Kathrein UFS 790si User manual

Operating Manual
- Englisch -
DVB combi receiver
(SAT + DVB-T)
UFS 790si/sw

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FOREWORD/IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
If you will not be using your receiver for a longer period, you should disconnect it from the mains to 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-Sat receiver.
Your
KATHREIN team
The programs available on the satellites and transponders as well as the DVB-T channels are subject to
continual change. This means the channel settings have to be regularly updated, even though the factory
presetting always represents the latest version when the receiver was shipped. 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).
In order to disconnect the UFS 790 from the mains completely, the mains plug must
be unplugged from the wall socket! Therefore place the UFS 790 near to a wall
socket and make sure the socket is accessible, so that at any time (e.g. during a
thunderstorm or during a long absence) you can disconnect the receiver from the
mains.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Electronic equipment is not domestic waste - in accordance with directive 2002/96/EC OF
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 27th January 2003 concerning
used electrical and electronic appliances, it must be disposed of properly.
At the end of its service life, take this unit for disposal at a designated public collection point.
Spent batteries are special waste!
Do not throw spent batteries into your domestic waste; take them to a collection point for spent
batteries.
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
INFORMATION ON AUDIO MPEG INC. AND S.I.SV.EL, S.P.A:
This unit makes use of legally protected technologies, which are protected by patents in the USA and also
by other intellectual property rights in other countries.
KATHREIN-Werke KG has obtained licences from Audio MPEG Inc. and Societa‘ Italiana per lo sviluppo
dell‘elettronica, S.I.SV.EL, S.P.A to use these technologies. These licences carry certain restrictions, which
apply also to you as the customer.
Accordingly this unit may be used by the end customer only for private non-commercial purposes and for the
licensed content. It may not be used for commercial purposes. The use of products or processes that are
sold or used with this unit is not included in this statement.
The use of reverse engineering is not permitted in respect of the licensed technologies, nor is disassembly.
If, despite reading through this operating manual, you still have questions about getting started with the unit
or using it correctly, or if unexpected problems occur, please contact your specialist dealer.
SERVICE

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CONTENTS
Foreword/important information ............................................................................................... 2
Important Information............................................................................................................... 3
Contents .................................................................................................................................. 4
Receiver features and product package.................................................................................... 6
Safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 7
Connection and setup............................................................................................................... 8
Controls, displays and connections........................................................................................ 10
Remote control........................................................................................................................ 11
First installation...................................................................................................................... 12
Operation ............................................................................................................................... 29
Using the remote control......................................................................................................... 29
Channel selection (TV and radio) .............................................................................................. 29
Channel selection from the channel list....................................................................................... 30
Banner.................................................................................................................................. 31
Audio/subtitle selection ........................................................................................................... 31
Opening the options channel ................................................................................................... 32
Picture scaling and audio output format .................................................................................... 32
Teletext ................................................................................................................................. 32
EPG (Electronic Program Guide)............................................................................................. 33
Opening the EPG................................................................................................................... 33
“Current” view........................................................................................................................ 34
“Preview” view (program magazine) ......................................................................................... 35
Categories overview............................................................................................................... 36
Search function...................................................................................................................... 37
Additional information (i button)................................................................................................ 38
Recording (Timer)................................................................................................................... 39
Recording once only .............................................................................................................. 40
Recording daily..................................................................................................................... 40
Recording weekly.................................................................................................................. 41
Recording Monday to Friday .................................................................................................... 41
Timer list view........................................................................................................................ 43
Common Interface.................................................................................................................. 44
Important Information............................................................................................................. 44
Inserting the Smartcard and the CA Module .............................................................................. 44
Inserting the CA module into the CI............................................................................................ 44
Inserting the Smartcard into the Smartcard reader......................................................................... 44
Main menu.............................................................................................................................. 45
Editing channel list................................................................................................................. 46
Sorting channels in channel list (left column)............................................................................. 46
Deleting channels from channel list .......................................................................................... 46
Favourite lists......................................................................................................................... 46
Adding a channel to favourite list............................................................................................... 47

