TechniSat DIGIPLUS STR 1 Operating Manual
with integrated
CONAX / CRYPTOWORKS decoding system
for two smart cards
and onePCMCIA interface to accommodate a CI module.
For the reception of free and encoded (e.g.
CONAX, CRYPTOWORKS, VIACCESS, IRDETO,
SECA etc.) cable channels.
Operating Manual
DigiPlus STR 1
To receive free and encrypted
(e.g. CONAX, VIACCESS, IRDETO, SECA etc.)
satellite channels.
Das Erste
16/591715
Tagesschau um fünf
1/1657
1 Table of contents
1 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
2 Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
3 Please read first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.1 Important notes on the operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.2 Disposal notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.3 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.4 Operational interruptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4 Connecting the DVB receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4.1 External unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.2 Connecting to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.3 Video cassette recorder (VCR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.4 HiFi-amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.4.1 Analogue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.4.2 Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.5 Serial interface (RS 232) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.6 Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5 First installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
6 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6.1 Operating language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2 Basic settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2.1 Time difference GMT (h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2.2 Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2.3 Remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2.4 Standby clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.3 Audio/Video settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.3.1 Picture size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.3.2 Audio language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.3.3 Subtitle language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.3.4 TV SCART mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.3.5 VCR SCART mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.3.6 Dolby Digital (AC3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.4 External settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.4.1 Multi-aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.4.2 DiSEqC switch on/switch off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.4.3 Switch on circuit matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.4.3 Additional settings/LNB properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
6.4.4 Rotating unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7.1 Turning on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7.2 Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7.2.1 By means of the programme up/down keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7.2.2 By means of the numeric keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.2.3 By means of the navigator (Programme list) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
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7.2.4 Calling locked programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.2.5 Info box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
7.3 Receiving encoded programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
7.4 Volume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
7.5 TV/Radio switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.6 Selecting another language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.6.1 Dolby Digital (AC3 operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.7 Return to last set programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.8 Display clock and programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.9 Further programme information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.10 Transponder information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.11 Freeze frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.12 Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
7.13 Video text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
7.14 Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.15 Zooming the picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.16 Electronic programme guide SFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.16.1 Importing the SFI data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.16.2 Interrupting the import procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.16.3 Calling the electronic programme guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.16.4 Now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.16.5 Later . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.16.6 More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7.16.7 SFI functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.16.7.1 SFI Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.16.7.2 Programming of the SFI timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
7.16.7.3 SFI programme overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
7.16.7.4 SFI overview according to channel types (genres) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
7.16.8 Exit SFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
7.17 Timer recordings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
8 Changing the basic programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
8.1 Configuring the favourites list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
8.1.1 Calling the programme list administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
8.1.2 Adding programmes to the favourites list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
8.1.3 Deleting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
8.1.4 Sorting programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
8.2 Progr. of the electr. programme guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
8.3 Protection of minors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
8.3.1 PIN inquiry mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
8.3.2 Change PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
8.3.3 Select TV station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
8.3.4 Select radio station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
8.4 Programme search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
8.4.1 Automatic search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
8.4.2 Satellite search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
8.4.3 Transponder search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
8.4.4 Manual search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
9.4.5 During the search run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
8.4.6 After the search run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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8.5 Service settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
8.5.1 Activating factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.5.2 Deleting all programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.5.3 Updating the programme list (ISIPRO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.5.3.1 Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.5.3.2 Isipro-channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.5.4 Software update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.5.4.1 Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.5.4.2 Update time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.5.4.3 Software channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
8.5.5 Copying the settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8.6 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
8.7 Encoding system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
9 Operation of a rotating unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
9.1 Eastern and Western boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
9.1.1 Deleting existing boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
9.1.2 Setting the Eastern boundary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
9.1.3 Setting the Western boundary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
9.2 Geo-positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
9.3 Setting the satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
9.3.1 Selecting the satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
9.3.2 Aligning the satellite antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
9.3.2.1 Test transponder/LNB configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
9.3.2.2 Manually aligning the antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
9.3.2.3 Atomatic fine focussing (Auto focus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
9.3.3 Saving the satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
9.4 Current satellite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
9.4.1 Selecting the satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
9.5 Deleting the satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
9.6 Reference position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
10 Technical terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
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Your device carries the CE symbol and fulfils all of the necessary EU standards.
