Devolo TV Sat User manual

dLAN®TV Sat

© 2008 devolo AG, Aachen (Germany)
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Aachen, November 2008

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Contents
Preface .............................................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Thank you!..................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About this manual ......................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
devolo on the Internet.................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1 Introduction ...................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 What exactly is dLAN?.................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 What the dLAN TV Sat offers you.................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Quickstart.......................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3 Initial use .......................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Package contents........................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Indicators and connections ............................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.1 Control lamps (LEDs) ....................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.2 Connections and buttons................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3 Connecting the adapter ................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.1 Connection to the network .............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.3.2 Connection to the satellite antenna ................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.3.3 Connection to the power grid.......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3.4 Connecting the remote control....................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.5 Software installation ...................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.6 Troubleshooting............................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4 Configuration.................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.1 Connection to the dLAN................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.2 The devolo Informer....................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.3 Security in the dLAN network ......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3.1 dLAN 200 AV network encryption at the touch of a button . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3.2 Encrypting the dLAN 200 AV network with the dLAN Configuration Wizard 27
4.4 Setting up CyberLink TV Enhance.................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.4.1 The Setup Wizard............................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.4.2 Scan Channels ................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.4.3 Signal Settings ................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.4.4 Recording Settings .......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.4.5 Guide Settings................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.4.6 Display & Audio Settings ................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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5 CyberLink TV Enhance....................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.1 About CyberLink TV Enhance.......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.1.1 The main screen.............................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.1.2 The menu screen............................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.1.3 The settings screen.......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.2 Watching television, listening to the radio ...................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.2.1 TV or radio mode ............................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.2.2 Adjusting the window display.......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.2.3 Adjusting the audio output.............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.2.4 Time-shifted reception .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.2.5 Selecting programs ......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.2.6 The Program Guide (EPG) ................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.2.7 Calling up teletext........................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.2.8 Taking a snapshot........................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.3 Recording and playing back programs............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.3.1 Spontaneous recording ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.3.2 Scheduled recording ....................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.3.3 Playing back recordings................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
6 Appendix........................................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.1 Important safety instructions .......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
6.2 dLAN bandwidth optimisation........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
6.3 The devolo remote control.............................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
6.4 Technical specifications ................................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
6.5 Disposal of old devices................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
6.6 CE conformity ................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.6.1 dLAN TV Sat Tuner .......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
6.6.2 dLAN TV Sat Remote control............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.6.3 dLAN TV Sat Infrared receiver .......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.6.4 dLAN TV Sat Power supply .............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
6.6.5 dLAN 200 AVeasy .......................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.7 Warranty conditions....................................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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Preface
Thank you!
With the devolo dLAN TV Sat, you have purchased a dLAN adapter that allows
you to watch digital satellite television on your computer. The complex connec-
tion to the antenna using a conventional coaxial cable is unnecessary. The dig-
ital television signals are simply transmitted via dLAN to every room of the house
via the power grid. Thus you can receive high-definition TV at every one of your
computers via the HomePlug AV adapter—with all the benefits satellite televi-
sion offers!
Exacting manufacturing standards and stringent quality control are the basis for
our high product standards to ensure your fullest satisfaction with your devolo
device. They are the preconditions for the consistent, outstanding quality of our
products.
And if you are satisfied with this device, be sure to have a closer look at our other
products which are also designed to make your connected lifestyle easier and
simpler!
About this manual
After a brief introduction to "dLAN" basics and a brief overview of the function
and features of the dLAN TV Sat in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 will describe the quick
start in a standard environment. Chapter 3 will then show you in detail how to
set up and operate the dLAN adapter successfully. Chapter 4 describes the
adapter's configuration options and how to integrate the product into a dLAN
network. For information about the included TV and radio software, Cyberlink
TV Enhance, refer to Chapter 5. Finally, the Annex contains additional informa-
tion about product safety and the environmental compatibility of the adapter.
Icons
A number of places in this manual are highlighted with special icons:
Very important note. Failure to observe this note may result in damage.
Important note: you definitely should make a note of these recommendations.

