Silvercrest SL 65 T User manual

Remote control
1 Standby Switches on and switches to the standby mode
2 F3 (yellow key) The corresponding function is displayed on the
screen
3 F4 (blue key) The corresponding function is displayed on the
screen
4 TEXT nvokes Teletext
5 MUTE Turns off sound
6 NFO Displays reception data of the current channel
7 V+ / ► ncreases volume / selects setting
8 OK Confirms menu or menu item
9 CH- / ▼ Changes to the next lower channel / selects menu
item
10 FAV nvokes the favourites list
11 RECALL Switches to previously selected channel
12 0–9 Selects channel directly, numerical input
13 Subtitle Direct access to the function Subtitle
14 TV/♫ Switches between TV and radio mode
15 ◄ / V- Decreases volume / selects setting
16 CH+ / ▲ Changes to the next higher channel / selects menu
item
17 MENU nvokes main menu
18 EX T Exits menu or menu item
19 A/B Selects the audio track
20 EPG Electronic program guide
21 F1 (red key) The corresponding function is displayed on the
screen
22 F2 (green key) The corresponding function is displayed on the
screen

Digital terrestrial receiver SL 65 T
Operating manual
Version 1.6, as of 26.09.2006
Modifications and errors reserved.
We will not assume any liability for printing errors.
Dear customer,
Having in mind an environmentally friendly behaviour we ask you to
switch off your receiver after usage by operating the mains switch at
the rear side of the device. ith this, you contribute to the protection of
the environment and save money.

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Preface
This operating manual will help you in the
•appropriate
•safe
•favourable
usage of the digital terrestrial satellite receiver, in short, the
“receiver”.
We assume that the user of the receiver has overall knowledge
regarding the handling of audio and video equipment.
Each person who
•installs
•connects
•operates
•cleans
•disposes
of this receiver must be familiar with the entire content of this
operating manual. Always keep this operating manual in the
proximity of the receiver.
This device is labelled with the CE mark and with the GS mark of the
TÜV Rheinland (Technical Supervisory Association).
Style features
Specific style features have been given in different sections of the
operating manual. Thus, you can easily differentiate whether it
concerns
normal text,
•enumerations or
 actions.
.

Contents
Remote control ................................................................................. 1
Preface ............................................................................................... 5
Style features .................................................................................... 5
Contents ............................................................................................ 6
Safety instructions ........................................................................... 8
Basic safety instructions ................................................................. 8
Explanation of safety instructions................................................ 10
Appropriate usage .......................................................................... 11
Scope of supply .............................................................................. 12
Description ...................................................................................... 13
Connecting the receiver................................................................. 15
Connecting the receiver to the antenna ....................................... 15
Connection with the SCART cable................................................ 16
Connection with the YUV cable (YCbCr) ...................................... 18
Connection with the S-Video Cable (S-VHS) ............................... 20
Connection with the Cinch cable .................................................. 22
Connection of an Audio-Digital Receiver..................................... 24
Connecting the receiver to the mains supply..............................27
Getting started ................................................................................ 28
Switching on and off ......................................................................28
Remote control ............................................................................... 28
Initial installation with the installation assistant......................... 30
Operation ......................................................................................... 31
Basic steps...................................................................................... 31
Additional functions ....................................................................... 32
Screen-inlays while switching a channel ..................................... 35
Invoking menus .............................................................................. 35
Menu structure................................................................................ 36
Navigating in menus and sub-menus........................................... 36
Entering basic settings .................................................................. 38
Setting the language of the user interface (OSD) .......................38
Scanning to add new channels .....................................................39
Settings............................................................................................ 43
Timer / Sleep timer.......................................................................... 49

Editing channels ............................................................................. 52
Uninstalling the receiver ................................................................ 55
Cleaning........................................................................................... 55
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 56
Technical specifications ................................................................ 58
Manufacturer ................................................................................... 60
Declaration of conformity .............................................................. 61
Glossary .......................................................................................... 62

