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Kathrein UFS 940sw Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating manual Englisch UFS 940sw...

  • Page 2: Preface

    For shorter breaks, you can use the remote control to switch the receiver to standby, which uses only a minimal amount of energy. We want you a good reception and hope you will enjoy using your new HDTV receiver. Your KATHREIN team The difference between PAL and HDTV 1080i 1920 x 1080 High-resolution TV is characterised by a signifi...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    List of Contents Preface............................ 2 List of Contents ........................3 Safety Instructions - Important Information ................ 6 Important Information ......................8 Receiver Features/Scope of Supply .................. 10 Features..........................11 Connection and Setup ......................12 First installation ........................21 General Operating Instructions..................50 Alphanumeric Inputs ......................

  • Page 4: List Of Contents

    List of Contents Timer list view ........................76 Editing a recording ..........................77 Edit Channel List ......................... 78 Calling up the “Edit Channel List” menu ................78 Select the channel list/favorites list to be edited ..............78 Selecting the channels to be edited ..................79 Editing channels (channel lists) ...................
  • Page 5 List of Contents Antenna Configuration ....................... 109 Mainmenu - Service Menu ....................110 Software Update ......................... 110 Software Update over air ........................111 Software Update over USB ......................113 Automatic Software Update ......................114 Factory Reset ........................115 USB Device Management ....................115 Manage data carrier .........................

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions - Important Information

    Safety Instructions - Important Information These two pages contain important information about operation, installation location and connection of the unit. Read these instructions carefully before setting up the unit. Mains cable Moisture, direct sunlight, heat, naked fl ames Make sure that the mains cable Protect the unit against moisture, (power supply cable) is not damaged.
  • Page 7 Periods extended absence, Remote Control thunderstorms, mains socket The UFS 940sw receiver can be accessibility operated only using the remote In order to disconnect the unit from control supplied with it, since the unit Important! the mains completely, the mains is not itself fi...

  • Page 8: Important Information

    Important Information The channels available on the satellites and transponders are subject to continual change. In such cases, it is necessary to reset the channels as the factory preset programming corresponds to the situation at the date of manufacture. The information for these settings can be found on the Internet or in relevant magazines.
  • Page 9 This unit makes use of legally protected technologies, which are protected by patents in the USA and also by other intellectual property rights in other countries. KATHREIN-Werke KG has obtained licences from Audio MPEG Inc. and Societa‘ Italiana per lo sviluppo dell‘elettronica, S.I.SV.EL, S.P.A to use these technologies. These licences carry certain restrictions, which apply also to you as the customer.

  • Page 10: Receiver Features/Scope Of Supply

    Receiver Features/Scope of Supply The UFS 940sw HDTV receiver is suitable for the reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels. The receiver can be used to receive both high resolution and also conventional TV. The HDMI interface is ideal for connecting the receiver to a fl at-screen TV set.

  • Page 11: Features

    CA modules and Smartcards are not included with this product Tested only with hard disks from the Kathrein product range (see also: www.kathrein.de → Service → FAQs) The unit is not fully disconnected from the mains (see the sections “Safety Instructions - Important Information” and “Periods of extended absence,...

