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PCMCIA interface for two indepen-
dently operating CA modules.
Receives free-to-air as well as enco-
ded/scrambled (e.g. VIACCESS,
CRYPTOWORKS, SECA, etc.) DVB
programmes via ASTRA and EUTEL-
SAT satellites.
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- Page 1 +++ DIGITAL +++ DIGITAL PCMCIA interface for two indepen- dently operating CA modules. Receives free-to-air as well as enco- ded/scrambled (e.g. VIACCESS, CRYPTOWORKS, SECA, etc.) DVB programmes via ASTRA and EUTEL- SAT satellites. +++ DIGITAL +++ DIGITAL +++ DIGITAL +++ DIGITAL +++ DIGITAL +++ DIGITAL +++ DIGITAL...
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Page 2: Remote Control
Arrow left Volume + Arrow right Arrow down For the operating of 2 TechniSat-receiver with same coding, tv sets and a further future option (e.g. VCR) To use your digital receiver select with this keys the remote control option >... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Mains connection ........9 External unit ........9 Connecting to a TV set . - Page 4 6.13.7.1 EPG informationo ....... . .24 6.13.7.2 Pre-selecting a programme ......24 6.13.7.3 Activating the VCR (timer mode) .
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Page 6: Please Read This First
3 Please read this first NOTE:English-speaking customers - the default setting of your receiver is Arabic. You 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. The following are included: 1 receiver 1 instruction manual... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
> Now select the line of text the aid of the arrow up/down controls. > Confirm with 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. - Page 8 8 8 8 8...
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Page 9: Mains Connection
4 Connections The references in bold type - 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. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Uhf Output Channel
4.4 Setting the UHF Output Channel The procedure is as follows: > Use the key to select the > Now select the entry Settings, marking it in blue by using the > Confirm by pressing The sub-menu > Now use the >... -
Page 11: Connecting A Video Cassette Recorder (Vcr)
> Once you have found a UHF channel with optimal quality, please remember to enter it into the memory of your TV set. You can now select further settings in the press the key to return to normal operation. The selected setting will be auto- matically stored in memory when you exit the menu. -
Page 12: Osd Language Selection
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. - Page 13 The sub-menu > You can use the change the individual positions as stated. When selecting a menu item, please also note any additional screen notices. The following settings can be made: Your receiver is provided with a security circuit to prevent use by children. Any programmes whose reception you have blocked as per points 7.3 and 7.4 can only be received after a four-digit PIN is entered.
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Page 14: Audio And Video Settings
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 > Press the key for the > Use the > Confirm this selection by pressing the The sub-menu >... -
Page 15: Adjusting To Conform To External Unit
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 information display. - Page 16 > Now use the > Confirm by pressing the The menu The following selections can be made in this sub-menu: DiSEqC ( igital Satellite of DiSEqC-compatible components via the antenna connection. If your external installation features DiSEqC components, you should enable the DiSEqC control function: >...
- Page 17 In this way, you can continue to customise the tion in this menu correspond to those of your receiving unit. For those switiching criteria you do not require you should select the setting Additional Settings Now that the switching matrix of your DVB receiver has been adjusted to conform to your external reception equipment, you should also check on the other settings for your receiving equipment, and adjust the settings where necessary.
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Page 18: On/Off Switch
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 The FEC function adjusts error correction to the requirements of the selected transponder. Use the OK key to enter the appropriate FEC. -
Page 19: Infobox
IIf 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. > You can now proceed to mark the desired programme in blue by using the keys. -
Page 20: Volume Adjustment
6.4 Adjusting sound volume You 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. Whenever the receiver is switched on, the volume set- ting used last will be set again. -
Page 21: Going Back To Last/Previous Programme Selected
6.7 Return to previous programme selected > Press the 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. 6.8 Displaying Time and Programme Information This function allows you to view information about the programme currently selected. -
Page 22: Entering Epg Data
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. The EPG functions allow you to Preselect programmes which will then be automatically switched on when they start broadcasting;... -
Page 23: Table Of Current Contents
> You may now utilise the EPG functions as per Point 6.13.3. > Press the > Press the 6.13.5 Next > Use the wing current programmes). > The EPG functions as per Point 6.13.3 are now available. > Press the >... -
Page 24: Epg Information
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 > Holding down the hour at a time. This will allow you to get to later programmes, or those on following days, more quickly. -
Page 25: Overview Of Epg
> Use the keys to mark the selected programme. > Press the function key. The selected entry will now be displayed in red. Your receiver will be switched on at the time when the selected programme is due to begin. If the receiver is switched on by the timer, the letter "... -
Page 26: Searching The Epg
> While the menu A list of EPG channels will be displayed > Use the keys to mark the required channel. > Press the key to display the EPG Summary of the selected channel. 6.13.7.5 EPG Search The EPG Search function allows you to search for specific types of programmes. The search criteria available are carried out among those channels for which the EPG function has been activated. -
Page 27: Manual Programming Of Time
This field will initially show " Press the key to display a further table showing a list of programme types/cate- gories that may be selected. > Use the required. > Press the key to transfer the selected category to the column >... - Page 28 The timer can be programmed as follows: > Use the keys to mark the Date column > Use the gramme > Use the > Use the > Repeat the steps shown under "Start" to enter the time when the timer should stop, i.e.
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Page 29: Important Notice
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. When your receiver is in Standby mode, the timer activation will be indicated by blin- king of the two dots (colon) in the time display. -
Page 30: Adding/Deleting Programmes
7.1 Adding/Deleting Channels To add new channels to the user list, or to delete channels, proceed as follows: > Press the key to display the > Use the nels, or Radio Programmes, if you wish to add radio stations. > Confirm with the The sub-menu >... -
Page 31: Sorting Programmes
> Press the 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. 7.1.2 Deleting items from the User List If the red cross is removed, the marked channel will be deleted from the User List. -
Page 32: Changing The Pin
> Use the > Confirm with the will be displayed. > Use the keys to mark the channel/station you wish to have locked. > Confirm with the The channel will be marked with a red cross in the list. > You can repeat this process as often as required to lock all channels you wish to lock. - Page 33 > Use the channels, or > Press the key to display the sub-menu > Use the > Press the key to display the sub-menu > You may now proceed to use the nels. Press the appears in display) or to delete a channel from the guide (cross disappears from dis- play).
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Page 34: Unlocking Reception Of Specific Programmes
> Press the 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 >... -
Page 35: All Programmes
> Use the > Confirm with the The sub-menu > Use the keys to select the search mode to be used. > Press the key to display the relevant sub-menu. When this search mode is activated, all satellites and transponders available in the system will be scanned. -
Page 36: Transponders
> Press again to start the search. > The search can be terminated at any time by pressing It is quite likely that a full scan may take 15 minutes or longer. Please note any notes and information displayed on the screen. This search mode can be used to search a specific transponder (see Point 9: Technical Terms) for channels. -
Page 37: Programs
> Use the > Confirm with the The menu This menu differs from the > Proceed as described in Point 7.7.3 above. > Use the > Use the 7.8 Common Interface This entry provides you with access to the sub-menus of the CA modules in slots A or B, when inserted. -
Page 38: Restoring Original Factory Settings
> Use the > Confirm with the The sub-menu This function will delete all personal settings, and will restore all default settings as progra- med in the factory. This function will delete all channels/programmes stored in memory. > Use the >... -
Page 39: Epg Channel
Your receiver provides the facility of receiving a dedicated data channel with expanded EPG information via the ASTRA satellite system at 19° East. This enables you to preview pro- grammes for up to a week in advance. If you do not wish to receive this additional data, or if it is not available at your location, data reception may be disabled as follows: >... - Page 40 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 11 GHz range from 10.70 GHz to 11.70 GHz, 12 GHz range from 11.70 to 12.75 GHz b) Receiver - Intermediate Frequency or 1st Intermediate Frequency 950 to 2150 MHz Unit of frequency 1 Hz...
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Page 41: Technical Data
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. - Page 42 Demultiplexing: Common Interface Type Current consumption Video decoding: Video compression Video standard Active image area Picture formats Picture input 16:9 Audio decoding: Audio compression Audio mode Sampling frequencies Audio parameters: Analogue output: Output level L/R Output impedance Crosstalk Analogue input: Input level L/R Input impedance Volume at Switch-on...
- Page 43 TechniLink Serial Interface RS 232: Type Bitrate Connection Function PLL-Modulator: Output range Antenna input Input impedance Antenna output Output impedance LNB power supply: LNB power LNB voltage vertical LNB voltage horizontal 22 kHz-Modulation: Programme memory/ Satellite positions: No. of programmes user list TV: No.
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Page 44: Troubleshooting Guide
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 Humidity Dimensions (WxDxH) Weight 10 Troubleshooting Guide... - Page 45 Unit cannot be operated Your receiver bears the CE control label, and complies with all Subject to change and printing errors. Correct at 01/01 TechniSat and TechniBox CAM 1 plus are registered trademarks of Possible Cause Dish faulty, or position changed...
- Page 46 Summary for everyday use Switching on and off > Switch the receiver on by pressing 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.