Integrated Video Recorder DigiCorder HD S2X PVR Digital Twin HD-Receiver with integrated Hard drive Operating manual With two PCMCIA slots for use with CI modules. For receiving free-to-air and encrypted (e.g. VIACCESS, CONAX, IRDETO, SECA etc.) HD satellite Programmes. DiSEqC 1.
1 1 Contents 1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3 Please read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Disposal advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Safety notes . . . . . . . . .
1 6.6.7 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 7.1 Switching on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 7.2 Programme selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 7.2.
1 8.1.2.5 How to programme new event timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 8.1.3 Timeshift function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 8.1.3 Timeshift-Funktion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 8.1.4 Setting markers while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 8.
2 Illustrations Remote control Option* Sound on/off in TV mode: select sound/subtitles, special functions in radio mode: stations by switching the sound sub-carriers Numeric keys 0/AV red rewind greenPVR Navigator, Stop Record yellowPause, playback blue fast forward Multifunctional keys Up arrow key Programme + OK Programme list on/off Left arrow key Right arrow key Volume - Volume + Down arrow key Volume - Back EPG Info Programm + Volume + Programme - Volume Menu on/off TV/radio mode
Front of unit 2 On/ Standby Alphanumeric display Arrow keys Back OK-key Eject buttons for CI modules CI module slot 2 CI module slot 1 USB socket Play/Pause Mode Card-reader: > Insert the CONAX-Smartcard (golden chip facing downwards and in the direction of insertion) until the point of contact in the card-reader. Inserting the CI modules: > Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturers of the CI module and card. > Insert the desired Smartcard into the appropriate CI module.
10 Use with a rotating antenna (DiSEqC 1.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 10.1 East and West limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 10.1.1 Deleting existing limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 10.1.2 Setting the East limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 10.1.3 Setting the West limit . . . .
Dear customer, congratulations on your decision to purchase the DigiCorder HD S2X digital receiver. The operating manual supplied is intended to help you utilise the comprehensive functions of your new digital receiver to the fullest extent. We have kept the operating instructions as brief as possible, and have used terminology that everybody can understand. 3 The range of functions of your receiver is constantly being expanded in the form of software updates.
> Before starting to use your receiver, please check that all the components have been supplied correctly. The following should be included:1 digital receiver, 1 mains cable, 1 remote control, 1 operating manual, 1 guarantee card, 2 batteries (1.5V microcells). > Please insert the batteries supplied into the battery compartment of the remote control unit, with attention to the correct polarity as indicated.
Safety notes For your own protection, please read through the safety precautions carefully before proceeding to operate your new unit. The manufacturer will accept no liability for injuries or damage caused by inappropriate handling or non-compliance with the safety precautions. The appliance has a fully integrated hard drive. There is no provision for this drive to be exchanged other than by an authorised TechniSat retailer/technician.
> the mains cable or the mains plug are damaged > the receiver was exposed to liquid, or liquid has run into the unit > in case of severe malfunctions > in case of significant external damage When not in use During a storm or when not in use for a long period (e.g. holiday), the unit should be disconnected from the mains and the antenna cable should be removed.
4 Connecting the DVB receiver 4 a. Mains connection b. Connection between the LNB 1 and the LNB input 1 of the DVB receiver. (Please note: when operating the unit with one antenna signal, the LNB must be connected to the LNB input 1.) c. Connection between the LNB 2 and the LNB input 2 of the DVB receiver. d. HDMI connection of the DVB receiver with the TV set. e. Scart connection between the DVB receiver and television set. f.
The references a b c etc. mentioned below relate to the illustration on page 12. 4.1 Mains power connection The digital receiver should only be connected to the mains power supply when all the cable connections with other components of the system have been made. This helps to avoid damage to the digital receiver as well as to other components. a When you have made all the other connections, use the mains cable supplied to connect the receiver to a mains power outlet 230 V/50-60 Hz. 4.2.
4.4 Video cassette recorder (VCR) f Connect the video recorder to the SCART socket VCR. During playback, the video recorder will provide a switching signal to the digital receiver. This will allow the video recorder signal to be routed automatically to the TV set. If your video recorder does not supply a switching current, use the 0/AV key to switch your digital receiver to the external input AV. Press this key again to return to normal operation. 4.