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Interesting information: additional tips and background info on the configu-
ration of the products.
From time to time you will find the icon of a devolo program in the margin to
the left of the text; the program will be explained in greater detail at that point.
We hope you have just as much fun reading this manual as we had writing it. If
you have any further ideas or suggestions related to our products, we would be
delighted to hear from you at [email protected]!
devolo on the Internet
You can also rely on devolo for service and support after purchasing one of our
products. For example, our website not only contains extensive documentation,
but also software and firmware updates. Be sure to visit www.devolo.com reg-
ularly.
We especially recommend the extensive devolo manuals on the topic of home
networking that contain a wealth of interesting background information. These
are available free of charge and can be downloaded from the Service & Support
area of our website.

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1 Introduction
dLAN is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you set up a home network
easily, quickly and economically via your household power grid, without the
need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling. The available performance
and effort required for the installation also compares favourably to traditional
methods—dLAN technology now attains speeds you would expect from other
LAN technologies, and installing it is a breeze!
With dLAN adapters, not only network signals can be easily be transferred via
the power grid. Video signals in the HD standard and audio signals in digital CD
quality can be quickly and easily distributed everywhere in the house this way.
With dLAN adapters, you can turn all of your computers into a TV or radio in no
time at all!

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1.1 What exactly is dLAN?
The dLAN (direct Local Area Network) uses the household power grid to transfer
data between computers equipped with suitable adapters and other network
components. As a result, any power outlet can be used as a network access
point. The data is modulated prior to transfer and sent as a signal via household
power lines. State-of-the-art technology ensures that the power and data net-
works do not interfere with one another. Networking via dLAN is fast and
secure. The data is encrypted to prevent easy interception by third parties.
1.2 What the dLAN TV Sat offers you
The devolo dLAN TV Sat is a digital satellite receiver that uses the DVB-S2 stand-
ard and transmits the received audio and video signals over the network to a
connected computer. The network interface enables transfer rates of up to
200 Mbps in the HomePlug AV standard. Additional "Quality of Service" [QoS]
methods guarantee automatic prioritisation of the image and sound signals and
thus interference-free transmission.
In addition to the devolo configuration software, the adapter comes with the
CyberLink TV Enhance software for the dLAN TV Sat, with which you can watch
TV and listen to the radio on your computer.
The highlights of TV Enhance are:
쎲Simultaneous reception of up to four satellites (depending on your antenna
system)
쎲Time-shifted television
쎲Scheduled recording of TV and radio in MPEG2 format
쎲Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
쎲Dolby Digital AC3 sound for recording and playback (if broadcast by the
respective channel)
쎲Teletext
쎲Screenshot function for TV pictures and teletext
To make using your dLAN TV Sat as convenient as possible, the adapter includes
a remote control with USB infrared receiver, which you can easily connect to the
computer.
You can connect the dLAN TV Sat to your computer using conventional Ethernet
wiring (directly or via a switch). Because there is usually neither coaxial or Eth-
ernet wiring between the satellite antenna and the computer, connection via the

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power grid using dLAN adapters is a particularly convenient option. It allows you
to not only avoid the bother of having to route new wiring, it also allows you to
locate your media centre anywhere in your home where there is a power outlet.
Ensure that the components of the dLAN TV Sat are used according to their
intended use in order to prevent damage to these or other devices. The intended
use of the dLAN TV Sat tuner is to receive DVB-S/S2 satellite signals and transmit
them to the connected network. The intended use of the dLAN TV Sat power sup-
ply is to supply power to the dLAN TV Sat tuner and to connect the dLAN TV Sat
tuner to the dLAN.

