Nokia MEDIAMASTER 9701 S GOLD BOX Owner's Manual

Owner’ s manual

MEDIAMASTER

9701 S

GOLD BOX

MEDIAMASTER 9701 S

First installation / tuning 18-20

Tuning the channels (PERS - 5) 18
Mediamaster with the Light Card 19
Mediamaster with the TELE

+DIGITALE

Smart Card 20
Storing the settings 20

Viewing Mode 21-24

General information 21
Data associated to the programme 21
PILOTA key 21
GUIDA key 22
E key 23
PREF key 24

Personalizzazione menu 25-34

General information 25
Records Programming (PERS - 1) 25
Selection of the favourite channels (PERS - 2)

27

Family control code and view lock (PERS - 3)

28
Tuning the channels (PERS - 5) 29
Checking your subscription state (PERS - 6) 32
Technical parameters (PERS - 7) 33

Operator functions and services 35-41

Display of the front panel 35
Purchase of Pay Per View events (PALCO) 37
Extension of one’ s own subscription 40

Solution of the problems 42/43
Front panel display 43
T echnical specifications 45
Notes 46

Information about the operation 4
Information about safety 4
Remote Control 5
Front and rear panel 6
Information about the Smart Card

and conditional access 7

Pay-TV services with a Mediaguard
Smart Card (SECA)

7

Pay-TV services with a Common Interface
module (CA-module)

7

Mediamaster installation 8-11

Preparation of the remote control 8
Connection to the satellite antenna 8
General information 9
Connection to the TV set 9
Connection of the TV set and videorecorder

by means of SCART connectors 9
Connection of an analogue satellite receiver
and a videorecorder 10
Connection of an HiFi installation 10
Connection of the integrated modem 10
T uning the TV set to RF connections 11

First installation / Settings 12-18

General information 12
System settings (PERS - 4) 12
Receiver settings (PERS - 4 - 1) 12
TV/VIDEO screen format (PERS - 4 - 2) 13
Modem configuration (PERS - 4 - 3) 14
T echnical parameters (PERS - 7) 16
Antenna setting (PERS - 7 - 1) 16
Software update (PERS - 7 - 2) 17
Software release (PERS - 7 - 3) 18

Table of contents

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION

While reading this manual, you will note that the everyday use
of Mediamaster is based on a series of user friendly menus.
These menus will help the user to optimise the Mediamaster use.
They will also represent a valuable guide for the installation and
selection of channels, the view of programmes and many other
functions.

All functions can be performed by pressing the keys on the
remote control. For some functions you may also use the keys
on the front panel.

It shall be remembered that any new operator software and/or
application may change the Mediamaster operation.

If you should have any difficulty in using Mediamaster, please
refer to the corresponding section of this manual and consult the
section Solution of the problems. Y ou may also apply to your own
retailer or contact the Call Centre Nokia Home Communications
at no. 199.11.55.22.

This Terminal Equipment is intended for connection to the
analogue Public Switched T elephone Networks (PSTNs), in which
network addressing , if provided, is by means of Dual Tone
Multiple-Frequency (DTMF) signalling.

Nokia and Nokia Connecting People are Nokia Corporation’ s register ed trademarks.

Any other product and company name mentioned by this document may be the respective

owners’ trademarks or registered trademarks.

Nokia is operating in view of a constant development.

Therefore, we reserve the right to either modify or improve the products described by this

manual without any obligation to give prior notice.

Copyright © 2002. Nokia Corporation.

All rights reserved.

• The space around Mediamaster shall be always
large enough to provide for adequate
ventilation.

• Never cover Mediamaster and never arrange it
on a heat-producing unit.

• Use a soft cloth and a non-aggressive detergent
solution to clean the external structure.

• Never use or drop liquids, sprays or any other
substance inside Mediamaster .

• Never connect or move the cables when
Mediamaster is connected to the supply mains.

INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY

• Never remove the cover.

• Never expose the receiver to hot or cold
weather or to humidity.

• Any technical assistance operation may be only
carried out in a technical assistance centre
authorised by Nokia.

• It shall be noted the only way of detaching
Mediamaster completely from the supply mains
is to disconnect the supply cable!

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This section is intended to describe the Mediamaster use by means of the remote control keys.
Some of these functions can be also performed from the keys on the front panel.

REMOTE CONTROL

To power Mediamaster on and off (standby mode).

TV SA T To go from the traditional TV view to the satellite TV view of

Mediamaster and vice versa.
To enable / disable the audio (muting).

Function key. The specific function is shown by the video
menu from time to time.

Set-up for the e-mail message service.

0 - 9 T o change the channel and select ever y single menu option.
A Function key. The specific function is shown by the video

menu from time to time.

B Function key. The specific function is shown by the video

menu from time to time.

C Function key. The specific function is shown by the video

menu from time to time.

D Function key. The specific function is shown by the video

menu from time to time.

E Function key. To recall the channels list on the TV screen or

for any other function which will be specified by the video
menu from time to time.

PILOTA To gather some information about the current program and

the following one.

GUIDA To gather some information about programming.

Non-active keys.

T o move up and down in the menus. To change the channel.
To move to the right and to the left in the menus. To adjust

the volume during the normal view . Attention: the maximum
volume level depends upon the volume adjustment which
has been set up on the TV set.

To confirm a choice and to select the item which has been
highlighted in the menus.

SERV T o have access to the Pay Per View services and to any other

operator service.

PREF To select the list of the favourite channels.
PERS To access / quit the main menu.
EXIT To exit from the menu.

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DISPLAY

To display the channel
number, the clock
and other information.

PERS

For the
main
menu.

EXIT

T o exit from the
menus.

SMART CARD 1

For a credit card
(for future
services).

FRONT AND REAR P ANEL

SLOT

For Common

Interface

modules.

T o power
Mediamaster in
and out of
standby mode.

Front panel

SMART CARD 2

For the

TELE+DIGITALE

smartcard or the

Light Card.

* LNB cables also supply the LNB with a 13/18 V input
voltage (polarisation V/H) and a 0/22 kHz signal
(band switch). Max LNB current 500 mA.

Rear panel

BUTTON

T o eject

the

Common

Interface

module

(CA-module).

OK

T o confirm a
choice.

To move to the right
and to the left in the
menus. Volume
adjustment.

Mains plug

230V
AC 15%
50 Hz

PHONE LINE

Connection to the
phone line of the
internal modem.

TV/VCR

Connection
to the TV or VCR
antenna plug.

ANTENNA*

Satellite dish.

Left / Right

AUDIO

Analogue

output for Hi-Fi

systems.

TERRESTRIAL TV

Connection of
the traditional
terrestrial TV
antenna.

DIGITAL
AUDIO

S/PDIF
coaxial
digital Hi-Fi
output.

AUX SCART

VCR connection or
analogue SA T
receivers.

TV SCART

Connection to

the TV scart.

PARALLEL

DATA

IEEE1284

for the PC

SERIAL

PORT

RS232

for the PC

To move up
and down
in the menues.
To change
channel.