  • Page 12: Connection And Setup

    The unit is not fully disconnected from the mains (see the sections “Safety Instructions - Important Information” and “Periods of extended absence, thunderstorms, mains socket accessibility”) The serial number sticker for the UFS 940sw is located on the underside of the unit. The information printed on it includes the following: the exact designation (e.g.
  • Page 13 Connection and Setup Cable guide for infra-red sensor LED in the front panel display: The LED lights up: (lit up) Receiver is in stand-by mode Green (lit up) Receiver in operation Green (fl ashing 3 x) USB storage medium has just been connected Green (fl...
  • Page 14 In order to ensure the optimum power supply to the hard disk you can either use an external hard disk with its own power supply or interpose a USB 2.0 hub with its own power supply. Tested only with hard disks from the Kathrein product range (see also: www.kathrein.de → Service → FAQs)
  • Page 15 Connection and Setup Infra-red sensor Infrarot-Empfänger External hard disk Hi-fi system Dolby Digital system...
  • Page 16 Connection and Setup Connect the satellite receiver (HDMI or alternatively a video socket) and the TV set using a HDMI or video cable (see “Connection Example”). If your TV has a stereo feature, you can receive the sound in stereo via the HDMI connection. If you want to play the sound on your hi-fi...
  • Page 17 Connection and Setup The four screw sockets provided (see diagram below) allow you to install the receiver not only resting on a shelf but also to fi x it there or in other positions. When selecting the installation location, take care that it conforms to the instructions in the section “Safety Instructions”! When selecting the installation location, consider the following points:...
  • Page 18 Connection and Setup Attaching the infra-red sensor: If the unit is installed in open view, you can attach the infra-red sensor directly to the unit; or if the  receiver is installed in a concealed location, you should position the infra-red sensor where it can ...
  • Page 19 Connection and Setup Under circumstances countersunk-head screws installation (see diagram on the right), since these can damage the screw sockets on the receiver. Wherever possible, use the wood screws supplied with the receiver. Before installing the receiver so that it is attached to another piece of equipment (such as a TV set), check with the manufacturer of that equipment or by reference to the documentation supplied with it whether this is permissible, and if so what fi...
  • Page 20 Connection and Setup Marking out the screw/drill points at the installation location: This diagram is to assist you in marking out the exact screw/drill points at the installation location. ↑ Rear of the receiver Front of the receiver ↓ Secure the receiver at the installation location previously selected and prepared. Do not force it, and take care that not to damage either the screw sockets, the receiver casing itself or any cables that are already attached to the receiver!

