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1. va Be e aR MI es tuned to 4 gt 920 gt 0 co eco tuned to decoder 2 TV 2 gt 056 ezo l DO 29 TV3 decoder 3 TE rafa speed SOEI e E a a A A TS di Remote 2 J ia h F La Remote 3 registered to b registered to decoder 2 h y decoder 3 pA JE _ g 5 353 soo Remote 1 Cs A ek tuned to lt gt RA Es _ decoder 1 A decoder 1 e 83 838 7 y po Network Modem Figure 10 2 Controlling Hydra HD using RF Remote Control ATTENTION Hydra HD B Series boxes must use new URC PLUS remote controls Old remote controls without the URC PLUS logo do not work with Hydra HD B Series boxes 31 Cooyrighit O 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide ATTACH THE RF REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA You need to attach the RF Remote Control Antenna to the Hydra HD s rear panel REMOTE ANTENNA input in order to use the radio control remotes CALLER ID USE x 2 ANTENNA e Figure 10 3 Attaching Remote Control Antenna NOTE Be sure to set the antenna straight up so that you can use the remote control from as far away as possible Dont let the antenna touch anything ATTENTION If your remote control isn t working very well from far away you may be experiencing interference from objects near your receiver To improve your remote control s range try any or all of the followings 1 2
2. 11 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 3 1 Hydra HD Introduction ABOUT THE HYDRA HIGH DEFINITION MULTI TELEVISION VIDEO GATEWAY Hydra HD is part of Entone s Connected Home Solution By leveraging existing in home coax cabling the Hydra HD offers consumers the ability to share electronics across multiple televisions thus eliminating the need for multiple set top boxes and new home wiring It provides three streams of fully independent video with any combination of SD HD MPEG 2 and MPEG 4 AVC H 264 signals over a single DSL HomePNA or Ethernet connection Hydra HD can support up to three concurrent streams playing on different TVs The Hydra HD can be connected to a nearby TV and TV s located in another room s You can tune your TV to one of the 3 decoders Each remote control can be registered for one decoder You use the registered remote control to control the decoder TV in another room TV in another room nail A O h a AA gt i TV 2 Y l f i T 3 KN J ATTAIN f 2 as tuned tog gt Ill tuned to Ll Ill ws 1 decoder 2 aan decoder 3 a 05 TV 2 TV 3 Do Sa Remote 3 PTRARPEZAR IU TE ME p registered to A Ra TE A mr nia rdacio i r ye decoder 2 A a decoder 3 i if y S Ea In h TV y A
3. Hydra High Definition Multi Television Video Gateway User s Guide P N 95 82Xxxx xx V1 12 COPYRIGHT 2008 Entone Inc All rights reserved This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written consent of Entone Inc 2755 Campus Drive Suite 235 San Mateo CA 94403 U S A DISCLAIMER IF THIS PRODUCT DIRECTS YOU TO COPY MATERIALS YOU MUST HAVE PERMISSION FROM THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OF THE MATERIALS TO AVOID VIOLATING THE LAW WHICH COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES TRADEMARKS Entone and the tagline Connecting the Home are trademarks of Entone Inc All other trademarks or registered trademarks belong to their respective owners CHANGES The material in this document is for information only and is subject to change without notice While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy Entone Inc assumes no liability resulting from the use of the information contained herein Entone Inc reserves the right to make changes in the product design without reservation and without notification to its users P N 95 82xxxx xx August 2007 CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND CONTACT INFORMATION For Customer Support please call 650 572 7000 Customer Contact I
4. 3 Place the receiver higher than all of the other equipment in your entertainment center Provide room above the receiver so that the antenna can be installed straight up If this is not possible tilt the RF Antenna at about a 30 angle Place the RF antenna outside the entertainment center by using a coaxial cable to connect the antenna to the Hydra HD Try moving the Hydra HD to other locations 32 Cooyright O 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide REMOTE CONTROL REGISTRATION You must install the RF remote control antenna before doing the registration 1 Press and hold the OK button on the Hydra front panel for approx 5 seconds When releasing the OK button the Hydra front panel will display RC REG The Hydra is now in remote registration mode Press 5 seconds HydraHD front panel Figure 10 4 Hydra in Remote Registration Mode 2 Onthe URC PLUS press and hold the STB button for approx 5 seconds The STB button backlight will illuminate a SETUP INPUT POWER a DO OL Press 5 s seconds SJB ae AUX LANG INFO MENU HH Figure 10 5 URC PLUS in Remote Registration Mode Step 1 On the URC PLUS press STB once again Both the STB and AUX button backlight will illuminate SETUP INPUT POWER OS OD CC _Press STB _ once again Ms TB A ai AUX GONG INFO MENU F Figure 10
5. 8 bit Picture in graphics with scaling 2 D graphic accelerator Audio and video MPEG 4 2 ASP L5 MPEG 4 10 BP L3 MP L4 0 and HP L4 0 Video Output Formats NTSC PAL composite S video and analog YpbPr component with optional Macrovision v7 1 L1 protection SDTV or HDTV resolution 1080i60 720060 480p60 480i60 MPEG 1 Layers amp Il mono stereo joint stereo and dual channel MPEG 2 5 1 Dolby digital 5 1 channel AC 3 6 channel Audio Output Formats Dolby Digital 5 1 channel AC 3 6 channel PCM and S PDIF IEC 1937 IEC 958 Dolby Digital or MPEG 2 5 1 down mixed to Dolby Prologic or 2 channel PCM Analog stereo Captioning format ATSC SCTE and Divicom Pass through teletext is not supported in HDMI Connectors 1 x RF TV OUT type F connector for 1 modulated channel 1 x RF MATV OUT type F connector for 3 modulated channels 1 x RCA composite video output 1 x RCA composite audio output 1 x S Video output 1 x YpbPr Component output 1 x HDMI HDMI 1 1 1 x S PDIF digital coaxial audio RCA output 1 x S PDIF digital optical audio TOSLINK output 45 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide fF x RE remote control antenna type F connector Tuner Optional ATSC DVB T tuner Network interfaces Ethernet Ethernet 10 100Base T auto sensing Caller ID Bell 202 and ITU T V 23 FSK Demod Bellcore GR 30 CORE amp SR TSV 002476 CND CNAM V
6. Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide Picture shows on the primary section 5 Connecting TV s in Another e Check that the RF cable is properly connected between the MATV OUT and the TV but not any other TV No sound Multi channel sound not working No sound poor sound or popping noise on HDMI main video source socket Check that the TV is set to the proper channel 10 23 or 39 and in CATV mode Check that the audio cable is connected to the correct input in your device Is the volume of the device turned down to the minimum level If HDMI or component is used Try disabling AC 3 If HDMI is used check the resolution and try to use the composite audio output Check with service provider that programs contain multi channel AC 3 signal Check that AC 3 is enabled in the Hydra HD Check your TV or A V equipment for AC 3 multi channel setup HDMI is an evolving technology so it is possible that some TVs may not operate properly with Hydra HD In case of problem use component video output and composite audio output to connect your primary TV Room s Section 6 Connecting to Audio System Section 6 Connecting to Audio System Section 4 Connecting the Primary TV 48 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12
