TechniSat DIGIT MF4-K User manual

With integrated CONAX decoding system and
PCMCIA interface for insertion of a CI module.
For reception of unencrypted and encrypted
(e.g. CONAX, VIACCESS, IRDETO, SECA etc.)
cable programmes.
DIGIT MF4-K

1 Contents
1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3 Please read this first . . . . . . . . . . .8
Important notes on operation . . . . . . . . . . .8
Disposal advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Safety advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Breaks in operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.1 Connection to the cable network . . . . . . . .11
4.2 Connection to a television set . . . . . . . . . .11
4.3 Video cassette recorder (VCR) . . . . . . . . .11
4.4 Hi-fi amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.4.1 Analogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.4.2 Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.5 Serial interface (RS 232) . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.6 Mains power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5 Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.1 Operating language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.2 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.2.1 Time difference GMT (hours) . . . . . . . . . .16
6.2.2 Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.2.3 Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.2.4 Stand-by clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.3 Audio/Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.3.1 Picture format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.3.2 Language (Audio signal) . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.3.3 Language (Sub-titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.3.4 TV SCART mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.3.5 VCR SCART mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.3.6 Dolby Digital (AC3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7.1 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7.2 Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7.2.1 Using the programme up/down keys . . . . .18
7.2.2 Using the numeric keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7.2.3 Using the Navigator (Programme list) . . . .19
7.2.3.1 Selecting a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7.2.4 Calling up blocked programmes . . . . . . . .20
7.2.5 Information box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.3 Receiving encrypted programmes . . . . . .20
7.3.1 Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
7.3.1.1 Multifeed options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
7.3.1.2 Select starting time/picture . . . . . . . . . . . .21
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7.3.2 CONAX PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
7.4 Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
7.5 TV/Radio switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.6 Selecting a different language
(TV mode) resp. station (Radio mode) . . .23
7.6.1 Dolby Digital (AC3 mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.7 Return to last programme selected . . . . . .24
7.8 Display clock and programme info . . . . . .24
7.9 Additional programme information . . . . . .24
7.10 Freeze-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.11 Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
7.12 Channel information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
7.13 Video text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
7.14 Sub-titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.15 Electronic Programme Guide SFI . . . . . . .27
7.15.1 Downloadin SFI data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.15.2 Interrupting download procedure . . . . . . .28
7.15.3 Calling up Electronic Programme Guide . .28
7.15.4 Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.15.5 Next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.15.6 More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.15.7 SFI functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.15.7.1 SFI information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.15.7.2 SFI timer programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.15.7.3 SFI programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
7.15.7.4 SFI overview by programme type (Genre) 32
7.15.8 Terminating SFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
7.16 Timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
8 Changing basic settings . . . . . . .36
8.1 Configuring Favourites list . . . . . . . . . . . .36
8.1.1 Calling up programme list management . .37
8.1.2 Adding programmes to Favourites list . . . .38
8.1.3 Deleting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
8.1.3.1 Removing (deleting)
from the Favourites list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
8.1.3.2 Deleting from Total list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
8.1.4 Sorting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
8.2 Programming the electronic
programme guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
8.2.1 Selecting channels/stations . . . . . . . . . . .41
8.2.2 Start category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
8.2.3 Updating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.2.4 Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.2.5 SFI channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.3 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.3.1 Selecting channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
8.3.2 Changing unit PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
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8.3.3 Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.4 Programme scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.4.1 Automatic scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8.4.3 Manual scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
8.4.4 After the scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8.5 Service settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8.5.1 Activating default settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8.5.2 Delete all programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8.5.3 Update software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
8.5.4 Copy settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
8.6 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
8.7 Encryption/decoding system . . . . . . . . . . .52
9 Technical terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
10 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
11 Trouble-shooting guide . . . . . . . .57
For daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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Your unit carries the CE logo, and complies with all relevant EU standards.
Subject to change without notice, subject to printing errors.Correct as at 11/04
TechniSat and DIGIT MF4-K are registered trademarks of
TechniSat Digital GmbH
Postfach 560
D-54541 Daun, Germany
www.technisat.de
Technical Hotline
(049) 0180/5005-910*
*0,12 EUR/Min. via the Deutsche Telekom AG network
Note !
If you should ever have to send in your unit, please use only the following
address:
TechniSat Teledigital AG
Service-Center
Löderburger Str. 94
D-39418 Stassfurt, Germany