70x100.eps

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Pay-TV services with a Common Interface
CA-module (Conditional Access)*

• Refer to the instructions about the Smart Card and/or the CA­module.

• Press the grey key behind the door of the front panel of
Mediamaster to remove the plastic protection intended to
cover the slot for the CA-module.

• Insert the conditional access module completely into the slot.

• Insert a smart card into the slot of the CA-module and leave it

inside to enable the Operator to transfer any information onto
the smart card.

• Press the grey key to remove the module.

PIN Code

The PIN code (Personal Identification Number), a 4-digit code, is
recorded on the Smart Card.
This code is required to have access to the services offered by
one’s own Service Provider.

*

This function can be implemented with future software update.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE SMART CARD AND CONDITIONAL ACCESS

General Information

The Nokia Mediamaster 9701S receiver is complete with a
conditional access system of a Mediaguard type (SECA). It is
compatible for using the smart cards of the TELE+DIGITALE
operator and of other operators who use the same
cryptography system (SECA).
T o have access to other operators who use different conditional
access systems, this receiver is equipped with a Common
Interface slot for the Multicrypt.
Note: For the normal operation and use of the Mediamaster
9701S Goldbox for the reception of encrypted channels, it is
necessary to insert the supplied smart cart into the “Smart Card
2” slot. (Light Card).
If you should subscribe to the TELE

+DIGITALE Operator, the

Light Card shall be removed and replaced by the new Smart
Card, which will enable the user to have access to the
TELE+DIGITALE services.

Pay-TV services with a Mediaguard
Smart Card (SECA)

•

Insert the Smart Card completely into the slot behind the front

door of Mediamaster. The slot is identified by Smart Card 2.
The golden clip shall be turned downwards and inwards.
Note: It is recommended to leave the Smart Card inside
Mediamaster to receive enable commands constantly .

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The Mediamaster package shall include the following
components:

• Mediamaster

• Remote control with 2 AAA batteries

• SCART cable (type approved – 1 metre)

• Antenna / RF cable (double screened– 1.5 metres)

• Instruction for use (this document)

• Mains cable

• Phone cable (10 m.)

• Phone adapter

• Light Card or “TELE

+DIGITALE W elcome Kit”

MEDIAMASTER INST ALLATION

SCART plugs

Two SCART plugs are arranged at the rear of Mediamaster (see
the figure). While connecting other devices to these plugs,
always use type approved SCART cables (just as those
supplied). The market can also offer “cheaper” SCART cables,
but their use might compromise the quality of the image.

Preparation of the remote control

• Remove the cover of the remote control battery compartment.

• Insert 2 AAA batteries (1.5 V) as it is shown by the figure.

Observe the polarities shown by the + and – symbols inside
the compartment.

• Reassemble the cover .

Installation of the satellite antenna

• To install the antenna, refer to the “Instructions for the
assembly of the satellite antenna”.

• Connect the coaxial cable complete with F connectors from
the LNB on the satellite antenna to the “ANTENNA” plug on
the rear panel of Mediamaster (or on the DiSEqC switch for
dualfeed antennas).

Connection to the satellite antenna

Assembly of the F connectors on the cable

• Prepare each end of the cable as it is shown by the figure.

It will be necessary to fold back the outer braid (as it is shown).

• Insert the F connector on the cable. Rotate it clockwise to

fasten it onto the braid.

• Make sure 3 mm. wire will protrude from the connector.

8 mm

15 mm

3 mm

F Connector

Light Card

Phone adapter

Phone cable

(10 m.)

SCART

SCART cable RF cable

Mains
cable

Instructions

for use

IT 8

Remote control

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Video

Mediamaster

SCART

SCART

RF

Connection to the TV set

• Connect a SCART cable to the main SCART socket on the TV
set and to the TV SCART plug on Mediamaster.

• Connect an RF cable between the TV/VCR output on
Mediamaster and the RF input on the TV set.

• Connect the TV antenna to the

ANTENNA TERRESTRIAL TV

input on Mediamaster .

Connection of the TV set and videorecorder
by means of SCART connectors

For complete instructions refer to the videorecorder manual.

• Connect a SCART cable to the main SCART socket on the
TV set and to the TV SCART socket on Mediamaster.

• Connect another SCART cable to the videorecorder
and to the AUX SCART socket on Mediamaster.

•

Connect an RF cable between the RF output on the
videorecorder and the TV ANTENNA input on the TV set.

• Connect the TV antenna to RF input
on the videorecorder .

General information

There are several types of TV sets or videorecorders and other
devices which may be connected to Mediamaster.
This manual is intended to show some of the commonest ways
of connecting one’s own equipment.
If RF cables are in use, it will be necessary to tune the TV set and
the videorecorder to the Mediamaster output channel (see page 11).
If you should have difficulty in connecting, apply to your own

retailer for support.

MEDIAMASTER INST ALLATION

If the SCART plug is available on the TV set, but not o
the videocorder .

• Connect a SCART cable to the main SCART socket on the
TV set and to the TV SCART plug on Mediamaster.

• Connect an RF cable between the RF output
on the videorecorder and the TV antenna
input on the TV set.

• Connect an RF cable between the TV/VCR
output on Mediamaster and the RF input on the
videorecorder.

• Connect the TV antenna to the ANTENNA TERRESTRIAL
TV input on Mediamaster .

RF

SCART

RF

Video

RF

Mediamaster

SCART

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Analogue receiver

Mediamaster

Video

SCART

RF

Connection of an analogue satellite receiver and a videorecorder

Smart Switch

With a Smart

Switch

• Connect a SCART cable to the main SCART socket on the TV
set and to the TV SCART socket on Mediamaster.

• Connect a SCART cable between the videorecorder and the
AUX SCART socket on Mediamaster.

• Connect an RF cable between the RF output on the
videorecorder and the TV antenna input on the TV set.

• Connect an RF cable between the RF output
on the analogue receiver and the RF input socket
on the videorecorder .

• Connect the TV antenna to the RF input
on the analogue receiver .

A priority switch of a Smart Switch type (A B in the figure) or
a universal “Twin” LNB is required to switch the antenna signal
between analogue and digital receivers.

The Smart Switch

• Connect a coaxial cable between the A output on the Smart
Switch priority switch (accessory) and the LNB socket g on the
analogue receiver.

• Connect a coaxial cable between the B output on the Smart
Switch priority switch (accessory) and the ANTENNA socket
on Mediamaster.

When you wish to watch digital satellite channels through
Mediamaster , the analogue receiver shall be off (standby).

MEDIAMASTER INST ALLATION

Connection of the integrated modem

The modem integrated in Mediamaster is meant for the use
of interactive services (see page 37).

• Connect a phone cable between the PHONE LINE connector
on the back panel of Mediamaster and the home phone jack.

Connection of an HiFi installation

• Connect an RCA/Cinch stereo cable between the LEFT /
RIGHT AUDIO plugs on Mediamaster and the LINE, AUX,
SP ARE or EXTRA input sockets on the HiFi installation.

