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Operating Manual T win-PVR Satellite Receiver UFS 821sw/821si with hard disk.
2 Preface Dear customer , this Operating Manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered by your new satellite receiver . We have tried to make the operating instructions as easy as possible to understand, and to keep them as concise as possible.
3 Contents Preface 2 Contents 3 Safety Instructions - Important Notes 6 Receiver Features 7 Controls, Displays and Connections 8 Connection and Setup 9 Remote Control 12 First Installation 14 Operatin.
4 Contents Hard Disk Management 42 Prompt on Recording 43 Default Record Duration 43 EPG Grabbing Setup 43 Videotext (T eletext) 44 Organise Channels 45 TV Channel List 46 Lock Channels 46 Rename Chan.
5 Merge 77 Deletion Block 78 Lock 78 Bookmarks 79 Multimedia/Games 80 MP3 Player 81 Organising MP3 Files 82 Photo Album 83 Organising Photo Files 85 Games 86 Applications 86 Installation Menu 87 First.
6 Safety Instructions - Important Notes.
7 Receiver Features The UFS 821 has two separate tuners for simultaneous reception of two channels, and a hard disk for recording and playback. Depending on constellation, you can • view one program.
8 Controls, Displays and Connections This section provides a brief description of all the controls, displays and connections. The button symbols shown here will also be found in the description of the operating steps. View of front panel (flap folded down) View of rear panel Front Panel Controls and Displays 1.
9 Connection and Setup The following section is intended specifically for specialist dealers. Y ou only need to read this section if you are carrying out the installation yourself. The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample configuration.
10 Connection and Setup Operation on one Antenna Connection T o enable you to utilise all the reception and recording properties of your UFS 821 twin-PVR satellite receiver , such as 1. recording one programme and at the same time viewing any other programme or zapping through the channels, and 2.
1 1 Note: This will only work when receiving one satellite, not in multifeed reception! If only tuner 1 is connected (with no connection to tuner 2), the “Single Mode” setting must be selected for the tuner input. Y ou can then have only the possibilities of fered by a normal “single” receiver available to you.
12 Remote Control Sound on/off ... Number input for channels, timers etc. Access main menu Exit menus Access Favourite list Picture-in-picture from 2 nd tuner or hard disk .
13 Remote control RC 660 The RC 660 remote control supports up to four devices (supplied as standard with the RC 660) as well as the receivers of the UFD 5xx (not UFD 552, 554, 558) and UFD 4xx families. First switch all receivers off at the power switch.
14 First Installation Before using your unit for the first time, read the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and Setup” sections. The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample configuration. Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installation work has been properly carried out.
15 First Installation Note: If you are unsure whether you chose the right option from a previous menu, you can go back a step at any time during the first installation process by pressing the button.
16 Press the and buttons here to select the satellites you want tuners 1 and 2 to receive signals from. When you press to confirm your selection, the chosen satellite is moved into the tuner satellite list on the right.
17 First Installation Press the and buttons here to select the satellite configuration for each satellite you previously selected. LNB T ype: Press to open the LNB Settings menu. Use the buttons to make your selection. T o confirm your selection use the buttons to select “OK” and press .
18 T ransponder: Use the buttons to scroll through the transponders of the satellite highlighted in yellow at the top of the display . At the right you will see the signal strength of the transponder on the two tuners, enabling you to check that the satellite configuration you just set up is OK.
19 Use the buttons to make the settings. Channel Search Use the buttons to select whether you want to use the factory default channel list or whether you want to search for more/new channels.
20 Use the buttons here to select the time recording mode: • Manual or • Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel) Use the buttons to make the settings. Set Local Time (time zone difference) Press to set the variance from UMTC (Universal Mean Time Coordinate; formerly Greenwich Mean T ime) and Winter/Summer time.
21 Operating Instructions Menu Concept The structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The programme showing on the current selected channel always appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Note: The selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the parameters to be set, are each highlighted in colour .
22 Operating Instructions Menu T ree Main menu Organise Channels TV Channel List Radio Favourite List TV Favourite List Radio Channel List Programme Guide System Setup TV Settings STB Management Commo.
