Operating manual – Part 2 Basic functions and operation UFS 925 English Neu Vereint TV und Internet Receiver Order no. Hard disk capacity UFS 925si/sw 20210165/20210166 1 TB UFS 925si/sw 20210198/20210199 500 GB Operating manual valid as of software version: 1.
Preface Dear customer, this operating manual are intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered by your new receiver. We have tried to make the operating manual 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.
Legal information Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ® HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and in other countries. CI+ and the CI+ logo are trade marks or registered trade marks of CI Plus LLP. The UFS 925 satisfied the minimum requirements of CI+.
Contents Preface............................................................... 2 Legal information ............................................. 2 Contents ............................................................ 4 Safety instructions - Important notes ............. 6 Basic functions ............................................... 10 Remote control in live mode (TV/radio) .......... 11 I want to watch TV ... ...................................... 12 I want to listen to the radio ... ...................
Contents HbbTV .............................................................. 76 HD+ InterAktiv................................................. 77 Call up ............................................................ 77 Kathrein portal (Media centre)....................... 78 Main menu ....................................................... 79 Calling up the main menu and introduction .... 79 Overview of the main menu submenus .......... 80 Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist ...................
Safety instructions - Important notes These two pages contain important information about operation, installation location and connection of the unit. Read these instructions carefully before setting up the device. Mains cable Danger! antenna and to the TV set or the cable network and PC. Make sure that the mains cable (power supply cable) is not damaged.
Safety instructions - Important notes Do not place any objects on top of the unit. Unless stated to the contrary in the “Connection and set-up” and “Installation” sections in the manual supplied, maintain a clearance of at least 10 cm above the unit, 2 cm to either side and 5 cm behind the unit, to allow the unobstructed dissipation of the heat generated. There is a risk of fire! Repairs Caution! Ensure that any repairs to your unit are carried out by qualified personnel.
Safety instructions - Important notes Product return/original packaging Please keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product at any time! The receivers are fragile due to their construction and are only adequately protected by the original packaging. If the receiver is not shipped correctly the guarantee/warranty on it will be voided.
Safety instructions - Important notes Network function To connect the receiver to the network via the PC/laptop, you must have unrestricted rights (administrator rights) for your PC/laptop and on your network. For this refer to the section “Mainmenu”, “Interfaces”, “Ethernet Settings”. Power consumption in standby mode < 0.5 W The standby power consumption of < 0.5 W given on the receiver packaging will only be achieved when the receiver is in standby mode with the display switched off.
Basic functions Following an overview of the remote control, a simple explanation will be provided of the receiver’s most important functions (with all the required buttons on the remote control). The explanations in the sections “I would like to ...” merely demonstrate the most simple use of the relevant receiver functions without going into any great detail. For more detailed explanations of the functions, refer to the relevant sections.
Basic functions Remote control in live mode (TV/radio) Switch between TV/radio mode Operation (on)/standby (off) Number pad Call up teletext Call up main menu Volume “+” (louder) Volume “-” (softer) Mute The coloured buttons are reserved for certain contentdependent functions (e.g.
Basic functions I want to watch TV ... to increase or decrease the volume Press to switch channels Press to display and hide additional channel information Press to mute sound - Press - - Press to open the selection box, to select the channel list and call up using Press to select a channel Press twice to call up a channel and close the channel - Press - list 12 ...
Basic functions I want to listen to the radio ... - Press to change to radio mode to increase or decrease the volume Press to switch channels Press to display and hide additional channel information Press to mute sound - Press - - Press ...
Basic functions I want to access teletext ... - Press to call up teletext - Press ...
Basic functions I want to watch time-shift TV ...
Basic functions I want to record a programme immediately ...
Basic functions I want to record a programme that is scheduled for later (timer list) - Press the button to open the programme guide - Press to select the desired channel - Press the (yellow) button to call up the programme preview - Press to select the desired programme - Press the button to open the “Recording” window - Press to start recording the programme or to change the recording mode, date, start, end and duration - Press before recording - Press or to return to TV
Basic functions I want to play back a recording ...
Basic functions I want to delete a recording ...
Basic functions Editing and selection options in the menus In some menus/on-screen displays this box is shown with a particular colour gradation. Each colour gradation represents a specific view/selection. The table below shows which colours are assigned to which buttons. Where the functions of these buttons are assigned for the current menu/view, they are also shown in the line at the bottom of the on-screen display. Tip! Always check the bar at the bottom of the on-screen display.
Basic functions Alphanumeric entries For entries such as names of favourites or search terms, use the keyboard displayed on the screen (see screenshot example). The letters assigned to the number pad also apply to your remote control. They are used in a similar way to those on a mobile phone. The following buttons can be used for entry or to select an action: Button Assigned character/action Press 1x 2x 3x 4x 5x .
Basic functions Switch between letters and digits/ special characters Switch to QWERTZ keyboard (control using the arrow buttons and the OK button) - see screenshot at top right Confirm the term entered Switch between upper case and lower case letters After entering the desired term, press the or button to abort the entry. 22 Cancel entry without saving Cancel entry without saving button to transfer the name/search term, etc.
Basic functions Switching between TV and radio operation Press the button to switch between TV and radio operation. Setting the volume Adjust the volume using the buttons. Channel selection ... direct The button allows the channel to be selected from the sorted channel list/favourites list currently selected. If the channel slot in the channel list is known, the desired channel can also be called up directly by entering the channel slot, using the number pad on the remote control (e.g.
