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This document describes a set-top box designed for receiving and managing digital television broadcasts, with additional features for media playback, internet connectivity, and recording.

Function Description

The set-top box serves as a central hub for digital television and multimedia. It supports DVB-T/T2/C and DVB-S/S2 standards, allowing reception of terrestrial, cable, and satellite broadcasts. Key functions include:

Television Reception: Access to 800 channels by default for Digital T/T2/C and 10000 channels for DVB-S option. It provides a 7-day Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for event information and timer programming.
Media Playback: The device features a Media Browser for playing music, movie, and photo files from connected USB storage devices. It supports various file formats including MP3, JPEG, AVI, and MKV.
USB Recording: Users can record programmes onto a connected USB hard disk drive. This includes instant recording and scheduled recordings via the EPG. Timeshift recording is also supported, allowing users to pause and resume live broadcasts.
Internet Connectivity: Built-in 802.11 a/b/g/n WLAN support and an Ethernet port enable connection to a home network and the internet. This allows access to apps, an internet browser, and HbbTV services.
Audio/Video Sharing: The device supports sharing media files from a connected mobile device or media server on the home network.
Conditional Access: It includes a CI Slot for Conditional Access Modules (CAM) to descramble pay-TV channels.
Teletext: Displays teletext pages broadcast along with television programmes, with a mix mode to view teletext over the broadcast picture.
Parental Settings: Allows users to restrict viewing of certain programmes and menus using a PIN.
Software Update: The device can automatically find and update its firmware via broadcast signal or internet.

Important Technical Specifications

General:

Power Supply: 12V DC, 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz.
Power Consumption: Max -- W (not specified), Standby Low power consumption: Less than 0.5W.
Operating Temperature: 5°C to +40°C.
Storage Temperature: -20°C to +70°C.
Humidity: 25 to 75% relative.
Physical Dimensions: -- x -- x -- mm (not specified).
Weight: -- g (not specified).

USB:

Current Limit: 600mA (USB1+USB2).
Supports 2.5" and 3.5" external hard disk drives (with external power supply) and USB memory sticks.
Supported file system for recording: FAT32. NTFS is supported for read-only.
Maximum storage capacity supported: Hard disk drives with more than 2 terabytes are not supported.

Remote Control:

Operating Distance: 10m Max.
Batteries: 2x1.5V (R-03/AAA).

DVB-S/S2 Compliant:

Frequency Range (Satellite): 950 MHz - 2150 MHz.
Ku band reception: 10.7 - 12.75 GHz.
LNB Control: Horizontal/vertical polarity switching (18/13V +/- 7.5%), 0-22 kHz switching, tone burst A/B switching for dish selection, DiSEqC 1.x compliant.
LNB short circuit and overload protection by software.
FTA (Free-to-Air) search option for satellite and auto search modes.

DVB-C Compliant:

Frequency Range: 111-862MHz.
Supports 1-7.2 MBaud symbol rate.

DVB-T/T2 Compliant:

Frequency Range (Terrestrial): 174-864MHz for DVB-T/T2.
Channel BW (Terrestrial): 7 MHz / 8 MHz.

Digital Capabilities (Video):

MPEG-1/2/4 Video Decoder: Supports ISO/IEC 13818-2 MPEG-2 MP@HL video decoding up to 1080p@30fps, ISO/IEC 14496-2 MPEG-4 SP and ASP video decoding up to 1080p@30fps.
H.264 Decoder: Supports ITU-T H.264, ISO/IEC 14496-10 main and high profile up to level 4.1 video decoding, resolution up to 1080p@30fps.
H.265 (HEVC) Decoder: Supports HEVC/H.265 video decoding, Main/Main-10 profile, level 5.1, high tier.
Supports 8-bit/10-bit colour depth.
Supports resolution up to 4096x2160@60fps.

