Panasat DSD 642, IRD 642 Operating Instructions Manual

Contents

Unpacking ...........................................2

Safety ...............................................2

Preface ..............................................2

Digital Satellite Services ...............................2

Conditional Access ...................................3

Smart Card ........................................... 3

Inserting the Smart Card ...........................3

The Digital Satellite Decoder (DSD) ...................... 4

Rear Panel Connections .................................4

Remote Control Unit .................................. 5

Replacing Batteries in the RCU ...........................5

Getting Started ....................................... 6

Installation of the satellite dish and cabling to the decoder .......6

Installation Indemnity .............................. 6

Setting-up the System ..................................6

Switching on the decoder at the Mains ...................... 6

Tuning Your TV ....................................... 6

Adding a Modem ....................................... 7

Standby and Normal Modes ..............................7

Optional Decoder Connections ............................8

Introduction .....................................8

Hints to Quality TV System Configurations .............8

Decoder, TV (using SCART or RF Interfaces) ..........8

Decoder, TV (SCART or RF Interfaces), Hi-Fi ..........9

Decoder, VCR, (SCART Interface), TV (SCART Interface),

Hi-Fi .......................................... 10

Decoder, VCR, TV, Hi-Fi (using RCA Connectors) ..... 11

Two Decoders, TV, (using AUX SCART

and RF Interfaces) ............................... 12

RCU UHF Button Selection Functions ..........12

Selecting Specific Services .............................13

Selecting Services Directly ......................... 13

Stepping through Services .........................13

Stepping using the RCU ..................... 13

Stepping using the Decoder Front Panel Keys .... 13

Selecting Specific Services from the EPG .............13

Selecting Services from the Information Bar ........... 13

Controlling the Show ................................... 13

Volume Control using the RCU Keys .................13

Volume Control using the Decoder Keys ..............13

Mute ..........................................14

Displaying Subtitles .............................. 14

Clock .........................................14

Selecting Soundtracks ............................ 14

Power Reset .................................... 14

Signal Selection .................................14

Open TV Electronic Programme Guide ..................14

Using the EPG .......................................15

Open TV Information Bar ..............................16

Reminders .......................................... 17

Parental Blocking ....................................17

Menu Navigation Route ...............................18

Using Menus ........................................19

Soundtrack Options ...................................19

Parental Guidance ..................................... 20

Setting the Parental Level ........................... 20

Changing the Parental Pin Code ..................... 20

Information Box Display Period ............................ 20

Organising Service ..................................... 20

Skip TV Services ................................. 21

Sort TV Services ................................. 21

Reset TV Services ................................ 21

Skip Audio Services ............................... 22

Sort Audio Services ............................... 22

Reset Audio Services .............................. 22

Full Rescan ..................................... 22

Mail Messages ........................................ 22

Advanced Options ..................................... 22

Change Dish Installation ........................... 22

Change LNB Settings ........................ 22

Set LNB Power ............................. 22

Set LNB Frequency .......................... 23

Change Manual Tuning Parameters ............. 23

Tune DSD ................................. 23

Reset to Factory Defaults ..................... 23

Signal Detection .................................. 23

Information ...................................... 23

DSD Status ................................ 23

CA Status ................................. 24

TV Installation ................................... 24

TV Type ................................... 24

Aspect Ratio ............................... 24

UHF Tuning ................................ 24

Scart Source ............................... 24

Scart Video Output .......................... 24

Change Modem Settings (if fitted) .................... 25

Local Time ...................................... 25

DSD Upgrade .................................... 25

Troubleshooting ...................................... 26

Specification ......................................... 29

Multichoice DSTV Hotlines ............................. 30

Installation Settings ................................... 30

Notes ............................................... 31

DSD 642 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3

UNPACKING

Ensure that the following items are included with the Digital Satellite
Decoder (DSD):

1 x Remote Control Unit (RCU)
2 x AAA Batteries
1 x Flylead
1 x Mains Cable
1 x User Manual

SAFETY

This decoder exceeds International Safety Standards. Please read the
following recommended safety precautions carefully.

MAINS SUPPLY: 210-250 V AC 50 Hz ONLY.
LIQUIDS: Keep liquids away from the decoder.
SMALL OBJECTS: Small objects, such as coins, must not be placed

on the decoder as they could fall through the ventilation slots and cause
serious damage.

CLEANING: Before cleaning, disconnect the decoder from the wall
socket. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water (no solvents) to clean the
exterior.

VENTILATION: Do not block the decoder ventilation slots. Ensure that
free airflow is maintained around the decoder. NEVER stand the decoder
on soft furnishings or carpets. Do not use or store the decoder where it
is exposed to direct sunlight, or near a heater. Never stack other
electronic equipment on top of the decoder.

ATTACHMENTS: Do not use any attachment that is not recommended
by the manufacturer, as it may cause a hazard or damage the equipment.

CONNECTION TO THE SATELLITE DISH LOW NOISE BLOCK
(LNB): The LNB connector cable has a voltage on its centre core. It is

therefore recommended that the decoder is disconnected from the mains
power before connecting or disconnecting this cable. FAILURE TO DO

SO COULD DAMAGE THE LNB.
SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Any

attempt to do so will make the warranty invalid. Refer all servicing to
qualified service agents.

LIGHTNING: If the decoder is installed in an area subject to intense
lightning activity, protection devices for the decoder mains connector and
modem telephone line are essential. The individual manufacturer’s
instructions for safeguarding other equipment, such as TV set, Hi-Fi,
etc., connected to the decoder, must also be followed during lightning
storms.

EARTHING: The earth of the LNB cable MUST BE DIRECTLY
CONNECTED to the system earth for the satellite dish. The earthing
system must comply with local regulations.

Refer to the Installation Indemnity on page 6.

PREFACE

The digital satellite decoder introduces exciting new technology. This
manual provides full information on how to use the decoder and enjoy
the benefits of all its features.

The decoder is easy to use, even for those users unfamiliar with, or
intimidated by, modern technology. The more advanced and more
complex features can be avoided until you become comfortable with the
basic operation of the system.

The manual provides:

# Important safety precautions; please study them.
# Overview material; read only those parts that interest you. It is

not
necessary to study the manual from cover to cover before using
the decoder.

# Step-by-step instructions on how to use the decoder and its

advanced features.

# Step-by-step instructions on how to install the decoder and

connect it to basic sound and TV systems. It is beyond the
scope of this manual to include all of the possible configurations
or installation procedures.

# Troubleshooting guide to assist you if you have difficulty with

operating the decoder correctly, or if technical problems occur.

The operation of the decoder can be upgraded using over-the-air
signals (typically in the morning). This manual and the menus
downloaded in the decoder are therefore subject to change at any time.

This document and the information contained herein are the subject of
copyright and intellectual property rights under international convention.
All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced,
stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means,
electronic, mechanical or optical, in a whole or in part, without the prior
written permission of UEC Commercial (Pty) Ltd, the Manufacturer.

DIGITAL SATELLITE SERVICES

The decoder has been designed to receive and process digital signals
from the PanAmSat 4, Astra and EutelSat satellites. The satellites act
as mirrors in the transmission process, beaming the Service Provider’s
signals back to your satellite dish. Compared to conventional TV
(analogue), digital technology presents higher quality pictures, sound
comparable to that of a CD, and many more services.

Satellite technology also enables excellent reception of satellite TV
services in remote rural areas where good quality terrestrial reception
has never before been possible.

The term “Services” is used instead of “Channels” because
compressed digital TV and audio technology efficiently uses available
bandwidth, allowing several services to use the bandwidth of one
channel.

In addition to the digital TV and audio signals, satellite signals also
contain data that the decoder extracts, processes and stores. This
provides up-to-date text information on the content and status of the
various services at the touch of a button. Convenient facilities are also
provided to manipulate received data in order to customise viewing and
listening preferences.

Due to the nature of compressed digital TV, many more features will
become available in the near future.

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CONDITIONAL ACCESS

Although some satellite TV and audio services are free to air, most TV
and audio services are only available on a subscription basis and can
only be enjoyed via the conditional access components. These are the
removable Smart Card and a built-in conditional access process already
fitted into the system.

Smart Card

You should have purchased a Smart Card from the dealer when you
purchased the decoder. The Smart Card looks similar to a credit card
and is inserted into the slot behind the right-hand front flap of the
decoder.

A valid Smart Card entitles you to view and listen to all the services you
choose to subscribe to. Full details of subscription options are supplied
with the card.

Your Personal Identification Number (PIN) and subscription details are
stored in the Smart Card.

Inserting the Smart Card

The Smart Card is the key to unlocking the decoder. The decoder will not
decode scrambled TV or audio services if the card is not inserted or is
incorrectly inserted.

Inserting the Smart Card into the decoder allows instant access to all the
services you subscribe to.

The Smart Card is not required for access to menus except for the
Parental Guidance sub-menu, which requires the PIN code to be
entered.

The Smart Card, which is supplied separately and forms part of your
subscription, is updated over-the-air when your PIN code or subscription
details change, for instance, each time you purchase additional products
(details regarding these products will be announced in the future).

