SAB Explorer User manual

USER’S MANUAL
USER’S MANUAL
SAB
EXPLORER
(FTA, CI, FTASC, CISC)
Please read this User’s Manual carefully.
The menu structure and specifications can be changed without notice.

Safety----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
General Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------------------------4
Glossary------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5
Remote Control Unit-------------------------------------------------------------------------------6
Front/Rear Panel------------------------------------------------------------------------------------8
Recei er Connection------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
View Mode--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
1. Channel Info Banner---------------------------------------------------------------------------10
2. To change channel in View mode---------------------------------------------------------10
3. Channel list---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------11
4. Satellite List--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
5. Fa orite list---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
6. Volume Control----------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
7. Changing Mode---------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
8. Useful Function---------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
9. Program Guide Mode-------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Main Menu-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
1. Installation---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
1.1 Ser ice Searching-------------------------------------------------------------------------14
1.1.1 Edit----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
1.1.2 Rename----------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
1.1.3 Scan---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17
1.1.4 Transponder----------------------------------------------------------------------------18
Table of Contents
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1.2 Data Base Upgrade-----------------------------------------------------------------------19
1.3 Initialize STB--------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
2. Channel Manager------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
2.1 Channel Edit--------------------------------------------------------------------------------20
2.2 Fa orite Group-----------------------------------------------------------------------------21
3. System setting----------------------------------------------------------------------------------22
3.1 Language Setting---------------------------------------------------------------------------22
3.2 Video Settings--------------------------------------------------------------------------------23
3.3 Modulator Settings-------------------------------------------------------------------------23
3.4 Clock Settings--------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
3.5 Lock Settings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------24
3.6 System Information-------------------------------------------------------------------------25
4. Utility-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26
5. Common interface-----------------------------------------------------------------------------27
Trouble Shooting---------------------------------------------------------------------------------28
Specification---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29
Table of Contents
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This receiver has been manufactured to satisfy the international safety standards.
Please read the following safety precautions carefully.
MAIN SUPPLY
110-240V 50/60Hz 30W
OVERLOADING
Do not overload a wall outlet extension cord or adapter as this may result in
fire or electric shock.
LIQUIDS
: This receiver shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the receiver.
CLEANING
: Disconnect the receiver from the main supply before cleaning. Do not use any
kind of solvents to clean the receiver only use a soft-dry cloth.
VENTILATION
: The slots on top of the receiver must be left uncovered to allow proper airflow
to the unit.
Do not stand the receiver on soft furnishings or carpets.
Do not expose the receiver to direct sunlight or do not place it near a heater.
Do not stack electronic equipments on top of the receiver.
ATTACHMENTS
: Do not use any unrecommended attachments as these may cause hazard or
damage the receiver.
CONNECTION TO THE SATTLITE DISH LNB
: Disconnect the receiver from the main supply before connecting or
disconnecting the cable from the satellite dish.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE LNB.
CONNECTION TO THE TV.
Disconnect the receiver from the main supply before connecting or
disconnecting the cable from TV.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN DAMAGE THE TV.
EARTHING
The LNB cable MUST BE EARTHED to the system earth for the satellite dish.
LOCATION
: Place the receiver indoor in order not to expose to lightening rain or sunlight.
Safety
Safety
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This manual will help you learn basic functions such as formatting selecting
channels and many other functions of the recei er. All functions can be performed
from the remote control and some from the Front panel. You can easily install it by
selecting “Ser ice Searching” function and upgrade its software through
communication cable or satellite.
The remote control is designed for easy access to all the functions at once and for
comfortable grab for your hand. It is programmed to control all functions and to
easily watch telecommunication programs via the recei er.
This recei er is designed for your convenient use and you can upgrade software at
anytime.
General Introduction
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Glossary
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
Antenna
A device that collects and radiates electromagnetic waves.
Includes a satellite dish and a broadband antenna.


Forward Error Correction (FEC)
A system of error control for data transmission.


Frequency
The number of cycles or events per one second which is expressed in the
unit of Hertz(Hz).


Intermediate Frequency (IF)
A frequency to which a carrier frequency is shifted as an intermediate step in
transmission or reception.


Low Noise Block (LNB) Downcon erter
A low noise microwave amplifier and converter which downconverts a range
of frequencies to IF range.


Packet Identifier (PID)
A set of numbers that identifies transport stream packets containing data from
a single data stream.


Polarization
Characteristic of an electromagnetic wave determined by the orientation of
the electric field vector.


Quaternary Phase Shift Keying (QPSK)
Phase-shift keying in which four different phase angles are used.


