AmiNET124 Installation Guide
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1. TV brand 094 115 114 127 200 113 105 112 197 148 109 217 033 110 111 157 043 109 108 105 234 048 108 025 104 105 106 107 ANAM NATIONAL 104 214 AOC ARCHER AUDIOSONIC AUDIOVOX BAUER BAUR BAYSONIC BEIJING BELCOR 036 041 102 103 111 116 116 100 105 116 197 199 044 100 105 151 155 156 036 103 157 BELL amp HOWELL 038 098 099 BEON 100 BRADFORD BROCKWOOD BROKSONIC BUSH CANDLE CAPEHART CARNIVALE CARVER CATHAY CELEBRITY CENTURION CHANGHONG CINERAL CITIZEN CLAIRTONE CLARIVOX CONCERTO CONROWA CONTEC CORANDO CRAIG CROSLEY CROWN 105 036 103 083 116 200 100 035 036 041 096 097 111 113 215 102 041 157 010 163 213 100 095 195 232 041 154 155 156 162 105 197 199 035 036 041 092 093 094 096 097 105 111 112 113 149 197 215 101 100 035 097 215 175 090 091 101 105 094 025 105 163 213 094 105 CURTIS MATHES 016 036 038 041 CXC 055 069 075 093 094 098 111 114 127 149 163 196 198 212 213 215 219 228 229 231 233 105 DAEWOO DANSAI DAYTRON DENON DECCA DIXI DUMONT DWIN DYNATECH ELECTROBAND ELECTROHOME ELECTRON ELIN ELTA EMERSON ENVISION ERRES ETRON FERGUSON FINLUX FISHER FORMENTI FORMONTI FORTRESS FUJITSU 029 030 033 036 072 094 100 103 105 112 119 153 152. 098 123 125 126 202 208 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 100 100 036 103 157 036 041 086 036 041 083 086 094 103 105 109 217 010 016 017 035 036 038 041 048 052 062 076 080 086 097 098 109 141 163 196 213 215 217 228 233 105 062 156 168 046 047 054 066 091 091 111 114 127 036 103 157 SIGNATURE SIMPSON SOLAVOX SONOKO SONTEC SONY SOUNDESIGN SOUNDWAVE SPECTRICON SQUAREVIEW SSS STAR LITE SUPREM SUPRE MACY SURPA SYLVANIA SYMPHONIC SYSLINE TANDY TATUNG TCL TECHNOL ACE TECHNICS TECHWOOD 099 177 058 096 218 115 100 100 037 045 066 084 095 128 144 195 232 036 041 086 096 105 109 217 100 116 048 141 036 089 103 105 157 105 095 195 232 113 035 097 010 036 041 044 058 059 060 061 063 096 111 157 163 213 048 141 100 027 048 114 127 027 088 100 104 116 214 156 163 170 109 217 019 075 212 035 075 097 157 212 215 TEKNIKA TELEFUNKEN TELETECH TERA THAKRAL THORM TMK TNCI TOSHIBA TOSONIC TOTEVISION TRICAL UNIVERSAL UNIVERSUM VECTOR VESTEL VICTOR 010 022 035 036 057 093 094 096 097 099 103 105 109 112 113 157 163 177 197 213 215 217 157 215 033 050 167 100 035 036 041 086 097 108 215 001 038 052 062 066 093 098 130 149 101 094 091 078 079 100 036 041 1
3. any substance or use any polishes thinners abrasive cleaning products liquids or aerosol products to clean the product its accessories or attachments AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 47 am Page iii Unpacking and installing the product Once removed from the transit packaging the AmiNET124 must be handled with care and must not be dropped shaken or exposed to any physical shock The AmiNET124 is designed to be mounted either horizontally or vertically on a hard flat surface Do not place the AmiNET124 where it may be subject to physical shock or vibration or where the product may drop topple slide or shake as this may cause personal injury or irreparable damage to the product which will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty Do not operate the AmiNET124 on a soft surface Such as carpet rug bed etc as these surfaces will obstruct airflow may cause the product to overheat and will invalidate the warranty Do not install the AmiNET124 into any built in installation such as bookcase or rack without ensuring that a minimum of 4 of clear space is available at the front rear sides and top of the product Do not install the AmiNET124 where it may be exposed to direct sunlight or radiant convected or conducted heat from an open fire or radiator The AmiNET124 should not be placed on any surface that may become warm in use such as on top of a VCR or A V amplifier and nothing should be plac
4. to the service provider s own User Guide Switch on or off the AmiNET124 power Select STB mode e e Confirm text entry Enter an STB channel number e Also provides text entry during Web browsing Switch the TV between available AV inputst e Increase decrease the STB channel Switch the STB between the last displayed e TV channel and the current TV channel Display the main menu Jump to the home page Mute unmute the TV soundt Increase decrease the TV volumet e Navigate the menus and Web pages e Coloured navigation buttons Scroll the current page e Refresh reload the current page e Using the remote control with your AmiNET500 View the previous or next page e if already visited Text entry may not be supported by your Set Top Box T These buttons control the TV functions in both TV mode and STB mode AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 14 Using the remote control with your AmiNET124 AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 15 Using the Amino remote control with your TV AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 16 eb Configuring the remote control In order for the remote to transmit the correct signals to control the TV the remote must be programmed with a three digit code corresponding to the type of TV in use To do this proceed as follows dentify the make of the TV eg Sony Ma
5. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Irdeto is the trademark of Mindport BV Widevine is the trademark of Widevine Technologies Inc Secure Media is the trademark of Secure Media Natick MA Macrovision U S Patent numbers 4 631 603 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 licensed for limited pay per view uses only This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision and is intended for home and other limited pay per view uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Approvals FCC Registration and Requirements The following paragraphs describe requirements and information based on FCC rules FCC Rules Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmfu
6. 094 066 097 103 105 103 111 163 TT n Oso bi 111 132 171 215 PIONEER 051 055 087 157 JANEIL 113 MARANTZ 010 022 036 041 NECKERMANN 100 ped JBL 010 163 213 100 111 213 ak ia NEI 100 PORTLAND 036 094 103 105 JCB 095 195 232 c 2 NIKKAI 027 043 100 115 212 138 JENSEN 031 MATSUSHITA 019 NIKKO 038 041 086 106 PRICECLUB 093 JINXING 153 154 155 156 MATSUI 027 033 100 111 112 197 PRINCETON 227 157 162 163 164 en MEDIATOR 100 NOSHI 053 PRISM 075 157 197 212 a MEGATRON 036 041 069 086 m ee se NOVABEAM 072 PROSCAN 075 076 228 233 066 084 i ioi NTC 105 112 157 PROTECH 100 KAWASH 090 ONWA 041 105 157 197 PROTON 036 050 086 094 M ELECTRONIC 100 MD E 2 een KAYPANI 102 PTIM 038 055 105 118 196 MEMOREX 022 033 036 038 OPTIMUS diui PULSAR 5010562024 Das KEC 105 041 057 086 097 OPTONICA 019 054 098 114 KENWOOD 036 041 103 111 oe 198 PULSER 103 LOSS ORION 083 100 127 217 QUASAR 025 075 089 104 METZ 179 183 189 190 OSAKI 027 115 157 212 214 KONKA 221 222 225 226 191 192 193 194 t QUELLE 100 KTV 041 092 094 101 ER etm n MGA 022 036 056 041 RADIO SHACK 036 041 038 054 105 111 PANASONIC 010 019 025 075 041 038 054 057 086 103 111 075 094 103 105 083 104 109 131 DuC BUM FEYCO 100 MIDLAND 001 019 075 076 157 148 280 213 112 115 127 157 LG GOLDSTAR 003 012 035 036 089 094 115 200 214 196 215 228
7. 11 RESEARCH 100 028 065 VIDEO CONCEPT 110 VIDIKRON VIDTECH VIKING WARDS WATSON 010 021 163 213 036 041 086 103 113 010 036 041 045 054 058 059 060 061 077 078 079 086 097 099 103 109 111 177 213 215 217 100 WHITE Westinghouse XOGEGO YAMAHA YOKO ZENITH ZONDA c23 ye T7 T2 NARZ7F 2 INA thyy 475 277 14M01 A M 14M02 A ME 14M10 A M 20M01 AA N R 20M02 A M 20M03 A N R 25M010 A MBs D25AV10 A N R 036 041 111 200 161 162 166 174 176 036 041 103 111 100 001 004 089 099 105 177 197 200 116 120 121 122 124 127 129 133 134 136 141 145 140 142 146 149 134 136 141 145 146 147 134 136 141 145 134 136 141 145 132 147 147 AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 1 40 pm Page 21 opecification Mulitple standards AmiNET124 Physical specifications Weight 280g 9 90z Dimensions including approximately rear connectors but 110mm 4 33 long excluding base 115mm 4 53 wide 38mm 1 50 high Operating Temperature 0 C 32 F to 40 C 104 F Storage Humidity 5 95 RH non condensing RF Modulator RF Input connector 759 F Connector Output channel VHF channel 3 or 4 US UHF channel 21 to 68 EU UHF channels 1 or 2 Japan TV standard PAL NTSC standard definition RF output connector 759 F Conn
8. 233 212 228 233 041 073 074 086 PANDA 1547122 RADIOLA 100 094 097 100 103 M ELECTRONIC 075 089 196 RCA 005 014 015 018 111 115 215 PENNY 016 019 036 041 Dar MINUTZ 079 052 053 062 073 019 036 041 049 LIESENK amp TTER 100 Pa Si 053 075 076 077 MITSUBISHI 022 032 036 056 075 076 078 079 se LLOYTRON 094 057 066 079 086 086 093 094 103 216 229 228 229 LOEWE 100 103 110 114 138 104 111 115 116 243 234 235 256 212 215 228 231 21259 LOGIK 099 177 MONTGOMERY 109 233 237 LUXMAN 035 097 215 MOTOROLA 022 041 104 114 PEONY isete REALISTIC 036 038 041 054 pi ee HOM 127 157 214 9 086 094 097 098 036 038 041 PHILCO 036 041 058 059 062 076 086 098 MTC 035 036 041 088 OSO 061 062 063 ee MS 163 196 213 228 093 097 101 103 069 075 079 096 mE 233 111 149 215 402 111 149 157 RHAPSODY 101 196 213 R LINE 100 TV brand codes AmiNET124 User Guide TV brand codes 3 6 05 11 48 am RUNCO SAISHO SAMPO SAMSUNG SAMSUX SANSEI SANSUI SANYO SBR SCHEIDER SCIMITSU SCOTCH SCOTT SEARS SEMIVOX SEMP SHANGHA SHARP SHOGUN Page 20 001 041 089 098 105 111 157 220 033 108 036 041 094 102 105 111 115 033 034 035 036 041 086 093 094 097 100 103 111 115 149 215 094 199 200 017 023 027 038 066 080 091
9. 7 158 159 160 199 197 100 036 094 103 069 027 100 033 100 107 001 036 089 103 076 088 095 101 195 232 094 094 100 033 000 002 006 007 008 009 011 036 038 041 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 090 092 094 098 101 103 105 108 109 200 217 036 041 111 100 033 100 100 017 038 080 098 044 100 114 109 217 224 FUNAI FUTURETECH GE GEC GEMINI GENEXXA GIBRALTER 048 105 109 141 150 152 217 105 013 016 020 036 041 075 076 077 078 079 081 086 104 114 127 196 199 212 214 228 229 231 233 027 100 039 043 089 103 111 GOODMANS TASHIKO GRADIENTE GRANADA GRUNDIG GUNPY H K HALLMARK HANSEATIC 027 066 100 028 065 157 215 100 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 105 109 217 072 036 041 086 100 HARLEY Davidson Harman Kardon HARVARD HINARI HITACHI HYPSON IMA INDIANA INFINITY 109 217 163 213 105 106 100 109 018 035 067 068 069 070 071 087 094 097 135 215 100 105 100 163 213 AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 19 eb INFINITY REFERENCE MAGNAVOX 010 034 039 040 MULTITECH 088 105 127 PHILIPS 010 040 069 100 010 M s NAD 036 055 062 086 157 10200 218 INTERFUNK 100 061 068 008 105 PHONOLA 100 u 096 111 163 213 ONO INTEQ 001 089 217 218 230 NEC 024 035 036 041 PILOT 010 036 041
10. AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 47 am Page i Fr s K Ye o VDE A E c DED eX JOO AmiNET124 Installation Guide AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 47 am Page ii Thank you for choosing the Amino AmiNET124 STB Please follow the instructions in this installation guide carefully in order to quickly and safely start enjoying the benefits of digital TV We advise carefully reading all of the enclosed safety and installation instructions before using the AmiNET124 Please keep this installation guide close to your AmiNET124 for future reference Your service provider will give you a separate User Guide that will explain how to access the services and features that are available through your digital TV service Preface Product safety Warnings Cautions and Notes Throughout this manual please pay special attention to the following indications of potentially hazardous situations Warning Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in serious injury Caution Indicates a situation which if not avoided could damage the product or other devices Note Indicates additional information to the user to make the user aware of possible problems and to help the user understand use and maintain the product Warnings Cautions and Notes are included in the product literature to ensure your safety and the correct operation of the product ple
11. Guide Setting up the AmiNET124 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 4 Unpacking the AmiNET124 The AmiNET124 and its accessories are packed in a recyclable board and plastic package Please keep all packaging in case you need to transport the unit at a later date The AmiNET124 is supplied with the following accessories Component Video lead eecc 0 gt vc 0090900 a amp 2 6606 9 000 ese 09890 9e sere i 3 x AAA batteries for remote control Amino remote control Your service provider may supply a different remote control from that shown If any of these accessories are missing please contact your service provider The front window of the AmiNET124 is protected with a clear plastic film and this should be removed and disposed of before using the product AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 5 eb Connecting up the AmiNET124 The following diagram shows how to connect up your AmiNET124 in a typical installation including a TV VCR and AV amplifier Antenna AV Amplifier Digital TV AmiNET124 Setting up the AmiNET124 Warning IN Before connecting or disconnecting any cables switch off all system devices TV VCR AV Amplifier etc and disconnect from the mains electrical supply If your system does not include a VCR connect the RF output from the AmiNET124 directly from the input of your TV If your system do
12. Index AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 24
13. ase adhere to them Attachments Use only the supplied accessories and attachments with your AmiNET124 Use of accessories or attachments that are not supplied or approved by the manufacturer may be unsafe may be detrimental to the life or performance of the AmiNET124 and will immediately invalidate any product warranty Water and moisture To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock this product its accessories and attachments must not be exposed to any liquids rain or moisture The product must not be exposed to dripping splashing or high humidity Do not use this product in any location where it may become in contact with any liquid or vapor Product care Servicing This product contains no user serviceable parts The product must not be dismantled Attempts to dismantle the product may be unsafe may be detrimental to the life or performance of the product and will immediately invalidate any product warranty Servicing must only be attempted by suitably qualified service personnel The AmiNET124 has tamper evident seals Breaking or modifying these seals in any manner will immediately invalidate the product warranty Cleaning The product accessories and attachments should only require occasional wipe with a dry cloth Unplug the mains plug from the wall outlet before cleaning the product The silver aluminum case of the AmiNET124 may be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth to remove stubborn marks Do not spray
