2850ST 2850ST 1 USER GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents................................................................... 2 About your high definition receiver.................................... 3 What is HDTV?...................................................................... 3 Getting started...................................................................... 5 Safety first........................................................................... 5 Unpacking your digital receiver......................................
2850ST ABOUT YOUR HIGH DEFINITION RECEIVER Your receiver allows you to watch programs filmed in High Definition with much greater picture and sound quality than ever before.
GETTING STAR TED Thank you for purchasing an i-CAN 2850ST! SAFETY FIRST This digital receiver has been manufactured to meet international safety standards. However, safety precautions must be followed to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the device. Please take note of the following guidelines to avoid the risk of an electric shock. This receiver has an external power supply that works in the range 100 to 240V AC, 50/60 Hz.
2850ST UNPACKING YOUR DIGITAL RECEIVER Receiver Remote Control Power Supply Telephone Cable Batteries FRONT PANEL LED INDICATOR SMART CARD SLOT Blue - operating mode. Red - standby mode. The LED blinks when your device is receiving signals from the remote control. Smart Card allows you to view scrambled TV channels. Gently push the card into the slot. Its chip should face downwards and the symbol of an arrow should face inwards. Two Nagra Smart Cards (e.g.
GETTING STAR TED BASIC CONNECTIONS The following connections need to be made in order for the receiver to work properly. USB Memory SD TV DVD Recorder Presa di corrente Presa d’antenna HD TV Home Cinema Internet ! 6 NOTE: The receiver is equipped with Pause TV feature that is described on page 23. In order to use this feature please insert a USB memory device, with at least 1GB capacity, into the USB slot, as shown in the diagram.
2850ST TV CONNECTIONS There are two ways of connecting the receiver to your TV set. ■■ Connection with HDMI cable is the most recommended one. It provides the highest picture and audio quality. The receiver automatically detects the best resolution for your TV. But this requires support for the High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) standard from your TV set. ■■ If there is no possibility of connecting the receiver with HDMI cable, use SCART cable.
GETTING STAR TED INTERNET SET UP You may need to set up or reconfigure your Internet connection for interactive services to work properly. First connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet connector on the back of your receiver, then set up the connection by going to the Network Configuration window (Menu then Installation then Network Configuration).
REMOTE CONTROL Button Action Sets the remote control to operate your receiver. Sets the remote control to operate your TV. In viewing mode or in the Channel Banner, displays/ leaves teletext if it is available. Switches your receiver between standby and operating modes. Color buttons are seldom used in some of the menu screens. Used in external applications. Switches between TV and Radio mode. Button Action Changes the video resolution.
REMOTE CONTROL Button Action Displays/leaves the Program Guide. In the Channel Banner, tunes to the channel the Channel Banner refers to. In the menu, selects the currently highlighted menu item or confirms your choices made in the menu screens. Switches circularly between: viewing mode, Channel Banner, Channel Banner with Extended Information. In menu screens displays help texts. Initiates Pause TV functionality. See page 23 for more information. Increases/decreases audio volume level.
FIRST INSTALLATION HOW TO SET UP YOUR RECEIVER Select TV Screen Format The LED indicator on the front panel will light up to confirm you This window allows you to adjust the shape of your TV display. have connected your receiver to the power source. The Welcome Numbering Method Screen should then appear on your TV screen after a few seconds. You can arrange your channels in two ways. Wait until this Welcome Screen disappears and is replaced by the Select On-Screen Language screen.
BASIC FUN CTIONALITY Search for Terrestrial and Satellite Channels After selecting the Installation method the channel search process starts automatically. The receiver looks automatically for terrestrial and satellite channels. When the process is completed, the receiver will inform you about the total number of channels found. You can then press to save the list. If the channel search procedure is not completed successfully the receiver will display an error message.
2850ST CHANNEL INFORMATION WHAT IS CHANNEL BANNER? The channel name and number appear on the bottom left corner of the screen immediately after changing channel. However this information soon disappears (after a preset time) and you can then obtain more detailed information about both the channel and the current program you have selected by pressing the button. This takes you into the Channel Banner window at the bottom of the screen.
BASIC FUN CTIONALITY There are more soundtracks available for the program. To change the soundtrack, press . The channel is locked. This program/channel is presented in High Definition. The channel is temporarily unlocked. The program is blocked, because its rating exceeds the set parental level. There is Extended Information available for the program. . To display the information, press Pressing tunes to the channel whose name and number is displayed in the Channel Banner.
2850ST MORE INFORMATION You can also learn about your receiver’s functionality from help texts available for each window or function. You can access these by going to the Help menu under Menu or by pressing whenever the icon is displayed. HOW TO CHANGE CHANNELS? You can change channels in several ways: ■■ Press number keys on your remote control. ■■ Press CH+ / CH-. ■■ When the Channel Banner is displayed press on remote control to browse through channels and select one.
BASIC FUN CTIONALITY CHANNEL LISTS How to Create a New Channel List? You can create up to 20 different lists of your favorite channels. 1. Press and select Channel Lists. 2. Select New TV List or New Radio List and press . 3. Use arrow keys and press then enter the name for your new list (for example films, documentaries) and select Accept. to scroll up or 4. When the list of channels appears, use to down and highlight the one you want to add. Then press add that channel to that list. 5.
