TechniSat HDFS User manual

TechniSat HDFS
Satellite HD Digital Receiver
Owner’s Manual

Dear Customer,
Welcome and thank you for choosing TechniSat Digital’s HDFS Digital Satellite
HD Receiver for your TV entertainment. This product has been designed and
built to the highest standards of quality and reliability. We trust that you will
nd this digital satellite receiver easy to install and use, delivering exceptional
picture quality, coupled with ease of use.
This Owner’s manual is intended to ensure you gain the optimum experience
by carefully explaining the comprehensive features and functions of your
HDFS. With its wealth of functionality, we believe the HDFS will become an
essential element of your home entertainment system.
Best regards,
TechniSat Digital
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ratories.

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Contents
1 Contents..................................................................................... 3
2 Disposal Advice......................................................................... 8
3 Safety advice ............................................................................. 9
3.1 When not in operation................................................................. 9
4 Connecting the Receiver ........................................................ 10
4.1 Connection (a)........................................................................... 10
4.2 External input (b)........................................................................11
4.3 Connection to a TV (c and d).....................................................11
4.4 Connection to a VCR or DVD Recorder (e)...............................11
4.5 Audio connection to Hi-Fi or surround sound system (f) ...........11
5 The receiver front and back panel ........................................ 12
6 Remote Control ....................................................................... 13
7 Everyday Use........................................................................... 14
7.1 Switching on and off.................................................................. 14
7.2 Changing channels ................................................................... 14
7.2.1 Using the channel up/down keys .............................................. 14
7.2.2 Using the numeric keys............................................................. 14
7.3 Volume control .......................................................................... 14
7.4 TV/Radio switching ................................................................... 14
7.5 Access Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ............................ 15
7.6 Movie playback ......................................................................... 15
7.7 Music playback.......................................................................... 15
7.8 Picture viewer............................................................................ 15
7.9 Optional features – using the ‘tick’ key ..................................... 16
7.9.1 Additional programme information ............................................ 16
7.9.2 Quickly setting a timer in the EPG ............................................ 16
7.10 Getting Help .............................................................................. 17
8 Initial Installation (AutoInstall)............................................... 18
8.1 Antenna configuration ............................................................... 18
8.1.1 Modifying Antenna Settings (DiSEqC) ...................................... 19
8.1.2 Configuring the antenna............................................................ 20

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8.2 Software update ........................................................................ 21
8.3 AV Output .................................................................................. 21
8.4 Screen format............................................................................ 22
8.5 Regional postcode entry ........................................................... 22
8.6 Channel searching .................................................................... 23
9 Programme information banner ............................................ 24
10 Navigator.................................................................................. 26
10.1 Status ........................................................................................ 27
10.1.1 Transponder Information ........................................................... 27
10.1.2 Audio/Video ............................................................................... 28
10.1.3 Programme information............................................................. 28
11 NAV Menu................................................................................. 29
11.1 MPEG Movie Player.................................................................. 30
11.1.1 Playing an MPEG movie ........................................................... 30
11.1.2 Pause/Still picture ..................................................................... 30
11.1.3 Fast Forward and Rewind......................................................... 30
11.1.4 Audio Track selection ................................................................ 31
11.1.5 Zoom ......................................................................................... 31
11.1.6 End playback............................................................................. 31
11.2 MP3 Music player...................................................................... 31
11.2.1 Playing MP3 files....................................................................... 32
11.2.2 Creating a music playlist ........................................................... 32
11.2.3 Accessing MP3 track information.............................................. 32
11.2.4 Skipping titles/tracks ................................................................. 32
11.2.5 Pausing a track ......................................................................... 32
11.2.6 Fast Forward and Rewind......................................................... 33
11.2.7 Go up one folder level............................................................... 33
11.2.8 MP3 Playback modes ............................................................... 33
11.3 Picture viewer............................................................................ 34
11.3.1 To view an image ...................................................................... 34
11.3.2 Creating a picture playlist.......................................................... 35
11.3.3 Show next/previous picture ....................................................... 35
11.3.4 Rotate image............................................................................. 35

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11.3.5 Go up one folder level............................................................... 35
11.3.6 Stop/End playback .................................................................... 35
11.3.7 Slideshow .................................................................................. 35
11.3.8 Pause ........................................................................................ 36
11.3.9 Show next/previous picture ....................................................... 36
11.3.10 Adjusting image changeover speed.......................................... 36
12 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ..................................... 37
12.1 EPG Menu................................................................................. 38
12.2 EPG Grid – Viewing channels and programmes ...................... 39
12.2.1 Scrolling through programmes in the grid................................. 39
12.2.2 Scrolling through the channels in the grid................................. 39
12.2.3 Viewing programme information ............................................... 39
12.2.4 Viewing a different day in the schedule .................................... 40
12.3 EPG Overview List .................................................................... 40
12.4 EPG Programme List ................................................................ 42
12.4.1 Viewing the programme channel list ......................................... 42
12.4.2 Changing channel in the programme list .................................. 42
12.5 EPG Genres.............................................................................. 43
12.5.1 Changing genres....................................................................... 44
12.6 EPG Search .............................................................................. 44
12.6.1 New search for a programme using the keyboard.................... 45
12.6.2 View a previous search............................................................. 46
13 Timer......................................................................................... 48
13.1 Ways to set a timer ................................................................... 48
13.2 Main Menu – Timer Organiser .................................................. 48
13.2.1 Timer overview .......................................................................... 49
13.2.2 New video recorder timer.......................................................... 50
13.2.3 New channel change timer ....................................................... 51
13.2.4 New wake up timer ................................................................... 53
13.2.5 Timer settings............................................................................ 54
13.3 Timer Menu in the EPG............................................................. 55
13.3.1 Creating a new timer in the EPG .............................................. 56
13.3.2 Editing a timer in the EPG ........................................................ 57

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13.3.3 Deleting a timer in the EPG ...................................................... 57
13.4 Timer Conflicts .......................................................................... 57
14 Main menu ............................................................................... 58
14.1 How to navigate the menus ...................................................... 58
14.2 Automatic channel search......................................................... 59
14.3 Settings ..................................................................................... 60
14.3.1 Parental control ......................................................................... 61
14.3.2 Basic Settings ........................................................................... 64
14.3.3 Picture settings.......................................................................... 65
14.3.4 Sound Settings.......................................................................... 66
14.3.5 Settings – Antenna configuration .............................................. 66
14.3.6 Special Functions...................................................................... 67
14.3.7 System configuration................................................................. 72
14.3.8 Service settings......................................................................... 73
14.4 Timer organiser ......................................................................... 75
14.5 TV lists organiser ...................................................................... 76
14.5.1 Filtering complete channel lists................................................. 76
14.5.2 Viewing the TV list..................................................................... 77
14.5.3 Creating a new TV list and Adding channels ............................ 78
14.5.4 Removing channels from a TV list ............................................ 80
14.5.5 Deleting channels...................................................................... 80
14.5.6 Sorting channels in a TV list. .................................................... 81
14.5.7 Replacing customisable channels............................................. 82
14.5.8 Setting Parental control............................................................. 83
14.6 Radio lists organiser.................................................................. 84
15 TechniSat operating mode ..................................................... 85
15.1 Channel search ......................................................................... 85
15.1.1 Automatic search ...................................................................... 86
15.1.2 Satellite...................................................................................... 87
15.1.3 Transponder .............................................................................. 87
15.1.4 Manual search........................................................................... 88
15.1.5 Start search screen ................................................................... 89
15.1.6 Result of channel search screen............................................... 89

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15.2 Settings ..................................................................................... 90
15.2.1 Programme guide...................................................................... 91
15.2.2 Basic Settings ........................................................................... 93
15.2.3 Antenna configuration ............................................................... 94
15.2.4 Use with a Motor Rotating Antenna (DiSEqC 1.2).................... 94
15.2.5 Service Settings ...................................................................... 104
15.3 TV/Radio Lists Organiser ........................................................ 104
15.4 Menu language ....................................................................... 105
16 Troubleshooting Guide......................................................... 106
16.1 The receiver display is blank................................................... 106
16.2 Glitching picture or sound ....................................................... 106
16.3 No sound................................................................................. 107
16.4 ‘No signal’ is displayed on screen........................................... 107
16.5 ‘Channel not available’ is displayed on screen ....................... 107
16.6 Remote control unit does not work. ........................................ 108
16.7 External storage device is not accessible............................... 108
16.8 Cannot access files on PC in LAN mode................................ 108
16.9 Cannot access files on PC in WLAN mode ............................ 109
16.10 Unresolved problems .............................................................. 109
17 Main Menu Structure..............................................................110

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2 Disposal Advice
The packaging for your unit consists entirely of recyclable material. Please sort
the items appropriately for disposal via your local waste disposal system.
This product cannot be disposed of at the end of its useful life along with stan-
dard household refuse. It must be taken to a collection point designated for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
This is indicated by the symbol below which appears on the product and pa-
ckaging materials.
Please ensure that used remote control batteries are not included with
household refuse and are disposed of in the appropriate manner for hazardous
waste.

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3 Safety advice
For your own protection, please read the safety instructions carefully before
commencing operation of your new unit. The manufacturer accepts no respon-
sibility for damage caused by inappropriate operation, or by non-compliance
with safety precautions.
> To ensure sufcient ventilation, position the device on a at, even
surface and do not place any objects on the lid of the device. Also
ensure that there is 5 cm clearance above the device.
> 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 lled with liquid, e.g. vases, on top of the unit.
> The unit may only be operated in a temperate climate.
> Do not connect or disconnect the antenna input when the receiver is on.
> Never open the receiver housing. You will be in danger of receiving
an electric shock. Any necessary repairs should be carried out only
by qualied service personnel. In the following cases, you should
disconnect the unit from the mains power supply, and consult a
qualied technician:
• the mains cable or the mains plug is damaged
• the unit was exposed to liquid, or liquid has run into the unit
• in case of signicant malfunction
• in case of severe external damage
3.1 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 pow-
er supply.

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4 Connecting the DVB Receiver
> Mains connection.
> Connection between the satellite dish LNB and the receiver LNB input.
> HDMI connection between the receiver and the TV.
> Optional SCART connection between the receiver and the TV.
> Optional SCART connection between the receiver and a VCR.
> Optional connection of the receiver audio output to a Hi-Fi or surround
sound system.
4.1 Connection (a)
> After you have made all connections in accordance with the following
points, connect the receiver using the enclosed power cable to a mains
socket. Never connect or disconnect the antenna input when the recei-
ver is switched on.

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4.2 External input (b)
> Connect the satellite cable from the external antenna to the LNB input
of the receiver.
4.3 Connection to a TV (c and d)
> Connect the receiver HDMI output and TV HDMI input using an HDMI
cable. Select the correct AV channel on your 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 automa-
tically switch to AV, and thus to satellite operation, when the receiver is
switched on.
4.4 Connection to a VCR or DVD Recorder (e)
> Connect the VCR or DVD recorder to the ‘VCR SCART’ on the re-
ceiver. During playback, the VCR or DVD recorder applies a signal
voltage via the SCART to the receiver. This allows the audio and video
to automatically reach the ‘VCR SCART’. If your equipment does not
support this signalling, use the TV AV button to switch your receiver
to the external VCR input. Pressing this button again will allow you to
revert to normal operation.
4.5 Audio connection to Hi-Fi or surround sound system (f)
> Connect either the analogue or digital audio output from the receiver to
the appropriate input on a Hi-Fi or surround sound system.

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5 The Receiver front and back panel
On/Standby Alphanumeric display
Compact  ash readerMS/SD/MMC
card reader
USB socket
OK
Arrow Keys
LNB
Input
Audio/Video
Output
VCR
SCART
HDMI
Output
Digital
Audio
USB Mains
Input
TV SCART Ethernet
Port

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6 Remote Control
Remote control
Back
OK
Function keys
Information (i)
TV/Radio mode
AV
Subtitles
Timer Sleep
Option
On/Standby
Mute
Keypad
EPG
Channel change up
(+) / down (-) Volume
up (+) / down (-)
Digital Text
Audio Description
RCU mode switch
Arrow keys
MENU

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7 Everyday Use
The following sections explain basic operation of the receiver using the remote
control and front panel features.
7.1 Switching on and off
> Press the On/Standby key either on the receiver or the remote control
to switch the receiver on.
> Press the same key again to switch the receiver off, and put the recei-
ver into standby mode.
7.2 Changing channels
There are various ways to change channels:
7.2.1 Using the channel up/down keys
> Use the channel up/down keys on the remote control or on the receiver
to move up or down the list one channel at a time.
> Press the Back key on the remote control to take you back to the last
channel selected.
7.2.2 Using the numeric keys
> Press the numeric keys to enter the desired channel number.
> Please note: When entering a channel number consisting of several
digits, you have approx. 3 seconds after pressing each number to
complete the entry. If you wish to enter a number consisting of only one
or two digits, you can speed up the switching procedure by holding the
key down on the last digit.
7.3 Volume control
> Adjust the volume of your receiver using the Volume + key to increase
the volume, and Volume – to decrease the volume.
> Press the Mute key to switch the sound on or off.
7.4 TV/Radio switching
> Press the TV/Radio button to switch between TV and Radio operation.

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7.5 Access Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
> Press the ‘guide’ key on the remote control.
> The Channel genre screen is displayed. Select a genre using the arrow
keys and press OK.
> The Electronic Programme Guide then appears on the screen. The
channels you have selected, or those of the factory default settings, will
be shown with their current programmes. You can also use the EPG
function to obtain information on the contents of various programmes.
In addition, you may use the EPG functions to select a particular pro-
gramme, to pre-select a programme, or to set a timer for a programme.
> Press the exit key to return to normal operation.
> See section 12 for full details of using the EPG.
7.6 Movie playback
With your receiver you can play back MPEG movies on a USB device, SD
card, CompactFlash card or networked PC.
> Press the OK key to enter the Navigator and press the blue key to ac-
cess the NAV menu – select ‘Movies’ from the menu using the OK key.
> Please see section 11.1 for full details of using the MPEG movie player.
7.7 Music playback
With your receiver you can play back les in MP3 format on a USB device, SD
card, CompactFlash card or networked PC.
> Press the OK key to enter the Navigator and press the blue key to
access the NAV menu - select ‘Music’ from the menu using the OK key.
> Please see section 11.2 for full details of using the MP3 music player.
7.8 Picture viewer
With your receiver, you can display les in JPEG format on a USB device, SD
card, CompactFlash card or networked PC.
> Press the OK key to enter the Navigator and press the blue key to access
the NAV menu - select ‘Pictures’ from the menu using the OK key.
> Please see section 11.3 for full details of using the Picture viewer.

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7.9 Optional features – using the ‘tick’ key
The ‘tick’ key on the remote control helps you access extra optional features in
certain situations. These are documented where applicable in this manual.
Extra features are listed below:
7.9.1 Additional programme information
When you change channels, an information box will be displayed briey, show-
ing the channel and the name of the programme selected. In addition, other
programme properties will be indicated, such as subtitles, widescreen broad-
casts and dolby digital.
If a TV broadcast is available in multiple languages or with multiple audio chan-
nels, or if multiple radio channels are available on a single radio station, this
will be displayed on the screen. You may then proceed as follows to select a
different language or a different audio channel:
> Press the ‘tick’ key. A list will now be displayed on screen, indicating
the languages currently available.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the desired language or the
desired radio station and conrm by pressing the OK key. You may now
listen to the programme in the language selected. Your receiver is also
equipped to receive monaural programmes.
> Use the left/right arrow keys to select between Mono channel 1, Mono
channel 2 and stereo.
> Press the blue key to toggle through the different screen picture for-
mats.
> Press the ‘tick’ key to access the subtitle menu to switch subtitles on or
off. You can select either analogue subtitles or digital subtitles.
7.9.2 Quickly setting a timer in the EPG
When in the EPG, and having selected either ‘Programme’ or ‘Overview’ mode
via the Guide menu on the blue button, you can use the ‘tick’ key to quickly set
a timer:
> Press the ‘tick’ key to toggle between a ‘Channel Change Timer’ (a bell
image), a Wake Up Timer (shown in blue) and Video Recorder Timer
(shown in red with a video tape image in black).

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7.10 Getting Help
If you need additional help while using the menus or using a receiver function
then you can usually access a help page by pressing the blue function key.
Help can also be accessed via ‘Help’ menu options on menus, where appli-
cable.

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8 Initial Installation (AutoInstall)
When switching on the unit for the rst time, a start window will be displayed,
with the installation assistant AutoInstall.
> Press the green or the OK key to start the auto installation process.
8.1 Antennaconguration
The Antenna conguration step allows you to adjust the receiver to the congu-
ration of your antenna.

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> For standard installations accept the antenna settings by pressing the
green accept key or the OK key.
> If the conguration of your receiving installation does not correspond
with the standard setting press the yellow key to select Modify. See
below for details.
8.1.1 Modifying Antenna Settings (DiSEqC)
This advanced screen allows you to change the conguration of your antenna.
> DiSEqC – You can toggle DiSEqC components in your receiving instal-
lation on or off by using the arrow keys or the OK key. Setting this op-
tion to ‘off’ will change the options below and only allow you to change
the default satellite.
> If you set DiSEqC to ‘on’ you will see the following options. Use the up/
down arrow keys to move to the options:
> A/A – Position A/Option A – Use the OK key to select the satellite you
wish to receive at the DiSEqC setting position A/A from the drop down
option list. If you want to congure the satellite, highlight ‘Proceed’
using the arrow keys and press OK. See 8.1.2 for details.
> B/A – Position B/Option A – Use the OK key to select the satellite you
wish to receive at the DiSEqC setting position B/A from the drop down
option list. If you want to congure the satellite, highlight ‘Proceed’
using the arrow keys and press OK. See 8.1.2 for details.
> A/B – Position A/Option B – Use the OK key to select the satellite you
wish to receive at the DiSEqC setting position A/B from the drop down
option list. If you want to congure the satellite, highlight ‘Proceed’
using the arrow keys and press OK. See 8.1.2 for details.

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> B/B – Position B/Option B – Use the OK key to select the satellite you
wish to receive at the DiSEqC setting position B/B from the drop down
option list. If you want to congure the satellite, highlight ‘Proceed’
using the arrow keys and press OK. See 8.1.2 for details.
> When you have congured your satellite and antenna settings press
the green or the OK key to ‘Accept’ the settings.
> Press the blue ‘Help’ key to view a help screen.
8.1.2 Conguringtheantenna
This list of options gives you the ability to change various advanced settings for
your antenna.
> To change each option, move the orange highlight with the up/down
arrow keys and scroll through options with the left/right arrow keys or
the OK key.
> When you have congured your antenna, press the red key to go back
to the previous screen and accept your settings.
> If you want to cancel your settings then press the red key.
> Press the blue ‘Help’ key to view a help screen.