Transponder
Equipment in a satellite which receives a single uplink channel from a satellite
Earth station amplifies it converts the frequency and changes the
polarization then rebroadcasts it back to Earth.


Transport Stream
The bit stream formed prior to transmission of signals by combining the video
audio and data streams of one service. It consists of fixed length packets of
188 bytes of data.`
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Remote Control Unit
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TV/SAT
MUTE
Numeric Buttons
SAT LIST
EPG
CH/Page Up/Down
INFO
Channel Up/Down
BACK
SUBT
OPTION
AUDIO
STANDBY
TV/Radio
VOL Up/Down
FAV
MENU
EXIT
SLEEP
TEXT
PAUSE
ZOOM
PAL/NTSC
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Remote Control Unit
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.
2
STANDBY
TV/SAT
3
MUTE
Numeric Buttons
4
SAT LIST
5
Page Up/Down
6
INFO
7
Channel Up/Down
8
Volume Up/Down
9
BACK
10
SUBT
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TV/RADIO
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GUIDE
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FAV
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MENU
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EXIT
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TEXT
20
SLEEP
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ZOOM
PAUSE
1
22
OPTION
23
PAL/NTSC
AUDIO
Switches between Operation
and Standby modes
Selects TV or Satellite mode.
Turns the sound ON or OFF
Change channels or select the
menu options
Selects fa orite channel list or
current channel list in the iew mode
Changes the page of the channel
list
Displays the program information
box on the screen
Changes channels or items on
the menu
Turns up/down olume or hanges
the menu
Mo es back to the pre ious step
without sa ing the changed
information, or back to the pre ious
channel
Selects the subtitle language for
the current ser ice
Changes audio mode to left+left,
right+right, or stereo
Switches between TV and Radio modes
Electronic Program Guide button; dis-
plays the TV/Radio program guide
Fa orite channel list
Mo es to main menu during TV iewing
Changes to channel mode without
sa ing the changed information
of the menu mode
Loads the teletext ser ice for the current
channel
Selects sleep and ON/OFF times
Selects the 2X or the 4X zoom function
Pauses or continues the current picture
Reser ed for future use
Changed Video system
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

Front Panel
1. : Turn on & off the power of the receiver.
2. MENU : Moves to main menu during TV viewing
3. OK : Displays the channel list and selects the item on the menu.
4. CH , CH : Changes channels or items from top to bottom on the menus.
5. VOL , VOL : Turns up/down volume.
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
Rear Panel
IF INPUT : Use to connect a LNB/Satellite Dish.
IF OUTPUT : Use it when connecting to another receiver.
ANT IN : Use to connect a terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal.
TV OUT : Use to connect a RF signal from this receiver to RF(ANT) input jack on TV.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT : S/PDIF output.
VIDEO/AUDIO OUTPUT : Video/Audio signal from your receiver to VCR TV or to
an external audio equipment
TV SCART : For the video/audio input of the TV.


VCR SCART : For the video/audio input/output of the VCR.


