Force 310T User manual

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Foreword
Dear Force owner
Congratulations on your selection of a Force receiver. Your new Force receiver represents the best and most advanced
properties that the new digital DVB technology offers.
Our objective is easy access to infotainment
We have combined user-friendly design with the latest digital technology, thus allowing us to achieve a high standing
among our customers and in the industry as a whole.
Our ambition is for our customers to be able to have information and entertainment brought to them in a simple and
intuitive way. To achieve this, we work together with both experienced and inexperienced user groups. The knowledge
and experience we gain enables us to develop products that can be enhanced to meet future needs, products people
can enjoy for years and years.
We also work with our distributors and dealers. We form partnerships, both in the consumer market and in the
professional market.
Finally, in our product development we continually focus on our core values and our pledge to the market to be
innovative, reliable, strong and bold.
Our vision is therefore to inspire our customers and the industry as a whole.
Yours sincerely
Force Electronics A/S
January 2004
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Using this manual
This manual introduces your new Force receiver and shows how to install and operate it. Several versions of the product
are described. There are important differences between terrestrial receivers, indicated by a product number including
the letter “T”, e.g. 310T or 320T, and satellite receivers, indicated by the product number including the letter “S” e.g.
310S or 320S. Sections of the manual which only apply to one of type of product are indicated by these symbols:
Terrestrial Satellite
Important Conditions
You have purchased a license for the software. You have not purchased ownership rights for the software but a user
licence to be able to use the software in the equipment. Therefore, under no circumstances are you entitled to copy the
software, regardless of the reason. Force Electronics A/S reserves the right to regularly change the software and add
extra features or services in addition to the features you originally paid for – this may be based on a form of subscription
or any other form of payment.
Force Electronics reserves the right to use the MAIL system or an equivalent system to send certain advertising material.
Force Electronics will maintain the satellite channel list for the Scandinavian ones at 1° West and 5° East free of charge.
However, Force reserves the right, at a given time, to demand a symbolic subscription for updates to the channel list for
other satellites.
If you cannot accept these conditions, you must not connect the apparatus to the power supply. The connection of the
equipment to the power supply will be regarded as constituting acceptance of the above conditions. NOTE that initial
operation of the equipment is automatically registered in the unit. Changes in software and user interface may occur
without warning.
Functionality is ONLY guaranteed when using original Force accessories or accessories that are approved by Force. See
our website for up-to-date information on accessories: www.force.tv
WARNING
We recommend that you read section 2.1 on safety before you connect your receiver to the power supply for the first
time.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, the receiver must not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not remove the
cover. This product contains no parts that can be serviced by the user. Any servicing must be carried out by qualified
service personnel.
TAKE CARE!
Avoid blocking the vent holes. If these are blocked, the unit may overhead.
Avoid placing naked flames (for example lit candles) on top of the equipment.
The equipment must not be subject to rain, moisture, drips or splashes and containers with liquid, for example vases,
should not be placed on the apparatus.
The equipment has been designed to function in operating environments where the temperature does not exceed 35°C.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS
RISQUE DE CHOC
ELECTRIQUE
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Table Of Contents
1How to get the most out of your Force Receiver.....................................................................................4
1.1 Getting Started....................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Support................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2Installation.........................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Safety....................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Connection of Satellite Dish ...............................................................................................................................................6
2.2.1 Installing the Dish................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 Connection to an existing dish (Set-up)........................................................................................6
2.2.3 Connection to several dishes or LNB heads (Set-up) ........................................................................6
2.2.4 LNB assembly (Set-up) .............................................................................................................7
2.2.5 Connecting the F-type plug....................................................................................................... 7
2.2.6 Connecting the Dish to the Receiver ...........................................................................................7
2.3 Connection of Terrestrial Antenna.....................................................................................................................................8
2.4 Connection to TV................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.5 Receiving Analogue Channels ............................................................................................................................................9
2.6 Connection to video recorder.............................................................................................................................................9
2.7 Connecting a DVD Player (320 model only).......................................................................................................................9
2.8 Audio connection to Hi-fi equipment (Model 320 only)................................................................................................... 9
2.9 Distributing Signals to other TV Sets................................................................................................................................10
2.10 Modem connection ...........................................................................................................................................................10
2.11 Power connection.............................................................................................................................................................. 10
3Getting to Know your equipment .......................................................................................................11
3.1 Controls on the receiver....................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 Programme cards............................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Remote control.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.4 Powering down when not in use .....................................................................................................................................12
4Start up............................................................................................................................................13
4.1 Installation Wizard............................................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Select language ................................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.3 TV-format Menu................................................................................................................................................................13
4.3.1 TV-format........................................................................................................................... 13
4.3.2 TV-SCART (Start-up > TV-format).............................................................................................. 13
4.3.3 UHF channel (Start-up > TV-format).......................................................................................... 14
4.3.4 RF System........................................................................................................................... 14
4.4 Positions (Start-up) ............................................................................................................................................................14
4.5 Channel search (Start-up)..................................................................................................................................................14
4.6 Saving Your Configuration ...............................................................................................................................................15
4.7 LNB Set-up..........................................................................................................................................................................15
5Selecting Programmes on your Force Receiver .....................................................................................15
5.1 Menu system...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.2 Shortcut buttons................................................................................................................................................................ 16