14. ble statute or rule of law they are to that extent deemed omitted The waiver of any breach or default or any delay in exercising any rights shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or default This agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between you and the Company with respect of the subject matter hereof and supercedes all prior oral or written understandings communications or agreements This agreement may not be modified except in writing by a duly authorized representative of the Company AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 47 am Page v Contents Introduction Setting up the 1 AmiNET 124 About your AmiNET124 3 1 Unpacking the Getting started AmiNET124 1 4 Connecting up the AmiNET124 5 Setting up the Amino remote control 9 Using the Amino remote control with your AmiNET 124 11 Controlling the AmiNET124 12 Using the Amino Index remote control 23 with your TV 15 Configuring the remote control 16 TV brand codes 18 Specification 21 o 4 w n AmiNET124 User Guide Preface 11 47 am Page vi Copyright Notice Amino Communications Ltd All rights reserved Printed in China Amino AmiNET and AmiNET124 are trademarks of Amino Communications Limited All other product or brand names as they appear are trademarks or registered tradema
15. ector Ethernet Interface Ethernet connector RJ 45 shielded connector Cabling UTP and STP Cat 5 Speed Auto sensing 10 100Mbit s Indicators Green LED Link Yellow LED Activity USB Interface Type USB 2 0 Analogue Audio Audio Connectors RCA White Left channel Red Right channel Output 2v RMS nominal Impedance 10kQ Smart Card Type ISO 77816 parts 1 2 amp 3 Voltages 3 3v and 5v cards supported Digital Audio Interface Type S P DIF electrical to IEC 61937 Connector RCA Black Impedance 75Q Output 0 4Vpp 0 6Vpp 0 05Vdc 75ohm terminated Power Interface Connector DC10B 2 1mm x 5 5mm Type DC power socket centre positive Input 5V 1096 Power Max 6W Transport stream decoding MPEG MPEG 2 ISO IEC 13818 Transport Stream Specification Profile MPEG 4 pt10 H 264 MPEG 4 pt2 MPEG 2 pt2 Aspect Ratio 4 3 16 9 Video Resolution NTSC 720 x 480i PAL 720 x 576i Graphics Resolution 640 x 480 525 line NTSC or 640 x 576 625 line PAL 15 bit RGB color Alpha blending Audio Decoding Dolby Digital AC 3 MPEG 1 layers and Il MPEG 4 low complexity AAC 16 bit PCM Video Cables Composite Video Interface Type Composite Video RCA Yellow Output 1Vp p Connector S Video Type Y C separate Luminance and Chrominance Connector 4 pin Mini DIN Output 1Vp p Component Video Type Separate Luminance and Red and Blue color difference signals Connectors 3 x RCA Gre
16. ed of prior to use Inserting batteries N The remote control requires three batteries type AAA MN2400 UM 4 or LROS H Lu For best performance we recommend using Alkaline batteries E Open the battery cover by e Insert the batteries taking care to Replace the battery cover by lt pushing lightly on the recess and observe the correct polarity sliding the cover upwards until it o sliding the cover downwards clicks into place a a I c ep N V Y click lt AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 10 eb Childproof feature You can optionally secure the battery compartment with the screw provided to prevent children from opening the compartment Remove the battery cover as described above and using a suitable screwdriver remove the silver screw at the base of the remote control Z e Replace the battery cover Fit the screw at the base of the cover taking care not to overtighten it Important information about using batteries Do not mix different types of battery or old and new batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries with the remote control Setting up the AmiNET124 Remove the batteries from the remote control if you are not going to use it for several weeks to avoid the risk of leakage Please respect your environment and any local regulations and dispose of old batteries in a responsible manner Caution Do not attempt to recharge the batt
17. ed on top of the AmiNET124 Do not cover the AmiNET124 Objects containing liquids such as vases flowerpots etc must not be placed on top of the product Do not pick the product up or move the AmiNET124 whilst it is operating If the product must be moved please pull the mains power cord out of the wall socket and wait 30 seconds before moving the product The leads and power supply cord must be routed where they cannot be walked on chafed tripped over or pinched by items being placed on or against them Power supply cords must not be routed underneath carpets or rugs where any damage could not be seen Power sources The AmiNET124 must ONLY be used with the power supply supplied by the manufacturer The power supply is fitted with a plug that is designed for use with the power source of the country of installation If it is necessary to operate the product in another country or geographical area with a different power source an approved adapter for that country or location must be obtained from the manufacturer Operation The AmiNET124 and power supply will get warm to the touch when in use If the AmiNET124 power supply or attachments become hot to the touch immediately unplug the AmiNET124 from the mains electricity supply and call your service provider to arrange replacement Lightning protection and not in use If lightning is expected or the product is not going to be used for a long period of time please unplu
