Operating Manual Twin-PVR Satellite Receiver UFS 821sw/821si with hard disk
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 Preface 2 Contents 3 Safety Instructions - Important Notes 6 Receiver Features 7 Controls, Displays and Connections 8 Connection and Setup 9 Remote Control 12 First Installation 14 Operating Instructions 21 21 22 23 23 Menu Concept Menu Tree Alphanumeric Inputs Language Selection - OSD On-Screen Display (OSD) Channel Notifications Programme Information Error Signalling TV / Radio Channel List 24 24 24 25 25 Common Interface 27 System Setup 30 31 31 32 32 32 34 35 35 35 36 36
Contents Hard Disk Management Prompt on Recording Default Record Duration EPG Grabbing Setup 42 43 43 43 Videotext (Teletext) 44 Organise Channels 45 46 46 46 47 47 47 48 49 49 49 49 49 50 TV Channel List Lock Channels Rename Channels Rearrange Channels Skip Channels Delete Channels Radio Channel List TV Favourite Lists Create Favourite List Rename Favourite List Delete Favourite List Add/Remove Channels (Favourite List) Radio Favourite Lists Twin Functions Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Time-Shift (time-d
Contents Merge Deletion Block Lock Bookmarks Multimedia/Games MP3 Player Organising MP3 Files Photo Album Organising Photo Files Games Applications Installation Menu First Installation Antenna Setup Tuner 1 Setup Tuner 2 Setup Channel Search Motorised Antenna Edit Satellite Data Edit Transponders On Air Download 77 78 78 79 80 81 82 83 85 86 86 87 88 88 89 90 90 92 96 97 97 Connecting up the Video/PVR 98 Software and Programme List Update 99 PVR Manager (USB Tool) Standard Installation Start PVR Man
Safety Instructions - Important Notes 6
Receiver Features Our new UFS 821 multifunction satellite receiver has two independent reception and signal processing circuitries as well as a computer hard disk with a recording capacity of 160 GB. This 160 GB hard disk enables over 100 hours of TV and radio programmes to be recorded and replayed either simultaneously or time-shifted without quality loss.
Controls, Displays and Connections This section provides a brief description of all the controls, displays and connections. The button symbols shown here will also be found in the description of the operating steps. View of front panel (flap folded down) View of rear panel Front Panel Controls and Displays Rear Panel Controls and Displays 1. Common Interface for two CA modules for Pay-TV cards*) 2. USB 1.1 port 3.
Connection and Setup The following section is intended specifically for specialist dealers. You only need to read this section if you are carrying out the installation yourself. The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample configuration. 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 UFS 821 twin-PVR satellite receiver, such as 1. recording one programme and at the same time viewing any other programme or zapping through the channels, and 2. recording two different programmes at the same time, the two tuner inputs of the satellite receiver must each be supplied with a dedicated satellite signal from the antenna system/Sat outlet.
Connection and Setup Though a restriction on this is that with tuner 2 you can only receive the additional channels of the plane currently set by tuner 1 (e.g. Horizontal High). This will only work when receiving one satellite, not in multifeed reception! Note: If only tuner 1 is connected (with no connection to tuner 2), the “Single Mode” setting must be selected for the tuner input. You can then have only the possibilities offered by a normal “single” receiver available to you.
Remote Control Sound on/off ... Standby Number input for channels, timers etc.
Remote Control Remote control RC 660 The RC 660 remote control supports up to four devices (supplied as standard with the RC 660) as well as the receivers of the UFD 5xx (not UFD 552, 554, 558) and UFD 4xx families. First switch all receivers off at the power switch. To configure a receiver to an infrared code: Switch on the relevant receiver.
First Installation Before using your unit for the first time, read the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and Setup” sections. The “Connection configuration. Examples” section provides a sample Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installation work has been properly carried out. The guidance given in the “First Installation” section assumes that the receiver has been properly connected, as per the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and Setup” sections.
First Installation Note: If you are unsure whether you chose the right option from a previous menu, you can go back a step at any time during the first installation process by pressing the button. buttons here to select the connection mode and signal Press the configuration for the second tuner set on the receiver by you or the engineer. You have the following options: Connection mode for tuner 2 - Separated: Tuner 2 (input) has its own signal input, i.e.
First Installation Signal configuration “As tuner 1” Signal configuration “Different to tuner 1” Press to view the satellites by continent - that is, which satellites are accessible on which continent. The continents are displayed above the list of satellite names. The selected continent is shown in yellow. The satellites from the pre-programmed channel list are automatically pre-entered in the right-hand column, and can be changed/deleted according to your reception system.
