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(e.g.. VIACCESS, IRDETO, SECA ,etc. )
DVB-T Programmes
With integrated Premiere decoding system and
PCMCIA interface for installing a CI module.
Operating Manual
DigiCorder T1
Digital receiver
with
integrated hard disk drive
1 Contents
1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3 Please read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Important notes on operation . . . . . . . . . . .8
Advice on disposing of unit . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
When not in operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.1 External unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.2 Connection to a television set . . . . . . . . . .11
4.3 Video cassette recorder (VCR) . . . . . . . . . .9
4.4 H-Fi amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.4. 1 Analogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.4. 2 Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.5 Unit with S- Video (Hosiden) input . . . . . . .9
4.6 Mains power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.7 Serial interface (RS 232) . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5 Initial installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.1 Language for display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.2 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.2.1 Time difference to GMT (hours) . . . . . . . .18
6.2.2 Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.2.3 Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.2.4 5 V antenna feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.2.5 Standby clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.3 Audio/video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.3.1 Picture format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.3.2 Language (audio signal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.3.3 Language (sub-titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.3.4 TV SCART mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.3.5 Video system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.3.6 Dolby Digital (AC3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.3.7 UHF output channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.4 Adjusting the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
6.4.4 Rotating antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.1 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.2 Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.3 Receiving encrypted programmes . . . . . .26
7.3.1 Multifeed options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.3.2 Selecting a starting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.4 Volume adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.5 Selecting a different language . . . . . . . . .28
7.5.1 Dolby Digital (AC3 mode) . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.6 TV/Radio selection/switching . . . . . . . . . .28
7.7 Return to last programme selected. . . . . .29
7.8 Display time and programme info . . . . . . .29
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7.9 Additional programme information . . . . . .29
7.10 Transponder information . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.11 Freeze frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.12 Video text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.13 Sub-titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
7.14 Electronic Programme Guide SFI . . . . . . .31
7.14.1 Downloading SFI data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
7.14.2 Interrupting the download procedure . . . .32
7.14.3 Display Electronic Programme Guide . . . .32
7.14.4 Now (Table with current
programme contents) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.14.5 Next . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.14.6 More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
7.14.7 SFI functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.14.7.1 SFI information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.14.7.2 SFI timer programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
7.14.7.3 SFI programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
7.14.7.4 SFI overview by programme type . . . . . . .36
7.14.8 End SFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
7.15 Hard drive operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
7.15.1 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
7.15.1.1 Instant Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
7.15.1.2 Timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Timeshift function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
7.15.2 Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
7.15.2.1 Play back hard drive recordings . . . . . . . .43
7.15.2.2 Pause/freeze frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
7.15.2.3 Fast forward and revers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
7.15.2.4 End Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
7.15.3 Managing the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
7.15.3.1 Managing recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
7.15.3.2 Hard drive information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
7.15.3.3 Hard drive maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
7.16 Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8 Changing basic programming . . . . . . . .47
8.1 Configure a Favourites list . . . . . . . . . . . .47
8.1.1 Call up programme list administration . . . .47
8.1.2 Add programmes to Favourites list . . . . . .48
8.1.3 Delete programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
8.1.4 Sort programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8.2 Programming the electronic
programme guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
8.3 Parental control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
8.4 Programme Search/Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
8.5 Service settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.5.1 Activating default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.5.2 Delete all programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.5.3 Updating software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
8.5.4 Copying settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
8.6 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
8.7 Encryption system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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9 Operating a rotating antenna . . . . . . . .62
9.1 Eastern and Western limits . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.1.1
Calling up the programme list management . . .62
9.1.2 Adding programmes to the Favourites list . . . .62
9.1.3 Deleting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.1.4 Sorting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.1.5
Programming the electronic programme guide .62
9.2 Geo-positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
9.3 Setting satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
9.3.1 Selecting satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . .65
9.3.2 Adjusting the satellite antenna . . . . . . . . .66
9.3.3 Saving a satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
9.4 Current satellite liste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
9.4.1 Go to satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
9.4.2 Expanded search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.4.3 Manual search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.5 Delete satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
9.5.1 Updating the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.5.2 Copying settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.6 Reference position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
10 Technical terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
11 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
12 Trouble-shooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
13 Annexure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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Your unit carries the CE logo, and complies with all relevant EU standards.