18. en Y Red Pr Blue Pb Output 1Vp p External Power Supply Specification Type High efficiency switch mode Input 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 0 2A Max Output 5V DC 6W 1 2A Weight not including 120g 4 20z mains cable and plug approximate Dimensions approximate 90mm 3 5 long 60mm 2 4 high 50mm 2 0 wide Packaging Specification Type Cardboard Printed Gift Pack Weight includes 910g 32 10z power supply US mains lead Amino Remote control and all leads Dimensions approximate 70mm 2 6 high 310mm 12 2 wide 205mm 8 0 deep Specification AmiNET124 AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 22 AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 23 Index A accessories 4 Amino remote control 9 childproof feature 10 configuring 16 functions in STB mode 13 functions in TV mode 17 inserting batteries 9 audio connections 7 back panel connections 6 brand codes 18 c connecting the AmiNET124 5 connections 6 audio 7 RF 6 video 7 D digital TV network connecting to 8 P power connecting 8 remote control 9 childproof feature 10 configuring 16 functions in STB mode 13 functions in TV mode 17 inserting batteries 9 RF connections 6 S STB mode functions 13 Switching on or off 12 T TV brand codes 18 TV mode functions 17 TV controlling 16 U unpacking the AmiNET124 4 v video connections 7
19. eries Immediately remove any leaking batteries Take care when handling leaking batteries as they may cause burns to the skin or eyes or other physical injuries AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 11 Using the Amino remote control with your AmiNET124 AmiNET124 User Guide Using the remote control with your AmiNET124 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 12 Controlling the AmiNET124 To control the AmiNET124 press the STB button on the remote control The STB mode select button will light for one second to indicate that the mode has been set When any valid function button on the remote is pressed the STB button will light to indicate that a command is being transmitted in STB mode Switching on or off To turn the AmiNET124 on or off Press the power button on the Amino remote control When the AmiNET124 is switched on the three status lights on the front panel show what operation it is currently performing The meaning of each light depends on how the AmiNET124 has been set up please refer to the User Guide provided by your service provider for details AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 13 eb Using the remote to control the AmiNET124 In Set Top Box STB mode the remote can control the following functions of the AmiNET124 Note This only applies to the remote control illustrated below If your service provider has given you a different remote then please refer
20. es not include an AV amplifier leave the digital output of the AmiNET124 unconnected AmiNET124 User Guide Setting up the AmiNET124 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 6 Back panel connections SPDIF AUDIO H5g n oc DIGITAL VISUAL OUT OUT 2002 5 Amino Communications Ltd MADE IN CHINA Digital TV Digital audio RF antenna input output output Power USB AV output RF antenna input Component S Video input Composite and stereo The following sections give more detailed information about connecting the AmiNET124 to each of the other components in your system Connecting RF e Unplug the cable coming from the antenna from the back of your VCR or TV and plug it into the RF antenna IN input of the AmiNET124 Connect the RF antenna OUT connector on the back of the AmiNET124 to the RF IN connector on the VCR or on the TV if you do not have a VCR using a standard RF cable available from retail outlets AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 7 eb Connecting video The AmiNET124 provides the following video outputs Component Video Y Pr Pb which gives the best picture quality S Video which gives good picture quality Composite Video CVBS which gives standard picture quality RF which gives the same quality as broadcast TV Use the highest quality connection available on your other equipment f your TV provides Component Video inputs use the Componen
21. g the mains cord from the wall outlet unplug the digital TV network connection from the rear of the product and unplug the video and RF leads to the Television This will help protect the product from damage due to lightening and power surges Use with Plasma displays When used with certain display types such as Plasma displays it is important that the picture is not paused for a long time greater than 5 minutes as the image displayed may then be burned permanently into the screen of the display device This effect is not a defect of the AmiNET124 but a limitation of the display device Amino Communications Limited will not be held liable for damage thus caused Intent of use The AmiNET124 is intended for the reception and recording of TV picture and sound signals Any other application is expressly prohibited It is intended by Amino Communications Limited that this AmiNET124 be used in full compliance of all copyright laws of the United States It is the users responsibility to comply with such laws Unauthorized recording of copyrighted material or providing copies of such programs to others may in certain circumstances violate copyright law and prior permission from the copyright owners may be required for certain public performances and certain commercial uses Software updates This product is designed to evolve and as a consequence it benefits from software updates provided and installed automatically by your ser
