Kathrein UFS 640si User manual

Operating manual
DVB Satellite Receiver
UFS 640si

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PREFACE
Dear customer,
This operating manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered
by your new satellite receiver.
Wehavetriedtomaketheoperatinginstructionsaseasyaspossibletounderstand,andtokeepthemasconcise
aspossible.Tohelpyouunderstandparticularspecialisttermsthatcannotbetranslated,wehaveaddedashort
glossary at the end of the manual.
The power switch is an environmentally friendly feature. If you will not be using your receiver for an extended
period, you should use the power switch to disconnect it from the power supply and save energy. For shorter
breaks, you can use the remote control to switch the receiver to standby, which uses only a minimal amount
of energy.
We wish you good reception and much pleasure using your new DVB satellite receiver.
Your
KATHREIN team

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The channels available on the satellites and transponders are subject to continual change. If changes do
occur, the new channels have to be set in the receiver because the factory preset programming corresponds
to the status on the date of manufacture. The information for these settings can be found on the Internet or
in relevant magazines.
Yourreceiverisequippedinthefactorywiththelatestsoftwareversionatthattime.Weare,however,constantly
working on adapting the software to the wishes of our customers and to developments in technology. The
“Service Menu” section provides more information on this.
The information in this operating manual was correct at the time of going to press.
We reserve the right however to make changes at any time and without prior notice. If new software is
released for your receiver, and this affects the information in the operating manual (e.g. changes to the
menus and/or functions), if we believe it necessary we will make available a new operating manual for
download under “www.kathrein.de”.
Please keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product at any time.
If the product is not properly packed, the warranty claim is invalidated.
Make a note of the receiver's basic settings, so as to be able to restore them if necessary!
Before you switch off your receiver with the mains switch, you must first switch it into stand-by mode by
pressing the stand-by button on your remote control. This ensures that modified and new data are saved to
the receiver. As soon as the receiver is in stand-by mode, it can be switched off completely using the on/off
switch on the receiver front panel. Do not press the on/off button when the receiver is in operation!
This can lead to loss of data or damage to software.
The term DiSEqC™, which appears in this user manual, is a registered trademark of the European
Telecommunication Satellite Organization (EUTELSAT).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Electronic equipment is not domestic waste - in accordance with directive 2002/96/EC OF
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 27th January 2003 concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances, it must be disposed of properly.
At the end of its service life, take this unit for disposal to an appropriate official collection
point.
Spent batteries are special waste!
Do not throw spent batteries into your domestic waste; take them to a collection point for spent
batteries.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION ON AUDIO MPEG INC. AND S.I.SV.EL, S.P.A:
This unit makes use of legally protected technologies, which are protected by patents in the USAand also by
other intellectual property rights in other countries. KATHREIN-Werke KG has obtained licences fromAudio
MPEG Inc. and Societa‘ Italiana per lo sviluppo dell‘elettronica, S.I.SV.EL, S.P.A to use these technologies.
These licences carry certain restrictions, which apply also to you as the customer. Accordingly this unit may
be used by the end customer only for private non-commercial purposes and for the licensed content. It may
not be used for commercial purposes. The use of products or processes that are sold or used with this unit
is not included in this statement. The use of reverse engineering is not permitted in respect of the licensed
technologies, nor is disassembly.

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CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 3
CONTENTS............................................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................ 6
RECEIVER FEATURES / DELIVERY SCOPE............................................................................... 7
CONTROLS, DISPLAYS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................ 8
CONNECTION AND SET-UP ...................................................................................................... 9
UNDER-SHELF MOUNTING.................................................................................................... 11
MOUNTING ON A FIXED EVEN SURFACE............................................................................... 11
REMOTE CONTROL................................................................................................................ 12
FIRST INSTALLATION............................................................................................................. 13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 29
MENU CONCEPT.................................................................................................................. 29
MENU TREE ......................................................................................................................... 30
ALPHANUMERIC INPUTS...................................................................................................... 31
LANGUAGE SETTING - OSD.................................................................................................. 31
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) ................................................................................................ 32
CHANNEL MESSAGES.......................................................................................................... 32
CHANNEL INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 32
CALLING UP THE OPTIONS CHANNEL.................................................................................. 32
OPTION SELECTION............................................................................................................. 33
ERROR SIGNALLING ............................................................................................................ 33
CHANNEL LIST – TV/RADIO................................................................................................... 33
EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE.............................................................................. 35
CALLING UP THE EPG .......................................................................................................... 35
“CURRENT” VIEW ................................................................................................................. 36
“PREVIEW” VIEW (PROGRAMME LISTINGS).......................................................................... 37
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (i BUTTON)................................................................................ 38
RECORDING (TIMER)............................................................................................................ 39
RECORD ONCE................................................................................................................... 40
RECORD DAILY................................................................................................................... 40
RECORD WEEKLY ............................................................................................................... 41
PLAN RECORDING ............................................................................................................... 42
VIDEOTEXT (TELETEXT)......................................................................................................... 43
EDIT CHANNEL LIST............................................................................................................... 44
SELECTION OF THE LIST / CHANNELS TO BE EDITED.......................................................... 44
EDITING LISTS / CHANNELS................................................................................................. 45
“LAST FUNCTION” MEMORY.................................................................................................. 46
MOVE CHANNELS ............................................................................................................... 46
DELETE CHANNELS............................................................................................................. 46
SKIP CHANNELS ................................................................................................................. 46
LOCK CHANNELS................................................................................................................ 47
COPY CHANNELS TO THE FAVOURITES LIST........................................................................... 47
START BLOCKSELECTION (HIGHLIGHTING SEVERAL CHANNELS) .............................................. 47