7. If your TV does not support multi channel audio the Hydra HD will output PCM audio only m Please refer to the next section to set the Component and HDMI output resolution 19 Cooyrighit 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide SETTING HDMI AND COMPONENT OUTPUT RESOLUTION You can select 1080i 720p 480p or 480i on the HDMI and Component output When you set the output both HDMI and Component outputs are set to the selected resolution The S Video RCA Composite and RF outputs are always set to 480i and will not be affected by the HDMI and Component resolution setting To select the HDMI and Component output resolution 1 Press and hold the Hydra HD front panel UP arrow for 5 seconds 2 Keep on pressing the UP arrow the resolution indicator in the Hydra HD front panel display will illuminate in a round robin manner from 1080i gt 720p gt 480p gt 4801 3 When your desired resolution is illuminated release the UP arrow Then both the HDMI and Component outputs will be set to the selected resolution Press 5 seconds and hold f ntal Galway NELDON MAITE tel side Figure 4 5 Setting HDMI and Component Output Resolution NOTE If your TV does not display the video or error message is displayed after you have selected a new resolution your TV may not support the selected resolution Refer to your TV owner s manual for verifica
8. Italics emphasize statements and points to reference documentation Ellipses indicate truncated text for long examples depicting output that is too long to be shown in its entirety NOTE TIP A note or a tip describes actions or conditions that can help you obtain optimum performance from IOM WARNING A caution or a warning describes conditions that can result in an error IMPORTANT An important note OVERVIEW OF THIS USER S GUIDE This User s Guide provides generic information about connecting Hydra HD to your audio and video equipments Some of the topics covered in this guide are Safety and regulatory information Setup Connecting Hydra HD to your audio and video equipment Connecting Hydra HD to the network Powering Hydra HD Using the Remote Controls Troubleshooting For a full listing of all of the topics covered in this User s Guide see the Table of Contents Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 1 1 Important Safety Instructions Before installing Hydra HD be sure to unplug Hydra HD your TV and any other audio video equipment you are using This precaution will help to prevent danger of electrical shock and damage to Hydra HD and your equipment Be careful when moving your television to avoid accidental tipping or movements that might cause injury to you or those around you To ensure proper use of this product please read this user manual carefully and retain for future r
9. REG RC REGEND RC REG D2 Registered to decoder 2 RC REG D3 Registered to decoder 3 Here are some principles of the remote registration method O RCREG _ O ZO O O RCREGEND RC REG D1 Registered to decoder 1 RCREGD2 _ _ ORCREGD3 o m Each decoder allows a maximum of 3 remote controls to be registered and a registration list is maintained If the user has registered 3 remote controls and tries to register another remote control the first registered remote control will be removed from the registration list This works as a first in first out fashion m Each remote control can only be registered for one decoder If user tries to register a remote control which is already registered to another decoder that remote registration will be removed from the original registration list m The registration list is maintained in order If the secondly registered remote control is removed from the list the third entry will move forth to the second and the third will be blank for a new remote control to be registered 34 Cooyrighit 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide CONTROLLING YOUR TELEVISION AND OTHER A V DEVICES The Hydra HD remote controls can also be used to control TVs and other A V devices such as DVD players and recorders The remote controls use infrared IR light signals to control other devices that the remote is programmed to contr
10. features available in User Menu may vary in different middleware Some of the features can also be set up through the user menu of the middleware Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide USING USER MENU To start the User Menu 1 Use the corresponding remote control of the decoder 2 Press INPUT and then MENU in sequence within 1 second Pressing INPUT and MENU in sequence within 1 5 Remote control Figure 13 1 Triggering the User Menu USER MENU TV 1 Channel ID CO Fan Speed TV 2 Channel ID AAA URC IR KeyCode TV 3 Channel ID EC URC IR Command Sent To Resolution CA a a Advanced Setting Aspect Ratio Format HardDisk Closed Caption Disable lv Prefer Audio Lang Default AG Enable v coax E A HPNA Mode Tess Figure 13 2 Decoder 1 User Menu USER MEHU Advanced Setting IGU SUBMIT EXIT Press Select and up down to sel advanced setting Figure 12 3 Decoder 2 3 User Menu USER MENU i TOSHIBA TSR 202 39 Cooyright 2008 Entone Inc AN rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide To set up a feature 1 Use remote control UP and DOWN arrow to select the feature you want to set The selected feature will be highlighted by a red rectangle 2 Press OK the feature will be highlighted in navy blue color USER MENU TV 1 C
11. format the harddisk drive to clear the stored assets USER MENU HPNA Mode Fan Speed URC IR KeyCode TOSHIBA TSR 202 v URC IR Command Sent To Advanced Setting Format HardDisk Press Select to confirm formatting H rdDisk on oo i You will be prompted with the following confirmation screen click OK to select YES to format the harddisk or NO to abort the HDD formatting FORMATTING HARDDISK ATTENTION Allcontents in the hard disk will be erased after formatting This includes contents recorded in decoder 1 2 and 3 If you confirm the formatting the decoder receiver will be rebooted and formatting will be done during the reboot Continue ike ves Fxitto user menu SETTING HPNA HomePNA is a relatively new technology which allows you to network your home computers much like a LAN using your existing coaxial or telephone wiring The Hydra HD is also equipped with HomePNA capability You can use coaxial or telephone wiring to connect your Hydra HD to your home network For detailed availability setup and usage of HomePNA please refer to your network and TV service provider You can select to use telephone wire or coaxial cable for HomePNA network access Follow procedures in section Using User Menu to make the selection 43 Copyright 2008 Entone lic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide SETTING TIVO IR KEYCODE Hydra HD is equipped
