TechniSat DigiCorder S2 User Manual
DigiCorder S2
Digital Twin Receiver
with
integrated hard drive
Operating manual
Integrated
video recorder
PP VV RR
TIME
TIME
SHIFT
SHIFT
With two PCMCIA slots for use with
CI modules.
For reception of free-to-air and encrypted
(e.g. VIACCESS, CONAX, IRDETO, SECA etc. )
satellite programmes.
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1 Contents
1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 5
2 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
3 Please read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Important notes on operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Disposal notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Operating breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4 Connecting the DVB receiver . . . . . . . . .12
4.1 Mains power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.2 External unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.2.1 Operation with 2 antenna signals . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.2.2 Operation with 1 antenna signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.2.3 Operation with a rotating antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.3 Connection to a television set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.3.1 Via SCART cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.4 Video cassette recorder (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.5 Appliance with S-Video input (Hosiden) . . . . . . . . .14
4.6 HiFi amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.6.1 Analogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.6.2 Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4.7 Serial interface (RS 232) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.8 USB socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5 Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.1 Operating language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.2 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.2.1 Time difference to GMT (hours) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.2.2 Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.2.3 Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.2.4 Standby clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6.3 Audio/Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6.3.1 Picture format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.3.2 Language (Audio signal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.3.3 Language (Sub-titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.3.4 TV SCART mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.3.5 VCR SCART mode IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.3.6 Dolby Digital (AC3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.4 Antenna adjustment and settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.4.2 Antenna signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.4.3 Setting the switching matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.4.4 Additional settings/LNB properties . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.4.5 Rotating installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
6.5 Special functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
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6.5.1 Several Favourites lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
6.5.2 Display time information banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
6.5.3 CI dual decoding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.1 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.2 Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.2.1 Using the programme up/down keys . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.2.2 Using the numeric keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.2.3 Using the Navigator (programme list) . . . . . . . . . .28
7.2.3.1 Selecting a list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.2.4 Calling up blocked programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.2.5 Infobox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.3 Receiving encrypted programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.3.1 Option channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.3.2 Selecting starting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
7.3.3 Simultaneous recept. of two encrypted progr. . . . .31
7.4 Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
7.5 Selecting a different language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
7.5.1 Dolby Digital (AC3 mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
7.6 TV/Radio switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.7 Back to last programme selected . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.8 Display clock and programme information . . . . . .33
7.9 Additional programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.10 Transponder information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.11 Freeze-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.12 Videotext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.13 Sub-titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
7.14 PIP function (picture in picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
7.15 Electronic Programme Guide SFI . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
7.15.1 Downloading SFI data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
7.15.2 Intedrrupting download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
7.15.3 Calling up Electronic Programme Guide . . . . . . . .37
7.15.4 Now (table with current programme contents) . . .38
7.15.5 Next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
7.15.6 More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
7.15.7 SFI functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
7.15.7.1 SFI information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
7.15.7.2 SFI timer programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
7.15.7.3 SFI programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
7.15.7.4 SFI overview by programme type (Genre) . . . . . .42
7.15.8 Ending SFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
7.16 Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
7.17 Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8 Hard drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.1 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
8.1.1 Instant recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.1.2 Timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
8.1.2.1 Manual timer programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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8.1.2.2 Timer overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8.1.2.3 Change timer programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8.1.2.4 Delete timer programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8.1.2.5 Programme new timer event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8.1.3 Timeshift function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
8.1.4 Setting marks while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
8.2 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
8.2.1 Playback of recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
8.2.1.1 Playback hard drive recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
8.2.1.2 Pause/freeze-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
8.2.1.3 Fast forward and rewind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
8.2.1.4 Jogshuttle function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
8.2.1.5 Setting marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
8.2.1.6 Jumping to marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
8.2.1.7 Ending playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
8.2.2 MP3 playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
8.2.2.1 Screen controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
8.2.2.2 Display controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.2.2.3 MP3 playback modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.2.3 Playback/reproduction of pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.3 Managing the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
8.3.1 Managing recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
8.3.1.1 Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
8.3.1.2 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
8.3.1.3 Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
8.3.2 Managing music/pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
8.3.2.1 Copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
8.3.2.2 Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
