Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CAM 1 plus TechniSat
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+++ DIGIT AL +++ DIGIT AL +++ DIGIT AL +++ DIGIT AL +++ DIGIT AL +++ +++ DIGIT AL +++ DIGIT AL +++ DIGIT AL +++ DIGIT AL +++ DIGIT AL +++ Instr uction Manual T ec hniBo x CAM 1 plus PCMCIA interface for two indepen- dently operating CA modules. Receives free-to-air as well as enco- ded/scrambled (e.
On/standby Numeric keypad Programme list on/off Back Menu on/off Sound on/off EXTERNAL Language selection Programme - Information (blue) Delete (red) Programme informa- tion (yellow) T ransponder info.
Contents 1 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 5 3 Impor tant - please read fir st . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Disposal instr uctions .
6.13.7 EPG functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 6.13.7.1 EPG informationo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 6.13.7.2 Pre-selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RS-232 interface Audio outputs- analog/digital SCART- VCR SCART-TV HF-out T errestrial anten- na in Mains LNB input Inserting a CA module: > Please follow the instructions set out by the card and module manufacturer . > Insert the appropriate smart card into the corresponding CA modulel.
6 3 Please read this first NOTE: English-speaking customers - the default setting of your receiver is Arabic. Y ou should go directly to Chapter 5 to change the setting to English (point 5.1 on Page 12) > Before connecting the receiver , first check that you have received all necessary parts.
7 Safety Instructions For your own safety , you should read the safety instructions carefully before switching on your new receiver for the first time. The manufacturer can accept no responsibility for damage caused by inappropriate handling, or by ignoring the safety advice.
8 8 8 8 bed_anl_DigiCom1A_neutral.qxd 29.06.00 11:54 Seite 8 a. Connection from LNB to LNB IN connection on D VB receiver . b . Mains connection. c. Connection from terrestrial antenna input (RF IN) on D VB receiver . d. SCAR T connection between a VCR and the VCR SCAR T connection on the D VB receiver .
4 Connections The references in bold type - a b c etc. refer to the diagram on page 8. 4.1 Mains connection The receiver should only be connected to the mains supply after all connections with other components and equipment have been made. This helps to eliminate the likelihood of dama- ge to the receiver or other components.
4.4 Setting the UHF Output Channel The procedure is as follows: > Use the Menu key to select the Main Menu. > Now select the entry Settings, marking it in blue by using the up/do wn arr o w keys > Confirm by pressing OK. The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.
> Once you have found a UHF channel with optimal quality , please remember to enter it into the memory of your TV set. Y ou can now select further settings in the Audio/V ideo Settings menu, or you can press the Menu key to return to normal operation.
5 Installation Now that you have made all the necessary connections to and from your receiver , and have switched it on, you may , if necessary resp. if you wish, optimise the operation of the receiver . 5.1 OSD Language This menu heading gives you the opportunity of selecting a language of your choice, in which the menus will be displayed.
The sub-menu Basic will be displayed. > Y ou can use the up/do wn ar row k e ys to move the marker within the menu, and to change the individual positions as stated.
5.3 Audio/Video Settings In order to further optimise the operation of your receiver in conjunction with your TV set, you can make further selections in the Audio/V ideo settings menu. > Press the Menu key for the Main Menu to be displayed. > Use the up/do wn arr ow keys to highlight the entry Settings .
been enabled, and the preferred language selected in terms of the Audio signal selection is available, the sub-titles will be superimposed on the picture automatically . If the function has not been enabled, it can be set manually , Sub-titles are indicated by the symboll in the information display .
> Now use the up/do wn arr ow keys to select the entry LNB Settings > Confirm by pressing the OK key . The menu Settings LNB will be displayed. The following selections can be made in this sub-menu: 5.
In this way , you can continue to customise the Menu>Settings>LNB until all the informa- tion in this menu correspond to those of your receiving unit. For those switiching criteria you do not require you should select the setting No Satellite . 5.
Symbol rate The symbol rate is an indication of the volume of data being transmitted per second. A typi- cal rate might be 27000, indicating that 27000 symbols per second are being transmitted. Use the n umeric k ey pad to enter the appropriate symbol rate.
I If the receiver is in TV mode, only TV programmes will be shown, and in Radio mode only radio programmes will be displayed. The programme currently selected is highlighted in red. > Y ou can now proceed to mark the desired programme in blue by using the up/down ar row keys.
6.4 Adjusting sound volume Y ou can adjust the volume of your receiver . This facilitates use of the receiver , as it means you have all important functions in one remote control, and will have to revert to the remote control of your TV set only very rarely .
6.7 Return to previous programme selected > Press the Back key on the remote control to view the last programme previously sel- ected. > Press the same key again to return to the programme viewed before the change.
6.13 Electronic Programme Guide The EPG or Electronic Programme Guide will allow you to view programme details and con- tents of various programmes on your TV screen. This can provide you with a quick overview of the current day's programmes and those of the next few days.
> Y ou may now utilise the EPG functions as per Point 6.13.3. > Press the right ar row key to view the EPG-table Next (see Point 6.13.5). Or > Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal signal reception.
The title line of this table shows an additional window in the heading line, displaying the time of the EPG table being shown. > Use the right ar row key to scroll through the tables in chronological order . > Holding down the right ar row key a little longer will allow you to scroll through one hour at a time.
> Use the ar row keys to mark the selected programme. > Press the red function key . The selected entry will now be displayed in red. Y our receiver will be switched on at the time when the selected programme is due to begin.
D D i i s s p p l l a a y y i i n n g g E E P P G G S S u u m m m m a a r r y y o o f f o o t t h h e e r r C C h h a a n n n n e e l l s s > While the menu EPG Summar y is being displayed, press the g reen function key . A list of EPG channels will be displayed > Use the ar row keys to mark the required channel.
This field will initially show " All Prog ramme Types " as the search criterion. Press the OK key to display a further table showing a list of programme types/cate- gories that may be selected. > Use the up/down as well as left/right arr ow keys to mark the programme type required.
The timer can be programmed as follows: Date > Use the ar row keys to mark the Date column > Use the n umeric k ey pad to enter the date on which you wish to record a pro- gramme Star t > Use the right ar row key to mark the Start column. > Use the n umeric k ey pad to enter the starting time for the timer .
If the equipment was switched on by means of the timer , the display will show a "t" together with the appropriate channel number . Most of the functions of the remote control are disabled in order to prevent an accidental interruption of the recording.
7.1 Adding/Deleting Channels T o add new channels to the user list, or to delete channels, proceed as follows: > Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu . > Use the up/do wn arr ow keys to mark TV Pr ograms if you wish to add TV chan- nels, or Radio Programmes, if you wish to add radio stations.
> Press the OK key , and this field will display a red cross (inclusion in user list). If a single channel is added, the menu background will turn transparent, and the video image of that channel will be displayed in the background.
> Use the up/do wn arr ow keys to mark the entry Lock . > Confirm with the OK key . The User List will be displayed. > Use the ar row keys to mark the channel/station you wish to have locked. > Confirm with the OK key . The channel will be marked with a red cross in the list.
> Use the up/do wn arr o w keys to select TV Pr ograms , if you wish to work on TV channels, or R adio Prog rams , if you wish to work on radio stations. > Press the OK key to display the sub-menu TV Prog rams or Radio Prog rams . > Use the up/do wn arr o w keys to mark the entry EPG .
Or > Press the Menu key to resume normal operation. All settings selected will be automatically stored Once you have customized the Electronic Programme Guide to your personal preferences, the process of data acquisition by the EPG can be started manually as follows > Use the On/Standby key to switch the receiver off (standby).
> Use the up/do wn arr o w keys to mark the entry Sear c h . > Confirm with the OK key . The sub-menu >Search will be displayed. > Use the ar row keys to select the search mode to be used. > Press the OK key to display the relevant sub-menu.
> Press OK again to start the search. > The search can be terminated at any time by pressing OK. It is quite likely that a full scan may take 15 minutes or longer .
> Use the up/do wn arr o w keys to mark the entry Pr ogram . > Confirm with the OK key . The menu >Search>Prog ram will be displayed. This menu differs from the T ransponder menu only in terms of the list item Ser vice ID . > Proceed as described in Point 7.
> Use the up/do wn arr ow keys to mark the entry Factor y Settings . > Confirm with the OK key . The sub-menu >Factor y Settings will be displayed. 7.9.1 Restore F actor y Settings This function will delete all personal settings, and will restore all default settings as progra- med in the factory .
39 7.9.4 EPG- Channel Y our receiver provides the facility of receiving a dedicated data channel with expanded EPG information via the ASTRA satellite system at 19° East.
Frequency: Physical unit for measuring the number of oscillations per second, expressed in Hertz (Hz) or cycles per second. Frequency range a) Satellite or LNB 1 1 GHz range from 10.
41 Polarisation plane: In order to better utilise the available frequency range, satellites will transmit neighbouring programmes with opposite polarisation (horizontal and vertical, or dextro-rotatory and laevo- rotatory). In order to receive both polarisation planes, either two single LNBs or one V/H LNB are required.
Demultiplexing: in accordance with ISO 13818-1 Common Interface T ype 2 Common Interface slots for CI-modules (situated behind flap on front panel) Current consumption max.
T echniLink data-communication via pin 10 Serial Interface RS 232: T ype RS 232 bi-directional Bitrate Max. 1 15.2 Kbit/s Connection 9-pin D-SUB connector Function Pre-programming and updating operational software PLL-Modulator: Output range UHF channels 21 to 69 Antenna input 47….
Power supply: Mains switch: Power usage: <28 W (in operation, horizontal polarisation, 400 mA supply to LNB) <19 W (in operation, excluding LNB) < 5 W (in standby mode) Mains voltage: 230 V /50 Hz AC General: Ambient temperature + 15° C ….
45 Y our receiver bears the CE control label, and complies with all relevant EU standards. Subject to change and printing errors. Correct at 01/01 T echniSat and T echniBox CAM 1 plus are registered trademarks of T echniSat Digital GmbH P .O.Box 560 D-54541 Daun Germany www .
Summary for everyday use Switching on and off > Switch the receiver on by pressing the On/Standby key on the front panel of the receiver , or on the remote control unit. > Press the key again, either on the front panel of the receiver or on the remote control, to switch the receiver off.
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