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Congratulations on purchasing a Grundig IRD (Inte- grated Receiver Decoder). With the superior quality Grundig IRD, you can now enjoy direct-to-home satellite broadcasts of this exciting new era of digital TV entertainment, music, news and special interest programmes. Key features of the IRD include: Specified for digital satellite TV reception MPEG-2 &...
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Digital Satellite Services ....5 Grundig Service Europe Conditional Access ..... . . 5 ❒...
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Unpacking Preface The Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD) introduces Please ensure that the following items are included exciting new digital satellite technology. This with the IRD. manual provides full information on how to use the 1 x Conditional Access Module (CAM) IRD and to enjoy the benefits of all its features.
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This IRD has been manufactured to exceed Interna- LIGHTNING: tional Safety Standards. Please read the following It is recommended that the IRD should remain recommended safety precautions carefully. connected at all times to the mains supply and satellite dish (except when working on the LNB). MAINS SUPPLY: 220-240 V AC 50 Hz ONLY.
Conditional Access Digital Satellite Services Most digital satellite TV and audio services are only This IRD has been designed to receive and process available on a subscription basis and can only be digital satellite signals from satellites such as Astra enjoyed via the conditional access components.
The Grundig IRD combines a high quality MPEG-2 and DVB compliant satellite receiver, integrated with a sophisticated decoder in one package. The IRD provides all that you need to exploit the excit- ing new satellite services that are now available.
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Easy, quick and effortless use of the IRD is possible using the Remote Control Unit (RCU) and the on- screen displays. RCU Keys Description Switches the IRD between normal mode (Red) and standby mode. (Red) Reserved for future use. Displays the UHF tuning menu when (Green) pressed twice.
Installation Refer to “Installation” page 25 for detailed instruc- tions on how to install the system yourself. After the initial installation, it will usually only be neces- sary to refer to parts of the installation section whenever new system additions are installed. Do not change the installation, connections, IRD setup or do any retuning on a working system unless absolutely necessary.
❒ Standby and Normal Mode Selecting Services Directly Services can only be selected directly with the RCU. The IRD does not have a power on/off switch and it To select a specific service, do the following: is recommended that it should remain switched on at the power plug switch after installation.
❒ ❒ Stepping with the IRD Front Panel Keys Selecting Specific Services from the EPG To step and select a specific service with the IRD For a detailed description of the Electronic Pro- front panel keys, do the following: gramme Guide (EPG) refer to page 13. If necessary, change to the type of service required If necessary, change to the type of service required by pressing...
Controlling the Show ❒ Volume Control using the RCU Keys To restore the audio press again. To change the volume level do the following: The audio will be restored at the previous level and the volume control window is displayed for 5 Press to increase the volume level or press seconds.
The IRD stores up to date information, received Select the highlighted programme to view/hear in the “Now On” column by pressing q. over-the-air, of all the currently showing TV Services and on-air Audio Services, as well as the next “Up Next” programmes cannot be viewed before programme scheduled for each TV and Audio service.
To use the Menu system: Parental Control The IRD includes a Parental Control facility to con- Ensure that the IRD is not in standby mode by pres- trol viewing of age restricted programmes. Access sing , if necessary. to this facility is controlled via a password (PIN). Press on the RCU.
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❒ Setting the Censorship Classification To set the censorship classification, do the fol- lowing: D I G I T A L S A T E L L I T E T E L E V I S I O N Press on the RCU.
D I G I T A L S A T E L L I T E T E L E V I S I O N Information John GRUNDIG The Information Menu has two sub-menus, IRD Status and Conditional Access Status which provide...
Press 3 Information. Signal Detection The Information Menu is displayed. Press on the RCU. MENU The Main Menu is displayed. D I G I T A L S A T E L L I T E T E L E V I S I O N Press 3 Information.
IRD Settings ❒ Confirm the setting by pressing q on the RCU. Local Time The message “Time Saved” is displayed The Local Time setting adjusts the time, taking time zones into account. When you are in a different time Press to return to the Main Menu or EXIT MENU...
❒ Language Options Move the highlight bar in the screen to your first Some television programmes may be transmitted preferred language by pressing or the with soundtracks in alternative languages. You can menu line number on the RCU. select soundtrack preferences for two soundtracks. Confirm your selection by pressing q.