To insert the Smart Card, follow the instructions carefully.
1 Open the right hand flap on the front of the decoder (see figure)

Swing the flap downwards to expose the card slot to the right of
the row of keys.

2 Hold the Smart Card horizontally with the logo on top and the

three arrows pointed towards the front of the card. Insert the card
fully into the slot.

NOTE: Observe the buttons next to the smart card slot,

as these can be used as an alternative interface
to the decoder.

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THE DIGITAL SATELLITE DECODER
(DSD)

The DSD combines a high quality MPEG-2 and DVB compliant satellite
receiver, integrated with a sophisticated decoder in one package. The
DSD provides all that you need to exploit the exciting new satellite
services that are now available.

Green Dot ­DSD in
standby
mode

Service No
17 selected

Green light

- Audio
Services
selected.

Rotating
signal,
searching
for service
information

Service not
found, or of
inferior
quality

Download
in progress

Green Dot ­flashes
when RCU
keys are
pressed

Yellow light

- Mail
Messages
waiting

Red light
Error
indication

Menu
selected

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

Key Description

Switches the decoder between normal and standby
modes.

TV +

Switches between TV and Audio services.

PV Switches between programme selection and volume

control.

+ Selects next service on list (up) or increases volume

level.

- Selects previous service on list (down) or decreases
volume level.

and

- (down)

When pressed simultaneously, reset the operation of
the decoder.

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Remote Control Unit (RCU)

Easy, quick and effortless use of the decoder is possible using the
Remote Control Unit and the on-screen displays.

RCU
Keys

Description

Switches the decoder between normal and standby
modes.

ALT

Used to toggle between current and last services

UHF

Toggles between the various output sources when
pressed once and released. When pressed, held for
5 seconds, then released, displays the UHF tuning
channel. Press once to remove the tuning channel.

Displays the local time on the screeen for 5 seconds
or removes the local time display from the screen.

i

Displays the programme information bar on the
screen. When pressed twice displays the extended
event information screen.

MENU

Displays the Main Menu options on the TV screen.

TV

GUIDE

Displays a list of the EPGs available on the TV
screen.

Cursor keys - used to step through programmes,
browse, move the highlight and move through
values in menus.

EXIT

Press to go to the previous menu, exit the menu
system when in the main menu, or exit the
Electronic Programme Guide or Information Bar.

OK

Selects a programme when in the Electronic
Programme Guide and selects highlighted options
or values in menus.
Saves any changed settings in menus.

P+ P-

Cycles up or down through the available services.

V+ V-

Adjusts the volume up or down.

Keypad Keys 0-9-select either a TV or audio service, or

used to key in numbers in menus (e.g., parental and
installation PIN codes).

+

Selects audio services.

TV

Displays Bouquet Selection menu on TV, or when in
Audio Services, returns to TV services.

Displays the soundtrack information bar for 5
seconds.

Mute.

Switches the display of subtitles or teletext (where
applicable).

Replacing Batteries in the RCU

The RCU is powered by two AAA size batteries. The life of the batteries
is about one year. Replace the batteries as required.

Note the following:
a. Insert the new batteries with their polarities (+ and -) aligned

correctly.

b. If you do not intend to use the RCU for long periods of time,

remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.

c. Remove and dispose of used batteries immediately.
d. Do not use used and new batteries together. Never use an

alkaline battery with a manganese battery.
Load the batteries as follows:
1 Insert small screwdriver blade or fingernail into slot in battery

compartment lid. Press lid downwards, then lift off.
2 Insert the batteries with their polarities aligned, as indicated inside

the battery compartment.
3 Replace lid.

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GETTING STARTED

NOTE: Unless absolutely necessary, do not change

installation, connections or decoder setup, or
carry out any retuning on a working system. If
changes are made, note all changed settings in
the table on page 30.

Installation of the satellite dish and cabling to the
DSD

Installation procedures for satellite dishes and cabling to DSDs are
outside the scope of this manual. Please refer to the manuals provided
with your satellite dish and associated equipment if you decide to do the
installation yourself.

Installation Indemnity

1 For the decoder to operate, it is required to correctly install and

align a satellite dish and a Low Noise Block (LNB) converter.

2 Each and every INSTALLER acts as an independent contractor

and is not a servant, sub-contractor or agent of the manufacturer.
The manufacturer is, therefore, not liable for any loss or damage
of any nature whatsoever caused by the conduct of the installer,
including but not limited to:

a. Any direct, indirect or consequential damages of any

nature or any loss of profit or other special damages of any
nature which the USER may suffer as a result of any
breach by the INSTALLER of any of its obligations to the
USER.

b. Any loss or damage to any property of the user or any third

party, situated on the USER’s premises even if loss or
damage arises out of any part of the INSTALLER.

3 The manufacturer does not directly or indirectly warrant or

guarantee or make any representations whatsoever with regard
to any equipment, including, but not limited to any dish, LNB, or
cabling, used by the INSTALLER.

4 Subject to any express warrant or guarantee given by the

manufacturer, in writing, the manufacturer does not:
a. Give any warranty or guarantee or make any

representation whatever in respect of any work carried out
by the INSTALLER.

b. Accept any liability for any latent or other defect in any

work carried out by the INSTALLER.

Setting-up the System

1 Install and align satellite dish (installer).
2 Connect the decoder to the TV set (either SCART to SCART or

RF OUT on the decoder to RF IN on TV). (See Optional Decoder
Connections).

Switching on the Decoder at the Mains

When you switch on the decoder at the mains, it goes through a power­up sequence, then attempts to find a signal at the specific factory-set
frequency. During this process, various indications are displayed on the
decoder display and TV, as shown in the following sequence of
drawings:

NOTE: If the TV is not tuned to the channel chosen to view

the satellite services, the sequence is still the same,
but the TV will not display the scanning screen. To
tune the TV to the decoder services, tune the TV as
per Tuning Your TV.

If your TV has been tuned to accept the decoder

services, but your smart card has not been inserted
into the decoder, an error message will appear on
your TV screen.

Tuning your TV

If your TV is not tuned correctly, you will not be able to view the satellite
services. Your VCR, decoder and TV can also interfere with each other
unless they are tuned in correctly. The output of the decoder can be
tuned over the whole UHF band using the following recommended
method (refer to the following figures):

1 Connect the satellite dish and terrestrial antenna (installer).
2 Connect the installation as shown (if VCR installed).
3 Switch on the TV and select an unused channel to use with your

VCR.

4 Switch on your VCR, then set its test signal to ON (see VCR

instruction manual).

5 Tune the TV to the test signal from the VCR. Switch off the VCR

test signal.

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6 On the TV, select any unused channel on which you wish to view

your satellite programmes. Once selected, all your satellite
services will be viewed on this channel, selection of the service
being made using the RCU.

7 Press and hold UHF on the RCU for 5 seconds to display UHF

on the decoder display. Tune your TV set to receive the decoder
test signal display (see following figure).

A Channel number (initially 46) will be displayed on the decoder
front panel display.

Press UHF to remove the test signal.
Check that the decoder does not interfere with signals received

on the VCR.
Check all tuned channels on the TV for interference.

8 If any interference is noticed, change the UHF channel number

as follows:
Press and hold UHF on the RCU for 5 seconds to display UHF

on the decoder display and the UHF test screen on the TV.
Change the channel number to 2 more or 2 less than the existing

number by pressing = or < twice on the RCU. Press OK to
save. The following will happen as soon as = or < is pressed:

a. The TV display is lost because the TV is not tuned to the

new channel.

b. The new channel number is displayed on the front panel

of the decoder.

On the TV, retune the channel allocated to the decoder until the
decoder test pattern is clearly visible.

Repeat step 8 until interference on all channels is eliminated.

NOTE: After changes have been made, the decoder must not

be switched off for at least 3 minutes to allow for the
new setting to be saved.

If interference is still present, it is recommended that good quality
screened cables (preferably double screened) are used for
interconnecting all other equipments to the decoder.

Adding a Modem

Many exciting interactive features will be available in the future (Impulse
Pay Per View, Video on Demand, etc.). The decoder is ready for these
features as it can accommodate an optional built-in modem. A modem
port for connection to your telephone line via an external (faster) modem
is provided on the rear panel.

Standby and Normal Modes

The decoder does not have a power on/off switch and it is recommended
that, for normal viewing, it remains connected to the mains after
installation.

When the decoder is not in use, it should be switched to the standby
mode using the symbol on the front panel or on the RCU.
The standby mode is indicated by a constant small green dot on the right

of the decoder display panel. To use the decoder after the initial
installation:

1 Switch on the TV and any other equipment included in the system.
2 Select the channel on the TV that you have allocated to the digital

television channel.

3 If the decoder is in the standby mode, press on either the

RCU or decoder front panel, to return to the normal viewing mode.
A service number will be displayed on the front panel indicator.

4 Press TV on the RCU. A Bouquet selection box is then displayed

on the TV screen. Select the bouquet you have subscribed to (e.g.,
DSTV), then press OK.