  • Page 21: First Installation

    Cancel input, go back First switch your TV set on and select the AV channel slot you have used to connect the UFS 940sw to your TV set. Start the UFS 940sw by pressing the on/off switch on the rear panel. The following...
  • Page 22 Connection and Setup  Use the buttons to select whether to replace the factory pre-programmed channel list by a pre-sorted channel list for a specifi c country (at present only a limited number of pre-sorted channel lists are available). If you prefer to use the factory pre-programmed channel list, choose “No”...
  • Page 23 Connection and Setup Show 4:3 event Picture format Here you can select the type of screen display Select the type of screen display, depending on mode for 4:3 broadcasts on a 16:9 TV set: your setting for the TV format: - normal (Pillarbox) - TV aspect ratio “4:3”: Pan &...
  • Page 24 - Simple LNB Continue as described in the fi rst installation for the type of reception you have selected. First installation in conjunction with a Kathrein CAP unit is explained in the installation and operating instructions for the CAP unit.
  • Page 25 Connection and Setup When selecting satellite(s), make sure that your reception position is aligned to the desired satellite(s)! Number of Satellites  Use the buttons to select how many satellites (max. 4) you would like to receive with your reception system. The following display appears (example): ...
  • Page 26 Connection and Setup LNB Type (settings)  Here use the buttons to select the LNB type used in your system. The selections available are “Universal” and “user-defi ned” (the selection “Wideband” is required only for single-cable feed systems). Universal: No further input is required, since all necessary frequency ranges are covered by a universal LNB. user-defi...
  • Page 27 Connection and Setup When selecting satellite(s), make sure that your reception position is aligned to the desired satellite(s)! Satellite selection   Use the buttons and the button to select which satellites (max. 64) you would like to receive with your reception system. The following display appears (example): ...
  • Page 28 Connection and Setup Position  Use the buttons here to select the correct setting for your reception system (1, 2, 3 or 4). For the fi rst satellite on the tuner (item A on the system) For the second satellite on the tuner (item B on the system) For the third satellite on the tuner (item C on the system) For the fourth satellite on the tuner (item D on the system) Repetition...
  • Page 29 Connection and Setup  You have now completed all settings for the fi rst satellite. Press the button to return to the “Satellite Selection Menu” and perform the settings in the same way for the remaining satellites.  When you have fi nished confi guring the satellite, press the (green) button.
  • Page 30 Connection and Setup Confi gure satellites    Press the button to call up the menu. Use the buttons and the button to select which satellites (max. 64) you would like to receive with your reception system. The following display appears (example): ...
  • Page 31 Connection and Setup  Use the buttons to select the frequency range to be changed (low, high or limit frequency).  Use the buttons or the number keys to set the exact frequency for which your LNB was confi gured. ...
  • Page 32 Connection and Setup  Use the buttons to select “Move to the null position” and then press  button. The turntable will be instructed to move to its null position. Longitude  Use the buttons to select the “Longitude” line, and use the number keys here to input your actual longitude.
  • Page 33 Connection and Setup Confi gure satellites    Press the button to call up the menu. Use the buttons and the button to select which satellites (max. 64) you would like to receive with your reception system. The following display appears (example): ...
  • Page 34 Connection and Setup user-defi ned: If you choose not to use a universal LNB, you must here set the frequency ranges for which your LNB was confi gured.  Use the buttons to select the frequency range to be changed (low, high or limit frequency). ...
  • Page 35 “Universal” and “user-defi ned” (the selection “Wideband” is required only for single-cable feed systems such as the UAS 481 from Kathrein). Universal and Wideband: No further input is required, since all necessary frequency ranges are covered by a Universal/ Wideband LNB.
  • Page 36 Connection and Setup When selecting satellite(s), make sure that your reception position is aligned to the desired satellite(s)! Number of Satellites  Use the buttons to select how many satellites (max. 2) you would like to receive with your reception system. ...
  • Page 37 LNB type used in your system. The selections available are “Universal” and “user-defi ned” (the selection “Wideband” is required only for single-cable feed systems such as the UAS 481 from Kathrein). Universal and Wideband: No further input is required, since all necessary frequency ranges are covered by a Universal/ Wideband LNB.
  • Page 38 Connection and Setup The following display appears:  Use the buttons to select the single cable system used in your reception system: KATHREIN UAS 481 (single-cable LNB) KATHREIN EXR 551 KATHREIN EXR 552 KATHREIN EXU 908 KATHREIN EXR 4 subscriber KATHREIN EXR 8 subscriber user-defi...
  • Page 39 Connection and Setup Transmission channel  Use the buttons to switch to the “Transmission channel” line and use  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1400, 1 = 1516, 2 = 1632 or 3 = 1748). Test connection ...
  • Page 40 Connection and Setup Transmission channel  Use the buttons to switch to the “Transmission channel” line and use  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1400, 1 = 1516, 2 = 1632 or 3 = 1748). Test connection ...
  • Page 41 Connection and Setup Transmission channel  Use the buttons to switch to “Transmission channel” line use the number keys to enter a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1400 or 1 = 1516). Test connection   Use the buttons to switch to the “Test connection”...
  • Page 42 Connection and Setup Transmission channel  Use the buttons to switch to the “Transmission channel” line and use  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1284, 1 = 1400, 2 = 1516, 3 = 1632, 4 = 1748, 5 = 1864, 6 = 1980 and 7 = 2096).
  • Page 43 Connection and Setup Transmission channel  Use the buttons to switch to the “Transmission channel” line and use  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1284, 1 = 1400, 2 = 1516 or 3 = 1632). Test connection ...
  • Page 44 Connection and Setup Transmission channel  Use the buttons to switch to the “Transmission channel” line and use  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1284, 1 = 1400, 2 = 1516, 3 = 1632, 4 = 1748, 5 = 1864, 6= 1980, 7 = 2096).
  • Page 45 Connection and Setup 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 frequencies.
  • Page 46 Connection and Setup The following display appears:   Press the button to confi rm the displayed Press the button to confi rm the displayed message. If no connection can be established  to the single-cable system, check your settings message.
  • Page 47 Connection and Setup 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 display appears: Channel Search Mode ...
  • Page 48 Connection and Setup Network Search  Use the buttons (On/Off) to select whether a network search should be performed. If you set the network search to “Off”, only the factory default transponders for the satellite(s) you previously selected will be searched for new as yet unsaved channels. If you set the network search to “On”, the transponder network enables additional transponders that have not yet been stored to be located.
  • Page 49 Connection and Setup Local time offset (UTC)  Here you can use the buttons to select the local time offset to UTC (formerly GMT) (e.g. for Germany: + 1 hour). You can set the offset in 1 hour steps. The maximum offset is 12 hours (+ and -). Automatic clock change (summer/winter time) ...

