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bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 1 With PCMCIA interface to accommodate a single CA module. Provides reception of unencrypted and encrypted (e.g. VIACCESS, IRDETO, CRYPTOWORKS, SECA etc.) ASTRA and EUTELSAT DVB programmes.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 2 Illustrations EXTERNAL Sound on/off Numeric keys Info Arrow key up Volume - Arrow key left Programme - Arrow key down 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 4 Remote control Language selection On/Standby TV/Radio operation MONO1/MONO2 Menu on/off Programme + Programme list on/off Volume + Arrow key right Back...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd Front panel On/Standby Rear panel Inserting the CA module: > Please follow the instructions of the card and module manufacturer. > Insert the smartcard selected in the appropriate CA module. > Now insert the module carefully in the slot, in the direction of the arrow (arrow facing up.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 6 3 Please read this first > Before commencing operation of the unit, please check that you have received all the parts intended. You should have the following: 1 Receiver, 1 mains power cable, 1 remote control unit, 1 operating manual, 1 guarantee card, 2 batteries (1,5V microcells).
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd Key description and terms that appear in the OSD menu are denoted in this manual in bold type. Environmental note: The packaging of your unit consists exclusively of recyclable materials. Please dispose of the packaging in the appropriate manner (Dual System in Germany).
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd Analogue Receiver 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 8 a. Connect the LNB to the DVB receiver. b. Mains power connection c. Connect the SCART output of a video recorder to the of the DVB receiver. d. Connect the Scart connection of the DVB receiver with the television set.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 4 Connections The references etc. below refer to the illustration on page 8. 4.1 Mains power connection The receiver should be connected to the mains power supply only once all other connections with the approrpiate units have been made. This will ensure that the receiver and the other components are not damaged.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 5-1) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 10 If your video recorder does not provide an electric signal, use the to the external input. Pressing this key again will revert to normal operation. 4.5 Hi-fi amplifier To achieve the best sound quality, the receiver can be connected to a hi-fi amplifier.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd > Confirm by pressing be displayed. (Fig. 5-2) > Now use the arrow keys up/down to select the entry Basic Settings > Confirm by pressing will be displayed. (Fig. 5-3) > Use the arrow keys up/down to move the marker around within this menu, and to make changes in individual positions according to your preference.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 5-5) (Fig. 5-6) (Fig. 5-7) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 12 > Confirm by pressing The menu (Fig. 5-5) > Use the arrow keys up/down to move around in this menu, and to change the individual items as indicated. Where indicated, please take note of the help text displayed in conjunction with your selection.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd > Confirm by pressing will be displayed. (Fig. 5-8) The following settings can be effected in this sub-menu: 5.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on and off DiSEqC ( gital atelliten switching signal used to control DiSEqC-compatible components via the antenna connection. If your external unit is equipped with DiSEqC componen ts you must activate the DiSEqC switching: >...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 5-9) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 14 5.4.3 Additional Settings Once you have adjusted the switching matrix of your DVB receiver to the requirements of your receiving installation, you should now check and, if necessary, correct the other settings relating to your receiving unit. >...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd In this line, use the numeric keys to enter the LOF of the high band of your LNB. In this line, use the numeric keys to enter the frequency at which your LNB switches from the low band to the high band. Press to accept the setting and store it in memory.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 6-1) (Fig. 6-2) (Fig. 6-3) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 16 When entering programme numbers with several digits, you have approx. 3 seconds time after pressing a key to complete the entry. If you wish to enter a number consisting of a single or two digits, you can speed up the switching process by keeping the last digit depressed.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd To make operation more convenient, you will only be asked to enter the PIN code once while the receiver is in operation, the programme remains unblocked for the remainder of the session. The parental control feature only becomes active again the next time the receiver is switched on.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 6-5) (Fig. 6-6) (Fig. 6-7) (Fig. 6-8) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 18 6.4.1 Multifeed options Some programmes (e.g. Premiere Sport) provide the option of multifeed reception. This feature allows you, for instance, to view a sports event from the viewpoint of various camera angles, which you can select at will (e.g.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 6.6 Switching between TV and Radio The pre-programming feature includes television programmes as well as radio programmes. If the latter are selected, the TV image is switched off, and the screen displays only the programme name. > Use the radio mode.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 6-9) (Fig. 6-10) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 20 6.10 Transponder Information > Press the green function key (Transponder Information), to display the data relating to the currently selected transponder (Fig. 6-9) . > Press the green function key again to exit from transponder information.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 6.12 Timer Your receiver is equipped with a timer. This allows you to make video recordings even when you are away. The timer mode is indicated by a blinking control LED in the display. Timer mode can be cancelled by pressing the On/Standby key.
