Satpros DSR-500 User manual

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1. Introduction ················································································ 4
1.1. Overview
1.2. Main Features
2. Safety/Precaution ······································································· 5
2.1. Safety
2.2. Precaution
3. Check Point before Use ····························································· 7
3.1. Accessories
3.2. The Satellite dish
4. Controls/Functions ···································································· 8
4.1. Front Panel
4.2. Rear Panel
4.3. Remote Control
5. Getting Started ······································································· 13
5.1. Basic Functions
5.2. System Parameters Set-up
6. Installation·················································································· 16
6.1. Satellite Collection
6.2. LNB Configuration
6.3. Motor Setup
6.4. Satellite Scan
7. Channel Edit··············································································· 19
7.1. Sorting channels
7.2. editing Channels
7.3. Display Mode
7.4. Sorting Satellites
CONTENTS
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8. System····················································································· 24
8.1. Parameters
8.2. Factory Set
8.3. Local Time/ Timer
8.4. Parental Control
9. Transponder············································································ 27
9.1. TP Add/Modify
9.2. TP Delete
9.3. Manual TP Scan
10. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) ·········································· 29
10.1. Current/Next Information
10.2. Schedule Information
10.3. Extended Information
10.4. Program Reservation
11. Other Functions ····································································· 30
12. Skycrypt Access System (AB-DSR 560SKY only)·············· 31
12.1. Checking the Status of Smartcard
12.2. SKY VideoLink
13. Troubleshooting ····································································· 33
14. Specifications ········································································· 34

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1. Introduction
1-1 Overview
This Receiver is your “Window to the World” giving you the opportunity to
enjoy both Free-To-Air and encrypted programs. Enjoy the rich choice of more
than 4,000 different channels, broadcasting a large range of culture, sports,
cinema, news, events, etc and the advanced functions of channel editing as
your pleasure.
1-2 Main Features
▶Fully compliant with MPEG-2 and DVB standards
▶User friendly operating Menu and On-Screen Graphic Menu
▶Easy to use EPG(Electronic Program Guide) on screen
▶Extended EPG and Program reservation through EPG
▶Name Changeable 5 Favorite groups
▶Each Channel Volume Saving Function
▶6 Color buttons for rapid selection and convenience
▶Age protection lock function
▶Tele-text encoding
▶Manual PID control
▶Software downloading via RS-232C connector
▶DiSEqC 1.0 &1.2 compatible
▶Integrated SKYCRYPT Conditional Access System (AB-DSR 560 SKY)
▶Multi-access with one card slot for SKYCRYPT Conditional Access
System (AB-DSR 560SKY)
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2. Safety / Precaution
2-1 Safety
Be sure read the user’s manual
before starting the operation of
the unit.
Do not touch the cord with wet
hands as it may cause electric
shock. The STB shall not be
exposed to dripping or splashing
and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as base, shall be
p
laced on the a
pp
aratus.
Never open the cover. It is very
dangerous to touch the inside
of the unit due to possible
electric shock.
Place the unit a well ventilated
and no-heat enviroment.
When you do not use this unit
for a long time, make sure that
power cord is pulled out from
the outlet.
Also do not use a damaged
power cord as it may cause fire
or electric shock.
A professional installation is
required.
If reception is interrupted,
contact your local service
centre.

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2-2 Precaution
When installing the unit ······································································
The socket-oulet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Install the unit horizontally, An
uneven installation may cause
the unit be damaged.
Do not put heavy items such
as a TV on the unit. That may
cause the unit to be
damaged.
Do not install the unit.
▶Where it is subject to vibrations.
▶Where it is exposed to direct
sunlight.
▶Where there is humidity.
▶Where the temperature is too
high or too low.
▶Where there is no ventilation.
Moving the unit to a hot area
from a cold one will cause
condensation.
Do not operate the unit for one
or two hours or until it has dried
completely.
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3. Check Points before Use
3-1. Accessories
Accessories of this are as below ·····················································
3-2 The Satellite Dish
Your dish should be properly installed.
Azimuth and elevation must be precisely set up.
This unit is working with DiSEqC 1.2 on a compatible antenna positioner.
Ask your dealer for information.

