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- Page 1 Digital Satellite Receiver Operating manual Version 1.0, as of 21/11/2007 Modifications and errors reserved. We will not assume any liability for printing errors.
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Page 2: Overview Of Equipment
Overview of equipment Front side of the receiver Rear side of the receiver Remote control... - Page 3 Overview of equipment Front side of the receiver Infrared sensor for the signals of the remote control LED STBY LED is only illuminated if the receiver is in standby mode LED ON LED is illuminated if the receiver is switched on Standby Switches on and switches to the standby mode...
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Page 4: Remote Control
Remote control Symbol Description Standby Switches on and switches to the standby mode ZOOM Enlarges TV image LIST Invokes TV channel list TIMER Invokes timer TEXT Invokes Teletext MUTE Turns off sound Multi-picture function, invokes thumbnail view Increases volume/cursor moves to the right In normal mode: invokes current channel list In a menu: confirms menu item CH ▼... - Page 5 CH ▲ Switches to the next higher channel location/cursor moves up MENU Invokes main menu EXIT Exits menu or menu item Audio Changes audio mode Invokes Electronic Programme Guide (if offered by the broadcasting station) TV/SAT Switches between terrestrial and satellite antenna TV/Radio Switches between TV and radio mode...
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Page 6: Preface
Preface This operating manual will help you in the • appropriate • safe Usage of the digital satellite receiver, hereafter called as the receiver in short. We assume that the user of the Sat-System has overall knowledge regarding handling of audio and video equipment. Every person who •... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview of equipment............... 3 Remote control ................... 4 Preface....................6 Style features ..................6 Contents .................... 7 Safety instructions ................9 Basic safety instructions............. 9 Appropriate usage ................12 Scope of supply................13 Description ..................14 Receiver connection ..............18 LNB cable installation ............... - Page 8 Switch between TV and SAT............44 Switch between TV and radio............44 ZOOM ....................44 LIST ....................44 AUDIO ....................45 EPG ....................45 Teletext ..................... 45 M/P Multipicture ................46 MUTE....................46 FAV....................46 RECALL.................... 47 Acoustic signal for directing the satellite antenna ......47 Sleep timer ..................
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Page 9: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Please read the safety instructions carefully before operating the receiver. Please follow all warnings and instructions on the equipment and in the operating manual. Basic safety instructions Electrical connection • Do not expose the receiver to rain as well as any kind of humidity to avoid risk of fire and electric shock. - Page 10 • Never allow children to operate the receiver or to play with the antenna unit unless supervised. • Always ask qualified personnel to carry out maintenance jobs. Otherwise, you are putting yourself and others at risk. • Disconnect the receiver from the power source in case of operational disruptions.
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Page 11: Explanation Of Safety Instructions
Batteries that are getting discharged may damage the remote • control. If the receiver is not in use for a longer period of time, remove the batteries from the remote control. • Batteries may contain toxic agents. Therefore, dispose of the batteries immediately in an ecologically accepted manner according to the prevailing statutory regulations. -
Page 12: Appropriate Usage
Appropriate usage The receiver receives unencoded digital channels (free-to-air) in a covered area. It is exclusively meant for this purpose and should only be used for the same. This also includes paying attention to all information in this operating manual especially that of safety instructions. -
Page 13: Scope Of Supply
Scope of supply Check the scope of supply after purchase. The scope of supply may vary according to the type of the receiver. Please follow the information on the packaging Item Quantity Description Receiver Remote control unit Battery Type LR 03/AAA/1,5 V External power pack Operating manual (not shown above) -
Page 14: Description
Description You can receive unencoded (free-to-air) digital satellite channels with this receiver. It is not necessary to programme the receiver yet. The most important broadcasting stations and satellites have already been pre-programmed. The following satellites have been pre-programmed by the company: •... - Page 15 • Greek • Croatian • Czech • Danish • Dutch • Hungarian • Norwegian • Polish • Slovakian • Swedish • Slovenian • English • French • Turkish • Spanish • Italian • Portuguese Other features of the equipment: • Software updates via satellite ASTRA 19° East •...
- Page 16 • Child lock (preset password: 0000) • 1 favourites list and 8 channel groups • Automatic scanning of broadcasting stations • List editor for broadcasting stations • Analogue sound output through Cinch connector (stereo), volume adjustment possible via remote control •...
