TechniSat DIGIT MF4-S User manual

Operating Manual
With integrated CONAX decoding system and
PCMCIA interface for insertion of a CA module.
For reception of free-to-air and encrypted e.g.
CONAX, VIACCESS, IRDETO, SECA etc. ) satellite
programmes.
With motor-driven antenna facility and
software update via satellite.
D i S E q C 1.2

1 Contents
1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3 Please read this first . . . . . . . . . . .7
Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.1 External unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.2 Connecting to a television set . . . . . . . . . .10
4.3 Video cassette recorder (VCR) . . . . . . . . .10
4.4 Hi-fi amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.5 Serial interface (RS 232) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.6 Mains power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5 Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6.1 Menu language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6.2 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6.2.1 Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2.2 Time difference to GMT (hours) . . . . . . . .14
6.2.3 Standby clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2.4 IRC code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2.5 Quick start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2.6 Auto standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6.3 Sounds settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.3.1 Picture format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.3.2 TV SCART mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.3.3 Video scaling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.4 Antenna configuration . . . . . . . . . .15
6.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.4.2 Setting the switching matrix . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.4.3 Additional settings/LNB properties . . . . . .17
6.4.4 Rotating mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7.1 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7.2 Selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
7.2.4 Calling up blocked programmes . . . . . . . .19
7.2.5 Information box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7.3 Receiving encrypted programmes . . . . . . . 20
7.3.1 Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.3.1.1 Multi-feed options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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7.3.1.2 Select starting time/ picture . . . . . . . . . . . .21
7.3.2 CONAX PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
7.4 Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
7.5 TV/Radio switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
7.6 Selecting a different language
(TV mode) resp. station (radio mode) . . . .22
7.6.1 Dolby Digital (AC3 mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
7.7 Return to last programme selected . . . . . .22
7.8 Display time and programme info . . . . . . .23
7.9 Additional programme information . . . . . . .23
7.10 Transponder information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.11 Freeze frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.12 Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.13 Video text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.14 Sub-titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.15 Electronic Programme Guide . . . .25
7.15.1 Downloading SFI data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
7.15.2 Interrupting the download procedure . . . . 25
7.15.3 Display the Electronic Programme Guide. .26
7.15.4 Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.15.5 Next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.15.6 More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.15.7 SFI functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.15.7.1 SFI information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.15.7.2 SFI timer programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.15.7.3 SFI programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.15.7.4 SFI overview by programme type(Genre) .28
7.15.8 Terminating SFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.16 Timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
8 Changing basic programming . . . .32
8.1 Configuring the Favourites list . . . . . . . . . .32
8.1.1 Calling up programme list organizer. . . . . .32
8.1.2 Adding programmes to theTV list . . . . . . .33
8.1.3 Deleting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
8.1.4 Sorting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
8.2 Programming the electr. progr. guide . . . .35
8.2.1 Selecting TV programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8.2.2 Start category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
8.3 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
8.3.1 Change PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.3.2 PIN enquiry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
8.3.3 Select TV/ radio programmes . . . . . . . . . . .36
8.4 Channel search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
8.4.1 Automatic search .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
8.4.2 Satellite search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
8.4.3 Transponder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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8.4.4 Manual search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
8.4.5 After the scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
8.5 Service settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
8.5.1 Restore factory setting . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .40
8.5.2 Delete all channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.5.3 Updating programme list (ISIPRO) . . . . . .40
8.5.4. Update software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
8.6 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.7 Condition access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
9 Operation with a rotating antenna 44
10 Technical terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
11 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
12 Trouble-shooting guide . . . . . . . . .50
For daily use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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 10/04
TechniSat and DIGIT MF4-S 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
Remote control
Sound On/Off On/Stand-by
Numeric keys
Option*
in TV mode:
Sound/sub-title selection,
special functions
in Radio mode: Station
selection by switching of
sound sub-carriers
Arrow key up
Programme +
Arrow key left
Volume -
Arrow key down
Programme -
SFI
Multi-function keys
OK
Programme list On/Off
Arrow key right
Volume +
Back
Info
TV/Radio
Programme +/- Volume +/-
Sleep timer
Video text*
On/Mix/Off
Menu On/Off
EXTERN
Stop/Freeze-frame
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 must be identical.
*
This function is only available if the appropriate data is being broadcast on the selected programme slot.
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LED display
Programme select
up/down
On/Stand-by
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.
LNB
input
Audio output
digital (optical) SCART socket
VCR SCART socket TV
Mains socket
Audio output
digital (electrical) Audio outputs
analogue
Inserting the CA module:
> Please follow the instructions of the manufacturer of the CA
module and card.
> Insert the desired Smartcard in the appropriate CA module.
> Now insert the CA module carefully in the slot provided.
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Important
operating
instructions
Please read this first
> Before you begin operating your receiver, please first check whether the
package contains all the components that should be included.