12. of this product please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference Should the unit require maintenance contact an authorized service location WARNING This symbol indicates the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that constitutes a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case CAUTION This symbol indicates you must take care there is risk of damage to the equipment or to yourself To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of electric shock DO NOT remove the cover or back No user serviceable parts are inside For servicing refer to qualified personnel Declaration of Conformity United States Only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to
13. on the power using your TV remote control Use your TV remote control to select the respective video input that has connected to the Hydra HD Consult your TV owner s manual for instructions as required Plug in your Hydra HD and turn on the power You should now see the output from the Hydra HD on your TV screen gt COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE Mot Included FOR BEST PICTURE Ez PE k ah y A A a f A ae A e ae i zt in 7 k Ai I OSOA b i MATV T p ae OUT OUT Figure 4 4 Connecting Primary TV using Component and Composite Audio 18 Cooyrighit O 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide 7 Hi ATSC j s A CT a G a gt A e te AT Figure 4 5 Connecting Primary TV using HDMI NOTE All the A V outputs are always hooked to decoder 1 m HDMI is an evolving technology so it is possible that some TVs may not operate properly with Hydra HD Component output is the preferred way to connect to your HD TV m When the HDMI connection cannot be verified by your TV disconnect the HDMI cable and then connect it again or turn off the TV and then turn it on again m Analog DVI is not supported If your TV supports digital DVI but not HDMI you can use an HDMI to DVI convector cable or adaptor to connect the Hydra HD HDMI to the TV DVI In this case you need to connect the audio cable separately Be sure to use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo
14. output resolution You can also use the Hydra HD front panel UP arrow to set the resolution The setting made in both ways is the same To use User Menu to set the output resolution follow procedures in section Using User Menu to make the changes Please refer to section Setting HDMI and Component Output Resolution for details of setting resolution SETTING CLOSED CAPTIONING You can use decoder 1 User Menu to control decoder 1 closed captioning You can also use remote control LANG button to control decoder 1 closed captioning The setting made in both ways is the same To use User Menu to set closed captioning for decoder 1 follow procedures in section Using User Menu to make the changes Please refer to section Closed Captioning for details of controlling closed captioning SETTING FAN SPEED You can use decoder 1 User Menu to control the fan speed or turn off the fan at all 3 fan speeds high middle and low are provided You can control the fan speed with fan noise level which is acceptable to you To ensure good heat dissipation it is not recommended to turn off the fan Follow procedures in section Using User Menu to make the changes 42 Copyright 2008 Entone Inc AN rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide FORMATTING HARDDISK If your HydraHD comes with harddisk for PVR or Pause Live TV features depending on your IPTV subscription you may use the Format HardDisk option to
15. radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment OFF and ON the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected 3 Cooyr1ght 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide BC e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Part 68 Compliance Registration This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA A label on the bottom of this equipment contains among other information the Ringer Equivalence Number REN and the product identifier For products approved after July 23 2001 the product identifier is in the format US AAAEQ T XXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company Excessive RENs on a telephone line may r
16. steps to use the in home cabling system Hydra HD B Series User s Guide 1 Connect MATV OUT to the main video source of your in home cabling system using the RF cable provided 2 Connect the tuner input of the remote TV s in other rooms to an existing wall cable outlet using a RF cable Plug in your TV Ol E decoder 3 Plug in your Hydra HD and turn on the power using your remote control Tune the other TV sets to channel 10 for decoder 1 channel 23 for decoder 2 and channel 39 for NOTE In the MATV OUT the Hydra HD is factory set to use channel 10 for decoder 1 channel 23 for decoder 2 and channel 39 for decoder 3 TV in another room h r wi TV 2 5 alee Connecting TV s A in another room s E oo 1 using in home TV b cabling system TV in another room Connecting TV s in another room s using in home TV cabling system ewww www ewww www ewww we www ww www www www ew we www wwe www ewww www ww www ewww ewww ewww wow crt LT tt en et et Pe Connecting nearby TV using one or more of the following outputs HDMI Component S Video Composite A V TV OUT A All AV outputs connect to decoder 1 Figure 5 2 Connecting TV s in Another Room s SETTING UP TV TO USE CATV Factory Set Channel e Channel 10 for d
17. 6 URC PLUS in Remote Registration Mode Step 2 gt SETUP INPUT POWER OO ELA rv LULA LANG INFO MENU Figure 10 7 URC PLUS in Remote Registration Mode Step 3 Now the URC PLUS is in registration mode 33 Cooyright O 2008 Entone Inc AN rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide 3 Select the decoder to register by m Press 1 to register URC PLUS to decoder 1 m Press 2 to register URC PLUS to decoder 2 m Press 3 to register URC PLUS to decoder 3 After you enter a registration event the STB button backlight on the URC PLUS will blink twice to indicate that the registration process was successful The Hydra HD front panel will display RC REG Dx to indicate that the registration process was successful b o RC REG D1 SETUP NFLT POWER STE Ty AUX _ dE O SS TT Blink twice LAMG IMFO Rae AL Remote control HydraHD front panel Figure 10 8 Remote Registration Successful Pressing a key other than 0 1 2 3 or a button is not pressed within 10 seconds the STB backlight will extinguish and the URC PLUS registration process will be terminated 4 If the Hydra HD does not receive any URC PLUS registration event within 30 seconds the process will be terminated The Hydra HD front panel displays the following messages during remote control registration Table 10 1 Remote Registration Messages Front Panel Message RC
18. A A A A AA A A LCCC EE ae y 533 TV 1 A Site tuned to lt gt Se R ay Ye emote decoder 1 TV 1 e 92 lt gt i 0050 registered to decoder 1 i Figure 3 1 Hydra HD Connecting the Home 12 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic AN rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide Hydra HD comes with integrated Caller ID and optional features such as an integrated ATSC DVB T tuner for receiving over the air broadcast programming and an integrated HomePNA interface for high speed broadband Internet service over existing in home coax and phone line It supports interoperability and IP networking standards and protocols Hydra HD helps protect service operators from service theft and content piracy by providing security features such as integrated DVB DES descrambling conditional access and optionally Macrovision s anti taping support Hydra HD supports full digital video recording capabilities such as fast forward rewind and pause with an optional internal or external SATA hard drive This enables service operators to deliver whole home DVR services without having to install a set top box at each television Hydra HD offers a modular DVR with storage capacity of up to one terabyte 13 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Chapter 4 4 1 Connecting the Primary TV Hydra HD offers several options f