Subject to change without notice, not responsible for printing errors. Correct as
at 11/03
TechniSat and DigiCorder T1 are registered trade-marks of
TechniSat Digital GmbH
P.O. Box 560
D-54541 Daun • Germany
www.technisat.de
Technische Hotline (in Germany) • 0180/5005-911*
*Cost 0,12 EUR/Min. via the Deutsche Telekom AG network
Note !
If it should become necessary to return your unit to the manufacturer, please
use only the address below:
TechniSat Teledigital AG
Service-Center • Löderburger Str. 94
D-39418 Staßfurt • Germany
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2 Illustrations
blue Fast forward
red Rewind
yellow:Pause, Play
green PVR-Navi-
gator, Stop
On/Standby
Programme list on/off
Back
Menu on/off
Sound on/off(mute)
Language select
Freeze frame
Option
Volume -
Programme +
Programme -
TV/Radio mode
Sleep Timer
Video text
SFI
Record
Multi-function keys
Numeric keys
0/AV
OK
Volume +
Info
Arrow key right
Arrow key left
Arrow key up
Arrow key down
Remote control option:
In order to operate 2 TechniSat receivers with identical coding, television sets as well as
an additional future option, (e.g. VCR).
Use these keys to select the remote control option Sat 1 and use this to operate your digital receiver, if you have not set this differently as described in Point 6.2.3:
> Press the SAT1 and OK keys simultaneously!
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Input terrestrial
antenna
SCART socket
TV
Audio outputs
digital
SCART socket
VCR
Audio outputs
analogue
RS 232
interface
HF
output
Power socket
Inserting the CI module:
> Please note the manufacturer’s instructions for both the CI
module and card.
> Insert the appropriate smart card into the corresponding CI
module.
> Now insert the CI module carefully in the slot provided.
S-Video
output
Video
output
LED display
Programme select
up/down
Slot for CI moduleEject button for CI
module
On/Standby
Alpha-numeric
display
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Dear customer,
Congratulations on your decision to acquire the digital receiver DigiCorder T1.
This operating manual is designed to help you gain optimum
benefit from the comprehensive functions of your new digital
receiver.
We have tried to keep the instructions as brief as possible,
while also being as comprehensible as possible.
The range of functions of your receiver is continually being
expanded, and these changes are available to you via software updates. This may mean that new operating steps are
added, which are not yet included in this manual, or existing
steps for certain functions may be altered. For this reason
you should occasionally visit the TechniSat homepage on the
Internet, where you can download the most current version of
the operating manual.
We wish you many years of enjoyment with your TechniSat
DigiCorder T1!
Yours truly, TechniSat Team
3 Please read this first
> Before operating your unit for the first time, please
check that you have received all the components. The
package should contain:
1 digital receiver, 1 mains power cable, 1 remote
control, 1 operating manual, 1 guarantee card, 2
batteries (1,5V microcell).
> Insert the batteries supplied in the battery
compartment of the remote control unit, taking care to
observe the correct polarity.
> Before connecting you digital receiver, please first read
the safety notes in Chapter 3.
> Chapters 4, 5 and 6 describe how you should connect
and adjust the digital receiver to the external unit
(antenna dish, LNC, ...), to the television set, VCR,
etc. These settings need only be made once, and
would only have to be updated if there is any change
in your external unit, or if additional pieces of
equipment are to be connected.
> Chapter 7 describes all the functions important in
everyday use, e.g. programme selection or operating
the hard drive.
> In Chapter 8 you will find information on how to set
new programmes, or how to change the order of
programmes in the list.
> Chapter 9 describes the settings to be made when
operating a rotating antenna.
>Technical terms used in the operating manual are
explained in Chapter 10.
>Technical data is set out in Chapter 11.
>Abrief troubleshooting guide can be found in
Chapter 12.
Important notes on operating the unit
The implementation of an "On Screen Display" (text shown on
screen) helps to simplify thed operation of the digital receiver,
and also helps to reduce the number of kews required on the
remote control unit. All functions are indicated on the screen,
and can be implemented with a few keys. Related functions
are combined in a "MENU". The function selected will be
marked and highlighted in a different colour. The bottom line
of the display shows colour bars in green, red, yellow and
blue, corrresponding to the function keys in these colours. In
the various menus these colour bars represent different
functions which can be accessed by pressing the
multi-function key of the appropriate colour on the remote
control unit. The function keys are only active if a brief
description appears in the appropriate field.
Key descriptions and other terms appearing in the OSD menu
are shown in emphasized letters in this operating manual.
