smartSTREAM - BOX2IP HDTV Satellite Receiver User Manual Version: 26.08.
Introduction Introduction Dear customer, Thank you for buying a mirage HDTV satellite receiver. This user manual provides information on • placement • installation, • adjustment • operation, • cleaning and disposal of the receiver. Please carefully read the user manual before operating the receiver. We hope you enjoy your mirage receiver. smart electronic GmbH Industriestraße 29 78112 St.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2 Table of Contents ..................................................................................................................... 3 1 2 3 4 5 User Information ............................................................................................................. 6 1.1 Use of this Manual ...........................
Table of Contents 6 7 8 9 10 5.11 Set Time ......................................................................................................... 22 5.12 TV ................................................................................................................... 23 Media Player ................................................................................................................. 33 6.1 Music...................................................................................
Table of Contents 15 Technical Data .............................................................................................................. 56 15.1 General Information ........................................................................................ 56 15.2 Remote Control .............................................................................................. 56 15.3 Mains Adapter ................................................................................................
User Information 1 1.1 User Information Use of this Manual • Please carefully read this user manual before operating the device for the first time. • Please note all warnings and notes included in this user manual. • Consider this user manual to be an integral part of the product, and store it at a well accessible location. • This user manual should also be enclosed when handing over the device to a third party.
Product Description • 2 batteries (AAA) for remote control • user manual 2.2 Receiver There are two versions of the mirage receivers I and II. Please select the description fitting to your set. Differences are noted respectively. 2.2.1 Front Panel I No.
Product Description 2.2.2 Rear Panel I No. Description 1 LNB IN 2 II No.
Product Description 2.3 Remote Control I No. Key Description Switch between operational and standby mode 1 II No. Key 1 V-MODE Description Switch aspect mode Switch between operational and standby mode.
Product Description I 6 INFO Display information on current channel 7 TXT Display / hide teletext 8 9 II Red function key PR Volume + or menu navigation to the right Volume - or menu navigation to the left OK/LIST Display channel list / confirm menu item EPG Call of EPG (Electronic Program Guide) 10 INFO Display information on current channel 11 Not used Switch of previously selected channels 10 Yellow function key 11 AUDIO Selection of audio format 12 TV/RADIO Switch between TV and
Safety Instructions 2.4 Save Energy The receiver is equipped with particularly energy-saving electric and electronic components. Furthermore, a sophisticated energy management helps to save energy: Thus, energy consumption during Save Energy Standby Mode is reduced to less than 0.5 Watt! 2.5 Guarantee The warranty of the mirage HDTV satellite receiver corresponds to the legal regulations at the time of purchase. 3 Safety Instructions 3.
Safety Instructions 3.3 Grounding The satellite antenna must be grounded properly. Note the relevant VDE 2 regulations 3. 1F 3.4 2F Es wird empfohlen, zumindest die Außeneinheit der Satellitenanlage von einem Fachmann installieren zu lassen! Location Place the receiver onto a solid and level surface. Protect the receiver from humidity, heat, dust and dirt. Do not place items filled with liquid, e.g. flower vases, onto the receiver. Protect the receiver from dripping and splash water.
Installation of the Receiver 4 Installation of the Receiver First connect the receiver to the satellite antenna and any other devices before connecting the mains plug to the power outlet. CAUTION! 4.1 Please also note the user manuals of the other devices. Connection Scheme I II Home network Home network default connection optional connection 4.2 Connecting Satellite Antenna Connect the antenna cable to the receiver connection LNB IN. 4.
Installation of the Receiver 4.4 If your TV set offers both possibilities then always choose connection via HDMI cable. This ensures best possible audio and video quality with digital signals. Connecting a Home Cinema System To improve audio playback, you can connect to the receiver - additionally to the TV set - also a multichannel home cinema system or a hi-fi system. There are various possibilities for connection.
Basic Operation 4.5 Connecting Data Storage Connect a data storage (USB stick or hard drive with USB connection) at the USB connector to be able to access MPEG, MP3, JPG or other media data files. 4.6 Connecting a Home Network In order to connect the receiver to the internet (www) or to a home network, connect the receiver’s ETHERNET socket with a network cable to the appropriate interface of your home network. 4.7 See section 8.1.1.1 on page 37 to learn how to configure a wired LAN.