5 If you wish to select the Audio Services, press the + key on the

RCU, or + on the decoder front panel. If subscribed to, an audio
service will be heard, and the audio programme information box will
be displayed on the TV. A green indicator on the left of the front
panel display is illuminated while the decoder is in the Audio
Services mode.

TV Services are restored by pressing TV on the RCU, or TV on
the decoder front panel.

NOTE: When switching from normal to standby then back

to normal, the decoder automatically returns to the
previously selected service. If a SCART VCR is
connected, it is not necessary to take the decoder
out of standby to view VCR play back.

6 The decoder is set up to the local default settings by the

manufacturer. If necessary, change the installation parameters in
the decoder, as follows:

i. Press MENU on the RCU, then select Advanced Options

menu (see Advanced Options).

ii. Select Change Dish Installation then enter Installation

PIN code (9949).

iii. Select Change LNB Settings.

NOTE: LNB power is factory set to ON.

iv. The LNB power is set to ON for normal home

installations and OFF for communal (SMATV)
installations. Press OK to return to Change LNB Settings
options. Select Set LNB Frequency.

v. Ensure that the decoder is set to the correct LNB

frequency by following the Set LNB Frequency
procedure. Press OK to save.

vi. Select the Change Manual Tuning Parameters option,

then follow the Change Manual Tuning Parameters
instructions. Press OK

vii. Select Tune DSD. The decoder then goes through a

scanning process and on completion returns to the last
service viewed.

The decoder is now ready for normal use.

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IRDETO CRYPTOLOGY

210-250V ~ 50Hz 30W

DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY UEC COMMERCIAL (Pty) Ltd
Rep. of South Africa

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FLYLEAD

REAR PANEL

400 mA max.

Optional Decoder Connections

Introduction

There are several ways of connecting the decoder to an existing
audio/TV system.

The following more common examples enable you to view satellite
services and terrestrial channels, record and playback from a VCR and
listen to CD quality stereo sound.

Consult your local supplier for assistance in setting up an audio/video
configuration best suited to your requirements.

Hints to Quality TV System Configurations

# Where possible, connect cables via audio/video outputs/inputs

(SCART or RCA) instead of RF connectors.

# Use an appropriate, correctly installed satellite dish system.
# Ensure that the system is properly earthed and protected against

lightning.

# Use high quality stereo TV and Hi-Fi equipment.
# Use high quality screened cables.

NOTE: When Video and Audio Inputs/Outputs are used, it may

be necessary to select a Video mode on the VCR and TV
in place of a TV mode.

Decoder, TV (using SCART or RF Interface)
1 As the LNB carries a small voltage on its centre connector, it is

recommended that the mains supply to the LNB is switched off
before connecting or disconnecting the LNB. Connect the
terrestrial antenna connector to the RF IN socket on the decoder.

2 Using the supplied SCART-to-SCART cable, connect the

TV SCART socket on the decoder to the SCART socket on the
TV.

3 If the TV does not have a SCART connector, use the supplied

flylead to connect the RF OUT socket on the decoder to the RF IN
socket on the TV.

4 Connect the coaxial cable connector from the LNB on the satellite

dish into the socket marked LNB IN on the decoder. The
connector on the coaxial cable should be turned until it is finger
tight.

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Decoder, TV (SCART or RF Interfaces), Hi-Fi
1 Switch off the mains supply to the decoder before connecting or

disconnecting the LNB. Connect the terrestrial antenna connector
to the RF IN socket on the decoder.

2 Connect a flylead between the variable stereo sound outputs on

the decoder and the audio inputs on the Hi-Fi.

3 Connect the coaxial cable connector from the LNB on the satellite

dish into the socket marked LNB IN on the decoder. The
connector on the coaxial cable to the decoder should be finger
tight.

4 Using the supplied SCART-to-SCART cable, connect the

TV SCART socket on the decoder to the SCART socket on the

TV.
5 If the TV does not have a SCART socket, use the supplied

flylead to connect the RF OUT socket of the decoder to the

RF IN socket on the TV.

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Decoder, VCR (SCART Interface), TV (SCART Interface), Hi-Fi
1 Switch off the mains supply to the decoder before connecting or

disconnecting the LNB. Connect the terrestrial antenna connector
to the RF IN socket on the decoder.

2 Using the supplied flylead, connect the RF OUT socket on the

decoder to the RF IN socket on the VCR.

3 Using the flylead supplied with the VCR, connect the RF OUT

socket on the VCR to the RF IN socket on the TV
.
4 Connect the coaxial cable from the satellite dish to the LNB IN

socket on the decoder. Tighten the connector finger tight.

5 Using the SCART-to-SCART supplied cable, connect the

TV SCART socket on the decoder to the SCART socket on the TV.

6 Using another SCART cable, connect the VCR SCART socket on

the decoder to the SCART socket on the VCR.

7 Connect the VARIABLE LEFT and RIGHT HI-FI AUDIO OUT

sockets on the decoder to the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO INPUT
sockets on the Hi-Fi.

8 Switch the power on to the decoder.
9 Set TV and VCR Scart Source and Set TV and VCR Scart Video

Output at the TV Installation menu. See page 23.

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Decoder, VCR, TV, Hi-Fi (using RCA Connectors)
1 Switch off the mains supply to the decoder before connecting or

disconnecting the LNB. Connect the terrestrial antenna connector

to the RF IN socket on the decoder.
2 Using the supplied flylead , connect the RF OUT socket on the

decoder to the RF IN socket on the VCR.
3 Using the flylead supplied with the VCR, connect the RF OUT

socket on the VCR to the RF IN socket on the TV.
4 Connect the coaxial cable connector from the LNB on the satellite

dish into the socket marked LNB IN on the decoder. Tighten the

connector finger tight.
5 If the TV and VCR have AV connectors, connect as shown in the

diagram.

6 Connect the VIDEO OUT socket on the decoder to the VIDEO IN

socket on the VCR.

7 Connect the MONO AUDIO socket on the decoder to the AUDIO

IN socket on the VCR.

NOTE: If your VCR has a stereo audio input, connect the

FIXED stereo audio outputs from the decoder to the
VCR stereo audio connector.

8 Switch the power on to the decoder.

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Two Decoders, TV (using AUX SCART and RF Interfaces)

The AUX SCART connector has audio, video (RGB) and composite
video input connections that can be used to connect a second analogue
or digital decoder. If a second decoder is connected, signals from
selected sources are automatically routed internally in the decoder to the
TV SCART connector.

1 Switch off the mains supply to the decoder before connecting or

disconnecting the LNB. Connect the terrestrial antenna connector

to the RF IN socket on the decoder.
2 Using the supplied SCART-to-SCART cable, connect the

TV SCART socket on the decoder to the SCART socket on the

TV.
3 If the TV does not have a SCART connector, use the supplied

flylead to connect the RF OUT socket of the decoder to the RF IN

socket on the TV.
4 Connect the coaxial cable connector from the LNB on the satellite

dish into the socket marked LNB IN on the decoder. The

connector on the coaxial cable should be turned until it is finger

tight.

5 On the first decoder, connect a second RF cable with F-type

connectors (not supplied), from the LNB OUT connector to LNB IN
connector on the second decoder.

6 Connect a second SCART to SCART connector (not supplied)

between the AUX SCART connector on the decoder and the TV
SCART on the second decoder.

RCU UHF Button Selection Functions

Pressing UHF on the RCU with the second decoder connected and
operating, selects the TV viewing source in the sequence VCR, AU1, TV
and IRD. If AU1 is selected, the satellite picture is routed to the TV and
VCR from the second decoder.

If a second decoder is being used, the polarity of the LNB is controlled by
the first decoder.

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Selecting Specific Services

Specific TV or Audio Services can be selected, either:

# Directly
# By stepping through services
# By using the Open TV Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), or
# By using the Open TV Information Bar.

Selecting Services Directly

Services can only be selected directly using the RCU. To select a
specific service, do the following:

1 To select an audio service, press + on the RCU. Press TV to

restore TV services.
2 Press the number of the required service on the RCU’s numerical

keypad.

The specific service will be heard/displayed after a few moments

accompanied by an information box at the bottom of the TV

screen with details of the selected service.

NOTE: To select services requiring two-digit numbers, i.e.,

10-99, press the first digit, then the second digit
without pausing.

TIP: When the key for the first digit is pressed on the RCU, the

corresponding number is displayed on the left of the front panel

numerical display on the decoder. After a few moments, the

number moves to the right. The second digit of two digit numbers

must be keyed in before this move takes place.

Stepping through Services

Stepping through services is possible using either the RCU or decoder
front panel keys.

Stepping using the RCU

To step through services using the RCU, do the following:

1 Select the type of service required, TV or audio.
2 Press P+ to step to the next service or P - to step to the previous

service in the list of available services.

After pressing P+ or P -, an information box is displayed at the

bottom of the TV screen with details of the service. After a few

seconds, the relevant service is displayed/heard.
3 If required, continue stepping by pressing P+ or P - until you find

the service you prefer. It is not necessary to wait for services to

be displayed/heard before stepping to the next or previous

service.