  • Page 50: General Operating Instructions

    In this section we would like to offer you a few basic tips and explanations about using the UFS 940sw. These are not specifi c to any one menu, rather they can be used as help and orientation in practically all menus.
  • Page 51 General Operating Instructions  Confi rm the term input  Cancel input without saving  Cancel input without saving  After you have input the desired expression, press the button in order to load the name/search   expression or the button to abort the input.

  • Page 52: Remote Control Code

     for remote control code 4 If you have another Kathrein receiver in use that was supplied with the RC 660 remote control, you can use the UFS 940sw remote control to operate that other receiver also. On the UFS 940sw remote control, the codes for remotely controlling ...

  • Page 53: Basic Operation In Tv Or Radio Mode (Live Operation)

    Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation) Currently unavailable Operation (on)/Standby (off) Select Teletext Numeric keypad Select mainmenu Volume “+” (louder) Volume “-” (softer) Mute Channel selection  Call up Channel Information (Info = Call up favorites list Banner and Detail Information) ...
  • Page 54 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation)  The changeover between TV and Radio operation is performed using the (blue) button.  The volume is adjusted using the buttons. These settings can also be made at any time in the menu “Settings”, “TV, Video and Audio”. Show 4:3 event ...
  • Page 55 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation)  button allows the channel to be selected from the ordered version of the currently selected channel list/favorites list. If the channel slot in the channel list is known, the desired channel can also be called up directly by inputting the channel slot, using the number keys on the remote control (example: ASTRA HD+ is at channel slot 10 in the currently selected channel list - to call it up, ...
  • Page 56 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation)  use the cursor buttons ( ) to select the desired favorites list and confi rm your selection using  button. The receiver automatically selects the fi rst channel saved in the favorites list and returns to the TV screen.

  • Page 57: Channel Information

    Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation) Channel list selection:  Use the buttons to scroll through the currently available channel lists. Select the channel:  After selecting the desired channel list, the desired channel is selected using the cursor buttons ( ...
  • Page 58 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation)  Press the button for the TV picture twice to view further information on the current programme, insofar as this is broadcast by the channel provider (see example screenshot below).  ...
  • Page 59 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation) If the channel banner displays for instance “1/2” in front of the symbol for the selected soundtrack, this tells you that you have currently selected the fi rst of the two available soundtracks. ...
  • Page 60 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation) This symbol in the channel information shows you whether Teletext is available for the selected channel.  When you press the button, the receiver processes the videotext/Teletext service data for your TV set to display, even when the signal is encrypted.
  • Page 61 (red dot) button. After the recording has started, if you want to stop it you must press the   button and confi rm with the button. Tested only with hard disks from the Kathrein product range (see also: www.kathrein.de → Service → FAQs)

  • Page 62: Save/Extend Timeshift Recording

    You can change the duration of recording whilst the recording is in progress, as described under “Save/extend timeshift recording”.  To start timeshifted playback, press the button. The following display appears (example): Tested only with hard disks from the Kathrein product range (see also: www.kathrein.de → Service → FAQs)
  • Page 63 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation) You can control the recorder fast forward (to the point the broadcast has currently reached), rewind (to the point at which you started recording the programme), pause and playback functions by the corresponding buttons.

  • Page 64: Epg (Electronic Programme Guide)

    EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) The EPG data is not available immediately after fi rst installation. The EPG data is only updated after the fi rst EPG update at night or the fi rst time you switch the receiver to standby mode. ...

