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Overview of equipment
Front side of the receiver
Rear side of the receiver
Remote control
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Overview of equipment
Front side of the receiver
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- Infrared sensor for the signals of the
remote control
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LED POWER LED is illuminated if the receiver is
switched on or in standby mode
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LED STBY
ON
LED is only illuminated if the receiver is in
standby mode
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CH+ key Switches to the next higher channel
location
Cursor moves up
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CH- key Switches to the next lower channel
location
Cursor moves down
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Standby Switches on and switches to the standby
mode
Rear side of the receiver
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LNB IN LNB connection for the antenna cable
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IF OUT LNB connection for a second satellite
receiver
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VCR (output) SCART connection for the video set
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TV (output) SCART connection for the TV set
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RS 232 Serial port
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DC IN 12V Connection 12V/power pack
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SPDIF Digital coaxial audio output (COAXIAL)
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AUDIO L Analogue audio connection L(left)
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AUDIO R Analogue audio connection R(right)
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IR EXT Infra red extension socket
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Remote control
No. Symbol Description
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Standby Switches on and switches to the standby mode
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ZOOM Enlarges TV image
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LIST Invokes TV channel list
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TIMER Invokes timer
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TEXT Invokes Teletext
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MUTE Turns off sound
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M/P Multi-picture function, invokes thumbnail view
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V+ Increases volume/cursor moves to the right
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OK In normal mode: invokes current channel list. In
a menu: confirms menu item
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CH ▼ Switches to the next lower channel location/
cursor moves downwards
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FAV Invokes own favourites list
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RECALL Switches to previously selected channel
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PAUSE Stills the frame
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INFO Displays reception data of the current channel
(satellite-finder function)
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0-9 Selects channel directly, numerical input
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P- In normal mode: change of channel group
In TV channel list: Ten-key block commutation
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P+ In normal mode: change of channel group
In TV channel list: Ten-key block commutation
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V- Decreases volume/cursor moves to the left
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CH ▲ Switches to the next higher channel
location/cursor moves up
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MENU Invokes main menu
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EXIT Exits menu or menu item
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Audio Changes audio mode
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EPG Invokes Electronic Programme Guide (if offered
by the broadcasting station)
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TV/SAT Switches between terrestrial and satellite
antenna
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TV/Radio Switches between TV and radio mode
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Preface
This operating manual will help you in the
• appropriate
• safe
usage of the digital satellite receiver, hereafter called as the
receiver in short.
We assume that the user of the receiver has overall knowledge
regarding handling audio and video equipment.
Every person who
• installs,
• connects,
• operates,
• cleans
• disposes of
this receiver must be familiar with the entire content of this
operating manual. Always keep this operating manual in the
proximity of the satellite system.
Modifications and errors reserved.
We will not assume any liability for printing errors.
Style features
Specific style features have been given in different sections of the
operating manual. Thus, you can easily differentiate whether it
concerns
normal text,
• enumeration’s or
Ö actions.
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Contents
Preface............................................................................................... 6
Style features .................................................................................... 6
Contents ............................................................................................ 7
Safety instructions ........................................................................... 9
Basic safety instructions ............................................................ 9
Appropriate usage ............................................................................ 12
Product Contents ........................................................................... 13
Description...................................................................................... 14
Receiver connection ...................................................................... 17
LNB cable installation ....................................................................... 18
Connection with Scart cable ............................................................. 20
Connection with phono cable ........................................................... 22
Connection of Infra Red Extension Cable ........................................ 22
Connection of an audio-digital receiver ............................................ 22
Direction of the antenna ................................................................... 24
Getting started ................................................................................ 25
Remote control ................................................................................. 25
Receiver............................................................................................ 25
Adjustment of antenna...................................................................... 27
Operation......................................................................................... 28
Screen-inlays while switching a channel .......................................... 28
User interface on the TV monitor ..................................................... 29
Menu Structure ................................................................................. 30
Menu navigation ............................................................................... 31
Channel (symbol: TV)....................................................................... 32
Installation (symbol: satellite antenna) ............................................. 34
System settings (symbol: gearwheel)............................................... 36
Setting (symbol: tools) ...................................................................... 38
Software update via satellite ............................................................ 39
Keys with special functions .......................................................... 40
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Switch between TV and SAT............................................................ 40
Switch between TV and radio........................................................... 40
ZOOM............................................................................................... 40
LIST .................................................................................................. 40
AUDIO .............................................................................................. 41
EPG .................................................................................................. 41
Teletext............................................................................................. 41
M/P Multi-picture............................................................................... 42
MUTE................................................................................................ 42
FAV................................................................................................... 42
RECALL............................................................................................ 42
Acoustic signal for directing the satellite antenna ............................ 43
Sleep timer ....................................................................................... 43
Pause................................................................................................ 43
Dismantling ..................................................................................... 44
Cleaning........................................................................................... 44
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 45
Technical specifications................................................................ 47
Manufacturer................................................................................... 48
Guarantee........................................................................................ 48
Declaration of conformity .............................................................. 49
Protecting the environment........................................................... 49
Glossary .......................................................................................... 50
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Safety instructions
Please read the safety instructions carefully before operating the
receiver.