Safety instructions
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Safety instructions
Please read the safety instructions carefully before operating the
receiver.
Please follow all warnings and instructions on the equipment and in
the operating manual.
Basic safety instructions
Electrical connection
•Disconnect the receiver from the power source in case of
operational disruptions. Please note: The receiver will remain live,
even if it is turned off with the mains switch on the rear side.
•Do not expose the receiver to rain or any kind of humidity to avoid
risk of fire and electric shock.
•Never open the casing. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric
shock.
•Connect the receiver only to a professionally installed mains
socket of 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz.
•Pull out the mains plug from the socket if the equipment is not in
use for a longer period of time. Only pull at the mains plug, not at
the cable.
•Pull out the mains plug of the receiver and the antenna plug of the
roof antenna (if any) from the socket in case of storms.
•If foreign bodies or fluids enter the receiver, immediately pull out
the mains plug from the socket. Ask a qualified person to check
the equipment before operating it once again. Otherwise, there is
a risk of electric shock.
•Ensure that the power source (socket) is easily accessible.
•Do not bend or crimp the mains cable.
•If the mains cable is damaged, the receiver must be repaired by
an expert before reusing it. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric
shock.
•Never allow children to operate the receiver or to play with the
antenna unit unless supervised.

Safety instructions
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•Always ask qualified personnel to carry out maintenance jobs.
Otherwise, you are putting yourself and others at risk.
•Spare parts to be ordered from the manufacturer.
•Modifications of the device lead to an extinction of the
manufacturer’s liability.
Suitable location
•Place the receiver on a stable and even base.
•Avoid proximity to:
- heat sources, like e. g. heaters,
- naked flames, like e. g. candles,
- devices with strong magnetic fields, like e. g. loudspeakers.
- Never place receptacles filled with liquid (e. g. vases) on the
receiver
•Avoid direct sunlight and places with an extremely high amount of
dust.
•Never cover ventilation slits. Ensure adequate ventilation of the
receiver.
•Do not place any heavy objects on the receiver.
•Humidity may settle in the receiver if it is brought into hot
surroundings from a cold one. In this case, wait for about an hour
before operating the equipment.
•Arrange the mains and antenna cable in such a manner that no-
one steps or trips over them.

Safety instructions
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Correct battery handling
•Batteries may contain toxic agents. Ensure that batteries are not
within the reach of children. Children may eat and swallow
batteries.
•Batteries that are getting discharged may damage the remote
control. If the receiver is not in use for a longer period of time,
remove the batteries from the remote control.
•Batteries may contain toxic agents that are hazardous to the
environment. Therefore, dispose of the batteries immediately
according to the prevailing statutory regulations. Never throw the
batteries into normal household waste.
Disposal
Never throw the digital terrestrial receiver or the
batteries in normal household waste. Ask your
municipal authorities or local government about
different methods for disposing of the equipment in
an eco-friendly and proper manner. Hand over
used batteries to a collection centre.
Explanation of safety instructions
The following categories of safety instructions are included in the
operating manual:
Danger!
Instructions with the word DANGER give a warning against
possible personal injuries.
Caution!
Instructions with the word CAUTION give a warning against
possible material or environmental damages.

These instructions contain special information for
commercial usage of the receiver.

Safety instructions
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Appropriate usage
The digital terrestrial receiver SL 65 T receives uncoded digital
channels (free-to-air) in a covered area. It is exclusively meant for
this purpose and should only be used for the same. This also
includes paying attention to all information in this operating manual
especially that of safety instructions.
Any other usage is considered to be improper and may lead to
material damages and even personal injuries. Moreover, it will result
in the immediate loss of warranty.
The manufacturer does not bear any liability for damages caused
due to improper usage.

Scope of supply
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Scope of supply
 Check the scope of supply after purchase.
The scope of supply may vary according to the type of the receiver.
Please follow the information on the packaging .
No. Pieces Description
1 1 Receiver
2 1 Remote control
3 2 Batteries type LR 03/AAA/1.5 V
4 1 SCART cable
– 1 Operating manual (not shown above)

Description
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Description
With this receiver you are able to receive uncoded digital terrestrial
channels (free-to-air) via a house or indoor antenna.
During the first operation, you will be led through the menu
automatically. Required settings are made or you are asked for
information. However, the receiver can also search for new channels
at a later time as soon as you initiate the automatic scanning of
broadcasting stations. All receiver settings can be done easily using
the user interface (menu) on the TV screen.
The multilingual user interface supports the following
languages:
•German
•English
•Spanish
•French
•Swedish
•Finnish
•Danish
•Italian
•Turkish
•Polish
•Hungarian
Other features of the equipment:
•Software update via the RS 232 connection on the rear side of
the device.
•Short switching time, fast boot process when switching on the
receiver
•Saves the channel last watched (Last Channel Memory)
•Symbol rate 1-35 MS/s and 50-860 MHz input frequency
•7 keys at the frontage
•Plug & play

