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