TechniSat DVD Player TechniBox VIACAM User Manual
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TechniBox  
VIACAM  
Instruction Manual  
Integrated VIACCESS decoding unit and  
PCMCIA interface for two independently  
operating CA modules. Receives free-to-air  
as well as encoded/scrambled (e.g. VIAC-  
CESS, CRYPTOWORKS, SECA, etc.) DVB  
programmes via ASTRA and EUTELSAT  
satellites.  
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Contents  
1 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 5  
3 Safety warnings - please read first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
4.1 Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
4.2 External unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
4.2.1 Single unit operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
4.2.2 Operating an additional receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
4.3 Connecting to a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
4.4 Adjusting the UHF output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
4.5 Connecting a video cassette recorder (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
4.5.1 Connecting a Super-VHS video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
4.6 AUX input and output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
4.7 Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
4.8 Serial/parallel connection/interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
4.9 USB connection/interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
5.1 OSD language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
5.2 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
5.3 Audio and video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
5.4 Adjusting to conform to external unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
6.1 On/off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
6.2 Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
6.2.5 Infobox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
6.3 Receiving scrambled/encrypted programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
6.4 Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
6.5 Selecting a different language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
6.5.2 Dolby Digital (AC3 mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20  
6.6 TV/radio switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
6.7 Going back to last/previous programme selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
6.8 Display clock/timer and programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
6.9 Additional programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
6.10 Transponder information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
6.11 Videotext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
6.12 Display sub-titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
6.13 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
6.13.1 Entering EPG data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
6.13.2 Interrupting the data entry process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
6.13.3 Calling up the Electronic Programme Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22  
6.13.4 Table of current contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
6.13.5 Table of contents immediately following . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23  
6.13.6 Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
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6.13.7 EPG functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
6.13.7.1 EPG information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24  
6.13.7.2 Pre-selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
6.13.7.3 Activating the VCR (timer mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
6.13.7.4 Overview of EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
6.13.7.5 Searching the EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26  
6.13.7.6 Manual programming of timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
7 Changing basic programme settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
7.1 Adding/deleting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30  
7.2 Sorting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
7.3 Blocking programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32  
7.4 Changing the PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
7.5 Programming the Electronic Programme Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33  
7.6 Unblocking reception of specific programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
7.7 Programme search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
7.7.1 All programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
7.7.2 Satellite programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
7.7.3 Transponders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
7.7.4 Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
7.8 Conditional Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
7.9 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
7.10 Restoring original factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
8 Technical Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40  
9 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42  
10 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
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Please read this first  
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Before connecting the receiver, first check that you have received all necessary parts.  
The following are included:  
1 receiver  
1 mains cable  
1 remote control unit  
1 instruction manual 1 guarantee card  
2 batteries (1.5V size AAA)  
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Insert the enclosed batteries in the battery compartment of the remote control unit,  
ensuring the polarity is correct as indicated  
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Before switching on the receiver, please first read the safety hints in Chapter 3  
Chapters 4 and 5 show you how to adjust and connect the receiver so that it con-  
forms to the requirements of the external unit (dish antenna, LNB, etc.) as well as to  
those of the TV set, VCR, etc. These settings have to be made only once when com-  
mencing operation, and only need to be augmented when you attach additional  
equipment to the set-up, or if the specifications of your external unit are changed.  
Chapter 6 describes all functions required for everyday usage, such as volume  
adjustment and programme selection.  
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Chapter 7 shows you ways of setting additional programmes, and of changing the  
order of programmes.  
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Technical terms used in the instruction manual are explained in Chapter 8.  
Technical data and specifications are to be found in Chapter 9.  
Hints on finding and correcting faults and malfunctions are described in Chapter 10.  
Important hints on Usage  
The use of a so-called "On Screen Display" (see example of screen shots) simplifies the use  
of the receiver, and makes it possible to manage with fewer buttons on the remote control  
unit. All functions are displayed on the TV screen, and can be adjusted with a few clicks of  
the button.  
Functions that logically belong together are combined into a single "MENU".  
The function selected is marked by a blue background in the relevant line. A short comment  
on the selected function is shown in the lower half of the display.  
Terms used in the OSD menu are shown in bold type in this instruction manual.  
Example:  
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Use the button MENU to open the Main Menu  
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Now select the line of text OSD LANGUAGE, by marking the appropriate line with  
the aid of the arrow up/down controls  
Confirm with OK  
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3 Safety Advice  
For your own safety, you should read the safety instructions carefully before switching on  
your new receiver for the first time.  
The manufacturer can accept no responsibility for damage caused by inappropriate handling,  
or by ignoring the safety advice.  
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To ensure a sufficient ventilation, place the receiver on a plain, flat underground. Do  
not lay any objects on the upper surface of the receiver. This contains cooling slots,  
which are essential to ensure that the heat generated inside the receiver can escape  
freely.  
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Do not place any burning objects e.g. burning candles on the receiver.  
Do not expose the receiver to drop and splash water. Do not place any liquid filled  
objects e.g. vase on the receiver.  
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The receiver should only be used in moderate climate.  
NEVER open the receiver! You are in danger of receiving an electrical shock. If it is  
ever necessary to open the equipment housing this should be done only by appro-  
priately trained personnel.  
Please ensure that spent batteries as well as general electronic components may not be dis-  
posed of in your regular household waste, but should be disposed of professionally (either  
taken back by the retailer, or disposed of in accordance with local council regulations).  
Equipment not in use:  
During an electrical storm as well as during extended periods when the equipment is not in  
use it is advisable to disconnect it from the electrical mains.  
In the following cases you should disconnect the equipment  
from the mains and call a specialist for assistance :  
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when the mains cable or plug are damaged;  
when the equipment has been exposed to extreme damp, or when liquid has entered  
the equipment;  
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when there are serious malfunctions;  
if there is severe external damage to the receiver.  
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4 Connections  
The references in bold type - a b c etc. refer to the diagram on page 8.  
4.1 Mains connection  
The receiver should only be connected to the mains supply after all connections with other  
components and equipment have been made. This helps to eliminate the likelihood of dama-  
ge to the receiver or other components.  
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Once all other cable connections have been made, connect the receiver to a mains  
supply of 230 V/50 Hz, using the mains cable included.  
4.2 External Installation  
4.2.1 Single unit operation  
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Use a suitable coaxial cable to connect the LNB INPUT of the receiver to the LNB  
unit of your external installation. Also note Point 5 "Installation".  
4.2.2 Operation with an additional receiver connected to a single receiving unit  
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Should you wish to operate a further piece of equipment, such as an analogue recei-  
ver or an ADR satellite radio receiver, in conjunction with a single receiving unit, you  
may use a suitable coaxial cable to connect the LNB input of the additional receiver  
with the LNB OUT connection on the DVB receiver. In order to ensure the satellite  
signal is fed through to the additional receiver, the DVB receiver must be kept in  
Standby mode. If the DVB receiver is switched on, this will receive priority in directing  
the LNB signal.  
4.3 Connection to a Television set  
4.3.1 By means of a Scart cable:  
In order to obtain the best picture quality possible, we advise you to use a Scart cable to  
connect your receiver to the TV set.  
The procedure is as follows:  
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Connect the receiver (SCART TV connection) with the TV set (Scart connection),  
using a Scart cable. If your TV set is fitted with an appropriate connection, the set will  
automatically switch to AV mode, and thus receive the satellite signal, whenever the  
receiver is switched on.  
4.3.2 By means of an HF connection  
If your TV set is not fitted with a Scart connector, the receiver will have to be connected to  
the antenna input of the TV set. If this form of connection is used, sound will only be availa-  
ble in mono mode, and not in stereo.  
The procedure is as follows:  
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Using a suitable TV connection cable (coaxial), connect the receiver (HF OUT) to  
the antenna input connector of your TV set. The cable feeding the terrestrial signal  
from the antenna should be connected to the Terrestrial Antenna Input of the  
receiver.  
Now you must tune the TV set to the transmission channel used by the receiver. Select a  
free programme slot on your TV set, and select channel 38 (if necessary, refer to the instruc-  
tion manual of your TV set for this).  
If you do not receive a clear picture on channel 38, this may indicate that either this or a  
neighbouring channel are already receiving a programme signal via the antenna. You can  
check on this by temporarily disconnecting the antenna cable from the Terrestrial Anten-  
na Input of the receiver. If you then temporarily receive a clear picture, you should select a  
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different transmission channel within the receiver's range of 21 to 61.  
