Kathrein UFS 710si User manual

Operating manual
- englisch -
DVB Satellite Receiver
UFS 710si/710sw

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Electronicequipmentisnotdomesticwaste-inaccordancewithdirective2002/96/ECOFTHE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 27th January 2003 on 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.
Used batteries are special waste!
Do not throw spent batteries into your domestic waste; take them to a collection point for old
batteries!
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
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.
We have tried to make the operating instructions as easy as possible to understand, and to keep them as
concise as possible. To help you understand particular specialist terms that cannot be translated, we have
added a short 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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
SWITCHING OFF THE RECEIVER AND UPDATING THE EPG
By pressing the button you can switch the receiver out of TV mode and into standby mode. Pressing any
of the numeric buttons returns it from standby mode into operating mode.
Every night at 03:00 the receiver automatically starts to update the EPG data. This updates the EPG data
for the first 25 channels of the overall channel list. This update happens however only if the receiver is in
standby mode. If the receiver is completely switched off (at the mains) or if it is in operation, the update will
be delayed. The receiver will update the EPG data when it is next switched from operating mode into standby
mode. After updating the data, the receiver automatically switches back to standby. You can however by
pressing the button break off the update before it is finished; the receiver then switches immediately into
standby mode.
REFERENCE NOTE ON AUDIO MPEG INC. AND S.I.SV.EL, S.P.A:
This device employs legally protected technologies which are protected by patents in the USA as well as by
intangible property laws in other countries.
Audio MPEG Inc. and Societa‘ Italiana per lo sviluppo dell‘elettronica, S.I.SV.EL, S.P.A, have granted
KATHREIN-Werke KG rights of use which are subject to certain restrictions. These restrictions must also be
observed by you as a customer.
According to these, this device is only to be used by end customers for private, non-commercial purposes
and for licensed content. Use for commercial purposes is not authorised. Utilisation of products or proce-
dures sold or used with this device are not comprehended. With reference to licensed technologies, applica-
tion of reversible procedures as well as dismantling of the device are both not permitted.
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.
Your receiver was equipped in the factory with the latest software version at that time. We are, however,
constantly working on adapting the software to the wishes of our customers and to developments in
technology. The “Software Update” section provides more information on this aspect.
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 (these are set during the first installation), so you can restore
them if necessary!
The term DiSEqC™ used in this operating manual is a registered trade mark of the European
Telecommunication Satellite Organisation (EUTELSAT).

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CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 3
CONTENTS............................................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................ 6
RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY............................................................................... 7
CONTROLS, DISPLAYS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................ 8
CONNECTION AND SET-UP ...................................................................................................... 9
REMOTE CONTROL................................................................................................................. 11
FIRST INSTALLATION............................................................................................................. 13
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 32
MENU CONCEPT.................................................................................................................. 32
MENU TREE ......................................................................................................................... 33
ALPHANUMERIC INPUTS...................................................................................................... 34
LANGUAGE SETTING - OSD.................................................................................................. 34
KEY TO RECEIVER DISPLAY SYMBOLS ................................................................................ 34
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) ................................................................................................ 35
CHANNEL MESSAGES.......................................................................................................... 35
PROGRAMME INFORMATION................................................................................................ 35
CALLING UP THE OPTIONS CHANNEL.................................................................................. 35
OPTION SELECTION............................................................................................................. 36
ERROR SIGNALLING ............................................................................................................ 36
CHANNEL LIST – TV/RADIO................................................................................................... 36
EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE.............................................................................. 38
CALLING UP THE EPG .......................................................................................................... 38
“CURRENT” VIEW ................................................................................................................. 39
PREVIEW VIEW (PROGRAMME LISTINGS)............................................................................ 40
CATEGORIES VIEW .............................................................................................................. 41
SEARCH FUNCTION ............................................................................................................. 42
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (i BUTTON)................................................................................ 43
RECORDING (TIMER)............................................................................................................ 44
RECORD ONCE................................................................................................................... 45
RECORD DAILY................................................................................................................... 45
RECORD WEEKLY ............................................................................................................... 46
RECORD USER-DEFINED...................................................................................................... 46
SERIES RECORDING ........................................................................................................... 47
PLAN RECORDING ............................................................................................................... 48
COMMON INTERFACE ............................................................................................................ 49
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 49
INSERTING THE SMARTCARD AND THE CA MODULE ........................................................... 49
VIDEOTEXT (TELETEXT)......................................................................................................... 51
EDIT CHANNEL LIST............................................................................................................... 52
SELECTION OF THE LIST/CHANNELS TO BE EDITED............................................................ 52
EDITING LISTS/CHANNELS................................................................................................... 53

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CONTENTS
“LAST FUNCTION” MEMORY.................................................................................................. 54
MOVE CHANNELS ............................................................................................................... 54
DELETE CHANNELS............................................................................................................. 54
SKIP CHANNELS ................................................................................................................. 54
LOCK CHANNELS................................................................................................................ 55
COPY CHANNELS TO THE FAVORITES LIST............................................................................. 55
START BLOCKSELECTION (SELECTING SEVERAL CHANNELS)................................................... 55
EDIT FAVORITES LISTS ........................................................................................................ 56
REMOVE FROM THE FAVORITES LIST..................................................................................... 56
LOCK CHANNELS................................................................................................................ 57
RENAME FAVORITES LIST .................................................................................................... 57
START BLOCKSELECTION (HIGHLIGHTING SEVERAL CHANNELS) .............................................. 57
SEARCH CHANNELS (CHANNEL SEARCH)............................................................................. 58
AUTOMATIC (CHANNEL) SEARCH......................................................................................... 58
MANUAL (CHANNEL) SEARCH.............................................................................................. 60
CHANNEL SCAN WITH SERVICE ID....................................................................................... 62
PARENTAL CONTROL............................................................................................................. 64
LOCK MAINMENU................................................................................................................. 64
LOCK SET-TOP-BOX............................................................................................................. 64
DEFINE NEW PIN CODE........................................................................................................ 65
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................. 66
TV SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 67
CUSTOMIZE SCREEN MENU................................................................................................. 68
DATE AND TIME.................................................................................................................... 70
COMMON INTERFACE .......................................................................................................... 70
ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 70
SERVICE MENU...................................................................................................................... 71
UPDATE SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................ 71
RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS............................................................................. 73
CONNECTING UP THE VIDEO/PVR ......................................................................................... 74
RECORDING......................................................................................................................... 74
PLAYBACK............................................................................................................................ 74
USING THE FRONT PANEL ..................................................................................................... 75
TECHNICAL APPENDIX........................................................................................................... 76
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................... 76
SCART SOCKETASSIGNMENT ............................................................................................. 78
VHS/S-VHS SWITCHING........................................................................................................ 78
CONNECTION EXAMPLE....................................................................................................... 79
EXAMPLES single-cable systems............................................................................................ 80
SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE .................................................................................................... 84
GLOSSARY........................................................................................................................... 86
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................. 87
SERVICE .............................................................................................................................. 87

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT NOTES

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RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY
- UFS 710si (silver) or UFS 710sw (black)
- Remote control RC 660
- Scart cable
- 2 Batteries AAA 1.5 V
- Power supply cable
- Operating manual
PRODUCT PACKAGE
The UFS 710si and UFS 710sw receivers are suitable for receiving digital satellite TV and radio channels.
The built-in Common Interface offers space for two CAmodules for pay-TV channels and ensures a
guaranteed future.
The receiver indicates the channel name on the 16-character alphanumeric display. The display also has
16 icons that provide information on specific states of the receiver at a glance (e.g. Dolby Digital, timer ...).
In addition to providing high-quality pictures and sound, series 710 receivers also feature an attractive
design in a modern housing.
Despite their small size, the receivers have a comprehensive set of features, such as electrical and optical
audio output for Dolby Digital (AC 3), a video output and Videotext with memory.
These receivers are available in silver or black housings.

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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. Display (cover folded down)
3. Common Interface for two
CA modules for Pay-TV cards *)
4. Ejection button for CA modules
In addition there are three further
buttons on the front of the display
- TV/R button for switching between
TV and radio mode
- Channel select buttons (▼▲)
Rear panel controls and displays
1. LNB input
2. Optical data stream output (SPDIF/
Sony Philips Digital Interface Format)
for Dolby Digital AC 3 audio
3. LNB loop-through input
4. Audio outputs (L/R) cinch sockets
5. Video output (composite colour)
6. Electrical data stream output (SPDIF/
Sony Philips Digital Interface Format)
for Dolby Digital AC 3 audio
7. Scart socket for TV connection
8. Scart socket for VCR/AUX connection
9. RJ 11 data interface
10. Mains power cable
*)CA modules and Pay TV cards (Smartcards) are not included

VIEW OF FRONT PANEL (FLAP FOLDED DOWN)
VIEW OF REAR PANEL
   

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CONNECTION AND SET-UP
The following section is intended specifically for specialist dealers. You only need read this section if you are
performing the installation yourself.
The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample configuration.
Do not connect the unit to the mains 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 cable, strip the insulation from
the cable as shown in the following illustration and carefully twist 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
Connect the satellite receiver (TV Scart socket) and the TV set using a Scart cable (see “Connection
Example”). If your TV has a stereo feature, 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/PVR.
For system reasons, the same video signals are to be found at the TV Scart socket as at the video cinch
output.
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 fibre-optic output and the electrical digital output are 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 supplied batteries into the remote control. Ensure correct polarity of the batteries;
the + and - markings are indicated inside the battery compartment.
Slide the cover back into the housing until it locks in place.
TV AND VIDEO RECORDER CONNECTION
AUDIO CONNECTION
OPTICAL/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.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Sound on/off
... 
Switch on/input digits for
channels, timer etc.

Call up Main Menu,
exit the menu and return
to the TV picture
(red)
Call up favorites selection
!(green)
“Current” view in the EPG
%
Volume

Exit menu
step by step

Changing channel in the
programme guide (EPG)

Transparent videotext

Currently not used
(red)
Recording in EPG, editing
in channel list

Standby

Videotext (Teletext)
"(yellow)
Call up Channel Options
sound/subtitles selection
#(blue)
Switch between TV/radio

Access Channel
Notification/Info

AV mode
&
Channel selection
up/down

Input confirmation
call up Channel List

Cursor buttons

Access EPG (Electronic
Programme Guide)

Changing channel in the
programme guide (EPG)

Stop recording/
playback stop
The button symbols shown here can also be found
in the description of the operating steps.

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The RC 660 remote control supports up to four devices (which are supplied with the RC 660 as standard)
as well as the receivers of the UFD 5xx (not UFD 552, 554, 558) and UFD 4xx families.
First switch all receivers off (at the power switch).
To configure a receiver to an infrared code:
Switch on the relevant receiver.
On the remote control simultaneously press
address 1 = + + .
Then switch the receiver off again at the power switch and do the same for the other units
(+ + for the second receiver; + + for the third receiver and + + for
the fourth receiver)
Make sure only one receiver is on at a time!
To switch the remote control to an infrared code:
When you have configured all receivers to their infrared code, do the following to switch between units on
the remote control:
For operating the first receiver (address 1), press + , for the second receiver + , for the third
receiver + and for the fourth receiver + .
+ (red) = Kathrein UFD 5xx code for remote control RC 400
The RC 600 and RC 650 remote controls are not interchangeable!
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL RC 660

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FIRST INSTALLATION: General
Before using your unit 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 unit 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 the AV channel slot. Switch on your receiver at the power switch at
the front of the unit. The following display appears:
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.
Also pay attention to the
bars at the bottom of the on-
screen display! These provide
information 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.
The following display appears:

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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 aspect ratio
Here you select the TV format. Either
4:3 or
16:9
FIRST INSTALLATION: General
Use the  buttons to select whether to replace the default channel list with one presorted for
Germany, Austria, Switzerland or Italy. If you want to use the default channel list, choose “No” under
“Restore Channellist”. Press the !(green) button to move to the next menu. The following display appears:

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FIRST INSTALLATION: General
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”: Always 16:9 or automatic
TV-SCART-Output
Select the type of video signal at the TV Scart socket here. Select the signal that your TV set can process.
- CVBS – Colour Video Baseband Signal
- RGB – Red/Green/Blue signal or
- Y/C – S-Video signal (luminance/chrominance)
Press the !(green) button to move to the next menu.
The following display appears:
System
Select the setting here to match your reception system using the  buttons. You have the following
options:
- DiSEqC™1.0
- One Cable
- Simple LNB
If your reception system is DiSEqC™-capable, at “System” select “DiSEqC™1.0” (allows switch-over
from receiving one satellite to receiving another one). If your reception system is not DiSEqC™-capable,
select the setting “Simple LNB”. If your receiver is connected to a single-cable system, select “One Cable”.
Press the button to move to the next menu item.
Continue with the relevant section of First Installation

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Number of Satellites
Use the  buttons to select how many satellites (max. 4) you would like to receive with your reception
system. The following display appears (example):
FIRST INSTALLATION: DiSEqC™1.0
Use the  buttons to select the first satellite slot. Press to access the menu for the satellite settings.
The following display appears (example):
Satellite and Position
Use the  buttons to set the desired satellite (selection from 17 pre-programmed options).
When selecting the satellite(s), make sure that your reception position is aligned to
the desired satellite(s)!

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FIRST INSTALLATION: DiSEqC™1.0
LNB Type
Here use the  buttons 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 or limit frequency).
Use the  buttons or the digital input buttons 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 are not receiving 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 the !(green) button. The receiver then automatically
calls up the selection menu for the channel search. Continue by selecting the item (Execute Channel
search).

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FIRST INSTALLATION: SIMPLE LNB
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”.
LNB Type
Here use the  buttons 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.

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FIRST INSTALLATION: SIMPLE 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 or limit frequency).
Use the  buttons or the digital input buttons 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 are not receiving a signal, check your settings again and if necessary call for expert help.
When you have finished configuring the satellite, press the !(green) button. The receiver then automatically
calls up the selection menu for the channel search. Continue by selecting the item (Execute Channel
search).

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FIRST INSTALLATION: Single-cable system
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:
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 call up the menu. The following display appears:
Satellite and Position
Use the  buttons to select the first satellite (satellite 1 of 2, depending on the setting) as shown on the
screen.
LNB Type
Here use the  buttons to select the LNB type used in your system. The choice is between “Universal”,
“Wideband” and “User-defined”.
Ifinyourreceptionsystemyouuseasingle-cableLNB(e.g.UAS481fromKathrein),pleaseselecthere
the setting “Wideband”. If you use a single-cable matrix (EXU 908) or a single-cable switching matrix
(EXR 501, 551, 552, 1581 or 2581) from Kathrein, the LNB you use must be a “Universal LNB”!
The various options for a
single-cable system with
Kathrein components are
summarised at the end of
this manual in the “Technical
Appendix” section under
“Examples of single-cable
systems”.