Kathrein UFS 923 User manual

Operating manual part 2 UFS 923
Basic functions and operation English
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DiSEqC 1.2
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950-2150MHz
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22kHz
LNB2 IN LNB1 IN
Manifactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.

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Dear customer,
This operating manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered
by your new receiver.
We have tried to make the operating manual as easy as possible to understand and to keep it as concise
as possible. To help you understand particular specialist terms that cannot be translated, we have added a
short glossary at the end of the manual.
The power switch is an environmentally friendly feature. If you will not be using your receiver for an extended
period, you should use the on/off 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 a good reception and hope you will enjoy using your new HDTV receiver.
Your
KATHREIN team
Preface

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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 only be used by the end customer 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.
Note on DiSEqC™:
The term DiSEqC™ used in this operating manual is a registered trade mark of the European Telecommu-
nication Satellite Organisation (EUTELSAT).
Legal information
Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are brand names
and registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and in
other countries.
®
CI+, the CI+ Logo are brand names and registered trademarks of CI Plus LLP.
The UFS 923 meets the minimum requirements of CI+.
Note on Macrovision:
The product is equipped with copyright technology, which is protected by patents in the USA and by other
intellectual rights of the Rovi Corporation. Use of reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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 available at: http://www.kathrein.de/linux/receiver/ufs923
Software changes/use of applications
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 shipping and repairing any receiver that requires
attention due to modifications to the software and use of applications other than those provided by Kathrein!
For this reason you should only use only software and applications provided by Kathrein for your receiver.
These are available by download from the satellite or from our Internet pages (www.kathrein.de).
Kathrein assumes no liability for the loss of recordings/data on internal hard disks or external storage media.
YouTube and the YouTube logo are brand names and registered trademarks of
YouTube, LLC.
SHOUTcast™Radio and the SHOUTcast™Radio logo are brand names and reg-
istered trademarks of Nullsoft Inc.

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List of Contents
Preface ................................................................. 2
Legal information................................................ 3
Contents............................................................... 4
Safety Instructions – Important Notes ............. 6
Basic functions ................................................. 10
Remote control for live operation (TV/Radio)... 11
I want to watch TV ... ........................................ 12
I want to listen to the radio ............................... 13
I want to see teletext ........................................ 14
I want to watch timeshift TV ...
(Timeshift) ... ..................................................... 15
I want to record a programme immediately
... ....................................................................... 16
I want to record a programme that is scheduled
for later (timer list)
.......................................................................... 17
I want to play back a recording ........................ 18
I want to delete a recording ... .......................... 19
Editing and selection options
in the menus ..................................................... 20
Alphanumeric entries........................................ 21
Changing between TV and Radio operation .... 23
Setting the volume............................................ 23
Channel selection ............................................. 23
...direct ..................................................................... 23
...from channel list.................................................... 23
Channel banners (information)......................... 26
Calling up the channel options ......................... 28
Select Audio Track............................................ 29
Subtitle selection............................................... 30
Teletext.............................................................. 31
Automatic Timeshift .......................................... 32
One-Touch Recording (OTR) -
Recording directly to a hard disk ...................... 33
Picture-in-Picture .............................................. 35
Electronic Programme Guide
(EPG) .................................................................. 36
General information on the
programme guide ............................................. 36
Calling up EPG ................................................. 37
Navigation (remote control buttons in EPG)..... 38
Views using the EPG........................................ 39
“Current” view .......................................................... 39
“Current” view .......................................................... 39
“Coming Up” View (Programme LISTINGS) ........... 40
Categories overview ................................................ 41
Timer list view .......................................................... 42
Timer ................................................................ 42
Programme present in EPG .................................... 43
Specifying a target (recording location)................... 43
Programme not present in the EPG ........................ 43
Specifying a recording mode................................... 44
Reminder function.................................................... 48
Timer list view .......................................................... 49
Editing a recording................................................... 50
Timer overlap ........................................................... 51
Search function................................................. 52
More Episodes......................................................... 52
Presenter - Actor...................................................... 53
Keyword search in detailed information .................. 53
Full text search......................................................... 54
Extras menu...................................................... 55
My hints.................................................................... 55
Actors list ................................................................. 56
Recording Archive
(Playing Back/Editing Recordings)................. 57
Calling up the Recording Archive
(My Recordings) ............................................... 57
Navigation (remote control buttons in
recording archive)............................................. 58
Recording Archive Views
(Sort order of recordings) ................................. 59
Playback of a recording .................................... 60
Editing recordings............................................. 62
Delete....................................................................... 63
Lock.......................................................................... 63
Rename ................................................................... 63
Change category ..................................................... 64
Recordings: cut, split, copy...................................... 65
Decryption................................................................ 69
Folders in the recording archive ....................... 70
Creating a new folder .............................................. 70
Move to folder ... ...................................................... 71
Editing folders (delete/rename) ............................... 72
Copying to USB data carriers
(or NAS)............................................................ 73

