Kathrein UFC 861si User manual

Operating Manual
Twin-PVR Cable Receiver
UFC 861si
with hard disk and Ethernet

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FOREWORD
Dear customer,
this Operating Manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered
by your new cable 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 an extended
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-Cable receiver.
Your
KATHREIN team

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................. 2
CONTENTS............................................................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................................ 5
RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY............................................................................... 6
CONTROLS, DISPLAYS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................ 7
CONNECTION AND SETUP ....................................................................................................... 8
REMOTE CONTROL................................................................................................................. 11
FIRST INSTALLATION............................................................................................................. 13
MENU TREE ........................................................................................................................... 18
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 19
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) ................................................................................................ 21
COMMON INTERFACE............................................................................................................ 24
SETTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS........................................................................................... 27
USER SETTINGS .................................................................................................................... 40
VIDEOTEXT (TELETEXT)......................................................................................................... 47
EDIT CHANNEL LISTS ............................................................................................................ 48
TWIN FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................. 54
TIME-SHIFT ............................................................................................................................ 56
ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE (EPG).............................................................................. 57
AUDIO SETTINGS................................................................................................................... 68
RECORD ................................................................................................................................ 70
RECORDING LIST................................................................................................................... 74
MULTIMEDIA/GAMES.............................................................................................................. 90
INSTALLATION MENU........................................................................................................... 100
CONNECTING UP THE VIDEO/PVR ....................................................................................... 105
SOFTWARE AND PROGRAMME LIST UPDATE...................................................................... 106
OPERATING FROM THE FRONT PANEL................................................................................. 110
TECHNICAL APPENDIX.......................................................................................................... 111
SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE .................................................................................................. 121
TROUBLESHOOTING/SERVICE............................................................................................. 123
SUBJECT INDEX................................................................................................................... 124

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The channels available on the cable network are subject to continual change. When such changes occur
it is necessary to reset the channels. The information for these settings can be found on the Internet or in
relevant magazines.
Yourreceiverisfactoryfittedwiththelatestsoftwareversion.Weare howeverconstantlyworking on adapting
the software to the wishes of our customers and to developments in technology. The “Software and Channel
List Update” section contains additional information.
To connect the PC/laptop and receiver to the network and use the functions of the PVR Manager,
you must have unrestricted rights (administrator rights) for your PC/laptop and on your network.
Please keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product at any time!
The hard disks are fragile due to their construction and are only adequately protected in the receiver
by the original packaging.
If receiver is not shipped correctly the warranty on the hard disk will be voided.
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 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. There is a risk of fire!
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/ufc861/
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. The use of reverse engineering is not permitted in respect
of the licensed technologies, nor is disassembly.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY
The multi-functional cable receiver UFC 861 receiver is equipped 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 Conax decoding system is embedded in the integrated card reader. In addition, a Common Interface
for one CA module allows reception of further pay-TV programmes. 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 receiver is fitted with an optical audio output so that the Dolby Digital data stream AC 3 can be
transmitted to a Dolby Digital stereo system.
The distinctiveness of this multi-talent arises from the receiver’s wide range of features, such as timeshift,
PIP (picture-in-picture display), transmission of the MPEG data stream to a PC, transfer, playback and
saving of MP3 files. The JPEG viewer allows you to save your pictures to the hard disk and create a slide
show.
Ethernet connection: Playback of MP3 and JPEG files as well as of recordings, VLC streaming,
software updates and channel list editing via 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 multi-function control on the front panel allows complete on-unit control.
The receiver‘s operational system is LINUX based and offers additional convenient functions.
- UFC 861si
- Remote control RC 660
- Scart cable
- HF/RF 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 button 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 1.0 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 menu
7. Multi-function control
Rear panel controls and displays
1. On/Off switch (with mains disconnect)
2. Mains power cable
3. Fan
4. Data interface (only for service)
5. Video output (composite colour)
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. Optical data stream output (SPDIF/
Sony Philips Digital Interface Format)
for Dolby Digital AC 3 audio
11. LNB 2 input and loop-through output
12. LNB 1 input and loop-through output
*) The CA module and Pay TV cards are not included
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VIEW OF FRONT PANEL (FLAP FOLDED DOWN)
VIEW OF REAR PANEL
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