If you decide to watch or listen to a service you have stepped to,

wait for the service to be displayed/heard. The information box will

disappear after a short while or can be removed immediately by

pressing EXIT.

NOTE: When you reach the last available service in the list

and press P+ you are returned to the first service in
the list.

TIP: Use the convenient selecting and sorting facilities to personalise

the services list. After using these facilities, your favourite

services will be in your order of preference. Refer to page 19.

Stepping using the Decoder Front Panel Keys

To step and select a specific service using the decoder front panel keys,
do the following:

1 Select the type of service required, by pressing TV + to switch

between TV services and audio services. Selection of the audio
service is indicated by a green indicator on the front panel display.

2 Press + (up) to step to the next service or - (down) to step to the

previous service in the list of available services.
After pressing + or -, an information box is displayed at the bottom

of the TV screen with details of the service. After a few seconds
the relevant service is displayed/heard.

3 Continue stepping, by pressing + or - until you find the service you

prefer. It is not necessary to wait for services to be displayed/heard
before stepping to the next or previous service.

To view/listen to any service you have stepped to, wait for the
service to be displayed/heard. The information box will disappear
after a short while.

NOTE: When you reach the last service in the list and press

+, you are returned to the first service in the list. The
+ and - symbols have dual functions and cannot be
used for stepping while the volume control box is
displayed on the screen. This box is displayed when
setting the volume, see page 12.

Selecting Specific Services from the EPG

NOTE: For a description of the Electronic Programme Guide

(EPG) refer to page 14.

Selecting Services from the Information Bar

NOTE: A description of the Information Bar is on page 15.

Controlling the Show

Volume Control using the RCU Keys

NOTE: It is recommended that you first select a terrestrial

channel, then set the volume on the TV to a
comfortable listening level.

To change the volume level on the decoder, select your satellite service,

then press V+ to increase the volume level or V- to reduce the volume

level. The following is displayed on the TV screen when adjusting volume:

The volume level is depicted by the length of the highlight bar.

NOTE: The Fixed Stereo Sound Outputs (Left and Right)

cannot be controlled with the volume control keys
on the RCU.

Volume Control using the Decoder Keys

To change the volume level, press PV on the decoder. The following is
displayed for a brief time:

While the volume control window is displayed, press and release + or ­respectively to increase or reduce the volume level in separate steps. The
change in volume level is depicted by the changing length of the highlight
bar.

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NOTE: The Variable Stereo Sound Outputs (Left and Right)

can be controlled using the volume control keys on
the RCU.

Mute

To mute the audio do the following:

1 Press

on the RCU. The following window is displayed for

5 seconds and the audio muted:

2 To restore the audio press again. The audio is
restored at the previous level and the volume control window

displayed for 5 seconds.

3 Adjust the volume level using V+ and V-.

NOTE: The mute function is disabled when the FIXED

STEREO audio outputs (Left and Right) on the
decoder are used. This ensures a fixed volume level
for recording purposes. The VARIABLE STEREO
audio outputs (Left and Right) of the decoder can,
however, be muted.

Displaying Subtitles or Teletext

If subtitles are available, display them on the screen as follows:

1 Press on the RCU. Subtitles, if available, are

displayed.

NOTE: If subtitles are not available, a “No subtitles”

window is displayed for 5 seconds..

2 To remove the subtitles from the screen, press again.

NOTE: Some services (e.g., CNN) have an additional

teletext service. This can be selected by pressing

on the RCU with the service selected, i.e., CNN.

If teletext is not available, a “No teletext” window is
displayed for 5 seconds..

Clock

To view the time do the following:
1 Press on the RCU. The date and time are displayed for
a few seconds.

Selecting Soundtracks

Available soundtracks, included with programmes, can be viewed and
selected at any time while watching a programme.

NOTE: Preferred soundtrack languages for automatic

selection can be set using the menu system. Refer
to Soundtrack Options (page 19).

To view and select available soundtracks, do the following:
1 Press on the RCU. The current soundtrack language is

displayed.

2 Press the symbol again. If there are additional soundtracks

available, the next soundtrack option is listed in the window.
Continue pressing to cycle through all the available soundtracks.

3 Press OK to select a soundtrack language. The soundtrack

window is displayed and the new soundtrack is heard.

Power Reset

Should your TV picture freeze, it is possible to reset the decoder without
unplugging it from the power supply. Simultaneously press then release

the and - (down) buttons on the decoder front panel.

Signal Selection

Switching between signal source devices is automatic using the UHF
button on the RCU. To select between the various sources, a single
press-release of the UHF button in normal running mode (i.e., not in menu
or EPG) switches to the next source. This is an override selection in that
it will switch to VCR even if a VCR is not playing.

The available options are:

- Decoder (IRD): Satellite signal. Switches any other device (VCR,
Analogue decoder) to Off or Standby.

- VCR: Press Play on the VCR to view.

- AUX (AU1): Second decoder. Switch on to view.

- TV (tv): View terrestrial channels.

In these cases, the appropriate video and audio will be selected.

OPEN TV ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME
GUIDE

The decoder stores up-to-date information, received over the air, of all the
currently subscribed to TV Services and on-air Audio Services, as well as
the next and extended programmes scheduled for each TV and Audio
service. The information for each programme includes, where appropriate:

# The service number and name
# Title of the programme
# Censorship classification of the programme
# Brief information on the programme
# Start and finish times of the current programme
# Reminders
# Impulse Pay Per View symbol (when available)

The TV programmes are transmitted in subscribed packages called
BOUQUETS, each bouquet containing a series of services. The decoder
has provision for several bouquets, any of which can be selected by
pressing TV on the RCU, then following the on-screen instructions. If a
selected bouquet is not subscribed to, a message “E38 Service is not
currently running” will appear on the TV screen.

When a subscribed to bouquet is selected, the services in that bouquet
will be listed numerically in the Electronic Programme Guide, when
selected.

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Services

Now/Next EPG

Extended EPG

Theme Search

Press OK to select
Press EXIT to cancel

5 Jupiter Moon 12:30 - 13:00
SciFi Space SchoolFam

20 Striptease 11:05 - 13:05
TMMC Drama 18

21 Blue River 11:30 - 13:00
Hall Drama Fam

22 The Picture of Dorian Gray 12:30 - 14:20
DramaFam

30 Motorsport Magazine 13:00 - 14:00
SS ReportsFam

20 The Bridge on the River Kwai 15:05 - 17:50
TMMC Classical DramaP13

21 Bye Bye Birdie 15:00 - 17:15
Hall Comedy Fam

22 White Heat 14:20 - 16:15
TNT Psychotic Fam

30 Argus Tour 16:00 - 18:00
SS Cycling Fam

31 Spanish Soccer 17:30 - 18:00
SS2 Highlights Fam

1 DMX - Symphonic 12:07 - 00:07
Symph Classical Fam

2 DMX - Chamber Music 12:30 - 00:30
Chamb ClassicalFam

3 DMX - Opera 13:07 - 00:30
Opera Classical Fam

4 DMX - Light Classical 13:37 - 01:37
LiteC DramaFam

5 DMX - Beautiful Instrumentals 14:07 - 02:07
Beaut InstrumentalsFam

Using the EPG

1 On the RCU, press TV GUIDE. An on-screen menu is displayed

as follows:

NOTE: When pressing any of the arrow controls on the

RCU, the colour of the displayed arrow in the EPG
screens darkens to indicate activity.

Now/Next EPG

Selecting Now/Next EPG displays a programme guide, as shown in the
following diagram, that provides short text descriptions of the TV and
audio programmes contained in the selected bouquet, as well as the next
programmes scheduled for each TV and audio service.

NOTE: TV programmes are not displayed and audio not

heard while the EPG screen is displayed.

2 Use the cursor keys > or ? to scroll up or down the list, as only

five events are shown on the screen. When the last event is

highlighted and you press ?, five new events are displayed and

the highlight is put at the top of the list. This also works for

scrolling up.

The list is continuous, so after the last service the Guide starts

displaying service 1 again.

The current programmes are listed when NOW is selected and

the programmes to follow are listed when NEXT is selected.

3 To move between the NOW or NEXT programmes, press = or

< on the RCU.

4 Select the highlighted programme to view/hear by pressing OK.

NEXT programmes cannot be viewed before their start time. When
attempting to view them the following screen is displayed:

Pressing OK sets a programme reminder and a clock symbol

appears under the programme time, indicating a reminder. To
remove the reminder press OK again; the clock symbol disappears.

5 Additional information on the programme is displayed when i on the

RCU is pressed with a service on the the EPG selected. Press
EXIT to return to the EPG.

6 Press + on the RCU to enter the Audio guide. The Audio guide

behaves exactly the same as the TV guide. Pressing TV on the
RCU takes you back to the TV guide.

7 Press OK to return to normal viewing/listening.
8 In all programme guides, additional information on the programmes

is displayed when i on the RCU is pressed while the EPG is
displayed and programme highlighted.