• If available, connect a single RCA/Cinch cable between the
DIGITAL AUDIO plug on Mediamaster and the HiFi or Dolby
Pro Logic installation.

Note: To avoid any interference, use a shielded video cable.

Smart

switch

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MEDIAMASTER INST ALLATION

This procedure is only required if Mediamaster is
connected to the TV by means of an RF cable.

To tune your own TV to the RF signal, you may have to refer
not only to this manual, but also to the manual of the TV set.
The steps here below explain what to do if you have not been
able to use SCART cables for connections.

• Connect Mediamaster .

• Insert the SMART CARD into the “SMART CARD 2” slot. The

golden clip shall be turned downwards and inwards. It is
recommended to leave the SMART CARD inside
Mediamaster to receive enable commands constantly.

Tuning the TV to use Mediamaster

• Select a channel number which has not been used for other
TV channels on the TV set.

• Follow the instructions given by the TV set manual to tune the
UHF 39 channel (it is the UHF channel which is pre-assigned
to Mediamaster by default).

• The TV screen will show the PERSONALIZZAZIONE menu.

• Follow the instructions given by the TV set manual to store the
UHF channel you have selected as Mediamaster channel. This
is the channel which shall be selected to watch digital TV /
Radio channels.

• After having displayed the PERSONALIZZAZIONE menu, you
may start setting up as described by the following pages.

Note:

the Mediamaster RF Modulator works only on channel UHF39.

Tuning the TV set to RF connections

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General information

After having connected Mediamaster correctly, provide for the
preliminary set-up as per item 4, 5 and 7 of the PERSONALIZ­ZAZIONE menu.

Note: press OK to confirm a selection which has been made in
these menus. However , it is important to know that more than a
value shall often be specified in a menu. First of all, provide for
the set-up as required by the various lines. Then press OK to
confirm all of them at the same time.

Press the A key to go back to the previous menu.
Press the keys to move from a line to the other, up or

down.
Press OK to have access to the menu of the selected item.
Moreover , you may use the numeric keys on the remote control

to directly access to the relating menu.

FIRST INST ALLATION / SETTINGS

System settings (PERS - 4)

From this menu provide for the basic set-up for the receiver,
couple the TV and videorecorder correctly and connect the phone
line for the use of interactive services.

Note: the following settings may be changed afterwards at any
time.

Receiver settings (PERS - 4 - 1)

Select the various items of this menu to provide for the set-up.
In the end press A to go back.

Favourite language (1)

Select the priority language for the audio. The set-up language will
be automatically selected if the events should be broadcast by
the Operator in more than a language.

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TV audio (3)

Select the volume level at the start-up. The volume may be
adjusted afterwards by pressing the keys. Attention: the
maximum volume level of Mediamaster will vary according to the
volume set-up on the TV set.

Subtitles (2)

Select the priority language for the subtitles. The set-up language
will be automatically selected if the events should be broadcast
by the Operator in more than a language.

FIRST INST ALLATION / SETTINGS

Banner time-out (4)

It will define the time the information bar will be displayed on the
screen: normal = 3 seconds, long = 6 seconds, off = no
information bar will be displayed.

Notice (5)

Set “VIDEO” if you only wish to display a message on the
receiver at the occurrence of an event which has been set up in
the Records Programming menu.
Set “VIDEO+SOUND” if you wish not only to display a message
but also to produce a sound alarm (BEEP).

Clock set-up (6)

Press the B key to have access to the CLOCK SETUP menu. Enter
the current date and time.
Select WINTER for the solar time or SUMMER for the daylight
saving time. Press OK to confirm or A to cancel.

Note: After having provided for tuning as it is described later on,
the Operator will directly synchronise date and time.

TV/VIDEO screen format (PERS - 4 - 2)

Select the various items of this menu to provide for the set-up.
In the end press A to go back.

TV screen format (1)

Select the TV screen format.
The 4/3 format is the standard format of most TV sets.
Select 16/9 for wide screen TV sets.

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FIRST INST ALLATION / SETTINGS

4/3 (STANDARD)

If your TV set has a 4/3 standard format and broadcasting should
occur in the 16/9 format, it will be necessary to adjust the images
on the screen. Select SCHERMO PIENO to cover the whole TV
screen and lose the left and right part of the image. Select 1/3
SCREEN to see the complete image but with two black edges
above and below the image..

TV audio (2)

Select the STEREO or MONO audio for the TV.

Modem configuration (PERS - 4 - 3)

This menu is intended to connect the modem inside the receiver
to the phone line.
Connect the modem to the phone line to use Mediamaster with
the interactive services offered by the Operator and described on
page 37.
Select the various items of this menu to provide for the set-up.
In the end press A to go back.

Modem

Set it to INTERNO. Set it to ESTERNO to connect the modem
outside the receiver .

Selection

The TONI selection (recommended) is usually compatible with
the signal used by the phone installation. If the call should fail,
select IMPULSI.

TV signal (3)

Select RGB for a better image quality only if the receiver is
connected to a 21-pole SCART cable. Select COMPOSITO if the
RGB selection should be incompatible with any other connected
equipment (example: analogue receivers, teletext, etc.).

VCR audio (4)

Set to STEREO by default.

VCR standard (5)

Selection not available. VCR standard already set to PAL.

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FIRST INST ALLATION / SETTINGS

Code number

Enter the phone code number of your operator.
ALBACOM = 10770
INFOSTRADA = 10550
TELECOM = 0
WIND = 10880 Ecc...

Attention: Make sure the code number has been entered starting
from the first space available on the left.
T o do this, press the key several times to move towards right,
the press to delete all the numbers or blank spaces of this field.
Go back to the CODICE OPERATORE item before pressing the

A key to go back to the previous menus.

Note: This equipment has been approved pursuant to Council

Decision 98/482/EC [CTR 21] for pan-European single terminal
connection to the Public Switched telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs
provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself,
give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every
PSTN termination point.

Connection

Select DIRETTA if the phone cable is directly connected to the
phone line.
Select PABX if the phone line is connected to a telephone
exchange.
Only in this case move to the PREFISSO item to enter the code
number and have access to the external line. Move to the A TTESA
DEL SEGNALE item to define whether to wait (SI) or not to wait
(NO) for the central tone before dialling the call.

Operator Code

Set SI to activate the PREFISSO item.

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FIRST INST ALLATION / SETTINGS

Technical parameters (PERS-7)

This menu is intended to provide for the set-up required to match
Mediamaster with the satellite antenna and to supply the
information about the system. Select the various items of this
menu to provide for the set-up. In the end press A to go back.

LNB Supply

Select YES (SI) (recommended) to supply the LNB by connecting
to the ANTENNA connector . Select NO only if the LNB is required
by the antenna installation not to be directly supplied by the
receiver.

Antenna signal

Refer to the indicator of the signal level to check the quality of
the signal received from the antenna and to optimise the
alignment. If the bar is green, the signal is good. If the bar is
orange, the signal is average, but acceptable. If the bar is red, the
signal is poor . In the latter case it is r ecommended to check the
antenna installation and the antenna pointing before starting the
following phases.