  • Page 65: Current" View

    EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)  (red) button Open recording schedule (display pre-programmed recordings/reminders)  button Navigation in the individual views (e.g. 15 minutes skip forward in the “Current” view)  (yellow) button Open a preview of the currently selected channel (Program guide) ...
  • Page 66 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)  The “Current” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the (green) button. In the “Current” view you can see all channels displayed in the order of the overall channel list. Provided that EPG data has been supplied by the channel provider, the receiver shows for each channel the current programme being shown, with start time, fi...
  • Page 67 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)  The “Preview” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the (yellow) button. In the “Preview” view you will see all the programmes that will be shown on the channel previously selected in the “Current”...
  • Page 68 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)  The “Categories” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the (blue) button. In the “Categories” view you can see all programmes sorted by category and starting time. The following categories are available for selection: Movies, Series, Sport, Children’s programs, Chat shows, News, Reportage, Art &...
  • Page 69 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) The search function can be called up in  EPG at any time by pressing the button. The following display appears (see screenshot on the right).  button allows you to delete your entry. Search expressions input using number...

  • Page 70: Reminder Function (Switch Over To Programme)

    EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)  (red dot) button allows you to set a programme for recording at any time. The programme to be recorded can be selected in any of the EPG views,  provided the (red dot) button appears at the bottom of the screen display.
  • Page 71 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)  Then press the buttons to access the “Recording” line.  Use the buttons to select the desired recording mode. The following recording mode options are available: once The recording will be performed once daily The recording will be performed daily at the time you specify weekly The recording will be performed once a week on the same day and at the same time...
  • Page 72 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)  Use the buttons to select the “once” recording mode (see screenshot on the right).  Use the buttons to switch to the  “Date” fi eld and use the buttons to select the desired recording day. ...
  • Page 73 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Remember that day of the week for the desired programme loaded in the recording schedule and you can make no further manual corrections to it! Therefore, before press-  button, select programme on the day of the week that will want...
  • Page 74 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)   Then use the buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “Start” and use the buttons  or the number keys to select the desired recording start time. Then use the buttons to switch ...
  • Page 75 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) If you want to be reminded that a programme is about to start, you can activate the reminder function for the desired programme. reminder function is set up in exactly the same way as programming a recording. The only difference is that in the “Target”...
  • Page 76 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) The “Timer list” view can be called up at  any time in EPG by pressing the (red) button. The following display appears (example): The recording schedule view shows you all the recordings and reminders that are scheduled (marked green). ...
  • Page 77 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Editing options for the reminder function: • Reminder is deleted • Edit the reminder When editing the target, you can change all parameters apart from the recording mode. Make the changes using the  cursor ( ) buttons and the number ...

  • Page 78: Edit Channel List

    Edit Channel List All changes to the channel lists and favorites lists which you can make as described in the following section are not saved by the receiver unless,  when you exit the menu by pressing the button, you answer “Yes, save ...
  • Page 79 Edit Channel List Select a channel in the selected channel  list/favorites list using the cursor ( buttons (see example screenshot on the right). To select several channels that are listed directly following each other in the selected channel list, you can start block selection (see...
  • Page 80 Edit Channel List Channels that are deleted from a list other than a favorites list are deleted irrevocably and can only be restored by performing a new channel search. Deletion of channels from a favorites list is the only circumstance in which the channels remain present in the complete list;...

  • Page 81: Lock

    Edit Channel List  buttons select “Lock” and confi rm your selection with  button. To lock the channel you must now enter your four-digit PIN code (factory setting: 0000). The following display appears (see example screenshot on the right): The locked channel is now displayed in the channel list with a padlock on the right hand side, and can in future be...
  • Page 82 Edit Channel List  Use the buttons to select “Start Blockselection” and confi rm your selection  with the button. You can now use the  buttons to start block selection in the previously selected channel. This selects the channels in the sequence in which they appear in the previously selected channel...