Basic Operation 5.2.1 Update via USB If you have Internet access, you should update your receiver via the USB interface. 1. Search for the upgrade file on the internet page www.avanit.tv (menu item Support). 2. If the version number of the update file matches with the version number of the software of the receiver, which is displayed in the submenu Information of the menu Tools, you do not need to do anything else. Your receiver is up to date. Otherwise continue with step 3. 3.
Basic Operation 3. Mark the button Start by using the keys PR+ and PR-, and confirm by pressing the OK key. Now it is being checked if the software currently installed on the receiver is up-to-date. If it is not up-to-date, then the current software version will be downloaded via satellite and installed onto the receiver. After end of installation you will be asked if the update should be saved. 4. Select the option Yes to accept the update. The satellite update may take up to one hour.
Basic Operation automatically updated by RAPS. In case of new channels, such channels are added. If channels are permanently discontinued, then the corresponding channel number is deleted. However, new channels are not only added, but allocated to logic blocks, correspondingly enabling easier finding. That is why certain areas may remain free.
Basic Operation No. Meaning 1 Date of the RAPS file stored in the receiver 2 Date of the RAPS file currently available on the satellite 3 Number of available RAPS lists 4 Number of satellites included in the RAPS file: Astra 19.2° East 7 Hotbird 13° East Turksat 42° East Astra 23.5° East Eurobird 9A 9° East 6F 5 Number of transponders included in the RAPS file 6 Number of all channels in the RAPS lists 7 Progress bar: informs on progress of download of the RAPS file 5.
Basic Operation 5.6.1 Country Select the country in which you want to use the receiver - and correspondingly also the RAPS list - by pressing the keys PR+ and PR-. The selectable countries are based on your satellite selection as per section “Satellite List”. Press OK to go to the next window Your regional channel. 5.6.2 Regional Channel Select your preferred regional channel (which will be stored at number three in the channel list) by pressing the keys PR+ and PR-.
Basic Operation 5.8 Call/Leave Menu To call the menu, press the key MENU (of the remote control or at the receiver). The menu is called. The following is displayed in the headline of the various menu windows: 1. Name of menu window 2. Current date 3. Current time Press the EXIT key to leave the menu or to go back one step. 5.9 It could be possible that you have to press EXIT several times to go back to TV mode.
Basic Operation After entry of password, you may − set if access to the sub-menus is protected by password, by selecting the Menu Lock and selecting Off or On by using the keys − ; set if certain channels are to be locked by a PIN, by selecting PIN and selecting Off or On by using the keys − / / ; or change the password: Select the field New Password. Enter a new password. Go to the field Confirm Password. Again enter the new password. 4.
Basic Operation 7. Leave the menu by pressing EXIT until the screen shows the TV picture. 5.12 TV You have several possibilities to select a channel: • Direct channel selection; • Channel selection via selection window; and • Channel selection via search function; as explained in the following sections. 5.12.1 Direct Channel Selection Select the desired channel by using the keys PR+ and PR-.
Basic Operation 5.12.2 Channel Selection via Selection Window 1. Press the OK key to display a selection window with all available channels (3). 2. Select the channel list with the desired channel by using the keys or (1) or Press the FAV key to select from your favorite lists (see p. 44). 3. Select the channel to be displayed (2) by using the keys PR+ and PR- for single steps or P+ and P- for steps of ten, and confirm your selection by pressing OK. The channel will be correspondingly switched. 4.
Basic Operation Press the FIND key to open the window Find. Select one of the offered options by using the keys PR+ and PR-, and confirm by pressing OK. 5.12.3.1 HDTV Filter Select HDTV to only show HDTV channels in the channel selection window. Use the steps as described in 5.12.2 to select a channel. 5.12.3.2 Genre Filter Select GENRE to show the genre selection window (1). 1 2 Select the desired genre by using the keys PR+ and PR-, and confirm by pressing OK.
Basic Operation Button Meaning CAPS (yellow function key) Changes between upper-case and lower case (only effective with letters). DEL (red function key) or <- Deletes the last entered character. OK (blue function key) Closes the windows. SP Enters a space character. ? The question mark as first character has a wildcard function. Example: "?R" searches for all channel names that include an "R".
Basic Operation 5.12.4 Channel Information Press the INFO key twice. The window below will be displayed: No. Description 1 Genre 2 Start time and end time of current program 3 Name of current channel 4 Name of current program 5 Language of current program 6 Detailed information on current program 7 Frequency, Polarization (H = horizontal, V = vertical), Symbol rate 8 Signal strength 9 Signal quality 10 5.12.