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2 Illustrations
*This function is only available if the appropriate data is being broadcast on the selected
programme slot.
Remote control option:
By switching the remote control options you can use this remote control unit to operate
two receivers, one television set as well as a video recorder, using the same coding.
>To switch the remote control option, please simultaneously press the desired key
(SAT1, SAT2, VCR or TV) and OK!!!
Please note:
To operate this receiver, the remote control option of the remote control unit selected here
and the remote control code selected in accordance with Point 6.2.3 must be identical.
Remote control
On/Stand-by
Programme list On/Off
Back
Info
Stop/Freeze-frame
Meno On/Off
Sound On/Off
EXTERNAL
Multi-function keys
TV/Radio
Volume +
Volume +/-
SFI
Programme -
Volume -
Programm +/-
Programme +
Video text*
On/Mix/Off
OK
Arrow key right
Arrow key left
Arrow key up
Arrow key down
Sleep timer
Option*
in TV mode:
Select sound/sub-titles,
special functions
in Radio mode:
Select stations by switching
sound sub-carriers
Numeric keys

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Cable
input
Cable
output
SCART socket
TV
Audioausgang
digital (optisch)
SCART socket
VCR
Mains power
socket
Audio outputs
analogue
RS 232
interface
Audio output
digital (electrical)
Programme select
up/down On/Stand-by
LED display
Card reader for CONAX Smartcard:
> Insert the CONAX Smartcard (gold-coloured chip at the bottom,
and in the direction of insertion) carefully into the card reader as
far as it will go.
Inserting the CI module:
> Please follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the CI
module and card.
> Insert the desired Smartcard in the appropriate CI module.
> Now insert the CI module carefully in the slot provided.

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Dear customer,
congratulations on your decision to purchase the TechniSat
DIGIT MF4-K digital receiver.
The operating manual you are reading is designed to help you
gain optimum use and enjoyment from the comprehensive
functions of your new digital receiver.
We have designed the operating manual to be as comprehen-
sive as necessary, and as simple as possible.
The range of functions of your receiver is constantly being
expanded, and software updates are available for this. This
may occasionally mean that operating steps are added which
are not described in this manual, or there may be changes to
functions already included. We therefore recommend that you
occasionally visit the TechniSat homepage in the Internet,
from where you can download the current version of the ope-
rating manual.
We wish you many years of listening and viewing pleasure
with your TechniSat DIGIT MF4-K!
Your
TechniSat Team

