Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SOLO SE Vu+
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Powerful 1.3GHz Dual Core CPU Advanced Linux Operating System Pluggable Tuner Support for DVB-S2/DVB-C/T/T2 Various Plug-ins Supported Vu+® is a registered trademark of Ceru Co.
(A) PRECAUTION!!! (B) Packaging Contents (C) Product Descriptions (D) Conditional Access (E) Remote Control (F) Main Features (G) Optional Features (H) Technical Data I. Installation of V u+ 1. Connecting Signal Cable 2. Connecting TV 3. Connecting Power 4.
IV . System Configuration 1.Main Menu 2.System Setup 2-1. Service Searching A. Tuner Configuration B. Loading Default Service Lists C. Automatic Scan of Services D. Manual Scan of Services 2-2. System Configuration A. A/V Settings B. Language Selection C.
4 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + This product has been designed and manufactured in co mpliance with EU consumer safety requireme nts (CE). Please read the following safety precautions carefully. 1. Connecting Power • This product operates only in the range of AC100-240V and 50Hz/60Hz.
5 Vu User Manual + 8. Lightening, Storm or Not In Use. • Unplug the product and disconnect the antenna cable during a thunderstorm or lightening, especially when left unattended and unused for a long period of time. This will prevent possible damages from power surges or lightening.
6 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + (B) Packaging Contents Please check all package contents before using your product. • Vu+ SOLO SE • Remote Control • Batteries • HDMI ca.
7 Vu User Manual + (C) Product Descriptions Front Panel 1 Idle Server Mode Button 2 Display Status LED 3 CI Module slot One CI module slot is provided.
8 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Rear Panel 1 Pluggable T uner Slot Single DVB-S2/C/T/T2. 2 Video output Connects to TV using RCA cable. 3 Audio output Connects to TV using RCA cable. 4 S/PDIF Connects to a digital audio system using S/PDIF cable.
9 Vu User Manual + Amongst the channels that are scanned via Vu+, some channels can be properly tuned in only with the corresponding Smartcard and/or CAM (Conditional Access Module).
10 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Insertion of CAM (Conditional Access Module) There are several Conditional Access Systems (CAS), other than Xcrypt that Vu+ supports.
11 Vu User Manual + (E) Remote Control Vu+ SOLO SE remote control (RCU) is a universal one that can be used for TV and STB both. Please refer to IV . System Configuration 2.9 Remote Control Unit Set-up section for more explanation. 1 TV Power Once configured for TV remote control, this button is for TV power on/ off.
12 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 13 EPG Displays the Electronic Pr ogram Guide (EPG) information if provided. 14 Channel + / - Navigates through the scanned channel list. 15 Menu Displays the main menu. 16 Recording List (Optional) Displays the list of recordings stored on the internal HDD if any.
13 Vu User Manual + (F) Main Features (G) Optional Features • Powerful 1.3 GHz Dual Core CPU • Advanced Pluggable tuner system - Single DVB-S2/C/T/T2 • Dolby Digital Plus & DTS supported. • 1 x Smartcard Reader (Xcrypt) • 1 x Common Interface • Dual MPEG2 / H.
14 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + (H) T echnical Data Vu+ Technical Specifications Front Panel Display Status LED Smart card slot 1 Common Interface 1 Key N/A Rear Panel Power s.
15 Vu User Manual + This chapter will guide you through the whole installation pr ocess of Vu+. Please read each section carefully to make sure that the system runs properly. 1. Connecting Satellite Cable This product is integrated with one tuner slot, and the first step is to connect a Vu+ tuner.
16 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 2. Connecting the TV Vu+ provides a variety of audio/video connection methods. A. Connecting TV via HDMI cable For the sake of the best picture quality, especially for digital TV, HDMI connection is recommended.
17 Vu User Manual + 3. Connecting P ower A power cord and an adapter are provided in the accessory box. Plug the round end of the adapter power cord into the power input of SOLO SE.
18 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + When you turn on Vu+ for the first time after purchase, an installation wizard will begin step by step. NOTE : OK key is used for confirmation and turns to the next step. Press EXIT key to return to the previous page.
19 Vu User Manual + A. Configuring T uner A - DVB-S2 NOTE : If DVB-S2 tuner is mounted, read the following instructions. Using LEFT/RIGHT key, you can choose one of the following Configuration Modes: • Nothing connected • Simple • Loop through to: mode to make the LNB1 be internally connected to the LNB2 in.
20 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + The fi ve modes are ava ilable for the satellit e cable connecti on betw een LNB and your V u+ as below: • Single This option is used to receive a single satellite with a single LNB. The cable from LNB is directly connected to Vu+.
21 Vu User Manual + • DiSEqC A/B/C/D This option allows you to configure four satel lites in Por t A, Port B , Port C and Port D. • Positioner This option is used when you have a motorized satellite antenna.
