Grundig STR 400 AP User Manual

SATELLITE TV RECEIVER

STR 322 TWIN

SATELLITE TV RECEIVER

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Installation and Safety Precautions

Installation and Safety Precautions........................... 3

Protect Your Environment! ..................................... 3

Connection Examples

Connection Examples ........................................... 4

Buttons on the Remote Control Handset

Buttons on the Remote Control Handset ..................... 6

Buttons and Connections on the Receiver

Front of Unit ...................................................... 8

Rear of Unit....................................................... 9

Important Information

General ......................................................... 10

Button Lock...................................................... 10

Connecting the SAT Receiver to the Television............ 10

16:9 Switching ................................................. 10

Selecting the Aerial Input..................................... 10

Hint .............................................................. 10

Basic Adjustment of the Polarmount Aerial

General .......................................................... 11

Setting the Zero Position and Limits........................ 12

Adapting the Receiver to Different Aerial Systems

with Different Feed-in Systems (LNC´s) ................... 12

Adapting the Polarizer......................................... 15

Storing the Satellite Position in Memory................... 16

Adjustment Run ................................................ 16

Contents

Buttons and their Functions on the Receiver

General ......................................................... 17

P/F – Selecting Programme/Frequency................. 17

V/H – Selecting Vertical/Horizontal Polarisation

and Input A/B ........................................ 18

VIDEO – Adjusting the Video Deviation................. 18

AUDIO – Mono/Stereo and

Sound Carrier Switching ....................... 18

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– Down/Up Setting Buttons......................... 18

MEMORY – Storing Data in Memory .................... 18

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– Aerial positioning/

designati the satellite position and station ..... 19

RADIO – Selecting Radio Mode.......................... 20

The MODE Menu

Overview ........................................................ 21

COPY ............................................................. 22

SORT ............................................................. 22

0/12 VOLT – External Switching Voltage.................... 22

SKEW – Polarizer Adjustment ............................... 22

SKEW ALL – Transferring the Skew Value.................. 23

WIDE/NARROW – IF Bandwidth ............................. 23

DECODER ....................................................... 23

VID & AUD – Decoder Selection ............................. 23

NORM – Norm 1, 2 or 3 ....................................... 23

DEEMPH. – with MONO

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MODULAT. – Adjusting the Modulator Channel............ 24

ATS – Automatic Tuning System ............................. 24

20:15 – Time and Date........................................ 24

CODE – Child Lock ............................................ 24

DISPLAY – Display Brightness ............................... 25

ACTIVE/INACTIVE Programme Position .................... 25

Datalink – Data Transmission

Datalink – Data Transmission ................................ 25

This satellite receiver is intended for reception of picture and sound signals. Any other application is expressly prohibited.

Make absolutely sure that your receiver is not exposed to dripping or splashing water. Protect the receiver from moisture.

In addition, ensure that the ventilation openings are never obstructed.

Do not place your receiver near sources of heat.

Heat build-up in the receiver is a source of danger and reduces the receiver´s operating life.

When operating the receiver in a wall unit (or in a camper, for example), maintain distances of at least 10 cm – see illustration.

Even when switched off, the unit may be damaged by lightning striking the mains and/or aerial lead.

During a thunderstorm, you should therefore always disconnect the mains and aerial plugs.

Protect Your Environment!

Attention!

Do not throw used batteries from the remote control handset in the household waste. Dispose of the batteries at a special collecting point.

These operating instructions are printed on chlorine-free paper which helps to protect the environment.

For reasons of ecology, always switch off the receiver with its mains switch when it is not used for a longer time.

Always keep in mind: Even with the low standby power consumption of 10 W, you will consume 70 kWh within one year.