Please follow all warnings and instructions on the equipment and in
the operating manual.
Basic safety instructions
Electrical connection
• Do not expose the receiver to rain as well as any kind of
humidity to avoid risk of fire and electric shock.
• Never open the casing. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric
shock.
• Connect the receiver only to the power source installed by
an expert. It is either:
- for an external power pack:
a 100–240 V, 50-60 Hz mains socket as per specifications or
- for a 12 V cable:
a 11 V - 14 V DC supply as per specifications.
• Ensure that the total power consumption by the antenna
connection of the receiver does not exceed “LNB IN” 300
mA.
• Pull the external power pack or the 12 V cable out of the
mains socket if you will not use the device for a longer
period of time. Only pull at the external power pack or at
the head piece of the 12 V cable, not at the cable itself.
• In case of a storm, pull the external power pack or the 12 V
cable of the receiver out of the mains socket.
• If foreign bodies or fluids enter the receiver, pull the
external power pack or the 12 V cable out of the mains
socket. Ask a qualified person to check the equipment
before operating it once again. Otherwise, there is a risk
of electric shock.
• Do not bend or crimp any cable.
• If a cable used for mains supply is damaged, the receiver
must be repaired by an expert before reusing it. Otherwise,
there is a risk of electric shock.
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• Never allow children to play with or operate the antenna
unit unless supervised.
• Always ask qualified personnel to carry out maintenance
jobs. Otherwise, you are putting yourself and others at risk.
• Disconnect the receiver from the power source in case of
operational disruptions.
• Ensure that the power source is easily accessible.
Correct position
• Place the receiver on a stable and even base.
• Use the receiver only with adequate climatic conditions.
• Avoid proximity to:
- heat sources, like e.g. heaters,
- naked flames, like e.g. candles,
- devices with strong magnetic fields, like e.g. loudspeakers.
- Never place receptacles filled with liquid (vases) on the
receiver
• Avoid direct sunlight and places with an extremely high
amount of dust.
• Never cover ventilation slits. Provide for sufficient
ventilation by maintaining a safety distance of 5 cm to
other objects.
• Do not place any heavy objects on the receiver.
• Humidity may settle in the receiver if it is brought into hot
surroundings from a cold one. In this case, wait for about
an hour before operating the equipment.
• Arrange all cables in such a manner that no-one steps or
trips over them.
• The antenna unit is not suitable for operating in case of
high wind pressures. Do not expose it to strong wind.
Correct battery handling
• Batteries may contain toxic agents. Ensure that batteries
are not within the reach of children.
There is a danger
children may swallow batteries.
• Batteries that are getting discharged may damage the
remote control. If the receiver is not in use for a longer
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period of time, remove the batteries from the remote
control.
• Batteries may contain toxic agents. Therefore, dispose of
the batteries immediately in an ecologically accepted
manner according to the prevailing statutory regulations.
Never throw the batteries into normal household waste.
• Never expose the batteries to open fire or strong heat, as
otherwise there is a danger of explosion.
• Replace the batteries always by batteries of the same type.
Explanation of safety instructions
The following categories of safety instructions are included in the
operating manual:
Danger!
Instructions with the word DANGER give a warning against
possible personal injuries.
Caution!
Instructions with the word CAUTION give a warning against
possible material or environmental damages.
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These instructions contain special information for
commercial usage of the satellite system.
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Appropriate usage
The receiver receives uncoded digital channels (free-to-air) in a
covered area. It is exclusively meant for this purpose and should
only be used for the same.
This also includes paying attention to all
information in this operating manual especially that of safety
instructions.
Any other usage is considered to be improper and may lead to
material damages and even personal injuries. Moreover, it will
result in the immediate loss of warranty.
The manufacturer does not bear any liability for damages caused
due to improper usage.
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Product Contents
Ö Check the product contents after purchase.
The product contents may vary according to the type of the
receiver. Please follow the information on the packaging
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1 1 Receiver
2 1 Remote control unit
3 2 Battery Typ LR 03/AAA/1,5 V
4 1 External power pack
5 1 IR extension lead
1 Operating manual (not shown above)
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Description
You can receive uncoded (free-to-air) digital satellite channels with
the satellite system with a satellite antenna.
The following satellites have been pre-programmed by the
company:
• Astra1 19° East
• Hotbird 13E
• Turksat 42E
• Sirius2 5E
• Amos 4W
• Astra1 28° East
• EutelSatW3A 7E
• AtlanticBird3 5W (former France Telecom 2D)
• HispaSat 30W
• HellasSat 39E
• Eutel W2 16E
The satellite antenna has to be directed towards the desired
satellite.
