Skymaster DX 7 Operating Instructions Manual

Digital Satellite Receiver

DX 7

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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General Installation

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1. Contents

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Congratulations! You have purchased a quality product from our SKYMASTER®range. Our products are
subject to continuous, strict quality checks which guarantee product satisfaction. Welcome to the new
era of digital television!
The SKYMASTER®DX 7 digital receiver is designed to receive uncoded satellite channels. Please
note that a satellite antenna which is suitable for digital reception is required to operate the
SKYMASTER

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DX 7. This has to be equipped with a digital LNB for the reception of ASTRA or

EUTELSAT.

Quick Installation ....................... 2

1. Contents .................................. 3

2. Safety information ...................... 5

3. Receiver Operating Elements ......... 5

4. Remote control .......................... 5

5. The OSD menu:

The most important functions ......... 6

Open and close the OSD ........................ 6

Navigate in the OSD .............................. 6

General OSD information ....................... 6

5.1 The OSD menu: Info screen,

audio channels and volume ............ 7

Channel Information .............................. 7

Select audio channels ............................ 7

Volume settings / mute .......................... 7

5.2 The OSD menu:

Direct channel selection, etc. ......... 8

Direct channel selection ......................... 8

Display the channel list .......................... 8

Display subtitles ................................... 8

5.3 The OSD menu: Teletext and EPG ..... 9

Teletext ............................................... 9

EPG – Electronic Program Guide ............. 9

Menu ................................................. 10

Navigation and opening os submenus ..... 10

Close the menus ................................. 10

6. Everyday use ........................... 11

7. The OSD menu – overview ....... 12+13

8. The OSD menu – channels ........... 14

1. Edit channel .................................. 14

1.1 TV channel list – (radio stations) ...... 14

1.2 Radio station list ............................ 16

1.3 Delete all ...................................... 16

8. The OSD menu – installation ......... 17

2. Installation .................................... 17

2.1 Antenna connection ....................... 17

2.2 Satellite list ................................... 17

2.3 Antenna setting ............................. 18

2.4 Individual satellite search ................ 19

2.5 Multi-satellite search ...................... 20

2.6 TP list .......................................... 20

8. The OSD Menu – System settings ... 21

3. System settings ............................. 21

3.1 Language ..................................... 21

3.2 TV settings ................................... 22

3.3 Time settings................................. 23

3.4 Timer settings ............................... 24

3.5 Parental lock ................................. 25

3.6 OSD setting .................................. 25

3.7 Favouriten .................................... 26

3.8 Miscellaneous ............................... 26

8. The OSD Menu – Miscellaneous ..... 27

4. Miscellaneous ............................... 27

4.1 Information ................................... 27

4.2 Factory setting .............................. 27

4.3 Software upgrade via satellite .......... 27

The OSD Menu – Games .............. 28

5. Games ......................................... 28

5.1 Tetris ........................................... 28

5.2 ................................................... 28

9. Troubleshooting ........................ 29

10. Features ................................ 30

11. Technical data .......................... 30

12. Service .................................. 31

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2. Safety information

3. Receiver Operating Elements

4. Remote control

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Please read this safety information thoroughly before commissioning the device! Prolonged absence: In the event
of prolonged absence or thunderstorms, remove the mains plug of the device from the wall socket. Also disconnect
the antenna connections to avoid storm damage.

SM Electronic GmbH hereby declares that Article No. 19640 complies with the basic requirements and other relevant
regulations of directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC.

Cleaning: Remove the mains plug before cleaning the device.
Use a dry or damp cloth and make sure that no moisture
penetrates the device!
Objects in the device: Make sure that no objects can enter the
ventilation slots. There is risk of death through electric shock!
Repair: Repairs must be performed by qualified experts. In the
event of improper intervention by a third party, the warranty will be
voided and the safety of the device can no longer be guaranteed!
Never open the housing of the device yourself: Even when

dis­connected from the mains, there is an acute risk of death through
electric shock. Internal components can be damaged if touched.
Place of installation: Place the device on a straight and even
surface. To protect the surface from being discoloured as a
result of the natural heat generated by the device, place the
device on a suitable underlay.

Adequate ventilation: The ventilation slots on the device
must never be covered. Ensure that the device has a clearance
of at least 10 cm at the sides and top, and that the heat can be
dissipated upwards unimpeded.
External influences: Never expose the device to moisture
(e.g. condensation or splash water) or direct sunlight. Do not
place the device in the vicinity of heat sources, such as e.g.
heaters or devices that heat up.
Mains voltage: Use the equipment with the voltage specified
on the case only! Do not plug the equipment into the mains
until all connection and installation work has been completed.
Earthing: Antenna systems must always be earthed, paying
heed to the pertinent local and VDE regulations.