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CONTENTS
EDIT FAVOURITES LISTS...................................................................................................... 48
REMOVE FROM THE FAVOURITES LIST .................................................................................. 48
LOCK CHANNELS................................................................................................................ 49
RENAME FAVOURITES LIST .................................................................................................. 49
START BLOCKSELECTION (HIGHLIGHTING SEVERAL CHANNELS) .............................................. 49
SEARCH CHANNELS (CHANNEL SEARCH)............................................................................. 50
AUTOMATIC (CHANNEL) SEARCH......................................................................................... 50
MANUAL (CHANNEL) SEARCH.............................................................................................. 52
CHANNEL SEARCH WITH SERVICE ID .................................................................................. 54
PARENTAL CONTROL............................................................................................................. 56
LOCKING MAIN MENU .......................................................................................................... 56
LOCK SET-TOP-BOX............................................................................................................. 56
DEFINE NEW PIN CODE........................................................................................................ 57
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................. 58
TV SETTINGS (TV, PICTURE AND SOUND) ............................................................................ 59
CUSTOMIZE SCREEN MENU................................................................................................. 60
DATE AND TIME.................................................................................................................... 61
COMMON INTERFACE .......................................................................................................... 61
ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 61
SERVICE MENU...................................................................................................................... 62
UPDATING SOFTWARE......................................................................................................... 62
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS............................................................................................ 64
CONNECTING UP THE VIDEO/DVR ......................................................................................... 65
RECORDING......................................................................................................................... 65
PLAYBACK............................................................................................................................ 65
USING THE FRONT PANEL/SERVICE...................................................................................... 66
TECHNICAL APPENDIX........................................................................................................... 67
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................... 67
SCART SOCKETASSIGNMENT ............................................................................................. 69
VHS/S-VHS SWITCHING........................................................................................................ 69
CONNECTION EXAMPLE....................................................................................................... 70
EXAMPLES OF single-cable systems....................................................................................... 71
SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE .................................................................................................... 74
GLOSSARY........................................................................................................................... 76
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................. 77
FOR YOUR NOTES ................................................................................................................. 78

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT NOTES

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RECEIVER FEATURES / DELIVERY SCOPE
The UFS 640 is suitable for the reception of digital satellite TV and radio programmes.
The HDMI interface allows one to connect the receiver to the HDMI interface on a suitable flat-screen TV for
optimal viewing comfort. An integrated upscaler ensures optimal picture processing for flat-screen TVs.
The receiver is supplied with an external power supply unit which allows the user to operate it on both 230 V
and 12 V, as well as the accessories required for on-surface or under-shelf installation.
A variety of features include: Kathrein EPG, guided first installation with national programme lists, electrical
audio output for Dolby Digital (AC 3), a video Cinch output and videotext with 800-page memory capacity.
The receiver is available in silver.
- UFS 640si
- Remote control RC 671
- Scart cable
- 2 batteries, AAA 1.5 V
- IR sensor
- 230 V/12 V power supply unit
- 12 V connection cable with shock-proof plug (cigarette lighter and 12 V connection plug)
- Mounting support
- User manual
- Safety notes
DELIVERY SCOPE
DISPLAY OF ANTENNA SIGNAL LEVEL AND EMISSION
OF SEARCH TONE (SAT FINDER) ON THE TV SET
Initial installation must first be completed before you
can use the search tone to align the antenna.
Press the -Taste to access the main menu and
press the !-button for three seconds to activate the
search tone. On the screen, you will then be able to
see the menu “antenna configuration” where the bars
signal strength and signal quality are displayed.At the
same time, the receiver will display the current signal
strength (available at the receiver input).
The higher the tone, the better the signal strength.
Press the -Taste button to switch off the tone and exit the menu..

