Radix epsilon User manual

Instruction Manual
RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH •D-61381 Friedrichsdorf •F.R. Germany
Read this instruction manual through carefully first. •Keep it handy for future reference.
Abuse or improper operation of the unit will void the warranty.

Introduction
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on your decision to purchase a RADIX digital satellite receiver. All of our
manufacturing facilities have been certified under the stringent ISO 9002 quality standard.
If the unit must be sent in for repair, repack it and all of its associated accessory items in
their original packagings, which should be kept on hand for this purpose. Enclose a copy
of the sales invoice or sales slip, along with a detailed description of the problem(s)
involved, and ship the unit to us with all shipping charges prepaid.
With your purchase of our
E P S I L O N
2 A/D digital satellite receiver you are ready for the
future, since digital television will become the standard and replace analog television
broadcasting due to the wide variety of programming that may be transmitted and the
numerous supplementary services if offers, such as an onscreen electronic program-
selection guide.
Our
E P S I L O N 2 A/D digital satellite receiver is capable of receiving both analog and
digital television broadcasts.
You may use the universal remote control supplied with the unit for controlling analog
satellite receivers, other digital satellite receivers, television sets, and video recorders.
We wish you many years of enjoyment and trouble-free service from our product.
Publisher’s statement:
EPSILON 2 AD Instruction Manual
RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH •D-61381 Friedrichsdorf •F.R. Germany
RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH, 1998
We reserve the right to alter products or their specifications at any time without prior notice.
Edition 07/98, Version 1.0
Printed in Korea
Technical documentation: Bartha Docuteam •D-64625 Bensheim •F.R. Germany

Contents
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2 Contents
Section Title Page
1 Introduction 2
2 Contents 3
3 Safety Precautions 5
4 The Receiver and Its Operation 6
4.1 The Remote Control 6
4.2 The Receiver Unit 9
5 Installing the Receiver 10
5.1 Prerequisites and Ambient Conditions 10
5.2 Connecting the Receiver to the Satellite Antenna and Other Equipment 10
5.2.1 Single-Antenna Operation 11
5.2.2 Dual-Antennae Operation 11
6 Programming and Operating the Analog-Receiver Section 12
6.1 Setting the Basic Parameters from the System Menu 12
6.2 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 1) 13
6.3 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 2) 14
6.4 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 3) 15
7 Setting Up and Programming the Digital Receiver 16
7.1 Switching On the Receiver 16
7.2 Language Selection 17
7.3 Setting the Correct Local Time 17
7.4 Setting Decoder Status 18
Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio: 18
Changing the DiSEqC: 18
Clearing the Receiver’s Memory: 19
Information on Decoder Status (System Information): 19
7.5 Automatic Channel Preselection 20
7.5.1 Selecting the Satellite to be Used 20
7.5.2 Adjusting the DiSEqC-Controller and/or the 22-kHz Control Signal 21
7.5.3 Entering the Low-Noise Block (LNB) Converter’s Local-Oscillator Frequency 22
7.5.4 Checking Signal Strength 22
7.5.5 Automatic Channel Search 23
7.6 Manual Channel Preselection 24
7.6.1 Entering the Downlink Frequency 24
7.6.2 Entering the Symbol Rate 25
7.6.3 Selecting the Polarization 25
7.6.4 Conducting a Manual Search 26

Contents
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8 Operating the Digital Receiver 27
8.1 Switching On the Receiver 27
8.2 Channel Selection 27
8.3 Using Channel Directories 28
8.3.1 Displaying Channel Directories and Selecting Channels 28
8.3.2 Editing Channel Directories (Arranging Channels in Preferred Orders) 28
8.3.3 Obtaining Further Information on Channels 30
8.4 Adjusting the Volume of the Sound Track/Muting 31
8.5 Radio Reception 31
8.6 Selecting a Language and Audio Mode 31
8.7 Using the Receiver With a Video Recorder 32
8.8 Onscreen Program Guides 32
9 Programming the Remote Control 34
10 Troubleshooting Tips 35
11 Disposing of the Receiver, Its Packagings, and Accessory Items 35
12 Addenda I - VI
12.1 List of Broadcast Channels, Complete with Selection Data (Analog
Channels Only) I
12.2 List of Manufacturers’ Code Numbers for Satellite Receivers III
12.3 Time-Zone Table V
12.4 Technical Data VI