19. Entone Inc AN rights reserved V1 12 Chapter 7 1 Caller ID Display The Hydra HD can display caller ID information of telephone incoming call on TV In order to enjoy this service your telephone line and TV service must have caller ID already set up Check with your telephone and TV service provider on how to enable caller ID service To get ready your Hydra HD to enable caller ID service 1 Connect the telephone line to the CALLER ID jack on the rear panel Telephone wire comes packaged with the Hydra HD You may connect directly to the telephone line socket if there is one available If your telephone line socket is already connecting to an existing phone use a splitter 2 For details of setting up and using the caller ID service consult your TV service user guide es ul a gt l REMOTE IMPORTANT CALLER D USB x 2 ANTENNA O t A ariane must ordy be wed J with the main adapo induded Figure 7 1 Connecting Hydra HD for Caller ID Display 25 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Chapter 8 8 1 Connecting eSATA Hard Drive Hydra HD supports DVR Digital Video Recording and PLTV Pause Live TV by using an internal or external eSATA External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment hard drive This section applies when you need to install an external eSATA hard drive DVR allows you to record live or scheduled channel programs into the hard drive and view tho
20. MWI CIDCW Home networking Optional HPNA 3 0 Telephone wire Coaxial Cable Physical and mechanical Dimensions 350 x 50 x 310mm WxHxD Weight 1 5 kg Operating voltage 100 240VAC RMS Operating current 1 5A RMS max Operating frequency Range 47 63Hz Output voltage 12V 2A 5 2V 5A Operating temperature 10 to 35 C 50 to 95 F Relative Humidity non condensing Regulatory compliance UL CE IEC65 FCC part 15 pending Security controls Anti Taping Macrovision optional Parental Controls Provided through middleware partner integration NOTE Above specification for reference only 46 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 15 1 Troubleshooting the Hydra 47 Remote controls do not work Remote controls cannot control the programmed devices Standby indicator at the front panel not lit Standby indicator on the front panel stays orange for more than 60 seconds Standby indicator turns green no picture on the primary TV e Check batteries are correctly loaded e Check that new URC PLUS remote control is used Check remote control is registered In case of doubt register the remote control again You may be experiencing interference from objects near the remote control antenna Follow instruction in section 9 3 for improvements Device manufacturers may change their device codes or no device code can be found in the Universal Remote Control User s Guide T
21. ecially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure that the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company Connection of this equipment to party line service is subject to State tariffs Declaration of Conformity Europe Only This product is in conformity with the Council Directives e EMC Directive 89 336 EEC e Low voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Entone products are designed and tested to meet IECO0065 the standard for the Safety of Information Technology Equipment This is the international standard for these types of products to reduce the risk of product damage and of personal injury The standard protects against the following hazards e Electric shock Hazardous voltage levels Fire Overload temperature material flammability Energy Circuit with high energy or potential as burn hazards Heat Accessible part of the product at high temperatures Radiation 4 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide Canada Certification Notice The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operations and safety requirements a
22. ecoder 1 e Channel 23 for decoder 2 e Channel 39 for decoder 3 irs Sy ZN cen he O Ce ws Hb O In home TV Cabling System In order for the Hydra HD to feed video signal to TV using TV OUT or MATV OUT your TV must be configured to receive signal from CATV rather than from the antenna Most TVs use either a physical switch located on the rear of the TV or with on screen programming to configure to use CATV Consult your TV owner s manual for instruction if required Cooyr1ght O 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Chapter 6 6 1 Connecting Audio System Your Hydra HD supports AC 3 Dolby Digital 5 1 channel To enjoy multi channel surround sound the content source must carry multi channel AC 3 signal Please refer to your service provider for availability of AC 3 5 1 programs You can enjoy multi channel surround sound such as 5 1 channel by connecting the Hydra HD to an amplifier compatible with Dolby Digital You can connect to your amplifier by either using the 75ohm digital audio coaxial output or the digital optical audio output Fe MA Hi A i sf he OS de Aloe jji 3 Mi A Caution Figure 6 1 Connecting Hydra HD to Audio System Consult your audio system user guide for connection Take necessary precautions when working with electric equipment Remove the devices from wall power and be sure to use caution when moving equipment to prevent injury If your connec
23. eference Should the unit require maintenance contact your service provider OPERATION AND CARE Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over S3125A Cooyright O 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide Unplug this apparatus dur
24. esult in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line as determined by the total RENs contact the local telephone company This equipment is designed to connect to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with the equipment If this terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request you to disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The telephone company will notify you in advance if temporary discontinuance of service is required If advance notification is not practical the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe such action is necessary If you experience trouble with this equipment do not try to repair the equipment yourself The equipment cannot be repaired in the field Contact your ISP for further instructions The telephone company may make changes to their facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the modifications necessary to maintain uninterrupted service If your home has sp
