DREAMBOX 7020S - Satellite receiver DREAM MULTIMEDIA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Digital satellite receiver with Linux operating system
Brand	DREAM MULTIMEDIA
Model	DREAMBOX 7020S
Dimensions (L x W x H)	374 mm x 230 mm x 63 mm
Weight (without hard drive)	1,8 kg
Power supply	230 V / 50 Hz
Operating ambient temperature	+15°C to +35°C
Air humidity	< 80%
LNB interface	F-type input for satellite dish (LNB)
Video outputs	SCART (TV and VCR), RGB, S-Video, FBAS formats
Audio outputs	Analog (RCA L/R) and digital optical (Dolby Digital AC3)
Serial interface	RS232 for update and programming
Network interface	Ethernet for update and programming
Internal storage support	Internal hard drive (mountable)
Memory card reader	CompactFlash
Display	Graphic display and liquid crystal display (LCD)
Main functions	Reception of free and encrypted DVB-S programs (Astra, Eutelsat), electronic program guide (EPG), recording timer, channel list, deep standby mode
Included accessories	1 receiver, 1 power cable, 1 remote control, 2 R6 1.5V batteries, user manual, warranty card
Care and cleaning	Unplug the device, clean with a slightly damp cloth without cleaning products
Safety	Do not open the device, ensure adequate ventilation, avoid humidity and flammable objects, have the hard drive installation carried out by a professional
Recycling	Recyclable packaging, batteries and electronic waste must be disposed of in accordance with regulations
Warranty	Warranty valid subject to compliance with assembly and operating instructions

Frequently Asked Questions - DREAMBOX 7020S DREAM MULTIMEDIA

How to install an internal hard drive on the Dreambox 7020S?

Hard drive installation must be carried out by a professional or an authorized dealer to avoid voiding the warranty. Use the mounting frames supplied as an option. After installation, go to the Configuration > Hard Drive menu to format and manage the disk.

How to connect the Dreambox to the Internet?

Use the Ethernet cable to connect the Dreambox to your router. Go to Main Menu > Configuration > Network and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and DNS server. Save the settings.

How to update the Dreambox software?

Updates are performed via the RS232 or Ethernet interface using a PC. Visit the manufacturer's website to get the update file and follow the instructions in the user manual.

What to do if the remote control does not work?

Check that the batteries are correctly inserted and are in good condition. If necessary, replace them with new R6 1.5V batteries. Make sure no obstacles block the infrared signal between the remote control and the receiver.

How to configure the remote control to control the TV?

Press the TV key briefly, then hold down the SHIFT/Setup key for 3 seconds. The TV key flashes twice. Enter the 4-digit code for your TV (see list in instructions). Each digit is confirmed by a flash. A double flash validates the code.

How to search and organize channels?

Go to Main Menu > Configuration > Channels. You can add or edit satellites and launch a search. In the channel list, use the Dream key to change the display. The color keys allow you to manage favorites and bouquets.

Why does the screen display 'No Signal'?

Check the LNB cable between the satellite dish and the receiver. Ensure the dish is correctly pointed at the satellite. Also check that the SCART cable is properly connected to the TV and that the TV input is selected.

How to schedule a recording?

Use the electronic program guide (EPG) by pressing the red key. Select a program and press the green key to add it to the recording list. You can also manually configure the timer in the Configuration > Timer menu.

How to reset the Dreambox to factory settings?

Simultaneously press the 3 keys (not specified in the manual) for a few seconds. Alternatively, go to Main Menu > Configuration > Reset (if available) or use the software update option.

What to do in case of a breakdown or serious malfunction?

Immediately unplug the device from the mains if you notice external damage, moisture ingress, or an abnormal odor. Contact your dealer or an authorized service. Never open the device yourself.

USER MANUAL DREAMBOX 7020S DREAM MULTIMEDIA

HDD installation card

Mode d'emploi

Carte de garantie

Linux OS Set-top box with PCMCIA interface for CA modules, for receiving clear and encoded ASTRA and EUTELSAT DVB programmes.