22. gement of third part rights and those arising from a course of dealing or usage of trade No representation is made or warranty is given that use of the software will be defect free or error free or uninterrupted that any defects or errors will be corrected or that the functionality of the software will meet your requirements Because some US states do not allow all disclaimers of warranty these limitations may not apply to you Limitation of Liability To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law the Company its suppliers and licensors will not be liable for loss of profits business interruption loss of information or data or other pecuniary loss or for any consequential indirect incidental special punitive or other damages whatsoever arising out of this agreement or the use or inability to use the software even if the Company or its suppliers or licensors have been advised of the possibility of such damages Because some US states do not allow such exclusion or limitation of liability these limitations may not apply to you Termination This agreement and the licenses granted hereunder shall immediately terminate if you fail to comply with the license limitations described in this agreement No notice will be required from the Company to effect such termination On termination of this agreement you must return all hardware software and product documentation and accessories to the service provider Export Controls Y
23. gnavox etc Find the TV make listed in the TV brand code tables in the next section e Simultaneously press and hold the TV and OK buttons on the remote After approximately two seconds the TV button will light Release the TV and OK buttons The TV button remains illuminated Enter the three digit brand code according to the make of the TV that is being controlled As each of the digits are entered the TV button will briefly flash off and on again When the third digit has been entered the TV button will go out If a TV brand code has been entered that the remote does not recognize the TV button will flash rapidly for a second and remain illuminated If this happens re enter the correct TV brand code Verify that the remote control works with the TV Most TV makes have more than one brand code listed in the brand code table if this is the case try all brand codes that are listed for that make until a suitable match is found If no brand code is listed for the TV try brand codes for Philips and NEC TVs Using the remote control with your TV If no brand code works for your TV please contact your service provider who may be able to help Controlling a TV To control the TV press the TV button on the remote control The TV mode select button will light for one second to indicate that the mode has been set When any valid function button on the remote is pressed the TV button will light to indicate that a command is bei
24. ith the E E C Directives 72 23 EEC Low voltage directive and 89 336 EEC EMC directive AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 1 Introduction AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 2 eb About your AmiNET124 Welcome to the AmiNET124 a stylish set top box which enables you to receive live TV and movies over your digital TV service You control all the functions of the AmiNET124 using the Amino infra red remote control in conjunction with on screen menus provided by your service provider Controlling TV The AmiNET124 will typically allow you to choose what you want to view by keying in the channel number stepping through the channels or by selecting programs from an on screen electronic program guide To insert a viewing card Do not insert or remove a viewing card until prompted by the on screen display or you may damage the card Insert the card fully into the slot on the front panel on the AmiNET124 with the gold coloured pads facing down and away from you c o o 2 Oo o c Getting started Please refer to the next chapter for information about unpacking and connecting up your AmiNET124 Alternatively if your AmiNET124 has already been set up for you by your provider see Using the Amino remote control with your AmiNET124 page 11 for information about using your product AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 3 Setting up the AmiNET124 AmiNET124 User