22 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + • Selecting Scan Mode - Automatic Scan / Manual Scan Channel scanning is possible either in Automatic Scan mode or Manual Scan mode. • Automatic Scan If you choose Automatic Scan, you will be asked whether to erase all the existing channels before scaninig.
23 Vu User Manual + Step 3. Installing Default Satellite List Here you will be asked whether you want to install the default satellite lists. Press OK and the following image appears: Step 4. Parental Control Option Here you can choose whether to enable the parental control option.
24 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 1. Switching Channel [ i : Press / , CHANNEL / key / Press / to move to the next channels] Vu+ offers various channel zapping methods. You can switch the current channel by pressing • UP/DOWN key If you press UP or DOWN key, Channel Selection menu appears.
25 Vu User Manual + 3. Selecting Audio T rack [ i : Press AUDIO key] You can check what audio tracks are available to choose by pressing AUDIO key. By using UP/DOWN key and Color key, you can select a different audio language or Stereo sound. NOTE : Available options on this menu will dif fer depending on the service.
26 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 5. T eletext [ i : Press TELETEXT key] You can call up Teletext information by pressing TELETEXT key ( ). It will take some time to load all the information. You can navigate through the Teletext page by using UP/DOWN key to select a text page.
27 Vu User Manual + • VOLUME - If you want to reduce the page size, press VOLUME – key. 6. Program Information (Infobar) [ i : Press OK key] Whenever you change the channel, infobar is always displayed for 5 seconds (default setting). Infobar is designed to provide you comprehensive information of the channel that you are currently watching.
28 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 9 SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) : Signal Level 10 AGC (Automatic Gain Control) : Signal Strength 1 1 GREEN : to call up Subservices, if available 12 Audio : to display available audio tracks. 13 Extensions : to call up a Picture in Picutre.
29 Vu User Manual + • YELLOW displays the list of providers. • BLUE displays the list of your favorite channels. In order for you to add certain channels to this F av ourites list, 1 Call up the Channel Selection list by pressing UP or DOWN key. 2 Go to the All list by pressing RED .
30 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 5 Choose “ add ser vice to f av ourites ” and press OK . 6 Go to the F av ourites list by pressing BLUE to confirm that the selected channel is correctly included in the list. 8. Electronic Program Guide (Event View , Recording Function is Optional.
31 Vu User Manual + • GREEN (Add T imer) If you press GREEN key, Timer entr y menu appears as below. This option is used to set up a new timer for recording or zapping. - Name Displays the name of the selected program. - Description Displays a short description of the selected program.
32 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + • YELLOW (Single EPG) Press YELLOW while Eventvie w menu is on, to call up the program event schedules of the selected channel. In this state, you can sort the list according to A-Z order or Time by pressing YELLOW .
33 Vu User Manual + 9. T imeshift (Optional) [ i : Press or key] For your information, Timeshift is an instant recording of the current program that you are watching.
34 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 10. Recording (Optional) Vu+ SOLO SE supports multiple recordings up to 8 recording at the same time. 1 Instant Recording [ i : Press REC key] Press REC key to start the recording of the current program.
35 Vu User Manual + - Add recording (enter recording end time) This option is used when you want to define a certain date and time when the recording is stopped. - Add recording (indefinitely) This option is used when you want to keep recording running without a specific end time.
36 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + In this menu, color keys are assigned for each different function. - RED (Delete) This option is used to delete a timer. - GREEN (Add) This option is used to add a timer. - YELLOW (Disable) This option is used to disable the timer and X mark will appear.
37 Vu User Manual + - BLUE (Cleanup) This option is used to remove those finished timers from the Timer List . NOTE : Make sure that the HDD on your Vu+ has enough free space available for recording. If the free space on the HDD is not sufficient, recording might stop before the defined end time.
38 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 11. Recording Play (Optional) [ i : Press Recording List key] You can view recorded files on the Recorded files menu. Press Recording List ( ) to activate this menu . Select the file that you want to play.
39 Vu User Manual + 12. Managing Recording Files (Optional) [ i : Press Recording List key > Press MENU key] If you want to delete a recording file, press MENU key while Recorded files menu is on.
40 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 13. Media Player (Recording Function is Optional.) [ i : MENU > Media Player] Vu+ is truly a multimedia receiver capable of playing media contents. Using Media Player, you can enjoy Music, Photo and Video contents stored on the internal HDD and/or an USB memory stick plugged into Vu+.
41 Vu User Manual + 14. Plug-ins [ i : MENU > Plugins] Vu+ is integrated with standard 10/100Mbps Ethernet with RJ 45 connector. You are recommended to use this network capability of Vu+ to fully enjoy the system. If your Vu+’s network connection is established, you can directly download plug-ins from a designated website of Vu+.