The following are supplied:
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 compartment of the remote
control, observing the polarity indicated.
> 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 external unit (dish, LNB, ...), 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 selection.
> In Chapter 8 you will find information on how to set new programmes, or
how to change the order of programmes.
> Chapter 9 describes the settings required if you are operating a motorised
rotating antenna.
> Technical terms used in the operating manual are explained in Chapter 10.
> Technical data and specifications can be found in Chapter 11.
> A trouble-shooting guide to help you overcome problems can be found
in Chapter 12.
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 functions 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 description is displayed in the
appropriate field. Key descriptions and terms that appear on the OSD menu are
printed bold in this operating manual.
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.
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Disposal
advice
When
not
in
operation
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 accordance with
your local regulations (special waste, hand back to outlet where
purchased).
Safety advice
by For your own protection, please read the safety instructions
carefully before commencing operation of your new unit.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused
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 liquid, 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 qualified service personnel.
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
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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e
Connecting the DVB receiver
to a satellite installation
a. Connect the LNB with the LNB input (LNB IN) of the
DVB receiver.
b. Establish a Scart connection between the DVB receiver
and the television set.
c. Connect a video recorder, using a Scart connection, to
the VCR Scart socket of the DVB receiver.
d. Connect the audio outputs to a Hi-fi set.
e. Mains power connection
b
a
d c
VCR
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4.1
External
installation
4.3 Video cassette recorder (VCR)
4.4.1 Analogue
4.5 Serial interface (RS 232)
4 Connections
The references mentioned below, i.e. a b c etc. refer to the illustration on page 10.
a Use a suitable co-axial cable to connect the LNB input of the digital receiver with the
LNB of your external installation. Please also note Point 6 "Settings".
4.2 Connection to a television set
b Use 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 satellite reception, when the digital receiver is switched on.
c Connect the video recorder to the SCART socket marked 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 signal, use the 0/AV key to switch your
digital receiver to the external input AV. Pressing this key again will return you to normal
viewing operation.
4.4 Hi-Fi amplifier
d To 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).
4.4.2 Digital
d If your amplifier is equipped with a suitable electrical or optical input, connect the socket
AUDIO OUT DIGITAL 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.
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.
> When 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).
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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 Auto Install. Use the installation 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 standard pre-programmed configuration.
The initial installation procedure described here serves merely as an example. The exact
initial installation procedure will depend on the settings you select. Please therefore follow the
instructions displayed on screen closely.
Audio language
> Use the up/down arrow keys to select the preferred menu language.
> To accept the selection, confirm by pressing OK.
> Once the installation assistant has been completed, the
sorting of programmes in the Favourites list will be made in accordance with your
selection.
Country selection
> Use the arrow keys up/down to select the time zone corresponding to your country of
residence.
The time will be set automatically depending on your selection.
> Confirm by pressing OK, to accept your selection, and proceed to the antenna
configuration.
Screen Format
In this installation step you can adjust the screen format .
> If you wish to accept the setting, select the preferable option and confirm by
pressing OK
Antenna configuration
In this installation step you can adjust the setting of your digital receiver to
the configuration of your antenna.
If you wish to accept the standard antenna setting, use the arrow keys up/down to mark
the field Standard and confirm by pressing OK. In this case continue with the item
“Updating Software”.
> If the configuration of your receiving installation does not correspond with the standard
setting, mark the field Modify.
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DiSEqC
> If you have DiSEqC components in your receiving istallation, confirm by pressing
yellow field. (Additional information on DiSEqC can be found in Chapter 10,
Technical Terms).
Position A/Option A
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the satellite you wish to receive at the
DiSEqC setting Position A/Option A and confirm by pressing OK.
Position B/Option A
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the satellite you wish to receive at the
DiSEqC setting Position B/Option A and confirm by pressing OK.
Position A/Option B
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the satellite you wish to receive at
the DiSEqC setting Position A/Option B and confirm by pressing the green
button.
Position B/Option B
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the satellite you wish to receive at
the DiSEqC setting Position B/Option B and confirm by pressing the green
button.
In the next step, you should check on the correct configuration of your antenna.
> If you wish to accept the settings entered, use the arrow keys up/down to
mark the field Yes, and confirm by pressing green button ‘’Accept’’.
Software Update
When you choose ISIPRO Program list, the digital receiver will check whether a new version
of the operating software is available via satellite. In case new software is available, you can
perform an automatic software update.
> Use the arrow keys left/right to select the field Update, and confirm
by pressing OK. The new software for your unit will now be downloaded. This
procedure may take several minutes.
Channel search/ ISOPRO
The system will also in addition check whether a new ISIPRO programme list is available.
If a new programme list is available, this can be installed with the aid of the ISIPRO function.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line ISIPRO programme list update.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The current programme list will now be downloaded via satellite. Please note any
additional on-screen messages, as well as the explanation at Point 8.5.3.
