Humax IR-ACE M manual Software Upgradeing

5. Software Upgradeing

The HUMAX digital set-top box is a highly sophisticated product-incorporating one of the best software applications.

Whenever a problem is found with this software or extra functions or enhanced applications are added, the software in the equipment must be upgraded.

In order to maintain correct product performance, it is essential to have the most Up-to-date software. The latest news and releases on software versions may be found at the HUMAX website - http://www.humaxdigital.com.

It is recommended that users register with HCSA (HUMAX Customer Service Area) and periodically check the availability of software upgrade.

There are three methods for upgrading the software:

(a)set-top box to set-top box download (copies the software from the main unit into the slave unit);

(b)PC to set-top box download (downloads the software directly from the PC to the model requiring upgrading);

(c)OTA over-the-air (downloads the software, where the manufacturer reserves the right to decide when and where to release via the satellite system).

Over The Air (OTA) is simply another alternative for downloading software versions. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to decide when and where this software upgrade takes place by "beaming" the latest software versions over the air via satellite systems. Note that OTA is limited to certain geographical regions only, mainly due to different satellites having different footprints (areas where the signal can be received).

SUSS (TM) is an official trademark and logo for HUMAX loader software to perform OTA. The software upgrade via the satellite system can only occur under the following circumstances:

1)the equipment should have appropriate loader software;

2)the manufacturer decides to release software downloading via a designated satellite system;

3)the equipment must be properly "tuned" to the same satellite as the one used by the manufacturer.

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