DSD 642 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 17

MULTICHOICE

DStv

Theme Search Setup

16/3/1998

11:10

Press OK to start the search
Press EXIT to quit

Select the day

Today

Select the time of day

Whole Day

Select the theme

Movies

Select the subtheme

Action

MULTICHOICE

DStv

Today - Whole Day

16/3/1998

11:10

Press the INFO button for more event information
Press OK to tune to (22)TNT
Press EXIT to return to the setup screen

Action

13:05 Press TV Guide, then i for more info
15:05 Action (20) TMMC

18

02:00 The Gypsy Moths
04:00 Action, (22) TNT

Fam

Extended EPG

Selecting Extended EPG provides a guide as to today’s programmes and
the next 7 days, as per the following diagram:

Pressing < on the RCU, selects the TV guide for tomorrow’s
programmes. Pressing and holding the < button pages through each

day’s programme until the end of the 8 days.

Pressing and holding the =button, returns you to today’s programme
guide.

Theme Search

Selecting Theme Search allows you to search for a particular type of
programme, as shown in the following diagram:

Scrolling down using the ?button transfers the highlight and left and right
arrows to the selected box. Pressing the arrows selects various options.

Making a selection in the sub-theme box, then pressing OK presents a
display as per the following diagram:

OPEN TV INFORMATION BAR

At any time whilst watching TV services or listening to radio services, the
viewer can obtain information about the current programme and
select available programmes via the Information Bar.

1 Press i on the RCU. The following window is displayed:

2 Use the cursor keys > or ? to scroll up or down through titles on

other services, whilst simultaneously watching the current service.
The current programmes are listed when NOW is selected and the
programmes to follow are listed when NEXT is highlighted.

Pressing i with the Information Bar displayed, provides additional
information on the programme.

The local time will also be displayed on the TV when the
Information Bar is displayed.

3 Move between the NOW or NEXT programmes by pressing < or

= on the RCU.

4 With NEXT selected, an Information Bar appears that displays the

next programme. Pressing OK sets the reminder and a clock
symbol appears in the Information Box. Pressing OK again
removes the reminder.

NEXT programmes cannot be viewed before their start time.
To exit the Information Box, press EXIT.

5 When viewing a programme, to tune to another programme press

the numbered keys on the RCU. The Information Bar will be
displayed for X seconds (see Information Box Display Period ,page

20).

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REMINDERS

The procedure for setting and removing a reminder has already been
detailed.

Refer to Open TV Electronic Programme Guide page 14 or Open TV
Information Bar page 16. At the right time a reminder message pops up.
If you intend to watch the booked programme, press OK on the RCU
which tunes the decoder to the new service. Otherwise press EXIT to
remove the message, while remaining tuned to the original service.

PARENTAL BLOCKING

When the user has selected a service where there is a parentally blocked
programme, a “key” symbol is displayed in the Information Bar (bottom
right). The message above the Information Bar indicates that the user
should press OK to unblock the programme.

1 Press OK. A screen requiring the Parental PIN code is displayed.

2 Enter your Parental PIN code using the keypad. Refer to Parental

Guidance Options page 20. The programme is then unblocked.

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Soundtrack Options

Parental Guidance

Information Box Display Period

Organising Services

Mail Messages

Advanced Options

Press and to select option
Press OK to confirm option

Main Menu

Soundtrack Options

Soundtrack Options

Parental Guidance

Censorship Classification

Change PIN

PIN Code

Change PIN Code- Old/New

Information Box Display Period Display Period (seconds)

Organising Services

Sort TV Services

Current Order List

Reset TV Services

Sort Audio Services

Reset Audio Services

Current Order List

Full Rescan

Mail Messages

Mail Message Box

Advanced Options

Change Dish
Installation

Change LNB Settings

Set LNB Frequency

Change Manual
Tuning Parameters

Tune DSD

Signal Detection

Information

DSD Status

CA Status

TV Type

TV Installation

Change Modem Settings

Local Time

DSD Upgrade

Aspect Ratio

UHF Tuning

SCART Source
SCART Video

Output

Reset to Factory
Defaults

Skip TV Services

Current Order List

Relocate

Skip Audio Services

Current Order List

Relocate

Coarse Tune

Fine Tune

PIN Code for
Installation

PIN Code for
Installation

MENU NAVIGATION ROUTE

20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 642

NOTE: The menu structure is occasionally upgraded over

the air by the Service Provider and may differ
slightly from that shown in these instructions.

USING MENUS

To use the Menu system:
1 Ensure that the decoder is not in standby mode by

pressing , if necessary.
2 Press TV on the RCU. The following window is displayed in the

top right of the TV:

Highlight the selected
option then press OK.

This selection sets the services available in the subscribed

bouquet, which can be viewed by pressing TV GUIDE.
3 Press MENU on the RCU. The following Main Menu is displayed,

which provides access to all other menus as shown in the

following figure:

All the menus are navigated as follows:

1 Use > or ? buttons to scroll the highlighted bar up or down in a

(sub)menu or a vertical list box.
2 Select a highlighted menu option and go one level lower within the

menu hierarchy by pressing OK on the RCU. This applies to the

Main Menu screen and all submenu screens.

In screens where parameters can be set, OK is used to save the

settings.

3 Use EXIT to return to the preceding menu (go one level higher

within the menu hierarchy).
In screens where the parameters can be set, EXIT is used to

cancel any settings that may have been entered without saving.

4 Use = and < buttons to change the value of an input field having

preprogrammed values.

5 Use MENU to exit all menus and return to the TV or audio

programme.

6 Use numbered buttons to enter numerical values.

Soundtrack Options

Soundtrack Options allows users to set the programme language of the
decoder, where one is available.

To select the text language of your choice do the following:
1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

NOTE: On initial selection of the Main Menu, the default

setting is for Soundtrack Options.

2 Press OK to select Soundtrack Options. The following option list is

displayed:

3 On the RCU, press > or ? arrows to highlight the preferred

language that you wish to relocate from the list.

4 Press < to move the highlighted language option into the relocation

window.

NOTE: Only two languages can be relocated into positions

1 and 2.

5 Press OK to confirm your selection.

NOTE: Pressing on the RCU displays the following

window at the top of the TV screen:

Pressing OK toggles between the two options. The programme
automatically returns to the previous service.

DSD 642 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 21

Parental Guidance

Censorship Classification

Press

and to select option

Press OK to confirm selection

Change PIN

Parental Guidance

The decoder includes a Parental Guidance facility to control viewing of
age restricted programmes. Access to this facility is controlled via the
Parental PIN code.

TIP: The PIN is set at the factory to 1 2 3 4. If you intend to use the

Parental Guidance facility, please change the PIN as soon as

possible. Remember to keep a note of your new PIN in a secure

place.

Parental Guidance can only be applied to scrambled programmes.

NOTE: To use or change the Parental PIN code your smart

card must be in the decoder.

Setting the Parental Level
1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Parental Guidance

The Parental Guidance screen is then displayed with the

Censorship Classification option highlighted

3 Press OK.

A Security Check screen is displayed, in which the Parental PIN

must be entered using the RCU.
4 On entering the correct PIN, a Parental Guidance submenu is

displayed, which is organised as follows:

NOTE: If the incorrect PIN is entered, the previous menu

(Security Check) is again displayed.

EXPLANATION SELECT MENU OPTION

All scrambled programmes are
blocked

Total Block

Can be viewed by all the family Family
Programmes classified as

Family and 13 can be viewed

PG13/13

Programmes unsuitable for
persons under 16

16

Programmes unsuitable for
persons under 18

18

Programmes restricted.
Unsuitable for persons under
18

R18

5 Press > or ? to highlight the preferred control option.

6 Select your choice by pressing OK on the RCU.
7 Press EXIT to return to the Main Menu or MENU to return to the

service.

Changing the Parental PIN Code

To change your existing PIN to a new number, carry out the following:
1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 Press ? to select the Parental Guidance option, then press OK.

3 On the Parental Guidance menu, press ? to highlight Change

PIN, then press OK. The Change PIN screen is displayed.

4 Key in your old PIN code.

This automatically highlights the new PIN code to be entered.

5 Change the PIN to its new value. Instead of digits, crosses are

displayed for the PIN codes. When the new PIN code is entered,
a second box is highlighted requesting you to re-enter the new
code. This is a safeguard against an initial incorrect entry.

6 The Parental Guidance menu is displayed.
7 Press EXIT to return to the Main Menu or MENU to return to the

service.

Information Box Display Period

If the period of time that the Information Bar is displayed is either too long
or too short, change the Information Bar display time as follows:

1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Information Box Display

Period.

3 Press OK.

The Information Box Display Period screen is displayed.

4 Press = or < to change the info display period (in seconds).

5 Press OK to confirm the new time or EXIT to cancel the screen.

The Main Menu is displayed.

6 Press EXIT or MENU to return to the service.

Organising Services

NOTE: Main Menu option “Organising Services” can only

be selected after a successful installation and
receipt of programming information over-the-air.
Before this happens the “Organisation Services”
option is not displayed.

When the decoder receives digital satellite signals, it also receives text
information about the television and audio services that are being
broadcast. The decoder automatically stores this continually updated
information which you can view at any time.

