Radix EPSILON 3 ci User Manual

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Users Guide

Read these instructions carefully before using this appliance. • Retain for future reference.

RADIX shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper use of this appliance.

RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH • D-61381 Friedrichsdorf • F.R. Germany

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Getting Started ... Quick Start ...

– The following is a brief description of a standard programme search -

• Place the batteries in the remote control. Match the batteries to the + and ­signs inside the remote control.

• Press the blue DVB key on the remote control.

• Press the Power button to switch on the receiver.

• Using the CH key, select the field with your language and press the Menu key.

The Main Menu now appears. You use this screen to make your programme settings. To get you started as quickly
as possible, we will skip the next steps. You should follow all steps, however, if you want to perform an advanced
search.

• Using the CH key, select Standard Search and press the Menu key.

You now see a window containing settings for two different satellites. You can start the search process immediately
if you receive either or both of the preset satellites.

• Select Start Search using the CH

 key.

• Press the Menu key to begin searching.

While the receiver is searching, you will see the settings for each channel in succession. This process is indicated
by an acoustic signal.

Wait until the search has ended and the receiver displays the first programme.

If nothing appears when the search is finished, please read the following instructions.

Getting Started

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your RADIX E P S I L O N 3 ci digital satellite receiver. In
doing so you have chosen an appliance built for the future, allowing you to take
advantage of numerous programmes and additional services such as electronic
programme guides which will eventually replace conventional analogue transmissions.

You can also use the enclosed universal remote control to operate an external analogue
receiver, a digital receiver, a TV and a VCR.

All RADIX products are manufactured to the highest standards at our ISO 9002
accredited manufacturing plants.

In the unlikely event that you experience technical difficulties with your receiver, please note the
following:

If it is necessary to return your receiver, please send it together with all its accessories
and in its original packaging to your local dealer, from which you bought it and include a
copy of your invoice or receipt as well as a detailed description of the problem. Please
ensure you affix adequate postage to the package.

We hope you enjoy using RADIX digital satellite receiver!

Publisher’s statement:

EPSILON 3 ci Instruction Manual

RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH • D-61381 Friedrichsdorf • F.R. Germany

© RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH, 1999

Subject to change without notice
Issue 05/99, Version 1.0
Printed in Korea

Technical Documentation: Bartha Docuteam • D-64625 Bensheim

Introduction

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2 Table of Contents

Section Content Page

1 Introduction 3
2 Contents 4
3 Important Safety Notes 5

4 Your Receiver and its Functions 6

4.1 Remote Control 6

4.2 Receiver 7

5 Installing Your Receiver 8

5.1 Before You Start 8

5.2 Connecting the Antenna and Other Devices 9

6 Programming Your Receiver 10

6.1 Switching On 10

6.2 The Main Menu 10

6.2.1 General Settings 10

6.2.2 Standard Search 11

6.2.3 Advanced Search – Finding Encoded Programmes 13

6.2.4 Decoder Status – Clear All Channels 15

6.2.5 Decoder Status – System Information 16

6.2.6 Common Interface 16

6.2.7 Checking the Signal Strength 17

6.2.8 Editing Transponder Data 18

7 Using Your Receiver 18

7.1 Switching Your Receiver On 18

7.2 Switching to an Analogue Receiver 19

7.3 Selecting Channels 19

7.4 Volume Control / Mute Sound 19

7.5 Listening to the Radio 20

7.6 Selecting the Audio Mode 20

8 Programme Lists and Information 21

8.1 Displaying a Programme List 21

8.1.1 Full-Screen Mode 21

8.1.2 Compact View Mode 22

8.2 Editing Your Programme Lists (List of Favourites) 22

8.2.1 Moving a Programme 22

8.2.2 Deleting a Programme 24

8.2.3 Changing a Programme Name 25

8.3 Program Information 25

9 Programming Your Remote Control 26
10 Trouble Shooting 28
11 Recycling and Disposal 28

12 Appendix I-IV

12.1 Brand Codes for Universal-RCU
(List of manufacturer setup codes) I

12.2 Time Zone Table III

12.3 Technical Specifications IV

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3 Important Safety Notes

This appliance is designed exclusively for receiving satellite signals. It must not be used for any other
purpose. Keep the appliance out of reach of children. To avoid injury and to avoid damaging your receiver,
please note the following:

DANGER:
Do not remove cover - risk of electric shock!
All repairs must be carried out by authorised service personnel.