3 Please read this first
>Before you begin operating your receiver, please first
check whether the package contains all the compo-
nents that should be included. The following are supp-
lied:
1 digital receiver, 1 mains power cable,
1 remote control, 1 operating manual,
1 guarantee card, 2 batteries (1,5V micro-cell)
1 SCART cable.
>Insert the batteries provided in the battery compart-
ment of the remote control, observing the polarity indi-
cated.
>Before connecting your digital receiver, please first
read the safety notes in Chapter 3.
>Chapters 4, 5 and 6 describe how to connect the
digital receiver to the television set, VCR, etc., and
how to make the appropriate settings. These settings
need be made only once, and will only need to be
adapted if your external unit changes, or if additional
appliances are connected.
>Chapter 7 describes all the functions necessary for
daily operation of the receiver, e.g. programme selec-
tion.
> In Chapter 8 you will find information on how to set
new programmes, or how to change the order of pro-
grammes.
>Technical terms used in the operating manual are
explained in Chapter 9.
>Technical data and specifications can be found in
Chapter 10.
>Atrouble-shooting guide to help you overcome pro-
blems can be found in Chapter 11.
Important operating instructions
Operation of the digital receiver is simplified by the use of so-
called "On Screen Displays", this also serves to reduce the
number of keys required on the remote control unit. All func-
tions are displayed on the screen, and can be operated with a
few keys. Related functions are combined in a "MENU". The
function selected is highlighted in colour. The “function keys”
red, yellow, green and blue are displayed along the bottom of
the screen in the shape of coloured bars. These coloured
bars represent different functions in the individual menues,
which can be implemented by pressing the
appropriate coloured key (“multi-function key”) on the remote
control. The “function keys” are only active when a brief des-
cription is displayed in the appropriate field.
Key descriptions and terms that appear on the OSD menu
are printed bold in this operating manual.
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Help:
Where available in the menues, pressing the blue function
key will cause a help text to be displayed, pressing again will
remove the text from the screen.
Disposal advice
The packaging for your unit consists entirely of recyclable
material. Please sort the items appropriately, and sort them
for disposal via your local waste disposal system.
Please note that spent batteries (from the remote control) as
well as electronic components should not be disposed of in
your household refuse, but should be disposed of in accor-
dance with your local regulations (special waste, hand back
to outlet where purchased).
Safety advice
For your own protection, please read the safety instructions
carefully before commencing operation of your new unit.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage cau-
sed by inappropriate operation, or by non-compliance with
safety precautions.
>To ensure adequate ventilation, place the unit on a
smooth horizontal surface, and do not place any
objects on the upper surface of the unit. This surface
has ventilation slots that ensure heat can escape from
the interior of the unit.
>Do not place any burning objects, such as burning
candles, on top of the unit.
>Do not subject the unit to water spray or droplets, and
do not place any objects filled with liquuid, e.g. vases,
on top of the unit.
>The unit may only be operated in a temperate climate.
>Never open the unit housing! You are in danger of
receiving an electric shock. Any necessary repairs
should be carried out only by qualified service person-
nel.
In the following cases, you should disconnect the unit
from the mains power supply, and consult a qualified
technician:
>the mains cable or the mains plug are damaged
>the unit was exposed to liquid, or liquid has run into
the unit
>in case of significant malfunction
>in case of severe external damage
When not in operation
During an electrical storm, or when the unit will not be used
for a lengthy period of time (e.g. while you are on holiday),
disconnect the unit from the mains power supply.
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Connecting the DVB receiver to the cable
socket
a. Connect the Cable input of the DVB receiver to the
antenna socket of the cable network.
b. Scart connection of the DVB receiver with the television
set.
c. Scart connection of a video player with the VCR Scart
socket of the DVB receiver.
d. Connection of the Cable output with the antenna input
of the television set.
e. Connections of audio outputs with a Hi-Fi amplifier.
f. Mains power connection
VCR
a
f
c
d
b
e

4 Connections
The references mentioned below, i.e. a b c etc.
refer to the illustration on page 10.
4.1 Connecting to the cable network
aUse a suitable co-axial cable to connect the Cable
input of the receiver with the connecting socket of
the cable connection.
4.2 Connection to a television set
bUse a SCART cable to connect the receiver (SCART
socket TV) with the television set (SCART socket).
If your television set is appropriately equipped, it will
switch automatically to AV, and thus to cable recep-
tion, when the digital receiver is switched on.
dUse a suitable TV connection cable to connect the
receiver (Cable output) with the antenna input of
the television set.
To view digital cable programmes on your television set,
sweitch this to the external Scart input (AV). Analogue cable
programmes can continue to be selected via the programme
slots of your television set.
4.3 Video cassette recorder (VCR)
cConnect the video recorder to the SCART socket mar-
ked VCR. In Playback mode, the video recorder will
supply a switching signal to the digital receiver, thus
supplying the video recorder signal automatically to
the television set.
If your video recorder does not supply a switching sig-
nal, use the EXTERN key to switch your digital recei-
ver to the external input AV. Pressing this key again
will return you to normal viewing operation.
4.4 Hi-Fi amplifier
4.4.1 Analogue
eTo achieve the best possible sound quality, you may
connect the digital receiver to a Hi-Fi amplifier. Use a
suitable cable to connect the cinch sockets Audio R
and Audio L of the digital receiver with an input of
your Hi-Fi amplifier (e.g. CD or AUX - note that the
Phono input is not suitable).
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4.4.2 Digital
dIf your amplifier is equipped with a suitable electrical or
optical input, connect the socket AUDIO OUT DIGI-
TAL electrical resp. AUDIO OUT DIGITAL
optical with the electrical resp. optical input of your
amplifier.
Depending on the station selected, sampling rates of 32,
44.1 and 48 kHz are available.
In addition, if broadcast, the Dolby Digital signal (AC3) is
available at this output.
4.5 Serial interface (RS 232)
The RS 232 interface is used for operating system updates
as well as for pre-programming via a personal computer PC.
4.6 Mains power connection
The digital receiver should only be connected to the mains
power supply once the unit has been completely connected to
all other components in the system. This helps to avoid
damage to the digital receiver or other components.
fWhen you have made all the connections, use the
mains power cable supplied to connect the receiver
with the mains power socket (230 V/50-60 Hz).
5 Initial installation
When you have read through the safety instructions, and
have connected the receiver as described in Chapter4, switch
on the unit as described in Chapter 7. When switching on the
unit for the first time, a start window will be displayed, with the
installation assistant AutoInstall. (Fig. 5-1). Use the instal-
lation assistant to quickly and simply make the most important
settings on your digital receiver.
To make the settings in each step of the installation, the
remote control keys required are highlighted.
You can abort the initial installation at any time simply by
pressing the red function key. Press the green function key
to go back to the previous step in the installation procedure.
Thus any entries made in error can be quickly corrected.
If you do not implement the initial installation, or if it is not
completed, the receiver will commence operation with a stan-
dard pre-programmed configuration.
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(Fig. 5-1)