42 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 15. Sleep T imer [ i : MENU > Standby/ Restart > Sleep Timer] You can set a specific time when your Vu+ goes into Idle Server Mode or Standby mode, using this menu. Three color keys are used to set up this sleep timer.
43 Vu User Manual + Vu+ is a very sophisticated device designed to allow users a variety of system setting options. You can fine- tune your Vu+ to be your OWN system to fit your taste. This chapter will guide you through the entire menu of system configuration.
44 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 2. System Setup [ i : Press MENU > Select Setup] The Setup menu consists of the following sub-menus.
45 Vu User Manual + B. Loading Default Service Lists [ i : MENU > Setup > Service Searching > Default Service List] In case there are service lists available for certain satellites, for example, Astra or Hotbird, you can install the lists in the channel list of your Vu+.
46 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Press OK to activate the automatic scan. This will take some minutes. As the scan proceeds, you will see the progressive bar and the newly found services underneath.
47 Vu User Manual + 3 Frequency You need to enter the exact frequency of the transponder that you want to scan. 4 Symbol Rate You need to enter the exact symbol rate of the transponder that you want to scan 5 Polarity Here, you have options for Horizontal, Vertical, Circular Left and Circular Right.
48 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 2-2. System Configuration [ i : Press MENU > Setup > System] Here you can find most of the necessary settings that you might need to optimize your Vu+ in the way you like it. Please read the followings carefully.
49 Vu User Manual + Amongst the parameters given in this menu, the following ones are generally what you need to decide for the audio and video. 1 Video output Here you need to decide which video output you want to use between your TV and Vu+. The available options are as below.
50 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + B. Language Selection [ i : MENU > Setup > System > Language] A variety of languages are available for the OSD(On-Screen Display) of Vu+.
51 Vu User Manual + NOTE : RED is for cancel and GREEN is OK. OK key of RCU is not working in this mode. Amongst the options given in this menu, the following ones are generally what you may need to know. 1 Recording always have priority YES option is used to set the recording to have a priority over any existing timer.
52 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 4 Show Message when Recording starts If you set this option at YES , a message saying that a recording has started appears as below. 5 Enable multiple bouquets If you set this option at YES , it will enable multiple bouquets.
53 Vu User Manual + E. Hard Disk Set Up [ i : MENU > Setup > System > Harddisk > Harddisk setup] You can set the duration of time after which HDD is to be put into Idle Mode. Here, you can choose from No Idle Mode 10 or 30 seconds 1, 2, 5,10, 20, 30 minutes 1, 2, 4 hours.
54 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + G. Network Setup [ i : MENU > Setup > System > Network] Vu+ is integrated with standard 10/100Mbps Ethernet with RJ 45 connector. You are recommended to use this network capability of Vu+ to fully enjoy the system.
55 Vu User Manual + 2 Nameserver settings This option is required when you selected not to use DHCP. You need to enter the address of the Nameserver. 3 Network test When you are not sure whether the network configuration has been done correctly or not, you can run this test.
56 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + H. Skin Change [ i : MENU > Setup > System > Skin] Vu+ is a Linux based set top box and there are a lot of Skins available for Linux set top box. Using this menu, you can use a different Skin other than the default one.
57 Vu User Manual + 2-4. Parental Control [ i : MENU > Setup > Parental Control] If you want to prevent certain channels from being accessed by others, you can do so using this menu. 1 Go to Parental Control menu by pressing MENU > Setup > Parental Contr ol.
58 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Protect setup If you set this option at YES , you will be asked to enter PIN code when you enter this P arental setup menu. Change setup pin If you want to change the existing PIN code for Parental setup, you can do so using this menu.
59 Vu User Manual + Edit service list Here you can add services that you want to lock with PIN code. Services will be arranged in the alphabetical order and you can select an alphabet to enter into the list where you can find the channel that you want to lock.
60 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 2-6. Checking H/W & S/W Information [ i : MENU > Information] If you want to check the H/W or S/W system of your Vu+, this is the menu that you need to use. Also, here you can check very detailed information of a specific service.
61 Vu User Manual + 3 Transponder 4 Tuner Status B. System Information [ i : MENU > Information > About] This menu is for you to check the current system of your Vu+.
62 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 2-7. Remote Control Unit (RCU) Set-up Vu+ RCU is a universal RCU that can be used for TV and STB at the same time.
63 Vu User Manual + 1. Press 1and 6 for three seconds until LED is on. 2. Press <9>, <9>, <3>. 3. If you want to control of TV volume, press TV Power button.
64 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + B.Function Key T able Number Key description STB mode description TV mode description 1 STB Power STB Power Toggle - 2 TV Power - TV Power togg.
65 Vu User Manual + * Shall only be available when the user configure the related feature (TV-setup and/or Volume Punch through) C.TV Code List Brand ID for Device TV : A.