Description
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•100–240 V, 50/60 Hz mains connection
•Installation assistant, convenient initial installation with help
•Child lock
•Automatic scanning of broadcasting stations
•Analogue sound output through Cinch connector (stereo), volume
adjustment possible via remote control
•RCA video output Cinch, S-VHS output
•AC3 coaxial output (digital audio)
•AC3 optical output (digital audio)
•2 Euro SCART connections, one for the TV set and one for the
video set
•TV SCART with CVBS, RGB and YUV (YCbCr)
•Loop-through function for the terrestrial antenna
•Super fast videotext with a memory of 800 pages
•Digital radio reception, background image for radio (background
display)
•Additional channel information is displayed when the channel is
changed.
•LAST CHANNEL MEMORY function
•Screen aspect ratios are set automatically or can be set manually
to 4:3 or 16:9
•Multi-functional timer 8x linked with EPG
•Electronic Programme Guide EPG (up to 14 days in advance,
channel-dependent)
•Automatic selection of the TV standard from NTSC/PAL/SECAM
with video converter

Connecting the receiver
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Connecting the receiver
Connecting the receiver to the antenna
Caution!
Remove all plastic wraps from the receiver before connecting it to
the antenna. Otherwise the receiver can suffer damages.
Danger of overheating.
 Connect the receiver to the antenna using an antenna cable.

The coaxial cable is not included in the scope of supply.
Caution!
Connect the receiver to the mains supply only after you have
connected it to all equipment and the antenna properly. Otherwise
the receiver can suffer damages.
The wire netting and the inner core of the coaxial cable carry
current during operation if the 5V supply voltage is activated.

Connecting the receiver
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Connection with the SCART cable
 Insert the SCART cable in the SCART socket “TV” on the
receiver.
 Connect the SCART cable to the TV set. Follow the operating
manual of the TV set.
 Insert the SCART cable in the SCART socket “VCR” on the
receiver if you want to connect a video set.
 Connect the SCART cable to the video set. Follow the operating
manual of the video set.
 Insert the Cinch connectors of the Cinch cable in the “AUDIO R”
and “AUDIO L” sockets of the receiver if you want to connect a
stereo system.

Connecting the receiver
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Connection diagram

Connecting the receiver
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Connection with the YUV cable (YCbCr)
If you own a TV set with YUV connections, you can connect it via the
SCART socket “TV“ to the receiver. For this purpose, you need a
YUV cable with YUV connectors and YUF wiring at one and a
SCART connector at the other extreme.
 Connect the YUV cable (not included in the scope of supply) to
the YUV connectors of the TV set.
 Connect the SCART connector of the YUV cable to the SCART
socket “TV“ on the receiver.

Follow the indications in the operating manual of the TV
set.

The YUV cable is not included in the scope of supply.
 Connect the SCART cable to the SCART socket “VCR” on the
receiver if you want to connect a video set.

Follow the indications in the operating manual of the video
recorder.

This YUV output is a special high quality output and
particularly suitable for flat screens, plasma TV sets or
video projectors (beamers). Please follow the indications in
the operating manual of the connected devices.
Under the menu item “Settings – Audio/Video Settings” you
can (among others) choose between the video output
signals CVBS, RGB, and YUV (YCbCr).

Connecting the receiver
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Connection diagram

Connecting the receiver
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Connection with the S-Video Cable (S-VHS)
Caution!
Strictly follow instructions for connecting the S-video cable
(SVHS) given in the operating manual of your TV set.

The S-Video cable is not included in the scope of supply.
 Insert the S-Video cable in the “S-VHS“ socket of the receiver.
 Connect the S-Video cable to the TV set.
 Insert the Cinch connector of the Cinch cable in the “AUDIO-R“
and “AUDIO-L“ sockets of the receiver.
 Connect the Cinch cable to your stereo system.
 Insert the SCART cable in the SCART socket “VCR” of the
receiver if you want to connect a video set.
 Connect the SCART cable to the video set.

Follow the operating manual of the video set.

Please set “CVBS” for this type of connection under the
menu item "Settings – Audio/Video settings – TV SCART
Mode“.

For sound reproduction you can connect your receiver to a
hi-fi system or an audio digital receiver by alternatively
using the coaxial, digital or optical connection. Additionally
you have the option to connect the device to the TV set by
using the audio connections AUDIO L and AUDIO R if the
TV set offers this possibility.
Please follow the instructions in the manuals of your TV set
and/or your hi-fi system and/or your audio digital receiver.