der first Start Start wizard 4 The start wizard is now started in your selected Fig.1, language. Press OK to move to the next point. You will be asked if you want to make the basic settings (recommended) or want to quit the start wizard.
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The first Start Start wizard 5 Then, if you have not finished the startup wizard, the tuner configuration will take place with the arrow keys ◄► you have Fig.1 the possibility of tuning the tuner to your Sat antenna or DiSEqC adjust. Fig.1 In the mode setting you have various choices possibilities Simple...
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The first Start What are the advantages of this? 1. Faster changeover times, since the next program can already be pre-dunked and demodulated. 2. In classical operation, up to eight transponders of a plane could also be demodulated or e.g. three from one level and five from another level when both sat IF inputs are powered.
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The first Start Start wizard 6 If you have opted for the standard channel list, press OK. Fig.1. Would you rather start an automatic channel search, select with the arrow keys ▼ ▲ No and you move to the next menu Fig.2. You can also install channel list later Plugin Server After installing 2x Green button...
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The first Start Start wizard 6 Confirm your selection with OK Fig.1. The channel search will start. This process takes some time to Fig.2. After the scan with OK Fig. 1 Fig. 2 To activate youth protection YES with arrow keys ▼ ▲ Confirm your selection with If no NO with the arrow keys ▼...
Channel list install If you have decided not scan during Installation. You can install the channel list of the GigaBlue Server. Channel list has been programmed by our team for you 2x Green button with arrow buttons ▼ ▲ Settings and confirm your choice with OK Fig.1.
The GigaBlue box, you can turn on or off with the power button. Please press briefly the power button to the GigaBlue box into standby mode to set, either on the remote control or at the Box GigaBlue directly. The display then the time is displayed.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Program selection Press the arrow buttons ▲ ▼ on the remote control GigaBlue Box it opens the channel list. Now navigate the arrow keys ▲ ▼ to the desired channel and press OK, it will be switched to that channel.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Volume / Audio selection Use the arrow keys ▲ ▼ to adjust the volume with VOL ▲ ▼ to increase and to decrease the volume. When you press the MUTE button, the sound is muted and an icon appears on the TV.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Sub channels If you are on a channel which broadcasts sub channels, such as Sky, you may select this with the GREEN button. When pressing the OPT (option) in TV Mode, you see a list of Sub channels.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Teletext With the TXT button to enter the teletext display this you can leave with EXIT button. Select the corresponding your page. The assignment of the below Keys can be different, as the Teletext is transmitted. The display of the function is displayed on the bottom of the screen.
Program Information`s Program Information’s When a program changes you receive the following information in the lower part. This is on the OK button repeatedly accessed. PAY TV HBBTV Teletext FBC TUNER WETTER Clock Subtitle Recording time Program Program Number Name Program Next Aktuelle...
EPG of GigaBlue Box Program Information’s EPG By pressing the INFO button can From the running TV program Information about the film / consignment learn. By pressing the arrow keys ◄► you get information about the next shipment. By pressing the YELLOW,...
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EPG of GigaBlue Box Here you get an overview of the subsequent broadcasts. You can add entries up to a week to see (transmitter dependent). Furthermore, you can use the timer function here. Press the GREEN button Fig.1 You can set the timer and the Timer Menu.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Create Bouquet What is a bouquet and what can that mean? When you open your browser, you will definitely have websites that are visited by you, they have you determined your favorites stored under a folder to start it later quickly. The principle at the bouquet is exactly the same.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Add channels You can add from the All-, Satellite- and Providers view list the channels to your favorites list. By using the GREEN YELLOW button, go to the respective menu. We explain the add reference to the previously created test bouquet and by all views of multiple channels.
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Operation of GigaBlue Box Add channels Use the arrow keys ▼ ▲ to select channels and press the OK button, the channels are highlighted Fig.1. Proceed in this way until all the channels to add to your bouquet, and press the Menu button.
