AL Tech DSD 4121 User guide

Important Safety Information ........................................................................................................................ 2
Front and Back Panels ................................................................................................................................. 3
Install & Connect the DSD 4121 Decoder .................................................................................................... 4
The Remote Control ..................................................................................................................................... 7
DSD 4121 Decoder : Features and menu..................................................................................................... 8
Legal Matters .............................................................................................................................................. 20
Product Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Help and Information .................................................................................................................................. 22
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BASIC VIEWER’S GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The DSD 4121 Basic Viewer’s Guide is the subject of intellectual
property rights, including copyright, under domestic law and
international conventions. All rights are reserved.
The 4121 Basic Viewer’s Guide supplements the information supplied
with the packaging of the decoder as well as the detailed information
available on our website.
Due to software upgrades, the features and functionalities in this
Basic Viewer’s Guide may differ from those on your decoder. Please
visit for the latest Viewer’s Guide.
Version 2.0 (August 2010) e&oe
www.uec.com.au
!

This DSD 4121 Decoder meets International Safety Standards. Please read the following recommended safety
precautions carefully.
This decoder operates within the range 100-250 V AC 47-63 Hz mains supply only. Connect the power cable to the
decoder before connecting the other end to the power outlet. Disconnect the decoder from the power outlet before
connecting or disconnecting the decoder from any other equipment.
Keep liquids away from the decoder and do not put anything on top of the decoder which may spill (example : lit
candles or containers of liquid). Do not use the decoder in extreme temperature and humid conditions.
Before cleaning the decoder, first disconnect the decoder from the mains. Use a dry cloth to clean the exterior.
Do not block the ventilation holes and ensure that free airflow is maintained around the decoder.
Never stand the decoder on soft furnishings or on carpet.
Do not use or store the decoder near a heater or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
Never stack other electronic equipment on top of, or below the decoder.
Do not attempt to repair the decoder yourself. You should also never remove the cover of the decoder. Any
tampering with the decoder will invalidate the warranty. Refer all servicing to Altech UEC Australia,
Tel. [phone].
If the decoder is installed in an area subject to intense lightning activity, protection devices for the decoder mains
connector are recommended.
The earth/grounding system must comply with local regulations.
MAINS SUPPLY
LIQUIDS AND SPILLAGE
CLEANING
VENTILATION
SERVICING
LIGHTNING
EARTHING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Important Safety Information

Smartcard Slot Behind the Front Panel Cover.
11
RESET Reboots the decoder, i.e. if decoder freezes etc.
8
Page 3 of 22 Front and Back Panels
Front Panel
LED Display
Displays the time (Standby Mode) or displays the selected
TV channel.
9
LEDs
Bi-colour
RED/GREEN
AMBER
GREEN
Indicates response to remote control commands and/or error mode
RED = Decoder in standby mode or an error condition has occurred.
GREEN = Normal operations.
Flashes = when there are incoming messages
Flashes = when RCU command received.
10
SAT IN 1
Connect to the LNB on dish
Power Input connector Connect to your home AC mains outlet 11
Data Services
Connects to Rs323 (for software upgrade)
10
HDMI
Connects to the high definition (HDMI) input on TV or AV home theatre system
9
Composite Video Connects to the video inputs on TV
8
Video =YPbPr Connects to the YPbPr inputs on TV
7
Audio = Left & Right Connects to the analog inputs on TV
6
USB
Connects to USB device (for software upgrade)
5
R J45 Connects to Ethernet (currently disabled in this version)
4
S/PDIF (Coaxial connector) Connects to the Digital Audio coaxial input on TV or AV Home Theater System
3
TOSLINK (Optical connector) Connects to the Digital Audio optical input on TV or AV Home Theater System
2
BACK PANEL
FRONT PANEL
STANDBY Button
1Switches the decoder between ON and STANDBY modes.
MENU Opens command menu for changing the setup.
7
OK Accepts the selection.
6
Increases the volume level.
4VOL
Changes to the previous available channel.
2CH
Decreases the volume level.
5VOL
Changes to the next available channel.
3CH
4
3 7
8
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QUICK START GUIDE FOR EXISTING AURORA INSTALLATIONS
Remove decoder from packaging.
Insert supplied batteries into the remote control.
Connect to existing TV and dish installation - verify the LNB setup in the menus and adjust and re-scan if
necessary.
Decoder should lock to service and present video.
QUICK START GUIDE FOR NEW INSTALLATIONS
Ensure that all connections are secure before connecting the power cable (#11)to the power input connector.
Option A: AV Connectors (Standard Definition TV)
Connect the satellite feed to the SAT IN input (#1) on the decoder.
Connect the Audio / Video cables to the audio (#6) and video (#8) outputs on the decoder and then to
the audio and video inputs on the TV or home theater system.
Option B: HDMI Connector (High Definition TV)
Connect the satellite feed to the SAT IN input (#1) on the decoder.
Connect a High Definition cable to the HDMI connector (#9), and then connect the other end of the
cable to the HDMI connector on the TV.
Option C: HDMI Connector (AV Home Theater system and a High Definition TV)
Connect the satellite feed to the SAT IN input (#1) on the decoder.
Connect a High Definition cable to the HDMI connector (#9), and then connect the other end of the
cable to the HDMI input connector of the AV home theater system. Then connect the output HDMI of
the AV home theater system to the TV.
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INSTALL & CONNECT THE DSD4121 DECODER
Install & Connect the DSD 4121 Decoder
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CONNECTING THE DSD4121 DECODER

