2-2. System Configuration
[ : 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.





  1. A/V Settings
    [ : MENU > Setup > Service Searching > Tuner Configuration]
    If you run the First Time Installation process, the Tuner A is already configured. You can check the
    information of Tuner A and which satellites are scanned, as follows.



    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.

      - CVBS
      - S-Video
      - RGB

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


      Scart
      Resolution PAL
      NTSC
      Multi


    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.


  2. Language Selection
    [ : MENU > Setup > System > Language]
    A variety of languages are available for the OSD(On-Screen Display) of Vu+.



  3. Customization
    [ : MENU > 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.







    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
      YESoption 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.




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



  4. Selecting Time Zone
    [ : MENU > Setup > System > Timezone]
    You can set your time zone in this menu.



    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.
  5. Hard Disk Set Up
    [ : MENU > Setup > System > Harddisk > Harddisk setup]
    You can set the duration of time after which HDD is to be put into standby mode.



  6. Front Display Setup
    [ : MENU > 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.



  7. Network Setup
    [ : 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. 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:

    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.





    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.





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



  8. Skin Change
    [ : 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.

    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.