TechniSat DIGICOM 1 PLUS, DIGICOM 1A Instruction Manual
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Instruction Manual
DigiCom 1A
DigiCom 1 plus
for the reception of free-to-air
DVB satellite programmes
On/standby
Numeric keypad
Programme list on/off
Back
Menu on/off
Sound on/off
EXTERNAL
Language selection
Programme -
Information (blue)
Delete (red)
Programme informa-
tion (yellow)
Transponder
information (green)
Volume +
Programme +
TV/radio mode
MONO1/MONO2
OK
Volume -
Arrow right
Arrow left
Arrow up
Arrow down
Remote Control Options:
For the operating of 2 TechniSat-receiver with same coding,
tv sets and a further future option (e.g. VCR)
To use your digital receiver select with this keys the remote control option SAT1:
> Press SAT1 key and OK key simultaneous !!!
Remote control
Contents
1 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 5
3 Important - please read first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4 Connections8
4.1 Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.2 External unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.3 Connecting to a TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.4 Adjusting the UHF output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.5 Connecting a video cassette recorder (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.5.1 Connecting a Super-VHS video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.6 Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.7 Serial/parallel connection/interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.1 OSD language selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.2 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.3 Audio and video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.4 Adjusting to conform to external unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.1 On/off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.2 Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.2.5 Infobox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.3 Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.4 Selecting a different language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6.4.1 Dolby Digital (AC3 mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6.5 TV/radio switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6.6 Going back to last/previous programme selected . . . . . . . . .20
6.7 Display clock/timer and programme information . . . . . . . . . .20
6.8 Additional programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6.9 Transponder information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.10 Videotext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.11 Display sub-titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.12 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.12.1 Entering EPG data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.12.2 Interrupting the data entry process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.12.3 Calling up the Electronic Programme Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.12.4 Table of current contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.12.5 Table of contents immediately following . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.12.6 Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.12.7 EPG functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.12.7.1 EPG information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.12.7.2 Pre-selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.12.7.3 Activating the VCR (timer mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.12.7.4 Overview of EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6.12.7.5 Searching the EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
6.12.7.6 Manual programming of timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7 Changing basic programme settings . . . . . . . . . .29
7.1 Adding/deleting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.2 Sorting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
7.3 Blocking programmes (parental control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
7.4 Changing the PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
7.5 Programming the Electronic Programme Guide . . . . . . . . . .32
7.6 Unblocking reception of specific programmes . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.7 Programme search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.7.1 All programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
7.7.2 Satellite programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
7.7.3 Transponders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
7.7.4 Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
7.8 Activating factory settings/changing data channels . . . . . . . .37
7.8.1 Activating original factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
7.8.2 Delete total programme memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
7.8.3 Service channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
7.8.4 EPG channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
7.9 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
8 Technical Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
9 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
10 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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4-digit LED-display
up/down
Programme selection
HF-output
SCART connection TV set
Mains power connection
antenna
Input terrestrial
nection VCR
SCART con-
Audio outputs
On/standby mode
LNB input
tion/interface
RS-232 connec-
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3 Please read this first
NOTE:English-speaking customers - the default setting of your receiver is German.
You should go directly to Chapter 5 to change the setting to English (point 5.1
on Page 12).
> Before connecting the receiver, first check that you have received all necessary parts.
The following are included:
1 receiver 1 mains cable 1 remote control unit
1 instruction manual 1 guarantee card 2 batteries (1.5V size AAA)
> Insert the enclosed batteries in the battery compartment of the remote control unit,
ensuring the polarity is correct as indicated
> Before switching on the receiver, please first read the safety hints in Chapter 3.
> Chapters 4 and 5 show you how to adjust and connect the receiver so that it con-
forms to the requirements of the external unit (dish antenna, LNB, etc.) as well as to
those of the TV set, VCR, etc. These settings have to be made only once when com-
mencing operation, and only need to be augmented when you attach additional
equipment to the set-up, or if the specifications of your external unit are changed.
