Devolo TV Sat User Manual
Devolo TV Sat User Manual

Devolo TV Sat User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 2 The reproduction and distribution of the documentation and software supplied with this product and the use of its contents is subject to written authorization from devolo. We reserve the right to make any alterations that arise as the result of technical development.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What exactly is dLAN?....8 What the dLAN TV Sat offers you....8 2 Quickstart...
  • Page 4 TV Sat Remote control....66 6.6.3 dLAN TV Sat Infrared receiver ....67 6.6.4 dLAN TV Sat Power supply ...
  • Page 5: Preface

    After a brief introduction to "dLAN" basics and a brief overview of the function and features of the dLAN TV Sat in Chapter 1, Chapter 2 will describe the quick start in a standard environment. Chapter 3 will then show you in detail how to set up and operate the dLAN adapter successfully.
  • Page 6: Devolo On The Internet

    Interesting information: additional tips and background info on the configu- ration of the products. From time to time you will find the icon of a devolo program in the margin to the left of the text; the program will be explained in greater detail at that point.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Video signals in the HD standard and audio signals in digital CD quality can be quickly and easily distributed everywhere in the house this way. With dLAN adapters, you can turn all of your computers into a TV or radio in no time at all! devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 8: What Exactly Is Dlan

    The data is encrypted to prevent easy interception by third parties. What the dLAN TV Sat offers you The devolo dLAN TV Sat is a digital satellite receiver that uses the DVB-S2 stand- ard and transmits the received audio and video signals over the network to a connected computer.
  • Page 9 TV Sat tuner is to receive DVB-S/S2 satellite signals and transmit them to the connected network. The intended use of the dLAN TV Sat power sup- ply is to supply power to the dLAN TV Sat tuner and to connect the dLAN TV Sat tuner to the dLAN.
  • Page 10 Introduction devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 11: Quickstart

    Quickstart Follow the steps listed below to quickly set up the devolo dLAN TV Sat in the fol- lowing standard environment: Satellite antenna with an LNB, pointed to Astra 19.2° East Connection via the power grid with the dLAN TV Sat and a devolo dLAN 200 AVeasy adapter (dLAN default password "HomePlugAV").
  • Page 12 This may take a long time. Confirm all further steps with Next. In the last step, close the installation wizard. That's it! You should now be able to receive several hundred television channels on your computer. devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 13: Initial Use

    Please ensure that the contents of the package are complete before proceeding with the installation of your adapter: The following items should be present: dLAN TV Sat adapter (tuner and power supply) Remote control with infrared receiver Antenna cable (coax)
  • Page 14: Indicators And Connections

    LAN connection (yellow): illuminated if a connection to the network exists. LAN connection (green): flashes when data are being transferred in the LAN. On the power supply The power supply of the dLAN TV Sat has three control lamps that indicate the current status by their colour: Power: Green: the power supply is operational.
  • Page 15: Connections And Buttons

    The power jack (DC IN 12V 1.5A) is used to connect the adapter to your power grid. The device is connected to the network via the LAN jack. Using the antenna input (Antenna), you can connect the dLAN TV Sat to the LNB of the satellite antenna or the multiswitch. Initial use...
  • Page 16: Connecting The Adapter

    Connecting the adapter Follow the sequence below in order to connect the dLAN TV Sat to the LAN, the satellite antenna and the power grid. Tip: First, check whether you can receive stations with the current alignment of the satellite antenna, for example by connecting a receiver with a television for test purposes.
  • Page 17: Direct Connection

    Ethernet switches now have the ability to interpret the pin assignment automatically (Auto-MDI/X). Direct connection You can connect the computer to the tuner of the dLAN TV Sat directly using an Ethernet crossover cable. Ensure that the network cable used has crossover contacts, as otherwise no con- nection will be established.
  • Page 18: Connection To The Satellite Antenna

    Operating voltage of 16 to 18 V may be present at the coax connection of the LNB. To prevent damage to the LNB or the dLAN TV Sat, connect the adapter to the power grid via the power supply only after having made the connection to the antenna.
  • Page 19: Connecting The Remote Control

