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DigiBox IRDETO
Instruction Manual
Integrated IRDETO decoding
unit. Receives free-to-air as
well as IRDETO
encoded/scrambled satellite
programmes.
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Contents
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2
3
Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 5
Important - please read first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Disposal instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
External unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting to a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Via SCART cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Via HF cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Adjusting the UHF output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting a video cassette recorder (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connecting a Super-VHS video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Serial connection/interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.4
4.5
4.5.1
4.6
4.7
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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
OSD language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Audio and video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Adjusting to conform to external unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
On/off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Infobox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Receiving scrambled/encrypted programmes . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Selecting a different language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
TV/radio switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Going back to last/previous programme selected . . . . . . . . .20
Display clock/timer and programme information . . . . . . . . . .20
Additional programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Transponder information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Display sub-titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6.1
6.2
6.2.5
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
6.11
6.12
6.13
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) . . . . . . . . . . .21
Entering EPG data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Interrupting the data entry process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Calling up the Electronic Programme Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Table of current contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Table of contents immediately following . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.13.1
6.13.2
6.13.3
6.13.4
6.13.5
6.13.6
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6.13.7
EPG functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.13.7.1 EPG information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.13.7.2 Pre-selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.13.7.3 Activating the VCR (timer mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.13.7.4 Overview of EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.13.7.5 EPG Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6.13.7.6 Manual programming of timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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Changing basic programme settings . . . . . . . . . .28
Adding/deleting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Sorting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Locking programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Changing the PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Programming the Electronic Programme Guide . . . . . . . . . .31
Unlocking reception of specific programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Programme search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
All programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Satellite programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Transponders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.7.1
7.7.2
7.7.3
7.7.4
7.8Factory
settings/System
configuration
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7.8.1
7.8.2
7.8.3
7.9
Restoring original factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Delete total programme memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
EPG channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Embedded Irdeto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
7.10
8Technical
Terms
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Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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3 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.
Disposal Instructions:
The packaging of your receiver consists entirely of recyclable and re-usable materials. Plea-
se dispose of these in the manner prescribed by your local authorities ("Dual System" in Ger-
many). Please note that spent batteries (from the remote control unit) as well as general
electronic components should not be disposed of in domestic garbage, but must be disposed
of in special containers, or returned to the retail stockist, as local regulations may prescribe.
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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Safety Instructions
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.
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.
b
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
a
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".
4.3 Connection to a Television set
After you have connected your receiver to the TV set as described in this chapter, it may be
necessary to adjust the receiver to the TV broadcasting norm used by your TV set, before
making further adjustments and settings.
Please also note Point 5.3 (Video system).
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:
e
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:
f
Using a suitable TV connection cable (coaxial), connect the receiver (HF OUT) to
the antenna input connector of your TV set.
c
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
different transmission channel within the receiver's range of 21 to 69.
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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)
d
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.
If your video recorder is not equipped to provide this switching signal, set your recei-
ver to the external input AV1, using the EXTERNAL key on your remote control.
Pressing this key again will take you back into normal operating mode.
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 Amplifier
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 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.
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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 English, German, Arabian, French, Italian, Greek and Dutch.
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.
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 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.
GMT Time Offset (hrs.)
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.
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.
Searchmode
When you are on this line of the menu, decide by means of the OK key whether a program-
me search (see Point 7.7 of this instruction manual) should include only free or all (free-to-air
and encoded/scrambled) channels.
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 Settings Audio/Video 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:
Screen Format (TV):
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.
Language (audiosignal)
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 CVBS, RGB or S-VHS, in accordance with the specificati-
ons of your TV set. For standard equipment retain the default setting RGB.
Videosystem
In this line of the menu, use the OK key to set the video standard appropriate to your TV
set. You can choose from the following options: PAL G, PAL I, SECAM G and SECAM L.
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Subtitel
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.
in the
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 Settings LNB will be displayed.
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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.
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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.
Confirm by pressing the OK key.
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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 informa-
tion 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.
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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.
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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.
Transition 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.
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
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Yellow bar:
Green bar:
good reception
excellent reception
6 Operation
At the first time the receiver the receiver gets connected to the main supply the display
shows successively the symbols dL, Iu and rA. During this time the receiver checks if a
new operation software is available at the serial interface. If a new software is available the
receiver gets updated.
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.
While the display shows ird, the receiver checks the last activated transponder if
there is a new irdeto software available.
>
After this procedure the receiver is in standby mode.
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
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
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Press the key OK
A list of programmes will now be displayed.