❒ IRD Upgrade Upgrades involve replacing the software (pro- If an upgrade is available and you do not wish to grammes) in the IRD with improved software, upgrade, press to return to the service. EXIT adding more features and improving the existing operation of the IRD.
a. The following upgrade screen is displayed for a By marking a service to be skipped, it will not be few seconds: selected when stepping through the programme list by pressing . You can select even the skipped services by pressing the number of the required service on the RCU’s numerical keypad.
❒ Once your selections are complete, press Reset TV Services EXIT the RCU to save your selections and to return to the To reset the TV services to the order supplied by Organising Services Menu. the Service Provider, do the following: Press to return to the Main Menu or EXIT...
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❒ Installation Sort Audio Services To sort the audio services, do the following: The description of the Installation menu is part of the next chapter. Press on the RCU. MENU The Main Menu is displayed. Press 5 Organising Services. The Organising Services Menu is displayed. Press 5 Sort Audio Services.
VCR; IRD, VCR (Scart Interface), TV contractor and is not a servant, sub-contractor or (RF In). agent of Grundig. Grundig is, accordingly, not liable for any loss or damage of any nature whatsoever – a method using a SCART cable between the IRD...
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IRD and TV Switch off the mains supply to the IRD before connecting or disconnecting the LNB. Connect the coaxial cable from the LNB into the socket marked LNB on the IRD. The connector on the LNB should be turned until it is finger tight. Connect the terrestrial antenna into the RF IN socket on the IRD.
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IRD, VCR and TV Switch off the mains supply to the IRD before connecting or disconnecting the LNB. Connect the antenna connector into the RF IN socket on the IRD. Use the flylead supplied with the IRD to connect the RF OUT socket on the IRD to the RF IN (aerial) connector on the VCR.
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IRD, VCR (Stereo Audio/Video Inputs), TV (Stereo Audio/Video Inputs) Switch off the mains supply to the IRD before Connect the VIDEO OUT socket on the VCR to the connecting or disconnecting the LNB. Connect the VIDEO INPUT socket on the TV. antenna connector to the RF IN socket on the IRD.
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IRD, VCR (Scart Interface), TV (RF Input) Switch off the mains supply to the IRD before connecting or disconnecting the LNB. Connect the antenna connector to the RF IN socket on the IRD. Use the flylead supplied with the IRD to connect the RF OUT socket on the IRD to the RF IN connector on the VCR.
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IRD, VCR (Scart Interface), TV (RF Input/Scart Interface) Switch off the mains supply to the IRD before connecting or disconnecting the LNB. Connect the antenna connector to the RF IN socket on the IRD. Use the flylead supplied with the IRD to connect the RF OUT socket on the IRD to the RF IN connector on the VCR.
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IRD, TV (Video Input), Hi-Fi Switch off the mains supply to the IRD before Use the SCART cable LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO OUT connecting or disconnecting the LNB. Connect the plugs supplied with the IRD to connect the VCR UHF antenna connector to the RF IN socket on the SCART socket on the IRD to the LEFT and RIGHT IRD.
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IRD, TV, STR, VCR Switch off the mains supply to the IRD before connecting or disconnecting the LNB. Connect the antenna connector to the RF IN socket on the ana- logue SAT receiver. Use a flylead to connect the RF OUT socket on the analogue SAT receiver to the RF IN connector on the IRD.
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VCR, analogue decoder) connected in your system should preferably be available for reference during the tuning process. * Analogue Decoder = GRUNDIG Satellite TV Recei- vers STR 322 TWIN, STR 400 AP, STR 501, STR 502, STR 511, STR 512, and compatible ana- logue satellite receiver/decoders.
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❒ Tuning Procedure NEW SYSTEM, OR RETUNE EXISTING SYSTEM – – – – ANALOGUE ANALOGUE DECODER DECODER Do steps Do steps Do steps Do steps 1 to 3 and 10 to 19 1 to 19 1 to 3 and 10 to 25 1 to 26 EXISTING SYSTEM WITH NO INTERFERENCE –...
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A channel number (initially 46) will be displayed on the IRD front panel. Change the channel number to two more or two less than the existing number by pressing twice on the RCU. The following will happen as soon as is pressed: –...