The receiver will scan for further new broadcasting stations as
soon as you initiate the automatic scanning of broadcasting
stations for this satellite. Satellites that are not pre-programmed
may be added.
All receiver settings can be done easily using the user interface
(menu) on the TV monitor.
The multilingual user interface supports the following
languages:
• German
• English
• French
• Italian
• Polish
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• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Turkish
• Czech
• Slovakian
• Hungarian
• Danish
• Swedish
• Croatian
• Dutch
• Greek
• Norwegian
Other features of the equipment:
• Software update via satellite ASTRA 19° East or via
the RS232 connection on the rear side of the device.
• Short switching time, fast boot process when
switching on the receiver
• Saves the channel last watched (Last Station Memory)
• Fully compatible with MPEG-2 and DVB
• MPEG Video (MP@ML), MPEG-1 Audio Layer1,
Layer 2
• LNB control logic (sound 0/22 kHz), max. current
delivery for LNB 300 mA
• Symbol rate 1-35 MS/s and 950-2150 MHz input
frequency
• Manual PID entry possible
• 3 keys at the frontage
• Plug & play
• External power pack 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, output
12V; 1.0A
• 4.500 channel storage locations
• Child lock (preset password: 0000)
• 1 favourites list and 8 channel groups
• Automatic scanning of broadcasting stations
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• List editor for broadcasting stations
• Analogue sound output through Cinch connector
(stereo), volume adjustment possible via remote
control
• AC3 coaxial output (digital-audio, SPDIF)
• 2 Euro-SCART connections for TV and video set
• Video output signal CVBS
• Loop-through-function in standby mode for the
connection of an analogue receiver
• Super fast videotext with a memory of 800 pages
• Digital DVB radio reception, background image for
radio (background display)
• Additional channel information is displayed when the
channel is changed.
• DiSEqC 1.0, 1.2, Go-to X is supported if an
appropriate antenna unit is connected
• SWAP function (via Recall key)
• Screen aspect ratios can be set to 4:3, 16:9, and
automatically (letterbox)
• Multi-functional timer, 8 x and linked with EPG, sleep
timer
• Electronic Programme Guide EPG (up to 14 days in
advance, channel-dependent)
• SCPC/MCPC reception standard C/Ku-Band
satellites
• Automatic selection of the TV standard with video
converter
• Zoom function
• Multi-picture function
• Digital satellite finder for optical and acoustic
adjustment of the paraboloidal-type reflector
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Receiver connection
The receiver is connected with your satellite antenna by means of
a coaxial cable. If necessary, you have to prepare a coaxial cable
before connecting the receiver.
Caution!
Connect the receiver to the mains supply only after you have
connected it to all equipment and the antenna properly. Otherwise
the receiver can suffer damages.
The wire netting and the inner core of the coaxial cable carry
current during operation.
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Usage for camping or in caravans:
The receiver can also be operated with 12V (i.e. 11-14V,
e.g. solar panel). For this purpose, use a 12V cable.
Usage in freight vehicles:
Please use a DC/DC converter.
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LNB cable installation
(See the installation diagram on the next page)
For the installation of the F connectors on the coaxial cable you
need a knife (ideally a wire stripper) and side cutting pliers.
Ö Cut 8mm of the coaxial cable at each end up to the inner core.
Ö Carefully cut 10mm of the outer insulation so that the wire
netting is exposed.
Ö Turn the wire netting backwards and wind it over the outer
insulation in such a manner that it does not touch the inner core.
Ö Remove the inner insulation up to 2mm from the wire netting.
Ö Rotate the IF connector onto the turned-back wire netting till the
connector touches the inner insulation.
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The wire netting must not protrude from the back of the
connector end.
Ö Cut the inner core with a cable cutter in such a manner that it
projects maximum 1mm from the connector.
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Installation diagram
Ö Fasten the F connector of the coaxial cable onto the “LNB IN”
antenna connection of the receiver. Fasten the other end of the
coaxial cable to the LNB.
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Connection with Scart cable
Ö Insert the Scart cable in the “TV Scart” Scart socket of the
receiver.
Ö Connect the Scart cable to the TV set. Follow the operating
manual of the TV set.
Ö Insert the Scart cable in the “VCR Scart“ Scart socket of the
receiver if you want to connect a video set.
Ö Connect the Scart cable to the video set. Follow the operating
manual of the video set.
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A Scart cable is not included in this product.
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Connection diagram
IR-IN
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Connection with phono cable
Ö Connect the phono connectors of the audio cable to the “AUDIO
R” and “AUDIO L” sockets of the receiver if you want to connect
a stereo system.
Caution!
Strictly follow the instructions for connecting the audio cable given
in the operating manual of your stereo system.
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The phono cable is not included in the product contents.
