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Preface

Unpacking and installing the
product

Once removed from the transit packaging, the
AmiNET125 must be handled with care and must
not be dropped, shaken or exposed to any physical
shock. 

The AmiNET125 is designed to be mounted either
horizontally or vertically on a hard flat surface.

Do not place the AmiNET125 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 AmiNET125 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 AmiNET125 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 AmiNET125 where it may be
exposed to direct sunlight or radiant, convected or
conducted heat from an open fire or radiator.

The AmiNET125 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 placed on top of the AmiNET125.

Do not cover the AmiNET125.

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 AmiNET125
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 AmiNET125 is not suitable for outdoor use. 

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 AmiNET125 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 AmiNET125 and power supply will get warm to
the touch when in use. If the AmiNET125, power
supply or attachments become hot to the touch,
immediately unplug the AmiNET125 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 unplug
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 AmiNET125 but a
limitation of the display device. Amino

Communications Limited will not be held liable for
damage thus caused.

Intent of use

The AmiNET125 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 AmiNET125 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 service
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 AmiNET125 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
AmiNET125 will immediately start updating itself
with the latest operating software. While the
software is updating it is important that the
AmiNET125 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.

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Page 2: ...sories or attachments that are not supplied or approved by the manufacturer may be unsafe may be detrimental to the life or performance of the AmiNET125 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 t...

Page 3: ... will get warm to the touch when in use If the AmiNET125 power supply or attachments become hot to the touch immediately unplug the AmiNET125 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 unplug the mains cord from the wall o...

Page 4: ...erruption 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 lia...

Page 5: ...ing up the AmiNET125 5 Setting up the Amino remote control 9 Using the Amino remote control with your AmiNET125 11 Controlling the AmiNET125 12 Using the Amino remote control with your TV 15 Configuring the remote control 16 TV brand codes 18 Specification 24 Index 25 Contents AmiNET125 User Guidev1arial qxp 31 07 2006 11 43 Page v ...

Page 6: ...t 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 T...

Page 7: ...1 Introduction Describes the features provided by your AmiNET125 set top box AmiNET125 User Guidev1arial qxp 31 07 2006 11 43 Page 1 ...

Page 8: ... 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 AmiNET125 with the gold coloured pads facing down and away from you Getting started Please refer to the next chapter for information about un...

Page 9: ...3 Setting up the AmiNET125 Explains how to unpack your AmiNET125 and connect it to your TV and the other equipment in your audio and video system AmiNET125 User Guidev1arial qxp 31 07 2006 11 44 Page 3 ...

Page 10: ... a clear plastic film and this should be removed and disposed of before using the product Unpacking the AmiNET125 The AmiNET125 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 AmiNET125 is supplied with the following accessories Your service provider may supply a different remote control f...

Page 11: ...itch 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 AmiNET125 directly to the input of your TV If your system does not include an AV amplifier leave the digital output of the AmiNET125 unconnected AV Amplifier AmiNET124 TV Digital TV VCR Video RF RF Audio Audio Antenna AmiNET125 Ami...

Page 12: ...em Connecting RF 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 AmiNET125 Connect the RF antenna OUT connector on the back of the AmiNET125 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 AmiNET125 User Guidev1arial qxp 31 07 2006 11 44 Page 6 ...

Page 13: ...he lead supplied please contact your Service Provider for an alternative If your television only provides an RF input the AmiNET125 will deliver a good picture on the appropriate TV channel as selected on the AmiNET125 Setup screen The RF connection also supplies the audio so a separate audio connection is not required Connecting audio The AmiNET125 provides the following audio connections Left an...

Page 14: ...work 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 AmiNET125 Connecting power The AmiNET125 is provided with a low voltage power supply Connect the power lead from the power supply to the power input of the AmiNET125 Connect the mains power to your TV video recorder...

Page 15: ...dow of the remote control is covered with a protective clear plastic film which should be removed and disposed of prior to use Inserting batteries The remote control requires three batteries type AAA MN2400 UM 4 or LR03 For best performance we recommend using Alkaline batteries Open the battery cover by pushing lightly on the recess and sliding the cover downwards Insert the batteries taking care ...

Page 16: ...ion about using batteries Do not mix different types of battery or old and new batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries with the remote control 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 atte...

Page 17: ...11 Using the Amino remote control with your AmiNET125 Explains how to access all the features of your AmiNET125 using the Amino remote control AmiNET125 User Guidev1arial qxp 31 07 2006 11 44 Page 11 ...

Page 18: ...cond 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 AmiNET125 on or off Press the power button on the Amino remote control The red light on the front of the AmiNET125 illuminates to indicate power on AmiNET125 User Guidev1arial qxp 31...