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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 tele 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) or the
for sub-titles.
symbol
6.3 Reception of scrambled (encrypted) Programmes
Your receiver is equipped with a built-in IRDETO decoding module. This enables you to
receive scrambled programmes in conjunction with an appropriate smart card. In order to
receive such programmes, you must insert a IRDETO smart card into the integrated card
reader, with the gold-coloured chip at the bottom, and facing in the direction in which it is
being inserted, and push in carefully until resistance is felt.
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. Whenever the receiver is switched on, the volume set-
ting used last will be set again.
>
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-
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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 MONO1/MONO2 key to switch between the MONO1 and
MONO2 sound channels.
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 Teletext
Where broadcast, tele text will be sent through to your TV set. Use the remote control of
your TV set to utilise the tele text function. Should your TV set experience problems, e.g.
video content and text are superimposed, you should set your receiver to CVBS mode
(Point 5.3)
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).
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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 (i.e. not stored in memory) 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 and next programmes.
The EPG functions allow you to
-
Preselect programmes which will then be automatically switched on when they start
broadcasting;
-
-
-
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 daily, at 05h00, provided it receive the
ASTRA satellite and is in standby mode at that time.
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 while the display shows 4 bars after switching 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 in advance. 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.
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 screen. The list will inclu-
de 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
function.
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6.13.4 Now (Display of current programme contents)
The first tables to be displayed will be those of programmes currently being broadcast (Now).
The yellow bar right from the programme name shows the past time of the current program-
me.
>
You may now utilise the EPG functions as per Point 6.13.3.
>
Press the right arrow key to view the EPG-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).
>
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 again once you are viewing the table Next will take
ou to the table Preview.
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The title line of this table shows an additional window in the heading line, 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.
Or
>
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 broad-
cast 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
6.13.7.2 Preselect Programmes
>
>
Mark the desired programme by using the arrow keys.
Pressing the OK key will automatically preselect the programme, and it can be vie-
wed 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.
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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 disab-
led in order to prevent an accidental premature interruption of the recording.
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 Survey
You can use the EPG Survey 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" will be displayed.
Press the green function key.
The table EPG Survey will be displayed.
>
>
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.
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>
>
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 for which the EPG function has been activated. 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.
>
>
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.
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>
>
>
Use the up/down as well as left/right arrow keys to mark the programme type
required.
Press the OK key to transfer the selected category to 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 activated
for EPG searches within the selected time period will be displayed.
If there are no programmes of the desired type being broadcast during the time period
selected,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.
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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 pro-
gramme
Start
>
Use the right arrow key to mark the Start column.
>
Stop
Use the numeric key pad to enter the starting time for the timer.
>
Repeat the steps shown under "Start" to enter the time when the timer should stop,
i.e. be switched off.
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 Rpt.
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
D
Timer on
Daily repeat
1W
2W
3W
4W
1-5
6-7
Repeat once per week
Repeat every two weeks
Repeat every 3 weeks
Repeat every 4 weeks
Repeat only on workdays
Repeat only on weekends
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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.
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. Noted down
When the selected time is reached, your receiver will switch on and select the presel-
ected 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.
Program
>
>
Use the arrow keys to mark the Program column.
Press the OK key.
Depending on which has been selected last, 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.
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. The time is shown in the
info box (Point 6.2.5).
>
Press the blue key to display the info box.
If this is not the case, you should select a channel with an automatic time signal and switch
this on for approximately 30 seconds, so that your receiver can automatically acquire the
current time data.
After this procedure, the current time should be displayed in the info box.
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.
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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 red, and can be transferred
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 Programs if you wish to add TV chan-
nels, or Radio Programmes, if you wish to add radio stations.
Confirm with the OK key.
The sub-menu >TV-Programmes will be displayed.
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Select.
Confirm with the OK key.
The sub-menu >TV-Programmes>Select will be displayed.
This table lists the various bouquets with their respective channels. Existing channels will be
shown in white type, newly found channels will be displayed in red type. Channels that also
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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 will be 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
again by 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. 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 Programs, if you wish to sort TV chan-
nels, or Radio Programs, if you wish to sort radio stations.
Confirm with the OK key.
>
The sub-menu >Programs 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 to
channel to appear. The channel number will be displayed on the menu.
Use the OK key to insert the channel at the selected position.
Repeat this process until the list conforms to your preferences.
Press the Menu key to return to normal operation.
>
>
>
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7.3 Locking Channels
You have the facility to lock specific channels (parental lock). A locked programme will only
be shown on the TV screen if you enter your personal PIN after selecting the channel. This
number need be entered only once during an operating session, i.e. the locking 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 Programs, if you wish to block vie-
wing of TV channels, or Radio Programs if you wish to block radio stations.
Confirm with the OK key.
>
The sub-menu >Programs 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 locked.
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 lock all channels you wish to lock.