First Installation Press the and buttons here to select the satellite configuration for each satellite you previously selected. Press the and buttons here to select the satellite configuration for each satellite you previously selected. LNB Type: LNB Type: Press to open the LNB Settings menu. Use the buttons to make your selection. To confirm your selection use the buttons to select “OK” and press . Press to open the LNB Settings menu.
First Installation Transponder: Transponder: buttons to scroll through the Use the transponders of the satellite highlighted in yellow at the top of the display. At the right you will see the signal strength of the transponder on the two tuners, enabling you to check that the satellite configuration you just set up is OK. buttons to scroll through the Use the transponders of the satellite highlighted in yellow at the top of the display.
First Installation Number of channels in the pre-programmed channel list Use the buttons to make the settings. Channel Search Encoded channels can only be decoded with a CA module and matching Smartcard. CA modules and Smartcards are not included in the product package. Please contact your Pay-TV provider. Use the buttons to select whether you want to use the factory default channel list or whether you want to search for more/new channels.
First Installation Use the buttons here to select the time recording mode: • Manual or • Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel) “Manual” time setting Use the “Auto” time setting buttons to make the settings. Set Local Time (time zone difference) buttons to make the Day Select the current day’s date here. Press to display a calendar. Select the day using the cursor buttons ( ).
Operating Instructions Menu Concept The structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The programme showing on the current selected channel always appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will find detailed descriptions of the selected menu items in the relevant sections of the operating manual! 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.
Operating Instructions Menu Tree Main menu Organise Channels TV Channel List Radio Channel List TV Favourite List Radio Favourite List Programme Guide System Setup TV Settings Time Setup Common Interface STB Management Hard Disk Management USB Devices Installation First Installation Antenna Setup Channel Search Motorised Antenna Edit Satellite Data Edit Transponders On Air Download User Preference Language Setup Sleep Timer Parental Control Appearance Setup PVR Setup EPG Grabbing Setup Recording Lis
Operating Instructions Alphanumeric Inputs To enter the names of channels, favourites and satellites use the on-screen keypad (shown here at the left), using the cursor keys and to input characters. You can switch between capitals and small letters, and between numbers and special characters key). Then place the cursor on the character you want to input. Press to apply the character. Press to move one position to the left and to move one to the right.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Channel Notifications TV Channel Identifier Channel number from master list Number of Videotext/ FTA = audio tracks Teletext Free-to-air available (unencoded) button programme/ $ Encoded programme Signal strength Channel name Selected channel list Selected satellite Day of week with time Start time of current and next programmes The channel notification is displayed for a few seconds (configurable on the “User Preference” menu under “Appearance Setup”) every time you change chan
On-Screen Display (OSD) Error Signalling “No signal” indicates that an error has occurred in the reception system or in the receiver settings, or that the transponder is not sending. Check the Sat IF connection and the LNB configuration. If you have changed settings, compare them against the basic settings (provided you had made a note of them as suggested). TV / Radio Channel List Press the button to access the channel list.
On-Screen Display (OSD) Sort options (accessed by pressing yellow button): - Press the red button to access the alphabetical listing. It shows all the channels sorted alphabetically, or the ones beginning with the selected initial letter. - Press the button to sort the channels by provider, or to view the channels from a specific provider. - Press the blue button to sort the channels either by channel number, A-Z, Z-A, or by FTA and encoded (CI) channels.
Common Interface Important Information! Always follow the operating instructions from your Pay-TV provider and the instructions supplied with the Smartcard and the CA module! Smartcards and CA modules are not included with this product! The cards and modules are issued by the respective Pay TV providers, and contain the subscriber data and details of the programmes for which the subscriber has paid. These programmes are always decoded.
Common Interface You can find out which Conditional Access modules are in the CI slots on the UFS 821 and which Smartcard is in which CA module from the main menu under “System Setup”, “Common Interface” and confirm with .
Common Interface From this menu, your card and your PIN code allow you to access various programmes from your Pay-TV provider. “Alphacrypt Light” has been selected as an example here. The details can be different for each CA module.
System Setup 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. Pay attention to the bar at the bottom of the on-screen display! They provide hints on what to do next. Select the “System Setup” menu using the menu button buttons on the main menu and , the . buttons to select the further items. If there is another sub-menu layer, press to open it.
System Setup TV Settings Press appears: to access the “TV Settings” menu. The following display AV (Audio/Video) Settings Video Output Select the type of video signal at the Scart socket here. Select the signal that your TV set can process.