The decoder also provides skip, sort and reset features to allow you to
arrange the service lists according to your own personal preference.

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Sort TV services

Press

and

to select a service

Press OK to confirm or EXIT to cancel

Press

to relocate this service

Hall
TNT

SS
SS2

ESPN

TMMC

Skip TV Services

You may prefer that the list of services should only contain your favourite
services or should not list services you do not yet subscribe to. By
marking a service to be skipped, it will not be selected when stepping
through the programme list.

To skip TV services do the following:
1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Organising Services .

3 Press OK.

The Organising Services menu is displayed with Skip TV

Services highlighted.

4 Press OK.

The Skip TV services screen is displayed. The list is composed

of skipped and non-skipped services. Skipped services are

indicated by a cross symbol on the right of the box, non-skipped

services have a circle .

5 Choose the service to be skipped using > or ? on the RCU.
6 Press < on the RCU to select the service to be skipped. A

cross symbol will be displayed at the right of the box against the

selected service name. Pressing = on the RCU will undo the

selection and the cross symbol will be replaced with a circle

symbol.

7 Select all the services you wish to skip.
8 Once your selections are complete, press OK to save your

selections and return to the Organising Services menu or EXIT to

cancel the selection.
9 Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to return to

the service.

NOTE: All “skipped” services will be restored when the

ResetTV Services function is used.

Sort TV Services

This feature allows you to sort your services into an order of your choice.
The sorting process defines the TV service you want on any channel
number. To sort the order, perform the following:

1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Organising Services.

3 Press OK. To display Organising Services options list.

4 Press ? to highlight Sort TV Services.

5 Press OK.

The Sort TV Services screen is displayed as follows:

6 From the displayed list, choose the service that you wish to move

using > or ? on the RCU.

7 Press < to move this service into the service to relocate box.
8 Press > or ? to highlight the position where you want the

service from the relocation box to be placed.

9 Using = , move the service that is now in the relocation box into

the new position in the current order list.

10 Repeat steps 6 to 9 until all services are set as you wish.
11 Press OK to confirm your selections.

The Organising Services menu is displayed.

12 Press EXIT to return to the Main Menu or MENU to return to the

service.

Reset TV Services

To reset the TV services to the order supplied by the Service Provider,
do the following:

1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Organising Services.

3 Press OK to display Organising Services options list.

4 Press ? to highlight Reset TV Services.

DSD 642 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 23

5 Press OK to reset the services list to the list supplied by the

Service Provider.

A message “ Do you want to reset the TV services list?” is

displayed.
6 Press OK.

An affirmation message “TV services have been reset to the

original order” is displayed on the screen.
7 Press OK to return to the previous menu.

Skip Audio Services

Refer to “Skip TV Services” page 21. Select Skip Audio Services instead
of TV Services.

Sort Audio Services

Refer to “Sort TV Services” page 21. Select Sort Audio Services instead
of TV Services.

Reset Audio Services

Refer to “Reset TV Services” page 21. Select Reset Audio Services
instead of TV Services.

Full Rescan

This facility is used when a new service provider becomes available. It is
recommended that this facility is used on a weekly basis to upgrade the
services available to you .

1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Mains Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Organising Services.

3 Press OK to display Organising Services options list.

4 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Full Rescan.

5 Press OK.

A message “Do you want to start a Full Rescan” is displayed.
6 Press OK to confirm.

A scanning screen is displayed in which are listed the operators,

services and transport streams. After a period of time, the

previous service is automatically restored.

Mail Messages

The Service Provider can send global or individual messages over the air.
When a message has been received, the yellow front panel indicator will
be illuminated.

The icon will also be displayed on every menu screen.
To read the message do the following:
1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Mains Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Mail Messages.

3 Press OK.

The Mail Messages screen is displayed.
4 Press OK to return to the Main Menu.
The front panel yellow indicator will be OFF and the mail icon will no

longer be displayed.

Advanced Options

Selecting the Advanced Options on the Main Menu provides access to
important technical settings for the decoder and satellite dish antenna.

Change Dish Installation

Important!

The installation settings should be set by a qualified person.

Do not change any installation settings before carefully noting the
value of the setting you want to change and ensuring that the new
and old values are written down on page 30. Incorrect settings will
prevent the decoder from operating correctly.

An installation PIN code must first be entered before the Change Dish
Installation and its submenus can be accessed. This measure helps to
prevent accidental changes to the set up. The PIN code is 9949. This
number cannot be changed.

Change LNB Settings

The Low Noise Block (LNB) downconverter amplifies the signal received
by the satellite dish and lowers the frequency of the signal. The signal is
then fed from the LNB at the dish via a cable to the decoder. Power is
supplied to the LNB from the decoder via the coaxial cable.

Set LNB Power

In most installations the correct setting for the LNB Power is “On”.
Certain special applications may require the setting to be “Off”.

To set the LNB Power “On” or “Off”, do the following:
1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Advanced Options.

3 Press OK.

The Advanced Options Menu is displayed, in which the Change
Dish Installation option is highlighted.

4 Press OK.

The PIN Code for Installation screen is displayed.

5 Type the PIN code 9949 using the keypad on the RCU. See Note.

After successfully entering the installation PIN, the Change Dish
Installation Menu is displayed, in which the Change LNB Settings
is highlighted.

NOTE: 9949 is the installation PIN code. A different PIN

code is required for the Parental Guidance PIN .

6 Press OK.

The Change LNB Settings Menu is displayed, in which Set LNB
Power is highlighted.

7 Press OK.

The Set LNB Power screen is displayed.

8 Press OK to save ON setting, or press ? to set the LNB power

to OFF.

9 Press OK to activate the setting.

The Change LNB Settings Menu is displayed.

10 Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to return to

the service.

24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 642

Set LNB Frequency

The LNB local oscillator frequency or frequencies must be appropriate
for the LNB installed on the satellite dish. The information is supplied with
the LNB.

To set the frequency:

1 Repeat steps 1 to 6 of Set LNB Power (page 22).

2 Press ? to highlight Set LNB Frequency.

3 Press OK.

The Set LNB Frequency screen is displayed, in which LNB Mode

is highlighted.

4 Press = or < to set the LNB mode (single or dual frequency).

5 Press > or ? to highlight LNB Frequency or Switching.

6 Use = as backspace to erase the numbers, then enter the correct

values via the numbered buttons.
7 Press OK to activate the settings.

The Change LNB Settings Menu is displayed.

NOTE: Factory default setting is for dual frequency.

Change Manual Tuning Parameters

The factory preset values will normally not require changing. If, however,
it is necessary to change the values, do the following:

1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 of Set LNB power (page 22).

2 Press ? to highlight Change Manual Tuning Parameters.

3 Press OK.

The Change Manual Tuning Parameters screen is displayed.

4 Press > or ? to highlight any of the four entries; Frequency,

Symbol Rate, Polarisation, Forward Error Correction.

5 Edit Frequency and Symbol Rate using = as backspace and the

numbered buttons. Edit Polarisation and FEC using =and <.

These buttons traverse through a continuous list of possible

choices.
6 Press OK to save changes and leave the screen.

The Change LNB Settings Menu is displayed.

Tune DSD

If the settings made in Change LNB Settings and Manual Tuning are
satisfactory, retune the decoder with these settings as follows:

1 Press ? to highlight Tune DSD.

2 Press OK.

A rotating segment on the decoder front panel indicates that it is

searching for the default frequency. The decoder then returns to

the current service, and the Information Bar and Clock are

displayed for the preset period of time.

Reset to Factory Defaults

If difficulty is experienced in the functioning of the decoder, it may be
advisable to reset the factory defaults. This is achieved by selecting the
Reset Factory Defaults then pressing OK.

Signal Detection

This facility is used to help final alignment of the satellite dish and to
confirm that a signal is being received from the satellite.

NOTE: For LNB adjustment refer to the LNB installer. The

decoder signal detection facility is only useful for
final alignment of a dish that is already aimed
roughly at the satellite.

If there is no signal the bars will not be present.

1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Advanced Options.

3 Press OK.

The Advanced Options Menu is displayed.

4 Press ? to highlight Signal Detection.

5 Press OK.

The Signal Detection screen is displayed. The screen shows the
service provider name and the strength of the signal.

6 Adjust the alignment of the dish to obtain the maximum signal

strength as indicated by the bars on the screen. Press > and ?

to toggle between the coarse and fine tuning.

7 Physically lock the dish into position.
8 Press OK.

The Advance Options Menu is displayed.

9 Press EXIT to return to the Main Menu or MENU to return to the

service.

Information

The Information Menu has two submenus, DSD Status and CA Status
which provide important diagnostic and version information to technical
personnel. You may be asked to read some of this information to Helpline
personnel.

The Decoder Status screen consists of a read only screen, in which
several decoder parameters can be monitored. For example, the CA and
the Smart Card versions are displayed.

The CA Status screen consists of a screen, in which several Conditional
Access parameters can be monitored. For example, Smart Card (SC)
version number, Smart Card Serial Number (SC - SN), Conditional
Access Status, Channel number and name and latest received EMM
and ECMs.

