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■ Stab-USALS
Stab is a leading Italian based company in the electronics field of motorized systems
specialized in pointing domestic satellite dishes to all satellites in orbit. Stab has worked
together with Eutelsat to develop the DiSEqC 1.2 protocol. To facilitate easy and direct
automatic reception of all satellites, Stab has developed a communication standard known
as USALS.
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Receiver description
PREFACE
DEARCUSTOMER
Thank you for purchasing an EchoStar satellite receiver. This receiver is of the latest
generation for which it is possible to upgrade the software to keep up with the newest
developments. Please read this user manual carefully, to be able to safely install, use and
maintain the receiver for maximum performance. Keep this user manual for future reference.
Please make a note of the serial number in the space below. This helps to trace and identify
the receiver in case of theft. Also questions to our help desk can be answered more accurate
if you can provide the details as mentioned on the serial number plate. You find the serial
number plate at the rear panel of the receiver.
This user manual is part of the documentation set that comes with your EchoStar satellite
receiver. The documentation set contains the user manuals:
■ User Manual - Receiver Description;
■ User Manual - EchoNAV User Interface - Fixed.
Sometimes you can also find a Manual update which describes the last minute changes to
either the receiver itself or the Receiver description which are not described in the user
manuals that come with your EchoStar satellite receiver.
Preface
INTENDEDUSE
The receiver is intended to be installed for private domestic use. This receiver has not been
designed for other types of usage (including but not limited to commercial or head-end
installations), therefore EchoStar International Corporation makes no warranties with respect
to product performance or reliability in such installations.
This documentation set is intended for anyone who uses an EchoStar satellite receiver. It can
be used by both first-time and experienced users of satellite receivers who want to install, use
and maintain their receiver.
This user manual is applicable for the DSB-709 FTA and is divided into separate sections and
chapters. For easy access to the information, a clear table of content is provided.
DISCLAIMER
SATELLITERECEIVER
EchoStar International Corporation has to the best of its abilities, done everything to supply
you with a satellite receiver built to the most up-to-date software and hardware. EchoStar
International Corporation makes no warranties with respect to the reception of the channels
provided by the broadcast service providers and specifically disclaims any implied warranties
of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
EchoStar International Corporation reserves the right, for whatever reason, to revise, change
or modify the hard- and software of the satellite receiver without the obligation to notify or
warrant any person or organization of such change.
USER MANUAL
EchoStar International Corporation has to the best of its abilities, done everything to supply
you with the most up-to-date information. EchoStar International Corporation makes no
warranties with respect to the information provided by this User Manual and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The
information provided is meant as a guideline for the use and maintenance of the receiver.
EchoStar International Corporation reserves the right to revise, change or translate this User
Manual without the obligation to notify any person or organization of such change. Therefore,
please visit our website, on a regular basis, for the latest information available.
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Preface
TABLEOF CONTENTS
Preface
Safety information
1 GENERAL SAFETY 1-1
2 ELECTRICAL SAFET Y 1-1
3 NOTATIONAL CONVENTIONS 1-2
4 SYMBOLS USED ON THE RECEIVER 1-2
Initial installation
1 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 2-1
2 TO UNPACK YOUR RECEIVER 2-1
3 TO INSTALL THE RECEIVER 2-2
Familiarization
1 THE RECEIVER 3-1
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3-4
User Manual
Troubleshooting
1 TO SOLVE A TV OR RADIO RELATED PROBLEM 4-1
2 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) RELATED 4-1
3 INSTALLATION RELATED 4-2
Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions given. For your
safety, know what the reaction upon each action will be. Do not perform any actions which are
not described in this manual, failing to do so might result in an uncontrolled behavior of the
receiver or even in a hazardous situation for persons and/or equipment.
Disconnect the receiver from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation
procedures. Do not use alcohol or ammonia based liquids to clean the receiver. If required,
clean with a soft lint-free cloth slightly made damp with a mild soap solution.
Consult an authorized service technician if the receiver does not operate normally when the
instructions in this user manual are strictly followed. Do not to attempt to open the receiver, as
you will be exposed to a shock hazard.
Do not put any objects on top of the receiver which could fall through the ventilation slots or
which could cover them and prevent proper cooling of the components inside.
Do not put any (foreign) objects into the ventilation slots. This can cause fire or an electrical
shock by shorting the internal components.
Make sure that nothing rests on the receivers cables and that the cables are not located
where they can cause injury to persons and pets (e.g to stumble over, eat the cable).