ASTRA, EUTELSAT, TÜRKSAT, DiSEqC and Skymaster are registered trademarks.

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1. On/Off (stand-by) · Switches the receiver on or off
or into stand-by mode

2. Number buttons 0 - 9 · Use these buttons to
switch to a certain channel or to enter numeric
values and passwords or to change channel names
and favourites lists

3. TV/R · Toggles between TV and radio mode

4. INFO · Displays program information and the

multifunctional button in the OSD

5. MODE · Displays TV settings (display mode, aspect
mode and video output)

6. MENU – OSD menu · Opens the OSD via which it
is possible to set all the receiver and channel
settings

7. Control buttons CH

왖왔/Channel switching ·

For navigating within the OSD menu (up/down) or
switching channels (up/down)

8. Control buttons VOL

왗왘 /volume control · For

navigating within the OSD menu (left/right) or
controlling the volume

9. Functional buttons

Red Green Yellow Blue (Sleep timer)

10. EPG – programme information · Opens the EPG
(Electronic Program Guide)

11. LAST · Toggles between the current and the
previously set channel

12. Sound On/Off · Mutes the sound. Press again to
reactivate the sound

13. AUDIO – audio channel selection · Displays all
the available audio channels

14. FAVOR · Favourite channels

15. EXIT – exit menu · Closes the current OSD menu

and displays the higher-level menu or the TV picture

16. SUB-T · Displays subtitles for the current
programme, if available

17. OK /confirmation button · Press the OK button to
confirm changes or execute an action • Opens and
closes the channel list

18. TEXT · Opens teletext pages

1.

Switches the device to stand-by mode

or

activates it from stand-by mode.

3. POWER

Lights up green if the device has been
switched on via the ON/Off switch.

2. ST.BY Lights up red if the device has been
switched to stand-by mode.

4. Calls the previous channel / leafs through
the menu.

5. Calls the next channel / leafs through the
menu.

6. IR Infrared sensor, receives the signal of the
remote control.

7. ANTENNA IN Input for an LNB of the
satellite system

8. SPDIF Sepate, digital audio output
(coaxial)

9. TV SCART SCART jack, connection to a
TV set

10.L/R Stereo audio output, for
connection to a stereo system
or TV/VCR (Cinch)

11 . Mains cable 230V/50Hz

Please ensure correct polarity when inserting the batteries!

The polarity is marked in the battery compartment.

Batteries: 2 pieces, Size: AAA, UM-4, Micro or R03. Used

batteries are special waste – please dispose of them

correctly! Range approx. 6m.

5. The OSD menu: The most important functions

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OSD = On Screen Display

Open and close the OSD: Carry out all your receiver

settings via the OSD. Press the MENU button to open the
OSD. To close the OSD, press the MENU or EXIT button
until all the menus have been closed.

Navigate in the OSD: Use the control buttons or
specific buttons to navigate through the OSD. These
buttons and their functions are displayed in the OSD. The
number buttons on the remote control are usually used
for this task.

General OSD information: The receiver has been
preset and usually no or only a few changes are
necessary. The OSD is clearly structured and the buttons
required for changing a certain setting are shown on the
screen. These are the best prerequisites for putting the
operating instructions to one side and referring to them
again at a later date, e.g. after extending the antenna
installation.

If you are a novice to digital satellite reception, please
take time and carefully read through the entire operating
instructions once. The instructions contain several
possibilities to extend your antenna installation.

5.1

The OSD menu: Info screen, audio channels and volume

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Channel information:

After switching the device on and changing channels, an
info window appears. This window provides you with
information about the respective channel:

Date/Time
Channel name
Title of the programme (current and next programme)
Teletext available/not available
Subtitles
Storage location (e.g. CH 0189)
Satellite name and position
Type of programme list (e.g. all satellites, favourites)

The amount of information displayed depends on the
channel provider. If no additional information about the
channel is transmitted, a respective message is dis­played (e.g. “no channel information”). The info window
can be opened at any time by pressing the INFO button.
The duration of the display (1 - 10 seconds) can be
changed under (see System settings/OSD setting).

Note: If you cannot access certain channels, the
favourites list is most probably active. To select the
desired list, press the OK button and the

왗 or 왘 button

until the desired overview appears.

