Digital Satellite Receiver Operating manual Version 1.0, as of 21/11/2007 Modifications and errors reserved. We will not assume any liability for printing errors.
Overview of equipment Front side of the receiver Rear side of the receiver Remote control 2
Overview of equipment Front side of the receiver 1 - 2 LED STBY 3 LED ON 4 Standby 5 CH+ key 6 CH- key Infrared sensor for the signals of the remote control LED is only illuminated if the receiver is in standby mode LED is illuminated if the receiver is switched on Switches on and switches to the standby mode Switches to the next higher channel location Cursor moves up Switches to the next lower channel location Cursor moves down Rear side of the receiver 1 2 LNB IN IF OUT 3 4 5 6 7 TV (outp
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19 CH ▲ Switches to the next higher channel location/cursor moves up 20 MENU Invokes main menu 21 EXIT Exits menu or menu item 22 Audio Changes audio mode 23 EPG Invokes Electronic Programme Guide (if offered by the broadcasting station) 24 TV/SAT Switches between terrestrial and satellite antenna 25 TV/Radio Switches between TV and radio mode 5
Preface This operating manual will help you in the • appropriate • safe Usage of the digital satellite receiver, hereafter called as the receiver in short. We assume that the user of the Sat-System has overall knowledge regarding handling of audio and video equipment. Every person who • installs, • connects, • operates, • cleans • disposes of This receiver must be familiar with the entire content of this operating manual. Always keep this operating manual in the proximity of the satellite system.
Contents Overview of equipment....................................................................... 3 Remote control ................................................................................... 4 Preface............................................................................................... 6 Style features .................................................................................... 6 Contents ...........................................................................................
Switch between TV and SAT............................................................ 44 Switch between TV and radio........................................................... 44 ZOOM ............................................................................................... 44 LIST .................................................................................................. 44 AUDIO .............................................................................................. 45 EPG ..............
Safety instructions Please read the safety instructions carefully before operating the receiver. Please follow all warnings and instructions on the equipment and in the operating manual. Basic safety instructions Electrical connection • Do not expose the receiver to rain as well as any kind of humidity to avoid risk of fire and electric shock. • Never open the casing. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock. • Connect the receiver only to the power source installed by an expert.
• Never allow children to operate the receiver or to play with the antenna unit unless supervised. • Always ask qualified personnel to carry out maintenance jobs. Otherwise, you are putting yourself and others at risk. • Disconnect the receiver from the power source in case of operational disruptions. • Ensure that the power source is easily accessible. Correct position • Place the receiver on a stable and even base. • Use the receiver only with adequate climatic conditions.
• Batteries that are getting discharged may damage the remote control. If the receiver is not in use for a longer period of time, remove the batteries from the remote control. • Batteries may contain toxic agents. Therefore, dispose of the batteries immediately in an ecologically accepted manner according to the prevailing statutory regulations. Never throw the batteries into normal household waste. • Never expose the batteries to open fire or strong heat, as there is a danger of explosion.
Appropriate usage The receiver receives unencoded digital channels (free-to-air) in a covered area. It is exclusively meant for this purpose and should only be used for the same. This also includes paying attention to all information in this operating manual especially that of safety instructions. Any other usage is considered to be improper and may lead to material damages and even personal injuries. Moreover, it will result in the immediate loss of warranty.
Scope of supply Check the scope of supply after purchase. The scope of supply may vary according to the type of the receiver. Please follow the information on the packaging.
Description You can receive unencoded (free-to-air) digital satellite channels with this receiver. It is not necessary to programme the receiver yet. The most important broadcasting stations and satellites have already been pre-programmed.
• Greek • Croatian • Czech • Danish • Dutch • Hungarian • Norwegian • Polish • Slovakian • Swedish • Slovenian • English • French • Turkish • Spanish • Italian • Portuguese Other features of the equipment: • Software updates via satellite ASTRA 19° East • Short switching time, fast boot process when switching on the receiver • Saves the channel last watched (Last Station Memory) • LNB control logic (sound 0/22 kHz), max.
