TechniSat HDFS User manual

TechniSat HDFS
Satellite HD Digital Receiver
Quick Start Guide

1 Contents List
The following items should be in your freesat receiver box:
> freesat receiver
> Remote control and batteries
> HDMI lead
> Mains lead
> Owner’s Manual
> Quick Start Guide
2 Setup – connection of AV
a. Mains connection.
b. Connection between
the satellite dish LNB
and the receiver LNB
input.
c. HDMI connection
between the receiver
and the TV.
d. Optional SCART con-
nection between the
receiver and the TV.
e. Optional SCART con-
nection between the
receiver and a VCR.
f. Optional connection of
the receiver audio out-
put to a Hi-Fi or sur-
round sound system.

2.1 Connection (a)
> After you have made all connections in accordance with the fol-
lowing information, connect the freesat receiver using the en-
closed power cable to a mains socket. Never connect or discon-
nect the antenna input when the freesat receiver is switched on.
2.2 External input (b)
> Connect the satellite cable from the external antenna to the LNB
input on the freesat receiver
2.3 Connection to a TV (c) & (d)
> Connect the freesat receiver HDMI output to the TV HDMI input
using the supplied HDMI cable. Select the HDMI AV channel on
the TV.
Alternatively:
> Use a SCART cable to connect the receiver ‘TV SCART’ to the
SCART socket on your TV. If your TV is appropriately equipped,
it will automatically switch to AV, and thus to satellite operation,
when the freesat receiver is switched on.
2.4 Connection to a Video cassette recorder (VCR) or DVD Re-
corder (e)
> Connect the VCR or DVD recorder to the ‘VCR SCART’ on the re-
ceiver. During playback, the VCR or DVD recorder applies a sig-
nal voltage via the SCART to the freesat receiver. This allows the
audio and video to automatically reach the ‘VCR SCART’ (not via
the HDMI output) and hence the TV, provided this is connected via
SCART. If your equipment does not support this signalling, use the
AV button to switch your freesat receiver to the external VCR input.
Pressing this button again will allow you to revert to normal opera-
tion.

2.5 Connection of audio output to Hi-Fi or surround sound sys-
tem (f)
> Connect either the analogue or digital audio output from the re-
ceiver to the appropriate input on a Hi-Fi or surround sound
system.
3 Power Up
1. Connect the power lead to a mains socket.
2. The unit will now be powered and in standby.
3. Power on by pressing the red standby key on the remote control
or the standby button on the front of the freesat receiver (identi-
ed by a red surround).
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4. The power button surround will now illuminate blue to indicate
that it is operational.

4.1 Welcome and start-up
Press the OK key on the re-
mote control to begin the in-
stallation.
4.2
Antenna conguration
For a standard installa-
tion, accept the default an-
tenna conguration. For
advanced installations, se-
lect ‘Modify’ and follow the
instructions in conjunction
with the Owner’s Manual.
4.3 Software update
The receiver will automati-
cally check for software
updates. If none is found, it
will report that your receiver
has the latest software ver-
sion and will continue with
the installation.
4 Initial installation
When powering on the satellite receiver for the rst time an automatic
installation process will start.
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4.4 AV Output
Using the arrow keys, se-
lect the AV output that is
connected to the TV, then
press OK to continue.
4.5 Screen format
The Screen format step al-
lows you to set your TV
screen format (aspect ratio)
to either normal 4:3 or 16:9
widescreen format.
4.6 Postcode Entry
Enter your postcode with
the arrow and number
keys, including the space
and then press green to ac-
cept and start the channel
search.
4.7 Channel search
When all the channels have
been found press the OK
key to nish the installation.

5 EPG and Genre selection
The EPG shows an 8 day programme schedule for all channels and
provides various ways to view this information.
> Press the ‘guide’ key on the remote control to display the EPG
initial screen which identies the available genres.
> Use the up/down arrow keys and the OK key to select a channel genre.
> The EPG grid will be displayed.
> Press the blue key to show a menu to change viewing options.
> To set a reminder to change channel when a programme is about
to start, highlight the programme in the grid and press the red key
and select ‘New channel change timer’.
> Refer to the Owner´s Manual for further details of the EPG features.
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6 Channel list
The Channel List gives you a quick way of viewing and selecting new
channels.

> Press the OK key to view the Channel List.
> Use arrow keys to view channels and press OK to switch to the
selected channel.
7 Extended features and functions
> Press the ‘i’ key to show the information banner.
> The banner displays the current channel and programme.
> Use the left/right keys to see what is on next and later.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to see what programmes are show-
ing on the other channels.
> Press the ‘i’ key while the banner is displayed to access infor-
mation about the current programme.
> For full details of the extended features and functions, please
refer to the Owner´s Manual.
8 Service and support
If you need technical support please use the following contact details:
Tel: [phone]
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.technisat.co.uk
2233630000900