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CONTENTS
Deleting a channel from favourite list.......................................................................................... 48
Sorting channels in favourite list................................................................................................ 48
Search for channels................................................................................................................ 49
Automatic search (DVB-S) sat ................................................................................................. 50
Manual search (DVB-S) sat..................................................................................................... 52
Automatic search (DVB-T) terrestrial ........................................................................................ 53
Manual search (DVB-T) terrestrial............................................................................................ 55
Security.................................................................................................................................. 56
Box Settings........................................................................................................................... 57
Video and audio settings......................................................................................................... 58
Menu Settings........................................................................................................................ 59
General................................................................................................................................. 60
Conditional Access (Common Interface) ................................................................................... 61
CONAX CA - Smartcard reader................................................................................................. 61
Cryptoworks - CI (CA module).................................................................................................. 63
LNB settings.......................................................................................................................... 64
Antenna settings (DVB-T)........................................................................................................ 64
Service Menu.......................................................................................................................... 65
Sat Finder.............................................................................................................................. 66
Channel information................................................................................................................ 66
System Information................................................................................................................. 67
Updating software .................................................................................................................. 67
Restoring factory settings........................................................................................................ 71
Language ............................................................................................................................... 72
Technical appendix................................................................................................................. 73
Technical features .................................................................................................................. 73
Scart socket assignment......................................................................................................... 75
VHS/S-VHS switching............................................................................................................. 75
Connection example............................................................................................................... 76
Examples of single-cable systems............................................................................................ 77

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The UFS 790si and UFS 790sw receivers enable digital satellite and digital terrestrial TV and radio
channels to be received.
The decoding system for Conax is already integrated. In addition one Common Interface for a CA module
is provided for decoding additional satellite Pay-TV channels.
The HDMI interface offers the optimum capability for connecting the receiver to a suitable flat-screen
TV set.
The receivers have comprehensive features such as 16-character alphanumeric display for program
names, electrical and optical audio outputs for Dolby Digital (AC 3) and Videotext with memory capacity
for 800 pages.
These receivers are available in silver or black housings.
- UFS 790si (silver) or UFS 790sw (black)
- Infra-red remote control
- Scart cable
- 2 batteries AAA 1.5 V
- Power supply cable
- Operating manual
PRODUCT PACKAGE
RECEIVER FEATURES
RECEIVER FEATURES AND PRODUCT PACKAGE
SWITCHING OFF THE RECEIVER AND UPDATING THE EPG
By pressing the button on the remote control you can switch the receiver out of TV mode to the standby
mode, and back again.
The receiver has the facility to update the EPG overnight, i.e. at 03:00 the receiver automatically starts to
update the EPG data. This procedure may take a few minutes, and is not shown in the receiver display. If the
receiver is programmed to make a recording at this time, the updating is postponed until 03:00 the following
night.
This update time cannot be changed.
This updates the EPG data for the first 25 channels of the overall channel list. However, this update is only
performed 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. After updating the data, the receiver automatically switches back
to the standby mode. If during the update you press the button, the update is aborted and the receiver
switches itself on.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CONNECTION AND SETUP
The following section is intended specifically for specialist dealers. You need not refer to this section
unless you are carrying out the installation yourself. The “Connection Example” section provides a
sample configuration.
Do not connect the receiver to the mains until all installation work has been properly carried out. Refer also
to the information in the “Safety Instructions” section.
CONNECTING THE RECEIVER
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 connector is not yet fitted to the cable, strip the insulation from the cable as shown in the following
illustration and carefully twist the F connector onto the end of the cable until it is securely fitted to the
cable.
RECEPTION REQUIREMENTS
Ensure that your satellite antenna system is designed for digital reception.
RECEPTION SYSTEM PRESETS
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. Be sure to follow the operating
instructions for the matrices used.
The parameters defined in the “Main Menu”, “Channel search” and “LNB settings” should only be changed
by experienced installers.
SAT IF CONNECTION
When fitting the connector, make sure that no strands from the braiding touch the inner
conductor, otherwise a short circuit may occur.
The quality of the reception signal depends on this connection!

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TV CONNECTION
Connect the satellite receiver (TV Scart socket) to the TV set with a Scart cable. If your TV is stereo, you
can receive the sound in stereo via the Scart connection. Connect the satellite receiver to the video/DVD
recorder with a Scart cable.
INSERTING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL
Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control.
Insert the two batteries supplied into the remote control. Ensure correct polarity of the batteries; the
+ and - markings are indicated inside the battery compartment. Slide the cover back into the housing until it
locks in place.
Connect the RF input on the receiver to the antenna socket or your DVB-T antenna.
Use the antenna cable supplied for this purpose, or a coaxial cable with an IEC standard connector. If the
IEC connector is not yet fitted to this cable, strip the insulation from the cable as shown in the following
illustration and carefully twist the connector onto the end of the cable until it is securely fitted to the cable.
RF(HF) CONNECTION
When fitting the connector, make sure that no strands from the braiding touch the inner
conductor, otherwise a short circuit may occur.
The quality of the reception signal depends on this connection!
CONNECTION AND SETUP
Screw together
Lengthwise slits (3x) Bend back