Antenna setting (PERS-7-1)

Antenna parameters (B key)

Note: Mediamaster can manage either single antenna with one

LNB antennas oriented to Eutelsat or single antenna equipped
with two LNBs antennas oriented to Eutelsat and Astra. In the
latter case, it is necessary to install a DiSEqC switch 1.0. The
cable coming from the LNB oriented to Eutelsat shall be
connected to input 1 (or A) of the switch. The cable coming from
the LNB oriented to Astra shall be connected to input 2 (or B) of
the switch. Now you can provide for the following set-up. After
the set-up press the B key again to go back to the ANTENNA
SETTING menu.

Select the various items of this menu to provide for the set-up.
In the end press A to go back.

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Satellite

Select Eutelsat for a monofeed installation. The other parameters
of the same menu, described here below, will not be accessible
because they have been preset by default.
Select Others for a dualfeed installation. Set the parameters here
below for the Astra satellite.

N. Antenna

Select 2 to activate the second input of the DiSEqC switch.

Band

Select Ku for Astra. Select C for the other satellites broadcasting
within the C band.

Frequency

Enter the reference frequency value to control the quality of the
Astra signal. For example 12363.

LNB OL frequency

Enter the value of the LNB local oscillator . The value is 10600 for
universal LNBs.

Polarisation

Select the type of polarisation associated to the frequency value
which has been set up in this menu. For example, select
VERTICAL if frequency has been set to 12363.

22KHZ

Select SI if the 22KHz tone is required by the LNB to search for
the reference frequency. For example, select SI if you have a
universal LNB and you wish to search for the 12363 frequency .

FIRST INST ALLATION / SETTINGS

Software update (PERS-7-2)

The software may only be updated after the Mediamaster has
been installed and tuned.
See “Mediamaster Update” on page 34.

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Software release (PERS-7-3)

To check the software release which has been installed in the
Mediamaster. A green window will appear on the screen and
show the software release and the manufacturer name.
The Aggiornamento produttore and Aggiornamento Software
items are not active for this model.
Press A to go back or press EXIT to quit.

Tuning the channels (PERS - 5)

After having set up as described on the previous pages, you may
start tuning and storing the channels.
Press OK to have access to the NUMBERING SELECTION menu.

FIRST INST ALLATION / SETTINGS

FIRST INST ALLATION /TUNING

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FIRST INST ALLATION / TUNING

Numbering selection

This menu will show two different search conditions,
according to the type of smart card which has been inserted.

Condition 1: Mediamaster with the Light Card.

Press the B key to have access to the customised search for
channels. A green window will appear to select the search from 1
antenna or from 2 antennaes (for the installation of a dualfeed type).

Press OK to confirm the choice and start the search.

Attention: it will take about 30 minutes to search for the channels.
While searching, you may see the percentage of the search which
has been performed and the number of the channels which have
been found from time to time.

Never stop executing this operation before the list of the channels
found is displayed. Otherwise, no channel will be stored.

At the end of the search, max. 999 channels will be stored and
listed in the channels list according to the progressive search
order.
The complete channels list will appear on the screen.
Press to select a channel. Press to go to the following
page of the channels list. Press OK to watch a channel.

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FIRST INST ALLATION / TUNING

Condition 2: Mediamaster with the Tele+Digitale smart card.

The smart card will enable the user to search for the channels not
only according to a customised list but also according to the

TELE+DIGIT ALE list.
Select TELE+DIGITALE and pr ess OK..

A green window will appear to select the search from 1 antenna
or from 2 antennas (for the installation of a dualfeed type).

Press OK to confirm the choice and start the search.

Attention: it will take about 30 minutes to search for the channels.
While searching, you may see the percentage of the search which
has been performed and the number of the channels which have
been found from time to time.

Never stop executing this operation before the list of the channels
found is displayed. Otherwise, no channel will be stored.

At the end of the search, 500 channels will be stored according
to the list of Tele+Digitale channels and another 499 according
to the progressive search order .
The complete channels list will appear on the screen.
Press to select a channel. Press to go to the following
page of the channels list. Press OK to watch a channel.

Never stop executing this operation before the list of the channels
found is displayed. Otherwise, no channel will be stored.

Storing the settings

At the end of the search it is necessary to store all the settings.
Select any channel of the channels list and press OK to watch.
Power off the Mediamaster from the remote control by pressing
the red key .
Power on the Mediamaster from the remote control by pressing
the red key .

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VIEWING MODE

General information

Y ou will find a description of Mediamaster basic functions which
may be performed while watching or listening to TV and Radio
programmes via satellite. The availability and the features of the

following functions will depend upon the TELE+DIGITALE

Operator . These functions may vary according to the Operator’s
needs.

Data associated to the programme

Whenever you change the channel, the number and name of the
selected channel will be displayed for some seconds. Press the

+ key to select your favourite language for audio, subtitles and

teletext.
Note: these preferences are temporary for the current event. T o

change them permanently , select the PERS – 4 – 1 menu.

PILOT A key

Press the PILOTA key to display a bar with the following
information:

- Channel name

- Channel number in the list

- Current time

- Start and End time of the event

- T itle of the event

- A bar showing the time which has elapsed

from the start of the current event

- Category of the event

From here you may:
Scroll and move to the information of the other channels
Scroll and move to the information of the event following the
current one
Press the + key to get more information about the event.
Press PILOTA to quit.

Note: The information you may gather by pressing the PILOTA
key is broadcast by the Operators of the various bouquets of
channels. Some Operators might decide not to broadcast this
information. The availability of the information will therefore
depend upon every single Operator .

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GUIDA key

Note: The GUIDA key will only act from the channels of the

TELE+DIGIT ALE bouquet. If you come from another channel and

you wish to select a channel of the TELE+DIGITALE offer, you

will have to wait some seconds for the loading of the information
before the menu of the GUIDA function is displayed on the
screen.
The GUIDA key will display a shortcut menu for a rapid access

to the TELE+DIGIT ALE services.

Attention: The following information shall be referred to the
services which are currently broadcast by TELE+DIGITALE.
TELE+DIGITALE is entitled to change at any time the structures
and features of the functions which may be used through the
GUIDA key .

Press the GUIDA key to have access to the TELE+DIGITALE

EPG (Electronic Program Guide). Here you may find a series of
information which can be selected from the main menu.

Channels and programmes

Guide to Programmes

From here you may have access to the TELE

+DIGITALE EPG

(Electronic Program Guide). Refer to the “Guide to Programmes”
paragraph on Page 35 to know the details about this function.

Tuned Channels

Press OK to display on the TV screen the list of the channels
which have been tuned and stored on the Mediamaster . This will
enable you to rapidly identify the channels in the list.
Use the arrow keys to scroll the channels in the list.
Use the arrow keys to rapidly move to the following / previous
block of channels.
Press OK to confirm the view of the selected channel.
Press the E key to directly access to the same function (see page 23).

Palco

It will directly select the demonstration channel of the Pay-Per­View channels. See also the “Purchase of Pay Per View events”
on page 37.

