Radix epsilon, epsilon 2ad Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-G mbH D-61381 Friedrichsdorf F.R. Germany
Read this instruction manual through carefully first. Keep it handy for future reference.
Abuse or improper operation of the unit will void the warranty.
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Introduction
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Congratulations on your decision to purchase a RADIX digital satellite receiver. All of our manufacturing facilities have been certified under the stringent ISO 9002 quality standard.
If the unit must be sent in for repair, repack it and all of its associated accessory items in their original packagings, which should be kept on hand for this purpose. Enclose a copy of the sales invoice or sales slip, along with a detailed description of the problem(s) involved, and ship the unit to us with all shipping charges prepaid.
With your purchase of our
E P S I L O N
2 A/D digital satellite receiver you are ready for the future, since digital television will become the standard and replace analog television broadcasting due to the wide variety of programming that may be transmitted and the numerous supplementary services if offers, such as an onscreen electronic program­selection guide.
Our
E P S I L O N
2 A/D digital satellite receiver is capable of receiving both analog and
digital television broadcasts. You may use the universal remote control supplied with the unit for controlling analog
satellite receivers, other digital satellite receivers, television sets, and video recorders. We wish you many years of enjoyment and trouble-free service from our product.
Publisher’s statement: EPSILON 2 AD Instruction Manual
RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH D-61381 Friedrichsdorf F.R. Germany RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH, 1998 We reserve the right to alter products or their specifications at any time without prior notice.
Edition 07/98, Version 1.0 Printed in Korea
Technical documentation: Bartha Docuteam D-64625 Bensheim F.R. Germany
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Contents
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2 Contents
Section Title Page
1 Introduction 2
2 Contents 3
3 Safety Precautions 5
4 The Receiver and Its Operation 6
4.1 The Remote Control 6
4.2 The Receiver Unit 9
5 Installing the Receiver 10
5.1 Prerequisites and Ambient Conditions 10
5.2 Connecting the Receiver to the Satellite Antenna and Other Equipment 10
5.2.1 Single-Antenna Operation 11
5.2.2 Dual-Antennae Operation 11
6 Programming and Operating the Analog-Receiver Section 12
6.1 Setting the Basic Parameters from the System Menu 12
6.2 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 1) 13
6.3 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 2) 14
6.4 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 3) 15
7 Setting Up and Programming the Digital Receiver 16
7.1 Switching On the Receiver 16
7.2 Language Selection 17
7.3 Setting the Correct Local Time 17
7.4 Setting Decoder Status 18 Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio: 18 Changing the DiSEqC: 18 Clearing the Receiver’s Memory: 19 Information on Decoder Status (System Information): 19
7.5 Automatic Channel Preselection 20
7.5.1 Selecting the Satellite to be Used 20
7.5.2 Adjusting the DiSEqC-Controller and/or the 22-kHz Control Signal 21
7.5.3 Entering the Low-Noise Block (LNB) Converter’s Local-Oscillator Frequency 22
7.5.4 Checking Signal Strength 22
7.5.5 Automatic Channel Search 23
7.6 Manual Channel Preselectio n 24
7.6.1 Entering the Downlink Frequency 24
7.6.2 Entering the Symbol Rate 25
7.6.3 Selecting the Polarization 25
7.6.4 Conducting a Manual Search 26
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8 Operating the Digital Receiver 27
8.1 Switching On the Receiver 27
8.2 Channel Selection 27
8.3 Using Channel Directories 28
8.3.1 Displaying Channel Directories and Selecting Channels 28
8.3.2 Editing Channel Directories (Arranging Channels in Preferred Orders) 28
8.3.3 Obtaining Further Information on Channels 30
8.4 Adjusting the Volume of the Sound Track/Muting 31
8.5 Radio Reception 31
8.6 Selecting a Language and Audio Mode 31
8.7 Using the Receiver With a Video Recorder 32
8.8 Onscreen Program Guides 32
9 Programming the Remote Control 34
10 Troubleshooting Tips 35
11 Disposing of the Receiver, Its Packagings, and Accessory Items 35
12 Addenda I - VI
12.1 List of Broadcast Channels, Complete with Selection Data (Analog Channels Only) I
12.2 List of Manufacturers’ Code Numbers for Satellite Receivers III
12.3 Time-Zone Table V
12.4 Technical Data VI
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Safety Precautions
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3 Safety Precautions
This receiver is intended exclusively for the reception of satellite broadcasts, and should be used for that purpose only. Keep the receiver out of children’s reach. In the interest of your own personal safety and preventing damage to the receiver, you should observe the following precautions:
DANGER: Do not open its housing’s cover panel, since that will expose sources of electric-shock hazards. All work on the receiver should be performed by authorized specialists only.
DANGER: Keep the receiver dry and well-protected against ingress of moisture, since if any moisture enters the receiver, that might create electric-shock hazards.
DANGER: Do not insert any objects into any openings or ventilation louvres on the receiver’s housing, since that will subject you to electric-shock hazards.
WARNING: Make certain that the ventilation louvres on the receiver’s housing remain unobstructed at all times, since otherwise the receiver might overheat and catch fire.
WARNING: Use only factory-original replacement parts or such recommended by your dealer, since using any other parts might result in personal injuries and/or property damage. Failure to observe this warning will void the equipment warranty.