> Chapter 6 describes all functions required for everyday usage, such as volume
adjustment and programme selection.
> Chapter 7 shows you ways of setting additional programmes/channels, and of
changing the order of programmes.
> Technical terms used in the instruction manual are explained in Chapter 8.
> Technical data and specifications are to be found in Chapter 9.
> Hints on finding and correcting faults and malfunctions are described in Chapter 10.
Disposal Instructions:
The packaging used to protect and transport your receiver consists exclusively of recyclable
material. Where available, this should be recycled via the "Dual System" (Germany, Belgium), or according to the regulations of your local authority. Please note that spent batteries
as well as electronic components should not be included in your regular household waste,
and should be disposed of by specialists wherever possible.
Important hints on Usage
The use of a so-called “On Screen Display” (see example of screen shots) simplifies the use
of the receiver, and makes it possible to manage with fewer buttons on the remote control
unit. All functions are displayed on the TV screen, and can be adjusted with a few clicks of
the button.
Functions that logically belong together are combined into a single “MENU”. The function selected is highlighted in a different colour in the relevant line. A short comment on the selected
function is shown in the lower half of the display. Terms used in the OSD menu are shown in
bold type in this instruction manual.
Example:
> Use the button MENU to open the Main Menu.
Safety Instructions
For your own safety, you should read the safety instructions carefully before switching on
your new receiver for the first time.
The manufacturer can accept no responsibility for damage caused by inappropriate handling,
or by ignoring the safety advice.
> Do not lay any objects on the upper surface of the receiver. This contains cooling
slots, which are essential to ensure heat generated in the receiver can escape freely.
> NEVER open the receiver! You are in danger of receiving an electrical shock. If it is
ever necessary to open the equipment housing this should be done only by appro-
priately trained personnel.
Equipment not in use:
During an electrical storm as well as during extended periods when the equipment is not in
use it is advisable to disconnect it from the electrical mains.
In the following cases you should disconnect the equipment
from the mains and call a specialist for assistance :
> when the mains cable or plug are damaged
> when the equipment has been exposed to extreme damp, or when liquid has entered
the equipment;
> when there are serious malfunctions;
> if there is severe external damage to the receiver.
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> Now select the line of text OSD LANGUAGE, by marking the appropriate line with
the aid of the arrow up/down controls
> Confirm with OK
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a. Connection from LNB to LNB IN connection on DVB receiver.
b. Mains connection.
c. Connection from terrestrial antenna input (RF IN) on
DVB receiver.
d. SCART connection between a VCR and the VCR SCART connection
on the DVB receiver.
e. SCART connection between DVB receiver and the TV set.
Connecting a DVB receiver
to a satellite installation
Optional:
f. Connection from HF output on the DVB receiver to the HF input of
your TV set.
4 Connections
The references in bold type - a b c etc. refer to the diagram on page 8.
4.1 Mains connection
The receiver should only be connected to the mains supply after all connections with other
components and equipment have been made. This helps to eliminate the likelihood of damage to the receiver or other components.
b Once all other cable connections have been made, connect the receiver to a mains
supply of 230 V/50 Hz, using the mains cable included.
4.2 External Installation
a Use a suitable coaxial cable to connect the LNB INPUT of the receiver to the LNB
unit of your external installation. Also note Point 5 “Installation”.
4.3 Connection to a Television set
4.3.1 By means of a SCART cable:
In order to obtain the best picture quality possible, we advise you to use a SCART cable to
connect your receiver to the TV set.
The procedure is as follows:
e Connect the receiver (SCART TV connection) with the TV set (SCART connec-
tion), using a SCART cable. If your TV set is fitted with an appropriate connection, the
set will automatically switch to AV mode, and thus receive the satellite signal, whene-
ver the receiver is switched on.
4.3.2 By means of an HF connection
If your TV set is not fitted with a SCART connector, the receiver will have to be connected to
the antenna input of the TV set. If this form of connection is used, sound will only be available in mono mode, and not in stereo.