RS-232C : Use it when connecting to your PC.
Front/Rear Panel
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.
Recei er Connection
Various equipment (TV/VCR) can be connected to this recei er.
This manual will explain common ways to connect to the equipment.
If you are using a RF cable, please synchronize the RF channels of the
TV set and of the VCR.
If you experience any problem, please contact your sales agency.
1. How to connect the recei er to a TV set
Connect one end of the SCART cable to the TV SCART socket on the back
of the receiver and the other end to the SCART input socket on your TV.
Connect the LNB[Dish] cable to the IF input connector of receiver.
If you want to use an RF cable connect one end of a RF cable to the TV
OUT connector on the receiver and the other end to the RF IN connector
on your TV.
Connect your TV Arial cable to the ANT IN connector on the receiver for
receiving terrestrial or cable channels
2. How to connect the TV and VCR
Connect one SCART cable between the TV and the TV SCART socket on
the receiver.
Connect the other SCART cable between the VCR and the VIDEO SCART
socket on the receiver.
Connect one end of an RF cable to the TV OUT connector on the receiver
and the other end to the RF IN connector on your VCR.
Connect one end of a RF lead to the RF OUT connector on your VCR and
the other end to the RF IN connector on your TV.
Connect your TV antenna to the ANT IN connector on the receiver for
receiving terrestrial or cable channels.
Connect IF input connector of the receiver and antenna.
3. How to connect the Audio system
Connect the AUDIO R L terminal
of the receiver and the LINE AUX
SPARE or EXTRA input socket
using the RCA/Cinch stereo cable.
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1. Channel Info Banner
The details of services such as satellite name channel information
channel names program names and lock scrambled teletext audio
status and now next EPG will be displayed when pressing the “INFO”
button on your remote control or changing channels.
2. To change channels in View mode
Press the channel number you wish to watch.
Press “OK” button to display channel list already searched
Press the “CHt
tt
t”, “CHu
uu
u”button to change channel.
Press “LEFT ”, “RIGHT ” button to move to all/free/scramble/favorite
channel list.
Press “OK” button to select a channel.
Press “BACK” button to view previously watching channel.
View Mode
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3. Channel list
Press the “OK” button to display channel list already searched.
You can change All SAT Satellite Scramble and Sort List mode by
pressing the “RED, GREEN, YELLOW and BLUE COLOR” button.
Press the “CHt
tt
t” “CHu
uu
u”button to change sub list.
Press the “LEFT ”, “RIGHT ” button to change satellite list.
Press the “OK” button to select list and to display the selected channel
list.
Press the “BACK” button to previous list.
Press the “EXIT” button to cancel this function.
View Mode
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4. Satellite List
Press the “SAT LIST” button to display
the selected satellite list.
Press “OK” button on a name to display
and to select all channel lists in the
satellite.
Press the “OK” button to select a
channel.
5. Fa orite List
Press the “FAV” button to display and to
select the favorite channel group.
Press “OK” button on a name to display
and to select all channel lists in the
satellite.
Press the “OK” button to select a
channel.
* By pressing “RED” button to rename the group name.
6. Volume Control
To increase or decrease volume use the “Vol +”,“ Vol -” buttons.
To temporarily cut off the volume press the “MUTE” button.
To cancel mute press the “MUTE” button once again or press the
“Vol +”, “Vol -” buttons.
7. Changing Mode ( iew mode – menu mode)
You can change view mode to menu mode by pressing “MENU” button.
You can change menu mode to view mode by pressing “EXIT” button
View Mode
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8. Useful Function
By pressing the “TV/R” button you can change TV/ Radio mode.
By pressing the “PAUSE” button you can pause the screen and you can
cancel this function by pressing “EXIT” button.
By pressing the “AUDIO” button you can change audio mode.
By pressing the “TEXT/SUBT” button you can use text/subtitle function
and you can cancel this function by pressing “EXIT” button.
By pressing the “PAL/NTSC” button you can change the PAL NTSC and
AUTO bv mode.
By pressing the “SLEEP” button you can setting SETTOP BOX off time.
By pressing the “ZOOM” button you can use zoom function and cancel
this Function by pressing “EXIT” button.
9. Program Guide mode
By pressing the “EPG” button you can get information about each
programme.
By pressing the “CHt
tt
t” “CHu
uu
u”button You can change the channel.
Press the “RED, GREEN YELLOW CORLOR” button to change other
function.
By pressing the “OK” button you can get information selected channel.
By pressing “EXIT”, “BACK” button You can cancel this function.
View Mode
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1. Installation
The installation menu allows you to set the
Antenna and various functions and
customize service. After selecting the
“Main Menu” function and pressing the
“OK” button on the Main Menu screen or
selecting the “Ser ice Searching”
function and pressing the “OK”
button to skip main menu. Use the “CHt
tt
t”,
“CHu
uu
u”buttons on the remote control to
select an option and press the “OK”
button to proceed to the next stage. To
move backwards to the previous stage
press the “Back” or “Menu” button.
1.1 Ser ice Searching
Select “Ser ice Searching” function from
the “ Installation” menu and press the
“OK” button. More information about
“Ser ice Searching” function can be
obtained from your sales representative
the Internet or satellite broadcasting
magazines.
You can use useful function by pressing the
“RED, GREEN YELLOW, BLUE CORLOR”
buttons.
1.1.1 EDIT