DANGER:
Protect from moisture - risk of electric shock!

DANGER:
Do not place any objects into slots or ventilation holes - risk of electric shock!

WARNING:
Do not cover ventilation holes - risk of fire through overheating!

WARNING:
Only use original spare parts or professionally recommended spare parts. Failure
to do so may result in damage or injury and will cancel the guarantee.

CAUTION:
Switch the appliance off during electrical storms or if it not used for long periods.
Disconnect the antenna cable in an electrical storm.

CAUTION:
Do not use any chemicals to clean the receiver - use a slightly damp cloth only!

Important Safety Notes

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4 Your Receiver and its Functions

4.1 Remote Control

Number Keys

Channel "+"

Channel "— "

Set
VCR
External Analogue Receiver

Exit
Last Programme

Programme Information
Programme Guide

No Function

Audio Mode (Channel Allocation)

Volume "+"
Selector (forward)

Menu

LED Indicator

Mute

TV

Digital Receiver
Programme List

No Function

TV/Radio

Analogue/Digital Mode

Volume "—"

Selector (backward)

Power

NOTE:

When fitting batteries, match the + and - signs on
the batteries to the signs on the inside of the remote control

Your Receiver and its Functions

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4.2 Receiver

Programme Select

Common Interface Slots
for Conditional Access
Modules (CAM)

Power Eject Button

4-Digit LED Programme
Number Display

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5 Installing Your Receiver

5.1 Before You Start

CAUTION:

Do not place the receiver near any heat sources or in strong sunlight.

Protect all cables from damage caused, for example, by sharp edges.

This appliance must only be used with a mains voltage of 230 V (± 10%), 50 Hz.

Install the antenna in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

The following information is necessary for programming the digital components:

- your time zone (= deviation from GMT – see appendix),

- summer time yes/no,

- picture format for your TV,

- The appropriate LNB oscillator frequency (referred to in the “LNB Local-Frequency” menu),

- Programme frequencies and polarities for manual programming (available in satellite magazines,

specialist stores).

You must program the EPSILON 3 ci before use. Full instructions are provided in Section 6. If you are in a
hurry and if you already have experience programming receivers, you can use the Quick Guide to get
started.

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5.2 Connecting the Antenna and Other Devices

CAUTION:

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VCR, TV and any other analogue receiver you may have.

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• Use double-shielded coaxial cable to connect the LNB to the receiver.

CAUTION:

When assembling the F-type connector, make sure that no part of the inner wire­mesh sheath touches the inner core (see diagram below). Failure to do so can
cause a short-circuit and damage your receiver.

Core

Bent Wire

Wire Mesh

• Tighten the safety nut on the F-type connector by hand only. Do not over
tighten!

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6 Programming your Receiver

6.1 Switching On

• Press the blue DVB key to activate your remote control (See Section 8 for
details on programming your remote control).

The red LED indicator flashes briefly.

• Press the Power button on your receiver.

The ON message appears on the receivers display and the following screen
appears:

Press MENU Key
Press MENU Key to Setup
Appuyer sur la touche MENU pour le réglage
Selezionare MENU per l'mpostazione

• Select your language using the CH and CH keys.

• Press the Menu key to confirm your choice.

6.2 The Main Menu

The Main Menu appears on your TV screen:

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Decoder Status5

Transponder Edit4

Advanced Search3

Standard Search2

General Setting1

Exit

Main Menu

Common Interface

This menu allows you to programme your receiver. You will only need to do this
when you set up your receiver for the first time or when adding new channels.

6.2.1 General Settings

• Using the CH key, select the first menu option: General Settings.

• Press the Menu key to confirm.

Programming Your Receiver