Remote Control Functions

Direct Programme Selection ................................. 26

Radio/TV Switching............................................ 26

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Programme Select Buttons ....................... 26

Buttons ................................................. 26

Standby ..................................................... 26

Button ....................................................... 26

Button ...................................................... 26

Switching the Remote Control Level ........................ 26

Universal Remote Control Handset

Universal Remote Control Handset.......................... 27

Timer Menu

Timer and Video Recorder ................................... 28

Calling Up the Menu........................................... 28

Timer Programming ........................................... 28

Specification

Specification.................................................... 30

Pin Assignment of EURO-AV Sockets

Pin Assignment of EURO-AV Sockets ....................... 31

Installation and Safety Precautions

Contents

POWER

ATS

DSR/FM

TUNING

STORE/CLEAR

EDIT/COPY

POWER

ATS

DSR/FM

TUNING

STORE/CLEAR

EDIT/COPY

POWER

ATS

DSR/FM

TUNING

STORE/CLEAR

EDIT/COPY

POWER

10 cm

TUNING

STORE/CLEAR

EDIT/COPY

ATS

DSR/FM

+40

ATS

DSR/FM

TUNING

STORE/CLEAR

EDIT/COPY

Connection Examples

Magn. polarizer 45° skew (± current)

alternatively for motor-driven polarizer

Input

Motor

Control lines for magnetic polarizer

See also the system presentations in the chapter "Basic Adjustment of the Polarmount Aerial".

LNC

12,5 GHz

11 GHz

OMT

MAG. POL.

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INPUT-SAT

910 . . .2050MHz

14/19V 0.5A

ON OFF

REM. CONTR. VCR

AUDIO OUT

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EURO AV TV EURO AV DECODER EURO AV VCR

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

5V/0.2A

POL.

MAGN.

36V/2.5A

GNDM2M1

220-240V

50-60Hz

0/12V/0.1A

AGC

DC OUT 15V 0,8A

GND

Connection Examples

Two aerial systems can be connected to the aerial inputs of the SAT receiver, for example:

Input A: Rotary system. Control takes place via the

"Ant. Control." connections.

Input B: Fixed aerial being directed at the Astra satellite.

EURO-AV sockets for 1 VCR, 1 decoder, and TV

1) Terr. TV reception/SAT VCR recording.

2) SAT TV reception/terr. VCR recording.

3) Terr. TV reception/terr. VCR recording/SAT radio hifi recep-

tion.

4) For VCR playback, the signal path is automatically swit-

ched via the SAT receiver to the TV receiver (also in standby).

To 1) and 2)

If a decoder is connected, this is automatically switched on (evaluation of the switching voltage).

On decoders without switching voltage, this can be activated with respect to the programme position when programming the receiver.

TV set with 1 EURO-AV- or 1 DIN socket / video recorder (VCR) with 2 EURO-AV sockets / decoder

This configuration is necessary if you wish to visualize info tables from the video recorder on the picture screen of the TV set.

The required cable is a special Y-Scart cable. Please consult your GRUNDIG after-sales service.

Remote Control (Timer)

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ASTRA

TV Radio

terr. HF-Signal

HiFi-Amplifier

TV Decoder VCR

Decoder

Ant.

Control

VCR

EURO AV

ASTRA

TV Radio

DIN AV

terr. HF-Signal

Remote control (Timer)

HiFi-Amplifier

VCR

AV 2

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TV Decoder VCR

Y-Scart

AV 1

Ant.

Control

Decoder

Buttons on the Remote Control Handset

0…9 – The desired programme position is directly selected with the numeric buttons, e.g. 123.

When selecting a multi-digit programme position, the numbers are entered in sequence from left to right. For example, enter 1, 2, and 3. When you enter the digit 1, the following appears in the display:

If no further entry is made, the unit switches automatically to the one-digit programme position 1. You can select up to 199 TV programme positions and 199 radio programme positions.

– Direct entry of the satellite’s transmission frequency, e.g. 11325 MHz (MHz indication).

– In audio mode, direct entry of the sound carrier frequency, e.g. 7.02 MHz.

– Timer programming: Entry of date, start and stop time.

– Switching the receiver on from standby.

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Important operating functions and basic settings can be carried out with the universal remote control TP 720 SAT.

Please insert the battery included observing correct polarity. The marking for this is on the compartment bottom. Close the cover.

Change the exhausted battery in time. We cannot be held reponsible for damages resulting from an exhausted battery.