66 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Baird 0311 Bang & Olufsen 0314 Barco 0319 Basic Line 0325 Bastide 0327 Baur 0331 Baysonic 0333 Bazin 0335 Beaumark 0340 Beijing 0345 Beko 0.
67 Vu User Manual + Conrowa 0634 Contec 0635 Continental Edison 0637 Cosmel 0647 Craig 0650 Crosley 0655 Crown 0658 CS Electronics 0663 CTC 0664 CTX 0665 Curtis 0666 Curtis Mathes 0667 CXC 0670 CyberP.
68 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Feilang 0990 Feilu 0991 Feiyue 0993 Fenner 0994 Ferguson 0996 Fidelity 0998 Filsai 1000 Finlandia 1003 Finlux 1004 Firstline 1008 Fisher 1009 F.
69 Vu User Manual + Hongmei 1272 Hornyphon 1277 Hoshai 1278 Howard Computers 1281 HP 1283 Huafa 1287 Huanghaimei 1288 Huanghe 1289 Huanglong 1290 Huangshan 1291 Huanyu 1292 Huari 1294 Humax 1298 Hush .
70 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Konka 1548 Korpel 1552 Korting 1554 Kosmos 1557 Koyoda 1561 KTV 1572 Kunlun 1578 Kuro 1579 Kyoshu 1583 Kyoto 1585 L&S Electronic 1588 LaSA .
71 Vu User Manual + Motion 1877 Motorola 1878 MTC 1889 MTEC 1890 MTlogic 1892 Mudan 1896 Multistandard 1904 Multitec 1906 Multitech 1907 Murphy 1911 Musikland 1915 Myryad 1922 NAD 1926 Naiko 1930 Naki.
72 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Phonola 2201 Phonotrend 2202 Pilot 2207 Pioneer 2212 Pionier 2213 Plantron 2219 Playsonic 2224 Polaroid 2230 Poppy 2236 Portland 2238 Powerpoin.
73 Vu User Manual + Seelver 2520 SEG 2522 SEI 2524 Sei-Sinudyne 2525 Seleco 2528 Semivox 2529 Semp 2530 Sencora 2531 Sentra 2534 Serie Dorada 2538 Serino 2539 Shanghai 2547 Shaofeng 2549 Sharp 2550 Sh.
74 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Sysline 2815 Systemax 2817 Sytong 2820 T acico 2823 T actus 2825 T agar Systems 2831 T aishan 2835 T alent 2838 T andberg 2842 T andy 2843 T as.
75 Vu User Manual + Vibrant 3154 Victor 3155 Videocon 3163 Videologic 3165 Videologique 3166 Videosat 3170 VideoSystem 3172 Videotechnic 3173 Videoton 3174 Vidikron 3178 Vidtech 3179 Viewsonic 3186 Vi.
76 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Quandra Vision 3546 Radio Shack 3547 RTF 3548 T esmet 3550 Aomni 3555 Chimei 3563 Digital Lifestyles 3567 YU-MA-TU 3603 Bork 3615 iDEAL 3641 JT.
77 Vu User Manual + GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301, USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed.
78 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are not covered by this License; they are outside its scope.
79 Vu User Manual + c) Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.
80 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + 8. I f t he d is tr ib ut io n a nd /o r us e o f t he P rog ra m i s re st ri ct ed in c er ta in c ou nt ri e s ei th er b y p at en ts o r b.
81 Vu User Manual + Main menu 1st level 2nd level 3nd level 4nd level 5nd level Media player Media Player Timer Timer List Information Service Service info About About Plugins Plugin browser Setup Ser.
82 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + VII. T roubleshooting Before you contact your local service center, please read the following tips carefully. NOTE : if the antenna is covered with snow or the RF signal is weakened by heavy rain, the quality of audio and video may become temporarily poor.
83 Vu User Manual + VIII. Glossary 8PSK 8-PSK is usually the highest order PSK constellation deployed. With more than 8 phases, the error-rate becomes too high and there are better, though more complex, modulations available such as quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM).
84 V u : Y our Smart Linux TV Pla yer + Vu User Manual + EPG Electronic Pr ogram Guide is a digital guide to scheduled broadcast television or radio programs, typically displayed on-screen with functions allowing a viewer to navigate, select, and discover content by time, title, channel, genre, etc.
85 Vu User Manual + S/PDIF Stands for Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format. A common use for the S/PDIF interface is to carry compressed digital audio as defined by the standard IEC 61937. This mode is used to connect the output of a DVD player to a home theater receiver that supports Dolby Digital or DTS surround sound.
An important point after buying a device Vu+ SOLO SE (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Vu+ SOLO SE yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Vu+ SOLO SE - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Vu+ SOLO SE you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Vu+ SOLO SE will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Vu+ SOLO SE, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Vu+ SOLO SE.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Vu+ SOLO SE. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Vu+ SOLO SE along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