Safety Precautions
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3 Safety Precautions
This receiver is intended exclusively for the reception of satellite broadcasts, and should be used for that
purpose only. Keep the receiver out of children’s reach. In the interest of your own personal safety and
preventing damage to the receiver, you should observe the following precautions:
DANGER:
Do not open its housing’s cover panel, since that will expose sources of
electric-shock hazards. All work on the receiver should be performed by
authorized specialists only.
DANGER:
Keep the receiver dry and well-protected against ingress of moisture, since if
any moisture enters the receiver, that might create electric-shock hazards.
DANGER:
Do not insert any objects into any openings or ventilation louvres on the
receiver’s housing, since that will subject you to electric-shock hazards.
WARNING:
Make certain that the ventilation louvres on the receiver’s housing remain
unobstructed at all times, since otherwise the receiver might overheat and
catch fire.
WARNING:
Use only factory-original replacement parts or such recommended by your
dealer, since using any other parts might result in personal injuries and/or
property damage. Failure to observe this warning will void the equipment
warranty.
NOTE:
Switch the receiver off during thunderstorms and whenever it remains out of
service for extended periods.
NOTE:
To clean the receiver, wipe it off with a damp cloth only. Do not use any
chemical cleaners.
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The Receiver and Its Operation
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4 The Receiver and Its Operation
4.1 The Remote Control
Numerical Keys
Cursor-Control Key (cursor up)
Cursor-Control Key (cursor down)
Programming Key
Video-Recorder Selector Key
External-Analog-Receiver Selector Key
Exit-Menu/Save Key
Last-Channel Selector Key (Tuner A/B)
Channel-Information Key (East-Orientation Key)
Program-Guide Key (Satellite-Position Key)
Enables/Disables Scart Output
to Video Recorder
Audio-Mode Selector Key (channel allocation)
Volume-Control Key (increase volume)
Cursor-Control Key (cursor right)
MANU-key
Light-Emitting Diode
Muting Key
Television Selector Key
Digital-Receiver Selector Key
Channel-Directory Key
(Low-Threshold Setting Key)
Blue-Screen Selector Key
TV/Radio Selector Key
(West-Orientation Key)
Analog/Digital Mode-Selector Key
Volume-Control Key (decrease volume)
Cursor-Control Key (cursor left)
ON/OFF-Key
Designations enclosed in parentheses apply to both the analog-receiver
section and the antenna controller (an optional accessory item).
NOTE:
When inserting the batteries into the remote control, make certain that
they are inserted with the correct polarity.

The Receiver and Its Operation
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Key Function During:
Marking(s) Color Operation Installation
red ON/OFF-switch ON/OFF-switch
0,1,2,3, ... gray Entry of channel Entry of parameter-
numbers settings
MENU blue Menu key for calling up Channel selection
6(/(&7 and exiting onscreen
menus
CHpblue Selects the next larger Selects/marks a field of
channel number or the the onscreen menu
preceding line of the
onscreen menu
CHqblue Selects the next lower Selects/marks a field of
channel number or the the onscreen menu
following line of the
onscreen menu
ublue Increases sound volume Selects/marks a field of
the onscreen menu
tblue Reduces sound volume Selects/marks a field of
the onscreen menu or
corrects an incorrect
numerical entry
TV blue Selects television-set
operation
VCR blue Selects video-recorder
operation
SAT blue Selects analog satellite- Channel selection
receiver mode
DVB blue Selects digital satellite- Channel selection
receiver mode
MUTE gray Mutes the sound track
SET gray Saves a channel selection
FAV(LT) gray Digital mode: Calls up
RCL display of the channel
list (listed in the preferred
order)
Analog mode: Recalls the
low-threshold setting for
resetting
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Key Function During:
Marking(s) Color Operation Installation
EXIT(STO) gray Digital mode: STOP, exit Deletes an entry or effects a
REV the current menu return to the preceding menu
Analog mode: N/A Saves the settings made
BACK gray Analog mode: Selects blue screen
tt VCR: Fast rewind
AUD(#) gray Digital mode: Selects audio mode
uVCR: Play
LAST(T A/B) gray Digital mode: Selects the last
uu channel viewed
VCR: Fast forward
RADIO(W) gray Digital mode: Toggles TV/Radio
II VCR: Pause
GUIDE(SAT) gray Digital mode: Calls up the program guide
nVCR: STOP
INFO(E) gray digital: Calls up further channel information
lVCR: Record
A/D gray Toggles analog/digital mode
VCR OUT gray Selects video output (via the Scart jack)