The procedure is as follows:
f Using a suitable TV connection cable (coaxial), connect the receiver (HF OUT) to
the antenna input connector of your TV set.
c The cable feeding the terrestrial signal from the antenna should be connected to the
Terrestrial Antenna Input of the receiver.
Now you must tune the TV set to the transmission channel used by the receiver. Select a
free programme slot on your TV set, and select channel 38 (if necessary, refer to the instruction manual of your TV set for this).
If you do not receive a clear picture on channel 38, this may indicate that either this or a
neighbouring channel are already receiving a programme signal via the antenna. You can
check on this by temporarily disconnecting the antenna cable from the Terrestrial Anten-
na Input of the receiver. If you then temporarily receive a clear picture, you should select a
different transmission channel within the receiver’s range of 21 to 69.
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4.4 Setting the UHF Output Channel
The procedure is as follows:
> Use the Menu key to select the Main Menu.
> Now select the entry Settings, marking it by using the up/down arrow keys.
> Confirm by pressing OK
The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.
> Now use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Audio/Video Settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The sub-menu Audio/Video will be displayed.
> Now select the line UHF Output channel, marking it in blue by using the
up/down arrow keys.
> Select a free UHF channel on your TV set in the range between 21 and 69.
> Finally, use the numeric keypad to enter the new output transmission channel in
your receiver’s memory.
The receiver will now transmit the signal on the UHF channel shown in the display.
Should you still experience interference on the channel selected, please repeat the
procedure until you find a suitable channel, free from interference.
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> Once you have found a UHF channel with optimal quality, please remember to enter it
into the memory of your TV set.
You can now select further settings in the Audio/Video settings menu, or you can
press the Menu key to return to normal operation. The selected setting will be automatically stored in memory when you exit the menu.
> If your TV set is only equipped with an automatic channel scan, select any UHF chan-
nel on your receiver, then start the automatic scan run on your TV set. If necessary,
repeat this procedure until you find a suitable output/transmission channel (as described above), and store the selected channel in your TV set’s memory.
It may be necessary to finish off with some fine tuning of the channel on the TV set.
4.5 Video Cassette Recorders (VCR)
d Connect the video cassette recorder to the SCART connection marked VCR on your
receiver. When the video player is set to PLAY, it will send a switching signal to the
receiver, which will transmit the video player signal to the TV set automatically.
If your video recorder is not equipped to provide this switching signal, set your receiver to the external input AV1, using the EXTERNAL key on your remote control.
Pressing this key again will take you back into normal operating mode.
4.5.1 Super VHS Video Cassette Recorders
If you have a Super VHS video recorder, you can use this to make recordings in Super VHS
quality through your DVB receiver. In order to achieve this, make all the necessary settings
as described in 5.3 (Audio/Video Settings).
Note: this setting applies to both the TV and VCR SCART connections of your receiver.
6 Amplifier
4.6.1 Analogue
In order to achieve the best possible sound quality, the receiver can be connected to a hi-fi
amplifier. Use a suitable cable to connect the cinch outputs Audio R and Audio L of the
receiver with an input connection of your hi-fi amplifier (use either CD or AUX inputs, the
Phono connection is not suitable).
4.6.2 Digital
Should your amplifier be equipped with an appropriate electrical or optical input, you may
connect the AUDIO OUT DIGITAL electric resp. the AUDIO OUT DIGITAL optical
connectors with the appropriate inputs of your amplifier.
Sampling rates of 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz are available.
Where broadcast, the Dolby Digital signal (AC3) is also available at this ouput.
4.7 Serial Interface RS 232
The RS 232 interface can be used to update the operating software, and in order to pre-programme the receiver via a PC.
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5 Installation
Now that you have made all the necessary connections to and from your receiver, and have
switched it on, you may, if necessary resp. if you wish, optimise the operation of the receiver.
