COMAG Digital Satellite Receiver User manual

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Digital Satellite Receiver
Operating manual
Version 1.0, as of 21/11/2007
Modifications and errors reserved.
We will not assume any liability for printing errors.

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Overview of equipment
Front side of the receiver
Rear side of the receiver
Remote control

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Overview of equipment
Front side of the receiver
1 - Infrared sensor for the signals of the
remote control
2 LED STBY LED is only illuminated if the receiver is in
standby mode
3 LED ON LED is illuminated if the receiver is
switched on
4 Standby Switches on and switches to the standby
mode
5 CH+ key Switches to the next higher channel
location
Cursor moves up
6 CH- key Switches to the next lower channel
location
Cursor moves down
Rear side of the receiver
1 LNB IN LNB connection for the antenna cable
2 IF OUT LNB connection for an analogue satellite
receiver in standby mode
3 TV (output) SCART connection for the TV set
4 DC IN 12V Connection 12V/power pack
5 AUDIO R Analogue audio connection R(Right)
6 AUDIO L Analogue audio connection L(Left)
7 Video RCA video connection

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Remote control
No. Symbol Description
1 Standby Switches on and switches to the standby mode
2 ZOOM Enlarges TV image
3 LIST Invokes TV channel list
4 TIMER Invokes timer
5 TEXT Invokes Teletext
6 MUTE Turns off sound
7 M/P Multi-picture function, invokes thumbnail view
8 V+ Increases volume/cursor moves to the right
9 OK In normal mode: invokes current channel list
In a menu: confirms menu item
10 CH ▼Switches to the next lower channel location/
cursor moves downwards
11 FAV Invokes own favourites list
12 RECALL Switches to previously selected channel
13 PAUSE Stills the frame
14 INFO Displays reception data of the current channel
(satellite-finder function)
15 0-9 Selects channel directly, numerical input
16 P- In normal mode: change of channel group
In TV channel list: Ten-key block commutation
17 P+ In normal mode: change of channel group
In TV channel list: Ten-key block commutation
18 V- Decreases volume/cursor moves to the left

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19 CH ▲Switches to the next higher channel
location/cursor moves up
20 MENU Invokes main menu
21 EXIT Exits menu or menu item
22 Audio Changes audio mode
23 EPG
Invokes Electronic Programme Guide (if offered
by the broadcasting station)
24 TV/SAT Switches between terrestrial and satellite
antenna
25 TV/Radio
Switches between TV and radio mode

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Preface
This operating manual will help you in the
•appropriate
•safe
Usage of the digital satellite receiver, hereafter called as the
receiver in short.
We assume that the user of the Sat-System has overall knowledge
regarding handling of audio and video equipment.
Every person who
•installs,
•connects,
•operates,
•cleans
•disposes of
This receiver must be familiar with the entire content of this
operating manual. Always keep this operating manual in the
proximity of the satellite system.
Style features
Specific style features have been given in different sections of the
operating manual. Thus, you can easily differentiate whether it
concerns
Normal text,
•enumerations or
 Actions.

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Contents
Overview of equipment....................................................................... 3
Remote control ................................................................................... 4
Preface............................................................................................... 6
Style features .................................................................................... 6
Contents ............................................................................................ 7
Safety instructions ........................................................................... 9
Basic safety instructions............................................................. 9
Appropriate usage ............................................................................ 12
Scope of supply.............................................................................. 13
Description ...................................................................................... 14
Receiver connection ...................................................................... 18
LNB cable installation ....................................................................... 19
Connection with Scart cable............................................................. 21
Connection with Cinch cable ............................................................ 23
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Direction of the antenna ................................................................... 25
Getting started ................................................................................ 26
Remote control ................................................................................. 26
Receiver............................................................................................ 27
Adjustment of antenna...................................................................... 28
Operation......................................................................................... 29
Screen-inlays while switching a channel .......................................... 29
User interface on the TV monitor ..................................................... 30
Menu Structure ................................................................................. 31
Menu navigation ............................................................................... 32
Channel (symbol: TV)....................................................................... 33
Installation (symbol: satellite antenna) ............................................. 35
System settings (symbol: gearwheel)............................................... 39
Setting (symbol: tools) ...................................................................... 42
Software update via satellite............................................................. 43
Keys with special functions .......................................................... 44