Operation Network Settings Delete channels from the favorites list Use the arrow keys ▼ ▲ to enter the BLUE channel list. Press the button to display in your favorites list, and then select the bouquet of where the channel is to be deleted. Select the desired channel for deletion Fig.1.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Move channels from the favorites list Use the arrow keys ▼ ▲ to enter the channel list. Press the BLUE button to display in your favorites list, and then select the bouquet of where the channel is you want to move.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Insert Marker Use the arrow keys ▼ ▲ to enter the channel BLUE list. Press the button to display in your favorites list, then select the bouquet from where you want to insert a marker. Navigate to the location where the marker is to be placed.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Parental control Setting the protection of minors This describes how the protection of minors will be activated and set at the GigaBlue box. Go into the Settings menu and select parental protection from Fig.1. You can now choose positive or negative list.
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Operation of GigaBlue Box Parental Protection Lock Channels Go into the Setup menu and select parental protection / protect services and change to YES use the arrow keys ◄► Fig.1. You can now choose positive or negative list. The positive list means that any non-parental control list added channels will be blocked.
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Bedienung der GigaBlue Box Parental Protection Lock Bouquets Now go to Channel List / Bouquets (Blue button) Press Menu button and go to add bouquet to parental protection to lock bouquets and press OK. Fig.1 Fig. 1 Protect settings Youth Protection...
Operation of GigaBlue Box HDD Operation You have the option at the box GigaBlue an external hard drive to the USB port or to connect to the internal e-SATA. It is automatically detected. You can record programs, take pictures, music and the media player (must be installed optionally) play.
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Operation of GigaBlue Box HDD Operation Commissioning of the HDD You can adjust the behavior of the HDD in standby mode. Abb1. The following settings are available: No standby 10,20,30 minutes 1,2,3,4 hours Select your setting and this with the GREEN Button from Abb1.
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Operation of GigaBlue Box HDD Operation Commissioning of the HDD If you ever have the feeling that your hard drive me something should not be in order, so they can use the File system check test Fig.1. Confirm with OK and start the program with the button Fig.2.
HDMI CEC HDMI-CEC Menu/Setup/System/Devices/HDMI-CEC With the arrow keys ▲ ▼ ◄► you can switch on HDMI-CEC and with the YELLOW key specify the address and save with OK Important Turn on HDMI-CEC also with your LCD TV. HDMI CEC With the help of the HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronic Control) standard you can connect devices that are connected via an HDMI cable and this...
Operation of GigaBlue Box Sleep-Timer Press the Power button on the remote for 3 seconds Abb1 and click OK. Here you have the following options by pressing the keys mentioned Fig.2: button Enable / Disable GREEN button switch of / Standby...
Operation Language selection Language selection Go to the menu Setup / System / User interface / language There will be different languages to choose from shown Fig.1. Abb. 1 User mode Go to the menu Setup / System / Basic settings. Here you can use the modes Easy Advenced...
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If this option is set to Yes, automatically at the end of the bouquet changed to the next bouquet. Alternative radio mode: If this option is set to Yes, the GigaBlue Box behaves just as in TV mode. Action on long press on Power: When long press the power button the following options are given: Show shutdown or immediate shutdown.
Operation Time zone Time zone To set the time zone change to the menu Setup / System / Basic settings / time zone with the arrow keys ◄► to adjust the time zone with the GREEN button to accept or discard the button Fig.1.
Operation Audio/Video Settings Audio settings Here you can make settings on the audio and video settings. To make settings on the Audio / Video switch to the menu, Setup / Audio / Basic Settings Video output Video output: This determines where the video signal to be output. The options are: HDMI YPbPr Use the arrow keys to select ◄►die desired output.
Operating Audio / Video Settings Aspect ratios Modus 16:9 Pillarbox: Just Scale: Nonlinear: The outer portion of the image is slightly distorted, so, a perfect image is shown in the inner area, in full screen mode. Pan&Scan: Modus 16:10 Color format The following formats are available: RGB ( , GREEN,...
Operation Network Settings Network settings Go to the menu Setup / System / Network / Basic Settings to configure your network to Fig.1. If a DHCP server on your network, you can change the settings to take Fig.2. Use the arrow keys ◄► to a Static address assigned Fig.3.
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Operation Network Settings Network Settings The following options are available: Enable Network Adapter: You can disable or enable the adapter for a wired network. Address automatically (DHCP): Determine whether the network address is automatically obtained from a DHCP server. IP Address manually assigned. Do you want to assign the IP Address manually to set the DHCP server on No.
