Kathrein UFS 822si User manual

Operating manual
Twin-PVR Satellite Receiver
UFS 822sw/822si
with hard disk and Ethernet

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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 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 PVR satellite receiver.
Your
KATHREIN Team

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CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. 2
CONTENTS............................................................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................ 6
RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY............................................................................... 7
CONTROLS, DISPLAYS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................ 8
CONNECTION AND SET-UP ...................................................................................................... 9
REMOTE CONTROL................................................................................................................ 13
FIRST INSTALLATION............................................................................................................. 15
MENU TREE ........................................................................................................................... 28
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 29
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) ................................................................................................ 31
COMMON INTERFACE............................................................................................................ 34
SYSTEM SETUP...................................................................................................................... 37
USER PREFERENCES ............................................................................................................ 50
VIDEOTEXT (TELETEXT)......................................................................................................... 58
ORGANIZE CHANNELS........................................................................................................... 59
TWIN FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 65
TIMESHIFT ............................................................................................................................. 67
TVTV EPG AND TIMER............................................................................................................ 68
AUDIO SETTINGS................................................................................................................... 81
RECORDING........................................................................................................................... 83
RECORDING LIST................................................................................................................... 87
MULTIMEDIA/GAMES............................................................................................................ 104
INSTALLATION MENU............................................................................................................ 114
CONNECTING UP THE VIDEO/PVR ....................................................................................... 127
SOFTWARE AND PROGRAMME LIST UPDATE...................................................................... 128
PVR MANAGER .................................................................................................................... 132
USING THE FRONT PANEL ................................................................................................... 133
RECEIVER TO RECEIVER DATA TRANSFER ......................................................................... 134
TECHNICAL APPENDIX......................................................................................................... 135
SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE .................................................................................................. 147
TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................ 150
SUBJECT INDEX................................................................................................................... 151
SERVICE .............................................................................................................................. 155

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The channels available on the satellites and transponders are subject to continual change. In such cases, it is
necessary to reset the channels as the factory preset programming corresponds to the situation 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 to the wishes of our customers and to developments in technology. The “Software and
Programme List Update” section contains additional information.
To connect your PC/laptop to the receiver over the network and to use the functions of the PVR
Manager , you must have unlimited rights (administrator rights) on your PC/laptop and on your net-
work.
Please keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product at any time!
Due to their design, hard disks are liable to damage by impacts; they are adequately protected within
the receiver only when it is in its original packaging.
If the product is not properly packed, the warranty on the hard disk is invalidated.
Any modifications to the receiver software, or the use of applications not provided by Kathrein, will
invalidate the warranty!
You will have to bear the costs yourself for dispatching and repairing any receiver that requires
attention due to modifications to the software and use of applications other than those provided by
Kathrein!
Therefore exclusively use only software and applications provided by Kathrein for your receiver.
These are available by downloading from the satellite or from our Internet pages (www.kathrein.de).
Make a note of the receiver's basic settings, so as to be able to restore them if necessary!
Make sure that neither the fans on the device‘s rear panel nor the ventilation slits are covered or
blocked. If so, the device may overheat. Fire hazard!
Included in the software for this receiver is software that is licensed under the GNU (General Public
Licence). The source code of the program is obtainable under: http//:www.kathrein.de/linux/receiver/
ufs822/
DiSEqC™ is a trademark of Eutelsat.

