Specifications

DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7
6 On the TV, select any unused channel on which you wish to
view your satellite programmes. Once selected, all your
satellite services will be viewed on this channel, selection of
the service being made using the RCU.
7 Press and hold UHF on the RCU for approx. 5 seconds until
UHF is displayed on the decoder display. Tune your TV set to
receive the decoder test signal display (see following figure).
A Channel number (initially 38) will be displayed on the
decoder front panel display.
Press UHF on the RCU to remove the test signal.
Check that any noise from the decoder does not interfere with
signals received on the VCR.
Check all tuned channels on the TV for interference.
8 If any interference is noticed, change the UHF channel
number as follows:
Press and hold UHF on the RCU to display UHF on the
decoder display and the UHF test screen on the TV.
Change the channel number to 2 more or 2 less than the
existing number (36 or 40) by pressing or twice on the
RCU.
Press OK to save. The following will happen as soon as or
is pressed:
a. The TV display is lost because the TV is not tuned to the
new channel.
b. The new channel number is displayed on the front panel
of the decoder.
On the TV, retune the channel allocated to the decoder until
the decoder test pattern is clearly visible.
Repeat step 8 until interference on all channels is eliminated.
NOTE: After changes have been made, the decoder
must not be switched off for at least 3 minutes to
allow for the new setting to be saved.
If interference is still present, it is recommended that good
quality screened cables (preferably double screened) are
used for interconnecting all other equipments to the
decoder.
Adding a Modem
Many exciting interactive features will be available in the future
(Impulse Pay Per View, Video on Demand, etc.). The decoder is
ready for these features as it can accommodate an optional built-in
modem. A modem port for connection to your telephone line via an
external (faster) modem is provided on the rear panel.
Standby and Normal Modes
The decoder does not have a mains power on/off switch and it is
recommended that, for normal viewing, it remains connected to the
mains after installation. When the decoder is not in use, it should be
switched to the standby mode using the symbol on the front
panel or on the RCU.
The standby mode is indicated by a constant small green dot on the
right of the decoder display panel. To use the decoder after the initial
installation:
1 Switch on the TV and any other equipment included in the
system.
2 Select the channel on the TV that you have allocated for
viewing the satellite services.
3 If the decoder is in the standby mode, press on either the
RCU or decoder front panel, to return to the normal viewing
mode. A service number will be displayed on the front panel
indicator.
4 If you wish to select the Audio Services, press the key on
the RCU, or on the decoder front panel. If subscribed to, an
audio service will be heard, and the audio programme
information box will be displayed on the TV. A green indicator
on the front panel display is illuminated while the decoder is in
the Audio Services mode.
TV Services are restored by pressing TV on theRCU, or TV
on the decoder front panel.
NOTE: When switching from normal to standby then
back to normal, the decoder automatically
returns to the previously selected service.
If a SCART VCR is connected, it is not
necessary to take the decoder out of standby
to view VCR play back.
5 The decoder is set up to the local default settings by the
manufacturer. If it becomes necessary to change the
installation parameters consult your local installer.
4
UHF
Channel
38
UHF Frequency
597.25 MHz
Press OK to save
Press EXIT to cancel