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2 Quickstart
Follow the steps listed below to quickly set up the devolo dLAN TV Sat in the fol-
lowing standard environment:
쎲Satellite antenna with an LNB, pointed to Astra 19.2° East
쎲Connection via the power grid with the dLAN TV Sat and a devolo dLAN 200
AVeasy adapter (dLAN default password "HomePlugAV").
쎲PC with Windows XP operating system
This configuration is just an example of one of many options. If you want to set
up your dLAN TV Sat in another environment or have problems with one of the
steps described here, refer to the two following chapters for additional details
about the corresponding point.
At the installation location of the satellite antenna
Install the satellite antenna at a suitable location so that the LNB is pointed
to the Astra satellite 19.2° East.
Connect the satellite antenna to the antenna input (Antenna) of the dLAN
TV Sat using a coaxial cable with F-connector.
Plug the power supply of the dLAN TV Sat into a power outlet.
Connect the network cable of the power supply to the LAN jack of the tuner
and the power cable (DC connector) to the power input (DC IN 12V 1.5A)
of the tuner.
At the location of the computer
Plug the dLAN 200 AVeasy adapter provided (starter kit only) into a power
outlet close to the computer. Connect the computer and the dLAN adapter
to each other using the Ethernet cable (starter kit only).
Put the product CD of the dLAN TV Sat into the computer's CD/DVD drive.
First, install the driver software for the adapter, then install the CyberLink TV
Enhance program. To do so, simply follow the prompts of the installer.
Start the CyberLink TV Enhance application by double-clicking the newly cre-
ated link on the desktop.
The installation wizard is called up automatically the first time you start the
program. This is how you should proceed:

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쑗Select a display format that corresponds to your monitor (4:3 Normal
or 16:9 Widescreen).
쑗Select your speaker configuration (e.g. 6 speakers for a 5.1 surround
sound setup).
쑗Select your country from the list as the location.
쑗Confirm the folder for recorded programs on your hard drive.
쑗Click the Scan Channels button.
쑗Select 1as the number of satellites used.
쑗Select Astra 1F/1G/1H/1KR/1L(E19) as receivable satellites. The system
now searches for the channels. This may take a long time.
쑗Confirm all further steps with Next. In the last step, close the installation
wizard.
That's it! You should now be able to receive several hundred television channels
on your computer.

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3 Initial use
This chapter covers the hardware and software features, as well as its installa-
tion and initial use.
3.1 Package contents
Please ensure that the contents of the package are complete before proceeding
with the installation of your adapter: The following items should be present:
쎲dLAN TV Sat adapter (tuner and power supply)
쎲Remote control with infrared receiver
쎲Antenna cable (coax)
쎲dLAN 200 AVeasy with Ethernet cable (starter kit only)
쎲Hard copy of installation guide
쎲CD containing software and online documentation

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3.2 Indicators and connections
3.2.1 Control lamps (LEDs)
On the tuner
The current status of the adapter is indicated by control lamps (LEDs) on the rear
side of the housing:
Operation, ON (green): illuminated if the adapter is connected to the power
grid.
Connect (red): illuminated if a connection exists between a computer and the
dLAN TV Sat.
LAN connection (yellow): illuminated if a connection to the network exists.
LAN connection (green): flashes when data are being transferred in the LAN.
On the power supply
The power supply of the dLAN TV Sat has three control lamps that indicate the
current status by their colour:
Power:
쎲Green: the power supply is operational.
쎲Orange: the power supply is in standby mode.

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dLAN (flashes when data is being transmitted):
쎲Green: the network connection is suitable for HD video streaming.
쎲Orange: the network connection is suitable for SD video streaming and
online gaming.
쎲Red: the network connection is suitable for simple data transfer and Internet
access.
Ethernet (flashes when data is being transmitted):
쎲A 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps connection to the Ethernet network exists.
3.2.2 Connections and buttons
On the tuner
The product is very easy to use. Therefore, the device has just a few connections:
쎲The power jack (DC IN 12V 1.5A) is used to connect the adapter to your
power grid.
쎲The device is connected to the network via the LAN jack.
쎲Using the antenna input (Antenna), you can connect the dLAN TV Sat to
the LNB of the satellite antenna or the multiswitch.