Basic Operation 5.12.5.1 Single EPG Press the EPG key of the remote control. The window Single EPG (information on one channel) will open. No. Description 1 All programs during a day, with start and end time; the selected program is colormarked. 2 Date of day to which display applies. 3 Duration of current program (start time ~ end time). 4 Name of current program. 5 Illustration of the colored function keys and their functions. 6 Detailed information on the current program.
Basic Operation 5.12.5.2 EPG After pressing the blue function key in the window Single EPG you will access the window EPG with the following display: The current program is marked with . No. Description 1 Thumbnail of selected channel. 2 Channel number of selected channel. 3 Name of selected channel. 4 Name of selected program. 5 Start time and end time of selected program. 6 Current and next program with a timeframe of approx. 1.5 hours for the marked channel.
Basic Operation Press OK when is selected to go two hours forward or back. Press OK when is selected to go one day forward or back. Press OK when is selected or press EXIT to close the window Time and to return to the EPG window. Press the green function key to include channel, date, switch-on time and duration of the marked program into a timer. The Timer Mode is set to Once by default; Timer Service is set to Channel. You may change the settings.
Basic Operation key function (if there are subpages) Next sub page (if there are subpages) Previous subpage or AUTO: automatic switch from one subpage to another 5.12.7.3 Setting the Transparency During Teletext-View Drücken Sie mehrmals OK, um die Transparenz der Videotextdarstellung in vier Stufen (von nicht transparent bis vollständig transparent) einzustellen. 5.12.7.4 Switching Off Teletext Press the EXIT or TXT key to deactivate teletext. 5.12.
Basic Operation 5.12.9.2 Setting the Aspect Mode via the Menu Select Aspect Mode to set the aspect ratio by using the keys and . Value Meaning Auto Default setting: the receiver selects optimum value 4:3PS For playback with a 4:3 screen, PS = Pan & Scan: • 4:3 program: picture is optimally displayed. • 16:9 program: picture height is adjusted to screen; picture information on the right and left are missing.
Media Player 5.12.12 Sleep Timer The receiver comprises of a Sleep-Timer that enables an automatic change of the device from the operating mode to the standby mode: 1. Select the submenu Local Time Setting in the menu System and press OK. 2. Using the buttons PR+ and PR- select the menu item Sleep-Timer. 3. Press the buttons und to activate the Sleep Timer and define a time between 10 and 120 minutes after which the receiver automatically switches over to the standby mode. 4.
Media Player 6.1.2 6.1.2.1 Playlist Creating a Playlist Select a track by using the keys PR+ and PR- and press the green function key to add this to the playlist (favorite list). The respective track is marked with a heart symbol. You can repeat this procedure for all tracks to be added to the playlist. Press the yellow function key to add all tracks from the current directory to the playlist. If pressing the yellow function key again, the playlist will be completely deleted.
Media Player 6.1.4 Sort Audio Files Press key 1 to sort the displayed tracks by name, play time, file size or favorites. Favorites are the tracks that are included in the current play list. 6.1.5 Playback Mode Press key 2 to change the playback mode: Symbol in Media Playerwindow Meaning Single track is played and repeated. All tracks in the current directory are played and repeated in the displayed order. All tracks in the current directory are played in random order and are then repeated.
IP Functions 6.3 Video 6.3.1 Playback Video 1. Select the file to be played using the keys PR+ und PR-. In left half of the screen you see a thumbnail and you can watch the video in preview mode. Use the keys to control playback. , , and 2. Press OK to start playback in full screen mode. 3. Use the keys 6.3.2 , , , , , and to control playback. Edit Video Files Press the blue function key to go to the Edit mode.
smartSTREAM - BOX2IP Thus you can watch the TV program on your smartphone or tablet. You are not bound to a cable and not to your TV set to enjoy the program. To use this feature on your tablet or smartphone, the installation of an APP is required. smartphone or tablet PC TV WLAN connection WLAN router HDMI connection 8888 8.1 Preparation of the Devices 8.1.1 Receiver 8.1.1.1 LAN connection Mirage Connecting a Home Network 1.
smartSTREAM - BOX2IP 8.1.1.2 Setting up the BOX2IP Server 1. Go in the menu Installation to the menu item BOX2IP and press OK. The window BOX2IP server setting opens. 2. Set under Satellite 1, Satellite 2, Satellite 3 and Satellite 4 the satellites broadcasting the channels which should be available for the transfer to a mobile device. 8.1.2 To use the smartSTREAM function, it is absolutely necessary to make these settings. Mobile Device 1.