Select audio channels:

Some channels are broadcast with multiple audio
channels. These audio channels can be multi-language
channels or various radio stations.

Press the AUDIO button to select an audio channel or a
language. Select the desired selection from the list and
close the selection via EXIT.

In addition to this, it is possible to set whether the left or
right audio channel is played. The default setting is stereo.

Volume settings/mute:

Use the VOL왗 and VOL왘 control buttons to control the
volume. Press the MUTE button to turn off the sound.
Reactivate the sound by pressing this button again or by
pressing the volume buttons.

5.2 The OSD menu: Direct channel selection, etc.

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Display the channel list:

An overview of all the stored channels is opened by
pressing the OK button. Use the CH 왖왔 control buttons
to navigate through this list. Once you have found the
desired channel, press the OK or EXIT button to hide
the list.
An extremely comfortable way to quickly access specific
channels is provided by the channel groups: Once you
have opened the TV channel or radio station list, use the

왗 and 왘 button to select the various groups: The group

“All Satellites” displays all the stored channels of all the
available satellites. Open the “Edit Channel” menu to
accept channels in the favourites list. The procedure is
explained in the course of these instructions.

Display subtitles:

Sometimes subtitles are available for the current
programme, e.g. for audibly challenged people or in
various languages. Press the SUB-T button to open the
subtitle selection. Note: DVB subtitles are extremely rare
and are different to conventional teletext subtitles.

The ever increasing number of channels has created a satellite channel jungle: Many channels are only
of interest in certain regions (e.g. foreign language channels), are coded and can only be received via
special receivers and after pre-payment or are just not interesting. In order to achieve a clear overview
in the channel lists, there are various channel groups and sort criteria. Access to the channels can
occur in various ways:

Direct channel selection via the numeric buttons 0 - 9:

If you know the position of the desired channel in the channel list, you can enter it directly via the
number buttons (e.g. 108 for “Example TV”). The desired channel is then displayed by the receiver after
a few moments. TIP: Press the LAST button to toggle between the current and the last channel.

5.3 The OSD menu: Teletext and EPG

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Teletext:

Most channels broadcast additional information and
services. Teletext pages are “electronic magazines”
which provide the latest news, sports results, weather
forecasts, commercial offers and much more. The
quantity and content is regulated by the channel
provider. Page 100 always displays a table of contents.
From here you can select an overview of further
subpages (e.g. page 200, sports overview). Always
enter the three-digit page number or use the control
buttons. Use the EXIT button to exit teletext.

EPG – Electronic Program Guide:

The Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is – like teletext –
not broadcast by each channel provider. The content can
also vary significantly. Therefore, statements such as “if
provided by the channel provider” are not expressly
stated in the following.
The EPG displays a daily or weekly overview of current or
future programmes with the corresponding air times. Use
the OK button to open information about the programme
in a new window.
If you find an interesting programme, you can accept it
in the timer via the [green] button! The satellite receiver
is then switched on at the selected time and the
programme can be recorded using a VCR. The timer
functions are described below.
Press the [red] button to switch to the “Schedule” (time).
Navigation in the EPG overview occurs as follows:

Back to the normal view
Jumps back to the current time
One channel previous/next
Two hours previous/next
One day previous/next

5.3 The OSD menu: Menu

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Menu

If you press the MENU button, the main menu appears on
the screen. It is possible to open submenus or change
settings at your receiver via this menu. You can change
the layout of the OSD, add or delete channels, adapt the
receiver to your satellite system, update new software via
satellite and much more. But it is also possible to
inadvertently change everything and be left with just a
black screen. Therefore, read the following pages
carefully before carrying out any changes.

Navigation and opening of submenus:

After opening the main menu the most recently selected
menu is highlighted. Use the

왗왘 control buttons to

toggle between the main and submenu items. Press OK
to open the submenus. Use the 왖왔 control buttons to
highlight the desired submenu and open it via OK.

Close the menus:

Menus are either closed automatically after confirming
your changes via OK or by closing each opened submenu
individually via the EXIT or MENU button.

6. Everyday use

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For everyday use you only need a few functions – as you do with your TV set: switching channels,
adjusting the volume and a few special ones such as Teletext. You will hardly ever need to use your
TV set's remote again because you can regulate all its present and additional functions with the
SKYMASTER remote control.