To view the information do the following:

DSD Status

1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Advanced Options.

3 Press OK.

The Advanced Options Menu is displayed.

4 Press ? to highlight Information.

5 Press OK.

The Information Menu is displayed, in which the DSD Status
option is highlighted.

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6 Press OK.

The DSD Status screen is displayed
7 To exit the DSD Status information screen, press EXIT to return

to the previous menu or MENU to return to the service.

CA Status

1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 of the DSD Status screen (page 23).

2 Press ? to highlight CA Status.

3 Press OK.

The CA Status screen is displayed.
4 To exit the CA Status information screen, press EXIT to return to

the previous menu or MENU to return to the service.

TV Installation

TV Type

Typical values are PAL I, PAL G, etc. The TV type is determined by the
TV system used in the country of installation. To set the TV Type:

1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Advanced Options.

3 Press OK.

The Advanced Options Menu is displayed.

4 Press ? to highlight TV Installation.

5 Press OK.

A security check screen is displayed, in which you must enter the

installation PIN (9949)

The TV Type screen is automatically displayed when the correct

PIN is entered.
6 Press OK

A TV type list is displayed in which PAL I is highlighted. Press ?

to highlight any other TV type.
7 Press OK to activate the setting and leave the screen, or EXIT to

cancel the setting.

Aspect Ratio

The Aspect Ratio allows the user to select between a normal width TV
and a wide-screen TV.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for setting the TV Type (page 22).

2 Press ? to highlight Aspect Ratio.

3 Press OK.

The Aspect Ratio screen is displayed, in which the 4:3 aspect is

highlighted.

4 Press ? to select the 16:9 aspect ratio (4:3 is for normal TV, 16:9

for wide-screen TV).

5 Store the setting by pressing OK on the RCU.

UHF Tuning

The UHF Tuning application allows the user to select a UHF channel for
satellite viewing.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for setting the TV Type (page 24).

2 Press ? to highlight UHF Tuning.

3 Press OK. The UHF Tuning screen is displayed and the decoder

front panel display shows the current UHF channel number.

4 Press = or < to increase or decrease the channel number.

If the channel number is changed, the TV picture is lost because
the TV is not tuned to the new channel. The changed channel
number is displayed on the decoder front panel.

5 Store the setting by pressing OK on the RCU.
6 Press MENU to exit from the menu.
7 Retune the TV set to the new decoder UHF channel.

TIP: Pressing and holding down UHF for 5 seconds (not in menu,

Information Bar or EPG mode) also causes the UHF Tuning
screen to be displayed.

NOTE: Pressing EXIT at any time while this screen is

displayed will return you to the service without
saving any changes made.

Scart Source

This screen allows the user to set the sources for the various SCART
connectors on the decoder.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for setting the TV Type (page 24).

2 Press ? to highlight Set Scart Source.

3 Press OK. The Set Scart Source Menu is displayed.

4 Press > or ? to highlight the SCART source to be edited.

5 Press = or < to set the source of the selected SCART.

6 Store the setting by pressing OK on the RCU.
7 Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to return to

the service.

Scart Video Output

This screen allows the user to set the video output type for the various
SCART connectors on the decoder.

1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for setting the TV Type (page 24).

2 Press ? to highlight Scart Video Output.

3 Press OK. The Scart Video Output Menu is displayed.

4 Press > or ? to highlight the SCART to be edited.

5 Press = or < to set the video output type of the selected

SCART.

6 Store the setting by pressing OK on the RCU.
7 Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to return to

the service.

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Change Modem Settings (if fitted)

If a modem is installed in the decoder, the Change Modem Settings
screen allows the user to select Pulse or Dial Tone for the modem, and
(if applicable) to define a prefix string for the modem.

1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Advanced Options.

3 Press OK.

The Advanced Options Menu is displayed.

4 Press ? to highlight Change Modem Settings.

5 Press OK.

The Change Modem Settings screen is displayed.

6 Press > or ? to highlight the field to be edited.
7 Edit the Pulse/Tone setting using =and <.

8 Edit the Prefix digits using the numbered buttons and = as

backspace.

9 Press OK to activate the setting and leave the screen.
10 Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to return to

the service.

Local Time

Greenwich Mean Time is transmitted via the satellite signal and received
by the decoder. If you live in a different time-zone you must set up the
decoder to show the correct local time for your location during installation.

1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Advanced Options.

3 Press OK.

The Advanced Options Menu is displayed.

4 Press ? to highlight Local Time.

5 Press OK.

The Local Time screen is displayed.

6 Press = or < to add or subtract offsets of 30 minutes until the

local time displayed shows the actual time for your location.

7 Press OK to save the setting and leave the screen.
8 Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to return to

the service.

DSD Upgrade

Upgrades involve replacing the software (programs) in the decoder with
improved software, adding more features and improving the existing
operation of the decoder. This ensures that the decoder does not have
to be replaced each time advances in technology occur. By replacing the
software, you virtually get a new decoder.

Software upgrades normally take place automatically over-the-air. The
decoder can be upgraded when it is in standby or while it is switched to
a service. The decoder software cannot be upgraded if it is switched off
at the mains. It is strongly recommended that your decoder is left in the
standby mode when you are not using it.

The Mail Menu will usually warn you that a software upgrade will take
place. Software upgrades usually take place in the early morning and last
approximately 9 minutes, during which time normal satellite viewing is not
possible.

A facility is provided whereby you can check if new software is available
and you can then start the upgrade yourself. This is necessary if the
decoder has not been upgraded over-the-air due to, for instance,
prolonged power failures.

To upgrade the decoder software or check whether an upgrade is
available, carry out the following:

1 Press MENU on the RCU.

The Main Menu options list is displayed.

2 On the RCU, press ? to highlight Advanced Options.

3 Press OK.

The Advanced Options Menu is displayed.

4 Press ? to highlight DSD Upgrade.

5 Press OK.

The Upgrade screen is displayed with the message “Checking for
upgrade”. At this point, depending on whether an upgrade is
available or not, one of the following two messages appears on
your TV screen:

“Failure: no download found.”

or
“The upgrade will take approximately X minutes. Press OK to
continue or EXIT to cancel.”

(A download was found and it takes the specified amount of time
to do the download).

If no upgrade is available, the decoder will automatically return to
the service.

6 If an upgrade is available but you do not wish to upgrade, press

EXIT to return to the previous menu.

7 If you wish to upgrade the decoder, press OK. A message is

displayed:
“The upgrade is active and will take approximately X minutes.”
After the download is completed, the decoder will automatically

return to the current service.

NOTES: Downloads may change installation settings to

default values. If the decoder does not work after a
download, refer to Advanced Options page 22 and
the values that should have been written down on
page 30, to restore the system.

Downloads may also change “skip” and “sort”
preferences. Refer to page 21 for help in restoring
your preferences.

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If, during an over-the-air download, the decoder fails to accept the
download or freezes, a forced download can be performed as follows:

1 On the decoder front panel, open the right hand flap to expose the

front panel controls.

2 Carry out the following procedure:

# Press (standby), + (up), - (down), (standby)

in sequence .

A rotating bar on the decoder display indicates that a download is
taking place.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If any problems are encountered when operating the decoder, make use
of the following guidelines to assist in solving the problem. The decoder
will automatically detect and diagnose many decoder and transmission
related problems. Where possible, the errors will be communicated via
messages on the TV screen and/or the decoder display panel.

Locate either the corresponding error number and message or the
description of your problem in the troubleshooting table and follow the
advice provided.

If you have tried the appropriate remedy and still have difficulty in
operating your decoder, please call the appropriate helpline.

Troubleshooting

Decoder

Front Panel

Message or Display on TV

Screen

Possible Cause Remedies

Blank Any menu is displayed Normal operation. The decoder is

in menu mode

Press the Menu button to return to
normal viewing

Blank Blank screen (TV is switched on) No mains power to decoder Ensure that the mains lead for the

decoder is securely plugged into a mains
supply outlet and that the mains switch is
ON

Small Green Dot Blank screen (TV is switched on) Normal operation. The decoder is

in standby mode

Press standby on the RCU to return to
normal viewing

No small flashing
Green Dot when a
button on the RCU
is pressed

Any RCU does not work Check if the RCU batteries are inserted

correctly
Replace the batteries and test again

No Audio / Noisy Audio Check PAL I/BG setting

Any number Terrestrial channel Incorrect TV channel selected to

view the decoder

On the TV, select the channel allocated
to the decoder

Incomplete video recording - a portion
of a satellite service has not recorded

You have switched the decoder to
standby mode or to a different
service while you were recording

Do not make any adjustments or
selections with the RCU while recording

- -

- -

- -

Interrupted video recording - Menus
or other text appear on a recorded
satellite programme, or the sound
level fluctuates

You have pressed a button on the
RCU while recording

Do not make any adjustments or
selections with the RCU while recording

Blank Security Check screen followed by

Parental Control Menu

You have not entered the correct
parental PIN code

Refer to the section dealing with
Parental Guidance in this manual.
If you have forgotten your parental PIN
code contact the Service Provider