8.3.2.3 Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
8.3.2.4 Sampling MP3 files/show pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
8.3.3 Copy recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
8.3.3.1 Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
8.3.3.2 Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
8.3.3.3 Delete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
8.3.4 Hard drive information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
8.3.5 Hard drive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
8.3.5.1 Checking the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
8.3.5.2 Formating the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
9 Changing basic programming . . . . . . . . .71
9.1 Configuring the Favourites list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
9.1.1 Calling up programme list manager . . . . . . . . . . . .72
9.1.2 Selecting Favourites list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
9.1.3 Selecting Total list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
9.1.4 Adding programmes to Favourites list . . . . . . . . . .73
9.1.5 Delete programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
9.1.6 Sort programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
9.2 Programming the electronic programme guide . . .76
9.2.1 Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
9.2.2 Updating time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
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9.2.3 Start category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
9.2.4 SFI channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
9.2.5 Select TV channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
9.2.6 Select radio station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
9.3 Parental control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
9.3.1 PIN query mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
9.3.2 Changing the PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
9.3.3 Select TV channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
9.3.4 Select radio station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
9.4 Programme search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
9.4.1 Automatic search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
9.4.2 Satellite search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
9.4.3 Transponder search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
9.4.4 Manual search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
9.4.5 During the search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
9.4.6 After the search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
9.5 Service settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
9.5.1 Activate factory default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
9.5.2 Delete all programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
9.5.3 Update programme list (ISIPRO) . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
9.5.4 Update software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
9.5.5 Copy settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
9.6 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
9.7 Encryption system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
10 Use with a rotating antenna . . . . . . . . .91
10.1 East and West limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
10.1.1 Delete existing limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
10.1.2 Set Eastern limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
10.1.3 Set Western limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
10.2 Geo-positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
10.3 Set satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
10.3.1 Select satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
10.3.1.1 Select pre-programmed satellite position . . . . . . .94
10.3.1.2 Set user-defined satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
10.3.2 Adjusting the satellite antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
10.3.2.1 Test transponder/LNB configuration . . . . . . . . . . .96
10.3.2.2 Manual adjustment of antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
10.3.2.3 Automatic fine adjustment (Autofocus) . . . . . . . . .96
10.3.3 Store satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
10.4 Current satellite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
10.5 Delete satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
10.6 Referenzposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
11 Technical terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
12 Technical data/specifications . . . . . . .102
13 Trouble-shooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
14 Annexure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
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2 Illustrations
Sound on/off (mute)
Numeric keys
0/AV
Record
Multi-function keys
Arrow key up
Programme +
Arrow key left
Volume -
Arrow key down
Volume -
SFI
Programme +
Remote control
On/Standby
Option*
in TV mode:
Select sound/ sub-titles,
special functions
in Radio mode:
stations by switching the
sound sub-carriers
Select
red Rewind
green PVR Naviga-
tor, Stop
yellow Pause,
Playback
blue Fast forward
OK
Programme list on/off
Arrow key right
Volume +
Back
Info
Volume +
Programme -
TV/Radio mode
Videotext on/off*
Freeze frame
Jogshuttle on/off
* This function is only available if the
relevant data is being broadcast on
the channel selected
.
Volume -
Menu on/off
Language select*
PIP (picture in pic.)
Sleep timer
Remote control option:
By switching the remote control option, this remote control unit can control two TechniSat
receivers as well as a TechniSat television set, using the same coding.
> To change the remote control option, simultaneously press the selected key
(SAT1, SAT2 or TV) and OK!!!
Please note:
In order to operate this receiver, the remote control option selected here and the remote
control code selected in accordance with Point 6.2.3 must be identical.
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On/Standby
Alpha-numeric
display
Programme select
up/down
LNB input
2
Eject buttons for
CI modules
CI module
slot 2
CI module
Inserting the CI modules:
> Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturers of
the CI module and card.
> Insert the desired Smartcard into the appropriate CI
module.
> Now carefully insert the complete CI module into the slot
provided.
Audio outputs
digital
SCART socket
TV
USB socket
slot 1
LNB input
1
Audio outputs
analogue
S-Video
output
SCART socket
VCR
4
RS 232
interface
Mains
power sok-
ket
Dear customer,
congratulations on your decision to purchase the DigiCorder
S2 digital receiver.
The operating manual supplied is intended to help you tuilise
the comprehensive functions of your new digital receiver to the
fullest extent.
We have kept the operating instructions as brief as possible,
and have used terminology that everybody can understand.
The range of functions of your receiver is constantly being
expanded in the form of software updates. This means that
additional steps in the operation may be added that are not yet
described in this operating manual, or the operation of existing
functions may be changed. For this reason you should occasionally visit the TechniSat homepage, to download the current
version of the operating manual.
We wish you many years of viewing pleasure with your
TechniSat
DigiCorder S2!
Your
TechniSat Team
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3 Please read this first
> Before starting to use your receiver, please check that all
the components have been supplied correctly. The following should be included:
1 digital receiver, 1 mains connection cable,
1 remote control, 1 operating manual,
1 guarantee card, 2 batteries (1,5V microcells).
> Please insert the batteries supplied in the battery com-
partment of the remote control unit, with attention to the
correct polarity as indicated.
Important notes on operation
The use of so-called "On Screen Displays" (OSD) means that
operation of the digital receiver is simplified, and the number of
keys on the remote control unit reduced. All functions are displayed on screen, and can be controlled by means of a few simple
keystrokes. Functions that are logically connected are combined
in a "MENU". Any function selected will be indicated in a different
colour. The function keys red, yellow, blue and green are indicated by coloured bars at the bottom of the screen. In the various
menues, these coloured bars represent different functions, which
can be implemented by pressing the appropriate coloured keys
(multi-function keys) on the remote control. The function keys are
only activated when a brief description is displayed in the appropriate field.