• Child lock (preset password: 0000) • 1 favourites list and 8 channel groups • Automatic scanning of broadcasting stations • List editor for broadcasting stations • Analogue sound output through Cinch connector (stereo), volume adjustment possible via remote control • 1 Euro-SCART connection for TV and video set • Video output signal CVBS • Loop-through-function in standby mode for the connection of an analogue receiver • Super fast videotext with a memory of 800 pages • Digital radio reception, background
• Digital satellite finder for optical and acoustic adjustment of the parabolic-type reflector A suitable channel editor is additionally available through our hotline. Then you will be able to edit the channel lists of the receiver using your computer. Please read the information on our website for this purpose.
Receiver connection The receiver is connected with your satellite antenna by means of a coaxial cable. If necessary, you have to prepare a coaxial cable before connecting the receiver. Caution! Connect the receiver to the mains supply only after you have connected it to all equipment and the antenna properly. Otherwise the receiver can suffer damages. The wire netting and the inner core of the coaxial cable carry current during operation.
LNB cable installation (see the installation diagram on the next page) For the installation of the F connectors on the coaxial cable you need a knife (ideally a wire stripper) and side cutting pliers. Cut 8 mm of the coaxial cable at each end up to the inner core. Carefully cut 10 mm of the outer insulation so that the wire netting is exposed. Turn the wire netting backwards and wind it over the outer insulation in such a manner that it does not touch the inner core.
Installation diagram Fasten the F connector of the coaxial cable onto the “LNB IN” antenna connection of the receiver. Fasten the other end of the coaxial cable to the LNB.
Connection with Scart cable Insert the Scart cable in the “TV Scart” Scart socket of the receiver. Connect the Scart cable to the TV set. Follow the operating manual of the TV set. Connection diagram A scart cable is not included in the scope of supply.
Connection with Cinch cable Connect the Cinch connectors of the Cinch cable to the “AUDIO R” and “AUDIO L” sockets of the receiver if you want to connect a stereo system. Please also connect the “VIDEO” output to your TV Set to have the picture via Cinch. Caution! Never connect the Phono input of your stereo system to the receiver; it may damage your stereo system. Strictly follow the instructions for connecting the Cinch cable given in the operating manual of your stereo system.
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Direction of the antenna You must connect the LNB cable to LNB before directing the antenna. Caution! While connecting the LNB cable, the receiver must not be connected to the mains supply. Fasten the F-connector onto the connection of LNB on which the sealed socket is located. Insert the sealed socket into the LNB connection. The sealing lip of the socket must be engaged with the connection; only then is the connection protected from humidity.
Getting started Remote control Two Micro type batteries are required for the remote control: LR 03/AAA/1.5 V Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries into the battery compartment paying attention to the indicated polarities and push the cover of the battery compartment carefully until the cover is locked. Replace discharging batteries immediately. Always replace both batteries simultaneously and use batteries of the same type.
Receiver Caution! Check the proper connection of all devices and of the antenna before connecting the external power pack or the 12 V cable of the receiver to the power source and starting the receiver. Insert the mains plugs of the connected equipment in the mains socket and switch it on.. Switch on the AV channel of the TV set. Insert the power pack of the receiver in the mains socket. The device is in normal mode. The green LED is lit.
Adjustment of antenna The reception quality set by you in the antenna settings may not be optimal. In this case, you must do a fine adjustment of the antenna. For this procedure, please see the operating manual of your satellite system. For UK see page 57. By pressing the “INFO” key, the current reception parameters are displayed.
Operation Screen-inlays while switching a channel When a channel is switched, an information bar is inlayed on the screen for 5 seconds (adjustable). In this information bar, you will find the following indications: Channel name Received satellite Current date Current time Storage location TXT symbol This symbol is displayed if the selected broadcasting station offers Teletext. EPG symbol This symbol is displayed if the selected broadcasting station offers a programme guide.
