Kathrein UFS 910 User manual

Operating manual
- englisch -
UFS 910
HDTV receiver
for satellite reception

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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 HDTV satellite receiver.
We have tried to make the operating instructions as easy as possible to understand, and to keep them as
concise as possible. To help you understand particular specialist terms that cannot be translated, we have
added a short glossary at the end of the manual.
The power switch is an environmentally friendly feature. If you will not be using your receiver for a longer
period, you should use the power switch to disconnect it from the power supply and save energy. For shorter
breaks, you can use the remote control to switch the receiver to standby, which uses only a minimal amount
of energy.
We wish you good reception and much pleasure using your new DVB HDTV satellite receiver.
Your
KATHREIN team

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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
Channel List Update” section contains additional information.
Please keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product at any time!
Any modifications to the receiver software 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 other than those provided by Kathrein!
Therefore exclusively use software provided by Kathrein for your receiver. This is 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!
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/
ufs910
DiSEqC™ is a trademark of Eutelsat.
RECORDING FUNCTION (FROM SOFTWARE VERSION 1.04)
From software version 1.04 the UFS 910 can make recordings on to external USB storage media.
These standard instructions for the UFS 910 do not include a detailed description of the recording
capabilities/functions.
Separate “Instructions for the USB interface” are available, which give details of making and managing
these recordings and give guidance regarding issues to be dealt with when connecting USB storage media
to the UFS 910. The instructions and also the software are available from the following address on the
Internet for downloading to your PC/laptop:
“www.kathrein.de” (“Service” →“Software and Download” →“Receiver” →“UFS 910” →“Software and
Firmware”)
Instructions are also available there for using a USB memory stick to load the new software on to the
receiver.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Electronicequipmentisnotdomesticwaste-inaccordancewithdirective2002/96/ECOFTHE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 27th January 2003 on used electrical
and electronic appliances, it must be disposed of properly.
At the end of its service life, take this unit for disposal to an appropriate official collection
point.
Used batteries are special waste!
Do not throw spent batteries into your domestic waste; take them to a collection point for old
batteries!
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
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
procedures sold or used with this device are not comprehended. With reference to licensed technologies,
application of reversible procedures as well as dismantling of the device are both not permitted.
If, despite studying 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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RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY
- Receiver UFS 910 (silver or black)
- Infra-red remote control
- Batteries
- HDMI cable
- Operating manual
- Safety instructions
- Scart cable
- Power cable
PRODUCT PACKAGE
The UFS 910 HDTV receiver allows reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels. The receiver allows
reception of both high resolution and also conventional TV.
The built-in Common Interface offers capacity for two CA modules for pay-TV channels. The receiver
indicates the channel name on the 16-character alphanumeric display. The display also has 16 icons that
provide information on specific states of the receiver at a glance (e.g. Dolby Digital, HD, timer ...)
The HDMI interface allows the receiver to be connected to a HDTV-capable TV set. In addition the receiver
offers you the following connection options for transmission of theTV image:YPbPr connection, a composite
video connection and two Scart connections. Via the optical audio output, the receiver can output the Dolby
Digital data stream AC 3 to a Dolby Digital system.
The integrated Kathrein Convenience EPG is not only a clearly laid out electronic TV guide, but also enables
programmes to be copied directly from the related EPG view to the timer.
The USB port at the front of the unit allows software updates to be loaded to the receiver. The USB 2.0
host interfaces at the rear of the receiver allow external storage media (USB sticks/hard disks) to be
connected.
SWITCHING OFF THE RECEIVER AND UPDATING THE EPG
By pressing the button you can switch the receiver out of TV mode into 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. If the receiver is programmed to make a recording at this time, the updating is
postponed until 03:00 the following night.
The update time cannot be changed.
During the update, the EPG data for all channels listed in the favourites lists, together with the first 25
channels in the overall channel list are updated. This update happens however only if the receiver is in
standby mode. If the receiver is completely switched off (at the mains) or if it is in operation, the update will
be delayed. After updating the data, the receiver automatically switches back to standby. You can however
by pressing the button break off the update before it is finished; the receiver then switches immediately
into standby mode.

