Ultra High Definition

Personal Video Recorder

The Beyonwiz U4 digital receiver is fully compliant with the international Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) standard, and thus is able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard.

Tech Support and Warranty claims.

If you have a problem with your U4 or need some help finding please follow these steps, if you don't find the solution in the first step move to the next.

1) Check our FAQs and how to Videos

2) Search our user forum for the answer

3) Join our user forum and post your question

4) Open a Support Request

Frequently Asked Questions

www.beyonwiz.com.au/faqs

How to Videos

www.beyonwiz.com.au/tv

User Forum

www.beyonwiz.com.au/forum

Support and Warranty

Requests

www.support.beyonwiz.com.au

Located on the bottom right hand corner of the U4 remote control is the HELP button.

You can press this button when there is a HELP button hint on the bottom right of the screen, the feature is also available while watching Live TV, while in timeshift mode, while browsing the EPG and while playing back recordings/media. In addition when in the help screen, pressing HELP gives instructions on how to use the help system.

When you press the HELP button you will get an onscreen interactive menu that explains what each buttons function is in that particular menu or function.

EPG HELP screen

Safety Instructions ii

Safety Precautions

This product has been manufactured to act in accordance with the international safety standards. Please read through the safety instructions carefully before using this product as the manufacturer takes no responsibility for any damages due to the consumer’s misuse of the product.

1. Power Supply

•

Use this product with the type of power supply that is indicated on the marking label. The U4 uses a 12V - 3.5A AC/DC adapter with an operating range is AC 90V~250V and 50/60Hz.

• Use an outlet that has surge suppression or ground fault protection.

• Do not overload a wall outlet, extension cord or adapter as this may result in electric fire or shock.

• Do not alter, bend, or twist the power cord or plug.

• Be sure to route the power supply cords so that they won’t be walked on or pinched by items around it.

•

Keep the power cord away from any heating appliances to avoid melting the cover vinyl.

•

If the cord is damaged, do not plug in the product and be sure to get the cord replaced.

•

When unplugging, grip the power plug, not the cord.

• If any of the following occur, unplug the product from the outlet and contact authorized service personnel: o The power cord or supply is damaged o Liquids of any kind have been exposed to the product o The product has been dropped or the casing has been damaged o The product is not performing as it should

•

If the product won’t be used for a long period of time, unplug it

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2. Exposure and Placement

• Only operate the product in moderate temperatures.

• Place the product indoors to avoid exposing it to lightening, rain or direct sunlight.

•

Do not expose any liquids or sources of open flame (such as candle flame) to the product.

•

Do not place the product near any heat emitting appliances. This may cause impairment in cooling.

•

Do not place the product on any unstable surface because it may fall and cause serious personal injuries and/or damage the product.

• Always make sure the product has enough space around it for ample ventilation and heat transfer.

• Do not place the product in a closed space (such as a cabinet) without suitable ventilation.

•

Be sure to place the product approximately 10 cm away from any appliances that are exposed to electromagnetic influences, such as a TV or a VCR.

•

Do not use any attachments or accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer. This may cause hazards to the product, and may void the warranty..

3. Installation and Maintenance

•

Before connecting or disconnecting the antenna cable to the product, be sure that the product is unplugged. Failure to do so may cause damage to the antenna.

•

Before connecting or disconnecting the cable from the TV, be sure that the product is unplugged. Failure to do so may cause damage to the TV.

• Before cleaning the product, be sure that the product is unplugged.

• Use a damp cloth (do not use any solvents) to clean the exterior of the product.

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4. Warnings

• Do not use this product near any flammable or explosive gases as this increases the risk of explosions.

• Do not use the product if any liquids or foreign objects come in contact with it.

o

Turn the product off, disconnect the power cord, and contact your dealer.

o

Do not use the product since this could cause a fire or electric shock.

•

Do not operate this product or hold the power cord with wet hands as the risk of getting electronic shock is very high.

• Unplug the product and disconnect the Antenna cable during a thunderstorm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightening and power-surges.

• Do not use this product when it is out of order. Continued use when defective can cause serious damage to it and you.

•

Do not put any alien items into or block the slots or ventilation openings of the product.

This can cause damage to the product and reduce the life span.

5. Warranty

Be aware that any adjustments or handling (such as, but not limited to opening the casing) other than what is specified here may void your warranty. Attempting to modify the product may result in fire, injury, electric shock, or other severe damage to you or the product.



Do not remove the cover, as there is risk of electric shock.

o

If it is absolutely necessary, please contact a trained professional.



Do not try to modify the product as this may cause fires, injuries, electronic shocks or other severe damage to you or the product.