Do not install the receiver:
■ in a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet;
■ directly on top of or under another equipment;
■ on a surface which will obstruct the ventilation slots.
Do not expose the receiver and it’s accessories:
■ to rain or excessive moisture to avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to your
receiver;
■ to direct sunlight, heaters, stoves or any other heat generating equipment;
■ to any magnetic objects, such as speakers, electric motors, transformers, etc.;
■ to excessive vibration.
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To help avoid possible damage to the receiver’s electronics:
■ wait 5 seconds after you switched off the receiver before you move the receiver or
When you use or connect electrical equipment, always obey the safety regulations as
applicable in your country, to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and personal injury.
Read and comply at least with the given safety instructions.
■ Always make sure that the electrical power supply corresponds with the voltage on the
electrical identification plate at the rear of the receiver next to the electrical cord.
■ Your receiver is double insulated in compliance with the standards as stated in the
EC Declaration of Conformity; therefore no additional earth wire is required, though the
use of an earth leak switch and/or over voltage protection switch is recommended.
■ Only use an approved extension (convenience) lead suitable for the electrical power
consumption of the installed equipment.
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3.NOTATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Throughout this user manual, there may be blocks of text indicated by symbols and printed in
a different way then the surrounding text. These blocks of text ask the attention of the reader
to avoid hazardous situations. The hazard levels are indicated as:
This indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could damage the equipment or other
properties.
NOTE
This indicates additional information to the user to make the user aware of possible
problems and information of any importance to help the user to understand, to use and
to maintain the installation.
4.SYMBOLS USED ON THE RECEIVER
The next paragraphs explain the meaning of the symbols, as present on the receiver.
4.1. FRONT PANEL
The Stab-USALS logo.
This logo tells you that this receiver is compliant with the USALS standard.
The Digital Video Broadcasting logo.
This logo tells you that this receiver is compliant with the DVB standards as
registered.
The ‘risk of electrical shock - do not open’ logo.
This logo tells you that you are not allowed to open the receiver. Only
authorized (service) technicians are allowed to open the box.
The CE logo.
This logo tells you that the receiver is following the provisions of Council
Directiv e 89/3 36/EE C on the appro ximati on of t he law s of th e Membe r S t ates
relating to the electromagnetic compatibility and the provisions of Council
Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to low voltage and electrical safety.
The double insulation logo.
This logo tells you that the receiver is electrically safe within the normal use
of the receiver as stated in the safety chapter.
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INITIAL INSTALLATIO N
1.STORAGE AND TRANSPORT
The receiver and it’s accessories are delivered in a protective packaging. This packaging is
designed to protect against excessive shocks and not against ingress of moisture.
Initial installation
1.1. STORAGE
Store the receiver in the original protective packaging, in a dry room with the ambient
conditions as stated in the technical specifications.
1.2. TRANSPORT
Pack the receiver preferably in the original packaging or in an equally protective packaging.
This is to help avoid possible damage to the receiver’s electronics.
When you unpack the contents of the box, confirm that all the parts are included. Refer to
Chapter 2.1. The contents of the box.
Unpack the contents of the box carefully. Electronic equipment as satellite receivers are
easily damaged when you handle it roughly. Examine all parts for damage that may have
occurred during shipment. If you find any damage, stop to unpack the box and call the retail
seller where you bought the receiver.
To help avoid possible damage to the receiver’s electronics, allow the receiver to adapt to the
ambient temperature and humidity level. This to avoid condensation caused by a sudden
change in temperature (e.g. from a cold car into a warm and humid room).
■ A pair of batteries (for the remote control unit);
■ A set of documentation.
2.2. THE DISPOSAL OF YOUR PACKING MATERIALS
CAUTION
It is recommended to keep the packaging materials for a period of time. In case of
warranty claims, we can request to return the receiver in the original packaging to
protect the electronics. Failing to do so might void the warranty.
Most of the packaging materials can be recycled. Please discard these materials in an
environmental safe manner
ENVIRONMENTAL REMARK
Dispose the packaging in an environmental safe manner. Please inform yourself on
local regulations with respect to the disposal of reusable materials.
Tighten the F-connectors only by hand. Do not use any tools. You will damage the
connector pins if you overtighten the connector. This will result in loss of signal quality,
or even total loss of reception.
NOTE
For receivers that are connected with an UHF cable, make sure that the TV is set to
UHF channel 38 (607.25Mhz). If the channel number on the TV and receiver are not
the same, you will have a distorted or no image at all.