  • Page 83: Lock

    Edit Channel List “Edit channels (channel lists)” “Lock”. “Edit channels (channel lists)” “Start Blockselection”.  buttons select “Rename favoritelist” and confi rm your  selection with the button. You can now rename the favorites list selected. following display appears (see example screenshot on the right).

  • Page 84: Recording Archive (Play Back/Edit Recordings)

    “FAT32” or “EXT2”. The USB storage medium that is connected may not have more than three partitions, since the receiver cannot manage and use more than three partitions. Tested only with hard disks from the Kathrein product range (see also: www.kathrein.de → Service → FAQs)  ...
  • Page 85 Recording Archive (Play Back/Edit Recordings)  (red) button Calling up the recording list (EPG)  (green) button Call up ordering of recordings (ordered by date, ordered by title and ordered by duration)  (yellow) button Display the recordings by channel ...
  • Page 86 Recording Archive (Play Back/Edit Recordings) Navigation within each view of the recording archive is always performed using the cursor    buttons ( ). The buttons allow you to select individual recordings, and the buttons allow you to scroll from page to page in the currently selected list. ...
  • Page 87 Recording Archive (Play Back/Edit Recordings)  (blue) button Ordered by categories/genres (you can choose between the available categories  using the buttons). Only those categories for which a recording is available are shown  (red) button Recording list (see section “EPG”, item “Timer list view”)
  • Page 88 Recording Archive (Play Back/Edit Recordings)  Use the buttons to select the desired recording. Confi rm selection of the desired recording   by pressing the button. Pressing the button again exits the recording archive and allows the desired recording to be viewed in full-screen mode. The playback starts at the last playback position.
  • Page 89 Recording Archive (Play Back/Edit Recordings)
  • Page 90 Recording Archive (Play Back/Edit Recordings) To select a recording, select the desired recording in the selected sort list, using  the cursor ( ) buttons (see example screenshot on the right). After selection of the recording(s) to  be edited, press the (red dot) button.

  • Page 91: Change Category

    Recording Archive (Play Back/Edit Recordings)  Use the buttons to select “Lock” and confi rm your selection with the  button. In order to activate the lock you must input your four-digit PIN code (factory setting: 0000). following display appears (see example screenshot on the right): The locked recording is displayed in the recording archive with a padlock on the right hand side,...

  • Page 92: Mainmenu

    Mainmenu  The mainmenu is opened by pressing the button. The following display appears: The programme showing on the currently selected channel always appears in the top right-hand corner of the mainmenu. The selected menus, sub-menus and items, as well as the parameters to be set, are each marked in colour.
  • Page 93 Mainmenu Mainmenu  (call up by pressing the button) Edit Channel Parental Service Language Settings Channel List Search Control Menu Setting First installation Automatic (see section Lock (see section Software Channel Edit Channel list) Mainmenu “Connection and Update Search Set-Up”, “First installation”) Manual Lock Set-...

  • Page 94: Mainmenu - Search Channel

    Mainmenu - Search Channel After calling up the menu you will see the following display: You have three different search options: - Automatic Channel Search - Manual Channel Search - Search with service ID  Use the buttons to select the Automatic All transponders for the satellite desired search type and confi...
  • Page 95 Mainmenu - Search Channel - “free & scrambled” All channels are searched for - “only free” Only free-to-air channels are searched for - “only scrambled” Only encrypted channels are searched for To view encrypted channels you need an appropriate CA (Conditional Access) module and a valid smart card together with a valid subscription to the relevant Pay TV provider.
  • Page 96 Mainmenu - Search Channel  You will be asked whether you wish to save the changes or not. Use the buttons to make  the selection and confi rm with the button. If you select “Yes, save changes”, the newly found ...
  • Page 97 Mainmenu - Search Channel Transponder Frequency  Use the buttons (transponder frequency already saved) or the number keys (transponder frequency not yet saved) to select the transponder frequency on which the channel being sought is broadcast. The selection items: DVB Type, FEC, Polarisation and Symbol Rate need be entered only if the transponder has yet to be saved.
  • Page 98 Mainmenu - Search Channel Note: You can cancel the search at any time  by pressing the button. After completion of the search, you will see the following display (example):  Press the button.  You will be asked whether you wish to save the changes or not. Use the buttons to make ...
  • Page 99 Mainmenu - Search Channel After calling up the menu you will see the following display:  buttons allow select different sets of parameters for the search. Satellite  Use the buttons to select the satellite that is transmitting the channels to be searched. Make sure your reception system is aligned to the selected satellite.
  • Page 100 Mainmenu - Search Channel   Then use the buttons to switch to the fi eld “Start search”. Pressing the button starts the search. Note:  You can cancel the search at any time by pressing the button. After completion of the search, you will see the following display (example): ...