5 Initial installation After you have read the safety notes and connected the unit as described in Chapter 4, switch the unit on as described in Chapter 7. When switching on the receiver for the first time, the starting window of the installation assistant AutoInstall will be displayed. The installation assistant allows you to make the most important settings of your digital receiver in the simplest way possible. At each step of the installation there will be an explanation as to which settings can be made.
> Use the green function key Accept to confirm and accept the selection, and to go to the antenna configuration Antenna configuration This step of the installation allows you to adjust the setting of your digital receiver to the configuration of your antenna. If you wish to accept the standard antenna configuration, press the green function key Accept. In this case proceed with the point “Software update”.
All the satellites included in your antenna configuration will be scanned for Programmes. This procedure may take a few minutes. Please note any messages displayed on screen. Loading EPGplus data > If you do not want to wait for the EPGplus data to load, you can skip the process. To do this, press the yellow function key Skip. The EPGplus data will then be updated automatically the following night, or you can update it manually at any time (see Point 7.16.1).
6 Settings Now that you have connected your new digital receiver, and commenced operating it, you can, if you wish, proceed to optimise its functions for your preferences. 6.1 Operating language This menu item gives you the opportunity of setting the language used in all the menus according to your preference. Use the Menu key to call up the Main menu. Now use the up/down arrow keys to mark the menu line Operating language. > Confirm by pressing OK. The sub-menu Operating language will be displayed.
6.2.3 Date/hour In this menu point decide whether the hour and the date should be automatically read in from a determined programme after switching on. > By pressing the OK key another window will open. > In this window use the up/down arrow keys to select either the entry Automatic or select the programme from which the hour and the date should be read in and confirm the selection with OK. 6.2.
> Now, using the up/down arrow keys, mark the line Picture Settings. > Confirm by pressing OK. The Menu Picture settings will appear. > Use the arrow keys up/down to move the marker within the menu and to change the individual positions as indicated. When selecting a menu item, please also note any messages displayed on screen. The following settings/adjustments can be made: 6.3.1 Picture format > Use the arrow keys left/right to set the picture format of your TV set appropriately, to 4:3 or 16:9.
> Confirm by pressing OK. The Menu Picture settings will appear 6.4.1 Audio speech > In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to select your preferred language. Where an appropriate signal is broadcast, this function will, after a scan, automatically set this language. 6.4.2 Sub-title language Your DVB receiver is able to display subtitles. If the function Subtitles is switched on, and the language selected is being broadcast, these will be displayed automatically.
prematurely terminated, the satellite positions ASTRA and EUTELSAT will be preprogrammed. If you also wish to receive other satellites, or if you are using a different LNB, set your digital receiver to the desired data as follows: > Use the Menu key to call up the Main menu. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Settings. > Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Settings will be displayed. > Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Antenna settings (DVB-S). > Confirm by pressing OK.
- Record a programme and at the same time another programme from the same reception field (1 programme in HD format and 1 programme in SD format or 25 programmes in SD format) or show any programme from the hard drive. - Simultaneously record two programmes from the same reception band (15 programme in HD format and 1 programme in SD format or 2 programmes in SD5format).
System examples Example 1: 2 satellites (Twin-LNBs) Astra 19,2° Example 3: 4 satellites (Quattro-LNBs) Example 2: 4 satellites (Twin-LNBs) Astra 19,2°/ Eutelsat 13° Eutelsat 13° Eurobird-Astra 28,5°/ Türksat 42° Eurobird-Astra 28,5°/ Türksat 42° Astra 19,2°/ Eutelsat 13° Multiswitch A B Position 2/1 A B Position 2/1 Output Output A B C D A B C 4/1 4/1 Output Output D Multiswitch 9/8 9/8 Outputs Outputs A B A B Option Option Output Output 6 6.5.
Polarisation > Use the up/down arrow keys to enter the desired polarisation plane (horizontal or vertical). Symbol rate The symbol rate indicates the volume of data broadcast per second. This figure could be shown as, for example, 27500 (27500 symbols per second). > Use the numeric keys to enter the correct symbol rate.