Calling up the favourites lists Channel list Calling up the complete list/ satellites list Calling up alphabetical sort order Currently selected channel list Edit channel list, see section “Mainmenu Edit TV-Channellist” Change between TV and radio channel list Call up the search function - Service ID - Symbol Rate - Polarisation - Transponder frequency Channel data: - Transmitting satellite Signal strength and quality Live picture for the selected channel Currently selected channel Basic
Basic functions Now use the relevant coloured button to select the category from which you want to open a channel list: (red) button: Calling up the “Favoriteslist” Contains the following channel lists: - Favourites lists 1-8 (green) button: Calling up the “Complete List” Contains the following channel lists: - Complete list - Channel lists sorted by satellite - Channels supported by tvtv programme guide up alphabetically (yellow) button: Calling sorted lists Contains the following channel lists: -
Basic functions Use the cursor ( ) buttons to select the desired channel list and call it up button. using the After selecting the desired channel list, the desired channel is selected using the ) buttons and called up using the button. cursor ( To exit the channel list and return to the TV picture, press the button again, or press the button. Tip! You can also call up favourites lists via the selection menu (using the ) Then use the cursor ( button).
If a channel is encrypted, a key symbol is shown before the channel name Selected favourites list and channel number from selected channel list Current programme (top) and next programme (bottom), each with the start time Selected channel Current time Display the programme age restrictions (where available) HDTV format broadcast Teletext available Selected audio track Basic functions 27
Basic functions The following icons (symbols) may appear in the channel information: Broadcast transmitted in HDTV standard 1080i Teletext is available Broadcast transmitted in HDTV standard 720p Receiver registers the programme as a live broadcast Portal channel (channel options available) Receiver registers the programme as a film Dolby Digital audio track selected Receiver registers the programme as a series Audio selection is: Mono FSK 6.
Basic functions The desired channel list is selected using the cursor buttons ( up using the ) and called button. The following on-screen display appears: Press the button if you want to be reminded of this function next time, or the don't want to see this message again. After selecting a channel option using the your selected portal channel.
Basic functions Subtitle selection If the channel banner includes the following symbol for subtitles , you can call up the “Subtitle” button) and press to select “Change sound, picture, subtitles”. Confirm with the button. Use the buttons to select “Subtitle” and confirm by pressing the button.
Basic functions Teletext This symbol in the channel banner indicates whether teletext is available for the selected channel. button, the receiver will prepare the teletext service data for your TV set to When you press the display, even if the signal is encrypted. During the search, the page which is being searched for is displayed in the top left-hand corner with the time and date displayed at the top right. When the search is finished, the teletext broadcast by the relevant channel provider appears.
Basic functions Automatic time-shift This is a special function provided by the UFS 925. As soon as you switch to a channel, the receiver automatically starts recording the programme you are viewing to the hard disk in the background. If you change channel again, the previously stored data is deleted and background recording begins again.
Basic functions One Touch Recording (OTR) - recording direct to hard disk To start recording directly to the hard disk, press the (example): Use the button. The following on-screen display appears buttons to select the lines to be changed; make the changes using the buttons.
Basic functions Decrypt: Here you can select whether the programme should be recorded unencrypted (select “Yes”) or encrypted (select “No”) on the hard disk. Selecting “On” means that, depending on the setting in the “Interfaces” “Common Interface” “Multidecryption” menu, you may not be able to view any other encrypted channels that use the same CI module for decoding (see sections “System parameters” “Common interface” and “Multidecryption”).
Basic functions Picture-in-picture 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. The PIP window is however only small, since it is intended for monitoring purposes and not for viewing programmes in the normal way.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) General information on the programme guide What is the programme guide? The programme guide (referred hereinafter as EPG) is an editorially prepared programme guide of the latest generation. It provides all EPG information for around 160 TV channels free of charge, without you having to change channel, and also offers schedule information up to two weeks in advance.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Calling up the EPG Specifies the date and time of the selected recording, and the category, duration and age restriction (only where supplied by broadcaster) For selection options see the “Navigation” section If you selected a channel from a favourites list before calling up the EPG, only the data for the channels included in this favourites list will be visible in the EPG. Press the EPG button a second time to view the EPG for all channels.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Navigation (remote control buttons in the EPG) Button Function (green) Calling up “Current” view (displays all channels in the order of the overall list) (red) Calling up the recording list (displays all pre-programmed recordings/ reminders) Navigation in the individual views (e.g.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) EPG views “Current” "Current" view Press the (green) button to call up the “Current” view in EPG. In the “Current” view you can see all channels displayed in the order of the complete channel list. Provided that EPG data has been supplied by tvtv or by the channel provider, the receiver shows the current programme running on each channel, with start time, finish time, duration and progress bar. ) buttons or the number pad to select the desired channel.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) “Preview” view (channel guide) The “Preview” view can be called up at any time in the EPG by pressing the button. (yellow) In the “Preview” view you will see all programmes to be shown for the channel previously selected in the “Current” view. Provided that EPG data has been supplied/ transmitted by tvtv or by the channel provider, the receiver displays programme lists for up to two weeks in advance.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Categories view The categories overview can be called up at any time in the EPG by pressing the (blue) button. In the “Category” view you can see all programmes sorted by category and starting time. The following main categories are available for selection: Pick of the day, My hints (see “Extras menu”), Films, Entertainment, Sport, News, Children's TV, Music, Special interests, Parental control and HD transmissions.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Timer list view The timer list view can be called up at any (red) time in the EPG by pressing the button. The following on-screen display appears (example): The timer list view shows you all the recordings and reminders that are scheduled (reminders are marked green). For a more precise description of the timer list, see the end of the “Timer recording” item in this section. Timer recording The button allows you to set a programme for recording at any time.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Programme present in the EPG Select the relevant programme and press button. The following on-screen the display appears (example): Programme not present in the EPG Select any programme on the channel on which the desired programme is to be broadcast at a button. The following later date, and press the on-screen display appears (example): As there is no EPG data, you need to enter the data (date, start, end) manually.