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CONTENTS
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 3
RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY............................................................................... 5
CONTENTS............................................................................................................................... 6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT NOTES ........................................................................ 8
CONTROLS, DISPLAYS AND CONNECTIONS............................................................................ 9
CONNECTION AND SET-UP .................................................................................................... 10
REMOTE CONTROL................................................................................................................ 12
FIRST INSTALLATION............................................................................................................. 14
FIRST INSTALLATION: DiSEqC™1.0 ....................................................................................... 17
FIRST INSTALLATION: LNB ONLY........................................................................................... 19
FIRST INSTALLATION: One Cable........................................................................................... 21
FIRST INSTALLATION: Single-cable system (automatic).......................................................... 23
FIRST INSTALLATION: Single-cable system (manual) ............................................................. 24
FIRST INSTALLATION: Channel search................................................................................... 29
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................. 31
MENU CONCEPT.................................................................................................................. 31
MENU TREE ......................................................................................................................... 32
ALPHANUMERIC INPUTS...................................................................................................... 33
LANGUAGE SELECTION - OSD ............................................................................................. 33
SYMBOL CODES FOR THE RECEIVER DISPLAY.................................................................... 33
ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) ................................................................................................ 34
CHANNEL MESSAGES.......................................................................................................... 34
PROGRAM INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 34
CALLING UP THE MEDIA SELECTION (TV, RADIO ...)............................................................. 35
CALLING UP THE OPTIONS CHANNEL.................................................................................. 35
OPTION SELECTION............................................................................................................. 36
ERROR MESSAGE................................................................................................................ 36
CHANNEL LIST – TV/RADIO................................................................................................... 36
EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE.............................................................................. 38
CALL UP EPG ....................................................................................................................... 38
„CURRENT“ VIEW ................................................................................................................. 39
“COMING UP” VIEW (PROGRAMME LISTINGS)...................................................................... 40
CATEGORIES VIEW .............................................................................................................. 41
SCAN FUNCTION.................................................................................................................. 42
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (i-BUTTON)................................................................................ 43
REMINDER FUNCTION (CHANGE OVER TO THE PROGRAMME) ........................................... 43
RECORDING (TIMER)............................................................................................................ 44
RECORD ONCE................................................................................................................... 45
RECORD DAILY................................................................................................................... 45
RECORD WEEKLY ............................................................................................................... 46
RECORD USER-DEFINED...................................................................................................... 46
SERIES RECORDING ........................................................................................................... 47
VIEW RECORDING SCHEDULE............................................................................................. 48

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CONTENTS
COMMON INTERFACE............................................................................................................ 49
IMPORTANT INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 49
INSERTING THE SMARTCARD AND THE CA MODULE ........................................................... 49
VIDEOTEXT (TELETEXT)......................................................................................................... 51
EDIT CHANNEL LIST............................................................................................................... 52
SELECTION OF THE LIST/CHANNELS TO BE EDITED............................................................ 52
EDITING LISTS/CHANNELS................................................................................................... 53
“LAST FUNCTION” MEMORY.................................................................................................. 54
MOVE CHANNELS ............................................................................................................... 54
DELETE CHANNELS............................................................................................................. 54
SKIP CHANNELS ................................................................................................................. 54
BLOCK CHANNELS .............................................................................................................. 55
COPY CHANNELS TO THE FAVOURITES LIST........................................................................... 55
START BLOCK HIGHLIGHTING (HIGHLIGHTING SEVERAL CHANNELS)......................................... 55
EDIT FAVOURITES LISTS...................................................................................................... 56
REMOVE FROM THE FAVOURITES LIST .................................................................................. 56
BLOCK CHANNELS .............................................................................................................. 57
RENAME FAVOURITE LIST .................................................................................................... 57
START BLOCK HIGHLIGHTING (HIGHLIGHTING SEVERAL CHANNELS)......................................... 57
CHANNEL SEARCH (CHANNEL SCAN) ................................................................................... 58
AUTOMATIC (CHANNEL) SCAN ............................................................................................. 58
MANUAL (CHANNEL) SCAN................................................................................................... 60
CHANNEL SCAN WITH SERVICE ID....................................................................................... 62
PARENTAL CONTROL............................................................................................................. 64
BLOCKING THE MAIN MENU................................................................................................. 64
BLOCKING THE RECEIVER................................................................................................... 64
SETTING A NEW CODE (PIN)................................................................................................. 64
SETTINGS .............................................................................................................................. 65
TV SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 66
CUSTOMIZE SCREEN MENU................................................................................................. 67
DATE AND TIME.................................................................................................................... 70
COMMON INTERFACE .......................................................................................................... 70
ANTENNA CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................. 70
SERVICE MENU...................................................................................................................... 71
UPDATE SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................ 71
FACTORY DEFAULT.............................................................................................................. 73
USB DEVICE MANAGEMENT................................................................................................. 74
REMOTE CONTROL CODE.................................................................................................... 74
CONNECTING UP THE VIDEO/PVR ......................................................................................... 75
RECORDING......................................................................................................................... 75
PLAYBACK............................................................................................................................ 75
USING THE FRONT PANEL ..................................................................................................... 76
TECHNICAL APPENDIX........................................................................................................... 77
SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE .................................................................................................... 84
TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................. 88