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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.
Please observe that the receiver only transmits a current of 500mA on the USB 2.0
socket. For some hard disks, this is not sufficient to guarantee flawless operation. To
guarantee optimal power supply to the hard disk, use an external hard disk with its
own power supply or insert a USB 2.0 hub with its own power supply.
The recording function is only valid for One Touch Recording (OTR). Programming via
EPG is not possible!
Die USB interface on the receiver front panel is not intended for connection of USB storage media!
To directly record a broadcast with the UFS 822 on an external USB storage medium (e.g. external hard
disk) with USB port), die Sie an die USB 2.0 Host-Schnittstelle an der Rückseite des Receivers anschließen
können, ist folgendes unbedingt zu beachten:
ONE-TOUCH RECORDING ON EXTERNAL USB STORAGE MEDIA
IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT NOTES

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RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY
The UFS 822 multi-functional satellite receiver is fitted with two independent reception and signal
processing systems as well as a computer hard disk with a capacity of 160 GByte, allowing one to
download over 100 hours of TV and radio programmes, and to view these as often as wanted without any
loss in quality, either at the same time or time-delayed (timeshift function).
The integrated Common Interface can accommodate two CA modules to enable viewing of additional Pay-
TV channels. The receiver‘s 16-digit alphanumeric display shows the channel names, while 16 status icons
inform you on the current receiver state (e.g. Dolby Digital, timer, ...)
The HDMI interface allows one to connect the receiver to the HDMI interface on an HDMI-capable screen
for optimal viewing comfort. A video composite connection and two Scart connections are additionally
provided. The receiver is fitted with an optical audio output so that the Dolby Digital data streamAC 3 can
be transmitted to a Dolby Digital stereo system.
USB 2.0 host: Playback of MP3 files, JPEG files and recordings; recording on external storage
medium, formatting of external USB devices, use for service purposes (updating
software)
Ethernet port: Playback of MP3 files, JPEG files and recordings, VLC streaming, software
update and channel list editing using a PC/Laptop.
The „File Sharing“ feature is enabled using the programme “MFServer”, which is integrated in the PVR
Manager. The programme can be downloaded free of charge from the Kathrein website.
The professionally edited tvtv EPG provides free information on over 60 programmes without requiring
bothersome channel change-over, even up to one week in advance.
The receiver‘s operational system is LINUX based. The receivers are available in silver and black.
- UFS 822si and UFS 822sw
- Remote control RC 660
- Scart cable
- Coaxial loop-through cable for loop-through operation
- 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. The key symbols
presented here can also be found in the description of the operating steps.
Front panel controls and displays
1. Common Interface for two CA modules for
Pay-TV cards *)
2. USB 1.1 port
3. Menu button to call up or exit menus or sub-
menus
4. Record button to start recording manually
5 Play button to start playback manually
6. Stop/Exit button to stop playback/recording
manually or exit the menus
7. Multifunction control
Rear panel controls and displays
1. On/Off switch (with mains disconnect)
2. Mains supply cable
3. Data interface (only for service)
4. Video output (composite colour)
5 USB 2.0 host port
6. Audio outputs (L/R) cinch sockets
7. Scart socket for TV connection
8. Scart socket for VCR-/AUX connection
9. Network connection (Ethernet)
10. HDMI connection
11. Optical data stream output (SPDIF/Sony
Philips Digital Interface Format) for Dolby
Digital AC 3 audio
12. LNB 2 input and loop-through output
13. LNB 1 input and loop-through output
*) CA modules and Pay TV 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 read this section if you
are performing the installation yourself.
The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample configuration.
Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installation work has been properly carried out.
Refer to the information in the “Safety Instructions” section.
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.
If tone-burst switch matrices are used in the reception system, the default selection in the installation menu,
Antenna Setup, Tuner 1 and Tuner 2, under “DiSEqC™ Switch”, must be changed. Refer to the “Installation
Menu” section on this, under “Antenna Setup”, “Tuner 1” and “Tuner 2”. Be sure to follow the operating
instructions for the matrix used.
CONNECTING THE UNIT (SAT-IF CONNECTIONS)
RECEPTION REQUIREMENTS
RECEPTION SYSTEM PRESETS
Connect the Sat IF inputs on the receiver to the satellite reception system. Use 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!
Make sure that your own satellite antenna system is equipped at least with a
universal LNB for digital reception in the high-band range.

