Quick Start Guide Connection and set-up UFS 800 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 Earthing the antenna system An incorrectly earthed antenna system can lead to overvoltage in the event of a lightning strike. Earth the antenna system in accordance with regulations or connect an equipotential bonding conductor. When doing so, comply with EN 60728/11 and national regulations where applicable. Caution Risk of corrosion and explosion of batteries.
Long periods of absence or storms ● If you are going to be absent for a long time or if there is a storm, always switch off the unit at the mains (have first switched it into stand-by mode). Then pull the plug out of the mains socket, so as to totally disconnect the unit from the mains. This also applies to other equipment connected to the unit. ● We recommend also disconnecting the power cable and the antenna cable from the unit.
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 at www.kathrein.com. ► Go to www.kathrein.com ▶ Satellite and terrestrial reception systems ▶ Product overview ▶ Receivers ▶ Satellite receivers (DVB-S).
2.3 Abbreviations and technical terms DiSEqC DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a digital control signal system which allows reception from more than 1 satellite. Multiswitch A multi-switch distributes the signals supplied by the LNB to the various different sat receivers. S/PDIF S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface Format) is a digital interface for electrical or optical transmission of digital audio signals such as Dolby Digital AC-3.
Inserting batteries into the remote control 4 Inserting batteries into the remote control 1. Remove the cover from the remote control. To do this, press on the point ② and push the cover ① off to the rear ③ (Fig. 2). 2. Insert the batteries ④ supplied into the battery compartment ⑤. Ensure correct polarity of the batteries (the polarity is marked inside the battery compartment). 3. Fit the cover again and slide it forward to the stop. 4 3 2 1 5 4 Fig.
5 Controls and connections 2 1 3 4 Fig. 3: Front view ① 7-segment display ② On/Off button (operation/stand-by) ③ Channel selection button + ④ Channel selection button – 7 1 6 10 9 2 3 4 5 8 Fig. 4: 11 12 Rear view ① LNB IN: Satellite signal input, F connector ② LOOP OUT: Loop-through satellite signal output, F connector ⑦ YPbPr: Output, cinch sockets ⑧ Video (FBAS), Audio L/R (analogue): Outputs, cinch sockets ③ USB 2.
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 satellites Astra 19.2° East 1) and Hotbird 13° 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 ✔ A sufficiently long antenna cable with F screw-on connectors must be available (Fig. 7). ► Using the antenna cable, connect the tuner input LNB IN to a Sat socket (①, ②, ③ in Fig. 8): a) Insert the F screw-on connector centrally into LNB IN and push it in to the stop. b) Tighten the union nut on the F screw-type connector. Fig. 7: F screw-type connector 6.3 Connecting the TV set 1.
Initial set-up 7 Initial set-up Important Risk of damage to the unit. Do not connect the unit to the mains and perform the initial set-up until all installation work has been properly carried out as described in the preceding section Tip Nothing you do during the initial set-up can damage your reception system! Ask your specialist dealer if you have questions or encounter problems. 7.
7.2 Performing the initial set-up Switch on the TV set/receiver and select a language 1. Connect the receiver and the TV set to the mains. 2. Switch the TV set on. 3. On the TV set, select the HDMI input to which you connected the receiver. 4. Use the on/off switch to switch the receiver on. ➯ The receiver shows the available languages (Fig. on the left). 5. Select your language with / and confirm it with . ➯ The TV channel is displayed, initial set-up is complete (example in the Fig. on the left).
Initial set-up 7.3 Performing optional settings This section describes important optional settings which you can make as required. Further details can be found in the instructions for use. Setting Parental Control Tip The description of the procedure for Parental Control can serve as a general template for the use of the menu. Navigate in the menu 1. Press MENU. The Installation menu appears (Fig. on the left). 2. Press several times until the Settings menu is displayed (Fig. on the left).
3. Press several times, to highlight Parental Control (Fig. on the left). Input the password to open the setting window for Parental Control 1. Press . The input mask for the password will appear. 2. Input 0000. ➯ The setting window for Parental Control appears (Fig. 9). Tip 1 Fig. 9: The field at the bottom of the window always shows current operating instructions (① in the Fig. on the left).
Initial set-up Complete the setting of the Parental Control parameters ► Press EXIT several times until the current TV channel is displayed. ➯ This completes the setting of the Parental Control parameters. Time zone adjustment The receiver takes the date and time from the satellite signal and has a default setting of the time zone GMT + 00:00, summer time Off. Many central European countries from Spain through France and Germany to Scandinavia lie in the time zone GMT + 01:00 and use summer time.
Software update The receiver can take the data for a software update from the satellite signal or from an external USB data carrier. Important Risk of damage to the unit. Do not switch the receiver off whilst the update is in progress. Make a note of the current software version So that you can check the success of the software update, first make a note of the current software version. ► Select Main Menu ▶ Receiver Info ▶ About STB and make a note of the software version listed and the date.
Remote control functions 8 Tip Remote control functions ● The guide below describes the basic functions of the remote control for displaying broadcast TV programmes (live mode). A detailed description of the remote control can be found in the comprehensive instructions for use. ● Where keys have a special function, this is described at the bottom of the user interface; see also Fig. 9, p. 15.
① Mute sound ② Audio: Select the sound channel 1) 18 Pause: Pause the picture 1) Zoom: Enlarge the view (zoom in) 1) Info: Show Programme Information 1) 1 2 3 ③ no function ④ RECALL: List the channels most recently selected, or switch between two channels 2).
Frequently Asked Questions 9 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.
The wrong time was taken from the reception signal 1) 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. Wait 3. 10 s then switch the receiver on. Examples: Das Erste HD (Germany), Nederland 1 HD (Netherlands), Rai 1 HD (Italy).
Disposal The message Weak Signal is displayed Possible causes Remedy internal fault 1. Switch off the receiver and unplug the antenna cable. 2. Wait about 30 seconds. 3. Connect the antenna cable and switch the receiver on. ➯ If the message is displayed again, check the satellite system. ➯ Consult an antenna specialist if necessary.
11 Copyright and licence conditions Audio MPEG Inc. and Sisvel S.p.A. This unit makes use of legally protected technologies, which are protected by patents in the USA and also by other intellectual property rights in other countries. KATHREIN-Werke KG has obtained licenses from Audio MPEG Inc. and Societa‘ Italiana per lo sviluppo dell'elettronica, Sisvel S.p.A. to use these technologies. These licences carry certain restrictions, which apply also to you as the customer.
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