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT NOTES

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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 2.0 port
3. V-format button for picture format
selection (576p/720p/1080i)
4. Menu button to call up or exit
menus or sub-menus
5. Options button to call up the
manual sound selection menu
6. Exit button for quitting the menu
7. Multifunction control
Rear panel controls and displays
1. On/Off switch (with mains disconnect)
2. Mains power cable
3. RS 232 port (for Service only)
4. Optical data stream output (SPDIF/
Sony Philips Digital Interface Format)
for Dolby Digital AC 3 audio
5. Ethernet port
6. HDMI socket for connection to a TV set
7. 2 x Scart sockets (TV connection above,
VCR-/AUX connection below)
8. 2 x USB 2.0 ports (USB-A connectors)
9. 3 x Cinch connections (composite colour video
output above,
L/R audio outputs below)
10. 3 x Cinch connections for component outputs
(Y/Pb/Pr)
11. 2 x SAT-IF connections (input above,
loop-through output below)
*) CAmodules 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 to pay attention to this
section if you are carrying out the installation yourself.
The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample configuration.
Do not connect the unit to the power supply until all installation work has been properly carried out.
Refer to the information in the “Safety Instructions” section.
Connect the Sat IF input on the receiver to the satellite reception system. Use a coaxial
cable with a standard F connector.
If the F standard connectors are not yet fitted on the cable, strip the insulation from
the cable as shown in the following illustration and carefully twist the F standard
connectors on to the ends of the cables until they are securely seated.
When fitting the connector, make sure that no wires from the braid are touching the
inner conductor, so no short circuit can occur.
The quality of the reception signal depends on this connection!
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.
CONNECTING THE UNIT (SAT-IF CONNECTIONS)
RECEPTION REQUIREMENTS
Make sure that your own satellite antenna system is equipped at least with a universal
LNB for digital reception in the high-band range.
RECEPTION SYSTEM PRESETS

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CONNECTION AND SET-UP
Connect the satellite receiver (TV Scart socket) to 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.
Use a further Scart cable to connect the satellite receiver (VCR/Scart socket) to the video recorder/PVR.
For system reasons, the same video signals are to be found at the TV Scart socket as at the video cinch
output.
If you want to play the sound on your hi-fisystem, connect the audio cinch sockets to the input sockets on
the hi-fisystem, using an appropriate cable (see “Connection Example”).
The fibre-optic output and the electrical digital output are intended for the connection of a Dolby Digital
system (see “Connection Example”).
Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control.
Insert the two supplied batteries into the remote control. Ensure correct polarity of the batteries; the
+ and - markings are indicated inside the battery compartment.
Slide the cover back into the housing until it locks in place.
TV AND VIDEO RECORDER CONNECTION
AUDIO CONNECTION
OPTICAL/ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUTPUT
INSERTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL
If you are recording using an external video recorder, remember not to operate the
receiver during recording, otherwise all the on-screen displays will appear on your
recording.

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REMOTE CONTROL

Sound on/off
... 
Switch on/input digits for
channels, timer etc.

Call up the main menu,
exit the menu and return
to the TV picture
(red)
Call up favourites selection
!(green)
“Current programmes”
view in EPG
switch over to V-format
%
Volume

Exit menu
step by step

Changing channel in the
programme guide (EPG)

Transparent videotext

Currently not used
(red)
Recording in EPG, editing
in channel list

Stand-by

Videotext (Teletext)
"(yellow)
Call up channel options
sound/subtitles selection
#(blue)
Switch between TV/radio

Call up channel messages
channel information

AV mode
&
Channel selection
up/down

Input confirmation
call up channel list

Cursor buttons

Call up EPG
(programme guide)

Changing channel in the
programme guide (EPG)

Stop recording/
playback
The button symbols shown here can also be found in the
description of the operating steps.

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REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL RC 660
The RC 660 remote control supports up to four units which are supplied as standard with the RC 660.
First switch all other receivers off at the power switch.
1. Setting up using the menu (from software version 1.04)
In the UFS 910 the remote control code in the “Service menu” is converted to “Remote control code”.
Note: From software version 1.04 the remote control code can only be changed using the menu.
Manual changes are not saved by the receiver.
2. Manual setting (can be performed only if the software version is earlier than 1.04)
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 are not interchangeable!

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FIRST INSTALLATION
Before using your receiver 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.
First switch your TV set on and select theAV channel slot. Switch on your receiver at the power switch at
the rear of the unit. The following display appears:
Also note the bars at the bottom
of the on-screen display! These
provide information on what to do
next.
Note: If you are unsure whether you chose the right option from a previous menu, you can go back
a step at any time during the first installation process by pressing the (red) button.
Select the menu language you want using the buttons. Available options: German, English, French,
Italian, Spanish, Czech, Polish and Turkish.
Press the !(green) button to move to the next menu.