    The product CD includes various software components for operating the adapter: The devolo dLAN TV Sat software includes drivers and rules for supporting the adapter in the Windows operating system. Using the devolo dLAN Configuration Wizard, you can use your own net- work key in your dLAN network.
  • Page 20 We recommend a full installation of all applications. If you want to use two devolo dLAN TV Sat units in your network, you can specify this in the next step. In this case, two receivers are available in CyberLink TV Enhance, for example for watching television on one channel while recording a program on the other.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    The devolo TV Sat software is now installed. In this process, in addition to the utility programs described above, drivers for supporting the adapter in the operating system and exception rules for the built-in Windows Firewall are set up. The two device drivers Network Attached Tuner (Capture and Tuner) can then be found in the Windows Device Manager in the category Audio, Video and Game Controllers.
  • Page 22 The green LED for the LAN connection (tuner) and the Ethernet LED on the power supply are not illuminated. The LEDs flash only when data are being sent to or from the dLAN TV Sat. Check whether the dLAN TV Sat is reachable via the network.
  • Page 23 After you exit the program, the light goes out. It is possible that the dLAN TV Sat is already being used by another computer in the network. You can only use the adapter with one computer at a time.
  • Page 24 Check whether when you press a key on the remote control, both the red LED on the remote control and the red LED on the front panel of the receiver are illuminated. Position the receiver so that it is within clear view of the remote control. devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 25: Configuration

    Configuration Connection to the dLAN If the dLAN TV Sat is connected to the dLAN network via a corresponding adapter, the network is usually encrypted so that it can communicate with other devolo dLAN adapters of the same type. You have to define your own encryption only if using your own password in a dLAN network.
  • Page 26: Security In The Dlan Network

    Configuration | You may also specify whether information on the performance of your dLAN adapters will be transferred to devolo here. The data sent to devolo pertains only to the performance values of your dLAN devices. The data is anonymised and will be used exclusively for statistical purposes.
  • Page 27: Encrypting The Dlan 200 Av Network With The Dlan Configuration Wizard

    If you use a dLAN adapter without an encryption button in your network, you have to use the Configuration Wizard to set up encrypted data transmission. After successfully installing the devolo software, you can launch dLAN Config- uration Wizard from this program group: Start...
  • Page 28 Random password button. Pressing the Default password key resets the password of the dLAN adapter to the factory setting. Normally, the display of the password is hidden for security reasons devolo dLAN TV Sat If you enable the...
  • Page 29 When launching the dLAN Configuration Wizard again after a successful initial installation—when integrating a new adapter into the network, for example— the application will remember devices and security IDs entered in previous ses- devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 30: Setting Up Cyberlink Tv Enhance

    Program Guide settings (EPG) Display and audio settings To reach the settings screen, press the Menu button of the quick menu on the bottom edge of the CyberLink TV Enhance screen or on the devolo remote con- devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 31: The Setup Wizard

    <User Name> natively, you can select your own target folder. Channel scan: The devolo dLAN TV Sat is displayed as DVB-S TV device 1 (Network Attached Tuner (Tuner)). You can now scan for channels by clicking the corresponding button. Alternatively, you can do this later using the settings menu.
  • Page 32: Scan Channels

    A corresponding security prompt appears warning you of this. Depending on the number and type of selected satellites, the search for chan- nels can take a long time. Please wait until the process has finished completely. devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 33: Signal Settings

    Because the audio signal is transmitted along with the picture as a data stream from the dLAN TV Sat to CyberLink TV Enhance, the sound of the receiver can be received via the option TV Tuner Audio only. devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 34 While doing so, you can use the nav- igation buttons in the quick menu of the application or on the devolo remote control to navigate forward and back within the buffered program. You can ena- ble or disable this function using the corresponding "Timeshifting"...
  • Page 35 Up to four different satellites are possible. Then, using the corresponding drop-down menus for Satellite 1-4, define which concrete satel- lite configurations your dLAN TV Sat is to take into account when searching for channels. The list of available satellites depends primarily on the selection of your location using the Region option in the Signal Settings.
  • Page 36 You can change the position of a channel in the list by selecting Move. Using the arrow keys of the computer keyboard or on the devolo remote control, determine the new position in the list of channels and press the Enter or OK key.
  • Page 37: Recording Settings

    In the Recording Settings, you can define various option for recording pro- grams with CyberLink TV Enhance. Recording Quality When the devolo dLAN TV Sat is selected, all programs are always recorded in the optimal recording quality. Therefore, this setting cannot be changed. Recording Destination By default, recordings are stored in this folder: Documents and Settings <User Name>...
  • Page 38: Guide Settings