Connection of Infra Red Extension Cable
If you want the receiver to be hidden from view, for example in a
cupboard, connect the IR extension cable. You must ensure that
there is a clear line of sight between your remote control and the IR
extension sensor.
Connection of an audio-digital receiver
If you want to use 5-channel audio transmission (Dolby digital
sound/AC3), you must connect your audio-digital receiver to the
coaxial output of the receiver.
Caution!
Please follow strictly the information regarding connection in the
operating manual of your audio-digital receiver.
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Your TV set need not be switched on for radio reception.
Connection of the coaxial digital output
Ö Insert the coaxial cable in the “SPDIF” (=COAXIAL)socket of the
receiver.
Ö Connect the coaxial cable to the audio-digital receiver.
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Connection diagram
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IR-IN
COAXIAL
Direction of the antenna
You must connect the LNB cable to LNB before directing the
antenna.
Caution!
While connecting the LNB cable, the receiver must not be
connected to the mains supply.
Ö Fasten the F-connector onto the connection of LNB on which
the sealed socket is located.
Ö Insert the sealed socket into the LNB connection. The sealing
lip of the socket must be engaged with the connection; only then
is the connection protected from humidity.
Ö After installation, direct the antenna towards the satellite
through which you would like to receive signals. Use the
satellite locator compass for this purpose. Proceed as described
in the operating manual of your satellite system.
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For fine adjustment of the antenna, please proceed as
described in the operating manual of your satellite system.
During the fine adjustment of the antenna, the acoustic
signal indication can also help you. However, it can only be
activated when running a manual scan.
Here, a high tone indicates a good antenna direction, while
a low tone indicates a bad antenna direction.
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Getting started
Remote control
Two Micro type batteries are required for the remote control:
LR 03/AAA/1.5 V
Ö Open the battery compartment.
Ö Insert two batteries into the battery compartment paying
attention to the indicated polarities and push the cover of the
battery compartment carefully until the cover is locked.
Ö Replace discharging batteries on time.
Ö Always replace both batteries simultaneously and use batteries
of the same type.
Ö If one battery has leaked, wear protective gloves and clean the
battery compartment with a dry cloth.
Caution!
Batteries may contain toxic agents that are hazardous to health
and environment. Therefore, dispose of the batteries immediately
according to the prevailing statutory regulations. Never throw the
batteries into normal household waste.
The remote control transmits infrared signals to the receiver.
Please refer to the overview of the remote control for the
functioning of the keys.
Ö Point the remote control towards the front side of the receiver
and slightly press the corresponding key once.
Receiver
Caution!
Check the proper connection of all devices and of the antenna
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before connecting the external power pack or the 12 V cable of
the receiver to the power source and starting the receiver.
Ö Insert the mains plugs of the connected equipment in the mains
socket and switch it on.
Ö Switch on the AV channel of the TV set.
Ö Insert the power pack of the receiver in the mains socket. The
device is in normal mode. The red LED is lit.
Ö If you wish to operate the receiver with 12V, insert the 12V
mains cable in the “DC IN“ socket and connect it to your power
source.
The receiver is supplied with pre-programmed TV channels and
can be used directly. If you want to check if new channels are
available, initiate a scan for broadcasting stations. Read the
information further below for this purpose.
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To get into standby mode, press the red key at top right of
the remote control. The red and the green LED of the
receiver are lit.
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Adjustment of antenna
The reception quality set by you in the antenna settings may not be
optimal. In this case, you must do a fine adjustment of the antenna.
For this procedure, please see the operating manual of your
satellite system.
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By pressing the “INFO” key, the current reception
parameters are displayed.
Please keep in mind that the signal-strength indication only
shows the connection quality of the antenna to the receiver
and is not intended to be used for the direction of the
antenna.
By pressing the 1 key, an acoustic signal is offered
additionally to support you during the fine adjustment. A
stronger and higher signal indicates a better direction of the
antenna.
As soon as the signal quality has reached approx. 60%, the
channel image appears in the background. Should there be no
image, you might have directed the antenna to another satellite
instead of Astra1 19°. In this case, please find in the operating
manual of your satellite system how to proceed.
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Operation
Screen-inlays while switching a channel
When a channel is switched, an information bar is inlayed on the
screen for 5 seconds (adjustable).
In this information bar, you will find the following indications:
Channel name
Received satellite
Current date
Current time
Storage location
TXT symbol This symbol is displayed if the selected broadcasting station
offers Teletext.
EPG symbol
This symbol is displayed if the selected broadcasting station
offers a programme guide.
Heart symbol
The heart symbol is displayed if you have included the channel
in your favourites list.
Channel
group
symbol
The corresponding channel group symbol is displayed if you
have included the channel in your channel list.
Info Information on the current and the following programme
Info Information on the currently active channel list
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User interface on the TV monitor
You can do individual settings of your receiver using the menus in
the user interface. For this purpose, both the receiver and the TV
set need to be switched on and connected by a SCART cable.
