DAS DAS-M44HD-CI-CAN, M44CI Installation And User Manual

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INSTALLATION AND USER’S GUIDE – DAS M44HD-CI-CAN

Warnings: Important Safety Instructions and Caution

Please read all of these instructions regarding your unit and retain them for future reference

• Read this manual fully and carefully before operating DAS digital receiver

• Keep this manual handy as a reference for operating procedure and safety information

• Pay close attention to all warnings and follow the instructions carefully

• Do not allow other people to use the system until they have read and understood the operating

instructions.

• Do not push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short- out parts that could result in a fire or electronic shock

1) Don’t use or perform any function while driving

This could cause accident, endangering both your safety and the safety of others; always observe safe
driving rules and follow traffic regulations. If prolonged intervention on the unit is necessary, sto p the
vehicle in a safe place and make adjustments.

2) Video output

For your safety, ensure that the DRIVER monitor is connected to the video OUT DRIVER.
If the connection to the handbrake and the menu settings have been done properly, the Video
DRIVER will only work with the handbrake on and therefor e onl y wit h the vehicle still.
Viewing images while driving is forbidden and dangerous!
See pag.5 for handbrake setting.

3) Check for correct power supply

4) Don’t disassemble, tamper with or attempt to repair any part of the product

Any such actions will immediately void the warranty and may lead to damage, accidents or injury.

5) High temperature and humidity may compromise operations

Do not expose the unit to rain and moisture
If any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further .

6) The unit must be installed by experienced personnel only

7) Wrong wiring may cause problems to the vehicle as well as damage, accidents and injury

Do not attempt to install or service your DVB-T receiver by yourself.
Do not install the unit where it may:

1) Obstruct the driver’s attention;

2) Impair the performance of any of the vehicle’s operating systems or safety features including
airbags, hazard lamp button s etc;

3) Impair the driver’s ability to safely operate the vehicle.

8) Before wiring, disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal

9) Don’t use bolts or nuts in the brake or steering systems to make ground connections

10) Arrange the wiring so it is not crimped or pinched by a sharp metal edge

11) Connect and use only very good quality antennas

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WHAT IS DAS

DAS system analyzes and scans automatically the TV channels frequencies by eliminating the manual

procedures normally used. DAS allows to get the best reception of the signal during a journey.
Using the RDS system combined to digital signal (DVB-T), DAS changes automatically the frequency of the

TV channel avoiding the waiting to receive the new signal

Contents

• Installation – pag.5

• Remote Control Operations – pag.8

• Start and Antennas Installation – pag.9

• Settings Configuration Menu – pag.11

• Antennas status and check – pag.13

• TV List and Memo TV Channels List – pag.14

• Memorize TV channels – pag.15

• Change TV channels – pag.17

• Zapping – pag.17

• Upgrade via USB – pag.18

• Pay TV – pag.19

• Trouble Shooting Q & A – pag.20

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PART NUMBERS

A

DAS-M44HD-CI-CAN

B DCAB6P

C DCABRCA

D DRCV1

E DTELSE

F DCABFO

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Installation

Install DAS DVB-T receiver with ALL 4 antennas.
Connect the 4 antennas to the receiver before switching the unit on, but pay attention NOT TO FIX

immediately the antennas on windows or any other inside part (provided it’s not metal) until you have found
the proper location, as shielded glasses can strongly influence reception.

To find best suitable mounting position use the function on remote control “ MENU 1-2-3” as shown
at page 11.

Only when a suitable position is found, carefully fix the 4 antennas and route the antennas cables
accordingly. It would probably need to try some mounting positions to determine which one provides the
strongest signal in your vehicle.

Connections
Power

M44HD-CI–CAN – power supply side

Ignition The RED wire must be disconnected, because the switch ON/OFF of the

receiver is directly controlled by the Fiber Optic activity.

Reverse Gear The device can be used with a reverse video camera (not included)

To see the video camera image shown on DRIVER monitor, the GREEN wire or
the power cable must be connected to a +12V signal activated by reverse gear

Handbrake For safety reason the DRIVER’s monitor will not work while vehicle is moving;

It’s mandatory to connect the ORANGE wire of the power cable to a +12V signal
activated by handbrake.

• Yellow  Battery +12V/24V

• Red  Acc (ignition) – DO NOT CONNECTED (see note below)

• Orange  Parking Brake

• Black  Ground

• Green  Reverse Gear

• Blue  Out +12/24V

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Fiber Optic

M44HD-CI–CAN – power supply side

Disconnect the original fiber optic cable from one of the original multimedia accessories inside the vehicle (DVD,
GPS, Amplifier, etc…) and match it directly to the female connector of the fiber optic cable on equipment (F1).
Then match the two other connector F2 and F3 respectivel y inside the DAS receiver (see picture) and to the original
fiber optic accessory of the vehicle.