Subject to alterations and printing errors. Issued 06/05
TechniSat and DigiPlus STR 1 are registered Trademarks or
TechniSat Digital GmbH
Postbox 560
54541 Daun
www.technisat.de
Technical hotline
0180/5005-910*
*0,14 EUR/Min. in the telephone network of the Deutsche Telekom AG.
2 illustrations
* This function is only available, if the appropriate data are broadcast on the set channel position.
Remote control
Sound on/off
SFI
Channel -
Volume -
Channel +/-
Channel +
Video text *
On/Mix/Off
Arrow key left
Arrow key up
Arrow key down
Sleep timer
Option*
during TV operation:
Sound/Subtitle selection,
special functions
during radio operation:
Station selection by
changing the audio subcarrier
Numeric keyboard
On/Standby
Channel list on/off
Back
Info
Stop/Freeze image
Menu on/off
EXTERNAL
Multifunction key
TV/Radio
Volume +
Volume +/-
OK
Arrow key right
OPT
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Remote control option:
>
> To change the remote control option press the required (SAT1, SAT2, VCR
or TV) key and OK simultaneously!!!
Please note:
To control this receiver, the appropriately selected remote control option and the
remote control code must comply according to Section 6.2.3.
LCD-display
P 1 16:57
Das Erste
1
6:59 - 17:15
Tagesschau um fünf
(German news channel)
OK
Info
Mains
connector
LNB-input
Video-output
Channel
Mode
On/Standby
up/down
2 card readers (one each for CONAX / CRYPTOWORKS smart
card):
> Insert the CONAX or. CRYPTOWORKS smart card(golden chip
downwards and aligned in direction of insertion) gently into the
card reader to the stop.
Audio output
digital (electrical)
Audio outputs
analogue
SCART
connector
VCR
SCART
connector
TV
Audio output
digital (optical)
Serial
interface
Insert the CA-modul:
> Insert the requested smart card into the relevant
CA-module.
> Now insert the CA-module gently into the slot.
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Dear customer,
Congratulations on having chosen the Digital-Receiver DigiPlus STR 1.
These operating instructions should help you utilise the extensive functions of yiur new digital
receiver to its maximum.
We have designed the operating instructions as understandable as possible and as brief as
necessary.
The functional range of your device is continuously expanded by software updates.
Due to this fact a few operating steps will possibly be added, which have not been explained
in these operating instructions, or the operation of an already existing function may change.
For this reason, you should visit the TechniSat Home Page from time to time to download the
currently valid operting instructions.
We wish you lots of fun with your TechniSat DigiPlus STR 1!
Your
TechniSat Team
3 Please read first
> Before using the device for the first time check the
supply for completeness. The scope of supply con-
tains:
1 Digital receiver, 1 Mains connection cable,
1 Remote control, 1 Operating manual,
1 Guarantee card, 2 Batteries (1.5V Micro cell)
1 SCART cable.
Insert the enclosed batteries while observing the embossed
polarity into the battery compartment of the remote control.
3.1 Important notes on the operation
The use of a so-called "On Screen Display" (Display inserts)
simplifies operation of the digital receiver and reduces the
number of remote control keys. All functions are displayed on
the screen and can be controlled with only few keys. Related
functions are summarised as "MENU". The selected function
is highlighted in colour. The "function keys" are represented
by red, yellow, green and blue coloured bars in the bottom
line. These colour bars represent different functions in the
individual menus, which can be initiated by pressing the
accordingly coloured key ("Multi-function key") on the remote
control. The „Function keys" are only activated, if an abbreviated name is indicated inthe corresponding field..