Press the “MENU” key. The main menu will be displayed. By
pressing the “EXIT“ or the “MENU“ key, you can exit this menu
again.
Orientation within the menus
At the top: menu name
(the corresponding function symbols are displayed
at the bottom)
Below: sub-menu or menu items
At the bottom: The information bar indicates the keys with which
you can move yourself within the current menu.
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Menu Structure
Main menu Sub-menu Description
TV channel list See following text
Radio channel list See following text
Channel
(symbol:
TV)
Delete all See following text
Antenna setting See following text
Auto scan See following text
TP scan See following text
Installation
(symbol:
satellite
antenna)
Preset Scan See following text
Language See following text
TV system See following text
channel setup See following text
Time & Timer setting See following text
OSD setting See following text
Parental Lock See following text
System Setup
(symbol:
gearwheel)
LNB Power See following text
Information See following text
Game See following text
Default value See following text
Tools
(symbol
tools)
Software Update See following text
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Menu navigation
Use the keys “CH+”, “CH-”, “V+”, and “V-” to navigate within the
menus. The selected menu items are marked.
Confirm your
selection with the “OK” key. By pressing the “EXIT” key you can
exit the menu again. Changes must be confirmed additionally.
Apart from this, the numerical keys are required in further submenus.
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In each menu, an information bar will be indicated
containing all selection options.
Example: Resetting the receiver to daylight saving time.
Press the “MENU“ key, select system Setup, then go to Time &
timer setting, press the “OK” key, select time and press the “OK”
key again. Set “GMT+02:00“ in the item GMT difference.
Exit the
menu by pressing the "EXIT“ key.
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Setting for Central Europe:
Daylight saving time:
GMT+02:00
Winter time:
GMT+01:00
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Channel (symbol: TV)
Sub-menu Description
TV channel list 1 Favourite, 2 Move, 3 Find, 4 Sort, 5 Edit, 6 Type,
▲▼Select, V- V+ Group, OK Enter, EXIT Exit.
Radio channel list as indicated above
Delete all Deletion of the complete channel list.
For this purpose: Enter password (factory setting 0000)
and confirm warning message with Yes.
1 Favourite
By pressing key 1 you can determine your favourites. Next to the
corresponding channels, a heart symbol will be displayed.
2 Move
By pressing key 2, the move symbol will appear behind the marked
channel. By pressing the keys CH+ and CH-, the channel will be
moved to the desired position.
The procedure must be confirmed
with OK.
3 Find
Channel scan function. By entering letters in the appearing
keyboard, a filtered channel scan is possible.
4 Sort
Sorting of the complete channel list according to the offered
options. The list must be confirmed with OK.
As long as the list has
not been confirmed, the last status before confirming can be
restored.
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5 Edit
After entering the password (factory setting 0000), new selection
options will appear.
Sub-menu Description
Edit 1 Delete, 2 Skip, 3 Lock, 4 Edit,
5 Create, 6 Del all, ▲▼Select, V- V+ Group, P+PPage, EXIT Exit.
1 Delete
By marking with key 1, selected channels can be marked to be deleted. Please
confirm selection by pressing the "OK“ key.
2 Skip
By marking with key 2, selected channels can be marked to be skipped. Please
confirm selection by pressing the "OK“ key. Then, the selected channels are
skipped when zapping. A direct entry is still possible.
3 Lock
By marking with key 3, selected channels can be marked to be locked. Please
confirm selection by pressing the "OK“ key. Then, the selected channels require the
entry of a password (child lock).
4 Edit
Via key 4 you will change over to the editing mode. Here, you can change the
individual parameters as desired. Please confirm selection by pressing the "OK“ key.
5 Create
Via key 5 you will change over to the new entry mode. By entering the frequency
and PID directly, you can enter a new channel.
6 Delete all
Via key 6 you can mark all channels to be deleted. Thereafter, individual channels
can be deselected again by pressing key 1. Please confirm selection by pressing
the "OK“ key.
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6 Type (channel group)
Here, you can assign selected channels to determined channel
groups (Types) as desired. Please confirm your selection with “OK”.
You can exit the menu by pressing the "EXIT“ key.
Installation (symbol: satellite antenna)
Sub-menu Description
Satellite Satellite selection
(example: Astra1 19° East)
LNB type Select LNB type
(standard setting is Universal)
22K(Hz) 22KHz activation
(Note: with LNB type Universal
activation occurs automatically)
DiSEqC Select DiSEqC level
DiSEqC switch Select DiSEqC order
Example:
Astra and Hotbird double reception
Astra = 1 / 4
Hotbird = 2/ 4
Deactivate for checking the motor
(invalidity)
Positioner By pressing the “OK“ key you will go to
DiSEqC motor checking menu. Please
refer to the operating manual of your
DiSEqC motor for help.