    Guide) that provides information such as the title, time of day, length and description of the programs broadcast by the various channels. Using two options, you can configure how the program guide is to obtain its data: devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 39 Signal Type When the dLAN TV Sat is selected as the satellite receiver, the only signal type available is DVB-S. This information is important when using the DVB-SI signal as the EPG source. EPG Source The program guide can obtain information about the broadcast programs in any...
  • Page 40: Display & Audio Settings

    Configuration | From the provider tvtv: Commercial service provider tvtv provides its own detailed program information via the Internet. Your dLAN TV Sat includes a three-month trial subscription to this service. If you want to continue using it after the trial, you can obtain a paid subscription.
  • Page 41 16:9, the only available option is Let- terbox. Colour Profile When the dLAN TV Sat is selected, an original colour profile is always set, and thus this option cannot be changed. Speaker Environment In the Speaker environment option, set the number of speakers connected to your computer (for example, 2 speakers=stereo, 6 speakers=5.1 environment,...
  • Page 42 Configuration | devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 43: Cyberlink Tv Enhance

    A snapshot function (only for television) 5.1.1 The main screen After you start CyberLink TV Enhance, the main screen is displayed with the cur- rent TV picture or a default picture for the radio. CyberLink TV Enhance devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 44 The right side shows the current time and a symbol for the current operating mode (e.g. a green triangle for playback). devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 45: The Menu Screen

    Clicking the Menu button and selecting the Menu entry from the context menu with the mouse or activating the button of the same name on devolo remote control calls up the menu screen. Using buttons on the left side of the screen you can reach the other functions of CyberLink TV Enhance, such as the digital video recorder or the program guide.
  • Page 46: The Settings Screen

    A DVB-S radio broadcast is like a DVB-S TV program without a pic- ture. Accordingly, functions like subtitle, snapshot or teletext are also not avail- able for satellite radio broadcasts. All other functions, like time-shifted listening, devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 47: Adjusting The Window Display

    (a satellite antenna for radio in TV mode and a TV for the corresponding mode in radio mode). Alternatively, you can also click the Menu button or use the devolo remote control. 5.2.2...
  • Page 48: Adjusting The Audio Output

    Click the Subtitle button and then select one of the available languages. Alternatively, you can also click the Menu button in the quick menu or press the button of the same name on the devolo remote control and select the Subtitles item from the context menu displayed.
  • Page 49 You can use the four navigation buttons in the quick menu, which are also found on the devolo remote control, to fast-forward and rewind within the portion of the current broadcast that CyberLink TV Enhance has buffered, but also to jump to the beginning or the end (=to the real-time playback).
  • Page 50: Selecting Programs

    You can use the Menu button in the quick menu or on the devolo remote control to call up a context menu where you can select the Channel List.
  • Page 51 You can enter a keyword to search for a program or reuse a keyword from the list of last-used terms. To enter a new keyword, an on-screen keyboard appears, which can also be operated using the devolo remote control. Alternatively, you can of course also use the computer keyboard. After you confirm your entry with Enter, CyberLink TV Enhance shows all broadcasts that match your search term.
  • Page 52: The Program Guide (Epg)

    In the program guide, CyberLink TV Enhance displays the various stations in a column and the programs for each in rows. The width of the respective shows indicates their length. You can use the mouse, computer keyboard or devolo remote control to navigate vertically (between the stations) and horizontally (between the shows).
  • Page 53: Calling Up Teletext

    The first time a teletext is called up for a channel after starting CyberLink TV Enhance, the overview page with the number 100 is called up. This generally provides brief information about the current TV program, along with other head- lines. devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 54: Taking A Snapshot

    TV or teletext image and save it to your hard drive. To do so, use the cor- responding button in the quick menu or on the devolo remote control. The snap- shots are saved in the Documents and Settings Documents Teletext pages can also be photographed and saved.
  • Page 55: Spontaneous Recording

    Setting a schedule for recordings Alternatively, you can specifically pre-program recordings via Menu Schedule. To do so, first use the quick menu or the devolo remote control to switch to the desired mode (TV or radio). Then call up the schedule overview. If any recordings have been scheduled already, they are displayed to the right.
  • Page 56: Playing Back Recordings

    You can use the two buttons on the left side to look at the list view by files, channels or categories and sort them by name or recording date. devolo dLAN TV Sat Menu Recorded TV. The...
  • Page 57 CyberLink TV Enhance By clicking or selecting a recording with the devolo remote control, you can select whether you want to watch it from the beginning (Play Video), continue viewing from the last point of time (Resume) or delete the recording (Delete).
  • Page 58 CyberLink TV Enhance devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 59: Appendix