For more information, please refer to the user manual of the TV.
3.1. TO SET UP YOUR RECEIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME
The setup is described in the EchoNAV user manual that is also part of the documentation
set. The Easy installation guides you step-by-step through the initial installation. The
Advanced installation, gives you the possib ility to install comple x installati ons .
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Receiver description
FAMILIARIZATION
1.THE RE CEIVER
Familiarization
The front panel of the digital satellite receiver gives you the control over the basic functions.
The rear panel gives you various connections to connect the audio and video equipment as
well as a terrestrial and a dish antenna. Ventilation slots in the housing are provided for
cooling of the internal electronics.
The software of the receiver contains the EchoNAV user interface with on-screen help, which
gives you easy control over the features of the receiver. The software contains also a large
database of pre-programmed satellites and transponders which are used for a quick
installation. For detailed information, please refer to the EchoNAV user manual that is also
part of the documentation set.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
■ EchoNAV Multi-Lingual advanced User Interface
■ 350 MIPS PowerPC
■ 7 day EPG;
■ Teletext OSG;
■ 4,000 Digital Channels, 100 Satellites, 1,300 Transponders;
■ Multiple Favorite Channel Lists (8 for TV, 8 for Radio);
- blinking green LED to indicate software-download in progress (OTA only);
- blinking red-orange-green LED to indicate software-download in progress (PC only).
■ The key,
to switch the receiver to Standby or Off.
■ The arrow up and down keys,
to select one channel up or down;
to navigate up and down through the selectable options.
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Familiarization
1.2. THE RECEIVER REAR PANEL
The rear panel gives you various connections to connect the audio and video equipment as
well as a terrestrial and dish antennas. Depending on the installation setup, you may not use
all connectors, but they are provided for any desired setup in future.
The available connectors on the rear panel are:
■ The RS-232 connector (sub-D),
for the connection to the serial
communication port of a PC;
■ The ANT IN connector (IEC),
for the connection of an terrestrial
TVantenna;
■ The TV OUT connector (IEC),
for the connection to the antenna
connector of a TV or a VCR;
■ The VIDEO connector (RCA),
for the connection to the composite
video input of the TV (monitor);
■ The AUDIO L connector (RCA),
for the connection of the left audio input
channel of a stereo set;
■ The AUDIO R connector (RCA),
for the connection of the right audio input
channel of a stereo set;
■ The TV connector (SCART),
for the connection of a TV with the use of
a fully-featured SCART cable;
■ The IF OUT connector (F-type),
for a loop through connection;
■ The LNB IN connector (F-type),
for the connection of a dish to the
receiver, to receive the digital
broadcasts;
SMATVA satellite master antenna TV system is a system which shares the
Symbol rateInformation in the stream which tells the receiver at which speed
Transponder Equipment inside a satellite responsible for receiving a single
USALSUSALS means Universal Satellites Automatic Location System. A
VerticalIn the satellite industry, vertical is used to indicate the direction in
Glossary
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receiver send a signal over the RF cable to a switching device to
switch between different LNBs or dishes. The DiSEqC uses the 22
kHz signal to control the switching device.
is then fed to the LNB(F).
certain usage. In the satellite area, commonly known bands are the
C-band and the Ku-band.
payments to a service provider.
which the received signal is polarized. Normally you will find that it is
abbreviated as H.
satellites.
format which is understood by the receiver for further processing
single unit.
4 MHz bandwidth with a total of 6 MHz video channel width.
and 4 MHz bandwidth with a total of 8 MHz video channel width.
maximum use of a frequency band and bring you the maximum
number of programs, the broadcasts are polarized in different ways
to fit as many as possible programs into one frequency band.
receiver which supports the RS232 protoc ol.
used in Europe to connect the audio and video equipment. A fully
furnished SCART cable has 21 wires which is at both sides finished
with a 21-pin connector.
reception resources and is intended for the distribution of TV and
radio signals to the user in one ore more buildings.
(rate) the transponder sends the digital information (symbols). The
receiver must be able to handle the symbol rate to process the
signal correctly into a correct image.
uplinked channel and rebroadcasting it back to Earth.
USALS mount (manufacturer Stab) has an internal satellite
database which makes the installation of a DiSEqC motor quite
easy . Aft er yo u hav e ent ered t he l atit ude an d the long itud e (pos iti on)
of the dish, the dish moves automatically to the selected satellite.
For detailed information, please visit: www.usals.info.
which the received signal is polarized. Normally you will find that it is
abbreviated as V.