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CHANGING THE LNB SETTING
Press the MENU button to launch the menu, then.
Navigate to the following menu screens:
Advanced Options
Installation setup
Enter the setup pin (The default is 1234)
LNB setup
Select the LNB type by pressing OK to select first item and using left and right to scroll. Press OK again
to deselect the option.
Enter in the correct LNB value by pressing OK on the LNB Frequency option and then enter the new
LNB value, then press OK again to deselect the option.
Press OK on the “Accept these settings” button.
You will be returned to the Satellite installation menu.
Press OK on “Satellite Rescan” to rescan the decoder with the new LNB settings.
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RESTORING FACTORY DEFAULTS
Resetting to factory defaults can be useful if you have changed some settings and lost some functions.
Resetting will restore the decoder back to its original configuration and you will lose all personalized settings.
The only setting that is not reset is the LNB setting. Please manually edit this setting to the correct value.
ETHERNET
Ethernet functionality is planned for future support. New user manuals will be available on the website when
this feature is available.
SMART CARD
The smart card is paired to this decoder which means that the smart card provided with your decoder
cannot be used in any other decoder. Similarly you will not be able to use any other card in your decoder.
RESET BUTTON
There is a reset button on the front panel. This can be used to reset your decoder in the case of a video
freeze for example. The decoder will reboot after a few seconds and display “boot” on the front panel while
it starts up.
MHEG
The ability to launch MHEG applications will be supported by the DSD4121 in the future. User instructions
will be available on the website (www.uec.com.au) once this feature becomes available.
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TV and Radio TV: selects TV bouquets and 2nd
function = Radio: selects bouquets
Standby
Alt/Back and
Closed Captions
TV Guide and
Aspect Ratio
(ARC)
Shift
Language and
Parental Control
Information
Mute
Exit
Navigation (4)
and OK/Enter
Program up/down
Places set top box into standby
mode
ALT: switches between current and
previous channels and 2nd function
= Closed Caption: alternates
between Closed Caption ON/OFF
TV Guide: Opens Freeview program
nd
guide application and 2 function
Aspect Ratio switches between
aspect ratio settings
nd
Select 2 function to buttons
Language: selects language where
nd
supported and 2 function = PG :
selects Parental Control where
supported
Selects programme information
synopsis
Mutes the audio
Leaving a menu or function
Menu navigation and selection
Allows channel up and down
navigation
Digits 0-9 Numerical data entry of channel
number, PIN
5 Coloured
buttons
Functions as required by application
or context
Help Selects Help function where
supported
Menu Selects Menu system
Volume up/down Adjust volume up and down
TV
ALT
TV Guide
ARC
Language
PG
i
MUTE
EXIT
+P-
+V-
MENU
HELP
Button Name Button
Identification Function
THE REMOTE CONTROL
The Remote Control

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I-PLATE
The information plate (i-Plate) displays information about the current and next event at the bottom of the TV screen.
You can open the i-Plate by pressing the ”i” button on the remote. To change to a different channel carry-out the
following:
Press the “+P-” button on the remote to change the channel to the next/previous channel respectively, or
When the i-Plate is open, press the “LEFT/RIGHT” arrow buttons on the remote. This allows you to browse
the programme information of the other channels without changing the channel you are presently viewing.
You can set the timeout value for the information plate (i-Plate) from the menu.
NOTE: The i-Plate will only timeout when changing channels from the “+P-” button. If you have manually opened
the i-Plate, the “EXIT” button must be pressed to remove it.
DSD4121 DECODER FEATURES AND MENU
Decoder Features and Menu

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I-PLATE EXTENDED MODE
The extended i-Plate displays a short description about the currently selected i-Plate programme, see screen below.
To remove the extended i-Plate, you must press the “i” button again or the “EXIT” button to remove both the
extended and i-Plates, see diagram below.
i-Plate Toggling Diagram
Decoder Features and Menu