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) You can also record on an externally connected storage medium (USB storage media, NAS). For more information, refer to the “Media centre/network interface” guide. You can download this at www.kathrein.de → “Service” → “Software and Downloads” → “Receiver” → “UFS 925”. buttons to select the desired folder/storage location or select “Record to recording archive”. Press the button.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) daily: The recording will be made daily at a time specified by you. weekly: The recording will be made once a week on the same day and at the same time. Special instructions: Remember that the day of the week for the desired programme is loaded in the timer recording schedule and you can make no further manual corrections to it! button, Therefore, before pressing the select the programme on the day of the week on which you want to make the weekly recording in future.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) If the “Series recording” function is used to program recording of every edition or episode of a series, the EPG will locate the series in question on the updated schedules and automatically program the recording of them. A change in the time the series is broadcast will be taken into account by the EPG, as its programming is based on the series title. This does, however, mean that the schedule change must have been known prior to the last update of the EPG.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) The settings “Avoid repeat episodes” and “Record only this scale” can only be made if the programmes are appropriately marked by tvtv or the broadcaster (season and episode number). If this is not the case, you can only define settings for the selection “Limit recording start from/to”. Reminder function: See “Reminder” item in this section.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Reminder function If you want to be reminded that a programme is about to start, you can activate the reminder function for the desired programme. The reminder function is set up in exactly the same way as programming a recording. The only difference is that the entry in the “Recording” line must be “Reminder (just switch over)”. buttons to switch to the “Date” field and use the buttons to select the desired day.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Timer list view The timer list view can be called up at any time in the EPG by pressing the on-screen display appears (example): (red) button. The following The timer list view shows you all the recordings and reminders that are scheduled (marked green). buttons you can sort the recordings according to “once” or “series” recordings (you can display this selection option also by pressing the (red) button again).
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Editing a recording When editing a recording, you can change all parameters apart from the recording mode. Make the ) buttons and the number pad. Press the changes using the cursor ( changes, and return to the timer list view.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Timer overlap If your scheduled recordings overlap, the timer list view for the receiver shows the overlapping recordings with a blue background and the recording leading to the overlap is additionally shown in red script against an orange background. You now have the option of deleting one of the recordings or rescheduling so there is no longer an overlap.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Search function The search function can be called up in the EPG at any time by pressing the button. The following on-screen display appears (see screenshot on the right).
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Presenter - Actor Use the buttons to select an available presenter/actor. Press the button to see a list of those programmes (if any) in which this actor/presenter appears. This depends on the name of this actor/presenter being included in the programme information. The following on-screen display appears (example): The selection is made using the buttons.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Full text search After calling up the search function, press button again to gain access to the the full text search. The following on-screen display appears (see example on the right): The last search term used may appear by default. button allows you to Pressing the delete your entry or a search term provided by the receiver. Search terms are entered using the number pad as described in “Operating manual”, “Alphanumeric entries”.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Extras menu Open the “Extras” menu in the EPG by button. This menu offers pressing the you the following additional sorting/search options: - My hints - Actors list The selection is made using the buttons and confirmed by pressing the button. My hints In this section you can create your own button to categories. Press the activate the input field. Now you can enter the search term/category name for your new category.
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Actors list In this section you can select an actor that appears in the actor list (using the cursor ) buttons) and then by pressing the button to search through all the available data for programmes in ( which this person appears. If there are programmes available where the name of this person appears in the information data, a list of the relevant programmes will be displayed by the receiver.
A recording marked with “REC” is currently in progress. For selection options see the “Navigation” section Date and time of the selected recording, and the category, duration and age restriction (if supplied by the broadcaster) Remaining storage capacity of the hard disk In this preview window, you are always shown the current programme on the last channel selected, with the channel name.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Navigation (remote control buttons in the recording archive) Button Function (green) 1 x Calling up sort orders for recordings (sorted by date, sorted by title and sorted by duration), 2 x Overview of sort options (yellow) 1 x Display recordings by channel, 2 x Overview of channels for which recordings are available 1 x Display recordings by categories (e.g. films, news, sport, series ...
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Recording archive views (sorting the recordings) (green) buttons You can use the to select either date, title or duration (recording length) as the sorting criterion. (yellow) Sorted by channel (you can choose between the available channels using the buttons). Only those channels for which a recording is available are shown. (blue) Sorted by categories/genres (you can choose between the available categories buttons).
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Playing back a recording buttons to select the desired recording. Confirm your selection by pressing the button. Pressing the button again exits the recording archive and allows the desired recording to be viewed in full-screen mode. Playback starts from the last playback position. Use the If the playback is started by pressing the beginning and in full-screen mode.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Red button Yellow button Calling up option selection (audio selection, subtitles, HDMI/YUV resolution ...) OK button Calling up the recording archive during playback. The playback continues to run in the preview window Record button Number pad 1 to 9 - Calling up chapter view/close chapter view Creating chapters Using the number pad, you can jump forward the desired number of minutes in your recording during playback.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Editing recordings Select the recording to be edited using the cursor ( ) buttons. Tip! To select several recordings to be edited at the same time, if they are not listed directly ) buttons to select following one another in the selected sort order, use the cursor ( button. The recording appears the first recording to be selected, and then press the with a coloured background and marked with a tick.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Delete Deleted recordings are irrevocably deleted and can only be restored by re-recording the programme! Use the buttons to select “Delete” and confirm with the The selected recording(s) will be deleted. button. Lock Use the buttons to select “Lock” and confirm with the button. In order to activate the lock you need to enter your four-digit PIN code (factory setting: 0000).