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CONNECTION AND SET-UP
To enable you to utilise all the reception and recording properties of your UFS 822 twin-PVR Sat receiver,
such as
1. recording one programme and at the same time viewing any other programme or zapping through the
channels, and
2. recording two different programmes at the same time,
the two tuner inputs of the Sat receiver must each be supplied with a dedicated satellite signal from the
antenna system/Sat outlet.
The receiver tuner inputs are factory preset on the installation menu to work with two separate Sat antenna
connections.
If you only have one antenna connection available, we recommend you interconnect the output of tuner 1
and the input of tuner 2 using the loop-through cable supplied.
For this, in “First Installation” for tuner input 2 select “Loop-through mode” (see “First Installation” section).
Press the button to access the “Tuner Input” menu option, then choose “Installation” and “First
Installation”. Go through step-by-step until you get to Tuner Setup, you can make the settings here,
though a restriction on this is that with tuner 2 you can only receive the additional channels of the plane
currently set by tuner 1 (e.g. Horizontal High).
Loop-through cable
INFORMATION ABOUT ANTENNA CONNECTION AND “LOOP THROUGH”
OPERATION
If you wish to operate
yourUFS822onasingle-
cable system, please
refer to the connection
example for single-
cable systems (see
“Connection Examples”)

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If only tuner 1 is connected (with no connection to tuner 2), the “Single Mode” setting must be selected
for the tuner input. You then have only the facilities of a normal “single receiver” available to you.
If this setting is not made, malfunctions will occur and the following message will be displayed:
No signal!
CONNECTION AND SET-UP
Connect the satellite receiver (TV Scart socket) and the TV set using a Scart cable (see “Connection
Example”). If your TV has a stereo capability, you can receive the sound in stereo via the Scart connection.
Connect the satellite receiver (VCR/AUX Scart socket) and the video recorder/PVR likewise by a Scart
cable. For system reasons, the same video signals are to be found on the Scart outputs and on 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 with an appropriate cable (see “Connection Example”).
The fibre-optic output is intended for the connection of a Dolby Digital system (see “Connection Example”).
TV AND VIDEO RECORDER CONNECTION
AUDIO CONNECTION
OPTICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
This will only work when receiving one satellite, not in multi-feed reception!
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.
To access the menu for the setting “Single Mode”, proceed as follows:
Main menu→Installation →Antenna settings →Connection type

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CONNECTION AND SET-UP
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.
Used batteries are special waste!
Do not throw spent batteries into your domestic waste; take them to a collection point for old
batteries!
Electronicequipment is not domestic waste -inaccordance 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.
INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTION

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REMOTE CONTROL

Sound on/off
... 
Number input for
channels, timers
etc.

Access main
menu
Exit menus
(red)
Access Favorites
list
!(green)
Picture-in-picture
from 2nd tuner or
hard disk
%
Volume

Exit menu -
back to TV picture

Fast rewind

Playback
Hard disk contents

Pause (freeze-
frame)
Timeshift
(red)
One-touch
recording

Power/standby

Videotext (Teletext)
"(yellow)
Access channel
options Sound/
subtitles selection
#(blue)
Switch between
TV/radio

Access channel
notification
Programme info
AV mode
&
Channel selection
up/down

Confirm input
Access channel list

Cursor buttons

Access TVTV EPG
(Electronic
Programme Guide)

Fast forward
Display recordings

Stop recording/
playback

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REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL RC 660
The RC 660 remote control supports up to four devices which are supplied with the RC 660 as standard.
First, switch off all other receivers (mains switch).
1. Setting via menu (as of software version 1.01)
For the UFS 822, the remote control code does not have to be entered manually. You can easily select one of
the four existing remote control codes in the menu (see menu “System setup”, “STB management”, “Remote
control code”).
Notice: As of software version 1.01, the remote control code can only be modified through the menu.
Manual modifications will not be saved by the receiver.
2. Manual setting (only possible if the software version is older than 1.01)
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 operating the first receiver (address 1), press
+ , for the second receiver + , for the third receiver + and
for the fourth receiver + .
+ (red) = Kathrein UFD 5xx code for remote control RC 400
The RC 600 and RC 650 remote controls cannot be replaced!