5.3 Channel selection ..............................................................................................................................................................16
5.4 EPG .....................................................................................................................................................................................17
5.5 Info bar...............................................................................................................................................................................18
5.6 Switching between TV and Radio ....................................................................................................................................18
5.7 Sound control ....................................................................................................................................................................18
5.8 Language Control.............................................................................................................................................................. 18
5.9 Teletext ..............................................................................................................................................................................18
6Timer ...............................................................................................................................................19
6.1 TV Manager .......................................................................................................................................................................19
6.2 Stand-By .............................................................................................................................................................................20
6.3 Get Mail..............................................................................................................................................................................20
6.4 Get EPG .............................................................................................................................................................................. 21
6.5 Card update .......................................................................................................................................................................21
6.6 Editing timer settings........................................................................................................................................................ 22
6.7 Deleting timer settings......................................................................................................................................................22
7Adult Lock ........................................................................................................................................23
8Channel List Management..................................................................................................................24
8.1 Terrestrial Receivers...........................................................................................................................................................24
8.1.1 Organising the channel list ..................................................................................................... 24
8.1.2 Updating the channel list ....................................................................................................... 25
8.1.3 Automatic channel search:...................................................................................................... 25
8.1.4 Manual search: .................................................................................................................... 26
8.1.5 UHF Channel List.................................................................................................................. 26
8.2 Satellite Receivers.............................................................................................................................................................. 27
8.2.1 Organising channel lists ......................................................................................................... 27
8.2.2 Searching for channels........................................................................................................... 28
8.2.3 Package Information............................................................................................................. 28
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9Short Cuts ........................................................................................................................................29
9.1 Shortcut menu....................................................................................................................................................................29
9.2 Shortcut buttons................................................................................................................................................................30
10 Controlling the source of your TV signal..............................................................................................30
11 Other Functions.................................................................................................................................30
11.1 Conditional Access (CA) Management .............................................................................................................................30
11.2 Messages via the mail system............................................................................................................................................31
11.3 Updating the software......................................................................................................................................................31
11.3.1 Terrestrial receiver................................................................................................................ 31
11.3.2 Satellite receiver .................................................................................................................. 32
11.4 On screen timeout .............................................................................................................................................................32
11.5 Adjusting Clock for Different Time Zones........................................................................................................................32
11.6 Menu lock...........................................................................................................................................................................32
11.7 Modem ...............................................................................................................................................................................33
11.8 Active Antenna Control.....................................................................................................................................................33
11.9 Language Control..............................................................................................................................................................33
11.10 Deleting all set-up information ........................................................................................................................................33
12 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................34
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1How to get the most out of your Force Receiver
Your Force receiver is your key to receiving a wide range of TV and radio programmes. With your receiver, you will also
get a Remote Control, which can be used to control all the functions of the receiver using a comprehensive set of on-
screen menus.
This manual shows you how to install and set up your Force receiver, then how to operate it to maximise your
enjoyment.
Force continually develop and enhance their products. The software and user interface will change regularly, but you
will always be able to download the latest manual in PDF format from our website at: www.force.tv,
1.1 Getting Started
Your new receiver should be delivered in a clean and undamaged box. If not, contact your distributor immediately. The
box should contain the following:
•Force receiver
•Remote control
•Two AA batteries
•Manual
•SCART cable
•Power cable
If you have a satellite receiver, you will need a satellite dish to receive the TV signals. There are different types of dish
equipment depending on which satellite or satellites you want to use. These are discussed in more detail below. The
dish has to be installed securely in a position where it is not obstructed. This is a job best done by an experienced
professional installer. An indication of the equipment required is given in section 2.2
If you have a terrestrial receiver, you will need a suitable antenna. An existing analogue antenna may be suitable, but in
many cases a new one may be required, or it may be necessary to adjust the direction the antenna points to get a good
signal. Talk to your distributor to get the best advice. More details are given in section 2.3.
Many services, particularly when broadcast over satellite, are encrypted and require a plug-in card so that you can view
them. This may have been supplied with your receiver; your distributor will be able to advise you on what is necessary.
You need to find a suitable location for your Force receiver, then connect it to the satellite dish or antenna, the TV and
any other equipment you have. Force equipment can be connected in several ways to your entertainment system. The
SCART cable included with your receiver is the best way to connect the receiver to the TV. You can then turn the power
on to your equipment, and start the installation wizard which will set up your system to your own requirements. These
steps are described in more detail in section 4.1 below.