System Setup TV Type Select the TV‘s picture format. Either: • 4:3 or • 16:9 Display Format Select the screen display mode here • Pan & Scan • Letterbox Separate Channel Volume Choose whether the volume setting is to be applied to all channels here (selection: Off) or whether you want to set the volume for each channel separately (selection: On). OSD Position Setup You can use the cursor buttons ( ) to select and arrange the position where the menus are displayed on the TV screen.
System Setup Time Mode Select the time recording mode here: • Manual or • Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel) Time Mode Manual Set Local Time Set the variance from UMTC (Universal Mean Time Coordinate; formerly Greenwich Mean Time) here. At the bottom of the screen you see a listing of major cities to provide an indication of which time zone you have just set. See example screenshot: Summer Time / Winter Time Choose between Summer and Winter time. In the above example Summer time is selected.
System Setup Time Mode Auto Set Local Time See “Set Local Time” - “Time Mode Manual” Summer Time / Winter Time Choose between Summer and Winter time. In the above example Summer time is selected. Time Setup Channel If you have selected automatic time recording, set the channel here from which you want the receiver to get the time. Press to call up a channel list from which you can select the channel you want using the buttons. Press to confirm your selection.
System Setup STB (Receiver) Management Press to access the “STB Management” menu. The following display appears: System Information Press to view the current software version. Press cancel the display. again to Factory Default When you press you are asked whether you want to reset all settings to their factory defaults. Use the and start the reset by pressing buttons to select “OK” . All your personal settings are deleted (Favourite lists, channel sort, etc.
System Setup Change Receiver Name Press the button and enter the unit ID here. This is useful for identification in case of theft. The alphanumeric input procedure is as described in the “Alphanumeric Inputs” section. In the example shown here the ID “UFS 821” has been assigned. Hard Disk Management Press to access the “Disk Management” menu.
System Setup Format Recording List button you are asked whether you want to delete all recordings. Use the buttons to select “OK” and start the reset by pressing . When you press the All the recordings on the hard disk are irrevocably deleted! Format MP3 Archive button you are asked whether you want to delete all MP3 files. Use the buttons to select “OK” and start the reset by pressing .
User Preference Select the “User Preference” menu using the menu button the , buttons on the main menu and . buttons to select the further items. If there is another sub-menu layer, press to open it. If there are no more sub-menus, make the settings using the or number pad. Use the to save your settings and return Press to return directly to the TV picture. Press 38 to the previous menu.
User Preference Language Setup See “Operating Instructions” section under “Language Selection - OSD”. On this menu you can select the language for the menu, the subtitles, the audio and the programme. Sleep Timer buttons to select the time after which you want Use the the UFS 821 to automatically switch off (Standby). The minimum time you can set is 15 minutes, and the maximum 360 minute. Each press of the buttons increases or reduces the power-off time by 15 minutes.
User Preference Receiver Lock Use the buttons (On/Off) to choose whether use of the receiver should be protected by a four-digit PIN. When switching the unit on from Standby you are then prompted to enter the PIN. If the PIN is not entered the receiver cannot be operated. Age Rating Control Use the buttons to select the age rating to watch TV programmes. The minimum age rating you can set is “under 4”, and the maximum “under 18”.
User Preference Appearance Setup On this menu you can set how long the channel notification and the playback information are displayed on-screen. You can also specify whether the volume bar is displayed when adjusting the volume. InfoBox Duration Use the buttons to select the time after which you want the on-screen channel notification display to be automatically cancelled. You can choose between 5, 8, 10, 12 and 15 seconds, or “Hide”.
User Preference PVR Setup On this menu you can make settings for your recordings and for time-shifting. Automatic Time-Shift Use the buttons to select whether automatic time-shifting is enabled or disabled. When you select “On” the receiver automatically (in the background) starts recording the programme you are viewing as soon as you switch to the channel.
User Preference Prompt on Recording Use the buttons here to select whether to enable on-screen of the advanced recording settings on starting (press display button) or not. If you select “Disable”, in manual recording mode, timeshift recording is automatically started (see “Recording” section). Other recording modes are then excluded. Default Record Duration Use the buttons here to select the default recording time.
Videotext (Teletext) This symbol in the channel notification shows you whether Videotext/ Teletext is available for the selected channel. When you press the button, the receiver processes the broadcast Videotext/Teletext service for your TV set to display, even when the signal is decoded. During the search, the programme page which is being searched for is displayed in the top left-hand corner, and the permanent time and date display is shown at the top right.
Organise Channels Select the “Organise Channels” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . This menu is password-protected and can only be accessed by entering the password. The factory default password is “0000”. The factory pre-programmed channel lists can be changed on this menu. You can organise and sort your preferred TV and radio channels, such as all English-language channels or those that broadcast with no commercial breaks.