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Change category Use the buttons to select “Change category”. Now use the buttons to select the desired category (see example screenshot on the right), to which the recording(s) should be assigned. Confirm with the button. If no appropriate category is available, you can create the desired category yourself. Use the buttons to select “Edit category ...” and confirm by pressing the The following on-screen display appears: Press the category.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Recording: cut, split, copy Encrypted recordings can be edited only after decryption. Until the recording is decrypted, “Decrypt” is always displayed instead of “Recording: cut”. Confirm your selection of “Decrypt” as described under “Decrypt” in this section. buttons to select the “Recording” line. Use the buttons to select the desired action (see example Use the screenshot on the right) and confirm your selection using the button.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Copy The following on-screen display appears (example): ) buttons, the buttons or the button to select the desired start of the section for the copy and then confirm by pressing the button. Use the cursor ( The following on-screen display appears (example): ) buttons, the buttons or the button to select the desired end of the section to copy and then confirm by pressing the button.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Cut The following on-screen display appears (example): ) buttons, the buttons or the button to select the desired start of the section to be cut from the recording, and then confirm by pressing the button. The following on-screen display appears (example): Use the cursor ( ) buttons, the buttons or the button to select the desired end of the section to be cut from the recording, and then confirm by pressing the button.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Split The following on-screen display appears (example): ) buttons, the buttons or the button to select the desired time at which the recording should be split, and then confirm by pressing the button. The following on-screen display appears (example): Use the cursor ( buttons to select “Split Use the recording at” and confirm your selection button.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Decrypt The “Decrypt” option is only displayed if a recording was made from an encrypted channel with the “Decrypt: no” setting. button to decrypt the Press the recording. The symbol for an encrypted recording (key) is marked with a red dot (see screenshot bottom right). When you next switch the receiver to standby the recording will immediately be decrypted. The receiver display shows the progress of the decryption.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Folders in the recording archive The receiver offers you the option of creating folders in the recording archive. You can give these folders the names of your choice and add recordings to them. Create new folder ... buttons to select any recording and then press the button. The following on-screen display appears Use the (see screenshot on the right).
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Move to folder ... You can use this function to move the recording selected to a folder you have created before calling up the edit menu. Use the buttons to select “Move to folder ...”. Now press the button. The folders currently available are displayed. Use the buttons to select the desired folder and confirm by pressing button.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Editing folders (delete/rename) Use the buttons to select the folder to be edited and then press the button. The following on-screen display appears (see example screenshot on the right): buttons to select the Use the line containing the editing option you want to use. Delete The folder must be empty to use this function.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Copying to USB data carriers (or NAS) The connected USB data carrier 1) must be “FAT/FAT 32” formatted. Successful USB data carrier initialisation is indicated by the “USB” and “HDD” symbols on the front display. If both symbols are lit, the data carrier can be used. 1) Tested only with hard disks from the Kathrein product range e.g. UFZ 111 (see also: www.kathrein.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Chapter view Creating chapters To create a chapter during playback of a recording, press the assign a chapter marker to the current position. To view the chapters you have created (red) button in a recording, press the (see “Chapter view” section). During playback, you need to press the button to open the chapter view and then select “Open chapter view”. Call up using the button.
Recording archive (playing back/editing recordings) Deleting chapters Use the buttons in the chapter overview to select the chapter to be button. The deleted, and press the following on-screen display appears (see screenshot on the right). Use the buttons to select button. “Delete” and confirm with the The selected chapter is deleted. The section of the recording assigned to that chapter is assigned to the preceding chapter that has not been deleted.
HbbTV An Internet connection is required to use HbbTV *) to its full extent. Some broadcasters provide restricted use of HbbTV functions via satellite (e.g. Das Erste HD). See Operating manual – Part 1, “Connection and set-up”, “Network/Internet connection” for configuration of the Ethernet Settings.
HD+ InterAktiv Call up An Internet connection is required to use HD+ InterAktiv. See Operating manual – Part 1, “Connection and set-up”, “Network/Internet connection” for configuration of the Ethernet Settings. The Kathrein portal is called up directly from the TV picture using the to select “HD+ InterAktiv” and confirm using the (example): button. Use the buttons button. The following on-screen display appears The content is provided by HD+. This is operated as displayed in the respective menu.
Kathrein portal (Media centre) For all functions of the Kathrein portal (except HD+ InterAktiv, which is explained in this manual, see the separate manual entitled “Kathrein portal (Media centre)” (see cover image below). This can be downloaded via the Internet at www.kathrein.de → “Service” → “Software and Downloads” → “Receiver” → “UFS 925”.
Main menu Calling up the main menu and introduction The main menu is called up by pressing the button. The following on-screen display appears: Tip! Always check the bar at the bottom of the on-screen display. This provides information on what to do next. The picture for the programme on the currently selected channel appears in the top right-hand corner of the main menu. The selected menus, submenus and positions as well as the parameters to be set are each marked in colour.
Edit Channel List Service Menu Software Update Software Update by USB Factory Reset Search Channels Automatic Channel Search Manual Channel Search Search with Service ID Antenna & Satellite User Defined Settings Ethernet Settings HDD Management Common Interface First installation (see the section “Connection and set-up”, “First installation”) Basic Settings Interface Setup HbbTV Autostart Start UPnP when starting receiver 4GB limit Start FTP at booting Applications button) Setting
Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist Tip! You can also make changes to the channel list via your PC/laptop using “DVR Manager” by Kathrein. The software is available free of charge for download from Kathrein. Software and manual are available at: www.kathrein.de → “Service” → “Software and Downloads” → “Receiver” → “UFS 925”.
