Operating Manual Twin-DVR Sat Receiver UFD 580/580S with Hard Disk Drive
Preface Preface Dear customer, This Operating Manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered by your new satellite receiver. We have tried to make the operating instructions as easy as possible to understand, and to keep them as concise as possible. To help you understand particular specialist terms that cannot be translated, we have added a short glossary at the end of the manual. The power switch is an environmentally friendly feature.
Contents Contents Preface...............................................................................................................................................................2 Contents ............................................................................................................................................................3 Safety Instructions - Important Information...................................................................................................
Contents Programme List Highlights Programmes Sorted by Category Search Function Details Programming a Recording Timer List Key to Symbols Channel List 31 32 32 33 34 35 37 40 41 Hard Disk Recorder ........................................................................................................................................
Contents Installation Menu ............................................................................................................................................72 LNB Configuration 72 Antenna Setup 75 Antenna Rotor/Positioner (DiSEqC™1.2) 75 Satellite Scan 76 TP Edit/Scan 77 Important Note on Deleting Transponders 79 DiSEqC™ [UFO] Setup 80 UFO®micro 82 Factory Set 82 Logging on to UFOmicro® 82 Video Recorder Connection ..................................................................................
Safety Instructions - Important Information Safety Instructions - Important Information 6
Receiver-Features Receiver-Features The UFD 580 has two separate tuners for simultaneous reception of two programmes, and a hard disk for recording and playback.
Remote Control Menu Functions Remote Control Menu Functions Sound on/off ... Number input for programmes, timer etc.
Controls, Displays und Connections Controls, Displays und Connections This section provides a brief description of all the controls, displays and connections. The button symbols presented here can also be found in the description of the operating steps.
Important Note on Initial Operation of the Receiver on a UFO®micro System Important Note on Initial Operation of the Receiver on a UFO®micro System It is absolutely essential to carry out the following before and while registering receivers on the EXU 544 UFO®micro single-cable matrix: - Connect the receiver to the TV set, but do not yet connect it to the UFO®micro ESU 32 outlet! - You must first check the following settings on the “LNB Configuration” menu and change them as necessary: button to switc
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Menu Concept The structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The current selected programme always appears in the upper righthand corner of the screen. Note: The selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the parameters to be set, are each highlighted in colour. The menus are self-explanatory to a great extent. For additional information, press the button (See “On-screen display/Help function”).
Operating Instructions Alphanumeric Assignment of Remote Control Number Buttons Button 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x 1 .
Connection and Setup Connection and Setup The following section is intended specifically for specialist dealers. You only need to pay attention to this section if you are carrying out the installation yourself. The “Connection Examples” section provides a range of sample configurations. Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installation work has been properly carried out. Refer to the information in the “Safety instructions” section.
Connection and Setup Operation on one Antenna Connection To enable you to utilise all the reception and recording properties of your UFD 580 twin-DVR Sat receiver, such as 1. recording one programme and at the same time viewing any other programme or zapping through the programmes, and 2. recording two different programmes at the same time, the two tuner inputs of the Sat receiver must each be supplied with a dedicated satellite signal from the antenna system/Sat outlet.
Connection and Setup TV and Video Recorder Connection Connect the satellite receiver (TV Scart socket) and the TV set by a Scart cable (see “Connection example”). If your TV has a stereo feature, you can receive the sound in stereo via the Scart connection. Connect the satellite receiver (VCR/AUX Scart socket) and the video recorder likewise by a Scart cable. For system reasons, the same video signals are to be found on the Scart outputs and on the video cinch output.
Initial Setup Initial Setup Getting Started Connect the unit to the mains power supply. Switch on the receiver by pressing the power button on the front of the unit. The LED shows “- - - - ”. The operation indicator LED lights up red, the unit is in standby. Switch on the receiver by pressing the control. button on the remote The red LED on the front panel of the receiver flashes each time a button on the remote control is pressed. The screen displays the factory preset programme.