The initial installation procedure described here serves mere-
ly as an example. The exact initial installation procedure will
depend on the settings you select. Please therefore follow
the instructions displayed on screen closely.
Operating language
>Press the OK key to open the display window for the
Operating language. (Fig. 5-2)
>Use the up/down arrow keys to select the desired
operating language.
>Confirm by pressing OK.
Audio language
>Use the up/down arrow keys to select the prefer-
red audio language. (Fig. 5-3)
Once the installation assistant has been completed,
the sorting of programmes in the Favourites list will be
made in accordance with your selection.
>To accept the selection, confirm by pressing OK.
Country selection
>Use the arrow keys up/down to select the time
zone corresponding to your country of residence.
(Fig. 5-4) The time will be set automatically depending
on your selection.
>Confirm by pressing OK,to accept your selection,
and proceed to channel selection.
Scanning for programmes
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the field All
channels, if you wish to scan for both encrypted and
unencrypted programmes, or mark All unencryp-
ted channels, if you wish to scan only for unencryp-
ted programmes. (Fig. 5-5)
>When you confirm the scan by pressing OK, an auto-
matic programme scan will be performed. This type of
scan entails automatically scanning the entire recep-
tion range of the receiverfor digital programmes. The
programmes found will be automatically stored in the
Favourites list. This procedure may take several minu-
tes. Please note any additional messages displayed
on screen.
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(Fig. 5-2)
(Fig. 5-3)
(Fig. 5-4)
(Fig. 5-5)

Updating Software
When you have completed the programme scan, the digital
receiver will check whether a new version of the operating
software is available via cable. In case new software is avai-
lable, you can perform an automatic software update.
>Use the arrow keys left/right to select the field
Update, and confirm by pressing OK.
(Fig. 5-6) The new software for your unit will now be
downloaded. This procedure may take several minu-
tes.
Terminating the installation assistant
>Confirm the final message (Fig. 5-7) of the installation
assistant by pressing OK, this will return you to nor-
mal operation.
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(Fig. 5-7)
(Fig. 5-6)

