Silvercrest SL 65-12 Operating instructions

Remote control

1 Standby Switches on and to the standby mode 2 ZOOM Enlarges TV image 3 LIST Invokes TV channel list 4 TIMER Invokes timer 5 TEXT Invokes Teletext 6 MUTE Turns off sound 7 M/P Multi-picture function, invokes thumbnail view 8 V+ Increases volume/cursor moves to the right 9 OK In normal mode: invokes current channel list In a

menu: confirms menu item

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11 FAV Invokes own favorite list 12 RECALL Switches to previously selected channel 13 PAUSE Stills the frame 14 INFO Displays reception data of the current channel

15 0–9 Selects channel directly, numerical input 16 P– In normal mode: changes channel group

17 P+ In normal mode: changes channel group

18 V– Decreases volume/cursor moves to the left 19 CH  Switches to the next higher channel location/cursor

20 MENU Invokes main menu 21 EXIT Exits menu or menu item 22 AUDIO Changes audio mode 23 EPG Invokes Electronic Programme Guide (if offered by

24 TV/SAT Switches between terrestrial and satellite antenna 25 TV/RADIO Switches between TV and radio mode

Switches to the next lower channel location/cursor moves down

(satellite-finder function)

In TV channel list: Ten-key block commutation

moves up

the broadcasting station)

Digital Mini Satellite System SL 65/12

Operating manual

Version 1.0 GB, as of 09/01/2007 Modifications and errors reserved. We do not assume any liability for printing errors.

Dear customer, Having in mind an environmentally friendly behaviour we ask you to switch off your receiver after usage. With this, you will contribute to the protection of the environment and save money.

Preface

This operating manual will help you in the

• appropriate

• safe

usage of the digital mini satellite system SL 65/12, hereafter called the “satellite system” in short.

The satellite system is packed in a transport case and consists of:

• a digital satellite receiver SL 65/12 (receiver unit), hereafter called the receiver in short and

• the antenna unit with installation material.

We assume that users of the satellite system have overall knowledge regarding handling audio and video equipment.

Every person who

• installs,

• connects,

• operates,

• cleans

• disposes of

this satellite system must be familiar with the entire content of this operating manual. Always keep this operating manual in the proximity of the satellite system.

Style features

Specific style features have been given in different sections of the operating manual. Thus, you can easily differentiate whether it concerns

normal text,

• enumerations or

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actions.

Contents

Preface...............................................................................................3

Style features .................................................................................... 3

Contents ............................................................................................ 4

Safety instructions ...........................................................................7

Basic safety instructions......................................................... 7

Appropriate use .............................................................................. 10

Scope of supply ..............................................................................12

Description ......................................................................................14

Quick guide ..................................................................................... 18

Antenna installation .......................................................................19

Installation of the antenna .............................................................19

Installation options.........................................................................22

Receiver connection.......................................................................31

LNB cable installation ....................................................................32

Connection with the Scart cable ................................................... 34

Connection with the Cinch cable .................................................. 36

Connection of an audio-digital receiver ....................................... 36

Direction of the antenna.................................................................38

Correct location .............................................................................. 38

Rough direction of the antenna ....................................................40

Getting started ................................................................................ 43

Remote control ...............................................................................43

Receiver...........................................................................................44

Fine tuning of the antenna.............................................................45

Contents

Operation.........................................................................................48

Screen-inlays while switching channels ...................................... 48

User interface on the TV screen....................................................50

Menu structure................................................................................51

Menu navigation .............................................................................52

Channel (symbol: TV).....................................................................53

Installation (symbol: Satellite antenna) ........................................ 58

System Setup (symbol: gearwheel) .............................................. 62

Tools (symbol: tools) .....................................................................66

Software update via satellite .........................................................67

Keys with special functions ..........................................................68

Switch between TV and SAT .........................................................68

Switch between TV and radio ........................................................68

ZOOM ...............................................................................................68

LIST ..................................................................................................68

AUDIO .............................................................................................. 69

EPG .................................................................................................. 69

TEXT.................................................................................................69

M/P....................................................................................................70

MUTE................................................................................................70

FAV...................................................................................................70

RECALL ........................................................................................... 71

INFO - acoustic signal for directing the satellite antenna .......... 71

0 – Sleep timer ................................................................................71

PAUSE..............................................................................................71

Dismantling the satellite system ...................................................72

Cleaning...........................................................................................73

Maintenance ....................................................................................73

Tips and tricks/Trouble shooting ..................................................74

Disposal...........................................................................................77

Specifications .................................................................................78

Manufacturer ...................................................................................80

Guarantee ........................................................................................80

Declaration of conformity ..............................................................81

Index.................................................................................................82

Contents

Glossary ..........................................................................................84

Safety instructions

Please read the safety instructions carefully before operating the satellite system . Please follow all warnings and instructions on the equipment and in the operating manual.

Basic safety instructions

Electrical connection

• Do not expose the receiver to rain or any kind of humidity to avoid risk of fire and electric shock.

• Never open the casing. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

• Connect the receiver only to the power source installed by an expert. It is either:

- for an external power pack:

a 100–240 V, 50-60 Hz mains socket as per specifications or

- for a 12 V cable: a 11 V – max. 14 V DC supply as per specifications.

• Ensure that the total power consumption by the antenna connection of the receiver does not exceed “LNB IN” 300 mA.

• Pull the external power pack or the 12 V cable out of the mains socket if you will not use the device for a longer period of time. Only pull at the external power pack or at the head piece of the 12 V cable, not at the cable itself.

• In case of a storm, pull the external power pack or the 12 V cable of the receiver out of the mains socket.

• In case of a storm, pull the LNB-cable out of the receiver.

• If foireign bodies or fluids enter the receiver, immediately pull out

the external power pack or the 12V cable out of the socket. Ask a qualified person to check the equipment before operating it once again. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

• Do not bend or crimp any cable.

Safety instructions

• If a cable used for mains supply is damaged, the receiver must be repaired by an expert before reusing it. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock.

• Never allow children to operate the receiver or to play with the antenna unit unless supervised.

• Always ask qualified personnel to carry out maintenance jobs. Otherwise, you are putting yourself and others at risk.

• Disconnect the receiver from the power source in case of operational disruptions.

• Ensure that the power source is easily accessible.

• Spare parts must be ordered directly from the manufacturer

• Modifications of the device lead to an extinction of the

manufacturer’s liability.

• Remove protection film.

Correct position

• Place the receiver on a stable and even base.

• Use the receiver only with adequate climatic conditions.

• Avoid proximity to:

- heat sources, like e. g. heaters,

- naked flames, like e. g. candles,

- devices with strong magnetic fields, like e.g. loudspeakers.

- Never place receptacles filled with liquid (vases) on the

receiver.

• Avoid direct sunlight and places with an extremely high amount of dust.

• Never cover ventilation slits. Provide for sufficient ventilation by maintaining a safety distance of 5 cm to other objects.

• Do not place any heavy objects on the receiver.

• Humidity may settle in the receiver if it is brought into hot

surroundings from a cold one. In this case, wait for about an hour before operating the equipment.

• Arrange all cables in such a manner that no-one steps or trips over them.

Safety instructions

• The antenna unit is not suitable for operating in case of high wind pressures. Do not expose it to strong wind.

Correct battery handling

• Batteries may contain toxic agents. Ensure that batteries are not within the reach of children. Children may eat and swallow batteries.

• Batteries that are getting discharged may damage the remote control. If the receiver is not in use for a longer period of time, remove the batteries from the remote control.

• Batteries may contain toxic agents. Therefore, dispose of the batteries immediately in an ecologically accepted manner according to the prevailing statutory regulations. Never throw the batteries into normal household waste.

• Never expose the batteries to open fire or strong heat, as otherwise there is a danger of explosion.

• Replace the batteries always by batteries of the same type.