23 Operating Instructions Language Selection - OSD The language for the on-screen display is set as follows: → → User Preference → → Language Setup → → → English The languages available are German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Polish, Spanish and T urkish.
24 On-Screen Display (OSD) TV Channel Identifier The channel notification is displayed for a few seconds (configurable on the “User Preference” menu under “Appearance Setup”) every time you change channel, or can be displayed permanently by pressing .
25 On-Screen Display (OSD) TV / Radio Channel List Press the button to access the channel list. At the top left a TV set or radio icon indicates whether the list is a TV channel list or a radio channel list. Press the blue button to switch between the TV and radio channel lists.
26 Sort options (accessed by pressing yellow button) : - Press the red button to access the alphabetical listing. It shows all the channels sorted alphabetically , or the ones beginning with the selected initial letter . - Press the button to sort the channels by provider , or to view the channels from a specific provider .
27 Common Interface 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 wi.
28 Y ou can find out which Conditional Access modules are in the CI slots on the UFS 821 and which Smartcard is in which CA module from the main menu under “System Setup”, “Common Interface” and confirm with .
29 Common Interface Information for Conax, SECA, Viaccess and CryptoW orks users: Note that with monthly activation intervals, the programme providers have dif ferent procedures for activating Pay TV cards. Activation may therefore be a few days before or after the beginning of a new month.
30 Select the “System Setup” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . System Setup The selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the parameters to be set, are each highlighted in colour . The menus are self-explanatory to a great extent.
31 System Setup TV Settings Press to access the “TV Settings” menu. The following display appears: A V (Audio/Video) Settings Select the type of video signal at the Scart socket here.
32 Here you specify whether your TV set is a • P AL or • NTSC set. Select the TV‘s picture format. Either: • 4:3 or • 16:9 TV T ype Select the screen display mode here • Pan & Scan •.
33 Select the time recording mode here: • Manual or • Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel) Time Mode System Setup Set the variance from UMTC (Universal Mean Time Coordinate; formerly Greenwich Mean T ime) here. At the bottom of the screen you see a listing of major cities to provide an indication of which time zone you have just set.
34 Time Mode Auto System Setup Common Interface See “Common Interface” section See “Set Local T ime” - “T ime Mode Manual” Set Local T ime Choose between Summer and Winter time.
35 System Setup STB (Receiver) Management Press to access the “STB Management” menu. The following display appears: Press to view the current software version. Press again to cancel the display . System Information When you press you are asked whether you want to reset all settings to their factory defaults.
36 System Setup Press the button and enter the unit ID here. This is useful for identification in case of theft. The alphanumeric input procedure is as described in the “Alphanumeric Inputs” section. In the example shown here the ID “UFS 821” has been assigned.
37 System Setup When you press the button you are asked whether you want to delete all recordings. Use the buttons to select “OK” and start the reset by pressing .
38 User Preference Select the “User Preference” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . Use the buttons to select the further items. If there is another sub-menu layer , press to open it. If there are no more sub-menus, make the settings using the or number pad.
39 User Preference Language Setup See “Operating Instructions” section under “Language Selection - OSD”. On this menu you can select the language for the menu, the subtitles, the audio and the programme. Use the buttons to select the time after which you want the UFS 821 to automatically switch off (Standby).
40 Use the buttons (On/Off) to choose whether use of the receiver should be protected by a four-digit PIN. When switching the unit on from Standby you are then prompted to enter the PIN. If the PIN is not entered the receiver cannot be operated.
41 User Preference On this menu you can set how long the channel notification and the playback information are displayed on-screen. Y ou can also specify whether the volume bar is displayed when adjusting the volume.
42 On this menu you can make settings for your recordings and for time-shifting. PVR Setup Use the buttons to select whether automatic time-shifting is enabled or disabled. When you select “On” the receiver automatically (in the background) starts recording the programme you are viewing as soon as you switch to the channel.
43 User Preference Use the buttons here to select the default recording time. If you forget to stop a recording you started manually , it is automatically stopped by the receiver when the default recording time elapses. Y ou can choose between 30 minutes and 4 hours, in 30 minute increments.
44 V ideotext (T eletext) This symbol in the channel notification shows you whether V ideotext/ T eletext is available for the selected channel. When you press the button, the receiver processes the broadcast Videotext/T eletext service for your TV set to display , even when the signal is decoded.