- Page 17 • Digital satellite finder for optical and acoustic adjustment of the parabolic-type reflector A suitable channel editor is additionally available through our hotline. Then you will be able to edit the channel lists of the receiver using your computer. Please read the information on our website for this purpose.
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Page 18: Receiver Connection
Receiver connection The receiver is connected with your satellite antenna by means of a coaxial cable. If necessary, you have to prepare a coaxial cable before connecting the receiver. Caution! Connect the receiver to the mains supply only after you have connected it to all equipment and the antenna properly. -
Page 19: Lnb Cable Installation
LNB cable installation (see the installation diagram on the next page) For the installation of the F connectors on the coaxial cable you need a knife (ideally a wire stripper) and side cutting pliers. Cut 8 mm of the coaxial cable at each end up to the inner core. Carefully cut 10 mm of the outer insulation so that the wire netting is exposed. - Page 20 Installation diagram Fasten the F connector of the coaxial cable onto the “LNB IN” antenna connection of the receiver. Fasten the other end of the coaxial cable to the LNB.
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Page 21: Connection With Scart Cable
Connection with Scart cable Insert the Scart cable in the “TV Scart” Scart socket of the receiver. Connect the Scart cable to the TV set. Follow the operating manual of the TV set. Connection diagram A scart cable is not included in the scope of supply. -
Page 23: Connection With Cinch Cable
Connection with Cinch cable Connect the Cinch connectors of the Cinch cable to the “AUDIO R” and “AUDIO L” sockets of the receiver if you want to connect a stereo system. Please also connect the “VIDEO” output to your TV Set to have the picture via Cinch. - Page 24 Connection diagram...
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Page 25: Direction Of The Antenna
Direction of the antenna You must connect the LNB cable to LNB before directing the antenna. Caution! While connecting the LNB cable, the receiver must not be connected to the mains supply. Fasten the F-connector onto the connection of LNB on which the sealed socket is located. -
Page 26: Getting Started
Getting started Remote control Two Micro type batteries are required for the remote control: LR 03/AAA/1.5 V Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries into the battery compartment paying attention to the indicated polarities and push the cover of the battery compartment carefully until the cover is locked. -
Page 27: Receiver
Receiver Caution! Check the proper connection of all devices and of the antenna before connecting the external power pack or the 12 V cable of the receiver to the power source and starting the receiver. Insert the mains plugs of the connected equipment in the mains socket and switch it on.. -
Page 28: Adjustment Of Antenna
Adjustment of antenna The reception quality set by you in the antenna settings may not be optimal. In this case, you must do a fine adjustment of the antenna. For this procedure, please see the operating manual of your satellite system. For UK see page 57. By pressing the “INFO”... -
Page 29: Operation
Operation Screen-inlays while switching a channel When a channel is switched, an information bar is inlayed on the screen for 5 seconds (adjustable). In this information bar, you will find the following indications: Channel name Received satellite Current date Current time Storage location TXT symbol This symbol is displayed if the selected broadcasting... -
Page 30: User Interface On The Tv Monitor
User interface on the TV monitor You can do individual settings of your receiver using the menus in the user interface. For this purpose, both the receiver and the TV set need to be switched on and connected by a cable (SCART or CINCH). -
Page 31: Menu Structure
Menu Structure Main menu Sub-menu Description Language Language selection Selection of the language (symbol in which the OSD menu is corresponding to be displayed. country flag) Channel TV Channel List See following text (symbol: Radio Channel List See following text Delete All See following text Installation... -
Page 32: Menu Navigation
Menu navigation Use the keys “CH+”, “CH-”, “V+”, and “V-” to navigate within the menus. The selected menu items are marked. Confirm your selection with the “OK” key. By pressing the “EXIT” key you can exit the menu again. Changes must be confirmed additionally. Apart from this, the numerical keys are required in further sub- menus. -
Page 33: Channel (Symbol: Tv)
Channel (symbol: TV) Sub-menu Description TV channel list 1 Favourite, 2 Move, 3 Find, 4 Sort, 5 Edit, 6 Type, ▲▼Select, V- V+ Group, OK Enter, EXIT. Radio channel as indicated above list Delete all Deletion of the complete channel list. For this purpose: Enter password (factory setting 0000) and confirm warning message with Yes. - Page 34 5 Edit After entering the password (factory setting 0000), new selection options will appear. Sub-menu Description Edit 1 Delete, 2 Skip, 3 Lock, 4 Create, 5 Edit, 6 Del all, ▲▼Select, V- V+ Group, P+P- Page, EXIT Exit. 1 Delete By marking with key 1, selected channels can be marked to be deleted.