Any number Programme at incorrect Parental

Guidance level

You have set your Parental
Guidance function incorrectly

Refer to Parental Guidance menu

3 Flashing dashes
and Error Dot (red)

TV picture breaks up and eventually
“NO SIGNAL” banner is displayed

Heavy thunderstorm is in progress
and the signal is affected

Wait until the storm subsides

Any number Moving lines Faulty installation Check the UHF antenna installation and

connections
Retune the TV to the decoder
Change the decoder output channel and
retune the TV to the decoder

Troubleshooting

Decoder

Front Panel

Message or Display on TV

Screen

Possible Cause Remedies

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Three flashing
dashes and Error
Dot (red)

‘NO SIGNAL
or
SEARCHING FOR SIGNAL AT
12517 MHZ

Faulty installation
Signal problem
Heavy rain ( Normal operation will
resume as soon as the rain
subsides)

Check, repair or replace cables
Check decoder installation settings
Realign the dish
Replace with an approved model dish

Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E03 CA Module Failure The CAM is malfunctioning Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E04 Please insert Smart Card The Smart Card is not inserted Reinsert Smart Card

Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E05 Unknown Card The Smart Card is not applicable

to this system

Reinsert the Smart Card

Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E06 Smart Card Failure The Smart Card is damaged. Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E07 Checking Smart Card The decoder is briefly checking the

Smart Card

If after 30 seconds the message is still

displayed, reinsert the Smart Card

Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E08 CA Module Failure The CAM is malfunctioning Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E09 CAD EEPROM error The Smart Card is malfunctioning Reinsert the Smart Card

Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E11 Updating CAD EEPROM The decoder is briefly checking the

Smart Card

If after 60 seconds the message is still

displayed, reinsert the Smart Card

Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E12 CAM failure The CAM is malfunctioning Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E13 CAM failure The CAM is malfunctioning Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E14 Service is currently scrambled There is a problem with the

transmission

Wait for resumption of transmission

Error Dot (red) E15 Smart Card error Smart Card damaged Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E16 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E17 Service is currently

scrambled

Access to service denied Call the Service Provider

Error Dot (red) E18 Unknown card The Smart card is not applicable to

this system

Insert the correct Smart card

Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E19 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider to renew

subscription
Error Dot (red) E20 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider

Error Dot (red) E21 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) Event purchased
Error Dot (red) Preview period
Error Dot (red) E24 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E25 Event already purchased Attempt to re-purchase an event
Error Dot (red) E26 Event for sale - cheap Special of the day
Error Dot (red) E27 No further purchases possible Event limit reached Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E28 Credit limit reached Entitlement Credits in Smart Card

exhausted

Contact the Service Provider to add

extra credits
Error Dot (red) E30 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider

Troubleshooting

Decoder

Front Panel

Message or Display on TV

Screen

Possible Cause Remedies

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Error Dot (red) E31 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E32 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E34 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Unplug and reinsert CAM

Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E35 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E37 Service unknown System error Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E38 Service is not currently running The service is being used for a

special event

Consult the EPG

Error Dot (red) E39 Locating service The decoder is busy locating a

service

Wait briefly while service is located

Error Dot (red) E40 DSD memory full System error Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E41 Service is not currently available The programme has been blocked

by means of Parental Control

Reassign Parental level

Error Dot (red) E42 Parental Control Lock The service has been blocked by

parental level

Reset Parental level if required

Error Dot (red) E45 Service not allowed The satellite dish is not receiving a

signal

Check that the satellite frequency has

been correctly set

Check the installation

Call the Service Provider
Error Dot (red) E46 Reading satellite information
Error Dot (red) E47 No soundtrack available An unavailable language has been

selected

Select an available soundtrack

Error Dot (red) E49 LNB Overload detected Installation faulty Check installation for short circuits

Consult dish installer
Error Dot (red) E50 No %s Services available
Error Dot (red) E53 Incorrect PIN
Error Dot (red) E54 IPPV OK
Error Dot (red) E55 No event information found
Error Dot (red) E56 CAM not compatible
Error Dot (red) E64 Invalid tuning parameters

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SPECIFICATION

Due to continued product improvement, this specification is subject to
change without prior notice.

GENERAL

Front Panel Control Buttons On/Standby,TV/Audio,Programme/

volume ± (Up/Down)

Reset On/Standby and - (minus)

simultaneously

RCU Multi-button, infrared, battery

operated RCU.
Range 7 m, ± 45E in horizontal
plane,
± 20E in the vertical plane.
Batteries Type AAA

User Interface Full On-screen Display with point

and select menus for setup. TV
viewing, audio listening, teletext and
future interactivity

Subscription service facilities Smart Card, on-board CA software

and over-the-air upgradeable
software
Built-in modem (optional)
Data port

UHF Modulator PAL BG or PAL I, Ch 21 to 69,

preset to Ch 46

Mains Voltage 210 - 250 V AC 50 Hz
Power Consumption 30 W Maximum

Dimensions 384 x 90 x 290 mm WxHxD
Weight 3.2 kg (unpacked)

Operating Conditions: Temperature 5 EC to 45 EC

Relative Humidity 5% to 80% <38 EC wet bulb

temperature

Altitude 0 to 2000 m

CONNECTORS

LNB input F-connector
LNB output F-connector
Terrestrial antenna input IEC 169 female
TV RF output IEC 169 male
TV SCART SCART
VCR SCART SCART
AUX SCART SCART
Variable left channel audio
output to TV/VCR RCA
Variable right channel audio
output to TV/VCR RCA
Fixed left and right audio
channels to Hi-Fi RCA
Mono audio to TV/VCR RCA
Internal modem (where fitted) RJ11
External modem port 9 pin D-type male
Data service port 9 pin D-type female

SATELLITE RECEIVER TUNER

Receiver Frequency Range 950 to 2150 MHz
Input Signal Level -20 dBm to -65 dBm
Polarisation Switching 13.5 - 18 V DC 350 mA maximum,

short circuit protection

DiseqC 22 kHz

DEMODULATOR

Type QPSK
Input Data Rate 15 to 30 Mb/s/
Error Correction DVB specified FEC code rates

DSD VIDEO MPEG-2

DSD AUDIO

Decompression MPEG-1, MPEG-2 Layer II,

Musicam
Channels Single channel, joint stereo, stereo
Sampling Frequencies 32.0 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48.0 kHz

REMODULATOR RF SIGNAL

Depth of Modulation 80% PAL I

88% PAL B
Output Channel Range 21 to 69 (preset to channel 46)
Vision-to-sound ratio 14 dB
Vision-to-sound frequency
variance ± 20 kHz from nominal
Vision carrier frequency drift ± 10 kHz
RF output level 73 dBF V
Output spurii <-60 dB
RF stray radiation <20 dBF V at antenna input
Intermodulation -60 dBc
RF bypass bandwidth 47 MHz to 860 MHz
RF bypass insertion gain 2 dB
RF bypass channel tilt 1 dB

MEMORY

RAM 4 Mbyte
Flash - RAM 2 Mbyte
Non-volatile memory 8 kbyte

VIDEO SIGNAL

Output 1 V peak-to-peak, 75 Ù
Format PAL
Bandwidth 5 MHz

AUDIO SIGNALS

Output 1 V r.m.s. into 10 kÙ
Frequency range 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz

sampling rate
Dynamic range 80 dB
Distortion ± 0.2% @ 1 kHz
Noise -80 dBF
L-R level difference 0.5 dB
Crosstalk -60 dB

EXTERNAL MODEM

Maximum data rate 19200 bits/s

DSD FACTORY SETTINGS

# Installation pin 9 9 4 9
# Remod Channel 46
# TV-Standard PAL I
# TV Aspect Ratio 4 x 3

LNB Power ON

# LNB mode dual

LNB Lo frequency 9750 MHz
LNB Hi frequency 10700 MHz
Switching frequency 11700 MHz

# Homing Channel

Frequency 12517.5 MHz

# Homing Channel

Polarisation Horizontal

# Homing Channel

Modulation QPSK

# Homing Channel

Symbol Rate 21.85 MSym/s

# Homing Channel

FEC Rate 5/6

# Info Bar display time 10 seconds
# Parental Level Unlocked
# Parental code 1 2 3 4
# Language option English, Afrikaans, German,

Portuguese, French

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MULTICHOICE DSTV HOTLINES

GAUTENG [phone]
PRETORIA [phone]
WESTERN CAPE [phone]
KWAZULU NATAL [phone]
FREE STATE [phone]
EASTERN CAPE [phone]
SWAZILAND (268) 46254/41226/40158
ZIMBABWE [phone]/8/9

WEBSITE: http://www.dstv.co.za/

Installation Settings (to be filled in by Installer)

DSD No
Date of Purchase
Smart Card Serial No
Work Order No
Installer Name
Installer Tel. No
UHF Channel Set
LNB Power
LNB Mode

LNB Frequency
Hi Freq:
Lo Freq
Switching

Manual Channel Tuning

- Frequency

- Symbol Rate

- Polarisation

- FEC

Date

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NOTES

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NOTES