Sat. Name : Select the name of the satellite.
See the Sat list by pressing the “OK” button.
Plug in the receiver. Then press the “” button on the remote control or the
“standby” button on the receiver front panel. The Main Menu screen the beginning
of the OSD screen will appear as shown in the following picture. The Main Menu
displays various functions of the receiver or you can select with “CHt
tt
t”,
“CHu
uu
u”and the numeric buttons on the remote control. When a function is selected
the title changes its color. To proceed to the next stage press the “OK” button on
the remote control. 80
Main Menu
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LNB power : Turn on/off the LNB’ Power.
LNB Frequency : LNB Frequency value
can be selected by using the “ ”, “ ”
buttons and Enter a proper value by
using numeric buttons(0~9).
22KHz : Select 22KHz On/Off/Auto to
control and external tone switch.
DiSEqC : DiSEqC must be used when
using two or more antennas and LNBs.
Select None DiSEqC 1.0 DiSEqC 1.1
MOTOR and USALS.
When selecting “MOTOR” Yellow Color button.
1) DiSEqC 1.2 Motor : You can move the
motor to the left or right by pressing the “ ”,
“ ” keys continuously but when you stop
pressing the “ ”, “ ” keys the motor will
be stopped.
2) Sa e : When you press the “OK” key
current position of the DiSEqC motor will be
saved.
3) Go to Reference : Move to the position “0”.
4) Calculation : The difference between the
current position and the new position of the
current satellite is applied to all the other
satellite also.
5) Limit : You can set the maximum move
extent. You can control “Enable” or
“Disable” mode. When you select “Enable”
“East limit” and “West Limit” will be
activated. Press the “OK” key then current
position will be restored as each limit.
6) Reset : After select the “Reset” and press
the “OK” key the original value of motor will
be restored.
Main Menu
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When selecting “USALS” Yellow Color button
If you have a USALS motorized system you must set
your position (latitude and longitude) in order to
calculate all motor positions for viewable satellites.
You should refer to the motor’s manual to
get information for installing a USALS motorized
system.
1) Longitude & Latitude : Input the value
of latitude and longitude in which the dish-
installer is placed press “NUMERIC”
button.
2) Current Satellite : Indicate the current
satellite name.
3) Rotate : To move the motor to the stored
position press “OK” button.
4) Limit : You can set the maximum move
extent. You can control “Enable” or
“Disable” mode.
When you select “Enable” “East limit”
and “West Limit” will be activated.
Press the “OK” key then current position
will be restored as each limit.
5) Go to Reference : To clear the east &
west limit press “OK” button.
Committed : Set the port number of
DiSEqC 1.0 switch.
Uncommitted : Set the port number of
DiSEqC 1.1 switch.
Sa e : After Setup complete Press
“RED” Button to Save.
Main Menu
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1.1.2 RENAME
Select the satellite name you would like to
rename and press the “OK” button. By
using the “BACK” buttons Move to be
previous menu. Press “GREEN” Button to
Save
1.1.3 SCAN
You can select the satellite you want to
scan by using the “ ”,“ ” keys. You can
also select numerous satellite
simultaneously by pressing the “OK” key
consecutively then the selected satellites
will be highlighted.
Network : If you want to have all other
transponder information you need to select
network “On”.
Search Mode : You can select All / FTA
option mode in each satellite by using the
keys.
All : scan all channels
FTA : skip all scrambled channels.
Press the “OK” key and Scan will begin.
STB will automatically search all TV/Radio
channels from a satellite and save them into
the channel list.
You can see the progressive status of channel
searching. Press the “RED” or “EXIT” key to
stop channel Search. When the Channel
Search is completed the result will be saved
and the first channel of the searched ones will
be displayed.
Main Menu
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1.1.4 TRANSPONDER
It will be more convenient to use this
procedure when you want to search the
channels for a specified transponder offered
from the satellite. Select any transponder that
you want to change the setting parameters or
to scan by using “ ”, “ ” keys.
You can also select numerous transponders
simultaneously by pressing the “OK” key
consecutively.
1) EDIT : Press the “RED” key to change the
parameter values of the selected transponder.
Place the cursor on the sub menu by using
the “ ”, “ ” keys and Press the “ ”, “ ”
or “NUMERIC” button to change the setting.
2) ADD : If you cannot find the desired
transponder from the transponder list you
can add it by inputting appropriate parameter
values for a new transponder. When you
want to change the parameter of an existing
transponder select the parameter using the
“ ”,” ” keys and change its value by using
the “ ”, “ ” or “NUMERIC” keys.
3) SCAN : This option will enable you to search
all channels broadcasted over a specific
transponder using its predefined information.
Select the transponder from transponder list
which you want to search by using the
“ ”,” ” keys. You can also select
numerous transponders simultaneously
by pressing the “OK” key consecutively
then the selected transponders will be
highlighted. If you cannot find it from the
transponder list you should insert all the
setting parameters.
4) DELETE : Press the “BLUE” key to delete
the selected transponders.
Main Menu
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1.2 Database Upgrade
Lets you download database by RS-232 cable.
Connect two receivers with RS-232 cable.
The Receiver which receives database
selects a “ Recei e “ mode the Receiver
which sends database selects a “ Send
“mode.
Press the “OK” button.
Main Menu
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