4.4 Setting the UHF Output Channel  
The procedure is as follows:  
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Use the Menu key to select the Main Menu  
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Now select the entry Settings, marking it in blue by using the up/down arrow keys  
Confirm by pressing OK  
The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.  
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Now use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Audio/Video Settings  
Confirm by pressing OK.  
The sub-menu Audio/Video will be displayed  
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Now select the line UHF Out Channel, marking it in blue by using the up/down  
arrow keys.  
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Select a free UHF channel on your TV set in the range between 21 and 69.  
Finally, use the numeric key pad to enter the new output transmission channel in  
your receiver's memory.  
The receiver will now transmit the signal on the UHF channel shown in the display.  
Should you still experience interference on the channel selected, please repeat the  
procedure until you find a suitable channel, free from interference.  
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Once you have found a UHF channel with optimal quality, please remember to enter it  
into the memory of your TV set.  
You can now select further settings in the Audio/Video Settings menu, or you can  
press the Menu key to return to normal operation. The selected setting will be auto-  
matically stored in memory when you exit the menu.  
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If your TV set is only equipped with an automatic channel scan, select any UHF chan-  
nel on your receiver, then start the automatic scan run on your TV set. If necessary,  
repeat this procedure until you find a suitable transmission channel (as described  
above), and store the selected channel in your TV set's memory.  
It may be necessary to finish off with some fine tuning of the channel on the TV set.  
4.5 Video Cassette Recorders (VCR)  
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Connect the video cassette recorder to the Scart connection marked VCR on your  
receiver. When the video player is set to PLAY, it will send a switching signal to the  
receiver, which will transmit the video player signal to the TV set automatically.  
Press the TV/Sat key to select whether the signal from the TV Scart connection is to be  
shown on screen or not. It is thus possible to record a satellite programme on your video  
recorder while at the same time viewing a different terrestrial programme via the UHF input  
of your TV set.  
4.5.1 Super VHS Video Cassette Recorders  
If you have a Super VHS video recorder, you can use this to make recordings in Super VHS  
quality through your DVB receiver. In order to achieve this, make all the necessary settings  
as described in 5.3 (Audio/video Settings)  
Note: this setting applies to both the TV and VCR Scart connections of your receiver.  
4.6 AUX IN/OUT  
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Spare connection for connecting an analogue receiver, an additional TV or VCR set  
(AV2).  
4.7 Amplifier  
4.7.1 Analogue  
In order to achieve the best possible sound quality, the receiver can be connected to a hi-fi  
amplifier. Use a suitable cable to connect the cinch outputs Audio R and Audio L of the  
receiver with an input connection of your hi-fi amplifier (use either CD or AUX inputs, the  
Phono connection is not suitable).  
4.7.1 Digital  
If your amplifier has a suitable electrical input, connect the Audio Out Digital connection  
of your receiver with the electrical input of your amplifier.  
Sampling rates of 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz are available.  
Whenever it is broadcast, the Dolby Digital signal (AC3)is also available via this output.  
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4.8 Serial Interface RS 232  
The RS 232 interface can be used to update the operating software, and in order to pre-pro-  
gramme the receiver via a PC.  
4.9 USB Interface  
The USB interface can be used to exchange data between a PC and the receiver.  
5 Installation  
Now that you have made all the necessary connections to and from your receiver, and have  
switched it on, you may, if necessary resp. if you wish, optimise the operation of the receiver.  
5.1 OSD Language  
This menu heading gives you the opportunity of selecting a language of your choice, in  
which the menus will be displayed. The receiver is given a default setting of German in the  
factory. You have a choice of German, English, French, Italian, Turkish, Norwegian, Finnish,  
Danish, Swedish, Portuguese and Spanish.  
In order to change the OSD language, please follow these steps:  
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Use the Menu key to select the Main Menu  
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Select the entry OSD Language (OSD-Sprache), marking it in blue by using the  
up/down arrow keys.  
Confirm by selecting OK  
The sub-menu OSD Language (OSD-Sprache) will be displayed  
Select the preferred language by means of the up/down arrow keys. Use the  
up/down arrow keys to move the marker by one line at a time, while the  
left/right arrow keys are used to scroll to the previous or the following page res-  
pectively.  
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Press OK to store the selected language.  
Press Back to return to the Main menu.  
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5.2 Basic Settings  
In order to gain the optimal benefit from your DVB receiver, you can still set several individu-  
al preferences.  
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Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu display.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Settings.  
Press OK to confirm this selection  
The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.  
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Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Basic Settings.  
Press OK to confirm this selection  
The sub-menu Basic Settings will be displayed.  
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You can use the up/down arrow keys to move the marker within the menu, and to  
change the individual positions as stated. When selecting a menu item, please also  
note any additional screen notices.  
The following settings can be made:  
Parental lock:  
Your receiver is provided with a security circuit to prevent use by children. Any programmes  
whose reception you have blocked as per points 7.3 and 7.4 can only be received after a  
four-digit PIN is entered. You can enable or disable the parental lock facility by pressing the  
OK key while this entry is marked.  
Time difference GMT (hours)  
Your receiver is provided with a clock. This is synchronised to Greenwich Mean Time by  
means of satellite signals. If you do not live in the GMT time zone, you must correct the time  
display with the aid of the OK key, to correspond to your local time. In Germany, standard  
time is GMT + 1 hour, and Daylight Savings Time is GMT + 2 hours. When the receiver is in  
stand-by mode, the time is shown on the receiver display.  
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Country  
This function provides an automatic change-over between standard (winter) time and day-  
light savings (summer) time. Mark the entry Country to select your home country, and con-  
firm by pressing the OK key.  
As this information is currently not broadcast by all programme providers, you should initially  
select None for this setting.  
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Press the key Back to return to the menu Settings, or press the Menu key to  
return to normal operation. All settings selected will be automatically stored.  
5.3 Audio/Video Settings  
In order to further optimise the operation of your receiver in conjunction with your TV set, you  
can make further selections in the Audio/Video settings menu.  
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Press the Menu key for the Main Menu to be displayed.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the entry Settings  
Confirm this selection by pressing the OK key  
The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.  
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Now highlight the entry Audio/Video Settings, using the up/down arrow keys.  
Confirm by pressing OK  
The sub-menu Audio/Video Settings will be displayed  
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Use the up/down arrow keys to move the marker (blue highlighted entry) within  
the menu, and to change the individual settings as indicated. When selecting an opti-  
on, please also note any additional on-screen notices.  
The following selections are possible:  
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Picture format TV Set:  
Use the OK key to select either the 4:3(standard) or 16:9(widescreen) picture format, in  
accordance with the features of your TV set. This function automatically adjusts the picture  
format to the specifications of your TV set.  
Sound (Audio)  
Use the OK key to select your preferred language. Where a programme is broadcast with  
several language soundtracks, this feature will automatically select your preferred language,  
if available.  
UHF Output Channel  
See Point 4.4  
Scart Mode  
Use the OK key to select either FBAS, RGB or S-VHS, in accordance with the specifications  
of your TV set. For standard equipment retain the default setting RGB.  
Sub-titles  
Your DVB receiver has the facility to display sub-titles. Provided the function Sub-titles has  
been enabled, and the preferred language selected in terms of the Audio signal selection is  
available, the sub-titles will be superimposed on the picture automatically. If the function has  
not been enabled, it can be set manually, Sub-titles are indicated by the symbol  
information display. Please also refer to Point 6.12 in this instruction manual.  
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5.4 Adjustments for the External Unit  
Once you have made all the individual selections, to make the receiver conform to your pre-  
ferences, it may still be necessary to make some adjustments for the receiver to work opti-  
mally with your antenna/satellite dish. The default factory setting is pre-programmed for  
reception of ASTRA and EUTELSAT broadcasts by means of a universal LNB (see Glossary  
at end for technical terms). Once the receiver has been connected to an external reception  
unit and switched on, these programmes can be received without any further adjustments.  
Should you also wish to receive signals from other satellites, or if you have a different type of  
LNB, you can make the following adjustments in your receiver to provide for these program-  
mes:  
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Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu  
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Use the up/down arrow keys to select the entry Settings.  
Confirm by pressing the OK key.  
The menu Settings will be displayed.  
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Now use the up/down arrow keys to select the entry LNB Settings  
Confirm by pressing the OK key.  
The menu LNB Settings will be displayed.  
