Kathrein UFS 923 Operating Manual

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Operating manual part 1

Connection and start-up

Safety instructions - important notes ....................................................................................................... 2

Scope of supply ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Connection and start-up ............................................................................................................................. 6

Front/rear view of the receiver (front flap open) .......................................................................................... 6

Inserting batteries into the remote control ................................................................................................... 8

Connecting the unit ..................................................................................................................................... 9

TV connection ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Audio connection ....................................................................................................................................... 10

Digital .......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Analogue ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Connecting up the Video/DVD recorder .................................................................................................... 10

Information about antenna connection and loop-through mode ................................................................ 11

First Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Common Interface (CI) .............................................................................................................................. 47

Inserting the smart card and the CA module ............................................................................................................... 47

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 48

Service ........................................................................................................................................................ 49

Technical Appendix ................................................................................................................................... 50

Advanced connection example ................................................................................................................. 50

Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 51

Sat IF connection examples ...................................................................................................................... 52

Individual reception systems ....................................................................................................................................... 52

Community antenna network systems (4 x Sat IF) ...................................................................................................... 52

Community antenna network systems (8 x Sat IF), multi-feed .................................................................................... 53

Community antenna network systems (16 x Sat IF), multi-feed .................................................................................. 53

Single cable systems ................................................................................................................................................... 54

Connection examples for network functionality ......................................................................................... 56

DHCP (Receiver): OFF................................................................................................................................................ 56

DHCP (Receiver): OFF................................................................................................................................................ 57

DHCP (Receiver): OFF................................................................................................................................................ 58

DHCP (Receiver): ON ................................................................................................................................................. 59

If you do not know the conﬁ guration of your satellite reception system, contact your

specialist dealer for ﬁ rst installation of the receiver.

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Operating manual part 1 UFS 923 Connection and start-up English Contents Safety instructions – important notes ....................... 2 Scope of supply ............................5 Connection and start-up ..........................6 Front/rear view of the receiver (front flap open) ..................6 Inserting batteries into the remote control ....................8 Connecting the unit .............................
Page 2: Safety Instructions - Important Notes
Safety instructions – important notes These two pages contain important information about operation, installation location and connection of the unit. Read these instructions carefully before setting up the unit. Power cable Damp, sunlight, heat, naked ﬂ ames Protect the unit against moisture, Make sure that the mains cable dripping and splashed water (do not (power supply cable) is not damaged.
Page 3 Safety instructions – important notes Repairs Installation location Ensure that any repairs to your unit All electronic equipment generates are carried out by qualiﬁ ed personnel. heat. However, the heating of this Opening the unit and attempting to unit lies within the permissible range. Important repair it yourself voids all warranty Sensitive...
Page 4 (e.g. changes to the menus and/or functions), if we believe it necessary we will make available a new operating manual for download under "www.kathrein.de". Make a note of the receiver's basic settings (these are set during ﬁ rst installation), so you can restore them...
Page 5: Scope Of Supply
Scope of supply ■ UFS 923 ■ Power cable ■ 2 batteries AAA 1.5 V ■ Remote control RC 676 or 675 ■ HDMI cable ■ Operating manuals (part 1 and part 2) ■ Loop-through cable ■ Safety instructions (multi-lingual) The included accessories may differ from the illustrations.
Page 6: Connection And Start-Up
Connection and start-up Front/rear view of the receiver (front ﬂ ap open)
Page 7 Connection and start-up Front view (ﬂ ap open): Rear view: Common Interface for two (CI+) CA modules On/Off switch ** for Pay-TV cards * Mains power cable One button each for ejecting the respective CA module Infra-red sensor connection *** Record button Network connection (Ethernet) Stop button...
Page 8: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control
Connection and start-up Inserting batteries into the remote control Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control. Insert the two batteries supplied into the remote control. Ensure correct polarity of the batteries; the + and – markings as indicated inside the battery compartment. Slide the cover back onto the housing until it locks in place.
Page 9: Connecting The Unit
Connection and start-up Connecting the unit If you do not know the conﬁ guration of your satellite reception system, contact your specialist dealer. Connect the Sat IF inputs on the receiver to the satellite reception system. Use coaxial cable with an F standard connector (see illustration on right). Conventional DiSEqC™...
Page 10: Audio Connection
Connection and start-up Audio connection Digital There are two ways you can access the digital audio. HDMI The stereo audio is transmitted to your TV set via the HDMI interface. If your TV set also supports Dolby Digital, you can also receive the Dolby Digital audio via the HDMI interface (providing it is broadcast by the channel provider).
Page 11: Information About Antenna Connection And Loop-Through Mode
This will only work when receiving one satellite, not in multifeed reception! (Multifeed reception: simultaneous receipt of signals from more than one satellite) If you wish to operate your UFS 923 on a single-cable system, please refer to the con- nection example for single-cable systems (see "Technical Appendix", "Connection...
Page 12: First Installation
 Use the buttons to select the desired menu language for your UFS 923 and conﬁ rm your selection  using the button. The selected language is indicated with a check. The following languages are avail-...
Page 13 Connection and start-up  Press the (green) button to move to the next menu. The following on-screen display appears:  Use the buttons here to select the basic set- tings for the video and audio output of the receiver to the TV set. For this, refer to the operat- ing manual for your TV set and take care to select only those...
Page 14 Connection and start-up the original format is to be transmitted to the TV TV Scart signal output set, select the "On" setting. If the setting is "Off", Select the type of video signal at the TV Scart the program may be automatically scaled-up to socket here.
Page 15 Connection and start-up  Press the (green) button to move to the next menu. The following on-screen display appears: The settings for the tuner con- ﬁ guration should be made by a specialist engineer for this reception system. Tip! If your receiver is connected as in the connection example (see illustration above), only one change/selection is necessary in the rest of the ﬁ...
Page 16 Connection and start-up You can set up the tuner conﬁ guration for the following types of reception systems: - DiSEqC™1.0 - DiSEqC™1.1 - Motorised antenna (DiSEqC™1.2/DiSEqC™1.3) - Simple LNB or - One Cable If your reception system is a single-cable system, continue from the item "Single-cable system" in this chapter.
Page 17 Connection and start-up Signal conﬁ guration for tuner 2 (only for "Separate" connection mode) Select the signal conﬁ guration for tuner 2 here. The currently selected setting is shown graphically in the connection example at the top left of the screen. Either: Same as tuner 1: Both tuners are connected to the same sig- nal source.
Page 18 Connection and start-up DiSEqC™1.0  Press the (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: Select satellites - tuner 1 Here, you can select up to four available satellites to be included in the signal on tuner 1. Select the satellites you want and ...
Page 19 Connection and start-up The following on-screen display appears: Satellite conﬁ guration - tuner 1 Here perform the settings for the ﬁ rst satel- lite for tuner 1. LNB Type:  If your reception system does not have a Universal LNB, use the buttons to select the LNB types that are used in your reception system.
Page 20 Connection and start-up DiSEqC™ repeat: Refer to the documentation for The setting for how often the DiSEqC™ your reception system or seek command must be repeated depends on assistance from a specialist the conﬁ guration of your reception system. engineer. - Off DiSEqC™...
Page 21 Connection and start-up DiSEqC™1.1  Press the (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: Select satellites - tuner 1 Here select up to a maximum of 64 sat- ellites whose signals should appear at tuner 1. To do so, select the satellites you want and conﬁ...
Page 22 Connection and start-up The following on-screen display appears: Satellite conﬁ guration - tuner 1 Here perform the settings for the ﬁ rst satellite for tuner 1. LNB Type:  If your reception system does not have a Universal LNB, use the buttons to select the LNB types that are used in your reception system.
Page 23 Connection and start-up DiSEqC™ repeat: The setting for how often the DiSEqC™ command must be repeated depends on the conﬁ guration of your reception system. Refer to the documentation for your reception system or seek assistance from a specialist engineer. - Off DiSEqC™...
Page 24 Connection and start-up Motorised antenna (DiSEqC™1.2/DiSEqC™1.3)  Press the (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: Select satellites - tuner 1 Here select up to max. 64 satellites whose signals should appear at tuner 1. To do so, select the satellites you want and conﬁ rm ...
Page 25 Connection and start-up Motorised antenna (DiSEqC™1.2) The following on-screen display appears: Motor Control Here select the control type "DiSEqC™1.2". For this, refer to the documentation for your motorised antenna. Go to zero position Select the selection ﬁ eld "Go to zero posi- ...
Page 26 Connection and start-up If you subsequently wish to delete the set limits, switch to the selection ﬁ eld "Reset limit positions" and press  button to conﬁ rm deletion of the limits. You can then set new values for the limits. Once you have ...
Page 27 Connection and start-up Rotate antenna: Select the "Move motorised antenna" selection ﬁ eld. Here you can control the movements of the motorised antenna, using the following buttons:  Start slow rotation to the west  Rotate to the west step by step ...
Page 28 Connection and start-up Motorised antenna (DiSEqC™1.3) Motor Control Here select the control type "DiSEqC™1.3". For this, refer to the documentation for your motorised antenna. My longitude Refer to the documentation Select the ﬁ eld "My Longitude" and use for your motorised antenna or seek assistance from a special- the number pad here to enter your actual ist engineer.
Page 29 Connection and start-up  Start slow rotation to the east Once you have reached the desired east / west limit, switch to the respective ﬁ eld "Set current position for  "****" limit" and press the button to conﬁ rm. If you subsequently wish to delete the set limits, switch to the selection ﬁ...
Page 30 Connection and start-up Test transponder: Select the "Test Transponder" selection ﬁ eld. Here you can select a transponder for checking the signal strength bar and signal quality bar to see whether your settings are correct.  When you have completed all settings for this satellite, press the (green) button.
Page 31 Connection and start-up LNB only  Press the (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: Select satellites - tuner 1 Select the satellite whose signal is present  on tuner 1, and press the button to conﬁ rm your selection. The selected satel- lite will be identiﬁ...
Page 32 Connection and start-up LNB Type:  If your reception system does not have a Universal LNB, use the buttons to select the LNB types that are used in your reception system. You can choose from the following LNB types: - Universal or - Simple or - User-deﬁ...
Page 33 - EXR .../EXU ... For all Kathrein single-cable matrices - UAS 481 For the Kathrein single-cable LNB UAS 481 - User-deﬁ ned For all single-cable systems not covered by either of the above speciﬁ cations Continue as described in the ﬁ rst installation for the type of single-cable reception you selected.
Page 34 Connection and start-up One Cable System – EXR .../EXU ...  Press the (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: Select satellites - tuner 1 Here select up to max. two satellites whose signals should appear at tuner 1. Select the satellites you want and conﬁ...
Page 35 Connection and start-up The following on-screen display appears: Refer to the documentation supplied with your system for the settings for the SCRs, frequencies and any PIN assigned to the tuner. You will ﬁ nd there a printed list showing the assignment between the various SCRs and the respective transmission frequen- cies.
Page 36 Connection and start-up The following on-screen display appears: LNB type (settings): If your reception system does not have a Universal  LNB, use the buttons to select the LNB types that are used in your reception system. You can choose from the following LNB types: - Universal or - Simple or - User-deﬁ...
Page 37 Connection and start-up Single-cable system - UAS 481  Press the (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: Select satellites - tuner 1 Here select the satellites whose signals appear at tuner 1. To do so, select the sat- ellites you want and conﬁ rm the your selec- ...
Page 38 Connection and start-up Transmission channel for tuner 1: Select a free available transmission channel (SCR 0 - SCR 3). Transmission channel for tuner 2: Select a free available transmission channel (SCR 0 - SCR 3).  When you have completed all settings for the satellite, press the (green) button.
Page 39 Connection and start-up Single-cable system - user-deﬁ ned  Press the (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: Select satellites - tuner 1 Here select up to max. two satellites whose signals should appear at tuner 1. To do so, select the satellites you want and conﬁ...
Page 40 Connection and start-up The following on-screen display appears: Refer to the documentation supplied with your system for the settings for the SCRs, frequencies and any PIN assigned to the tuner. You will ﬁ nd there a printed list showing the assignment between the various SCRs and the respective transmission frequen- cies.
Page 41 Connection and start-up Perform the settings for the second tuner in the same way as for the ﬁ rst tuner.  When you have completed all settings, press the (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: LNB type (settings): If your reception system does not have a ...
Page 42 Connection and start-up If you have selected more than one satellite for tuner 1, the receiver will automatically skip to the settings for the second satellite. Now perform the settings for the second satellite in the same way as described for the ﬁ...
Page 43 Connection and start-up Channel search  If you do not wish to perform a channel search, press the (green) button and continue with the section "Date and Time".  If you want to perform a channel search, use the buttons to select "Yes". The following on-screen display appears: Country Select ...
Page 44 Connection and start-up Channel search mode  Use the buttons to select the type of channels that are to be searched for. You have three options: - "free-to-air and encrypted" All channels are searched for - "only free" Only free-to-air channels are searched for - "only scrambled"...
Page 45 Connection and start-up Date and time Local UTC offset (time zone difference) Here you can select the local time offset to UTC (formerly GMT) (e.g. for Germany: + 1 hour). You can set the offset in 30 minute steps. The maximum offset is 11 hours and 30 minutes (+ and -). ...
Page 46 Connection and start-up Tip! On completion of a successful ﬁ rst installation (TV picture can be seen) we recommend having the receiver search for any available software update. It is a prerequisite that you have selected (included  in the selection) the satellite ASTRA 19.2° East in the ﬁ rst installation. Press the button to switch ...
Page 47: Common Interface (Ci)
Inserting the CA module into the CI  The Common Interface (CI) of the UFS 923 is suitable for insertion of two CA modules and is located on   the front panel of the receiver (behind the ﬂ ap). The CA module...
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting In the event of a malfunction, ﬁ rst check all the cable connections and operating states: 1. Receiver and TV set power plugs are connected to wall socket 2. Antenna cables on receiver input 3. Receiver and TV set correctly connected by a HDMI or Scart cable 4.
Page 49: Service
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.
Page 50: Technical Appendix
Technical Appendix Advanced connection example Hi-Fi system Network PC/Laptop ESD 82 HDMI IF INPUT 950-2150MHz DiSEqC 1.2 Video 14/18V max.400mA 22kHz LNB2 IN LNB1 IN Manifactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the DIGITAL double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. LOOP Elektroschock-Gefahr! THROUGH...
Page 51: Technical Specifications
Technical Appendix Technical Speciﬁ cations Type UFS 923/250 GB UFS 923/1000 GB Article no./colour 20210190/silver - 20210191/black 20210182/silver - 20210183/black RF section Sat IF band 950-2150 Input level band dBμV 44-83 Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer DVB-S-/DVB-S2 standard Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines), 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p...
Page 52: Sat If Connection Examples
Technical Appendix Sat IF connection examples Individual reception systems UAS 571 ESD../ESC.. Signal 1 Signal 2 Position OPTION Sat-ZF EXR 21 950-2150 MHz Community antenna network systems (4 x Sat IF) Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12...
Page 53: Community Antenna Network Systems (8 X Sat If), Multi-Feed
Technical Appendix Community antenna network systems (8 x Sat IF), multi-feed Community antenna network systems (16 x Sat IF), multi-feed Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12...
Page 54: Single Cable Systems
Technical Appendix Single cable systems Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12...
Page 55 Technical Appendix Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12...
Page 56: Connection Examples For Network Functionality
Technical Appendix Connection examples for network functionality DHCP (Receiver): OFF UFS 923 IF INPUT 950-2150MHz DiSEqC 1.2 Video 14/18V max.400mA 22kHz LNB2 IN LNB1 IN Manifactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the DIGITAL double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Page 57: Dhcp (Receiver): Off
Technical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF UFS 923 IF INPUT 950-2150MHz DiSEqC 1.2 Video 14/18V max.400mA 22kHz LNB2 IN LNB1 IN Manifactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the DIGITAL double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. LOOP Elektroschock-Gefahr! THROUGH Nicht öffnen!
Page 58: Dhcp (Receiver): Off
Technical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF TCP/IP-Adresse: TCP/IP-Adresse: TCP/IP address: TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.12 192.168.0.12 192.168.0.13 192.168.0.13 UFS 923 UFS 923 IF INPUT IF INPUT 950-2150MHz 950-2150MHz DiSEqC 1.2 DiSEqC 1.2 Video 14/18V max.400mA Video 14/18V max.400mA 22kHz 22kHz LNB2 IN LNB1 IN...
Page 59: Dhcp (Receiver): On
Technical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): ON UFS 923 IF INPUT 950-2150MHz DiSEqC 1.2 Video 14/18V max.400mA 22kHz LNB2 IN LNB1 IN Manifactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the DIGITAL double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. LOOP Elektroschock-Gefahr! THROUGH Nicht öffnen!
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Kathrein UFS 923 Operating Manual

Safety Instructions - Important Notes

Scope of Supply

Connection and Start-Up

Troubleshooting

Service

Technical Appendix

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Page 1: Table Of Contents

Page 2: Safety Instructions - Important Notes

Page 5: Scope Of Supply

Page 6: Connection And Start-Up

Page 8: Inserting Batteries Into The Remote Control

Page 9: Connecting The Unit

Page 10: Audio Connection

Page 11: Information About Antenna Connection And Loop-Through Mode

Page 12: First Installation

Page 47: Common Interface (Ci)

Page 48: Troubleshooting

Page 49: Service

Page 50: Technical Appendix

Page 51: Technical Specifications

Page 52: Sat If Connection Examples

Page 53: Community Antenna Network Systems (8 X Sat If), Multi-Feed

Page 54: Single Cable Systems

Page 56: Connection Examples For Network Functionality

Page 57: Dhcp (Receiver): Off

Page 58: Dhcp (Receiver): Off

Page 59: Dhcp (Receiver): On

Kathrein UFS 923 Operating Manual

Safety Instructions - Important Notes

Scope of Supply

Connection and Start-Up

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