Explanation of the safety instructions

The following categories of safety instructions are included in the operating manual:

Danger!

Instructions with the word DANGER give a warning against possible personal injuries.

Caution!

Instructions with the word CAUTION give a warning against possible material or environmental damages.

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These instructions contain special information for the commercial use of the satellite system.

Safety instructions

Appropriate use

The satellite system receives digital satellite channels for private use. It is exclusively meant for this purpose and must only be used for the same. This also includes paying attention to all information contained in these operating instructions, especially the safety instructions.

Due to its user-friendly installation and disassembly, the satellite system is ideal for mobile use (camping or caravans). As there are diverse installation options, the system can be used in many places:

• on/at tables

• at masts

• at walls

• on lawns

• on crates

• etc.

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Please observe the following safety instructions for each kind of installation:

Please observe all prohibitions or information of the local administration (if any).

Danger!

Do not expose the satelite system to high loads due to wind pressures, e.g.

- installation in great heights (balcony railings)

- storm (wind speed > 75 km/h) In case of non-observance, there is a risk of damage to property

and personal injury.

Wind speed

(km/h)

Load of the

antenna due to

wind pressure (N)

40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110

11.27 17.64 25.48 34.59 45.28 57.23 70.66 85.55

Safety instructions

Caution!

The maximum bending moment of the satellite system is 15.30 Nm. Please make sure during installation that the fixation is able to withstand this pressure.

Do not install the satellite system at places with difficult accessibility. Mount the satellite system only at places at which it will be easily accessible for you without any danger. Make sure that in case of need you will always be able to remove the system.

Any other use is considered to be improper and may lead to material damages and even personal injuries.

Amongst others, information on wind speed is available on the Internet.

Do not leave the satellite system unattended. COMAG Handels AG does not bear any liability for damages caused

due to improper use.

Scope of supply

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Check the scope of supply after your purchase.

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The receiver, the remote control, the 2 batteries, the external power pack and the 12V cable for the cigarette lighter are included in a box. We recommend packing these pieces again in the box when dismounting the system.

No. Pieces Description

without

1 Operating manual

figure

1 1 Transport box

2 1 Antenna with base

3 1 Digital satellite receiver SL 65/12

4 1 External power pack

5 2 Battery for the remote control

6 2 Wing nut for U bracket

7 2 Plain washer for U bracket

8 4 Dowel for wall bracket

9 4 Screw for wall bracket

10 2 Lateral rods

11 1 Single universal LNB

12 1 LNB-bracket

13 1 12V cable for cigarette lighter

14 1 Scart cable

15 2 F connector

16 1 10m coaxial cable (not pre-converted)

17 1 Remote control

18 1 U bracket

Scope of supply

Description

You can receive uncoded (free-to-air) digital satellite channels with the satellite system without depending on a fix mounted satellite antenna. The mobile antenna allows you to receive signals at different places, like e.g. on a camping site. With the mounting parts, the antenna can be installed e.g. on a balustrade, a mast or a wall. Naturally, you can also connect the receiver to a fix installed satellite antenna.

It is not necessary to set the receiver yet. The most important broadcasting stations and satellites have already been preset.

The following satellites have been preset by the factory:

• Astra 19.2E

• Hotbird 13.0E

• Türksat 42.0E

• Sirius2 5.0E

• Amos/Atlantic4-5W

• Astra 28.2E

• HispaSat 30W

• Eutel W3A 7E

• Eutel W2 16E

• Hellasat 39E

The antenna has to be directed towards the desired satellite.

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The receiver will scan for further new broadcasting stations as soon as you initiate the automatic scan of broadcasting stations for this satellite. Satellites not preset may be added.

Please note that the reception of the preset satellites depends on the location. The satellite system has been designed for mobile use. Therefore not at each location all preset satellites can be received due to the size of the antenna. Please compare the elevation table in the section „Rough direction of the antenna“ on page 42.

Description

All receiver settings can be done easily using the user interface (menu)) on the TV screen.

The multilingual user interface supports following languages:

• German

• Italian

• Spanish

• Greek

• English

• Polish

• Czech

• Slovak

• Hungarian

• Danish

• French

• Swedish

• Croatian

Further features:

• Software update via satellite ASTRA 19° East or via the RS232 connection on the rear side of the device.

• Short switching time, fast boot process when switching on the receiver

• Saves the channel last watched (Last Station Memory)

• LNB control logic (sound 0/22 kHz), max. current delivery for LNB

300 mA

• Symbol rate 1-35 MS/s and 950-2150 MHz input frequency

• Manual PID entry possible

• 3 keys at the frontage

• 4-digit LED display

• Plug & play

• External power pack 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, output 12V; 1.0A

Description

• 4,500 channel-storage locations

• Parental lock (preset password: 0000)

• 1 favorite list and 8 channel groups

• Automatic scan of broadcasting stations

• List editor for broadcasting stations

• Analogue sound output through Cinch connector (stereo), volume

adjustment possible via remote control

• Coaxial digital output (digital audio)

• 2 Euro-SCART connections for TV and video set

• Video output signal CVBS

• Loop-through-function in standby mode for the connection of an

analogue receiver

• Super fast videotext with a memory of 800 pages

• Digital radio reception, background image for radio (background

display)

• Additional channel information is displayed when the channel is changed.

• DiSEqC 1.0, 1.2, Go-to X is supported if an appropriate antenna unit is connected

• SWAP function (via Recall key)

• Screen aspect ratios can be set to 4:3, 16:9, and automatically

(letterbox)

• Multi-functional timer, 8x and linked with EPG, sleep timer

• Electronic Programme Guide EPG (up to 14 days in advance,

channel-dependent)

• SCPC/MCPC reception standard C/Ku-band satellites

• Automatic selection of the TV standard with video converter

• Zoom function

• Multi-picture function

• Digital satellite finder for optical and acoustic adjustment of the

antenna

Description

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A suitable channel editor is additionally available through our service hotline. Then you will be able to edit the channel lists of the receiver using your computer. Please read the information on our website for this purpose.

Please note that under the Web address:

www.mysilvercrest.de

• current software versions (if required)

• and channel-list editing software for the PC

can be downloaded. Should you have any questions please contact our service hotline.

Quick guide

You must install, connect and adjust your satellite system in the following sequence to be able to use it.

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Install the antenna.

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Connect the receiver to the equipment.

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Install the LNB cable.

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Connect the LNB cable to the antenna.

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Direct the antenna roughly.

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Insert the batteries in the remote control.

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Connect the receiver and the equipment to the power source and switch them on.

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Set the channels using the remote control.

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Direct the antenna finely if the reception quality is not satisfactory.

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If you would like to do individual settings for the receiver, invoke the user interface on the TV screen.

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Make the desired settings in the menus.

Antenna installation

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Base of antenn

Antenna installation

The antenna consists of a few individual components and is simple to install.

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Take out the system components from the transport box.

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Remove the packing material.

Installation of the antenna

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Step 1: Place the antenna with its base on a suitable surface

and open it in direction of the arrow until it is in a vertical position.

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Step 2: Now, the antenna is open. For fixing the angle of

inclination of the antenna please tighten both wing nuts (arrow 1). The adjustment of the angle of inclination is described in section “Direction of the antenna“ on page

38. The horizontal direction (azimut) by rotating the antenna wll be fixed with the wing nut at arrow 2.

Antenna installation

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Step 3: Now take the LNB arm down in direction of the arrow until it is locked noticeably.

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Step 4a: For installing of the LNB in the LNB bracket untighten

the 2 screws of the LNB bracket and remove the top half of the LNB bracket. Then insert the LNB as shown in the picture and fix the top cover again with the screws and nuts. Tighten the screws uniformly.

The indication “TOP“ at the LNB must be in the middle and

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face upwards. For step 4a you will need a crosstip screwdriver (not included

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in the scope of supply). Tighten the screws of the LNB bracket only in such a way that the LNB is fixed. If you tighten them too much, the LNB bracket could break. Additionally, the LNB could be deformed or damaged.