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RED. To exit, press the button. Restart Network: With this option, you can restart the network configuration of your GigaBlue box. Network Assistant: The network wizard will assist you in the settings of your network.
Operation Network Settings WLAN setting Go to Menu / Setup / System / Network Abb1. Now go to wireless connection and click OK to confirm Fig.2 Fig.1 Now activate the Wi-Fi adapter, Fig.3, Use the arrow keys ◄► confirm with OK. Now, the wireless network is enabled.
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Virtual Keyboard Fig.6 After entering confirm with the GREEN Button Fig.5 Now you press the OK button to save Wlan This may take a few seconds. and start GigaBlue new. Now the wireless network should be available to Fig.6...
Factory reset Factory reset: Menu / Setup / System / factory reset Here is the GigaBlue Box to their original initial values. Here lose all the settings you have made. Click OK to confirm that GigaBlue Box leads after restart...
SAT level, but only a single transponder of a SAT level could be used simultaneously. As in the case of the GigaBlue UHD Quad 4K a total of eight virtual tuners are available, which can fall back on the two FBC tuner, there are completely new applications...
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Tuner Configuration (FBC) Perform the following steps Navigate with the arrow keys ▲ ▼ Menu/Setup/Tuner/Basic settings (Tuner Configuration), select tuner and press OK button, use arrow keys ▲ ▼ to navigate to Mode, use arrow keys ◄► to navigate to Single. Use arrow keys ▲ ▼ to navigate to Satellite Use the navigation buttons ◄►...
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Tuner Configuration (FBC) Two cable from the LNB or multi-switch (one sat position) Connection: Cable to tuner A and B: For this satellite configuration you will need Twin Universal, Quad Universal LNB or Quatro LNB with multi-switch for four or more subscribers. Integrated Twin FBC Tuners A &...
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Tuner Configuration (FBC) Three cables from the LNB or multi-switch (two sat position) Satellite cable connection to Tuner A Satellite cable connection to Tuner B Satellite cable connection to Tuner I P&P Tuner DVB-S2X Inetgrated Twin FBC Tuners A & B Single or Twin Connection Tuner A...
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Tuner Configuration (FBC) Three cables from LNB or multiswitch and DVB-C/T2 (one satellite position and DVB-C/T2) Cable to Tuner A & B Cable to Tuner I & J (DVB-C/T2) P&P Tuner DVB-C/T2 Inetgrated Twin FBC Tuners A & B Single or Twin Connection Tuner A...
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Unicable/Jess Configuration (FBC) Unicable / JESS for a sat position Cable to Tuner A Cable to Tuner I (if connected) Unicable: The respective settings must be adapted to the SCR system. Under LOF unicable is to be selected, further attention is to be paid.
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Configuration (FBC) Inetgrated Twin FBC Tuners A & B Connection Tuner A Tuner A Tuner B Tuner B Tuner C bis H Configuration Advenced Advenced Advenced Advenced Diese Tuner e.g. Astra e.g. Hotbird können Analog wie Satellite e.g. Astra 19.2°Ost z.B. Hotbird 13°Ost 19.2°Ost 13°Ost Tuner B mit einer...
Operation of GigaBlue Box Channel automatic scan Menu (Setup / Tuner / Automatic scan) Important !! Tuner must be configured, see page 17. Fig.1. The following options are available: Fig.2 This can be reached with the arrow keys ◄►. Network scan: Yes / No...
Operation of GigaBlue Box Channel search DVB-C If you have a GigaBlue C / T Tuner have installed, please following Make settings. First, select the tuner C / T in Fig.1. The following options are available: You can also DVB-C or DVB-T tuner with the arrow keys ◄►...
Operation of GigaBlue Box Channel search DVB-T/T2 If you have a GigaBlue C / T Tuner have installed Please following Make settings. First, select the tuner C / T in Fig.1. The following options are available: You can also DVB-C or DVB-T tuner with the arrow keys ◄►...
