Kathrein UFS 740sw User manual

Operating manual
- Englisch -
DVB Satellite Receiver
UFS 740sw

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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 a longer
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.
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 “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!
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).
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
andforlicensedcontent.Useforcommercial purposes is notauthorised.Utilisation of products orprocedures
sold or used with this device are not comprehended. With reference to licensed technologies, application 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
SUSPENDED INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 11
INSTALLATION ON A FIXED FLAT SURFACE ........................................................................... 11
REMOTE CONTROL................................................................................................................ 12
FIRST INSTALLATION............................................................................................................. 14
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 32
MENU CONCEPT.................................................................................................................. 32
MENU TREE ......................................................................................................................... 33
ALPHANUMERIC INPUTS...................................................................................................... 34
LANGUAGE SELECTION - OSD ............................................................................................. 34
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) ................................................................................................ 35
CHANNEL MESSAGES.......................................................................................................... 35
CHANNEL INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 35
OPTION SELECTION............................................................................................................. 35
ERROR SIGNALLING ............................................................................................................ 36
CHANNEL LIST - TV/RADIO ................................................................................................... 36
EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE.............................................................................. 38
CALL UP EPG ....................................................................................................................... 38
“CURRENT” VIEW ................................................................................................................. 39
“COMING UP” VIEW (PROGRAMME LISTINGS)...................................................................... 40
CATEGORIES VIEW .............................................................................................................. 41
SCAN FUNCTION.................................................................................................................. 42
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (i-BUTTON)................................................................................ 43
REMINDER FUNCTION (CHANGE OVER TO PROGRAMME)................................................... 44
RECORDING (TIMER)............................................................................................................ 44
RECORD ONCE................................................................................................................... 45
RECORD DAILY................................................................................................................... 46
RECORD WEEKLY ............................................................................................................... 46
RECORD USER-DEFINED...................................................................................................... 47
SERIES RECORDING ........................................................................................................... 48
VIEW RECORDING SCHEDULE............................................................................................. 49
COMMON INTERFACE ............................................................................................................ 50
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 50
INSERTING THE SMARTCARD AND THE CA MODULE ........................................................... 50
VIDEOTEXT (TELETEXT)......................................................................................................... 52

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CONTENTS
EDIT CHANNEL LIST............................................................................................................... 53
SELECTION OF THE LIST/CHANNELS TO BE EDITED............................................................ 53
EDITING LISTS/CHANNELS................................................................................................... 54
“LAST FUNCTION” MEMORY.................................................................................................. 55
MOVE CHANNELS ............................................................................................................... 55
DELETE CHANNELS............................................................................................................. 55
SKIP CHANNELS ................................................................................................................. 55
BLOCK CHANNELS .............................................................................................................. 56
COPY CHANNELS TO THE FAVOURITES LIST........................................................................... 56
START BLOCK HIGHLIGHTING (HIGHLIGHTING SEVERAL CHANNELS) ......................................... 56
EDIT FAVOURITES LISTS...................................................................................................... 57
REMOVE FROM THE FAVOURITES LIST .................................................................................. 57
BLOCK CHANNELS .............................................................................................................. 58
RENAME FAVOURITE LIST .................................................................................................... 58
START BLOCK HIGHLIGHTING (HIGHLIGHTING SEVERAL CHANNELS) ......................................... 58
CHANNEL SEARCH (CHANNEL SCAN) ................................................................................... 59
AUTOMATIC (CHANNEL) SCAN ............................................................................................. 59
MANUAL (CHANNEL) SCAN................................................................................................... 61
CHANNEL SCAN WITH SERVICE ID....................................................................................... 63
PARENTAL CONTROL............................................................................................................. 65
BLOCKING THE MAIN MENU................................................................................................. 65
BLOCKING THE RECEIVER................................................................................................... 65
SETTING A NEW CODE (PIN)................................................................................................. 65
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................. 66
TV SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 67
CONFIGURING THE ON-SCREEN MENU ............................................................................... 68
DATE AND TIME.................................................................................................................... 70
COMMON INTERFACE .......................................................................................................... 70
ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 70
SERVICE MENU...................................................................................................................... 71
UPDATING SOFTWARE......................................................................................................... 71
FACTORY DEFAULT.............................................................................................................. 73
CONNECTING UP THE VIDEO/PVR ......................................................................................... 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
The receiver UFS 740sw is suitable for the reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels.
The integral Common Interface has slots for two CA modules for decrypting Pay-TV programmes.
In addition to providing high-quality pictures and sound, UFS 740 units also feature an attractive design
and 16-character display.
The external power supply unit means that the unit can be operated on both 12 V and on 230 V.
A mounting kit for flat or suspended mounting of the receiver is supplied.
The UFS 740sw can be used to control the CAP 900, CAP 700 and CAP 600.
- UFS 740sw (black)
- Remote control RC 660
- TV connection cable 3 x Cinch to Scart
- Mounting kit (2 pieces)
- 2 Batteries AAA 1.5 V
- IR sensor
- Power supply cable
- 12-V connection cable with fused universal plug (cigar lighter and standard 12V plug-in socket)
- Power supply unit 230 V/12 V
- Operating manual
PRODUCT PACKAGE
SIGNAL STRENGTH DISPLAY AND SEARCH TONE OUTPUT VIA THE TV SET
Before using the search tone to align the antenna, you must have completed the first installation.
Press the button for three seconds to switch on the search tone. The current signal strength (at the
input to the receiver) is displayed simultaneously on your receiver. The higher the tone, the better the
signal strength. Press the button again for three seconds to switch off the search tone.