Antenna Setup
Polarity Horizontal, vertical, H/V (automatic
operation)
Auto Scan
(unique function
performable
without previous
knowledge)
Here you can scan a selected satellite (example: Astra1
19° East) completely to search for new channels. For this
purpose, no special information is needed. You can choose
between free-to-air channels and all TV and radio
channels.
The procedure is initiated via "Scan“.
Especially recommended for Türksat
TP scan (manual
channel scan)
With this scanning function, you can scan the preset
frequencies (transponders) individually. The transponder
details can be changed manually.
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The procedure is initiated via "Scan“.
Preset Scan Scanning of preset frequencies (transponders). (Normal
automatic scan)
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System settings (symbol: gearwheel)
Sub-menu Description
Language Selection of menu language (OSD)
First audio Preselection of audio language
(if offered by the broadcasting station)
Language
Second audio Preselection of audio language
(if offered by the broadcasting station)
Display mode Selection of transmission system;
standard selection: Auto
TV system
Aspect mode Selection of aspect ratio;
standard selection: 4:3LB (Letterbox)
Channel setup Startup channel (determination of boot channel).
Time Optional entry of time and time zones.
(see example: Resetting the receiver to
daylight saving time)
Time & timer
setting
Timer see following table
Menu style Setting of menu colour
Subtitle display Activation of subtitles
OSD Timeout Menu inlay time (OSD time lock)
OSD
transparency
Menu transparency
OSD setting
Load Default
OSD Setting
OSD factory setting can be restored
Factory password: 0000
Menu Lock Deactivation of password entry in the
Installation menu
Channel Lock Deactivation of password entry for
blocked channels (child lock)
New password Entry of a new password. (Make sure
you will remember the new password)
Parental Lock
(password settings)
Confirm
password
Confirm new password.
LNB Power Activate and deactivate LNB mains supply. Presetting: ON.
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Table for timer setting
Sub-menu Description
Timer number Selection of timer number 1-8.
Timer mode Repetition (once, daily, weekly, monthly, annually, off).
With the setting “off“, the timer will be deactivated.
Timer service Switching between programme timer and reminding
function.
Wake-up message
/ channel
With timer service setting “Message“.
you have following selection options: birthday, anniversary,
general
With timer service setting “Channel“.
channel selection
Wake-up date Entry of date
on time Entry of time
Duration Duration of turn on time
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However, the timer can also be programmed via the EPG
mode. Example:
Press “EPG“ key. Via key 1 you then will get an event list.
By using the keys CH+ and CH-, you can select the
desired event and take it over directly to the timer by
pressing key 2.
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Setting (symbol: tools)
Sub-menu Description
Information
(This function can
also be accessed
directly via the
"INFO" key.)
Display of reception parameters.
Activation of the acoustic tone signal via key 1.
Game Here, the three games: Tetris, Snakes and Othello are
available.
Default value
(requires password
entry)
Reset receiver to factory settings. All changes are
cancelled.
Software update Please note:
A software update has NOTHING to do with a scan for
new TV channels. For this purpose, please initiate an
automatic channel scan.
Via software update you can load a new system software if
service is needed. An upgrade via satellite or RS232 is
also possible.
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Software update via satellite
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The update has nothing to do with the storage of new TV
channels. It is rather meant to update the system software
of the receiver.
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Normally, the update is not required for a trouble-free
operation of the receiver.
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You must direct your satellite system towards the satellite
ASTRA 19° East to be able to update the software.
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Updating the software may take up to an hour.
After the upgrade it is recommended to load the factory settings
additionally. PLEASE NOTE: with this, the channel list you created
will be lost.
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Keys with special functions
Switch between TV and SAT
With the “TV/SAT” key you can switch between TV and satellite
functions. (This function has to be provided by your TV set).
Ö Press the “TV/SAT” key until you have set the desired function.
Switch between TV and radio
With the “TV/Radio” key you can switch between TV and the DVB
radio function.
Now, the receiver transmits a radio channel and shows a
background image.
Ö To return to the TV channel, press the “TV/Radio” key of the
remote control.
ZOOM
With the zoom function you can enlarge a section of the image.
Ö Press the “ZOOM” key twice.
Ö Select the image section with the keys CH-, CH+, V- and V+.
With each pressing of the “ZOOM” key, a section of the image will
be enlarged up to a maximum of 6 x. With the seventh key press,
the image will return to its original size.
By pressing the “EXIT” key,
you can exit this mode.
LIST
Press the “LIST” key once.
Here you have the option to edit the channel list as already
described earlier under menu item “Channel“.
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AUDIO
With the “AUDIO” key you can select the audio track if a
broadcasting station offers multi-channel sound. Additionally, you
can activate the Dolby Digital mode here. (For this purpose you
additionally need a Dolby Digital system. The connection is made
on the rear of the device via the COAXIAL socket).
EPG
Electronic Programme Guide. To activate this function, please
press the “EPG“ key. The channel list will be displayed.