Enter here the geographic data of your location longitude and latitude, this, see, for example, http://www.heavens-above.com. The GigaBlue Box does the rest for you when you select a satellite or change the channel. The system developed by the company staff calculation module USALS, turns your satellite system with an accuracy of 0.1 degrees on...
Operation of GigaBlue Box Manual Scan Menu (Setup/Tuner/Manual scan Go with the arrow keys ▲ ▼ ◄► and Manual Scan. Use the arrow keys ▲ ▼ ◄►, select and enter information via satellite, frequency, symbol rate, etc. Please start the search with OK.
Thus, you can watch SAT TV on Abb1 iPad and Co at the same time. You can also use GigaBlue UHD 4K as a SAT> IP server with Plugin SAT> IP Server installed. If you want to use Client Box, please first install SAT>...
As a server, you can only use GigaBlue devices. When choosing a device, you have a large selection at your disposal. You can receive GIGABLUE on the following devices: Laptop, PC, Smartphones, Tablets, UPNP / DLNA enabled media players, GigaBlue IPTV set-top boxes or directly via the LAN port on your TV.
Satfinder GigaBlue Box SAT Finder By Satfinder you can easily adjust your antenna. Menu (Setup / Tuner / satellite finder with OK. Abb1 Fig.1 You can change the arrow keys to satellites and transponders. Fig.2 Fig.2...
Operation of GigaBlue Box Immediately Recording Prerequisite here is an internal e-Sata HDD or external HDD to the USB port is connected and set up, see page 40 An instant recording is started by pressing Record button, it opens to see the menu as shown in Fig.1.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Immediately Recording To determine which transmitter is available to open the channel list with the arrow keys ▲ ▼ here is displayed which channel can be recorded or viewed Fig.1. Fig.1 EPG Recording Please press INFO button long.
Operation of GigaBlue Box Timer Menu / Timer Here you have several options Auto Timers Record Sleep Timer Open the main Menu, use the arrow buttons ▲ ▼ in Timer (timer) and press the OK button Fig.1 Fig.1 Autotimer Fig.2...
Operation of GigaBlue Box Front panel Basic Settings Open the main Menu, use the arrow keys ▲ ▼ to Setup / System / Front Panel / Basic Settings and press the OK button Fig.1. You can adjust LCD brightness, mini TV in the LCD and activate PiP activate the LCD.
▼ <> the OK button to confirm the save. Fig.1 Fig.1 Information Open the main menu, use the arrow keys ▲ ▼ to / Information and press the OK button. You have information About (GigaBlue SW and HW) Network Service...
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Operation of GigaBlue Box Information About About. There will be information on the firmware, HDD and Tuner is displayed Select channel. There you information of the current channel will be displayed. Network Select Network. There will be information on the Network,...
Backup system Settings To back up settings, you need USB flash drive or USB HDD if you have a USB flash drive or USB HDD connected to GigaBlue. Go to the Menu Setup /System / Software Management / Backup system Settings and press the OK button.
Software Update Software Update via Internet Go to in Menu / Setup Software update and press the OK button. Fig. 1 Fig.1 Now go to Software update and press OK button. Fig. 2 Fig.2...
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Software Update GigaBlue Box Software Update via Internet It is now looking for the latest software. Fig. 3 Fig.3 After successful search, you press the OK button. The latest software is now installed on your GigaBlue box. Fig.4 Fig.4...
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Software Update GigaBlue Software Update via Internet After completion of the update, you will be asked whether the GigaBlue box to restart. Confirm with the OK button. Fig.5. Fig.5 If you look like in Fig.6 message shown currently no update is on the server.
Update GigaBlue Box Install Firmware Perform firmware update at the GigaBlue box, please go to the site http://gigablue-support.com. There is described in each step. As an update is performed, this forum is always up to date. To make a software update via the Internet, follow the steps described on pages 68 and 69.
PiP GigaBlue Box PiP Picture in Picture You can enable PiP when pressing 2x BLUE button . PiP Picture in Picture If you press 1x button. Fig.1 BLUE The following options are available Button: Put focus on the main screen...
GigaBlue Quad PiP Quad PiP Picture in Picture You can enable PiP when pressing 1x BLUE button und select Enable Quad PiP Press Ok Button Fig.1 If you press Menü button. The following options are available Select GREEN Button: Add Channel...