APN

M44HD-CI–CAN power supply side

APN input is dedicated to the IR Optional Integration Head Unit command.

USB CAN

M44HD-CI–CAN power supply side

USB CAN input is dedicated to the upload of the firmware for a specific model of car.
To upgrade the firmware in the correct way please download the Installation Guide at the following link

http://www.dasdvbt.com/ita/software.php

At the same webpage are also available the specific installation and user’s manuals for the compatible vehicles.

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Panel IN-OUT

M44HD-CI-CAN – In-Out Panel with RCA

WARNING!!!
For the VIDEO connections make reference to the installation manuals for specific Auto-maker and
model of car available at the following link http://www.dasdvbt.com/ita/software.php

IR Infrared receiver for remote control

M44HD-CI–CAN – signal side

1) Audio Out R - red RCA I

Audio Out L - white RCA I----- radio HU or monitor
Video Out drive – yellow RCA I

2) Video Out 1 - yellow RCA I----- front Video Output

3) Aux 2 Video - yellow RCA I----- Camera IN

4) Aux 1 Audio R – red RCA I
Aux 1 Audio L – white RCA I----- external device (i.e. DVD)
Aux 1 Video – yellow RCA I

1 2

3 4

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Remote Control Operations

• Power button
Button to switch- ON and OFF the receiver

• Arrow and

- Buttons used to move onto the right and left directions inside the menu

and the 2 different TV list;

- Buttons used for zapping

• Arrow and

- Buttons used to enter inside the “TV list” and inside “Memo TV

Channels List”;

- Buttons used to browse up and down inside the 2 TV list and inside

the different menus

• OK / MENU button

- Button used to select and confirm a choice or to enter inside the

configuration menu setting.

• Numerical buttons.

- Buttons used to memorized and change the TV channel

• TV/AV button
It allows to select an external AV output (i.e. DVD)

• Button + / -
Volume up and down

• TX button
The buttons is used to select subtitles function (where available)

• DAS button
Radio e Pay TV functions

Remote Control Battery Installation

Before attempting to operate your remote control, check battery and in case install a new as described
below:

1) Turn the remote control face down.

2) Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover and slide it off

3) Slide another battery in (mod.CR2025 o CR2032)

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Start and Antennas installa tio n

Connect the 4 antennas to receiver but DO NOT fix them yet at windows (use first function “MENU 1­2-3” at page 11 to find right location)

We recommend to use a very good quality antennas because they can grant a better reception of the
signal TV suitable to DAS receiver; poor or medium quality antennas can strongly affect the
reception of the signal and therefore the performance of the unit.

DAS is a receiver with 4 antennas, 3 assigned to the reception of the TV channels and 1 assigned to the

autoscan and to the update in real time of the dynamic “TV list”.

• Antenna 1 RDS autoscan and update of the “TV list”

• Antennas 2-3-4 reception of the TV channels.

• Antennas 1-2-3-4 with stand-by scan function: the “TV list” is updated with all 4 antennas

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• Once scan is completed push OK/Menu button

• Select a TV channel (using arrow UP and arrow down ) with a good reception and push button

OK/Menu : The TV channel will be showed on the screen.

Once the TV channel is well visible, push “MENU 1-2-3”; this function is essential to install the 4 antennas
inside the vehicle because it guides to find the best place where fix the antennas to get a better reception
of the signal.

• We recommend to install the 4 antennas in the 4 sides of the vehicle (horizontal or vertical) avoiding
metal edges and avoiding shielded windows.

After pressing “MENU 1-2-3” On the screen 4 bars appear (1 for each antenna).

The movement of the bar highlights the power of
the signal with the related reception; major is the
level of the bar, better is the place of the signal
reception where positi oning the antennas.

• Install each antenna taking care of the level
signal of the bar.

To exit from antenna menu push OK / Menu

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Settings Configuration Menu

Inside this menu there are the settings of receiver and some functions useful for end user.

• Push OK/Menu button
In the next screenshot all functions and features of the product will be showed.

Use arrows and to browse up and down
Use arrows and to move on the left and the right side and enter inside the sub-menus

To exit from configuration menu push OK/Menu button or

• Languages

Select the language

• Screen

Select the screen in 4/3 or 16/9

• Video output

Select if the video is in PAL or NTSC

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• Info time duration

Selecting the duration time it’s possible to choose the time of the screenshots or messages showed on
the monitor

• Stand-by Scan

This is an essential feature to update automatically the “TV list”.
Selecting this option, when the vehicle is turned-off or when the receiver is in stand-by, DAS is ON
and it will use the 4 antennas in autoscan version to scan the frequencies and automatically update all
TV channels inside the “TV list”.
In this case the “TV list” is always updated.

For this function DAS unit has a consumption power is 500mA and it will take about 10
minutes. When Autoscan is completed the unit will switch OFF automatically.