25. l interference to radio of television 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Company Name Amino Communications Ltd Address Buckingway Business Park Anderson Road Swavesey Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 5UQ United Kingdom Safety The following paragraphs describe requirements and information based on CSA rules Products Class 4871 83 Telecommunication Equipment CSA 60950 00 UL 60950 Third edition NRTL program Certified to U S Standards Class 4871 03 Telecommunication Equipment CSA 60950 00 IP set top box Model AmiNET124 rated 5V dc 1 2A Class III Applicable Requirements CAN CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 3 Information Technology Equipment Safety Part 1 General C European Approvals This product is manufactured to comply w
26. ng transmitted in TV mode AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 17 q Using the remote control to control a TV In TV mode the remote can control the following TV functions e Select TV mode Switch on or off the TV power e Switch the TV between available AV inputsT Enter a TV channel number e Increase decrease the TV channel Switch the TV between the last displayed e TV channel and the current TV channelt Display the TV menu Mute unmute the TV sound Increase decrease the TV volume e Navigate the TV menu e These buttons have no function in TV mode e Using the remote control with your TV All TVs will power off with this button Some TVs will switch on when the power button is next pressed and other TVs will only power on when a channel button or channel is pressed T Some TVs will cycle through available AV inputs using the Channel button Other TVs only use the AV button to access the AV inputs Not all TVs support this function amp Some TVs use the menu navigation and OK buttons to access settings that are not commonly changed Closed caption display for example Not all TVs support this function AmiNET124 User Guide TV brand codes 3 6 05 11 48 am codes A TANDY ABEX ADMIRA ADVENTURA AIKO AIWA ALARON AKAI ALBA ALLERON AMBASSADOR AMERICA AMPRO AMSTRAD ANAM Page 18
27. ou acknowledge and agree that none of the software or underlying information or technology may be downloaded or otherwise exported or re exported a into or to a national or resident of Angola Cuba Iran Iraq Libya North Korea Sudan Syria or any other country to which the US has embargoed goods or any one on the US Treasury Department s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the US Commerce Department s Table of Denial Orders By using the software you represent and warrant that you are not a resident or national of any such country or on any such list This software is a commercial product and is provided with restricted rights Use reproduction release modification or disclosure of the software or any part thereof including technical data is restricted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 21 212 for civilian agencies and Defense Federal Acquisition DFARS 227 7202 for military agencies Miscellaneous This agreement shall in all respects be governed by the laws of the State of Georgia without reference to its principles or conflicts of laws You hereby agree that all disputes arising out of this agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction and of and venue in the federal and state courts within Atlanta Georgia and you hereby consent to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue of these courts If any of the provisions of this agreement are held to be invalid under any applica
28. rks of their respective holders This document contains proprietary information of Amino Communications Limited The Company No part of this document may be copied reproduced transmitted distributed transcribed stored in a retrieval system modified or translated into any other language or computer language or sublicensed in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written consent of the Product Manager at the Company Anderson Road Buckingway Business Park Swavesey Cambridgeshire CB4 5UQ UK Any unauthorized or otherwise improper use of this document or the materials herein contained by any person will subject that person to liability for damages Disclaimer The Company shall not be liable for any errors contained herein nor for any damages arising out of or related to this document or the information contained within it even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such damages This document is intended for informational and instructional purposes only The Company reserves the right to make changes to the specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notification Warranty A warranty for your AmiNET124 IP STB is offered through your service provider In the case of your AmiNET124 requiring servicing please contact your service provider directly Trademarks Dolby and the double D symbol are