For full warranty info our Terms & Conditions Page https://beyonwiz.com.au/Terms/

Privacy Policy https://beyonwiz.com.au/PrivacyPolicy/

1 Contents

Contents

1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Main Features ........................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Product Descriptions ................................................................................................ 5

1.3 Remote Controller .................................................................................................... 7

1.4 Notes ........................................................................................................................ 8

1.5 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................... 9

2 Installation of Beyonwiz U4 ............................................................................................. 11

2.1 Connecting Antenna Cable ..................................................................................... 11

2.2 Connecting the TV .................................................................................................. 12

2.3 Connecting Power .................................................................................................. 15

2.4 Power On/Off .......................................................................................................... 16

3 First Time Installation ..................................................................................................... 17

4 Basic Operations ............................................................................................................ 20

4.1 Channel List ............................................................................................................ 20

4.2 Switching Channel .................................................................................................. 21

4.3 Program Information ............................................................................................... 22

4.4 Volume Control ....................................................................................................... 23

Contents 2

4.5 Selecting Audio Track ............................................................................................. 23

4.6 Subtitle .................................................................................................................... 24

4.8 Sleep Timer ............................................................................................................. 25

4.10 Electronic Program Guide ...................................................................................... 26

4.11 Timeshift ................................................................................................................. 27

4.12 Recording ............................................................................................................... 28

4.13 Recording Playback ................................................................................................ 30

4.15 PiP & Interactive Media .......................................................................................... 31

5 System Configuration ..................................................................................................... 32

5.1 Main Menu .............................................................................................................. 23

Menu Structure ...................................................................................................... 33

5.2 System Setup ..................................................................................................... 34

Recording Settings ....................................... ............................................... 34

Subtitle Settings ........................................................................................... 35

Time Zone Settings .................................................................................... 35

Initialize / Format Hard Disk ...................................................................... 36

Network Setup ............................................................................................. 36

Skin Setup .................................................................................................. 39

Channel Scanning ...................................................................................... 40

Parental Control .......................................................................................... 41

Backing up & Restoring Settings ................................................................. 42

3 Contents

Factory Settings ........................................................................................... 42

Checking Software version & Information ................................................. 43

Upgrading the U4 Firmware .......................................................................... 44

7 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 45

8 TV Remote Codes .......................................................................................................... 47

Chapter 1. Introduction 4

Chapter 1.

Introduction

The Beyonwiz U4 digital receiver is fully compliant with the international Digital

Video Broad-casting (DVB) standard, and thus is able to receive digital broadcasts of that standard.

For its operation you need an antenna, which must be installed appropriately.

1.1 Main Features

● 1.5GHz ARM Cortex Dual-core

●

●

● Linux Operating System

4K H.265

●

Media Player

Downloadable Plug-ins supported

●

●

HDMI Input / Output

MPEG2 / H.264 / H.265 Hardware Decoding

● 4 x DVB-T2 Tuners (3 internal / 1 USB

Tuner)

● VFD Front Display

● 2GB NAND Flash

● 2GB DDR SDRAM

● Gigabit 10/100/1000MB Ethernet Interface

● 1 x USB 3.0 / 3 x USB 2.0

●

●

●

Remote control

S/PDIF for digital bit stream out (optical)

● EPG supported

● Automatic & Manual Service Scan supported

1080P transcoding support

● Skin change supported

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1.2 Product Descriptions

Front Panel

3

_______

Pull flap down to access

①

②

③

VFD DISPLAY: Displays current channel and menu information

USB 2.0 PORT : Connect external storage and other USB devices.

Touch Power Button: Power on/off also used for USB upgrades.

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Rear Panel

① Tuner A/B (Dual) : Single input dual DVBT Tuner. Connect main antenna to IN

②

Tuner C : DVBT Tuner. Connect supplied loop cable from Tuner A OUT to Tuner C IN.

③

HDMI Out : Connects to TV using a HDMI cable for both audio and video signals.

④

⑤

⑥

HDMI In : Recording, Switching and PiP from an external HDMI source.

S/PDIF : Connects to a digital audio system using S/PDIF cable.

Ethernet : Connect to an Ethernet router or switch for network / internet access.

⑦

USB 3.0 : Connects the USB memory stick or external HDD.

⑧

⑨

USB 2.0 x 2 : Connects the USB memory stick or external HDD.

On/Off Switch : Powers on/off.

⑩

DC12V Input : Connect supplied 12V Power Adapter here.

USB Tuner (Tuner D)

Please make sure U4 power switch is off when connecting USB Tuner.

①

②

Loop Cable connects at one end to Tuner C Out and the other end to USB Tuner

③

USB Tuner connects at one end to Loop Cable and other end to USB Extension Cable

USB Extension Cable Connects at one end to USB Tuner and other end to USB 2.0 port

①

②

③

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1.3 Remote Control

For TV Mode Codes

Turn to Page 47

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Name

Power

HDMI In

TV/Radio

TV-Out

STB

TV

Description

Switch between standby / On. Long press for power options menu.

Switch to HDMI IN - WizTV Smart TV Device Sold Separately

Switch between TV and Radio Services

Change Video output mode - 567i - 576p - 720p - 1080i - 1080p - 2160p

Puts remote is STB mode - Must be in this mode to control your U4.