  • Page 101: Mainmenu - Parental Control

    Mainmenu - Parental Control After calling up the menu you will see the following display: In order to access this menu, you must input the four-digit PIN code (factory setting: “0000”). The following display then appears: In this menu you can set various restrictions/parental controls.
  • Page 102 Mainmenu - Parental Control Defi ne new PIN Code Confi rm selection with  button. following display appears: Use the number keys to input your new four-digit PIN code. When the fourth digit has been input, the receiver will automatically skip to the next line “Confi...

  • Page 103: Mainmenu - Settings

    Mainmenu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following display:  Use the buttons to select the desired menu and confi rm your selection  using the button. See the section “Connection and Set-Up”, “First installation”. After calling up the menu you will see the following display: The individual items are selected using...
  • Page 104 Mainmenu - Settings TV aspect ratio HDMI Format Here you select the TV's picture format. Either Here you can select the picture resolution that will be sent to your TV set. Either 4:3 or 16:9 1080i (resolution 1920 x 1080, half-screen images) Picture format 576p (resolution 720 x 576, full-screen...
  • Page 105 Mainmenu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following display: The individual items are selected using  buttons. The changes to the current settings can be performed  using buttons number keys. Functional range Here you can confi gure the functional scope of your receiver. You can choose between “High”, “Normal”...
  • Page 106 Mainmenu - Settings Loop through in standby  Use the buttons (On/Off), to select whether the satellite signal present at the input to the receiver (IF input) should be looped through to the output from the receiver (IF output) when the receiver is in standby mode.
  • Page 107 Inserting the CA module into the CI  The Common Interface (CI) of the UFS 940sw is suitable for insertion of a CA (Conditional Access)   module and is located at the rear of the receiver. The CA module...
  • Page 108 Mainmenu - Settings You can fi nd out from the “Mainmenu” under “Settings”, and the “Common Interface” menu which Conditional Access module is in the CI slot on the UFS 940sw and which Smartcard is in which  CA module. Confi rmation is by pressing the button.
  • Page 109 Mainmenu - Settings Information for Conax, SECA, Viaccess and CryptoWorks users: Note that with monthly activation intervals, the channel providers have different procedures for activating pay TV cards. Activation may therefore be a few days before or after the beginning of a new month. During this activation period, the CA module and card must be in the slot, and the receiver must be turned on a set to the booked Pay TV channel.

  • Page 110: Mainmenu - Service Menu

    Mainmenu - Service Menu After calling up the menu you will see the following display: You can choose between various different menus: - Software Update - Factory Reset - USB Device Management - Activate sleep timer addition, following additional information is displayed in the service menu under the “Activate sleep timer”...
  • Page 111 Mainmenu - Service Menu After calling up the menu you will see the following display: receiver searches available updates. The search for available updates may take a few minutes. following display then appears (example): Update Software  If new software is available (but only then), use the buttons (No/Yes) to select whether you wish to load the new software that is available.
  • Page 112 Mainmenu - Service Menu The following display appears (example): download software channel lists may take up to an hour.
  • Page 113 Subfolder: ∟ Channel List You can also download the updates from the Internet. The address is: http://www.kathrein.de You will fi nd the software at “Service” → “Software and Download” → “Receiver” → “UFS 940”  Press the button to start updating via the USB.
  • Page 114 The receiver does not make the changes automatically without your approval, they are buffered until the next time the receiver is started. If new software is found, you will see the following display when next you start the UFS 940sw:  Use the buttons to select from the ...