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4.2 The Receiver Unit
Controls and displays on the receiver’s front panel
Connectors on the receiver’s rear panel
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Channel-Selector
ON/OFF-Switch Four-Digit LED-Display
(indicates the current channel number)
AC95 265V
50Hz MAX30W
IF INPUT
+13V/+18V
400mA MAX.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
ANALOG
WARNING:
AVIS:
VORSICHT:
WARNUNG:
AVERTISSEMENT:
CAUTION
IF INPUT
+13V/+18V
400mA MAX.
IF OUTPUT
RS 232
DIGITAL
TV
VCR DECODER
Analog-Signal IF-Input Connector
for a Coaxial Antenna Cable
Scart Jack for aTV-Set
Digital-Signal IF-Input Connector
for a Coaxial Antenna Cable
Line-Cord Receptacle
(95 VAC - 265 VAC)
IF-Output Jack
for an External
Analog Receiver
RS-232 Serial
Interface for a PC
Audio Output to a
Hi-Fi System
Scart-Jack for a
Video Recorder
Scart Jack for a
Channel Decoder

Installing the Receiver
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5 Installing the Receiver
5.1 Prerequisites and Ambient Conditions
NOTE:
Keep the receiver well away from sources of heat and locations where it might be
subjected to bright sunlight.
Route all cabling such that it will not become damaged by, e.g., sharp edges.
Connect the receiver to a 230 VAC (±10%), 50 Hz, electrical outlet.
The antenna assembly should have been installed and aligned in accordance with its manufacturer’s
instructions.
All information needed for programming the receiver’s digital section should be readily available:
−the local time zone (the departure from CET, or GMT in the UK and Ireland),
−whether standard time or daylight-savings time is currently in effect
−the aspect ratio of the television set to be employed
−the LNB local-oscillator frequency that applies to your locality (which must be entered into the field
entitled “LNB Local Freq.”)
−if the receiver is to be manually programmed, the channel frequencies and symbol rates for the
channels to be programmed (available from satellite-television magazines or dealers).
The receiver consists of an analog section (analog receiver) and a digital section (digital receiver).
The analog receiver is ready for immediate use, since it has been preprogrammed at the factory.
However, you may make any changes that may be necessary by following the programming instructions
to be given below.
The digital receiver, on the other hand, must be programmed by users prior to use in accordance with the
instructions to be given below.
5.2 Connecting the Receiver to the Satellite Antenna and Other Equipment
The receiver may be operated with either a single satellite antenna or a pair of satellite antennae. You
will have to manually set the receiver to either single-antenna or dual-antennae mode, depending upon
whether you will be connecting it to one satellite antenna or a pair of satellite antennae using one or two
(coaxial) antenna cables, respectively. To perform this setting, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
Before proceeding, correctly connect the receiver to the video recorder, television
set, any further (analog) receivers to be employed, and then to an electrical outlet.
•Press the blue DVB-key on the remote control. The red indicator lamp (LED) on
the remote control will briefly illuminate.
•Press the A/D-key on the remote control and hold it depressed for 3 seconds,
which will switch the receiver to standby mode..
•Use the tor ukeys to select either SING (single-antenna mode) or DUAL
(dual-antennae mode).
•Press the ON/OFF key.
•If the receiver is to be operated in single-antenna mode, use the coaxial cable
supplied with the receiver to interconnect the “IF OUTPUT DIGITAL“ and “IF
INPUT ANALOG“ jacks on its rear panel (cf. Section 5.2.1, below).