Select NO to disable this function.

• Memo signal

To perform at its best, DAS needs to have the TV channels memorized.
Each time a non-memorized channel is showed on the screen, DAS reminds the end user with a
signal to memorize the TV channel.
Select NO to disable this function.

• TV channel bars

This feature allows to end-user to understand in real time if a TV channel is available at that time
inside the TV list, provided that this channel has been previously memorized.
This function works with memorized TV channels.
The 2 superimposed TV channels bars (1 on the upper side of the screen, the other one on the bottom
side) also display the 10 memorized TV channels while watching a TV program.
End-user can choose if having these bars shown on the edge of the screen or not.

• Nation

In Europe is preferable to use the standard “Europe”

• RESET

This function is used to reset the system to default factory settings

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Antennas Status and Check

The antennas are essential for the reception of TV signal and it is therefore very important to check and
verify their functionality over time.

• While watching a TV channel, press "Menu 123"

• If the 4 bars are similar, this means that the antennas are working correctly

• If 1 or more bars are significantly scarce, this means that the antennas have deteriorated and need to

be replaced

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TV List and Memo TV Channel List

DAS system allows to get 2 different TV lists:

1. The “TV List” is controlled directly by antenna no. 1.

• This list is automatically updated in real time and it works like frequency auto scan.

• This list is also strictly linked to the “memo TV channel list” to grant the better function of RDS system

combined to digital broadcast (DVB-T).

• This list is also updated in real time by all 4 antennas if the function “Stand-by scan” is activated.

2. The “Memo TV Channel List” is controlled directly by antennas no. 2-3-4.

It allows to store the TV channel in the desired position and it
strictly connected to the auto-scan made by antenna no.1

• Push or to enter inside the 2 lists

• Push or and select what kind of list is interested in

• Push or to browse the TV channels available

inside the list

• Push OK/Menu to watch the selected TV channel

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Memorize TV Channel

DAS system is the real heart of auto-scan technology: the searching of the TV channels and the related

frequencies is made automatically and no manual intervention is needed.
The storage /memorization of the TV cha nnels is ess en ti al to ensure the best performance of the receiver.

• Push button or and enter inside the TV lists

Inside the menu there are 2 pages containing the “TV List” and the “Memo TV Channel List”;
push button or to change the page and select the related TV list.
The 2 TV lists have 2 different colours to avoid misunderstandings.

• Select “TV list”

• Browse or to reach the desired TV channel

• Push button OK/Menu to confirm

Now the selected TV channel is showed on the screen.

• To memorize keep push at least 2 seconds a numerical button (for ex button no.5): the TV ch annel will
be memorized automatically at position no.5

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The TV channel will be included inside the “Memo TV channel list” at position no. 5

• If the “TV channel bars” has been selected, the TV channel appears also at position no.5 of the TV
channel bar showed on the screen.

• Repeat this procedure to store all the other TV channels.

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Change TV Channel

To change the channel, just digit a key number of a stored channel: for example by pressing 31, the channel
stored at position 31 of the "MEMO TV channel list" is selected and displayed on screen.

If you want to instead display a TV channel that is not memorized you must enter the "TV List" and select the
desired TV channel.

After 40 seconds of continuous viewing a flash appears on the screen.
This flash warnings the user that the channel has not been stored; 4 seconds after this warning disappears
from the screen

After 1 minute there is a second reminder combined with an audible warning that alerts the user to save the
current channel.

After 4 seconds, this alert will disappear from the screen.
This notice can be disabled from the configuration menu.

Zapping

While viewing a TV channel, to have a quick zapping, simply press or to display the next or previous
channel to the current channel you are watching.

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Upgrade via USB

SW upgrades are periodically released: It is recommended after installation to check the SW loaded on the
receiver if it is updated to the latest release.

To verify, log on http://www.dasdvbt.com/software.php

• Check the SW on the receiver using the function "menu 123"

• On Top it shows "DAS rev. 0.xxx "

• Check if the revision number is the same as that one shown online.

• If it is not the same, download the latest SW (present in a compressed mode) and copy on a USB stick

(FAT32 formatted) after decompressed – Not e: onl y the file decompressed can be used

• Insert the USB key into its connector with receiver OFF

• Turn ON the receiver: a confirmation request to load the new software will be shown on screen

• Confirm Upgrade and wait its conclusion

It is MANDATORY NOT to turn off the receiver and/or NOT to remove the USB key until the upda te is
completed; otherwise the piece will be damaged

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PAY TV

At first activation for the proper and correct operation, plug the Cam and the respective card when a pay
channel has already been selected from the "TV List"

Suitable for the only models designed for this mode (CI option)

• Insert the CAM and CARD slot in the receiver,

• Wait and verify the correct operation of the Pay TV by selecting the pay channels in the "TV List".