6 Settings
You have now made all the necessary connections and com-
menced operation of your new digital receiver. If necessary,
you can now proceed to optimise the settings of the digital
receiver according to your preferences.
6.1 Operating language
This menu item gives you the opportunity to set the menu
language according to your personal preference.
To change the operating language, proceed as follows:
>Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu.
(Fig. 6-1)
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the menu
line Operating language.
>Confirm by pressing OK.
The sub-menu Operating language will be
displayed.
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the
desired language.
>Store this selection in memory by pressing OK.
>Press the Back key to return to the Main Menu.
6.2 Basic settings
To ensure optimum enjoyment from your DVB receiver, you
should still make the necessary settings according to your
personal preferences.
>Use the Menu key to display the Main Menu.
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Settings.
>Confirm by pressing OK. The sub-menu Settings
will be displayed (Fig. 6-2)
>Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Basic Settings.
>Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Basic Settings
will be displayed. (Fig. 6-3)
>Use the arrow keys up/down to move the marker
within the menu, and to change the individual posi-
tions as shown. When selecting a menu item please
also note any messages displayed on screen.
The following settings may be made:
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(Fig. 6-1)
(Fig. 6-2)
(Fig. 6-3)

6.2.1 Time difference to GMT (hours)
Your unit is equipped with a clock. This is synchronised via
satellite with Greenwich Mean Time.
If in the category Country (Point 6.2.2) you have selected
the setting None, then you must simply correct the clock
time corresponding to your local time using the arrow keys
left/right. In the case of Germany, the difference is
+1 hour in winter, +2 hours in summer.
6.2.2 Country
This function enables the automatic change from standard to
daylight savings (summer/winter) time.
>Use the arrow keys left/right to enter your loca-
tion in the line Country.
6.2.3 Remote control code
You may control up to four different appliances, all using the
same remote control code, via the remote control unit of your
receiver. If two receivers are operated in the same room,
there may be unintended operating problems. To avoid this
problem,you must set different remote control options for the
two receivers.
>To do this, press down the OK key as well as either
the SAT1 or SAT2 key simultaneously.
6.2.4 Standby clock
In this line you must decide whether the time should be
displayed on the receiver while it is in stand-by mode.
>In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to set the
mode of the standby clock to on or off.
>Press the Back key to return to the menu Settings,
or press the Menu key to return to normal operation.
The settings will be saved to memory automatically.
6.3 Audio/Video settings
To optimise your digital receiver for use with your television
set, you may make further settings in the menu Audio
/Video settings.
>Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu.
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Settings.
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>Confirm by pressing OK.
The sub-menu Settings will be displayed. (Fig. 6-4)
>Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Audio/Video Settings.
>Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Audio/Video
Settings will be displayed. (Fig. 6-5)
>Use the arrow keys up/down to move the marker
within the menu, and to change the individual items as
indicated. When selecting a menu item, please note
any messages displayed on screen. The following set-
tings may be made:
6.3.1 Picture format
>Use the arrow keys left/right to set the picture
format appropriate for your TV set: 4:3 or 16:9. This
function provides the automatic adjustment of the pic-
ture format for your television set.
6.3.2 Language (Audio signal)
>Use the arrow keys left/right to select your pre-
ferred language in this line. This function will automati-
cally select the preferred language, where available,
following a scan.
6.3.3 Language (Sub-titles)
Your DVB receiver is equipped to display sub-titles. If the
sub-title function is activated, and the language selected is
being broadcast, these will be displayed automatically.
If the function is not activated, sub-titles can be switched on
manually. The availability of sub-titles is indicated by display
of the message Sub-title selection. Please also note
Point 7.13 of the operating manual.
6.3.4 TV SCART mode
In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to set the para-
meter according to your TV set, to FBAS, RGB or S-Video.
For standard sets, select FBAS.
6.3.5 VCR SCART mode
In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to select the
parameter according to your TV set: FBAS or
S-Video. For standard sets, select FBAS.
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(Fig. 6-4)
(Fig. 6-5)