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FIRST INSTALLATION
First switch your TV set on and select the AV channel position. Switch on your receiver at the power switch
on the rear of the unit. The following screen appears:
Select the menu language you want using the  buttons. Available options: German, English, Turkish,
Italian, Spanish, Polish, Dutch and French.
Press the !(green) button to move to the next menu.
Before using your unit for the first time, read the “Safety Instructions” and
“Connection and Setup” sections.
The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample configuration.
Do not connect the unit to the power supply until all installation work has been properly
carried out.
The guidance given in the “First Installation” section assumes that the receiver has
been properly connected, as per the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and
Set-Up” sections.
Also pay attention
to the bars at the
bottom of the on-
screen display!
These provide
information on what to do
next.

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Use the  buttons here to select the settings for your TV set.
Refer to the operating instructions for your television set!
Video Output
Here select the type of video signal at the Scart socket or HDMI socket. Select the signal that your TV set
can process.
- FBAS – composite colour baseband signal
(colour/picture/blanking/synchronisation signal)
- RGB – Red/Green/Blue signal
- Y/C – S-Video signal (luminance/chrominance) or
- YUV – component data
TV Type
Here select the TV's picture format. Either
- 4:3 format,
- 16:9 format or
- HDMI
Display Format
Select the screen display mode here:
- for TV type “4:3”: “Pan & Scan” or “Letter-Box”
- for TV type “16:9”: “Automatic” or “Always 16:9”
- for TV type “HDMI”: “Automatic” or “Always 16:9”
Rear fan
Here you can select whether the rear fan always runs whilst the unit is switched on “On” or whether the fan
will be switched on and off again at pre-programmed intervals “Scheduled”.
Press the !(green) button to move to the next menu.
FIRST INSTALLATION
The following display appears:
If during the First
installation it is
detected that
an HDMI device
is connected,
“HDMI” is automatically pre-
selected as the TV type.

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FIRST INSTALLATION
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.
Press the  buttons here to select the connection type and signal configuration for the tuners set on
the receiver by you or the engineer.
You have the following options:
Installed system
- “LNB/DiSEqC™ System”: Conventional satellite reception (simple digital satellite system)
- “Single-cable system”: Satellite reception using a “single-cable system” (functions at present only using
a single cable system from Kathrein!)
Connection type for tuner 2
- “Separated”: Tuner 2 (input) has its own signal input, i.e. a direct connection between the antenna socket
and the tuner 2 input
- “Loop-through”: The signal currently connected to the tuner 1 loop-through output is looped-through to
tuner 2 (input). Refer also to the section headed “Operation on one Antenna Connection”
Signal configuration for tuner 2 (only in “Separated” connection type)
- As for tuner 1: Both tuners are connected to the same signal source (same cable from LNB)
- Different from tuner 1: The two tuners are connected to different signal sources (separate cables
from LNB)
Press the !(green) button to move to the next menu. The notes on the subsequent First Installation
menus are divided into two columns. The left-hand column indicates the further installation
procedure for the “Same with tuner 1”, signal configuration, while the right-hand column details the
“Different to tuner 1” procedure. If your reception system is a “Single-cable” system from Kathrein,
continue the First installation as described on page 25.
The satellites shown in the following screenshots are factory preset. To be able to
receive the satellites you want, your system must be aligned to them!
The following display appears:

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Press the  buttons and the button to
select the satellites from which you want tuners 1
and 2 to receive signals. Press the button to
confirm your selection; the chosen satellite is then
moved into the tuner satellite list on the right.
If you have unintentionally transferred a satellite
into the list on the right, you can press the
"(yellow) button to switch between the lists, and
then press the button to remove the satellite
concerned.
Whenyouhaveselectedallthesatellitesyouwant,
press the !(green) button.
Press the  buttons and the to select the
satellites you want tuner 1 to receive signals from.
Press the button to confirm your selection;
the chosen satellite is then moved into the tuner
satellite list on the right.
If you have unintentionally transferred a satellite
into the list on the right, you can press the
"(yellow) button to switch between the lists, and
then press the button to remove the satellite
concerned.
Whenyouhaveselectedallthesatellitesyouwant,
press the !(green) button.
FIRST INSTALLATION
Signal configuration
“As for tuner 1” Signal configuration “Different from tuner 1”
Press the #(blue) button to view the satellites by continent; that is, which satellites are accessible on which
continent. The continents are displayed above the list of satellite names. The selected continent is shown
in yellow.
The satellites from the pre-programmed channel list are automatically pre-entered in the right-hand column,
and can be changed/deleted according to your reception system.

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Select here the satellites you want tuner 2 to
receive signals from, as you did for tuner 1.
Whenyouhaveselectedallthesatellitesyouwant,
press the !(green) button.
FIRST INSTALLATION
Press the  buttons and the 
button to select the satellite configuration for each
satellite you previously selected.
LNB Type:
Press the button to open the LNB settings
menu. Press the  buttons to make your
selection. To confirm your selection press the
 buttons to select “OK” and press the 
button.
- Single (LNB Low frequency 9750 MHz)
- Dual (LNB Low frequency 9750 MHz and LNB
High frequency 10,600 MHz)
- Universal (LNB Low frequency 9750 MHz and
LNB High frequency 10,600 MHz and Limit
frequency 11,700 MHz)
Press the  buttons and the 
button to select the satellite configuration for each
satellite you previously selected.
LNB Type:
Press the button to open the LNB settings
menu. Press the  buttons to make your
selection. To confirm your selection press the
 buttons to select “OK” and press the 
button.
- Single (LNB Low frequency 9750 MHz)
- Dual (LNB Low frequency 9750 MHz and LNB
High frequency 10,600 MHz)
- Universal (LNB Low frequency 9750 MHz and
LNB High frequency 10,600 MHz and Limit
frequency 11,700 MHz)

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FIRST INSTALLATION
22kHz Control:
Press the  buttons to make your selection
(On/Off). The 22kHz Control is needed to switch
LNBsinmulti-feedreceptionandtoswitchbetween
Low and High band.
DiSEqC™ input:
Press the  buttons to make your selection.
- 1 of 4: for the first satellite of the tuner
- 2 of 4: for the second satellite of the tuner
- 3 of 4: for the third satellite of the tuner
- 4 of 4: for the fourth satellite of the tuner
- Mini A: Tone-burst control signal 1 for the first
satellite of the tuner (if reception system not
DiSEqC™-compatible)
- Mini B: Tone-burst control signal 2 for the
second satellite of the tuner (if reception system
not DiSEqC™-compatible)
- Disable: If your reception system is not
DiSEqC™-compatible and only one satellite
per tuner is selected.
22kHz Control:
Press the  buttons to make your selection
(On/Off). The 22kHz Control is needed to switch
LNBsinmulti-feedreceptionandtoswitchbetween
Low and High band.
DiSEqC™ input:
Press the  buttons to make your selection.
- 1 of 4: for the first satellite of the tuner
- 2 of 4: for the second satellite of the tuner
- 3 of 4: for the third satellite of the tuner
- 4 of 4: for the fourth satellite of the tuner
- Mini A: Tone-burst control signal 1 for the first
satellite of the tuner (if reception system not
DiSEqC™-compatible)
- Mini B: Tone-burst control signal 2 for the
second satellite of the tuner (if reception system
not DiSEqC™-compatible)
- Disable: If your reception system is not
DiSEqC™-compatible and only one satellite
per tuner is selected.