Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UFD 170 Kathrein
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Operating Manual UFD 170 DVB-S Receiver and T urntable.
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Foreword 3 Dear customer , This operating manual is intended to assist you in making optimum use of the comprehensive functions of your new DVB combi receiver and the turntable. We have tried to make the operating instructions as easy as possible to understand, and to keep them as concise as possible.
Contents 4 Foreword 3 Contents 4 Safety Instructions and Important Information 7 Connection and Setup 8 Connecting the Unit 8 SA T -IF Connection 8 Reception Requirements 8 Reception System Presets 8 .
Contents 5 EPG T imer Programming 3 3 Managing Channel List/Channels 3 4 Selecting the Last Programmes Received 3 4 Favourite Channel 3 5 Setting Up a Favourite Channel 3 5 Renaming the Favourite List.
Contents 6 Alignment (Satellite Search) 6 4 Manual Correction 6 5 Change of Location 6 7 Reset/Park 6 8 Reset 6 8 Park 6 9 Special Messages for T urntable 7 0 System Protection Messages 7 0 Satellite .
Safety Instructions and Important Information 7 Power supply cable Make sure that the power supply cable is not damaged. Units with a damaged power supply cable must be disconnected from the power supply and repaired by a qualifi ed engineer before setup.
Connection and Setup 8 The following section is intended specifi cally for specialist dealers. Y ou only need to pay attention to this section if you are carrying out the installation yourself. The “ Connection diagram ” section contains a sample confi guration.
Connection and Setup 9 Connect the UFD 170 (TV Scart socket) and the TV set with a Scart cable. If your TV has a stereo feature, you can receive the sound in stereo via the Scart connection.
Controls, Displays and Connections 10 This section contains a brief description of all controls, displays and connections. Front V iew Rear V iew Front View Rear View 1 Power switch (ON/OFF) 1 Connect.
Controls, Displays and Connections 1 1 Remote Control Function Keys Switching to remote control Select last four programmes Select favourites Programme overview EPG programme guide Locks a channel Pro.
Controls, Displays and Connections 12 Remote control instruction sets The remote control has two instruction sets. This alllows you to operate two receivers independently of one another in the same room. Hold down the key . Enter “901” using the number keys.
Operating Instructions 13 Menu Concept The structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. In TV mode, the currently selected programme always appears in the upper right-hand corner of the screen (in radio mode, a black background is shown).
Operating Instructions 14 Alphanumeric Assignment of Remote Control Number Keys Key 1 x 2 x 3 x 4 x 5 x 1 . , ? 1 2 A B C 2 3 D E F 3 4 G H I 4 5 J K L 5 6 M N O 6 7 P Q R S 8 T U V 8 9 W X Y Z 0 0 0 Y ou use the number keys to enter programme and satellite names.
Menu Structure Note: The “Language” menu option does not have any sub-menus. The langua- ge is selected using the not have any sub-menus. The langua- not have any sub-menus.
Initial Setup 16 Getting Started Connect the unit to the power supply . T urn on the receiver using the power switch on the front. The unit is then in standby mode. T urn on the receiver with the key on the remote control. Y our UFD 170 welcomes you.
Initial Setup 17 If the turntable is unable to fi nd the desired satellite and the associated programme, the following message appears: press and start satellite search with a different program- me of the same satellite and check whether there are any obstructions to the antenna‘s reception.
Initial Setup 18 Receiver Factory Satellite Setting Y our receiver is factory-set up for the satellites listed in the following table. Y ou do not normally need to make any additional settings. ASTRA 19° East HOTBIRD EUTELSA T 10° East EUTELSA T 16° East TürkSat 42° East (EURASIA) T elecom 5° East (AtlanticBird 3) T elecom 8° East ASTRA 28.
On Screen Display (OSD) 19 General The receiver functions are controlled by a microprocessor and comprehensive software. The explanations below are intended to help you understand all the processes, and to enable you to locate errors.
On Screen Display (OSD) 20 TV / Radio Channel Message The channel message is displayed for a few seconds each time you cha nge th e p rog ram me, or con stantl y if yo u pres s . The “ i ” in dicates i ” ind icates i that a channel is being received even if no picture can be seen (e.
