TechniSat SKYSTAR 1 Installation
Installation
and Operating Instructions
SkyStar1
DVB PCI Sat-Card
0000/4092
Features
> Reception of digital satellite TV (DVB) and radio programs on your PC
> Record/Playback - Storing of DVB satellite programs in MPEG2 format (video+audio)
on your hard disk
> Teletext reception and display
> High-speed DVB Internet access or reception of IP-push-services (Multicast) with
transmission rates of up to several MBit/s
Special features
> Simple installation with plug & play
> Together with a digital compliant satellite reception antenna the whole spectrum of
digital video broadcasting (DVB) can be used
> Common Interface, that virtually allows the reception of almost all encoded pay-TV
programs with the corresponding additional module
> Fast image data transfer via PCI-Bus, no cable connection to graphic card
> Image reproduction with continuous zoom in Windows window
> Image display up to max. 768x576 for PAL/DSECAM
> Full Frame (without television frame, TV-screen mode)
> Creates separate frequency lists
> Automatic fast station search
> Storage of station specific and general settings
> Background search for teletext pages (VTX)
> Direct VTX page selection by clicking on page numbers in the text
> Storage and printing of VTX pages
> Extensive configuration options for SAT reception (e.g. DiSEqC)
System requirements
To operate this PC card your PC needs to meet the following minimum requirements for hard
and software:
> PC with Pentium processor 166 or higher
> a free busmaster PCI slot
> at least 32 MB RAM
> at least 32 MB free hard disk storage
> a PCI or AGP graphic acceleration card which can create at least 800x600 image
points in High Color (16 Bit) or True Color (24 or 32 Bit) mode; a corresponding moni-
tor; a mouse
> active speakers or sound card
> a CD-ROM drive (needed for software installation), Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft
Windows 98
> DirectX 5 or higher
> Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01
Furthermore, the card needs to be connected to a satellite reception antenna or to a satellite
reception system which both can receive digital satellite signals (DVB-S). The connecting
cable needs to be equipped with a common F-connector.
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Table of contents
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Special features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Card connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1 Installation of the DVB PCI Sat card . . .5
1.1 Installing the DVB PCI Sat card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.2 Installation of the DVB PCI Sat software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2 Loading of applications . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.1 Switching control bars on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.2 Menu Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3 Adjustment to your Satellite Reception System 10
4 Searching New Channels . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.1 Window Transponder Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
4.2 Window Automatic Transponder Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.1 Control Bar Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.2 Control Bar Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.3 Control Bar Program lnfo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.4 Control Panel Program List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
5.5 DVB Teletext Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5.6 Record/Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6 DVB Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6.1 Select a Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.2 Index Card State / Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.3 Index Card DiSEqC / LNB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.4 Index Card Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
6.5 Index Card Filter Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
7 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Card connectors
LNB
J8
Loop through
J3
Audio Line Out
CVBS
D9
J4
LNB
F-Connector, for connection to satellite reception system
Loop through
F-Connector, loop through for satellite reception signal, for example for analogue Sat-TV
card; is only supported when D9 is equipped.
Audio Line Out
3.5 mm jack, analogue audio out signal, for the connection of sound-card (Line In) or active
speakers
CVBS
Cinch, Composite Video out signal, for the connection of a TV set or VCR
J3
CD-ROM audio loop through out, for internal connection to sound card (CD ROM Audio In),
J4
CD-ROM Audio loop through in, for internal connection to analogue audio out of CD-ROM
drive
J2, J8
Reserved for future extensions
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Connector for Common Interface Module
J2
CI
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1. Installation of the DVB PCI Sat card
The manufacturer takes no liability for damages, caused by wrong installation of a prefabricated device.
Contact a qualified computer expert if you are not sure with the installation of the card or if
unexpected problems arise.
Caution !!!
When power is switched on during the installation there is the possibility
of an electroshock !!!
In addition, the system components and the DVB PC card might be damaged.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any possible data loss or other damages in connection with the operation of the DVB PC card.
1.1 Installing the DVB PCI Sat card
1. Before you start the installation of the PC card, please make sure that:
> Windows 95 or Windows 98 is installed and configured
> Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 is installed
> DirectX 5 or higher is installed
2. Please, close Windows and turn the computer off.
Before doing any work on the hardware remove the power supply of
your computer first and then statically unload your body by touching
an earthed, unvarnished par t of your computer casing.
3. Remove the casing cover of your computer. If necessary see the instructions manual.
4. Choose a free busmaster PCI slot. Most computers are equipped with busmaster
PCI slots.
5. Remove the metal cover of the chosen empty PCI slot. If necessary, connect the CDROM Audio In (J4) of the DVB PC card with the analogue Audio Out of the CD-ROM
drive.
6. If necessary, connect the CD-ROM Audio Out (J3) of the DVB PC card with the analogue CD-ROM Audio In of the sound card.
7. Insert the PC card in the slot.
Make sure the card fits tightly.
8. Secure the card with the screw of the removed metal slot cover and replace the
cover of the computer casing.
9. Connect your satellite reception system with the LNB In socket (upper i.e. outward
F-connector) of the PC card.
10. If needed connect the Audio-Line-Out of the PC card with the Line-In of the sound
card i.e. with the active speakers.
Now, you can install the drivers and application software for the
DVB PCI Sat card.
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Installation of the Common Interface (CI)
With an optional CI module case, a CI module (PC card) and an activated smartcard you
can also receive and decode encoded DVB programs (pay-TV).
The CI module case is to be installed via the provided connector CI (see fig. 1, Card
connectors) with help of the enclosed ribbon cable (connector is safe against mix-up).
1.2 Installation of the DVB PCI Sat software
After you have successfully installed the DVB PCI Sat card in your computer like described
under 1.1 you can install the drivers for your DVB PCI Sat card as follows:
1.2.1 Installation of the driver for Windows 95 and Windows 98
1. Switch your computer on.
2. When Windows is started it automatically recognizes the new hardware and asks you
to install the driver.
3. Windows asks you for the driver files. Please, insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive and choose the start folder (containing the file ttdvb.inf).
Follow the instructions of the installation program. For a complete installation you
might also need the Windows installation CD-ROM. All driver files needed for the
installation are located in the sub-file Driver.
4. After the driver is installed, you might be asked to please turn off the computer and
reboot it again. If not, you can continue with the installation of the application software.
1.2.2 Installing the DVB PCI Sat card application software
1. Make sure DirectX 5 or higher is installed on your computer.
2. Make sure Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 is installed.
3. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
4. Click on Start in the Windows task bar.
5. Choose Run ...
6. Enter D:\SETUP and click OK. (If D is not your CD-ROM drive, replace D with the
right drive letter.)
7. Follow the instructions of the installation program.
8. In the last step, a "Virtual DVB/IP Network Cards Driver" ("Virtual DVB/IP Network
Adapter") will automatically be installed and configured. To do so, you will possibly
also require the Windows CD-ROM for the completion of the installation.
If you have already installed other network protocols than TCP/IP on your computer,
for example IPX/SPX please confirm possible appearing warning messages with OK.
The DVB PCI Sat card only requires the TCP/IP protocol.
9. If the "Virtual DVB/IP Network Cards Driver" is installed and is configured confirm and
start Windows again. Your computer will now be turned off and rebooted. After that,
you can use the DVB PCI Sat card applications.
Remark!!!
To check and if necessary change the settings for the "Virtual DVB/IP Network Adapter"
please choose "Network" from "Control Panel".
Check whether an IP address is entered !
During the installation 192.168.2.239 is automatically entered as IP address and
255.255.255.0 as Subnet Mask.
If this IP address creates problems with other network cards, please contact your network
administrator or ISP and get an other valid Class-C IP address and Subnet Mask.
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Only the TCP/IP protocol may be bound to the "Virtual DVB/IP Network Adapter". Connections to other protocols must be removed.
2 Loading of applications
After installing the DVB PC card and the software, you can choose between several application programs. To select and start the applications, click on Start in the Windows task bar. In
the appearing window select Programs. The files can be found in the folder SkyStar1
DVB.
Following applications are available:
DVB TV & Radio
enables the reception and playback of DVB TV and radio programs.
DVB Teletext
is a simple teletext browser. DVB teletext only starts, if DVB TV & Radio is started.
DVB Network Setup Help
supports a later installation or configuration of the TechniSat SkyStar1 DVB Network driver.
DVB Data services
enables the reception of IP based DVB data services. Profiles for the reception of different
data services can be stored.
All DVB applications automatically start a further program: the TechniSat SkyStar1 DVB Server. This program controls the access to the TechniSat SkyStar1 DVB card in the background. If the TechniSat SkyStar1 DVB Server is started, you can pop-up the status bar by
double-clicking on the DVB symbol in the Windows task bar (hint: The program TechniSat
SkyStar1 DVB Server can be closed with ALT+F4.)
Before your DVB card is ready for reception you first need to adjust it to your reception
system.
To do so, please first start the application DVB TV & Radio.
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During DVB TV/Radio operation you can receive digital television and radio programs. In the
program list, sorted by provider or in alphabetical order you can change stations by mouseclick. The TV picture is scaled with the application window, furthermore, several frame
modes with hidden controls are adjustable. In this case you can change stations and control
the volume with the keyboard.
The program window consists of several control bars which can be switched on and off by
mouse-click, a field for the program list and the thickly framed TV picture. Program lists are
stored as files on the hard disk. This enables you to use different lists (e.g. separate TV and
radio lists).
Almost all controls, even those in pop-up windows are provided with so-called "tool tips".
These are small boxes with texts that are automatically shown when you move the mouse
over the control and remain there for approximately one second. Possibly, you need to click
on the main page of the application window or the relevant dialog window first to move it into
the foreground.
2.1 Switching control bars on and off
In the left upper corner of a control bar is a small button with an arrow pointing down or
right. On clicking on one of these buttons you can open or close the affiliated control bar. If
the control bar is closed, the arrow points to the right; if the control bar is open, it points
down.
The control bar Menu contains five symbols. By clicking on one of these symbols you can
start the functions listed in the following table.
1 2 3 4 5
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1) Open the menu Program List
2) Open the window Transponder Scan
3) Open the window LNB/Satellite Settings
4) Open the window Record/Playback
5) Open the menu for selection of operating language (German or English)
2.2 Menu Program List (tool pit 1)
The menu Program List lets you select the following commands:
New Program List
A new program list is created.
Open Program List
Opens an existing program list. For this, a dialog appears to select the file.
Save Program List
Stores the program list in a file. If the program list was not stored before, a dialog for
the file selection appears.
Save Program List as ...
Stores the program list in a file with a different filename. A dialog is opened for the
file selection.
1,2,3
Lists the files opened last. Allows opening an existing program list without opening a
panel for the file selection.
Info
Opens a window with information on copyright and version.
Exit
Closes the DVB TV & Radio application. If you have altered the program list and
have not stored it yet you are automatically asked to do this. You then have the choice to discard or to store the alterations or you can cancel the Exit function and further
work with the application.
With the next start of the DVB TV & Radio application the program list and the last selected
channel is automatically activated.
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