Mosaico

It will directly select the mosaic channel with the frames of all the

channels of the TELE+DIGIT ALE bouquet.

From this channel you have a rapid overview of the channels and
select your favourite channel by pressing OK.

Vetrina

It will directly select the demonstration channel of the

TELE+DIGIT ALE TV bouquet.

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Radio and Music

Radio Mosaic

It will directly select the mosaic channel of the TELE+DIGITALE

RADIO bouquet. Follow the instructions on the screen to surf
among the radio channels.
Multimusic Mosaico

It will directly select the mosaic channel of the TELE+DIGITALE

Multimusic RADIO bouquet. Follow the instructions on the
screen to surf among the radios channels.

+Giochi

It will directly select the TELE

+DIGITALE +GIOCHI channel.

Follow the instructions on the screen to surf among the games.

Interactive services

It will open a list of the interactive services offered.
Select the service you wish and follow the instructions on the
screen to sur

Subscription

To have access to the menu to consult and extend one’s own
subscription to TELE

+DIGITALE. See paragraph “Extension of

one’s own subscription” on page 40.

E Key

During the normal view press the E key to display on the TV
screen the list of the channels which have been tuned and stored
on the Mediamaster .
This will enable you to rapidly identify the channels in the list.
Use the arrow keys to scroll the channels in the list.
Use the arrow keys to rapidly move to the following / previous
block of channels.
Press OK to confirm the view of the selected channel.

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PREF Key

This function is active after having assigned to your favourite
channels the symbol as described by paragraph “Selection
of the favourite channels” on page 27.

Press PREF to enable the favourite channels function.
The white symbol will appear on the screen for some seconds
(PREF function on).
Now, if you press the arrow keys, you will only scroll your
favourite channels on the screen.

Press PREF again to disable the favourite channels function.
The red symbol will appear on the screen for some seconds
(PREF function off).
Now, if you press the arrow keys , you may scroll all the
channels again.

Note: The favourite channels in view mode may be recognised
by the symbol arranged beneath the name of the channel in
the information bar .

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Records Programming (PERS - 1)

The Mediamaster is complete with a function which will enable
it to power on automatically and to move to the channel you have
selected at a pre-established date and time, only if the
Mediamaster is in standby mode, i.e. if you have powered it off
by pressing the red key on the remote control.

Up to 8 different events can be predefined.
T o record the programmed event, it is absolutely necessary to set

the same programmed start time for the videorecorder too.
For this operation refer to the instructions for use of your
videorecorder.
Moreover, the videorecorder shall be set to record the Audio/
Video channel (scart) which is generally characterised by the
abbreviations AU, AV, EURO AV, EXT, AUX, INPUT, INPUT
SELECT, 0 etc. or by other graphic symbols according to the
videorecorder model.
For further details about the connection between the
Mediamaster and the Videorecorder refer to the paragraph
MEDIAMASTER INSTALLATION of this manual.

Attention: The videorecording of programmes is allowed by the
law within the limits of copyrights and patents. The use of
videorecords is only allowed for private projections at home.

If you have access to the Records Programming menu for the first
time, all 8 events will be available for the automatic start-up.

Use the arrow keys to select the programming number you
wish. Press OK to confirm. Y ou may also use the number ed keys
on the remote control to type the programming number directly .

Now, you may have access to the screen to set the data of the
programming you wish. Use the arrow keys to scroll the
following items for the set-up.

Data

Type the day and month in which you wish to power on the
Mediamaster.

General information

The Personalizzazione menu is the Mediamasters main menu.
Many Mediamaster functions are made available by this menu.
Press PERS to access it.

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Number of channels

Enter the number of the channel you wish to record.
Otherwise press the E key to consult the channels list. Use the
arrow keys to select the channel in the list. Press OK to
include it into this setting.
If the channel you have selected is one of those view-locked (see
paragraph “Family control code and view lock”), you will be
required to type the secret code.

Attention: if a channel which is not “view-locked” is locked when
programming is set up, you will be required to type the code at
the time of the programmed start-up. If you are not present, the
channel may be neither watched nor recorded.

Start time

Enter the time (hour + minutes) at which you wish to power on
the Mediamaster (start time of the event to be recorded).

End time

Enter the time (hour + minutes) at which you wish to power off
the Mediamaster (end time of the event to be recorded).

Recording frequency

Select whether the programming you are setting up shall occur
once, be repeated every day (QUOTIDIANO) or every week
(SETTIMANALE).
Press OK to confirm the set-up and to go back automatically to
the menu with the list of the events which have been set up.

The the events which have been performed are automatically
deleted from the list.
If you wish to delete a programming before it starts, press the E
key. A green window will appear with the message SIETE SICURI
DI VOLERLO ELIMINARE? Press 1 to confirm the removal. Press

2 to quit.

Note: The Mediamaster is set up to power on 5 minutes before

the start time and to power off 5 minutes after the end time.
If Mediamaster is in standby mode when you start a
programming, it will automatically power on. The display will
show the REC message.
It is impossible to watch another programme while you are
recording the programmed channel. Never act on the remote
control. Otherwise, all the commands you will execute will
influence the recording process.

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If the Mediamaster is already on when you start a programming,
it will inform you by displaying the PIU message which will flash
on and off. Besides displaying the PIU message, it may also
produce a BEEP (see paragraph Notice (5) on page 13).
Press the + key to gather more information on the screen and to
confirm whether to move to the programmed channel or to
remain on the channel you are watching..
If the Mediamaster is in standby mode, it will automatically power
on. The display will show the REC message.

Attention: The automatic start-up of the Mediamaster might
involve the automatic start-up of some TV models if they have
been connected by means of a Scart cable and powered off in
standby mode (from the remote control). For further information
refer to the TV set manual.

Selection of the favourite channels (PERS - 2)

Starting from the list of the channels which have been tuned and
stored, you may create the list of your own favourite channels,
i.e. of those which are watched the most.
Press PERS and 2 to have access to the SCELTA DEI CANALI
PREFERITI menu.
Use the arrow keys to scroll the channels of the list.
Press OK on your favourite channels to assign them the symbol
of preference .

Select the channel with the symbol to remove the preference
symbol from a channel of the list.
Press OK to remove the symbol. Press A to go back to the
Customisation menu. Press EXIT to quit. Refer to paragraph
“PREF key ” on page 24 to use the PREF function.

Switch-off (stand-by) and switch-on the Mediamaster to save the
settings.

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Family control code and view lock
(PERS - 3)

Use the (secret) family control code to prevent the user from
carrying out some operations with the Mediamaster and to
acquire its complete and safe control.
Those who do not know your secret code can not:

- Purchase and watch P ALCO programmes (Pay Per V iew)

- Extend the subscription profile via modem

- Watch the channels you have locked

Parental code (1)

Press PERS, 3 and 1 to display a green window where to type
your family code.
Enter the code you wish and press OK.
Type it again and press OK to confirm the same code.
Press OK again to quit.

Attention: The family code is stored in the smart card. Never enter
code 0000. This is the initial code which has been entered into
the Smart Card. It can not be used to lock the functions.
Remember to write down the secret code. If the secret code is
forgotten, only the holder of the subscription can call the Service
for TELE+DIGITALE Subscribers and request for its cancellation.