User interface on the TV monitor You can do individual settings of your receiver using the menus in the user interface. For this purpose, both the receiver and the TV set need to be switched on and connected by a cable (SCART or CINCH). Press the “MENU” key. The main menu will be displayed. By pressing the “EXIT“ or the “MENU“ key, you can exit this menu again.
Menu Structure Main menu Sub-menu Description Language (symbol corresponding country flag) Language selection Selection of the language in which the OSD menu is to be displayed.
Menu navigation Use the keys “CH+”, “CH-”, “V+”, and “V-” to navigate within the menus. The selected menu items are marked. Confirm your selection with the “OK” key. By pressing the “EXIT” key you can exit the menu again. Changes must be confirmed additionally. Apart from this, the numerical keys are required in further submenus. In each menu, an information bar will be indicated containing all selection options. Example: Resetting the receiver to daylight saving time.
Channel (symbol: TV) Sub-menu Description TV channel list 1 Favourite, 2 Move, 3 Find, 4 Sort, 5 Edit, 6 Type, ▲▼Select, V- V+ Group, OK Enter, EXIT. Radio channel list as indicated above Delete all Deletion of the complete channel list. For this purpose: Enter password (factory setting 0000) and confirm warning message with Yes. 1 Favourite By pressing key 1 you can determine your favourites. Next to the corresponding channels, a heart symbol will be displayed.
5 Edit After entering the password (factory setting 0000), new selection options will appear. Sub-menu Description Edit 1 Delete, 2 Skip, 3 Lock, 4 Create, 5 Edit, 6 Del all, ▲▼Select, V- V+ Group, P+PPage, EXIT Exit. 1 Delete By marking with key 1, selected channels can be marked to be deleted. Please confirm selection by pressing the "OK“ key. 2 Skip By marking with key 2, selected channels can be marked to be skipped. Please confirm selection by pressing the "OK“ key.
6 Type (channel group) Here, you can assign selected channels to determined channel groups (Types) as desired. Please confirm your selection with “OK”. You can exit the menu by pressing the "EXIT“ key. Installation (symbol: satellite antenna) Sub-menu Description Antenna setup Satellite Satellite selection (example: Astra1 19.
Preset Scan Auto Scan (unique function that can be used without any previous knowledge), Satellite Selection of the satellite to be scanned TP Index Frequency selection The selection options are displayed 1 Add, 2 Delete, 3 Delete all See following table for TP Index.
The signal strength and quality is displayed permanently. Satellite Selection of the satellite to be scanned Scan Mode all = encrypted and unencrypted channels Free = only unencrypted channels Scan Channel Selection between TV and radio or only TV or only radio Search Start scan by pressing the OK key. The channels found are added.
Table for the TP Index No. Sub-menu Description 1 Add Create new frequency (transponder): Menu item "TP frequency": Frequency: set desired frequency Menu item "Symbol rate": set corresponding symbol rate Menu item Polarity: set corresponding polarisation The new frequency (transponder) is created after execution. When exiting the menu confirm the safety message by pressing the OK key. Only after confirmation the new frequency will be created.
System settings (symbol: gearwheel) Sub-menu Description Audio Language First Audio Preselection of audio language (if offered by the broadcasting station) Second Audio Preselection of audio language (if offered by the broadcasting station) Display Mode Selection of the transmission system Default selection: Auto Aspect Mode Selection of the aspect ratio Default selection: 4:3 Letterbox Video Output CVBS Dolby Digital Enable (On) / disable (Off) TV System Channel setup Start-up channel: Det
Time & Timer Setting OSD Setting Time Optional input of time and time zones. See following table for time setting. Timer See following table for timer setting.