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GigaBlue Quad PiP Quad-Pip z.B. mit BLAU aufrufen. Taste Funktion Mute Taste Ton Stumm umschalten auf markiertem Sender (Vollbild) Aufruf OSD Markiert das Programm von welchem der Ton wiedergegene Steuerkreuz werden soll Volume + Lautstärke erhöhen Volume - Lautstärke veringern...
Update GigaBlue Box Extensions Open the main menu, use the arrow keys ▲ ▼ to extensions and confirm with the OK button or 1x GREEN Button Installing Extensions Please go to Menu / Plugin and press the GREEN Button. Fig.1.
OK button. This will open as shown in the displayed menu. By pressing the blue button (Add) opens. There you have the option of either a function of GigaBlue box or a plugin inflict added.
Operation of GigaBlue Box User Interface / Skin Skin Go to the menu and use the arrow keys ▲ ▼ ◄► Setup / System / User Interface / Skin and confirm with OK Use the arrow keys ▲ ▼ ◄► to...
OK button and confirm the next window with Yes. Fig.3. The download will start. Please wait until installation is finished. After installing please Fig.1 GigaBlue Box start new. You can find the browser Under the Plugin Browser Fig.3. Opera Webbrowser Fig.2. Fig.3...
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Webbrowser GigaBlue Box Webbrowser navigate Please connect via the USB port, a cordless keyboard and mouse or GB RCU with the keyboard. You can use the Web browser to the GigaBlue Remote Control. Please press Menu button Fig.2 Fig.1 Fig.2...
You can also Gigablue Player app for mobile devices free download and install, for android, iOS from Google Player and from ITunes Store You can operate your GigaBlue box with the app, as well as TV shows, schedule recordings, check the box and much more...
The display on the front panel does not light up. is connected, and connected to the Socket. Check the antenna cable i fit is GigaBlue Box receives no No Signal. properly connected Signal. Check antenna configuration Go to the Tuner Menu and check Wrong Tuner configuration.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications General Information: System GigaBlue UHD Quad 4K BCM7352s 2GB DDR4 FLASH 4GB MMC FLASH Dimensions 300mm x 240mm x 63mm Front IR Receiver 1 x IR Button 8 x Button Indecater LED 2 x LED Front Display Large TFT color display USB 2.0...
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Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Supplementary Infos: Output Digital: Output level 0,5 V an 75 Ohm Abtastfrequenz 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz SPDIF Output optisch Output Video: Output level FBAS 1 V +/- 0.3 dB an 75 Ohm Video-Parameter: Input level FBAS 1 V +/- 0.3 dB an 75 Ohm Teletext filtering corresponding ETS 300 472 Standard TV-Scart: Output: FBAS, RGB selectable via OSD...
• Expandable based functions via plugins • Using the web interface be passed on streams of which is connected via network with the GigaBlue Box TV / radio stations to any PC • Web Browser • UFScontrol - Plugin for iPhone and Android smartphones •...
If you want to set devices such as CD player, tuner or AUX, a switch-off signal is transmitted to the terminal. As soon as the terminal turns itself off, press the device key on the Gigablue remote control to end the search.
Installing the HDD Installing the HDD in the GigaBlue Quad Plus For the installation you need a Commercially 2.5 "HDD. • Do not Open the first cautious • Cover the GigaBlue Quad. • Build now, the designated • from the context. Fig. 1 •...
Installing the Tuners Installation of the tuner: The GigaBlue is equipped with a built-in dual FBC (full-band capture) tuner and also allows the insertion of a plug-in tuner from the GigaBlue tuner family. Here you will find the possible combinations...
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Installing the Tuners Fig.6 Fig.5 Here you will find the possible combinations Dual FBC + Dual DVB-C/T2 (Cable or Terr. Twin) Fig.7 Dual FBC + Dual DVB-S2X (Twin) Fig.8...
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CARD In case of warranty, please contact the specified customer service. Should a problem with your GigaBlue HD Quad Plus occur. Please download under http://www.gigablue.de the service request form down and fill it out completely. Please send the service request form and the original purchase receipt with the defective device.
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