Dreambox DM 500S
User’s Manual
Digital satellite receiver for free and encrypted DVB-TV Programs
Communication-Port
Smartcard Reader
Linux OS
Rev.1.0_rel.1.05_dd_eng
Page 1: ...Dreambox DM 500S User s Manual Digital satellite receiver for free and encrypted DVB TV Programs Communication Port Smartcard Reader Linux OS Rev 1 0_rel 1 05_dd_eng...
Page 2: ...fobar 14 14 1 Infobar EPG Electronic Program Guide 15 14 2 Infobar Subservices 15 14 3 Infobar Audio Track 16 14 4 Infobar Plugins 16 15 Setup OSD Language 17 16 Setup Time Zone 17 16 1 Setup Time Cor...
Page 3: ...are Decoder TuxText activating 31 32 Expert Setup 33 32 1 Communication Network LAN Setup 34 32 2 Communication Network WAN DSL Setup 35 32 3 NGrab Streaming Setup 35 32 4 Software Update over Interne...
Page 4: ...4 2 Views Frontview Rearview...
Page 5: ...and inwards into the Smartcard Reader Dreamcrypt is a trademark of Dream Multimedia Tv GmbH 3 2 Standby Led The Standby Led lits red if the Dreambox is in Standby state 3 3 RC Led The green RC Led ind...
Page 6: ...ur HiFi Amplifier e g AUX or Tape socket 4 6 TV Scart Connect your TV with an appropriate Scartcable to your Dreambox 4 7 Audio Out digital Connect your Dreambox with an appropriate optical Toslink ca...
Page 7: ...supply is to unplug the mains powercord If you do not use your Dreambox for a longer time please disconnect it from the mains power Please disconnect your Dreambox from the mains power during thunder...
Page 8: ...propriate coaxial cable to LNB In at your Dreambox Connect the Dreambox with an appropriate scart cable to your television screen Plug in the Powersupply into the Powersupply socket 12V 1A If you use...
Page 9: ...rol Power Button INFO Button Volume Mute Button OK Button Volume Button Arrow right Button Option Buttons MENU Button EXIT Button Channel up Button Volume Button Numeric Keyboard Arrow left Button Cha...
Page 10: ...ellow blue in the OSD Menu and are activated with the Option Buttons on the Remote Control Depending on the chosen Menu these Options do change Pressing the EXIT Button cancels all Operations During M...
Page 11: ...e to jump at the Beginning or the End of the Servicelist or to the next Marker This Button mutes the Volume A crossed Speaker Symbol will appear on the TV Screen Pressing it again or the Volume Button...
Page 12: ...e Power Button only works if no OSD Menu is shown on the TV screen Press the Power Button once to switch the Dreambox into Standby Mode Press the Power Button for at least 3 seconds The Shutdown Stand...
Page 13: ...ions and functions Use ether the Navigation Buttons followed by the OK Button or press the desired number to enter the Option or Function To change the view of the OSD Mainmenu go to Setup System Sett...
Page 14: ...mitted Service is crypted Aspect Ratio appears orange if the Service is transmitted in 16 9 the usal Aspect Ratio is 4 3 Dolby Digital Program appears orange if the Service is transmitted with Dolby D...
Page 15: ...ption Button to enter the menu multipile services Use the Navigation Buttons up and down to choose a service Press the OK Button to enter the service enable quickzap Press the green Option Button to e...
Page 16: ...up or down to choose another Audio Language Press the OK Button to activate 14 4 Infobar Plugins The blue dot in the Infobar appears permanently Use the Navigation Buttons up or down to choose a Plugi...
Page 17: ...to search for your Time Zone Press the OK Button to select use automatically daylight saving time Check or uncheck the Checkbox with the OK Button If checked the Time will be automatically adjusted fo...
Page 18: ...ss the MENU Button to enter the OSD Main menu Go to Setup Service Searching Satfind Choose from the lower Dropdownlists your preferred satellite and transponder Adjust the Dish towards the desired sat...
Page 19: ...tion Button to save this configuration After saving the Configuration choose 3 Motor Setup from the Menu Service Searching and press the OK Button The Menu Motor Config appears Refer to the Rotors Man...
Page 20: ...ne which is configured Select the first satellite to scan and press the OK Button Now choose to scan only Free services or not by setting a check or not If your LNB is not a C Band LNB then let the ch...
Page 21: ...scan This window appears after scanning the satellites Press the OK Button and answer no to the next question 22 Manual Transponder Scan Press the MENU Button to enter the OSD Main menu Go to Setup Se...
Page 22: ...elected satellite Pressing the OK Button on the remove button removes a transponder frequency from the selected satellite Pressing the green Option Button adds a new satellite Pressing the red Option...
Page 23: ...of your choice with the Numeric Keyboard on your Remote Control Press the yellow Option Button for lower or uppercase letters Press the blue Option Button for numerics or letters to come first Press...
Page 24: ...from the Provider list or add a service from the Serviceslist In our example we choose Astra 19 2E services to collect some services to add Navigate to Astra 19 2E services and press the OK Button Now...
Page 25: ...OK Button Press the red Option Button to delete a selected Bouquet Press the green Option Button to highlight a Bouquet and direct it to another place in the list Press the green Option Button again t...
Page 26: ...ck To enable Parental lock set a check in front of Parental lock The Button change PIN appears Navigate to this Button and press the OK Button to enter a PIN your choice Reenter the PIN If you don t w...
Page 27: ...atellites Providers or Bouquets After pressing the MENU Button the Service Menu appears Navigate to the option lock unlock and press the OK Button to lock unlock the selected service Beside the select...
Page 28: ...ignal e g for Projectors Aspect Ratio 4 3 letterbox standard 16 9 programs will be displayed on 4 3 TV s with black beams at top and bottom 4 3 panscan 16 9 programs will be zoomed to full high on 4 3...
Page 29: ...boxview of the OSD Mainmenu Change skin Setup a new skin See passage Change Skin TuxText position Setup the TuxText position See passage TuxText position Press the green Option Button to save 30 1 Ski...
Page 30: ...30 30 2 Available Skins Bluenigma BIG Neutino Style Screwed Stone Silver Metal Simple and Stylish Simple and Stylish 16 9 has the same look like Simple and Stylish but is optimized for 16 9 TV s...
Page 31: ...nt of the rectangle Use the Navigation Buttons down right for the Top left rectangle and up left for the Bottom right rectangle to adjust Press the OK Button to exit Attention If you don t see any rec...
Page 32: ...Button to enable or disable Default is disabled 16 9 im TextBild Modus ein aus 16 9 during TextPicture Mode enable disable Enabling this switches the TV to 16 9 Aspect Ratio if the PIG Mode is activa...
Page 33: ...f you would like to really delete a movie Hide error windows Press the OK Button to set a toggle All error windows will not be shown E g Service not found Auto show Infobar Press the OK Button to set...
Page 34: ...IP Address is used to specify the Host IP Address Netmask Enter the Netmask here The Netmask is used to find an Host IP Address in its Subnet Type LAN Local Area Network Connection to the home Network...
Page 35: ...n to enter the OSD Main menu Go to Setup Expert Setup Ngrab Streaming Setup The MAC Address is used for the WOL Wake On LAN funktion which must be supported by the PC s NIC Network Interface Card This...
Page 36: ...the MENU Button to enter the OSD Main menu Go to Setup Expert Setup Software Update select Manual Update The manual Software upgrade is used if the Dreambox is not connected to the Internet but has th...
Page 37: ...back Navigate to About and press the OK Button to enter Press the EXIT Button to exit This window shows detailed Information about the chosen Service This window shows Information about supported and...
Page 38: ...the Ethernet card with the Dreambox Communication port using a Crossover Patchcable Connect the serial ports with a serial nullmodem cable How to figure out the IP Address in Windows W98 W2K XP Click...
Page 39: ...ddress from your PC Local IP PC Type in an IP Address Remote IP Box for the Dreambox e g 10 0 0 97 Make sure the IP Address is not assigned to another Computer in your LAN if the Dreambox is connected...
Page 40: ...40 34 2 DreamUp Establish a Connection Click on the Connect Button Dreamup tells you that the Connection is prepared Plug in NOW the Mainspowercord into the Dreambox...
Page 41: ...to the Dreambox the other Buttons appear in black letters You can now use them Click on the Ping Button to test the Ethernet Connection You will notice the Ping result in the Log window If not please...
Page 42: ...34 3 DreamUp Backup Software Clicking on the Backup Button saves the complete installed Software with all your settings The file window opens Type in any name of your choice plus the extension img or...
Page 43: ...Save Button the Software will be downloaded from your Dreambox Watch the Progress bar and Status You get a message from Dreamup after downloading has been finished With result 0 everything is ok Click...
Page 44: ...p Erasing Software Click on the Erase Button to erase the currently installed Software This is sometimes but not always nessesary You will get a security question from DreamUp if you are sure Click on...
Page 45: ...45 Watch the Progress bar and Status After erasing the Software Dreamup tells you that everything is ok with a flash erase result 0 Click on the OK Button to quit...
Page 46: ...46 34 5 DreamUp Flashing Software Click on the Flash Button to select an Imagefile Software Choose an imagefile and click on the Open Button...
Page 47: ...king on the Open Button the image will be immediately uploaded to the Dreambox Watch the Progress bar the Status and Log window After the upload is completed the flash will be erased Watch the Status...
Page 48: ...48 The image will be verified after flashing The flash procedure is completed if you get a Flash update finished result 0 Click on the OK Button to quit...
Page 49: ...terface for digital bit stream out AC 3 DTS 1 x Scart interface fully controlled by software Audio Cinch Out Video Cinch Out DBS Tuner Frequency Range 950 2150 MHz Signal Level 65 dBm 25 dBm Signal to...
Page 50: ...pdate of Firmware and Preprogramming LNB power and polarisation LNB Current 500mA max short circuit proof LNB Voltage vertical 14V without load 11 5V at 400mA LNB Voltage horizontal 20V without load 1...
Page 51: ...seite Weblink http www dream multimedia tv com Support Forum Weblink http www dream multimedia tv de board index php Software Support actual images Weblink DM500 http www dm500 com Digital unterschrie...
Page 52: ...del Type Serial No Mac No Serial and Mac No is located at the back of your Dreambox Customer Address Name Street Country Postcode Town Reseller Adddress Name Street Country Postcode Town Stamp Date of...
Page 53: ...tacted person communication by at Description of mistake order please in detailed form and clear letters An execution of order can only be effected with detailed description of mistake statement defec...