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Page 35: Installation (Symbol: Satellite Antenna)
6 Type (channel group) Here, you can assign selected channels to determined channel groups (Types) as desired. Please confirm your selection with “OK”. You can exit the menu by pressing the "EXIT“ key. Installation (symbol: satellite antenna) Sub-menu Description Antenna setup Satellite Satellite selection (example: Astra1 19.2°... - Page 36 Satellite Selection of the satellite to be scanned TP Index Frequency selection The selection options are displayed 1 Add, 2 Delete, 3 Delete all See following table for TP Index. TP Frequency Setting of the frequency Symbol Rate Setting of the symbol rate Polarity H = horizontal, V = vertical Scan Mode...
- Page 37 The signal strength and quality is displayed permanently. Satellite Selection of the satellite to be scanned Scan Mode all = encrypted and unencrypted channels Free = only unencrypted channels Scan Channel Selection between TV and radio or only TV or only radio Search Start scan by pressing the OK key.
- Page 38 Table for the TP Index Sub-menu Description Create new frequency (transponder): Menu item "TP frequency": Frequency: set desired frequency Menu item "Symbol rate": set corresponding symbol rate Menu item Polarity: set corresponding polarisation The new frequency (transponder) is created after execution. When exiting the menu confirm the safety message by pressing the OK key.
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Page 39: System Settings (Symbol: Gearwheel)
System settings (symbol: gearwheel) Sub-menu Description Audio Language First Audio Preselection of audio language (if offered by the broadcasting station) Second Audio Preselection of audio language (if offered by the broadcasting station) TV System Display Mode Selection of the transmission system Default selection: Auto Aspect Mode... - Page 40 Time & Timer Time Optional input of time and time Setting zones. See following table for time setting. Timer See following table for timer setting. OSD Setting Subtitle Enable / disable Display OSD Timeout Menu display time (OSD time lock) Menu transparency Transparency Load Default...
- Page 41 Table for timer setting Sub-menu Description Timer Number Selection of timer number 1-8. Timer Mode Type of repetition (once, daily, weekly, monthly, annually, off). With the setting “Off“, the timer will be disabled. Timer Service Switching between programme timer (TV or radio channels) and reminding function (message).
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Page 42: Setting (Symbol: Tools)
Setting (symbol: tools) Sub-menu Description Default Value Reset receiver to the default value. All changes are cancelled. (requires If the receiver is reset to the default values via the password input) OSD menu, the language selection appears in the main menu after completion of the procedure. Now, switch off the receiver with the mains switch. -
Page 43: Software Update Via Satellite
Software update via satellite The update has nothing to do with the storage of new TV channels. It is rather meant to update the system software of the receiver. Normally, the update is not required for a trouble-free operation of the receiver. You must direct your satellite system towards the satellite ASTRA 19°... -
Page 44: Keys With Special Functions
Keys with special functions Switch between TV and SAT With the “TV/SAT” key you can switch between TV and satellite functions. (This function has to be provided by your TV set). Press the “TV/SAT” key until you have set the desired function. Switch between TV and radio With the “TV/Radio”... -
Page 45: Audio
AUDIO With the “AUDIO” key you can select the audio track if a broadcasting station offers multi-channel sound. Additionally, you can activate the Dolby Digital mode here. (For this purpose you additionally need a Dolby Digital system. The connection is made on the rear of the device via the COAXIAL socket). -
Page 46: M/P Multipicture
Using Fast text functions The coloured keys on the remote control are meant for Fast text and are activated after invoking another Teletext page. You can get there directly by pressing the small coloured keys on the remote control. Press the desired key. M/P Multipicture Press the “M/P"... -
Page 47: Recall
RECALL By pressing the RECALL key, you will change over to the previously selected channel. Acoustic signal for directing the satellite antenna For this purpose, press the “INFO” key. Apart from the current reception parameters, you will get information on the signal strength and quality. -
Page 48: Dismantling
Dismantling Disconnect the receiver and connected equipment from the power supply. Loosen the LNB cable from the receiver and LNB. Take the batteries out of the remote control, if you will not use the receiver for a longer period of time. Pack the receiver, the remote control, the 2 batteries, the external power pack and the 12V cable for the cigarette lighter into the cardboard box. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause and remedy Satellite cannot be Example: Astra1 19° East found, or no signal Key 1 (presetting: “ARD“) Key “INFO“ (“ARD“, FR11837) Signal AND quality are both at 0% Direct vertical reflector towards south. Turn some millimetres to the left, wait approx. 3 seconds and repeat until signal AND quality are displayed. - Page 50 Poor image, The antenna is not directed exactly towards the blocking error, satellite. formation of small Direct the antenna more precisely. For this purpose, blocks, sound stops use the “Info” key on the remote control. The signal strength will be displayed for directing the antenna properly.