Antenna installation

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Step 4b: Insert the LNBbracket in direction of the arrow as far as

it will go into the LNB arm until the LNB bracket is locked. While you are doing this, press the clip with the button for installation slightly down.

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Step 5: Now, the antenna is completely installed. Fix the

antenna cable at the LNB. The installation of the antenna cable is described in the section “LNB cable installation“ on page 32.

Press button to remove.

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For dismantling the antenna carry out step 1 - 5 in reverse order.

Antenna installation

Installation options

The antenna can be set up in different ways using the installation material provided.

For clarification, the installation options are illustrated in the pictures below.. To make the picture less complex the antenna cable is not illustrated here. For a complete installation of the satellite system the cable must be fixed at the LNB.

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Please observe all prohibitions or information of the local administration (if any).

When selecting an installation place you should make sure in any case that there are no obstacles between the antenna and the satellite. No tree, house, pane or other obstacles must block visibility. As a general rule: an obstacle may only be half the size as its distance to the antenna.

The surface of the mounting position may get damaged slightly for all these installation options. You can protect the sensitive surface from scratches and pressure marks by placing a piece of felt, cardboard or similar on it.

Antenna installation

Installation on a table

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Place the installed antenna on a table. The base of the antenna must be entirely placed on the table surface.

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After the cabling of the satellite system the antenna can be directed to the desired satellite. For this, please proceed as described in the section “Direction of the antenna“ on page 38.

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Put sufficient weight on the base, e.g. books, to avoid a tipping over of the antenna by an unintentional external influence (e.g. wind). The antenna can alternatively be installed at a table leg. For doing this, please proceed as described in the section “Installation on a mast. Should the table be in a room, make sure to put it near an open window to reach an optimum reception.

Caution!

You can protect the sensitive surface from scratches and pressure marks by placing a piece of felt, cardboard or similar on it.

Antenna installation

Installation on a mast

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First of all, rotate the antenna by 180° so that the LNB will face away from the antenna base.

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Now, flap down the antenna base by 90° using the articulation.

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Then fix the lateral rods with the wing nuts at the left and right side of the base to get the required stability. The cavities of the lateral rods must face towards the inside of the base. Now. the lateral rods rest directly on the base. The spring ring and the plain washer must be placed between the lateral rods and the wing nuts. Here, the plain washer rests on the respective lateral rod. The spring ring must be placed between the plain washer and the wing nut.

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For fixing the base on the mast, place the U bracket around the mast and lead it through the corresponding holes of the base. Now tighten the wing nuts uniformly.

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The maximum diameter of the mast must not exceed 60mm.

Antenna installation

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After the cabling of the satellite system the antenna can be directed to the desired satellite. For this, please proceed as described in the section “Direction of the antenna“ on page 38.

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For achieving a safe installation on the mast, please make sure that the plain washers are always placed between the wing nuts of the U bracket and the base.

Antenna installation

Installation on a wall

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First of all, rotate the antenna by 180° so that the LNB will face away from the antenna base.

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Now, flap down the antenna base by 90° using the articulation.

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Then fix the lateral rods with the wing nuts at the left and right side of the base to get the required stability. The cavities of the lateral rods must face towards the inside of the base. Now, the lateral rods rest directly on the base. The spring ring and the plain washer must be placed between the lateral rods and the wing nuts. Here, the plain washer rests on the respective lateral rod. The spring ring must be placed between the plain washer and the wing nut.

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Now, put the base on the place at which it is to be installed and mark the position of the four bore holes. In the picture you can see the holes and the boring distances for the screws:

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Drill the four boreholes. The size of the bore holes must correspond to the dowels included in the scope of supply.

Antenna installation

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Wrench size: 13; depth of hole (brick or concrete): 55mm; drill: Ø 10mm For an installation at a wood truss the pre-drilling must not exceed a diameter of 4mm (Ø) and a depth of 20mm. Please do not use dowels here.

Countersink the four steel dowels into the boreholes. Put the base on the place of its installation and fasten it with the

four screws.

For achieving a safe wall installation , a plain washer is included for each screw supplied.

After the cabling of the satellite system the antenna can be directed to the desired satellite. For this, please proceed as described in the section “Direction of the antenna“ on page 38.

Caution!

Consider that the installation on a wall can be compared with a fix installation. Therefore, it can alter the surface of the wall. Before boring make sure that no conductions, tubes, etc. will be damaged.

Antenna installation

Installation on lawns

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Place the installed antenna on the lawn.

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You can fix the base of the antenna e.g. with tent pegs (see arrows) on the lawn to protect it against external influences (such as wind, displacement or tipping over).

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After the cabling of the satellite system the antenna can be directed to the desired satellite. For this, please proceed as described in the section “Direction of the antenna“ on page 38.

Antenna installation

Installation on a crate

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First of all, rotate the antenna by 180° so that the LNB will face away from the antenna base.

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Now, flap down the antenna base by 90° using the articulation.

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Then fix the lateral rods with the wing nuts at the left and right side of the base to get the required stability. The cavities of the lateral rods must face towards the inside of the base. Now, the lateral rods rest directly on the base. The spring ring and the plain washer must be placed between the lateral rods and the wing nuts. Here, the plain washer rests on the respective lateral rod. The spring ring must be placed between the plain washer and the wing nut.

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For fixing the base on the crate, place the U bracket on the crate as shown in the picture. Now, lead the U bracket through the two corresponding holes of the base. Tighten the wing nuts uniformly.

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The maximum diameter of the bar at which the base is fixed must not exceed 60mm.

After the cabling of the satellite system the antenna can be directed to the desired satellite. For this, please proceed as described in the section “Direction of the antenna“ on page 38.

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Antenna installation

To achieve a higher stability, the bottles in the crate should be filled. For achieving a safe installation, please make sure that the plain washers are always placed between the wing nuts of the U bracket and the base.

Receiver connection

The receiver is connected with your satellite antenna by means of a coaxial cable. If necessary, you will have to prepare a coaxial cable before connecting the receiver.

Caution!

Connect the receiver to the mains supply only after you have connected it to all equipment and the antenna properly. Otherwise, the receiver can suffer damages. The wire netting and the inner core of the coaxial cable carry current during operation.

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Usage for camping or in caravans: The receiver can also be operated with 12V (i.e. 11-14V, e.g. solar panel, vehicles). Use a 12V cable for this purpose.

Caution! In case of vehicles with an on-board power-supply voltage of 24V (e.g. freight vehicles), please use a 24V/12V DC-DC converter. Otherwise, the receiver could suffer damages. You will lose your guarantee in case of nonobservance.

Receiver connection

LNB cable installation

(Cp. the installation diagram on the next page)

For the installation of the F connectors on the coaxial cable you will need a knife (ideally a wire stripper) and side cutting pliers.

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When stripping the isolation, neither the inner core or the foil nor the wire netting must be damaged.

Cut 8 mm of the coaxial cable at each end up to the inner core. Carefully cut 10 mm of the outer insulation so that the wire netting

is exposed.

Turn the wire netting backwards and wind it over the outer insulation in such a manner that it does not touch the inner core.

Remove the inner insulation together with the foil placed over it up to 2mm before reaching the wire netting.

Caution!

The wire netting and the foil must not touch the inner core. The foil must enclose the inner insulation and must not be damaged.

Rotate the F connector onto the turned-back wire netting untill the connector touches the inner insulation.

The wire netting must not protrude from the back of the connector end.

Cut the inner core with a cable cutter in such a manner that it projects maximum 1 mm from the connector.

Installation diagram

Receiver connection

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Fasten the F connector of the coaxial cable onto the “LNB IN” antenna connection of the receiver. Fasten the other end of the coaxial cable on the LNB.