NOTE: Switch the receiver off during thunderstorms and whenever it remains out of service for extended periods.
NOTE: To clean the receiver, wipe it off with a damp cloth only. Do not use any chemical cleaners.
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4 The Receiver and Its Operation
4.1 The Remote Control
Numerical Keys
Cursor-Control Key (cursor up)
Cursor-Control Key (cursor down)
Programming Key Video-Recorder Selector Key External-Analog-Receiver Selector Key
Exit-Menu/Save Key Last-Channel Selector Key (Tuner A/B)
Channel-Information Key (East-Orientation Key) Program-Guide Key (Satellite-Position Key)
Enables/Disables Scart Output to Video Recorder
Audio-Mode Selector Key (channel allocation)
Volume-Control Key (increase volume) Cursor-Control Key (cursor right)
MANU-key
Light-Emitting Diode
Muting Key
Television Selector Key
Digital-Receiver Selector Key
Channel-Directory Key
(Low-Threshold Setting Key)
Blue-Screen Selector Key
TV/Radio Selector Key (West-Orientation Key)
Analog/Digital Mode-Selector Key
Volume-Control Key (decrease volume)
Cursor-Control Key (cursor left)
ON/OFF-Key
Designations enclosed in parentheses apply to both the analog-receiver section and the antenna controller (an opt ion al ac c ess ory item).
NOTE:
When inserting the batteries into the remote control, make certain that they are inserted with the correct polarity.
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Key Function During:
Marking(s) Color Operation Installation
red ON/OFF-switch ON/OFF-switch
0,1,2,3, ... gray Entry of channel Entry of parameter-
numbers settings
MENU blue Menu key for calling up Channel selection 6(/(&7 and exiting onscreen
menus
CHp blue Selects the next larger Selects/marks a field of
channel number or the the onscreen menu preceding line of the onscreen menu
CHq blue Selects the next lower Selects/marks a field of
channel number or the the onscreen menu following line of the onscreen menu
u blue Increases sound volume Selects/marks a field of
the onscreen menu
t blue Reduces sound volume Selects/marks a field of
the onscreen menu or corrects an incorrect numerical entry
TV blue Selects television-set
operation
VCR blue Selects video-recorder
operation
SAT blue Selects analog satellite- Channel selection
receiver mode
DVB blue Selects digital satellite- Channel selection
receiver mode MUTE gray Mutes the sound track SET gray Saves a channel selection FAV(LT) gray Digital mode:
Calls up
RCL display of the channel
list (listed in the preferred
order)
Analog mode: Recalls the
low-threshold setting for
resetting
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Key Function During:
Marking(s) Color Operation Installation
EXIT(STO) gray Digital mode: STOP, exit Deletes an entry or effects a REV the current menu return to the preceding menu
Analog mode: N/A Saves the settings made
BACK gray Analog mode: Selects blue screen tt VCR: Fast rewind
AUD(#) gray Digital mode: Selects audio mode u VCR: Play
LAST(T A/B) gray Digital mode: Selects the last uu channel viewed
VCR: Fast forward
RADIO(W) gray Digital mode: Toggles TV/Radio
II
VCR: Pause
GUIDE(SAT) gray Digital mode: Calls up the program guide n VCR: STOP
INFO(E) gray digital: Calls up further channel information l VCR: Record
A/D gray Toggles analog/digital mode VCR OUT gray Selects video output (via the Scart jack)
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4.2 The Receiver Unit
Controls and displays on the receiver’s front panel
Connectors on the receiver’s rear panel
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Channel-Selector
ON/OFF-Switch Four-Digit LED-Display
(indicates the current channel number)
AC95 265V
50Hz MAX30W
IF INPUT +13V/+18V 400mA MAX.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
ANALOG
WARNING:
AVIS: VORSICHT:
WARNUNG: AVERTISSEMENT:
CAUTION
IF INPUT +13V/+18V 400mA MAX.
IF OUTPUT
RS 232
DIGITAL
TV
VCR
DECODER
Analog-Signal IF-Input Connector
for a Coaxial Antenna Cable
Scart Jack for a TV-Set
Digital-Signal IF-Input Connector
for a Coaxial Antenna Cable
Line-Cord Receptacle
(95 VAC - 265 VAC)
IF-Output Jack for an External
Analog Receiver
RS-232 Serial
Interface for a PC
Audio Output to a
Hi-Fi System
Scart-Jack for a Video Recorder
Scart Jack for a
Channel Decoder
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5 Installing the Receiver
5.1 Prerequisites and Ambient Conditions
NOTE:
Keep the receiver well away from sources of heat and locations where it might be subjected to bright sunlight.
Route all cabling such that it will not become damaged by, e.g., sharp edges. Connect the receiver to a 230 VAC (± 10%), 50 Hz, electrical outlet.
The antenna assembly should have been installed and aligned in accordance with its manufacturer’s instructions.
All information needed for programming the receiver’s digital section should be readily available:
the local time zone (the departure from CET, or GMT in the UK and Ireland),
whether standard time or daylight-savings time is currently in effect
the aspect ratio of the television set to be employed
the LNB local-oscillator frequency that applies to your locality (which must be entered into the field
entitled “LNB Local Freq.”)
if the receiver is to be manually programmed, the channel frequencies and symbol rates for the channels to be programmed (available from satellite-television magazines or dealers).
