TechniSat DigiCom 1 User manual

Operating Instructions
DigiCom 1
636/99
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for the reception of free-to-air DVB channels
This receiver enables you to receive
the free-to-air digital ASTRA and
EUTELSAT channels free of charge.
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POWER
ON/OFF
AC 230V
~ 50 Hz
MAX 29 VA
VORSICHT!
ELEKTROSCHOCK-GEFAHR
NICHT ÖFFNEN!
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN!
TV
TV
AUDIO OUT
SERIAL PORT
VCR
4-digit LED display
Scart socket
VCR
Serial port RS-232
Parallel
port
Scart socket
TV
Scart socket
AUX
Outputs
audio analogue/digital
HF output
Channel
up/down
Power
Input terrestrial antenna
Mains
socket
Mains switch
(POWER ON/OF)
LNB output
LNB input
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Remote Control Option:
Use these buttons to set SAT1
resp. SAT2 enabling the opera-
tion of your DVB
POWER
INFORMATION
VOLUME -/+
Cursor (left/right)
OK
BACK
Number keys
MONO1/MONO2
EXTERN
MENU
TV/Radio
MUTE
Language A/B
Transponder
information
Programme
information
Channel
(up/down)
Cursor
(up/down)
Remote Control
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Contents
1 Contents
2 Illustrations
3Safety precautions – Please read first! 4
4 Connection 5
4.1 Mains connection 6
4.2 Outdoor unit 6
4.2.1 Single reception 6
4.2.2 Operation with an additional receiver 6
4.3 Connection to a TV set 6
4.4 Adjusting the UHF output channel 7
4.5 Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) 8
4.5.1 Super VHS VCR 8
4.6 AUX IN/OUT 8
4.7 Amplifier 8
4.8 Serial/parallel port 9
5 Settings 9
5.1 OSD language 9
5.2 Basic settings 10
5.3 Installation 12
5.4 Channel search 14
5.5 Reset to factory settings 17
5.6 System configuration 18
6 Changing the basic setting 18
6.1 Adding/Deleting of channels in the user list 18
6.2 Sorting of channels 19
6.3 Locking of channels 20
6.4 Changing the PIN 20
6.5 Cancelling the locking of individual channels 21
7 Operation 21
7.1 Switching on/off 21
7.2 Channel selection 21
7.2.5 Information box 22
7.3 Volume control 22
7.4 Language selection 22
7.5 TV/Radio 22
7.6 Returning to the previous channel 23
7.7 Display of time and programme information 23
7.8 Additional programme information 23
7.9 Transponder information 23
7.10 Teletext 23
7.11 Timer operation 23
8 Troubleshooting notes 25
9 Technical terms 26
10 Technical data 28

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Using the operating instructions
½Before connecting the receiver, please read the safety precautions in chapter 3
first.
½The chapters 4 and 5 describe the initial installation, how to connect and adapt
the receiver to the outdoor unit (antenna, LNB,...), to the TV, VCR, etc.. This set-
up is required at initial installation and only needs to be supplemented if the
outdoor unit changes or additional equipment are connected.
½In chapter 6 you will find information about storing new channels and changing
the channel sequence.
½Chapter 7 describes all important functions for every-day use, such as channel
selection or volume control.
½Troubleshooting notes can be found in chapter 8.
½Technical terms used in the operation instructions are explained in chapter 9.
½The Technical data can be found in chapter 10.
Important notes on handling the device
The use of a so-called "On-Screen Display" (OSD) simplifies the receiver control and
reduces the number of keys on the remote control. All functions are displayed on the
TV screen and can be controlled with a few key strokes.
Related functions are grouped into a "MENU". The active function is marked by a
blue "CURSOR" line. In the lower half of the screen a short comment to the marked
function is inserted.
Terms used in the OSD menu, remote control keys and switches and sockets are
printed bold in this instruction manual.
For example:
½Call Main Menu with the MENU button.
Main menu
TV Programs
Radio Programs
Search
Timer
Settings
OSD Language
½Choose the menu line Settings by marking the corresponding line red with the
help of the cursor keys up/down
½Confirm with OK.

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3 Safety precautions
For your own protection, carefully read the safety precautions before starting to use
your new device.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by improper handling or by
disregarding the safety precautions.
½Never place any objects on top of the device. The openings need to be uncovered
for heat to escape from the inside.
½Never open the device! There is danger of an electric shock. Repairs should only
be carried out by trained personnel.
½Take care that empty remote control batteries are not put into the household
waste but disposed off properly (return to specialist stores, special waste).
Operational breaks:
During a storm or when operation is interrupted for a long time disconnect the device
from mains.
In the following cases disconnect the device from mains and ask an expert for
help:
½the power supply cord or the connector is damaged
½the device was exposed to humidity or a liquid has flown into the device
½in case of considerable malfunctions
½in case of considerable external damage.

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Connecting the DVB receiver with a satellite system
a. Connecting the LNB with the LNB input of the DVB receiver.
b. Connecting the LNB output of the DVB receiver with the LNB input of the
analogue receiver
c. Mains connection
d. Connecting the terrestrial antenna with the antenna input ARIAL of the DVB
receiver
e. Connection of an analogue device with the Scart socket AUX IN/OUT of the
DVB receiver.
f. Connection of a VCR with the VCR Scart socket of the DVB receiver.
g. Connection of the TV set with the TV Scart socket of the DVB receiver.
Optional:
h. Connecting the HF output TV of the DVB receiver with the HF input socket of
your TV set.

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4 Connection
The letters a b c ... found in the following paragraphs refer to the drawing on page 5.
4.1 Mains connection
The receiver should only be connected to the mains after the cabling with all
components is completed. This eliminates damage to the receiver or other
components.
cAfter completion of all connections use the enclosed power cord to connect
the mains socket of the receiver to the mains power supply 230V/50 Hz.
4.2 Outdoor unit
4.2.1 Single reception
aConnect the LNB input of the receiver with the LNB of the outdoor unit using
a suitable coaxial cable. (See also 5.3 " Installation ".
4.2.2 Use of an additional receiver in a single reception system
bIf another unit is to be used in a single reception system (for example an
analogue or ADR receiver) you can connect the LNB input of the additional
receiver with the LNB output of the DVB receiver with a suitable coaxial
cable. In order for the additional receiver to also be provided with the satellite
signal your DVB receiver must be in the " standby mode ". If the DVB receiver
is switched on it takes the LNB signal with priority.
4.3 Connection to a TV set
4.3.1 Via SCART cable:
In order to achieve the best possible picture quality you should connect the receiver
and the TV set with a SCART cable.
Proceed as follows:
gConnect receiver (SCART socket TV) and TV set (SCART socket) with a
SCART cable. If equipped accordingly, your TV set will switch automatically to
AV and to satellite reception when the receiver is turned on.
4.3.2 Via HF cable:
If your TV set is not equipped with a SCART socket the receiver needs to be
connected to the antenna input of the television. With this connection only mono
sound will be possible.
For connection proceed as follows:
hConnect the receiver’s HF output TV with the antenna input of the TV set
using a suitable cable. Connect the cable coming from the terrestrial antenna
with the terrestrial antenna input ARIAL of the receiver (d).
Now your TV set needs to be adjusted to the transmitting channel of the receiver.
Choose a free channel position at the TV set and adjust it to channel 38 (see
instruction manual of TV).
If no clear picture is received on channel 38 it might already be occupied by a channel
received via antenna. You can determine this by removing the antenna cable from the
socket ARIAL (input terrestrial antenna) of the receiver. If you receive a clear picture
now, you should use a different transmitting channel in the range 21 to 61.

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4.4 Adjusting the UHF output channel
Proceed as follows:
½Call Main Menu with the MENU button.
Main menu
TV Programs
Radio Programs
Search
Timer
Settings
OSD Language
½Choose the menu line Settings by marking the corresponding line red with the
help of the cursor keys up/down.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu Settings appears.
Main Menu>Settings
Change PIN
Basic Settings
LNB Settings
System Configuration
Factory Settings
½Choose the menu line Basic Settings by marking the corresponding line red with
the help of the cursor keys up/down.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu Basic settings appears.
Main Menu>Settings>Basic
Parental Control off
Screen Format (TV) 4:3
Language (audio signal) English
GMT Time Offset (hrs.) +1
Country None
UHF Output Channel 38
SCART Mode RGB
RC Code Sat 1
½Choose the menu line UHF Output Channel by marking the corresponding line
red with the help of the cursor keys up/down.

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½Set your TV set to a free UHF channel between 21 and 61.
½Enter the new output channel number with the number keys of your remote
control.
The new UHF channel is now indicated on the receiver display.
If you still do not receive a clear picture, please repeat this procedure until you
have found a suitable channel.
½After you have found an optimal UHF channel make sure you store it on your TV
set.
½Now you can make further adjustments in the menu Basic Settings or press the
MENU button to leave it. On leaving the menu these settings are automatically
stored.
½If your TV set only is equipped with an automatic station finder set your receiver to
any UHF channel and then start the automatic station search on your TV. Please
repeat this procedure until you have found a suitable channel and store it on the
TV set.
½Fine tuning of this channel on your TV set might still be necessary.
4.5 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER (VCR)
fConnect the VCR to the SCART socket VCR. In the "play" mode the VCR
transmits a switching signal to the receiver, thus leading the VCR signal to the
TV set automatically.
If the VCR does not send a switching signal, you can switch your receiver to
the external input AV1 with the button EXT. Pressing the button once again,
the input AV2 is activated. If the button is pressed a third time, the receiver
turns back to normal mode.
4.5.1 Super VHS VCR
If you have a super VHS video recorder you can record in super VHS quality. To do
so, please adjust settings like shown in 5.2.1 (Basic settings).
! Warning ! This adjustment affects the SCART sockets for TV and VCR.
4.6 AUX IN/OUT
eSpare socket for connection of an analogue receiver, an additional TV set or
VCR (AV2).
4.7 Amplifier
4.7.1 Analogue
In order to reach the best possible sound quality you can connect the receiver to a
hi-fi amplifier. Connect the cinch sockets AUDIO OUT R and AUDIO OUT L of the
receiver with the input of your hi-fi amplifier (e.g. CD or AUX; ! Warning ! do not use
phono input) with a suitable cable.
4.7.2 Digital
If your amplifier is equipped with an electrical input, connect it with the AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL socket.
The following sampling rates are available: 16-, 22.05-, 24-, 32-, 44.1 and 48 kHz.

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4.8 Serial/parallel port
4.8.1 Serial port RS 232
The SERIAL PORT RS 232 is used for updating the operation software and pre-
programming via PC.
4.8.2 Parallel port IEEE 1284
The PARALLEL PORT is used for data exchange via a PC with a special software.
Since there is no application for this at present the existing software does not support
this function.
5 Settings
Now, that you have completed the installation of your new receiver and switched it on
you can optimise the receiver to your needs, if necessary.
5.1 OSD language
This menu enables you to adjust the language used in the OSD menus. You can
choose between the languages German, English, French, Italian, Turkish,
Norwegian, Finnish, Danish, Swedish and Spanish.
To change the OSD language proceed as follows:
½Call Main Menu with the MENU button.
Main menu
TV Programs
Radio Programs
Search
Timer
Settings
OSD Language
½Choose the menu line OSD Language by marking the corresponding line red with
the help of the cursor keys.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu OSD Language appears.
½Mark the desired language with help of the cursor keys. With the buttons cursor
up/down the marker moves a line up or down, the cursor keys left/right turn to
the previous or next page.
½Store adjustment by pressing the button OK.
½Leave the menu by pressing the MENU button.
5.2 Basic settings

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In order to be able to optimally use your DVB receiver, you need to adjust it to your
individual needs.
½Call Main Menu with the MENU button.
½Choose the menu line Settings by marking the corresponding line red with the
help of the cursor keys.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu Settings appears.
Main Menu>Settings
Change PIN
Basic Settings
LNB Settings
System Configuration
Factory Settings
½Choose the menu line Basic Settings by marking the corresponding line red with
the help of the cursor keys.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu Basic Settings appears.
Main Menu>Settings>Basic
Parental Control off
Screen Format (TV) 4:3
Language (audio signal) English
GMT Time Offset (hrs.) +1
Country None
UHF Output Channel 38
SCART Mode RGB
RC Code Sat 1
½With the buttons cursor up/down the marker moves a line up or down within the
menu. Keep an eye on messages that might appear on the screen.

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Explanation for the OSD menu: Main Menu>Settings>Basic
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Parental Control:
The receiver is equipped with a child lock. Channels that have been locked
according to 6.3 and 6.4 can only be tuned in after a 4-digit PIN has been
entered. Here the child lock function can be switched on or off by pressing the
OK button.
Screen Format (TV):
Adjust the picture format to 4:3 or 16:9 according to your TV set by pressing the
OK button. This function adjusts the picture format automatically to your TV set.
Language (audio signal)
Select your preferred language with help of the OK button. This function makes
sure that broadcasts will automatically be shown in that language, if available.
GMT Time Offset (hrs.)
Your receiver is equipped with a clock which is synchronised via satellite to the
Greenwich Mean Time. All you need to do is to enter the time difference to your
local time with the OK button. (For Germany enter +1 hour, during summertime
+2 hours.) In standby mode the time will be indicated in the display.
Country
This function changes automatically from winter to summertime. Here, please
enter your country with the help of the OK button.
Since this information is not transmitted by all broadcasters at present, please
leave the setting to None for the moment.
UHF Output Channel
See 4.4 Adjusting the UHF output channel.
SCART Mode
Adjust to CVBS, RGB or S-VHS according to your TV set with the OK button.
For standard TV sets, please leave setting to RGB.
IRC Code (Remote control code)
Select one of the remote control options SAT1 or SAT2 you would like to use
with the help of the OK button
Keep in mind, that, if changed, you also need to adjust the remote control.
½Leave the menu by pressing MENU.

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5.3 Installation
After you have adjusted your receiver to your individual needs you may have to
adjust it to your antenna, if necessary. The receiver was factory pre-programmed to
ASTRA and EUTELSAT with a Universal-LNB (see appendix: Technical terms).
These channels will be received after installation of the receiver without additional
adjustments.
If you would like to receive different satellites or use a different LNB you need to
adjust your receiver as follows:
½Call Main Menu with the MENU button.
½Choose the menu line Settings by marking the corresponding line red with the
help of the cursor keys up/down.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu Settings appears.
½Choose the menu line LNB settings by marking the corresponding line red with
the help of the cursor keys up/down.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu LNB appears.
Main Menu>Settings>LNB
DiSEqC on
DiSEqC Satellite LNB Test
Position/Option
A/A ASTRA 19.. continue
B/A EUTELSAT 13.. continue
A/B no satellite continue
B/B no satellite continue
The following adjustments can be made in this sub-menu:
5.3.1 DiSEqC on / off
DiSEqC is used for the control of big antenna systems (see appendix: Technical
terms).
½Turn DiSEqC on or off with the OK button.
5.3.2 Adjustments of the switching matrix and LNB settings
The menu lists the four switching criteria of the DiSEqC control. The device is pre-
programmed to receive ASTRA in the position A/A and EUTELSAT in position B/A of
a multiswitch. If the switching matrix of your reception unit should have been
differently set up or receives different satellites you can adjust the receiver to your
individual needs.
½Select the DiSEqC position/option you would like to change (e.g. DiSEqC A/B-no
satellite) by marking the line in the satellite column red with the help of the cursor
keys +/- and up/down.
½Confirm with OK.
A selection of different satellites appears.

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½Select the desired satellite with help of the cursor keys. With the buttons cursor
up/down the marker moves a line up or down, the cursor keys left/right turn to
the previous or next page. If the desired satellite does not appear on the list,
please select one of the spare positions, marked with User 1 to 17 (e.g. User 1).
½Confirm with OK.
The selected line is then inserted into the previously marked line of the menu
>Settings>LNB.
Continue adjusting the menu >Settings>LNB until it corresponds to your reception
unit. Insert No Satellite for not needed criteria.
5.3.3 More settings
After the switching matrix of your DVB receiver has been adjusted to your reception
system you need to check the other settings for your reception system and adjust
them if necessary.
Proceed as follows:
½Select Proceed in the column Check LNB of the satellite to be tested.
½Confirm with OK
The sub-menu Check appears with the selected DiSEqC settings (e.g. A/B).
Explanation for the OSD menu: Main Menu> Settings>LNB
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LOF low band
LOF (local oscillator frequency) is the frequency used by the LNB to convert the
received frequency to a so-called 1st intermediate frequency which then can be
fed into the receiver. Universal LNBs use 2 LOFs to convert the complete
frequency range from 10.7 to 11.8 GHz (low band) and 11.7 to 12.75 GHz (high
band).
Please, enter here the LOF frequency of the low band of your LNB with the
number keys.
LOF high band
Please, enter here the LOF frequency of the high band of your LNB with the
number keys.
Transition LOF low/high
Please, enter here the frequency where the LNB changes from low band to high
band with the number keys.

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Transponder test
You only need to enter the following points, if you want to test a satellite signal of a
satellite you entered yourself (User 1 to 17).
Transponder frequency
Please, enter the frequency for the transmission of digital broadcasts with the
help of the number keys.
Polarization
Enter the polarisation level (horizontal or vertical) of the desired programme
with help of the OK button.
Symbol rate
The symbol rate indicates the amount of data transmitted per second (e.g.
27,000 symbols per second). Enter the correct symbol rate with the number
keys.
FEC rate
With the FEC the error correction is adjusted according to the desired
transponder. Enter the FEC with help of the number keys (e.g. 1/2, 2/3, 3/4,
5/6, 6/7 or 7/8).
Signal
This line indicates the signal strength after all settings of the transponder have
been entered correctly.
Red bar
Bad reception, no digital reception possible.
Yellow bar
good reception
Green bar
very good reception
5.4 Channel search
As already mentioned, your receiver is pre-programmed for the reception of the
satellites ASTRA and EUTELSAT. To receive other channels i.e.. channels of other
satellites, you have several possibilities for a channel search. After the channel
search, the screen displays the number of channels your receiver has found. It also
displays how many of those channels are new ones. New channels are marked red
in the channel list and can be added to the user list (see 6 Changing the basic
setting). To start the channel search, call the sub-menu Search:

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½Call the main menu with the MENU button.
Main menu
TV Programs
Radio Programs
Search
Timer
Settings
OSD Language
½Now choose the menu line Search by marking it red using the cursor keys
up/down.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu Search appears.
Main Menu>Search
All
Satellite
Transponder
Program
5.4.1 All
By activating the All function, all adjusted satellites and transponders are being
searched through. New channels are then shown in red in the channel list.
½Choose the menu line All by marking it red with the cursor keys up/down.
½Confirm with OK.
The screen displays: Start search.
½By pressing OK again the channel search is being activated. By pressing BACK or
MENU the function can be stopped. Channel search can take more than 15
minutes. Please, also observe the OSD.
5.4.2 Satellite
This menu enables a search for one special satellite. All other satellites will be
disregarded in the search.
½Choose menu line Satellite and mark it red using the cursor keys up/down.
½Confirm with OK.
The message Start search appears on the screen.
½You may have to select the satellite to be searched through by pressing OK. A
selection window with the four satellite positions appears.
½Mark the desired satellite by using the cursor keys up/down.
½By pressing OK again the channel search is being activated. By pressing BACK or
MENU the function can be stopped. Channel search can take more than 15
minutes. Please, also observe the OSD.
5.4.3 Transponder

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This menu enables you to start a specific channel search for one transponder (see 9
Technical terms). This, however, requires that the transponder data is entered.
½Choose the menu line Transponder and mark it red by using the cursor keys
up/down.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu Transponder appears.
Explanation for the OSD menu: Main Menu>Search>Transponder
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Satellite
Select the satellite carrying the desired transponder.
>Mark the line Satellite by using the cursor keys up/down.
>Confirm with OK.
>Mark the desired satellite by using the cursor keys up/down.
>Confirm with OK.
Transponder frequency
Enter the desired frequency by using the number keys.
Polarization
Enter the polarisation level (horizontal or vertical) on which the desired channel
is transmitted with OK.
Symbol rate
The symbol rate indicates the amount of data transmitted per second (e.g.
27,000 symbols per second). Enter the correct symbol rate with the number
keys.
½After you have entered all information, you can start the search by marking the
line Start search and then pressing OK. Please, also observe the OSD.
5.4.4 Channel
If a channel cannot be found with the described procedure (5.4), it may be necessary
to additionally enter a channel-specific service ID number: Call the menu
>Search>Program. The only difference compared to the menu Transponder is the
menu point Service ID.
½Proceed like described under point 5.4.3 Transponder Frequency, just adding the
Service ID number by using the number keys.

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5.5 Reset to factory setting
5.5.1 Complete deleting of all channel memories
You can return to the factory LNB setting anytime. You can also delete this
completely and start a new channel search in case the channel list is out-of-date due
to broadcaster changes.
½Call Main Menu with the MENU button.
Main menu
TV Programs
Radio Programs
Search
Timer
Settings
OSD Language
½Choose the menu line Settings by marking the corresponding line red with the
help of the cursor keys.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu Settings appears.
Main Menu>Settings
Change PIN
Basic Settings
LNB Settings
System Configuration
Factory Settings
½Choose the menu line Factory Settings by marking the corresponding line red
with the help of the cursor keys up/down.
½Confirm wit OK.
The sub-menu Factory setting appears.
Explanation for the OSD menu: Main Menu>Settings>Factory setting
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Restore Factory settings
This function activates the factory setting and deletes individual adjustments.
Delete All Programs
This function deletes all channel memories.

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½Select the desired function with help of the cursor keys.
½Confirm with OK.
Keep an eye on appearing messages on the screen.
5.6 System configuration
In this menu you will find the specific data of the receiver.
½Call Main Menu with the MENU button.
½Choose the menu line Settings by marking the corresponding line red with the
help of the cursor keys.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu Settings appears.
½Choose the menu line System Configuration by marking the corresponding line
red with the help of the cursor keys.
½Confirm with OK.
½Leave the menu by pressing the MENU button.
6 Changing the basic setting
If you do not feel comfortable with the pre-programming of your receiver, you can
alter the programme list to your individual wishes. This function is also needed to sort
the channels after a channel search.
You should consider the following:
This unit has two channel lists: the user defined list and the complete channel list.
The user defined list contains all channels you can recall with the buttons of your
remote control.
The complete channel list contains all channels, those installed at the pre-
programming and those found during the channel search. New channels found
during a channel search are marked red in the list and can be copied into the user
defined list.
6.1 Adding / Deleting of channels in the user defined list
To add channels to or delete channels from the user defined list, proceed as follows:
½Call Main Menu with the MENU button.
½Choose the menu line TV Programs to select TV channels or Radio Programs to
select radio channels by marking the corresponding line red with the help of the
cursor keys up/down.
½Confirm with OK.
The sub-menu Programs appears.
Main menu >Programs
Select
Sort
Lock