Receiver connection

Connection with the Scart cable

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Insert the Scart cablel in the Scart socket “TV” on the receiver.

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Connect the Scart cable to the TV set. Follow the operating manual of the TV set.

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Insert the Scart cable in the Scart socket “VCR” of the receiver if you want to connect a video set.

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Connect the Scart cable to the video set. Follow the operating manual of the video set.

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Keep in mind that only one Scart cable is included in the scope of supply.

Connection diagram

Receiver connection

Connection with the Cinch cable

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Connect the Cinch connectors of the Cinch cable to the “AUDIO R” and “AUDIO L” sockets of the receiver if you want to connect a stereo system.

Caution!

Never connect the Phono input of your stereo system to the receiver; it may damage your stereo system. Strictly follow the instructions for connecting the Cinch cable given in the operating manual of your stereo system.

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The Cinch cable is not included in the scope of supply.

Connection of an audio-digital receiver

If you want to use 5-channel audio transmission (Dolby digital sound/AC3), you must connect your audio-digital receiver to the coaxial output of the receiver.

Caution!

Please follow strictly the information regarding connection in the operating manual of your audio-digital receiver.

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Your TV set need not be switched on for radio reception.

Receiver connection

Connection of the coaxial digital output

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Insert the coaxial cable in the “COAXIAL” socket or the receiver.

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Connect the coaxial cable to the audio-digital receiver.

Connection diagram

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The coaxial cable is not included in the scope of supply.

Direction of the antenna

Correct location

The most common satellites are in southeastern direction, e.g. Astra 19,2° East, Eutelsat Hotbird 13° East.

The direction of the reception / antenna is determined by two angles:

• the horizontal azimuth angle = haa

• the vertical elevation angle = vea

When searching the southern direction, the position of the

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sun might help you. During summer time in Germany, the sun is exactly in southern position at 12 am noon and during winter at 1 pm.

The following picture shows the angle of 90° between the cardinal points South (S) and East (E) at which nearly all common satellite positions, such as Astra 19,2° East and Eutelsat Hotbird 13° East can be found. This is called the horizontal azimuth angle.

Direction of the antenna

Depending on which satellite you wish to receive, there must be free sight without any obstacles in this angle. This must be especially ensured with the installation on a wall. Please make sure that you are able to rotate your antenna in a manner that it does not touch the house wall.

The saltellite system must not touch any wires (such as aerial wires). There is danger of life.

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Example for an installation on a wall:

Translation of text in the picture:

Hindernis = obstacle Mindestabstand = minimum distance Ost = East Süden = South

Danger of electric shock!

Please make sure that there are no obstacles between the antenna and the satellite. No tree, house or other obstacles must block visibility. As a general rule: an obstacle may only be half the size as its distance to the antenna. This is applicable for all kinds of installation.

Direction of the antenna

Rough direction of the antenna

You must connect the LNB cable to LNB before directing the antenna.

While connecting the LNB cable, the receiver must not be connected to the mains supply.

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Caution!

Screw the F plug on the LNB connection.

Pull the plastic cover of the LNB over the LNB-connection.

After installation, direct the antenna towards the satellite through which you would like to receive signals. While doing this, set the horizontal azimuth angle. The azimuth scale (arrow) will help you with this. The distance between two marks is approx. 6°.

Direction of the antenna

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If you have directed the antenna towards your desired satellite, you must set the elevation angle (vertical elevation angle). The scale (arrow 1) will serve you as an orientation for setting the elevation angle.

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Unscrew the wing nuts (arrow 2) for setting the elevation angle. Move the antenna carefully back or forward by the required degree.

The table on the next page will serve you as an orientation

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for setting the corresponding elevation angle depending on the location and the satellite to be received. The satellite system has been designed for mobile use. Therefore not at each location all satellites can be received due to the size of the antenna. For this, we presume a horizontal installation of the antenna.

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Tighten the wing nuts as soon as the desired elevation is attained.

Elevation table

Astra 1B

Hotbird 13E

Türks at 42E

Sirius2 5.0E

AMOS/ATLA

ASTRA28E A

HISPASAT

EUTEL W 3A

EUTEL W 2

HELLA S AT

Athen-45,00°

42,00°

----43,00°

42,00°

43,00°

Barcelona

39,00°

41,00°

--41,00°

35,00°

32,00°

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Bratislava

34,00°

34,60°

33,00°

31,00°

34,00°

--34,00°

31,00°

Budapest

35,50°

31,00°

34,00°

31,00°

----32,00°

Dublin

25,00°

26,60°

28,00°

29,00°

21,50°

25,00°

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Hamburg

28,00°

28,80°

22,00°

29,00°

26,60°

19,00°

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Kopenhagen

26,30°

26,60°

26,00°

25,00°

---

London

28,40°

25,40°

31,00°

25,40°

24,80°

---

Madrid

37,70°

40,00°

42,00°

43,00°

33,00°

36,00°

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Mailand

36,70°

37,50°

28,50°

36,00°

25,00°

--30,00°

Marseille

38,00°

39,50°

--39,00°

35,00°

28,00°

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München

34,20°

34,70°

27,00°

34,00°

32,50°

32,00°

22,00°

35,00°

34,60°

Paris

32,00°

33,00°

34,00°

33,00°

28,70°

26,00°

32,00°

33,00°

Prag

33,00°

32,00°

31,00°

30,00°

--32,00°

32,00°

28,00°

Rom

41,00°

42,00°

--39,00°

25,00°

41,00°

42,00°

35,00°

Stockholm

22,00°

23,00°

22,00°

20,00°

22,00°

23,00°

Warschau

30,00°

29,00°

28,00°

25,00°

--29,00°

30,00°

Zagreb

37,00°

31,00°

36,00°

34,00°

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37,00°

33,00°

19.2E

NTIC 4-5W

30W

16E

39E

Direction of the antenna

Getting started

Remote control

Two Micro type batteries are required for the remote control: LR 03/AAA/1.5 V

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Open the battery compartment.

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Insert two batteries into the battery compartment paying attention to the indicated polarities and push the cover of the battery compartment carefully until it is locked.

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Replace discharging batteries on time. Otherwies, the sending capacity of the remote control will be too low.

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Always replace both batteries simultaneously and use batteries of the same type.

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Check the batteries of your remote control at least once a year.

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If one of the batteries has leaked, wear protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.

Caution!

Batteries may contain toxic agents that are hazardous to health and environment. Therefore, dispose of the batteries immediately according to the prevailing statutory regulations. Never throw the batteries into normal household waste.

The remote control transmits infrared signals to the receiver. Please refer to the overview of the remote control for the functioning of the keys.

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Point the remote control towards the front side of the receiver and slightly press the corresponding key once.

Getting started

Receiver

Caution!

Check the proper connection of all devices and of the antenna before connecting the external power pack or the 12 V cable of the receiver to the power source and starting the receiver.

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Insert the mains plugs of the connected equipment in the mains socket and switch it on.

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Switch on the AV channel of the TV set.

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Insert the power pack of the receiver in the mains socket. The device is in normal mode. The LED display shows the current channel.

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If you wish to operate the receiver with 12V, insert the 12V mains cable in the “DC IN“ socket and connect it to your power source.

Caution!

In case of vehicles with an on-board power-supply voltage of 24V (e.g. freight vehicles), please use a 24V/12V DC-DC converter. Otherwise, the receiver could suffer damages. You will lose your guarantee in case of non-observance.

The receiver is supplied with preset TV channels and can be used immediately. If you want to check whether new channels are available, enable the automatic scan in the menu item Installation on page 58.

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To switch over to the standby mode press the standby key (red key top right on the remote control or the key at the right side of the three keys at the face of the receiver). The LED display of the device shows the time in the standby mode.

Getting started

Fine tuning of the antenna

The reception quality set by you in the antenna settings may not be optimal. In this case, you must do a fine tuning of the antenna.