Organise Channels TV Channel List Press to access the “Edit TV Channels” menu. The following display appears: Lock Channels Select the channel you want to lock using the cursor buttons ( ) and press unlock the channel. to activate the lock.
Organise Channels • by Favourite list ( button) • alphabetically or numerically ( button) Select the sort order you want to apply using the confirm with buttons and . Rearrange Channels Select the channel you want to move using the cursor buttons ) and press . You can now move the channel to the intended channel number using the cursor buttons, then press ( again to insert it there.
Organise Channels • by satellite ( button) • by Favourite list ( button) • alphabetically or numerically ( button) Select the sort order you want to apply using the confirm with buttons and . You can also press global selection. to select all channels at once, or cancel the Radio Channel List Press to access the “Edit Radio Channels” menu.
Organise Channels TV Favourite Lists Press to access the “Edit TV Favourites” menu. The following display appears: Create Favourite List Press to access the menu. You can now use the on-screen keypad (operated as described under “Alphanumeric Inputs”) to name the next free Favourite list. You can set up a total of eight Favourite lists (including radio favourites) for your favourite channels. Each family member can then save their own favourite channels and call them up at any time.
Organise Channels Add: (one channel up/down) or (sideways) buttons to select the channel you want and press to transfer it into the Use the Favourite list. You can add more channels to the current selected Favourite list in the same way. You can also sort the channels first, according to the following criteria: • by satellite ( button) • alphabetically or numerically ( button) Select the sort order you want to apply using the confirm with buttons and .
Twin Functions The UFS 821 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 • If the programme is currently being recorded, the PIP is framed in red. • A previously recorded PIP 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 (time-delayed playback) The time-shift function is described in the “Time-Shift” section. Note that the receiver switches to hard disk mode when executing this function.
Time-shift Time-Shift (time-delayed playback) If you miss the start of a programme because you are busy, or need a short break while a programme is running, you can view the programme time-shifted while it is still being broadcast. Press the button to activate this function.
TVTV EPG and Timer The EPG is a latest-generation Electronic Programme Guide. It provides all the EPG information for around 60 TV channels at no charge, without you having to change channel, 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 ) or access channels directly using the number pad. With the buttons you can scroll back and forth 24 hours the arrow buttons ( at a time (day-by-day). to confirm a change of channel. Press 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.
TVTV EPG and Timer Highlights Press the blue button in the EPG to view the daily highlight 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, News, Magazine/ Reportage, Kids ...). Within each category you can scroll line-by-line or ).
TVTV EPG and Timer Search Function The “Search” function of the EPG allows you to search through 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. buttons to go to the “Search” From the “Highlights” menu use the function. You can use the number pad to input letters in the search form.
TVTV EPG and Timer When you press the following display appears (example): Use the buttons to switch pages in the programme details. The third page displays the upcoming episodes (such as of a series; see example on next page).
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 A time window of two minutes at the beginning and five minutes at the end is automatically set. You can programme a recording from the various views of the EPG (“Current”, “Programme list”, “Highlights” and “Det.inform.” [Details]) and from within their various sub-menus.
TVTV EPG and Timer You now have a number of options to programme your recording. The settings are made using the arrow buttons ( number pad: When recording to the hard disk the signal is not forwarded to the VCR Scart socket! Also, when recording to a VCR or PVR, note that most digital TV signals do not contain a VPS signal. You must therefore always programme your external video or PVR to match the timer settings.
TVTV EPG and Timer If you nevertheless want to programme the recording shown in white, you can edit or delete the pre-programmed recordings. Example of user-defined recording: Example of series recording: Note: 62 If every edition or episode of a series is programmed to be recorded using the “Series recording” function, the EPG locates the series in question in the updated schedules and automatically programmes recording of them.
TVTV EPG and Timer Timer List The timer list (recording schedule) is accessed by pressing the red button. The timer list shows all the programmed recordings. You can use the buttons to toggle back and forth between the master timer list and the “once” and “series” displays. You can scroll line-by-line or pageby-page through the timer list using the arrow buttons ( ). In the box at the bottom right of the screenshot above you see the day, date and time of recording and the recording mode.
TVTV EPG and Timer Important Additional Information • The button does not become active until 15-20 seconds after the picture appears on the TV. • Updating of the EPG is only started if the EPG data is more than 36 hours old. • The EPG is broadcast over the ASTRA satellite at the frequency of 12,603.75 MHz, with a symbol rate of 22 MSymb/s and horizontal polarisation (18 V).