Switch channels: 0 - 9 Enter channel number directly (e.g. 0108)
CH

왖/CH 왔 Channel up, forwards/backwards

Channel lists/browsing: OK Browse channels
CH 왖/CH 왔 Channel up while browsing
FAVOR Favourites – a list of your favourite programs

Volume: VOL

왗/VOL 왘 Volume control and mute

Useful special functions: TEXT Teletext or Videotext
EPG “Electronic program guide”
SUB-T Subtitles
TV/R Switching between TV and radio

According to European Union ecological design requirements, this receiver is equipped with an
automatic standby circuit.
If no control action is carried out on the device within 3 hours, e.g. a change of channel or volume, the
device automatically switches to standby mode after 3 hours.
2 minutes before this time expires, an information text appears on the screen. If you do not respond to
this, the device switches to standby mode. Otherwise the period is reset to 3 hours.

You can find detailed descriptions of these and other functions on the following pages.

The preset password: 0000

7. The OSD menu – overview

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1. Edit channels 1.1 TV channel list 1.1.1 Favourites

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1.1.2 Parental lock

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1.1.3 Skip

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1.1.4 Move

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1.1.5 Change

1.1.5.1 Sort 15

1.1.5.2 Rename 16

1.1.5.3 Delete 16

1.2 Radio station list

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1.3 Delete all

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2. Installation

2.1 Antenna connection 2.1.1 Permanent aligbnment 17

2.2 Satellite list 2.2.1 Satellite 17

2.3 Antenna setting

2.3.1 Satellite 18

2.3.2 LNB type 18

2.3.3 Transponder 18

2.3.4 DiSEqC 18

2.3.5 22kHz 18

2.3.6 Toneburst 18

2.3.7 Polarisation 18

2.3.8 Signal indicators 19

2.4 Single satellite search

2.4.1 Satellite 19

2.4.2 FTA 19

2.4.3 Search 19

2.4.4 Net work search 19

2.4.5 Search mode 19

2.4.6 Search 19

2.5 Multi-satellite search 2.5.1 Satellite 20

2.6 TP list

2.6.1 Satellite selection 20

2.6.2 Symbol rate 20

2.6.3 Polarisation 20

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3. System settings 3.1 Language

3.1.1 Menu language 21

3.1.2 1. Audio language 21

3.1.3 2. Audio language 21

3.1.4 Subtitle 21

3.1.5 Teletext 21

3.2 TV settings

3.2.1 Video standard 22

3.2.2 Screen format 22

3.2.3 Video output 22

3.3 Time settings

3.3.1 GMT utilization 23

3.3.2 GMT time shift 23

3.3.3 Summer time 23

3.3.4 Date 23

3.3.5 Time 23

3.4 Timer setting 3.4.1 Timer 1-8

3.4.1.1 Timer repeat

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3.4.1.2 Timer service

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3.4.1.3 Switch-on-channel

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3.4.1.4 Switch-on date

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3.4.1.5 Time

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3.4.1.6 Duration

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3.4.1.7 Reminder message

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3.4.1.8 Reminder date

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3.4.1.9 Switch-on-time

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3.5 Parntal lock

3.5.1 Menu lock 25

3.5.2 Channel lock 25

3.5.3 New password 25

3.5.4 Confirm Password 25

3.6 OSD setting

3.6.1 Subtitle display 25

3.6.2 OSD duration 25

3.6.3 OSD transparency 25

3.7 Favourites 26

3.8 Miscellaneous

3.8.1 LNB voltage 26

3.8.2 Channel type 26

3.8.3 Signal 26

4. Miscellaneous

4.1 Information 27

4.2 Factory seting 27

4.3

Software upgrade via Satellit

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5. Games

5.1 Tetris 28

5.2 Othello 28

8. The OSD menu – channels

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1. Edit channels

For editing the available TV channels and radio stations.

1.1 TV channel list – (radio stations)

TV channels can be accepted, moved, locked, sorted
and edited in FAV lists. Use the [

왗왘] buttons to select

the satellites.
After exiting via the [Exit] button, a safety query appears
asking whether you wish to save the changes.

Press the coloured buttons to execute the following
functions:

1.1.1 Favourites

It is possible to place your favourite channels in a
separate list. Use the [FAVOR] button to quickly access
your favourite channels.
Select the desired channel and press the [white] button.
Press the [OK] button to insert the channel into one or
several FAV lists. Channel deleting is carried out in the
same way.

1.1.2 Parental lock

It is possible to lock unauthorized access to certain
channels, e.g. with contents which are inappropriate for
young viewers. They can then only be accessed by
entering a password. Press the [red] button and highlight
the channels you wish to lock via the [OK] button. Note:
In order to activate the parental lock, you have to switch
on the parental lock in the “Child Protection” menu.