• Select a channel broadcasted on the satellite of your choice, e.g. Astra1 19° East channel location 1 = ARD

• Press the “INFO” key.

• The current reception parameters are displayed. Please

have a look at the signal-quality display during the following fine-tuning process.

• By pressing the 1 key, an acoustic signal is offered additionally to support you during the fine-tuning process. A stronger and higher signal indicates a better direction of the antenna.

As soon as the signal quality has reached approx. 60%, the channel image appears in the background. Should there be no image, you might have directed the antenna to another satellite instead of Astra1 19°. In this case, please proceed with the fine-tuning process as follows until you can see an image in the background.

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Initially you must set the antenna vertically approx. 1° steeper or flatter to set the correct elevation angle.

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Please keep in mind that the signal-strength indication only shows the connection quality of the antenna to the receiver and is not intended to be used for directing the antenna.

For this purpose, slightly unscrew both wing nuts as described in the previous section.

Incline the antenna by approx. 1°.

Getting started

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When you have found a position with good reception quality, you must tighten the wing nuts again to fix the antenna .

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Slowly turn the antenna horizontally towards the right and subsequently towards the left.

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A digital satellite receiver receives the transmission signal of the satellite with a time lag. Therefore, turn the antenna very slowly degree by degree and wait for a few seconds in every position.

Getting started

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Check the signal quality continuously.

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If you cannot find an antenna setting with good signal quality, adjust the antenna again in vertical direction by 1°.

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If you cannot find an antenna setting with good signal quality, adjust the antenna again in vertical direction by 1°.

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Find an antenna setting for attaining the best possible signal quality in this manner.

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During the fine-tuning process of the antenna, the acoustic signal indication may also help you. However, it can only be enabled when running a manual scan. The higher the tone the better the antenna direction.

Please write down the set elevation and azimuth angles after having finished the fine-tuning process in order to make it easier for you to direct the satellite system again to the desired satellite at the same place.

Operation

Screen-inlays while switching channels

When a channel is switched, an information bar appears on the screen for 5 seconds.

In this information bar, you will find the following indications:

Channel name

Received satellite

Current date

Current time (According to the presetting in menu

Storage location

TTX symbol This symbol is displayed if the selected broadcasting station

item “Time“).

offers Teletext.

EPG symbol

Heart symbol

Channelgroup symbol

Info Information on the current and the following programme

Info Information on the currently active channel list

This symbol is displayed if the selected broadcasting station offers an electronic programme guide.

The heart symbol is displayed if you have included the channel in your favorite list.

The corresponding channel-group symbol is displayed if you have included the channel in your channel list. An overview of the channel-group symbols is provided on the next page.

“Now” – “Next”

Channel-group symbols

Symbol Channel group

Sport

News

Music

Movie

Shopping

Education

Leisure

Operation

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Should the current programme belong to the general channel group, no symbol will appear.

Operation

3 3

User interface on the TV screen

You can do individual settings of your receiver using the menus in the user interface. For this purpose, both the receiver and the TV set need to be switched on and connected by a Scart cable.

Press the “MENU” key. The main menu will be displayed. By pressing the “EXIT“ or the “MENU“ key, you can exit this menu again. When you exit the main menu, an information bar appears on the screen for 5 seconds.

Navigation within the menus

Top (arrow 1): menu name

(the corresponding function symbols are

displayed at the bottom) Middle (arrow 2): sub-menu or menu items Below (arrow 3): The information bar shows you the

keys with which you can navigate

in the current menu.

Menu structure

Main menu Sub-menu Description

Channel (symbol: TV) page: 53

Installation (symbol: Satellite antenna) page: 58

System Setup

(symbol: gearwheel) page: 62

Tools (symbol tools) page: 66

TV Channel list See following text

Radio Channel list See following text

Delete all See following text

Antenna Setup See following text

Automatic Scan See following text

TP Scan See following text

Preset Scan See following text

Language See following text

TV System See following text

Channel setup See following text

Time & Timer setting See following text

OSD setting See following text

Parental Lock See following text

LNB Power See following text

Information See following text

Game See following text

Default Value See following text

Software-Update See following text

Operation

Menu navigation

Use the keys “CH▲”, “CH▼”, “V+”, and “V-” to navigate within the menus. The selected menu items are marked. Confirm your selection with the “OK” key. By pressing the “EXIT” key you can exit the menu again. Changes must be confirmed additionally. Apart from this, the numerical keys are required in further sub-menus.

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Example: Setting the receiver to summer time. Press the “MENU“ key, select System Setup, then go to Time &

Timer setting, press the “OK” key, enter Time and press the “OK” key again. Set “GMT+02:00“ in the item GMT Offset. Quit the menu by pressing the "EXIT“ key.

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In each menu, an information bar will be indicated containing all selection options.

Setting for Central Europe: Summer time: GMT+02:00 Winter time: GMT+01:00

Operation

Channel (symbol: TV)

Sub-menu Description

TV Channel list 1 Favorite, 2 Move, 3 Find, 4 Sort, 5 Edit, 6 Type,

▲▼Select, V- V+ Group, OK Enter, EXIT Exit.

Radio Channel list

Delete all Deletion of the complete channel list.

1 Favorite

By pressing 1 key you can determine your favourites. Next to the corresponding channels, a heart symbol will be displayed.

2 Move

By pressing 2 key, the move symbol will appear behind the marked channel. By pressing the keys CH▲ and CH▼, the channel will be moved to the desired position. The procedure must be confirmed with OK.

3 Find

Channel-scan function. By entering letters in the appearing keyboard, a filtered channel scan is possible. By pressing the keys CH▲, CH▼, V- and V+, you can mark the desired letter. Confirm the marked letter by pressing the OK key.

4 Sort

Sorting of the complete channel list according to the offered options. The list must be confirmed with OK. As long as the existing list has not been overwritten, the last status before confirming can be restored.

as indicated above

For this purpose: Enter password (factory setting 0000) and confirm warning message with Yes.

Operation

5 Edit

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After entering the password (factory setting 0000), new selection options will appear.

1 Delete By marking with the 1 key, selected channels can be marked to be

deleted. Please confirm selection and safety message by pressing the "OK“ key.

2 Skip By marking with the 2 key, selected channels can be marked to be

skipped. Please confirm selection and safety message by pressing the "OK“ key. Then, the selected channels are skipped when zapping. A direct input is still possible.

3 Lock By marking with the 3 key, selected channels can be marked to be

locked. Please confirm selection and safety message by pressing the "OK“ key. Then, the selected channels require the entry of a password (parental lock).

This option is not available in the favorite list or a channel group.

Sub-menu Description

Edit 1 Delete, 2 Skip, 3 Lock, 4 Edit,

5 Create, 6 Del all, ▲▼Select, V- V+ Group, P+PPage, EXIT Exit.

Operation

4 Edit By pressing the 4 key, an editing menu will be displayed. Here, you

can change the individual parameters as desired.

Option Description

Name Changes the name of the currently selected channel.

By pressing the OK key, an editing mask will be displayed. By pressing the keys CH▼, CH▲, V- and V+, the curser can be moved over the keyboard. The selected field is marked yellow. To select it press the OK key. The cursor jumps to the next place. Select the symbol group with the keys 1, 2 and 3 of the remote control. For deleting a symbol mark the “DEL“ field and press the OK key. Select the "OK" field as soon as the channel name is complete and press the OK key to confirm. The changed channel name will be accepted. If you want to exit the keyboard without any change, press the EXIT key or markt the “Cancel“ field and press the OK key to confirm.

Video PID Video PID input with the 0-9 keys of the remote control

Audio PID Audio PID input with the 0-9 keys of the remote control

PCR PID PCR PID input with the 0-9 keys of the remote control

Save To exit with saving changes select save and confirm by

pressing the OK key.

Exit To exit without saving changes select cancel and

confirm by pressing the OK key.