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Switch between TV and SAT............................................................ 44
Switch between TV and radio........................................................... 44
ZOOM ............................................................................................... 44
LIST .................................................................................................. 44
AUDIO .............................................................................................. 45
EPG .................................................................................................. 45
Teletext ............................................................................................. 45
M/P Multipicture................................................................................ 46
MUTE................................................................................................ 46
FAV................................................................................................... 46
RECALL............................................................................................ 47
Acoustic signal for directing the satellite antenna ............................ 47
Sleep timer ....................................................................................... 47
Pause................................................................................................ 47
Dismantling ..................................................................................... 48
Cleaning........................................................................................... 48
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 49
Technical specifications ................................................................ 51
Manufacturer................................................................................... 53
Guarantee ........................................................................................ 53
Declaration of conformity .............................................................. 54
Glossary .......................................................................................... 55
Information regarding alignment of dish (UK)..........................56

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Safety instructions
Please read the safety instructions carefully before operating the
receiver.
Please follow all warnings and instructions on the equipment and in
the operating manual.
Basic safety instructions
Electrical connection
•Do not expose the receiver to rain as well as any kind of
humidity to avoid risk of fire and electric shock.
•Never open the casing. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric
shock.
•Connect the receiver only to the power source installed by an
expert. It is either:
-for an external power pack:
A 100–240 V, 50-60 Hz mains socket as per specifications or
-for a 12 V cable:
An 11 V / 15 V DC supply as per specifications.
•Ensure that the total power consumption by the antenna
connection of the receiver does not exceed “LNB IN” 300 mA.
•Pull the external power pack or the 12 V cable out of the mains
socket if you will not use the device for a longer period of time.
Only pull at the external power pack or at the head piece of the
12 V cable, not at the cable itself.
•In case of a storm, pull the external power pack or the 12 V
cable of the receiver out of the mains socket.
•If foreign bodies or fluids enter the receiver, pull the external
power pack or the 12 V cable out of the mains socket. Ask a
qualified person to check the equipment before operating it
once again. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.
•Do not bend or crimp any cable.
• If a cable used for mains supply is damaged, the receiver must
be repaired by an expert before re-using it. Otherwise, there is a
risk of electric shock.

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•Never allow children to operate the receiver or to play with the
antenna unit unless supervised.
•Always ask qualified personnel to carry out maintenance jobs.
Otherwise, you are putting yourself and others at risk.
•Disconnect the receiver from the power source in case of
operational disruptions.
•Ensure that the power source is easily accessible.
Correct position
•Place the receiver on a stable and even base.
•Use the receiver only with adequate climatic conditions.
•Avoid proximity to:
-heat sources, e. g. heaters,
-naked flames, e. g. candles,
-Devices with strong magnetic fields, e. g. loudspeakers.
-Never place receptacles filled with liquid (vases) on the
receiver
•Avoid direct sunlight and places with an extremely high amount
of dust.
•Never cover ventilation slits. Provide for sufficient ventilation by
maintaining a safety distance of 5 cm to other objects.
•Do not place any heavy objects on the receiver.
•Humidity may settle in the receiver if it is brought into hot
surroundings from a cold one. In this case, wait for about an
hour before operating the equipment.
•Arrange all cables in such a manner that no-one steps or trips
over them.
•The antenna unit is not suitable for operating in case of high
wind pressures. Do not expose it to strong wind.
Correct battery handling
• Batteries may contain toxic agents. Ensure that batteries are
not within the reach of children.
Children may eat and swallow
batteries.

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• Batteries that are getting discharged may damage the remote
control. If the receiver is not in use for a longer period of time,
remove the batteries from the remote control.
•Batteries may contain toxic agents. Therefore, dispose of the
batteries immediately in an ecologically accepted manner
according to the prevailing statutory regulations. Never throw
the batteries into normal household waste.
• Never expose the batteries to open fire or strong heat, as there
is a danger of explosion.
• Replace the batteries always with batteries of the same type.
Explanation of safety instructions
The following categories of safety instructions are included in the
operating manual:
Danger!
Instructions with the word DANGER give a
warning against possible personal injuries.
Caution!
Instructions with the word CAUTION give a
warning against possible material or
environmental damages.
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These instructions contain special
information for commercial usage of the
satellite system.

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Appropriate usage
The receiver receives unencoded digital channels (free-to-air) in a
covered area. It is exclusively meant for this purpose and should
only be used for the same. This also includes paying attention to all
information in this operating manual especially that of safety
instructions.
Any other usage is considered to be improper and may lead to
material damages and even personal injuries. Moreover, it will
result in the immediate loss of warranty.
The manufacturer does not bear any liability for damages caused
due to improper usage.