Table for timer setting Sub-menu Description Timer Number Selection of timer number 1-8. Timer Mode Type of repetition (once, daily, weekly, monthly, annually, off). With the setting “Off“, the timer will be disabled. Timer Service Switching between programme timer (TV or radio channels) and reminding function (message).
Setting (symbol: tools) Sub-menu Description Default Value Reset receiver to the default value. All changes are cancelled. If the receiver is reset to the default values via the OSD menu, the language selection appears in the main menu after completion of the procedure. Now, switch off the receiver with the mains switch. As soon as 5 seconds have passed, you can switch it on again. In the condition as supplied to the customer, the receiver starts in normal mode.
Software update via satellite The update has nothing to do with the storage of new TV channels. It is rather meant to update the system software of the receiver. Normally, the update is not required for a trouble-free operation of the receiver. You must direct your satellite system towards the satellite ASTRA 19° East to be able to update the software. Updating the software may take up to an hour. After the upgrade, it is recommended to load the factory settings additionally.
Keys with special functions Switch between TV and SAT With the “TV/SAT” key you can switch between TV and satellite functions. (This function has to be provided by your TV set). Press the “TV/SAT” key until you have set the desired function. Switch between TV and radio With the “TV/Radio” key you can switch between TV and the radio function. Now, the receiver transmits a radio channel and shows a background image. To return to the TV channel, press the “TV/Radio” key of the remote control.
AUDIO With the “AUDIO” key you can select the audio track if a broadcasting station offers multi-channel sound. Additionally, you can activate the Dolby Digital mode here. (For this purpose you additionally need a Dolby Digital system. The connection is made on the rear of the device via the COAXIAL socket). EPG Electronic Programme Guide. To activate this function, please press the “EPG“ key. The channel list appears. With the keys CH+ and CH-, you can select a channel.
Using Fast text functions The coloured keys on the remote control are meant for Fast text and are activated after invoking another Teletext page. You can get there directly by pressing the small coloured keys on the remote control. Press the desired key. M/P Multipicture Press the “M/P" key to go to the multi-picture mode. Now, 9 channels will appear simultaneously on your screen, starting with the current channel. With the keys CH-, CH+, V- and V+, you can move the yellow marking bar.
RECALL By pressing the RECALL key, you will change over to the previously selected channel. Acoustic signal for directing the satellite antenna For this purpose, press the “INFO” key. Apart from the current reception parameters, you will get information on the signal strength and quality. Additionally, you can activate an acoustic signal by pressing key 1. An acoustic signal is transmitted via the TV set. A stronger and higher signal indicates a better direction of the antenna.
Dismantling Disconnect the receiver and connected equipment from the power supply. Loosen the LNB cable from the receiver and LNB. Take the batteries out of the remote control, if you will not use the receiver for a longer period of time. Pack the receiver, the remote control, the 2 batteries, the external power pack and the 12V cable for the cigarette lighter into the cardboard box. Store the receiver at a dry and dust-free place. Protect the receiver from frost.
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy Satellite cannot be found, or no signal Example: Astra1 19° East Key 1 (presetting: “ARD“) Key “INFO“ (“ARD“, FR11837) Signal AND quality are both at 0% Direct vertical reflector towards south. Turn some millimetres to the left, wait approx. 3 seconds and repeat until signal AND quality are displayed. With a signal of approx. 60%, the black background will disappear and the TV image will be displayed.
Poor image, blocking error, formation of small blocks, sound stops The antenna is not directed exactly towards the satellite. Direct the antenna more precisely. For this purpose, use the “Info” key on the remote control. The signal strength will be displayed for directing the antenna properly. The LNB is defective. Replace the LNB. No image, no sound, signal strength OK, no signal quality The satellite antenna has been directed to a wrong satellite. Bad reception of: Tele5, DSF, etc.
