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AZBox Me | Hardware Manual | 2011 rev. 1.2

 2.2. The front panel

The front panel of the AZBox Me has one button to perform powering on and off and a display to indicate 
its status. Follows below an indication of what they mean.

Power Button: 

To switch the receiver between Standby mode and Operating mode (Power-ON). To 

reboot the device, press this button for 3 seconds.

LED Indicator.

 LED around Power button shows two different colors as below.

1. Blue LED

: when the STB is on Power-on mode.

2. Orange LED:

 when the STB is on Standby mode.

Main Display:

 Displays the following information:

 TV mode: 

shows the channel name;

 Standby mode:

 date and time;

 Menu mode:

 current menu indications.

USB Slot:

 Connect to support devices  (USB 2.0 Host - 5V, 500mA).

(AZBOX Me model has 2 USB slots -1 on the rear, and other on the front panel)

 2.3. The rear panel

AZBox Me has a wide range of connections on its rear panel. Please verify the type of connections your 
television set has in parallel with the receiver. Follows below an indication of what they mean.

POWER SWITCH

: To turn the digital receiver On and OFF.

AC POWER INPUT

: To connect AC power cord to deliver power to the digital receiver.

Recovery / Normal BOOT

: You can change “normal boot” to “recovery” position if 

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procedure of software failed.

Optical S/PDIF:

 Dolby digital output socket for the audio system. Dolby Digital Optical Type.

Composite VIDEO:

 Composite video output socket for television set (yellow).

Component (Y/Pb/Pr) connector

: Component video output socket for the television set (green/

blue/red).

Stereo AUDIO L/R:

 Stereo audio output socket for the television set or the audio system (white/red).

E-SATA connector: 

To connect to external e-SATA storage devices.

HDMI: 

Audio and video output socket for the high de

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 nition television set.

USB Slot:

 To connect to support devices (USB 2.0 Host - 5V, 500mA).

LAN:

 Local Area Network port.

IF INPUT:

 Satellite broadcasting signal input socket.

LOOP: 

An output that gives you the possibility of passing the satellite signal to other equipment.

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Summary of Contents for Me

Page 1: ...Hardware Manual AZBox 2011 english rev 1 2 ...

Page 2: ...ty precautions preceding its first usage Please note that we are not liable for any losses or damage of personal data resulting from any inappropriate use of the products Additionally we shall not be responsible for any eventual misunderstanding regarding the content of this manual as well as any other situation arising from the wrong usage of this product The information provided in this manual i...

Page 3: ...2 AZBox Me Hardware Manual 2011 rev 1 2 ve al ty m al he ot a ...

Page 4: ...3 AZBo T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 5: ...mote Control Unit 11 3 Installation 12 3 1 The RCU 12 3 1 1 Installing baterries in RCU 12 3 1 2 Using TV button 12 3 2 AZBox Me Connections 12 3 2 1 Connections to antenna 12 3 2 2 Connections to TV 13 I HDMI connector 13 II Component video connector 13 III Composite video connector 13 3 2 3 Audio connection 14 3 2 4 Internet connection 14 3 3 Internal HDD installation 14 3 4 Powering on for the ...

Page 6: ...on Multimedia Interface DVB Digital Video Broadcasting DVB S Digital Video Broadcasting Satellite DVB T Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial LAN Local Area Network OSD On Screen Display PPV Pay Per View RCU Remote Control Unit STB Set Top Box I B r O O O O O O O O O O D D o O O O O ...

Page 7: ...o a cold area may cause damage O Operate the receiver in a ventilated area one with suitable temperature no direct sun rays low humidity and low vibration influence O Do not put heavy objects on top of the unit O Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the manufacturer or authorized representative as they may cause hazards and will void the warranty Danger DANGER indicates an imme...

Page 8: ...aces with poor ventilation under direct sunlight or near objects that generates heat O Do not connect a number of power plugs at the same time this may cause fire O To reduce the risk of electric shock don t remove the cover or back and do not operate this receiver with wet hands Equipment service and maintenance should be performed only by trained personnel This symbol is intended to alert the us...

Page 9: ...f or below other electronic devices F Operate the receiver using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label Unplug the receiver power cord by gripping the power plug not the cord G Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or trodden or perforated by items placed upon or against them Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and...

Page 10: ...our equipment please put it in a recycling point one specific for disposal of electrical and electronic equipment In this way you are helping us protecting the environment Additional Remarks This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 2483 5 MHz For detailed information th...

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Page 12: ...7 AZBo I Package Contents Please check below if you have received the following parts 1 AZBox Me device 2 Remote control unit 3 Sata Cable 4 One power cord 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 No 5 6 7 ...

Page 13: ...7 AZBox Me Hardware Manual 2011 rev 1 2 1 5 One power adaptor 6 Two batteries for the remote control AAA 1 5V 7 Quick Start Guide Note Accessories may vary according to your local area 5 6 7 ...

Page 14: ...8 AZBo Th Di In as Th 2 Product Overview ...

Page 15: ...y compliant with the international Digital Video Broadcasting DVB standard and thus is able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard In addition the new AZBox Me is a very powerful STB receiver which presents already known functions as you can see next page The future is Me the beginning of a new generation ...

Page 16: ...rovider country Recording Time Shift On AZBox Me you will not lose any critical scene of your favorite show in casef you need to leave the room Just activate the Time Shift function the reproduction is paused and later you can resume it from that exact moment onwards You can also choose to record the show for later viewing which can be done by pressing a button or by scheduling the recording With ...

Page 17: ...or remote files so you are able to copy cut and paste them You are able to browse files not only in the local drive but also in the external drives connected by using its USB hosting feature Additionally you can experience high level of convenience with the possibility of using wire wireless networks for the connection with your PC Multiboot AZBox Me give you the possibility of multiboot that perm...