V ideo T ext 21 This symbol in the programme display shows you whether video text is broadcast for the selected programme. When you press the key , the receiver processes the broadcast video text - including for encrypted signals - for your TV set.
Programme Selection 22 This section explains how to select television and radio programmes on your UFD 170. The description of the functions assumes that the UFD 170 has been connected and turned on properly .
Programme Selection 23 TV / Radio Channel List An alternative method of selecting a different programme is to press the key , which opens the channel list.
Programme Selection 24 Selecting TV/Radio Programmes by Number Y ou can select a dif ferent programme while a programme is being shown. T o enter the programme number , use the number keys to . Y ou can switch from TV mode to radio mode. T o do this, press on your remote control.
Common Interface 25 Always follow the operating instructions from your pay TV provider and the instructions supplied with the Smartcard and the CA module! Smartcards and CA modules are not included with this product. C ontact the relevant pay TV provider if you are interested in subscribing to a pay TV channel.
Common Interface 26 The key takes you to the menu generated by the CA module: The illustrations below depend on the specifi c module and Smartcard and are therefore only examples. From this menu, your card and your PIN code allow you to access various programmes from your pay TV provider .
Common Interface 27 Note that with monthly activation intervals, the programme providers have different procedures for activating pay TV cards. Activation may therefore be a few days before or after the beginning of a new month.
T imer Settings 28 Y ou can use the timer to ensure that a programme is recorded at the correct time with a video or DVD recorder . A total of 14 timers are provided, which you can set to different programmes or start/end times.
T imer Settings 29 Note that most channels do not include a VPS signal in their digital TV signals. Y ou must therefore always program your video or DVD recorder to match the timer settings.
Audio Settings 30 Use the keys on the UFD 170 remote control to set the desired volume on the receiver . A bar is shown, which indicates the set volume: The alignment of the sound wave symbols .
Audio Settings 31 The receiver has an audio output for AC 3 format (Dolby Digital). This gives you the opportunity to bring cinema quality sound into your living room.
Programme Overview (EPG) 32 The EPG ( ) gives you an overview of the programmes broad- cast on the current transponder you are receiving, including cast on the current transponder you are receiving, including their time and duration.
Programme Overview (EPG) 33 Within the programme overview , the key displays a list showing the next programmes on the currently selected channel, with their time and duration (if transmitted in the EPG). The length of the programme list depends on the relevant programme provider and can cover several days.
Managing Channel List/Channels 34 The channel (programme) settings made in the factory can be changed in the “Programme List” menu. The menu is opened using the key in TV or radio mode. A channel is selected using the and key in TV or radio mode.
Managing Channel List/Channels 35 Favourite Channel Y ou can use the keys to select from your fi ve favourite list those lists in which you want to save your favourite channel.
Managing Channel List/Channels 36 Y ou can give the individual favourite lists the names of your choice (e.g. Sport, to group together all channels that broadcast sport). However , you can alternatively use the names of the different users (e.g. Mum, Dad etc.
Managing Channel List/Channels 37 T o select a favourite channel from one of the fi ve favourite lists, you must fi rst press the key (for the channel list) and then (for the mode).
Managing Channel List/Channels 38 T o select the channel list mode, press (for the channel list) followed by (for the mode). The following screen appears: Channel List Mode (Favourite, Satellite, Alphabetical) The channel list mode allows you to determine what you want to see in the channel list.
Managing Channel List/Channels 39 The complete channel list (maximum variety of programmes) can be viewed using the following setting: Press to switch to the channel list and then press . Press the keys to go to the top option “Free + encrypted” or “Free only”.
Managing Channel List/Channels 40 Y ou can sort the channels to meet your own requirements. Sorting involves moving channels in the channel list. The key takes you to the channel list. Use the and the keys to select the channel you want to move.
Managing Channel List/Channels 41 Pressing the key takes you to the channel list. Press to display the following screen: Adding Channels Manually Y ou can make the entries for the new channel here. The fi rst line in the list is highlighted with a coloured bar .