25. hannel ID TV 2 Channel ID AAA TV 3 Channel ID Co Resolution og Aspect Ratio Laico u Closed Caption ted Prefer Audio Lang Defaute 2 AG e HPNA Mode ca Resolution for HDMI component iy YE eee yar Y lates Fae a ie o NTC i Note that Composite is always sel as NISL Figure 13 4 User Menu Feature in Focus USER MENU TV 1 Channel ID TV 2 Channel ID aes TV 3 Channel 10 CT Resolution 1080 Fc a Aspect Ratio L Closed Caption Prefer Audio Lang AC3 Figure 13 5 User Menu Feature selected for choice selection 3 Use remote control UP and DOWN arrow to loop through available choices 4 Press OK again when your choice is selected 5 If you have other features to set up repeat the above procedures 40 Copyright O 2008 Entone lic All rights reserved v1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide To save your setup or exit 1 If you have made any setup and want to save the settings select SUBMIT in the User Menu You will be notified the saving of your settings nione USER MENU HPNA Mode Fan Speed E Vv URC IR KeyCode TOSHIBA TSR 202 V URC IR Command Sent To Decoder 1 v Advanced Setting _ Format HardDisk ko Esun HPNA Mode Fan Speed URC IR KeyCode PRS URC IR Command Advanced Setting Format HardDisk Figure 13 7 User Menu Changes successfully saved 2 Select EXIT to quit the U
26. he cables When you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly oriented and aligned before connecting to avoid bending connector pins A lithium battery CR2032 is used inside the Hydra HD Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 2 1 Index to Parts and Controls CONTENTS IN THE BOX Hydra High Definition Multi Television Video Gateway Hydra HD RF Cable with F type connectors feet RJ11 Telephone Wire 15 feet RJ45 Ethernet Cable 10 feet 3 Color RCA A V Cable 6 feet 3 Color Component Cable 6 feet AC DC Adaptor Dual Voltage 5 2V 7A and 12V O 3A with 4 pin mini din plug 1 2M DC Cord Model FSA072 D13 4 URC PLUS Remote Control Universal Remote Control Battery AA size 9 Cooyright O 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide FRONT PANEL AND REAR PANEL 1 3 Figure 2 1 Hydra HD Front Panel 1 Standby Switch Power up or put Hydra HD in standby mode 2 Smart Card Slot 3 Standby On Indicator Orange in standby mode and starting Green when started Remote control IR receiver 5 Arrow Keys UP arr
27. ing lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damages liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of electric shock DO NOT remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel To help prevent electric shock plug the power cable into properly grounded sources Use only properly grounded extension cords and adaptors if they are needed The AC main plug is used as the disconnect device the disconnect device shall remain readily operable Be sure the cables are located where they will not be stepped on or tripped over Do not spill food or liquids onto the unit Do not push any objects into the free slots Doing so will damage the unit can cause fire or electrical shock and can short out interior components Do not place the equipment in a closed in wall unit When you disconnect a cable pull on its connector or on its strain relief loop not on the cable itself Some cables have a connector with locking tabs if you are disconnecting this type of cable press in on the locking tabs before disconnecting t
28. lic service commission or corporation commission for information If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure that the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer If you experience trouble with this equipment do not try to repair the equipment yourself The equipment cannot be repaired in the field and must be returned to the manufacturer Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative and designated by the supplier Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate 5 Cooyrighit O 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide Preface Introducing Hydra HD TYPOGRAPHICAL CONVENTIONS The following typographic conventions are used in this manual to provide visual clues as to the purpose or specific features of the IOM application Bold text describes menu options and selections displayed on the screen
29. nformation Entone Inc 2 55 Campus Drive Suite 235 San Mateo CA 94403 U S A Tel 650 572 7000 www entone com V1 12 Table of Contents Declara ton ORCOS ee 3 E E E a a aa 6 MEO NORY GAD saree PO tee eee reat nme ch ee ere eee ee ae ee nee ee een ene eee eee eee 6 TYPOGRAPAICAECONVENTION Susa dto 6 OVERVIEW OFTHIS USERSQUIDE atada cto to Aah dilo 6 1 1 IMPORTANT Saeta e 7 OPERATION AND CARE sucia E 7 2 1 INGEX to Pans ana SOM ONS ispa OS 9 CON TENTS IN THE BOX usina a A ii 9 FRONT PANELAND REAR PANE sisi did aa 10 REMOTE CONTROL pasane ra 11 3 1 aly Cicer A is os A A a e T AA 12 ABOUT THE HYDRA HIGH DEFINITION MULTI TELEVISION VIDEO GATEWAY cccccsccccsessseesseeeees 12 4 1 Connecting ne PANA TM E pets 14 CONNECTING THE PRIMARY TV USING COAXIAL CABLE cooooccoccccoccncononcononcononcononcononcononcononnononnoncnnononconoos 15 CONNECTING THE PRIMARY TV USING RCA COMPOSITE OR S VIDEO oooonccccnccccccoconconcncoccncononcononconoos 16 CONNECTING THE PRIMARY TV USING HDMI OR COMPONENT ccscccscesscessseseseesseessseesseesseesseeeeens 18 SETTING HDMI AND COMPONENT OUTPUT RESOLUTION 0 0 ccc ceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeneeeieess 20 5 1 Connecting TVS IO Mer OOM Sy aa ia 21 CONNECTING TV S IN ANOTHER ROOM S USING CATV CABLING SYSTEM ooooconcconccncocncocccoccnconnconnoss 22 SETTING WR TIVO USE CAT Vinos instalado a natolno depot eo etico tolads 22 6 1 Connecting Audio Sy a e e
30. ng Figure 8 3 eSATA hard drive formatting ATTENTION Connect power to the hard drive before powering up Hydra HD If you power up Hydra HD before powering up the hard drive the DVR and PLTV service will not be available ATTENTION When you connect a new hard drive for the first time Hydra HD will display message saying the hard drive is being formatted when it boots up The hard drive formatting may take up to 10 min depending on the hard drive size Do not power off Hydra HD and hard drive during disk formatting 27 Cooyrighit O 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Chapter 9 1 Powering Up Hydra 9 9 1 Powering Up Hydra 28 Follow these steps to power up the Hydra HD 1 Follow your TV Network service provider s instruction to connect the Hydra HD to your network modem or network access unit using the Ethernet cable comes packaged with the Hydra HD 30 M0 OFS 1 GIRGIR NE Fas UA Lit CALLER 1D f The product must ordy be ed XL A with the main adaptor incuded rot Network Modem Figure 9 1 Connecting Hydra HD 2 Plug the socket end of the AC DC adapter into the wall socket and the DC jack into the power connector on the Hydra HD 3 The Hydra HD front panel power indicator will illuminate in orange color 4 Within 10 seconds the Hydra HD front panel will display BOOT and then WELCOME Indicator illuminated in orange DO lpoe ey Figu