Now , you may automatically enable the lock to:

- Purchase and watch PALCO programmes (Pay Per View)

- Extend the subscription profile via modem

T ype the secret family code to have access to these functions.

Lock or Unlock (2)

Press PERS, 3 and 2 to have access to the BLOCCARE or
SBLOCCARE menu.
Use the arrow keys to scroll the channels of the list.
Move to the channels which shall be locked and press OK.

Now press the B key to “close the padlocks”, i.e. to activate the
lock function. Now, the channels which have been “padlocked”
can only be watched by those who know the secret family code.

Press the B key again to disable the lock function.
The padlocks will open, thus enabling the user to watch all the
channels without requiring it to enter the secret family code.

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To unlock a channel of the list, select the channel with the
padlock symbol you wish to remove.
Press OK to remove the symbol .
Press A to go back to the Customisation menu. Press EXIT to
quit. Switch-off (stand-by) and switch-on the Mediamaster to
save the settings.

Tuning the channels (PERS 5)

Only after having tuned as described by the pages FIRST
INST ALLA TION / TUNING, you may carry out a series of optional
operations to further customise the Mediamaster.

Scrolling the list (1)

Now you may use the arrow keys on the remote control
to scroll the list (channels list) and check which channels have been
tuned, with which sequence and to which position number they
correspond.

Moreover, you may immediately find out which channels are
included in the list of favourite channels and which channels
are padlocked for the view lock.
Press OK to start watching the selected channel from here.

Changing the numbering (2)

The channels at the position numbering from 1 to 500 are preset
and they can not be changed.
The channels at the position numbering from 501 to 999 can be
moved inside the list.

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Use the arrow keys to scroll the list and select the
channel you wish to move. P

ress OK to confirm. The name of
the selected channel will turn YELLOW.
Use the arrow keys to scroll the list and search for a
new position which shall be assigned to the channel selected
before.
Press OK to display a yellow window.
Press 1 or 2 or 3 to define the required position.
Y ou may repeat the operation for all the channels from 501 to 999.
Switch-off (stand-by) and switch-on the Mediamaster to save the
settings.

Adding the channels (3)

Before adding the channels, it is recommended to remove from
the list the channels you are not interested in. To do this, refer
to the following paragraph “To delete the channels (4)”.
Now, it is of fundamental importance to set Mediamaster to
search for new channels from another satellite. To do this, refer
to paragraph “Technical parameters (PERS – 7) “ on page 16.

After having carried out these preliminary operations, press PERS
– 5 – 3. A green window will appear . Now you may select whether
to add the channels from antenna 1 (Eutelsat) or to add the
channels from antenna 2 (Others).
After having selected the satellite, press OK to start searching
for the channels. For further information refer to paragraph
“Sintonizzazione de canali (PERS –5)” on page 18.

After having tuned / stored the channels, the channels list will
appear on the screen. Now you may scroll the channels you have
found.

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Restarting tuning (5)

From this menu you may restart tuning, as described by
paragraph “Tuning the channels (PERS – 5)” on page 1.

Deleting the channels (4)

The channels at the position numbering from 1 to 500 are preset
and they can not be deleted.
The channels at the position numbering from 501 to 999 can be
deleted.
Use the arrow keys to scroll the list and select the
channel you wish to delete. Press OK to confirm. A yellow
warning window will appear .
Press OK to confirm the removal of the channel you have
selected. Press A to quit.

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The Mediamaster will enable the user to check at any time the
“products” which are an integral part of your subscription by
checking your smart card enable..

Your subscription rights (1)

This screen will show all the products to which you are
subscribed. The dates show that your smart card is already
enabled for the view up to its expiry date.

This operation is required when you wish to search for new
channels which are not included in the list.
Press PERS – 5 – 5 to display a yellow warning window.

Press OK to start tuning or press A to quit.
For further information about tuning refer to paragraph “Tuning
the channels (PERS – 5)” on page 18..

Checking your subscription state (PERS 6)

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Your subscription state will be checked at the date shown. If the
subscription continues, the smart card enable will be extended
for a period which will be automatically updated.
Press A twice to go back to the PERS menu. Press EXIT to quit.

Mail Box (2)

When the MESS message is displayed by the Mediamaster, it
means that a new mail message has been sent by

TELE+DIGITALE. Access this screen to read the personal

message you have been sent.

Note: After you have accessed this screen, the MESS message
will automatically disappear from the Mediamaster display .
Use the arrow keys to scroll the text and read it.
Press A to go back to the PERS menu. Press EXIT to quit.

Technical parameters (PERS 7)

This menu will include a series of preliminary settings which are
described by paragraph “Technical parameters (PERS – 7),
Antenna Setting (1)” on page 16.
Besides providing for the set-up, you may also update the
software described here below .

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Mediamaster update

T o update the Mediamaster , you may download new r eleases of

the system software via satellite from the TELE+DIGITALE

channels. The new software’s may either include new functions
or improve the existing ones.

Select a channel of the TELE+DIGITALE bouquet.

Select the RECEIVER UPDATE (PERS – 7 – 2) menu to check
whether there is a new software.
A yellow window will appear to display the message “Do you
want to update the software?”
Press OK to confirm.
Press A to go back.
Press OK to start searching for a new software. The AUTO
UPDATE message will appear on the Mediamaster display.
The update process will take about 5 minutes. It will occur after
having blanked the TV screen. At the end of the update process,
Mediamaster will move to the channel you have selected before.
If the UPDATE ERROR message should appear on the display
some seconds after the update has been started, it means that
no new software release is available at that time.

Attention: While updating NEVER act on the keys of the remote
control and front panel. NEVER remove the mains plug from the
power outlet.

Checking the software release

Select the SOFTWARE RELEASE (PERS – 7 – 3) menu to check
the release installed in the Mediamaster. A green window will
appear on the screen and show the software release and the
manufacturer name. The Update manufacturer and Update
software items are not active for this model.
Press A to go back or press EXIT to quit.

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Guide to Programmes

Guide to Programmes

While watching the TELE+DIGITALE channels, you may press

the GUIDA key and select the “Guide to Programmes” function
(also see paragraph “Viewing Mode, Guida Key” on page 22).
If you activate this function, you may activate other useful
subfunctions as well as gather some information about

programming TELE+DIGIT ALE Channels.

All programmes

T o access a screen with the updated programme schedule of the

main TV channels and of all TELE+DIGIT ALE Channels.

Films/Sports/Children/Documentary Films

T o have access to the screen where only the programmes of the
required genre are listed.

Other genres

T o have access to a screen with the other updated schedules of
the main TV channels and of all TELE

+DIGITALE channels, such

as telefilms, mini serials, magazines, shows, music, special
events, other programmes, etc.

