Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product DigiCorder S1 TechniSat
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D D i i S S E E q q C C 1.2 I I n n t t e e g g r r a a t t e e d d v v i i d d e e o o r r e e c c o o r r - - d d e e r r P P V V R R For the reception of free-to-air and encrypted program- mes broadcast via satellite, (e.g.. VIACCESS, IRDETO, SECA ,etc.
1 Contents 1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3 Please read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1 1 Freeze frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 7.12 Video text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 7.13 Sub-titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 7.14 Electronic Programme Guide SFI . . . . . . .31 7.
8.5.2 Delete all programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 8.5.3 Updating software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 8.5.4 Copying settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 8.6 System configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 8.7 Encryption system .
5 2 Illustrations blue Fast forward red Rewind yellow:Pause, Play green PVR-Navi- gator , Stop On/Standby Programme list on/off Back Menu on/off Sound on/off(mute) Language select Freeze frame Option .
6 LNC input Input terrestrial antenna LNC out- put SCART socket TV Audio outputs digital SCART socket VCR Audio outputs analogue RS 232 interface HF output Power socket Inserting the CI module: > Please note the manufacturer’s instructions for both the CI module and card.
0 7 Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde, herzlichen Glückwunsch, dass Sie sich für den Digital- Receiver DIGIT AL CIP entschieden haben. Die vorliegende Betriebsanleitung soll Ihnen helfen, die umfan- greichen Funktionen Ihres neuen Digital-Receivers optimal zu nutzen.
3 Please read this first > Before operating your unit for the first time, please check that you have received all the components. The package should contain: 1 digital receiver , 1 mains power cable, 1 remote control, 1 operating manual, 1 guarantee card, 2 batteries (1,5V microcell).
Help: Where available, press the blue function key to display help texts, press again to disable the text display . Disposal information The packaging of this product consists entirely of recyclable materials. Please separate the components accordingly , and dispose of them via the “Dual System” or other local recycling programmes.
10 Connecting the DVB receiver to a satellite installation a. Mains power connection b. Connection from the LNC to the LNC input (LNB IN) of the DVB receiver . c. Connection from the LNC output to the LNC input of an analogue receiver . d. Scart connection of the DVB receiver with the television set.
4 Connections The items a b c etc. mentioned below refer to the illustration on page 10. 4.1 Mains power connection The digital receiver should be connected to the mains power supply only once all the other connections with other items of equipment have been made.
4.3.2 Via HF cable If your television set is not equipped with a SCART socket, the digital receiver will have to be connected to the antenna input socket of the television set.
4.5.2 Digital Should your amplifier be equipped with an appropriate electri- cal or optical input, you may connect the sockets AUDIO OUT DIGIT AL elektrical resp.. AUDIO OUT DIGIT AL optical with the electrical resp. the optical input of your amplifier .
audio language. (Fig. 5-3) When the installation assistant has been completed, the programmes in the Favourites list will be sorted accordingly . > Confirm by pressing OK , to accept this selection into memory . Country setting > Use the up/down arrow keys to select the time zone corresponding to your location.
Position B/Option B > Use the arrow up/down keys to mark the satellite you wish to receive at the DiSEqC setting Position B/Option B , and confirm by pressing OK .
When the scan is completed When the scan has been completed, the number of transpon- ders found, the number of programmes as well as the number of new programmes found will be displayed. In addition, you will be prompted (Fig. 5-14) to decide whether you want to automatically include the programmes found in the TV or Radio lists.
6.2 Basic settings To gain optimum enjoyment from your DVB receiver , you should still make some settings related to your individual pre- ferences. > Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu . > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Settings .
> Press Back to return to the menu Settings, or press Menu to return to normal operation. The settings will be automatically stored in memory . 6.3 Audio/Video settings To optimize your digital receiver in conjunction with your tele- vision set, you can make further settings in the menu Audio /Video settings.
6.3.5 Video system In this line you must set the appropriate television broadcast standard for your television set. Use the left/right arrow keys to select PA LB G, P AL I, P AL DK, SECAM BG or SECAM DK. 6.3.6 Dolby Digital (AC3) A number of movie films are broadcast in the Dolby Digital format.
6.4 Antenna settings When you have completed adjusting the settings of your digi- tal receiver to your individual preferences, you can then, if you like, adjust the antenna settings of your digital receiver . The satellites selected by means of the installation assistant will be displayed in the menu Antenna settings.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the satellite required. Use the up/down arrow keys to move the marker up or down one line at a time. Use the l eft/right arrow keys to move forward or back one page at a time. If the satellite you are looking for is not shown in the list, please select one of the reserve slots, marked User 1 to User 14 .
Symbol rate The symbol rate indicates the volume of data transmitted per second. This could be, for instance, 27500 (27500 symbols per second). Use the numeric keys to enter the appropriate symbol rate.
downloaded to the receiver . T o do this, switch the unit on and switch to reception of a major channel, such as ZDF , that broadcasts a time signal, for about 30 seconds, to acquire the current time automatically .
> Press OK . The active programme list will be displayed. > Now use the red function key Category to open a win- dow displaying the programme list types (Favourites list, Providers list and T otal list) . The active type of programme list will be highlighted.
> Insert the CI module into the slot. > Insert the smart card into the card slot of the CI modu- le. Note that the gold-coloured chip of the smart card should be on the upper surface of the card, and poin- ting in the direction of insertion.
times available (Fig. 7-9) > Use the up/down arrow keys to select the preferred starting time. > Confirm by pressing OK . Provided the movie has been authorised for the selec- ted starting time, you can enjoy the programme at the desired time. 7.
> Press the Language Select key . Where available, a list will now appear on screen showing the currently available languages as well as Dolby Digital (AC 3) . > Use the up/down arrow keys to select the line Dolby Digital. > Confirm by pressing OK .
7.10 T ransponder information > Press OK to call up the navigator . > Use the arrow keys to mark the programme for which you wish to view the data.
> Use the red and green function keys respectively to page forward or back one page at a time. > Press the yellow function key to display the teletext group indicated in the yellow field. > Press the blue function key to display the teletext group indicated in the blue field.
- display information on porogramme contents on screen - mark selected programmes which will be switched on automatically at the starting time - programme timers - search for programmes according to type (genre), and to select them for viewing.
7.14.4 Now (table with current programme contents) Initially , the SFI table “ Now ” (Fig. 7-16) will be displayed, sho- wing programmes currently being broadcast. The yellow bar to the right of the programme name indicates the elapsed broadcast time of the current programme.
or > Press the numeric key “ 0 ” to go to the PVR navigator . Press Back to return to the table “ Next” . 7.14.7 SFI functions To utilise the following SFI functions, call up the SFI as des- cribed in Point 7.14.3. 7.14.7.1 SFI Info The function SFI Info allows you to display a biref information on the programme or channel selected.
> If you wish to delete a timer event programmed via SFI, proceed as described above to mark the selected programme. > Press the red function key T imer to open a selection window . > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Tim er delete.
> Press the blue function key SFI Menu to open a selection window . > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Genres. > Confirm by pressing OK . > Use the green function key Genres to open a win- dow showing the available programme categories.
7.15.1.1 Instant recording Start and end recording manually Option 1: > Switch to the channel that carried the programme you wish to record. > Press the Record key to record the currently broad- cast programme. Y ou can continue to watch the pro- gramme on screen while the recording is in progress.
Starting a recording manually and ending it auto- matically > Switch to the channel that will broadcast the program- me you wish to record. > Press the Record key to record the current program- me. The programme will continue to be displayed on the screen while the recording is running.
order to prevent an accidental premature interruption of the recording. When the receiver is in standby mode, an active timer will be indicated by a clock symbol shown on the display . 3. Programme change timer If your receiver is in normal operating mode, it will switch to the pre-selected programme slot at the designated starting time.
Stop > Repeat the steps as set out under “Start” to enter the stop, or ending time (except for programme change timer). Repeat > Use the arrow keys to mark the column Rpt . > Press OK. A selection window will be opened, showing various suggestions for repeats.
Deleting timer programming >T o delete an existing timer setting, use the up/down arrow keys to mark the setting. > Press the green function key Delete . A prompt will be displayed:”Do you really want to dele- te this timer?” > Use the left/right arrow keys to select Y es.
- >T o facilitate going to a specific point of a recording in progress , you can use the functions Play , Pause as well as Fast Search , as described under Point 7.15.2. > Press the Info key to display the information box, sho- wing a progress bar indicating the recording and play- ing time.
7.15.2.2 Pause/Freeze frame >T o pause during the playback of a recording (freeze frame), press the yellow function key while the unit is in Play mode. The message “Pause II”will appear . > Press the yellow function key again to continue play- ing the recording from the same position.
7.15.3.1 Managing recordings In this menu (Fig. 7-27) you have the opportunity to manage your recordings. > Press OK to go to the sub-menu Manage recordings. A list will be displayed showing all the recordings on the hard drive. > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the desired pro- gramme.
Monitoring the hard drive >T o monitor the hard drive, use the left/right arrow keys to mark the field Check. > Press OK , then confirm the screen prompt displayed by pressing OK again to start the checking procedure. The status of the hard drive will now be chec- ked, the result will be displayed on screen.
function, and how programmes can be included in the EPG. When calling up the programme list by means of the OK key the Favourites programme list will be displayed. 8.1.1 Calling up programme list management Proceed as follows to manage the Favourites list: > Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu.
8.1.2 Adding programmes to the Favourites list To include programmes shown on the T otal list in the Favourites list, proceed as described in Point 8.1.1 to call up the programme list management, and move to the T otal list. > Press the blue function key Functions.
The following prompt will be displayed on screen:“Remove programme(s) from list?”. > Use the left/right arrow keys to select Y es or No. > Confirm by pressing OK. The programmes removed in this manner remain in the T otal list, and can be included in the Favourites list again at any time.
8.2 Programming the electronic programme guide To obtain a better overview , you can programme the electro- nic programme guide SFI in such a way that it contains only your favourite programmes.
this manner , press the yellow function key SFI to include the marked programmes in the electronic pro- gramme guide. > Press the Menu key to revert to normal operation. Y ou can now start the download procedure manually: > Switch off the receiver , using the On/Standby key (Standby).
> Press OK to select On . > In the line Update time use the numeric keys to set the time at which the automatic download of SFI data is to be carried out. >T o start the download of updated SFI data manually , press the red function key Start now .
> Repeat the code entry . > When you have completed changing the unit PIN code in this manner you will automatically be taken back to the Parental Control menu. Note! Do not forget your unit PIN code. If you should forget it, please consult your specialist retailer! 8.
8.4 Programme scan As mentioned, your digital receiver has been pre-programm- ed for reception of the ASTRA and EUTELSA T satellites. T o receive new programmes, or those of other satellites, various options are provided to preform a programme scan (search).
8.4.2 Satellite scan UT o scan a specific satellite for programmes, select the option Satellite scan (Fig. 8-16). Y ou can select whether you wish to scan for all programmes (free-to-air and encrypted) or only for free-to-air programmes. > Press the OK key again to open the selection table of active satelites.
symbols per second). > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Symbol rate. > Use the numeric keys to enter the appropriate sym- bol rate. Polarisation > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Polarisation.
cally , you can select whether to include them in the Favourites list in sorted or unsorted order . Sorted The programmes found will be sorted into the Favourites list in accordance with a pre-programmed list order . The order in which programmes are sorted will depend on the audio langu- age was selected in Point 6.
8.5.1 Activate default setting When this function is selected, the default settings pre-pro- grammed at the factory are activated again, your own set- tings are deleted, and the installation assistant AutoInstall will be started. > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Activate default setting.
default settings, and the desired changes will have to be entered again. For the new software to be downloaded automatically , the digital receiver must be in standby mode. The download procedure will be indicated on the display by “SAtL”. Do not interrupt this procedure, e.
9 Operating a rotary antenna installation (DiSEqC 1.2) Y our digital receiver is ready to operate a motorised rotary antenna installation The DiSEqC control function (DiSEqC level 1.2) allows you to control a suitable motor via the co- axial cable. > Call up the menu Antenna settings as described under Point 6.
>T o delete the limits, press the green function key Delete lim. > Confirm the screen prompt by pressing OK (Fig. 9-6) 9.1.2 Set Eastern limit >T o enter the Eastern limit, first use the arrow keys to mark the field Save.
longitude. > Now press the arrow key left. > In this field, use the OK key to indicate whether you are referring to longitude East ( E ast) or west ( W ). > Now use the arrow keys to mark the field for entering the geographical latitude. > Use the numeric keys to enter the geographical lat- itude.
9.3.1 Selecting a satellite position 9.3.1.1 Selecting a pre-programmed satellite position >T o include a satellite position in the satellite list, use the arrow keys to mark the field Sat new . > Confirm by pressing OK. A list showing the available satellite positions will be displayed.
9.3.2 Adjusting the satellite antenna To adjust the antenna for the desired satellite, or to determine whether the desired satellite can be received at the set position, a test transponder has been programmed for each satellite.
focus procedure. While the automatic adjustment is in progress, the message Autofocus will be displayed. (Fig. 9-13) 9.3.3 Saving a satellite position NWhen the Autofocus function has been completed, you can proceed to save the satellite position in memory .
> Press the yellow function key Actions to open the window displaying the actions available. > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line turn to Sat. > Confirm by pressing OK. > Press the green key (turn to Sat), the antenna will be turned toward the satellite position selected.
DiSEqC: Di gital S atellite Eq uipment C ontrol: a digital control signal used to control and switch DiSEqC compatible components of the external installation via the antenna cable. An example of how an installation consisting of DiSEqC components can be configured is shown in (Fig.
mit neighbouring programmes with opposite polarisation (horizontal and vertical or laevorotatory and dextrorotatory). In order to receive the two polarisation planes either two sin- gle LNCs or one V/H LNC are required.
11 T echnical data DBS tuner: Input frequency range 950 .... 2150 MHz Input level range - 65 dBm ... - 25 dBm DBS tuner input F - connector Input/output impedance 75 Ohms Output for 1. IF 950 ... 2150 MHz (loop through) AFC capture range +/- 3 MHz Demodulation Shaped QPSK Symbol rate 1 .
Output digital: SP/DIF output electrical, cinch socket optical, T oslink Dolby Digital AC3 V ideo parameters: Output: Output level FBAS 1 Vs-s +/- 0.3 dB into 75 Ohms Output level Y 1 Vs-s +/- 0.3 dB into 75 Ohms Output level C 1 Vs-s +/- 0.3 dB into 75 Ohm Output level RED 0,7 Vs-s +/- 0.
LNC switched off in standby mode 22 kHz modulation: 22 kHz, Amplitude 0.6 V +/- 0.2 V Programme memory/satellite positions: No. of programmes Favourites list TV : 999 TV programmes No.
12 T roubleshooting guide 69 P P r r o o b b l l e e m m P P o o s s s s i i b b l l e e c c a a u u s s e e S S o o l l u u t t i i o o n n V arious programmes not shown in programme list W rong programme list selected Select different programme list (see Point 7.
70 P P r r o o b b l l e e m m P P o o s s s s i i b b l l e e c c a a u u s s e e S S o o l l u u t t i i o o n n Current time not displayed while in standby mode Current time not downloaded Switch to major programme, e.g. ZDF , for approx. 30 seconds.
13 Annexu 71 C C o o - - o o r r d d i i n n a a t t e e s s o o f f s s o o m m e e G G e e r r m m a a n n c c i i t t i i e e s s ( ( 1 1 ) ) T T o o w w n n / / c c i i t t y y G G e e o o g g r r . . l l o o n n g g i i t t u u d d e e ( ( E E ) ) G G e e o o g g r r .
72 C C o o - - o o r r d d i i n n a a t t e e s s o o f f s s o o m m e e G G e e r r m m a a n n c c i i t t i i e e s s ( ( 2 2 ) ) T T o o w w n n / / c c i i t t y y G G e e o o g g r r . . l l o o n n g g i i t t u u d d e e ( ( E E ) ) G G e e o o g g r r .
Index AC3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 28 Autofocus 67 Automatic scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Language, operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Service breaks . . . .
SFI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 SFI channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Sleep timer . . . . . . .
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For everyday operation Switching on and off > Use the On/Standby key either on the unit or on the remote control to switch on the digital receiver . > Press the key again to switch the unit off. > The unit is now in standby mode, and the current time is shown on the display .
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