Key names and terms that appear in the OSD menu are shown
in black type in this operating manual.
Help: where available, press the blue function key in the
menues to display a help text; press again to close the help window.
Disposal advice
The packaging material of your receiver consists entirely of recyclable materials. Please sort the components appropriately, and
dispose of them in line with your local waste disposal regulations.
At the end of its useful life span, this receiver may not be disposed of in your regular domestic refuse bin. It must be taken to a
recycling collection point for electrical and electronic equipment.
The sambol on the product, the operating manual or the packaging will indicate this.
The materials used are recyclable and re-usable in accordance
with their labelling. By ensuring that valuable raw materials are
used again you can make a valuable contribution towards protecting our environment.
Please contact your local authorities for the location of the nearest recycling collection point.
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lease ensure that spent batteries removed from the remote control are not disposed of in your regular household refuse, but are
correctly disposed either in special bins for problem waste, or at
collection points in the retail trade.
Safety notes
For your own protection you should read the safety notes carefully before proceeding to operate your new receiver.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by
careless and irresponsbile handling, or by non-compliance with
the safety notes.
> The receiver is equipped with a fully integrated hard
drive. There is no provision for the hard drive to be replaced or exchanged, unless specifically authorised by
TechniSat. Any unauthorised replacement of the hard
drive will result in TechniSat no longer guaranteeing that
the receiver still complies with legal requirements (e.g.
appliance and product safety laws, law on the electromagnetic safety of appliances). The „CE approval“ will
thus no longer be valid. If an altered product is sold
onward, the person who effected the alteration or change
becomes the manufacturer in legal terms, and is responsible as such. In addition, the TechniSat guarantee will
become null and void, and there may be a loss of warranty rights.
> To ensure adequate ventilation, place the receiver on a
smooth, horizontal surface and do not place any objects
on top of the receiver, as ventilation slots are located
here to allow heat to be dissipated from the interior of the
unit.
> Do not place any burning objects, such as burning cand-
les, on top of the receiver.
> Do not subject the receiver to water droplets or water
spray, and do not place any obkects filled with liquid,
such as vases, on top of the receiver.
> Operate the receiver only in a temperate climate.
> Do not open the reciever housing under any circumstan-
ces! You are in danger of receiving an electrical shock. If it
is necessary to effect repairs in the receiver, these should
only be carried out by trained and qualified service person-
nel.
In the following cases you should disconnect the receiver
from the mains power, and should consult an expert:
> the mains cable or the mains plug are damaged
> the receiver was exposed to liquid, or liquid has run into
the unit
> in case of severe malfunctions
> in case of significant external damage
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4 Connecting the DVB receiver
a. Mains connection
b. Connect the LNB 1 with the LNB input 1 of the
DVB receiver. (Please note: when operating the unit
with an antenna signal, the LNB must definitely be
connected to the LNB input 1.)
c. Connect the LNB with the LNB input 2 of the DVB
receiver.
d. Scart connection of the DVB receiver with the
television set.
e. Scart connection of a video recorder with the VCR
Scart socket of the DVB receiver.
f. Connection of the S-Video output with the
S-Video input of an appliance (e.g. beamer).
g. Connection of the audio outputs with a hi-fi system.
Where mention is made of items a b c etc. this refers to the
illustration on page 10.
z.B. Beamer
b
c
d
f
a
e
g
VCR
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4.1 Mains power connection
The digital receiver should only be connected to the mains
pwoer supply when all the cable connections with other components of the system have been made. This helps to avoid
damage to the digital receiver as well as to other components.
a When you have made all the other connections, use
the mains cable supplied to connect the receiver to a
mains power outlet 230 V/50-60 Hz.
4.2 External unit
4.2.1 Operation with 2 antenna signals
To utilise the full range of functions of your digital receiver,
you should preferably operate it with two separate antenna
signals.
b, c Use suitable co-axial cables to connect the LNB
inputs 1 and 2 of the digital receiver with your
external unit.
Please also note Point 6.4 (antenna settings).
4.2.2 Operation with 1 antenna signal
In exceptional cases you can also operate your receiver with
only a single antenna signal. In this case, however, both the
recording function and the PIP function will only be available
in restricted form.
b Use a suitable co-axial cable to connect the LNB
input 1 of the digital receiver with your external unit.
4.2.3 Operation with a rotating antenna
b When using a rotating antenna, connect the DiSEqC
motor (Level 1.2) with the LNB input 1.
4.3 Connection to a television set
When you have connected your digital receiver with your
television set, it may be necessary to adjust the signal type or
the mode of the Scart socket to your television set.
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4.3.1 Via SCART cable
d Use a SCART cable to connect the receiver (SCART
socket TV) with the television set (SCART socket). If
your television set is appropriately equipped, it will
automatically switch to AV, and thus to satellite operation, when the digital receiver is switched on.
4.4 Video cassette recorder (VCR)
e Connect the video recorder to the SCART socket VCR.