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 

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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 Examples” section provides a sample configuration.
Do not connect the receiver to the power supply until all installation work has been properly carried out.
Refer to the information in the “Safety Instructions” section.
CONNECTING THE UNIT (SAT-IF CONNECTIONS)
Connect the RF 1 input of the receiver to the antenna socket.
Use a coaxial cable with a standard IEC connector.
If the IEC connector is not yet fitted to the cable, strip the insulation from the cable as shown in the following
illustration and carefully fit the connector on to the end of the cable so that it is securely fitted.
RF(HF) CONNECTION
When fitting the connector, make sure that no strands from the braiding touch the inner
conductor, otherwise a short circuit will occur.
The quality of the reception signal depends on this connection!
Bend back
Lengthwise slits (3x) Screw together

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CONNECTION AND SETUP
To enable you to utilise all the reception and recording properties of your UFC 861 twin-PVR cable 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 receiver must each be supplied with the cable signal. Use the loop-through cable
supplied to connect the output of tuner 1 to the input of tuner 2.
If only tuner 1 is connected, with no connection to tuner 2, you have only the capabilities of a normal “single
receiver” available.
Loop-through cable
INFORMATION ABOUT ANTENNA CONNECTION AND “LOOP THROUGH”
OPERATION
Connect the satellite receiver (TV Scart socket) and the TV set using a Scart cable (see “Connection
Example”). If your TV has a stereo feature, you can receive the sound in stereo via the Scart connection.
Also connect the satellite receiver (VCR/AUX Scart socket) and the video recorder/DVR using 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 wish 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
If you are recording using an external video recorder, remember not to operate the
receiver during recording, otherwise all the on-screen displays will appear on your
recording.

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CONNECTION AND SETUP
Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control.
Insertthetwosuppliedbatteries intothe remotecontrol. Ensurecorrect polarityof thebatteries;
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!
Electronicequipmentis not domestic waste - in accordance with directive 2002/96/EC OFTHE
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 IN THE REMOTE CONTROL
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

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REMOTE CONTROL

Sound on/off
... 
Number input for
channels, timers
etc.

Access main
menu
Exit menus
(red)
Access Favourites
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)
Time-shift
(red)
One-touch
recording

Power/standby

Videotext (Teletext)
"(yellow)
Access channel
options Sound/
subtitles selection
#(blue)
Switch between
TV/radio

Access channel
information
Programme info
AV mode
&
Channel selection
up/down

Confirm input
Access channel list

Cursor buttons

Access TVTVEPG
(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 display appears:
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 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.
Also pay attention
to the bars at the
bottom of the
on-screen display!
These provide
information on
what to do next.
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.

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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 baseband signal
(colour/picture/blanking/synchronous signal)
- RGB – Red/Green/Blue signal
- YUV – Component signal
- Y/C – S-Video signal (luminance/chrominance) or
TV aspect ratio
Here select the TV picture format. Either
- 4:3 or
- 16:9
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”
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”.
FIRST INSTALLATION
The following display appears:

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Perform the settings by pressing the  buttons.
Channel Search
Use the  buttons to select whether you:
- All: Free and encrypted channels
- Only FTA channels: Only non-encrypted channels, such as ZDF in Germany
- Only encrypted channels: Only encrypted channels, such as ARENA
should be searched for.
FIRST INSTALLATION
Encrypted channels can be decoded only by using a CA module and corresponding
smart card. CA modules and smart cards are not supplied with this product. Please
contact your respective Pay-TV supplier.
Press the !(green) button to start the channel search. If the search is successful, you see the following
message (example):
Press the button to confirm loading the newly found channels and move on to the next step in First
Installation.