Connector for internal hard disk Compact Flash reader Graphical display

1. Shift/Set-up function
2. TV control mode
3. Numeric keypad
4. Page back
5. Mute mode
6. Volume +/-
7. Channel information
8. Direction keys
9. Audio menu
10. Option keys red, green, yellow, blue
11. TV mode

12. Radio mode

13. On / standby

14. Dreambox control mode
15. Page forwards
16. Bouquet selection
17. LAME!
18. Main menu
19. OK (selection)
20. VCR menu (video recorder)
21. VCR control
22. Help menu
23. Videotext

FRANÇAIS

8.2.9 Common Inerface

3. Table of Contents

Chapter

1. Remote control 3

2. TV model list 23-32

3. Views 34

2.1 Front view 34

2.2 Rear view 34

1. Contents 35

2. Safety instructions 36

4.1 Periods of non-use 37

4.2 Additional safety notes 37-38

1. Getting started 39

5.1 Hifi amplifier 39

5.1.1 Analog 39

5.1.2 Digital 39

5.2 RS 232 serial interface 40

5.3 Ethernet 40

1. Disposal notes 40

2. Important notes on operation 40

3. Main menu 41

8.1 Info menu 42

8.2 Set-up menu 42

8.2.1 Channels 43

8.2.2 Network 43-44

8.2.3 OSD 44

8.2.4 LCD 45

8.2.5 Remote control 45

8.2.6 Video 46

8.2.7 Skin 46

8.2.8 Language 47

8.2.9 Common Interface 47

8.2.10 EPG 48

8.2.11 Timer 48-49

8.2.12 Hard disk 49

1. Infobar 50

2. Channel list 50-51

3. Standby, Power down Dreambox and Reset 51

4. Set up "TV control mode" 52

Notes 53

Warranty card 74

HDD installation card 75

4. Safety instructions

For your protection, please read the safety instructions thoroughly before starting to use your DM 7000. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage which occurs as a result of incorrect handling or from failure to observe the safety instructions.

• The unit must be positioned such that it is sufficiently ventilated.
• The cover of the unit must not be covered, and there must be sufficient distance from other equipment. The ventilation ports of the unit must always remain unobstructed, so that the warm air can be carried away from the interior of the unit.
• Do not place any vases or other containers with fluids in them on the unit. Water must not be allowed to drip or to spray onto the unit.
• No burning objects, such as candles or oil lamps, may be placed on the unit.
• The unit must only be operated in moderate climactic conditions.
• Never open the unit yourself! There is a risk of electric shocks. Should it become necessary to open the unit, this must be carried out by qualified personnel.

• Never introduce foreign metal objects into the slots or the ventilation ports.
• Installation or exchange of a hard disk drive may only be carried out by qualified personnel, or a dealer trained for the purpose.

WARNING!

Conversion or modification of the unit leads to loss of warranty if not carried out by a specialist dealer and certified in writing.

WARNING!

We recommend that the hard disk be installed by the specialised dealer. An incorrect installation of the hard disk results in you losing all of your rights under the guarantee.

4.1 Periods of non-use

• If the unit is not operated for longer periods of time, it should be completely disconnected from the mains power supply.
• The unit should also be disconnected from the mains supply during electrical storms.

4.2 Additional safety precautions

• Connection to the external device (LNB)
  Remove the power cable of the DM 7000 from the mains socket before you connect or remove the cable of the LNB.
• Connection to the television
  Remove the power cable of the DM 7000 from the mains socket before you connect the SCART cable to your television.
• The unit must immediately be disconnected from the mains power supply if the power cable or socket show any signs of damage.
• The unit must immediately be disconnected from the mains power supply if it is exposed to dampness or if dampness penetrates it.
• The unit must immediately be disconnected from the mains power supply if substantial external damage is discovered.

Do not expose your Dreambox to direct sunlight, lightning or rain.

Earthing: the LNIB cable must be earthed.

The earthing system must conform to SABS 061.

Cleaning: remove the power cable of the Dreambox from the mains socket before you clean the Dreambox. Use a slightly damp cloth without cleaning agents.

Connect your Dreambox only to sockets which are intended for the purpose.

Do not allow the unit to become overloaded.

General:

Environmental temperature +15^ ... +35^

Atmospheric humidity < 80%

Dimensions (W x D x H): 374 mm x 230 mm x 63 mm

Weight: 1.8kg without HDD

5. General notes

Check that everything has been delivered. You should have received the following:

1 receiver
1 power cable
1 remote control
1 Instruction Manual
1 guarantee card
2 batteries (1.5V microcell)

Optionally available:

2 hard disk installation frames

1 IDE cable
1 power cable for the hard disk
1 infrared keyboard

• Check the battery polarity carefully and install the batteries supplied in the battery compartment of the remote control.
• Before you connect the receiver, please read the safety instructions under point 2.
• Connect the external device (Spiegel, LNB) with an F plug to the LNB input on the receiver.
• Connect the receiver with a Scart cable to your television (Scart socket TV), and to a video recorder or DVD player (Scart socket VCR).
• Plug the mains cable into the receiver and then into a suitable power socket 230V / 50Hz .