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CONTROLS, DISPLAYS AND CONNECTIONS
This section provides a brief description of all the controls, displays and connections.
Front Panel Controls and Displays
1. On/Off switch (with mains disconnect)
2. Channel select buttons - (▼▲)
3. Display
Rear Panel Controls and Displays
1. LNB loop-through input
2. LNB input
3. HDMI output
4. Scart socket for VCR/AUX connection
5. Video output (composite colour)
6. Electrical data stream output (SPDIF/Sony
Philips Digital Interface
Format) for Dolby Digital AC 3 audio
7. Audio outputs (L/R) - cinch sockets
8. Scart socket for TV connection
9. RJ 11 data interface / connection
port for an external IR sensor
10. Mains power cable
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VIEW OF FRONT PANEL (FLAP REMOVED)
VIEW OF REAR PANEL
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CONNECTION AND SET-UP
The following section is intended specifically for specialist dealers. You need not refer to this section unless
you are carrying out the installation yourself.
The “Connection examples” section provides a sample configuration.
Do not connect the receiver to the power supply until all installation work has been properly carried out.
Refer to the information in the “Safety instructions” section.
Connect the Sat IF input on the receiver to the satellite reception system. Use a coaxial
cable with a standard F connector.
If the F standard connectors are not yet fitted on the cables, strip the insulation from
the cables as shown in the following illustration and carefully screw the F standard
connectors on to the ends of the cables until they are securely seated.
When fitting the connector, make sure that no wires from the braid are touching the
inner conductor, so no short circuit can occur.
The quality of the reception signal depends on this connection.
The presets for the control signals have been made for standard reception systems, i.e. 14/18 V for polarity
reversal and 22 kHz switching signal for low/high band changeover on multi-feed reception systems.
CONNECTING THE UNIT (SAT-IF CONNECTIONS)
RECEPTION REQUIREMENTS
Make sure that your own satellite antenna system is equipped at least with a universal
LNB for digital reception in the high-band range.
RECEPTION SYSTEM PRESETS

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CONNECTION AND SET-UP
If you want to play the sound on your hi-fisystem, connect the audio cinch sockets to the input sockets on
the hi-fisystem, using an appropriate cable (see “Connection Example”).
The electric digital output is intended for the connection of a Dolby Digital system (see “Connection
Example”).
Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control.
Insert the two batteries supplied into the remote control. Ensure correct polarity of the batteries; the + and
– markings as indicated inside the battery compartment.
Slide the cover back into the housing until it locks in place.
TV AND VIDEO RECORDER CONNECTION
AUDIO CONNECTION
ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL
If you are recording using an external video recorder, remember not to operate the
receiver during recording, otherwise all the on-screen displays will appear on your
recording.
Connect the satellite receiver (TV Scart socket) and the TV set using a Scart cable (see “Connection
Example”). If your TV has a stereo capability, you can receive the sound in stereo via the Scart connection.
Use a further Scart cable to connect the satellite receiver (VCR/Scart socket) to the video recorder/DVR.
For system reasons, the same video signals are to be found at the TV Scart socket as at the video cinch
output.
The supplied mounting support enables you to not only place the receiver onto a firm, even surface but to fix
it onto or below this surface (under-shelf installation).
MOUNTING THE UFS 640SI WITH A MOUNTING SUPPORT
When selecting the place for installation, it is imperative that Section 1 “Safety
Notes” be observed! Make sure that the connection sockets on the receiver rear are
accessible and that there is enough room for the cables to be connected!