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Here press the  buttons to select the time mode:
• Manual or
• Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel)
“Manual” time setting “Auto” time setting
FIRST INSTALLATION
Use the  buttons to make the
settings. Use the  buttons to make the
settings.
Set Local Time
Press the button to set the variance from
UMTC (Universal Mean Time Coordinate; formerly
Greenwich Mean Time) and Winter/Summer time.
At the bottom of the screen you see a listing of
major cities to provide an indication of which
time zone you have just set. Example: For Berlin
(Germany) you need to enter +1 hour. Use the
 buttons to make the setting.
Set Local Time
Press the button to set the variance from
UMTC (Universal Mean Time Coordinate; formerly
Greenwich Mean Time) and Winter/Summer time.
At the bottom of the screen you see a listing of
major cities to provide an indication of which
time zone you have just set. Example: For Berlin
(Germany) you need to enter +1 hour. Use the
 buttons to make the setting.

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Press the  buttons to select “OK” and press the button to complete the First Installation.
Then press the button to view the TV picture.
FIRST INSTALLATION
Day
Select today's date here. Press the button to
display a calendar. Select the day using the cursor
buttons (). If the right month and year
are not displayed, you can select as follows:
• Previous month ( (red) button)
• Next month (!(green) button)
• Previous year ("(yellow) button)
• Next year (#(blue) button)
Press the button to confirm your selection.
Current Time
Use the numeric pad to key in the current time
here. The position at which the number needs to
be entered is automatically underlined.
Time Setup Channel
If the time mode is set to automatic, enter the
channel here (pre-setting: “Das Erste”), from
which the receiver should receive the time. Press
the button to call up a channel list from which
you can select the channel you want using the
 buttons. Press the button to confirm
your selection.
Setup Time Now
Press the button to set the time immediately.
It may take a few seconds for the right time and
date to be displayed.
If the time on the receiver varies by more
than a minute, the time on the receiver will
automatically be updated on selecting “Das
Erste” channel.

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MENU TREE
Main Menu
(Call up by pressing the
button)
Edit
channel lists Programme
Guide (EPG) System
parameters Installation User
settings Recor-
ding list Multimedia/
Games
TV channel list TV settings First Installation Language
settings MP3 Player
Radio channel list Time setting Automatic
Search Sleep Timer Photo Album
TV Favourites Lists Common Interface Manual Search Access control Games
Radio
Favourites List Receiver
Management Advanced
Channel Search Display
settings Applications
Hard Disk
Management
Update
operating
software
PVR
settings VLC Streaming
USB Devices EPG
settings External
Recordings
Ethernet
settings Dynamic
SI Handling

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The programme showing on the
current selected channel always appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
You will find detailed descriptions of the selected menu items in the relevant sections of the operating
manual!
Note: The selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the parameters to be set, are each
highlighted in colour. The menus are self-explanatory.
Press the button to call up the main menu and press the  buttons to call up the sub-menus.
Press the button to access the sub-menus. Press the  buttons to select items within the sub-
menus.
The settings under the various options are made either by pressing the  buttons or using the
numeric pad. You can exit the main menu and sub-menus, and the various options, step-by-step by
pressing the button (the settings/changes you made are saved). Press the button to return directly
from one of the menus to the TV picture (the settings/changes you made are saved).
MENU CONCEPT
Also note the bars
at the bottom of the
on-screen display!
These provide
information on
what to do next.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The language for the on-screen display is set as follows:
→ →User settings →→Language selection →→ →German
The languages available are German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Polish, Spanish and Turkish.
You can now make the other settings:
- Subtitles language
- Audio language
- SI (Event) language
Settings are performed in the same way as the OSD language.
When you have made all the settings, press the button to exit the menu and save your settings. Press
the button to return directly to the TV picture.
ALPHANUMERIC INPUTS
LANGUAGE SELECTION - OSD
USB port for the application
Transmission is broadcast in HD
Hard disk in receiver active
Encrypted broadcast
MP3 playback
Radio operation
Transmission is broadcast in Dolby Digital
Mute
Playback
Rewind/Wind on
Pause
Recording in
progress
SYMBOL CODES FOR THE RECEIVER DISPLAY
Various symbols are occasionally shown in the receiver display above the normal display (channel name).
These are not shown permanently, they are shown only for specific functions, procedures or channel
features.
To enter channel, favourites and satellite names, use the key
pad that is displayed (see screenshot on the right). Select the
desired letters/symbols using the number keys on your remote
control. Press the button to delete the last position or press
the (red) button to delete the entire name. Once you have se-
lected all letters/symbols, press the button to save your en-
try.