Current day of the week and time For selection/sorting options, see the “Navigation” item in this section Selected view/ sort order - DVB type - Symbol Rate - Polarisation - Transponder frequency - Transmitting satellite Channel data: Signal strength and quality for currently selected channel Current picture for the selected channel Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist
Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist Navigation (remote control buttons in “Edit TV-Channellist” menu) Button Function (green) 1 x Calling up the overall list 2 x Overview of available sort orders for the overall list (list view) (yellow) 1 x Calling up alphabetical sort order 2 x Overview of the sort options (list view) (blue) (red) Switch between TV and radio channel lists 1 x Calling up favourites list 2 x Overview of favourites list (list view) Change/select the sort order in each selected category Sw
Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist Views (sort orders) (green) Overall list view. Use the buttons, you can choose between the overall list of Kathrein sorting criteria, sorted by Satellite (e.g. ASTRA 19.2°), and tvtv channels. (yellow) Alphabetical sort order view. Use the buttons you can choose between the available sorting options A-Z, Z-A, 0-9, A, B, C ... and Z. (blue) Switch between TV and radio channel list (red) Favourites list view.
Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist Selection of the channel(s) to be edited Select a channel in your selected channel ) list/favourites list using the cursor ( buttons (see example screenshot on the right). To select several channels to be edited at the same time, if they are not listed directly following each other in the ) selected channel list, use the cursor ( buttons to select the first channel to be button. selected, and then press the The channel is highlighted in colour.
Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist Move buttons to select “Move” and confirm with the button. Use the The following on-screen display appears (see example screenshot on the right): ) buttons or the number Use the cursor ( pad to select the new channel memory position(s), then confirm the insertion with the button. Delete Channels that are deleted from a list other than a favourites list are deleted irrevocably and can only be restored by performing a new channel search.
Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist Lock buttons to select “Lock” and confirm with the button. To lock the channel, you now need to Use the enter your four-digit PIN code (factory setting: 0000). The following on-screen display appears (see example screenshot on the right): The locked channel is now displayed in the channel list with a padlock on the right-hand side, and can in future be viewed only by entering the four-digit PIN code (factory setting: 0000).
Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist tvtv on/off Due to the large amount of data being transmitted, the receiver cannot store all the data for the channels supported by the EPG. The receiver configuration is therefore factory-set to accept tvtv data for a limited number of channels only. You can use this function only if Premium tvtv EPG data is available for the selected channel. Use the buttons to select “tvtv off” or “tvtv on”.
Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist Start Blockselection Use the buttons to select “Start Blockselection” and confirm by button. You can now use the buttons to start block selection in the previously selected pressing the channel. This selects the channels in the sequence in which they appear in the previously selected channel list and applies a coloured background to them (see example screenshot on the right): button.
Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist Editing favourites lists After selecting the channel(s) in a favourites list you want to edit, press the button. The following on-screen display appears (see screenshot on the right). “Start Blockselection” only appears if one channel only is selected. Favourites list 1 “ASTRA” cannot be edited. You are free to edit all other favourites lists.
Main menu - Edit TV-Channellist Rename favourites list Use the buttons to select “Rename favourites list” and confirm by pressing the button. You can now rename the favourites list you selected. The following on-screen display appears (see example screenshot on the right). Alphanumeric characters are entered as described in “Basic functions”, “Alphanumeric entries”. Confirm the name you have entered for the favourites list using the button.
Main menu - Search Channels Calling up the menu button to open the main menu. Now select the “Search Channels” using the buttons and confirm by pressing the button.
Main menu - Search Channels Automatic Channel Search After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: buttons allow you to select The the parameters you want to change for the search. Satellite buttons to choose between the individual satellites you have set up, or select Now use the the setting “All”. If “All” is selected, all the individual satellites you have set up will be searched for new channels. Make sure your reception system is aligned to this/these satellite(s).
Main menu - Search Channels The following on-screen displays appear (example): TV channels found Radio channels found During the search you will see the following on-screen display (example): The new channels found are identified by the suffix “New” (see example screenshot on the right). You can cancel the search at any time by pressing the button. After completion of the search, you will see the following on-screen display (example): button.
Main menu - Search Channels Manual Channel Search After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: buttons allow you to select The the parameters you want to change for the search. Satellite buttons to select the satellite on which the transponder you want to scan is located. By pressing the button at this point, you can view a list of the installed satellites. Use the buttons to select the satellite you want and confirm with the button.
Main menu - Search Channels FEC buttons to select the applicable error rate (Viterbi rate). When searching for Use the DVB-S(SD) transponders you need not state the error rate. Instead, “Automatic” appears permanently. When searching for DVB-S2(HD) transponders you must state the correct error rate. Either QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 or 8PSK 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 5/6, 8/9 or 9/10. Polarisation Use the buttons to select the correct polarisation (horizontal or vertical).
Main menu - Search Channels Search with service ID After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: buttons allow you to select The the parameters you want to change for the search. Satellite buttons to select the satellite that is transmitting the channels to be searched. By pressing the button at this point, you can view a list of the installed satellites. Use the buttons to select the satellite you want and confirm with the button.
Main menu - Search Channels Polarisation Use the buttons to select the correct polarisation (horizontal or vertical). Symbol Rate Use the button or the number pad to enter the applicable symbol rate. Service ID Use the number pad to enter the service ID of the channel to be searched for. buttons to switch to the “Start Search” selection field and confirm the start of the search using the button.