Puts remote into TV mode - You can control your TV's basic functions

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14

15

7

8

9

10

11

12

16

17

18

19

Timer

Favourites

Auto Timer

EPG / Guide

Mute

Volume

Up/Down

Channel

Up/Down

Information

Back

Stop

Media

Play/Pause

Exit

Opens the Timer List menu

Opens your Favorites channel list

Launches Auto Timer list

Launches the Electronic Program Guide (TV Guide) - Long press Options

Mute / Unmutes Sound

Volume controls

Channel changing controls

List current program information - Long-press for more options

Go back to previous viewed channels

Stops recordings / Returns to Live TV when in Timeshift

Launches recording list

Pause Live TV and Recordings and press Play to resume

Exits to previous Menus

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30

31

32

33

34

3 5

3

6

3 7

20

25

26

27

21

22

23

24

28

Menu

Enters the Main Menu

Navigation / OK

Brings up Info Bar in Live TV and Recordings - Used to Select menu items

Coloured Nav

These buttons are utilized in the EPG and Menus for options

Numbers / Keyboard

Zap to channel directly - Enter Keyboard text when required

Previous

Previous page / Zap history. Previous program in timeshift mode

Next

Record

Slow Motion

Next page / Zap history. Next program in timeshift mode

Press record in Live TV to start instant recordings - Press in EPG for options

Enters slow motions mode

Rewind

Rewind live TV or recordings - Press again for next speed

Fast Forward

Sleep

About

Plugin

Setup

Subtitle

Help

Audio

Text

Fats Forward Live TV or recordings press again for next speed

Open Sleep menu

Launches information menu for Firmware version etc

Launches Plugins menu

Launches Setup Menus

Toggle Subtitles / Closed Captions On / Off

Launches Help Screens

Toggles Audio format (e.g. AC3, Stereo). Long press for more options

Launches onscreen Keyboard in text entry screens

8

Notes

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1.5 Technical Specifications

Front Panel



Display:



USB:

VFD display can display Channel, time,current program and menu navigation.

1 x USB 2.0

Rear Panel



Power Switch:



Terrestrial-RF input/output:



Video/Audio output (digital):



Audio output (digital):



USB:



Ethernet:



HDMI Input

Rear switch

2 input / 2 loop outputs

HDMI

S/PDIF Optical

1 x USB 3.0 / 2 x USB 2.0

1 x 10/100/1000 GIGA LAN

HDMI Input

Power



Mains voltage:



Power consumption:

(Max./typ. operation/stand-by)

240 - 12V 3.5A

Power Adapter

65/40/<1 Watts

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RF



RF range: 177.5 ~ 816.5 MHz



Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer: DVB-T/DVB-T2 standard

Video



Video resolution:



Video decoding:



Input data rate:



S/N:

Audio



Decoding:



Sampling rate:



S/N:

General



Dimensions (W x H x D):



Weight (without HDD):

3840x2160 interlaced, progressive

2160p,1080p@60,1080i and other size

H.265, H.264, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 compatible 2~45 MSymb/s

> 53 dB

AC3, MPEG-4(AAC-HE), MPEG-1 Layer1, 2 and 3

32 / 4.1 / 48 KHz

> 65 dB

260 x 45 x 225 mm

App. 3 KG

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Chapter 2 .

Installation of Beyonwiz U4

This chapter will guide you through the whole installation process of Beyonwiz U4.

Please read each section carefully to make sure that the system runs properly.

2.1 Connecting Antenna Cables

Beyonwiz U4 is integrated with 3 digital tuners and 1 USB Tuner, and one of the first steps is to connect antenna cable(s) to Beyonwiz U4 in order to gain optimal signal quality. You can either choose one of the following connection methods depending on the equipment you have.

A. External Loop-through

Where you have only one Antenna cable, connect the cable to TUNER 1 Input and then use the provided loop cables to loop the signal through to the other tuners as pictured.

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B. Indoor Antenna Amplifier / Splitter

If you find that you are losing too much signal by the time you get to Tuner 3 or 4 the use of an indoor Amplifier splitter is a good option, you can usually pick up a 4way splitter for $35 - $50.

2.2 Connecting the TV (and VCR)

Beyonwiz U4 provides a variety of audio/video connection methods.

A. Connecting TV via HDMI Cable

Most HDTVs have HDMI connectors to ensure the highest picture quality. In the rear panel of Beyonwiz U4 one HDMI connector is available for this purpose.

Connect your TV to Beyonwiz U4 using a HDMI cable as follows.

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C. Connecting S/PDIF Optical Cable

When you have an A/V receiver with S/PDIF digital audio input, this connection is recommended to enjoy the best audio quality, especially for the Dolby Digital sound.

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HDMI Input

Beyonwiz U4 provides a HDMI input that can be used for Recording,

Timeshifting, Switching, Picture in Picture and Network Share after Transcoding.

HDMI input Picture in Picture (PiP)

To activate Picture in Picture with your externally connected

HDMI device press the Blue button on your U4 Remote and then select Turn on HDMI-IN PiP mode.

Once in PiP mode you can press the Blue button again to turn PiP mode off, you can also access more PiP features including Swap and Zoom. In PiP settings you can resize and reposition the PiP screen to your liking.

HDMI input Switching and Recording

To Launch HDMI IN pres the button.

You can also find the HDMI In in your U4 channel list on channel 202.

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HDMI input Transcoding and Timer Recording

These features are currently under development and may or may not become available via Software update in the future.

2.3 Connecting Power

A 12V power adapter and cable is provided as one of the basic accessories of the Beyonwiz U4.