The receiver consists of an analog section (analog receiver) and a digital section (digital receiver). The analog receiver is ready for immediate use, since it has been preprogrammed at the factory.
However, you may make any changes that may be necessary by following the programming instructions to be given below.
The digital receiver, on the other hand, must be programmed by users prior to use in accordance with the instructions to be given below.
5.2 Connecting the Receiver to the Satellite Antenna and Other Equipment
The receiver may be operated with either a single satellite antenna or a pair of satellite antennae. You will have to manually set the receiver to either single-antenna or dual-antennae mode, depending upon whether you will be connecting it to one satellite antenna or a pair of satellite antennae using one or two (coaxial) antenna cables, respectively. To perform this setting, proceed as follows:
NOTE:
Before proceeding, correctly connect the receiver to the video recorder, television set, any further (analog) receivers to be employed, and then to an electrical outlet.
Press the blue DVB-key on the remote control. The red indicator lamp (LED) on
the remote control will briefly illuminate.
Press the A/D-key on the remote control and hold it depressed for 3 seconds,
which will switch the receiver to standby mode..
Use the t or u keys to select either SING (single-antenna mode) or DUAL
(dual-antennae mode).
Press the ON/OFF key.
If the receiver is to be operated in single-antenna mode, use the coaxial cable
supplied with the receiver to interconnect the “IF OUTPUT DIGITAL“ and “IF INPUT ANALOG“ jacks on its rear panel (cf. Section 5.2.1, below).
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5.2.1 Single-Antenna Operation
5.2.2 Dual-Antennae Operation
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AC95~265V
50Hz MAX30W
RF INPUT +13V/+18V 400mA MAX.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
ANALOG
~
WARNING:
AVIS: VORSICHT:
WARNUNG: AVERTISSEMENT:
CAUTION
RF INPUT +13V/+18V 400mA MAX.
RF OUTPUT
RS 232
DIGITAL
TV
VCR
DECODER
Antenna
TV
Hi-Fi
System
Video
Recorder
Analog
Decoder
AC95~265V
50Hz MAX30W
RF INPUT +13V/+18V 400mA MAX.
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
ANALOG
~
WARNING:
AVIS: VORSICHT:
WARNUNG: AVERTISSEMENT:
CAUTION
RF INPUT +13V/+18V 400mA MAX.
RF OUTPUT
RS 232
DIGITAL
TV
VCR
DECODER
Antenna Antenna
TV
Hi-Fi
System
Video
Recorder
Analog
Decoder
External
Analog
Receiver
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6 Programming and Operating the Analog-Receiver Section
Switch the receiver on by pressing the ON/OFF-key.
Press the A/D-key on the remote control in order to switch
from using the receiver’s digital section to using its analog section.
NOTE:
You may suppress the picture for the current channel and obtain a blue screen by pressing the BACK-key, if desired. The system menu will be displayed onscreen even in the absence of an input signal.
You may also suppress the sound track for the current channel
by pressing the MUTE-key, if desired, in which case the message “SOUND OFF“ will appear onscreen. Pressing the MUTE-key a second time will restore the sound track.
6.1 Setting the Basic Parameters from the System Menu
Simultaneously press the p and q keys on the receiver’s
front panel while the receiver is in standby mode and hold them depressed for 3 seconds.
The following menu will then be displayed onscreen:
Use the p and q keys to shift the cursor to the desired position
(the highlighted display line).
Use the t and u keys to select the desired setting.
Select the desired language (Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano).
Select an LNB-local-oscillator frequency of 9.75 GHz/10.00 GHz.
Adjust the local-oscillator frequency in steps of 0.25 MHz until it
agrees with your LNB (the available frequency-adjustment range is ± 15.00 MHz).
Select “ON” if you intend to use the receiver’s SMATV-feature
(DiSEqC Version 1.0)
Press the STORE-key.
The data have now been saved and the receiver will automatically switch off.
LANGUAGE : ENGLISH DRO SHIFT : 00.00MHZ LNB FREQ. : 9.75GHZ SMATV : OFF
SYSTEM MENU
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6.2 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 1)
Press the MENU-key on the remote control while the
receiver is switched on.
The following menu will then be displayed onscreen:
Either use the t and u keys to select a channel/broadcaster,
or
enter a 3-digit channel number.
If necessary, reset the local-oscillator frequency
(5.15 GHz/9.75 GHz or 10.00 GHz/10.60 GHz).
If your antenna is capable of receiving C-band broadcasts, you may reconfigure the receiver setup in order to allow receiving them by using a setting of C-05.15 GHz.
Use the t and u keys or the numerical keys to adjust/reset
the channel frequency to the desired value (cf. the addendum for a list of available channel frequencies).
Select either horizontal or vert ic al po lar iza t ion.
Switch the 22-kHz control frequency ON or OFF.
Select the desired decoder status (NONE/MAC/PAL1/PAL2).
Select the desired picture contrast.
Switch the child-protection feature ON in order that the channel
selection can only be altered by a numerical entry, and can no longer be altered using the p and q keys.
While the cursor ( > ) is in the bottom display line, you may use the q key to switch to the next menu. While it is in the top display line, pressing the p key will return you to the preceding menu.