Main menu - Service menu Calling up the menu button to open the main menu. Now select “Service menu”, using the buttons, and confirm the call up of the menu using the button. The following on-screen display appears: From the TV picture, press the You can choose between various different menus: - Software Update (by satellite) - Software Update by USB - Factory Reset Operating software currently in use on the receiver with change date.
Main menu - Service menu If new software is found, you will see the following on-screen display the next time you start the UFS 925 (the original on-screen displays may vary from these example screenshots): This software update is optional and does not necessarily need to be performed. This software update is essential and must be performed. You can select the “Later” option a maximum of five times. After the fifth rejection the “Later” option is greyed out and you must perform the update.
Main menu - Service menu Software update (by satellite) After calling up the menu you will first see the following on-screen display: All available modules/components for your receiver will be loaded and then displayed. The loading process may take up to 60 minutes The following on-screen display then appears: x.xx buttons to select the Use the parameters to be updated during the update procedure. Show Infotext button to display the info text for the available downloads.
Main menu - Service menu Once you have defined all the settings for updating your receiver, switch to the “Start update” field and press the button. The receiver will now automatically start updating the components you selected. Read all on-screen displays and follow the instructions on the receiver. Do not switch off the receiver during this process; wait until the automatic restart has been completed.
Main menu - Service menu Software Update by USB After calling up the menu you will first see the following on-screen display: A prerequisite for update via a USB device is an empty USB device (such as a USB stick), formatted as FAT32, containing only the operating software or channel list to be loaded.
Main menu - Service menu Update channel lists The process for updating the channel list via the USB is identical to that used for updating the software (channel list name: channel.xml). Save Channel list to USB The receiver offers you the option of saving the channel list you are currently using to a USB device, so that you can recover it later if required. First connect your USB device to the receiver, using a free USB port on the receiver. Then select the button.
Main Menu - Settings Calling up the menu button to open the main menu. Then select the “Settings” item, using the buttons, and confirm the call up from the menu using the button.
Main menu - Settings First installation See Operating manual – Part 1 “Connection and set-up”. Basic Settings After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: Use the 106 buttons to select the desired menu and confirm with the button.
Main menu - Settings Video settings After calling up the menu you will see the following display (depending on the selected signal output): For output of the TV picture via the Scart-TV output: For output of the TV picture via the HDMI output: Individual items are selected using the using the buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made buttons. For this, refer to the operating manual for your TV set and take care to select only those settings that your TV set can process.
Main menu - Settings or Picture Format - Automatic Force 576i (must be supported by the TV set otherwise you will not see a TV picture) You can only and need only make this setting if you have selected the setting “Automatic” for “HDMI/YUV Resolution”. If for a programme that is transmitted in the format 720 x 576 (standard TV), the original format is to be transmitted to the TV set, select the “On” setting.
Main menu - Settings Audio settings After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: Individual items are selected using the buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made using the buttons. Preferred Audio Language Here select your preferred audio language. You can choose between the following languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Dutch, Polish, Turkish or Russian. Preferred Subtitle Language Here select your preferred subtitles language.
Main menu - Settings Time Setting After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: Changes to the current setting can be made using the buttons. Local Time Offset (time zone deviation) Here you can select the time zone deviation to UTC (formerly GMT) (e.g. +1 hour for Germany). You can set the deviation in 30-minute steps. The maximum deviation is 11 hours and 30 minutes (+ and -).
Main menu - Settings Remote control code After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: You can use this function to allow you to operate several receivers (e.g. four UFS 925 units) using the same remote control. You can assign each receiver its own remote control code. For this, it is essential that the receiver was supplied with the RC 670 remote control (e.g. UFS 925) or with the RC 660 remote control (e.g. UFS 910).
Main menu - Settings If you have another Kathrein receiver in use that was supplied with the RC 660 remote control, you can use the UFS 925 remote control to operate that other receiver also.
Main menu - Settings User-Defined Settings After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: Use the buttons to select the desired menu and confirm with the button. Parental Lock After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: In order to access this menu, you must enter the four-digit PIN code (factory setting: “0000”). The following on-screen display then appears: In this menu you can set various restrictions/parental controls.
Main menu - Settings Lock Mainmenu Select here whether the main menu should be locked. If the main menu is locked, the four-digit PIN code will be requested when it is called up. Without the four-digit PIN code (factory setting: “0000”), the main menu cannot be viewed and no changes can be made to the device settings. Either - “Yes” or - “No” Lock Receiver Select here whether the receiver should be locked. If the receiver is locked, the four-digit PIN code will be requested when it is switched on.
Main menu - Settings Customize Screen Menu After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: Individual items are selected using the buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made using the buttons. Sleep Timer You can use the “Sleep timer” function to set an inactive time period, after which the receiver will automatically switch to “Standby” mode. To do this, use the buttons to select “On”. Exit the button. Now press the On/Off button.
Main menu - Settings Front Display Notification Select here whether, during operation, the front display should display the name of the channel currently being watched (setting: “Channel”) or whether, after a brief on-screen display after changing channel, the time should be should continuously in the front display (setting: “Time”). EPG Setup After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: Individual items are selected using the buttons.
Main menu - Settings PVR Setup After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: Individual items are selected using the buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made using the buttons. Automatic Timeshift Select here whether automatic time-shifting is enabled or disabled. If this is set to “On”, the receiver automatically starts recording the programme you are viewing in the background as soon as you switch to the channel.
Main menu - Settings Mediacenter Setup After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: Individual items are selected using the buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made using the buttons. Simple MP3 Mode buttons to select “Simple MP3 Mode” (On/Off). You need to define this Here you can use the setting if the receiver, in conjunction with the UPnP server, encounters problems with playing MP3 files.
