USER MANUAL Receiver Description DSB-808 2Ci Conax Digital Satellite Receiver Printed on recycled paper...
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■ Anomalies can occur when unapproved CI-modules and/or Smartcards are used. EchoStar can not and will not accept any responsibility for the performance of such CI- modules and/or Smartcards. If you use unapproved CI-modules and/or Smartcards, EchoStar is no longer able to provide any assistance or support. Use of unapproved CI- modules and/or Smartcards will void any warranty claim.
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This user manual is applicable for the DSB-808 2Ci Conax and is divided into separate sections and chapters. For easy access to the information, a clear table of content is provided.
Preface ABLE OF ONTENTS Preface Safety information 1 GENERAL SAFETY 2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 3 NOTATIONAL CONVENTIONS 4 SYMBOLS USED ON THE RECEIVER Initial installation 1 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 2 TO UNPACK YOUR RECEIVER 3 TO INSTALL THE RECEIVER Familiarization 1 THE RECEIVER 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Troubleshooting 1 TO SOLVE A TV OR RADIO RELATED PROBLEM...
■ Only use an approved extension (convenience) lead suitable for the electrical power consumption of the installed equipment. DSB-808 2Ci Conax Safety information Section 1 Page 1 - 1...
The double insulation logo. This logo tells you that the receiver is electrically safe within the normal use of the receiver as stated in the safety chapter. Page 1 - 2 IF NOT AVOIDED User Manual COULD RESULT IN EchoStar International Corporation...
ENVIRONMENTAL REMARK Dispose the packaging in an environmental safe manner. Please inform yourself on local regulations with respect to the disposal of reusable materials. DSB-808 2Ci Conax Initial installation Section 2 HE PLASTIC PACKAGING MAY Page 2 - 1...
Initial installation Section 2 TO INSTALL THE RECEIVER English WARNING ALL EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION TASK MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND SWITCHED OFF NSAFE CIRCUITS AND INSTALLATIONS CAN CAUSE EQUIPMENT CAUTION Tighten the F-connectors only by hand. Do not use any tools. You will damage the connector pins if you overtighten the connector.
FAMILIARIZATION THE RECEIVER The front panel of the digital satellite receiver gives you the control over the basic functions. The rear panel gives you various connections to connect the audio and video equipment as well as a terrestrial and a dish antenna. Ventilation slots in the housing are provided for cooling of the internal electronics.
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Familiarization Section 3 1.2. THE RECEIVER REAR PANEL The rear panel gives you various connections to connect the audio and video equipment as well as a terrestrial and dish antennas. Depending on the installation setup, you may not use all connectors, but they are provided for any desired setup in future. English The available connectors on the rear panel are: ■...
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Receiver description 1.4. THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) The EchoStar Remote Control Unit (RCU) is used to control the receiver. The RCU requires two AA/R6 alkaline batteries to operate ■ ON/STANDBY To switch to standby or on. ■ To view the EPG.
No Signal message. 4. There is no Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound to my other equipment. 5. I cannot view or listen to a scrambled channel. DSB-808 2Ci Conax Troubleshooting Possible cause What to do? ■ ■ Receiver is in standby.
Troubleshooting Section 4 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) RELATED Problem 1. Receiver does not respond to the RCU. 2. Receiver does sometimes not respond to the RCU. INSTALLATION RELATED Problem 1. My television does not receive any signal from English the receiver (UHF only) 2.
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SCART cable SMATV Symbol rate Transponder Vertical DSB-808 2Ci Conax A frequency range (3.70-4.20 GHz) used for satellite broadcasts. A standard through which it is possible to let a DiSEqC compatible receiver send a signal over the RF cable to a switching device to switch between different LNBs or dishes.
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Glossary Section 5 User Manual English Page 5 - 2 Digital Satellite Receivers - Fixed...