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4. Controls / Functions
4-1 Front Panel
Power -
To switch the receiver in “standby” mode or in power on mode.
Standby/Power On Indication LED
Turns on Red LED while in the “standby” mode and turns off the Red
while in the ‘Power On’ mode.
Remote Sensor
Receives the infrared signal from the remote control unit.
Channel Display (4Digit)
- On ‘Standby’ mode, displays current time.
- On ‘Operation’ mode , displays the channel number.
(after scanning & setting channels)
Menu -
To launch or terminate the menu application.
Select
To activate a highlighted item or go to the next level on hypertext menu
or confirm the user’s action.
~Vol.
(◄/►)
To adjust the volume level or change the value of an item according to
the preprogrammed values. The key Vol. can be used as a backspace
to cancel the numerical input.
~CH.
(▲/▼)
To change channel or cursor position on the application screen.
Smart Card Slot (AB-DSR 560SKY)
Smart Card : provided by a broadcaster for watching SKYCRYPT
scrambled programs.
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4-2 Rear Panel
NO Name Connector Function
1 AUDIO L RCA cinch Left audio output.
2 AUDIO R RCA cinch Right audio output.
3 VIDEO RCA cinch Composite video output..
4 S/PDIF or
0/12V RCA cinch
Digital audio output or
Used for switching
satellite(LNB)
5 TV SCART SCART SCART output to TV.
6 RS-232C DB-9 Low speed serial port.
7 LNB INPUT IEC 169-24
female
IF input from LNB to digital
tuner.
8 LOOP OUT IEC 169-24
female
IF loop-through output from
Digital tuner.
9 USB
(AB-DSR560SKY) USB Connector
Type B PC Connecting Port

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4-3 Remote Control
POWER
To switch between ‘standby’ and
‘power on’ mode.
MUTE
To turn the sound on/off.
Numeric Buttons(0-9)
To select channels and enter the
channel information and PIN code.
INFO
To display the current channel
information in the OSG mode.
AUDIO
To change the audio track, stereo-
mono mode.
GUIDE
(EPG:Electronic Program Guide)
To watch program guidance.
CH LIST
To watch the channel list.
To edit programs.
~CH. & CH.
To change program in the display
mode.
To move the location of cursor up
and down in menu.
RECALL
To go back to previous channel.
SLEEP
To select a preset time interval for
Automatic switch off.
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~VOL. & VOL.
To increase or decrease the volume
level.
To move the cursor right and left in the
menu.
To change the value of the selected
item in the menu
ENTER
To select an item or confirm in the
menu.
MENU
To enter the main menu.
EXIT
To return to previous status or exit
from the main menu.
TV/RADIO
To switch between the TV and radio
channels.
AUX IN
To select the output mode of SCART
connector.
TV/SAT
To toggle the TV output source
between the satellite input and
UHF/VHF antenna input.
HELP
To know how to use current part in the
Menu.

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GREEN
To sort channel in the Channel
List menu.
To show current/next program
information in the EPG menu.
BLUE
To see variant channel lists for
user’s convenience in the
Channel List menu.
To show extended program
information in the EPG menu.
Teletext service.
YELLOW
To edit channel in the Channel
List menu.
To show program schedule
information in the EPG menu.
RED
To cancel edit mode In the
Channel List menu.
To reserve timer in the EPG
Menu.
ORANGE
Still (Pause) function in display
Mode.
WHITE
Satellites Sorting
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5. Getting Started
When you plug in AC power, RED & GREEN LED flick for a while, then
RED LED (Stand-by) will be lighting on the front.
Initial Language Selection
When you press POWER on the RCU, Language selection menu will
be displayed automatically as follows, if you turn on the Receiver for
the first time or after executing factory default,
Screen
Select your preferred Language with or and Press .
5-1. Basic Functions
1) Help Message
If you want to know how to use current part in the menu, use 'help'
function by pressing HELP button. on OSG mode (Main menu, CH.List,
EPG).
2) Channel Selection
You can change the current channel to any other channel you want.
►If you do not know the channel name or you want to select a channel
randomly, you can navigate between channels with or
until you find the channel you want.
►If you know the channel number, enter the number directly.
►If you know the channel name, press CH LIST button and select the
channel you want with or , and press .