If the function is switched on you can configure four lists of favourites (main list, favourites 1, favourites 2 and favourites 3). The ex-works programming can be found in the main list. When the function is switched off only the main list is active. 6.6.2 Display time Information Banner > Use the numeric keys to set the desired display time for the Infobox. This can be varied from 1 second to 15 seconds. 6.6.
Press the red function key Back. A corresponding query then appears. > If you wish to accept the changes, use the arrow keys left/right to click on the field Yes, and confirm by pressing OK. You will now return to the previous menu. > Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal operation. Settings will not be saved.
7 Operation 7.1 Switching on and off > Switch the digital receiver on by pressing the On/Standby either on the receiver or on the remote control. > Press the key again to switch the receiver off again. > The receiver is now in standby mode, and (if activated in Point 6.2.4) the display panel will show the current time. If the time is not shown, this must still be acquired by the receiver. To do this, switch the receiver on, and select a major channel such as ZDF for approx.
> Press the OK key. The active programme list will be displayed. > Now, with the assistance of the option key you can open a window with the types of programme lists (TV lists, TV provider lists and overall TV lists). The active programme list type is marked. > Use the arrow keys up/down to select, e.g. the programme list type Total list and confirm by pressing OK. The alphabetically sorted Total list, containing all programmes, will be displayed.
> Insert a CI module in one of the slots. > Insert the Smartcard in the card slot of the CI module. Ensure that the gold-coloured chip of the Smartcard is on the upper surface, in the direction in which the card is inserted. > If you now select an encrypted programme, the digital receiver will automatically check the slot, and will display the programme in decoded form, provided the appropriate CI module, including a valid Smartcard, for this programme is inserted in the slot.
7.4 Volume control You have the facility to adjust the volume of your digital receiver. This facilitates the easy operation of the receiver, as it means you have all the important functions on a single remote control, and will only rarely have to resort to using the remote control of the television set. When you switch on the digital receiver, sound will be reproduced at the volume level last set.
> Use theTV/Radio key to switch the digital receiver to radio mode. The receiver will now switch to the last radio programme previously selected. > Press the TV/Radio key again to return to the last television programme previously selected 7.7 Return to last programme previously selected > Press the Back key on the remote control to return to the last programme previously selected. > Press the key again to return to the programme previously selected. 7.
7.12 Videotext 7.12.1 Using the Videotext decoder of your television set If transmitted, the Videotext is forwarded to your television set. To operate the videotext options, you must use the remote control of your television set. If there should be any problems related to the display on your television screen, such as an overlapping of videotext contents and picture, you should set your digital receiver to FBAS mode (Point 6.3.4). 7.12.
7.13 Subtitles Where subtitles are broadcast, this will be indicated by the message Subtitle select. If you have switched on the function Subtitles (as per Point 6.4.2), these will be displayed automatically, provided that they are being broadcast in the language selected. If subtitles are being broadcast only in other languages, or are broadcast via videotext, you can switch these on manually as follows.
- to simultaneously reproduce two programmes (1 programme in HD format and 1 programme in SD format or 2 programmes in SD format) even if these are received from differing fields of reception. - to reproduce a programme of your choice and simultaneously reproduce a hard drive recording of your choice. If only one connector is available for an antenna supply line then the reproduction combinations will only be of limited availability.
The EPGplus functions allow you to: - display information on programme contents on the screen - display preview pictures of individual programmes - mark specific programmes that will then be automatically switched on when the programme begins - programme timers - search for and select programmes by type of programme (genre). 7.16.1 Downloading EPGplus data 7 The programme information will be updated automatically by your receiver at the preselected updating time (Point 9.2.