The following selections can be made in this sub-menu:  
5.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on or off  
DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a digital signal that can control the functions  
of DiSEqC-compatible components via the antenna connection.  
If your external installation features DiSEqC components, you should enable the DiSEqC  
control function:  
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When this entry is highlighted, use the OK key to switch the DiSEqC function on or  
off.  
5.4.2 Adjusting the Switching Matrix and LNB Properties  
The menu reflects the four switching criteria of the DiSEqC control.  
Your receiver is pre-programmed to receive ASTRA broadcasts on switch setting A/A, and  
EUTELSAT signals on setting B/A of a Multiswitch. Should the switching matrix of your exter-  
nal receiving unit be set up differently, or should you wish to receive satellite signals other  
than those mentioned, you can adjust the receiver settings as follows:  
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Use the up/down arrow keys to select the DiSEqC switch position (1-4) that you  
wish to use for allocation to a satellite (e.g. A/B 3 No Satellite), and highlight the  
appropriate entry.  
>
>
Press the OK key to confirm.  
A list of several satellites will be displayed, from which you can make your selection.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the appropriate satellite.  
Pressing the up/down arrow keys will move the marker by one line at a time, up or  
down, while the left/right arrow keys will take you to the previous or following pages  
respectively.  
Should the satellite you are looking for not be included in the list, please select one of  
the spare settings, which are marked User 1 to User 15.  
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Confirm by pressing the OK key.  
The highlighted entry will now be inserted in the menu >Settings>LNB at the pre-  
viously selected position  
In this way, you can continue to customise the Menu>Settings>LNB until all the information  
in this menu correspond to those of your receiving unit. For those switiching criteria you do  
not require you should select the setting No Satellite.  
5.4.3 Additional Settings  
Now that the switching matrix of your DVB receiver has been adjusted to conform to your  
external reception equipment, you should also check on the other settings for your receiving  
equipment, and adjust the settings where necessary.  
>
>
Use the left/right arrow keys to mark the entry Check LNB.  
Using the up/down arrow keys to move around the field Check LNB, select the  
satellite position (1-4) that you wish to adjust resp. check on; mark the entry Pro-  
ceed in blue.  
>
Confirm by pressing OK.  
The menu >LNB>Check will now be displayed, together with the DiSEqC setting  
selected (e.g. A/A 1).  
The following settings can be made:  
LOF low band  
LOF (local oscillator frequency) is the frequency used by the LNB to convert the frequency  
received into the so-called 1st Intermediate Frequency, which can then be utilised by the  
receiver. So-called universal LNBs utilise 2 LOFs in order to cover the whole frequency  
range of 10.7 to 11.8 GHz (low band) and 11.7 to 12.75 GHz (high band). Using the numeric  
key pad of your remote control, enter here the LOF frequency corresponding to the low band  
of your LNB.  
LOF high band  
As above - using the numeric key pad of your remote control, enter here the LOF frequency  
corresponding to the high band of your LNB.  
Switchover LOF low/high  
Use the numeric key pad of your remote control to enter the frequency at which your LNB  
switches from low band to high band.  
Transponder Test  
The following points of this menu should only be entered if you want to test a satellite signal  
by means of a self-generated satellite (User 1 to 15).  
Transponder frequency  
Use the numeric key pad to enter a frequency at which digital programmes are broad-  
cast.  
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Polarisation  
Use the OK key to enter the appropriate polarisation plane (horizontal or vertical) on which  
the selected programme is broadcast.  
Symbol rate  
The symbol rate is an indication of the volume of data being transmitted per second. A typi-  
cal rate might be 27000, indicating that 27000 symbols per second are being transmitted.  
Use the numeric key pad to enter the appropriate symbol rate.  
FEC Rate  
The FEC function adjusts error correction to the requirements of the selected transponder.  
Use the OK key to enter the appropriate FEC. This can be 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7 or 7/8.  
If the FEC rate is not known, use the Auto setting.  
Signal  
This line will indicate the signal strength, provided the details of the transponder have been  
entered correctly.  
Red bar : poor reception, digital reception not possible  
Yellow bar: good reception  
Green bar: excellent reception  
5.4.4 Increasing LNB voltage  
In order to cope with greater cable length between the external unit and your receiver, it may  
be necessary to increase the LNB output voltage by 1 V:  
>
Use the OK key to select either on or off for the voltage increase of 1 V.  
6 Operation  
6.1 Switching on and off  
>
>
>
Use the key On/standby on the receiver or on the remote control to switch the  
receiver on.  
Pressing the same key on the receiver or on the remote control again will switch the  
receiver off again.  
The receiver is now in standby mode, the display on the receiver will now show the  
time.  
If the time is not shown, this must still be acquired by the receiver. In Germany, it is  
sufficient to switch the receiver on, and to select Channel 1 (ARD) of the public servi-  
ce broadcast system for the time to be acquired automatically.  
In order to disconnect the equipment entirely from the electrical mains, use the mains  
switch on the back panel of the receiver to switch on or off.  
6.2 Programme Selection  
6.2.1 Using the Programme up/down keys  
>
Use the Channel up/down keys either on the receiver front panel or on the remote  
control to move up or down the list one channel at a time.  
6.2.2 Using the Numeric Key Pad  
Use the numeric key pad to enter the desired programme/channel number directly:  
>
For example:  
1
Programme/channel 1  
Programme/channel 14  
Programme/channel 234  
1, followed by 4  
2,followed by 3, followed by 4  
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When entering programme numbers consisting of more than one digit, you have about 3  
seconds after pressing one digit to enter the next digit, in order to complete the entry in such  
a way that the receiver recognises all digits as part of one selection.  
If you are entering a programme number with only one or two digits, you can speed up the  
selection process by pressing OK after entering the last digit.  
6.2.3 Using the Programme List  
>
Press the key List  
A list of programmes will now be displayed.  
If the receiver is in TV mode, only TV programmes will be shown, and in Radio mode only  
radio programmes will be displayed. The programme currently selected is highlighted in red.  
>
You can now proceed to mark the desired programme in blue by using the up/down  
arrow keys  
>
>
Press the OK key, and the desired programme will be shown.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to move up or down the programme list one line at a  
time.  
>
Use the left/right arrow keys to move forward or back one page at a time.  
6.2.4 Selecting blocked programmes  
If a programme is selected that is subject to parental lock, the words PIN Number will  
appear on the screen  
>
Use the numeric key pad to enter your PIN number.  
The desired programme can now be viewed.  
In order to make this function easy to use, the PIN number needs to be entered only once  
during an operational phase. The parental lock feature is only activated again next time the  
receiver is switched on.  
6.2.5 Information (Info) Box  
Every time the programme is changed, an info box will be displayed temporarily, showing the  
programme number and name. In addition, any programme features will be shown, e.g. TxT  
for video text, 16/9 for a 16/9 widescreen broadcast, A/B for various audio channels (e.g.  
movies with several language soundtracks, or various radio programmes), the Dolby sym-  
bol for Dolby Digital broadcasts, or the  
symbol for sub-titles.  
6.3 Reception of scrambled (encrypted) Programmes  
Your receiver is equipped with a built-in VIACCESS decoding module, as well as with a  
Common Interface feature. This enables you to receive scrambled programmes. In order to  
receive such programmes, you must insert either a VIACCESS card into the integrated card  
reader, or insert a CA module with a valid smart card into one of the two slots provided:  
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>
Open the cover on the right side of the front panel of the receiver, by opening the  
cover downwards as indicated.  
>
Either insert the VIACCESS card into the slot of the integrated card reader,  
Or  
>
Insert a CA module in one of the two slots provided.  
>
Insert a smart card in the card slot of the CA module.  
Take care to ensure the gold-coloured chip on the smart card is on the upper side, in  
the direction in which the card is being inserted.  
>
If a scrambled programme is now selected, your receiver will automatically check on  
both the integrated card reader and on both CA slots for the presence of a valid smart  
card resp. of a CA module with a valid smart card. If it finds one of these, the scramb-  
led programme will be displayed in decoded form.  
6.4 Adjusting sound volume  
You can adjust the volume of your receiver. This facilitates use of the receiver, as it means  
you have all important functions in one remote control, and will have to revert to the remote  
control of your TV set only very rarely.  
>
Use the keys Volume + to increase the sound volume, and Volume - to reduce the  
volume.  
>
Press the key Sound on/Off to mute the sound. Repeated pressing of this key will  
restore the sound.  