After that you can sit back and enjoy your new Force receiver.
Make sure that all connections are made before turning on the power to the receiver on the first time.
Connect the receiver to a good antenna to make sure that all available programmes are found during
installation.
1.2 Support
If you have any questions regarding your Force product or problems during installation, please contact your Force
distributor. Force works in partnership with its distributors and ensures that they have the necessary training and skills
to support you.
You may also contact Force directly by email address [email protected]. If you do, please enclose the serial number of
your receiver as well as the name of the Force dealer from whom you purchased it. Alternatively, visit our website
www.force.tv, where you may find the answer to your question in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. You
can also add your own question here.
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2Installation
2.1 Safety
The Force receiver must be placed on a fixed, stable surface in clean surroundings and at a suitable distance from any
heat source, such as other electronic devices, radiators, etc. The vents in the upper and lower part of the casing must not
be covered, and there should be clearance of at least 5 cm above the Force receiver. Do not connect the receiver to the
mains supply until all other connections have been completed. This includes the aerial, TV, DVD player, video and other
accessories.
The Force receiver should be in "stand-by" mode when not in use so that it can receive updates. However, the power
should be disconnected if lightning is likely to occur, as it contains very sensitive components. It is also necessary to
momentarily disconnect the power when you change the programme cards, as described in section 3.2.
As there is no on-off switch on the receiver, the plug must be easily accessible.
NOTE! The warranty does not cover damage that has arisen as a direct or indirect consequence of lightning strikes or
other electrical surge.
WARNING!
The cover must not be removed, as the equipment contains high voltage circuits. In the event of unauthorised access,
physical damage or abnormal use of the receiver, the warranty is void.
2.2 Connection of Satellite Dish
2.2.1 Installing the Dish
Mount the dish on a wall, aerial mast or a free-standing pole. It does not matter if the dish is mounted at a high or low
position, although it is important that the mounting is stable. Please note that a wooden gable on a house may be
unsatisfactory, as it will deteriorate over time. The dish must have an unhindered view to the south (see Figure 1). Turn
the dish towards the south and position it almost vertically (approximately 25 degrees inclination on the fitting).
Tighten the screws and bolts loosely before the dish is adjusted.
A good rule of thumb:
The distance to any obstacles should be
twice the height of those obstacles.
In other words, if an obstacle is 1 metre high,
the dish should be two metres away from it.
Figure 1 (Positioning of dish)
TIP:
You can paint your dish so that it blends better into the surroundings. However, please note that the warranty for the
dish itself will no longer be valid.
WARNING!
The LNB tuner input is live once the receiver is in use.
2.2.2 Connection to an existing dish (Set-up)
If you already have a dish, you need to know the type of LNB the dish is fitted with. The universal type is recommended.
If your Force receiver is not set-up for the correct LNB type, the receiver will not display the correct channel and
programme information.
2.2.3 Connection to several dishes or LNB heads (Set-up)
Your Force receiver can receive signals from several satellites without it being necessary to turn the actual dish. You
should use a DiSEqC switch to enable the receiver to control several LNB units on one cable. With the correct
combination, the receiver can control up to 4 LNB units on one cable. Ask your dealer about the options.
Note!
Force only guarantees the correct functionality when using Force accessories or accessories approved by Force. See our
website for more information.
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Figure 2 (LNB connection 2 heads) shows that, with a DiSEqC switch, you can collect signals from 2 dishes in one cable.
Naturally, there could also be 2 LNB units mounted on the same dish. The Force receiver will switch automatically
between the 2 LNB units or dishes.
In Figure 3 (LNB connection with 4 heads) you can see how
to connect as many as 4 LNB units on only one cable. The
LNB units can either be of the standard or universal type.
With the set-up illustrated, you will typically receive signals
from satellites at 1° West, 5° East, 13° East and 19° East.
Figure 2 (LNB connection 2 heads)
Figure 3 (LNB connection with 4 heads)
2.2.4 LNB assembly (Set-up)
Make sure that the LNB is not subjected to shocks or knocks as it contains extremely sensitive electronic parts. Place the
LNB in the dish holder so that the LNB cable terminal turns vertically to the ground. Now install a 7 mm quality cable
with fixed inner conductors on the LNB via the F plug, see Figure 4 (Assembly of the F plug). Avoid sharp bends on the
cable as this may cause reduced picture quality.
2.2.5 Connecting the F-type plug.
Take care to avoid a short circuit between
the inner conductor and the metallic protective
screening (the wires around the inner conductor).
Figure 4 (Assembly of the F plug)
Note!
The LNB F plug must be protected from moisture. This is best done with a special, self-amalgamating cable tape,
available from specialist shops, or grease, such as Vaseline. Never use hardening silicone.
2.2.6 Connecting the Dish to the Receiver
Use a high-quality 75 Ohm cable. Remember that very high frequency signals are transmitted through the cable. The
cable must be of a type containing a fixed inner conductor.
