Kathrein UFS 712si User manual

Operating manual
DVB Satellite Receiver
UFS 712si/712sw

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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.
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 a longer
period, you should use the power switch to disconnect it from the power supply and save energy. For shorter
breaks, you can switch the receiver to standby on the remote control, 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.
Your receiver is factory fitted with the latest software version. We are, however, constantly working on
adapting the software in response to the wishes of our customers and to developments in technology.
The “Software Update” section provides more information on this.
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!
DiSEqC™ is a trademark of Eutelsat.
UFO®micro is a trademark of KATHREIN-Werke KG.
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 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
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.

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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 .................................................................................................. 20
MENU CONCEPT.................................................................................................................. 20
MENU TREE ......................................................................................................................... 21
ALPHANUMERIC INPUTS...................................................................................................... 22
LANGUAGE SELECTION - OSD ............................................................................................. 22
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) ................................................................................................ 23
CHANNEL MESSAGES.......................................................................................................... 23
CHANNEL INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 23
OPTION SELECTION............................................................................................................. 23
ERROR SIGNALLING ............................................................................................................ 24
CHANNEL LIST - TV/RADIO ................................................................................................... 24
EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE.............................................................................. 26
CALL UP EPG ....................................................................................................................... 26
“CURRENT” VIEW ................................................................................................................. 27
“COMING UP” VIEW (PROGRAMME LISTINGS)...................................................................... 28
CATEGORIES VIEW .............................................................................................................. 29
SCAN FUNCTION.................................................................................................................. 30
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (i-BUTTON)................................................................................ 31
RECORDING (TIMER)............................................................................................................ 32
RECORD ONCE................................................................................................................... 33
RECORD DAILY................................................................................................................... 33
RECORD WEEKLY ............................................................................................................... 34
RECORD USER-DEFINED...................................................................................................... 34
SERIES RECORDING ........................................................................................................... 35
VIEW RECORDING SCHEDULE............................................................................................. 36
COMMON INTERFACE............................................................................................................ 37
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 37
INSERTING THE SMARTCARD AND THE CA MODULE ........................................................... 37
VIDEOTEXT (TELETEXT)......................................................................................................... 39
EDIT CHANNEL LIST............................................................................................................... 40
SELECTION OF THE LIST/CHANNELS TO BE EDITED............................................................ 40
EDITING LISTS/CHANNELS................................................................................................... 41

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“LAST FUNCTION” MEMORY.................................................................................................. 42
MOVE CHANNELS ............................................................................................................... 42
DELETE CHANNELS............................................................................................................. 42
SKIP CHANNELS ................................................................................................................. 42
LOCK CHANNELS................................................................................................................ 43
COPY CHANNELS TO THE FAVOURITES LIST........................................................................... 43
START BLOCK HIGHLIGHTING (HIGHLIGHTING SEVEREAL CHANNELS) ....................................... 43
EDIT FAVOURITES LISTS...................................................................................................... 44
REMOVE FROM THE FAVOURITES LIST .................................................................................. 44
LOCK CHANNELS................................................................................................................ 45
RENAME FAVOURITE LIST .................................................................................................... 45
START BLOCK HIGHLIGHTING (HIGHLIGHTING SEVEREAL CHANNELS) ....................................... 45
CHANNEL SEARCH (CHANNEL SCAN) ................................................................................... 46
AUTOMATIC (CHANNEL) SCAN ............................................................................................. 46
MANUAL (CHANNEL) SCAN................................................................................................... 48
CHANNEL SCAN WITH SERVICE ID....................................................................................... 50
PARENTAL CONTROL............................................................................................................. 52
BLOCKING THE MAIN MENU................................................................................................. 52
BLOCKING THE RECEIVER................................................................................................... 52
SETTING A NEW CODE (PIN)................................................................................................. 53
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................. 54
TV SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 55
CONFIGURING THE ON-SCREEN MENU ............................................................................... 56
DATE AND TIME.................................................................................................................... 58
COMMON INTERFACE .......................................................................................................... 58
ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 58
SERVICE MENU...................................................................................................................... 59
UPDATE SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................ 59
FACTORY DEFAULT.............................................................................................................. 61
CONNECTING UP THE VIDEO/PVR ......................................................................................... 62
RECORDING......................................................................................................................... 62
PLAYBACK............................................................................................................................ 62
USING THE FRONT PANEL ..................................................................................................... 63
TECHNICAL APPENDIX........................................................................................................... 64
TECHNICAL FEATURES ........................................................................................................ 64
SCART SOCKETASSIGNMENT ............................................................................................. 66
VHS/S-VHS SWITCHING........................................................................................................ 66
CONNECTION EXAMPLE....................................................................................................... 67
SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE .................................................................................................... 68
GLOSSARY........................................................................................................................... 70
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................. 71
SERVICE .............................................................................................................................. 71
CONTENTS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT NOTES

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RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY
The UFS 712si and UFS 712sw receivers are suitable for receiving FTA digital satellite TV and radio
channels.
The integral Common Interface offers capacity for two CAmodules for further pay-TV channels.
In addition to providing high-quality pictures and sound, series 712 receivers also feature an attractive
design in a modern case.
Despite their small size, the receivers have a comprehensive range of features, such as electrical
and optical audio output for Dolby Digital (AC 3), videotext (Teletext) with memory for 800 pages,
a 16-character alphanumeric display for channel names, radio data and transmitter information.
- UFS 712si (silver) or UFS 712sw (black)
- Remote control RC 660
- Scart cable
- 2 batteries AAA 1.5 V
- Power supply cable
- Operating manual
PRODUCT PACKAGE

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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 (smart cards) 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 to pay attention to this
section if you are carrying out 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 inputs 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 the 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) to 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 the main menu,
exit the menu and return
to the TV picture
(red)
Call up favourites 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

Stand-by

Videotext (Teletext)
"(yellow)
Call up channel options
sound/subtitles selection
#(blue)
Switch between TV/radio

Call up channel messages
channel information

AV mode
&
Channel selection
up/down

Input confirmation
call up channel list

Cursor buttons

Call up EPG
(programme guide)

Changing channel in the
programme guide (EPG)

Stop recording/
playback
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, to switch between units on the remote
control do the following:
For the first receiver‘s remote (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 cannot be replaced!
REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL RC 660

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FIRST INSTALLATION
Before using your unit for the first time, read the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection
and Set-Up” sections.
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.
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
on the rear 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 !(green) to move to the next menu.
The following display appears:
Also pay attention to the bars
at the bottom of the on-screen
display! This provides hints 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.

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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 format
Select the TV‘s picture format. Either
4:3 or
16:9
Screen display
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 signal 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 !(green) to move to the next menu.
The following display appears:
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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”.
DiSEqC™ Switch
Select the setting here to match your reception system using the  buttons. If your reception
system is DiSEqC™-capable, select “ON” at the “DiSEqC™ switch” selection (allows switch-over from
receiving one satellite to receiving another one). If your reception system is DiSEqC™-capable, allow the
default setting “OFF” to remain. Press the button to move to the next menu item.
For ease of understanding, the further explanations of the first installation are split into two columns.
The description on the left refers to installation of a non-DiSEqC™-capable system and on the
right to installation of a DiSEqC™-capable system.
FIRST INSTALLATION
Number of satellites
Press the button to select the satellite to be
received.
The following display appears:
When selecting the satellite(s),
make sure that your reception
position is aligned to the desired
satellite(s)!

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LNB settings
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 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
has been 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.
Use the  buttons to select how many
satellites (max. 4) you would like to receive with your
reception system. The following display appears
(example):
Use the  buttons to select the first
satellite slot. Press to access the menu
for the satellite settings. The following display
appears (example):
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Satellites and position
Use the  buttons to set the desired satellite
(selection from 17 pre-programmed options).
LNB settings
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 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.
The notes on first installation are unified once again from this point!
When you have finished configuring the satellite press !(green) button. The receiver then automatically
calls up the selection menu for the channel search.
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Perform channel scan
Use the  buttons to select (yes or no) whether you wish to start a channel scan. It is not
essential to start a channel scan, instead you can use the factory pre-programmed channels. However
the channels do change from time to time (e.g. their frequencies change), which the receiver does not
automatically detect, and can then be found only by performing a channel scan.
If you selected “NO”, you can press the !(green) button to skip directly to the next item of the first
installation.
If you selected “YES”, you can press the button to progress to the next selection item.
Channel scan mode
Use the  buttons to select whether you wish to scan “only free and encrypted”, “only free” or
“only encrypted” channels.
To view encrypted channels you need the appropriate CA (Conditional Access) module and a
valid smart card together with a valid subscription to a Pay-TV provider.
Press the button to move to the next selection item.
Network search
If you set the network search to “Off”, only the factory stored transponders of the satellites you previously
selected will be scanned for new and as yet unlisted channels.
If you set the network search to “On”, the transponder network enables additional transponders that
have not yet been saved to be located. They are then stored and scanned for new channels in the same
way as the existing transponders.
Press the !(green) button to start the channel scan, or if you set channel scan to “Off” you are guided
straight to the next item in the first installation process.
When the scan has been completed, you will see the following message (example):
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Set Local Time
Use the  buttons to set the time zone variation from UTC (formerly GMT) (e.g. for
Germany +1 hour).
Use the  buttons to switch to the “Automatic Time Setting” field. Use the  buttons
to select whether the receiver should automatically change over to and from summer and
winter time. If “On” is selected, the receiver automatically sets itself to the right time. If “Off”
is selected, the field for manual selection of summer and winter time is displayed below.
Use the  buttons to perform the setting.
Press the !(green) button to close first installation and return to the main menu.
Use the button to move to the next step of the first installation. The following display appears:
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The programme showing on
the current selected channel always appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
You will find detailed descriptions of the selected menu items in the relevant sections of the
operating manual.
Note: The selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the parameters to be set, are
each highlighted in colour. The menus are self-explanatory.
Pay attention to the bar at the
bottom of the on-screen display! This
provides hints on what to do next.
Press the button to access the main menu, and use the  buttons to select the sub-menus.
Press the button to access the sub-menus. Use the  buttons to select the sub-menu options.
The settings under the various options are made either by pressing the  buttons or using the
numeric pad. You can exit the main menu and sub-menus, and the various options, step-by-step by
pressing the button (the settings/changes you made are saved). Press to return directly from
one of the menus to the TV picture (the settings/changes you made are saved).
MENU CONCEPT