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5.2.1 Single-Antenna Operation
5.2.2 Dual-Antennae Operation
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AC95~265V
50Hz MAX30W
RF INPUT
+13V/+18V
400mA MAX.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
ANALOG
~
WARNING:
AVIS:
VORSICHT:
WARNUNG:
AVERTISSEMENT:
CAUTION
RF INPUT
+13V/+18V
400mA MAX.
RF OUTPUT
RS 232
DIGITAL
TV
VCR DECODER
Antenna
TV
Hi-Fi
System Video Recorder Analog Decoder
AC95~265V
50Hz MAX30W
RF INPUT
+13V/+18V
400mA MAX.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
ANALOG
~
WARNING:
AVIS:
VORSICHT:
WARNUNG:
AVERTISSEMENT:
CAUTION
RF INPUT
+13V/+18V
400mA MAX.
RF OUTPUT
RS 232
DIGITAL
TV
VCR DECODER
Antenna Antenna
TV
Hi-Fi
System Video Recorder Analog Decoder External Analog
Receiver

Programming and Operating the Analog-Receiver Section
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6 Programming and Operating the Analog-Receiver Section
•Switch the receiver on by pressing the ON/OFF-key.
•Press the A/D-key on the remote control in order to switch
from using the receiver’s digital section to using its analog
section.
NOTE:
You may suppress the picture for the current channel and obtain a blue screen by
pressing the BACK-key, if desired. The system menu will be displayed onscreen
even in the absence of an input signal.
•You may also suppress the sound track for the current channel
by pressing the MUTE-key, if desired, in which case the message
“SOUND OFF“ will appear onscreen. Pressing the MUTE-key a
second time will restore the sound track.
6.1 Setting the Basic Parameters from the System Menu
•Simultaneously press the pand qkeys on the receiver’s
front panel while the receiver is in standby mode and hold
them depressed for 3 seconds.
The following menu will then be displayed onscreen:
•Use the pand qkeys to shift the cursor to the desired position
(the highlighted display line).
•Use the tand ukeys to select the desired setting.
•Select the desired language (Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano).
•Select an LNB-local-oscillator frequency of 9.75 GHz/10.00 GHz.
•Adjust the local-oscillator frequency in steps of 0.25 MHz until it
agrees with your LNB (the available frequency-adjustment range
is ±15.00 MHz).
•Select “ON” if you intend to use the receiver’s SMATV-feature
(DiSEqC Version 1.0)
•Press the STORE-key.
The data have now been saved and the receiver will automatically switch off.
LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
DRO SHIFT : 00.00MHZ
LNB FREQ. : 9.75GHZ
SMATV : OFF
SYSTEM MENU

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6.2 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 1)
•Press the MENU-key on the remote control while the
receiver is switched on.
The following menu will then be displayed onscreen:
•Either use the tand ukeys to select a channel/broadcaster,
or
•enter a 3-digit channel number.
•If necessary, reset the local-oscillator frequency
(5.15 GHz/9.75 GHz or 10.00 GHz/10.60 GHz).
If your antenna is capable of receiving C-band broadcasts, you may reconfigure the
receiver setup in order to allow receiving them by using a setting of C-05.15 GHz.
•Use the tand ukeys or the numerical keys to adjust/reset
the channel frequency to the desired value (cf. the addendum
for a list of available channel frequencies).
•Select either horizontal or vertical polarization.
•Switch the 22-kHz control frequency ON or OFF.
•Select the desired decoder status (NONE/MAC/PAL1/PAL2).
•Select the desired picture contrast.
•Switch the child-protection feature ON in order that the channel
selection can only be altered by a numerical entry, and can no
longer be altered using the pand qkeys.
While the cursor ( > ) is in the bottom display line, you may use the qkey to switch
to the next menu. While it is in the top display line, pressing the pkey will return
you to the preceding menu.
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CHANNEL : 400
BAND : KU-09.75GHZ
FREQ. : 12150.00MHZ
POLARITY : HORZ.
22KHZ : OFF
DECODER : NO
CONTRAST : 5
P. LOCK : OFF
>
MAIN MENU