Help:
Where available, press the blue function key to display help
texts, press again to disable the text display.
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Disposal information
The packaging of this product consists entirely of recyclable
materials. Please separate the components accordingly, and
dispose of them via the “Dual System” or other local recycling
programmes.
Please ensure that discarded batteries from the remote control, as well as any other discarded electronic components,
are not disposed of in your regular household waste, but are
dsiposed of through the appropriate channels, either trough
your specialist retailer, or via the appropriate system of your
local authority).
Safety notes
For your own protection you should read the safety notes
carefully before operating your new unit for the first time.
The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage caused by inappropriate handling, or by ignoring the safety precautions in this manual.
>To ensure adequate ventilation, place the unit on a
smooth, even surface, and do not place any objects
on top of the unit. Ventilation slots located in the housing are essential to conduct heat from the interior of
the unit.
> Do not place any burning objects, such as burning
candles, on the unit.
> Do not expose the unit to water (spray, drops), and do
not place any objects filled with liquid, e.g. vases, on
top of the unit.
> The unit should be operated only in a temperate cli-
mate.
> Do not open the unit! You are in danger of experien-
cing an electrical shock. If it becomes necessary to
open the unit, this should be done only by trained per-
sonnel.
Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply and call an
authorised repair specialist if:
> the mains plug or the mains power cable are dama-
ged
> the unit has been exposed to humidity, or liquid has
entered the unit
> in case of significant malfunction
> in case of signficant external damage
Temporary disconnection
In case of an electrical storm, or when you are away for an
extended period of time,e.g. while on holiday, you should
disconnect the unit from the mains power supply.
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Connecting the DVB receiver
a. Connect the antenna to the input terrestrial antenna on
the DVB-T receiver.
b. Connect the DVB receiver with the television set, using a
Scart connection.
c. Connect the antenna output of the DVB-T receiver with
the antenna input of the television set.
d. Connect the video recorder with the VCR Scart socket of
the DVB receiver.
e. Connect the S-Video output with the S-Video input of a
further unit (e.g. beamer)
f. Mains power connection
g. Connecting the audio outputs with the inputs of a hi-fi
installation.
VVCCRR
f
d
g
c
a
b
e
e.g.
Beamer
4 Connections
The items a b c etc. mentioned below refer to the illustration
on page 10.
4.1 External unit
a Connect the cable originating from the terrestrial anten-
na with the terrestrial antenna input of the receiver.
Where possible, please use a roof-mounted antenna.
Under favourable reception conditions an internal
room antenna may be sufficient. When using an acti-
ve antenna be sure to switch on the antenna feed
(Point 6.2.4).
4.2 Connection to a television set
When you have connected your digital receiver with the television set as described in this chapter, it may be necessary to
adjust the digital receiver to the television standard of your
television set. To do this, please note Point 6.3.5 (Video
system).
4.2.1 Via SCART socket
To ensure the best possible picture quality, use a SCART
cable to connect the digital receiver with the television
set.Proceed as follows:
b Connect the receiver (Scart socket TV) with the
Scart socket on the television set, using a Scart
cable. If your television set provides the appropriate
facility, it will switch automatically to AV mode when
the digital receiver is switched on, and will thus
switch to DVB-T mode.
4.2.2 Via HF cable
If your television set is not equipped with a SCART socket,
the digital receiver will have to be connected to the antenna
input socket of the television set. If this connection is used,
only mono sound reproduction is possible.
To make the connection, proceed as follows:
c Use a suitable TV connection cable to connect the
receiver (HF output) to the antenna input socket of
the television set.
4.3 Video cassette recorder (VCR)
d To obtain the best possible sound quality you can con-
nect the digital receiver to a hi-fi amplifier. To do this,
use a suitable cable to connect the cinch sockets
Audio R and Audio L on the digital receiver with an
input socket on your hi-fi amplifier (e.g. CD or AUX;
note that the phono input is not suitable)
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4.4 HiFi Amplifier
4.4.1 Analogue
g To achieve the best possible sound quality, you may
connect the digital receiver to a HiFi amplifier. To do
this, use a suitable cable to connect the cinch sokkets Audio R and Audio L of the digital receiver
with an input on your HiFi amplifier (e.g. CD or AUX;
please note that the Phono input is not suitable!).