Extended Settings and Functions Switch the channel directly on your mobile device. 9 During smartSTREAM mode (BOX2IP mode) you can switch off your TV set. Extended Settings and Functions 9.1 Installation The default settings apply to a standard satellite system. Any further system functions (e.g. unicable system or motor antenna) should be manually set in the menu Installation: In case of doubt, have those settings being made by an expert.
Extended Settings and Functions 2. Select by pressing the keys PR+ and PR- if you want to change name or longitude (position). 3. Select the text position to be changed by pressing the keys − and : Enter the numbers and letters using the numeric keys of the remote control. − Press the red function key (SHIFT) to switch between upper case and lower case. − Press the green function key to delete the currently selected position.
Extended Settings and Functions Possible values LNB frequency (MHz) 5150 10600 Universal (9750 - 10550) 5750 10700 Universal (9750 - 10600) 5950 10750 Universal (9750 - 10700) 9750 11250 Universal (9750 - 10750) 10000 11300 Universal (9750 - 10600) 10050 5150 - 5750 Unicable (9750 - 10600) 10450 5750 - 5150 Unicable (10200) A universal LNB with 9750 - 10600 MHz is the default value.
Extended Settings and Functions Select the menu item 22K to permanently switch on or off the 22 kHz control voltage for high-low band switching (this is required e.g. for certain antenna systems or to avoid disturbances). In most cases, Auto is to be selected (factory setting). At Polarity, select the correct value for the selected channel. Possible settings are H (horizontal), V (vertical) and Auto. Factory setting is made to Auto. 9.1.3.
Extended Settings and Functions Select Recalculation and press OK to discard any previous settings and to again determine antenna position. Press EXIT to return to the submenu Antenna Setup. Select Limit setup and press OK to open the window Limit setup. 1. Select Limit setup to switch between Disable Limit, West Limit and East Limit. 2. Mark the button Limit setup and move the limit - as defined in the previous step - to the east or west by using the keys and . 3.
Extended Settings and Functions Also here, options are limited to the satellites that are marked in the Satellite List as such satellites from which you want to receive channels. Select Only FTA 17 to determine if scan should be made only for FTA channels or for all channels. 16F At Scan Channel, select if you want to perform scan only for TV channels, only for radio channels or for TV + radio channels.
Extended Settings and Functions With the editing processes described in the following you will be respectively asked - when leaving the Edit Channel menu (or when changing the channel list or when selecting another function) - if you want to overwrite the factory-set channel program list, i.e. you may accept the performed changes (OK - then the channel list will be correspondingly changed) or discard them (No - then the original channel list will not be changed). 9.2.1 Add a Channel to Favorites 1.
Extended Settings and Functions 9.2.4 Move Channels to Another Channel Position 1. Press the yellow function key to activate the function Move. 2. Mark the channel to be moved by using the keys PR+ and PR-, and confirm by pressing OK. The channel to be moved is marked in the channel list . If you want to move more than one channel, then mark further channels by using the keys PR+ and PR-, and respectively confirm by pressing OK.
Extended Settings and Functions 9.2.6 Delete Individual Channels from Channel List 1. In the sub-menu Edit Channel – TV Channel List, press the blue function key (Edit). 2. Again press the blue function key (Delete) to access the delete mode. 3. Mark the channel to be deleted by using the keys PR+ and PR-, and confirm by pressing OK. The respective channel is correspondingly marked . Repeat step 3 as long as all channels to be deleted are marked. 4.
Extended Settings and Functions 3. Mark the line Timer Mode by using the keys PR+ and PR-. 4. You can select from the following possibilities by using the keys and : Value Meaning Off The timer is deactivated. Once Single event (only once). Daily Event occurs every day at the same time (e.g. the news program every day) Weekly Event always at the same weekday Monthly Event occurs every month at the same day (e.g. every 20th) Monday to Friday Event Monday to Friday at the same time. 5.