Buttons

1 2

3 4

5 6 7

9 ßI ß?

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ßW ßE ßR ßT ßZ

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

ATS

AUX

SAT

A/B

RADIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

Certain TV sets select automatically the AV mode when switching on the SAT receiver. You can switch back to terrestrial reception mode by pressing the

button.

Opens the Timer menu and switches back to the current programme.

Shift button for switching to the second remote control level for a 2nd SAT receiver.**

– Step-by-step programme position selection and switching on from standby. – In Timer menu: Selection of menu points.

Confirms and saves certain values (e.g. in the Timer menu).

– In Timer menu: Selection of Timer positions.

– In TV mode: Setting the volume level of the TV set.

– After pressing the

button: Manual motor control for the Polarmount aerial.

SAT

Shift button for switching the remote control between SAT receiver and TV control mode. (This universal remote control handset can also be used for important functions of units of other manufacturers).**

Switches the receiver to standby. Only possible via the remote control handset.

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® Press together with the

**button: For setting the brightness of the TV set.

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™ Press together with the

**button: For setting the colour contrast of the TV set.

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A/B

Without function (Teletext function on certain TV sets).

ßQ

RADIO

Switches between SAT-TV and SAT-radio mode.

ßW

AUDIO

Without function (Teletext function on certain TV sets).

ßE

Without function (Teletext function on certain TV sets).

ßR

Activates manual motor run for the Polarmount aerial (motor control by means of the

buttons).

ßT

Press together with the 8**button: For muting the sound of the TV set.

ßZ

VIDEO

Shift button for switching the remote control between SAT receiver and video recorder mode. (This universal remote control handset can also be used for important functions of units of other manufacturers).**

** See also chapter "Universal Remote Control Handset".

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Buttons and Connections on the Receiver

Front of Unit

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21/2-digit display (for programme position number).

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8-digit display

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Stereo indication

´Q

TIMER

Indication; lit when Timer menu is active.

´W

“1“2“3“

Indication of active Timer position or programmed Timer positions.

´E

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´R

POWER¢I

On/off switch. No disconnection from mains supply!

´T

P/F Programme position/frequency selection.

´Z

V/H Vertical/horizontal polarization and tuner input selection A/B.

´U

VIDEO 16/22.5 and 25 MHz video frequency deviation and signal inversion selection.

AUDIO Mono main carrier, mono subcarrier, and stereo Panda/Wegener carrier selection.

Downward step-by-step selection of programme positions and all adjustable data (... 3, 2, 1).

MEMORY Storage of all preset data.

Upward step-by-step selection of programme positions and all adjustable data (1, 2, 3 ...).

Aerial positioning; submenu for aerial adjustment.

RADIO SAT/TV and radio mode switching.

MODE

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Multifunction button (see chapter "The Mode Menu").

MODE

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Multifunction button (see chapter "The Mode Menu).

Attention!

Except of the buttons

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andqQ), and ¢Radio (qE), all buttons are locked to prevent inadvertent operation.

To clear the lock, press and hold down one of the locked buttons for more than 3 seconds.

When switching the receiver off with the POWER

IǼswitch, or to standby with the remote control handset, the lock is

activated again.

ßU ´I ´? ´` ´Q ´W ´E

´R ´T ´Z ´U qI q? q` qQ qW qE qR qT

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POWER

8 9

ADNAP

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P/F

V/H

VIDEO

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AUDIO

18 19 20 21 22 23 2415

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Buttons and Connections on the Receiver

Rear of Unit

INPUT A Connection for satellite aerial (input A).

INPUT B Connection for satellite aerial (input B).

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On/Off button for LNC supply voltage.

ON...OFF

Terrestrial aerial input (VHF/UHF).

Modulator aerial output (VHF/UHF).

REM. CONTR. VCR Connection for remote control via a video recorder

(see chapter "Timer Menu"). On reception of commands via this socket, the "

VCR-REC

" indication is flashing.

AUDIO OUT R/L AF stereo output, left/right channel.