TVTV EPG and Timer Channel List The channels in the table below are provided with Kathrein receivers as at September 12, 2005.
Audio Settings Setting the Volume Set the required volume level using the buttons 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. “Sound off” is displayed. 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.
Recording The UFS 821 offers you the following options for recording a programme: - Time-shift Allowing you to include the background recordings made up to that point to be included in your recording - Record direct to hard disk Allowing you to start recording immediately or later - Timer recording (see tvtv EPG) Allowing you to coordinate your recordings and plan them well ahead, also providing a range of options such as the series timer Check that there is adequate hard disk capacity available before ever
Recording Start Press the red button. The following display appears: When recording starts, only the data of the current programme is recorded. The programme running before you switched channels is not recorded. You can start recording the programme as from the point you switched to the channel in question simply by pressing the button, or you can simply wait the 5 seconds for automatic recording to begin.
Recording Recording Direct to Hard Disk Immediately/Later Start Press the red button. The following display appears: - You can start recording the programme immediately. Use the buttons to move to the “Start Record” field and use the to select “Immediate”. buttons - You can also start recording at a later time. Move the buttons to the “Start Record” field and use the buttons to select the time after which you want recording to start.
Recording List You can also cancel a recording at any time by pressing the button. Select the “Recording List” menu using the menu button buttons on the main menu and display appears (example): , the , or the button. The following Playing Back a Recording Use the buttons to select a recording and press to start playing it. The recorded programme is played in full-screen mode. Press list.
Recording List - Date of recording (ascending) Recording duration (descending) Recording duration (ascending) Recorded channel (descending) Recorded channel (ascending) Title of recording (descending) Title of recording (ascending) Date recording (descending) The next time you call up the recording list the last mode (TV/Radio) and sort order you selected are displayed.
Recording List Edit Recordings Before specifying the mode of editing, press the button to choose whether you want to edit a TV or radio recording. You can sort the recordings as described under “Playing Back a Recording”. Press to view the various editing options. Each time you press the button the selection switches between the various available editing options: - Delete Rename Copy Cut Merge Deletion Block Lock Press Display of editing options.
Recording List Delete buttons to select the recording you want to delete and press . The recording being deleted is underlined in red and Use the the cursor jumps automatically to the next programme. You can then prepare other recordings for deleting in the same way. As long as you button, you can deselect a recording you previously selected for deleting by pressing . The have not quit this menu by pressing the recording will only be definitively deleted when you quit the menu by pressing .
Recording List Copy With this function you can copy a recording, or parts of it, to the hard disk. Make sure you have also selected “Copy” with the button. buttons to select the recording you want to copy and press . The following display appears (example): Use the Also pay attention to the bars at the bottom of the on-screen display! They provide hints on what to do next. The receiver automatically starts playing back the recording.
Recording List Copy the range marked “Middle” as follows: - Move to the start of the range you want to copy and press . Then to set the start point marker of the range to be copied. Then move on to the end of the copy range. Press again and to set press the end marker. Copy the range marked “End” as follows: - Move to the start of the range you want to copy and press press . Then to set the start point marker of the range to be copied. Then press recording.
Recording List The receiver automatically starts playing back the recording.
Recording List Merge You can use this function to merge together two or more recordings on one channel. Make sure you have also selected “Merge” with the button. buttons to select the recordings you want to merge and press . The following display appears (example): Use the The merged recording adopts the name of the first recording selected. You can change the name after merging on the “Rename” menu though. When you have selected all the recordings you want to merge press .
Recording List Deletion Block You can use this function to protect recordings from being deleted when automatic hard disk management is active (see “User Preference” section under “PVR Setup”, “Hard Disk Management”. Make sure you have also selected “Change Type” with the button. buttons to select the recording you want to protect against being deleted and press . The recording then has a “*” in Use the front of its name indicating that it is protected against being deleted.
Recording List Setting bookmarks This function lets you divide recordings into chapters and allows you to quickly find certain sequences in a recording. button. Press the button at Start a recorded programme using the the position in the recording where you want to set a bookmark. A small flag appears at this position. You can repeat this procedure as often as you like. After you have set all of your bookmarks, press the button to access the chapter menu.
Multimedia/Games Select the “Multimedia/Games” menu using the menu button the buttons on the main menu and appears (example): Select the desired function using the with 80 , . The following display buttons and confirm .
Multimedia/Games MP3 Player Use the buttons to select the desired directory and press to open the directory and access its subfolders. In the above example the first directory listed is the local hard disk of the UFS 821 (Local HDD). The second directory is a USB memory stick. You can also access an external hard disk via the USB port on the UFS 821 and open files on it without having to save them to the UFS 821.