Main menu - Settings Antenna & Satellites You should only make changes to the “Tuner Configuration”, “Edit Satellites” and “Edit Transponder” menus if you are very familiar with the configuration of your satellite reception system! If you are not familiar with the configuration of your satellite reception system, contact your specialist dealer. After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: Use the buttons to select the desired menu and confirm with the button.
Main menu - Settings Frequency buttons (transponder frequency already stored) or the number pad (transponder Use the frequency not yet stored) to select the transponder frequency to be tested. At the bottom right of the on-screen display, the receiver shows the current signal strength and signal quality of the selected transponder. The “DVB type”, “FEC”, “Polarisation” and “Symbol Rate” options only need to be specified if the transponder has yet to be stored.
Main menu - Settings Edit satellites You should make changes only if you are thoroughly familiar with the configuration of your satellite reception system! If you are not familiar with the configuration of your satellite reception system, contact your specialist dealer. After calling up the menu, you will see the following on-screen display: Individual items are selected using the buttons. If you require to access submenus, they button.
Main menu - Settings Symbol Rate The symbol rate is permanently assigned to each transponder stored and cannot be changed. Polarisation The polarisation is permanently assigned to each transponder stored and cannot be changed. Satellite Longitude A fixed longitude is assigned to each satellite stored and cannot be changed. New Satellite button calls up the input Pressing the screen for you to store a new satellite.
Main menu - Settings Delete Satellite button to delete the Press the satellite currently selected. For security reasons you are asked to confirm that you really want to delete the satellite by pressing the button. Edit Satellite Name button calls up the input Pressing the screen which allows you to change the name of the satellite currently selected. Use the number pad to enter a new name for the satellite.
Main menu - Settings Satellite Name Select here the satellite for which you want to edit/delete the transponder, or for which you want to add a new transponder. button at this point will Pressing the show you a list of the satellites stored in the receiver. Use the buttons to select the satellite you want and confirm with the button. Frequency Select the transponder to be edited/deleted here.
Main menu - Settings Edit Transponder button calls up the input Pressing the screen which allows you to edit/change the settings of the previously selected transponder. Frequency: Here you are shown the selected transponder to be edited. The transponder frequency cannot be changed. DVB type: Select here whether standard channels (DVB-S (SD)) or HDTV channels (DVB-S2 (HD)) are to be received via the selected transponder.
Main menu - Settings DVB type: Select here whether standard channels (DVB-S (SD)) or HDTV channels (DVB-S2 (HD)) are to be received via the selected transponder. FEC: FEC Select the applicable error rate (Viterbi rate). You need not state the error rate for DVB-S (SD) transponders. Instead, “Automatic” appears permanently. You must state the correct error rate for the DVB-S2 (HD) transponders. Either QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 or 8PSK 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 5/6, 8/9 or 9/10.
Main menu - Interfaces Calling up the menu button to open the main menu. Now select “Interface Setup”, using the buttons, and confirm the call up of the menu using the button.
Main menu - Interfaces Common Interface (CI) After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display (example): For details on the insertion of the CA module and the Smartcard in the receiver’s CI slot, see Operating manual – Part 1, “Connection and set-up”, “Common interface (CI)” section. Use the buttons to select the desired CI slot and confirm using the opens the menu generated by the module. button.
Main menu - Interfaces HD+ Menu After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display (example): In this part of the menu the on-screen display provides general information about your HD+ Smartcard and Smartcard reader (e.g. HD+ Smartcard expiry date). This information cannot be changed or edited. Change PIN Code If HD+ provided you with a PIN for your HD+ card, you can change it in this menu. Use the “Change buttons to select PIN Code” and confirm button.
Main menu - Interfaces LCN Update (updating the ASTRA channel list) You can update the presorted default channel list here. Use the buttons to select “LCN Update” and confirm your selection button.
Main menu - Interfaces LCN Reset (restoring/resetting the ASTRA channel list) The ASTRA channel list currently stored in the receiver is deleted and replaced by the list currently available from the satellite. Use the buttons to select “LCN Reset” and confirm your selection button.
Main menu - Interfaces Multidecryption If your CI module is capable of decrypting multiple channels, you can press the buttons to select whether the module should only ever decrypt one channel (Off) or multiple channels simultaneously (On). This function is optimised for “AlphaCrypt” modules and may lead to malfunctions with other modules.
Main menu - Interfaces Ethernet Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display (example): The Ethernet interface used in the receiver is a 10/100 base T Ethernet interface. An Internet connection is required to use HbbTV and HD+ InterAktiv! These settings should not be defined unless the receiver is linked into a network (e.g. for Internet access) or is linked to a PC/laptop using a cross-over network cable.
Main menu - Applications Calling up the menu button to open the main menu. Then select “Applications”, using the buttons, and confirm the call up of the menu using the button. The following on-screen display appears: From the TV picture, press the Use the buttons to select the setting to be changed and make the changes using the buttons. HBBTV Autostart Here you can select whether or not the receiver shows an available HbbTV service for the channel currently selected.
Main menu - Language Selection Calling up the menu button to open the main menu. Then select “Language Selection”, using the buttons, and confirm the call up of the menu using the button. The following on-screen display appears: From the TV picture, press the Use the buttons to select the desired menu language and confirm your selection using the button. Press the button to exit the settings again.
Operation from the front panel (without remote control) If you have misplaced your remote control, or if the batteries are flat, you can still operate your receiver from the front panel. Backup operation The front panel houses four buttons and the multifunction control (hereafter referred to as “the control”): On/Off: You can turn the receiver on from standby mode and then switch it back off to standby mode using the On/Off button.