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CHANNEL : 400 BAND : KU-09.75GHZ FREQ. : 12150.00MHZ POLARITY : HORZ. 22KHZ : OFF DECODER : NO CONTRAST : 5 P. LOCK : OFF
>
MAIN MENU
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6.3 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 2)
Press the q key to exit Display Page1 and call up
Display Page 2.
Use the t and u keys or numerical keys to adjust/reset
the left-channel audio-subcarrier frequency.
Before the right-channel audio-subcarrier frequency can be adjusted or reset, L/R must be set to “FREE.” To make this adjustment, proceed as follows:
Use the t and u keys or the numerical keys to set the
desired right-channel audio-subcarrier frequency.
Select audio deemphasis and the desired bandwidth:
STEREO/ADAPT – MONO/ADAPT – MONO/50u – MONO/J17.
If the deemphasis parameters have been set to “MONO,” you may select an audio bandwidth of 150/280/400/600 kHz.
Set the L/R channel separation to “FREE” or 180 kHz.
If this has been set to “FREE,” the bandwidths of the left and right audio channels may be independently adjusted or reset. If it has been set to 180 kHz, the bandwidth for the right channel will automatically track that set for the left channel.
Select “AUDIO EXTERNAL” (i.e., via a Scart loop) or
“AUDIO INTERNAL,” which will onl y be possibl e if “DECODER” has been set to a setting other than “NONE.”
Select “RADIO ON” if you would like to have a black screen
while listening to the radio.
AUDIO L : 7.02MHZ
R : 7.20MHZ DE-EMPH : STEREO/ADAPT B/W : 150KHZ L/R DIST. : 180KHZ AUDIO : INTERNAL RADIO : OFF
>
MAIN MENU
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6.4 Preselecting Channels from the Main Menu (Display Page 3)
The settings of Display Page 3 should be altered by a trained specialist only.
Press the q key while the cursor is in the bottom display
line to transit from Display Page 2 to Display Page 3:
Reset DiSEqC to A or B.
Switch the SMATV-feature ON if you want your receiver to
receive DiSEqC-signals, which will only be possible if the SMATV-feature has been enabled from the system menu.
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TONE BURST : A SWITCH INPUT : 1
>
MAIN MENU
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7 Setting Up and Programming the Digital Receiver
7.1 Switching On the Receiver
Actuate the ON/OFF switch on the receiver.
The display will indicate “ON” to indicate that the receiver is on, and the following display page will appear onscreen:
Press the MENU-key on the remote control. The following
menu will then be displayed onscreen:
Press MENU key to setup
MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
Language
Main Menu
Time Setting Installation
Decoder Status
Language English Time Offset GMT+00:00
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7.2 Language Selection
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “Language”
field, as shown below:
Press the MENU-key on the remote control.
Use the CHp and CHq keys to bring the desired choice of language
(Deutsch/English/Français/Italiano) into the field at the bottom of the screen.
Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection or the EXIT-key to
abandon the current selection and make another selection.
7.3 Setting the Correct Local Time
Use the CHp and CHq keys (designated by p or q below and in the
other sections to follow) to highlight the “Time Setting” field, as shown below:
Press the MENU-key to enable altering the value of “OFFSET.”
Use the p and q keys to select the offset for your time zone (cf. the
addendum).
Use the t and u keys to select “SUMMER” (daylight-savings time).
Use the p and q keys to switch “SUMMER” (daylight-savings time) ON/OFF.
Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
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MENU/EXIT
Time Setting
Language
Main Menu
1 - 2
Time Setting
Installation
Decoder Status
Offset
GMT
Summer
OFF
MENU/EXIT
Language
Language
Main Menu
1 - 1
Time Setting Installation
Decoder Status
English
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7.4 Setting Decoder Status
Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio:
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “Decoder Status” field.
Press the MENU-key.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “TV Aspect Ratio” field.
Press the MENU-key.
Use the t and u keys to select the aspect ratio, 4:3 or 16:9,
for your television set.
Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
Changing the DiSEqC:
NOTE:
You will not be able to work with the Digital Satellite Equipment Control (DiSEqC) unless your satellite system is equipped with a DiSEqC-switch.
CAUTION:
This feature is used for reconfiguring receiver setup when changes have been made to an existing DiSEqC-distributor. These settings should thus be altered by trained specialist personnel only.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “DiSEqC Change” field.
MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
TV Aspect Ratio
Decoder Status
1 - 4 - 1
DiSEqC Change All Channel Clear
System Information
4 : 3 16 : 9
MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
TV Aspect Ratio
Decoder Status
1 - 4 - 2
DiSEqC Change
LNB Polar VerticalOLD NEW Band Low Sat System A
All Channel Clear
System Information
1 1
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Press the MENU-key.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “OLD” DiSEqC-setting.
Use the t and u keys to transit to the “NEW” field.
Use the p and q keys to select the new DiSEqC-setting.
Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
Press the EXIT-key.
Clearing the Receiver’s Memory:
CAUTION:
If this procedure is performed, all saved settings will be deleted and the receiver will have to be reprogrammed.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “All Channel Clear” field.
Press the MENU-key.
Use the numerical keys to enter the number “9815” (the password).
Press the MENU-key to confirm that all stored data should be cleared
from the receiver’s memory.
Information on Decoder Status (System Information):
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “System Information“ field.
