GSS DRS 550 HDMI User manual

English
GSS
Grundig SAT Systems GmbH
Beuthener Strasse 43
D-90471 Nuremberg
Phone: +49 (0) 911 / 703 8877
Fax: +49 (0) 911 / 703 9210
e-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.gss.tv
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Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Meaning of the icons used .................................................................................5
2 General information......................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Packing contents ...............................................................................................5
2.2 Accessories for satellite receivers........................................................................5
2.3 Receiving digital satellite channels ......................................................................5
2.4 Special facilities of your satellite receiver.............................................................6
2.5 Features of your satellite receiver ........................................................................6
2.6 Environmental note............................................................................................7
3 Important note on safety and set up.................................................................................. 7
4 Your satellite receiver in overview..................................................................................... 8
4.1 Front view ........................................................................................................8
4.2 View from behind .............................................................................................8
4.3 The remote control ............................................................................................9
4.3.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control ...................................................9
4.3.2 Control elements on the remote control..................................................10
5 Connecting a satellite receiver......................................................................................... 11
5.1 Connecting the satellite antenna ....................................................................... 11
5.2 Connecting the television ................................................................................. 11
5.3 Connecting a hard disc/storage device .............................................................12
5.4 Connecting the AV recorder/player ..................................................................12
5.5 Connecting a HiFi system.................................................................................12
5.6 Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier (SPDIF)............................................12
6 Starting up the satellite receiver...................................................................................... 13
6.1 Switching on ..................................................................................................13
6.2 Switching off ..................................................................................................13
6.3 General menu information ..............................................................................14
6.4 Basic settings at first connection........................................................................14
6.5 Screen display................................................................................................14
7 Basic functions ............................................................................................................... 15
7.1 Setting the volume...........................................................................................15
7. 2 M u t i n g ...........................................................................................................15
7.3 Selecting channels ..........................................................................................15
7.4 Channel related information.............................................................................15
7.5 Selecting channels from the radio and TV channel lists........................................16
7.5.1 Inserting/deleting channels in the favourite list........................................16
7.6 Selecting channels from the channel list.............................................................17
7.7 Selecting locked channels................................................................................17
7.8 Selecting soundtrack language and subtitles ......................................................17
7.9 Teletext ..........................................................................................................17
7.10 Zapping function ............................................................................................18
7.11 Electronic program guide.................................................................................18
8 The “Settings“ menu....................................................................................................... 19
8.1 User Preferences .............................................................................................19
8.1.1 Setting the menu language ..................................................................19
8.1.2 Setting the Pop-up timeout....................................................................20
8.1.3 Setting the primary audio language ......................................................20

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8.1.4 Displaying subtitles..............................................................................20
8.1.5 Selecting history depth ........................................................................21
8.1.6 Setting the power up mode ..................................................................21
8.1.7 Reading messages ..............................................................................21
8.1.8 Exiting the menu function, switching back to the previous menu,
saving settings....................................................................................22
8.2 PVR settings....................................................................................................22
8.3 Sound/picture settings.....................................................................................23
8.3.1 Adapting the satellite receiver to the television set...................................23
8.3.2 Output signal on the SCART slot ”RECORDER“ .......................................26
8.3.3 Setting the signal for the audio digital out..............................................26
8.3.4 Fading the menu briefly .......................................................................26
8.4 Setting the time and date.................................................................................27
8.4.1 Setting the system time ........................................................................27
8.4.2 Setting the date ..................................................................................28
8.4.3 Setting the local time ...........................................................................28
8.4.4 Setting the time zone...........................................................................28
8.4.5 Setting daylight saving time..................................................................29
8.5 Adjusting the satellite receiver to the reception system.........................................29
8.5.1 Selecting the LNB type ........................................................................30
8.5.2 Selecting satellites...............................................................................30
8.5.3 Selecting the oscillator frequencies........................................................31
8.5.4 Setting the band switching ...................................................................31
8.5.5 Setting DiSEqC ...................................................................................32
8.5.6 Settings for Unicable-LNB/Unicable multi-switch.....................................33
8.5.7 Signal quality and signal strength .........................................................34
8.6 Channel search...............................................................................................34
8.6.1 Automatic channel search ....................................................................34
8.6.2 Manual Channel Search ......................................................................36
8.7 Factory defaults ..............................................................................................38
8.7.1 Restoring to factory defaults .................................................................38
8.7.2 Resetting user preferences....................................................................40
8.8 System information..........................................................................................40
8.8.1 Product information .............................................................................40
8.8.2 Updating software ..............................................................................40
9 Editing the channel lists .................................................................................................. 42
9.1 Editing the channel lists....................................................................................42
9.1.1 Moving channels.................................................................................42
9.1.2 Deleting channels................................................................................43
9.1.3 Locking/unlocking channels .................................................................43
9.1.4 Sorting channels .................................................................................43
9.2 Editing favourite lists........................................................................................44
9.2.1 Adding, renaming and removing favourite lists .......................................44
9.2.2 Adding channels to the favourite list......................................................45
9.2.3 Editing channels in the favourite list.......................................................46
10 Program Guide .............................................................................................................. 47
11 Personal Planner............................................................................................................ 49
11.1 Planning an event............................................................................................49
11.2 Changing a planner event................................................................................52
11.3 Deleting a planner event..................................................................................52