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1.1.3 Skip

It is possible to skip channels whilst zapping via the
[CH왔] button. Press the [green] button and highlight the
respective channel via the [OK] button. Note: It is also
possible to select the channel by directly entering the
channel position.

1.1.4 Move

Press the [yellow] button, select the desired channel and
press the [OK] button. Use the [CH

왖/CH왔] buttons to

move the channel to the new position and press the [OK]
button.

1.1.5 Change

Press the [blue] button to edit the existing TV channels
and radio stations, the same as delete, rename and sort.

1.1.5.1 Sort

Press the [red] button to sort the selected channel list.
The channels can be sorted according to various criteria:
“Name (A-Z)” and “Name (Z-A)” (alphabetical), “Free/Pay
TV” (free-to-air channels before coded channels) and
“lock” (locked channels at the end of the list). Note:
When you exit the menu and confirm continuous sorting,
the previous channel sequence is no longer available!

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1.1.5.2 Rename

Press the [green] button if you wish to rename the
selected channel.
Upper (red button): Toggles between upper and

lowercase letters
Del (green button): Deletes characters
OK (yellow button): Saves names
Cancel (blue button): Exits the menu without saving

1.1.5.3 Delete

Press the [blue] button and highlight the channels you
wish to delete and confirm via the [OK] button. After
exiting the menu, a safety query appears asking whether
you wish to delete all the selected channels. Note: It is
possible to cancel the selection by pressing the [OK]
button again.

1.2 Radio station list

Radio station administration. The same as described for
TV channels above.

1.3 Delete all

The “Delete all” function is useful if you wish to reinstall
the receiver and subsequently start an automatic search.

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2. Installation

The installation menu contains all the required settings
for adapting the satellite system and saving the
channels.

2.1 Antenna connection

2.1.1 Permanent alignment

If the device is to be used to control systems which are
capable of receiving more than one satellite, it is
necessary to use a DiSEqC-LNB instead of a universal
LNB.

2.2 Satellite list

All the preset satellites are displayed in the satellite list.

2.2.1 Satellite

Press the [OK] button to select the desired satellite. You
also have the possibility to rename the satellite ([red]
button), to add a new satellite ([green] button) or to
delete a satellite position ([blue] button).

Rename: Select the satellite position from the list and
press the [red] button. Use the number and control
buttons to select the letters and characters.
Further important buttons on the screen keypad:
Space: [0]
Delete: [green]
Save name and close keypad: [yellow]
Cancel: [blue]
Upper/Lowercase: [red]

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2.3 Antenna setting

In order to carry out a successful search, you have to
adapt the receiver to the existing antenna.

2.3.1 Satellite

Select the satellite whose settings you wish to change.

2.3.2 LNB type

Digital is almost without exception the correct choice for
all conventional LNBs. Only select further settings if they
are expressly specified in the assembly instructions!

2.3.3 Transponder

Select a transponder of the selected satellite. Check the
correct settings via the signal strength and signal quality
indicators.

2.3.4 DiSEqC

DiSEqC enables the reception of several satellite
positions. If you have, e.g., aligned two LNBs to two
different satellites (ASTRA and HOTBIRD), use DiSEqC
LNBs and a DiSEqC switch. For the ASTRA position
select the setting 1/2 and for the HOTBIRD position the
setting 2/2. You can control a 2, 4, 8 or 16-way switch
and a DiSEqC-suitable multi-switch. Note: On some
DiSEqC switches the connections are marked with letters
(A, B, C, D ...) instead of numbers. However, the
sequence is the same.

2.3.5 22 kHz

The 22kHz signal is used to switch a universal LNB
(off = low band, 22kHz = high band). If you have selected
“digital” as the LNB type, switching occurs automatically.
If you do not own a conventional LNB, the setting has to
be carried out manually.

2.3.6 Toneburst (“mini DiSEqC“)

The toneburst signal enables the reception of two
satellite positions.

2.3.7 Polarisation

Satellite signals are transmitted on two levels (horizontal
and vertical). Always select the AUTO setting which
enables the reception of both levels. In exceptional
situations it may be necessary to receive only the
horizontal OR the vertical level, e.g. in household
systems or to receive exotic satellites.

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2.3.8 Signal indicators
Signal strength

The signal strength indicator shows the entire level of the
input signal.

