2-2. System Configuration

[ icon_info.eps : Press MENU menu.eps > 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.

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A. A/V Settings

[ icon_info.eps : MENU menu.eps > Setup > System > A/V Settings]

Here you will find options necessary to set up the audio and video configuration of your Vu+.

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NOTE : RED is for cancel and GREEN is OK. OK key of RCU is not working in this mode.

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.

    • HDMI

    • YPbPr

    • Scart

  2. Mode

    You need to decide which resolution to use according to the video output above and your TV amongst the following options.

    HDMI Scart YPbPr
    Resolution 1080p
    1080i
    720p
    576p
    576i
    480p
    480i
    PAL
    NTSC
    Multi
    1080i
    720p
    576p
    576i
    480p
    480i

  3. Dolby Digital Default

    YES is used when you want to set Dolby Digital audio as the default audio. If the program you are watching has Dolby Digital and Stereo, Dolby Digital is used.

    On the other hand, NO is used when you do not want to set Dolby Digital audio as the default audio.
    If the program you are watching has Dolby Digital and Stereo audio, Stereo audio is used.

  4. Dolby Digital Downmix

    YES is used when you want to set the audio output to be down-mixed from Dolby Digital to Stereo.
    NO is used when you do not want to set the audio output to be down-mixed from Dolby Digital to Stereo.
    If NO is on and you are using only HDMI or SCART connection, there can be no audio sometimes,
    if the program that you are watching provides Dolby Digital only.
    This option is recommended when you are using S/PDIF connection.

B. Language Selection

[ icon_info.eps : MENU menu.eps > Setup > System > Language]

A variety of languages are available for the OSD(On-Screen Display) of Vu+.

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C. Customization

[ icon_info.eps : MENU menu.eps > Setup > System > Customize]

In this menu you will find various customization options and this menu can be displayed in three different formats: Simple , Intermediate , and Expert .

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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.
    If there occurs a conflict between a timer and a recording in progress, the recording has a priority over the timer. If you set this option at NO ,
    you will be asked whether to switch to the service to record or not.

  2. Margin before record (minutes)

    If you enter a number here, for example, 5, the recording will begin 5 minutes before the defined time. If it is ¡°0¡±,
    it means that the recording starts exactly at the defined time. This option comes in handy, just in case that a program starts earlier than the original schedule.

  3. Margin after record

    If you enter a number here, for example, 5, the recording will stop 5 minutes after the defined time. If it is ¡°0¡±,
    it means that the recording stops exactly at the defined time. This option comes in handy, just in case that a program ends later than the original schedule.

  4. Show Message when Recording starts

    If you set this option at YES , a message saying that a recording has started appears as below.

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  5. Enable multiple bouquets

    If you set this option at YES , it will enable multiple bouquets.

D. Selecting Time Zone

[ icon_info.eps : MENU menu.eps > Setup > System > Timezone]

You can set your time zone in this menu.

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Using LEFT/RIGHT key, you can find a time zone that you want to use for your Vu+. After selecting a time zone, press GREEN to confirm and save the changed setting.

E. Hard Disk Set Up

[ icon_info.eps : MENU menu.eps > Setup > System > Harddisk > Harddisk setup]

You can set the duration of time after which HDD is to be put into Idle Mode.

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Here, you can choose from

  • No Idle Mode

  • 10 or 30 seconds

  • 1, 2, 5,10, 20, 30 minutes

  • 1, 2, 4 hours.

    Once you set this option, press GREEN key to confirm the change.

    F. Network Setup

    [ icon_info.eps : MENU menu.eps > Setup > System > Network]

    Vu+ is integrated with Gigabit Ethernet with RJ 45 connector. You are recommended to use this network capability of Vu+ to fully enjoy the system. You can set up the network settings through this Network Configuration menu.

    In the Network Configuration menu, you will see five sub menus as follows:

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    1. Adapter settings

    Through this menu, you can set the basic Ethernet configuration.

  • User Interface

    YES is used to activate the Ethernet. If you set this option at NO , the Ethernet will not work.

  • Use DHCP

    YES is used to use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) . If you set this option at YES ,
    it will automatically detect the correct IP address. NO is used when you want to use a certain fixed IP address.
    In this case, you need to enter correct addresses in each field.

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  • Use Primary Domain Name Server

    This option is required when you select No for DHCP. You need to type the IP Address for using the Primary Domain Name Server (DNS).

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    3. Network test

    When you are not sure whether the network configuration has been done correctly or not, you can run this test.

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    4. Restart Network

    This option is used when you want to reboot the Ethernet of your Vu+.

    G. Front Display Setup

    [ icon_info.eps : MENU menu.eps > Setup > System > Display Setup]

    There is a Large graphicVFD display on the front panel of Vu+. This display shows various information like the current menu,
    channel, HD icon, and so on. You can adjust the brightness of this display using this menu.

  • Brightness

    You can change the brightness of the front VFD display using LEFT/RIGHT key when Vu+ is in use.

  • Idle Server Mode

    You can change the brightness of the front VFD display using LEFT/RIGHT key when Vu+ is in idle server mode.

    Once you completed this option, press GREEN key to confirm the change.

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  • H. Skin Change

    [ icon_info.eps : MENU menu.eps > 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.

    NOTE : It takes some minutes since the change of Skin requires a complete system shutdown. Please wait patiently until the system reboots with a newly selected Skin.

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    I. Wireless LAN Setup

    [ icon_info.eps : MENU menu.eps > Setup > System > Wireless LAN Setup]

    1. Vu+ Solo4K provides built-in Wi-Fi service for convenient network connection.

    Press OK button on Scan Wireless AP and the list of available wireless network services that you can choose will appear.

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    2. Test the network status in ¡°Network test¡±

  • Start the test by using ¡°Green¡± button.

  • After the five test items are finished, you can check further information (¡°Show Info¡±) on each test item by press ¡°OK¡±.

  • If the test result is not satisfactory, try reconfiguring the wireless.

  • Network setting by selecting ¡°Edit settings¡± menu.

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