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6.3 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 2)
•Press the qkey to exit Display Page1 and call up
Display Page 2.
•Use the tand ukeys or numerical keys to adjust/reset
the left-channel audio-subcarrier frequency.
Before the right-channel audio-subcarrier frequency can be adjusted or reset, L/R
must be set to “FREE.” To make this adjustment, proceed as follows:
•Use the tand ukeys or the numerical keys to set the
desired right-channel audio-subcarrier frequency.
•Select audio deemphasis and the desired bandwidth:
STEREO/ADAPT – MONO/ADAPT –
MONO/50u – MONO/J17.
If the deemphasis parameters have been set to “MONO,” you may select an audio
bandwidth of 150/280/400/600 kHz.
•Set the L/R channel separation to “FREE” or 180 kHz.
If this has been set to “FREE,” the bandwidths of the left and right audio channels
may be independently adjusted or reset. If it has been set to 180 kHz, the
bandwidth for the right channel will automatically track that set for the left channel.
•Select “AUDIO EXTERNAL” (i.e., via a Scart loop) or
“AUDIO INTERNAL,” which will only be possible if
“DECODER” has been set to a setting other than “NONE.”
•Select “RADIO ON” if you would like to have a black screen
while listening to the radio.
AUDIO L : 7.02MHZ
R : 7.20MHZ
DE-EMPH : STEREO/ADAPT
B/W : 150KHZ
L/R DIST. : 180KHZ
AUDIO : INTERNAL
RADIO : OFF
>
MAIN MENU

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6.4 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 3)
The settings of Display Page 3 should be altered by a trained specialist only.
•Press the qkey while the cursor is in the bottom display
line to transit from Display Page 2 to Display Page 3:
•Reset DiSEqC to A or B.
•Switch the SMATV-feature ON if you want your receiver to
receive DiSEqC-signals, which will only be possible if the
SMATV-feature has been enabled from the system menu. GB
TONE BURST : A
SWITCH INPUT : 1
>
MAIN MENU

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7 Setting Up and Programming the Digital Receiver
7.1 Switching On the Receiver
•Actuate the ON/OFF switch on the receiver.
The display will indicate “ON” to indicate that the receiver is
on, and the following display page will appear onscreen:
•Press the MENU-key on the remote control. The following
menu will then be displayed onscreen:
Press MENU key to setup
MENU/EXIT
SetupValue
Language
Main Menu
Time Setting
Installation
Decoder Status
Language English
Time Offset GMT+00:00

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7.2 Language Selection
•Use the pand qkeys to highlight the “Language”
field, as shown below:
•Press the MENU-key on the remote control.
•Use the CHpand CHqkeys to bring the desired choice of language
(Deutsch/English/Français/Italiano) into the field at the bottom of the screen.
•Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection or the EXIT-key to
abandon the current selection and make another selection.
7.3 Setting the Correct Local Time
•Use the CHpand CHqkeys (designated by por qbelow and in the
other sections to follow) to highlight the “Time Setting” field, as shown below:
•Press the MENU-key to enable altering the value of “OFFSET.”
•Use the pand qkeys to select the offset for your time zone (cf. the
addendum).
•Use the tand ukeys to select “SUMMER” (daylight-savings time).
•Use the pand qkeys to switch “SUMMER” (daylight-savings time) ON/OFF.
•Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
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MENU/EXIT
Time Setting
Language
Main Menu 1 - 2
Time Setting
Installation
Decoder Status
Offset
GMT
Summer
OFF
MENU/EXIT
Language
Language
Main Menu
1 - 1
Time Setting
Installation
Decoder Status
English