45 Organise Channels Select the “Organise Channels” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . This menu is password-protected and can only be accessed by entering the password. The factory default password is “0000”.
46 TV Channel List Press to access the “Edit TV Channels” menu. The following display appears: Organise Channels Select the channel you want to lock using the cursor buttons ( ) and press to activate the lock. Press again to unlock the channel.
47 • by Favourite list ( button) • alphabetically or numerically ( button) Select the sort order you want to apply using the buttons and confirm with . Organise Channels Select the channel you want to move using the cursor buttons ( ) and press .
48 • by satellite ( button) • by Favourite list ( button) • alphabetically or numerically ( button) Select the sort order you want to apply using the buttons and confirm with . Y ou can also press to select all channels at once, or cancel the global selection.
49 TV Favourite Lists Press to access the “Edit TV Favourites” menu. The following display appears: Press to access the menu. Y ou can now use the on-screen keypad (operated as described under “Alphanumeric Inputs”) to name the next free Favourite list.
50 Organise Channels Radio Favourite Lists Press to access the “Edit Radio Favourites” menu. The following display appears: The radio Favourites are edited in the same way as the TV Favourites.
51 T win Functions The UFS 821 is equipped with two tuners, enabling you to perform two separate functions at the same time, including: • Picture-in-Picture (PIP) • T ime-shift and • One-touch recording. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) The picture-in-picture function permits simultaneous viewing of two programmes.
52 T ime-Shift (time-delayed playback) The time-shift function is described in the “T ime-Shift” section. Note that the receiver switches to hard disk mode when executing this function. One-T ouch Recording One-touch recording is described in the “Recording” section.
53 T ime-shift T ime-Shift (time-delayed playback) If you miss the start of a programme because you are busy , or need a short break while a programme is running, you can view the programme time-shifted while it is still being broadcast. Press the button to activate this function.
54 TVTV EPG and T imer The EPG is a latest-generation Electronic Programme Guide. It provides all the EPG information for around 60 TV channels at no charge, without you having to change channel, and also offers schedule information up to a week ahead (depending on programme provider).
55 TVTV EPG and T imer Accessing the TVTV EPG The EPG is accessed by pressing the button, and automatically displays the “Current” (Now showing) view (see “Current” menu item), regardless of which EPG view you had been in beforehand.
56 TVTV EPG and T imer Y ou can scroll line-by-line or page-by-page through the channels using the arrow buttons ( ) or access channels directly using the number pad. With the buttons you can scroll back and forth 24 hours at a time (day-by-day).
57 TVTV EPG and T imer Highlights Press the blue button in the EPG to view the daily highlight tips. The following display appears (example): A tip is shown for each day , up to a week ahead. Programmes Sorted by Category Y ou can use the buttons to view the following programmes on the Highlights menu by category (e.
58 TVTV EPG and T imer Search Function The “Search” function of the EPG allows you to search through all the information available to the EPG (programme name, description, title, cast, director , details) for a word or phrase you enter , with the results being displayed in a list.
59 TVTV EPG and T imer When you press the following display appears (example): Use the buttons to switch pages in the programme details. The third page displays the upcoming episodes (such as of a series; see example on next page).
60 TVTV EPG and T imer Y ou can use the buttons to switch to the details on the next programme in the selected view . Press to return to the previous display , such as the programme list.
61 TVTV EPG and T imer Y ou now have a number of options to programme your recording. The settings are made using the arrow buttons ( ) and the number pad: • Recording status (once, dai.
62 Example of user-defined recording: TVTV EPG and T imer Example of series recording: If every edition or episode of a series is programmed to be recorded using the “Series recording” function, the EPG locates the series in question in the updated schedules and automatically programmes recording of them.
63 TVTV EPG and T imer In the box at the bottom right of the screenshot above you see the day , date and time of recording and the recording mode. Overlaps are indicated in orange text. Use the buttons to move to the orange listing and you will see the overlapping recording shaded in white (see screenshot above).
64 TVTV EPG and T imer Important Additional Information • The button does not become active until 15-20 seconds after the picture appears on the TV . • Updating of the EPG is only started if the EPG data is more than 36 hours old. • The EPG is broadcast over the ASTRA satellite at the frequency of 12,603.
65 TVTV EPG and T imer Channel List The channels in the table below are provided with EPG data on Kathrein receivers as at September 12, 2005. The assignment of the channels below to the EPG may chang.
66 Audio Settings Setting the V olume Set the required volume level using the buttons on the remote control of the receiver . A bar indicator is displayed on the screen to show the set volume. Muting Press to mute the sound. “Sound off” is displayed.
67 Recording The UFS 821 offers you the following options for recording a programme: - Time-shift Allowing you to include the background recordings made up to that point to be included in your recordi.
68 Recording If there is an overlap with another scheduled or ongoing recording, the fact is indicated. The receiver then presets the end time for your new recording as the start time of the overlapping programme (see “Duration/ End” at the right).
69 Recording Direct to Hard Disk Immediately/Later - Y ou can start recording the programme immediately . Use the buttons to move to the “Start Record” field and use the buttons to select “Immediate”. - Y ou can also start recording at a later time.
70 Recording List Select the “Recording List” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and , or the button. The following display appears (example): Playing Back a Recording Use the buttons to select a recording and press to start playing it.
71 Recording List - Date of recording (ascending) - Recording duration (descending) - Recording duration (ascending) - Recorded channel (descending) - Recorded channel (ascending) - Title of recording.
72 Edit Recordings Before specifying the mode of editing, press the button to choose whether you want to edit a TV or radio recording. Y ou can sort the recordings as described under “Playing Back a Recording”. Press to view the various editing options.
73 Recording List Make sure you have also selected “Rename” with the button. Use the buttons to select the recording you want to rename and press . The following display appears (example): Rename Use the buttons to select “Input Directly” and confirm by pressing .
74 With this function you can copy a recording, or parts of it, to the hard disk. Make sure you have also selected “Copy” with the button. Use the buttons to select the recording you want to copy and press . The following display appears (example): Copy The receiver automatically starts playing back the recording.
75 Y ou can use this function, for example, to remove ad breaks from your recorded programmes. Make sure you have also selected “Cut” with the button.
76 Recording List The receiver automatically starts playing back the recording. Y ou now have several options for specifying the range to be cut (see example bar): Y ou can only remove one block from the recording in each cut operation. T o remove multiple blocks you have to repeat the process.
77 Y ou can use this function to merge together two or more recordings on one channel. Make sure you have also selected “Merge” with the button.
78 Y ou can use this function to protect recordings from being deleted when automatic hard disk management is active (see “User Preference” section under “PVR Setup”, “Hard Disk Management”. Make sure you have also selected “Change T ype” with the button.
79 Recording List Setting bookmarks This function lets you divide recordings into chapters and allows you to quickly find certain sequences in a recording. Start a recorded programme using the button. Press the button at the position in the recording where you want to set a bookmark.
80 Select the “Multimedia/Games” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . The following display appears (example): Select the desired function using the buttons and confirm with .
81 Multimedia/Games MP3 Player Use the buttons to select the desired directory and press to open the directory and access its subfolders. In the above example the first directory listed is the local hard disk of the UFS 821 (Local HDD). The second directory is a USB memory stick.
82 Multimedia/Games The MP3 player automatically starts playing the first file you selected. Y ou now have the following options: - Use the buttons to jump to the next/previous track - Use th.
83 Multimedia/Games Select the folder or file you want by pressing the button. Y our selection is marked by a “+” sign at the end. Y ou now have the following options: - Press to delete the folder/file you selected - Press to move the files (such as from the hard disk to an external storage device or vice versa).
84 Use the buttons to select the file you want to view . Press to open the preview . Press to start a slide show . The following display appears on the TV screen (example): Also pay attention to the bars at the bottom of the on-screen display! They provide hints on what to do next.
85 Multimedia/Games Use the buttons to switch PIP channels. Press again to cancel the PIP . - Press to change the position of the PIP window on the TV screen - Press to open the slide show settings. Make the settings using the buttons.
86 Multimedia/Games - Press to create a new folder in the selected directory (for how to input the name using the on-screen keypad see “Alphanumeric Inputs”) - Press to copy the selected file/folder (such as from the hard disk to an external storage device or vice versa).
87 Installation Menu Select the “Installation” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . Use the buttons to select the further items. If there is another sub-menu layer , press to open it. If there are no more sub-menus, make the settings using the or number pad.
88 Antenna Setup Installation Menu Use the buttons to select whether you want to use only tuner 1 (single mode) or both tuners (dual mode). In dual mode (both tuners receiving a dedicated signal or the signal from tuner 1 is looped-through to tuner 2) a SA T IF signal must be connected to both tuners.
89 T uner 1 Setup Installation Menu Antenna Number: Each tuner can receive from up to four satellites. Use the buttons to select the position to which you want to assign a new or different satellite. Satellite Name: Press to access the list of available satellites.
90 Installation Menu DiSEqC™ Switch: Use the buttons to make your selection. - 1 of 4: for the first satellite of the tuner - 2 of 4: for the second satellite of the tuner - 3 of 4: for the .
91 - Automatic Search: Unrestricted search across all transponders on all satellites (network search possible, selection of FT A and encoded channels possible) - Manual Search (transponder selection p.
92 Select T ransponder: Press to call up a list of available stored transponders on the satellite you previously selected. Use the buttons to select the transponder you want. If the transponder you want is not listed, select the “Enter New T ransponders” option.
93 Installation Menu T ransponder Frequency: Use the number pad on your remote control to key in the frequency of the transponder on which the channel you are searching for is located. T ransponder Polarisation: Use the buttons to select the polarisation of the transponder here.
94 Video PID: Use the number pad on your remote control to key in the video PID (Packet Identification Number) identifying the video data of the new channel you want on the transponder .
95 Installation Menu Use the buttons to select the tuner for which you want to make the settings and confirm your menu selection by pressing the button. The settings for both tuners are made in the same way . T uner Settings Select Satellite: Use the buttons to select the satellite here.
96 Installation Menu Edit Satellite Data Satellite Name: Press to access a list of all stored satellite. Use the buttons to select the satellite you want. T ransponder Frequency: Use the buttons to select the transponder frequency .
97 Installation Menu Edit T ransponders Satellite Name: Press to access a list of all stored satellite. Use the buttons to select the satellite you want. T ransponder Frequency: Use the buttons to select the transponder frequency .
98 Connecting up the V ideo/PVR For details of how to connect your external recorder to the receiver refer to the connection diagram provided at the end of this manual and the instructions for the external recorder .
99 Software and Programme List Update Thanks to digital technology , you can receive satellite updates of the software and programme list for your receiver . The “On Air Download” sub-menu on the “Installation” menu tells you whether new software or programme lists are available.
100 Note: If you are not sure whether you want to download new software to your receiver , you can first activate the “information text” and then start the download. Only the information text is displayed. If you want the changes the new software offers, you can then still run the download as described above.
101 Software and Programme List Update The receiver starts downloading. On the next screen you see the following: - The number of modules being downloaded - The elapsed time - The current operation - .
102 Follow all on-screen instructions. Check the time setting following a software update! Y ou can also download the updates from the Internet. The address is: http://www .kathrein.de/esc- kathrein/download/receiv_soft.htm Y ou can install these updates by way of the USB controller (PVR Manager).
103 PVR Manager (USB T ool) Safety Instructions Before installing the USB tool for KA THREIN receivers, refer to the safety instructions for your KA THREIN receiver . General Notice KA THREIN cannot be held liable for damage, loss of data or consequential loss of any kind (e.
104 3. Click “Next” to confirm the default directory selected by your PC. PVR Manager (USB T ool) 4. Click the “Install” button. The software is installed on your PC.
105 PVR Manager (USB T ool) 5. Once the software has been installed on your PC, you will need to restart it. Click “Finish” to restart. Connect the receiver by the USB cable mentioned on page 2 to your PC and then switch on the receiver (operating mode).
106 PVR Manager (USB T ool) The PVR Manager of the UFS 821 offers many options for uploading and downloading between your UFS 821 and a PC or laptop by way of a USB cable. The detailed instructions on these operations assume that the PVR Manager has been correctly installed as described under “Standard Installation”.
107 Video Upload (Receiver → PC) 1. From the “Setting” menu select the drive to which you want to transfer the recording. Check first that there is sufficient storage capacity on the destination drive for the file(s) you are transferring! 2. Click on the file you want.
108 1. From the “Setting” menu select the drive on your PCs or laptop containing the recording you want to download to your receiver . Check first that there is sufficient storage capacity on the destination drive for the file(s) you are transferring! 2.
109 PVR Manager (USB T ool) Download Works in the same way as video download. The only difference is that the destination and source drives can be selected directly from the boxes at the left.
1 10 Download Works in the same way as video download. The only difference is that the destination and source drives can be selected directly from the boxes at the left. Upload Works in the same way as video upload. The only difference is that the destination and source drives can be selected directly from the boxes at the left.
1 1 1 Games Currently not used. T o be implemented in later software versions. PVR Manager (USB T ool) Upgrade Receiver Firmware Y ou can use this function to download the software directly from PC to the UFS 821. Y ou can download the latest software for your UFS 821 from the Internet at: http://www .
1 12 PVR Manager (USB T ool) Channel List Click on the “Channel” button. The following display appears: Click “Radio” to switch between the TV and radio list settings. The Channel Edit screen offers the following options: Y ou can use this function to open a channel list stored on your PC or laptop.
1 13 PVR Manager (USB T ool) Y ou can use this function to upload the channel list currently in use on the UFS 821 to this view and then edit it according to your needs (rearrange, sort, create favourites, etc.). Click on the “Load from PVR” button.
1 14 Y ou can use this function to download the current displayed channel list to the UFS 821. Click on the “Send to PVR” button. The on-screen progress barer indicates the current status of the transfer . As soon as the progress bar disappears the transfer is complete.
1 15 PVR Manager (USB T ool) Click on “Open” to open a SatcoDX channel list stored on your PC or laptop. The following display appears (example): Now click on one of the grey boxes (Satellite, Position, Name etc.) to sort the channels by those criteria.
1 16 Y ou can use this function to enter a new satellite and/or transponder . T o do so, click on the “Sat/TP Edit” button. The following display appears (example): Sat/TP Edit (Satellite & T ransponder) PVR Manager (USB T ool) Enter the data for the new satellite/transponder here and then click “Add”.
1 17 PVR Manager (USB T ool) Y ou can use this function to add one or more channels you previously selected to the desired Favourite list. Click on the channel you want to add and hold the mouse button down. Now drag the channel with the mouse onto the Favourite list to which you want to add it.
1 18 Using the Front Panel If you have misplaced your remote control, or if the batteries are empty , you can still operate your receiver from the front panel. Backup Operation The front panel houses four buttons and the multifunction control (from now on referred to as “the control”).
1 19 Receiver to Receiver Data T ransfer Y our receiver is able to receive data from another receiver via its RS232 port. For this, the two receivers are interconnected via a so-called zero-modem cable. The transmitting receiver is the “master”, and the receiving receiver is the “slave”.
120 T echnical Appendix T echnical Features The UFS 821 twin satellite receiver has two separate reception and signal processing paths. This allows you to record a programme and simultaneously zap thr.
121 T echnical Appendix Designation UFS 821si UFS 821sw Order no. 20210071 20210072 Colour Silver Black RF band Sat IF band MHz 2 x 950-2150 Input level band dBµV 44-83 Reception threshold (EB/NO) dB < 4.
122 T echnical Appendix Accessories 1 infrared remote control (RC 660) 2 batteries 1.5 V , type: LR 03, size: AAA (Micro) 1 Scart cable 1 operating manual Scart Socket Assignment Signal T erminal no.
123 T echnical Appendix Connection Example PC oder Laptop Cinch Hi-fi Digital audio AC 3 optical Dolby Digital system PC or laptop DVR (VCR).
124 Short T echnical Guide 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.
125 PIP Picture-In-Picture function 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. T ransponder A transponder is a satellite channel which transmits TV and radio signals.
126 Short T echnical Guide Glossary AC 3 Output for Dolby Digital signal Audio Output Sound output on the receiver A V programme position Preferred programme position on TV set for Scart input CA Cond.
127 T roubleshooting 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 cable on receiver input 3. Receiver and TV set correctly interconnected by a Scart or cinch cable 4.
Service If, despite studying this 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.
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