29. software included with the product or subsequently provided to you and all documentation solely for your noncommercial use and solely in connection with your use of the product You acknowledge and agree that Amino Communications Ltd and your service provider may periodically update modify or enhance the product software You agree that a you will not attempt to modify enhance disassemble decompile reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to gain access to the source code to the software and b you will not attempt to remove or unbundle the software from the product Any resale or transfer of the product by you will be subject to the terms and conditions of this agreement Ownership Amino Communications Ltd and its licensors own and retain all proprietary rights including all patent copyright trade secret trademark and other intellectual property rights in and to the software and to any enhancements or modifications to the software You acknowledge that the license granted under this agreement does not provide you with title or ownership to the software but only to a right of limited use under the terms and conditions of this agreement Software warranties To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law the Company makes no representations and disclaims any and all warranties express or implied with respect to the software including without limitation any implied warranty of merchantability fitness for purpose non infrin
30. suitable digital audio input on the AV amplifier using a standard S P DIF lead not supplied to allow you to listen to Dolby 5 1 surround sound or Windows Media Audio Pro when available Connecting to the digital TV network The AmiNET124 receives TV and movies from the digital TV network Your service provider will have already installed a connection to this network Connect the Digital TV network lead provided by your service provider to the Digital TV input on the AmiNET124 Connecting power The AmiNET124 is provided with a low voltage power supply Connect the power lead from the power supply to the power input of the AmiNET124 Connect the mains power to your TV video recorder AmiNET124 power supply using the supplied lead and AV amplifier Caution A After unpacking the AmiNET124 please wait until it has reached room temperature before applying power as condensation may damage the product Setting up the AmiNET124 AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 9 eb Setting up the Amino remote control This section explains how to unpack and set up the Amino remote control Your service provider may have supplied an alternative remote control in which case please refer to the User Guide supplied by your service provider for instructions on setting up and using the remote control The front window of the remote control is covered with a protective clear plastic film which should be removed and dispos
31. t Video lead supplied with the AmiNET124 to connect the Component Video outputs from the AmiNET124 to the Component Video inputs of the TV taking care to match the color of each plug to its corresponding socket f your TV has an S Video or Composite Video input an optional combined S Video and Composite Video lead may be supplied by your service provider Part No 002 594 Use this to connect to the appropriate input on your TV taking care to match the color of each plug to its corresponding socket f your television only provides an RF input the AmiNET124 will deliver a good picture on the appropriate TV channel as selected on the AmiNET124 Setup screen The RF connection also supplies the audio so a separate audio connection is not required Connecting audio Setting up the AmiNET124 The AmiNET124 provides the following audio connections Left and right audio for stereo sound on the AV output S P DIF digital output for high quality surround sound when used with an external decoder and amplifier not supplied If you are using the Component Video S Video or Composite Video outputs you should connect the audio left and right connectors included in the lead to the television or AV amplifier to provide sound AmiNET124 User Guide 3 6 05 11 48 am Page 8 eb If you have a separate AV surround sound amplifier with electrical S P DIF input Connect the digital audio output from the AmiNET124 to a
32. vice provider Amino Communications Limited and your Service Provider reserve the right to automatically update the software on the product in order to improve the product functionality During software updates the AmiNET124 cannot be used and must not be switched off until the software update is complete The first time it is powered it is possible that the AmiNET124 will immediately start updating itself with the latest operating software While the software is updating it is important that the AmiNET124 is not switched off The software update will be complete after a few minutes and you will then be ready to enjoy the full benefits of your new digital TV service Preface AmiNET124 User Guide o o o lt n 11 47 am Page iv Software license Software License Agreement IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY By using the software in your AmiNET124 you agree to be bound by the terms of this Software License Agreement If you do not agree to be bound by the terms of this agreement you must immediately cease all use of the product and return the product and all accessories in the original packaging to your service provider License Grant Restrictions Subject to the terms of this agreement Amino Communications Ltd and your service provider jointly grant you a non exclusive non transferable license without the right to sub license to use all
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