Adding/Deleting Satellites 42 Y ou can add new satellites in the “LNB Confi guration menu”. T o do this, you must know the orbit position you need to aim at. Setting Up Satellites Note: The system must be set up accordingly . T o align the antenna, you can use the “ Antenna Setup “ Antenna Setup “ ” menu option.
Adding/Deleting Satellites 43 Y ou can now make entries corresponding to your receiving system in the relevant positions using the cursor keys ( Y ou can now make entries corresponding to your receiving system Y ou can now make entries corresponding to your receiving system ) and the number keys.
Password and Child Protection 44 Y ou can use a password to lock your satellite receiver against unauthorised access by third parties. This protects the receiver against changes to its reception settings by unauthorised persons. At the same time, you can activate a child protection function, which locks selected programmes.
Password and Child Protection 45 - New password: Y ou can enter your (new) password here using the number keys. - Confi rm password: Y ou can enter your (new) password a second time here for confi rmation. - Personal: Enter the unit identifi cation that the unit will report when turned on here.
Password and Child Protection 46 When a locked channel is selected, the following message appears: This channel can only be viewed after entering the password using the number keys.
Setting System Parameters 47 Y ou should not change the following settings without a good reason, as they are factory settings or operating settings that are tailored to your receiving system. New settings are only required if the receiving system is changed.
Setting System Parameters 48 With the factory setting, the receiver indicates the “UTC” (United Time Coordinate, previously Greenwich Mean Time), which is transmitted with the data stream. For Germany , the time must therefore be correc- ted by +1 hour .
Setting System Parameters 49 Screen Here, you can use the keys to select the type of screen display . - P/S (Pan/Scan) = Full screen for 4:3 sets (caution: margins are cropped!) - Letterbox display - This setting enforces the widescreen format for a 4:3 set Pressing twice takes you back to the normal TV picture.
Installation Menu 50 Y ou should not change the following settings without a good reason, as they are factory settings or operating settings that are tailored to your receiving system. New settings are only required if the reception system is changed or expanded.
Installation Menu 51 For ASTRA and EUTELSA T receiving systems, this is normally 9.75 GHz (9,750 MHz) for the lower frequency range (low band) and 10.6 GHz (10,600 MHz) for the upper frequency range (high band).
Installation Menu 52 T o extend the frequency range to the 12 GHz range (high band) or for reception from more than two satellites, additional control signals are required for LNB actuation and signal selection. The DiSEqC™ signal is responsible for this.
Installation Menu 53 Antenna Setup This menu is exclusively intended for service purposes and be used to align the antenna in an emergency , if no measuring instruments are available. The key activates a search tone, the pitch of which cor- responds to the signal strength - the higher the sound, the better the signal.
Installation Menu 54 Satellite Search In the “Satellite Search” menu, you can set the receiver to search for channels on a satellite of your choice or on all satellites that can be received.
Installation Menu 55 Changing/Searching for/Deleting T ransponders In this menu, the transponders can scan selectively for channels, for example if new channels are offered in a particular broadcaster‘s range. This information is available on the Internet or in specialist magazines.
Installation Menu 56 Press the key to exit this menu and switch to the channel previously highlighted in colour . The key takes you back to this menu, where you can search for additional transponders. After an unsuccessful search, you will see the message “Error”.
Installation Menu 57 Y ou should only make changes in this menu if the receiver is connected to a different receiving system with different properties or if changes have been made to the receiving system. Y ou should therefore carefully follow the instructions for your satellite system.
Installation Menu 58 UFO ® mini In a “subscriber controlled processing system”, the input frequency of the receiver is a fi xed setting. The “subscriber controlled processing system” transmits the signals at this frequency .
Installation Menu 59 Software and Programme List Update Due to the digital technology , you can carry out updates of the software and pr ogramme list for yo ur receiver via sat ellite. The “ Software Download” sub-menu tells you whether new software or programme lists are available.
Installation Menu 60 The receiver then begins the update process. If your receiver is already up to date, a message appears on the screen to notify you of this. Once the update is complete, the receiver is re-initialised and starts operation again. In case of an error or no signal, the message “Download failed” appears.
Connection Diagram 61 1 2 No. Connection between T ype of connection 1 Antenna and UFD 170 SA T -IF input SA T -IF connection (coaxial cable with standard F connector) 2 UFD 170 and power source Using.
Connection Diagram 62 SA T -ZF Connection The coaxial cable coming from the antenna is connected to the SA T -IF input on the UFD 170. The SA T -IF output on the UFD 170 control unit is already connected to the SA T -IF input on the UFD 170 receiver with the coaxial cable supplied.
Important Information on the T urntable before Setup 63 Remote Control All settings on the UFD 170 are made using the remote control. Th is se ctio n o f t he UF D 1 70 op erat ing m an u- al for the .
Alignment (Satellite Search) 64 The antenna is aligned automatically . After turning on the UFD 170, the turntable automatically moves to the last channel received and the associated satellite position (e.g. ARD/ASTRA). This works because every satellite emits its own identifi cation signal, which is automatically identifi ed by the UFD 170.
At the margins of the footprints of a satellite (e.g. after a slight change of position), it may be necessary for you to manually correct the setting (not normally required). It is also possible to manually correct the fi ne tuning. Press in the main menu and then use the keys to switch to the “HDP antenna setup” option.
After successfully correcting the settings, use the keys to move to “Save” and confi rm with . Y ou can use the key to exit the menu. Alignment (Satellite Search) 66 The new co-ordinates are not assigned to the satellite until you have saved the satellite position in the “ HDP menu ” .
Change of Location 67 If you still want to aim at the satellite, press to start the search. After a change of location, the antenna moves to the last position selected.
Reset/Park 68 Use the keys to go to the “Reset/Park” option, and change the selection to “Reset” using the keys to go to the “Reset/Park” option, and keys to go to the “Reset/Park” option, and keys. Now press The following screen appears: The antenna is reset, and automatically moves to the park position.
Reset/Park 69 Park Y ou have three options for “parking” the antenna. 1. The antenna can be moved to the park position by pressing twice. 2. Press to switch to the main menu and use the keys to select the “HDP Antenna Setup” option.
Special Messages for T urntable 70 The following messages are shown on the screen to protect your receiving system and the on-board network: If this message appears, check the turntable and antenna to ascertain whether the system is blocked by an object (e.
Special Messages for T urntable 71 Press to restart the search. If the search is unsuccessful again, e.g. due to very poor weather or because you are in a marginal area, reset the search mode from “Standard” to “Fine” as described below . Press to hide the current screen display .
T urntable Unit Software Download 72 If new software is available for the turntable, you can download it from the ASTRA system. Press to switch to the main menu and then use the keys to select the Installation menu.
T urntable Unit Software Download 73 Do not turn off the system during the download. The next message you see will be “HDP Programme Sending”. The software is transferred to the control unit in the UFD 170.
Manual Lowering to Park Position 74 In case of a defect in the electronic control, the fl at antenna can be returned to park position (horizontal position) manually . Y ou can drive to the nearest workshop with the extended anten- na at a moderate speed, but take into account the added vehicle height.
Manual Lowering to Park Position 75 1. A plastic cover is located in the centre of the axis (see arrow). Lever this of f with a narrow slotted screwdriver . 2. Behind the cover is an M8 hexagon head screw . Unscrew it using a socket wrench, size 13 mm .
Service 76 OSD language: German _________ TV type: Multi P AL NTSC Picture format: 4:3 16:9 AUTO A V mode: Y/C (S-VHS) RGB FBAS (comp. co- lour) (VHS) Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Satellite 3 Satellite 4 Satellite: (High) L.
Glossary 77 Audio output Sound output on the receiver A V programme slot Preferred programme slot on TV set for Scart input Azimuth Horizontal alignment of the antenna CA module Conditional Access mod.
Brief T echnical Glossary 78 DiSEqC™ DiSEqC™ (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a communication system between a satellite receiver (master) and the peripheral satellite components (slaves), such as LNBs, multi-switches, rotating antenna systems.
Brief T echnical Glossary 79 Programme package The programme package for a digital transponder normally includes several TV and radio programmes. Each programme package has a fi xed assignment for the transponder transmission frequency , for polarisation (horizontal or vertical), for the symbol rate and for the Viterbi rate or error rate.
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