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bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 22 In this line, select the television channel/station on which you wish to record a programme: > If necessary, use the arrow keys to mark the Channel. > Press . A programme list will be displayed. >...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd inadvertent interruption of the recording. Timer operation is indicated by blinking of the control LED on the display. Preselect Your receiver switches itself on at the set time, and selects the appropriate channel. In contrast to the VCR setting, all functions of the remote control remain active, and the unit does not switch off at the end of the recording.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 7-1) (Fig. 7-2) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 24 7 Changing basic programming 7.1 Configuring the programme list describes how you can change the pre-programming as well as the Favourites list of your receiver to reflect your personal preferences. This function is also required to sort newly found programmes into the list after a programme search.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd > Confirm by pressing OK. Now, depending on your sel- ection, a programme list showing either all program- mes or all new programmes will be displayed. Pro- grammes already included in the Favourites list will be indicated by a check-mark. (Fig. 7-4) To add programmes to the Favourites list, or to delete them from the list, proceed as follows: >...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 7-5) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 26 7.1.4 Sorting programmes To sort the programmes on your Favourites list in the order you prefer, proceed as follows: > Press to display the Favourites list. > Press the blue function key (Change) to go to the programme list (Fig.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd > Use the green function key to select the function Parental Control. A key symbol will be displayed next to the selected programme. > Repeat this procedure until you have blocked access to all the programmes you wish to mark in this way. >...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 7-7) (Fig. 7-8) (Fig. 7-9) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 28 7.4 Programme Search As mentioned previously, your receiver is pre-programmed for all programmes available on the ASTRA and EUTELSAT satellites. To receive new programmes, or those of other satellites, several options are available to carry out a programme search/scan.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd > Press the green function key (Search mode) to decide whether you want to search only for free-to-air programmes (Free programmes), or whether you want to include encrypted programmes (All programmes). > Confirm by pressing the red function key (“Start search”).
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 7-11) (Fig. 7-12) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 30 > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the item > Use the key to enter the polarisation plane ontal or ical) on which the desired programme is broadcast. > Press the green function key to decide whether you wish to search only for free-to-air programmes (Free programmes) or whether you wish to include encryp-...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd The new programmes found will be sorted into the Favourites list according to a preprogrammed list. The new programmes found will be added in unsorted order at the end of the Favourites list. The new programmes found will not be added to the Favourites list.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 7-15) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 32 7.5.2 Delete all programmes This function allows you to delete totally the programme memory banks. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Delete all programmes. > Press . The message “Do you really want to delete all programmes?”...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 7.6 System configuration You can use this menu item to view the specific unit data. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark this line in the sub-menu Settings. > Confirm by pressing > Press the key to return to normal operation. 7.7 Encryption system Use this menu item to go to the sub-menues related to the CA module.
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bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 8-4) (Fig. 8-5) (Fig. 8-6) (Fig. 8-7) (Fig. 8-8) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 34 > Use the arrow keys left/right to mark the item LNB test. > Use the arrow keys up/down to go to the line Motor antenna, and mark the field Continue.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 8.2 Geo-positioning If you have a suitable motor and know the geographic co- ordinates of your location, this function will make it easier to find the individual satellite positions. The co-ordinates of a number of German cities are listed in the Annexure (Point 12).