> Use the left/right arrow keys to move through the programme list one page at a time. The EPGplus functions (Point 7.16.7) are now available. > Pressing the yellow function key takes you to the “Next” EPGplus table (see Point 7.16.5) or > Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal operation. 7.16.5 Next > You can call up the “Next” table (following programmes) by pressing the yellow function key when the “Now” EPGplus table is displayed. The EPGplus functions (Point 7.16.7) are available.
corresponding programme. If there is a picture available, it is indicated by . > Use the arrow keys or the function keys to mark the desired programme. > Press the EPG key to display information and/or the picture relating to the programme. > Lengthy information text can be moved or paged through with the help of the arrow keys. > Press the Back key to return to the previous table. 7.16.7.
programme automatically from the EPGplus data. Both the starting and the ending time of the programme will be taken over correct to the nearest minute. However, it frequently happens that the selected programme starts a little earlier or a little later than scheduled. In this case the start or the end of the programme may be missing from the recording. To overcome this problem, you can enter a pre- or post-run time for the timer, in steps of one minute at a time.
If you are interested in specific types of programmes, you can have the programme information displayed by various genres, e.g. movies, news, etc. > Press the EPG key to open the table “Now”. > Press the blue function key EPG Menu to open a selection window. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Genres and confirm by pressing OK. > Press the yellow function key Genres to open a window with the available types of programme.
8 Hard drive operation Your PVR receiver (PVR=Personal Video Recorder) is equipped with an integrated hard disk drive. There is no provision for this drive to be exchanged other than by an authorised TechniSat retailer/technician. Due to the availability of the hard drive, you no longer require an external storage medium (e.g. a video recorder). The recording capacity is dependent on the size of the hard drive and on the volume of data of the broadcast material.
- Simultaneously record 2 programmes from the same reception band (1 programme in HD format and 1 programme in SD format or 2 programmes in SD format) and reproduce a pre-recorded programme 8.1.1 Instant recording Starting a recording manually Option 1 > Switch on the channel on which the programme is being broadcast that you wish to record. > Press the Record key to record the programme currently being broadcast. The programme will continue to be displayed on screen while the recording is in progress.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line with the desired action. > Confirm by pressing OK. The receiver will record the whole programme and then go into standby mode. > If you switch the receiver on before the end of the programme, a query will be displayed, asking whether you wish to start the current programme at the Beginning, or if you wish to continue viewing Live or if you wish to switch to the Current programme. > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the desired line and confirm with OK.
8.1.2.1 Manual programming of timer > Use the Menu key to call up the Main menu. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Manage timer. > Confirm by pressing OK. The sub-menu Manage Timer will be displayed. > Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desired Timer type. > Press the OK key to go to the entry window used for programming a new Timer event. Programme > Use the arrow keys to mark the upper line of the menu. Press the OK key.
> 6-7 Repeat only on weekdays Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desired function. > Confirm and accept the setting by pressing OK. Saving data to memory > When you have completed the programming, press the green function key Accept, to transfer the data to memory. If under Channel you have selected a channel that is blocked as per Point 9.3, you must first enter the PIN code before the data can be entered into memory. > Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal operation. 8.1.2.
> Press the green function key New to go to the entry window for programming a new timer event. Now make your settings here in accordance with Point 8.1.2.1. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the additional field Type displayed. > Confirm by pressing OK. A window will be opened, listing the Timer types available. > Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desired Timer type. > To accept the Timer type, confirm by pressing OK.
> To go to a specific point in a currently running recording, you can use the functions Play, Pause as well as Fast Wind and the Jogshuttle, as described in Point 8.2. > Press the Info key to display the Infobox with a progress bar, showing the playing and recording time elapsed. 8.1.4 Setting markers while recording > Press the Record key to open a window showing the functions available. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Set mark, confirm by pressing OK.
playback procedure by pressing OK. 8.2.1.2 Pause/Freeze frame > To stop the playback of a recording (freeze frame) press the yellow function key or the Freeze frame key while the playback is in progress. The message “Pause II” will be displayed. > Press the respective key again to continue playback from the same spot. 8.2.1.3 Fast forward and rewind To allow you to go to a specific point in a recording, your PVR provides fast forward and fast rewind functions.
Display I II > Playback mode Playback Fast forward 4 speed Fast forward 16 speed Fast forward 64 speed Rewind 4 speed Rewind 16 speed Rewind 64 speed Slow motion Pause Press the right or the left arrow key while or is displayed in order to skip forward or back by 10 minutes. Create Picture > Press the Record key to store a single picture on the hard drive. You can call up pictures created in this way as described under Point 8.2.