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FIRST INSTALLATION
Press the !(green) button to move to the next menu.
HDMI/YUV Format
Select here the video resolution that is to be used
on your TV. Either
- 1080i (resolution 1920 x 1080, half-screen
images)
- 576p (resolution 720 x 576, full-screen images)
- 720p (resolution 1280 x 720, full-screen images)
or
- Automatic
Show 4:3 event
Select here the type of screen display for 4:3
programmes on a 16:9 TV:
- normal (Pillarbox)
- stretched (Full screen)
- zoom in (Pan & Scan)
Audio format via HDMI
Select here the type of audio signal that is to be
output over the HDMI interface. Select the signal
that your TV set can process.
- Decoded PCM
- S/PDIF format
The following display appears:
TV aspect ratio
Here you select the TV's picture format. Either
- 4:3 or
- 16:9
Picture format
Select here the type of screen display, depending
on the setting of your TV format:
- TV format “4:3”: Pan & Scan or Letterbox
- TV format “16:9”: Always 16:9 or Automatically
TV-Scart-Output
Select the type of video signal at the TV Scart
socket here. Select the signal that your TV set can
process.
- CVBS – Colour Video Baseband Signal
- RGB – Red/Green/Blue signal (not currently
available) or
- Y/C – S-Video signal (luminance/chrominance)
Use the  buttons here to select the settings for your TV set.
When doing this, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set!
Video Output via
Select here the connection on the receiver to which you have connected your television.
Either
SCART or HDMI/YUV

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FIRST INSTALLATION
System
Select the setting here to match your reception system using the  buttons. You have the following
options:
- DiSEqC™1.0
- One Cable
- LNB only
If your reception system supports DiSEqC™, in “System” select “DiSEqC™1.0” (is used for switch-over
from one received satellite to another). If your reception system does not support DiSEqC™, select the
setting “LNB only”. If your receiver is connected to a single-cable system, select “One Cable”.
Press the button to move to the next menu item.
Continue with the relevant section of “First Installation”.
When selecting the satellite(s), make sure that your reception position is aligned to
the desired satellite(s)!
The following display appears:

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Number of Satellites
Use the  buttons to select how many satellites (max. 4) you would like to receive with your reception
system. The following display appears (example):
FIRST INSTALLATION: DiSEqC™1.0
Satellite and Position
Use the  buttons to set the desired satellite (selection from 17 pre-programmed options).
Use the  buttons to select the first satellite slot. Press to open the menu for the satellite settings.
The following display appears (example):

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FIRST INSTALLATION: DiSEqC™1.0
LNB Type
Here use the  buttons to select the LNB type used in your system. The choice is between
“Universal” and “user-defined”.
Universal:
No further input is required, since all necessary frequency ranges are covered by a universal LNB.
user-defined:
If you choose not to use a universal LNB, you must here set the frequency ranges for which your LNB was
configured.
Use the  buttons to select the frequency range to be changed (low, high or limit frequency).
Use the  buttons or the keypad to set the exact frequency for which your LNB was configured.
Test transponder
To check whether the settings that you have made are correct, use the  buttons to move to the “Test
transponder” field. Use the  buttons to select the various transponders. If your settings are correct,
you will see at the top right of the screen the live signal of a channel for the currently selected
transponder.
If you are not receiving a signal, check your settings again and if necessary call for expert help.
You have now completed all settings for the first satellite. Press the button to return to the “Satellite
Selection Menu” and perform the settings in the same way for the remaining satellites.
When you have finished configuring the satellite press !(green). The receiver then automatically opens
the menu for the channel search. Continue with the section (Execute channel search).

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FIRST INSTALLATION: LNB ONLY
Satellite and Position
Use the  buttons to select the desired satellite whose signal is to be received by the tuner.
When you have selected your desired satellite, use the  buttons to switch to the selection of the
“LNB Type”.
LNB Type
Here use the  buttons to select the LNB type used in your system. The choice is between
“Universal” and “user-defined”.
Universal:
No further input is required, since all necessary frequency ranges are covered by a universal LNB.

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user-defined:
If you choose not to use a universal LNB, you must here set the frequency ranges for which your LNB was
configured.
Use the  buttons to select the frequency range to be changed (low, high or limit frequency).
Use the  buttons or the keypad to set the exact frequency for which your LNB was configured.
Test transponder
To check whether the settings that you have made are correct, use the  buttons to move to the “Test
transponder” field. Use the  buttons to select the various transponders. If your settings are correct,
you will see at the top right of the screen the live signal of a channel for the currently selected
transponder.
If you are not receiving a signal, check your settings again and if necessary call for expert help.
When you have finished configuring the satellite, press the !(green) button. The receiver then
automatically opens the menu for the channel search. Continue with the section (Execute channel search).