If no new ISIPRO programme list is available, or if you do not wish to download this, please
perform a programme scan in order to find new programmes.
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6 Settings
6.2
Basic
settings
> To do this, use the arrow keys up/down to mark the field All channels, if you wish
to scan for both free-to-air and encrypted programmes, or All uncrypted
channels, if you wish to scan only for free- to-air programmes.
> Confirm your selection by pressing OK, an automatic programme scan will be started.
All the satellites included in the antenna configuration will be scanned for programmes.
This procedure may take several minutes. Please note any messages displayed on
screen.
Regional programmes
> Accept by pressing OK.
Software update
> Confirm your selection by pressing OK.
Load SFI data Installation Complete
> Confirm the final message of the installation assistant by pressing OK, this will return
you to normal operation.
You have now made all the necessary connections and commenced 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 Menu 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.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the menu line Menu language.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The sub-menu Menu 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.
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.
> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Basic Settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Basic Settings will be displayed.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to move the marker within the menu, and to change the
individual positions 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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6.2.
4
IRC
code
6.2.2 Time difference to GMT (hours)
6.2.1 Country
This function enables the automatic change from standard to daylight savings (summer/winter)
time.
>Use the arrow keys left/right to enter your location in the
line Country.
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.
6.2.3 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.
Your receiver may be operated by means of the remote control unit supplied (remote control
code SAT2) or with an optional remote control using the remote control code SAT1. In this line
you must decide whether you wish to allocate the remote control option SAT1 or SAT2 to
your receiver.
>To do this, press down the OK key as well as either the SAT1 or SAT2 key simultaneously.
Press the Back key to return to the menu Settings, or press the Menu key to return to
normal operation. The set- tings will be saved to memory automatically
6.2.5 Quick start
> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to set the mode of the Quick start 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.
6.2.6 Auto standby
> Confirm by pressing OK.
> Press the Back key to return to the menu Settings, or press the Menu key to
return to normal operation. The set tings will be saved to memory automatically.
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6.3.3 Video scaling
6.3 Sound settings
To optimise your digital receiver for use with your television set, you may make further settings
in the menu Sound settings.
> Press 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.
> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Sound Settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Sound Settings will be displayed.
> 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 settings may be made :
6.3.1 Picture settings
.> 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 picture format for your
television set.
6.3.2 TV SCART mode
> Use the arrow keys left/right right to set the parameter according to your TV set, to
FBAS, RGB or S-Video. For standard sets, select FBAS.
> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to select your preferred Video scaling
setting.
6.4 Antenna configuration
When you have completed adjusting your digital receiver to your individual preferences, you
may, if required, still have to set your digital receiver in accordance with your antenna. In the
menu Antenna configuration you will find the satellites selected by the installation
assi stant. If the installation assistant was terminated prematurely, the satellite positions
ASTRA and EUTELSAT are pre-programmed.
If you wish to receive other satellites, or are using a different type of LNB, adjust your digital
receiveras follows for your requirements:
> Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Settings will be displayed.
> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Antenna configuration.
> Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Antenna configuration
The following settings can be made in this sub-menu: will be displayed.
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6.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on or off
6.4.2
Setting
the
switching
matrix
DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a digital switching signal used to control
DiSEqC-compatible components via the antenna cable. If your external installation is equipped
with DiSEqC com- ponents, you must switch on the DiSEqC control:
> In this line, use the OK key to switch DiSEqC on or off.
As only one LNB can be addressed if the DiSEqC control is switched off, the menu is
restricted to the configuration of a single LNB.
Four switching criteria for the DiSEqC control are indicated in the
menu.
You receiver is pre-programmed, so that ASTRA will be received at
switching position A/A and Eutelsat at switching position B/A
of a multi-switch. Should your receiving installation be configured
differently, or should you receive other satellites, you can adjust the
set tings of your digital receiver to your antenna as follows.
> Use the arrow keys to select the DiSEqC switch position (1-4)
you wish to allocate to a particular satellite (e.g.. A/B 3
No Satellite), and mark this line.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
A table will be displayed, allowing you to select from various
satellites.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the selected satellite.
The arrow keys up/down will move the marker up or down
the list one line at a time, use the arrow keys left/right to
move back or forward one page at a time.
If the satellite you are looking for is not included in the list, please select a reserve position,
designated User 1 to User 11.
> Confirm by pressing green button/ ‘’Accept’’ button. The selected satellite will now be
added to the menu Antenna Settings at the previously marked position.
Now proceed to enter the data in the menu Antenna Settings, until the data in this menu
corresponds with that of your antenna installation. For any switching criteria not required select
the setting No Satellite.