During playback, the video recorder will provide a switching signal to the digital receiver. This will allow the
video recorder signal to be routed automatically to the
TV set.
If your video recorder does not supply a switching current, use the 0/AV key to switch your digital receiver to
the external input AV. Press this key again to return to
normal operation.
4.5 Appliance with S-Video input (Hosiden)
f Connect the S-Video output to an appliance with an
S-Video input (e.g. beamer, etc.).
4.6 Hi-Fi amplifier
4.6.1 Analogue
g To achieve the best possible sound quality, you can
connect your digital receiver to a hi-fi amplifier. To do
this, use a suitable cable to connect the cinch sockets
Audio R and Audio L of the digital receiver with an
input of your hi-fi amplifier (e.g. CD or AUX; note that
the phono input is not suitable!).
4.6.2 Digital
g If your amplifier is equipped with a suitable electrical or
optical input, connect the socket AUDIO OUT DIGI-
TAL electrical resp. AUDIO OUT DIGITAL optical with the electrical resp. the optical input of your
amplifier.
Depending on the channel, the sampling rates 32, 44,1 and 48
kHz are available.
Also, where broadcast, the Dolby Digital signal (AC3) is available at this output.
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4.7 Serial interface (RS 232)
The RS 232 interface serves to update the operating software as well as of the pre-programming in conjunction with a
PC.
4.8 USB socket
The USB socket serves to update the operating as well as to
transfer data from or to the hard drive.
5 Initial installation
Once you have read the safety notes, and have connected
the digital receiver as described in Chapter 4, you can now
switch on the receiver as described in Chapter 7. When switching on the receiver for the first time, the starting window of
the installation assistant AutoInstall will be displayed. The
installation assistant allows you to make the most important
settings of your digital receiver in the simplest way possible.
At each step of the installation there will be an explanation,
which settings can be made.
You can interrupt the initial installation by pressing the red
function key in the starting window of the installation assistant. In the following steps of the installation, you can then
confirm the settings made by pressing the green function
key; you will then be taken to the next step of the installation
procedure. If you press the red function key you will be
taken to the previous step of the installation, thus giving you
an opportunity to correct errors at any time.
If the initial installation is not performed, or if it is aborted, the
receiver will commence operation with a standard pre-programmed procedure.
The initial installation process shown here serves merely as an example. The exact process of the
initial installation will depend on the settings you select.
Please therefore follow all instructions displayed on screen
carefully.
Operating language:
> When starting the installation assistant, the first selec-
tion window to be displayed will be that for the
Operating language. (Fig. 5-1)
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the desired
operating (menu) language.
> Confirm by pressing the green function key Accept.
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(Fig. 5-1)
(Fig. 5-2)
(Fig. 5-3)
(Fig. 5-4)
Country setting
> Use the arrow keys to select the country in which
you are located.
The selection made here will result in the time zone
being set, and will affect the sorting of the programme
list. (Fig. 5-2)
> Confirm by pressing the green function key Accept
to accept the selection, and to go to the selection of
antenna signals.
Antenna signals
Here you must select how many antenna signals are connected to the receiver.
> Use the arrow keys left/right to select whether5
you have connected one or two antenna signals.
(Fig.5-3).
> Use the green function key Accept to confirm and
accept the selection, and to go to the antenna configuration.
Antenna configuration
This step of the installation allows you to adjust the setting of
your digital receiver to the configuration of your antenna.
> If you wish to accept the standard antenna configura-
tion, press the green function key Accept. (Fig. 5-4)
In this case proceed with the point “Software upda-
te”.
> If the configuration of your reception installation does
not conform to the standard setting, press the yellow
function key Change.
> Now proceed to make the antenna settings for your
installation, as described in more detail under Point
6.4.
> Press the red function key Back to return to the
overview of the antenna configuration.
> Use the green function key Accept to confirm and
accept the settings, and to go to the software update.
Software updating
When you have completed making the antenna settings, the
digital receiver will check whether any new version of the software for the receiver is available via satellite. If a new version
is available, you can perform an automatic software update.
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> Press the green function key Update. (Fig. 5-5).
The new software for your receiver will now be downloaded.
This procedure may take a few minutes.
> If you do not wish to download the new software at
this time, press the yellow function key Skip.
> If now new software is available at the present time,
press the green function key Continue.
You will then proceed to the programme search function.
Programme/channel search/ISIPRO
You have verious options of searching for new channels,
resp. of updating the programme list.
You can either use the ISIPRO programme list function to
download a new programme list for your receiver from the
satellite, or you can perform a programme scan/search.
> To download a current programme list, use the arrow
keys up/down to mark the line ISIPRO programme list update.
(Fig. 5-6)
> Confirm by pressing the green function key Start.
The current programme list will now be downloaded
from the satellite. Please note any messages displayed on screen, as well as the explanations under Point
9.5.3.
If you wish to perform a programme scan, proceed as follows:
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the field All
programmes if you wish to search for both free-toair and encrypted programmes, or All unencrypted
if you wish to search only for free-to-air programmes.