Extended Settings and Functions 9.5 OSD Setting Select in the menu System Setup the submenu OSD 18 Setting and press OK. 17F 9.5.1 Hide OSD Using the keys and , set the number of seconds after which the OSD should be hidden. You may set values from 1 to 10 seconds. Default value is 5s (factory setting). 9.5.2 OSD Transparency Select transparency of the on-screen menu by using the keys and . You may set values from 0% (OFF) (no transparency) to 40% (almost transparent). Default value is OFF.
Extended Settings and Functions 9.8 Format of the Video Signal at the SCART Output 1. In the window TV system move highlight on Scart Out item and press OK. 2. Press the keys PR+/PR- to select from the list the format of the video signal at the SCART output and press OK. Possible values are YUV and RGB. Default is YUV. 9.
Operation in a Unicable System 9.12 SmartLink (CEC) If you have a CEC 19-compatible TV set, and receiver and TV set are connected via HDMI you can switch on and off (standby mode) both sets with the remote control of your receiver: 18F 1. Select in the menu System the submenu TV System and press OK. 2. Select SmartLink and use the keys on and off. 9.
Operation in a Unicable System 10.2 Allocation of IF channels and frequencies Receiver IF channel Exemp. frequency (MHz) Receiver 1 1 1284 Receiver 2 2 1400 Receiver 3 3 1516 Receiver 4 4 1632 Receiver 5 5 1748 Receiver 6 6 1864 Receiver 7 7 1980 Receiver 8 8 2096 10.3 Enter the frequencies of your receiving system into the last column of the table so that all relevant information is quickly available. Rule of thumb: highest frequency shortest cable path.
Cleaning 5. Select the menu item Center Freq to set the frequency corresponding to the IF channel (see allocation table). 6. Select the menu item Sat Position to set the respective satellite position. 7. Mark the button Save and press OK to save your entries and to return to the first window Antenna Setup or mark the button Cancel and press OK to discard any previous entries in this window and to return to the first window Antenna Setup without saving. 8.
Transport and Decommissioning 12 Transport and Decommissioning Proceed as follows if you want to transport the receiver of if you do not want to use the receiver any more: 1. Disconnect the receiver and all connected devices from power supply. 2. Disconnect any cables connected to the receiver. 3. Remove the batteries from the remote control. 4. Put receiver, cables and remote control into the original packaging. 5. Store the receiver and the accessory parts at a dry and dust-free location. 6.
Disposal Symptom Possible cause(s) Display flashes Short circuit at antenna in. Solution Pull off antenna plug from LNB IN and check the same. Verify that your cable installation is properly installed. • Receiver switches on and off continuously or • Display: „LNBP“ and screen message: "Attention, LNB short-cut!", no TV image. Short-cut at the connection from the LNB to the receiver or the LNB itself • • • Disconnect the connection LNB - Receiver.
Technical Data The WEEE 20 symbol on the product and its packaging states that this product is an electrics or electronic device. Do not dispose of such device in the household refuse, but take it to your local municipal collecting point (collection station). 19F 15 Technical Data 15.1 General Information • HDTV 1080p • RAPS • Unicable compatible • Favorite lists • Standby Save Energy mode • EPG • Channel sorting: Alpha / Num.
Index 15.4 Connections Data storage interface USB 2.0 LNB in F-socket Service RS232 Audio out 1 x RCA digital audio Audio / Video out 1 x HDMI 1 x SCART connector (EURO AV) 15.5 Temperature Operating temperature +5° C to +40° C Storage temperature -40° C to +65° C 15.6 Dimensions and Weight Width 220 mm Height 40 mm Version1 Version 2 Depth 130 mm 155 mm Weight approx. 0.6 kg approx. 0.8 kg Index A Add a Channel to Favorites.................. 45 Antenna Setup ................
Index E Editing Channel Lists ............................ 44 Add a Channel to Favorites .............. 45 Delete All Channels ........................... 47 Delete Individual Channels ............... 47 Move Channels ................................. 46 Provide Channels with Password Protection ...................................... 45 Rename Channels ............................. 46 Skipping Channels ............................ 45 Elgato SAT>IP App ............................... 38 Energy-saving ......
Index Setting the Aspect Mode ..................... 31 Setting up the BOX2IP Server .............. 38 Signs, Symbols, Layout ......................... 6 Simultaneous Playback ........................ 50 Single Satellite...................................... 43 Skipping Channels ............................... 45 Sleep Timer .......................................... 33 SmartLink ............................................. 51 smartSTREAM ...................................... 36 smartSTREAM Mode ..........