Initial Setup Receiver Presetting Your receiver is factory pre-programmed to receive the ASTRA (19° East/28°East) and HotBird satellites, as well as Eutelsat 10E and 16E, TurkSat 42E, Telecom 5W and 8W, and others. You do not normally need to make any additional settings. If you are not connected to a communal system, you will need a multifeed arrangement with at least two LNBs in front of the satellite dish in order to receive multiple satellite systems. Consult your specialist dealer on this.
On Screen Display (OSD) On Screen Display (OSD) Important On-Screen Displays The receiver functions are controlled by a microprocessor and comprehensive software. The following explanations are intended to improve your understanding of all procedures and to minimise the risk of mistakes. Help Function You can call up help for each menu or menu function. This help function provides you with a brief description of the most important functions of the selected menu options.
On Screen Display (OSD) Press to quit the help function and return to the main menu. Press again to return to the original programme you were receiving. TV Channel Identifier The channel identifier is displayed for a few seconds each time you change the programme or constantly if you press the button. The i indicates that a channel is being received even if no picture can be seen (e.g. radio).
On Screen Display (OSD) TV/Radio Channel List Press the button to access the channel list. At the top left is a + for the complete list. Information about the channel, the programme provider, and whether the programme is currently encrypted, is shown in the column underneath. In the upper right-hand column are details of the satellites received, the transponder and its frequency, and the polarisation.
Videotext (Teletext) Videotext (Teletext) This symbol in the programme display shows you whether Videotext/Teletext is broadcast for the selected programme. button, the receiver processes the broadcast When you press the Videotext/Teletext service for your TV set to display, even when the signal is encrypted. During the search, the programme page (here P100) which is being searched for is displayed in the top left-hand corner, and the permanent time display is shown at the top right.
Channel List Channel List This section describes how you select TV programmes with your receiver and how you can set the desired volume. The description of the functions assumes that the receiver has been properly connected. If you wish to connect up the receiver yourself, please read the “Connection and Setup” section first. Selecting a TV Programme Reception Status The following information describes how to select other programmes and what the on-screen displays look like.
Channel List A further option for selecting a different programme is to press the button. The TV channel list is then displayed. The top right-hand column provides information relating to the satellite being received, the transponder and its transmission frequency, the polarisation, the symbol rate and the encryption. The left-hand column shows the programme location and name, the type of signal being received (FTA/encrypted), the favourites, and any locked channels.
Channel List Switching to a Radio Programme You can switch from a TV programme to a radio programme by pressing the blue button. The receiver switches to the last radio programme selected. The onscreen display relating to the programme is shown, just as for a TV programme. The LED shows a small “r” together with the programme's location number. You can return to the TV programme by pressing the same button. All the functions, such as the channel list, work in the same way in radio mode as in TV mode.
Common Interface Common Interface Follow the instructions given by your Pay TV provider. The Common Interface for insertion of two so-called Conditional Access modules is located underneath the front flap. The Smartcard sold by the Pay TV provider, specific to a particular encryption technology, is inserted into the CA module. The card is not included in the receiver package.
Common Interface From this menu, your card and your PIN code allow you to access various programmes from your Pay TV provider. “CryptoWorks” has been selected as an example here. The details may vary for each CA module. The displays appear in English, even if you have selected German as the menu language for the receiver. Please always follow the instructions supplied by your Pay TV provider.
Twin Functions Twin Functions The UFD 580 is equipped with two tuners, enabling you to perform two separate functions at the same time, including: • Picture-in-picture (PIP) • Time-shift and • One-touch recording. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) The picture-in-picture function permits simultaneous viewing of two programmes. This allows you to see when a programme you want to watch begins without having to leave the programme you are currently watching.
Twin Functions Press the green button a second time to view a picture played back from the hard disk in the PIP window: • A picture currently being recorded is framed in red. • A previously recorded picture is framed in yellow. The picture caption is prefixed by an H (for hard disk) and the serial number. Press the green function. button again or the button to exit the PIP Time-Shift The time-shift function is described in the “Hard Disk Recorder” section.
TVTV EPG and Timer TVTV EPG and Timer The EPG is a latest-generation Electronic Programme Guide replacing the existing EPG and the timer menu. It provides all the EPG information for around 60 TV channels at no charge, without you having to change programme, and also offers schedule information up to a week ahead (depending on programme provider). Accessing the TVTV EPG for the First Time Press to access the EPG.
TVTV EPG and Timer Accessing the TVTV EPG The EPG is accessed by pressing the button, and automatically displays the “Current” (Now showing) view (see “Current” menu item), regardless of which EPG view you had been in beforehand. “Current” View The EPG automatically displays the “Current” (Now showing) view when first accessed, highlighting the current selected channel and the current programme.
TVTV EPG and Timer You can scroll line-by-line or page-by-page through the channels using the arrow buttons () or access channels directly using the number pad. Press to confirm a change of channel. to view the upcoming programme schedules in 15-minute blocks. Press to return step-by-step to the start point (current time), or press the green button to go back directly. Quit the EPG by pressing either or .
TVTV EPG and Timer Highlights EPG to view the daily highlight Press the blue button in the tips. The following display appears (example): A tip is shown for each day, up to a week ahead. Programmes Sorted by Category You can use the buttons to view the following programmes on the Highlights menu by category (e.g. Series, Sport, New, Magazine/Reportage, Kids ...). Within each category you can scroll line-by-line or page-by-page as usual using the arrow buttons ().
TVTV EPG and Timer Search Function EPG allows you to search through The “Search” function of the all the information available to the EPG (programme name, description, title, cast, director, details) for a word or phrase you enter, with the results being displayed in a list. From the “Highlights” menu use the buttons to go to the "Search" function. You can use the number pad to input letters in the search form.
TVTV EPG and Timer Details Press in the EPG to call up details on the selected programme. The information is only available if the symbol is displayed next to the programme title. The symbol only appears once you have selected the channel and programme by highlighting it with the yellow cursor bar in the various views of the EPG however. When you press the following display appears (example): Use the buttons to switch pages in the programme details.
TVTV EPG and Timer buttons to switch to the details on the next programme in the selected view. Press to return to the previous You can use the display, such as the programme list. Programming a Recording You can programme a recording from the various views of the EPG (“Current”, “Program list”, “Highlights” and “Det.information” [Details]) and from within their various submenus. Programming is pre-configured for two SAT IF input signals.
TVTV EPG and Timer You now have a number of options to programme your recording. The settings are made using the arrow buttons () and the number pad: When recording to hard disk the signal is not forwarded to the VCR Scart socket! • Recording status (once, daily, weekly, user-defined, series) - When recording on a VCR or DVR, also note that most digital TV signals do not include a VPS signal.
TVTV EPG and Timer Example of series recording: Note: If every edition or episode of a series is programmed to be recorded EPG locates the using the “Series recording” function, the series in question in the updated schedules and automatically programmes recording of them. A change in the time the series is broadcast is no problem for the EPG, as its programming is based on the series title. This does, however, mean that the schedule change needs to have been notified prior to the last update of the EPG.
TVTV EPG and Timer In the box at the bottom right of the screenshot above you see the day, date and time of recording and the recording mode. If two recordings overlap, the fact is indicated in the box at the bottom right. Note: Overlaps of series (timer) recordings are displayed in orange in the box at the bottom right (see screenshot above) and in the master list view (bottom screenshot on previous page).
TVTV EPG and Timer Important Additional Information • If a satellite scan is carried out or programmes supported by EPG are moved around the programme list, the the change is only visible in the EPG following an update. To update, the receiver must be switched to standby mode ( appears on the display). As soon as it disappears from the display the EPG is updated. • The button does not become active until 15-20 seconds after the picture appears on the TV.
TVTV EPG and Timer Key to Symbols Symbol Explanation Widescreen format Programme broadcast in black-and-white Dolby Digital 5.1 is a sound transmission method enabling digital surround sound to be reproduced on a home cinema system Dolby Surround Subtitles for the hard-of-hearing Mono Stereo Two-channel sound (e.g.
TVTV EPG and Timer Channel List The channels in the table below are provided with Kathrein receivers as at February 10, 2005.
Hard Disk Recorder Hard Disk Recorder Recording and Watching TV The two tuners and the hard disk of your twin-DVR Sat receiver offer you a range of possibilities to receive different satellites as well as to record and play back programmes. The following table shows you which recording and playback options you have for each tuner input setting. You will find the “Tuner input” submenu by pressing the button.
Hard Disk Recorder You can allocate one or more satellites to each tuner (provided you have a DiSEqC™ system). In the “Loop” setting, you must connect one tuner output to the input of the other. The setting you select for “tuner input” will depend on your reception system. In case of doubt, consult your specialist dealer so that you can use your receiver optimally. Recording Your receiver also enables you to record encrypted programmes (with or without a CAM and Smartcard).
Hard Disk Recorder Time-Shift Recording If you cannot catch the beginning of a programme because you are occupied with something else, you can watch the programme in timeshift mode. You can start recording the current programme you are watching by simply pressing the hard disk mode. button. The receiver switches to The red “T” in the info bar indicates time-shift recording. You see a freeze-frame image while the recording is running in the background.
Hard Disk Recorder One-Touch Recording (OTR) You can record an encrypted programme even if no CAM or Smartcard is inserted! Note: With your twin-DVR Sat receiver you can immediately record the current programme to the hard disk at the press of a button. All you need to do is press the red button. During recording, the red standby LED on the front panel of the receiver flashes, and “R” (or 2 x “R” if two recordings are being made) flashes in the top left-hand corner of the screen for a few seconds.
Hard Disk Recorder If you want to immediately lock in a running recording, all you have to button, select the relevant recording (from two possibilities) with the buttons and do is select the hard disk contents with the then confirm with the button. Timer Recording For information about recording by means of a timer, please refer to the “Programming a Recording” section under “TVTV EPG”. The timer begins recording at the pre-programmed time.
Hard Disk Recorder “Recording cancelled” then appears on the screen, and the HD programme guide remains displayed. The programme which was being recorded up to this point appears at the end of the list. Press to restore the normal TV picture. Do the same for a single recording! or Special Functions Further “control console” functions are available during the recording. To access them, just press .
Hard Disk Recorder • Lock • Clear skip points No function during recording • Split take No function during recording Yes/No Parental control On/Off Playback is locked (protected by password) The functions can be set with the arrow buttons. Split Take You can split a recording at any point during playback. Move the cursor bar to the “Split take” option using the buttons and confirm with .
Hard Disk Recorder While you are watching a pre-recorded programme, the previously selected programme continues to be recorded. For capacity reasons, only 400 single recordings are possible on the 80 GB hard disk. When started by EPG, the recording time automatically stops five minutes after the end of the programme titles (see page 44). Without EPG, the recording time is automatically preprogrammed at two hours. Changes can be made using the or by entering numbers.
Hard Disk Recorder The asterisks stand for the recording number. At the end of the playback, the receiver switches back to the “HD programme guide”. If you are recording at the time, the display remains “REC 1” or “REC 2”.
Hard Disk Recorder Setting Index Marks (Skip Points) During playback and with the control console displayed (opened with or button), index marks (skip points) can be set and can then be displayed above the time bar by pressing the button. This the function is used to skip specific parts of a recording (from the beginning marker to the next end marker) during the next playback, so as to cut adverts out of films for example.
Hard Disk Recorder Index marks can be cleared in pairs by running a scan to navigate to them and pressing the button. Time-Shifted Playback During a running recording, you can call up and replay scenes from the running programme as it is being recorded (see below) or play the entire programme time-shifted while it is still running, by pressing the fast-forward or rewind button. See also “Time-shift”. Audio Mode The audio mode is set with the yellow button.
Audio Settings Audio Settings Setting the Volume Set the required volume level by pressing the button on the remote control of the receiver. A bar indicator is displayed on the screen to show the set volume. Muting Press to mute the sound. A red bar indicator appears. Press the button again to restore the sound. Stereo and Two-Channel Sound Playback Use the yellow button to open the Audio menu for sound and language selection, where you can make the desired settings, e.g.
Programme List Programme List Favourites The programme/channel settings made in the factory can be changed in the “Channel List” menu. Access the menu by pressing the button. You can organise and sort your preferred TV and radio programmes, such as all English-language programmes or those that broadcast with no commercial breaks. These programmes are marked with the “apple” symbol in the “TV” and “Radio” channel lists, which you can access by pressing the button.
Programme List Each family member can then save their own favourite programmes and call them up at any time. Entering a password allows you to protect the programmes against unauthorised use (see “Password” section). The currently selected list is highlighted by a coloured bar. The selected programme appears in the top corner of the screen. You can then press the red the “apple” symbol.
Programme List Then use the buttons to select your desired programme, which is highlighted by a coloured bar and displayed in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Press programme. to view your selected favourite To delete a marking, press to select the Favourites list containing the programme you want to unmark and clear the “apple” symbol by pressing the red button.
Programme List Press to access the channel list. Press to launch “Channel List Mode”. Use the buttons to select the “Alphabet” line. Use the buttons to scan the alphabet for the first letter of the entry you are looking for: Press to confirm the selected letter, and a list of all the programmes beginning with the letter appears. Use the buttons to choose your channel, which is then highlighted by a coloured bar. The channel preview appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen.
Programme List Sorting Programmes You can sort the programmes to meet your own requirements. Sorting involves moving entries around the channel list. Pay attention to the bar at the bottom of the on-screen display! It provides guidance on what to do next. Press to access the channel list: Use the arrow buttons () or the number pad to select the programme you want to move.
Programme List Deleting Programmes The procedure is similar to the method of sorting programmes. Press to access the channel list: Use the arrow buttons () or the number pad to select the programme you want to delete. Press the blue button to confirm the deletion. The control programme asks: Confirm your answer by pressing the relevant button. Press to delete the programme location.
Programme List The entry is made using the buttons. buttons and the number pad You can set: • the satellite being received, • the transponder and transponder frequency, • the polarisation and • the symbol rate. The following items: • Name, • Video PID (Programme Identification), • Audio PID, • PCR PID (PCR = Programme Clock Reference) will only accept alphanumeric or decimal entries. Incorrect PID entries are rejected. Press to acccess the channel list.
Programme List Selecting the Last Programmes Received By pressing the red button the last four programmes received (that were selected for at least 10 seconds) are displayed on the screen. The arrows shown correspond to the arrow buttons (). These buttons can then be used to select the relevant programme.
Password Password You can use a password to lock your satellite receiver against unauthorised access by third parties. This protects the receiver against changes to its reception settings by unauthorised persons. At the same time, you can activate a child protection function (parental control), which bars selected programmes. Keep your password in a safe place, so that you always have access to your programmes should you ever forget it.
Password You can make the following settings here: Age Limit: This setting is only effective if the corresponding lock-out signals are transmitted. Lock Channel Editing: Yes/No. With this option, you can lock or unlock the editing function for programme lists. Lock Installation: Yes/No. With this option, you can lock or grant access to the installation menu. New Password: Here you can enter your (new) password using the number buttons.
Password Parental Control Similarly to marking your favourite programmes with the “apple” symbol, you can set up a child lock to prevent unauthorised access by children. The programmes are marked with the “padlock” symbol in the “TV” or “Radio” programme list. Press to access the TV channel list. Select the programme you want to lock using the buttons. and You can move the bar page-by-page or line-by-line with the and the buttons. The selected programme is highlighted by a coloured bar.
Password When the locked programme is selected using the number buttons or the channel list, the message “Channel is locked” appears and the programme cannot be viewed.
Using the Front Panel Using the Front Panel If you have misplaced your remote control, or if the batteries are empty, you can still operate your receiver from the front panel. Backup Operation There are six buttons on the front panel: On/Off; Menu; Select; and the horizontal and vertical arrow buttons. The unit is switched on and off with the On/Off button. The menu button, like the button, brings you to the main menu.
Setting System Parameters Setting System Parameters You should not change the following settings without a good reason, as they are factory settings or operating settings that are tailored to your reception system. New settings are only required if the reception system is changed. The selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the parameters to be set, are each highlighted in colour. The menus are self-explanatory to a great extent.
Setting System Parameters System Parameters button, the buttons in the main menu and . Use the buttons to select the Select the “System Parameters” menu with the further items. Parental Control The basic settings which can be made here are described under the parental lock setting information in the “Password” section. System Information Under the “System Information” menu item, you will find the factory settings, which cannot be altered and are intended solely for service personnel.
Setting System Parameters The summer time should be corrected as necessary in order for the timers to turn on and off at correct times. You can correct the time yourself in 30 minute increments using the buttons. To do this, move the cursor bar to the “Local time” item using the button. Press twice to end your input. The receiver saves the new setting. When you subsequently switch the receiver off, do so from the remote control - not at the mains switch, otherwise the settings will be lost.
Adding/Removing Satellites Adding/Removing Satellites Satellite Setup New satellites can of course also be added to the LNB configuration. To do this, you must know the orbit position you need to aim at. The “Antenna Setup” item on the installation menu can be used as an aid in aligning the antenna. Pay attention to the bar at the bottom of the on-screen display! It provides guidance on what to do next.
Adding/Removing Satellites You can now make the entries in the relevant items according to your reception system using the buttons. Press three times to exit the menu. The new transponder data is saved. Entering a Satellite Name You can change the satellite name in the “LNB Configuration” menu using the number pad buttons. For information on how to do this, refer to the “Operating Instructions” section.
Installation Menu Installation Menu You should not change the following settings without a good reason, as they are factory settings or operating settings that are tailored to your reception system. New settings are only required if the reception system is changed or expanded. Select the “Installation” menu with the button, the buttons in . If a password has been stored, you must enter it. Use the buttons to select the further items.
Installation Menu However, the input frequency range for the receiver is in the range 950 to 2150 MHz. The high frequencies are therefore converted into a lower frequency using the oscillator frequency (LO frequency/ L.O. = LNB local oscillator). Different oscillator frequencies are used for the conversion depending on the satellite frequency range and the system type. For ASTRA and EUTELSAT reception systems, this is normally 9.75 GHz (9750 MHz) for the lower frequency range (low band) and 10.
Installation Menu DiSEqC™ Setting The precondition for this setting is that you have not made any changes in the DiSEqC™ (UFO) setup; refer to the “DiSEqC™ UFO Setup” section. When you are in the LNB Configuration menu (see above), press the buttons to move the coloured bar to the “HOTBIRD” item. Press the or button and to confirm that you want to add a satellite. The transponder data is now stored and a tick appears after “HOTBIRD” to confirm the setting. You can now set the DiSEqC™ signal.
Installation Menu Antenna Setup This menu is exclusively intended for service purposes and be used to align the antenna in an emergency, if no measuring instruments are available. The first line is used to specify the satellite and the second line to specify the transponder. The polarisation of the received signal and the transmitted symbol rate are shown on the next line. The bars provide information about the strength (relative level) of the signal and its quality.
Installation Menu Satellite Scan In the "Satellite Scan" menu you set the receiver searching for programmes on a satellite. Move to the menu line you want using the buttons. On the first line, press or to select whether to scan for only FTA or FTA and encrypted (scrambled) programmes. You can also set one of the registered programme providers, e.g. PREMIERE. Press or to set the satellite you want. Then press to start the scan.
Installation Menu At the end of the scan this message appears: All new programmes are added to the existing programme list and highlighted in a different colour! You can interrupt the scan by pressing the button. TP Edit/Scan In this menu, you can scan through the transponders for specific programmes when, for example, new programmes are offered in the Pay attention to the bar at the bottom of the on-screen display! It provides guidance on what to do next. package of a specific programme provider.
Installation Menu Transponder Selection The following settings are now possible (select items with ): • Select desired satellite with or . • Select transponder frequency with or . • Select polarisation with or . • Select symbol rate with number pad buttons. • Select scan mode for FTA only or FTA and scrambled • Delete transponder (refer to note on page 79). programmes with or .
Installation Menu Press to return to this menu, where you can search for additional transponders. If the search is unsuccessful, the following message appears: Error All new programmes are added to the existing programme list. The “TP Delete” option allows you to remove the transponder from the programme memory by pressing it is deleted. .
Installation Menu DiSEqC™ [UFO] Setup Pay attention to the bar at the bottom of the on-screen display! It provides guidance on what to do next. You should only make changes in this menu if the receiver is connected to a different reception system with different properties or if changes have been made to the reception system. You should therefore carefully follow the instructions for your Sat IF system. However, before each change you should note the settings on the form at the end of this operating manual.
Installation Menu Tone Burst Here the 22 kHz signal can be set as follows: Switching states for setting: Switching states for setting: Switching states for setting: 22 kHz Signal —> High/Low 22 kHz Signal —> Pos. A/B 22 kHz Signal —> Pos. A/B and and and Tone Burst —> Pos. A/B: Tone Burst —> Opt. A/B Tone Burst —> High/Low Low 22 kHz Off Pos Tone Burst 22 kHz Low Tone Burst 0 High 22 kHz On High Tone Burst 1 1 0 Off Pos. 1 Tone Burst 0 2 Pos. 1 22 kHz Off 0 On Pos. 2 Tone Burst 1 3 Pos.
Installation Menu UFO®micro The setting for this menu option is also designed for operation of the receiver in a processing system. The return path of the coaxial cable is used for control and communication between the receiver and the Kathrein UFO®micro system. If the receiver is operated in a UFO®micro reception system, the “UFO®micro” menu option must be set to “On”.
Video Recorder Connection Video Recorder Connection For details of how to connect your video recorder to the receiver refer to the connection diagram provided at the end of this manual and the instructions for the video recorder. Recording In order to make a VCR recording (Record), the satellite receiver must be switched on or the timers must be pre-programmed (see “Timer Settings” section).
Software and Programme List Update Software and Programme List Update Thanks to digital technology, you can receive satellite updates of the software and programme list for your receiver. The “Software Download” sub-menu tells you whether new software or programme lists are available. The only prerequisite is that your satellite reception system is aligned with ASTRA 19.2° East. to access the main menu, use the buttons to select the “Installation” submenu and confirm with .
Software and Programme List Update After the “Display Info” request an on-screen display appears which you should use as a guide. You can move the light-coloured cursor bar using the and or buttons to select the item you want to deactivate (No). Items that are already inactive cannot be changed. If you only want to update the software but leave your channel list alone, deselect the “Channel List” field, or vice versa. You can also request “Info Text” only.
Receiver to Receiver Data Transfer Receiver to Receiver Data Transfer Your receiver is able to receive data from another receiver via its RS232 port. For this, the two receivers are interconnected via a socalled zero-modem cable. The transmitting receiver is the “master”, and the receiving receiver is the "slave". Preparations The master and slave are first switched to standby mode and then disconnected from the mains by pressing the power switch.
Technical Appendix Technical Appendix Technical Features The twin-Sat receiver UFD 580 has two separate reception and signal processing paths. This allows you to record a programme and simultaneously zap through other programmes, or to record two different programmes and at the same time watch one of them (either live or time-shifted) or another previously recorded programme.
Technical Appendix Technical Data RF Properties, Tuner 1 and 2 Sat IF frequency range Input level range IF frequency Reception threshold (EB/NO dig.) Sat IF input Input impedance 2 x 950 to 2150 MHz 43 to 83 dBµV *) 479.5 MHz > 4.8 dB 2x F socket with loop-through output Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer Video resolution Frequency range Input data rates Video decoding Bit rate Output voltage S/N DVB-S standard CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines) 20 Hz to 5 MHz 2-45 MSymbol/s MPEG-1/2 compatible 1.
Technical Appendix Connections 2 Sat signal inputs/outputs (looped-through) TV Connection VCR/AUX Connection Video/audio output Digital audio output 4 x F socket Data port for service Scart socket, 21-pin Scart socket, 21-pin 3 x Cinch socket Optical standard fibre-optic socket Electrical cinch socket Dolby Digital/AC 3 Compressed PCM MPEG Stereo PCM RS 232 Sub D 9-pin/USB 2.0 Unit dimensions (W/H/D) Weight 335 x 63 x 280 mm approx. 2.
Technical Appendix Accessories 1 infrared remote control (RC 660) 2 batteries 1.5 V, type: LR 03, size: AAA (Micro) 1 Scart cable 1 operating manual Scart Socket Assignment Signal Connection no.
Technical Appendix Connection Example Digital sound Optical Electrical Optionally Cinch Scart DVD (VCR) Hi-fi system Electrical digital sound for Dolby Digital system Dolby Digital system 91
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting In the event of a malfunction, first check all the cable connections and operating states: 1. Receiver and TV set power plugs are connected to wall socket 2. Antenna cable on receiver input 3. Receiver and TV set correctly interconnected by a Scart or cinch cable 4. Audio connections are made to hi-fi or Dolby Digital system as appropriate (see previous page) 5. Receiver and TV set (hi-fi/Dolby Digital system) are switched on (check power indicators) 6.
Short Technical Guide Short Technical Guide DiSEqC™ DiSEqC™ (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a communication system between a satellite receiver (master) and the peripheral satellite components (slaves), such as LNBs, multi-switches, rotating antenna systems. It is a single master/multi-slave system, i.e. there is only ever one master in the satellite system. All activities start from the master.
Short Technical Guide PCR PID is the identification number for the synchronisation signal. The PCR PID is normally identical to the video PID. For programmes broadcast in multiple languages, the audio PID can be entered manually to assign a different language to the TV programme. After the PID is entered, the digital receiver automatically selects the audio data identified by the PID number from the data stream and assigns it to the video signal.
Short Technical Guide Glossary AC 3 Audio output AV programme slot CA CI Decoder DiSEqC™ DVB EB/NO [dB] EB/NO ratio LED display LNB Mute OSD PAL Pay TV PCMCIA PID PIN PIP Receiver RGB Satellite IF signal Scart cable Smartcard Standby S-VHS Symbol rate Time-shift function Timer function Transponder UFO®micro and UFO®mini VCR connection Viterbi rate Output for Dolby Digital signal Sound output on the receiver Preferred programme slot on TV set for Scart input Conditional Access (for decoding of encrypted pro
Service Service OSD language Aspect ratio German 4:3 ON 16:9 OFF Satellite 1 Satellite: LNB mode Tuner input #1 #2 #1 & #2 Satellite 2 Loop Satellite 3 Satellite: Satellite: LO1: 9750 LO1: 9750 LO1: 9750 LO2: 10600 LO1: 10600 LO1: 10600 Satellite Satellite Satellite DiSEqC™ menu 22 kHz: High/Low PosA/B OFF Tone Burst: High/Low PosA/B Opt.
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