  • Page 115: Manage Data Carrier

    Mainmenu - Service Menu After calling up the menu you will see the following display: You can here restore the channel list and the installation settings to the factory settings.  Confi rm the start by pressing the button. All settings will be reset to the status at the delivery of the unit.
  • Page 116  Confi rm with the button. The formatting is being performed. On completion of the formatting the receiver restarts and you can use the external USB storage medium for recording with the UFS 940sw. Check   Use the buttons to switch to the “Check”...
  • Page 117 Mainmenu - Service Menu  buttons select  “Manage channel list”. Use the buttons to switch to the “USB Device” line. several data carriers connected to the receiver, you can use  buttons here to select the USB data carrier on which the channel list to be loaded is held, or the USB data carrier on to which the current channel list for your receiver should be stored/saved.

  • Page 118: Mainmenu - Language Settings

    Mainmenu - Service Menu  You can use the buttons to activate the sleep timer. Sleep Timer You can use the “Sleep Timer” function to set an inactive time period after which the receiver will automatically switch into “Stand-by” mode. ...

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    If the UFS 940sw has problems dissipating the hear that is generated within the unit, and there is a risk of overheating, you will receive the display shown below on the left. Switch the receiver off! If you do not switch the receiver off and the temperature continues to rise, you will receive the display shown below on the right.

  • Page 120: Technical Appendix

    Technical Appendix Type UFS 940sw Order no./colour 20210151/black RF section Sat IF band 950-2150 Input level band dBμV 44-83 TV system, video Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer DVB-S-/DVB-S2 standard Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines), 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i Video decryption MPEG-2, MPEG-4 (H.264/AVC)
  • Page 121 Technical Appendix Connections Sat IF input/output 2 x F sockets Video output (analogue) 1 x Cinch sockets Video/audio output (digital) 1 x HDMI Audio output (analogue) 2 x Cinch sockets Audio output (digital) Standard fi bre-optic cable (SPDIF) Data interface Common Interface For 1 CA module 1 x 2.0...
  • Page 122 Technical Appendix Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12...
  • Page 123 Technical Appendix Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12...
  • Page 124 Technical Appendix Sat IF Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12...
  • Page 125 Technical Appendix Sat IF Sat IF Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12...

  • Page 126: Short Technical Guide

    Short Technical Guide AC 3 DiSEqC™ components Output for Dolby Digital signal If DiSEqC™ switching matrices are cascaded, the master receiver must transmit the DiSEqC™ ASTRA signal several times, so that all DiSEqC™ multi- SES (Société Européene des Satellites) satellite switches in the cascade receive their commands.
  • Page 127 Short Technical Guide HD – Ready OSD – On-Screen Display This label created EICTA Displays by the receiver on the TV screen (European Information, Communications and (e.g. mainmenu) Consumer Electronics Industry Technology Association) for equipment that is capable of reproducing HDTV. Analogue TV standard HDCP –...
  • Page 128 Short Technical Guide VCR/PVR connection Video signal made up of three individual colour Connection for an external recorder (such as signals (red, green, blue) a video or DVD recorder) SAT IF signal Video-Bit-Rate Receiver input signal The video bit rate describes the quantity of data from the digitised video signal that is Scart cable transmitted per second.

  • Page 129: Service

    The serial number sticker for the UFS 940sw is located on the underside of the unit. The information printed on it includes the following: the exact designation (e.g.

  • Page 130: For Your Notes

    For your Notes...
  • Page 131 For your Notes...
  • Page 132 Internet: http://www.kathrein.de KATHREIN-Werke KG • Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1 - 3 P.O. Box 100 444 • 83004 Rosenheim • GERMANY...

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