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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 power supply 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 this connection!
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.
The receiver must be connected to no other power supply than 12 V DC. The
receiver’s earth connection must be connected to the negative pole of the motor home
or caravan battery!
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.
RECEPTION SYSTEM PRESETS

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CONNECTION AND SET-UP
Connect the satellite receiver (Cinch socket) and the TV set (Scart socket) using the Cinch to Scart cable
supplied, or connect both units (Scart sockets) 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.
The mounting kit supplied offers you the option not only of placing the receiver only a solid flat surface,
but also of fixing it in place and of suspending it (e.g. underneath a shelf).
INSTALLING THE UFS 740sw USING THE MOUNTING KIT
When selecting the mounting location, take care that it conforms to the instructions
in the chapter “Safety Instructions”! Note the need to access the connection sockets
at the rear of the receiver and allow sufficient space for the cables once connected!

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CONNECTION AND SET-UP
Remove the wood screws supplied from their
transport attachment on the underside of the
respective mounting piece (2 pieces).
Vertically insert each mounting piece into the fifth
slot from the edge, as shown in Fig. 1.
Then push each mounting piece downwards and
outwards (see Fig. 2) until they lie flat on the receiver
casing (see Fig. 3).
 
Now press the mounting pieces firmly against the receiver casing
at the points shown arrowed in Fig. 3), until the catch audibly snaps
home in the receiver casing.
Now hold the receiver, with the mounting kit attached, at the installation
location. Screw in the wood screws supplied, through the smaller
positions in the screw attachment area (4 x) (see Fig. 4). Wherever
possible, use the wood screws supplied. If these are unsuitable,
other screws of adequate size and strength can be used. Under no
circumstances however use countersunk wood screws, since
these can damage the attachment area (see Fig. 5).
Then screw all four screws fully home, so that the mounting kit is no
longer able to work loose.
SUSPENDED INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION ON A FIXED FLAT SURFACE
So as to prevent the receiver slipping or falling, the mounting kit can also be attached to the underside
of the receiver. Assembly is the same as for suspended installation, except that the mounting kit is hooked
into the underside of the receiver.


or


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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 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 on
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! 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.
The following display appears:

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FIRST INSTALLATION
Use the  buttons to select whether to replace the default channel list with one pre-sorted 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:
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
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 the !(green) button to move to the next menu.
The following display appears:
Select the setting here to match your reception system using the  buttons. You have the following
options:
- DiSEqC™1.0
- LNB only
- One cable or
- CAP (see installation and operating instructions for your CAP unit)
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!

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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”.
System
Select the setting here to match your reception system using the  buttons. 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 DiSEqC™-capable, select the setting “LNB only”.
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)!
The first
installation with a
CAP 900 automatic turntable unit
is explained in the installation
manual supplied with the turntable
unit.

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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
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.
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):
FIRST INSTALLATION

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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 the !(green) button. The receiver then auto-
matically calls up the selection menu for the channel search:
FIRST INSTALLATION

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FIRST INSTALLATION: One cable
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 open 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 settings
Here use the  buttons to select the LNB type used in your system. The choice is between “Universal”,
“Wideband” and “user-defined”.
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 switching
matrix (EXR 551 or EXR 552) 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”
sectionunder “Examples of
Single-Cable Systems”.