● Connect the power cord to the 12V power adapter and connect to the rear panel of Beyonwiz U4.

● Connect the power cord to a power outlet and switch on.

● Turn on the power switch at the rear panel of the U4.

NOTE: AC input condition

● Nominal Voltage Range: 100~240 VAC

● Maximum Voltage Range: 90~264 VAC

● Nominal Frequency: 50/60 Hz

● Maximum Frequency Range: 47~63 Hz

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2.4 Power ON/OFF

There are several ways to turn your Beyonwiz U4 ON or OFF

Tip: A short press on the Remote Control power button will place the U4 in standby mode but a long press (hold down for 3secs) will open the Power Options Menu. You can program the short press option via the menu to go into a different mode if you wish.

●

Complete Power Shutdown

There is a Power Switch in the rear panel and once it is ON, you do not need to turn it on or off each time. It takes a longer time to boot the system if you turned it off by this switch.

●

Standby Mode

POWER key is normally used to turn the power of Beyonwiz U4 on or off. If you press POWER, it instantly switches your Beyonwiz U4 off or on. In this mode, the system is not completely shut down and thus it takes a shorter time to turn it on and off.

●

Shutdown Mode

Shutdown is used to reduce the standby power consumption. Beyonwiz U4 is designed to be energy efficient, to guarantee the power consumption of under 1W use shutdown mode. In this mode the U4 will automatically go to standby mode to make recordings that start while in this mode and return back to full shutdown on completion.

Long press on Power Button for the

Power/Restart Menu

Change the power button function by pressing the on your remote control, then go into System and then Button settings.

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Chapter 3.

First Time Installation

When you turn on Beyonwiz U4 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.

Tip: If you do not see the Setup menu appear on the screen after boot then your TV may not support the default video mode. Use the TV-OUT button on the Beyonwiz remote to scroll through the available modes until a picture appears. Please refer to your TV manual for advice on supported video modes.

Starting your Beyonwiz

Make sure the Beyonwiz is connected to the mains and that the switch on the rear of the PVR is set to ON, now press the On button on your

Remote Control or on the front touch panel.

If the message Booting doesn’t appear on the Beyonwiz’s front panel, press the POWER button on the remote control.

After a short delay you should see the Beyonwiz logo on your TV screen.

The logo may flash off and back on and you will see a booting spinner, this process could take up to 1min to boot from a cold start.

Formatting HDD (First Setup)

If your U4 detects that your HDD is not formated in the correct format the first message you will see if to format the HDD so that your U4 works as designed. If you purchased a U4 with a

Hard Drive installed you will most likely not see this step in the setup.

Setting your time zone

Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the time zone that applies to your area, and press OK to set it and move to the next screen. Your Beyonwiz will automatically adjust to Daylight

Savings when it is needed.

Scanning for digital TV services

If your location is listed please scroll to it and press “OK” on your

U4 Remote, this will shorten the scan time as it only scans the frequencies used in your area. If you location is not listed or if you are unsure please select “Full Scan”, it will take a little longer but it will ensure that you get the correct channels in your area. If you perform a location scan and you find that you are missing channels you can enter the Antenna Setup menu at a later stage and perform a full scan.

Step 3

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Once you scan is complete you will get a message in the info box on the left hand side, simply press “ok” to move the next part of the set up.

Internet Setup

The Beyonwiz is now ready to configure its

Internet connection. Even if you don't want to have your Beyonwiz connect to the Internet, you still need to press OK here to move to the next screen.

Wired LAN Set-up

If you want to connect your Beyonwiz to the Internet and are using a LAN Cable leave both Use Interface and Use DHCP

“On” and simply press OK, this should then give you a message that your internet is connected and list your U4’s

IP address. Press “OK” to move to next screen. (Go to Step 8)

Wireless LAN Setup

You must have a USB Wifi Dongle inserted.

Select WLAN connection and press “ok”, in the next screen click on

Scan available networks.

Select the network you wish to join and press “ok”.

Make sure that the encryption is correct, highlight and use the right / left arrow to change, WPA or WPA2 would cover most modern wireless routers.

Now enter your wireless password in the encryption key, you can use the buttons on your remote to type or press the “TXT” button to launch the onscreen keyboard.

Once you enter the password press the

“ok” button on your remote.

You should now get a successful message and an IP Address confirmation.

For troubleshooting network connections please visit our user forum and click on

‘Networking your U4’. (Go to Step 8)

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Skipping Internet Setup

Set-up Without Internet

If you do not want to connect your U4 to the internet at this time, don’t worry you can easily set it up at a later time. Scroll down to ‘Exit network wizard’ and then press ‘ok’.

Your U4 is now almost ready to use, press ok when you get the Setup conformation message below on left.

Once the Scan is complete press OK and you will launch your Live TV channel list, scroll to any channel and press OK to launch Live TV

Tip: On first setup you need to load the data for the EPG (Guide) that is transmitted individually from each TV Network. So when you get to Live TV switch to one of the channels for each TV Station for around 30secs to load the EPG for all of their channels. e.g. In Sydney you would change channel to

ABC, SBS, 7, 9 & 10 for 30secs each and that would load the EPG for all of the channels.