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Screen
3) Volume Control / Mute
While you are watching a program, press or to control volume of
the current channel on Full-Screen Mode.
►When necessary, press button to remove the sound temporarily.
4) Subtitle/Audio
You can adjust the subtitle and audio condition/status of the current
channel.
Press
AUDIO button, then Audio window will pop-up.
Select the Item you want to adjust with or and change
the parameters with or .
Note : These subtitle and audio parameters are work
only when the receiving channel supports these
functions.
Subtitle Select Yes to activate the function, or No not to do
Subtitle Track (Subtitle language #) of (all subtitle language
available in this program
Audio Track (Audio track #) of (all tracks available in this program )
[spoken language in this program ]
Audio Mode Stereo →Mono-Left →Mono-Right
Compressed or Non-compressed (Dig. Output)
5) Previous Channel.
If you want to watch previous channel, press RECALL button.
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6) Still(Pause) picture
If you want to pause picture while you watching TV, press ORANGE
button
7) Cursor movement
In most case of OSG menu, the arrow buttons ( , , and
) are used to move the cursor. For faster movement in the Ch List
mode, you can use or . The cursor will move to every 8th channel.
5-2. System Parameters Set-up
.Press MENU button and select System →Parameters and press .
Screen
Note : The default password is ‘0000’.
1) Language :
Select your preferred Language with or .
2) A/V Mode : Select A/V mode of your system with or .
(This function is available in European Model which has TV scart
conector. Otherwise, only CVBS mode is supported)
3) Aspect Ratio :
TV aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 according to your wish
4) Banner Timeout : from 1~5 second
5) OSG Color : 4 colors choice (Blue, Violet, Gray, Green)
6) OSG Trans :
from 1~50% OSG transparency
7) TV Type
: Multi, PAL, NTSC
Note : If the satellite signal and your TV type are mismatched, the
TV picture may be distorted. Even in this case, MENU will
be displayed as normal.

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8) Screen
P/S When you set screen display boundary from Pan/Scan
data of Satellite input signal.(For signal for 16×9 program)
L.Box You can watch 16×9 ratio screen by reducing original size
vertically and horizontally.
9) DL Saving(Summer Time)
Yes Set for daylight saving function activated
The current time automatically moves one hour ahead
No Set for daylight saving function deactivated
Note : Without current local time setting, this menu cannot be
processed.
10) RF Type : NTSC,PAL-G,PAL-I,PAL-K
11) RF Channel : you can set proper RF channel
6. Installation – Automatic Channel Search
Now, Let’s start channel search and store the searched channels in the
Receiver. Since the receiver has the basic data of most satellites and
channels, you can receive programs just by plugging in. But, according to the
status of your antenna setup, you may have to modify the basic data of
preprogramed satellites and /or channels.
6-1. Satellite Collection
As the first step, you have to select your preferred Satellites among pre-
programmed Satellite list.
Press
MENU button and Select Install→Satellite Collection and press .
Enter 4-digit password. ( The default password is ‘0000’)
Locate the cursor to the satellite you want to add with or and
press or for selection, and then press after confirmation
message.
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screen
Note : To delete any satellite you added, press or again.
When necessary, you can change a satellite name as you
wish. press then the cursor will move to the selected
satellite in the right section. You can enter alphabetic
characters with numeric buttons of your RCU.
6-2. LNB Configuration
You can set LNB by pressing Green button directly or selecting LNB
Configuration in the main menu.
Press
Green button at the Satellite Collection mode to enter the LNB
Configuration mode.
Select Satellite that need to be changed or reset its values and press ,
the cursor will move to right section.
Select item to be edited with or and change its parameters.
- LNB Type : Select the proper LNB type of the Satellite with or .
- High L.O. / Low L.O. : Enter LNB oscillator frequency with numeric
buttons.
- Power : Set LNB power ON or OFF with or .
- 0/22KHz : Set the path of 0/22KHz switch box with or .
- Angle : Enter satellite angle with numeric keys.
- DiSEqC : Press and Set the path of DiSEqC box with or . and
Press Exit button.