Operation from the front panel (without remote control) Because there are no numbered buttons, no password/PIN-protected functions can be displayed. Software update via the front USB port A prerequisite for update via a USB device is an empty USB device (such as a USB stick), formatted as FAT32, containing only the operating software or channel list to be loaded.
Brief technical glossary AC 3 Dolby Digital signal ASTRA SES (Société Européene des Satellites) satellite system. Analogue and digital transponders in the frequency range 10.7-12.75 GHz. AV channel slot Preferred channel slot on the TV set for external connections such as Scart and HDMI CAM – Conditional Access Module Decryption decoder, which uses a Smartcard to decrypt the encrypted radio and TV signals.
Brief technical glossary FEC FEC is the abbreviation for Forward Error Correction. A technique for reducing the error rate of data transmission. Additional bits are inserted into the data stream, so that errorcorrection algorithms can be used on reception. The FEC error rate corresponds to the Viterbi rate. IP address Internet Protocol address. Every unit that can be used in a network has a dedicated IP address so as to obtain an unambiguous assignment (address) for e.g. the exchange of data.
Brief technical glossary OSD - On-Screen Display Displays by the receiver on the TV screen (e.g. main menu) RGB Video signal made up of three individual colour signals (red, green, blue). PAL Analogue TV standard SAT IF signal Receiver input frequency. Pay TV Television channels available on subscription (e.g. Sky). Encrypted channels which can be decrypted only by using the appropriate Smartcard. As a rule these services are subscription-only.
Brief technical glossary Subnet mask Defines an IP address range in a subnet (small independent network). Symbol Rate 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. Web interface This is a web interface for interaction between two or more systems (e.g. receiver to PC). As a result it is possible to transfer data.
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 cables are connected to the receiver input 3. Receiver and TV set correctly connected by a HDMI or Scart cable 4. Audio connections are made to the Hi-Fi or Dolby Digital system as appropriate 5. Receiver and TV set (Hi-Fi/Dolby Digital system) are switched on (check power indicators) 6.
Troubleshooting Network problem No connection possible to the Check that the (cross-over) network cable is correctly connected (clicked network home) (receiver, router, etc.) Refer to your PC or network specialist The selected channel provided by HbbTV. is not HbbTV service is not available Internet connection is not available Select a channel/transmitter that is provided by HbbTV (e.g.
Service If, despite studying these 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. Tel.: 0900/1122240 * * (0.
Subject index E A Alphanumeric entries 21 Antenna & Satellites 119 Applications 134 4GB file limit 134 Start UPnP when starting receiver 134 Automatic Decryption in Standby Automatic software update Automatic time-shift Calling up the menu 99 117 B 85 87 86 87 86 86 89 88 Adding to favourites list Delete Lock Move Skip Start Blockselection tvtv on/off 29 132 81 Edit channels (channel lists) 134 Start FTP at booting Audio selection Editing the channel list Editing favourites lists 90
Subject index Operation from the front panel (without remote control) I Interfaces 127, 129, 131 Calling up the menu 127 Common Interface (CI) 128 Automatic Decryption in Standby Multidecryption 132 128 Ethernet Settings 133 HDD Management 132 I want to access teletext ... 14 I want to delete a recording ... 19 I want to listen to the radio ... 13 I want to play back a recording ... 18 I want to record a programme immediately ...
Subject index Specifying a recording mode Daily Once Series recording User-defined Weekly Specifying a target (recording location) PVR Setup 44 45 44 46 45 45 43 117 Search Channels Automatic Channel Search 93 Calling up the menu 92 Manual Channel Search 95 Search with service ID 97 Service Service menu R Recording archive (playing back/ editing recordings) 57 Calling up the recording archive (My recordings) 57 Chapter view 74 Creating chapters Deleting chapters Opening a chapter 74 75 7
Subject index Software update via the front USB port 137 Start view (EPG) 116 Subtitle selection 30 Switching between TV and radio operation 23 T Teletext 31 Timer recording 42 Time-shift Automatic time-shift Time-shift buffer size Troubleshooting Tuner Configuration 148 32, 117 117 142, 143 120
General terms and conditions of business for HD+ 1 Application, subject of contract and HD+ Card 1.1 The present General Terms and Conditions of Business of HD PLUS GmbH, registered office at Betastraße 1-10, D-85774 Unterföhring (“HD PLUS”), shall apply solely to the HD+ Service. 1.2 HD PLUS shall surrender to the user the title to a data carrier (“HD+ Card”) according to the present General Terms and Conditions of Business.
General terms and conditions of business for HD+ 3.3 The user shall be informed in good time prior to the expiry of activation for the HD+ Service by the appearance on the display device of a message referring to expiry and the possibility of renewal and/or new purchasing options for utilisation of the HD+ Service. The activation of HD+ Cards should not be renewed until this message has appeared on the display device. Otherwise the existing activation period may be reduced in length.
General terms and conditions of business for HD+ 8.3 HD PLUS points out that it is not possible to develop software programs that ensure faultless operation for all requirements. 8.4 HD PLUS shall immediately eliminate, in the framework of its existing technical and operational facilities, all reported malfunctions in the HD+ Service where elimination does not require replacement of the HD+ Card. The costs for usage of the HD PLUS customer service shall be borne by the user.
General terms and conditions of business for HD+ Cancellation Right of cancellation You can cancel the contract within two weeks without specifying any reason by means of written notification (e.g. letter, fax, e-mail). This period shall commence following receipt of the present instruction in written form, albeit not prior to the end of the contract, nor prior to fulfilment of our obligations of information pursuant to Article 246 § 2 in connection with § 1 Section 1 and 2 EGBGB.