31. ntrol entone o o URC PLus Figure 2 3 Remote Control NOTE Please refer to your service operator or middleware vendor for detailed functions and usages Record it Promos Phone Help 35 36 Description Special Key reserved for remote programming functions Changes the current A V input of the selected device Switches the power on off for the currently selected device Puts remote control in STB mode Presses for more than 5s will trigger remote control registration mode 5 TV Selects to control TV 6 LANG Toggles closed captioning on or off on decoder 1 11 PREVIOUS NEXT Goes to previous or next movie chapter for VOD CHAPTER _ 12 FAST REVERSE Starts fast reverse or fast forward for VOD or live channel ME ee 1 Displays on screen information about the current television program 23 MENU INPUT MENU triggers STB User Menu 24 EXIT Exits the current menu item 25 CHUP DOWN Changes channel up or down 26 RECORD Records live channel Displays the on screen menu 27 STOP Stop button for VOD or live channel 28 ARROW KEYS Navigates right left up down in the on screen guide 29 OK Executes the currently selected menu option 30 PLAY Play button for VOD or live channel 31 BLUE l 32 YELLOW i 33 MUTE Turns the volume of the currently selected device off 36 Help Displays the help menu Displays the Caller ID menu 37 Phone
32. o select the respective video input that has connected to the Hydra HD Consult your TV owner s manual for instructions as required Plug in your Hydra HD and turn on the power You should now see the output from the Hydra HD on your TV screen sae D Do i a ATSU oe a pa IM E n a i mimi Geile emt I ares ae or o A O OGO h Figure 4 2 Connecting Primary TV using RCA Composite Video Audio 16 Cooyright 2008 Entone Inc AN rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide S VIDEO CABLE E ae AN AL Figure 4 3 Connecting Primary TV using S Video and Composite Audio NOTE All the A V outputs are always hooked to decoder 1 Composite and S Video outputs are always set to 480i 17 Copyright 2008 Entone lic All rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide CONNECTING THE PRIMARY TV USING HDMI OR COMPONENT 1 Acquire the required cable Component cable comes packaged with the Hydra HD HDMI cable is not packaged with the Hydra HD Before purchasing the cable consult your TV owner s manual to confirm that your TV supports the video signal output that you plan to use Connect the video and audio cables to the Hydra HD HDMI does not require separate audio cable connection Connect the opposite end of the video and audio cables to the matching input in the TV Plug in your TV and turn
33. o e O 23 7 1 CAST TIS tooodo oli sai cicobda 25 8 1 Connecting eSATA Hard Drive ccccccssccssssccssseecssseecsseeesseeecsseeessaeeessaeecesasecesaeecesaeeessaeesssaeasseaeesssneesssneesssneaessseeess 26 9 1 PF OW STING Dil Ona A ANA A SA ANA Si 28 A ile Oo pito APA 30 EQ ADDING BATE RIE Ss sa els 30 CONTROLEING TAHE AYORA MO ere nm mr mn Sm e 31 ATTACH THE RF REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA ccccccccesecssecesseeesseeeseeecseeecsseeesseessaeessneesseeesseeessaeeesseeesas 32 REMOTE CONTROL REGISTRATION corr diri 33 CONTROLLING YOUR TELEVISION AND OTHER A V DEVICES coccoccoccnccnooccncononooncncononooncncononcononconcncnncnnannos 35 11 1 Closed Captioning ee eee 36 12 Asper RaO air Ao 37 Poe Us Mess ett 38 USING USER IN tw sec hrs cache tet cranes psc erate cert tean atest romans a 39 SE FTIN ke 72181 ct Et em eter ee A ae meer 42 SETTING HDMI AND COMPONENT OUTPUT RESOLUTION 0 0 cceeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeess 42 A OOR Entone Inc All rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide SETANG CLOSED GAPTIONIN G toa 42 Ai PPP a T 42 FORMA TING VA ISK arrai a Secu a tooo T 43 ROE ING HENA crasa e a e e O 43 EE ING TVO IR RKEYCODE ice at cao Dace carer cued bc ia 44 WEI o Pee AMON nn pai dais 45 19 Troubleshooting Medi A ii 47 2 Cooyright O 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Declaration of Conformity CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN To ensure proper use
34. ol IR signals travel only short distances 40 feet or less and cannot go through walls or other solid objects You must point the remote control directly at these devices with no objects blocking the line of sight Figure 10 9 Controlling Devices using IR Remote Control For details of how to program the Hydra remote controls and the supported devices please refer to the Hydra HD Quick Reference Guide or URC PLUS User s Guide 35 Cooyrighit 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 11 1 Closed Captioning The Hydra HD supports closed captioning You can control captioning on decoder 1 2 and 3 separately To inquire closed captioning support of TV programs please refer to your TV service provider Closed captioning on decoder 1 is controlled by the Hydra HD To turn on or off closed captioning on decoder 1 press the LANG button on the remote control The LANG button will toggle captioning on and off alternatively For decoder 1 you cannot control the captioning through your TV SETUP INPUT POWER oc SoA STE W ALX e Labs i INFO MENL MM L Remote control Figure 11 1Controlling Decoder 1 Closed Captioning NOTE Captioning on TV OUT MATV OUT HDMI Component S Video Composite outputs of decoder 1 is toggled on or off at the same time Closed captioning on decoder 2 and 3 are controlled by the TVs Your TV must have closed captioning feature in order to displa
35. or connecting audio and video to popular TV and audio equipment You can connect Hydra HD to the primary TV using composite component S Video or HDMI connection You may also connect the Hydra HD to the primary TV using coaxial cable connection If your TV supports 480p 720p or 1080i pictures use the HDMI or the component output jacks to connect to your primary TV HDMI stands for High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI transfers digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single cable As a result audio cables and video cables do not need to be connected separately The HDMI output jack is designed to HDMI version 1 1 specifications HDMI and component video output support high definition video signal They will provide the best quality video signal for HD ready TV sets S Video output will provide the best quality video signal for late model TV sets The RCA A V composite S Video and TV OUT RF output jacks only support 480i pictures The following table shows the video and audio output jacks and their supported video formats Table 4 1 Video Format Video Output Audio Output Format HDMI No separate audio output 1080i60 720p60 480p60 480i60 required Selectable and default to 720p60 Please refer to section Setting HDMI and Component Output Resolution Component RCA Audio 1080i60 720p60 480p60 480i60 Selectable and default to 720p60 Please refer to section Setting HDMI and Component Output Resolution Comp
36. osite required 14 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide CONNECTING THE PRIMARY TV USING COAXIAL CABLE 1 Use the coaxial cable that comes packaged with Hydra HD to connect your TV s antenna input to the Hydra HD s TV OUT 2 Tune your TV to channel 10 to view the output NOTE m Inthe TV OUT it is always hooked to decoder 1 and factory set to use channel 10 Toset TV OUT to another channel ID please refer to section Setting Channel ID TV using Coaxial Cable Connecting m TV OUT connects to decoder 1 Factory set to channel 10 A A A A AA A A A SSS SS OES SEUSS A A Figure 4 1 Connecting Primary TV using Coaxial Cable 15 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide CONNECTING THE PRIMARY TV USING RCA COMPOSITE OR S VIDEO 1 Acquire the required cable RCA cable comes packaged with the Hydra HD S Video cable is not packaged with the Hydra HD Before purchasing the cable consult your TV owner s manual to confirm that your TV supports the video signal output that you plan to use Connect the video and audio cables to the Hydra HD Connect the opposite end of the video and audio cables to the matching input in the TV Plug in your TV and turn on the power using your TV remote control Use your TV remote control t