8.2.2.1 On-screen controls Your receiver is capable of playing files in MP3 format that have been stored on the hard drive or on a storage medium attached to the USB port. The USB device should be formatted using the file system FAT 32.Consult Point 8.3.2 on how to copy files from a USB device onto the hard drive. > While in normal operating mode, press the green function key to open the PVR navigator. > By pressing the blue function key the NAV Menu opens a further window.
An MP3file will be indicated on the display with its respective name, e.g. Sterne.mp3. A folder will be indicated by a display of square brackets, e.g. [Popmusic]. The hard drive will be displayed as hard drive and a USB device will be indicated as USB-device1, USB-device2 etc.. > While the receiver is in standby mode, press the Language select key. The receiver will switch itself on, and will automatically call up the navigator in the Music category.
The various modes are shown on screen resp. on the display panel as follows: Function Repeat all titles Display Screen Directory Normal playback of all titles of the Directory folder selected Random play of all titles of the folder selected Random playback Directory Repeat current title Title 8.2.2.4 Playlist To draw up a play list You have the possibility of drawing up a playlist so that you have more convenient access to the replaying of MP3-files or radio recordings.
A list of the MP3 files available on the hard drive or the USB device will appear. These are indicated by the symbol . Folders located on the hard drive resp. on the USB device will be indicated by the symbol . You find yourself in the viewport. > In order to change to the replay list viewport press the option key and mark the line Replay Lists with the up/down arrow keys. > Confirm by pressing OK. Now all of the playlists contained in the storage medium will be displayed.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Pictures and confirm with OK. > Use the arrow keys up/down to select the source from which you wish to view the picture files, and confirm by pressing OK. A list showing the picture files available on the hard drive or on the USB device will be displayed. These are indicated by the symbol . Folders located on the hard drive resp. on the USB device will be indicated by the symbol ..
> Use the arrow keys up/down to select the source from which you wish to view the picture files, and confirm by pressing OK. A list showing the picture files available on the hard drive or on the USB device will be displayed. These are indicated by the symbol . Folders located on the hard drive resp. on the USB device will be indicated by the symbol .. > Using the up/down arrow keys mark first of all the file which contains the picture file which you want to add to a play list and confirm with OK.
green function key PLS -. To delete a playlist > While in normal operating mode, press the green function key to open the PVR navigator. > By pressing the blue function key NAV Menu a further window will be opened. > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Pictures and confirm with OK. > Use the up/down arrow keys to select the source in which the appropriate playlist is situated and confirm with OK. You are now in the file viewport. > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the playlist.
as a standard feature. In addition, a yellow progress bar (3) will be displayed, showing the current playback position and the total duration of the recording. > To skip to a marked spot of the recording, use the arrow keys up/down to mark the desired marker, and confirm by pressing OK. Going to any spot of the recording > Use the coloured keys to go directly to various spots of your choice in the recording.
the line rename mark. > Confirm by pressing OK, to open the virtual keyboard, in order to enter a new name. > Use the yellow function key to alternate between upper and lower case letters. > Use the arrow keys to mark the first letter resp. the first symbol or figure if the name you wish to enter. > Confirm this by pressing OK. The selected letter will now be displayed in the headline of the virtual keyboard.
markers. > To do this, mark the beginning and the end of the section to be removed with one mark each as described under Setting a mark. > Now use the arrow keys up/down to set the marker indicating the beginning of the section to be copied. The section to be copied will now be indicated in red on the progress indicator as well as in the overview of existing markers (1). > Now press the green function key Menu and use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line extract section.
> If you wish to give the recording a different, specific name, then use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line New. > If you press the OK key, the virtual keyboard will be displayed, and you can enter a new name as described under Renaming a mark. Enlarging a video To make it easier getting to a specific point on a recording, you can enlarge the video picture of the recording. > Press the green function key Menu and use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Enlarge video.