> Start the scanning procedure by pressing the green
function key, and an automatic programme scan will
be performed. All the satellites included in your antenna configuration will be scanned for programmes. This
procedure may take a few minutes. Please note any
messages displayed on screen.
(Fig. 5-5)
(Fig. 5-6)
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(Fig. 5-7)
Loading SFI data
Your digital receiver features an electronic programme guide
(EPG) called SFI (SiehFern Info). For the data of this electronic programme guide to be displayed, you must first download the SFI data from the satellite.
When you have completed the update of your programme list,
resp. the programme scan, your receiver will automatically
download the SFI data. This procedure can take up to 30
minutes.
> If you do not wish to wait for the SFI data to be down-
loaded, you can skip this procedure. To do this, press
the yellow function key Skip. (Fig. 5-7)
The SFI data will then be automatically updated the
following night, or you can update them manually at
any time (see Point 7.5.1).
Ending the installation assistant
> Confirm the final message
(Fig. 5-8) of the installation assistant by pressing the
green function key Finish, to return to normal operation.
(Fig. 5-8)
(Fig. 6-1)
6 Settings
Now that you have connected your new digital receiver, and
commenced operating it, you can, if you wish, proceed to
optimise its functions for your preferences.
6.1 Operating language
This menu item gives you the opportunity of setting the language used in all the menues according to your preference.
To change the operating language proceed as follows:
> Use the Menu key to call up the Main menu. (Fig.
6-1)
> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the
menu line Operating language.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The sub-menu Operating language will be displayed.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desired
language.
> Press the OK key to store the entry, and to return to
the Main menu.
> Press the red function key Back to return to normal
operation.
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6.2 Basic settings
To obtain the optimum benefit from your DVB receiver, you
must still make some settings for your personal convenience
and use.
> Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.
(Fig. 6-2)
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Basic
settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Basic settings
will be displayed. (Fig. 6-3)
> Use the arrow keys up/down to move the marker
within the menu, and to change the individual positions as indicated. When selecting a menu item, please also note any messages displayed on screen.
The following settings can be made:
6.2.1 Time difference to GMT (hours)
Your receiver is equipped with a clock. This is synchronised
to Greenwich Mean Time via satellite.
If under Country (Point 6.2.2) you have selected the setting
None, you must simply correct the time accordingly relative
to your local time, using the arrow keys left/right. For
Germany, this difference is +1 hour, and + 2 hours in summer.
(Fig. 6-2)
(Fig. 6-3)
6.2.2 Country
This function allows the adjustments for the difference to
GMT, as well as the change-over from standard to daylight
savings (summer) time to be made automatically.
> Use the arrow keys left/right to enter your coun-
try (location) in the line Country.
6.2.3 Remote control code
At this stage you must decide whether your receiver should
be allocated to the remote control option SAT1 or SAT2.
> To do this, press the SAT1 resp. SAT2 as well as the
OK key on the remote control simultaneously.
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(Fig. 6-4)
6.2.4 Stand-by clock
n this line you can decide whether the current time is to be
shown in the display while the receiver is in stand-by mode.
> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to set the
mode of the stand-by clock to on or off.
Accepting settings
To accept and store the settings made in this menu, proceed
as follows:
> Press the green function key Accept. The changes
made will be saved, and you will be returned to the
menu Settings.
alternatively:
> Press the red function key Back.
A query message will now be displayed (Fig. 6-4).
> Use the arrow keys left/right to mark the field
Yes, if you wish to accept the changes made, and
confirm by pressing OK.
You will now return to the previous menu.
> Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal operating
mode. The settings will not be saved.
6.3 Audio/Video settings
(Fig. 6-5)
(Fig. 6-6)
To optimise the digital receiver for use with your television
set, you can make further settings in the menu Audio/Video
settings.
> Press the Menu key to call up the Main menu.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.
(Fig. 6-5)
> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Audio/Video settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The menu Audio/Video settings will be displayed.
(Fig. 6-6)
> Use the arrow keys up/down to move the marker
within the menu, and to change the individual settings
as indicated.
When selecting a menu item, please also note any
messages displayed on screen. The following settings
can be made:
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6.3.1 Picture format
> Use the arrow keys left/right to set the picture
format of your TV set appropriately, to 4:3 or 16:9.
This function automatically adjusts the picture format
to that of your television set.
6.3.2 Language (Audio signals)
> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to select your
preferred language.
Where an appropriate signal is broadcast, this function
will, after a scan, automatically set this language.
6.3.3 Language (Sub-titles)
Your DVB receiver is able to display sub-titles. If the function
Sub-titles is switched on, and the language selected is
being broadcast, these will be displayed automatically.
> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to select
your sub-title language.
If the function is not activated, sub-titles can also be switched
on manually. The availability of sub-titles is indicated by
display of the message Sub-titles. Please also note Point
7.13 of the operating manual.
6.3.4 TV SCART mode
> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to set
the parameter appropriate to your TV set, to the
options FBAS, RGB or S-Video. For standard sets
use the setting FBAS.