37. ow for setting HDMI and Component resolution Other usage according to middleware Clock after starting 7 OK Button Trigger remote registration mode Other usage according to middleware 8 Reset Pin Hole Restart Hydra HD ETHERNET This device c with part 15 of the FOC Rules Operation le subject to the telling t oeemoes This whee may tot Cause metsi leterterence and 2jMis device mest accept y interference received including interterence 1 y casae utderted stio M 5 1 a 4 N tr Doratarion Y AA Comtetontia re y pad s ca e Seea Ipar Doing Labernterien me Y gt Af ia Oj bes d pi Y CE a P e t I NT LJ REMOTE ANTENNA Description i Component video output for decoder 1 RJ11 plug for connecting to telephone line for caller ID displa 2 x USB port for future use RJ45 plug for connecting to ADSL modem or network access equipment RF Type F connector for connecting the RF remote control antenna 16 DC INPUT DC power jack 40 Cooyrighit 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide REMOTE CONTROL SETUP INPUT OS a d a STB TV AUX ee atk 21 j LANG INFO _ MENU ae p HE 23 HA i _ GUIDE EXIT H 24 A 0 09 ro 14 g fian 0 E 00 a efes D ODO O J Universal Remote Co
38. re 9 2 Hydra HD Starting Cooyrighit 2008 Entone nc Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide 5 Within 60 seconds splash screen will appear on the TV the home System 15 Starting a na ee 1075 fal Le E Figure 9 3 Hydra HD Boot up Splash Screen 6 The total boot up time may vary depending on the middleware application and the service provider environment ATTENTION If you have eSATA hard drive connect power to the hard drive before powering up Hydra HD If you power up Hydra HD before powering up the hard drive the DVR and PLTV service will not be available Please refer to previous section Connecting eSATA Hard Drive for details ATTENTION When you connect a new hard drive for the first time Hydra HD will display message saying the hard drive is being formatted when it boots up The hard drive formatting may take up to 10 min depending on the hard drive size Do not power off Hydra HD and hard drive during disk formatting Please refer to previous section Connecting eSATA Hard Drive for details 29 Cooyrighit 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 10 1 Remote Controls LOADING BATTERIES The remote controls come with AA size batteries which need to be installed when you first receive your system When you replace old batteries you should replace all of the batteries Use batteries of the same kind for example alkaline or carbon zinc and do not mix batteries of differen
39. ry searching the device code according to the procedures listed in the Universal Remote Control User s Guide The power supply to the box is probably not working e Check that the AC DC adapter is connected properly to the DC INPUT connector e Check that there is power from the power source e Make sure you have pressed the Standby button at the top of the box and that the Standby On light is green e Check that the ADSL cable is properly connected between the ADSL connector and the ADSL modem The ADSL Link indicator should be orange and steady e Check that the ADSL modem is properly connected to the telephone socket Check that the video output connector of the Hydra HD is properly connected to the input connector of the primary TV TV OUT or MATV OUT coaxial connection the TV set should be set to channel 10 Composite S VIDEO Component or HDMI connection the TV set should be set to the correct input mode for the signal Component or HDMI connection the resolution selected in Hydra HD is supported This section describes some of the most common problems that might be encountered when installing Hydra HD and the solutions to those problems Symptom Section 10 Remote Controls Hydra HD Quick Reference Guide Universal Remote Control User s Guide Section 9 Powering up Hydra Section 7 Powering up Hydra Section 4 Connecting the Primary TV Cooyrighit 2008 Entone ic
40. s prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements documeni s The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specification This is confirmed by the registration number The abbreviation IC before the registration number signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met It does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is 0 0 The Ringer Equivalence Number that is assigned to each piece of terminal equipment provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 0 Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local Telecommunication Company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Connection to a party line service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission pub
41. se recorded programs as VOD at later times PLTV allows you to pause and fast track live programs For details of DVR and PLTV service availability and operation usage please refer to your network and TV service provider eSATA hard drive is an optional item eSATA is an external interface for SATA technologies The SATA interface is more streamlined than ATA and provides serial architecture for greater speed than the older parallel technology To get ready your Hydra HD to enable DVR and PLTV service 1 Connect the external hard drive using eSATA cable 2 The eSATA hard drive requires separate power supply Connect the eSATA hard drive power supply to the power source Figure 8 1 Connecting eSATA hard drive 26 Cooyrighit 2008 Entone ic AN rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide When you connect a new hard drive for the first time hard drive formatting is required After hard drive formatting all existing data in hard drive will be erased When Hydra HD boots up a confirming message will be displayed for 30s before formatting If you decide not to proceed the formatting power off Hydra HD and remove the hard drive the nome Figure 8 2 Confirming eSATA hard drive formatting Message will be showing when the hard drive is being formatted The hard drive formatting may take up to 10 min depending on the hard drive size Do not power off Hydra HD and hard drive during disk formatti
42. ser Menu USER MENU HPNA Mode Fan Speed URC IR KeyCode URC IR Command Sent To Advanced Setting Format HardDisk Figure 13 8 User Menu Exit User Menu ATTENTION If you exit the User Menu without doing the SUBMIT your changes will be lost and will not take effect NOTE If you want to give up the changes simply select EXIT 41 Cooyright 2008 Entone lic All rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide SETTING CHANNEL ID In TV OUT decoder 1 by default is set to channel 10 In MATV OUT decoder 1 2 and 3 by default are set to channel 10 23 and 39 respectively You can change the channel ID used by decoder 1 2 or 3 by using the decoder 1 User Menu Follow procedures in section Using User Menu to make the changes NOTE m Decoder 1 channel ID in TV OUT and MATV OUT cannot be set separately They can only be set together Youcan only set the channel ID by using decoder 1 User Menu The new channel ID will only take effect after rebooting the Hydra HD Donot set decoders to use the same channel ID It is recommended to use channel IDs farther apart for the 3 decoders to minimize inter modulation interference For example do not use consecutive channel ID 10 11 and 12 for decoder 1 2 and 3 Use channel ID 10 23 and 39 instead SETTING HDMI AND COMPONENT OUTPUT RESOLUTION You can use decoder 1 User Menu to set the HDMI and Component