Multimedia/Games The MP3 player automatically starts playing the first file you selected.
Multimedia/Games Select the folder or file you want by pressing the button. Your selection is marked by a “+” sign at the end. You now have the following options: to delete the folder/file you selected Press to move the files (such as from the hard disk to an external - Press - storage device or vice versa). The receiver automatically jumps to the drive selection listings (selected using the button).
Multimedia/Games Also pay attention to the bars at the bottom of the on-screen display! They provide hints on what to do next. buttons to select the file you want to view. Press to open the preview. Press to start a slide show. The following display Use the appears on the TV screen (example): The slide show starts automatically with the first selected photo.
Multimedia/Games Use the the PIP. buttons to switch PIP channels. Press again to cancel to change the position of the PIP window on the TV screen Press to open the slide show settings. Make the settings using the buttons.
Multimedia/Games - Press to create a new folder in the selected directory (for how to input the name using the on-screen keypad see “Alphanumeric Inputs”) - Press to copy the selected file/folder (such as from the hard disk to an external storage device or vice versa). The receiver automatically jumps to the drive selection listings (selected using the Press to start the copy operation or press to cancel. Games Not yet available in the current software version.
Installation Menu Select the “Installation” menu using the menu button buttons on the main menu and , the . buttons to select the further items. If there is another sub-menu layer, press to open it. If there are no more sub-menus, make the settings using the or number pad. Use the Press or to save your settings and return to the previous menu or the TV picture.
Installation Menu First Installation See “First Installation” section. Only make changes to this menu when settings or circumstances on/relating to your reception system have changed. You made the settings for the antenna during first installation. The settings should be made by a specialist engineer. Antenna Setup Use the buttons to select whether you want to use only tuner 1 (single mode) or both tuners (dual mode).
Installation Menu Tuner 1 Setup Antenna Number: Each tuner can receive from up to four satellites. Use the buttons to select the position to which you want to assign a new or different satellite. Satellite Name: to access the list of available satellites. Select the satellite you want using the buttons and confirm your selection with . Press Make sure your reception system is aligned to the selected satellite.
Installation Menu DiSEqC™ Switch: Use the buttons to make your selection.
Installation Menu - Automatic Search: Unrestricted search across all transponders on all satellites (network search possible, selection of FTA and encoded channels possible) - Manual Search (transponder selection possible, FTA and encoded channels possible, network search possible) - Advanced Search: Search for a specific channel possible, based on transponder data and PIDs Automatic Search Network Search: Use the buttons to select the setting for the network search.
Installation Menu Manual Search Select Transponder: Press to call up a list of available stored transponders on the satellite you previously selected. Use the buttons to select the transponder you want. If the transponder you want is not listed, select the “Enter New Transponders” option. Press selection. to save your If you have selected an already stored transponder, skip the next points and resume from “Network Search”.
Installation Menu If you set the network search to “On”, the transponder network enables additional transponders that have not yet been stored to be located. They are then stored and scanned for new channels in the same way as the existing transponders. If you set the network search to “Off”, only the factory stored transponders of the satellites you previously selected will be scanned for new as yet unlisted channels.
Installation Menu Video PID: Use the number pad on your remote control to key in the video PID (Packet Identification Number) identifying the video data of the new channel you want on the transponder. Audio PID: Use the number pad on your remote control to key in the audio PID (Packet Identification Number) identifying the audio data of the new channel you want on the transponder.
Installation Menu buttons to select the tuner for which you want to make the settings and confirm your menu selection by pressing the button. Use the Tuner Settings The settings for both tuners are made in the same way. Select Satellite: Use the buttons to select the satellite here. Select Transponder: Use the The optimum setup is shown by the signal strength and quality bar charts at the bottom.
Installation Menu Edit Satellite Data Only make changes to this menu when settings or circumstances relating to the satellites have changed. The settings should be made by a specialist engineer. Satellite Name: Press to access a list of all stored satellite. Use the buttons to select the satellite you want. Transponder Frequency: Use the buttons to select the transponder frequency. Edit Satellite Longitude: Use the number pad to key in the new longitude.
Installation Menu Edit Transponders Only make changes to this menu when settings or circumstances relating to the transponders have changed. The settings should be made by a specialist engineer. Satellite Name: Press to access a list of all stored satellite. Use the buttons to select the satellite you want. Transponder Frequency: Use the buttons to select the transponder frequency.