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Scope of supply
 Check the scope of supply after purchase.
The scope of supply may vary according to the type of the receiver.
Please follow the information on the packaging .
Item Quantity Description
1 1 Receiver
2 1 Remote control unit
3 2 Battery Type LR 03/AAA/1,5 V
4 1 External power pac
1 Operating manual (not shown above)

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Description
You can receive unencoded (free-to-air) digital satellite channels
with this receiver.
It is not necessary to programme the receiver yet. The most
important broadcasting stations and satellites have already been
pre-programmed.
The following satellites have been pre-programmed by the
company:
•Astra1 19°East
•Hotbird 13E
•Turksat 42E
•Sirius2 5E
•Amos 4W/Atlantic4-5W
•Astra2 28°East (UK English satellite)
•Eutel W2 16E
•AtlanticBird3 5W (former France Telecom 2D)
•HispaSat 30W
•HellasSat 39E
•ASTRA 23.5E
The satellite antenna has to be directed towards the desired
satellite.
The receiver will scan for further new broadcasting stations as
soon as you initiate the automatic scanning of broadcasting
stations for this satellite. Satellites which are not pre-programmed
may be added.
All receiver settings can be done easily using the user interface
(menu) on the TV monitor.
The multilingual user interface supports the following
languages:
•German

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•Greek
•Croatian
•Czech
•Danish
•Dutch
•Hungarian
•Norwegian
•Polish
•Slovakian
•Swedish
•Slovenian
•English
•French
•Turkish
•Spanish
•Italian
•Portuguese
Other features of the equipment:
•Software updates via satellite ASTRA 19°East
•Short switching time, fast boot process when switching on the
receiver
•Saves the channel last watched (Last Station Memory)
•LNB control logic (sound 0/22 kHz), max. current delivery for
LNB 300 mA
•Symbol rate 1-35 MS/s and 950-2150 MHz input frequency
•Manual PID entry possible
•3 keys at the frontage
•Plug & play
•External power pack 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, output 12V; 0.75A
•4.500 channel storage locations

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•Child lock (preset password: 0000)
•1 favourites list and 8 channel groups
•Automatic scanning of broadcasting stations
•List editor for broadcasting stations
•Analogue sound output through Cinch connector (stereo),
volume adjustment possible via remote control
•1 Euro-SCART connection for TV and video set
•Video output signal CVBS
•Loop-through-function in standby mode for the connection of an
analogue receiver
•Super fast videotext with a memory of 800 pages
•Digital radio reception, background image for radio (background
display)
•Additional channel information is displayed when the channel is
changed.
•DiSEqC 1.0, 1.2, Go-to X is supported if an appropriate antenna
unit is connected
•SWAP function (via Recall key)
•Screen aspect ratios can be set to 4:3, 16:9, and automatically
(letterbox)
•Multi-functional timer, 8 x and linked with EPG, sleep timer
•Electronic Programme Guide EPG (up to 14 days in advance,
channel-dependent)
•SCPC/MCPC reception standard C/Ku-Band satellites
•Automatic selection of the TV standard with video converter
•Zoom function
•Multi-picture function

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•Digital satellite finder for optical and acoustic adjustment of the
parabolic-type reflector
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A suitable channel editor is additionally
available through our hotline. Then you
will be able to edit the channel lists of the
receiver using your computer. Please read
the information on our website for this
purpose.

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Receiver connection
The receiver is connected with your satellite antenna by means of
a coaxial cable. If necessary, you have to prepare a coaxial cable
before connecting the receiver.
Caution!
Connect the receiver to the mains supply only
after you have connected it to all equipment
and the antenna properly. Otherwise the
receiver can suffer damages.
The wire netting and the inner core of the
coaxial cable carry current during operation.
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Usage for camping or in caravans:
The receiver can also be operated with
12V (i.e. 11-15V, e.g. solar panel). For this
purpose, use a 12V cable.
Usage with a voltage of 24V (e.g.: freight
vehicles):
Please use a 24V / 12V DC/DC converter.

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LNB cable installation
(see the installation diagram on the next page)
For the installation of the F connectors on the coaxial cable you
need a knife (ideally a wire stripper) and side cutting pliers.
 Cut 8 mm of the coaxial cable at each end up to the inner core.
 Carefully cut 10 mm of the outer insulation so that the wire
netting is exposed.
 Turn the wire netting backwards and wind it over the outer
insulation in such a manner that it does not touch the inner
core.
 Remove the inner insulation up to 2 mm from the wire netting.
 Rotate the IF connector onto the turned-back wire netting till the
connector touches the inner insulation.
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The wire netting must not protrude from
the back of the connector end.
 Cut the inner core with a cable cutter in such a manner that it
projects maximum 1 mm from the connector.

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Installation diagram
 Fasten the F connector of the coaxial cable onto the “LNB IN”
antenna connection of the receiver. Fasten the other end of the
coaxial cable to the LNB.