EchoStar HDS-600RS Instruction Manual

DiSEqC™ Operation
HDS
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600RS

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Contents
1. Overview........................................................................................3
2. Changes to the Setup Wizard......................................................4
DiSEqC™ setup screen 1................................................................5
DiSEqC™ setup screen 2................................................................6
DiSEqC™ setup screen 3................................................................7
3. MANUAL CONFIGURATION ........................................................8
4 DiSEqC™ Configurations Supported........................................10
4.1 Symmetrical Setup...................................................................10
4.2 Single Tuner mode ...................................................................10

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1. Overview
DiSEqC™ function has been added to the HDS600RS with firmware
release 121R and later. Operation of DiSEqC™ is designed for
experienced users only who have expert knowledge of multiple satellite
systems.
Whilst the product is predominantly a Freesat receiver it is possible to
manually tune to other satellites. Adding DiSEqC™ support allows
advanced users to configure the receiver to operate with DiSEqC™
switches used in multi-satellite dish systems.
The HDS-600RS is a dual tuner receiver and it is important to note that a
symmetrical system of DiSEqC™ switches must be used on LNB1 and
LNB2 inputs.
The firmware code for the HDS-600RS has been changed in the following
ways:
-Install wizard changed to add a new install path, to cater for basic
switch routing.
-A new setup screen has been added to view and change
configuration (off Settings->Tuner menu).
-When DiSEqC™ is enabled; a port per manual scan process has
been added to the manual scan process. This is for switching
satellites in non-Freesat mode. Only available (activated) when
DiSEqC™ is enabled.
-A DiSEqC™ mode option has been added to the HDS-600RS . The
default is disabled after a software download or factory reset.
-DiSEqC™ commands are only send on non-Freesat channels
-Cascading will not be supported.
-Dish steering will not be supported (This is only for DiSEqC™ 1.2).

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2. Changes to the Setup Wizard
The Setup wizard has been changed to allow users of DiSEqC™
equipment to enable DiSEqC™ on the HDS-600RS. DiSEqC™ control can
also be enabled in the setup menu if not enabled in the Setup Wizard.
Please specify how your LNB is connected. If you are not sure, please
press the “OK” button.
-“OK” button: Direct connection to your Astra 28.2E LNB (per
standard setup)
-Yellow button: Astra 28.2E is connected via a DiSEqC™ Switch
setup

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DiSEqC™ setup screen 1
Please enter the type of switch you are connected to.
•Green = Tone burst (Legacy)
•Yellow = DiSEqC™ 1.1 switch setup
•Red = Restarts wizard.
Note: before setting up the connection it is important to identify if the
DiSEqC™ switch used supports DiSEqC™ 1.0 or DiSEqC™ 1.1. Normally
this can be found on the switch frame.

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DiSEqC™ setup screen 2
Allows the user to enter the number of input ports on the DiSEqC™
switches.
•Green = 2
•Yellow, = 3
•Blue, = 4
•Red = Restart Setup Wizard

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DiSEqC™ setup screen 3
Allows the user to select the port to which the Freesat (Astra 28.2E) dish is
connected.
•Red, = 1
•Green, = 2
•Yellow, = 3
•Blue = 4
After this stage, the HDS-600RS will check for the home transponder on
both inputs. When this completes, the use is given on one of two options
•Existing scan screen
•Existing signal error screen
Note: If the home transponder cannot be seen on tuner 2, the usual
warning screen will be displayed.

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3. MANUAL CONFIGURATION
The DiSEqC™ menus can be used to configure the DiSEqC™ settings
when an existing Freesat system is expanded to include multiple satellite
dishes. These follow a similar confirmation sequence to that described in
the Wizard setup.
To enter the DiSEqC™ setup screen press the Main Menu key on the
remote & then select: Settings/Tuning/DiSEqC™
It is essential that the Freesat dish (28.2 E) is configured correctly
otherwise normal operation of Freesat services will be affected.
3.1 TUNING of NON-FREESAT CHANNELS
Tuning of services on non-Freesat satellites is carried out as follows
Enter the Manual Tune screen by pressing the Main Menu key on the
remote & then select: Settings/Tuning
The following screen will be displayed:

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Select Manual Scan to display the following screen:
Select the appropriate parameters to correspond to the physical DiSEqC™
switch configuration and desired Satellite services.
Select the Scan option, followed by “Start Scan” to tune to the desired
programmes. Programmes will be stored from Channel 5000 upwards.
Press the Back key & then select
Viewing Mode/Non Freesat
Press Exit to return to normal viewing of non-Freesat channels

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4 DiSEqC™ Configurations Supported
4.1 Symmetrical Setup
A symmetrical configuration (dual switches) is assumed, with 2-4 input
ports per switch. After installing in dual tuner mode, both tuners are
available to Freesat services for dual record, or for non-Freesat mode.
4.2 Single Tuner mode
This is not supported for DiSEqC™ mode.
Legacy / 1.1 Switch
Port
1
Astra 28.2E
DVB FTA Sat A
Astra
28.2E
DVB FTA Sat A
HDS600RS
Tuner 1
Legacy / 1.1 Switch
Port
1
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