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Chapter 4.

Basic Operations

Important Information: This feature used to be assigned to Up/Down Arrows which have now been assigned to Ad Skip buttons by default. If you would like to change this to behave as it previously did press >>System>>Button Settings and Disable "Enable Skip Up/Down.

4.1 Channel List

How to use > Press

If press key, this will activate

Channel Selection Menu.

Four types of the channel lists are available to help you manage your channel selection.

In order for you to add certain channels to this favorites list.

①

Call up the Channel Selection list by

Pressing key.

②

Go to All lists by pressing RED key.

③

Select the channel that you want to add to the Favorites list.

④

Press MENU key on the selected channel and the following menu appears.

⑤ Choose add service to bouquet and press OK.

⑥ Go to the Favorites list by pressing

BLUE key to confirm that the selected channel is correctly included in the list.

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4.2 Switching Channel

How to use > Press CHANNEL to the next channels or press

Beyonwiz U4 offers various channel zapping methods. You can switch the current channel by pressing. Zapping is another name for changing channels.

CHANNEL +/- key

If you press in.

key, the previous or subsequent channel of the current channel is tuned

If you press key, Channel

Selection menu appears.

You can move up and down to select the channel that you want to tune into.

Channel Number

Enter a channel number and then OK, and it will instantly tune into the channel.

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4.3 Program Information

How to use > Press

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.

Press OK to call up infobar.

---------

------------

Current Program Name

-------

Start / Finish

Current Program

Progress Bar

--------

------

Available formats and enhancement

---

---

Next Program

Start / Finish

-----

------

Next Program

Name

Next Program

Duration

-----

--------

--------

--

Current Tuner Channel Video Resolution

Signal Strength

Broadcast Frequencies

Pressing OK again while the first infobar is up will call up the 2nd infobar.

The 2nd infobar will give you further program information for the "current" and the "next" program and will not timeout in by default, you can press 'OK' again to close it or you can change the timeout settings for both the 1st and 2nd infobar by pressing >System>GUI Settings.

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4.4 Volume Control

How to use > Press VOLUME or press

You can adjust the audio volume by pressing VOLUME +/- key. You can also mute or unmute the audio temporarily by pressing MUTE key

4.5 Selecting Audio Track

How to use > Press

Pressing the Audio key once will toggle between any available audio tracks that are being broadcast.

For more detailed info do a long press on the Audio button and you can check what audio tracks are available to choose.

By using UP/DOWN key and Colour key, you can select a different audio language or

Stereo sound.

NOTE: Available options on this menu will differ depending on the service.

4.6 Subtitle

How to use > Press

You can view the subtitle of the current program if the program provides the subtitle.

Press SUBTITLE key and subtitles will be activated for that channel, press again to switch them off. The U4 will remember your subtitle settings for that channel.

> Subtitle Settings

You can also customize your subtitles Live by a long press on the SUBT button (hold down for 2 secs) and then the Menu button to access the subtitle quick menu, here you can see your changes live on the screen. (Subtitles but first be active to utilize this feature)

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You can also your subtitles by pressing > TV> Subtitle

Settings.

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4.8 Sleep Timer

How to use > Press

"SLEEP" on your U4 Remote Control

You can set a specific time when your Beyonwiz U4 goes into Standby mode,

Shutdown mode or even when the U4 wakes up using this menu.

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4.10 Electronic Program Guide

How to use > Press “EPG” key

The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) displays the program information of each channel for a minimum of 7days in advance where broadcast. The Beyonwiz U4 EPG is one of the most advanced in the market giving users multiple features and customization options.

We have created a couple of videos outlining both the basic and more advanced features of the Beyonwiz U4 EPG, simply visit www.beyonwiz.com.au/tv to view these and more helpful videos.

Hot Tips: Press the button while in the EPG for all the EPG control options

From Live TV press and hold the EPG button for 2 secs (long press) for more EPG options

Recording via the EPG

Single / One off Recording

Scroll to the show that you wish to record using the arrows on the U4

Remote, press the button and then press OK on Add timer or press the green button.

Auto Timer / Series Record

Scroll to the show that you wish to record every time it is on using the arrows on the U4 Remote, this time when you find the show press the

"BLUE" button and you will get some popup options. To get the most effective result you should un-check the 2nd and

4th option that pops up (Exact match /

Only on weekday xx)

Press "Green" button to Save and then press it again in next screen, this should record the series in most cases, you may have to modify a little for non general series that are on at completely different times of the day.

There is a good Auto Timer overview written by our users in our forum under the Tips and Tricks section.

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4.11 Timeshift

The best way to activate Timeshift mode is to Press PLAY/PAUSE ▶ll or by pressing the left or the down arrow on your U4 remote, you can also press the rewind button but we highly recomend the skip arrows.

10 seconds after changing to a channel a timeshift buffer will be saved so you can rewind or record from any point after that time. .As soon as you change channels the timeshift buffer will be deleted from the previous channel and a new buffer will start on the current channel.

When in timeshift mode you can Pause,

Rewind and Fast Forward Live TV or you can use the fully programmable Skip buttons.