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Setup Value
TV Aspect Ratio
Decoder Status
1 - 4 - 3
DiSEqC Change
All Channel Clear
System Information
Input password
MENU/EXIT
MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
TV Aspect Ratio
Decoder Status
1 - 4 - 4
DiSEqC Change
Data : 20.07.98 Revision : ME 1.0 Firmware : 2.08A / 0.12 / 0.30
All Channel Clear
System Information
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The displayed data concerns the revision of the decoder firmware current at the time the receiver was manufactured, which might be of value if the receiver should ever require servicing.
Press the EXIT-key to exit the “Decoder Status“ menu.
7.5 Automatic Channel Preselection
7.5.1 Selecting the Satellite to be Used
NOTE:
Four satellites have been factory preprogrammed. Contact your dealer or a television repair shop specializing in satellite-television systems if you would like to have further satellites programmed.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “Installation“ field.
Press the MENU-key.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “Satellite“ field.
Press the MENU-key and then use the p and q keys to select one of the
following satellites: ASTRA/EUTELSAT 13°/ASIASAT2/PANAMASAT2.
Press the MENU-key to confirm your choice.
You may now preselect the desired channels for the particular satellite that you have selected.
MENU/EXIT
Einstellungen
Satellit
Installation
1 - 3
Signal Stärke DiSEqC/22KHz Autom. Suchlauf LNB Lokal-Freq Manueller Suchlauf
Satellit ASTRA DiSEqC AUS LNB Lokal 10600MHz 22KHz EIN
MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
Satellite
Installation
1 - 3 - 1
Signal Strength DiSEqC/22KHz Auto Search LNB Lokal-Freq Manual Dearch
ASIASAT2
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7.5.2 Adjusting the DiSEqC-Controller and/or the 22-kHz Control Signal
NOTE:
This adjustment is used for selecting the correct segment of the frequency bands. The DiSEqC-controller, which may be used only if the satellite system in use is equipped with a DiSEqC-switch, incorporates the correct settings for all of the various parameters involved: upper/lower band, horizontal/vertical polarization, and the type of satellite system involved.
In the event that the satellite system involved is not DiSEqC-controlled, the setting for “Upper/Lower Band” will have to be manually entered by toggling the “22kHz“ setting ON/OFF.
Most commercially available satellite systems employ so-called “general-purpose” LNB’s where a setting of “22 kHz ON” will automatically effect a switch to the upper band, where all digital satellite channels will be found (the factory default setting is 22 kHz ON).
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “DiSEqC/22kHz“ field.
Press the MENU-key:
Use the p and q keys to toggle the “22kHz“ setting ON/OFF
or select the DiSEqC-controller required.
Press the MENU-key to confirm your choice.
CAUTION:
These settings should be altered by specially trained personnel only. In order to be able to receive the greatest possible number of channels, you will
have to repeat the automatic-search procedures (cf. Section 7.5.5, below) for each and every available DiSEqC-setting and for both settings of the 22-kHz control signal {ON/OFF).
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MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
Satellite
Installation
1 - 3 - 2
Signal Strength
DiSEqC/22KHz Auto Search
LNB Lokal-Freq Manual Search
OFF22KHz
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7.5.3 Entering the Low-Noise Block (LNB) Converter’s Loca l-Oscillator Frequency
Commercially available satellite systems employ so-called “general-purpose” LNB’s that employ a local­oscillator frequency of 10,600 MHz for their upper band. In the event that your LNB uses some other local-oscillator frequency, you may set up your receiver to accommodate it as follows:
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “LNB Local Freq“ field:
Press the MENU-key.
Use the numerical keys to enter the local-oscillator frequency
employed by your LNB.
Press the MENU-key to confirm your entry.
7.5.4 Checking Signal Strength
You should check the alignment of your satellite antenna on a regular basis if you want to have the best­possible reception.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “Signal Strength”
field and then press the MENU-key.
The legend “[STATUS]” will appear onscreen for a few seconds, when it will be replaced by “[LOCK],” accompanied by a triangular figure. If the latter has only yellow and red segments, then the received signal strength is weak.
MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
Satellite
Installation
1 - 3 - 3
Signal Stength DiSEqC/22KHz Auto Search
LNB Lokal-Freq Manual Search
5150 MHz
EXIT
Setup Value
Satellite
Installation
1 - 3 - 4
Signal Strength
DiSEqC/22KHz Auto Search LNB Lokal-Freq Manual Search
SNR [STATUS]
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Cautiously realign the antenna until the triangular figure reaches
maximum size. You will then have the best-possible reception of the broadcast signal. If the legend “[UNLOCK]” should appear following “[STATUS],” check the cabling
interconnecting the antenna and the receiver and the parameter settings covered in the preceding sections.
Press the EXIT-key to exit this menu.
7.5.5 Automatic Channel Search
Once the settings covered under Sections 7.5.1 through 7.5.4, above, have all been made, you may conduct an automatic channel search over those downlink frequency bands that have been set.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “Auto Search“ field:
Press the MENU-key to start the search.