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12 Parental control.............................................................................................................. 53
12.1 Setting the access rights...................................................................................53
12.2 Locking channels.............................................................................................54
12.2.1 Unlocking channels .............................................................................54
12.3 Changing the PIN code ...................................................................................55
13 Receiving encrypted satellite channels............................................................................. 56
13.1 Reception of channels with subprograms ...........................................................57
14 Sleep timer..................................................................................................................... 57
15 Reading messages.......................................................................................................... 58
16 USB port........................................................................................................................ 58
17 Recording programs....................................................................................................... 59
17.1 Preparations...................................................................................................59
17.1.1 Connecting a storage device................................................................59
17.1.2 Formatting storage devices...................................................................59
17.2 General to the recording functions ....................................................................59
17.2.1 Recording a live program.....................................................................59
17.2.2 Time-shift recording.............................................................................60
17.3 Timer recording ..............................................................................................61
17.3.1 Automatic setting ................................................................................61
17.3.2 Manual setting.................................................................................... 61
18 Playback functions ......................................................................................................... 62
19 Editing the video library ................................................................................................. 63
19.1 Renaming recordings.......................................................................................63
19.2 Deleting a recording .......................................................................................63
20 Information.................................................................................................................... 64
20.1 Technical data................................................................................................64
20.2 Warranty.......................................................................................................64
20.3 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................65
Index................................................................................................................................... 66

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1 Introduction
• Thank you for deciding to purchase our product. In order to take advantage of all
its possible uses, we recommend that you carefully read these operating instructions
and that you keep them close at hand for quick access.
• Do not touch any parts inside the device and do not change any settings which are
not described in these operating instructions.
• We assume that you familiar with the operation of electronic devices. However,
please take the time to carefully read these operating instructions in order to be-
come familiar with the wide range of options provided.
• Electronic devices should never be disposed of in the household rub-
bish. In accordance with EU directive 2002/96/EC which addresses
old electronic and electrical devices, such devices must be disposed
of at a designated collection facility. At the end of its service life,
please take your satellite receiver to one of these public collection
facilities for proper disposal.
1.1 Meaning of the icons used
Important note
—> General note
• Carrying out operating steps
2 General information
2.1 Packing contents
– DRS 550 HDMI
– Remote control and 2 batteries (2 x 1.5 V, e.g. UM-3 or AA type batteries)
– HDMI cable
– Operating Instructions
Updates for the operating instructions can be found on the website of
GSS Grundig SAT Systems GmbH: ”http://www.gss.tv”.
2.2 Accessories for satellite receivers
You can find out more about the extensive GSS range of accessories for satellite receiv-
ers at your specialist dealer or at the website of
GSS Grundig SAT Systems GmbH: ”http://www.gss.tv.”
2.3 Receiving digital satellite channels
To use this satellite receiver you require a satellite system that must be prepared for
receiving digital signals. Unlike analogue satellite broadcasting, digital TV or radio
stations are not all assigned their own frequencies; instead, several TV and/or radio
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To help you with the choice and settings for satellite channels, a selection of TV and
radio stations have been preprogrammed for this device. New channels, which are
not yet featured in the channel list on your satellite receiver, can be found using the
channel search.
2.4 Special facilities of your satellite receiver
This satellite receiver allows you to receive both free-to-air as well as encrypted digital
satellite channels from various encryption systems using the Common Interface slots
(see page 56), and to record them using a storage device (e.g. hard disc, USB stick)
connected to the USB port.
To ensure that your satellite receiver always uses the latest software, we recommend
that you update the operating software from time to time (see page 40).
This satellite receiver has a comprehensive, user-friendly menu system. It is displayed
on the television screen and the functions of the remote control buttons are explained.
The technology used allows the simultaneous recording of a SAT program and play-
back of a recorded program when an external storage device is connected. This pro-
cedure is used for the so-called “time shift”(time-delayed television).
2.5 Features of your satellite receiver
• 10-character, alphanumeric display
• Common Interface slot
Your satellite receiver is equipped with a Common Interface slot. It allows you to
connect two CA modules for various encryption systems and service providers.
Encrypted channels can only be decoded with a CA module suitable for the en-
cryption system and the corresponding Smart card. The Smart card contains all the
information for authorisation, decoding and subscription.
The CA module and the corresponding Smart card can be obtained from the de-
sired service provider.
• 4,000 radio and television stations can be stored.
• Blind and fast scan
• You can save your preferred channels in individual lists of favourites.
• DiSEqC 1.0/1.1 and Unicable mode
DiSEqC means “Digital Satellite Equipment Control”. This is a circuit system which
controls the polarisation and the frequency bands. The Unicable mode is used to
control the satellite receiver in reception systems with Unicable-LNBs or Unicable
multi-switches.
• The electronic program guide EPG informs you about the complete range of chan-
nels from the various broadcasters. Detailed information on individual television
programs is available at the touch of a button.
• Using the HDMI connection (High Definition Multimedia Interface), high definition
picture signals and sound signals are provided digitally.
• Using the USB port an external storage device (e.g. hard disc, USB stick) can be
connected.
• SCART sockets for connecting TV and recorder
• SAT input with loop-through output
• Analogue audio outlet via Cinch sockets

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• Analogue video outlet via Cinch sockets
• Optical digital audio output
2.6 Environmental note
If you do not intend to use the satellite receiver for some time (e.g. at night), we recom-
mend that you use the button to switch to stand-by.
To disconnect the satellite receiver from the mains supply, we recommend switching
this off using the mains switch at the back of the device.
3 Important note on safety and set up
• Only operate the device at the voltage indicated on the back of the device.
• Never open the device under any circumstances. Only specialist qualified specialist
staff may work on the inside of the device.
• Thunderstorms are a danger to all electrical devices. Even if the device is switched
off, it can be damaged by lightning striking into the mains or the antenna cable.
Therefore, always disconnect the satellite receiver from the mains and from the an-
tenna unit during a thunderstorm.
• This satellite receiver set is designed to receive and display video and audio sig-
nals. Any other use is expressly prohibited.
• When setting up the device, make sure the mains plug is easily accessible.
• If the digital receiver is subject to sudden changes in temperature, e.g. when brought
in from the cold to a warm room, let it stand for at least two hours before you con-
nect it to the mains supply.
• Never expose the satellite receiver to moisture, as operation is only intended in dry
rooms. Should you however operate it outdoors, protect it from any moisture (rain,
splashing water etc.).
• Make sure that the satellite receiver is ventilated adequately.
• Do not operate the device close to heating units or in direct sunlight.
• Place the satellite receiver on a hard, level surface.
• When operating on a shelf, observe the minimum interval of approx. 10 cm on both
the sides and the top!
• Do not place any vessels containing liquids on the satellite receiver.
• Damages caused by tampering or improper handling are excluded from the war-
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4 Your satellite receiver in overview
4.1 Front view
AStand-by button with operating indicator
BDisplay
CChannel selection buttons “ –”/“ +”
DCover for the Common Interface slot
4.2 View from behind
1SAT-IF input: Antenna socket for the satellite antenna
2SAT-IF loop-through output: Antenna socket for connecting an
additional SAT receiver
3 SCART socket (RECORDER): Input and output for video or DVD recorder
4SCART socket (TV): Output for the television set
5 HDMI connection: Output to a television set with HDMI
connection
6USB port: For connecting an external hard disc,
a USB stick or a PC
7 Video output: Cinch socket
8 Audio output (right): Cinch socket: Sound output (right)
9 Audio output (left): Cinch socket: Sound output (left)
0Digital audio output: Optical connection for connecting a
digital multi-channel amplifier (SPDIF)
!Mains power switch
@Power cord
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4.3 The remote control
4.3.1 Inserting batteries in the remote control
• Open the battery compartment (1) and remove the cover (2).
• Insert batteries (2 x 1.5 V e.g. UM-3 or AA type). Observe the polarity marked in
the battery compartment base.
• Close the battery compartment.
If the satellite receiver does not react to the remote control properly or the sym-
bol appears on the screen, we recommend changing the batteries.
Always remove used batteries.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage resulting from leaking bat-
teries.
Environmental note
Never dispose of batteries with household rubbish. They should be disposed of at used
battery collection points in retail outlets or at public disposal facilities.
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4.3.2 Control elements on the remote control
Switches to stand-by, and from stand-by to the
channel last selected.
0 …9 Select channels.
Switches the sound to mute and on again.
TV/R Switches between the lists of favourites and
the TV and radio channel lists.
MENU Opens the main menu, ends settings.
iDisplays channel information.
ZZapping function, hides menus.
In menu mode: Switches back to the previous
menu and cancels wrong entries.
A/B Opens the menu “Menu Language”.
Locks/unlocks channels in menu mode.
FOpens sub-programs (when available).
◀▶ Change the volume, control the cursor in the
menus.
▲▼ Change channel places in increments up and
down, select lines in the menus, open pages
in teletext.
OK Opens the channel list, confirms entries.
TXT Opens teletext.
EPG Opens the electronic program guide (EPG).
Time-shift recording, pause, freeze
Recording, various functions in the menus
Fast rewind, various functions in the menus
Fast forward, various functions in the menus
Playback
Stop
LIST Opens “video library”
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Timer
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