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Trouble shootin g Q & A

Most of the troubleshooting issues can be easily solved.
The common cases and their solutions are listed in the below table.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

No picture, no sound

The power cable is not properly
inserted into the unit

Check the power wire connection.
Refer to manual at pag.5

The orange or green wires are wrongly
connected

Audio/video input not connected
The unit is not switched ON

The unit is in stand-by mode

Check if the led is RED on the unit

and press “POWER” button

The unit is in AV1 or EXT source

Push the button on remote control

TV/AV and check the status of the
unit. Select the TV function

The Fuse crimped on yellow wire is
burned out.

Change the fuse

The remote control does
not work

No power

Check the remote battery

Remote battery life is over.
Replace it

Remote battery is inserted

wrongly.
For proper insertion refer to the

manual on page 8

No “line-of sight” between unit and
controller

Ensure there is no obstacle
between the controller and the
unit or light of neon lamp

The unit does not
respond to remote
control commands

No power Check the remote battery

Power supply cut during upgrade

Unit damaged.
To be returned to assistance desk

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

In DVB-T mode, the
number of channels is
not as much as
expected

The number of available channels is
limited due to the local broadcasting
system. The availability of the
channels may vary depending on the
area

Perform “StandBy-Sc an” mode to
rescan the channels.

Refer to manual at pag.12

The signal quality of some channels
TV is too low

Use active antennas of high
quality to improve reception
quality.

Check working status of antennas

by pressing MENU 1-2-3 an d
control bars’ strength.

If 1 or more bars have a low level
or there is the warning “no signal”,
disconnect and connect again the
antenna and check in real time the
status of the bar.

Refer to manual at pag.13

Check a better location for the

antennas. If necessary invert the
position of the antennas on the
unit.

Shielded glasses compromise the
reception.

If necessary install the antennas
inside the bumpers of the car.

Use function “MENU 1-2-3 to find
the good position and fix the
antennas anew.

Refer to manual at pag.10

Some TV channels are not avai l abl e

Only free TV channels are

available. Pay TV channels are
visible only if you have CI option.

Only the locally free TV channels

can be seen. They can differ
depending on the area.

Refer to manual at pag.15

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

All channels show no
signal or random mosaic
tiles appear on display

The signal quality of some channels
TV is too low

Use active antennas of high
quality to improve reception
quality

Check working status of antennas

by pressing MENU 1-2-3 an d
control bars strength.

If necessary invert the position of
the antennas on the unit.

Refer to manual at pag.13

Check the connection of the

antennas

Check a better location for the

antennas. Shielded glasses
compromise the reception.

Use function “MENU 1-2-3 to find
the good position and fix the
antennas anew.

Refer to manual at pag.10

Antennas are not properly connec te d

Check the connection of antenn as

and check the status with menu 1­2-3

No DVB-T service is provided in that
area. The area is not digitaliz ed

It is not possible to watch/listen

digital TV/radio in an area non
covered

The video is fine but
there is no sound

The volume is too low Press vol + to raise the volume

The audio is mute

Press vol + to raise the volume

The receiver in MPEG4 does not
support Dolby Digital audio AC3

The quality of the picture

is white and black and

not coloured

Tolerances of electroni c co m pone nts

between DAS product and the screen

Change the screen or take
another DAS tuner.

The DAS tuner doesn’t
memorize the settings

The 12V of the battery is missing on
yellow wire

The yellow wire must have always

the +12V; check the status of the

power.

The rear camera is not
visible

The signal of the rear camera is not

connected or the signal polarity is

inverted

Connect the green wire and check

the polarity; refer to manual at

pag.5

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION

There are 2 grey bars
on the 2 edges on the
screen

The 2 bars of stored channels have
been activated from configuration
menu

Deactivate the 2 bars from menu:
Refer to manual at pag.12

Loss of channels in “TV
list”

Poor digitalized area

Please memorize the preferred

channels

“Error” appears on the
initialization mode

Unit damaged

Possible impact/crash suffered by

receiver.

After having switched off
the car the LED of
antennas keep on

The stand-by scan system is active

Deactivate the function on

configuration menu.
Refer to manual at pag.12

Memo signal while
watching a channel from
“TV list”

The channel has not been

memorized in the MEMO TV channel
list.

It advise users to do it

Deactivate the function from the

configuration menu.
Refer to manual at pag.12

The unit does not show
PAY TV channels

The receiver is not CI version

The receiver without CI option
does not support pay TV channel
vision.

The CAM module and CARD has not
be inserted

Insert the cam and card

The CARD is not habilitated on that
channel vision

Replace the card with another one
habilitated. The unit does not
support CI+ card

Incorrect configuration of the CAM

Take out CAM + card and insert
them after having selected a pay
TV channel from TV list

If problem persists, please contact the dealer where you bought the unit for assistance.