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Page 51: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications Receiver Dimensions in mm (W × D × H) × × Weight in grammes Receiver 660 g Remote control 80 g (without batteries) Input frequency range 950 MHz ~ 2'150 MHz IF band width 55 MHz / 8 MHz (below 5MS/s) LNB power supply 14V/18V GS, 0.30 A max. - Page 52 Input voltage power pack 100-240 V ~, 50/60 Hz Input voltage of the receiver 11 – 15 Volt Power consumption approx. 12 W (operation with Single LNB) approx. 4 W (standby) Operating temperature 0ºC ~ +40ºC Storage temperature –40ºC ~ +65ºC...
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Page 53: Manufacturer
Manufacturer COMAG Handels AG Zillenhardtstrasse 41 D-73037 Göppingen GERMANY Tel: +49 (0) 7161 / 503060 Website: http://www.comag-ag.de Dear customer, Past experience has shown that many complaints can be settled through a simple telephone call. In case problems should arise with your device we kindly ask you to contact your service hotline first. -
Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity
The manufacturer hereby declares conformity with the following guidelines and standards for this product: Guideline for low voltage, 73/23/EEC • EN 60,065 Guideline for electromagnetic compatibility, 89/336/EEC • EN 55,013 • EN 55 020 • EN 61000-3-2 • EN 61000-3-3 Equipment type /model: Digital satellite receiver SL30/12... -
Page 55: Glossary
Glossary Alternating Current Connection for alternating current Direct Current Connection for direct current Cinch Coaxial connector for connecting TV set or stereo connector system. DiSEqC Digital Satellite Equipment Control Digital system, with which the receiver can control different components of the external unit. It is especially used for selecting from multiple satellite positions (for example Astra and Eutelsat). -
Page 56: Information Regarding Alignment Of Dish (Uk)
SCART A 21-pole connector for connecting the TV set to the receiver. Swap function Switches between current channel and channel last watched. Transponder Satellite frequency. Several digital programmes can be broadcasted simultaneously on a transponder. Abbreviation for Video Cassette Recorder. - Page 57 Dish Alignment Instructions & Information for UK customers who wish to receive English programs. Satellites are located every 3 degrees in a geostationary orbit 35,000 kilometres above the earths surface at the equator which is known as the Clarke Belt. No matter where you are on the earths surface the satellites will always be located at the same position the only thing that changes is the elevation as you move further north or...
- Page 58 twists, connect the other end to the LNB connection on the receiver unit. Ensure your scart connected to the TV is made correctly using the TV connection point on the receiver. Power up the TV, power up the Sat system, ensure the TV is in AV mode you should see an output from the receiver showing no signal.
- Page 59 Place the enclosed SATELLITE MAP on the ground in line with your dish and with the SOUTH arrow aligned correctly with the aid of the compass. Set the elevation of the dish vertical from horizontal (the dish has an offset designed in its construction).
- Page 60 ONLY MOVE THE LNB ARM BY 2 OR 3 MM AT A TIME, IF YOU MOVE IT TOO MUCH YOU WILL GO PAST THE SATELLITE AND NO SIGNAL CHANGE WILL BE NOTED. IF YOU STAND IN FRONT OF THE DISH YOU WILL BLOCK THE SIGNAL, GET OUT OF THE WAY TO CHECK SIGNAL READINGS.
- Page 61 highest signal and therefore the correct alignment of the dish to that particular satellite. At this point you should expect that a signal quality of 60 – 70 % and a signal intensity of 70% can be achieved. These instructions are good for a location from the midlands to the north, and as explained at the start elevation increases and decreases depending upon your location on the earths surface, so for the south of...
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