5.1 Hifi amplifier

5.1.1 Analog

To connect your Dreambox to a hifi amplifier, please use a suitable phono cable. Connect this to the receiver at AUDIO R/L and to a free input (e.g. AUX or CD) on your hifi amplifier.

5.1.2 Digital

If your amplifier has a suitable optical input, connect the DIGITAL AUDIO socket on the receiver to the optical input of the amplifier with an optical cable. Sampling frequencies of 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48kHz are available. This output also provides the Dolby Digital-Signal (AC3) when this is broadcast.

5.2 RS 232 serial interface

The RS 232 interface is used to update the operating software and for preprogramming with a PC.

5.3 Ethernet

The Ethernet interface can be used to update the operating software and for pre-programming with a PC.

6. Disposal notes

The packaging of the DM 7000 consists exclusively of recyclable materials. Please dispose of these appropriately.

Take care that dead batteries from the remote control and electronic scrap are not disposed of in ordinary rubbish, but are properly disposed of (return to the specialist dealer, or special waste disposal).

7. Important notes on operation

The operation of the Dreambox is greatly simplified with an OSD (On Screen Display). All available options are displayed over 4 coloured dots (red, green, yellow, blue) and can be activated with the remote control.

The options change depending on the menu, and are labelled appropriately in each menu.

You can leave all menus and channel lists with the LAME! key.

8. Main menu

This OSD (On Screen Display) is used to navigate to the individual submenus.

TIMER - mode

Switches to file mode.

SCART - menu

Switches the Scart between video input and output.

TV - mode

Switches to TV mode.

RADIO - mode

Switches to radio mode.

FILE - mode

Switches to file mode.

INFO - menu

Switches to the Info menu.

POWER OFF - mode

Puts the Dreambox into deep standby.

SET-UP - menu

Switches to the Set-up menu.

8.1 Info-menu

Streaminfo:

Streaminfo

Name: ProSieben

Provider: ProSiebenSat.1

Video PID: 00ffh (255d)

Audio PID: 0100h (256d)

PCR PID: 00ffh (255d)

Teletext PID: 0020h (32d)

Video format: 720x576 4:3

Transport Stream ID: 0021h

Original Network ID: 0085h

Service ID: 0382h

Service information (right) 1/3

8.2 Set-up-menu

Setup

[back]

Channels...

Network...

OSD...

LCD...

Remote Control...

Video...

Skin...

Language...

Harddisk...

Common Interface...

Upgrade...

8.2.1 Channels:

This allows you to set up the satellites and the channel search.

The satellite menu allows you to add and edit satellites.

Add a satellite with "new", or edit the selections displayed.

Leave the menu with "close" or with "LAME!"

8.2.2 Network

This shows the set-up for your network.

IP: Enter the IP address of your Box here (e.g. 192.168.0.5).

Network mask: (e.g. 255.255.255.0).

Name server: Enter a name server here.

Gateway: Enter the standard gateway here (e.g. 192.168.0.1).

After entering your set-up, save your settings with "save", or „abort".

8.2.3 OSD

This allows you to configure the OSD (On Screen Display).

Transp.: Select the transparency of your OSD.

Brightness: adjust the brightness of your OSD.

Contrast: adjust the contrast of your OSD.

After entering your set-up, save your settings with "save", or „abort".

8.2.4 LCD

This allows you to set up the display of the Dreambox.

You can adjust brightness, contrast and stand-by brightness.

After entering your set-up, save your settings with "save", or „abort".

8.2.5 Remote control

This allows you to configure your remote control.

You can adjust the repeat rate and the delay rate.

After entering your set-up, save your settings with "save", or „abort".

8.2.6 Video

This allows you to configure your video set-up.

Colour format: Choose between RGB, SVideo and FBAS.

Aspect ratio: Choose between 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 panscan or 16:9 (PIN8).

After entering your set-up, save your settings with "save", or „abort".

8.2.7 Skin

This allows you to choose between different OSD skins.

After entering your set-up, save your settings with "save", or „abort".

A new skin becomes active the next time you reboot.

8.2.8 Language

This allows you to choose the language for the OSD.

Language: select the language for the OSD.

After entering your set-up, save your settings with "save", or „abort".

A new language becomes active the next time you reboot.

8.2.9 Common Interface

Reset: this allows you to reset the Common Interface.

Init: this allows you to re-initialise the Common Interface.