6.3.6 Dolby Digital (AC3)
Various movies are broadcast in Dolby Digital format. This is
indicated by display of the Dolby logo in the information
window, once the programme has been selected.
If you have a Digital 5.1 channel amplifier, you can, where
available, enjoy 5.1 channel Dolby Digital sound with specific
movies. The only requirement is that the digital output Audio
Out Digital (see Point 4.5.2) of your DVB receiver must be
connected with the digital input of your Dolby Digital 5.1 chan-
nel amplifier.
If a programme is being broadcast in Dolby Digital sound, this
will be indicated by display of the Dolby logo in the informa-
tion box when you switch to the programme. If the Dolby
Digital function (AC3) is activated (on), these programmes
will automatically be reproduced in Dolby Digital format.
If the function is not activated (off) , Dolby Digital sound can
also be switched on manually. Please also note Point 7.6.1 of
the operating manual.
7 Operation
7.1 Switching on and off
>Switch the digital receiver on by pressing the
On/Standby key, either on the receiver or on the
remote control.
>Press the same key again, either on the receiver or on
the remote control, to switch it off again.
>The receiver is now in stand-by mode, and the time
will be shown in the display of the receiver (if activated
as per Point 6.2.4).
If the current time is not displayed, this must still be
acquired by the receiver. To do this, switch the unit on,
and set it to receive a major channel such as ZDF for
about 30 seconds, during which time the clock setting
will be automatically acquired.
7.2 Selecting a programme
7.2.1 Using the Programme up/down keys
>You may use the programme keys up/down eit-
her on the receiver or on the remote control to switch
up or down one programme slot at a time.
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7.2.2 Using the numeric keys
>You may use the numeric keys to enter the desired
programme number.
For example:
1for programme slot 1
1, then 4for programme slot 14
2, then 3, then 4for programme slot 234
When entering prtogramme numbers consisting of several
digits, you have approximately 3 seconds after pressing a
key to complete the entry.
If you wish to enter a programme number consisting of only
one or two digits, you can speed up the switching procedure
by holding down the key a little longer on the last digit.
7.2.3 Using the Navigator (Programme list)
> Press OK.
The programme list navigator will be displayed. In TV
mode, only TV programmes will be shown, and only
radio programmes when in Radio mode. The program-
me currently selected is marked. (Fig. 7-1)
>Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the
desired programme.
>Press the OK key to display the marked programme.
>Use the arrow keys up/down to move the market
in the list by one line at a time.
>Use the arrow keys left/right to move back and
forth in the list one page at a time.
7.2.3.1 Selecting a list
You receiver is equipped with several programme lists, desi-
gned to make it easier for you to find a programme. You may
select your Favourites list (see Point 8.1), or view the
alphabetically sorted Total List, or view a list sorted by
Providers.
>Press the OK key. The active programme list will be
displayed.
>Use the red function key Category to open a win-
dow showing the types of programme lists
(Favourites list, Provider lists and Total list).
The active type of programme list is marked. (Fig. 7-2)
>Use the arrow keys up/down to select a type of
programme list, e.g. Total list.
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(Fig. 7-1)
(Fig. 7-2)

>Confirm by pressing OK.
The alphabetically sorted Total list will be displayed,
containing all programmes. (Fig. 7-3)
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the pro-
gramme you wish to view.
>Confirm by pressing OK.
7.2.4 Calling up blocked programmes
If a programme is selected that has been blocked b y the
parental control function, the message Unit PIN will be
displayed on screen. (Fig. 7-4)
>Use the numeric keys to enter your PIN code. The
desired programme can now be viewed.
or
>Switch to a programme that is not blocked.
If you have selected the setting on under Point 8.3.2, the
request for the PIN code will be displayed every time you
select a blocked programme. However, to make operation
more convenient for you, the PIN code must be entered only
once during an operating phase.
If you are using a CONAX Smartcard, please note
Point 7.3.2.
7.2.5 Information box
Every time you switch programmes, an information box will be
displayed briefly (Fig. 7-5) showing the programme slot as
well as the name of the programme selected. In addition,
other programme characteristics will be indicated, for example
for video text, for a 16/9 format programme, for
encrypted programmes. Also, where broadcast, the EPG
genre will be displayed, plus any age restriction (FSK =
Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft in Germany).
7.3 Receiving encrypted programmes
Your receiver is equipped with an integrated CONAX deco-
ding system as well as with a Common Interface. This allows
you to receive encrypted programmes. To do this, you must
first insert either a CONAX Smartcard into the integrated card
reader, or insert a CI module including a valid Smartcard in
the slot provided:
>Insert the CONAX Smartcard in the card slot of the
integrated card reader (gold-coloured chip on the bot-
tom).
or
>Insert a CI module into the slot.
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(Fig. 7-3)
(Fig. 7-5)
(Fig. 7-4)