While the search is in progress, a clock will appear at the lower right-hand corner of the screen. You will also see a blue bar indicating the extent of the frequency band that has thus far been searched. The other items appearing onscreen have the following meanings:
DF: .... - The satellite down-link frequency involved
SR:.... - The symbol rate
.../... - The ratio of the total number of transponders found to the total number
of transponders available within the preset frequency band involved
New:... - The total number of new channels saved to the receiver’s memory When the search has been concluded, the clock will disappear from the screen and
the message “Search OK“ should appear onscreen. If instead of this message the message “Search fail” should appear onscreen, then the settings made above will have to be checked, one after the other, in the order in which they were made and corrected wherever necessary until the search is successful.
Press the EXIT-key to exit this menu and view a list of those
channels that were found.
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Setup Value
Satellite
Installation
1 - 3 - 5
Signal Strength
DiSEqC/22KHz Auto Search
DF:3734 SR:5.832 3/26 New:5
LNB Lokal-Freq Manual Search
Search complete
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7.6 Manual Channel Preselection
7.6.1 Entering the Downlink Frequency
Once the settings of Sections 7.5.1 through 7.5.4, above, have been concluded, you may manually preselect any of the channels falling within the various preset downlink frequency bands, as follows:
While in the “Installation“ menu, use the p and q keys to
highlight the “Manual Search” field.
Press the MENU-key.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “Down Frequency” field:
Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
Use the numerical keys to enter the desired downlink frequency
(refer to satellite-television magazines for lists of the downlink frequencies of the various broadcast channels).
Pressing the EXIT-ke y will delete the entir e entr y.
Pressing the t key will delete the rightmost digit of the entry.
Once the entry is correct, press the MENU-key to confirm it.
MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
Down Frequency
Manual Search
1 - 3 - 6
Symbol Rate
LNB Local 5150MHz DiSEqC 4 Down Freq 3700MHz LNB Polar Horizontal Symbol Rate 28.100MHz 22KHz ON
LNB Polarity
Start Search
MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
DownFrequency
Manual Search
1 - 3 - 6 - 1
Symbol Rate LNB Polarity
Start Search
3700 MHz
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7.6.2 Entering the Symbol Rate
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “Symbol Rate“ field
and then press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
Use the numerical keys to enter the desired symbol rate (SR)
(refer to satellite-television magazines for lists of symbol rates).
Pressing the EXIT-ke y will delete the entir e entr y.
Pressing the t key will delete the rightmost digit of the entry.
Once the entry is correct, press the MENU-key to confirm it.
7.6.3 Selecting the Polarization
NOTE:
If a DiSEqC-controller is in use, this setting will be preset by the controller and thus need not be repeated.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “Polarization“ field.
Press the MENU-key.
Use the t and u keys to select either “Horizontal“ or
“Vertical" polarization (listed in satellite-television magazines).
Press the MENU-key to confirm your entry.
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MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
Down Frequency
Manual Search
1 - 3 - 6 - 2
Symbol Rate
LNB Polarity
Start Search
28.100 MHz
MENU/EXIT
Setup Value
Down Frequency
Manual Search
1 - 3 - 6 - 3
Symbol Rate
LNB Polarity
Start Search
Horizontal Vertical
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7.6.4 Conducting a Manual Search
Once the settings of Sections 7.6.1 through 7.6.3, above, have been concluded, you may initiate a manual search.
Use the p and q keys to highlight the “Start Search“ field.
Press the MENU-key to start the search.
While the search is in progress, a clock will appear at the lower right-hand corner of the screen. You will also see a blue bar indicating the extent of the frequency band that has thus far been searched. The other items appearing onscreen have the following meanings:
DF: .... - The satellite downlink frequency involved
SR:.... - The symbol rate
New:... - The total number of new channels saved to the receiver’s memory Once the search has been successfully concluded, the message “Search OK“ will
appear onscreen.
Press the EXIT-key to exit the menu and view the
channel found.
If the search fails to locate a channel, one of the following error messages will appear onscreen:
“Tuning fail“ - Check the symbol rate. “Search fail“ - Check the local-oscillator frequency, the signal
strength, the 22-kHz setting, and the choice of satellite
to be involved. “No free channel“ - Check the downlink frequency. “Search cancel“ - The search was cancelled by pressing the EXIT-key
before the search could be concluded.
EXIT
Setup Value
Down Frequency
Manual Search
1 - 3 - 6 - 4
Symbol Rate
DF:4000 SR:28.125 New:18
LNB Polarity
Start Search
Search OK
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8 Operating the Digital Receiver
Once all of the above settings have been made, your receiver will be ready for use.
NOTE:
Digital television broadcasting involves the transmission and processing of large quantities of data. Switching from one channel to another thus takes a bit longer than in the case of analog television broadcasting.
An hourglass or the text message “Please wait” will appear onscreen during this waiting period.
8.1 Switching On the Receiver
Press the ON/OFF-switch on the receiver’s front panel.
Press the ON/OFF-key on the remote control.
8.2 Channel Selection
Use the numerical keys to enter the number of the desired channel (cf. also
Section 8.3.1, below, regarding procedures for selecting channels from a list).
NOTE:
Although channel numbers invariably have 3 digits, e.g., 001, those with only one or two significant digits may be entered as single-digit or dual-digit numbers, e.g., 1 or 13. The receiver will have tuned in the selected channel after a delay of about 3 seconds.
Use the p or q keys to select the next or preceding channel, respectively.
Pressing the LAST-k e y will return you to the last channel vi ewed.
Each time you change the channel, the new channel number, date, day of the week, time of day, and the message “New channel change” will be displayed onscreen for a few seconds.
If the new channel’s downlink frequency is the same as that of the current channel, the new channel will be tuned in and the associated data displayed onscreen. However, if its downlink frequency differs from that of the current channel, the message “RF signal tuning” will appear onscreen while the new channel is being tuned in.
If the message “No signal“ appears in this menu, then the channel chosen cannot be received by your satellite antenna.
These onscreen messages will be deleted after about 3 seconds have elapsed or whenever the EXIT-key is pressed
This menu displays the channel number and channel-tuning data, along with the current date, day of the week, and time of day.
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8.3 Using Channel Directories
Due to the large number of digital television channels, channel directories are used for selecting channels and arranging them in preferred orders.
8.3.1 Displaying Channel Directories and Selecting Channels
Press the FAV-key on the remote control while viewing a television program:
You will then have the following facilities available:
Using the 9 and : keys to browse through the pages of the directories, each of which lists a total of 10 channels.
Using the 5 and 6 keys for selecting channels.
Using the numerical keys to enter channel numbers.
Using the RADIO-key to switch to radio reception.
Using the INFO-key to call up additional information on broadcast channels.
Using the MENU-key to save your edited channel directories.
8.3.2 Editing Channel Directories (Arranging Channels in Preferred Orders)
The following data appear in both television-channel directories and radio-station directories.
NOTE:
The channel currently running in the background will change if its channel number is highlighted for several seconds.
Pressing the FAV-key (“Favorite Menu” key) while a channel directory is displayed onscreen will allow you to create or edit a directory listing your favorite channels.
Favorite Video
P001 GDTV P002 Hunan SRTV P003 DW-tv
P004 MCM
P005 RAI internation
FAV/RADIO/INFO/MENU
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Moving Channels:
Use the t and u to highlight the “Move” field.
Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
Either use the p and q keys to select the channel to be moved or enter its
channel number using the numerical keys.
Press the MENU-key to highlight the channel to be moved.
The channel involved will then be displayed in blue.
Either use the p and q keys to the select its destination location or enter its
channel number using the numerical keys.
Press the MENU-key to move the channel to the destination location.
Repeat the above procedures until all channels have been arranged in the
desired order.
Press the EXIT-key twice in succession to exit editing mode.
Deleting Channels:
Press the FAV-key while a channel directory is displayed onscreen in order to
enable deletion of one or more channels from that directory.
Use the t and u keys to highlight the “Delete” field.
Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
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MOVE DELETE
Favorite Video – Edit
Information
P001 GDTV P002 Hunan SRTV P003 DW-tv
Networkname
TV (PIG)
Frequency Symbol Rate
P004 MCM
P005 RAI internation
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Use the p and q keys to highlight the channel to be deleted.
Press the MENU-key. The channel involved will be displayed in blue.
Press the “1“-key to delete the channel, or press the “0”-key to abort the
deletion procedure.
Repeat the above procedures, commencing with the selection of the channel to be deleted, until all channels to be deleted have been deleted..
Press the EXIT-key to return to the “Edit” menu.
8.3.3 Obtaining Further Information on Channels
Press the INFO-key while a channel directory is displayed onscreen.
The picture for the channel currently running will be displayed at the upper right­hand corner of the screen and further technical information on that channel will be displayed in the lower section of the screen.
MOVE DELETE
Favorite Video – Edit
Information
P001 GDTV P002 Hunan SRTV P003 DW-tv
Networkname
TV (PIG)
Frequency Symbol Rate
P004 MCM
P005 RAI internation
MOVE DELETE
Favorite Video – Edit
Information
P001 GDTV P002 Hunan SRTV P003 DW-tv
Networkname
TV (PIG)
Frequency Symbol Rate
P004 MCM
P005 RAI internation
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8.4 Adjusting the Volume of the Sound Track/Muting
Press the MUTE-key to mute the sound track.
Either press the MUTE-key a second time or press the volume-control key (u)
to cancel muting and restore the sound track.
Use the t and u keys to adjust the volume.
The volume setting will be displayed in terms of a range (MIN, 1 - 30, MAX). The display will disappear from the screen if no volume adjustments have been
made for several seconds.
8.5 Radio Reception
In addition to digital television broadcasting, there are many radio stations that broadcast radio programs in digital Hi-Fi quality.
Press the RADIO-key to switch from TV-mode to radio-reception mode.
Use the p or q keys to select the radio station with the next higher or lower
broadcast frequency, respectively.
Press the LAST-key to return to the radio station that was last tuned in.
Press the RADIO-key a second time to return to TV-mode.
All of the facilities available for creating and editing television-channel directories may also be used for creating and editing radio-station directories while in radio-reception mode.
8.6 Selecting a Language and Audio Mode
Some radio station broadcast radio programs in several languages and/or audio modes.
Press the AUDIO-key and then press one of the t or u keys to highlight the
left-hand field in order to select one of the languages broadcast by the station.
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VOL. 15
Audio Mode
BL 1:
Stereo (L+R)
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Use p and q keys to select the language desired.
Press one of the t or u keys to highlight the right-hand field.