Note: These screens will enable you to do as follows:
Press the arrow keys to surf in the list of the channels

and in the corresponding programme schedules.
Press + to gather more information about the selected event.
Press B to filter the search on a specific channel and at a specific
time.
Press a key from 1 to 7 to directly move to the day you wish (1,
LU – 2, MA – 3, ME ... 7, DO)
Press 8 to directly move to the day time range from 6:00 a.m.
onwards (8, GIORNO)
Press 0 to directly move to the night time range from 8:00 p.m.
onwards (0, SERA).
Press 9 to directly move to the night time range from 00:00
onwards (9, NOTTE)

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Press OK

- to watch the current event

- to program the powering on of the Mediamaster / recording of
the events which will be broadcast

Press A to go back.
Press GUIDA or EXIT to quit.

Your own choice

To have access to a screen where you can set (by means of the
D key) the parameters required to perform a selective search and
create a list of programmes. The set parameters will appear in an
orange rectangle whenever OK is displayed next to the “Your
own choice” message.

Your own programming

T o have access to the screen with the list of the events you have
selected for powering on the Mediamaster as it has been
programmed for recording.
These schedules are automatically acquired by the Records
programming menu (PERS – 1)..

Note: T wo symbols might be displayed on the screens described
above, on the right side of the title of the events.

It means that the event is in progress at that time.
It means that the event has been included in the Records
programming list.

Press GUIDA or EXIT to quit.

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Purchase of Pay Per View events (PALCO)

Every single programme on PALCO may be easily purchased by
using the Mediamaster remote control.
T o do this, use an internal modem after having connected it to the
phone line and configured according to the instructions as per
paragraph “Modem configuration (PERS – 4 – 3)” on page 14.
To prevent unauthorised people from purchasing, it is
recommended to carry out the VIEW AND PURCHASE LOCK
operation, as it has been described on page 28.
There are two ways of having access to P ALCO:

- select a PALCO channel, designated by the P letter (e.g. P1, P2,

P3 etc. ...)

- select PALCO from the GUIDA key and pr ess OK to have access
to the promotional PALCO channel
Press SERV from the PALCO channels to display and surf in the

PALCO offer.

Purchase and View directly from a PALCO channel

They are designated by the P letter inside the channels list of the

PALCO offer (e.g. P1, P2, P3 etc. ...).

The broadcast programme is proposed for purchase on each
PALCO channel. It is shown for some minutes on a free basis.
The screen turns black at the end of that time. The two-minute
view will no longer be available for this programme. Only the
information required for the purchase will remain on the screen.

The information is listed here below:

- number of the channel in the list (e.g. 90)

- name of the channel (e.g. P10)

- title of the event

- time elapsed from the start, in minutes

- purchase price

- start and end time of the event

- current time

To watch the programme, just purchase its view and decide
whether to watch it now or later.

Just change the channel if you do not wish to purchase the view
of the programme.

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Purchase it as follows to watch it now or later , but always within
its programming time.

Make sure that the Mediamaster is connected to the phone line.
Press OK.

If you have entered the view and purchase lock code, you will be
required to enter the secret code. In this case enter the secret
code and press OK to continue.

The screen about the payment terms is now displayed. Press OK
to connect, make the request for the purchase, disconnect and
complete the purchase.

The PALCO channel will reappear at the end of this operation,
even if the screen might turn black after the two-minute free
view. The pr ogramme you have just purchased is being broadcast
on this channel.

The cannel will display the screen again with the information
about the event you have purchased.
Press OK if you wish to WATCH the event you have purchased
IMMEDIATELY.
Just change the channel if you wish to watch the event you have
just purchased later .

Attention: any programme you may purchase will be charged to
your account even if it is not watched.

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Surfing inside the PALCO programming, selection and
purchase of an event

From the channels of the P ALCO offer (e.g. P1, P2, P3 etc...) you
may have access to the “RPROGRAMMAZIONE IN CORSO”
menu to display a series of screens where you may get
information about the P ALCO programming and about the costs
and times of the events, require further information about every
single programme, have a look at the situation of one’s own
purchases or have access to other services.

Select a channel from the PALCO offer (e.g. P1, P2, P3, etc. …).
Press SERV to display the “ATTUALMENTE IN PROGRAM­MAZIONE” menu and the list of the events which are being
broadcast on the PALCO channels and of those which will be
broadcast in a short time.

From here you may have access to other services. Press 0 to have
access to the services described by paragraph “Extension of
one’s own subscription” on page 40.

Selection and purchase of an event

Use the arrow keys to scroll the list.
Select a programme which has already started. Press OK to

watch. The Mediamaster will automatically move to the channel
where the event you have selected is being broadcast. Now make
the purchase as it has been described by the previous paragraph.

Select a programme which has not started yet, but which will be
broadcast in a short time. Press OK to purchase. Now make the
purchase as it has been described by the previous paragraph. In
doing so, you will immediately have access to the view of the
“reserved” programme since the purchase has been made
before its start.

P ALCO programming

From the P ALCO “CURRENTL Y PROGRAMMED” menu press A
to have access to the PROGRAMMING menu where you may
choose among three possibilities:

Today’ s programming (1)
From here you may gather information and purchase the events
which have not been broadcast yet, but which will be broadcast
during the day.

The week-end proposals (2)

From here you may gather information about the week-end
programmes and have the possibility of purchasing them in
advance.

Coming soon (3)

The programmes which can already be purchased, but which can
not be broadcast yet are displayed here.

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P ALCO offers

Press C to know and purchase any promotion which may be
offered, such as film packages, sports events and special events.

State of ordered events

Press D to watch the list of the events you have recently
purchased. The list will show the reference number (REF) and
remind you whether the event has already been watched
(WATCHED) and when this event will be last broadcast during its
programming period (LAST PASS.).

P ALCO Info

Press the E key to have access to a series of general information
about the use of PALCO functions and where the updated
information about some important schedules is published.

Further info

Press the + key to gather additional information about the
selected event in the screens where there is the pink FURTHER
INFO field.
Press + again to go back.

Extension of one’ s own subscription

You may extend your own subscription to TELE+DIGITALE by

adding further “products” at any time and while you are at home
(to do this, please connect the Mediamaster to the phone jack.
See paragraph ”Modem configuration (PERS – 4 – 3)” on page

14. A series of instructions will also help you access

TELE+DIGIT ALE services.

To access this menu, press the GUIDA key and select the

“Subscription” item or press SERV from any TELE+DIGITALE

channel, but not from a channel of the PALCO offer .

OPERATOR FUNCTIONS AND SERVICES

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The various screens will be available in the following order:

Subscription (1)

• Complete the subscription (1)

• Consult your subscription (1)

• Complete your subscription (2)

Checking the smart card enable (2)

• Practical information (3)

• Do you change Bank? (1)

• Do you move? (2)

• Where to contact us (3)

• The Guide to Programmes (4)

• TELE+DIGITALE Programmes (5

Information about Premium + Basic (4)

Information about tokens (2)

• Further information about tokens (1)

• How to order tokens (2)

Exclusive rights for subscribers (3)

• How to tune (1)

• The numbers to dial to contact us (2)

• The TELE+DIGITALE offer (3)

• How to change the goldbox timetable (4)

• Internet site (5)

Purchasing a single programme (4)

• To know mor e about it (1)

• Purchase of a single programme (2)

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Possible causes

The supply cable is not connected.