Operation

5 Create By pressing the 5 key, the create menu will be displayed. Here, a

new channel can be created.

Option Description

Satellite Satellite selection

(example: Astra1 19° East)

TP Index Selection of the created transponder on the selected

satellite.

TP Frequency Data corresponding to the selection of the created

transponder.

Symbol Rate Data corresponding to the selection of the created

transponder.

Polarity Data corresponding to the selection of the created

transponder.

Name Determination of the channel name.

Video PID Video PID input with the 0-9 keys of the remote control

Audio PID Audio PID input with the 0-9 keys of the remote control

PCR PID PCR PID input with the 0-9 keys of the remote control

Operation

Save To exit with saving changes select save and confirm by

pressing the OK key.

Exit To exit without saving changes select cancel and

confirm by pressing the OK key.

6 Del(ete) all Via the 6 key you can mark all channels to be deleted. Thereafter,

individual channels can be deselected again by pressing the 1 key. Please confirm selection and safety message by pressing the "OK“ key.

6 Type (channel group)

Here, you can assign selected channels to determined channel groups (types) as desired. Please confirm selection and safety message by pressing the "OK“ key. You can exit the menu by pressing the "EXIT“ key.

ll = encrypted and unencrypted

Installation (symbol: Satellite antenna)

Sub-menu Description

Operation

Antenna setup

Auto Scan (unique function that can be used without any previous knowledge),

Satellite Satellite selection

(example: Astra1 19° East)

LNB type Select LNB type

(default setting is Universal)

22K 22KHz activation

(Note: with the LNB type Universal activation occurs automatically)

DiSEqC Select DiSEqC level

DiSEqC switch Select DiSEqC command

Example: Astra and Hotbird double reception Astra = 1 / 4 Hotbird = 2/ 4 Disable for positioner) Not enabled

Positioner By pressing the “OK“ key you will go

to DiSEqC positioner menu. Please refer to the operating manual of your DiSEqC motor for help.

Polarity Horizontal, vertical, H/V (automatic

operation)

Here you can scan a selected satellite (example: Astra1 19° East) completely to search for new channels. For this purpose, no special information is needed. You can choose between free-to-air channels and all TV and radio channels. The procedure is initiated with "Scan“. The signal strength and quality is displayed permanently.

Satellite Selection of the satellite to be

scanned

Scan mode

Operation

TP Scan (manual channel scan)

channels Free = only unencrypted channels

Scan Channel Selection between TV and radio or

only TV or only radio

Search Start scan by pressing the OK key.

The channels found are added.

With this scanning function, you can scan the preset frequencies (transponders) individually. The transponder data can be changed manually. The procedure is initiated with "Scan“.

Satellite Selection of the satellite to be

scanned

TP Index

Frequency selection The selection options are displayed

1 Add, 2 Delete, 3 Del all See following table for TP Index.

TP Frequency Setting of the frequency

Symbol Rate Setting of the symbol rate

Polarity H = horizontal, V = vertical

Scan Mode all = encrypted and unencrypted

channels Free = only unencrypted channels

Preset Scan

Search Start scan by pressing the OK key.

The channels and frequency found are added.

Scanning of preset frequencies (transponders). (Normal automatic scan))

Satellite Selection of the satellite to be

scanned

Scan mode all = encrypted and unencrypted

channels

Operation

Scan Channel Selection between TV and radio or

Search Start scan by pressing the OK key.

Free = only unencrypted channels

only TV or only radio

Operation

Table for the TP Index

No. Sub-menu Description

1 Add Create new frequency (transponder):

Menu item TP: Frequency: set desired frequency Menu item Polarity: set desired polarity The new frequency (transponder) is created after execution. When exiting the menu confirm the safety message by pressing the OK key. Only after confirmation the new frequency will be created. For scanning the newly created frequency, initiate the menu item Scan.

2 Delete Delete the selected transponder. When confirming

the safety message, the transponder and all channels on it will be deleted.

3 Del(ete) all When confirming the safety message, all

transponders and all channels on them will be deleted.

System Setup (symbol: gearwheel)

Sub-menu Description

Operation

Language

TV System

Channel setup

Language Selection of menu language (OSD)

First Audio Preselection of the audio language

(if offered by the broadcasting station)

Second Audio Preselection of the audio language

(if offered by the broadcasting station)

Display Mode Selection of the transmission system;

Default selection: Auto

Aspect Mode Selection of the aspect ratio;

Default selection: 4:3 Letterbox

Startup channel: Determination of the desired TV or radio channel appearing when switching on the receivers

Boot on Channel

Mode TV = the startup channel is a TV

Startup Channel

Enable / disable

channel Radio = the startup channel is a radio channel

By pressing the OK key, a channel list will be displayed for selecting the startup channel. Confirm the selected channel by pressing the OK key.

Time & Timersetting

Time Optional input of time and time

zones.

See following table for time setting.

Timer See following table for timer

setting.

Operation

OSD Setting

Menu Style Setting of menu colour

Subtitle Display Enabling of subtitles

OSD Timeout Menu inlay time (OSD timeout)

OSD

Menu transparency

Transparency

Parental Lock

(PasswordSettings)

Load Default OSD Setting

The default password is 0000

Menu Lock Disabling of password input in the

Channel Lock Disabling of password input for

The default OSD setting can be restored

Installation menu

locked channels (parental lock)

New Password Input of a new password. (Make sure

you will remember the new password)

Confirm

Confirm new password.

Password

LNB Power Enabling and disabling LNB power. ON is preset.

Operation

Table for time setting

Sub-menu Description

GMT Usage Enable / disable

GMT Offset Setting of the location-dependant divergence to

Greenwich Mean Time

Date Enabled if sub-menu “GMT Usage“ is disabled:

Time input with the 0-9 keys of the remote control

Time Enabled if sub-menu “GMT Usage“ is disabled:

Time input with the 0-9 keys of the remote control

Time Display Enabling / disabling of the time display on the TV screen.

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If GMT Usage is enabled, time in the standby mode on the front panel of the receiver is set automatically.

Operation

Table for timer setting

Sub-menu Description

Timer Number Selection of timer number 1-8.

Timer Mode Repetition (once, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, off). With

the setting “Off“, the timer will be disabled.

Timer Service Switching between programme timer (channel) and

reminding function (message).

Wakeup Channel With the timer service setting “Message“.

you have following options: Birthday, Anniversary, and General With the timer service setting “Channel“ You can select a channel

Wakeup Date Date input with the 0-9 keys of the remote control

On Time Time input with the 0-9 keys of the remote control

Duration Duration input of the event with the 0-9 keys of the

remote control

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However, the timer can also be programmed via the EPG mode. Example:

Press the “EPG“ key. Via the 1 key you will then get an event list. By using the keys CH▲ and CH▼, you can select the desired event and take it over directly to the timer by pressing 2 key.

Tools (symbol: tools)

Sub-menu Description

Operation

Information

(This function can also be accessed directly via the "INFO" key.)

Game Here, the three games Tetris, Snake and Othello are

Default Value (Factory Settings, requires input of password)

Software-Update Please note:

Display of reception parameters.

Enabling of the acoustic beeper via the 1 key.

available.

Reset the receiver to the factory settings. All changes are cancelled.

Please note: The factory settings are restored if you keep the standby key on the face of your receiver pressed for more than 10 seconds.

A software update has NOTHING to do with a scan for new TV channels. For this purpose, please initiate an automatic channel scan.

Via Software Update you can load new system software if service is needed. An update via satellite or RS232 is also possible.

Operation

Software update via satellite

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After the update it is recommended to load the factory settings additionally.

ATTENTION: with this, the channel list you created will be deleted.

The update has nothing to do with the storage of new TV channels. It is rather meant to update the system software of the receiver.

Normally, the update is not required for a trouble-free operation of the receiver.

You must direct your satellite system towards the satellite Astra1 19° East to be able to update the software.