6.3.5 VCR SCART mode IN
> Use the arrow keys left/right to set this line in
accordance with the output signal of your VCR, to the
options FBAS, RGB or S-Video.
6.3.6 Dolby Digital (AC3)
Various movies are broadcast in Dolby Digital format. This
will be indicated in the info window after the programme has
been selected by the Dolby symbol .
If you have a Dolby Digital 5.1-channel amplifier, you can,
where broadcast, enjoy appropriate movies in 5.1-channel
Dolby Digital sound. The only requirement is that the digital
output Audio Out Digital (see Point 4.6.2) of your DVB
receiver must be connected to the digital input of your Dolby
Digital 5.1-channel amplifier.
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(Fig. 6-7)
Use the arrow keys left/right to switch the Dolby
Digital function on or off.
If the Dolby Digital (AC3) function is switched on, these bro-
adcasts will automatically be reproduced in Dolby Digital format.
If the function is not switched on (off), Dolby Digital sound
can also be switched on manually. Please also note Point
7.5.1 of the operating manual.
Accepting/storing settings
To store the settings made in this menu, please proceed as
follows:
> Press the green function key Accept to store the
changes made, and return to the menu Settings.
alternatively:
> Press the red function key Back.
A query window will be displayed (Fig. 6-7).
> If you wish to accept and store the changes, use the
arrow keys left/right to mark the field Yes , and
confirm by pressing OK.
You will now be returned to the previous menu.
> Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal opera-
tion.
In this case the settings will not be stored.
(Fig. 6-8)
(Fig. 6-9)
(Fig. 6-10)
6.4 Antenna settings
Once you have set the digital receiver to your own individual
preferences, it may still be necessary to adjust the digital
receiver to your antenna. The menu Antenna settings
lists the satellites set in terms of the installation assistant. If
the installation assistant was prematurely terminated, the
satellite positions ASTRA and EUTELSAT will be pre-programmed. If you also wish to receive other satellites, or if you
are using a different LNB, set your digital receiver to the desired data as follows:
> Use the Menu key to call up the Main Menu.
(Fig. 6-8)
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The menu Settings will be displayed. (Fig. 6-9)
> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Antenna settings.
Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Antenna set-
tings will be displayed.(Fig. 6-10)
The following settings can be made in this sub-menu:
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6.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on and off
DiSEqC (Digital Satelliten Equipment Control) is a digital
switching/controlling signal used to control DiSEqC-compatible components via the antenna cable. If your external unit is
equipped with DiSEqC components, you must switch the
DiSEqC controlling function on:
> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to switch
DiSEqC on or off.
As only one LNB can be controlled when the DiSEqC
function is switched off, the menu is limited to the configuration of a single LNB.
6.4.2 Antenna signals
Your receiver is equipped with two tuners. This allows you to
record one programme while viewing another programme. So
that you can enjoy the full benefit of the functions of your twin
receiver for both recording and playback, you should definitely use two separate antenna connections (antenna signals).
Please also note Point 8.1.
> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to set
the number of antenna signals to 2, if you are connecting your receiver to two separate antenna connections.
If only one antenna connection is available, then set
this item to 1. This means that while you are recording
a programme, you will only be able to view other programmes being broadcast on the same receiving band
as the programme being recorded.
6.4.3 Setting the switching matrix
The menu lists the four switching criteria for the DiSEqC control. You receiver is pre-programmed so that ASTRA is received on switch setting A/A and Eutelsat is received on setting
B/A of a multi-switch. If the switching matrix of your receiving
installation is set up differently, or if you are receiving different satellites, you can adjust the settings of your digital
receiver to those of the receiving installation as follows.
> Use the arrow keys to select a DiSEqC switch posi-
tion (1-4) to which you wish to allocate a satellite (e.g.
A/B 3 No satellite), and mark this line.
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Example 1: 2 satellites (Twin-LNBs)
Astra 19,2°
A B
Position
2/1
output
Eutelsat 13°
A B
Position
2/1
output
Example 2: 4 satellites (Twin-LNBs)
Astra 19,2°/
Eutelsat 13°
A B C D
4/1
output
Eurobird-Astra 28,5°/
Türksat 42°
A B C D
4/1
output
Example 3: 4 satellites (Quattro-LNBs)
Astra 19,2°/
Eutelsat 13°
Multiswitch
9/8
outputs
A B
Option
output
Eurobird-Astra 28,5°/
Multiswitch
outputs
A B
Option
output
Türksat 42°
9/8
> Press the OK key.
A selection table listing various satellites will now be
displayed.
> Use the arrow keys to mark the desired satellite.
Use the arrow keys up/down to move the marker
up or down one line at a time, or use the arrow
keys left/right to move the market backward or for-
ward one page at a time.
If the desired satellite is not included in the list, please
use one of the reserve slots, marked User 1 to User
13.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The marked satellite will now be added to the menu
Antenna settings at the previously marked posi-
tion.