The Mediamaster is in standby
mode.

The satellite dish is not pointing at
the satellite.

Absent or weak signal.

The LNB is faulty.
The satellite dish is not pointing at

the satellite.
The signal is too strong.

The satellite dish is too small.
The LNB noise factor is too high.

The LNB is faulty.
The system is connected by SCART

cables and the TV set is not
in AV/EXT mode.

Il sistema è collegato tramite cavi
RF e l’apparecchio TV non è impo­stato sul canale sintonizzato per la
TV satellitare digitale.

The system is connected by RF
cables and the Mediamaster output
channel interferes with an existing
terrestrial channel or with a video
signal.

Battery exhausted.
The remote control is not correctly
pointed.

The Mediamaster can not recognise
the Smart Card.

SOLUTIONS OF THE PROBLEMS

Problem

The display on the front panel will not
light up / power on.

No sound or picture, but the time or

- - : - - is displayed on the front panel.

No sound or picture. Only a red small
square appears on the screen, at the
bottom, on the right.

Disturbed images / Pointing error .
Breaking images divided
into squares.

The PERSONALIZZAZIONE menu of
the first installation will not appear on
the screen.

There is interference on the digital
satellite channels, an existing
terrestrial channel or a video signal.

The remote control is not working.
A message will appear on the screen.

View Card error.

You have forgotten your secret PIN
code.

Solution

Make sure the supply cable is
connected to the power outlet.

Press the standby key or any other
numeric key to power on the
Mediamaster and disable the standby
mode.

Adjust the dish. Check the indicator
of the signal level in the “TECHNICAL
PARAMETERS” menu described on
page 16.

Check the LNB and other devices
connected between the LNB and
the receiver or adjust the dish.

Replace the LNB.
Adjust the dish.

Connect a signal attenuator to the
LNB input.

Install a larger dish.
Install an LNB with a lower noise

factor.
Replace the LNB.

If the system is connected by
SCART cables, switch the TV to the
corresponding AV input.

If the system is connected by RF
cables, switch the TV to the
channel for the digital satellite TV .
If you have not manually tuned the
TV, do it now. Please follow the
instructions in the TV manual.

Arrange an attenuator on the
terrestrial antenna cable which has
been adjusted on channel 39,
connect the system by SCART
cables.

Replace the batteries (both of
them). Point the remote control to
the receiver . Make sure nothing
blocks the front panel.

Check that you are using the
correct Smart Card. Make sure the
Smart Card has been correctly
inserted, the golden clip is turned
downwards and arranged in the
SMART CARD 2 slot..
If the problem persist, it might be a
problem concerning the card.
Contact your retailer or service
provider.

Contact your service provider.
They will help you define another
one.

GB 43

SOLUTIONS OF THE PROBLEMS

Problema

The PILOTA key is not working.

The GUIDA key is not working.

No FAVOURITE channel.

Possibili cause

The operator is not delivering the
service.

The operator is not delivering the
service.

You have pressed the PREF
without having assigned any
channel in the FAVOURITE list.

Soluzione

Make sure you are on a TELE+DIGITALE
channel.

Make sure you are on a TELE+DIGITALE
channel.

Press the PREF again or create a list
of FAVOURITE channels, as described
on page 27.

Note: Before requesting for technical assistance for the Mediamaster:

Try downloading a new software into the Mediamaster.
The new software might solve the problem in the quickest and most efficient manner. Refer to the section

“Receiver Update” in this manual.

What you shall do if you can not solve the problem

If you have attempted all possible solutions, but you have not been able to solve the problem, contact your
own retailer or service provider .

NOKIA HOME COMMUNICA TIONS Customer Service: Tel. [phone], Nokia Italia www.nokia.it

PIU

T o start a programming.
Refer to paragraph “Records Programming” on page 25.

FRONT P ANEL DISPLAY

REC

Current programming on page 26.

TEL

If TEL appears, it means that the Mediamaster is
communicating by means of the internal modem using the
phone line (e.g.: purchase of Pay-per-View programmes).

MESS

You have received a customised message.
To read the communication press: SERV-6-2. For any further
explanation refer to paragraph “MAIL BOX (2) on page 33.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Trasmission standard DVB, MPEG 2
LNB / Tuner input

Connector 1 x F-type IEC

169-24 - 75 ohm

Out from F connector 13,5 / 18,5 V ± 5%

(max 500mA)
22 KHz - 0,65 Vpp
(*) Diseqc 1.2 - Tone burst A/B

Input Frequency 950 - 2150 MHz
Input level da -20 a -70 dBm
Bandwidth 54 MHz
Demodulation QPSK

(*) RF modulator

In/out connector

IEC 169-2 female / male

75 ohm
Channel UHF channel 39
Modulator frequency 47-864 MHz
Output signal PAL B/G

Telephone

Connector Modular jack 6-pin, RJ-11
Protocol V42 e V42 bis

Line sensing

TV Scart

Video output 1 Vpp (± 1dB) 75 ohm
Audio output 0.5 Vrms / RL >10 Kohm
RGB output

from receiver or scart AUX
Video bandwidth 1 Hz - 5 MHz (+0.5/-2 dB)
Audio bandwidth 20 Hz - 20 kHz (± 0,3 dB)
RGB bandwidth 6 MHz @ -3dB
Fast blanking output

Internal or from AUX SCART
Status output 0 / 6 / 12 V / RL >10 Kohm

AUX Scart

Video output 1 Vpp (± 1dB) / 75 ohm
Video bandwidth 1 Hz - 5 MHz (+1 / -3 dB)
Video input 1 Vpp / 75 ohm
Audio output 0.5 Vrms / RL >10 Kohm
Ingresso Audio 0.5 Vrms / RL >10 Kohm
Status input 0 / 6 / 12 V / RL >10 Kohm
RGB input Yes
Fast blanking input 0 / 2 V for RGB,

bypass to TV Scart

Digital Audio

Connector 1 x RCA
Standard S/PDIF

Analogic Audio

Connector

2 x RCA (Right + Left)
Output 0.5 Vrms / RL >10 Kohm

Serial port RS-232
Connector

9-pin D-sub female
Signals RS232, max 115,2 Kb/s

Parallel port
Connector

25-pin D-sub female

Conditional Access system

Embedded Media Guard
Slot PCMCIA (*) Multicrypt

Operating system Media Highway
Smart card interface

Slot smart card 1

Credit Cards
(standard ISO 7816)

Slot smart card 2 Conditional Access

Media Guard
(standard ISO 7816

)

Generic data

Supply voltage

230 V AC ± 15%, 50 – 60 Hz
Consumption max 40W, standby 6W
Operating temperature +5°C to +45°C
Storage temperature –40°C to + 65°C

Operating distance for
remote control max 10 meters

Dimensions (w x d x h) 389 x 240 x 65 mm
Weight 1,8 Kg approx.

(*) This feature could be activated through next software upgrade

GB 45

NOTE

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