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Committed In case of using 2 or 4 LNB input DiSEqC box
Uncommitted In case of using 16 LNB input DiSEqC box
Repeat If your DiSEqC box doesn’t work properly, increase
Repeat value and try again
Tuner Lock
FEC 1/2,2/3,3/4,5/6 or 7/8
Level over 30%
Qual. over 10%
6-3. Mortor Setup (DiSEqC 1.2)
If you are using DiSEqC1.2 positioner motor, You need to position your
antenna correctly for reception of the best signal.
Connect your DiSEqC motor and the Receiver with proper cable.
Press
Green button on the LNB configuration mode.
Select a satellite you want with or .
Press to move to TP section and select any TP you want with or .
DiSEqC 1.2 Positioner Setting.
- Motor/Goto 0
Determine the kind of Motor & whether or not controlling it by using or .
On Using DiSEqC Motor.
Off Not using DiSEqC Motor.
STAB Using the specific Motor supplied by Stab company.
If you press , DiSEqc Motor will move toward Zero Equator.
- Move / Save : Select West/East direction with or .
- Set Limit : of your antenna movement to east/west direction and press .
to protect your antenna from any possible collision between your
antenna and certain obstacles nearby it.
- My longitude / My latitude
You can use this item when STAB is set on 'Motor/Goto 0'. Determine your
longitude & latitude at present. 'East/West' is changed by using or .
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6-4. Satellite Scan
After finishing Motor Setup or LNB configuration, you can do channel
search.
Press
Yellow button, or Select Scan with or , and press .
Pressing
RED button. Then Satellite Scan mode will be pop-up.
Screen
Select
Free only or Free+Scrambled in the Option with or .
Move the cursor to satellite with and select the satellite you want
to scan with or .
Press , and then the channels of selected satellite(s) will be scanned.
After the scanning process, the first channel of the last scanned TP will be
displayed on the back screen.
Press to finish the process and select a channel.
Press to watch a program, or press MENU or EXIT button.
Note : Now, you have completed all steps needed for watching
programs. If you could not see the program after finishing
these procedures, please contact your engineer or
representative.
7. Channel Edit
After satellite scan, you may need to edit the TV or Radio channels as your
pleasure. In this mode of TV Ch.List, by pressing CH.LIST button simply, you
can find channels you want to watch and you can edit searched channels at
your disposal. This mode consist of Channel-Sorting, Channel-Editing,
Favorite Mode.

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7-1. Sorting Channels
Press Green button. You can sort the Free only or Free+Scrambled
channels by satellite or Alphabet.
- Satellite order : Satellite 1, Satellite 2,……, All satellite
- Alphabet : A~Z, all
1) Satellite
Press
GREEN button and Select Free only or Free+Scrambled in the
Option with or .
Press to move to
Satellite column.
Press , then you can see the sorted channel list according to Satellite
selection and option.
2) Alphabet
By using this function, you can sort the channel list according to the
Alphabetical order.
For example, if you want to see the Free+Scrambled channel list which
starts its channel name with 'D'.
Press
GREEN button and select Free+Scrambled in Option.
Select D in the Alphabet with or .
Screen
Press .
You can see the channel list that has initial 'D'.
Note : Alphabet mode consists of ;
- A - Z : Array scanned all channel list in an alphabetical order(A~Z).
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- A ~ Z : Sort channels which start its channel name with “A”.
- 0 ~ 9 : Sort channels which start its channel name with Arabic numbers.
- ETC : Sort channels which start its channel name with other language.
7-2. Editing Channels
Press Yellow button to edit scanned channels as your pleasure.
Using this function, you can execute belows,
- Favorite : Sets your 5 favorite groups (Favorite 1~5)
- LOCK : Locks the channels
- MOVE : Moves specific channel to desired position.
- DEL. : Deletes channels
- ADD : Add/Modify channels.
- RENAME : Modify channel name
1) Favorite Channel
You can make 5 favorite channel groups and possible to change each favorite
group name as your convenience.
Press
Yellow button.
Select
Favorite and select Favorite 1 with or and Press .
Select
a special channel with or , and Press to save in
Favorite Group 1.
Screen
In the mode of selecting Favorite channels, “ ” mark with
favorite number inside is marking on the right side of selected
channel name and “ ” is flickering on the upper place
showing Favorite mode is on now.
2) Lock Channels
This function enables you to prevent children from viewing programs