Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HD S2X TechniSat
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DiSEqC 1.2 Integrated V ideo Recorder P P V V R R For receiving free-to-air and encrypted (e.g. VIACCESS, CONAX, IRDETO, SECA etc.) HD satellite Programmes.
1 Contents 1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3 Please read this fir st .
6.6.7 Network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 7.1 Switching on and off .
8.1.2.5 How to programme new event timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 8.1.3 Timeshift function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 8.1.3 Timeshift-Funktion .
3 2 2 Illustrations blue fast forward red rewind yellow Pause, playback green PVR Navigator, Stop On/Standby Programme list on/off Back V olume + Menu on/off Sound on/off Language select* PIP (picture.
Front of unit Back of unit 4 2 LNB input 1 LNB input 2 SCART socket TV Components; Video und Audio- outputs analogue Video- Output Audio outputs digital Audio outputs analogue SCART socket VCR RS 232 .
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Dear customer , congratulations on your decision to purchase the DigiCorder HD S2X digital receiver . The operating manual supplied is intended to help you utilise the comprehensive functions of your new digital receiver to the fullest extent.
3 Please read this first > Before starting to use your receiver , please check that all the components have been supplied correctly . The following should be included:1 digital receiver , 1 mains cable, 1 remote control, 1 operating manual, 1 guarantee card, 2 batteries (1.
Safety notes For your own protection, please read through the safety precautions carefully before proceeding to operate your new unit. The manufacturer will accept no liability for injuries or damage caused by inappropriate handling or non-compliance with the safety precautions.
In the following cases you should disconnect the receiver from the mains power , and should consult an expert: > the mains cable or the mains plug are damaged > the receiver was exposed to liqui.
4 Connecting the DVB receiver a. Mains connection b. Connection between the LNB 1 and the LNB input 1 of the DVB receiver . (Please note: when operating the unit with one antenna signal, the LNB must be connected to the LNB input 1 .) c. Connection between the LNB 2 and the LNB input 2 of the DVB receiver .
The references a b c etc. mentioned below relate to the illustration on page 12. 4.1 Mains power connection The digital receiver should only be connected to the mains power supply when all the cable connections with other components of the system have been made.
4.4 Video cassette recorder (VCR) f Connect the video recorder to the SCART socket VC R . During playback, the video recorder will provide a switching signal to the digital receiver . This will allow the video recorder signal to be routed automatically to the TV set.
5 Initial installation After you have read the safety notes and connected the unit as described in Chapter 4, switch the unit on as described in Chapter 7. When switching on the receiver for the first time, the starting window of the installation assistant AutoInstall will be displayed.
> Use the gr een function key Accept to confirm and accept the selection, and to go to the antenna configuration Antenna configuration This step of the installation allows you to adjust the setting of your digital receiver to the configuration of your antenna.
All the satellites included in your antenna configuration will be scanned for Programmes. This procedure may take a few minutes. Please note any messages displayed on screen. Loading EPGplus data Y our digital receiver has an Electronic Programme Guide, EPGplus Electronic Programme Guide.
6 Settings Now that you have connected your new digital receiver , and commenced operating it, you can, if you wish, proceed to optimise its functions for your preferences. 6.1 Operating language This menu item gives you the opportunity of setting the language used in all the menus according to your preference.
6.2.3 Date/hour In this menu point decide whether the hour and the date should be automatically read in from a determined programme after switching on.
> Now , using the up/down ar row k eys , mark the line Pictur e Settings . > Confirm by pressing OK . The Menu Picture settings will appear . > Use the ar row k eys up/down to move the marker within the menu and to change the individual positions as indicated.
> Confirm by pressing OK . The Menu Picture settings will appear 6.4.1 Audio speech > In this line, use the ar row k eys left/right to select your preferred language. Where an appropriate signal is broadcast, this function will, after a scan, automatically set this language.
prematurely terminated, the satellite positions ASTRA and EUTELSA T will be pre- programmed. If you also wish to receive other satellites, or if you are using a different LNB, set your digital receiver to the desired data as follows: > Use the Menu key to call up the Main menu .
- Record a programme and at the same time another programme from the same reception field (1 programme in HD format and 1 programme in SD format or 25 programmes in SD format) or show any programme from the hard drive.
System examples 6.5.5 Additional settings/LNB properties Once you have completed adjusting the switching matrix of your DVB receiver to the requirements of your receiving installation, you must still check and, where necessary , correct the other settings for your receiving unit.
Polarisa tion > Use the up/down arr ow keys to enter the desired polarisation plane ( horiz ontal or ver t ical). Symbol rate The symbol rate indicates the volume of data broadcast per second. This figure could be shown as, for example, 27500 (27500 symbols per second).
If the function is switched on you can configure four lists of favourites (main list, favourites 1, favourites 2 and favourites 3). The ex-works programming can be found in the main list. When the function is switched off only the main list is active.
> Press the red function key Bac k . A corresponding query then appears. > If you wish to accept the changes, use the ar row k eys left/right to click on the field Ye s , and confirm by pressing OK . Y ou will now return to the previous menu. > Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal operation.
7 Operation 7.1 Switching on and off > Switch the digital receiver on by pressing the On/Standby either on the receiver or on the remote control. > Press the key again to switch the receiver off again. > The receiver is now in standby mode, and (if activated in Point 6.
> Press the OK key . The active programme list will be displayed. > Now , with the assistance of the option key you can open a window with the types of programme lists ( TV lists , TV pr ovider lists and overall TV list s). The active programme list type is marked.
> Insert a CI module in one of the slots. > Insert the Smartcard in the card slot of the CI module. Ensure that the gold-coloured chip of the Smartcard is on the upper surface, in the direction in which the card is inserted.
7.4 V olume control Y ou have the facility to adjust the volume of your digital receiver . This facilitates the easy operation of the receiver , as it means you have all the important functions on a single remote control, and will only rarely have to resort to using the remote control of the television set.
> Use the TV/Radio key to switch the digital receiver to radio mode. The receiver will now switch to the last radio programme previously selected. > Press the TV/Radio key again to return to the last television programme previously selected 7.
7.12 Videotext 7.12.1 Using the Videotext decoder of your television set If transmitted, the Videotext is forwarded to your television set. T o operate the videotext options, you must use the remote control of your television set.
7.13 Subtitles Where subtitles are broadcast, this will be indicated by the message Subtitle select . If you have switched on the function Subtitles (as per Point 6.4.2), these will be displayed automatically , provided that they are being broadcast in the language selected.
- to simultaneously reproduce two programmes (1 programme in HD format and 1 programme in SD format or 2 programmes in SD format) even if these are received from differing fields of reception. - to reproduce a programme of your choice and simultaneously reproduce a hard drive recording of your choice.
The EPGplus functions allow you to: - display information on programme contents on the screen - display preview pictures of individual programmes - mark specific programmes that will then be automatically switched on when the programme begins - programme timers - search for and select programmes by type of programme (genre).
> Use the left/right ar row k eys to move through the programme list one page at a time. The EPGplus functions (Point 7.16.7) are now available. > Pressing the yello w function key takes you to the “ Next ” EPGplus table (see Point 7.16.5) or > Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal operation.
corresponding programme. If there is a picture available, it is indicated by . > Use the ar row k eys or the function keys to mark the desired programme. > Press the EPG key to display information and/or the picture relating to the programme. > Lengthy information text can be moved or paged through with the help of the ar row k eys .
programme automatically from the EPGplus data. Both the starting and the ending time of the programme will be taken over correct to the nearest minute. However , it frequently happens that the selected programme starts a little earlier or a little later than scheduled.
If you are interested in specific types of programmes, you can have the programme information displayed by various genres, e.g. movies, news, etc. > Press the EPG key to open the table “ Now ”. > Press the blue function key EPG Menu to open a selection window .
8 Hard drive operation Y our PVR receiver ( PVR = P ersonal V ideo R ecorder) is equipped with an integrated hard disk drive. There is no provision for this drive to be exchanged other than by an authorised T echniSat retailer/technician. Due to the availability of the hard drive, you no longer require an external storage medium (e.
- Simultaneously record 2 programmes from the same reception band (1 programme in HD format and 1 programme in SD format or 2 programmes in SD format) and reproduce a pre-recorded programme 8.1.1 Instant recording Starting a recording manually Option 1 > Switch on the channel on which the programme is being broadcast that you wish to record.
> Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line with the desired action. > Confirm by pressing OK . The receiver will record the whole programme and then go into standby mode.
8.1.2.1 Manual programming of timer > Use the Menu key to call up the Main menu . > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Manage timer . > Confirm by pressing OK . The sub-menu Manage Timer will be displayed. > Use the ar row k eys up/down to select the desired T imer type.
6-7 Repeat only on weekdays > Use the ar row k eys up/down to select the desired function. > Confirm and accept the setting by pressing OK . Saving da ta to memor y > When you have completed the programming, press the gr een function key Accept , to transfer the data to memory .
> Press the gr een function key New to go to the entry window for programming a new timer event. Now make your settings here in accordance with Point 8.1.2.1. > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the additional field Type displayed. > Confirm by pressing OK .
> T o go to a specific point in a cur rentl y r unning recor ding , you can use the functions Play , Pause as well as Fast Wind and the Jogshuttle , as described in Point 8.2. > Press the Info key to display the Infobox with a progress bar , showing the playing and recording time elapsed.
playback procedure by pressing OK . 8.2.1.2 Pause/Freeze frame > T o stop the playback of a recording (freeze frame) press the yello w function key or the F r eeze frame key while the playback is in progress. The message “ Pause II ” will be displayed.
> Press the right or the left arrow key while or is displayed in order to skip forw ar d or back by 10 minutes. Create Picture > Press the Record key to store a single picture on the hard drive. Y ou can call up pictures created in this way as described under Point 8.
8.2.2.1 On-screen controls Y our receiver is capable of playing files in MP3 format that have been stored on the hard drive or on a storage medium attached to the USB port. The USB device should be formatted using the file system F A T 32.Consult Point 8.
An MP3file will be indicated on the display with its respective name, e.g. Ster ne.mp3 . A folder will be indicated by a display of square brackets, e.g. [Popmusic] . The hard drive will be displayed as hard drive and a USB device will be indicated as USB-device1 , USB-device2 etc.
The various modes are shown on screen resp. on the display panel as follows: 8.2.2.4 Playlist T o draw up a play list Y ou have the possibility of drawing up a playlist so that you have more convenient access to the replaying of MP3-files or radio recordings.
A list of the MP3 files available on the hard drive or the USB device will appear . These are indicated by the symbol . Folders located on the hard drive resp.
> Use the up/down arr ow k eys to mark the line Pictures and confirm with OK . > Use the ar row k eys up/down to select the source from which you wish to view the picture files, and confirm by pressing OK . A list showing the picture files available on the hard drive or on the USB device will be displayed.
> Use the ar row k eys up/down to select the source from which you wish to view the picture files, and confirm by pressing OK . A list showing the picture files available on the hard drive or on the USB device will be displayed. These are indicated by the symbol .
gr een function key PLS - . T o delete a playlist > While in normal operating mode, press the gr een function key to open the PVR navigator . > By pressing the blue function key NA V Menu a further window will be opened. > Use the up/down arr ow k eys to mark the line Pictures and confirm with OK .
as a standard feature. In addition, a yellow progress bar (3) will be displayed, showing the current playback position and the total duration of the recording. > T o skip to a marked spot of the recording, use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the desired marker , and confirm by pressing OK .
the line rename mar k . > Confirm by pressing OK , to open the virtual keyboard, in order to enter a new name. > Use the yello w function key to alternate between upper and lower case letters. > Use the ar row k eys to mark the first letter resp.
markers. > T o do this, mark the beginning and the end of the section to be removed with one mark each as described under Setting a mar k . > Now use the ar row k eys up/down to set the marker indicating the beginning of the section to be copied.
> If you wish to give the recording a different, specific name, then use the arr ow k eys up/down to mark the line New . > If you press the OK key , the virtual keyboard will be displayed, and you can enter a new name as described under Renaming a mark .
8.3.2.1 Copying The Copy function will ef fect a copy of the marked file resp. folder to be stored on the hard drive, resp. the USB device. The original file resp. the original folder will remain unchanged. > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the file resp, the folder you wish to copy on to the hard drive.
> Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the file or folder you wish to delete. > Press the blue function key Functions to open a window showing the functions available. > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Delete and confirm by pressing OK .
> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Export and confirm by pressing OK . > T o copy the marked file, you must now press the yello w function key Expor t . The marked file will now be copied to the USB device, and will then be displayed on the right half of the menu.
8.3.5 Hard drive maintenance > Press the OK key to obtain an overview of the number of recordings as well as the degree to which the hard drive is filled with data. 8.3.5.1 Checking the hard drive > T o perform a check of the hard drive, use the ar row k eys left/right to mark the field Check .
9 Changing the basic programming 9.1 Configuring the Favourites list This chapter describes how you may change the pre-programming of your digital receiver as well as the Favourites programme list in accordance with your preferences. This function is also required to sort new programmes into the list after a programme scan.
> Using the up/down arr ow k eys select the desired programme lists (e.g. languages ). > Confirm by pressing OK . An additional selection window will now be opened. > Now use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the selection criterion you wish to apply in sorting the T otal list.
> T o remove several programmes simultaneously , mark these as described in Point 9.1.4 ( Marking blocks ). > When you have completed marking the desired programmes in this manner , press the yello w function key Remo ve .
9.2 Programming the electronic programme guide Y our receiver gives you the option of receiving a data channel with additional EPGplus data via ASTRA satellite systems (19.2° East). This data makes it possible to preview EPGplus information for up to a week.
> If you select the start category Genres you can then also select the preferred genre (e.g. film, news, shows, etc.) as described above. 9.2.4 EPG channel > Press the OK key to call up the EPG channel submenu. If the parameters of the data channel required to load the EPGplus data have changed, you can correct them in this menu.
message Loading EPG and an indication of the EPGplus data already downloaded in the display panel. > The downloading procedure can be interrupted by switching the digital receiver on ( On/Standby key). 9.2.6 Selecting radio channels/programmes Use the same procedure as described in Point 9.
> Now use the numeric k eys to enter the current unit PIN code in the line Unit PIN ( factor y setting 0000 ). > In the line Enter new PIN use the numeric keys to enter the desired new unit PIN code. > Repeat the entry in the line Repea t new PIN .
1. Automatic Scan Select this type of search to scan all the satellites set in the menu Antenna settings (Point 6.4 and 10.4) for Programmes. 2. Satellite Scan Select this type of search to scan only a specific selected satellite for Programmes.
> Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Search mode . > By pressing the OK key , decide whether you wish to scan only for free-to-air programmes ( F r ee prog rammes ), or whether you wish to include encrypted programmes in the search ( All prog rammes ).
9.4.4 Manual search Should a programme not be found in the course of an automatic search, a satellite search or a transponder search, it may be necessary to enter additional programme-specific PID numbers for this programme. Y ou will need to obtain these numbers on the Internet, or possibly direct from the programme provider concerned.
Back The newly found programmes are not added to the Favourites list, and are retained only in the T otal list. > Use the ar row k eys left/right to select the desired procedure. > Confirm by pressing OK . Please note any messages displayed on screen.
9.5.3 Updating the programme list (ISIPRO) The ISIPRO programme list updating function ensures that the programme list of your receiver will automatically be kept up to date. T o do this, a current programme list is broadcast at regular intervals via satellite (ASTRA 19,2° East) and is available to your receiver for downloading.
> T o update the new programme list automatically , press the g reen function key Automatic . The downloading of the programme list will be started, and the progress of the procedure can be followed on screen 9.5.3.4 Update programme list manually When the download of the programme list has been completed, your programme list will be updated.
Accept all prog rammes > T o accept and transfer all new programmes without a further check, press the yello w function key Automatic . The programmes will be added to the Favourites list in accord.
software for your digital receiver is available. If a new version of the operating software is available, this will be indicated by a message displayed on screen.
10 Use with a rotating antenna (DiSEqC 1.2) Y our digital receiver is ready for use with a motorised rotating antenna. Using the DiSEqC control (DiSEqC level 1.2) you have the facility to control a suitable motor via the co-axial cable. > Call up the Antenna settings menu as described under Point 6.
10.1.3 Setting the West limit > T o enter the West limit, first use the ar r ow k eys to mark the field Save . > Now press the ar row k ey left to rotate the dish to the maximum West position possible, resp. desirable. > T o open the window listing the available actions, press the blue function key Actions .
Example: Co-ordinates of Daun/Germany Deg. latitude 50 ° 11 ‘( 45 “) N Deg. longitude 06° 50‘ (10‘‘) E Converting the degrees latitude (DL): DL = 50 + 11/60 DL = 50 + 0,2 (rounded) DL = 50,2 In the menu used for entering the geographical latitude, enter the value rounded to one decimal place (50.
> When you have completed setting the test transponder , press the Back key to return to the menu for setting the motorised antenna. > Use the ar row k eys to mark the panel fort he entry of the orbital position of the User-Satellites. > Use the numeric k eys to enter the orbital position of the user satellite.
> T o open the window listing the available actions, press the blue function key Actions . > Now use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Autofocus . > Confirm by pressing OK . Autofocus is started. Whilst the automatic alignment is being done the message Auto F ocus appears 10.
> By pressing the yello w function key Tur n to Sat the antenna will be turned to the selected satellite position. 10.5 Deleting a satellite position T o delete a satellite position from the satellite list, proceed as follows: > Use the ar row k ey s to mark the field Cur rent satellite list .
12 T echnical data DBS-T uner 1. SA T F r ont End (with D VB-S2) Input frequency range 950 ... 2150 MHz Demodulation DVB-S (QPSK); DVB-S2 ((8PSK,QPSK) Symbolrate DVB-S: 2 ... 45 Mbaud/s, SCPC/ MCPC DVB-S2: 10 – 31 Mbaud/s (8PSK) , 10 –30 Mbaud/s (QPSK) 2.
Audio decoding Audio compression MPEG-1 & MPEG-2 Layer I and II, MP3 Audio Mode Dual (main/sub), Stereo Sampling frequencies 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz Audio parameters Output analogue Output level L/R 0.
HDMI-output HDCP copy protection (rev 1.1 or later) HDMI downwards-compatible to DVI Mains jack Ethernet 10/100baseTx Socket RJ45 Auto-MDIX cable cross-over Hard drive Hard drive type 3.5 inch Hard drive controller intended for 160 to 500 GB No. of recordings 999 (max.
Remote control Remote control system RC-5 Subsystem address 8 (SA T 1), 10 (SA T 2) Modulation frequency 36 kHz Infrared wavelength 950 nm Power supply Power unit internal switching power supply Consu.
13 T roubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution V arious programmes not shown in the programme list Wrong programme list selected Select different programme list (see Point 7.
Problem Possible cause Solution T ime not shown in standby mode T ime not acquired Set to major channel e.g. ZDF for approx.30 seconds Receiver cannot be operated Unit blocked > Press and hold On/standby key on unit or remote control for approx. 5 seconds.
For everyday use Switching on and off > Switch the digital receiver on by pressing the on/standby key on either the unit itself or on the remote control. > Press the key again to switch the receiver off again. > The unit is now in standby mode; the time will be shown in the display on the unit.
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