You can now adjust the settings in the menu Antenna set-
tings, in this manner until the settings in this menu correspond to those of your receiving unit. For any switching criteria that you do not require, use the setting No satellite.
6.4.4 Additional settings/LNB properties
Once you have completed adjusting the switching matrix of
your DVB receiver to the requirements of your receiving
installation, you must still check and, where necessary, correct the other settings for your receiving unit.
> Use the arrow keys left/right to move the marker
to the column Configuration.
> Now, in the line in which you wish to check or change
the settings, use the arrow keys up/down to mark
the field Continue.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
A sub-menu will be displayed in which you can make
settings related to the LNB, and can set up a test
transponder. (Fig. 6-11)
The following settings/adjustments can be made:
LNB Type
> Use the arrow keys left/right to enter the type of
LNB you are using. The options are Single LNB,
Quatro LNB, DisiCon 1 LNB, DisiCon 2 LNB,
DisiCon 4 LNB, C-Band LNB, Circular LNB,
SatCR LNB and a User LNB for manual entry of
LNB data.
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If you have selected the SatCR LNB, you must then
use the arrow keys to mark the line Setup and you
must then start the setup by pressing the OK key. A
SatCR Scan will now be performed. Please also
note any messages displayed on screen.
Test Transponder
The following points of this menu need only be entered if you
wish to check a satellite signal of a specific satellite.
Transponder frequency
> In this line, use the numeric keys to enter a
frequency on which digital programmes are broadcast.
Polarisation
> Use the arrow keys up/down to enter the desired
polarisation plane (horizontal or
vertical).
Symbol rate
The symbol rate indicates the volume of data broadcast per
second. This could typically be 27500 (27500 symbols per
second).
> Use the numeric keys to enter the correct symbol
rate.
User LNB
If you have entered User LNB under the heading DiSEqC
type, you can make further settings:
LOF low band
LOF (Local oscillator frequency) is the frequency at which an
LNB converts the frequency received into the so-called 1.
intermediate frequency, which can then be received by the
digital receiver. So-called Universal LNBs work with 2 LOFs,
in order to convert the full frequency range of 10.7 to 11,8
GHz (low-band) and 11,7 to 12,75 GHz (high-band).
> In this line use the numeric keys to enter the LOF
of the low band of your LNB.
LOF high band
> In this line use the numeric keys to enter the LOF
of the high band of your LNB.
LOF transition
> In this line use the numeric keys to enter the
frequency at which your LNB switches from the low
band to the high band.
Signal level/quality
If you have entered the details of the test transponder
correctly, the signal strength and quality will be indicated in
these lines.
(Fig. 6-11)
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(Fig. 6-12)
6.4.5 Rotating antenna
If you are operating your digital receiver in conjunction with a
rotating antenna equipped with a DiSEqC motor (Level 1.2),
switch the DiSEqC control (Point 6.4.1) on and please
note Point 4.2.3 and Point 10 of the operating manual.
6.5 Special functions
This menu allows you to make the settings for CI dual
decoding, as well as for the duration for which the Infobox will
be displayed, in addition to the function required to switch
several Favourites lists on or off.
> Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Settings and confirm by pressing OK.
> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Special functions.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The menu Special functions will be displayed.
(Fig. 6-12)
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the entry
you wish to change.
6.5.1 Several Favourites lists
> Use the arrow keys left/right to switch the
function for several Favourites lists on resp. off.
If the function is set to on, you can configure four
Favourites lists (Main list, list B, list C and list D). You
will find the factory default programming in the main
Favourites list. When the function is switched off, only
the main Favourites list is active.
6.5.2 Display time Information Banner
> Use the numeric keys to set the desired display
time for the Infobox. This can be varied from 1 second
to 15 seconds.
6.5.3 CI dual decoding
The CI dual decoding feature allows you to receive two
different encrypted programmes simultaneously, using only
one CI module and only a single valid Smartcard.
> Use the arrow keys left/right to select the CI slot
holding the CI module for dual decoding. Select CI1,
CI2 or CI1+CI2. If you prefer automatic recognition,
select auto. The setting off indicates the CI dual
decoding feature is switched off.
Please also note Point 7.3.3.
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Accepting settings
To store the settings made in this menu to memory, please
proceed as follows:
> Press the green function key Accept to store the
changes made, and to return to the menu Settings.
alternatively:
> Press the red function key Back.
A query will be displayed, as per (Fig. 6-13).
> If you wish to accept the changes, use the arrow
keys left/right to click on the field Ye s , and confirm
by pressing OK.
You will now return to the previous menu.
> Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal opera-
tion.
Settings will not be saved.
7 Operation
7.1 Switching on and off
> Switch the digital receiver on by pressing the
On/Standby either on the receiver or on the remote
control.
> Press the key again to switch the receiver off again.
> The receiver is now in stand-by mode, and (if activa-
ted in Point 6.2.4) the display panel will show the cur-
rent time.
If the time is not shown, this must still be acquired by
the receiver. To do this, switch the receiver on, and
select a major channel such as ZDF for approx. 30
seconds, to automatically acquire the time.