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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
2. Display (cover folded down)
3. Smartcard reader*)(Conax embedded)
4. Common Interface for fitting a CA module *)
5. Ejection button for the CA module
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. DVB-T antenna input
2. LNB input
3. RJ 11 data interface
4. Optical data stream output (SPDIF/Sony
Philips Digital Interface Format) for Dolby
Digital AC 3 audio
5. Electrical data stream output (SPDIF/Sony
Philips Digital Interface Format) for Dolby
Digital AC 3 audio
6. Audio outputs (L/R) cinch sockets
7. Scart socket for TV connection
8. Scart socket for VCR/AUX connection
9. HDMI connection
10. Mains power cable
*)CA module and Pay-TV cards (Smartcards) are not included

VIEW OF FRONT PANEL (FLAP FOLDED DOWN)
VIEW OF REAR PANEL
 



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REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION BUTTONS
(Red)
Open favourite list, open
timer list in the EPG

(cursor buttons)
Switch the channel and/or
navigate the menus

Mute on/off
"(Yellow)
Open options menu
... 
To enter channel
numbers or menu
parameters

Open teletext

Off mode
(Stand-by)

Open main menu

(EXIT)
Close menus and
sub-menus

Channel information
on the current channel

Confirm sub-menus
and menu options,
open channel list
#(Blue)
Switch between
radio and TV mode
%
Volume
!(Green)
Open video and audio
settings, select mono
(left, right) and stereo
&
Channel selection

Currently not used

Currently not used

Currently not used

Open electronic
program guide

Currently not used

Currently not used
The button symbols shown here are also used in the description of the operating steps.

Open timer menu
in the EPG

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FIRST INSTALLATION
Before using your unit for the first time, read the “Safety Instructions” and
“Connection and Setup” sections.
The “Connection Example” section provides a sample configuration.
Do not connect the receiver to the power supply until all installation work has been
properly carried out.
The guidance given in the “First Installation” section assumes that the receiver
has been properly connected as per the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection
and Set-Up” sections.
First switch your TV set on and select the AV channel slot. Connect your receiver to the power supply.
The following display appears:
Use the  buttons to select the desired menu language. Pressing the !(green) button loads the
desired menu language and opens the next menu:

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FIRST INSTALLATION
Press the  buttons to select the desired country. Press the  buttons to switch to the “HD Video
Resolution” line. Set the video resolution of your TV set here using the  buttons (only on connection
of the receiver and the TV set using the HDMI interface). Refer to the user guide/operating instructions for
your TV set.
Press the  buttons to switch to the “Screen Format” line. Use the  buttons to set the screen
format for your TV set. Refer to the user guide/operating instructions for your TV set.
Press the  buttons to switch to the “Picture Scaling” line. Use the  buttons to perform the
settings for the picture scaling. Refer to the user guide/operating instructions for your TV set.
Press the  buttons to switch to the “TV Output Format” line. Select here the signal that your TV set can
process using the  buttons (only on connection of the receiver and TV set using the Scart TV socket).
Refer to the user guide/operating instructions for your TV set.
Press the !(green) button to open the next menu:

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Select the required setting for your LNB control using the  buttons (only on connection of the receiver
to a satellite reception system). The following options are available:
- DiSEqC™1.0
- One cable (automatic or manual setting)
- No LNB power (if your LNB has a dedicated power supply)
- No DiSEqC™
- Toneburst
Continue the first installation with the related section.
FIRST INSTALLATION
You can change between the operation modes using the  buttons. Make the “Yes” or “No” settings
using the  buttons. Press the !(green) button to open the next menu:
Note:
If the receiver is already connected
to a satellite reception system and/or
a DVB-T antenna, select “Yes” for
the related operation mode or both
operation modes to be able to start a
searchfortherelatedoperationmode
at the end of the first installation.

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If you do not know the
settings or components
used in your reception
system, ask a specialist
engineer!
FIRST INSTALLATION (DISEQC™1.0)
DISEQC 1.0
Press the  buttons to switch to “DiSEqC sequence”. Select how often the DiSEqCTM command is
to be sent using the  buttons.
Changes to the positions A - D:
Press the  buttons to switch to “Position A”. Press the button to open the sub-menu. You
can select a satellite and make the related settings here. Press the !(green) button. If you change
the default setting (in this example “ASTRA 19.2°E”), a prompt “Save LNB settings?” will be displayed.
Select “Yes” or “No” using the  buttons and confirm your selection using the button.
Repeat the process as necessary for the other positions (B, C, D),
Press the !(green) button to open the next menu:
Continue the first installation with the “Search” section.