Page 18: ...button for 3 seconds LED Indicator LED around Power button shows two different colors as below 1 Blue LED when the STB is on Power on mode 2 Orange LED when the STB is on Standby mode Main Display Displays the following information TV mode shows the channel name Standby mode date and time Menu mode current menu indications USB Slot Connect to support devices USB 2 0 Host 5V 500mA AZBOX Me model ha...

Page 19: ...ocket for the audio system Dolby Digital Optical Type Composite VIDEO Composite video output socket for television set yellow Component Y Pb Pr connector Component video output socket for the television set green blue red Stereo AUDIO L R Stereo audio output socket for the television set or the audio system white red E SATA connector To connect to external e SATA storage devices HDMI Audio and vid...

Page 20: ...g a Smart Card with Conax encryption 2 5 The RCU Remote Control Unit 19 20 21 14 15 17 18 16 11 11 12 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 Note Some of the buttons presented can be associated to different functions depending on the software in use ...

Page 21: ...select a language track 1 EPG To display the EPG Electronic Program Guide of a program 1 Navigation buttons To move the cursor around menu screens 1 OK To determine your selection 1 VOL To increase or decrease volume 1 EXIT To exit menus or to use as BACK function 1 TXT To view teletext on TV screen if available 1 CH to change the channels up and down 1 COLOR Buttons quick access to special option...

Page 22: ... regarding disposal of used batteries 3 1 2 Using TV button The RCU has a TV button on the backside of the RCU near the Battery cover this is a 3 different position Switch button and is ured for changing different customer code Another Round button can also be found inside of Battery cover nas is used to set up Learning Function for TV End user can learn their original TV Power button to Azbox RC ...

Page 23: ... please contact your dealer 3 2 1 Connections to antenna Whatever sort of connection you have between the digital receiver and the television you need to connect the digital receiver to your television antenna so that it can receive digital television services Connect the antenna cable to the IF INPUT connector on the back panel of the receiver Note For the correct operation of this equipment you ...

Page 24: ...t connector YCbCr III Composite connector VIDEO You should configure audio and video settings after connecting up the receiver I HDMI connector If you have a high definition television set you should use a HDMI cable for best results Plug one end of the cable into the HDMI socket on the digital receiver and plug the other end into the matching socket on your television In this case you do not have...

Page 25: ...ets on the digital receiver and plug the other ends into the matching sockets on your television III Composite video connector You need to obtain a composite video cable RCA cable to use the composite video connector Plug one end of the cable into the VIDEO yellow socket on the digital receiver and plug the other end into the matching socket on your television Note You cannot view high definition ...

Page 26: ...her end into the matching sockets on your television or audio system To enjoy Dolby digital audio your television or audio system must be able to decode Dolby digital audio and you need to obtain a S PDIF cable Plug one end of the cable into the S PDIF socket on the digital receiver and plug the other end into the matching socket on your audio system 3 2 4 Internet connection To to wi 3 Ev sc 1 2 ...

Page 27: ...tion you can use a wifi USB adapter 3 3 Internal HDD installation Everything you need to install an HDD 2 5 or 3 5 is with your AZBox Me You will just need a screwdriver and your HDD 1 Remove the screws 2 Pull out the cover by sliding it back 3 Attach the HDD to the slot with screws connect the sata cable the power cable and close the box Note Please make sure that you removed all connections from...

Page 28: ...permit you to have 2 OS installed at the same time which you can choose when you are booting When you turn on the AZBox Me you will find useful menus on screen that will give you access to many options and functions The RCU will be your best friend helping you navigate through the features and selections Please be aware that each software has its particular way of working and may change some featu...

Page 29: ...oubleshooting in the future your cable service provider may ask for this serial number Use the space provided here to record the serial number Problem What to do Remote control is not working Insert new batteries Remove batteries and check polarity Reboot your AZBox AZBox does not respond Reboot your AZBox No reception on a channel Check position of dish Scan channel No video and audio Check wirin...

Page 30: ...C AAC Dolby Digital DTS WMA WMA Pro MP1 MP2 MP3 LPCM FLAC Vorbis DTS Audio Passthrough Dolby Digital Audio Passthrough Operating System Processor CPU Working Memory Video Memory Tuner DiSEqC Flash Memory HDD Video Output Video Containers Video Codecs Audio Containers Audio Codecs Linux SIGMA processor SMP 8655 DDR 256 MB DDR 256 MB Single tuner DVB S2 or DVB T DVB C embedded 1 0 1 1 1 2 USALS 512 ...

Page 31: ... RJ45 1x USB 2 0 1x Optical S PDIF Power Switch Lateral Panel 1x CR Slot for PayTV Conax License Dimensions 250x240x45 mm Picture Support Subtitle Supported Resolution Ethernet Front Panel Rear Panel Lateral Panel JPEG BMP GIF SMI SRT TXT SUB SSA 576i 480i 576p 480p 720p 1080i 1080p 10 100 Base T Ethernet max 100Mbit s 1x USB 2 0 Coloured Leds VFD Power Button 1x HDMI 1x Component YcbCr 1x RCA Vid...

Page 32: ...company to sales azbox com O RMA As OpenSat wants to be different from other producers and we always take very seriously our commitment to our users we inform you that RMA is accessible and available from our Web site www azbox com To go to the RMA form click here O Customer Support If you have any questions about AzBox HD Products or need support let our engineers help you or send us your suggest...

Page 33: ...d pending DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks DTS 2 0 Digital Out is a trademark of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Reserved Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories www azbox com info azbox com Tel 351 251 656 134 ny ur te or ...

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