6.5 Selecting a different language  
If a programme is broadcast in several languages, you can select a language as follows:  
>
Press the Language Selection key.  
The list of languages available will now be displayed on screen.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the desired language.  
Confirm by pressing the OK key.  
>
>
>
Disable the menu display by pressing the Language Selection key again.  
You can now listen to the programme in the selected language. If the programme is chan-  
ged, the receiver automatically reverts to the default language setting (see 5.3 Language  
Selection). Your receiver also provides the facility to receive mono broadcasts. For mono  
transmissions, you can use the Language Selection A/B key to switch between the  
MONO1 and MONO2 sound channels.  
6.5.2 Dolby Digital (AC3 mode)  
Some movies are broadcast in Dolby Digital format. This is indicated by the Dolby logo being  
displayed in the information window once the programme has been selected. If you have a  
separate Dolby Digital 5.1 Channel amplifier, you will be able, whenever it is broadcast, to  
enjoy such movies in 5.1 Channel Dolby surround sound.  
In order to enjoy this facility, you must simply connect the digital output of your receiver  
(Audio Out Digital, see 4.7.2) with the digital input of your Dolby Digital 5.1 channel amplifier.  
If a programme is being broadcast in Dolby Digital sound, the Dolby logo will appear in the  
information window when the programme is selected.  
Your receiver can be set to AC3 mode as follows:  
>
Press the Language Selection A/B key.  
A list of available languages for this programme, as well as AC3, will be displayed.  
Select AC3 by means of the up/down arrow keys.  
Confirm by pressing OK.  
>
>
You can now listen to the programme in 5.1 channel surround sound. If you change pro-  
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grammes, the language and other sound settings revert to the default settings, resp.  
your pre-selected settings. If you wish to continue receiving sound in AC3 format, you  
will have to repeat the selection procedure as described above.  
6.6 TV/Radio selection  
Your receiver has been pre-programmed with a selection of radio as well as TV programmes.  
When selecting a radio programme, the TV image is switched off, and only the radio pro-  
gramme name is displayed.  
>
Use the TV/Radio key to select radio mode.  
The receiver will automatically go to the last radio programme selected.  
Press the TV/Radio key again, and the last TV programme selected will be display-  
ed again.  
>
6.7 Return to previous programme selected  
>
Press the Back key on the remote control to view the last programme previously sel-  
ected.  
>
Press the same key again to return to the programme viewed before the change.  
6.8 Displaying Time and Programme Information  
This function allows you to view information about the programme currently selected.  
>
Press the blue key in order to display information on the current programme.  
The bottom of the screen will now display the current time, the current channel as well as the  
name of the current programme, including the starting and end times of the programme, if  
these details are broadcast by the channel concerned.  
6.9 Additional Programme Information  
In as far as such information is provided by the broadcasters, you can obtain additional pro-  
gramme information by pressing the Programme Info key.  
>
Pressing the yellow key will open a further viewing window on your screen.  
Information relating to the current programme will be displayed.  
>
>
Now press the OK key to obtain information about the following programme.  
Pressing the yellow key again will cause the on-screen information to disappear.  
6.10 Transponder Information  
>
Press the green key (Transponder Info) to display data relative to the transponder  
selected.  
>
Press the same key again to return to the normal video display.  
6.11 Video text  
Where broadcast, video text will be sent through to your TV set. Use the remote control of  
your TV set to utilise the video text function. Should your TV set experience problems, e.g.  
video content and text are superimposed, you should set your receiver to FBAS mode  
(Point 5.3)  
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6.12 Sub-titles  
The symbol  
displayed in the on-screen information window will indicate when sub-titles  
are being broadcast. If you have enabled the Sub-title function as per Point 5.3, these will  
be displayed automatically if they are being broadcast in the language selected (Point 5.3).  
If you have not enabled the Sub-title function, or if sub-titles are only being provided in  
other languages, you can also enable their display manually as follows:  
>
Press the red function key.  
A list of the sub-title languages currently being broadcast will be displayed.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the language required.  
Confirm with OK  
>
>
The sub-titles will now be displayed in the language selected.  
You can also use this procedure to select another language for sub-titles. Please note that  
this function is only available when sub-titles are actually being broadcast. Also, this manual  
selection will be lost when changing to other programmes.  
6.13 Electronic Programme Guide  
The EPG or Electronic Programme Guide will allow you to view programme details and con-  
tents of various programmes on your TV screen. This can provide you with a quick overview  
of the current day's programmes and those of the next few days.  
The EPG functions allow you to  
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Preselect programmes which will then be automatically switched on when they start  
broadcasting;  
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Programming of timers  
View information about programme contents on the screen  
Select programmes according to categories, and to view accordingly.  
6.13.1 Entering EPG data  
Your receiver will update programme information twice daily, at 05ho00, provided it is in  
standby mode at those times.  
The receiving of data will be shown by EPLd on the receiver display. If your receiver is swit-  
ched on at this time, the download of information will not take place  
If you press the EPG key within 5 seconds after switching off the receiver (into standby  
mode), you can also initiate a download manually.  
The duration of the download will depend on the number of programmes being updated. The  
system will show programmes up to a maximum of seven days ahead of current time. As the  
number of available programmes increases, so the volume of data will cause a reduction in  
the period of time that can be previewed in the Electronic Programme Guide.  
You can decide for yourself which programmes should be included in the Electronic Pro-  
gramme Guide, the details can be entered as described in Point 7.5.  
6.13.2 Interrupting EPG download  
The process of downloading data can be interrupted by switching on the receiver (key  
On/Standby). The data as per the last previous download still remains available.  
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6.13.3 Viewing the Electronic Programme Guide  
>
>
Switch on your receiver as well as your TV set.  
Press the EPG key on the remote control of your receiver.  
The Electronic Programme Guide will now be displayed on the screen. The list will  
include the programmes preprogrammed at the factory, or those selected by you. You  
can now use the EPG functions to set (Set) the programme, to Preselect it, or to  
mark it for timer programming (Activate VCR)  
You can also obtain information on the content of various programmes from the EPG func-  
tion.  
6.13.4 Now (Display of current programme contents)  
The first tables to be displayed will be those of programmes currently being broadcast  
(Now).  
>
You may now utilise the EPG functions as per Point 6.13.3.  
>
Press the right arrow key to view the table Next (see Point 6.13.5)  
Or  
>
Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal signal reception.  
6.13.5 Next (Display of immediately following programmes)  
>
Use the right arrow key to select the Next table (programmes immediately follo-  
wing current programmes)  
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>
The EPG functions as per Point 6.13.3 are now available  
>
Press the right arrow key to view the table Preview (Point 6.13.6)  
Or  
>
Press the Back key to return to the previous table Now  
Or  
>
Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal signal reception.  
6.13.6 Preview  
>
Pressing the right arrow key once again you are viewing the table Next will take  
you to the table Preview.  
The title line of this table shows an additional window displaying the time of the EPG  
table being shown.  
>
>
Use the right arrow key to scroll through the tables in chronological order.  
Holding down the right arrow key a little longer will allow you to scroll through one  
hour at a time. This will allow you to get to later programmes, or those on following  
days, more quickly.  
>
>
Pressing or holding down the left arrow key allows you to scroll through in reverse  
chronological order.  
Press the Back key to return to the Next table.  
6.13.7 EPG Functions  
In order to utilise the following EPG functions, you must first select the EPG as described in  
Point 6.13.3  
6.13.7.1 EPG Information  
The EPG Info will allow you to view a brief piece of information on the programme or  
broadcast selected/marked, provided this information is available.  
>
>
Use the arrow keys to indicate the programme selected.  
Press the EPG key to display the information.  
More extensive text can be moved, by using the up/down arrow keys, or scrolled,  
by using the left/right arrow keys.  
>
Press the Back key to return to the previous table  
Or  
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6.13.7.2 Preselect Programme  
>
>
Mark the desired programme by using the arrow keys.  
Pressing the OK key will automatically preselect the programme, and it can be  
viewed as soon as the programme begins broadcasting.  
Press the Back key to return to the previous table.  
>
6.13.7.3 Activate VCR (Timer mode)  
The Activate VCR function allows you to switch your receiver on or off for a selected pro-  
gramme, e.g. in order to record this in your absence. Please note that you must also pro-  
gramme your VCR in order to record the programme.  
>
>
Use the arrow keys to mark the selected programme.  
Press the red function key.  
The selected entry will now be displayed in red.  
Your receiver will be switched on at the time when the selected programme is due to  
begin.  