With the keys CH▲ and CH▼, you can select a channel. With the
keys P+ and P-, you can jump 10 channels up or down. On the
right side, the current and the following event will be displayed.
For getting detailed information on the current event, press the 2
key. Press the 1 key to display the complete event list of the
selected channel. With the keys V+ and V-, you can scroll between
the days. With the keys CH▲ and CH▼, you can scroll up and
down the events.
You will get detailed information on a selected event (programme)
by pressing the 1 key. A selected event of a channel will be taken
over directly to the timer by pressing the 2 key.
Teletext
Teletext is an information system displaying Teletext on your TV
set. For Teletext reception, the selected channel must support this
function.
The TXT symbol appears when channels are changed.
Comparing our receiver to others you will notice that our Teletext is
extremely fast.
Ö Press the “TEXT“ key to start Teletext.
Ö For switching off Teletext, press the “EXIT” or “TEXT” key.
Using Fasttext functions
The coloured keys on the remote control are meant for Fasttext
and are activated after invoking another Teletext page. You can get
there directly by pressing the small coloured keys on the remote
control.
Ö Press the desired key.
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M/P Multi-picture
Press the “M/P“ key to go to the multi-picture mode. Now, 9
channels will appear simultaneously on your screen, starting with
the current channel.
With the keys CH-, CH+, V- and V+, you can move the yellow
marking bar. The marked channel is displayed in real time. All
other channels are displayed as freeze images.
To activate the desired channel, mark it and then press the “OK” or
the "EXIT” key.
By pressing the “EXIT“ key, you will leave the multi-picture mode.
The channel you marked last will appear as complete image on
your screen.
MUTE
By pressing the “MUTE“ key, the sound will be turned off. By
pressing the “MUTE“ key again, the sound will be turned on again.
FAV
Ö Press the “FAV” key.
The screen shows the favourites you determined (see above).
Ö Select a channel from the favourites list by pressing the CH▲
and CH▼ keys.
Ö With the keys V+ and V-, you can switch between the favourite
list and the channel groups.
Ö Press the “OK” key to select.
Ö With the keys V+ and V-, you can switch between the channel
groups.
Ö To exit the favourite list or the channel group, press the 1 key.
RECALL
By pressing the RECALL key, you will change over to the
previously selected channel.
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Acoustic signal for directing the satellite
antenna
For this purpose, press the “INFO” key. Apart from the current
reception parameters, you will get information on the signal
strength and quality.
Additionally, you can activate an acoustic
signal by pressing key 1.
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An acoustic signal is transmitted via the TV set. A stronger
and higher signal indicates a better direction of the
antenna.
Sleep timer
You can go to the sleep timer in normal mode by pressing key 0.
You have the following setting options: off, 10, 30, 60, 90, 120
minutes.
After this time, the receiver will be switched off
automatically.
Pause
For this purpose press the “PAUSE” key. The TV image will
be ”frozen“.
By pressing the "PAUSE" key again, it will be
deactivated.
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Dismantling
Ö Disconnect the receiver and connected equipment from the
power supply.
Ö Loosen the LNB cable from the receiver and LNB.
Ö Take the batteries out of the remote control, if you will not use
the receiver for a longer period of time.
Ö Pack the receiver, the remote control, the 2 batteries, the
external power pack and the 12V cable for the cigarette lighter
into the cardboard box.
Ö Store the receiver at a dry and dust-free place.
Ö Protect the receiver from frost.
Cleaning
Caution!
The receiver must not become wet. Never clean it with a wet
cloth.
Do not use any cleaning agent containing solvents like petrol or
thinners for cleaning. These agents may damage the surface of
the casing.
Ö Clean the casing of the receiver with a dry cloth.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible cause and remedy
Satellite cannot be
found, or no signal
Example: Astra1 19° East
Key 1 (presetting: “ARD“)
Key “INFO“ (“ARD“, FR11837)
Signal AND quality are both at 0%
Direct vertical reflector towards south.
Turn some millimetres to the left, wait approx. 3 seconds
and repeat until signal AND quality are displayed.
With a signal of approx. 60%, the black background will
disappear and the TV image will be displayed.
For another satellite please select a current channel
from the pre-programmed channel list and then press
the “INFO” key.
No LED is
illuminated
The external power pack and/or the 12V cable are not
connected.
Connect the external power pack and/or the 12V cable
to the mains supply and to the receiver.
The antenna is not directed towards the satellite.
Direct the antenna properly.
No sound or image,
but receiver menus
are displayed
No signal (with symbol).
Check the cable connection from LNB to the receiver
and from the receiver to the connected equipment.
Direct the antenna.
The system is not connected properly.
Check connection of the SCART cable
The red LED and the
green channel
location on the
receiver are lit, TV
set does not show
any image.
The TV set is not in AV mode.
Switch the TV set to the respective AV input.
The antenna is not directed exactly towards the
satellite.