43. t kinds Alkaline batteries last longer than carbon zinc WARNING Mixing old and new batteries or different types of batteries poses a fire hazard To load batteries to remote control 1 Press down on the battery cover s top latch and slide the cover off 2 If you are changing out batteries take out all of the old batteries 3 Put the new batteries in Make sure you match the plus ends with the plus markings on the battery case 4 Slide the cover back into place Figure 10 1 Loading Batteries to Remote Control 30 Cooyright 2008 Entone lc Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide CONTROLLING THE HYDRA HD Hydra HD is equipped with specially designed remote controls The remote controls use radio signals to control the Hydra HD operations These radio signals travel over long distances and go though walls and other solid objects Your Hydra HD comes with 3 remote controls Additional remote controls can be purchased separately Your remote controls must be registered to one of the 3 decoders before it can be used One remote control can only be registered to one decoder However you can register at most 3 remote controls to a decoder After registration you need to use the corresponding remote controls to control the decoders TV in another room TV in another room
44. ted TV or A V equipment does not support AC 3 you can disable AC 3 You can enable or disable AC 3 per decoder Enabling or disabling AC 3 is controlled by the IPTV middleware For details of enabling and disabling AC 3 please refer to usage instruction provided by your service operator 23 Cooyrighit 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Hydra HD B Series User s Guide Please refer to the following table for details of audio output used when AC 3 is enabled or disabled Table 6 1 Audio Format Audio Decoder 1 Decoder 1 RCA Audio TV OUT and Track HDMI Digital Output MATV OUT Coaxial and Optical Audio Output AC 3 With AC AC 3 track AC 3 track AC 3 track AC 3 track Enable 3 Track selected and selected and selected and selected and output in output in down mixed to down mixed to AC 3 AC 3 analog audio analog audio AC 3 PCM PCM Analog audio Analog audio Enable AC 3 Normal Normal Normal audio Normal audio Disable audio track audio track track selected track selected selected and selected and and output in and output in output in output in Analog audio Analog audio PCM PCM AC 3 AC 3 Down mixed Down mixed Down mixed Down mixed Disable Track PCM PCM analog audio analog audio Only WARNING When connecting via the digital coaxial or optical audio output to a TV or A V decoder that does not have Dolby Digital decoding capability be sure to set AC 3 off to avoid damage to equipment 24 Copyright 2008
45. tion Repeat the above procedures again to find a resolution supported by your TV 20 Cooyrighit 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 Connecting TV s In Other Rooms This section describes how to connect the Hydra HD to the cable ready remote TV s located in another room s away from the Hydra HD This installation uses your in home TV cabling system If your house does not have built in TV cabling it will be necessary to run cables from the Hydra HD to each remote TV Due to the difficulty of this installation you should consider having this professionally installed NOTE When connecting to the in home cabling system you must meet the FCC requirements To meet these requirements an in line coaxial attenuator may need to be installed using the following guidance If connecting to your in home cabling system to distribute the signal to TV s in other rooms in most cases you will not have to install the attenuator on the MATV OUT port for typical in home cabling systems m f connecting directly to a TV tuner port you must install the attenuator in the cable between the MATV OUT port and the TV tuner e a ATSC 23 gt A aoe A IN Sa c Qu TV OUT gt MATV OU CALLER ID e 7 z Figure 5 1 Connecting Attenuator 24 Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 CONNECTING TV S IN ANOTHER ROOM S USING CATV CABLING SYSTEM Follow these
46. with an IR receiver at the front panel If you have TiVo or Sling box you can use the IR blaster provided by TiVo or Sling to control Hydra HD for actions such as channel switching for recording or remote network viewing Hydra HD has implemented the following 2 IR keycodes You can configure TiVo or Sling and your Hydra HD to use the same keycode in order to complete the setup MAGNAVOX 10224 B CENTURION 00092 B Toshiba TSR 202 Satellite Receiver Hitachi HDS 100R Satellite D TRV Receiver NOTE For Toshiba TSR 202 and Hitachi HDS 100R only the following buttons were mapped Channel UP DOWN 0 9 number keys Power Button Follow procedures in section Using User Menu to make your IR keycode selection in Hydra HD Please refer to the TiVo or Sling user s manual for configuration and setup of the TiVo and Sling box keycode 44 Copyright 2008 Entone Inc AN rights reserved V1 12 Chapter 14 14 1 Specifications Maincomponents 3 decoding and middleware running concurrently Real time multi threaded embedded OS Java Virtual Machine with MHP APls HTML 4 compliant browser with JavaScript RF Universal Remote 3 remote controls come with the box Additional units can be purchased separately Max 3 remote controls per decoder IR carrier frequency is 36KHz using RC6 protocol Control Color True color OSD support up to 1920x1080 pixels Programmable OSD scaler flicker filter Alpha blending over video
47. y captioning Refer to your TV owner s manual for details of captioning support and operation control of captioning NOTE Control of captioning may vary for different service providers For detailed usage of captioning please refer to the service provider Cooyright 2008 Entone ic Al rights reserved V1 12 12 1 Aspect Ratio 37 Hydra HD supports display of both standard definition content which is traditionally filmed in 4 3 aspect ratio and high definition content filmed in 16 9 aspect ratio to both 4 3 or 16 9 TV Setting of aspect ratio is provided by middleware Please refer to your service provider for options available and detailed operation Typically aspect ratio is provided in following 3 modes 1 Mode 4 3 You choose this mode when your TV is a traditional 4 3 TV IS 4 3 Content 16 9 Content Left and Right are cropped Letter Box with black bar on top and Normal bottom Cooyright O 2008 Entone ic AN rights reserved V1 12 The Hydra HD User Menu is an on screen setup menu to set up your Hydra HD features You need to connect the TV properly before using the User Menu Each decoder has its own User Menu The User Menu provides the following setup features Table 13 1 User Menu Features _ anes a e E A High Fan Speed Middle Low Off Coax MENA Modo UU bres MAGNAVOX TiVo IR Key Code 10224 B CENTURION 00092 B Toshiba TSR 202 Hitachi HDS 100R NOTE The

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