    Appendix devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 60: Dlan Bandwidth Optimisation

    We recommend observing the following connection rules to eliminate possible sources of interference in the dLAN: Avoid extension strips. This may impair the transmission of the dLAN TV Sat signal. Free wall outlets are preferable. Also position the adapter away from your computer, as it may interfere with the adapter’s operation.
  • Page 61: The Devolo Remote Control

    The devolo remote control The following is a brief explanation of the buttons on the devolo remote control (always moving from left to right): Transmit LED (red), Start/exit CyberLink TV Enhance TV/radio toggle switch, Start/stop recorded programs, Help for Cy-...
  • Page 62: Technical Specifications

    Appendix Technical specifications Device port Standards Range Security Transmission speed Transmission method Modulation LEDs dLAN TV Sat Power consumption Voltage supply Power supply Temperature Weight Dimensions Ambient conditions devolo dLAN TV Sat dLAN TV Sat F-jack (coax) Ethernet RJ45 DC connector (OD: 5.5 mm/0.217"; ID: 2.1 mm/0.083") Ethernet specifications IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u,...
  • Page 63 AC 100 to 240 V; 50 to 60 Hz Temperature Storage: -25°C to 70°C Operation: 0°C to 40°C Weight 148 g Dimensions 80 x 65 x 75 mm (height x width x depth) Ambient 10–-90% humidity (non-condensing) conditions Appendix devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 64: Disposal Of Old Devices

    Germany, they can be given to a municipal collection point free of charge. Con- tact your municipal government to find out the address and hours of the nearest collection point. devolo dLAN TV Sat dLAN 200 AVeasy Ethernet interface Windows® XP 32bit, Windows® Vista 32 / 64 bit, Linux®, Mac OS®...
  • Page 65: Ce Conformity

    Emission requirements: Diese Erklärung wird verantwortlich abgegeben durch: This declaration is submitted by: Aachen, 31. Juli 2008 Aachen, 31 July 2008 dLAN TV Sat Tuner DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY devolo AG Sonnenweg 11 52070 Aachen ® ® ® ® devolo dLAN...
  • Page 66: Dlan Tv Sat Remote Control

    Appendix 6.6.2 dLAN TV Sat Remote control KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG Hersteller: Manufacturer: Produkt: Product: Typnummer: Type number: Richtlinie: Directive: Das Produkt entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und Bestimmungen der folgenden Normen und Methoden: The product complies with the essential requirements and provisions of following standards and methods: Immunitätsanforderungen:...
  • Page 67: Dlan Tv Sat Infrared Receiver

    6.6.3 dLAN TV Sat Infrared receiver KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG Hersteller: Manufacturer: Produkt: Product: Typnummer: Type number: Richtlinie: Directive: Das Produkt entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und Bestimmungen der folgenden Normen und Methoden: The product complies with the essential requirements and provisions of following standards and methods: Immunitätsanforderungen:...
  • Page 68: Dlan Tv Sat Power Supply

    Appendix 6.6.4 dLAN TV Sat Power supply KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄRUNG Hersteller: Manufacturer: Produkt: Product: Typnummer: Type number: Verwendungszweck: Intended purpose: Richtlinie: Directive: Das Produkt entspricht den grundlegenden Anforderungen und Bestimmungen der folgenden Normen und Methoden: The product complies with the essential requirements and provisions of following standards and methods:...
  • Page 69: Dlan 200 Aveasy

    PLC zu Ethernet PLC to Ethernet EMV 89/336/EWG EMC 89/336/EEC EN 60950-1:2001+A11:2004 EN 50412-2-1:2006 EN 55022:2006 (Class B) und Expert Opinion vom Competent Body EMV and Expert Opinion by Competent Body EMC Heiko Harbers Vorstandsvorsitzender Appendix devolo dLAN TV Sat...
  • Page 70: Warranty Conditions

    Warranty period The warranty period for this devolo product is three years. This period begins at the day of delivery from the devolo dealer. Warranty services carried out by devolo do not result in an extension of the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warranty period.
  • Page 71 Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequential detriments, are excluded. devolo is not liable for lost data or retrieval of lost data in cases of slight and ordinary negli- gence.
  • Page 72 Appendix devolo dLAN TV Sat...

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