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 Change PIN, and then activate the parental lock as
described in Point 5.2 (Basic Settings)
>
>
>
7.4 Change PIN
The PIN is set at the factory to 0000. In order to activate the programme locking function,
you must still enter your own personal PIN in the place of the factory default 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.
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Please Note:
The more channels and programmes are added to the Electronic Programme Guide, the lon-
ger will it take to acquire/update data.
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 Programs, if you wish to work on TV
channels, or Radio Programs, if you wish to work on radio stations.
Press the OK key to display the sub-menu TV Programs or Radio Programs.
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry EPG.
Press the OK key to display the sub-menu EPG.
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>
You may now proceed to use the arrow keys in order to select/mark individual chan-
nels. Press the OK key to add a channel to the Electronic Programme Guide (cross
appears in display) or to 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.
All settings selected will be automatically stored
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 in the
display by the letters EPLd.
>
The data acquisition process can be interrupted by switching on (On/Standby key)
the receiver.
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, individual chan-
nels can again 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.
Please note that your Basic Settings (5.2 - search mode) will determine whether only free-to-
air or all (free-to-air and scrambled) channels will be searched.
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. Program:
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 red type in the Total List, and can be transferred to the User List in accor-
dance with Point 7 (Changing the Basic Programming).
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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.
>
>
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 red type in the program-
me/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.
>
>
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>
>
>
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.
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.
Polarization
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Polarization.
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
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directly from the service provider/broadcaster, or from the Internet.
Select the menu >Search>Program.
>
>
Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Program.
Confirm with the OK key.
The menu >Search>Program will be displayed.
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.
7.8 Activate factory settings/change data channels
You may at any stage revert to the original default settings for the LNB, as set in the factory.
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.
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 Settings.
Confirm with the OK key.
The sub-menu >Factory Settings will be displayed.
7.8.1 Restore Factory Settings
This function will delete all personal settings, and will restore all default settings as program-
med in the factory.
7.8.2 Delete All Programs
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.
7.8.3 EPG Channel
Your receiver provides the facility of receiving a dedicated data channel with expanded EPG
information via the ASTRA satellite system at 19° East. This enables you to preview pro-
grammes for up to a week in advance. If you do not wish to receive this additional data, or if
it is not available at your location, data reception may be disabled as follows:
>
>
Press the OK key to display the sub-menu EPG.
Choose the setting Download enabled yes in order to receive the data channel,
or Download enabled no in order to disable reception.
The EPG information provided by broadcasters/channels is only now available.
Should the parameters of the data channel used for loading the EPG list have changed, they
can be corrected in this menu as described under points 7.7.3 and 7.7.4 (search for trans-
ponders and programmes). Current transponder information can be obtained from your retai-
ler, or from our homepage in the Internet. Under normal circumstances you should not chan-
ge the settings in this menu.
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7.9 System Configuration
This menu entry allows you to view all specific data relating to the 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 embedded Irdeto
Use this menu entry to access the sub-menus related to the smart card being used.
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8 Technical Terms
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
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
IRDETO
Form of digital encryption (scrambling)
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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
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).
Software update:
Digital television is a new medium, which offers improved sound and image quality as well as
the facility to utilise interactive services. These new services are constantly being developed
and improved by providers. In order to use these services optimally, it may be necessary to
update the software of your receiver occasionally.