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List of Contents
Chapter view..................................................... 74
Creating chapters .................................................... 74
Calling up chapters .................................................. 74
Deleting chapters..................................................... 75
Kathrein portal (Media centre)......................... 76
Main menu ......................................................... 77
Calling up the main menu and introduction...... 77
Overview of main menu submenus.................. 78
Main Menu - Edit Channel List......................... 79
Opening the menu ............................................ 79
Navigation (remote control buttons in
“Edit Channel List” menu)................................. 81
Views (sort orders)............................................ 82
Selection of the channel(s) to be edited........... 83
Edit channels (channel lists)............................. 83
Move ........................................................................ 84
Delete....................................................................... 84
Skip .......................................................................... 84
Lock.......................................................................... 85
To Favourites ........................................................... 85
tvtv on/off.................................................................. 86
Start block highlighting............................................. 87
Edit favourites lists............................................ 88
Move ........................................................................ 88
Remove from favourite list....................................... 88
Lock.......................................................................... 88
Start block highlighting............................................. 88
Rename Favourites List........................................... 89
Main menu - Channel search........................... 90
Opening the menu ............................................ 90
Automatic channel search ................................ 91
Manual channel search .................................... 93
Channel search with service ID95.................... 95
Main Menu - Service Menu............................... 97
Opening the menu ............................................ 97
Automatic software update............................... 98
Software update via satellite........................... 100
Software update by USB ................................ 102
Software update..................................................... 102
Update Channel List .............................................. 103
Save the channel list on a USB device ................. 103
Factory reset................................................... 103
Main menu - Settings...................................... 104
Opening the menu .......................................... 104
First installation............................................... 105
Basic Settings ................................................. 105
Video Settings........................................................ 106
Audio settings ........................................................ 108
Date and time ........................................................ 109
Remote control code.............................................. 110
Fan control .............................................................. 111
User-Defined Settings .................................... 112
Parental control...................................................... 112
Configuring the on-screen menu ........................... 114
EPG Setup............................................................. 115
PVR Settings ......................................................... 116
Media Centre Settings ........................................... 117
Automatic channel name update........................... 117
Antenna & Satellite ......................................... 118
Sat Finder .............................................................. 118
Tuner Configuration ............................................... 119
Editing satellites..................................................... 120
Edit transponders................................................... 122
Main menu- Interfaces.................................... 126
Opening the menu .......................................... 126
Common Interface (CI) ................................... 127
Multiple decryption................................................. 127
Automatic decryption in standby ........................... 128
HDD Management.......................................... 128
Ethernet Settings ............................................ 129
Main menu - applications............................... 130
Opening the menu .......................................... 130
Main menu - Language selection .................. 131
Opening the menu .......................................... 131
Operation from the front panel
(without remote control)................................. 132
Backup operation............................................ 132
Software updating via the front USB port....... 133
Symbol explanation for the
receiver display............................................... 134
Brief Technical Glossary ................................ 135
Troubleshooting.............................................. 139
Service.............................................................. 140
Subject index................................................... 141