Key designations and terms, which appear in the OSD menu,
are printed bold in this operating manual.
Help:
If available, a help text can be displayed or exited in the
menus by pressing the blue function key.
3.2 Notes on waste disposal
The packing of your equipment is completely made up of
recyclable materials. Please dispose of thesesorted accordingly by means of the “Dual System”.
This product may not be disposed via normal household
waste at the end of its service life, but must be delivered to a
collection Section for the recycling of electrical and electronic
devices. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, the
instruction manual or the packing. The materials are recyclable according to their designation.
You help to protect the environment, if you enable recycling,
reuse of material or other types of utilisation of end-of-life
equipment.
Please ask your municipal administration, where the next
waste disposal is located.
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Ensure that the drained batteries of the remote control are
not put into the household waste but are properly disposed of
(given to the specialised trade, hazardous waste).
3.3 Safety regulations
For your own protection, please read the safety precautions
carefully, before putting your new device in operation.
The manufacturer does not assume responsibility for damages caused by inappropriate handling and by non-compliance
with the safety precautions.
> In order to ensure sufficient ventilation, put the device
on a flat, level underground and do not place any
items on the cover of the device. The louvres are located there, to enable the interior heat to disseminate.
> Never place burning items, e.g. burning candles, on
the device.
> Never expose the device to dripping or splash-water
and do not place any items filled with liquid, e.g.
vases, on it.
> Only operate the device in a moderate climate.
> Never open the device! There is the danger of an
electric shock. A possibly necessary intervention may
only be accomplished by training personnel.
Disconnect the device from the mains in the following
cases and request help from an expert:
> The electric cable or the power supply plug is dama-
ged
> The device was exposed to humidity or liquid has
penetrated
> In the case of substantial malfunctions
> In the case of considerable exterior damages
3.4 Operating intervals
The device should be disconnected from the mains during a
thunderstorm or during longer operational interruptions (e.g.
vacation).
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4 Connection of the DVB-receiver
a Connection of the LNBs with the LNB-input (LNB IN) of the DVB-receiver.
b Scart connection of the DVB receiver to the TV set.
c Scart connection of the video cassette device to the VCR-Scart socket of the DVB
receiver.
d Connection of the audio outputs with a HiFi system.
e Power supply connection.
VCR
a
e
c
d
b
The following references a b c
etc., refer to the drawing on page 10.
4.1 External unit
a Connect the LNB input of the digital receiver to the LNB of your external unit with a
suitable coax cable. Please also note Section 6 "Settings".
4.2 Connecting to a TV set
b Connect the receiver (SCART socket TV) and TV set (SCART socket) with a
SCART cable. If appropriately equipped, your television set will automatically switch
to AV and therefore to receiver operation when the digital receiver is turned on.
4.3 Video cassette recorder (VCR)
c Connect the video cassette recorder to the SCART socket VCR. The video cassette
recorder provides a switch signal to the digital receiver during playback. This enables
the video cassette recorder signal to be sent to the TV set automatically.If your video
cassette recorder does not supply a switching voltage, switch your digital receiver to
the external AV input by means of the key EXTERN key. Return to normal operation
by pressing this key again.
4.4 HiFi amplifier
4.4.1 Analogue
d To achieve the best possible sound quality, you can connect the digital receiver to a
HiFi amplifier. For this, connect the cinch socket Audio R and Audio L of the digital
receiver by means of a suitable cable to an input of your HiFi amplifier (e.g. CD or
AUX; Careful, the phono input is not suitable!).
4.4.2 Digital
d Should your amplifier have an appropriate electrical or optical input, connect the sok-
ket AUDIO OUT DIGITAL electrical or AUDIO OUT DIGITAL optical to the
electrical or optical input of your amplifier.
The sampling rates 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz are available depending on the respective station.
The Dolby digital signal (AC3) is also available at this output, if broadcast.
4.5 Serial interface (RS 232)
The RS 232 interface enables updating the system software and preprogramming via the PC.
4.6 Mains connection
The digital receiver should only be connected to the mains after the device has been connected to all appropriate components. This prevents destruction of the digital receiver or of
other components.
e After making all connections, connect the receiver to a power socket 230 V/50-60 Hz
with the enclosed power cable.
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5 Initial installation
After reading the safety notes and having connected the device as described in Chapter 4,
turn the device on as described in Chapter 7. Upon initial start-up of the device, the start
screen of the installation assistant AutoInstall will appear. The installation assistant helps
you to carry out the most important settings on the digital receiver.
The installation assistant explains, which settings can be made at each installation stage.
You can abort the initial installation by pressing the red function keyon the startup screen of
the installation assistant. In the following installation steps, you can accept the carried out
settings by pressing the green control key, which takes you to the following installation step.
By pressing the red control key, you can return to the previous installation step. Here you are
able to correct any input errors.
If the initial setting is not carried out or is aborted, your device will start with a standard setting.
The initial installation demonstrated here is only an example. The precise
initial installation procedure depends on the settings you have accomplished. Therefore please follow the instructions on the screen carefully.
Operating language
> When starting the installation assistant, you will first see the selection menu
Operating Language.
> Highlight the required operating language with arrow keys up/down
> Confirm with the green control key Accept.
Setting the country
> Select your county with the arrow keys The time zone and the sorting of the pro-
gramme list will be set according to this selection.
> Confirm with the green function key Accept in order to accept the selection and to
continue to the selection of the antenna signals.
Antenna configuration
In this installation step you can adjust the digital receiver to the configuration of your anenna.
> If you would like to accept the standard setting of the antenna, press the green
function key Accept. In this case, continue with Section “Software Update”.
> If the configuration of your receiver does not correspond with the standard setting,
press the yellow function key Change.
> Carry out the antenna setting in line with your receiver as described in Section 6.4.
> Pressing the red Return function key, returns you to the antenna configuration over-
view.
> Confirm with the green function key Accept in order to accept the selection and to
be taken to the selection of the antenna signals.
Software update
After you have carried out the station search function, the digital receiver checks via cable
whether new software is available for the device. If new software is available, you can automatically carry out a software update.
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> Press the green function key Update. The new software is now downloaded to
your device. This procedure can take a few minutes.
> If you do not wish to download the new software now, please press the yellow functi-
on keyskip.
> If no new software is available at the moment, plase press the green function
keyContinue. You will then be taken to Station Search.
Station Search /
IISSIIPPRROO
You have various options to search for new stations or to update your programme list.
You can either download a new programme list for your receiver from the satellite with the
ISIPRO programme list function or carry out a station search run.
> In order to download an up-to-date programme list, please highlight the ISIPRO pro-
gramme list update line with the arrow keys up/down.
> Confirm with the green function key Start. The up-to-date programme list will be
downloaded via satellite Please note the additional on-screen messages and the
explanations under Section 8.5.3
If you wish to carry out a station search run, proceed as follows:
> With the arrow keys up/down highlight the field All stations, if you would like
to look for free and encoded channels, or All unencoded stations, if you only want to
look for free channels.
> An automatic station search is started by pressing the green key. This will start the
search for programmes transmitted by all satellites set in your antenna configuration.
This procedure can take a few minutes. Please observe further screen inserts
Loading SFI data
Your digital receiver has an electronic programme guide SFI (SiehFern Info). To enable the
data of this electronic programme guide to be displayed, your receiver will first have to
download the SFI data from the satellite.
For this, your receiver will start loading the SFI data automatically after the programme list
update or after the station search run has been completed. This process will take up to 30
minutes.
> You can skip this procedure, if you do not want to waitt until the SFI data has been
downloaded. For this purpose, press the yellow control key Skip. The SFI data will
be updated overnight automatically or you can also update this manually (see Section
7.16.1).
Terminating the installation assistant
> Confirm the final message of the installation assistant by pressing the green function
key Finish, in order to return to normal operation.
6 Settings
After you have connected and started up your new digital receiver, you can optimise the digital receiver for your application, if necessary.
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6.1 Operating language
This menu item enables you to set the menu language according to your requirements.
To change the operating language proceed as follows:
> Call the Main menu with the Menu key.
> Now select the menu line Operating language, by highlighting this with the
arrow keys up/down.
> Acknowledge with OK. The Operating language submenu is displayed.
> Select the required language with the arrow keys up/down.
> Store the input by pressing the OK key.
> Pressing the return key will return you to the settings menu
6.2 Basic settings
In order to use your DVB receiver optimally, you must also set it to your individual applications.
> Call the main menu by clicking on Menu.
> Select the Settings line with the arrow keys up/down.
> Acknowledge by pressing the OK key. The Settings submenu is displayed.
> Select the Basic settings line with the arrow keys up/down.
> Confirm with OK. The Basic settings menu is displayed.
> You can move the marker through the menu and amend individual positions as indi-
cated with the arrow keys up/down. Pay attention to the screen inserts when
selecting a menu option, if applicable. The following settings can be carried out:
6.2.1 Time difference GMT (h)
Your device is equipped with a clock. This is synchronised by means of the cable reception
to Greenwich Mean Time.
If the setting None has been set under Country (Section 6.2.2), you must only correct the
time according to your local time with the arrow keys right/left. This difference is for
Germany+1 hour, in the summer time +2 hours.
6.2.2 Country
This function will automatically switch between summer time and winter time.
> Insert your home country by using the up/down arrow keys in the Country line.
6.2.3 Remote control code
Up to four different devices, using the same remote control code, can be operated with the
remote control of your receiver. If two satellite receivers are operated in the same room, this
may lead to unintentional operating errors. In order to avoid such operational errors in future,
you should set both receivers to different remote control options.
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> For this purpose, press the SAT1 and SAT2 keys and the OK key simultaneously.
6.2.4 Standby Timer
This line enables you to select, whether the time is displayed during standby operation.
> You can use this line and the arrow keys right/left in order to set the mode of the
standby clock to on or off.
> Return to the Settings menu by pressing the Back key or to the normal operational
mode by pressing the Menu key. The settings will be saved autromatically.
Accept settings
In order to save the settings made in this menu, please proceed as follows:
> Pressing the green control key Accept will save the changes and will return you to
the Settings menu
alternatively:
> Press the red function key Return. Now a query will appear.
> Mark the field YES with the arrow keys right/left if you would like to accept the
changes and confirm with OK. This will return you to the previous menu.
> Return to normal operation by pressing the TV/Radio key. The settings will be saved
automatically.
Audio/Video settings
In order to optimise your digital receiver to your TV set you can carry out further settings in
the menu Audio /Video settings
> Call the Main menu with the Menu key.
> Select the Settings with the arrow keys up/down.
> Acknowledge by pressing the OK key. The Settings submenu is displayed.
> Now mark the line Audio/Video settings with the help of the up/down arrow
keys.
> Confirm with OK. The menu Audio/Video settings will be displayed.
> You can move the marker through the menu with the arrow keys up/down and
change the individual items as indicated. Pay attention to the screen inserts when
selecting a menu option, if applicable. The followingsettings can be carried out:
6.3.1 Picture size
> Using the arrow keys left/right set the picture size appropriate for your TV set,
4:3 or 16:9. This function automatically adapts the picture size to your TV set.
6.3.2 Audio language
> Set your preferred language in this line with the arrow keys left/right. This
language is automatically set after a search run, if the language is broadcast.
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6.3.3 Subtitlelanguage
You can display subtitles with your DVB receiver. These are automatically displayed, if the
subtitle function is turned on and the specified language is broadcast..
The subtitles can be turned on manually, if this function is not activated. Available subtitles
are indicated by the Subtitle selection indication. Please also note Section 7.13 of the
operating manual
6.3.4 TV SCART mode
Set FBAS, RGB or S-Video in this line with the arrow keys left/right corresponding to
your TV set. Set FBAS for standard appliances.
6.3.5 VCR SCART mode
Set FBAS, RGB or S-Video in this line with the arrow keys left/right corresponding to
your TV set. Set FBAS for standard appliances.
6.3.6 Dolby Digital (AC3)
Various films are broadcast in Dolby Digital format. This is indicated by the Dolby sign in
the info window after setting a channel.
Should you have a Dolby Digital 5.1 channel amplifier you can hear the relevant films in 5.1channel Dolby digital sound, if broadcast in this mode. The only precondition for this is a connection between the Audio Out Digital digital output (see Section 4.5.2) of your DVB receiver
and the digital input of your Dolby Digital 5.1 channel amplifier.
A broadcast transmitted in Dolby Digital Sound is indicated in the infobox by the Dolby sign
when turning the channel on. If the function Dolby Digital (AC3) has been activated (on),
these channels are broadcast in Dolby Digital format automatically.
If the function is not activated, the Dolby Digital Sound can be turned on manually, (off).
Please also note Section 7.6.1 of the operating manual.
Accept settings
In order to save the settings made in this menu, please proceed as follows:
> Pressing the green control key Accept will save the changes carried out and will
return you to the Settings menu
alternatively:
> Press the red function key Return. Now, a query will be displayed.
> Mark the field YES with the arrow keys right/left, if you would like to accept thje
changes, confirm with OK. This will return you to the previous menu.
> Return to normal operation by pressing the TV/Radio key. The settings will be saved
automatically.
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6.4 External settings
After you have set your digital receiver to your individual preferences, you must, if required,
synchronise your digital receiver with your antenna. In the menu Antenna Settings you
can find the satellites, which have been set by the installation assistant. If the installation
assistant was aborted prematurely, the satellite positions are pre-programmed for ASTRA
and EUTELSAT.
Should you wish to receive different satellites or should you wish to use a different LNB, you
should set your digital receiver to the required data as follows:
> Call the Main menu with the Menu key.
> Select the Settings with the arrow keys up/down.
> Acknowledge by pressing the OK key. The Basic Settings menu is displayed.
> Now select the line Antenna settings with the arrow keys up/down.
> Confirm with OK. The Basic settings menu is displayed.
The following settings can be made in this sub-menu :
6.4.1 Multiytenne
If the receiver is operated via a Multytenne-LNB, you can use this menu item to adjust the
switch positions to the Multytenne-LNB automatically.
> With the help of the OK key, select on off in order to adjust the switch positions auto-
matically
6.4.2 DiSEqC switch on/switch off
DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a digital control signal to control DiSEqCcompatibke components via the areal cable. If your external unit has DiSEqC-components,
you mustactivate the DiSEqC-control:
> Activate or deactivate DiSEqC with tbe help of the OK key. As only one LNB
can be controlled if the DiSEqC-control is deactivated, the menu is restricted to the
configuration of one LNB.
6.4.3 Switch on circuit matrix
The menu lists the four switch criteria of the DiSEqC controller. Your appliance has been preprogrammed in such a way that ASTRA is received on switch position A/A and Eutelsat is
received on the position B/A of a multiswitch. Should the array of your receiver be structured
differently or should it receive different stellites, you can adjust your digital receiver as follows.
> With the help of the arrow keys select the DiSEqC-switch position (1-4), to which
you would likle to allocate a satellite (e.g. A/B 3 no satellite), by highlighting this
line.
> Press the OK key. A menu containing various satellites will be displayed.
> Select the required language with the arrow keys up/down. With the arrow
keys up/down move the cursor one line at a time up or down, the arrow keys
left/right are used to switch to the following or previous page.
Should the required satellite not be available on the list, select a spare space, desi-
gnated as User 1 to User 13.
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