Technicolor - Thomson ASR08T User Manual

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To take maximum advantage of all the features of your satellite receiver,
please read this user manual very carefully.

ASR 08 T SATELLITE RECEIVER

The package contains the following items :

• Satellite receiver

• Remote control unit

• SCART cable

• Two batteries, type R03 (AAA)

• User manual

• List of pre-programmed channels

In the unlikely event of one of these items being missing, please contact your dealer.

REMOTE CONTROL

Installing the batteries

Remove the battery compartment cover,
located at the back of the remote control unit.
Insert the two 1.5-V (AAA) batteries.
Be sure to observe polarity.

For your information

If the remote control seems to have stopped operating correctly,
replace the batteries.

Warning

- Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat (sun, fire, etc.).

- Do not recharge ordinary batteries.

- Do not let children play with batteries; they may try to swallow them.

- Consult a doctor immediately if a battery has been swallowed.

Protect the environment!

• Do not dispose of used batteries via the rubbish bin.

• Place them in the containers provided for this purpose.

• Find out where such containers are located in your area.

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Impor tant safety and operating information.

This set was designed and manufactured in accordance with international safety
standards. You must nonetheless obser ve certain rules to guarantee optimum results and
safety.

Read this user manual before attempting to put the set into service.
Ensure that all connections (including mains connection and connector cables between

sets) are made according to manufacturer recommendations.
Switch off the set and disconnect the power supply plug if you wish to change the

connections.
Consult your dealer if you have any doubts about the installation, operation, or safety

of your set.
Do not continue to use your set if you think it is operating abnormally, or if it is

damaged in any way. (Switch it of f, unplug the mains lead, and consult your dealer.)

Never open your set, because this could expose you to dangerous voltages.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the set, e.g. with curtains. Overheating can

cause damage and reduce the working life of your set.

Do not expose the set to splashing water or dust.
Above all

Do not allow anyone (children in particular) to insert any object in the holes, slots, or other
openings in the housing. This could result in a fatal electric shock.

Warning

Do not use cleaning products containing ethyl alcohol.

The identification label is located under the set.

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CONTENTS

Page

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT.................................................................................... 5

FRONT PANEL KEYPAD ....................................................................................... 6

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS .............................................................................. 6

INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER ............................................................ 7-8

EVERYDAY USE................................................................................................... 9

RECORDING SATELLITE PROGRAMMES ..............................................................10

PROGRAMMING A NEW CHANNEL.............................................................11-12

SPECIAL FEATURES ........................................................................................13-14

CONVENIENCE FEATURES.................................................................................15

TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................................16

SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................16-17

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

STANDBY key (Switch set on using the
CHM/CHN keys, or 0 to 9)

Parental lock.
Numeric keypad :

- Channel selection

- Frequency entry

- Toturn on the receiver.
Channel scrolling (zapping) and to turn on the

receiver.
To interchange two programme numbers.

Video level selection.
Decoder mode selection.
22 kHz signal On/Off.
Audio frequency display.
To exit programming mode and return to the

programme display.
Band C or Ku selection.
Audio mode selection.
This key has no function.
Video frequency display.
Selection of the LNB input and DiSEqC function.
Polarisation selection.
Frequency and volume adjustment.
Memory keys (to store in memor y, press the two

keys together).
Audio and Video frequency adjustment.

C/KU STORE STORE

AUDIO A-M 22 KHZ

VIDEO V/H

CH

TUNE

LNB

TUNE

VL DEC

PL

EXIT

COPY HFB

321
654

987

0

PL

COPY

VL

DEC

22 KHZ

AUDIO

EXIT
C/KU

A-M

HFB

VIDEO

LNB

V/H

STORE STORE

TUNE TUNE

CH

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TV DECODER

VCR

L

R

IF INPUT

MADE IN
GERMANY

A

B

WARNING!
Shock Hazard
Do not open

j Mains socket to connect the

set to the ac power supply.

g SCART socket to

connect a decoder

e IF B input -

socket to connect

a second LNB

(e.g. EUTELSAT II -

F1/HOTBIRD)

f SCART socket to

connect the television set

i AUDIO L/R :

CINCH sockets to connect a

stereo system.

h SCART socket to connect a

video cassette recorder (VCR)

d IF A input - socket to connect the LNB of

your satellite antenna (e.g. ASTRA)

FRONT PANEL KEYPAD

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

c On/Standby button

a Programme number display

b Channel scrolling keys

Satellite receiver ASR08T
400 programs
Sound Wegener Panda
DiSEqC ToneBurst

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