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FIRST INSTALLATION: Single-cable system (general)
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”.
Dependingonthesystemtowhich
they are connected, a maximum
of four or eight receivers may
be connected to a single-cable
system (a twin receiver counts
as two receivers)
Use the  buttons here to select the satellites you want to receive with your system. Press the
!(green) button to open the next menu:
Note: You can only receive the signals from two satellites in your single-cable system if
a EXU 908 single cable matrix is used. In this case, repeat the “Satellite selection”
process for the “Position B” line.
Satellite selection
Press the button. The following display appears:
Use the  buttons here to select “One Cable” as “LNB control”. Press the button to move to the
next menu item:
If the receiver is
connected to an
UAS 481 single-cable
LNB, it is imperative
the two frequencies
(low band/high band) are set to
10200 MHz here.
You can make the settings using
either the number pad or the
 buttons.

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Select the “New registration” line using the  buttons. Using the  buttons, select whether the
registration on the single-cable system is to be “Automatic” (receiver) or “Manual” (user). Press the !(green)
button to open the next menu:
FIRST INSTALLATION: Single-cable system (general)
For improved understanding, we have split the following explanation into two sections.
Registration with the selection “Automatic” and registration with the selection “Manual”.
It is currently only
possible to register
on the EXU 908
single-cable matrix
using the “Manual”
mode.

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FIRST INSTALLATION: Single-cable system (Automatic)
AUTOMATIC
Secure channel with PIN:
Press the button to switch to the “Secure channel with PIN” line. Here it is possible to protect the
transmission frequency used by entering a PIN. No other receiver can then use that transmission frequency
unless the PIN is entered. Select the “Yes” setting using the  buttons.
Password PIN (only for “Yes” setting in the “Secure channel with PIN” line):
Select the “Password PIN” line using the button. You can now use the number pad to enter
a PIN (0-255).
Testing connection:
Use the button to switch to the “Test connection” line and press the button. The receiver now
tests the settings you have made. The following message appears:
Select a spare transmission frequency using the
 buttons and then confirm your selection
using the button. The following display appears:
You can only use the
“Secure channel with
PIN” function if this
function is supported
by the single-cable
components used. In
the case of Kathrein
single-cable components, this
is currently only the case for the
EXU 908.

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MANUAL
Connected equipment:
Select the single-cable components used in your system using the  buttons. Available options:
Kathrein 2 subscribers (EXR 552), Kathrein 4 subscribers (EXR 501, EXR 551), Kathrein 8 subscribers
(EXR 1581, EXR 2581, EXU 908) or User defined (UAS 481).
We have selected the UAS 481 single-cable LNB as an example for the remainder of this
explanation. If there are differences to other components or to the setting “User defined”, we will
note and explain these differences.
Transmission channel:
Press the button to switch to the “Transmission channel” line. Select the required transmission
channel using the  buttons.
If one or more receivers are already present on the system and an additional
receiver is to be connected, you must assign a different frequency (transmission
channel) to the new receiver (otherwise the receivers will interfere with each other).
FIRST INSTALLATION: Single-cable system (Manual)
Press the button to confirm.
Press (if necessary several times) the !(green)
button until you reach the “Channel list selection”
point.
Continue the first installation with the “Search”
section.
Press the button to confirm and check your
settings. If necessary, seek assistance from a
specialist engineer.
Use the button to switch to the “Test
connection” line again and press the button.
As soon as the receiver outputs the “Connection
OK” message, you can continue as described
on the left.

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Testing connection:
Use the button to switch to the “Test connection” line and press the button. The receiver now tests
the settings you have made. The following message appears:
Press the button to confirm.
Press (if necessary several times) the !(green)
button until you reach the “Channel list selection”
point.
Continue the first installation with the “Search”
section.
Press the button to confirm and check your
settings. If necessary, seek assistance from a
specialist engineer.
Use the button to switch to the “Test
connection” line again and press the button.
As soon as the receiver outputs the “Connection
OK” message, you can continue as described
on the left.
FIRST INSTALLATION: Single-cable system (Manual)
Transmission frequency (only with the selection “User defined”):
Use the button to switch to the “Transmission frequency” line and enter the appropriate
transmission frequency using the number pad. You can find the necessary information (transmission
frequencies) in the documentation supplied with your system.
Secure channel with PIN:
Press the button to switch to the “Secure channel with PIN” line. Here it is possible to protect the
transmission frequency used by entering a PIN. No other receiver can then use that transmission
frequency unless the PIN is input. Select the setting “Yes” using the  buttons.
Password PIN (only for “Yes” setting in the “Secure channel with PIN” line):
Select the “Password PIN” line using the button. You can now use the number pad to enter
a PIN (0-255).
You can only use the “Secure channel with PIN” function if this function is
supported by the single-cable components used. In the case of Kathrein
single-cable components, this is currently only the case for the EXU 908.