Connecting up the Video/PVR For details of how to connect your external recorder to the receiver refer to the connection diagram provided at the end of this manual and the instructions for the external recorder. Recording Playback 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 Thanks to digital technology, you can receive satellite updates of the software and programme list for your receiver. The “On Air Download” sub-menu on the “Installation” menu tells you whether new software or programme lists are available. The only requirement 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” sub-menu and confirm with .
Software and Programme List Update Transponder Info Current SW Version The transponder frequency and symbol rate are displayed here. The current software version is displayed here. Download Information Text Use the buttons to select whether you want to download the latest information text. The information text is displayed during the software download, providing details of the new features offered by the software update.
Software and Programme List Update The receiver starts downloading. On the next screen you see the following: - The number of modules being downloaded The elapsed time The current operation The information text, if previously selected When the software has been successfully downloaded the receiver asks you whether you want to upgrade the firmware.
Software and Programme List Update buttons to select “OK” and pressing . The following display appears: Use the start the update by Follow all on-screen instructions. Check the time setting following a software update! You can also download the updates from the Internet. The address is: h t t p : / / w w w. k a t h r e i n . d e / e s c kathrein/download/receiv_soft.htm You can install these updates by way of the USB controller (PVR Manager).
PVR Manager (USB Tool) Safety Instructions General Notice Before installing the USB tool for KATHREIN receivers, refer to the safety instructions for your KATHREIN receiver. KATHREIN cannot be held liable for damage, loss of data or consequential loss of any kind (e.g.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) 3. Click “Next” to confirm the default directory selected by your PC. 4. Click the “Install” button. The software is installed on your PC.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) 5. Once the software has been installed on your PC, you will need to restart it. Click “Finish” to restart. Note: Connect the receiver by the USB cable mentioned on page 2 to your PC and then switch on the receiver (operating mode). The operating system detects the receiver as new hardware.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) The PVR Manager of the UFS 821 offers many options for uploading and downloading between your UFS 821 and a PC or laptop by way of a USB cable. The detailed instructions on these operations assume that the PVR Manager has been correctly installed as described under “Standard Installation”. The transfer rate depends on the PC‘s USB bus and hard disk, or on the data media used on the PC. The transfer rate is around 2 MB per second (so 1 GB takes around 10 minutes). Using USB 1.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) Video Upload (Receiver → PC) 1. From the “Setting” menu select the drive to which you want to transfer the recording. Check first that there is sufficient storage capacity on the destination drive for the file(s) you are transferring! 2. Click on the file you want. The box at the bottom left (in the Details view) shows the first frame of the recorded programme, with details of the date it was recorded, the channel and title. 3.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) Video Download (PC → Receiver) 1. From the “Setting” menu select the drive on your PCs or laptop containing the recording you want to download to your receiver. Check first that there is sufficient storage capacity on the destination drive for the file(s) you are transferring! 2. Click on the file you want. The box at the top left (in the Details view) shows the first frame of the recorded programme, with details of the date it was recorded, the channel and title. 3.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) MP3 Click on the “MP3” button. The following display appears (example): The receiver‘s hard disk provides a maximum 1 GB storage capacity for MP3 files. If this is insufficient, you can also connect an external hard disk to the receiver by a USB cable. The receiver detects the external hard disk and you can play the MP3 files directly from it without having to download them to the receiver.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) Photos Click on the “JPEG” button. The following display appears (example): Only photo files in JPEG format can be used. The receiver‘s hard disk provides a maximum 512 MB storage capacity for photo files. If this is insufficient, you can also connect an external hard disk to the receiver by a USB cable. The receiver detects the external hard disk and you can view the photo files directly from it without having to download them to the receiver.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) Games Currently not used. To be implemented in later software versions. Upgrade Receiver Firmware You can use this function to download the software directly from PC to the UFS 821. You can download the latest software for your UFS 821 from the Internet at: http://www.kathrein.de/esc-kathrein/download/receiv_soft.htm The advantage of this is that transferring the software from the PC to the UFS 821 is faster than over the satellite. Click on the “Upgrade” button.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) Channel List Click on the “Channel” button. The following display appears: Click “Radio” to switch between the TV and radio list settings. The Channel Edit screen offers the following options: Open You can use this function to open a channel list stored on your PC or laptop. You can download the latest channel list for your UFS 821 from the Internet at: http://www.kathrein.de/esc-kathrein/download/receiv_soft.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) Load from PVR You can use this function to upload the channel list currently in use on the UFS 821 to this view and then edit it according to your needs (rearrange, sort, create favourites, etc.). Click on the “Load from PVR” button. The on-screen progress barer indicates the current status of the transfer. As soon as the progress bar disappears the transfer is complete. The following display appears (example): Click the “Radio” button to switch between the radio and TV channels.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) - Start Numbering: The channels can be renumbered manually as from a desired position (click). - Move to: Enter the position (channel number) where you want the channel to move to. - Renumber: The channels are renumbered in their current sort order. - Add to new TV Favourite: A new TV Favourite list is created and the previously selected channel is included in it. - Add to all Favourites: The channel is added to all Favourite lists of the selected Favourites bank (TV/Radio).