8.3.2.1 Copying The Copy function will effect a copy of the marked file resp. folder to be stored on the hard drive, resp. the USB device. The original file resp. the original folder will remain unchanged. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the file resp, the folder you wish to copy on to the hard drive. resp. on to the USB device. > Press the blue function key Functions to open a window showing the functions available. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Copy and confirm by pressing OK.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the file or folder you wish to delete. > Press the blue function key Functions to open a window showing the functions available. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Delete and confirm by pressing OK. > To delete the marked file resp. the marked folder, you must now press the yellow function key Delete. A query message will be displayed, asking whether you really wish to delete the selected files.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Export and confirm by pressing OK. > To copy the marked file, you must now press the yellow function key Export. The marked file will now be copied to the USB device, and will then be displayed on the right half of the menu. Please note that this procedure may take quite some time, depending on the size of the file. Marking blocks To mark several files simultaneously, proceed as follows: > Press the OK key to go to the selection mode.
8.3.5 Hard drive maintenance > Press the OK key to obtain an overview of the number of recordings as well as the degree to which the hard drive is filled with data. 8.3.5.1 Checking the hard drive > To perform a check of the hard drive, use the arrow keys left/right to mark the field Check. > Press the OK key, then confirm the message displayed by pressing OK again to start the procedure. The hard drive will now be checked. The result will be displayed once the procedure is completed. 8.3.5.
9 Changing the basic programming 9.1 Configuring the Favourites list This chapter describes how you may change the pre-programming of your digital receiver as well as the Favourites programme list in accordance with your preferences. This function is also required to sort new programmes into the list after a programme scan. To work with this function, you should know the following: your receiver features the Total list as well as four Favourites lists.
> Using the up/down arrow keys select the desired programme lists (e.g. languages). > Confirm by pressing OK. An additional selection window will now be opened. > Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the selection criterion you wish to apply in sorting the Total list. Select, for instance, All German to display Germanspeaking broadcasters. > Confirm by pressing OK. Now the programme list will be displayed according to the selection previously made.
> To remove several programmes simultaneously, mark these as described in Point 9.1.4 (Marking blocks). > When you have completed marking the desired programmes in this manner, press the yellow function key Remove. The programmes removed in this manner remain included in the Total list, and can be transferred back to the Favourites list at any time. 9.1.5.2 Deleting from the Total list To remove programmes from the Total list, proceed as described under Point 9.1.5.
9.2 Programming the electronic programme guide Your receiver gives you the option of receiving a data channel with additional EPGplus data via ASTRA satellite systems (19.2° East). This data makes it possible to preview EPGplus information for up to a week. > Use the Menu key to call up the Main menu. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Setting. > Confirm by pressing OK. The sub-menu Settings will be displayed > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Programme guide.
> If you select the start category Genres you can then also select the preferred genre (e.g. film, news, shows, etc.) as described above. 9.2.4 EPG channel > Press the OK key to call up the EPG channel submenu. If the parameters of the data channel required to load the EPGplus data have changed, you can correct them in this menu. Current transponder data can be obtained from your retailer. Generally, under normal circumstances you should not make any changes in this menu. 9.2.
message Loading EPG and an indication of the EPGplus data already downloaded in the display panel. > The downloading procedure can be interrupted by switching the digital receiver on (On/Standby key). 9.2.6 Selecting radio channels/programmes Use the same procedure as described in Point 9.2.5 to include radio channels/stations in the programme guide. Start update > To download the EPGplus data, use the up/down arrow keys to mark the Start download field and confirm with OK. 9.
> Now use the numeric keys to enter the current unit PIN code in the line Unit PIN (factory setting 0000). > In the line Enter new PIN use the numeric keys to enter the desired new unit PIN code. > Repeat the entry in the line Repeat new PIN. > When you have completed changing the PIN code in this manner, you will be taken back automatically to the menu Parental control. Note! Ensure that you do not forget the unit PIN code. If this does happen, please consult your retailer! 9.3.
1. Automatic Scan Select this type of search to scan all the satellites set in the menu Antenna settings (Point 6.4 and 10.4) for Programmes. 2. Satellite Scan Select this type of search to scan only a specific selected satellite for Programmes. 3. Transponder Scan Select this type of search to scan a specific transponder of a single satellite for Programmes. 4. Manual Scan Select this type of search to search specifically for one particular programme, using the programme-specific PID numbers.