2850ST How to select channels from your Channel Lists? You can move easily between your favorite lists, including radio and TV lists. 1. Press 2. Use . to choose the list with the channel you want. 3. Use CH+/ CH- to scroll up or down through pages on the , or the number keys, to chosen list if necessary. Then use select a channel from that list. 4. Press to tune to that selected channel. Note you can also switch between your All TV and All Radio lists using the button.
BASIC FUN CTIONALITY PARENTAL CONTROL Channel Lock To set the Channel Lock: How to lock a program/channel? Your receiver supports two types of lock. You can stop your 1. Press and select Parental Control. child from watching programs on the basis of their suitability for particular ages with Parental Level, or block whole channels with 2. Choose Channel Lock menu. Channel Lock. 3. In the Channel Lock window, select either All TV or All Radio. 4.
2850ST INTERACTIVE APPLICATIONS LANGUAGE OPTIONS Interactive applications give you access to social networking, gaming, information, or other sources of entertainment. The options available depend on your broadcaster, but your receiver has all the potential you need to enjoy a full range of interactive services. The Language Options screen (Menu – Your Preferences – Language Options) allows you to select options concerning preferred languages.
OTHER FUNCTIONS SCREEN SAVER AND BANNER DURATION Banner Duration The Banner Duration option allows you to decide how long channel information is displayed after tuning to another channel. If the Disabled option is assigned to the Banner Duration option, the information will not be displayed. SATELLITE ANTENNA CONFIGURATION In the Antenna Configuration screen you can adjust the settings of your antenna.
2850ST ■■ Unicable Channel Frequency - once you select the Channel Number the receiver assumes standard frequency for this number. However, you can change it by editing this option. ■■ Unicable LNB - press key on the remote control to gain access to more advanced configuration of the LNB. Use this option when you have a non standard LNB. DiSEqC DiSEqC control type allows you to connect up to 4 satellite signals.
OTHER FUNCTIONS SOFTWARE UPGRADE To ensure that your receiver continues to provide the highest levels of quality and satisfaction, new versions of its software will be released from time to time. Your receiver can be updated to these versions in three ways. SOFTWARE UPGRADE VIA USB You can upgrade your receiver via USB. Download the latest software version from the www.i-can.tv website. Then copy it on a USB memory device.
2850ST PAUSE TV Thanks to Pause TV, you can pause a program, have a several-minute break and resume watching without missing a single second. To be able to use the Pause TV functionality choose an appropriate USB Memory Stick (at least 1GB) and plug it on the back panel of your receiver. Then, the formatting process of the USB Memory Stick will begin and may last several seconds. If your USB Memory Stick proves to be too slow, you can still use it but the quality of playback may not be satisfactory.
FORMATTING FORMATTING THE USB MEMORY STICK If you wish to upgrade your receiver using a USB key to download the software from www.i-can.tv, you will need to format your USB key first, as follows. NOTE: You don’t need to apply this procedure to enjoy Pause TV via your USB key. The procedure applies to Windows XP. For other operating systems, please consult user manual of your computer on how to create FAT partition on the USB device. 1. Plug the USB Memory Stick into your computer’s USB port. 2.
2850ST 3. Select “Disk Management”. 4. Right-click on the white area on the right of the “Removable” Disk icon. This area shall display “Unallocated” text. 5. Click “New Partition”. 6. Follow the instructions of the “New Partition Wizard”. As there is no need to change the default values, click “Next” till the “Format Partition” window. 7. In the “Format Partition” window, choose FAT or FAT32 for “File system”. 8. Click “Next” and “Finish”. 9. The window of your USB Memory Stick appears.
TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE If you wish to clean your receiver, first unplug it from the mains. To clean the receiver, use a soft, dry cloth. For very dirty surfaces, dip a soft cloth in a weak soap-and-water solution and wring well. After cleaning, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner, or a chemically treated cloth to clean this unit. Such chemicals may damage the unit’s finish.
2850ST TROUBLESHOOTING Installation issues Symptom - You cannot find terrestrial channels. - Your TV is blank or ‘snow’ appears on the screen. Solution • Your receiver may be in standby mode (if the LED on the front panel is red). Press the button to turn your receiver back to operation mode. • If you are using a directional antenna, make sure it is pointing towards a digital TV transmitter and positioned correctly. • Alternatively some of the connections may have worked loose.
TECHNICAL DATA System: Front-end: DVB-T, DVB-S2/S DVB-T Input frequency range: VHF III: 174 230MHz; DVB-T UHF IV/V: 470-862MHz Powered by STi7111 CPU FLASH memory: 68 MB RAM memory: 256 MB Connectivity: F-Type connector for DVB-S/S2 input IEC-Type connector for DVB-T input TV SCART HDMI Output Optical S/PDIF digital audio output DC input from external power supply USB 2.0 slot Rj-45 slot for ethernet connection Rj-11 Modem V.34 Smart Card reader 28 Video: MPEG-2: MP@ML, MP@HL, H.264 p.10: MP@ L4.1, HP@L4.
2850ST IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE END USER RELATED TO THE WEEE DIRECTIVE 2002/96/CE AND 2003/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL REGARDING WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE). The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol attached to this product means that the product is covered by the European Directive “WEEE” 2002/96/EC and its later amendment 2003/108/EC.