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6.4.3 Additional LNB settings/LNB properties
When you have completed setting the switching matrix of your DVB receiver in accordance
with your antenna installation, you should check the remaining settings for the reception
installation, and adjust the settings where necessary.
> Use the arrow keys left/right to move the marker to the column Configuration.
> In the line on which you wish to check or adjust the settings, use the arrow keys
up/down to mark the proceed Continue.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
A sub-menu will be displayed, allowing you to adjust LNB settings or to set up a test
transponder.
The following settings can be made:
LNB Type
> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to enter the type of LNB you are using. The
options available are Single LNB, Quatro LNB, Multytenne LNB, SatCR LNB,
SatCR LNB (PN), DisiCon 1 LNB, DisiCon 2 LNB, DisiCon 4 LNB, C-Band LNB,
Circular LNB and a User LNB for manual entry of LNB data.
> Press OK to accept the setting.
Test transponder
The following items of this menu should only b e entered if you wish to check the signal of a
satellite.
Transponder frequency
In this line, use the numeric keys to enter a frequency on which digital programmes are
broadcast.
Polarisation
Use the arrow keys up/down to enter the desired polarisation plane (horizontal or
vertical).
Symbol rate
The symbol rate indicates the volume of data being transmitted per second. This could be, for
instance, 27500 (i.e. 27500 symbols per second). Enter the appropriate symbol rate using the
numeric keys.
User LNB
If you have entered User LNB under the DiSEqC type, additional settings may be made:
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7.2.1 Using the programme up/down keys
0333
Switching
on
and
off
7.1
Switching
on
and
off
6.4.4 Rotating antenna
LOF low band
LOF (Local oscillator frequency) is the frequency at which an LNB converts the frequency
received into the so-called 1. Intermediate frequency, which then can be received and
interpreted by the digital receiver. So-called Universal LNBs work with 2 LOFs, in order to
cover the entire reception range from 10.7 to 11, 8 GHz (low-band) and 11,7 to 12,75 GHz
(high-band).
> In this line, use the numeric keys to enter the LOF of the Low Band of your LNB.
LOF high band
> In this line, use the numeric keys to enter the LOF of the High Band of your LNB.
Transition LOF low/high
> In this line, use the numeric keys to enter the frequency at which the LNB makes the
transition from the Low Band to the High Band.
> Press OK to accept the setting.
Signal/Quality
Provided you have entered the data for the test transponder correctly, these lines will indicate
the signal strength and quality.
If you are using the digital receiver in conjunction with a rotating antenna equipped with a
DiSEqC motor (Level 1.2), switch the DiSEqC control (Point 6.4.1) on and please note
Point 9 of the operating manual.
7 Operation
> 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 standby mode, and the time will be shown in the display
of the receiver.
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
> You may use the programme keys up/down either on the receiver or on the
remote control to switch up or down one programme slot at a time.
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For example:
1
for programme slot 1
1
, then
4
for programme slot 14
2
, then
3
,
then
4
for programme slot 234
7.2.3 Using the Navigator (programme list)
0333
Switching
on
and
off
7.2.4 Calling up blocked programmes
7.2.2 Using the numeric keys
> You may use the numeric keys to enter the desired programme number.
When entering programme 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 on the last digit a little longer.
> 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 programme currently selected is marked.
> 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.
If a programme is selected that has been blocked by the parental control function, the
message Unit PIN will be displayed on screen.
> 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 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).
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7.3.1 Special functions
7.3
Receiving
encrypted
programmes
Your receiver is equipped with an integrated CONAX decoding 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/Cryptworks Smartcard in the card slot of the integrated card reader.
or
> Insert a CI module into the slot.
> Insert the Smartcard in the card slot of the CI module. Ensure that the gold-coloured chip of
the Smartcard is located upper- most on the card in the direction of insertion.
> If an encrypted programme is now selected, your digital receiver will automatically check
the card reader as well as the interface, and will display the programme in unencrypted
form provided the appropriate valid Smartcard or an appropriate CI module containina valid
Smartcard for this programme has been inserted.
.
On some programme slots you will be advised of the availability of specific special functions.
For instance, on multi-feed channels, in the case of sports broadcasts, you can sometimes
choose different games (e.g. National League soccer), select different sound tracks (e.g.
stadium/commentary) or select different camera angles (Formula 1).
In addition, some programme providers allow you to select the desired starting time for a
movie you have selected.
7.3.1.1 Multi-feed options
Some programmes provide a multi-feed option. This function allows you, for example, in the
case of sports boradcasts to select freely the camera angle you prefer (Formula 1 racing), or to
switch to various games being played at different locations (e.g. National League soccer).
Where a programme provides multi-feed options, this will be indicated on screen.
>To select one of the available options, press the Option key.
A selection window will be opened, displaying the options available.
>Use the up/down arrow keys to select the desired option.
>Confirm by pressing OK.
Your digital receiver will now switch to the selected option.
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