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Search mode. > By pressing the OK key, decide whether you wish to scan only for free-to-air programmes (Free programmes), or whether you wish to include encrypted programmes in the search (All programmes). > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the field Start search. Please also note Points 9.4.5 and 9.4.6 and the on-screen messages. 9.4.3 Transponder scan You can scan a specific transponder (see Point 11 Technical terms) for Programmes.
9.4.4 Manual search Should a programme not be found in the course of an automatic search, a satellite search or a transponder search, it may be necessary to enter additional programme-specific PID numbers for this programme. You will need to obtain these numbers on the Internet, or possibly direct from the programme provider concerned. The menu differs from the menu Transponder search only with regard to the menu items PCR PID, Audio PID and Video PID. There is no need to enter the search mode.
Back The newly found programmes are not added to the Favourites list, and are retained only in the Total list. > Use the arrow keys left/right to select the desired procedure. > Confirm by pressing OK. Please note any messages displayed on screen. > Press the Menu key to return to normal operation Independently of whether you have transferred the newly found programmes to the Favourites list automatically, these can at any time be added to the Favourites lists manually, as described in Point 9.1. 9.
9.5.3 Updating the programme list (ISIPRO) The ISIPRO programme list updating function ensures that the programme list of your receiver will automatically be kept up to date. To do this, a current programme list is broadcast at regular intervals via satellite (ASTRA 19,2° East) and is available to your receiver for downloading. Should the parameters for the data channel used to download the programme list have changed, you can correct them either in this menu or under Point 9.4.4 (manual programme scan.
> To update the new programme list automatically, press the green function key Automatic. The downloading of the programme list will be started, and the progress of the procedure can be followed on screen 9.5.3.4 Update programme list manually When the download of the programme list has been completed, your programme list will be updated. To do this, the Favourites list stored in the receiver will be compared with the new programme list.
Accept all programmes > To accept and transfer all new programmes without a further check, press the yellow function key Automatic. The programmes will be added to the Favourites list in accordance with predetermined criteria Reject programme (do not accept) > If you do not wish to accept the indicated programme, and all the following programmes into the Main Favourites list, press the red function key No. 9.5.
software for your digital receiver is available. If a new version of the operating software is available, this will be indicated by a message displayed on screen. To start an update of the software, simply follow the instructions on screen. When the update of the software has been successfully completed, an appropriate message will be displayed on screen. 9.5.5 Copying settings You have the facility to copy all the settings such as programme list, antenna settings, etc.
10 Use with a rotating antenna (DiSEqC 1.2) Your digital receiver is ready for use with a motorised rotating antenna. Using the DiSEqC control (DiSEqC level 1.2) you have the facility to control a suitable motor via the co-axial cable. > Call up the Antenna settings menu as described under Point 6.4 and switch the DiSEqC control (Point 6.5.1) on. > Now use the arrow keys up/down to select the DiSEqC position (e.g. A/B 3) to which you wish to allocate the motor antenna.
10.1.3 Setting the West limit > To enter the West limit, first use the arrow keys to mark the field Save. > Now press the arrow key left to rotate the dish to the maximum West position possible, resp. desirable. > To open the window listing the available actions, press the blue function key Actions. > Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line set West limit. > To set the west limit press the OK key and confirm the following remark with OK. 10.
Example: Co-ordinates of Daun/Germany Deg. latitude 50° 11‘ (45“) N Deg. longitude 06° 50‘ (10‘‘) E Converting the degrees latitude (DL): DL = 50 + 11/60 DL = 50 + 0,2 (rounded) DL = 50,2 In the menu used for entering the geographical latitude, enter the value rounded to one decimal place (50.2). The decimal value of the degrees longitude is calculated in the same way. 10.3 Setting a satellite position For each satellite position to be added, consecutively work through Points 10.3.1 to 10.3.3.