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On the power supply
The power supply of the dLAN TV Sat has three cables and a button:
쎲Connect the power supply to the power outlet using the power cable (230V
European plug).
쎲Connect the power supply to the power jack of the tuner outlet using the
power cable (12V DC connector).
쎲Using the Ethernet cable (RJ45), connect the power supply to the LAN jack
of the tuner.
쎲Using the encryption button next to the power cable, you can secure the
transmission of data via the dLAN at the touch of a button.
Note that the power supply of the dLAN TV Sat switches to Standby more after
approx. 20 minutes if the network cable is not connected to the tuner. In
Standby mode, the power supply cannot be accessed via the power grid. As soon
as the tuner is connected to the network and power cables, the power supply is
once again accessible via the power grid.
3.3 Connecting the adapter
Follow the sequence below in order to connect the dLAN TV Sat to the LAN, the
satellite antenna and the power grid.
Tip: First, check whether you can receive stations with the current alignment of
the satellite antenna, for example by connecting a receiver with a television for
test purposes. Then, check whether a connection is possible from your computer
to the dLAN TV Sat, for example by first installing the devolo software on the
computer, creating the local network on the computer and then checking
whether the Connect light is illuminated on the dLAN TV Sat when you start
CyberLink TV Enhance.
3.3.1 Connection to the network
Multiple options exist for connecting the dLAN TV Sat to a computer using the
LAN interface:
Connection via the dLAN
The installation location of the satellite antenna (and thus of the dLAN TV Sat)
usually has neither coaxial nor Ethernet wiring. However, there is usually a
nearby power outlet. Therefore, connecting the dLAN TV Sat and the computers
in your home via dLAN is a convenient option.

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To network the various devices with each other via dLAN, you have to plan in
one additional dLAN adapter for each. Connect the power supply of the dLAN
TV Sat with the power outlet. Then, connect the computer to the dLAN TV Sat
using a compatible dLAN adapter. For additional information about initial use
of the dLAN adapter, refer to the manual.
If possible, do not plug the adapter into a power strip. This may impair the trans-
mission of the dLAN signals. A free wall outlet is preferable. For additional infor-
mation about bandwidth optimisation in the dLAN, refer to the Annex of this
manual.
Connection via network switch
If Ethernet jacks are already available both at the installation location of the sat-
ellite antenna and near the computer and are connected to each other using a
switch, you can use this network to connect the dLAN TV Sat and the computers.
In this case, simply connect the tuner and all computers to the network jacks as
usual using simple Ethernet cables.
In this case, it usually makes no difference whether you use a crossover cable or
a patch cable, as most current Ethernet switches now have the ability to interpret
the pin assignment automatically (Auto-MDI/X).
Direct connection
You can connect the computer to the tuner of the dLAN TV Sat directly using an
Ethernet crossover cable.
Ensure that the network cable used has crossover contacts, as otherwise no con-
nection will be established.
How to tell when you have done it correctly
쎲If the dLAN TV Sat detects a network, the Ethernet LED on the power supply
and the yellow LED in the LAN jack of the tuner are illuminated.
쎲When data are transmitted via the network interface of the dLAN TV Sat, the
Ethernet LED on the power supply and the green LED in the LAN jack of the
tuner flash.
쎲If the dLAN TV Sat is visible from one of the computers connected via LAN
in the devolo Informer program, a connection is possible. It may still be
necessary to assign a shared dLAN password for the physically connected
dLAN adapters using the devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard. For more
information on this topic, refer to Chapter 4.