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Safety instructions - important information
Mains power cable
Make sure that the mains cable
(power supply cable) is not damaged.
Units with a damaged mains cable
must be disconnected from the mains
(unplug it at the socket) and repaired
by an electrical specialist before
setup. Only use the power supply unit
supplied (if available).
Risk of fatal injury due to electric
shock!
Danger!
Cleaning
Disconnect the mains plug before
cleaning the unit. Only use a dry cloth
for cleaning and only clean the outer
surface. Never open the casing of the
unit.
Touching the parts inside the unit
carries a risk of death due to electric
shock.
Playing children
Make sure that children do not push
any objects into the ventilation slots.
Risk of fatal injury due to electric
shock!
Earthing
The antenna system must be earthed
as specified or equipotentially bond-
ed.
EN 60728/11 and any national
regulations must be complied with.
Risk of voltage surges due to lightning
strikes!
Power supply voltage
Only operate the unit at the specified
mains voltage (indicated on the rear of
the unit or on the external power pack).
The unit may only be connected to the
mains and turned on once it has been
connected to the antenna and to the
TV set or the cable network and PC.
If the mains voltage is too high, there
is a risk of fire.
Moisture, direct sunlight, heat,
naked flames
Protect the unit against moisture,
dripping and splashed water (do not
place any filled objects such as vases
on top of the unit). Do not place the
unit close to a heater or expose it to
direct sunlight and do not operate it
in damp locations. Only use the unit
in a moderate climate, not in tropical
conditions! Place no naked flames
such as candles on top of the unit!
There is a risk of fire!
Ventilation
The heat generated in this unit is
adequately dissipated. However,
the unit should never be installed
in a cupboard or on shelves with
inadequate ventilation. Never
cover the cooling slots on the unit
(e.g. with other equipment, maga-
zines, tablecloths, clothing or cur-
tains).
Do not place any objects on top of
the unit. Unless stated to the contrary
in the “Connection and start-up” and
“Installation” sections in the manual
supplied, maintain a clearance of at
least 10 cm above the unit, 2 cm to
either side and 5 cm behind the unit,
to allow unobstructed dissipation of
the heat generated.
There is a risk of fire!
Batteries
If your unit was supplied with batteries
(e.g. for the remote control), take care
that the batteries are not exposed
to excessively high temperatures,
direct sunshine or fire. Replace the
batteries only with types that are
identical or equivalent, otherwise the
batteries or the remote control may be
damaged. Comply also with the safety
instructions stated on the batteries:
There is a risk of explosions!
Warning!
Warning!
Warning!
These two pages contain important information about operation, installation location and connection of the
unit. Read these instructions carefully before setting up the device.

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Safety instructions - important notes
Periods of extended absence,
thunderstorms, mains socket
accessibility
In order to disconnect the unit from the
mains completely, the mains plug must
be unplugged from the wall socket!
Install the unit close to a mains socket
therefore and make sure this socket is
accessible at all times, so that you can
disconnect the unit from the mains if
necessary.
If you are away for an extended
period, and during thunderstorms,
always switch the unit off at the mains
and unplug it from the socket. This
also applies to the other equipment
connected to the unit. Isolation from the
cable network is also recommended.
Note any timer programming (receiver)
and turn the unit on again promptly
before the recording time.
Installation location
All electronic equipment generates
heat. The temperature rise of this unit
does however lie within the permissible
range. Sensitive furniture surfaces and
veneers may become discoloured by
the effects of constant heat over time.
The feet of the unit can also cause
colour changes to treated furniture
surfaces. If necessary, place the unit
on a suitable stable and flat base.
Repairs
Ensure that any repairs to your unit
are carried out by qualified personnel.
Opening the unit and attempting to
repair it yourself will void all warranty
claims!
Improper work on the unit may
jeopardize the electrical safety of the
unit.
The manufacturer accepts no liabil-
ity for accidents caused by the user
opening the casing of the unit.
Connections
Incorrect wiring of the connections
can lead to malfunctions or defects on
the unit.
Important!
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 appli-
ances, it must be disposed of properly.
At the end of its service life, take this
device for disposal at a designated
public collection point.
Used batteries are special waste.
Do not throw spent batteries into your
domestic waste; take them to a collec-
tion point for used batteries.