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Fix both mounting brackets to your receiver
as illustrated in the illustrations 1-3. The fol-
lowing is to be observed:
1. Left(L) and right (R) markings (see ar-
rows illustration 2)
2. The notch spacings on the bottom side
of the fixing brackets must be inserted
into the first or last row of the ventilati-
on slits on the top of the receiver (see
arrows illustration 1)
Now take the receiver with the mounting set hooked on to it and
place it on the spot where the unit is to be mounted. Screw the
supplied wooden screws into the 4 screw holes (see illustration
no. 4). If possible, use the wooden screws included in the delive-
ry scope. If this is not possible, other appropriate screws may be
used. Do not under any circumstance use flat-head screws
since these can damage the support (see illustration no. 5).
Afterwards, tighten all screws so that the mounting support does
not move.
UNDER-SHELF MOUNTING
MOUNTING ON A FIXED EVEN SURFACE
The mounting set can also be attached to the bottom of the receiver in order to prevent it from slipping or
falling. Mounting is then effected in the same way as by under-shelf mounting; the only difference is that the
mounting set is fixed onto the bottom of the unit.
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Remove the supplied wooden screws from the transportation fixing on the top of each fixing bracket
(2 each).
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Screw connection
left right
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↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
CONNECTION AND SET-UP
To dismount at a later period of time, just loosen the four screws by one turn and
then slide the receiver to the right (under-shelf installation) or to the left (on-surface
installation)

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REMOTE CONTROL
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Sound on/off
... 
Numeric input for
channels, timers etc.

Open the main menu,
leave the menu and
return to the TV picture
#FAV (red)
Open favourites selection
$PIP (green)
“Current” view in the EPG

Volume

Leave the menu
step by step

Changing channel in the
programme preview (EPG)

Currently not used
(red)
Recording in EPG, editing
in channel list
?
Power on / stand-by

Videotext (Teletext)
%OPT (yellow)
Open channel options
sound/subtitles selection
&TV/R (blue)
Switch between TV/radio
!
Access Channel
Notification/Info

AV mode
'
Channel selection
up/down

Confirm entry
open channel list
@
Cursor buttons

Open EPG (Electronic
Programme Guide)

Changing channel in the
programme preview (EPG)

Stop recording
The button symbols shown here can also be found in the
description of the operating steps.

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FIRST INSTALLATION: General
Before using your receiver for the first time, read the “Safety Instructions” and
“Connection and Setup” sections.
The “Connection examples” section provides a sample configuration.
Do not connect the receiver to the power supply until all installation work has been
properly carried out.
The guidance given in the “First Installation” section assumes that the receiver has
been properly connected as per the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and Set-
Up” sections.
First switch your TV set on and select theAV channel slot. Switch on your receiver at the power switch at the
front of the unit. The following display appears:
Also pay attention to the bars
at the bottom of the on-screen
display!Theseprovideinformation
on what to do next.
Note: If you are unsure whether you chose the right option from a previous menu, you can go back a
step at any time during the first installation process by pressing the #(red) button.
Select the menu language you want using the  buttons. Available options: German, English, French,
Italian, Spanish, Czech, Dutch and Turkish.
Press the $(green) button to move to the next menu.

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FIRST INSTALLATION: General
Use the buttons here to select whether you wish to use the pre-programmed channel list (select “no”)
or generate a new channel list by searching (select “yes” - you will be asked later in the first installation to
compile this list). Press the  buttons to access the next line.
Use the  buttons to select the country for which you wish to load the pre-programmed channel list
(this is relevant only if you did not reject the pre-programmed channel list). Press the $(green) button to
move to the next menu.
The following display appears:
The following display appears:
Use the @buttons here to select the settings for your TV set.
When doing this, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set!
TV format
Select the TV's picture format. Either
4:3 or
16:9

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FIRST INSTALLATION: General
Use the  buttons here to select the setting to match your reception system. You have the following
options:
- DiSEqC™1.0
- Simple LNB or
- Single-cable system
Now continue with the first installation chapter that applies to your reception system.
When selecting the LNB type in the setting that applies to you, note that “Wideband”
is available only for the “single-cable system” setting!
Picture format
Here you select the type of screen display, depending on the setting of your TV format:
- TV format “4:3”: Pan & Scan or Letterbox
- TV format “16:9”: “Automatic” or “Always 16:9”
TV-Scart-Output
Select the type of video signal at the TV Scart socket here. Select the signal that your TV set can process.
- FBAS - composite colour signal or
- RGB - Red/Green/Blue signal
HDMI format
Here please select the format (resolution) that will be output at the HDMI socket. Select the resolution
appropriate to your TV set.
Available options:Auto (automatic format choice), 576p, 720p or 1080i
Press the $(green) button to move to the next menu. The following display appears:

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Use the  buttons here to switch to the “Number of Satellites” selection
Number of Satellites
Press the button to select the number of satellites to be received. You can select a number from one to
four satellites to be received.
The following display appears (example):
When selecting the
satellite(s), make sure
that your reception
position is aligned to
the desired satellite(s)!
FIRST INSTALLATION: DiSEqC™1.0
Use the buttons to select the first satellite slot. Press the button to open the menu for the satellite
settings.