Make sure that the inner conductor is cut cleanly as any deformity or burring of the inner conductor may damage both
the LNB and Force satellite receiver input. In such a case, the warranty does not cover repair.
You can normally run approximately 50 m of cable from the dish to the receiver without reducing the signal quality. If
the signal quality suffers from resistance from equipment or cable length, the LNB voltage can be increased – see section
4.7.
You can also install a line amplifier. Contact your dealer if you want to have one fitted.
Connect the dish to the top input on the receiver marked ANT IN shown in figure 5.
Screen Inner conductor
Insulation Insulation
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IN
OUT
ANT
DATA LINE DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
R
L
VIDEO
TV
RF
IN
180 - 250 V -
50 HZ
C C
SCART NETSTIK
Figure 5 (Satellite Receiver 320 as seen from rear)
Important!
The 'DATA' port on the receiver is only for service use. Connection of units not approved by Force will mean the
guarantee on the receiver no longer applies.
2.3 Connection of Terrestrial Antenna
The antenna must be pointing in the direction of the terrestrial TV transmitter and within its range. High performance
antennas are available for areas where the signal is weak. A modern antenna installed for analogue reception may give
adequate reception, but due to the differences in signal frequencies you may find that only some TV channels can be
received. Your local distributor will be able to give you more advice.
The Force receiver is able to power an active antenna. This is enabled during set-up.
The coax cable from your aerial must be connected to the “antenna - in" socket. This is the socket at the top left of the
rear.
IN
OUT
ANT
DATA LINE DIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT
R
L
VIDEO
TV
RF
IN
180 - 250 V -
50 HZ
C C
SCART POWER PLUG
Figure 6 (Terrestrial receiver 320 seen from the rear)
Important!
The 'DATA' port on the receiver is only for service use. Connection of units not approved by Force will mean the
guarantee on the receiver no longer applies.
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2.4 Connection to TV
You have two options for connecting your receiver to your TV. One way is using the SCART cable. The other option is
ordinary aerial input (RF). The SCART connection provides the optimum picture and sound quality for most modern TV
equipment and is therefore the one recommended whenever the TV set has a SCART input.
The SCART cable must be connected from "TV SCART" (the bottom SCART plug) on the receiver to an available SCART
plug on the TV set.
If you want to use the ordinary aerial input to your TV, you should connect a standard aerial cable from the "RF OUT"
on the Force receiver to the aerial connection on your TV equipment. The signal from the Force receiver can be carried in
any channel in the range 21 to 69. As standard, channel 38 is used. This can be altered during installation or normal
operation.
2.5 Receiving Analogue Channels
If you use the ordinary aerial input to your TV, you can include analogue TV signals on this connection.
If you have a satellite receiver, you will also need an analogue TV aerial. Connect this aerial to the RF IN on the Force
receiver.
For Terrestrial receivers, the signals will already be present on the aerial connected to the Antenna In. Add a short RF
cable between ANT OUT and RF IN on the Force receiver.
2.6 Connection to video recorder
The analogue output (RF Out) can be used to connect to a video recorder.
If you have a 320 model, you are advised to use the VCR SCART output as this gives a better picture. Make sure to
connect the video to the Video SCART socket. If you have a stereo video and want to record broadcasts from your Force
receiver in stereo, you must use a fully configured SCART cable.
The Force receiver has various controls to give flexibility in the way the receiver interacts with your TV set and VCR (or
DVD player). Please refer to section 10.
2.7 Connecting a DVD Player (320 model only)
If your TV set does not have a separate SCART socket for a DVD player (this could be marked VCR on the TV Set) you can
connect a DVD player instead of the VCR to the VCR socket on the Force receiver. When the DVD player is running, the
TV will automatically receive its signal.
2.8 Audio connection to Hi-fi equipment (Model 320 only)
There are two options for connecting your Force receiver to Hi-fi equipment. An analogue signal is available on the two
PHONO plugs, marked L and R. A serial digital signal (SPDIF) is available on the DIGITAL AUDIO output. Refer to your Hi-
fi equipment manual to find out the most suitable one to use.
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2.9 Distributing Signals to other TV Sets
Your Force receiver can be used in a variety of ways with other TV sets in your home. For instance, you can connect the
RF OUT via coaxial cable to other TV sets or video recorders. These can then either show the channel selected on the
Force Receiver, or providing an analogue signal is available as described in section 2.5, any analogue channel. One such
arrangement is shown in figure 7 for satellite receivers and figure 8 for terrestrial receivers.
Figure 7 (Satellite receiver distribution)
Figure 8 (Terrestrial receiver distribution)
If you have a second Force Receiver, it can be connected to the ANT OUT connector on the first receiver. Several receivers
fed from the same dish or antenna can be set up in this way.
2.10 Modem connection
Some Force receivers are fitted with a modem which can be used, among other things, to order "Pay per view" films in
some networks. The modem connected via an RJ11 socket. Your service provider will indicate when this connection is
needed.
2.11 Power connection
Once all other connections have been made, put the mains plug into the receiver and then plug in and switch on.
The equipment is double insulated class 2 Power consumption is 6W in stand-by and 15W when the receiver is on.
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3Getting to Know your equipment
3.1 Controls on the receiver
On the right side of the receiver’s front there are 4 buttons for operating the receiver manually (see Figure 9 (Receiver
Front End)).
Figure 9 (Receiver Front End)
These buttons give access to the menu system to enable you to exercise many of the controls without the remote control
itself. The functions are the same as those provided by the buttons on the remote control.
To the left of the buttons, there are two LEDS – a red one and a blue one. When the power is connected to the receiver,
both lights flash as the unit is initialised. After that, the indications given are :
Red Blue
Standby On Off
In use Input normal Off On
No input Off Flashing
Searching for channels Off Flashing
Note that when the unit goes into standby, both red and blue LEDs are on for a short time while the unit is shut down.
3.2 Programme cards
Programme cards are used with the inbuilt conditional access system in the receiver to enable you to watch encrypted
channels. There are two card readers on the right-hand side of the receiver.
Warning: turn the power off before changing programme cards.
Insert cards into the reader so that the gold contacts are facing downwards.
The status of the cards can be checked via the on-screen menu, as described in section 11.1
Status
Button 1 (OK) Button 2 (^) Button 3 (v) Button 4 (Exit)
Stand-by On No function No function No function
On Short press: channel
list
Long press: off
Channel + Channel - Menu
Channel list OK
Up Down Exit
Menu OK Up Down Exit
Card
Reader
A
B
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3.3 Remote control
The remote control that comes with your Force box is able to control all the functions in the receiver. Point the remote
control at the receiver. Press the buttons firmly then release to transmit a command. You can usually see the command
taking effect by watching the display on the TV screen. Buttons can be pressed in fairly quick succession, but allow
enough time for each instruction to take effect before pressing the next button.
The remote control uses 2 AAA batteries that accompany your receiver. Always make sure that the batteries are in good
condition and are not leaking. When the device is not going to be used for a long period, take the batteries out. Poor
batteries affect the range of the remote control.
Figure 10 (Remote control)
You turn the receiver into and out of standby using the red button at the top of the remote control. When the receiver
is in standby a red LED in the front of the receiver will come on. When the receiver is switched on, the red LED will go
off and a blue LED will be seen. The receiver will always start on the channel it was tuned to when it was put into
standby.
This area (figure 11) of the remote control is also used for programme selection and menu
operation. Arrow keys allow you to move around lists and menus on the screen. When you
want to access or confirm a selection, press OK.
The coloured buttons are shortcuts. In some menus you can move quickly around by pressing
the relevant colour. The menu shows the function used on the particular page.
The coloured buttons can also be used when you are looking at teletext and can be
programmed for various functions while watching the TV.
Figure 11 (Remote control menu keys)
3.4 Powering down when not in use
When the receiver is not in use, it should be put in STANDBY using the remote control or front panel switch.
Disconnecting the power supply to the receiver is not recommended, as the receiver will then not be able to receiver
updates, mail, etc.
Disconnect the power if you change a programme card.
During lightning disconnect the power to prevent possible damage.
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4Start up
4.1 Installation Wizard
The first time, and only the first time, you switch on the receiver, the installation wizard will guide you through the
process of setting up your receiver.
The installation procedure varies depending on the product you have purchased. In some networks, the receiver will be
programmed with the channels it can receive. In other cases, the receiver will search for available channels. Terrestrial
receivers always search for channels.
Any of the settings selected using the Installation Wizard can be altered at a later date via the on-screen menus.
4.2 Select language
Select a particular country’s flag to change the entire menu to the relevant language – see Figure 12 (Select language).
This is also the main language for audio and subtitling. Select the language by pressing the arrow keys until you have
highlighted the relevant language with a red box. Press OK. You will now see a message – “Please wait – reading
settings.” Allow a few seconds for this operation to be completed.
Figure 12 (Select language)
4.3 TV-format Menu
4.3.1 TV-format
TV-format refers to whether you have a standard 4:3 TV or a widescreen 16:9 TV.
•4:3 This setting is suitable for most TVs
•16:9 This setting is only for widescreen TVs. Only select this if you are sure your TV is widescreen or widescreen
compatible, as the picture will otherwise be displayed in the wrong format. This can always be changed later.
To change the setting to 16:9, use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the box adjacent to TV FORMAT, press OK, then
use the up/down arrow keys to select the desired format. Press OK to select.
Figure 13 (TV-format)
4.3.2 TV-SCART (Start-up > TV-format)
If you are using the SCART connection to the TV, there are three signal options. Refer to your TV manual to find out
what it will receive and select the one that gives the best picture quality. Some trial and error may be necessary.
1. RGB – this gives the best quality picture and is recommended.
2. S-Video – this gives good picture quality but is not always available on the TV set.
3. CVBS. This is the "standard" signal, and can be used in all TVs with a video input.
Highlight the box, press OK, then select the desired format using the up/down arrows. Press OK to complete.
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4.3.3 UHF channel (Start-up > TV-format)
This enables you to select the channel used on the RF Output to carry the decoded channel.
If you are not using the RF Output from the receiver, ignore this step.
If you are using the RF Output, find out if channel 36 is already used. If it is not, then use this default value. If channel
36 is already in use, select a free analogue channel in the range 21 to 65.
Highlight the item, press OK and select the required channel in the list.
4.3.4 RF System
Here you can select the version of PAL that your TV uses.
When you have completed making your selections on this page, highlight SUMBIT and press OK.
4.3.5 Active Antenna
If you have an active antenna on your terrestrial receiver, select +5 Volt, otherwise leave it at 0 Volt.
4.4 Positions (Start-up)
In this item you select how many satellites your dish is to have access to, see Figure 14 (Positions).
A typical Nordic system with 2 LNB heads will use Thor and Sirius. Highlight positions with the arrow buttons and press
OK to select. Press OK again to deselect. The satellites selected are those with an X in the box against the name.
If the satellites from which you want to receive are not shown here, they can be selected later and searched for
available channels, see section 8.2.2.
Figure 14 (Positions)
The installation wizard sets up the basic parameters for the LNB, but advanced settings are configured after the wizard
has finished. These are described in section 4.7.
4.5 Channel search (Start-up)
If you have a terrestrial receiver, it will now search for all the available TV and radio channels. This may take a few
minutes, but you will see the UHF channel number increase and a yellow bar to show progress; all the channels up to 69
are checked in turn.
If you have connected the receiver correctly, the list of available channels will be shown at the right of your TV screen.
The order of channels in the channel list is determined by the frequency on which they are transmitted. If for any reason
you are unable to receive a signal at this stage and therefore the channel search does not work, complete the set-up
process and then investigate using the on-screen menus.
Once the search is complete, you will see a message “Press OK to continue." Use your remote control to do this.
If a programme card is required for reception, you should now place it in card reader A or B, with the components on
the lower surface and the contact surface downwards.
NOTE:
On start-up, you may get the error message "no access". The programme card needs to be updated with your user
privileges. This will take approximately 20 minutes. Switch the receiver on and leave the card in until it is updated.
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4.6 Saving Your Configuration
You conclude your installation by highlighting SUBMIT and pressing OK. Now the clock will appear in the display on the
receiver as long as you have a signal from the dish or antenna.
You may find that the clock shows the wrong time. If it is wrong by an exact number of hours, the receiver has been set
up for the wrong time zone. This can be changed via the on-screen menu as described in section 11.5.
4.7 LNB Set-up
Additional configuration of the LNB takes place after the basic set-up has been completed. From the main menu, select
SETUP – LISTS – POSITIONS. Then press the yellow short cut button for LNB control to get the menu shown in figure 15.
Figure 15 (Set up LNB)
If the cable to the dish attenuates the signal too much and its quality is degraded, the LNB voltage can be increased.
Change the LNB POWER from ‘standard’ to ‘+1 volt’.
If your dish is connected to multiple receivers, you must ensure that the receiver which provides power to the LNB, that
is the receiver directly connected to the LNB, continues to power the LNB when it is in standby. On this menu, change
Stand-by from Off to On. If you only have a single receiver, keep this setting at Off.
If you have a DiSEqC unit to control your LNBs (see section 2.2.3), a command is sent to the DiSEqC every time you
change channel, even if the DiSEqC setting is not changed. If you set MULTISWITCH to Off, this command is only sent
when necessary. It is recommended that this command is set on On.
5Selecting Programmes on your Force Receiver
5.1 Menu system
The Menu system in a Force receiver is comprehensive but easy to move around. There is a selection of main menu
options, and these lead to sub-menus where further selections are available. The operating system is similar to the way
you navigate around a personal computer.
In order to be able to enter the various parameters in the Force receiver, you must go into the main menu. This is done
by pressing MENU on the remote control. You select/activate menu items or functions by using the up/down arrow keys
on the remote control to highlight the relevant point or function with a red border and then confirm by pressing OK.
You can see the main menu on the picture below; here the red box is positioned over the EPG sub-menu.
Figure 16 (Main menu with red box)
When you have finished, highlight FINISH and press ENTER. Alternatively you can press MENU again at any time to exit
the menu system.
If you make a menu selection which you do not want, you can return to the previous menu by selecting FINISH or by
pressing the EXIT button. If you choose the EXIT button, no changes made on the menu are saved.
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5.2 Shortcut buttons
In some of menus/overviews the coloured shortcut buttons are used. Where this happens, they are shown down the left-
hand side of the menu with their allocated functions. An example of such a menu is shown below. If you want to open a
sub-menu with extended functionality in this overview, you must press the yellow button. The blue button in this
illustration has no function.
Figure 17 (Menu with shortcut buttons)
5.3 Channel selection
One of the functions you will use often is the channel selector. When you are watching a TV programme (no matter
which) and you want to change to a different programme, you can do this in three ways:
1. To move to the next channel, press either the arrow up/arrow down or the CH +/- buttons on the remote control.
You can repeat this to look at each channel in turn.
2. If you want a better overview of the available channels, press the OK button. You will then access the channel
selector shown in Figure 18 (Channel selector). Use the arrow up/down buttons to move up and down the list on the
screen, or use the arrow left/right buttons to move to the next/previous page in the list. Use the Radio/TV button to
switch between their separate lists. Highlight the desired channel, then press OK. You can also search the list, as
described in section 8.
3. If you know the number of the channel you want to view, enter the channel number on the numbered keys on the
remote control. Press OK, or wait for a few seconds, and the channel will appear.
Figure 18 (Channel selector)
You can search the channel selector using the blue shortcut key shown in Figure 18 (Channel selector).
Terrestrial networks transmit a limited number of channels, so you can only search using a text field. To enter text,
highlight the letter and then press OK. Numbers can be entered directly from the remote control. Delete is the key on
the bottom right. When complete select OK on the bottom middle of the display, press OK on the remote control, then
select SUMBIT. The channel list then shows only those programmes which include the selected text, which could for
instance be the name of the broadcaster, such as Sky. To remove the selection, go back to the Channel Selector screen
and press the blue button again. Highlight Reset, press OK on the remote control, then highlight SUMBIT. The full list
should again be visible.
On the satellite receiver, you can search the available channels for a particular category, e.g. sport. You will then only
see the channels categorised as sports channels; the same can be done for language, package, position or a specific text
field which you enter yourself.
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5.4 EPG
EPG is the Electronic Program Guide that allows you to get a quick overview of the current selection of programmes.
You can access the EPG by pressing the EPG button on the remote control. Alternatively, go into the main menu and
select EPG.
When you select the EPG, you will see an overview of all the channels for which EPG data is available. Not all channels
carry EPG information. Some channels, especially Terrestrial ones, only show current and next programme. For other
networks, up to 7 days information will be displayed.
You can browse through the list using the up/down arrows within a page and the left/right arrows to move from one
page to the next.
To change to a channel in the EPG, highlight the programme and press OK.
Figure 19 (EPG)
Load – yellow button. The receiver will then load the EPG data. A black bar will indicate progress.
Search - blue button. Search on language, day or broadcast time up to 7 days in advance. See figure 21.
You can see more information about a particular programme by highlighting it and either pressing the EPG button
again or by pressing the green shortcut button, see figure 20. You are now in the menu for the individual program. This
menu gives access to two more functions:
•Change to - red button. The receiver changes to this channel immediately.
•TV manager – yellow button. The receiver will add the programme in the TV Timer Manager, which will then show
the programme at the correct time. Remember not to do this for a programme which is currently being broadcast.
Figure 20 (EPG Extended information) Figure 21 (Search)
As noted above, the EPG data displayed depends on what is available.
The EPG needs to be regularly kept up to date. Where only current and next programme information is shown, this is
done automatically and no further action is needed. Otherwise, you can update the EPG manually, using the yellow
shortcut button as shown above, or you can set up a timer to do this automatically, as shown in section 6.4.
The receiver gets its EPG information from a particular channel.
•For Terrestrial receivers, this is set up in the UHF channel list. From the main menu, select LISTS, then UHF Channels.
Select a UHF channel which carries EPG information, press the yellow shortcut key. Then EDIT. Ensure that the box
next to EPG has a cross in it and press SUMBIT. This process can be repeated if there are other channels carrying EPG
information. In the UHF Channels screen, you will see the letter E against those channels nominated to carry EPG
information.
•For satellite receivers, this is edited in the Frequencies list. From the main menu, select LISTS, then Frequencies.
Select a frequency on which EPG information is carried, press the yellow shortcut key. Then EDIT. Ensure that the
box next to EPG has a cross in it and press SUMBIT. This process can be repeated if there are other channels carrying
EPG information. In the UHF Channels screen, you will see the letter E against those channels nominated to carry
EPG information.
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5.5 Info bar
When you change channel, you will see an information bar for the new programme, showing the name of the chosen
channel, the title of the current programme, the time the programme started and a bar showing how much of the
programme has been transmitted as a proportion of the total duration. It also shows the title of the next programme
with the time it starts. Some of this information may not be available for the chosen channel.
The info bar can also be accessed by pressing INFO on the remote
control at any time.
If INFO is pressed twice, you will see the extended Programme
Description.
Figure 22 (Info bar)
5.6 Switching between TV and Radio
By pressing RADIO on the remote control, you can switch between TV and Radio channels. Radio channels have their
own channel list which can be accessed and organised in the same way as the TV channel list.
5.7 Sound control
You can adjust the audio volume on the Force receiver with the left and right arrows on the remote control. The Sound
On/Off button on the top left of the remote control can be used for switching the audio on/off.
Since these controls are also available directly on your TV set, they can conflict. It is suggested that you only use one of
these controls.
The volume on the VCR SCART and the digital audio outputs are not affected by adjustment on the Force receiver. You
can decide whether the volume on the Analogue Audio outputs is or is not controlled from the receiver. From Main
Menu, select SYSTEM, then TV FORMAT. Set the Phono option to be either
•DIRECT – where the volume is always at maximum and can be controlled on your Hi-Fi equipment
•FOLLOW TV – where the volume is set by the control for the receiver.
5.8 Language Control
Some programmes are transmitted with a choice of languages on the audio channel and subtitle text. In this case, the
language matches your selection for the on-screen menus, but you can choose any other available language by pressing
the LANG button on the remote control.
You will see a menu which also allows you to turn on or off the left and right audio channels. A cross present in the box
indicates that the audio channel is enabled.
When you have made your new selection, highlight SUBMIT and press OK on the remote control.
5.9 Teletext
If a channel carries teletext, it can be viewed by pressing the TEXT button on the remote control or from the main menu
by selecting TELETEXT. Select a desired page by entering the number. The coloured buttons on the remote control give
direct access to pages 100, 200, 300 and 400 respectively.
Note that teletext is not provided on terrestrial channels in some countries.
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6Timer
Your Force receiver can be set, in a unique and simple way, to carry out various tasks at set times.
•Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the main menu
•Select TIMER
Alternatively, you can set up one of the short cut buttons to take you directly to the timer.
You will now see the display, figure 29, showing the timers current set up. The timer is set as standard to download mail
daily.
Note that time is always entered using the 24 hour clock. Thus 6pm is entered as 18:00.
To add a new task, press the green shortcut button on the remote control (Create). Highlight the "Function" field and
press OK. You will now see a list of the following options:
•TV Manager – to tell you when a programme is due to start.
•Stand-By – to put the receiver automatically into standby
•Get Mail – to check for new mail
•Get EPG – update your electronic programme guide.
•Card update
Figure 23 (Timer overview) Figure24(Timer function selection)
To temporarily disable a timer function selecting the timer function you wish to hide, and then press the red shortcut
button (hide). If you want the timer to be active again, press the red shortcut button again.
6.1 TV Manager
Your Force receiver can be set to automatically advise you when a programme is due to start. When the time for the
programme arrives, the receiver will show a message on the screen and you can then choose to change over to the
programme or cancel by pressing the EXIT button on the remote control.
Figure 25 (TV Manager) Figure26(TV Manager set up)
To set the timer to indicate start of a programme:
•From the main menu go down to TIMER. Press OK.
•Press the green button on the remote control.
•In "Function", select "TV Manager"
•In "Channel", select the channel you wish to watch
•In "Text", you can write a suitable reminder, e.g. which programme you want to watch. You can insert letters from
this display or numbers from the keyboard.
•In "Day", select the date the programme starts (every day or a date up to 30 days ahead)
•In "Start" enter the start time
•Select SUBMIT
You will now return to the timer overview, where you can see that your selected timer function will be listed (together
with any other selected timer functions). The Force receiver will show a message when the programme starts.
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6.2 Stand-By
Here you can set your receiver to automatically go to stand-by mode at a given time. This may be useful if you forget to
switch off the receiver yourself. This function saves energy and prolongs the receiver’s service life.
Figure 27 (Stand By)
The steps are:
•From the main menu go down to “Timer”. Press OK.
•Press the green button on the remote control.
•In "Function", select "Stand-By"
•In "Day", select the date the receiver is to go to stand-by mode (every day or a date up to 30 days ahead)
•In "Start", enter the time when the receiver is to go to stand-by mode.
•Select SUBMIT
You will now return to the timer overview, where you can see that your selected timer function will be listed (together
with any other selected timer functions). The Force receiver will carry out this function as soon as the time arrives.
6.3 Get Mail
Your receiver is set as standard to check for new mail every day. However, you can set a time yourself when you wish to
check for new mail, e.g. if you want to download mail twice a day.
Figure 28 (Get Mail)
Perform the following:
•From the main menu go down to “Timer”. Press OK.
•Press the green button on the remote control.
•In “Function” select “Get Mail”
•In "Day", select the date the receiver is to check for new mail (every day or a date up to 30 days ahead)
•In "Start", enter a time when the receiver is to check for new mail.
•Select SUBMIT
You will now return to the timer overview, where you can see that your selected timer function will be listed (together
with any other selected timer functions). The Force receiver will carry out this function as soon as the time arrives.
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