If the receiver is switched on by the timer, the letter "t" will be shown on the display,  
together with the channel number. In this mode, most of the functions of the remote  
control are disabled in order to prevent an accidental premature interruption of the  
recording.  
Please note that this function can only be executed if your receiver is switched  
on, either fully or in standby mode.  
If the receiver is in standby mode, the activated timer will be indicated by blinking of  
the two dots (colon) in the time display.  
>
Press the Back key to return to the previous display.  
Disabling the timer function  
If you want to cancel a timer command entered via the EPG, repeat the above steps, then  
cancel the timer setting by pressing the red function key.  
In order to interrupt/disable while the timer is actively in operation, switch off the receiver by  
means of the on/standby key. When you press this key again, the receiver will be switched  
on, and you can continue with normal operation.  
6.13.7.4 EPG Summary  
You can use the EPG Summary in order to display the current day's programme of a single  
channel. This can be done as follows:  
>
Press the EPG key  
The EPG table "Now/Current" will be displayed  
Press the green function key.  
>
The EPG Summary will be displayed.  
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>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the required programme resp. time.  
If available, the left/right arrow keys can be used to display the programme con-  
tents for the next few days.  
Displaying EPG Summary of other Channels  
>
While the menu EPG Summary is being displayed, press the green function key.  
A list of EPG channels will be displayed  
>
>
Use the arrow keys to mark the required channel.  
Press the OK key to display the EPG Summary of the selected channel.  
6.13.7.5 EPG Search  
The EPG Search function allows you to search for specific types of programmes. The search  
criteria available are Date, Time Period and Programme Type. The search will only  
be carried out among those channels that have been activated for the EPG function. In order  
to initiate an EPG Search, proceed as follows:  
>
>
Press the EPG key to display the EPG table  
Press the blue function key  
The EPG Search menu will be displayed.  
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>
>
Now, if required, use the numeric key pad to enter a date for the EPG search.  
By pressing the right arrow key you can move the marker to the "from, to"  
columns, where you can also enter the time period by means of the numeric key  
pad.  
Programme Type  
In this field you can enter the type of programme that should be identified by the EPG  
search.  
>
Use the right arrow key to mark the column Programme Type.  
This field will initially show "All Programme Types" as the search criterion.  
Press the OK key to display a further table showing a list of programme types/cate-  
gories that may be selected.  
>
>
>
>
Use the up/down as well as left/right arrow keys to mark the programme type  
required.  
Press the OK key to confirm the selected category for the column Programme  
Type.  
Now press the blue function key to start the EPG search.  
After a few seconds the screen will display a summary of the programmes with the  
desired content.  
If you selected "All Programme Types" the contents of all programmes within the  
selected time period will be displayed.  
If there are no programmes of the desired type being broadcast during the time period  
selected,  
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The screen display will show "No Entries Found"  
>
Press the Back key to return to the column Programme Types, and continue  
your search for other types of programmes.  
6.13.7.6 Programming the Timer  
Apart from using the EPG to programme the timer, you can also do this manually:  
>
>
Press the EPG key  
Press the yellow function key  
The EPG Timer menu will be displayed  
>
Press the yellow function key again to display the menu for programming the timer.  
The timer can be programmed as follows:  
Date  
>
>
Use the arrow keys to mark the Date column  
Use the numeric key pad to enter the date on which you wish to record a program-  
me  
Start  
>
>
Use the right arrow key to mark the Start column.  
Use the numeric key pad to enter the starting time for the timer.  
Stop  
>
Repeat the steps shown under "Start" to enter the time when the timer should stop,  
i.e. be switched off.  
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In order to ensure a smooth operation, there should be a gap of at least  
one minute between the end of one timer period and the start of the next  
timer period!  
Switching Timer on - Repeat  
>
>
>
Use the right arrow key to mark the column Rep.  
If required, switch the timer on by pressing the OK key (Display 1x)  
By repeatedly pressing the OK key you can set the timer for further days as follows:  
Display:  
-
Timer off  
1x  
T
Timer on  
Daily repeat  
1W Repeat once per week  
2W Repeat every two weeks  
3W Repeat every 3 weeks  
4W Repeat every 4 weeks  
1-5 Repeat only on workdays  
6-7 Repeat only on weekends  
Status  
>
>
Use the arrow keys to mark the Status column  
Use the OK key to enter the desired status in this line.  
1.VCR  
Your equipment will be switched on and off for the selected programme.  
If the equipment was switched on by means of the timer, the display will show a "t"  
together with the appropriate channel number. Most of the functions of the remote  
control are disabled in order to prevent an accidental interruption of the recording.  
Please note that this function is only available when your receiver is  
switched on, either fully or in Standby mode.  
When your receiver is in Standby mode, the timer activation will be indicated by blin-  
king of the two dots (colon) in the time display.  
2. Preselected  
When the selected time is reached, your receiver will switch on and select the  
preselected channel. In contrast to the VCR setting, the remote control functions are  
not disabled, and the receiver will not switch off when the programme has ended.  
3. Delete  
The timer setting will not be activated.  
Source  
>
>
Use the right arrow key to mark the Source column  
Use the OK key to indicate the source required, either TV or Radio.  
Programme  
>
>
Use the arrow keys to mark the Programme column.  
Press the OK key.  
Depending on which has been preselected, the display will now show the list of TV or  
radio programmes.  
>
>
Use the arrow keys to select the required programme.  
Press the OK key for this to be stored in the timer memory.  
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>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to move the marker by one line at a time.  
Use the left/right arrow keys to move backwards or forwards through the list one  
page at a time.  
>
>
When you have completed your programming session, press the yellow function  
key in order to store the data in memory.  
Press the TV/Radio key in order to return to normal operation.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE !!!  
Ensure that the receiver has received and stored the basic time. This is shown on the dis-  
play during Standby mode. If this is not the case, you should select a channel with an auto-  
matic time signal, such as ARD in Germany, and switch this on for approximately 30  
seconds, so that your receiver can acquire the current time data.  
After this procedure, the current time should be displayed in Standby mode.  
7 Changing the Basic Programming  
If for some reason you are not satisfied with the preprogrammed settings of your receiver,  
you can alter the list of channels according to your own preferences. This function is also  
required in order to sort the programmes identified in a Search run.  
You should note the following:  
Your receiver features two programme/channel lists, the User List and the Total List.  
The User List includes those channels you can select by means of the numeric key pad, and  
by using the channel up/down keys.  
The Total List includes all channels.  
If you do a search in this list, new programmes will be shown in yellow, and can be transfer-  
red from the Total List to the User List.  
7.1 Adding/Deleting Channels  
To add new channels to the user list, or to delete channels, proceed as follows:  
>
Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu.  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark TV Programmes if you wish to add TV  
channels, or Radio Programmes, if you wish to add radio stations.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The sub-menu >Programmes will be displayed  
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>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Select.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The sub-menu >Programmes>Select will be displayed.  
This table lists the various bouquets with their respective channels. Existing channels will be  
shown in black type, newly found channels will be displayed in red type. Channels that also  
appear in the User List are marked with a red cross. Scrambled channels are marked with a  
key symbol. Bouquets are displayed with a blue background.  
7.1.1 Adding items to the User Channel List  
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark a channel or bouquet that you wish to work  
on.  
>
Press the OK key, and this field will display a red cross (inclusion in user list). If a  
single channel is added, the menu background will turn transparent, and the video  
image of that channel displayed in the background.  
7.1.2 Deleting items from the User List  
If the red cross is removed, the marked channel will be deleted from the User List.  
However, it will be retained in the Total List, and can be reinstated in the User List at  
any time.  
7.1.3 Deleting items from the Total List  
The marked channel can be deleted from the total List by pressing the red function  
key. As long as you have not left this menu again, the channel can again be included  
by again pressing the red function key.  
If you have marked a bouquet, the setting will affect the whole bouquet, whereas only a spe-  
cific channel will be affected if you mark the channel.  
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New channels added to the User List will be positioned at the end of the list, and can then be  
sorted to any desired position.  
7.2 Sorting Channels  
In order to sort the User List of channels according to your own preferences, proceed as fol-  
lows:  
>
>
Use the Menu key to display the Main Menu  
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark TV Programmes, if you wish to sort TV  
channels, or Radio Programmes, if you wish to sort radio stations.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
>
The sub-menu >Programmes will be displayed.  
Now use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Sort.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
>
>
The User Channel List will be displayed.  
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark a channel whose position in the list you want  
to change.  
>
>
Confirm with the OK key.  
Now you can use the up/down arrow keys to place the marked channel at any  
position in the list where you would like it to be.  
Or  
Use the numeric key pad to enter the position in the list where you would like the  
channel to appear. The channel number will be displayed on the menu.  
Use the OK key to insert the channel at the preferred position.  
Repeat this process until the list conforms to your preferences.  
Press the Menu key to return to normal operation.  
>
>
>
7.3 Blocking Channels  
You have the facility to block specific channels (parental lock). A blocked programme will  
only be shown on the TV screen if you enter your personal PIN after selecting the channel.  
This number need to be entered only once during an operating session, i.e. the blocking will  
only become operative again the next time the receiver is switched on (standby).  
In order to block a specific channel, follow this procedure:  
>
>
Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to select TV Programmes, if you wish to block  
viewing of TV channels, or Radio Programmes if you wish to block radio stations.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
>
The sub-menu >Programmes will be displayed.  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Lock.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The User List will be displayed.  
>
>
Use the arrow keys to mark the channel/station you wish to have blocked.  
Confirm with the OK key  
The channel will be marked with a red cross in the list.  
You can repeat this process as often as required to block all channels you wish to  
block.  
>
>
>
Press the Menu key to return to normal operation.  
In order to activate the parental control function, you must still enter  
your personal PIN in the following point Changing the PIN, and then  
activate the parental lock as described in Point 5.2 (Basic Settings)  
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7.4 Changing the PIN  
The PIN is set at the factory to 0000. In order to activate the programme blocking function,  
you must still enter your own personal PIN in the place of the factory setting.  
Please Note! Be sure not to forget your PIN number. If you do ever forget  
it, please contact your retailer.  
In order to change the PIN number, follow this procedure:  
>
>
>
Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Settings.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Change PIN.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
Now enter the PIN of your choice by means of the numeric key pad - you may  
choose any 4-digit number you like.  
>
>
>
>
>
Repeat the entry.  
Press the OK key to return to the Settings menu.  
7.5 Programming the Electronic Programme Guide  
In this chapter we describe how you can add programmes/channels to the Electronic Pro-  
gramme Guide,or delete them. You thus have the facility to customise the Electronic Pro-  
gramme Guide according to your personal preferences, giving you a better view of the pro-  
grammes available.  
Please Note:  
The more channels and programmes are added to the Electronic Programme Guide, the lon-  
ger will the process of acquiring data take.  
Also, the maximum preview period of 7 days may not be possible if the number of program-  
mes stored in the Electronic Programme Guide is increased.  
Proceed as follows in order to programme the EPG:  
>
Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu.  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to select TV Programmes, if you wish to work on  
TV channels, or Radio Programmes, if you wish to work on radio stations.  
Press the OK key to display the sub-menu TV Programmes or Radio Program-  
mes.  
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>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry EPG.  
Press the OK key to display the sub-menu EPG.  
>
You may now proceed to use the arrow keys in order to select individual channels.  
Press the OK key to add a channel to the Electronic Programme Guide (cross  
appears in display) or delete a channel from the guide (cross disappears from dis-  
play).  
>
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to move around the list one line at a time.  
Use the left/right arrow keys to move around the list one page at a time.  
When you have completed programming the EPG in this manner, press the Back  
key to return to the previous menus.  
Or  
>
Press the Menu key to resume normal operation.  
Once you have customized the Electronic Programme Guide to your personal preferences,  
the process of data acquisition by the EPG can be started manually as follows:  
>
>
Use the On/Standby key to switch the receiver off (standby).  
Press the key EPG within 5 seconds.  
The receiver will now carry out the data acquisition procedure. This is shown by the  
letters EPLd in the display.  
>
The data acquisition process can be interrupted by switching on (On/Standby key)  
the receiver.  
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7.6 Unblocking the parental lock for individual channels  
Enter your PIN in order to get to the appropriate menu, then proceed as described in Point  
7.3, removing individual red crosses by pressing the OK key. In this manner, individu-  
al channels can be excluded from the parental lock control.  
7.7 Programme Search  
As mentioned previously, your receiver has been pre-programmed to receive signals from  
the ASTRA and EUTELSAT satellites. In order to add new channels, or those received from  
other satellites, there are four possibilities of carrying out a programme/channel search.  
1. All  
All satellites and transponders selected will be searched.  
2. Satellite  
Choose this option to find specific channels or bouquets.  
3. Transponder  
Choose this option to scan a specific transponder of a specific satellite. You can search for  
all or selected programmes of a particular transponder.  
4. Programme/channel  
This option is intended specifically for cases where the desired channel could not be found  
by any of the other options. Please note that to utilise this search method, you will have to  
enter the specific Service ID Number of the channel, which you can obtain from the broadca-  
ster, or from the Internet.  
Once the search has been completed, the number of channels identified by your receiver will  
be displayed on your screen, also stating how many of these are new channels. New chan-  
nels are shown in yellow type in the Total List, and can be transferred to the User List in  
accordance with Point 7 (Changing the Basic Programming).  
>
In order to search for programmes, press the Menu key to display the Main Menu  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Search.  
Confirm with the OK key  
The sub-menu >Search will be displayed.  
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>
>
Use the arrow keys to select the search mode to be used.  
Press the OK key to display the relevant sub-menu.  
7.7.1 All  
When this search mode is activated, all satellites and transponders available in the system  
will be scanned. At the end, new programmes will be displayed in yellow type in the pro-  
gramme/channel list.  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the All option.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The legend "Start search" will appear on the display.  
Press OK again to start the search.  
The search can be terminated at any time by pressing OK.  
>
>
It is quite likely that a full scan may take 15 minutes or longer.  
Please note any notes and information displayed on the screen.  
7.7.2 Satellite  
This search mode can be used to search a specific satellite. All other satellites will be  
ignored in this mode.  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the Satellite option.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The legend "Start search" will appear on the display.  
Before proceeding further, you will still have to select the satellite to be scanned.  
Press the OK key.  
>
A selection window will appear with the four available satellite positions.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the satellite.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Start search.  
Press OK again to start the search.  
>
>
>
>
>
The search can be terminated at any time by pressing OK.  
It is quite likely that a full scan may take 15 minutes or longer.  
Please note any notes and information displayed on the screen.  
7.7.3 Transponder  
This search mode can be used to search a specific transponder (see Point 9: Technical  
Terms) for channels. In order to use this function, you will have to enter data relating to the  
transponder.  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the Transponder option.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The menu >Search>Transponder will be displayed.  
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Satellite  
In this line you must select the satellite corresponding to the selected transponder.  
>
>
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the Satellite option.  
Press OK to display a table listing four satellites.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the selected satellite.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The selected satellite has now been acquired by the menu.  
Transponder frequency  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Transponder frequency.  
Use the numeric key pad to enter the correct frequency in this line.  
Polarisation  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Polarisation.  
Use the OK key to enter the polarisation plane (horizontal or vertical) on which the  
desired programme is broadcast.  
Symbol rate  
The symbol rate indicates the volume of data transmitted per second. An example might be  
27500, indicating transmission of 27500 symbols per second.  
>
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Symbol rate.  
Use the numeric key pad to enter the correct symbol rate.  
Once you have entered all the information, start the search by using the up/down  
arrow keys to mark the entry Start search.  
>
Confirm with the OK key.  
Please note any notes and information displayed on the screen.  
7.7.4 Channel/Programme  
If a channel cannot be found by means of any of the first three search modes, it may be  
necessary to enter a programme-specific Service-ID-Number. This number will be obtainable  
directly from the service provider/broadcaster, or from the Internet.  
Select the menu >Search>Programme.  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Programme.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The menu >Search>Programme will be displayed  
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This menu differs from the Transponder menu only in terms of the list item Service ID.  
>
>
>
>
Proceed as described in Point 7.7.3 above.  
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Service ID.  
Use the numeric key pad to enter the Service ID number.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
7.8 Conditional Access  
This entry provides you with access to the sub-menus of the VIACCESS card, when inser-  
ted, or of the CA modules in slots A or B, when inserted. Use the arrow keys to mark the  
desired function, i.e. the VIACCESS card or one of the slots, and confirm with OK. You can  
then obtain information relating to the smart card inserted.  
7.9 System Configuration  
This menu entry allows you to view all data relating to the specific receiver.  
>
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark this entry in the sub-menu Settings.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
Use the Back or Menu keys to exit this function.  
7.10 Activate factory settings/Delete programme memory  
You may at any stage revert to the original factory settings for the LNB. You may also wish to  
delete the programme list, which may be outdated, completely before initiating a new search.  
Please note that, if you delete all programmes from memory, you will then have to initiate a  
search, and you will have to copy your selected programmes from the Total List into the User  
List.  
>
Use the Menu key to display the Main Menu.  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Settings, which will be shown in  
red.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The sub-menu >Settings will be displayed.  
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>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Factory Setting  
Confirm with the OK key.  
The sub-menu >Factory Setting will be displayed.  
Activate Factory Setting  
This function will delete all personal settings, and will restore all default settings as program-  
med in the factory.  
Delete all programmes  
This function will delete all channels/programmes stored in memory.  
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to select the entry.  
Confirm with the OK key.  
Please note any notes and information displayed on the screen.  
EPG  
Your receiver provides the facility of receiving expanded EPG information specifically prepa-  
red by us. This enables you to preview programmes for up to a week in advance. The data is  
broadcast via a dedicated satellite data signal.  
Press the OK key to display the sub-menu EPG. Should the parameters of the data chan-  
nel used for loading the EPG list have changed, they can be changed in this menu as descri-  
bed under points 7.7.3 and 7.7.4 (search for transponders and programmes). Current trans-  
ponder information can be obtained from your retailer, or from our homepage in the Internet  
(see page 44).  
Under normal circumstances you should not change the settings in this menu.  
In order to receive the expanded EPG data, you must enter Download activated. If you  
do not want to receive the expanded EPG data, you should set the entry to Download  
activated no.  
Service Channel  
You also have a facility to update the operating software of your receiver via satellite.  
>
>
Press the OK key to display the sub-menu Software.  
In order to carry out a software update, mark the entry Download activated.  
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>
>
>
Confirm to yes by pressing the OK key.  
Now confirm the notice displayed by again pressing the OK key.  
Press the Menu key to return to normal operation.  
In order to load the updated software overnight, the receiver must be left  
in the Standby mode. The progress of the download will be indicated by  
"SatL" on the display. This download should NOT be interrupted by swit-  
ching the receiver on or off while it is in progress.  
When the software has been fully loaded, the function Download activated will be auto-  
matically reset to no.  
Should the parameters of the data channel for the download of software updates be chan-  
ged, you can correct them in this menu as described under points 7.7.3 and 7.7.4 (search for  
transponders and programmes). Current transponder information can be obtained from your  
retailer, or from our homepage in the Internet (see page 44).  
Under normal circumstances you should not change the settings in this menu.  
8 Technical Terms (Glossary)  
Antenna cable:  
Cable connection between the modulator of the satellite receiver and the antenna input of  
the TV set, used as an alternative where no SCART connection is provided.  
AV: see SCART  
Coaxial cable:  
Cable connection between the LNB and the satellite receiver, transmits the signals received  
and transmits power supply to the LNBs.  
Data compression/MPEG1/MPEG2:  
The transmission of an image in accordance with current TV standards (625 lines with a pic-  
ture frequency of 50 Hz) results in a digital data volume of 216 Mbit/s. This would require  
bandwidths not available in terrestrial or satellite systems. The data volume is thus subjected  
to a process of data reduction. MPEG2, which is an expanded development of MPEG1, has  
been set in Europe as the worldwide standard for data compression.  
Deemphasis:  
Making the audio frequency curve conform to the broadcast signal, this is determined by the  
transmission parameters of the satellite.  
DISEqC:  
Digital Satellite Equipment Control - a digital control signal used to control DiSEqC-compa-  
tible components of the external unit via the antenna connection.  
DVB:  
Digital Video Broadcasting - a universal digital transmission technology for video images,  
graphics, sound and text, i.e. for data in any conceivable form and in every possible and  
appropriate quality.  
External unit:  
Description for the entire system mounted outdoors, consisting of the parabolic dish antenna  
as well as one or more LNBs, to receive signals from one or more satellites.  
Frequency:  
Physical unit for measuring the number of oscillations per second, expressed in Hertz (Hz) or  
cycles per second.  
Frequency range:  
a) Satellite or LNB  
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11 GHz range from 10.70 GHz to 11.70 GHz, 12 GHz range from 11.70 to 12.75 GHz  
b) Receiver - Intermediate Frequency or 1st Intermediate Frequency 950 to 2150 MHz  
Unit of frequency  
1 Hz  
Name  
1 Hertz  
Oscillations per second  
1
1 kHz  
1 MHz  
1 GHz  
1 Kilohertz  
1 Megahertz  
1 Gigahertz  
1.000  
1.000.000  
1.000.000.000  
Intermediate Frequency:  
The frequency range broadcast by satellite cannot be transported by cable, the LNB therefo-  
re transforms the incoming signal to the intermediate frequency range of 950 to 2050 MHz,  
thus allowing the signal to be transmitted to and modulated in the receiver.  
1.IF = Intermediate Frequency  
LNB/LNC (Low Noise Block converter)  
Receiving unit at the focal point of the parabolic dish antenna, converts the signal from the  
frequency range of the satellite to the intermediate frequency of the receiver.  
LOF:  
Local oscillator frequency, measured in MHz or GHz, varies according to the LNB and the  
frequency range received.  
Receiving frequency of the receiver = transmitting frequency of the satellite - LOF.  
Mode:  
Determines whether a mono or stereo programme will be received.  
Modulation at 22 KHz:  
Apart from the 14/28 Volt switching mode, this also serves to switch between 2 LNBs. In uni-  
versal LNBs it is used to switch into the High range.  
Modulator:  
Switch in a satellite receiver or a video recorder that is used to connect the TV set by means  
of an antenna cable.  
Multyfeed:  
External unit consisting of a parabolic dish antenna as well as several LNBs, suitable for  
receiving signals from several satellites.  
Operational voltage:  
The LNBs are supplied with power by means of the coaxial cable. In order to provide this,  
the receiver must supply power at 14 or 18 volt.  
Parabolic dish (antenna):  
A reflector of metal or coated plastic, shaped in a parabolic form, used to focus the electro-  
magentic waves broadcast by a satellite in a focal point.  
Polarisation plane:  
In order to better utilise the available frequency range, satellites will transmit neighbouring  
programmes with opposite polarisation (horizontal and vertical, or dextro-rotatory and laevo-  
rotatory).  
In order to receive both polarisation planes, either two single LNBs or one V/H LNB are  
required.  
Receiver: see Satellite receiver  
Satellite:  
Description of a satellite usually includes its name as well as its orbital position.  
ASTRA  
EUTELSAT  
19° East  
13° East  
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Satellite Receiver:  
The signals received and modulated by the LNB cannot be processed by the TV set. The  
receiver alters the frequency of these signals so that usable audio and video signals (AV) are  
generated at its outputs, which are transmitted to the TV set.  
SCART:  
Type of connector used in conjunction with TV sets, video players, satellite receivers and  
other electronic equipment in order to transmit audio and video signals (AV).  
Transponder:  
Piece of equipment in the satellite that processes one or more programmes, including recei-  
ving the data from the ground station, amplification, retransmission of data back to earth.  