Technical specifications Receiver Dimensions in mm (W × D × H) 45 × 145 × 210 Weight in grammes Receiver 660 g Remote control 80 g (without batteries) Input frequency range 950 MHz ~ 2'150 MHz IF band width 55 MHz / 8 MHz (below 5MS/s) LNB power supply 14V/18V GS, 0.30 A max. Overload protection LNB control 22 KHz ± 2 KHz, 0.6 V pp ± 0.2 V DiSEqC control Version 1.0, Version 1.2, Tone-Burst A/B Symbol rate 1 ~ 35 MS/s Bit stream ISO/IEC 115200 bit stream specification Input speed Max.
Input voltage power pack 100-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz Input voltage of the receiver 11 – 15 Volt Power consumption approx. 12 W (operation with Single LNB) approx.
Manufacturer COMAG Handels AG Zillenhardtstrasse 41 D-73037 Göppingen GERMANY Tel: +49 (0) 7161 / 503060 Website: http://www.comag-ag.de Dear customer, Past experience has shown that many complaints can be settled through a simple telephone call. In case problems should arise with your device we kindly ask you to contact your service hotline first. Proceeding like this will save you time and possible irritation.
Declaration of conformity The manufacturer hereby declares conformity with the following guidelines and standards for this product: Guideline for low voltage, 73/23/EEC • EN 60,065 Guideline for electromagnetic compatibility, 89/336/EEC • • • • EN 55,013 EN 55 020 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Equipment type /model: Digital satellite receiver SL30/12 54
Glossary AC Alternating Current Connection for alternating current DC Direct Current Connection for direct current Cinch connector Coaxial connector for connecting TV set or stereo system. DiSEqC Digital Satellite Equipment Control Digital system, with which the receiver can control different components of the external unit. It is especially used for selecting from multiple satellite positions (for example Astra and Eutelsat).
SCART A 21-pole connector for connecting the TV set to the receiver. Swap function Switches between current channel and channel last watched. Transponder Satellite frequency. Several digital programmes can be broadcasted simultaneously on a transponder. VCR Abbreviation for Video Cassette Recorder.
Dish Alignment Instructions & Information for UK customers who wish to receive English programs. Satellites are located every 3 degrees in a geostationary orbit 35,000 kilometres above the earths surface at the equator which is known as the Clarke Belt. No matter where you are on the earths surface the satellites will always be located at the same position the only thing that changes is the elevation as you move further north or south.
twists, connect the other end to the LNB connection on the receiver unit. Ensure your scart connected to the TV is made correctly using the TV connection point on the receiver. Power up the TV, power up the Sat system, ensure the TV is in AV mode you should see an output from the receiver showing no signal. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press menu on the remote control Using the blue keys on the remote select the right key until the highlighted indicator is on the geared cog symbol.
2 3 4 5 Place the enclosed SATELLITE MAP on the ground in line with your dish and with the SOUTH arrow aligned correctly with the aid of the compass. Set the elevation of the dish vertical from horizontal (the dish has an offset designed in its construction). Look at the dish from the side, if the top and bottom is in line with a vertical line from the ground this is the starting point. Move the dish to be in line with the marking for ASTRA 1 28E on your SATELLITE MAP.
ONLY MOVE THE LNB ARM BY 2 OR 3 MM AT A TIME, IF YOU MOVE IT TOO MUCH YOU WILL GO PAST THE SATELLITE AND NO SIGNAL CHANGE WILL BE NOTED. IF YOU STAND IN FRONT OF THE DISH YOU WILL BLOCK THE SIGNAL, GET OUT OF THE WAY TO CHECK SIGNAL READINGS. 2 3 4 5 6 What you are trying to achieve at this point is an increase in the signal quality (the intensity will take care of itself). As you move the dish past the satellite the quality will go down (usually accompanied by a reduction in the audible tone).
highest signal and therefore the correct alignment of the dish to that particular satellite. At this point you should expect that a signal quality of 60 – 70 % and a signal intensity of 70% can be achieved.