Updating the software may take up to an hour.

Keys with special functions

Switch between TV and SAT

With the “TV/SAT” key you can switch between TV and satellite functions. (This function has to be provided by your TV set).

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Press the “TV/SAT” key until you have set the desired function.

Switch between TV and radio

With the “TV/Radio” key you can switch between TV and the radio function.

Now, the receiver transmits a radio channel and shows a background image.

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To return to the TV channel, press the “TV/Radio” key of the remote control.

ZOOM

With the zoom function you can enlarge a section of the image.

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Press the “ZOOM” key. With each pressing of the “ZOOM” key, a section of the image will be enlarged gradually.

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Select the image section with the keys CH▼, CH▲, V- and V+.

By pressing the “EXIT” key, you can exit this mode.

LIST

Press the “LIST” key once. Here you have the option to edit the channel list as already

described earlier under menu item “Channel“.

Keys with special functions

AUDIO

With the “AUDIO” key you can select the audio track if a broadcasting station offers multi-channel sound. Additionally, you can enable the Dolby Digital mode here. (For this purpose you will additionally need a Dolby Digital system. The connection is made on the rear of the device via the COAXIAL socket).

EPG

Electronic Programme Guide. To enable this function, please press the “EPG“ key. The channel list will be displayed.

With the keys CH▲ and CH▼, you can select a channel. With the keys P+ and P-, you can jump 10 channels up or down. On the right side, the current and the following event will be displayed.

For getting detailed information on the current event, press the 2 key. Press the 1 key to display the complete event list of the selected channel. With the keys V+ and V-, you can scroll between the days. With the keys CH▲ and CH▼, you can scroll up and down the events.

You will get detailed information on a selected event (programme) by pressing the 1 key. A selected event of a channel will be taken over directly to the timer by pressing the 2 key.

TEXT

Teletext is an information system displaying Teletext on your TV set. For Teletext reception, the selected channel must support this function. The TTX symbol appears when channels are changed. Comparing our receiver with others you will notice that our Teletext is extremely fast.

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Press the “TEXT“ key to start Teletext.

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For switching off Teletext, press the “EXIT” or “TEXT” key.

Keys with special functions

Using Fasttext functions

The coloured keys on the remote control are meant for Fasttext and are enabled after invoking another Teletext page. These functions will be available for some channels only. You can get there directly by pressing the small coloured keys on the remote control.

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Press the desired key.

M/P

Press the “M/P“ key to go to the multi-picture mode. Now, 9 channels will appear simultaneously on your screen, starting with the current channel.

With the keys CH▼, CH▲, V- and V+, you can move the yellow marking bar. The marked channel is displayed in real time. All other channels are displayed as freeze images.

To enable the desired channel, mark it and then press the “OK” or "EXIT” key.

By pressing the “EXIT“ key, you will leave the multi-picture mode. The channel you marked last will appear as complete image on your screen.

MUTE

By pressing the “MUTE“ key, the sound will be turned off. By pressing the “MUTE“ key again, the sound will be turned on again.

FAV

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Press the “FAV” key.

On the screen you will see the favorite list selected by you.

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Select a channel out of the favorite list by pressing the CH▲ and CH▼ keys.

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With the keys V+ and V-, you can switch between the favorite list and the channel groups.

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Press the “OK” key to select.

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Press the “FAV“ key to switch between the favorite list and the channel groups. Select with the V- and V+ keys.

Keys with special functions

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To exit the favorite list or the channel group, press the 1 key.

RECALL

By pressing the “RECALL” key, you will return to the previously selected channel.

INFO - acoustic signal for directing the satellite antenna

For this purpose, press the “INFO” key. Apart from the current reception parameters, you will get information on the signal strength and quality. Additionally, you can enable an acoustic signal by pressing the 1 key.

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An acoustic signal will be emitted by the TV set. The higher the signal, the better the direction of the antenna.

0 – Sleep timer

You can go to the sleep timer in normal mode by pressing the 0 key. By pressing the 0 key again, you will have following setting options:

off, 10, 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes. After this time, the receiver will be switched off automatically.

PAUSE

For this purpose. press the “PAUSE” key. The TV image will be ”frozen“. By pressing the "PAUSE" key again, it will be disabled.

Dismantling the satellite system

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Separate the receiver and the connected equipment from the power supply.

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Unscrew the LNB cable from the receiver and the LNB.

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Take the batteries out of the remote control, if you will not use the receiver for a longer period of time.

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Dismantle the antenna unit.

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Pack the receiver, the remote control, the 2 batteries, the external power pack and the 12V cable for the cigarette lighter into the corresponding cardboard box and put it into the transport box.

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Now, pack the remaining components into the transport box. Put the small parts in the reclosable plastic bag and put it also in the transport box. Store the transport box at a dry and dust-free place.

Caution!

Make sure that none of the components falls into the transport box. Proceed carefully. Otherwise your device could be damaged. Protect the receiver and/or the packed satellite system against frost.

Cleaning

Caution!

The receiver must not become wet. Never clean it with a wet cloth. Do not use any cleaning agent containing solvents like petrol or thinners for cleaning. These agents may damage the surface of the casing.

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Clean the casing of the receiver with a dry cloth.

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Clean the antenna and mounting components with a slightly dampened cloth and mild soap sud.

Cleaning

Maintenance

The fastening screws must be checked regularly during a longer lasting installation to see if they are fixed well.

Tips and tricks/Trouble shooting

Symptom Possible cause and remedy

Satellite cannot be found, or no signal

Frontal display dark The external power pack and/or the 12V cable are not

No sound or image, image colour is week, but receiver menus are displayed

Example: Astra1 19° East 1 Key (preset: “ARD“) “INFO“ key (“ARD“, FR11837) Signal AND quality are both at 0%

Direct vertical reflector towards south Turn some millimetres to the left, wait approx. 3 seconds and repeat until signal AND quality are displayed. With a signal of approx. 60%, the black background will disappear and the TV image will be displayed.

For another satellite please select a current channel from the preset channel list and then press the “INFO” key.

connected. Connect the external power pack and/or the 12V cablel to the mains supply and to the receiver.

The antenna is not directed towards the satellite. Direct the antenna properly.

No signal (with symbol). Check the cable connection from the LNB to the receiver and from the receiver to the connected equipment.Direct the antenna.

Frontal display shows channel location. The TV set does not display any image.

Set the correct video format for the receiver.

The system is not connected properly. Check connection of the Scart cable

The TV set is not in AV mode.

Switch the TV set to the respective AV input.

Tips and tricks/Trouble shooting

Poor image, blocking error, formation of small blocks, sound stops

No image, no sound, signal strength and signal quality OK

Bad reception of: Sat1, Pro7, Vox, N24, DSF, etc.

System crash (receiver cannot be operated anymore.)

The remote control does not work.

The antenna is not directed precisely towards the satellite. Direct the antenna more precisely. For this purpose, use the “Info” key of the remote control. The signal strength will be displayed for directing the antenna properly.

The LNB is defective. Replace the LNB.

The satellite antenna has been directed to a wrong satellite.

Wireless telephone is disturbing (DECT standard). Put your telephone at another place.

Should it come to the improbable case of a system crash, separate the receiver from the mains supply. Connect it again after 10 seconds. With this, the problem can be solved usually. Please note: a system crash is not a malfunction and no guarantee will apply. For technical equipment (e.g. also PC, radio network, etc.) a system crash can be solved simply and quickly by following this procedure.

The batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries.

The remote control is not directed properly. Aim the remote control towards the front side of the receiver and ensure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the receiver.

Channel has received new frequency and is

Delete the corresponding channel and carry out an

automatic scan. not transmitted anymore with the current data

Exit favorite list Press the FAV key and the the 1 key.

Password The factory-set password is 0000.

Tips and tricks/Trouble shooting

Cannot remember personal password

Operating manual in additional languages

Please contact the service hotline if you have forgotten

your personal password.