(Fig. 6-13)
7.2 Programme selection
7.2.1 Using the programme up/down keys
> Use the programme keys up/down either on the
receiver or on the remote control to move up or down
the list one programme slot at a time.
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(Fig. 7-1)
7.2.2 Using the numeric keys
> Use the numeric keys to enter the desired program-
me number. For example:
1 for programme slot 1
1, then 4 for programme slot 14
2, then 3, then 4 for programme slot 234
1, then 5, then 6 then 7 for programme slot 1567
When entering programme numbers with several digits, you
have approx. three seconds time after pressing a key to complete the entry.
If you wish to enter a number consisting of only one, two or
three digits, you can speed up the entry procedure by keeping the key depressed a little longer on the last digit.
7.2.3 Using the Navigator (programme list)
> Press the OK key.
The programme list navigator will be displayed. In TV
mode, only TV programmes will be shown, and in
Radio mode only radio programmes. The programme
currently selected will be marked. (Fig. 7-1)
> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the
desired programme.
> Press the OK key and the marked programme will be
selected.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to move the marker
up or down in the list one line at a time.
> Use the arrow keys left/right to move the marker
up or down in the list one page at a time.
(Fig. 7-2)
>7.2.3.1 Selecting a list
To make it easy for you to find programmes, your receiver
provides several programme lists. Thus you can choose to
select from your Favourites list/TV list (see Point 9.1) or
to see the alphabetically sorted Total list or the list by
Providers.
> Press OK.
The active programme list will be displayed.
> Now use the red function key Category to open a
window with the programme list types (TV list, TV
provider lists and TV Total list).
The active programme list type is marked. (Fig. 7-2)
In addition, the entries Hard drive recordings,
Music and Games will appear, through which you
can, e.g. move to the hard drive navigator (Point 8.2).
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> Use the arrow keys up/down to select, e.g. the
programme list type Total list and confirm by pres-
sing OK.
The alphabetically sorted Total list, containing all pro-
grammes, will be displayed. (Fig. 7-3)
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the pro-
gramme you wish to view.
> Additional information on the current programme can
be obtained by pressing the yellow function key
INFO.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
or
> Press the green function key PVR to go direct to the
hard drive navigator.
7.2.4 Calling up blocked programmes
If a programme is selected that is blocked by the parental
control function, the message Unit PIN will be displayed on
screen. (Fig. 7-4)
> Use the numeric keys to enter your PIN code.
The desired programme can now be viewed.
or
> Switch to a programme that is not blocked.
If you have selected the setting Once under Point 9.3.1, the
system will call for the PIN code once when a blocked programme is selected. Thus, in order to make operation more
comfortable for you, you need to enter the PIN code only
once during each viewing session.
(Fig. 7-3)
(Fig. 7-4)
7.2.5 Infobox
Each time you change programmes, an information box (Fig.
7-5) will be displayed briefly, showing the programme slot
and the programme name of the programme selected. In
addition, other programme properties will be indicated, such
as for Videotext, for a 16:9 format broadcast,
for encrypted programmes, for Dolby Digital broadcasts,
for sub-titles, for Mono broadcasts. In addition a yellow bar will be displayed indicating the amount of time of that
programme that has already elapsed. Also, where available
from the provider, the SFI genre as well as the age restrictions, if any, will be shown.
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(Fig. 7-5)
7.3 Receiving encrypted programmes
Your receiver is equipped with a “Common Interface” for the
insertion of two CI modules. These can be used to receive
encrypted programmes. To do this, you must first insert a CI
module with a valid Smartcard in one of the two slots provided for this purpose:
> Insert a CI module in one of the slots.
> Insert the Smartcard in the card slot of the CI module.
Ensure that the gold-coloured chip of the Smartcard is
on the upper surface, in the direction in which the card
is inserted.
> If you now select an encrypted programme, the digital
receiver will automatically check the slot, and will
display tge programm in decoded form, provided the
appropriate CI module, including a valid Smartcard, for
this programme is inserted in the slot.
Special functions
Certain special functions are offered on specific programme
slots, e,g, Premiere (reception only with a valid subscription !)
For instance, multi-feed channels allow you to select various
games in the sports category, i.e. different National League
games in Germany, or you might be able to select different
commentary tracks (e.g. stadium/broadcast), or in some
cases different camera viewing angles may be available (e.g.
Formula 1 racing).
In addition, on some channels you may be able to select the
starting time of a movie you have ordered.
Please also note Point 7.15.7.2 in this regard.
(Fig. 7-6)
(Fig. 7-7)
7.3.1 Option channels
Some programmes provide the opportunity of using so-called
option channels. This function allows you, for instance, to
select different camera perspectives in the case of a sports
event (Formula 1) or to switch to different sporty venues
(National League football in Germany).
Where a programme provides channel options, this will be
indicated by a message on screen (Fig. 7-6).
> To select one of the available options, press the key
Option.
A selection window will be displayed, showing the
various options available. (Fig. 7-7)
> Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desired
option.
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