Skip Buttons on your Remote

Press ' ' skip back or ' ' forward 15secs

Press ' ' forward 180secs

Press ' ' forward 60secs

You can customize to your liking by pressing >System>Button Settings

Here you can also activate the numbers buttons to be skip keys.

If you want to stop Timeshift mode and to return to the live mode, press STOP key.

Recording Timeshift

Timeshift is saved as events for as long as the U4 has been idle on a particular channel, so if the U4 has been on a channel for 3 hours and there have been 4 programs on it that time you can save any of them permanently by pressing the 'Red' button or the 'Rec' button on the remote and then selecting Timeshift save recording (select event) and then simply click on the show you missed that you wish to record.

Tip: The timeshift default start time can be modified by pressing >TV>Timeshift Settings, you can also disable timeshift in this menu

If you try to change channel while in Timeshift mode you will be warned and asked to confirm.

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4.12 Recording

Beyonwiz U4 is a Personal Video Recorder with 3 integrated and 1 USB DVB-T2 tuners. You can record multiple programs at the same time. There are three ways to operate and manage recordings.

1

EPG Recording

How to use > Press

(See Page 26)

2

Instant Recording

How to use > Press or

Three recording options are given.

Create instant recording...

This option is used when you want to create a recording straight away on the current channel, in the next screen you can customise start and stop times, by default it will have the stop time set to record to the end of the current program.

Select and event to save

This option will be visible when you have a timeshift buffer. If you have been on a channel for a few hours you can choose this option and save one of the programs that has been on earlier in the day, it will save the show in your recordings list.

Stop or change active recording

This option will only be visable if you have an active recording running. When selected you can stop the recording or change the duration.

2

Recording by Timer

How to use > Press

You can manage all your record timers here.

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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.

NOTE: if you want to enable the disabled timer, press YELLOW again.

BLUE (Cleanup)

This option is used to remove those finished timers from the Timer list.

Stop Recording

How to use

> Press RED or

‘Stop Recording’



If you want to stop recording, press RED again while recording is running. Select

Stop Recording.

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4.13 Recording Playback

How to use > Press 'Media'

You can view recorded files on the

Recorded files menu. Press Filelist to activate this menu.

Select the file that you want to play. It will instantly replay the file and display the recording infobar. The info bar can be called upon at any time during the recordings by pressing the "OK" button on the remote.

This infobar gives you the following information of the recording.

① Title of the recording

② Total duration of recording

③ Remaining time

④ Progressive bar

⑤ Elapsed time

Recordings list Options

While in your recording list you can press the menu for extended options and settings.

Here you can sort, move or even edit your recordings.

If you click on Setting you will access the movie list actions settings where you can fully customize your recoding list and features.

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4.15 PiP & Interactive Media

Please note at the time this manual was printed the PiP function was not confirmed due to chipset limitations. The PiP function has not been an advertised feature of the U4 but we are including the info in the manual as there may be further developments that will allow this feature in the future.

How to use > Press Blue

In the interactive media popup menu you can quickly access and launch interactive media such as hbbtv and interactive plugins.

To activate Picture in Picture press the

Blue button "twice" on the U4 remote control and the current channel will popout, you can then change the main channel to another channel as normal and the PIP window will remain.

You can fully customize the size and position of your PIP window and also switch between the main service and PIP service by pressing the Blue button while PIP is active.

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Chapter 5.

System Configuration

Beyonwiz U4 is a very sophisticated device designed to allow users a variety of system setting options that go into a huge amount of detail. You can fine-tune your Beyonwiz U4 to be your OWN system to fit your taste. This chapter will guide you through the basic menu system configuration. Prior to System Configuration, please take some time to get to know the menu structure of Beyonwiz U4 first.

5.1 Main Menu

How to use > Press

Navigation

Scroll using left/right arrows on your remote and press 'ok' to enter the highlighted menu

The items below the main menu bar are shortcuts, you can access those by your up/down arrows on your remote and then pressing 'ok'

Menu Items (From Left to Right)

Plugins: This is where you will find your installed plugins and will also be able to download, install or delete plugins.

Channels: Access channels list, EPG, Zap History and your saved Timers

Internet: Your Internet plugins such as Shoutcast and Youtube

Setup: This is the main menu to access all your system and customization settings. (more details below)

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The main 'Setup' menu of Beyonwiz U4 consists of the following menus and sub menus.

Menu Structure

AV setup

- AV Settings

- Audio Sync

- Video Enhancement

- OSD Position

- OSD 3D Setup

- Skin Setup

- HDMI-CEC

System

- GUI settings

- Button settings

- Time Settings

- Front panel settings

- Remote control code settings

- Factory reset

Tuners

- Tuner Allocation

- Tuner Configuration

- Location Scan

- Manual Scan

TV - Channel selection

- Recording settings

- Timeshift settings

- Auto language

- Subtitle settings

- EPG settings

- Parental control

Media

- Picture Player

- Media Player

Network

- Network Browser

- Mount Manager

- Network adapter selection

- Network Interface

- Password

- Network Restart

Storage

- Hard disk setup

- Format hard disk

- File system check

- Samba

- NFS

- FTP

- DNLA Server

- DYN-DNS

- Telnet

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Plugins

- Plugin Browser

- Download Plugins

- Remove Plugins

- Package Installer

Software Manager

- Create Backup

- Restore Backup

- Configure Backups

- Check for updates now

- Configure update check

5.2 System Setup

Recording Settings

How to use > Press ‘ ‘TV’  ‘Recording Settings’

This menu is where you set your timer padding, recording location and many other custom settings

①

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 in the event that a program starts earlier than the original schedule.

②

Margin after record (minutes): 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 in the event that a program ends later than the original schedule.

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Subtitle Settings

How to use > Press  ‘System’  'TV‘ - Subtitle Settings’

You can set subtitles in this menu.

Using LEFT/RIGHT key, you can set a color, position, etc. After setting, press

GREEN to confirm and save the changed setting.

Selecting Time Zone

How to use > Press  ‘System’  ‘Time settings’

The Beyonwiz U4 will set your timezone in the initial setup wizard and will automatically adjust to daylight savings but if you should have to change it then you can do it vie the Time Settings menu.

Using LEFT/RIGHT key, you can find a time zone that you want to use for your

Beyonwiz U4 .After selecting a time zone, press GREEN to confirm and save the changed setting.

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Initialize / Format Hard Disk

How to use Press  ‘Storage’  ‘Format Hard disk’

Please note this will delete any recordings or files you have on the HDD

You can format both internal and External Hard Drives

- Select the Hard drive you wish to format and press the Green button the 'select'

- Next press the 'Red' button to Initialize

- You will see a pop up asking you to confirm, select Yes to format the HDD

Network Setup

How to use > Press  ‘Network’

Beyonwiz U4 is integrated with Gigabit LAN

Ethernet with RJ 45 connector. You are recommended to use this network capability of Beyonwiz U4 to fully enjoy the system.

You can setup the network settings through this Network Configuration menu.

LAN Connection

The easiest way to connect to your wired home network is via the LAN connection and using the Network Wizard either in the initial set up or by going into the Network menu as pictured above. Once in the Network menu select Network Adapter Selection and press

'OK' if you then get a choice between LAN and WLAN choose LAN and then pres 'OK' and you will get this screen >

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Scroll down to Network wizard and press

'OK' in the next screen you will get the

Welcome message for the Network wizard, press 'OK' to start and you will get this page>

Make sure both options are switched on as pictured and then press 'OK'

If connection is successful you will get a screen similar to this, please take not of your IP address as you can use this to access your U4 via your PC for controlling, streaming and setting timers. If unsuccessful please check your network and cables or try manually entering your network info in 'Network settings/info' and

'Nameserver settings' as pictured on previous page.

Wireless LAN Connection

The Beyonwiz U4 will work with a variety of wireless dongles or wireless network adapters but we recomend the ones that are sold at www.shop.beyonwiz.com.au as they have been fully tested and integrated.

To connect your U4 to your wireless network first place the wireless USB stick into one of the ports on the U4 and then 'Reboot' (hold down the power button on your remote for 3 seconds and then select

'Reboot' from the power menu.

Once your U4 reboots press

The easiest way to connect to your wireless home network is via the WLAN connection and using the Network Wizard either in the initial set up or by going into the Network menu



‘Setup’



‘Network’ Once in the Network menu select Network Adapter Selection and press 'OK' if you then get a choice between

LAN and WLAN choose WLAN and then pres

'OK' and you will get this screen >

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Scroll down to Network wizard and press

'OK' in the next screen you will get the

Welcome message for the Network wizard, press 'OK' to start and you will get this page>

Select Scan available networks and then press 'OK'

In the next screen it will list the available wireless networks, scroll to the network that you wish to connect to and press

'Ok' and you will see this screen>

Use interface and Use DHCP should be

'On' and Hidden network should be 'Off' as pictured. Choose your encryption type with your left / right arrow.

Encryption types: Unencrypted - WEP - WPA or WPA2 (If your network detects WPA2 use the right arrow to change to WPA or WPA2)

Next you need to enter your WiFi encryption key or password, you can do this two ways:

1) Scroll to Encryption key and use the numbers on your remote control to enter the password in an old sms style of texting. Press 'OK' to save settings and connect to your network.

'or'

2) Press the 'TEXT' button on the bottom right corner of your U4 remote and a virtual keyboard will popup as pictured

> Once you enter the password scroll to the OK button and press 'OK' and then in the next screen you should see the key in the Encryption key field, press 'OK' again connect to the network.

You may be asked if you wish to continue and if you wish to disable the LAN adapter, select Yes on both occasions, it will then attempt to connect.

If connection is successful you will eventually get a screen similar to this, please take note of your IP address as you can use this to access your U4 via your PC for controlling, streaming, setting timers plus more. If unsuccessful please check your network settings or try manually entering your network info in 'Network settings/info' and 'Nameserver settings'

You can also check our user forum for tips at www.beyonwiz.com.au/forum

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Skin

How to use > Press  ‘AV Setup  ‘Skin Setup’

Beyonwiz U4 comes standard with 2 skins to choose from in this menu. As the U4 software is Open Source users can create and submit their own skins, check our user forum for available skins or download our SDK to build your own.

NOTE: It can take over a minute after the change of Skin and requires a complete system shutdown. Please wait patiently until the system reboots with a newly selected Skin.

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Channel Scanning

How to use > Press  ‘Tuners'

You will usually scan all your channels in when you do the initial Setup Wizard but from time to time you may need to perform a channel scan if channels change frequency, new channels become available or some channels where not found in the initial scan.

Once in the Tuners menu you will see 2 options Location Scan & Manual Scan

Location Scan allows you to select your location, this drastically speeds up the scanning process as it will only scan the frequencies assigned to your area.

Full

Scan should be used if your location is not listed, you are unsure or a location scan failed to find all the channels, it will scan all the Digital TV frequencies used in Australia, this takes allot longer. Just select your location or Full Scan and press 'OK' for the scan to start.

Manual Scan allows you to enter a particular frequency and scan just one channel at a time, in most cases all the default settings in manual scan will stay the same, you will just need to change the

Frequency. There are many online resources that list the channel frequencies in your area or you can check with your local TV providers. Once you enter the desired frequency press the Green button to scan,

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Parental Control

How to use > Press  TV - ‘Parental Control’

The parental Control feature allows you to block broadcasted content based on ratings, if you enable Parental control and a blocked program comes on based on your settings it will require a pin to view the program. Please note that the U4 relies on the broadcaster or EPG provider to broadcast the rating in their guide data.

Step 1

When you enter the

Parental Control menu for the first time press OK on

Enable parental protection and you will be asked to create your pin, key in your

4 digit pin number and then confirm.

In the next screen you have

3 options

* Change Pin - Use this to change your pin

* Protect Services - This is where you set the rating that you want to block

* Protect Screens - Here you can lock menu screens

Step 2

Scroll to Protect service and use your Right arrow to change from No to Yes, you will then get the options pictured, select your desired options and press the Green button to save.

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Backing up & Restoring your Settings

The U4 allows you to Backup your settings, this is a very useful tool that backs up your Timers,

Channels, Favorites, network and other custom settings so that in the event you have to perform a factory reset or you upgrade the software you can restore these settings so you do not have to spend time setting these things up again.

Create a Backup

Press >Software

manager>Create Backup and you

should get a confirmation that backup is done.

Restore Backup

To restore from back up press .>Software

manager>Restore backup and you

will get an on screen confirmation message, once you choose Yes your

U4 will reboot and the backup will be applied.

Factory Reset

From time to time you may be required to reset the factory settings, it may be required when applying a particular upgrade or for troubleshooting problems, you can back up your settings before hand as explained at the top of this page.

To reset to factory setting go to >System>Factory setting

Press 'OK' on Factory reset and you will a popup message to confirm, read the caption and then select 'YES' to continue. Your U4 will then reboot, once it has rebooted it will give you the option to Restore Settings from the back up you made.

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Checking Software Version and other information

How to use > Press

The information screens on your U4 is where you will find useful information for connectivity, firmware and troubleshooting any problems.

About

Here is where you will find what version firmware your U4 is running and you can cross check that with the Beyonwiz Website and forums to make sure that you stay up to date.

Devices

Lists the attached devices including tuners, hard drives and USB devices.

Memory

Information on RAM and Flash

Network

You will find your U4 IP address here and confirm you are connected to your PC network and internet.

Service

Information about the TV station your are viewing.

Upgrading the U4 Software

There are currently 2 methods for upgrading your U4 Firmware.

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USB: For major Firmware Image updates. These will be less frequent but will include any major system updates and also include all online and USB updates up to the date of the Images release.

Online: For minor Firmware Image updates. These will be release more frequently and will include small fixes and enhancements as they become available. *Internet Connection Required.

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To check for Online Updates Press > Software Manager > Check for updates now

Your U4 will now Automatically check for any available updates. If updates are available you the best option to select is "Update and ask to reboot", if no updates are available you will just go back to previous menu.

Chapter 6.

Troubleshooting

Before you contact your local service center, please read the following tips carefully.

1. No Video on TV

● Check first if the product is powered on and in operation mode.

● Check if the video cable is properly connected between TV and Beyonwiz U4.

● Check if the antenna cable is properly connected to Beyonwiz U4.

● Check if the selected channel is currently on air.

● Check your TV is on the correct AV channel.

2. Problem with audio quality

● Check if your audio cable is connected correctly.

● Check the volume level of your TV and the product.

● Check if the product or TV is on mute.

● Check the audio option is selected and/or compatible with the U4 and your TV.

3. Remote control problem

● Make sure that the remote is in STB mode by pressing the STB button.

● Check if the batteries are correctly mounted.

● If the remotes batteries are old, try changing the batteries.

● Point the remote control directly toward the product.

● Make sure that nothing is blocking the front panel display.

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4. Channel search problem

● Make sure that tuner configurations are all correctly made.

● Check whether the antenna cable(s) are properly connected.

● If you ran a "Location" search try a "Full" search.

5. Recording problem

● Check whether the HDD has a sufficient space for recording.

● Check that the HDD has a sufficient space for recording.

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Chapter 7.

TV Remote Codes

TV Codes Short List

Smart HDMI Dongle 819 (Factory Default)

TV Codes Full List

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