> When you have completed setting the test transponder, press the Back key to return to the menu for setting the motorised antenna. > Use the arrow keys to mark the panel fort he entry of the orbital position of the User-Satellites. > Use the numeric keys to enter the orbital position of the user satellite. > Now press the OK key appropriately to indicate whether this is a westerly (W) or an easterly (E) orbital position. If the Geo-Positioning function (Point 10.
> To open the window listing the available actions, press the blue function key Actions. > Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Autofocus. > Confirm by pressing OK. Autofocus is started. Whilst the automatic alignment is being done the message Auto Focus appears 10.3.3 Saving a satellite position When you have completed the autofocus procedure, you must still save the satellite position in the memory. 10 > To do this, use the arrow keys to mark the field save. > Press the OK key.
> By pressing the yellow function key Turn to Sat the antenna will be turned to the selected satellite position. 10.5 Deleting a satellite position To delete a satellite position from the satellite list, proceed as follows: > Use the arrow keys to mark the field Current satellite list. > To open the current satellite list, press the OK key. > Use the up/down arrow keys to select the satellite you wish to delete and confirm with OK. > Use the arrow keys to mark the field Delete satellite.
12 Technical data DBS-Tuner 1. SAT Front End (with DVB-S2) Input frequency range 950 ... 2150 MHz Demodulation DVB-S (QPSK); DVB-S2 ((8PSK,QPSK) Symbolrate DVB-S: 2 ... 45 Mbaud/s, SCPC/ MCPC DVB-S2: 10 – 31 Mbaud/s (8PSK) , 10 –30 Mbaud/s (QPSK) 2. SAT Front End (without DVB-S2) Input frequency range 950 ... 2150 MHz Demodulation DVB-S (QPSK) Symbolrate DVB-S: 2 ...
Audio decoding Audio compression Audio Mode Sampling frequencies MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and II, MP3 Dual (main/sub), Stereo 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Audio parameters Output analogue Output level L/R Output impedance THD S/N Cross-talk Volume 0.5 V r.m.s. (nominal) 600 Ohms > 60 dB > 60 dB < - 65 dB when switched on Automatically selects last set volume Input analogue Input level l/r Input impedance 0.5 V r.m.s.
HDMI-output HDCP copy protection (rev 1.1 or later) HDMI downwards-compatible to DVI Mains jack Ethernet 10/100baseTx Socket RJ45 Auto-MDIX cable cross-over Hard drive Hard drive type 3.5 inch Hard drive controller intended for 160 to 500 GB No. of recordings 999 (max.) max. duration of recording 26 hours per recording Display Vacuum fluorescence 16-digit, 5x7 point matrix, 7 mm character height Serial interface RS 232 Type Bitrate Connector Function RS 232, bidirectional 115.2 kBit/s max.
Remote control Remote control system Subsystem address Modulation frequency Infrared wavelength RC-5 8 (SAT 1), 10 (SAT 2) 36 kHz 950 nm Power supply Power unit Consumption: < 1 W* < 3 W* 24 W 40 W internal switching power supply in standby mode (standby LED) in standby mode (standby clock) operation (without LNB supply, without hard drive) in recording mode at 2x 400mA LNB current, connected USB device and 2 inserted CI modules *) not valid during the EPG-updating/Software-updating Nominal voltage Inpu
13 Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution Various programmes not shown in the programme list Wrong programme list selected Select different programme list (see Point 7.2.3.
Problem Possible cause Solution Time not shown in standby mode Time not acquired Set to major channel e.g. ZDF for approx.30 seconds Receiver cannot be operated Unit blocked > Unit cannot be switched on or operated Unit blocked Perform Flash reset: Note! All personal settings will be lost. > Pull out mains plug. > Press and hold Standby and Programme up keys on the unit simultaneously. > Keeping the Standby and Programme up keys held in, put mains plug back in. > Hold keys in for approx.
For everyday use Switching on and off > Switch the digital receiver on by pressing the on/standby key on either the unit itself or on the remote control. > Press the key again to switch the receiver off again. > The unit is now in standby mode; the time will be shown in the display on the unit. Programme selection Using the programme up/down keys > Use the up/down programme keys on the remote control or the unit itself to move up or down by one position in the programme list.