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7.4 Setting Decoder Status
Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio:
•Use the pand qkeys to highlight the “Decoder Status” field.
•Press the MENU-key.
•Use the pand qkeys to highlight the “TV Aspect Ratio” field.
•Press the MENU-key.
•Use the tand ukeys to select the aspect ratio, 4:3 or 16:9,
for your television set.
•Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
Changing the DiSEqC:
NOTE:
You will not be able to work with the Digital Satellite Equipment Control (DiSEqC)
unless your satellite system is equipped with a DiSEqC-switch.
CAUTION:
This feature is used for reconfiguring receiver setup when changes have been
made to an existing DiSEqC-distributor. These settings should thus be altered by
trained specialist personnel only.
•Use the pand qkeys to highlight the “DiSEqC Change” field.
MENU/EXIT
SetupValue
TV Aspect Ratio
Decoder Status
1 - 4 - 1
DiSEqC Change
All Channel Clear
System Information
4 : 3 16 : 9
MENU/EXIT
SetupValue
TV Aspect Ratio
Decoder Status
1 - 4 - 2
DiSEqC Change
LNB Polar VerticalOLD NEW Band Low
Sat System A
All Channel Clear
System Information
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•Press the MENU-key.
•Use the pand qkeys to highlight the “OLD” DiSEqC-setting.
•Use the tand ukeys to transit to the “NEW” field.
•Use the pand qkeys to select the new DiSEqC-setting.
•Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
•Press the EXIT-key.
Clearing the Receiver’s Memory:
CAUTION:
If this procedure is performed, all saved settings will be deleted and the receiver
will have to be reprogrammed.
•Use the pand qkeys to highlight the “All Channel Clear” field.
•Press the MENU-key.
•Use the numerical keys to enter the number “9815” (the password).
•Press the MENU-key to confirm that all stored data should be cleared
from the receiver’s memory.
Information on Decoder Status (System Information):
•Use the pand qkeys to highlight the “System Information“ field.
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SetupValue
TV Aspect Ratio
Decoder Status
1 - 4 - 3
DiSEqC Change
All Channel Clear
System Information
Input password
MENU/EXIT
MENU/EXIT
SetupValue
TV Aspect Ratio
Decoder Status
1 - 4 - 4
DiSEqC Change
Data : 20.07.98
Revision : ME 1.0
Firmware : 2.08A / 0.12 / 0.30
All Channel Clear
System Information

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The displayed data concerns the revision of the decoder firmware current at the
time the receiver was manufactured, which might be of value if the receiver should
ever require servicing.
•Press the EXIT-key to exit the “Decoder Status“ menu.
7.5 Automatic Channel Preselection
7.5.1 Selecting the Satellite to be Used
NOTE:
Four satellites have been factory preprogrammed. Contact your dealer or a
television repair shop specializing in satellite-television systems if you would like to
have further satellites programmed.
•Use the pand qkeys to highlight the “Installation“ field.
•Press the MENU-key.
•Use the pand qkeys to highlight the “Satellite“ field.
•Press the MENU-key and then use the pand qkeys to select one of the
following satellites: ASTRA/EUTELSAT 13°/ASIASAT2/PANAMASAT2.
•Press the MENU-key to confirm your choice.
You may now preselect the desired channels for the particular
satellite that you have selected.
MENU/EXIT
Einstellungen
Satellit
Installation
1 - 3
Signal Stärke
DiSEqC/22KHz Autom. Suchlauf
LNB Lokal-Freq Manueller Suchlauf
Satellit ASTRA DiSEqC AUS
LNB Lokal 10600MHz 22KHz EIN
MENU/EXIT
SetupValue
Satellite
Installation
1 - 3 - 1
Signal Strength
DiSEqC/22KHz Auto Search
LNB Lokal-Freq Manual Dearch
ASIASAT2