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쎲If the devolo software has been installed correctly on the desired computer,
a network connection to the adapter exists and Cyberlink TV Enhance has
been started, the red Connect LED on the dLAN TV Sat is illuminated.
3.3.2 Connection to the satellite antenna
The LNB or multiswitch of a satellite antenna is connected to the antenna con-
nection of the dLAN TV Sat using a coaxial cable with an F-connector. Carefully
plug the cable into the F-jack of the adapter and tighten the outer nut of the
connector.
Operating voltage of 16 to 18 V may be present at the coax connection of the
LNB. To prevent damage to the LNB or the dLAN TV Sat, connect the adapter to
the power grid via the power supply only after having made the connection to
the antenna.
Also check the alignment of the satellite antenna to the desired satellite(s). You
can obtain the necessary parameters (compass direction, tilt, etc.) from your sat-
ellite operator. If necessary, use a conventional satellite receiver and television
to check whether you can receive stations using the current installation.
Note that the LNB voltage for the dLAN TV Sat is present at the antenna input
only if a connection exists to a computer that is running Cyberlink TV Enhance.
This can be important when operating a satellite signal finder, for example.
How to tell when you have done it correctly
쎲If the satellite antenna and LNB are installed correctly, you can receive TV
and radio stations using a conventional receiver and television.
쎲If a functional network connection to the desired computer exists, the
devolo software has been installed and CyberLink TV Enhance has been
started, TV and radio stations are found during a channel search.
3.3.3 Connection to the power grid
To connect the dLAN TV Sat to the power grid, plug the power supply into an
available power outlet and plug the DC connector into the DC IN 12V 1.5A
input on the tuner. Ensure that the power supply is fully inserted in the outlet.
How to tell when you have done it correctly
쎲When you connect the power supply to the power grid and the dLAN TV Sat,
the Power LED is illuminated on the power supply and the green ON LED is
illuminated on the back of the tuner.

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3.4 Connecting the remote control
Using the infrared remote control provided, you can operate all important func-
tions of the Cyberlink TV Enhance program even if not sitting directly in front
of the computer.
Thus the installation requires just two easy steps:
Insert the two AAA batteries into the remote control in the correct position
(see illustration in the battery compartment).
Plug the separate infrared receiver into an available USB port of your com-
puter. No additional driver installation is necessary. Adjust the receiver so
that it is within optical signal range of the remote control.
How to tell when you have done it correctly
쎲If the infrared receiver has been plugged into an available USB port of the
computer and receives key signals from the remote control, a red LED on the
front side of the receiver housing is illuminated.
쎲When CyberLink TV Enhance is started on the computer, the application
can be controlled successfully using the remote control.
Note that the remote control and receiver communicate using an infrared con-
nection. Therefore, always position the receiver such that it is not being blocked
or covered by any objects and can be seen from all desired positions in the room.
When pressing keys on the remote control, always point it towards the receiver.
3.5 Software installation
The product CD includes various software components for operating the
adapter:
쎲The devolo dLAN TV Sat software includes drivers and rules for supporting
the adapter in the Windows operating system.
쎲Using the devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard, you can use your own net-
work key in your dLAN network.
쎲The devolo Informer finds dLAN adapters in a dLAN network and displays
information on the devices found.

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쎲Using CyberLink TV Enhance, you can receive television and radio pro-
grams on your computer that the dLAN TV Sat transmits over the network
from the satellite antenna.
To install the software, insert the included CD-ROM in the CD or DVD drive of
your computer. If autoplay is installed on your computer, the installation will
start automatically. Otherwise, open the Windows Explorer by right-clicking on
Start and selecting Explorer from the context menu. Start the AUTORUN.EXE
application on the CD.
The installation takes place in several steps:
First, after starting the installer, select the menu item Install dLAN TV Sat.
In the following dialogue, select the item "Software for dLAN TV Sat".
During the installation process, you will be given the choice of installing all
software components (Standard installation) or only some of them (Cus-
tomer installation). We recommend a full installation of all applications.
If you want to use two devolo dLAN TV Sat units in your network, you can
specify this in the next step. In this case, two receivers are available in
CyberLink TV Enhance, for example for watching television on one channel
while recording a program on the other.