Page 19: ...he current page Increase decrease the TV volume Mute unmute the TV sound Navigate the menus and Web pages Switch the TV between available AV inputs Increase decrease the STB channel Display the main menu Jump to the home page Confirm text entry 13 U s i n g t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l w i t h y o u r A m i N E T 1 2 5 Using the remote to control the AmiNET125 In Set Top Box STB mode the remote...

Page 20: ...14 U s i n g t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l w i t h y o u r A m i N E T 1 2 5 AmiNET125 User Guidev1arial qxp 31 07 2006 11 44 Page 14 ...

Page 21: ...15 Using the Amino remote control with your TV Explains how to set up and use the Amino remote control to operate your TV AmiNET125 User Guidev1arial qxp 31 07 2006 11 44 Page 15 ...

Page 22: ...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 th...

Page 23: ...u Switch the TV between available AV inputs Select TV mode 17 U s i n g t h e r e m o t e c o n t r o l w i t h y o u r T V Using the remote control to control a TV In TV mode the remote can control the following TV functions 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 pre...

Page 24: ...9 231 233 CXC 105 DAEWOO 029 030 033 036 072 094 100 103 105 112 119 153 157 158 159 160 199 197 DANSAI 100 DAYTRON 036 094 103 DENON 069 DECCA 027 100 DIXI 033 100 107 DUMONT 001 036 089 103 DWIN 076 DYNATECH 088 ELECTROBAND 095 101 195 232 ELECTROHOME 094 ELECTRON 094 ELIN 100 ELTA 033 EMERSON 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...

Page 25: ...14 138 MONTGOMERY 109 MOTOROLA 022 041 104 114 127 157 214 MTC 035 036 041 088 093 097 101 103 111 149 215 MULTITECH 088 105 127 NAD 036 055 062 086 105 NEC 024 035 036 041 066 097 103 105 111 132 171 215 NECKERMANN 100 NEI 100 NIKKAI 027 043 100 115 NIKKO 036 041 086 105 111 112 197 Nokia 272 291 NOSHI 053 NOVABEAM 072 NTC 105 112 157 ONWA 041 105 157 197 OPTIMUS 038 055 105 OPTONICA 019 054 098 ...

Page 26: ... 036 041 044 058 059 060 061 063 096 111 157 163 213 SYMPHONIC 048 141 SYSLINE 100 TANDY 027 043 114 127 TATUNG 027 088 100 104 116 214 TCL 156 163 170 TECHNOL ACE 109 217 TECHNICS 019 075 212 TECHWOOD 035 075 097 157 212 215 TEKNIKA 010 022 035 036 057 093 094 096 097 099 103 105 109 112 113 157 163 177 197 213 215 217 TELEFUNKEN 157 215 TELETECH 033 TERA 050 THAKRAL 167 THOMPSON 289 THORM 100 TM...

Page 27: ...T 026 052 078 102 108 198 212 215 DYNATRON 010 ELBE 155 197 203 ELECTRO TECH 151 ELEKTRONSKA 077 ELMAN 026 162 ELTA 151 EMERSON 092 102 108 112 117 126 130 ERRES 010 ETRON 198 EUROPHON 026 058 060 077 109 162 200 FENNER 010 151 FERGUSON 028 037 055 065 078 086 088 113 118 136 146 197 199 228 231 234 FIDELITY 045 076 228 FIDELITY UK 056 059 193 228 FILMNET 114 FINLANDIA 045 232 FINLUX 002 026 049 0...

Page 28: ... MEDION 259 260 261 262 264 265 266 267 268 269 271 272 276 277 278 MEMOREX 151 METZ 023 074 100 104 108 148 207 208 MGA 123 MICROMAXX 259 262 264 265 271 276 277 278 MINERVA 022 023 049 138 214 215 MISTRAL 228 MITSUBISHI 014 020 023 066 119 120 123 167 169 174 MIVAR 049 050 058 059 076 077 137 143 203 MTC 079 MULTITECH 026 058 060 064 098 132 151 MURPHY 045 209 MURPHY UK 008 103 N E I 010 096 NAD...

Page 29: ...2 148 163 198 SKANTIC 045 SKYWORTH 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 SOLAVOX 045 164 201 SONOKO 010 118 151 SONY 014 017 112 168 169 275 SOUNDESIGN 117 SSS 117 STERN 007 010 035 041 045 095 190 206 210 211 SUNKAI 069 SUPRA 079 TANDBERG 016 033 061 102 142 177 179 208 TANDY 019 045 133 153 TASHIKO 014 TATUNG 027 058 060 097 110 168 169 TCL 296 297 TCM 262 264 271 276 277 278 T...

Page 30: ...O IEC 13818 1 Transport Stream Decoders 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 I and II MPEG 4 low complexity AAC 16 bit PCM Analogue Audio Audio Connectors RCA White Left...

Page 31: ...25 5 connections 6 audio 7 RF 6 video 7 D digital TV network connecting to 8 P power connecting 8 R 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 AmiNET125 4 V video connections 7 Am...

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