Signal quality

The signal quality is extremely important for trouble-free
reception. Always align the antenna in such a way that
the signal strength and signal quality achieve the
maximum level!

2.4 Individual satellite search

2.4.1 Satellite

Select a preset satellite from the list. If the desired
satellite is not listed, you have to add the satellite as
described under point 2.2.

2.4.2 Only FTA

Decide whether you wish to store only FTA or also coded
channels. We recommend you to select the setting
“OK (yes)” in order to filter the coded channels.

2.4.3 Search

Decide whether you wish to search for TV channels
and/or radio stations.

2.4.4 Network search

The ASTRA (19.2° East) and HOTBIRD (13° East)
satellites offer a so-called network search. These
satellites transmit a table (NIT = Network Information
Table) via all the available channels. Therefore, the
satellite receiver can read all the channels.

2.4.5 Search mode

Autom. search Automatic search of all the available
transponders of a satellite position.
Preset search Starts the search with the factory default
transponders.

2.4.6 Search

Starts the search after pressing the [OK] button.

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2.5 Multi-satellite search

2.5.1 Satellite

Overview of the satellites which are actually searched for
during the multi-satellite search. Information on the
settings is stated above (2.4.2-2.4.6).

2.6 TP list

For searching for an individual transponder. This search
method is advisable if you only wish to store a certain
channel or a certain channel package. The respective
reception parameters (frequencies, etc.) are stated on
the Internet or in TV and specialist magazines.

2.6.1 Satellite selection

Select a preset satellite.
To change a transponder press the [red] button, to add a
new transponder press the [green] button and to delete
the current transponder press the [yellow] button. If you
wish to search for the transponder of the currently
selected satellite, press the [blue] button.

2.6.2 Symbol rate

The symbol rates of the most common satellite
transponders have a value of 27500 or 22000. Change
the values either via direct input or in single steps via
the [

왗왘] buttons.

2.6.3 Polarisation

Satellite signals are transmitted on two levels (horizontal
and vertical). Select the corresponding level H or V.
Note: The common number, e.g. 12480H, equals:
Frequency 12480 MHz and the H stands for horizontal.

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3. System settings

In the system menu you can adapt the satellite receiver
to the connected TV set, and set the languages for the
menu and the audio playback, the time, parental lock and
much more.

3.1 Language

In the language submenu you can select your preferred
language for the screen menu and audio playback.

3.1.1 Menu language

Select the desired OSD language. Use the [왗왘] buttons.

3.1.2 1. Audio language

Select the language which should be used for
multilingual channels if this option is available.

3.1.3 2. Audio language

Select the language which should be used for
multilingual channels if the first audio language is
not available. If neither of the selected languages is
available, it is provided by the channel.

3.1.4 Subtitle language

DVB subtitles can be transmitted as multilingual
subtitles. Select the desired language.

3.1.5 Teletext

Select the desired language for multilingual teletext
offers.

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3.2 TV settings

For adapting the satellite receiver to the TV set.

3.2.1 Video standard

For adapting the video standard to the connected TV set.
Use the PAL or AUTO setting for operation in German­speaking countries.
The video standard NTSC is not used in Europe. Caution:
The picture may no longer be visible after changing the
video standard! In this case, press the [

왗왘] buttons until

the OSD is legible again!

3.2.2 Screen format

If your TV set has a 16:9 screen, select the setting 16:9.
For 4:3 screens select the settings 4:3PS (Pan & Scan)
or 4:3LB (Letterbox). With Pan & Scan the black bars at
the top and bottom of the screen are cropped when
watching 16:9 broadband programmes. The picture is
thus enlarged. However, the sides of the widescreen are
also hidden. With the letterbox print the entire picture,
including the black bars in 16:9 cinema format
programmes, is visible.

3.2.3 Video output

For setting which type of video signals are output at the
Scart jacks of the receiver. The quality of FBAS (also
Composite, C-Video or CVBS) is not as high as RGB, but
it is compatible with almost all VCRs and TV sets. Due to
the separate transmission of red, green and blue, RGB
achieves the best possible true colour quality and picture
definition.

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3.3 Time settings

The time settings have to be checked and, if necessary,
adjusted to ensure that the receiver displays the correct
time and the timer starts at the desired time.

3.3.1 GMT utilization

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the reference time for the
various time zones. When the GMT setting is switched
off, you can enter the time manually.

3.3.2 GMT time shift

The time in German-speaking countries is – depending
on summer or wintertime – 1 or 2 hours ahead of GMT.

3.3.3 Summer time

Switch the summertime setting on or off every six
months.

3.3.4 Date

For entering the current date manually
(only if GMT is off).

3.3.5 Time

For entering the current time manually
(only if GMT is off).

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3.4 Timer setting

3.4.1 Timer 1-8

You can pre-program up to 8 different time events. For
example, programmes which you do not wish to miss or
to remind you of birthdays or anniversaries.

3.4.1.1 Timer repeat

Under timer repeat it is possible to set how often the
timer is to be activated: Once, daily, weekly, monthly or
yearly. If you select the “Off” setting, the timer remains
deactivated.

3.4.1.2 Timer service

Select “Programme” if you wish to watch a certain
programme or record it via a VCR. If you wish to receive
a reminder message about a certain event, select the
option “Message”.

3.4.1.3 Switch-on channel

For a normal reminder message select “General”. The
other options are used to remind you of birthdays or
anniversaries. If you have selected “Channel” under
“Timer Service”, it is possible to select the channel which
should appear after switching on.

3.4.1.4 Switch-on date

Enter the desired date (e.g. 7 August 2008) as follows:

07082008.

3.4.1.5 Time

Enter the 4-figure start time of the event.

3.4.1.6 Duration

Enter the 4-figure duration of the programme. For
example, for programmes which last 90 minutes enter
01:30 (1 hour and 30 minutes).

3.4.1.7 Reminder message

For a normal reminder message select “General”. The
other options are used to remind you of birthdays or
anniversaries. If you have selected “Channel” under
“Timer Service”, it is possible to select the channel which
should appear after switching on.

3.4.1.8 Reminder date

Enter the desired date (e.g. 7 August 2008) as follows:

07082008.

3.4.1.9 Switch-on time

Enter the 4-figure start time of the event.

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3.5 Parental lock

It is possible to lock access to the menu or channels,
e.g. with contents which are inappropriate for young
viewers. They can then only be accessed via entering
a 4-digit password.

3.5.1 Menu lock

If you wish to protect certain areas of the OSD menu, set
the menu lock to “On”.

3.5.2 Channel lock

Channels which you have locked in the Channel menu
can be selected after entering a password if you have set
the channel lock.

3.5.3 New password

If you wish to change the preset password 0000, enter
the new password here.

3.5.4 Confirm password

Confirm the new password. Memorise your new
password, or note and store it in a safe place!

3.6 OSD setting

In this menu it is possible to edit the layout of the OSD
menu.

3.6.1 Subtitle display

Select “On” if you wish to see the subtitles of a
programme.

3.6.2 OSD duration

The display duration of information, error messages can
be set to between 1 and 10 seconds.

3.6.3 OSD transparency

Select the transparency of the OSD menu – 10% (back­ground slightly visible) and 40% (back ground very
transparent).

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3.7 Favourites

In this menu you can rename the eight favourite lists.
Select an entry and press the [OK] button. Press the
number buttons 0-9 several times to select various
characters. The [red] button enables you to toggle
between upper and lowercase letters. Use the [green]
button to delete characters.

3.8 Miscellaneous

3.8.1 LNB voltage

The LNB voltage of the satellite receiver provides the
LNB with an operating voltage and ensures switching at
the various reception levels. Note: Always leave the LNB
voltage switched on, unless you are expressly instructed
to switch it off. This may be the case in rare large
communal installations.

3.8.2 Channel type

Decide whether all FTA channels, only coded or all the
stored channels are to be displayed.

3.8.3 Signal

The signal can help you to align the antenna. The higher
the pitch, the stronger the satellite signal is. The signal
can be heard after opening the Antenna Setting menu.

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4. Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous contains lots of useful and helpful
information, entertaining games and numerous
possibilities to upgrade your satellite receiver.

4.1 Information

This overview provides extensive information about the
software status of your satellite receiver. This data is
extremely useful if you need to contact our telephone
hotline.

4.2 Factory setting

The Presetting function is used to reset the device to the
delivery status. Caution: All the values and channels
which have been changed and stored since initial setup
will be reset or deleted!

4.3 Software upgrade via satellite

The latest software can be loaded at regular intervals via
the ASTRA satellite (19.2° East). Check whether new
software is available by using the [

왖왔] buttons to go to

“Start” and pressing the [OK] button. The search and
download procedure can take several minutes!

8. The OSD Menu – Games

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5. Games

Two classic games are available for your entertainment.