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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)
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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
AFC capture range
Demodulation
Symbol rate
FEC
Viterbi rates
Roll-off factor
F-connector
75 Ohm
+/- 3 MHz
Shaped QPSK
2….45 Mbaud/s, SCPC/MCPC compatible
concatenated Viterbi and Reed-Solomon
1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 and automatic detection (K=7)
35 %
Demultiplexing:
in accordance with ISO 13818-1
Card reader:
Type
Single slot card reader
Function
Card reader for embedded IRDETO
Video decoding:
Video compression
Compatible with MPEG-1 and MPEG-2
Up to MP@ ML (main profile @ main level)
PAL / SECAM (25Hz)
Format
Active image area
Picture formats
Picture input 16:9
720 pixels x 576 lines
4:3 / 16:9
Automatic
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
Audio parameter:
Analogue output:
Output level L/R
Output impedance
THD
0.5 V RMS (nominal)
600 Ohm
>60 dB (1 kHz)
< - 65 dB
Crosstalk
Analogue input:
Input level L/R
0.5 V RMS (nominal)
Input impedance
Volume at Switch-on
> 40 kOhm
Automatic use of previous volume setting
Video parameters:
Input:
Input level CVBS
Input level RED
Input level GREEN
Input level BLUE
1 Vs-s +/- 0.3 dB into 75 Ohm
0.7 Vs-s +/- 0.1 Vp-p into 75 Ohm
0.7 Vs-s +/- 0.1 Vp-p into 75 Ohm
0.7 Vs-s +/- 0.1 Vp-p into 75 Ohm
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Teletext filtering
in accordance with standard ETS 300 472
Entry teletext data
compliant to ITU-R BT.653-2; lines: 6-22 and 320-335
TV-SCART:
Output
CVBS with RGB, or only CVBS, or only S-VHS (switchable)
VCR-SCART::
Input
Output
CVBS with RGB or S-VHS
CVBS or S-VHS
Serial Interface RS 232:
Type
RS 232 bi-directional
Bitrate
Max. 115.2 Kbit/s
Connection
Function
9-pin D-SUB connector, male
Pre-programming and updating operational software
PLL-Modulator:
Output range
UHF channels 21 to 69
Antenna input
47….862 MHz
Input/output impedance
Antenna output
Video system
75 Ohm
47…862 MHz, including re-modulated UHF signal
PAL / SECAM
LNB power supply:
LNB power
LNB voltage vertical
LNB voltage horizontal
Max. 400 mA, short circuit detected
<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, amplitude 0.6 V +/- 0.2 V
22 kHz-Modulation:
Programme memory/ Satellite positions:
No. of programmes user list TV:
No. of programmes user list Radio:
999 TV programmes
999 radio programmes
(F1 to F999)
(r1 to r999)
Number of Programmesl:
Bouquet lists TV/Radio
total of 2000 programmes possible in bouquet lists
Number of active satellite positions:
Max. 4 (DiSEqC 1.0, SAT POSITION/ SAT OPTION)
Total number of satellite position:
32
One home transponder is stored in memory for each of the 32 satellite positions. This trans-
ponder facilitates automatic channel/programme search on each satellite position.
EPG Data:
EPG preview:
Maximum 7 days in advance
Memory capacity:
Programmable for a maximum of 50 programmes
Timer:
Events
Maximum 128 events, one year in advance
Remote Control System:
Sub-system address
Modulation frequency
Infrared wavelength
RC-5
8 (SAT 1)
36 kHz
950 nm
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Power supply:
Mains switch:
Power usage:
<24 W (in operation, horizontal polarisation, 400 mA supply to LNB)
<15 W (in operation, excluding LNB)
< 5 W (in standby mode)
Mains voltage:
230 V /50 Hz AC
General:
Ambient temperature
Humidity
+ 15° C ….+ 35° C
< 80 %
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight
305 mm x 135 mm x 65 mm
0.8 kg
10 Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
No picture, no sound,
Display off
No power
Check power plug and cable
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
Replace LNB
LNB defective
Wrong external unit set on recei- Correct setting (see point 5.4)
ver
Dish positioned incorrectly
Correct dish position
Clear dish of snow
Correct dish position
Use larger dish
Picture shows intermittent blocks. Heavy rain or snow
May switch to still image, no
sound, at times screen black and Dish positioned incorrectly
note "No signal"
Dish too small for this location
Obstruction between dish and
satellite (e.g. tree)
Mount dish with uninterrupted
view
Sound OK, screen blue
Sound OK, no picture
Radio mode selected
Switch to TV mode
SCART connector not properly
Inserted
Check SCART connections
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Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Check dish
No reception of channels pre-
viously received
Dish faulty, or position changed
Initiate search (see point 7.7)
None
Channel moved to another trans-
ponder
Channel no longer broadcast
Batteries spent
Replace batteries
Remote control not working
Set to aprogram with automatic
time for 30 secs.to acquire time
Time not displayed in Standby
mode
Time not entered
Place telephone base station furt-
her from receiver
Temporary interruptions on Pro 7, Interference caused by DECT
Sat.1, TM3, Cable 1, DSF and
HOT
cordless telephones
Your receiver bears the CE control label, and complies with all relevant EU standards.
Subject to change and printing errors. Correct at 01/02
TechniSat and DigiBox IRDETO are registered trademarks of
TechniSat Digital GmbH
P.O.Box 560
D-54541 Daun
Germany
143_02
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Summary for everyday use
Switching on and off
>
>
>
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.
Selecting a programme/channel
Using the up/down arrow keys:
>
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:
>
Use the numeric keys to directly enter the number of the programme/channel you
wish to view. For instance
for programme slot 1
1
1, then 4
2, then 3, then 4
for programme slot 14
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:
>
Press the key OK.
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.
>
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.
>
>
>
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.
>
Use the Volume + key to increase the volume of your receiver, and the Volume -
key to reduce the sound volume.
>
Press the Sound on/off key to mute the sound completely. Pressing the same key
again will restore the sound.
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