Universal LNB:  
Name given to a three-band LNB. It is able to receive the following ranges: FFS (10.70-11.70  
GHz), BBS (11.70-12.50 GHz) and FFS High Band (12.50-12.75 GHz). This whole range is  
usually divided into two bands:  
Low Band:  
High Band:  
10.70 - 11.80 GHz; LOF 9750 MHz  
11.70 - 12.75 GHz; LOF 10600 MHz  
VIACCESS  
Form of digital encryption (scrambling)  
9 Technical Data  
DBS Tuner  
Input frequency range  
Input level range  
Noise  
950….2150 MHz  
-65 dBm… -25dBm  
max 12 dB  
DBS tuner input  
Input impedance  
Output for 1.IF  
Output impedance  
Tuner IF bandwidth  
AFC capture range  
Demodulation  
Symbol rate  
F-connector  
75 Ohm  
950….2150 MHz (loop-through)  
75 Ohm  
36 MHz  
+/- 3 MHz  
Shaped QPSK  
4….30 Mbauds, SCPC compatible  
Viterbi and Reed-Solomon  
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 and automatic adjustment  
35 %  
FEC  
Viterbi rates  
Roll-off factor  
Demultiplexing:  
in accordance with ISO 13818-1  
Common Interface:  
Type  
2 Common Interface slots for CI-modules up to size 2  
(situated behind flap on front panel)  
Card reader:  
Type  
Single slot card reader, ISO 7816 Part 1-3  
(situated behind flap on front panel)  
Card reader for integrated VIACCESS  
Function  
Video decoding:  
Video compression  
Compatible with MPEG-1 and MPEG-2  
Up to MP @ ML (main profile @ main level)  
PAL/ 25 Hz  
720 pixels x 576 lines  
4:3, 16:9  
Video standard  
Active image area  
Picture formats  
Picture input 16:9  
Automatic adjustment for 16:9 TV sets via SCART connection  
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Letterbox filtering for 4:3 TV sets  
Audio decoding:  
Audio compression  
Audio mode  
MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 Layer I and II  
Dual (main/sub), stereo  
Sampling frequencies  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz  
Audio parameters:  
Analogue output:  
Output level L/R  
Output impedance  
THD  
0.5 V RMS (nominal)  
600 Ohm  
>80 dB (1 kHz)  
< - 65 dB  
Crosstalk  
Analogue input:  
Input level L/R  
Input impedance  
0.5 V RMS (nominal)  
> 40 kOhm  
Output digital/electric (SP/DIF)  
Output level  
0.5 Vpp into 75 Ohm  
Sampling rates via  
Cinch connection  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
Video parameters:  
Input:  
Input level FBAS  
Input level RED  
Input level GREEN  
Input level BLUE  
Teletext filtering  
Entry teletext data  
1 Vpp +/- 0.3 dB into 75 Ohm  
0.7 Vpp +/- 0.1 Vpp into 75 Ohm  
0.7 Vpp +/- 0.1 Vpp into 75 Ohm  
0.7 Vpp +/- 0.1 Vpp into 75 Ohm  
in accordance with standard ETS 300 472  
(FBAS) corresp. to ITU-R BT.653-2; lines: 6-22 and 320-335  
VCR SCART:  
Input  
Output  
FBAS with RGB or S-VHS  
FBAS or S-VHS  
AUX SCART:  
Input  
Output  
FBAS and RGB  
FBAS  
Serial Interface RS 232:  
Type  
RS 232 bi-directional  
Bitrate  
Max. 115.2 Kbit/s  
Connection  
Function  
9-pin D-SUB connector  
Pre-programming and updating operational software  
USB Bus Data/control Interface:  
Type  
USBI  
Bitrate  
Max. 12 Mbit/s  
Connection  
Function  
USB single port Type B connector  
Data transfer between STB and PC  
PLL Modulator:  
Output range  
Antenna input  
Input impedance  
Antenna output  
Output impedance  
UHF channels 21 to 61  
47….862 MHz  
75 Ohm  
75 Ohm  
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LNB power supply:  
LNB power  
Max. 400 mA, double-insulated  
LNB voltage vertical  
LNB voltage horizontal  
<14.0 V no load, 11.5 V at 400 mA  
<20 V no load, >17.5 V at 400 mA  
LNB switched off in Standby mode  
22-kHz Modulation: 22 kHz, amplitude 0.6 V +/- 0.2 V  
Programme memory/ Satellite positions:  
No. of programmes favourites list TV  
No. of programmes favourites list Radio:  
999 TV programmes  
999 radio programmes  
(F 1 to F 999)  
(r 1 to r 999)  
Number of Programmes:  
Bouquet lists TV/Radio  
total of 4000 programmes in bouquet lists possible  
Number of active satellite positions:  
Max. 4 (DiSEqC 1.0, SAT POSITION/ SAT OPTION)  
Total number of satellite positions: 32  
One home transponder is stored in memory for each of the 32 satellite positions. This transponder facili-  
tates automatic channel/programme search on each satellite position.  
EPG Data:  
EPG preview  
Maximum 7 days in advance  
Memory capacity  
300 kBytes  
Programmable for 999 programmes, recommended 50 days  
Timer:  
Events  
Maximum 128 events, one year in advance  
Remote Control System  
Sub-system address  
(SAT 2)  
RC-5  
8
Modulation frequency  
Infrared wavelength  
36 kHz  
950 nm  
Power supply:  
Mains switch:  
Power usage:  
< 35 W (in operation, horizontal polarisation, 400 mA supply to LNB)  
< 26 W (in operation, excluding LNB)  
<
3 W (in standby mode)  
Mains voltage:  
180 V….250 V /50 Hz AC  
General:  
Ambient temperature  
Humidity  
+ 15° C ….+ 35° C  
< 80 %  
Dimensions (WxLxH)  
Weight  
370 mm x 270 mm x 65 mm  
1.6 kg  
Your receiver bears the CE control label, and complies with all relevant EU standards.  
Subject to change and printing errors. Correct at 08/00  
TechniSat and VIACAM are registered trademarks of  
TechniSat Digital GmbH  
P.O.Box 560  
D-54541 Daun,Germany  
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10 Troubleshooting Guide  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
No picture, no sound,  
Display off  
No power  
Check power plug and cable  
Check status of power switch  
on back panel  
No picture, no sound, Display  
on  
Short circuit in LNB connection Switch receiver off, repair short,  
switch receiver on again  
Defective or missing Cable  
connection  
Check all cable connections  
LNB defective  
Replace LNB  
Wrong external unit set on  
receiver  
Correct setting (see point 5.4)  
Dish positioned incorrectly  
Heavy rain or snow  
Correct dish position  
Clear dish of snow  
Correct dish position  
Picture shows intermittent  
blocks. May switch to still  
image, no sound, at times scre- Dish positioned incorrectly  
en black and note “No signal”  
Dish too small for this location use larger dish  
Obstruction between dish and Mount dish with uninterrupted  
satellite (e.g. tree)  
view  
Sound OK, screen blue mode Radio mode selected  
Switch to TV mode  
Sound OK, no picture  
SCART connector not properly Check SCART connections  
inserted  
No reception of channels pre- Dish faulty, or position changed Check dish  
viously received  
Channel moved to another  
transponder  
Initiate search (see point 7.7)  
Channel no longer broadcast  
Batteries spent  
None  
Remote control not working  
Replace batteries  
Time not displayed in Standby Time not entered  
mode  
Set to ARD or other channel for  
30 secs. to acquire time  
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Summary for everyday use  
Switching on and off  
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Switch the receiver on by pressing the On/Standby key on the front panel of the  
receiver, or on the remote control unit  
Press the key again, either on the front panel of the receiver or on the remote control,  
to switch the receiver off.  
The receiver is now in standby mode, and the display will show the current time.  
In order to disconnect the receiver completely from mains power supply, switch off the  
mains power switch on the back panel of the receiver. Switch on again via the same  
switch to reconnect to the mains power supply.  
Selecting a programme/channel  
Using the up/down arrow keys  
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You may use the up/down arrow keys, either on the receiver or on the remote con-  
trol, to move up or down the selected programmes/channels one step at a time.  
Using the numeric key pad  
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Use the numeric keys to directly enter the number of the programme/channel you  
wish to view. For instance  
1
for programme slot 1  
1, then 4  
for programme slot 14  
2, then 3, then 4  
for programme slot 234  
When entering programme/channel numbers with more than one digit, you have approx. 3  
seconds after pressing the last key to continue with the entry.  
If you are entering a channel number with only one or two digits, we recommend you press  
the OK key after entering the digit(s) in order to speed up the process.  
Using the programme/channel list  
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Press the key List.  
A list of programmes will be displayed.  
When operating in TV mode, a list of TV programmes only will be displayed, when operating  
in Radio mode, a list of radio programmes only will be displayed. The programme/channel  
currently selected will be displayed in red.  
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You can now proceed to select a programme by using the up/down arrow keys;  
the selected programme will be displayed in blue.  
Press the OK key for the selected programme to be viewed.  
The up/down arrow keys allow you to scroll through the programme list one entry  
at a time.  
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The left/right arrow keys allow you to page through the programme list one page  
at a time.  
Volume adjustment  
You have the facility to adjust the volume directly in your receiver, as opposed to adjusting  
this via your TV set controls. This makes operation even more convenient, as you now have  
all important functions combined on one remote control unit, and will have to use the remote  
control of your TV set only very rarely.  
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Use the Volume + key to increase the volume of your receiver, and the Volume -  
key to reduce the sound volume.  
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Press the Sound on/off key to mute the sound completely. Pressing the same key  
again will restore the sound.  
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