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 8-10) (Fig. 8-11) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 36 In the menu, enter the value for geographical latitude as a decimal value correct to one decimal place ( The decimal equivalent of the longitude can be calculated in the same way. 8.3 Setting the satellite position Work progressively through points 8.3.1 to 8.3.3 for each of the satellite positions to be entered.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd > When you have entered the settings for the test transponder, press the Back key to return to the menu related to motor antenna settings. The field for entering the orbital position is active. > Use the numeric keys to enter the orbital position of the satellite and confirm by pressing >...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd (Fig. 8-13) (Fig. 8-14) (Fig. 8-15) (Fig. 8-16) (Fig. 8-17) 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 38 > Now use the arrow keys left (Field East will be marked) resp. right (Field West will be marked) to rotate the dish antenna to the required position. Simply keep the respective key depressed until the correct position is achieved.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd > Press > Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desired position. > Confirm by pressing The dish will now be rotated to the selected position. The rotating procedure is indicated by a blinking display “Rotating” in the menu. 8.4.1 Selecting a satellite position To rotate the antenna to the position indicated in the satellite list, your receiver is equipped with the function...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 40 9 Technical Terms Connecting cable from the modulator of the satellite receiver to the antenna input socket of the television set; used as an alternative where no SCART socket is available Connecting cable between LNB and satellite receiver, used to transmit the signal received, as well as to supply the LNB with power To transmit the current television standard (625 lines repeated...
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bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd b) Receiver: Intermediate frequency or 1.IF 950 to 2150 MHz Unit Description 1 Hz 1 Hertz 1 kHz 1 Kilohertz 1 MHz 1 Megahertz 1 GHz 1 Gigahertz The receiving unit at the focal point of the parabolic dish antenna.
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bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 42 The signals received and converted by the LNB cannot be interpreted by the television set. The satellite receiver further converts these signals in such a way that it feeds audio and video signals (AV) to its output connections in a form that can be used by the television set.
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 10 Technical data Input frequency range Input level range - DBS tuner input Input/output impedance Output for 1.IF AFC capture range Demodulation Symbol rate Viterbi rates Roll-off Factor Video compression Video standard Active image size Picture format Picture material 16:9 Audio compression Audio mode Sampling frequencies...
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bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 44 Input level FBAS Ohms Input level RED 0,7 Vs-s +/- 0,1Vs-s into 75 Ohms Input level GREEN 0,7 Vs-s +/- 0,1Vs-s into 75 Ohms Input level BLUE 0,7 Vs-s +/- 0,1Vs-s into 75 Ohms Teletext filtering corresponding to ETS 300 472 standard...
Your appliance carries the CE mark, and complies with all relevant EU Subject to alteration without notice. Not responsible for printing errors. Correct Copying and reproduction only with specific permission of the publisher. TechniSat and DIGITY CI are registerd trade marks of TechniSat Digital GmbH P.O. Box 560 D-54541 Daun www.
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bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd Problem Various programmes not shown in programme list Sound OK, screen blue Programmes such as Pro 7, Sat 1, TM3, Kabel 1, DSF and HOT temporarily faulty Controls cannot be operated Remote control not working Intermittent square blocks on screen.
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bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 12 Annexure Co-ordinates of selected German cities (1) City Aachen Aalen Augsburg Aschaffenburg Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler Bad Reichenhall Baden Baden Bamberg Berlin Beucha Bielefeld Bonn Brandenburg Braunschweig Bremen Bremerhaven Celle Chemnitz Cottbus Darmstadt Daun Dippach Donauwörth Dortmund Dresden Duisburg Düsseldorf Eisenach Elmshorn...
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bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd Co-ordinates of selected German cities (2) City Garmisch-Partenkirchen Gera Görlitz Göttingen Halberstadt Halle/Saale Hameln Hamburg Hamm Hannover Heide Heidelberg Heilbronn Hildesheim Ingolstadt Iserlohn Kaiserslautern Karlsruhe Kassel Kempten/Allgäu Kiel Koblenz Konstanz Köln Krefeld Landau/Pfalz Landshut Leipzig Ludwigshafen Lübeck Lüneburg Magdeburg Mainz Mannheim...
bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 31.01.03 16:47 Seite 50 For everyday use Switching on and off > Switch the unit on by pressing the On/Stand-by key, either on the receiver or on the remote control unit. > Pressing the same key again, either on the receiver or on the remote control unit, will switch the receiver off again.
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