4.4.2 Digital
g Should your amplifier be equipped with an appropriate
electrical or optical input, you may connect the sokkets AUDIO OUT DIGITAL elektrical resp.. AUDIO
OUT DIGITAL optical with the electrical resp. the
optical input of your amplifier. Depending on the
channel selected, sampling rates of 32, 44,1 and 48
kHz are available.Where broadcast, the Dolby
Digital-Signal (AC3) is also available at this output.
4.5 Unit with S-Video input (Hosiden)
e To connect the S-Video output with a unit equipped
with an S-Video input (e.g. beamer etc.).
4.6 Mains power connection
The digital receiver should be connected to the mains power
supply only after all the cable connections to the other system
components have been made. This will help to avoid serious
damage to the digital receiver or to other components.
f After you have made all the connections, use the
mains power cable supplied to connect the receiver to
a mains outlet 230 V/ 50-60 Hz.
Programme scan (searching for channels/programmes)
When you have checked on your software version, and have
updated it if necessary, you can proceed to scan for programmes
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the field All
Channels, if you wish to scan for both free-to-air and
encrypted programmes, or All uncrypted broadcasts,
if you wish to scan only for these (Fig. 4-5)
> Pressing the OK key will confirm the instruction, and
will start an automatic programme scan. The entire
receiving frequency range will be searched for digital
programmes. This procedure may take several minutes. Please note any further on-screen messages
displayed (Fig. 4-6)
4.7 Serial Interface (RS 232)
The RS 232 interface serves to carry out pre-programming
via a PC, and to update the operating software.
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(Fig. 4-5)
(Fig. 4-6)
5 Initial installation
Once you have read the safety notes, and have connected
the unit as described in Chapter 4, you may switch on the
unit as described in Chapter 7. When the unit is switched on
for the first time, the start window of the installation assistant
is displayed: AutoInstall. (Fig. 5-1) The installation assistant
will help you to make the most important settings on your
digital receivers quickly and simply.
You can exit from the initial installation procedure at any time
by pressing the red function key. Press the green function
key to return to the previous step of the installation. You can
thus correct any mistakes made at any time.
If the initial installation is not carried out, or is aborted before
completion, the unit will commence operation with a standard
pre-programmed configuration.
The initial installation described here serves only as an
example. The exact procedure of the intial installation will
depend on the settings you choose to make.
Please follow closely the instructions given on the screen.
Operating language:
> Press OK to move to the selection window for the
operating (menu) language (Fig. 5-2)
> Use the up/down arrow keys to select the desired
operating language.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
Audio language
> Use the up/down arrow keys to select the preferred
audio language. (Fig. 5-3)
When the installation assistant has been completed,
the programmes in the Favourites list will be sorted
accordingly.
> Confirm by pressing OK, to accept this selection into
memory.
Country setting
> Use the up/down arrow keys to select the time zone
corresponding to your location. (Fig. 5-4)
The automatic clock setting will be made in accordance with your selection.
> Confirm by pressing OK, to accept the setting into
memory, and to move on to the antenna configuration.
Scanning for programmes
Once you have checked on the software version, and possibly downloaded an updated version, you can proceed to
searching for programmes.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the field All
Channels, if you wish to scan for both encrypted and
free-to-air programmes, or select All Free-to-air
Channels if you wish to scan for only this type of programme. (Fig. 5-5)
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(Fig. 5-1)
(Fig. 5-2)
(Fig. 5-3)
(Fig. 5-4)
(Fig. 5-5)
> Confirm your selection by pressing OK, the unit will
perform an automatic programme search. All the satellites selected during the antenna configuration provedure will be scanned for programmes. This procedure
may take several minutes. Please note any messages
displayed on screen.
Updating software
When you have confirmed the antenna settings, the digital
receiver will automatically check whether a more up-to-date
version of the software for your unit is available via satellite.
If a new version of the software is available, you can perform
an automatic software update.
> Use the right/left arrow keys to select the field
Update, and confirm by pressing OK. (Fig. 5-7) The
new software for your unit will now be downloaded.
This procedure may take several minutes.
Exiting from the installation assistant
> The installation assistant will display a final message
(Fig. 5-8) Confirm this by pressing OK, to return to
normal operation.
6 Settings
You have now connected your digital receiver, and commenced operating it. You can, if you wish, still optimize the settings of the digital receiver in accordance with your preferences.
6.1 Operating language
This menu item allows you to set the menu language in
accordance with your preferences.
To change the operating language, proceed as follows:
> Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu.