5.1 Tetris

5.2 Othello

9. Troubleshooting

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No antenna signal (No signal display on the unit or via the signal displays in the OSD):

1. Check the antenna cable first: the mesh wire shield and aluminium
insulation must be in contact with the f-plug and should not touch the
cable conductor.

2. Check the LNB settings. For ASTRA satellites LNB1 should be on. If you
use an digital LNB, the lower and upper frequencies have to be 9750 MHz
and 10600 MHz respectively. To trace an error you should connect the LNB
directly to the receiver and first remove the switch and splitter.

Malfunctions 1. The unit displays incorrect broadcasting times in the EPG or the incorrect

time: after the receiver is switched on the data has to be read and
evaluated. Depending on the transponder this process may take some
time. Sometimes it is necessary to call up the EPG again or to switch
channels.

2. No response from the unit: Pull out the power plug and wait a few seconds
before starting the unit again. If the cause is a software error, you can
quickly obtain a software update for the receiver via satellite.

Only a few channels 1. The antenna is aligned to the wrong satellite position. When aligning the

antenna you may be receiving one of numerous satellites, which is
transmitting on a similar frequency and interfering with the receiver's
signal displays. When switching channels foreign stations will often appear
as well as a notification of “No Signal”. It is often enough to turn the
antenna a few degrees to the east or west to receive the channels you
want.

2. Check to see if you have activated the right list of channels. Press
BROWSE to call up the list. Press the

왗 or 왘 buttons to select the channel

list you require (e.g. “All Satellites”).

10. Features

11. Technical data

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•3000 channel capacity

•Software upgrade via satellite

•EPG (Electronic Program Guide) – up to 14 days

•Teletext/Videotext (with 300 pages of storage)

•Eight timer presets

•Multilingual OSD Menu

•Displays channel names and program content
in OSD

•Signal strength display to adjust the antenna

•Scart connection for TV

•RCA connections for audio

•Separate, digital audio output (coaxial)

•DiSEqC

®

1.0 – to receive several SAT positions

•Volume adjustment via the remote control

•Short circuit proof

•Environmentally friendly energy saving
technology for small stand-by power

Tuner

Input connector 1x F type
Frequency range 950 MHz bis 2150 MHz
Input impedance 75 Ohm
Signal level -25 bis -65 dBm
LNB power & polarization

Vertical: +14 V ± 0,5 V
Horizontal: +18 V ± 0,5 V

22kHz sound

Frequency: 22kHz ± 2 kHz

Demodulation QPSK, compatible with

SCPC and MCPC
Input symbol rate 2 - 45Mbit/s
FEC decoder Convolutional code rate

1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and

7/8

MPEG Transport Stream A/V Decoding

Transport stream MPEG-2 ISO/IEC 13818

transport stream

specification
Profile & level MPEG-2 MP @ ML
Input T/S data rate 80Mbit/S Max.
Aspect ratio AUTO, 4:3 Pan & Scan,

4:3 Letter Box, 16:9
Teletext

DVB-TXTETSI/EN300472
TV SCART: RGB, FBAS

Mains power supply unit

Input voltage AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption:

Stand-by consumption < 1 W
Operating consumption max 15 W

Dimensions 178 x 125 x 35mm

12. Service

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Do you have any problem to put the receiver into operation?

Don’t worry, – do not refuse the receiver,

call us!

High value technical units are often very complex. Technical problems have
normally a simple reason, which can be cleared quick and uncomplicated by
phone.
Our experts on our hotline service know your model very well and will give
you helpful information and support on connection and handling.

Take our service – please call us!

You will reach our experts from Monday to Sunday between 8:00 and 22:00 o’clock.

 01805 773 759 (€ 0,14/Min. from German landlines. Calls from foreign countries may differ.)

(

Calls from mobile phones may differ and as of 01.03.2010 will cost max. € 0,42/Min)

Returns

In case your model is really defect, please return the unit with error description and voucher to our
hands. Before you return the unit, please call our hotline and request a special reparation number
(RMA). Without this number the reparation will not start or could be delayed.

SM ELECTRONIC GmbH

Retourenzentrum • Großer Kamp 9 • D-22885 Barsbüttel • www.skymaster.de • [e-mail]

Subject to technical changes • ASTRA, EUTELSAT, TÜRKSAT, DiSEqC and Skymaster are registered trademarks.

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Waste electrical and electronic equipment is classed as recyclable waste and does not
belong in domestic refuse!
We therefore request you to actively support the conservation of resources and environmental
protection and to dispose of this device at responsible take back points – if possible.

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