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Product return/original packaging
Make sure that the fan at the rear of the unit and the ventilation slots on the unit are
not blocked or covered in any way, otherwise the unit may overheat. Adjust the fan
speed to the temperature conditions in the receiver.
There is a risk of fire!
You must not disconnect the receiver from the mains while it is in operation!
This can lead to a loss of data and corruption of the software.
Safety Instructions – Important Notes
Please keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product at any time. The receivers are
fragile due to their construction and are only adequately protected by the original packaging. If the receiver
is not shipped correctly the guarantee/warranty on it will be voided.
Before you disconnect the receiver from the mains, you must switch it to standby mode by pressing the
stand-by button (on/off) on the remote control. In standby mode, any modified or new data that is broadcast
will be saved by the receiver. As soon as the receiver is in standby mode, it can be disconnected from the
mains at any time.
Instructions on how to set the fan can be found in the chapter “Main Menu”, “Settings”, “Basic Settings”,
“Fan Settings”.
Fan/ventilation slots on the unit
Switching the receiver off
Warning!
Channel assignment
Channels available on satellites and transponders are subject to continual change. Where changes occur,
the new channels have to be set on the receiver because the factory preset programming corresponds to
the status on the date of manufacture. Information about these settings can be found on the Internet or in
relevant magazines.
Updating the receiver software
Your receiver was equipped in the factory with the latest software version available at that time. We are
constantly working on and adapting the software to the wishes of our customers and to developments in
technology however. Further information on this can be found in the sections “Main Menu - Service Menu”,
“Software Update”.

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The information in this operating manual was correct at the time of going to print. However, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time and without prior notice. If new software is released for your receiver,
and this affects the information in this operating manual (e.g. changes to the menus and/or functions), if we
consider it necessary we will make available a new operating manual for download under “www.kathrein.de”.
Make a note of the receiver's basic settings (these are set during first installation) so you can restore them
if necessary!
Please remember your duty of care towards your fellow human beings! Keep the manual for any
questions that arise later and, if the receiver is handed over to another owner, pass on the manual
too!
For details on how to connect the receiver and carry out first installation, see part 1 of the UFS 923 operating
manual “Connection and Start-up”.
In the explanations of UFS 923 menus and functions that follow, it is assumed that the receiver has been
installed and connected correctly (as explained in Part 1 of the operating manual, “Connection and Start-up”).
Miscellaneous
Safety instructions – important notes
Network function
To connect the PC/laptop and receiver to the network, you must have unrestricted rights (administra-
tor rights) for your PC/laptop and on your network. For more information, see the chapter “Main Menu”,
“Interfaces”, “Ethernet Settings”.
Power consumption in standby mode < 0.5 W
The standby power consumption of < 0.5 W printed on the receiver packaging will only be achieved when the
receiver is in standby mode with the display switched off. You can make this setting in the following menu:
“Main menu”, “Settings”, “User Defined Settings”, “Customize Screen Menu”, “Front Display in Standby”
→Setting “Off”.
Information on hard disk size data in these instructions
The UFS 923 is available with two different sizes of hard disk (250 GB or 1 TB). The operating manual is the
same for all versions and is based on the 1 TB version. Discrepancies may occur between data/on-screen
displays and this operating manual with respect to the memory capacity of your device's hard disk (depend-
ing on which version you are using).

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Basic functions
Following an overview of the remote control, a simple explanation will be provided of the receiver's most
important functions (with all the required buttons on the remote control). The explanations in the sections
entitled “I want to ...” merely demonstrate the most simple use of the relevant receiver functions without
going into any great detail.
For more detailed explanations of the functions, refer to the relevant chapters.

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Basic functions
The coloured buttons
are reserved for certain
content-dependent func-
tions (e.g. telextext...)
Volume “-” (softer)
Volume “+” (louder)
Call up teletext
Operation (on)/standby (off)
Switch between TV/radio mode
Number pad
Call up main menu
Mute
Channel selection
Call up channel information (info
banner and detailed information)
Access tvtv EPG (Elec-
tronic Programme Guide) Call up recording archive
= Navigation/channel
or change channel option
= Call up selection box/
confirmation or call up of selected
menus, on-screen displays...
Call up Media Centre/
Kathrein portal
= Start timeshift
(freeze-frame)/pause
= Start recording (OTR)
= Stop playback/
timeshift/recording
= Fast rewind
= Start playback
= Fast forward
Selection of the last channel
called up, exit on-screen dis-
plays/menus successively
Remote control for live operation (TV/Radio)
OTR = One Touch Recording
If an external device is connected to the VCR Scart socket, the
TV signal present at the VCR Scart socket can be looped through to
the TV Scart socket. Pressing the button more than once tog-
gles between the TV Scart mode and the VCR Scart loop-through
mode.

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Basic functions
I want to watch TV ...
- Press
 to increase or decrease the volume
- Press
to switch channels
- Press
to display and hide additional channel information
- Press
to mute the sound
- Press
...to enter the channel number directly
- Press
to open the selection box, to select the channel list and
to open this.
- Press
to select a channel.
- Press
twice to call up a
channel and close the channel
list.

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Basic functions
- Press
 to increase or decrease the volume.
- Press
to switch channels.
- Press
to display and hide additional channel information.
- Press
to mute the sound.
- Press
...to enter the channel number directly.
- Press
to open the selection box, to select the channel list and
to open this.
- Press
to select a channel.
- Press
twice to call up a
channel and close the channel
list.
- Press
to change to radio mode.
- Using
, change back to TV mode.
I want to listen to the radio ...

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Basic functions
I want to see teletext ...
- Press
...to enter the required page directly
or
- Press
 to page forward/backward
- Press
to call up teletext.
- Press
or to return to TV.

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Basic functions
I want to watch timeshift TV ...
- Press
to start timeshift.
Made a
mistake? - Press
to cancel timeshift.
- Press
to start playback.
- Press
 during playback to fast forward or rewind.
- Press
to return to normal playback speed.
- Press
to pause playback.
- Press
to cancel timeshift and return to normal (live) TV.

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I want to record a programme immediately ...
Basic functions
- Press the
(red dot) button to open the “Record” window.
- Press
to start recording the
programme.
or
- Press
to change the dura-
tion before recording.
Made a
mistake? - Press
or to close the window without recording.
- Press
and to stop a recording that is in progress.

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I want to record a programme that is scheduled for later (timer list)
Basic functions
- Press the
button to open the
Electronic Programme Guide.
- Press
to select the desired programme.
- Press the
button to open the
“Record” window.
- Press
to start recording the
programme.
or
- Press
to change the recording mode date, start, end and duration
before recording.
- Press
or to return to TV.
- Press the
(yellow) button to
call up the programme preview.
- Press
to select the desired channel.

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Basic functions
- Press
(or ) to open the “My Recordings” recording archive.
- Press
to select a recording.
- Press
to start playback and
exit the recording archive.
- Press
 during playback to fast forward or rewind.
- Press
to return to normal playback speed.
- Press
to pause playback.
- Press
to cancel playback and return to the recording archive.
- Press
to exit the recording archive and return to normal (live) TV.
I want to play back a recording ...

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Basic functions
I want to delete a recording ...
- Press
(or ) to open the “My Recordings” recording archive.
- Press
to select a recording.
- Press
to exit the recording archive and return to normal (live) TV.
- Press the
button to open the
“Edit” menu.
- Press
to select the “Delete” option then to confirm.
- Press
to confirm the security question.

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Basic functions
Editing and selection options in the menus
In many menus all editing and selection options for
the respective menu will appear at the bottom of
the on-screen display. Where a specific button on
the remote control is required for executing them
or calling them up, this also will be indicated (see
example screenshot above).
Colour Button on the remote control
Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
In some menus/on-screen displays, this
box will appear with a particular colour gra-
dation. Each colour gradation stands for
a specific view/selection. The table below
shows which colours are assigned to which
buttons. These buttons will also be shown
in the bar at the bottom of the on-screen
display where functions are assigned to
these buttons for the current menu/view.
Always check the bar at the bottom of the
on-screen display. Messages here will pro-
vide information on what to do next.
Tipp!