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Summary of Installation Settings LNB SETTINGS Step Menu Press RCU Key Select Option MENU Main Menu Installation Installation LNB Settings Key in PIN, q Security LNB Settings LNB Power LNB Power LNB Power on EXIT LNB Settings External Switch Settings External Switch Settings Switch on EXIT...
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MANUAL CHANNEL TUNING Step Menu Press RCU Key Select Option Installation Man Channel Tuning Frequency Type 12012 To save Symbol Rate Type 27500 To save Polarisation q, q… Until Vert. FEC 2/3 q, q… Until you have Return with these settings TV/VCR SETTINGS Step Menu...
Installation Setup Type the PIN using the keypad on the RCU and then The installation option on the Main Menu provides press q. The PIN is 9 9 4 9. access to important technical settings. A summary of the keys to press and the values to enter for a This is the installation PIN.
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❒ ❒ External Switch Settings LNB Type The LNB used on the dish determines the settings The LNB Type enabled must be appropriate for the of the external switch, which switches the 12 V DC LNB installed on the satellite dish. to the external socket ON or OFF.
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❒ ❒ LNB Frequency – Standard LNB LNB Frequency – Universal LNB The LNB local oscillator frequency must be appro- The LNB local oscillator frequency must be appro- priate for the LNB installed on the satellite dish. priate for the LNB installed on the satellite dish. Universal LNBs specified for Eutelsat and Astra LNBs specified for Eutelsat and Astra reception nor- reception normally require this setting to be 11475.
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❒ ❒ Signal Detection UHF Tuning, PAL I/BG This screen allows the user to: This facility can be used to help align the satellite dish and to confirm that a signal is being received – Select a UHF tuning channel and/or to from the satellite.
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❒ PAL I/BG Select and edit any or all of the following: The appropriate standard for equipment used in 1 Frequency; 2 Symbol Rate; 3 Polarisation; Italy is PAL BG. If, however, you use the IRD with 4 FEC (Forward Error Correction). PAL I equipment, do the following: Press q to edit the settings.
❒ Inserting the Smart Card and CA TV/VCR Settings Module The SCART Settings depend on how the TV and the VCR are connected to the decoder. When a SCART ❒ TV is used, SCART TV must be on in the TV/VCR Inserting the Smart Card Settings menu.
❒ Inserting the CA Module The CA Module provides the crucial conditional access technology required to decode the scram- bled signals broadcast by the Service Provider. The modular approach ensures that the cost of possible future upgrades will be greatly reduced and that the IRD will keep in step with the latest advances in conditional access technology.
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Changing Batteries in the RCU The RCU is powered by two AAA size batteries (lady cells). The life of the batteries is about one year. Replace the batteries as required. ❒ Battery Replacement – Load the new batteries with their polarities (+ and -) aligned correctly.
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❒ DEMODULATOR Due to continued product improvement, this speci- fication is subject to change without prior notice. Type QPSK Input Data Rate 18 to 28 Mb/s ❒ GENERAL Error Correction DVB specified FEC code rates Front Panel Control On/Standby, TV/Audio, VIDEO IRD MPEG-2 Buttons...
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❒ IRD FACTORY SETTINGS – Remod Channel = 46 – SCART TV = No – SCART VCR = No – TV-Standard = PAL BG – TV Aspect Ratio = 4 x 3 – LNB Actual = 10600 MHz – LNB Manual = 10600 MHz –...
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❒ GRUNDIG Europe VGA00063 GRUNDIG BELUX N.V. GRUNDIG NORGE A.S. Deltapark, Weihoek 3, Unit 3G Glynitveien 25, Postboks 234 B-1930 Zaventem N-1401 00 32/2-7 16 04 00 00 47/64 87 82 00 GRUNDIG DANMARK A/S GRUNDIG UK LTD. Lejrvej 19...
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Installation Settings IRD No Date of Purchase CAM No Smart Card Serial No Work Order No Installer Name Installer Tel No Antenna Cross Pole RF Modulator Channel Set Offset Type LNB Power LNB Frequency Manual Channel Tuning Frequency Symbol Rate Polarisation Date...
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