Digital Capabilities (Audio):

MPEG-1, MPEG-2 (Layer I/II), MP3, AC-3 (Dolby Digital), AAC-LC, E-AC-3 (Dolby Digital Plus), AAC, HE-AAC 5.1 multi-channel decoding.
Simultaneously supports HE-AAC decoding and transcoding to AC-3.
AC-3 stream output through SPDIF.
Stereo audio description decoding.
RA8-LBR decoding.
Dolby Atmos: Delivers Dolby Atmos technology via HDMI bitstream out if the downstream device supports it and the input audio bitstream is available in Dolby Atmos.

Wireless LAN Transmitter Specifications:

Frequency Ranges: 2400 - 2483.5 MHz (CH1 - CH13) < 100 mW.
5150 - 5250 MHz (CH36 - CH48) < 200 mW (*).
5250 - 5350 MHz (CH52 - CH64) < 200 mW (*).
5470 - 5725 MHz (CH100 - CH140) < 200 mW (*).
(*) '< 100 mW' for the Ukraine.
Supports 802.11 a,b,g & n type modems.
5.15 - 5.35 GHz band is restricted to indoor operations only in EU countries.

AC Adaptor (MOSO POWER SUPPLY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD MSA-C2000IS12.0-24C-DE S7047-V0):

Input Voltage: 100-240 V.
Input AC Frequency: 50-60 Hz.
Output Voltage: 12.0 V.
Output Current: 2.0 A.
Output Power: 24.0 W.
Average Active Efficiency: 86.8%.
Efficiency at Low Load (10%): 76.8%.
No-load Power Consumption: 0.08 W.

Usage Features

First Time Installation: Guides users through initial setup, including language, country, PIN, time zone, TV type, display format, HDMI resolution, and privacy settings. It also facilitates automatic channel scanning for various broadcast types (Digital Aerial, Digital Cable, Satellite).
Main Menu Navigation: Accessible via the Menu button, allowing navigation through various options like Home, Search, Device (Guide, Channels, Timers, Recordings, Edit Home, More Apps, Market, Reset Apps), Settings, and Media Browser.
Remote Control: Comprehensive remote with dedicated buttons for Standby, Favourites, Media Browser, Volume, Swap, Exit, Info, OK, Record, Rewind, Play, Stop, Directional buttons, Back/Return, Menu, Guide, Library, Programme +/-, Numeric buttons, Text, Subtitles, Coloured Buttons, Language, Option, Pause, and Mute.
Channel Management: Create and manage favourite channel lists, filter channels, and use the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for scheduling and information.
USB Recording: Connect a USB hard disk drive (2GB free space, USB 2.0 compatible) for recording. Format disk via the device for optimal performance (FAT32).
Media Browser: Access and play media files from USB devices or network-shared folders.
Internet Browser: Browse the internet, add speed dial links, and manage browser options. Supports USB mice for easier navigation.
HbbTV System: Access interactive broadcast-related applications, video-on-demand, and other multimedia services.
Accessibility Features: High Contrast mode for easier reading, Hard of Hearing support, Audio Description for visually impaired users, Spoken Subtitles, and Magnification for screen content.
Auto Power Down: Configurable option to automatically switch to standby mode after a set period of inactivity (1-8 hours or Off).
Networked Standby Mode: Allows the device to be woken up by a network message, primarily for Android OS devices using YouTube and Netflix.

Maintenance Features

Software Update: The device supports automatic firmware updates via broadcast or internet. Users can manually check for upgrades through the Settings > System > More > Software Upgrade menu.
Troubleshooting Guide: The manual provides a basic troubleshooting section for common issues such as standby LED not lit, no picture/sound, remote control not working, forgotten PIN, no HDMI sound, and recording unavailability.
Disposal Information: Provides guidelines for the proper disposal of electrical and electronic equipment and batteries in accordance with European Union directives and national legislation, emphasizing recycling and environmental protection.
Battery Replacement: Instructions for inserting and replacing AAA batteries in the remote control, stressing correct polarity and using leak-proof batteries.
USB Disk Formatting: Option to format a connected USB disk via the Device > Recordings > Settings menu, which erases all data and converts the file system to FAT32.
Reset Apps: Option to reset app-related customizations on the Home menu to defaults.
First Time Installation Reset: Option to delete all stored channels and settings, resetting the set-top box to factory settings.