(Fig. 6-1)
> Now use the up/down arrow keys to mark the menu
line Operating language.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The sub-menu Operating language will be displayed.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the preferred
language.
> Press OK to store this selection in memory.
> Press Back to return to the Main Menu.
6.2 Basic settings
To gain optimum enjoyment from your DVB receiver, you
should still make some settings related to your individual preferences.
> Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry
Settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK. The sub-menu Settings will
be displayed. (Fig. 6-2)
> Now use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry
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(Fig. 5-7)
(Fig. 5-8)
(Fig. 6-1)
(Fig. 6-2)
Basic Settings.
> Confrim by pressing OK. The menu Basic Settings will
be displayed. (Fig. 6-3)
> Use the up/down arrow keys to move the marker
around within the menu, and to change any of the
individual positions. When selecting a menu item,
please note any additional messages displayed on
screen.
The following settings may be made:
6.2.1 Time difference GMT (hours)
Your unit is equipped with a clock. This is synchronized via
satellite with Greenwich Mean Time.
If you have selected the entry None under the heading
Country (Point 6.2.3), you can simply set the unit clock to the
correct local time by means of the right/left arrow keys. For
Germany, this difference is +1 hour on standard time, and +2
hours during daylight savings time.
6.2.2 Country
This function provides for an automatic switch-over from
standard to daylight savings time.
> Go to the entry Country and use the left/right arrow
keys to select you country of residence.
6.2.3 Remote control code
In this line you must decide whether your receiver should be
allocated the remote control option SAT1 or SAT2.
>To make the selection, press the SAT1 resp. SAT2
key and the OK key simultaneously.
Press the Back key to return to the menu Settings, or
press Menu to return to normal operation. The settings
will be automatically stored in memory.
6.2.4 5 V antenna feed
Please note:
If you are using an active antenna, the antenna feed
(5 V/100mA) must be switched on. The antenna will then be
fed via the input terrestrial antenna.
> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to switch
the antenna feed either on or off.
If there is a short circuit or an overload situation, the antenna
feed will be automatically switched off. Should this occur, rectify the problem, then switch the antenna feed on again.
6.2.5 Standby clock
In this line you must decide whether the clock time should be
displayed when the unit is in standby mode.
> In this line, you can use the left/right arrow keys to
set the standby clock mode to on or off.
> Press Back to return to the menu Settings, or press
Menu to return to normal operation. The settings will
be automatically stored in memory.
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(Fig. 6-3)
6.3 Audio/Video settings
To optimize your digital receiver in conjunction with your television set, you can make further settings in the menu Audio
/Video settings.
> Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line
Settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK. The sub-menu Settings will
be displayed. (Fig. 6-4)
> Now use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line
Audio/Video settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Audio/Video set-
tings will be displayed. (Fig. 6-5)
> Use the up/down arrow keys to move the marker
around within the menu, in order to change the set-
tings as indicated. Please also note the messages
displayed on screen in some cases.
The following adjustments may be made:
6.3.1 Picture format TV set
> Use the left/right arrow keys to select the picture for-
mat appropriate for your TV set, 4:3 or 16:9. This func-
tion automatically adjusts the picture format for your
television set.
6.3.2 Language (Audio signal)
> In this line, use the left/right arrow keys to select your
preferred language. This function will automatically
select the preferred language, where available, after a
programme scan.
6.3.3 Language (Sub-titles)
The DVB receiver is equipped to display sub-titles on screen.
These will be displayed automatically if the function Sub-titles
has been activated, and if the sub-titles are being broadcast
in the language selected.
If the function has not been activated, sub-titles can be activated manually. Sub-titles are indicated by the symbol in
the information box. Please also note Point 7.13 of the operating manual.
6.3.4 TV SCART mode
In this line, use the left/right arrow keys to select the appropriate mode for your TV set, either CVBS or RGB. The setting
for standard sets is FBAS.
6.3.5 Video system
In this line you must set the appropriate television broadcast
standard for your television set. Use the left/right arrow keys
to select PALBG, PAL I, PAL DK, SECAM BG or SECAM
DK.
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(Fig. 6-4)
(Fig. 6-5)
6.3.6 Dolby Digital (AC3)
A number of movie films are broadcast in the Dolby Digital
format. This will be indicated by the dolby symbol ( ) in the
information window once you have saelected the programme.
If you have a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel amplifier, you can
enjoy the appropriate films in 5.1 channel Dolby-Digital
sound, where broadcast. The only pre-requisite is that the
Audio Out Digital output of your DVB receiver (see Point
4.5.2) must be connected to the digital input of your Dolby
Digital 5.1 channel amplifier.
Where a programme is being broadcast in Dolby Digital
sound, the Dolby logo will appear in the information window
when the programme is selected. If the function Dolby Digital
(AC3) has been activated (on), therse broadcasts will automatically be presented in Dolby Digital format.
If the function has not been activated (off), Dolby Digital
sound can also be selected manually. Please also note Point
7.5.1 of the operating manual.
6.3.7 UHF output channel
To set a suitable UHF channel, proceed as follows:
> On your television set, select a free (unallocated) UHF
channel in the range of 21 to 69.
> Now use the left/right arrow keys to set the new out-
put channel of your digital receiver. The digital receiver is now sending data on the UHF channel shown in
the display. Should reception not be satisfactory on
this channel, repeat the procedure until you find a
satisfactory channel.
> When you have found an optimal UHF channel, plea-
se remember to store this in the memory of your television set.
> If your television set is equipped only with an automa-
tic scan function, simply set any UHF channel on your
digital receiver, then start the automatic scan of your
television set. You may have to repeat this procedure
until you find a suitable output channel, which you
should then store in the memory of your television set.
> It may then be necessary to perform fine tuning on
your television set.
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6.4 Adjusting the antenna
In order to turn the antenna to its optimal position, your receiver is equipped with a signal strength indicator.
> Use the Menu key to display the Main Menu
> Now select the menu line Settings.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
> The sub-menu Settings will be displayed (Fig. 6-6).
> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the menu
line Adjust antenna.
> Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Adjust antenna
will be displayed (Fig. 6-7).
> Now use the arrow keys left/right to enter the chan-
nel with the weakest reception signal.
> Now adjust and position the antenna so that both bar
graphs show a maximum value.
Red bar poor reception
Yellow bar good reception
Green bar very good reception
7 Operation
7.1 Switching on and off
> Switch the digital receiver on by pressing the
On/Standby key either on the unit or on the remote
control.
> Press the same key again, either on the unit or on the
remote control, to switch the receiver off.
> The receiver is now in standby mode. If this feature
has been activated (as described in Point 6.2.4) the
current time will be shown in the display.
If the current time is not shown, this must still be
downloaded to the receiver. To do this, switch the unit
on and switch to reception of a major channel, such as
ZDF, that broadcasts a time signal, for about 30
seconds, to acquire the current time automatically.
7.2 Programme selection
7.2.1 Using the programme up/down keys
> Use the programme up/down keys either on the unit
or on the remote control to move up or down by one
programme slot at a time.
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
When entering programme numbers of more than one digit,
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(Fig. 6-7)
(Fig. 6-6)
you have approx. 3 seconds time after pressing a key to
complete the entry.
If you wish to enter a number consisting of only one or two
digits, you can speed up the switching procedure by holding
down the key a little longer on the last digit.
7.2.3 Using the Navigator (Programme list)
> Press OK.
The programme list navigator will be displayed. In TV
mode, only TV programmes will be shown, while only
radio programmes will be shown while in Radio mode.
The currently selected programme will be highlighted.
(Fig. 7-1)
> Now, use the up/down arrow keys to mark the
selected programme.
> Press OK to switch reception to the desired programme.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to move around the list
one programme slot at a time.
> Use the left/right arrow keys to move around the list
one page at a time.
7.2.3.1 Selecting a list
To facilitate the finding of programmes, your receiver is
equipped with several programme lists. You have the choice
of selecting your Favourites list (see Point 8.1), or you can
use the alphabetically sorted Total list, or you can view a list
sorted by Providers.
> Press OK. The active programme list will be display-
ed.
> Now use the red function key Category to open a
window displaying the programme list types
(Favourites list, Providers list and Total list). The
active type of programme list will be highlighted.
(Fig. 7-2)
In addition, the entry Hard drive recordings will be
shown, allowing you to access the hard drive naviga-
tor (Point 7.15.2).
> Use the up/down arrow keys to select a programme
list type, e.g. Total list.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
The alphabetically sorted total list will be displayed,
containing all programmes. (Fig. 7-3)
> Use the up/down arrow keys to select the program-
me you wish to view or listen to.
> Confirm by pressing OK.
or
> Press the green function key PVR to go directly to the
hard drive navigator.
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(Fig. 7-1)
(Fig. 7-2)
(Fig. 7-3)
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