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FIRST INSTALLATION: DiSEqC™1.0
The following display appears (example):
Satellite and Position
Use the  buttons to set the desired satellite (selection from 17 pre-programmed options).
LNB settings
Use the  buttons here to select the LNB type used in your system. The choice is between “Universal”
and “user-defined”.
Universal:
No further input is required, since all necessary frequency ranges are covered by a universal LNB.
User-defined:
If you choose not to use a universal LNB, you must here set the frequency ranges for which your LNB was
configured.
Use the  buttons to select the frequency range to be changed (low / high frequency).
Use the  buttons or the keypad to set the exact frequency for which your LNB was configured.
Test transponder
To check whether the settings that you have made are correct, use the  buttons to move to the “Test
transponder” field. Use the  buttons to select the required transponder from the various ones listed.
If your settings are correct, you will see at the top right of the screen the live signal of a channel for the
currently selected transponder.
If you do not receive a signal, check your settings again and if necessary call for expert help.
You have now completed all settings for the first satellite. Press the button to return
to the “Satellite Selection Menu” and perform the settings in the same way for the remaining satellites.
When you have finished configuring the satellite press PIP (green). The receiver then automatically calls up
the selection menu for the channel search. Continue by selecting the item (“Perform channel search”).

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Satellite and position
Use the  buttons to select the
desired satellite whose signal is to be
received by the tuner.
When you  have selected your
desired satellite, use the  buttons
to switch to the selection of the “LNB
Type”.
FIRST INSTALLATION: Simple LNB
Use the  buttons to select whether your LNB is supplied with power from the receiver (“On”) or
whether it has its own power supply (“Off”).
Test transponder
To check whether the settings that you have made are correct, use the  buttons to move to the “Test
transponder” field. Use the  buttons to select the required transponder from the various ones listed.
If your settings are correct, you will see at the top right of the screen the live signal of a channel from the
currently selected transponder.
If you are not receiving a signal, check your settings again and if necessary call for expert help.
LNB settings
Use the  buttons here to select
the LNB type used in your system. The
choice is between “Universal” and “user-
defined”.
Universal:
No further input is required, since all
necessary frequency ranges are covered
by a universal LNB.
User-defined:
If you choose not to use a universal LNB,
you must here set the frequency ranges
for which your LNB was configured.
Use the  buttons to select
the frequency range to be changed
(low / high frequency).
Use the  buttons or the keypad
to set the exact frequency for which your
LNB was configured.
LNB voltage

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FIRST INSTALLATION: One Cable
The various options for a
single-cable system with
Kathrein components are
summarised at the end of
thismanualinthe“Technical
Appendix” section under
“Examples of Single-Cable
Systems”.
Use the  buttons to select the first satellite (satellite 1 of 2, depending on the setting), as shown on
the screen.
LNB settings
Use the buttons here to select the LNB type used in your system. The choice is between “Universal”,
“Wideband” and “Single”.
If in your reception system you use a single-cable LNB (e.g. UAS 481 from Kathrein), please select
here the setting “Wideband”. If you use a single-cable matrix (EXU 908) or a single-cable changeover
matrix (EXR 551 or EXR 552) from Kathrein, the LNB you use must be a “Universal LNB”!
Number of satellites
Use the  buttons to select how many satellites (max. 2) you would like to receive with your
reception system. Press the button to move to the next menu item.
Configure satellites
Press the button to open the menu.
The following display appears:
Satellite and Position
Use the buttons here to select “One cable” as the “System”. Press the button to move to the next
menu item. The following display appears:

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Universal:
No further input is required, since all necessary frequency ranges are covered by a universal LNB.
Wideband:
No further input is necessary, since all frequency ranges are set by the Wideband LNB.
Single:
If you are not using a Universal or a Wideband system, you must set the frequencies here. You can find the
necessary information in the documentation supplied with your system.
Use the  buttons to select the line “LNB Low Frequency”). Use the  buttons or the keypad to
set the exact frequency for which your LNB was configured.
When you have completed all setting for the currently selected satellite, press the button. If you have
selected more than one satellite, repeat the previous ”Satellite and Position” and “LNB Type” processes for
the number of satellites you selected.
When you have completed the settings for all the satellites, the following display appears:
FIRST INSTALLATION: One Cable
Use the  buttons to select the desired type of installation and confirm your selection using the 
button. For clarity, we have split further details into two sections.
Firstly we give details of “Automatic” installation, then details of “Manual” installation.
Use the button to select the next menu item “New registration”, then press the button.
The following display appears: