WorldSpace wssr-11 User manual

model wssr-11
WorldSpace®
Digital Receiver
User’s Guide

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CONTENTS
WELCO ME TO TH E WO R L D S PAC E TM BROADC A S T EXPERIENCE 4
FEATURE S......................................................................4
YOU R WO R L D S PAC E R E C E I VE R AT A G L AN C E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
T O P A ND F R ON T O F TH E R E CEI V E R ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . .................... . . . . . . . . . . . ..5
LEFT SI D E O F THE RE C E IV ER . . . . . .................... . . . . . . . . . . . . ................... . . . . . . . . . . . .6
RIGHT SI D E OF TH E R E CE I VE R .................... . . . . . . . . . . . .................... . . . . . . . . . . . . ...6
QU I C K S TART.... . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . ... . . ... . . ... . . . .. .7
A N TE N N A P O SIT I O N A ND D IR EC T I ON ................................8
AN T E NN A P O IN T I NG G UI DE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
U SI N G Y OUR R EC E I V ER . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . ... . . . ... . . . ... . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . .1 0
P O WE R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0
Using AC power ....................................................................................10
Using batteries ....................................................................................10
SWITC H I NG O N YO U R R E C EI VE R ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .1 1
P OI NT I NG TH E A NT E NNA ........................................................................11
RE C EI VI N G WO R L D S P AC E ........ . . . .. . . . .. . . . ... . . . .. . . . .. . . . ... . . . .. .1 2
U SI NG L EAR N TO FIN D BR O AD C A S T CHAN N E L S...... . . . ...... . . . ...... . . . . ..... . . . . .....1 2
LEARN Mode ........................................................................................12
EXTENDED LEARN Mode........................................................................12
SE L EC TI N G B RO A D CA S T CHANNELS ........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .12
SE L E CT IN G SE R V ICE COMPONENTS WI T H IN A BR O A DC A S T C H A N N E L. . . . . . . . . . . .1 3
P R ES E TS M O DE : STO R I NG , SE LE C T IN G, AN D DE L E TI N G
BROADCA ST CH A N N E L S . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . ... . . .. . . . .. . . .1 3
S TO RI NG B RO A D C A ST CHANNELS ........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .1 3
S E LE CT I NG ST O R ED B R O ADC A ST C H A N N E L S . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .14
D EL E TIN G ST ORED B ROA D C A S T C H ANN EL S FR O M TH E P RE SET LIST. .. . .. . . .. . .14

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ENCRYPTED C H AN NE L S . . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . .1 4
D IS PL A YIN G YO UR 1 6 –D I GI T R E CE I VE R I D ........ . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .14
PA S SW OR D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..........................................15
Entering password mode ......................................................................15
Completing the password entry process ................................................15
Clearing the entire password list ..........................................................16
P C CONNECTION ...... . . . . .. . . . ... . . . .. . . . ... . . . .. . . . ... . . . .. . . . . .. . . . ... . . .1 6
ALT ER NAT I V E A NT EN N A OP T IO NS .... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .1 7
S EL E CT I NG A LT E R N ATI V E AN T E NNA O PT I ON S . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .1 7
MA I N T EN AN C E , S AF E T Y , A ND H A ND LI N G P R EC A U T I O N S. . . . . .1 8
MAINTENAN C E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...............................18
SAFET Y P R EC A U T I O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ..1 8
H A ND LI NG PR E C A UTIONS ......................................................................18
T R O U B L ES H O O TI N G G U I D E ..... . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .19
FREQUENTLY A SKED QUE STIONS ..... . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. .2 0
ADDITIONAL INFORMAT I O N . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .22
T E C H N I CA L S PE C IF IC AT I O N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2
WA RR AN T Y I N FO RM ATION ......................................................................22
L EG A L N OT I C E S. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2
N OT E S. . . . ... . . . . ... . . . ... . . . . ... . . . ... . . . . ... . . . ... . . . . ... . . . ... . . . . ... . . . ...2 3

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WELCOM E TO TH E WO R L D S PAC E TM BROADC A ST EX P E R I E N C E
Congratulations on your purchase of this fine WorldSpace digital receiver. It is
an exciting way to receive WorldSpace Satellite Radio almost anywhere in Africa, the
Middle East, Southern Europe, Asia and Latin America*. And the variety is tremen-
dous! In your region, you get dozens of WorldSpace Satellite Radio services, includ-
ing some of the most respected international broadcasters, and important local and
regional programming, plus unique music and audio arts services produced just for
you, the WorldSpace listener.
By adding a WorldSpace PC Adaptor* * to your receiver, you can also plug excitement
into your personal computer! WorldSpace Direct Media assembles the best of the
Internet and custom programming from marquee content developers and delivers it
directly to your PC. No telephone connection needed! No network congestion. Just a
clear digital signal and a small monthly fee puts select web content as near as your
keyboard and mouse.
For assistance with your purchase or additional information on available subscription
services, please contact your local WorldSpace distributor, go to www.worldspace.com
and visit the customer service section, or email us at [e-mail].
Thank you for choosing WorldSpace.
We hope you will enjoy countless hours of informative, entertaining, and enlightening
programs from around the world.
FEAT U R E S
The WorldSpace digital receiver is light and transportable, and filled with
exciting features:
• Receives directly the WorldSpace Satellite Radio service throughout the vast
satellite coverage areas.
• 10 memory presets for fast access to your favorite channels
• Indoor and outdoor use
• Last Channel Memory Recall
• Stereo output for headphones or for speakers with external amplifier
• Data port for the WorldSpace Direct Media service
• Detachable WorldSpace water-resistant antenna
•Battery operated (size “C” or type R14 batteries)
• AC powering option
*The AmeriStarTM satellite is scheduled to launch in 2001.
** WorldSpace PC Adaptor sold separately.

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YO U R WO R L D S PAC E R E C E IV ER AT A G L A NC E
Top and Fro nt of the Re c e i ve r
Shows broadcast channel channel (BC) number, service name
status, carrier number, etc.
Shows received satellite signal strength (More bars indicate
better reception)
Indicates preset mode is on
Indicates number of service components within the selected BC
Indicates selected BC is encrypted and accessed by subscription only
Indicates stereo reception
Batteries fully charged
Batteries need replacement
Indicates broadcast channel preset number
ON/OFF
SERVICE COMPONENT +
SERVICE COMPONENT- / LEARN
BROADCAST CHANNEL ▲/▼
VOLUME +/- (ranges from 0–34)
PRESETS
LCD Panel
Antenna
(folded and stored
in Antenna Pocket)
LCD PANEL

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Le ft S id e of the R ec e i ve r
R i gh t Si de of t h e Rec e i ve r
ANTENNA IN WorldSpace satellite
signal antenna jack
Stereo/Headphone Jack
DC IN Jack for external
power supply
PC CONNECTION
Jack for connecting to
a PC with a WorldSpace PC
Adaptor (PC Adaptor
kit sold separately)
Antenna Pocket/
Battery Cover
Antenna

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Q U IC K S TART
1) Remove the WorldSpace antenna from its pocket
and unwrap the cable.
2) Connect the antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN jack
on the right-hand side of the receiver.
3) Connect power adaptor to receiver and to a mains
power supply. Or, remove battery cover from the
back of the receiver and insert 3 size “C” or type
R14 batteries. Replace battery cover.
4) Place the WorldSpace antenna on a horizontal surface near a window or outdoors
in such a way that there are no obstructions such as tall trees, buildings, or walls
between the antenna and the satellite.
5) Turn the receiver on. The power switch is located on the top panel.
6) Point the antenna’s flat front face at the satellite. Consult the ANTENNA
POINTING GUIDE on the following pages for the necessary Antenna
Position and Direction for your location.
7) Once antenna is pointed correctly, press and hold the LEARN button for 2 seconds
and release. On releasing the button, the LEARN mode begins scanning for available
WorldSpace carriers* in your area. Scanning takes about one minute; LCD panel
displays a list of carrier numbers. Once completed, available carriers and their
broadcast channels are stored, and the first available broadcast channel will play.**
8) Refine the antenna pointing by rotating, tilting and moving antenna back and forth
to maximize the number of signal strength bars displaying on the LCD panel.
Five bars indicate the strongest signal strength.
9) Use BROADCAST CHANNEL ▲/▼buttons for channel selection.
NOTE: As you perform the LEARN mode, be sure LCD panel displays signal strength
bars indicating signal reception.
AN T E NN A PO SI T I ON A N D D I RE C TI O N
As with all media delivered by satellite, WorldSpace signals travel in a direct line from
the satellite to your receiver antenna. This path must be unobstructed so that the antenna
can receive these transmissions.
* Carriers are an efficient technology used to transport multiple broadcast channels. See Question & Answer, page 21 for details.
** If LEARN mode does not find available WorldSpace broadcast channels, run the EXTENDED LEARN mode. See page 12.
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ANTENNA POSITION
“Antenna Position” refers to the angle above the horizon to which you should point
the antenna .
The antenna can be put in three positions: LOW, MIDDLE, and HIGH.
In the LOW position you put the antenna in pointing angle of less than 45º.
In the MIDDLE postion it is put in an angle between 45ºand 70º.
In the HIGH position the pointing angle is 70ºor greater.
ANTENNA DIRECTION
"Antenna Direction" refers to the direction (north, east, etc.) the flat face of the antenna
should point. With the help of the supplied compass, select the desired pointing direction
for the antenna.
U SI NG T HE COMPASS
1) Place the compass on the picture at right, and align it
in such a way that the N on the compass is in the same
position as the North on the picture.
2) Turn the paper and the compass at the same time until
the red side of the compass needle points to N(orth).
3) Refer to the ANTENNA POINTING GUIDE on the next
page to select the correct Antenna Direction for your
region.
NOTE: Please make sure that the compass is not placed
on top of or near metal plates or material as this may
alter the position of the needle.
NOR THWE S T
NOR TH
NOR THEA S T
SOU THWE S T
SOU TH
SOU THEA S T
WE S T EA S T
LOW
Less than 45˚
MIDDLE
45˚–70˚
HIGH
70˚or greater
ANTENNA POSITION
SATELLITE
HORIZONTAL SURFACE

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A NT E N NA PO I NT I NG G UI DE
NOTE: Antenna Position and Direction are approximate guides. If you are near a region
border, please adjust antenna accordingly for your maximum signal reception.
AF RI S TAR t m
ASI A STAR t m
AMERI STARt m
Region Antenna Antenna
Position Direction
A1 Low Southeast
A2 Low South
A3 Low Southwest
B1 Middle Southeast
B2 Middle South
B3 Low Southwest
C1 Middle East
C2 High Any
C3 Middle West
D1 Middle Northeast
D2 Middle North
D3 Low Northwest
E2 Low North
Region Antenna Antenna
Position Direction
A1 Low Southeast
A2 Low South
A3 Low Southwest
B1 Middle Southeast
B2 Middle South
B3 Middle Southwest
C1 Middle East
C2 High Any
C3 Middle West
D2 Middle North
Region Antenna Antenna
Position Direction
A1 Middle South
A2 Middle Southwest
B1 High North
B2 Middle West, Northwest
B3 Low West
C1 Middle Northwest
C3 Low Northwest
D1 Low North
D3 Low Northwest
West Beam Carriers
54, 59 East Beam Carriers 33, 38
South Beam Carriers
43, 48
West Beam Carriers
75, 80
East Beam Carriers
43, 48
South Beam Carriers
54, 59
West Beam Carriers
54, 59 East Beam Carriers
65, 70
South Beam Carriers
43, 48
For more information and questions please visit our Web site at
www.worldspace.com.

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US I N G YOU R RE C E IV E R
P O WE R
Using AC power
The WorldSpace receiver operates on alternating current (AC) power. Use an AC power
adaptor that will operate from your mains and deliver 4.5 – 6.0 volts DC with mini-
mum 500 mA output current (adaptor included).
To use AC power, insert the adaptor into the DC IN jack on the right-hand side of the
receiver and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet. Make sure the voltage setting of the
adaptor corresponds to the local voltage.
To change over from AC power to battery power, remove the plug from the DC IN
jack. Always disconnect the adaptor from the wall outlet when not in use.
Using batteries
The receiver can also operate on battery power using three size “C” or type R14
batteries. To install the batteries:
1) Remove antenna. Remove battery cover which also serves as the WorldSpace
antenna pocket, by releasing cover latch and sliding the cover down.
2) Insert the batteries. Be certain to match the polarities (+/-) as shown.
3) Replace the battery cover.
When you switch the receiver power on (the power switch is on the top panel of the
receiver), the front LCD panel indicates the state of the batteries:
Batteries full
Batteries need replacement

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SWITCHIN G ON YOU R R EC EI VER
Switch on the receiver by sliding the switch on the top of the receiver to the
‘On’position.
P OINT ING T HE A NTE NNA
1) Remove the antenna from its pocket and unwind the cable.
2) Connect the antenna cable plug to the ANTENNA IN jack on the side
of the receiver.
3) Place the antenna on a horizontal surface near a window or outdoors in such
a way that there are no obstacles between the antenna and the satellite.
4) Point the antenna’s flat front face at the satellite. Consult the ANTENNA POINTING
GUIDE for the necessary Antenna Position and Direction for your location
(pages 7–9 of this User’s Guide).
5) Once antenna is pointed correctly, the LCD panel displays signal strength bars,
indicating satellite signal is being received.
NOTE: As with all media delivered by satellite, WorldSpace signals travel in a direct
line from the satellite to your receiver antenna. This path must be unobstructed
so that the antenna can receive these transmissions.

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RE C EI VI N G WO R L D S P AC E
By running the LEARN mode, your WorldSpace receiver automatically scans and
stores all WorldSpace carriers and their broadcast channels available in your area.
We strongly recommend that you run the LEARN mode the first time you turn on
the receiver and when the receiver is moved to a new country or region.
U SI NG LE ARNMOD E TO F IND BROA D CA ST C HAN NEL S
LEARN Mode
• Press and hold the LEARNbutton for 2 seconds and release.
• The LCD panel shows “LEARN”. On releasing the button, the LEARN mode begins
scanning for available carriers in your area. This process takes one minute. Once
completed, the first available BC will play.
NOTE: If the LEARN mode does not find the WorldSpace carriers and broadcast
channels available in your area, run the EXTENDED LEARN mode
NOTE: As you perform the LEARN mode, be sure LCD panel displays signal strength
bars indicating signal reception.
EXTENDED LEARN Mode
• Press and hold the LEARNbutton for 5 seconds and release.
• The EXTENDED LEARN Mode is necessary should WorldSpace launch additional
satellites or install repeater services. Visit our Website at www.worldspace.com
for updates.
NOTE: The LEARN and EXTENDED LEARN modes will not reset or clear the
channel presets.
SE LEC TI NG B ROA DC A ST CH AN NE LS (B Cs)
You can select BCs sequentially by pressing the BROADCAST CHANNEL ▲/▼buttons.
When selecting a BC, the LCD panel shows first its number followed shortly by its
channel name. After selecting the last BC of a carrier, pressing ▲will automatically
scroll to the first BC of the next carrier. The
same is true when the first BC is selected and
you press ▼.

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SE LECT IN G SER VI CE COMPO NEN TS WI THI N A BROAD C AS T CH ANN EL
Some broadcast channels may have more than one service component. In this case,
use the SERVICE COMPONENT +/- buttons to scroll and select the desired service
component of that broadcast channel. For instance, if the “RITMO” channel decided
to broadcast in more than one language on multiple service components and you
wanted to hear one of the alternative languages, you would select the appropriate
service component using the SERVICE COMPONENT +/- buttons.
P R ES E TS M OD E : S TO RI N G , S E LEC T I N G, A ND D EL ET IN G
BROADC A ST CHANNELS
The PRESET mode can be switched on and off by briefly pressing the PRESETSbutton.
If the PRESET mode is switched on the LCD panel indicates the symbol.
STORING BROADCAST C HAN NE LS
You can store up to 10 of your favorite BCs in the receiver’s memory. To store a BC:
1) Make sure the PRESET mode is switched off.
2) Select the BC you wish to store.
3) Press and hold the PRESETSbutton for 2 seconds.
The current BC is now stored in the next free position in the preset list. The preset
number is shown on the LCD panel before the name.
NOTE: If the preset list is full, the LCD panel will show “MEMFULL”.

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SELE CTI N G ST OR ED BROA DC A ST C HAN NEL S
1) Briefly press the PRESETSbutton to switch on the PRESET mode. The
symbol appears on the LCD panel.
2) Scroll through stored stations sequentially by pressing the BROADCAST CHANNEL
▲/▼buttons.
DE LET ING S TOR ED B ROA D CA ST CH AN NE LS FR O M TH E P RE SE T LIS T
1) Switch on PRESET mode.
2) Select the BC you wish to delete from the preset list.
3) Press and hold the PRESETSbutton for 2 seconds. The current channel is
erased from the preset list. The LCD panel will no longer show the preset
number before the channel name.
4) After the channel is erased the receiver automatically switches the PRESET
mode off.
When selecting a channel, the receiver verifies that the channel is not already
stored. If a channel is already stored, its memory location number appears on the
LCD panel in front of the channel name, and it will not be stored a second time.
ENCRY P T ED C HA NN E L S
Depending on your region, some or all channels are encrypted for audio subscription-
based listening. If you select a channel that is encrypted, a key symbol appears
on the LCD panel and no audio is heard. To access these channels a password must
be entered. Your receiver has a unique ID number that is required for the distributor
to set up your subscription. Contact your nearest WorldSpace distributor for
more information about subscription-based services or visit our Website at
www.worldspace.com.
DISPL AYIN G Y OU R 16–D IG IT REC EIV ER ID
1) Press and hold the SERVICE COMPONENT +(plus) button more than 5 seconds.
After 2 seconds, the receiver enters PASSWORD ENTRYmode. After 5 seconds,
the receiver enters RECEIVER ID mode and the LCD panel shows “1–” followed
by the first 8 digits of the receiver ID.
2) Press the SERVICE COMPONENT +button. “2–” followed by the remaining
8 digits of the receiver ID appear on the LCD panel.

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PA S SWOR D
You will be issued a password that is unique to your receiver and cannot be used
with another receiver. Passwords are entered once and then stored. This password
remains stored and valid for the whole subscription period. A password is either 22
or 25 digits in length. The receiver can store up to 8 passwords for different services.
Entering password mode:
1) Press and hold the SERVICE COMPONENT + button for more than 2 seconds.
The LCD panel shows “A _ _ _ _ _”. The blinking cursor indicates your
current position.
2) Enter the first 5 digits.
Enter the first digit by using the BROADCAST CHANNEL ▲/▼buttons
to scroll through digits (0–9). When the proper digit is in the field, use the
SERVICE COMPONENT +and –buttons to move the cursor to the left or right.
3) After you have entered the fifth digit, press the SERVICE COMPONENT +button
to move to the next screen.
The LCD panel shows “B _ _ _ _ _.”
4) Enter the next 5 digits.
As you complete each screen, press the SERVICE COMPONENT +button to move
to the next screen. When you are finished, you will have completed five screens,
“Axxxxx” through “Exxxxx”. If you were given a 22-digit password, leave the last
3 digits of screen “Exx _ _ _” blank.
Completing the password entry process
To end the password entry process:
1) Press and hold the SERVICE COMPONENT +button for more than 2 seconds.
“CHECKING” appears on the LCD panel as the password is being verified. If the
password is correct, the LCD panel will show “ACCEPTED” for 3 seconds.

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2) When an encrypted station is selected, the receiver will automatically search
for the necessary password. If the password is found in the memory, you will
be able to hear the encrypted channel.
Remarks:
• During password verification, all buttons will be unavailable.
• If the receiver is tuned to a decrypted BC, that channel will be muted
during verification.
• If the password list is full, the oldest password is replaced.
Clearing the entire password list
To clear the entire password list:
1) Press and hold the SERVICE COMPONENT +button for more than 10 seconds.
The LCD panel will show “PW CLEAR”.
2) Press the SERVICE COMPONENT +button once to complete the password clearing
process and confirm that all passwords are cleared.
NOTE: To cancel the password clearing process, press any button other than
SERVICE COMPONENT +, or switch off the receiver.
P C CO N N EC TI O N
The PC CONNECTION jack on the left side of your receiver is a port to a new type of
multimedia service. With a WorldSpace PC Adaptor*, you can connect your receiver to
your personal computer (using its serial port or USB connector) and receive the
WorldSpace Direct Media service, an exciting new way to receive select web content
direct from satellite. Being a WorldSpace Direct Media subscriber is like having a
personalized CD-ROM delivered into your PC every day. You interact with the content
that you download, use it on your schedule, and surf from one area of interest to
another. No telephone connection needed!
WorldSpace Direct Media offers you choice, quality, speed, and reliability.Contact
your nearest WorldSpace distributor for more information and how to subscribe, or visit
our Website at www.worldspace.com.
*WorldSpace PC Adaptor sold separately

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ALTE R NAT IV E AN T EN N A OP TI O NS
A LINEAR antenna is supplied with your receiver. Alternatively, you may use a WorldSpace
CIRCULAR antenna, or a LINEAR Yagi antenna with 2.3 volts LNA (Low Noise Amplifier).
You may also have an in-house CABLE-connected outdoor antenna. Optional antennas,
LNAs and in-house installation are available separately. When changing antennas you will
need to select the appropriate antenna mode: LINEAR, CIRCULAR, or CABLE.
NOTE: receivers are factory-set for the LINEAR antenna mode for the supplied antenna.
SE LECT IN G ALTE RNATIVE ANTENNA OPTIONS
1) While pressing the SERVICE COMPONENT + button, switch ON the receiver.
The LCD panel will display the antenna mode.
2) Scroll up or down using the BROADCAST CHANNEL ▲/▼buttons. “LINEAR”,
“CIRCULAR”, and “CABLE” display on the LCD panel.
3) When the desired antenna mode is displayed, press the PRESETS key to select it.
In LINEAR mode the antenna voltage supply is 3.0 volts. This mode is suited for the
linear antenna provided with the receiver, or a Yagi antenna with 2.3V LNA.
In CIRCULAR mode the antenna voltage supply is 2.4 or 3.0 volts. This mode is suited for
a circular (patch) antenna. In this mode, the receiver will automatically select the voltage.
In CABLE mode the antenna voltage supply in the receiver switches off. This mode is for
an in-house cable installation with separate voltage supply for an active outdoor antenna.
NOTE: All antennas options require an unobstructed line-of-site to the WorldSpace satellite
so that the antenna can receive the transmissions.

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MA IN TE N A N CE, SA F ET Y, AN D HAN D L I NG P RE C AUTIONS
MAINTE NAN CE
• Use a soft damp cloth to clean the receiver housing.
• Never use cleaning agents that contain alcohol, methylated spirits, ammonia
or abrasives.
SA FE T Y PRE C AUT ION S
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN OR R EMOVE RECEIVER
CASING, EXCEPTFOR BATTERY COVER. NO U SER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
• Do not continue to use the receiver if performance is abnormal.
• During lightning, unplug any power cord connecting the receiver to a wall outlet.
If the receiver is being used outdoors, stop using the receiver and store the
receiver and the WorldSpace antenna indoors.
• Use only the specified battery type. Never combine new and old batteries or
different types of batteries to avoid possible injury.
• Insert the batteries as directed, with the correct polarity (+/-).
• Discharged batteries should be removed from the receiver immediately and
disposed of properly. If the receiver is not in use for long periods, remove the
batteries from the receiver even if they are new.
WorldSpace accepts no responsibility for damage due to leaking batteries.
HANDLING PRECAU TIO NS
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE OR
ITS ACCESSORIES TO RAIN OR MOI STURE.
• Do not immerse in water or use in bathtub, shower, or swimming pool. Electrical
shock could result. Do not allow the receiver to become wet from rain or splashes.
• Do not expose the receiver to extreme temperatures.
• Do not expose the receiver to direct sunlight, extreme heat, or high humidity.
Do not place it near heat sources, water, or in a sandy or dusty place.
• Do not drop the receiver or cause damage to the cabinet.
• When the receiver is not used for an extended period, unplug from the wall outlet.
• When unplugging the optional power supply from the wall outlet or the receiver,
grasp the plug, and not the cord.

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T R O U B L ES H O O TI N G G U I D E
P r o b l e m P o s s i b l e C a u s e R e m e d y
The receiver does Power supply not connected Check the power supply
not switch on. properly. connection.
Batteries not properly Ensure that the batteries
positioned or are empty. are new and correctly inserted.
The receiver does not Antenna pointing is not correct. Check “Antenna Pointing Guide”
receive WorldSpace. (see page 4–5).
(LCD panel may There is an obstacle between Set the antenna up in open-air or
show “BC GONE” the antenna and the satellite. window for line-of-sight and to
or “TDM GONE”) minimize interference.
Antenna cable is not inserted. Check the cable connections.
The channel location Perform the LEARN mode again
has changed. to find the new BC location.
The channel is temporarily Contact your nearest WorldSpace
not available customer service representative,
see WorldSpace Offices list
Receiver has moved to another Perform the LEARN mode again
country or region. to find the BC.
The receiver receives the Headphones are plugged in. Listen via headphones or pull
WorldSpace signal but no headphones out of the receiver.
sound is heard. Volume is set too low. Adjust the volume.
The LCD panel shows the A password has to be entered to
symbol which means that the access this encrypted station
station is encrypted.
Contact your nearest WorldSpace
distributor to subscribe.
Select another BC.
Selected BC is for DATA. Contact your nearest WorldSpace
distributor to subscribe.
Select another BC.
The receiver has a Switch the receiver off and on
synchronization problem. again to reset completely.
When I enter my pass- The password is incorrect. Confirm the password and reenter it.
word, the LCD panel If you still receive the “REJECTED”
reads “REJECTED”. message, contact your WorldSpace
distributor.
When I enter my pass- There was already a password This is normal. No further action
word, the LCD panel for the same service in the is required.
reads “REPLACED”. password list.

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FREQUENTLY A SKED QUE S TIONS
Q u e st i o n A n s w e r
What is line-of-sight? Line-of-sight means the receiver’s satellite antenna
has a direct and clear path to where the WorldSpace
satellite is located in the sky.
Why is line-of-sight needed As with all satellite broadcasting, WorldSpace
for satellite reception? transmissions travel directly from the satellite
to your receiver antenna. This path must be
unobstructed so that the antenna can receive
these transmissions.
What do the BROADCAST CHANNEL Allow listeners to scroll through available BCs. In
▲/▼buttons do? PRESET mode, these buttons take you to the next
or the previous stored channel. In PASSWORD entry
mode, you increase or decrease the current digit by
pressing these buttons.
What is a service component? A service component is a separate program within
a BC. One BC can have as many as eight service
components. The LCD panel on your receiver shows
how many service components are available for the
selected broadcast channel. For instance, if the
“RITMO” channel decided to broadcast in more
than one language on multiple service components
and you wanted to hear one of the alternative
languages, you would select the appropriate
service component.
Is a service component always Some broadcasters may use a service component
an audio channel? to transfer data other than audio. In that case, no
sound will be audible upon selection of that service
component and the LCD panel shows “DATA” every
2 seconds.
Do all broadcast channels have Yes. All broadcast channels have at least one service
service components? component. Some have more, up to eight service
components. The LCD panel displays the number
of available service components for the selected
broadcast channel.