5.1 OSD Language
This menu heading gives you the opportunity of selecting a language of your choice, in
which the menus will be displayed. The receiver is given a default setting of German in the
factory. You have a choice of German, English, French, Italian, Turkish, Norwegian, Finnish,
Danish, Swedish, Portuguese and Spanish.
In order to change the OSD language, please follow these steps:
> Use the Menu key to select the Main Menu.
> Select the entry OSD Language (OSD-Sprache), marking it by using the up/down
arrow keys.
> Confirm by selecting OK
The sub-menu OSD Language (OSD-Sprache) will be displayed
> Select the preferred language by means of the up/down arrow keys. Use the
up/down arrow keys to move the marker by one line at a time, while the
left/right arrow keys are used to scroll to the previous or the following page res-
pectively.
> Press OK to store the selected language.
> Press Back to return to the Main Menu.
5.2 Basic Settings
In order to gain the optimal benefit from your DVB receiver, you can still set several individual preferences.
> Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu display.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Settings.
> Press OK to confirm this selection
The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.
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> Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Basic Settings.
> Press OK to confirm this selection
The sub-menu Basic Settings will be displayed.
> You can use the up/down arrow keys to move the marker within the menu, and to
change the individual positions as stated. When selecting a menu item, please also
note any additional screen notices.
The following settings can be made:
Parental lock:
Your receiver is provided with a security circuit to prevent unauthorised use by children. Any
programmes whose reception you have blocked as per points 7.3 and 7.4 can only be received after a four-digit PIN is entered. You can enable or disable the parental lock facility by
pressing the OK key while this entry is marked.
Time difference GMT (hours)
Your receiver is provided with an internal clock. This is synchronised to Greenwich Mean
Time by means of satellite signals. If you do not live in the GMT time zone, you must correct
the time display with the aid of the OK key, to correspond to your local time. In Germany,
standard time is GMT + 1 hour, and Daylight Savings Time is GMT + 2 hours. When the
receiver is in stand-by mode, the time is shown on the receiver display.
Country
This function provides an automatic change-over between standard (winter) time and daylight savings (summer) time. Mark the entry Country to select your home country, and confirm by pressing the OK key.
As this information is currently not broadcast by all programme providers, you should initially
retain the default entry None for this setting.
> Press the key Back to return to the menu Settings, or press the Menu key to
return to normal operation. All settings selected will be automatically stored.
Remote control code
Use the OK key in order to decide whether your receiver should be allocated tp the remote
control option SAT1 or SAT2.
Please Note!!
Note that, if you change the remote control option in this menu, the remote control itself must
also be set to the new option.
> Press the Back key in order to return to the Settings menu, or press MENU in
order to return to normal operation. All settings selected will be automatically stored.
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Search/scan mode
When you are on this line of the menu, decide by means of the OK key whether a programme search (see Point 7.7 of this instruction manual) should include only free-to-air or all
(free-to-air and encoded/scrambled) channels.
5.3 Audio/video Settings
In order to further optimise the operation of your receiver in conjunction with your TV set, you
can make further selections in the Audio/Video settings menu.
> Press the Menu key for the Main Menu to be displayed.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the entry Settings.
> Confirm this selection by pressing the OK key.
The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.
> Now highlight the entry Audio/Video Settings, using the up/down arrow keys.
> Confirm by pressing OK
The sub-menu Audio/Video Settings will be displayed
> Use the up/down arrow keys to move the marker (highlighted entry) within the
menu, and to change the individual positions as indicated. When selecting an option,
please also note any additional on-screen notices.
The following selections are possible:
Picture format TV Set:
Use the OK key to select either the 4:3(standard) or 16:9(widescreen) picture format, in
accordance with the features of your TV set. This function automatically adjusts the picture
format to the specifications of your TV set.
Sound (Audio signal)
Use the OK key to select your preferred language. Where a programme is broadcast with
several language soundtracks, this feature will automatically select your preferred language,
if available.
UHF Output Channel
See Point 4.4
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