Use the p and q keys to select one of the following options:
Stereo (L+R) – Left and right stereo channels Mono1 (L+L) – Left stereo channel only Mono2 (R+R) – Right stereo channel only Swap (R+L) – Left and right stereo channel interchanged
Press the AUDIO-key a second time to confirm your selection.
8.7 Using the Receiver With a Video Recorder
This feature will be needed if you intend to operate the receiver in dual­antennae mode and record television programs on a video cassette recorder (VCR). The VCR-output jack will then transmit information on whether the television program to be recorded is coming from the receiver’s analog or digital section.
Press the VCR OUT-key to access the menu items used or selecting the type of
signal to be sent to the VCR Scart-output jack.
Use the t and u to select the type of signal (output signal from the receiver’s
analog or digital section) to be made available at the VCR-Scart output jack.
Press the MENU-key to confirm your selection.
8.8 Onscreen Program Guides
In addition to broadcasting digital video and audio signals, television broadcasters have the option of transmitting information on their programming schedules in the form of a data stream. Pressing the GUIDE-key will call up this information for display onscreen.
Press the GUIDE-key while watching a television program to call up the
following display page (this facility is unavailable during radio reception):
VCR-SCART output
Digital
Analog
Press EXIT to stop search
Program Guide – Video
Video : Audio : EBU data :
Data : 21/2/1998 End time : 10:30 Content : Rating : Story :
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This information largely consists of programming schedules, along with additional information provided by broadcasters, such as:
Video Format: Content: 4:3 Movies/drama 16:9 News 16:9 (pan vector) Shows/game shows > 16:9 Sports
Children’s programs/programs for young people
Audio Mode: Music/dance Single mono Art/cultural programs Dual mono Social matters/politics/business Stereo Educational programs/science Multilingual Recreation Surround sound Special topics
EBU-Data: Approved for: Teletext subtitles Children over 7 years old Teletext Subtitles Subtitles (4:3) Subtitles (16:9) Subtitles (2.21:1)
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9 Programming the Remote Control
The remote control may be programmed using two different methods, either by entering a three-digit manufacturer’s code (manufacturer’s ID) taken from the addendum or by means of a systematic search.
Method 1: Entering the Manufacturer’s Code:
Step 1: Press the SET-Taste and hold it depressed for about 3 seconds until
the red LED illuminates.
Step 2: Press the key for the type of device to be controlled:
SAT Analog satellite receivers DVB Digital satellite receivers TV Television sets VCR Video cassette recorders
Step 3: Look up the manufacturer’s code for the particular model to be
controlled in the addendum, which will be listed under the manufacturer’s name. If more than one code is listed, try out each of them in turn.
Switch on the device to be controlled. Point the remote control at that device. Enter (one of) its three-digit manufacturer’s code(s) using the numerical
keys. The device will switch off if the code entered is the correct one.
Step 4: Press the SET-key to save the entry. The red LED will blink three times
and then be extinguished.
If nothing happens, repeat Steps 1 through 4 using another choice of manufacturer’s code.
Method 2: Systematic Search:
Step 1: As for Method 1. Step 2: As for Method 1. Step 3: Switch on the device to be contr olled .
Point the remote control at that device. Repeatedly press the red ON/OFF-key and continue repeatedly
pressing it until the device switches off.
NOTE:
Many devices are rather slow to switch off. You should thus wait a few seconds to see if the device switches off between presses of the ON/OFF-key.
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Step 4: Press the SET-key to save the setting. The red LED will
blink three times and then be extinguished.
If nothing happens, repeat Steps 1 through 4.
When programming of the remote control has been concluded:
Press the blue key for the type of device to be controlled.
The red LED will briefly illuminate. You may then use the remote control for
controlling the device, as specified in the table of Section 4.1, above, for the particular type of device involved.
10 Troubleshooting Tips
Problem Possible Cause(s) Suggested Remedies
Remote control inoperative.
The batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries. The wrong blue key was
pressed.
Press the blue key for the particular type
of device involved. The remote control is not pointed at the device to be controlled.
Point the remote control at the device
involved.
No picture, but the onscreen menu is present.
The satellite system is defective, the antenna is misaligned, or the LNB is defective.
Check the satellite-antenna cable and
all connectors. Realign the antenna.
Check the LNB.
White/black snow on several channels (analog reception only).
The antenna is misaligned. Realign the antenna. Fine tune the
receiver-LNB from the System menu. High signal attenuation on the
cable connecting the receiver to the satellite antenna.
Replace the satellite-antenna cable
or use a signal amplifier. The LNB is defective. Replace the LNB.
Bad contacts at one or more connectors (water has gotten into them or their contacts are corroded).
Repair or replace the connector(s)
involved.
Snow still present following fine tuning (analog reception only).
The satellite antenna employed is too small or the LNB is defective.
Replace the antenna with a larger one.
Replace the LNB.
Audio interference (analog reception only)
Audio frequency incorrectly set.
Set the correct audio frequency.
11 Disposing of the Receiver, Its Packagings, and Accessory Items
The satellite receiver, its packagings, and its batteries are not household waste and must be disposed of separately. Inquire with your local authorities regarding applicable regulations and proper disposal procedures and, if you must dispose of them, do so in accordance therewith.
You should save all packagings for later use in the event that the receiver must be transported, e.g., if you move house, or sent in for repair, since only they provide the necessary degrees of protection.
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