Direct the antenna more precisely. For this purpose,
use the “Info” key on the remote control. The signal
strength will be displayed for directing the antenna
properly.
Poor image, blocking
error, formation of
small blocks, sound
stops
The LNB is defective. Replace the LNB.
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No image, no sound,
signal strength OK,
no signal quality
The satellite antenna has been directed to a wrong
satellite.
Bad reception of:
Sat1, Pro7, Vox,
N24, DSF, etc.
Wireless telephone is disturbing (DECT standard). Put
the telephone to another place, use a better satellite
cable.
The batteries are exhausted.
Replace the batteries.
The remote control
does not work
The remote control is not directed properly.
Aim the remote control towards the front side of the
receiver and ensure that there is no obstacle between
the remote control and the receiver.
Channel has a new
frequency
Delete the TV channel, then scan automatically.
If a malfunction cannot be rectified in spite of this, please contact
your specialised dealer or the manufacturer.
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Technical specifications
Receiver
Dimensions in mm (W × D × H) 210 × 145 × 45
Weight in grams Receiver 660 g
Remote control 80 g (without batteries)
Input frequency range 950 MHz ~ 2'150 MHz
IF band width 55 MHz / 8 MHz (below 5MS/s)
LNB power supply 13V/18V GS, 0.30 A max.
Overload protection
LNB control 22 kHz ± 2 kHz, 0.6 V pp ± 0.2 V
DiSEqC control Version 1.0, Version 1.2, Tone-Burst A/B
Symbol rate 1 ~ 35 MS/s
Bit stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 115200 bit stream
specification
Input speed Max. 15 Mbit/s
Error correction (FEC) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, auto
Video MPEG-2 MP@ML
Audio MPEG -1/2 audio layer 1 or layer 2
Aspect ratio 4:3 Letterbox, 4:3 PanScan, 16:9
Video resolution 720 x 576 (Pal), 720 x 480 (NTSC)
Audio mode Left, right, stereo, AC3 digital sound
Connection options
LNB IF input Type F, IEC 169-24
TV SCART (output only) Video CVBS, Audio L, R
VCR SCART (output and input) Video CVBS, Audio L, R
RCA (CINCH) Audio L,R
SPDIF, COAXIAL Digital audio output
Power supply
Input voltage power pack 100-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz
Input voltage of the receiver 11 – 14 Volt
Power consumption approx. 12 W (operation with Single LNB)
approx. 4 W (standby)
Operating temperature 0ºC ~ +40ºC
Storage temperature –40ºC ~ +65ºC
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Manufacturer
Dear customer,
Past experience has shown that many complaints can be settled
through a simple telephone call or visiting our website.
In case problems should arise with your device we kindly ask you
to contact our service hotline first. Proceeding like this will spare
you time and possible irritation.
Our hotline personnel will be glad to help you and explain the exact
guarantee procedure, should it become necessary to send in your
device.
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Declaration of conformity
The manufacturer hereby declares conformity with the following
guidelines and standards for this product:
Guideline for low voltage, 73/23/EEC
• EN 60,065
Guideline for electromagnetic compatibility, 89/336/EEC
• EN 55,013
• EN 55 020
• EN 61000-3-2
• EN 61000-3-3
Equipment type /model: Digital satellite receiver
Protecting the environment
Products marked with the crossed out wheelie bin must
not be disposed of with normal household waste but
made available for separate household collection.
Separate collection of used products and their
packaging allows materials to be recycled and used
again. Re-use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw
materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical
products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the
retailer when you purchase a new product.
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Glossary
AC Alternating Current
Connection for alternating current
DC Direct Current
Connection for direct current
Cinch connector Coaxial connector for connecting TV set or stereo system.
DiSEqC Digital Satellite Equipment Control
Digital system, with which the receiver can control different
components of the external unit. It is especially used for
selecting from multiple satellite positions (for example Astra
and Eutelsat).
DVB Digital Video Broadcasting
Transmission of digital television programmes.
EPG Electronic Programme Guide
F connector Coaxial connector for LNB antenna cable.
FTA Free-to-air services
Free-of-charge services that can be received without special
decoder.
LNB Low Noise Block Amplifier / Converter
A device at the centre of the antenna, which converts high-
frequency incoming signals from satellites into a low-
frequency range and amplifies them simultaneously.
MPEG-2 International standard for transmitting video signals.
Mute Key on the remote control for turning off sound
OSD On-screen display
Menu control displayed on the screen.
PID Identification number of a received data stream. The PIDs
ensure that a sender data is received completely.
Receiver Receiver unit, which converts signals from the antenna to
video and audio signals.
SCART A 21-pole connector for connecting the TV set to the receiver.
Swap function Switches between current channel and channel last watched.
Transponder Satellite frequency. Several digital programmes can be
broadcast simultaneously on a transponder.
VCR Abbreviation for Video Cassette Recorder.
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