EURO AV TV EURO-AV socket (output) for TV set, with RGB looping-through from decoder socket.

EURO AV DECODER EURO-AV socket (input/output) for PAL/MAC decoder or additional video recorder.

LNC-Power 14/18 V Individual 14/18 V LNC voltage adaption by ± 2 V (on the bottom of the receiver).

EURO AV VCR EURO-AV socket (input/output) for video recorder or additional PAL decoder.

10-pin connector strip:

Pin Designation Connection

11 0/12 V/0.1 A Switching voltage output for LNC switching, relay, etc. 12 AGC Field strength measuring output for precise aerial adjustment. 13 GND Earth (ground) 14 +5 V/0.2 A Output for motor-driven polarizer, actuator. 15–I–I–POL. Control pulse voltage (output) to motor-driven polarizer. 16 MAGN. Current output for magnetic polarizer, ±70 mA/max. ±12 V 17 GND Earth (ground) 18 M2 Supply voltage for rotary motor, 36 V (positive on east run). 19 M1 Supply voltage for rotary motor, 36 V.

10–I–I

–

Control pulse voltage (input from rotary motor).

DC OUT 15 V / 0,8 A 15 V / 0.8 A output for connecting external units (e.g., decoder).

220 - 240 V ~ Connection for plug-in mains cable. Pull mains plug to disconnect the unit from the mains! 50 - 60 Hz

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14/19V 0.5A

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REM. CONTR. VCR

AUDIO OUT

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MAGN.

36V/2.5A

GNDM2M1

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50-60Hz

0/12V/0.1A

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GND

DC OUT 15V 0,8A

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Important Information

General

For the description of the unit´s functions, it is assumed that the aerial has correctly been installed and that the receiver has correctly been connected.

Button Lock

When switching the receiver off by means of the POWER

IǼswitch, or with the remote control handset to standby,

the lock is activated again.

Connecting the SAT Receiver to the Television

Best picture quality is obtained when the receiver and the television are connected by means of a EURO-AV cable (see connection example). If you possess a television without EURO-AV socket, make the connection via the built-in modulator with a coaxial cable. The modulator is preset to channel 36.

If this channel should already be occupied by your video recorder or a terrestrial station, it is possible to change the channel (see paragraphe "Modulat. – Adjusting the Modulator Channel"). You have the choice between channel 25 and channel 60. The televison must also be tuned to this channel.

16:9 Switching

If a switching voltage (6 V) for the 16:9 picture format is present on the EURO-AV DECODER or VCR socket, this will be evaluated and passed to the EURO-AV TV socket. Correspondingly equipped TV sets then are automatically switched to the 16:9 format.

Attention!

Except of the

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and ¢Radio buttons, all buttons are locked to prevent inadvertent operation. To clear the lock, press one of the locked buttons for more than 3 seconds.

Selecting the Aerial Input

The receiver is provided with two aerial inputs. Preprogramming in the factory has been made for the standard solution, comprising one LNC with frequency switching by means of a 14/18 V supply voltage, and polarization switching by means of a magnetic or mechanic polarizer.

If you wish to implement different solutions, such as, for example, two-cable distribution in the first IF level (separate H/V), several aerials, or multi-feed mode, it is necessary to activate the second aerial input with respect to the programme position.

Press the

V/H button twice, then use the

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buttons to select input A qZor B qU. The display indicates, for example:

Store the setting with the

MEMORY button.

The display indicates again the current programme position.

See also section "Adapting the Polarizer, Installation Menu".

If there should be interferences visible in the form of spikes (short black or white lines), these can be eliminated by optimizing the input frequency setting. For this, press the

P/F

button and adjust the value giving the best picture on the TV screen by means of the

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buttons.

Store the corrected value in memory by pressing the

MEMORY button.

Hint

The receiver is already preprogrammed to all current programmes from a number of satellites. See the yellow pages: "Station Table of the Satellite Stations".

If you wish a different programme order, it is very easy to change the existing order.

For detailed information, see the corresponding explanation (SORT function in the chapter "The Mode Menu").

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