PVR Manager (USB Tool) Click on “Open” to open a SatcoDX channel list stored on your PC or laptop. The following display appears (example): Now click on one of the grey boxes (Satellite, Position, Name etc.) to sort the channels by those criteria. You can use the “Filter” option to exclude certain channels. You can sort by further criteria (e.g. Radio, TV etc.) in the small grey box at the top right which by default shows “Display - ALL”.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) Sat/TP Edit (Satellite & Transponder) You can use this function to enter a new satellite and/or transponder. To do so, click on the “Sat/TP Edit” button. The following display appears (example): Enter the data for the new satellite/transponder here and then click “Add”. The new data is added to the existing satellite/transponder list. Create Favourite You can use this function to create a new Favourites folder.
PVR Manager (USB Tool) Add to Favourite You can use this function to add one or more channels you previously selected to the desired Favourite list. Click on the channel you want to add and hold the mouse button down. Now drag the channel with the mouse onto the Favourite list to which you want to add it. You can also select multiple channels to add by holding down the Ctrl key while selecting (see example screenshot). Renumber You can use this function to renumber the channels in their current sort order.
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 The front panel houses four buttons and the multifunction control (from now on referred to as “the control”). Because there are no number buttons, no password/PIN-protected functions can be called up. Menu button: Press the Menu button to access the main menu. Move to the various sub-menu items by rotating the control.
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 so-called zero-modem cable. The transmitting receiver is the “master”, and the receiving receiver is the “slave”. Only possible between two UFS 821 receivers!!!! Preparations The master and slave are both switched on. Then the RS 232 ports of the two receivers are interconnected by a zero-modem cable.
Technical Appendix Technical Features The UFS 821 twin satellite receiver has two separate reception and signal processing paths. This allows you to record a programme and simultaneously zap through other channels, 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 Designation UFS 821si UFS 821sw Order no. 20210071 20210072 Silver Black Colour RF band Sat IF band MHz 2 x 950-2150 Input level band dBµV 44-83 dB < 4.5 Reception threshold (EB/NO) TV system Video Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer DVB-S standard Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines) Video decoding MPEG-1 and 2 compatible Input data rate MSymb/s 2-45 Bit rate MB/s 1.5-15 Frequency range MHz 0.
Technical Appendix Accessories Scart Socket Assignment VHS/S-VHS Switching 122 1 infrared remote control (RC 660) 2 batteries 1.5 V, type: LR 03, size: AAA (Micro) 1 Scart cable 1 operating manual Signal Terminal no.
Technical Appendix Connection Example Cinch DVR (VCR) Digital audio AC 3 optical Hi-fi PC Dolby Digital system PC oder or Laptop laptop 123
Short Technical Guide DiSEqC™ DiSEqC™ components DVB MPEG-2 EB/NO ratio FEC OTR PID Programme package 124 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 PIP Symbol rate Transponder Picture-In-Picture function The symbol rate describes the quantity of data that is transmitted per second. The symbol rate is measured in MSymbols/s and is equal to the number of symbols received per second. A transponder is a satellite channel which transmits TV and radio signals. A satellite has several transponders. Analogue transponders transmit only one TV channel and possibly multiple radio channels on the transmission frequency.
Short Technical Guide Glossary AC 3 Output for Dolby Digital signal Audio Output Sound output on the receiver AV programme position Preferred programme position on TV set for Scart input CA Conditional Access (for decoding of encrypted programmes) CI Internationally standardised interface for CA modules Decoder Decoding device for Pay TV DiSEqC™ Control system between receiver and LNB, multi-switch DVB Digital Video Broadcasting EB/NO [dB] Power density per unit of information EB/NO ratio
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.
Service If, despite studying this operating manual, you still have questions about getting started with the unit or using it correctly, or if unexpected problems occur, please contact your specialist dealer. The Kathrein Customer Hotline is also at your disposal. Phone: 0900/1122240* 936.2858/A/1205/ZWT - Technical data subject to change. * (0.89 EUR per minute on land lines of Deutsche Telekom AG) Internet: www.kathrein.