8.2.10 EPG

EPG-ProSieben

02.II. 01:40 Ronin
02.11. 03:36 Bloodsport III
02.11 05.11 Cat City
02.11. 06:34 Pinky & der Brain
02.11 07:01 Mega Man
02.11 07:30 Ace Venture
02.11. 07:59 Der Magier
02.11. 08:28 Big Guy & Rusty
02.11. 08:55 Superman
02.11. 09:23 Batman & Robin
02.11. 09:50 Extreme Ghostbusters
02.11 10:18 Chris Colorado
02.11. 10:48 Batman of the Future
02.11 11:16 Antz - Was krabbelt da?
02.11. 12:48 Eine schrecklich nette Familie

The red selection key on the remote control takes you into the EPG lists.

With "OK", you can see further information on programmes.

With the green selection key, you can add a programme to your recording list.

8.2.11 Timer

This allows you to set up your recording list.

Timer list

Enter the channels manually with the record options, or edit your recording list. You can also delete recording options from the EPG list here with "remove".

8.2.12 Hard disk

This allows you to configure your installed hard disk.

harddisk setup...

back

MAXTOR 4KO60H3 (master, 60.040 GB)

First select the hard disk found and press "OK" to view information about the disk, or to re-format the disk.

MAXTOR 4K06OH3

model: MAXTOR 4KO6OH3

capacity: 60.040 GB

connected: master

status: in use, 59.928 GB (~1816 minutes) free

close

format

The next menu shows you:

Model: the hard disk found.

Capacity: this displays the capacity of the hard disk connected.

Connected: port master or slave.

Status: this shows the status of your hard disk.

To configure a new hard disk or to delete all data from the disk, please select "format", otherwise select "close".

9. Infobar

10. Channel list

TV mode DVB-bouquets (TV) German Free

FRANCISZKANIE

German Free

GlobeCast

IMEDIA

Landmark Travel 0

Maastricht Multime

Motors TV

MTV Networks 8

no name

ORF

PREMIERE

QVC

RTBF

TBS

Tele 2

Teleshopping

1 3sat

2 ARD-Online-Kanal

3 arte

4 Bayerisches FS

5 BR-alpha

6CNBC

7 Das Erste

8EinsExtra

9EinsFestival

0EinsMuXx

1 EuroNews

2 Europort

3 hessen femsehen

4 Kabel 1 Austria

5 Kabel 1 Schweiz

6 KABEL1

17 KiKa

18 MDR FERNSEHEN

19 MHP ARD Online-Kai

20 n-tv

21 N24

22 NDRFemsehen

23 ORB-Femsehen

24 Phoenix

25 ProSieben

26 ProSieben Austria

In the channel list you can select from the different representations of the channel list with the "Dream" key:

• simple channel list
• three-column channel list
• channel list with bouquet list

Select a channel and press "OK".

The yellow selection key allows you to switch between the left and right windows.

With the red selection key, you can enter the channel into your list of favourites, or add it to the playlist.

The blue selection key takes you to the favourites menu.

11. Standby, Power down Dreambox and Reset

To put your Dreambox into standby mode, briefly press the power key on your remote control once.

To put your Dreambox into deep standby, go to the main menu, select the "power down" option, and confirm this with the "OK" key.

All settings are now stored and the Box goes into deep standby, or press the power key on the remote control for 5 seconds.

For a reset, press all 3 buttons on the Dreambox at the same time.

12. Set up "TV control mode"

12. Set up "TV control mode"

A four-digit TV device code is selected from the TV model list in the table in Chapter 13 (pages 23 - 32) and entered.

TV mode -> <> -> number -> number -> number -> number

Programming sequence:

1. Briefly press the TV key once.
2. Press the SHIFT/Set-up key for 3 seconds. The TV key should blink twice.
3. Enter the TV code with the numeric keypad on the remote control. Each number input is acknowledged by the TV key blinking once.

After the fourth digit has been input, a valid code is acknowledged by the TV key blinking twice.

1. The remote control now automatically leaves programming mode.
2. If no code is input for 10 seconds, the remote control automatically leaves programming mode.

3. Sommaire

Chapitre

1. Telecommande 3

2. ListedappareilsTV 23-32

3. Vues 54

2.1 Vue avant 54

2.2 Vue arrirée 54

8.2.9 Common Interface 67

8.2.10Programme electronique (EPG) 68

8.2.11 Minuterie 68-69

8.2.12 Disque dur 69

Name server: Enter a name server here.

8.2.9 Common Inerface

Timer list
2002	November	Thursday, 21	10.55
2002	November	Thursday, 21	10.55
record DVR	ProSieben
close	update	add	remove
select year (ok)

In case of complaints or warranty claims, please return the unit to the dealer from whom it was purchased. DO NOT RETURN IT TO DREAM MULTIMEDIA TV GMBH!

If your Dreambox has been equipped with a HDD, it is most important that you include the HDD installation card, filled in and stamped, with the warranty card!

IMPORTANT!

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