On the website www.mysilvercrest.de this operating

manual is available for download in additional

languages.

Channel-list editor On the website www.mysilvercrest.de a channel-list

editor is available for download.

Default value The factory settings are restored if you keep the standby

key at the face of your receiver pressed for more than

10 seconds. Caution! By doing this, your personal

settings will be deleted.

If a problem cannot be rectified in spite of this, please contact your specialized dealer or the manufacturer.

Disposal

Never throw the digital mini satellite system in normal household waste. Ask your municipal authorities or local government about different methods for disposing of the equipment in an eco-friendly and proper manner.

Never throw the batteries into normal household waste. Batteries may contain toxic agents. Therefore, it is essential to dispose of the batteries according to the prevailing statutory regulations and the statutory return obligation. Ask your municipal authorities or local government about different methods of disposal in an eco-friendly and proper manner. Hand over used batteries to a collection centre. With this you will make a positive contribution to pollution control.

Specifications

Receiver

Dimensions in mm (W × D × H) 210 × 145 × 45 Weight in grammes Receiver 553 g

Remote control 80 g (without batteries) Input frequency range 950 MHz ~ 2'150 MHz IF band width 55 MHz / 8 MHz (below 5MS/s) LNB power 13V/18V GS, 0.30 A max.

overload protection LNB control 22 kHz ± 2 kHz, 0.6 V pp ± 0.2 V DiSEqC control Version 1.0, Version 1.2, tone burst A/B Symbol rate 1 ~ 35 MS/s Input speed Max. 15 Mbit/s Error correction (FEC) 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, auto Aspect ratio 4:3 letterbox, 4:3 PanScan, 16:9 Video resolution 720 x 576 (Pal), 720 x 480 (NTSC) Audio mode Left, right, stereo, AC3 digital sound

Connection options

LNB IF input Type F, IEC 169-24 TV SCART (output only) Video CVBS, Audio L, R VCR SCART (output and input) Video CVBS, Audio L, R RCA (CINCH) Audio L,R SPDIF, COAXIAL Digital audio output

Specifications

Power supply

Power pack input voltage 100-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz Power pack output voltage 12 V , 1.0 A Weight power pack in grammes 108 g Receiver input voltage 11 – 14 V Power consumption receiver approx. 12 W (operation with Single

LNB)

approx. 4 W (standby) Operating temperature 0ºC ~ +40ºC Storage temperature –40ºC ~ +65ºC Antenna with base Dimensions in mm (W × D × H) 350 x 340 x 460 Length of LNB-arm in mm 220 Weight in grammes 1650

Manufacturer

COMAG Handels AG Zillenhardtstraße 41 D-73037 Göppingen (Germany) Telephone: 0049 (0)7161 / 5 03 06 - 0 Fax: 0049 (0)7161 / 5 03 06 - 11 Website: www.comag-ag.de

Dear customer

Past experience has shown that many complaints can be settled through a simple telephone call.

In case problems should arise with your device we kindly ask you to contact our service hotline first. Proceeding like this will spare you time and possible irritation.

Our hotline personnel will be glad to help you and explain the exact guarantee procedure, should it become necessary to send in your device.

Service hotline: 0044 (0)8708 900137 Monday – Friday, 09.30 a.m. – 02.30 p.m. E-mail: t.denyer@btconnect.com

Guarantee

The guarantee for the digital mini satellite system SL 65/12 of COMAG Handels AG is in conformity with the prevailing statutory regulations at the time of purchasing the product. The term of guarantee is 3 years.

Modifications of the device lead to an extinction of the manufacturer’s guarantee obligation

Declaration of conformity

COMAG Handels AG, Zillenhardtstraße 41, D-73037 Göppingen hereby declares conformity with the following guidelines and standards for this product:

Low-voltage guideline 73/23/EEC

• EN 60 065

Guideline on electromagnetic compatibility, 89/336/EEC

• EN 55 013

• EN 55 020

• EN 61000-3-2

• EN 61000-3-3

Equipment type/model: Digital Mini Satellite System SL 65/12 Göppingen, 21/11/2006

COMAG Handels AG

Index

antenna 10, 13, 14, 16, 18,

19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 38, 39, 40, 41, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51, 58,

71, 74, 75, 79, 84 Antenne 24, 26, 29 batteries 9, 12, 18, 43, 72,

75, 77, 78 cable 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 21, 31,

32, 34, 36, 37, 40, 44, 50,

72, 74 channel-list editor 76 cleaning 73 connection 7, 15, 16, 33, 34,

35, 36, 37, 40, 44, 69, 74,

84 data 56, 59 default value 51, 63, 66, 67,

76 DiSEqC 16, 58, 78, 84 dismantle 72 disposal 9, 43, 77 EPG 16, 65, 69, 84 factory setting 54 favorite list 54, 70, 71, 75 features 15 guarantee 31, 80 hotline 17, 76, 80 installation 3, 10, 11, 20, 21,

22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 32,

33, 39, 40, 44, 51, 58, 73 languages 15, 76

LNB 7, 13, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22,

24, 26, 29, 32, 33, 40, 51, 58, 63, 72, 74, 75, 78, 79,

84 location 14, 38, 41 maintenance 73 menu 15, 50, 51, 52, 55, 56,

57, 63 password 16, 54, 63, 75, 76 PIN 51, 63 poer pack 7 position 8 power pack 7, 12, 13, 15, 44,

72, 74, 79 problems 74, 80 receiver 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13,

14, 15, 18, 31, 33, 34, 36,

37, 40, 43, 44, 45, 46, 50,

52, 66, 68, 71, 72, 73, 74,

75, 78, 79, 84 remote control 9, 12, 13, 16,

18, 43, 44, 55, 56, 64, 65,

68, 70, 72, 75, 78, 84 safety instructions 7, 9, 10 satellit system 11 satellite 10, 13, 14, 16, 22,

31, 38, 39, 40, 41, 45, 46,

56, 58, 59, 67, 68, 71, 74,

75, 84 satellite system 2, 3, 7, 9, 10,

11, 14, 18, 22, 23, 25, 27,

28, 29, 39, 41, 72, 77, 80,

Index

scan 14, 16, 44, 47, 51, 58,

59, 75

scope of supply 12, 20, 26,

34, 36, 37 service 17, 65, 76, 80 sleep timer 71 specifications 78 standby 16, 44, 64, 66, 76

system crash 75 Teletext 69 timer 16, 51, 52, 62, 65, 69 tips 74 tricks 74 update 15, 66, 67 website 17, 76

Glossary

AC Alternating Current connection for alternating current

DC Direct Current connection for direct current

Glossary

Cinch connector

DiSEqC Digital Satellite Equipment Control

EPG Electronic Programme Guide

F connector Coaxial connector for the connection of the LNB antenna

FTA Free-to-air services

LNB / LNC Low Noise Block Amplifier / Converter

Mute Key of the remote control for turning off sound

OSD On-screen display

PID Identification number of a received data stream. The PIDs

Coaxial connector for connecting the TV set or stereo system.

Digital system, with which the receiver can control different components of the external unit. It is especially used for selecting from multiple satellite positions (for example Astra and Eutelsat).

cable.

Free-of-charge services that can be received without special decoder.

A device at the centre of the antenna, which converts highfrequency incoming signals from satellites into a lowfrequency range and amplifies them simultaneously.

Menu control displayed on the screen.

ensure that a channel is received completely.

Receiver Receiver unit, which converts signals from the antenna to

video and audio signals.

SCART 21-pole connector for connecting the TV set to the receiver.

Swap function Switches between current channel and channel last watched.

Transponder Satellite frequency. Several digital channels can be

broadcasted simultaneously on a transponder.

VCR Abbreviation for Video Cassette Recorder.

Glossary

Silvercrest SL 65-12 Operating instructions

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual