Quick Start Guide Connection and set-up UFSconnect 916 English You will find an English version of this document at www.kathrein.com Vous trouverez la version française du document sur www.kathrein.
General safety instructions List of Contents 1 General safety instructions ............................................................................2 2 About these instructions ................................................................................6 2.1 Contents........................................................................................................................6 2.2 Explanation of the symbols and signal words ..........................................................
Power supply voltage ● Operate the unit only at the specified mains voltage. The mains voltage is shown on the rear of the unit or on the external power supply unit. ● The unit may only be connected to the mains and turned on once it has been connected to the antenna and to the TV set or the cable network and PC. Accessibility of the mains socket Position the unit close to an easily accessible mains socket so that you can switch off the power at any time if required.
General safety instructions Caution Risk of corrosion and explosion of batteries. If your unit is supplied with batteries (for instance in the remote control), comply with the following points: ● Do not expose batteries excessively to sources of heat, direct sunlight or fire. ● Comply with the safety instructions stated on the batteries: ● Replace the batteries only with types that are identical or equivalent, otherwise the batteries or the unit may be damaged. Important Risk of damage to the unit.
Further points Effects of the heat generated by the unit ● All electronic equipment generates heat, The temperature rise of this unit lies within the permissible range. Sensitive furniture surfaces and veneers may however become discoloured by the effects of constant heat over time. ● The feet of the unit can cause changes to the colour of treated furniture surfaces. To avoid possible discoloration, place the unit on a suitable stable flat underlay.
About these instructions 2 About these instructions 2.1 Contents This Quick Start Guide describes a quick and easy procedure for connecting the receiver to the most popular satellite systems and then setting it up. All further details can be found in the comprehensive instructions for use and in the Media Centre guide at www.kathrein.com. ► Go to www.kathrein.com ▶ Satellite and terrestrial reception systems ▶ Product overview ▶ Receivers ▶ Satellite receivers (DVB-S).
EPG, EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) which the receiver displays on the TV set. Gracenote Gracenote EPG is an editorially pre-processed EPG supplied by the company GraEPG cenote. Gracenote EPG supplies programme data for more than 160 channels up to 14 days in advance. HbbTV HbbTV (Hybrid broadcast broadband TV) – together with Videotext – provides additional information from the programme providers. This information can be received via the TV signal and also via the Internet.
Product package 3 Product package ➊ Twin-Receiver UFSconnect 916 ➋ Quick Start Guide and Safety Instructions (multilingual) 2 ➌ Remote control RC 675 ➍ HDMI cable 1 ➎ Loop-through cable ➏ Mains power cable ➐ 2 batteries AAA 1.5 V 3 Fig. 1: 4 5 6 7 The accessories supplied may differ in appearance from those illustrated. Scope of delivery (with packaging) 4 Inserting batteries in the remote control 1.
5 Controls and connections 5 3 6 7 4 9 8 1 Fig. 3: 2 10 Front view ① Two Common Interfaces for CI modules 1) ② Two buttons for ejecting the CI modules ③ Smart card reader ④ SD card reader ⑤ USB 2.0 port ⑥ On/Off button (operation/stand-by) ⑦ Media button 2) ⑧16-character alphanumeric display ⑨ Channel selection buttons ⑩ TV/radio button 1) 2) CI+ modules cannot be used! CI modules and smart cards are not included with this product. calls the Kathrein Portal – Media Centre 2 1 Fig.
Connecting the receiver 6 Connecting the receiver 6.1 Preconditions This Quick Start Guide describes how to connect and commission single-device systems of type DiSEqC™1.0 or simple LNB for the satellite Astra 19.2° East 1). All other systems are described in the comprehensive instructions for use. Ask your specialist dealer if you have questions or encounter problems. 1) Astra 19.2° East is preinstalled at position 1 and Hotbird 13° East is preinstalled at position 2.
6.2 Connecting the antenna cable ✔ Sufficiently long antenna cables with F screw-type connectors must be available (Fig. 7). 1. Using one of the antenna cables, connect the tuner input LNB1 IN to a Sat socket (①, ②, ③ in Fig. 8): a) Insert the F screw-type connector centrally into LNB1 IN and push it in to the stop. b) Tighten the union nut on the F screw-type connector. 2. In the same way, connect the tuner input LNB2 IN to the other Sat socket (④, ⑤, ⑥ in Fig.
Initial set up 7 Initial set up Important ● The descriptions in this section assume that the device has been correctly connected as described in the preceding section. ● Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installation work has been properly carried out. Nothing you do during the initial set-up can damage your reception system! Ask your specialist dealer if you have questions or encounter problems. Tip 7.
4. Use the on/off switch to switch the receiver on. ➯ The receiver will automatically begin the initial start-up. Fig. 9 shows the display on the TV set. Tip 1 Fig. 9: Current operating instructions ① The field at the bottom of the window always shows current operating instructions (① in Fig. 9) Select language 1. If required, select a different language and press . ➯ The selected language is identified with a tick (Fig. left). 2. Press (green). ➯ The next step of the initial set-up is displayed.
Initial set up Establishing an Internet connection (optional) Tip The receiver automatically tries to connect to the Internet by LAN or WLAN. When it succeeds, the connection route used ①②1) is ticked. The field ④1) shows further information. It is not essential to have an Internet connection during initial set-up. This can also be added subsequently via the Main Menu 2). 1) see Fig.
Configuring the tuner Tip Have you connected only 1 antenna cable to the receiver? If yes, then before you press (green) set the Tuner 2 Connection type to Loopthrough. 1. Press (green). Fig. 11 is displayed. 2. Press (green). Fig. 12 is displayed. Fig. 11: Configuring the tuner 1 3. Press (green). ➯ The pre-installed channel list is now updated using the ASTRA channel list. The message shown in Fig. 13 appears for a few minutes.
Remote control functions Setting the date and time Tip The receiver is supplied with the date and time via the satellite signal, and displays them. 1. Using , set your local time zone offset to UTC. 2. Press (green). Fig. 14: Time Settings 8 Tip The TV channel is displayed, and the initial set-up is complete. Remote control functions ● The guide below describes the basic functions of the remote control for viewing broadcast TV programmes (live mode).
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ 1 2 16 Number pad Show Videotext Volume higher (Vol +) and lower (Vol –) Switch channels Show Channel Information context-dependent functions in live TV/radio, EPG, My Recordings ⑧ Show My Recordings 1) ⑨ ● Open the channel list 3 4 ● Open menus ● Confirm inputs ⑩ Display Media Centre 2) 1) ⑪ ● Show My Recordings 5 15 On / stand-by 6 ● Start playback 7 14 Start fast rewind / fast forward ● Start timeshift (freeze-frame) ● Pause playback 8 Start recording (OTR) 13 9
Accessories (not included in product package) 9 Accessories (not included in product package) The following accessories are available for the receiver: UFZ 112 USB hard disk 500 GB Order number: 20410038 ● Hard Disk Capacity: 500 GB for up to 300 hours of standard TV or 100 hours of HDTV recordings (depending on the data rate of the transmitted broadcast) ● Recommended and suitable for Kathrein receivers with facility for connecting to an external hard disk ● The hard disk is controlled and switched on a
10 Frequently Asked Questions The receiver is not responding, or the TV set display remains blank 1. If the receiver is not responding, always first check all the cable connections: ➯ Are the mains plugs for the receiver and TV set plugged into the mains socket correctly? ➯ Is the antenna cable correctly plugged into the receiver input? ➯ If the receiver correctly connected to the TV set? Refer to Fig. 8, p. 11. 2. Switch all the units on.
Frequently Asked Questions The wrong time is displayed 1) Possible causes Remedy The time changeover to summer time was performed incorrectly. Check Set Local Time and correct it if necessary. (Main Menu ▶ Settings ▶ Basic Settings ▶ Time Setting) The wrong time was taken from the reception signal. 1. In live mode, select a transmitter which transmits the time and date 1). 2. First use the remote control to switch the receiver off, then switch it off at the mains. 3.
No connection to the network possible Possible causes Remedy Network cable ● Check the network cable, and replace it if necessary. ● Consult a PC or network specialist. The network or router/modem is... then ... ... switched off, ... switch the router/modem on. ... is not operating correctly, ... Check the network and if necessary reboot the router/modem and other components. To do this, disconnect them from the power supply, wait approx. 1 minute, and reconnect them. ... defective, ...
Disposal 11 Disposal Electronic devices Electronic equipment is not domestic waste – in accordance with directive 2002/96/ EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 27th January 2003 concerning used electrical and electronic appliances, it must be disposed of properly. At the end of its service life, take this receiver for disposal at a designated public collection point. Spent batteries Spent batteries are special waste.
The software installed on the device/product before dispatch from the factory is suitable for its function and is of the quality usual for this type of software. It has not been technically possible to fully eliminate all bugs during the software development process. However the software as delivered is considered to be defective only if it fails to perform the functions usual for the device/product. A shortcoming that causes only an insignificant reduction in quality does not rank as a defect.
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