CONTENTS _________________________________________ General information Packing contents Grundig accessories for satellite receivers Receiving digital stations Special features of your digital receiver What is Common Interface? Set-up and safety Overview The front of the digital receiver The back of the digital receiver...
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CONTENTS _________________________________________________ 29-42 Personal Video Recorder The hard disk 30-33 Recording 34-35 Playback Editing the PVR list 37-39 Photo album 40-42 MP3 function 43-49 Additional functions Custom settings Timer functions Editing stations Editing transponders 47-48 Editing satellites Searching for terrestrial stations manually 50-51 Special settings Deleting all stations...
Operating manual Grundig accessories for satellite receivers Your specialist dealer will be happy to tell you about the compre- hensive range of GRUNDIG accessories for satellite receivers. Receiving digital stations This DSR 6450 (6452) HD/CD digital receiver can play digital satellite stations and digital terrestrial stations.
GENERAL INFORMATION ______________________________ Special features of your digital receiver The DSR 6450 (6452) HD/CD digital receiver can receive and process all unencoded and certain encoded digital satellite and ter- restrial stations. It converts the signals from digital stations to pro- vide outstanding audio and picture quality.
GENERAL INFORMATION ______________________________ What is Common Interface? Common Interface (CI) is an interface for DVB receivers such as digital receivers (including set-top boxes). The digital receiver and CI modules can receive and process all unencrypted and certain encrypted digital stations. Encoded channels can only be viewed with a CI module suitable for the encoding system and the appropriate smart card.
SET-UP AND SAFETY ___________________________ To ensure that this high quality, easy-to-use digital receiver gives you lasting entertainment and enjoyment, please note the following information. This digital receiver is designed to receive, record and play back video and audio signals. Any other use is expressly prohibited. -S/T MENU COMBO DIGITAL SATELLITE/TERRESTRIAL RECEIVER-PVR...
OVERVIEW ____________________________________________ The front of the digital receiver MENU Smart card slot (CONAX encoding system, channel “Canal Digital”) for inserting a smart card. Common Interface slot for inserting a CI module. Switches the digital receiver on and off to standby mode. Opens and closes the main menu.
OVERVIEW _________________________________________________ The back of the digital receiver VIDEO LNB IN ANT IN AC 90-240V 50/60 Hz 50 W DC 13/18V DC 5V 400mA Max. 30 mA Max. AUDIO S/PDIF IF OUT TV OUT SERIAL PORT USB interface for data transfer. Euro AV socket (input and output) for the video recorder.
THE REMOTE CONTROL _____________________ Television mode Switches the digital receiver to standby, and from standby to the channel last selected. Switches the sound to mute and on again. Selects the audio channel and default volume. MENU EXIT Selects the sleep timer and the switch-off time. CH UST Opens the »Aspect Ratio«...
THE REMOTE CONTROL ________________________________ Select stations. 1 ... 0 Enter letters. Selects the »Message« function. Switches between the two most recently selected channels. Personal Video Recorder Opens the »PVR List«. Press » « and then to select PVR, MP3 or Photo. PVR mode MENU EXIT...
THE REMOTE CONTROL ________________________________ Photo album VOL, CH Move the picture section. VOL, CH Displays the photo album list when a picture is shown. Shows the selected picture in the photo album. MENU EXIT Shows the information bar. Press twice: displays the help menu. CH UST Stop –...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION Connecting the satellite antenna VIDEO LNB IN ANT IN Connect the antenna cable of the satellite antenna to the »LNB IN« socket on the digital receiver. (Screw connection, F connector). DC 13/18V DC 5V 400mA Max. 30 mA Max. AUDIO S/PDIF You can connect a second satellite receiver to the...
CONNECTION AND PREPARATION _________________ Connecting a PC DC 13/ 400mA Connect the USB cable of the PC to the »USB« socket on the digital IF OU receiver. (Data transfer and downloading software). Connecting a PC VIDEO LNB IN ANT IN Connect the serial cable of the PC to the »SERIAL PORT«...
BASIC SETTINGS __________________________________ The menu This digital receiver has a very comprehensive, user-friendly menu system. The menu is displayed on the television screen. The digital receiver responds to many functions which you select on the remote control with informative menus and icons on the televi- sion screen.
BASIC SETTINGS ________________________________________ Assigning preset stations The digital receiver is already programmed with satellite stations, depending on the language you select. In the following settings, you select the language for the menu, sound, subtitles and teletext. Adapt the digital receiver to your tele- vision and configure the tuner.
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BASIC SETTINGS ________________________________________ – »Main Subtitle«: The preferred language for pro- grammes with subtitles. – »Second Subtitle«: The alternative language for pro- grammes with subtitles, if the language of the main subtitles is not broadcast. – »Teletext«: The language for teletext. Press »MENU«...
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BASIC SETTINGS ________________________________________ Selecting Dolby Digital If you select Dolby Digital »On« you can enjoy Dolby Digital sound, as long as it is supported by the current programme. If the current programme is broadcast in digital multi-channel sound, the » «...
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BASIC SETTINGS ________________________________________ LNB setting You must configure the LNB settings of the receiver according to your LNB type. If your satellite antenna is pointed at the THOR satellite and equipped with a universal LNB, you do not need to change any- thing.
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BASIC SETTINGS ________________________________________ Select »Satellite Name« with »CH « or »CH « and press » VOL« or » VOL« to select the satellite at which the antenna is directed. Notes: If several antennas are connected, set »Current antenna« to »2« and assign this antenna to the satellites. Select »LNB Type«...
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BASIC SETTINGS ________________________________________ Automatic terrestrial station search The automatic search looks for receivable stations among the avail- able bouquets of digital stations. Press » VOL« or » VOL« to select the »Auto« search type. Select »Active Antenna« with »CH « or »CH «...
SETTINGS ______________________________________________ Parental lock You can use the parental lock function to prevent other people from watching TV channels, listening to radio stations, and making changes to the setup or receiver settings. In the main menu, select the »User Setting« submenu by press- ing »...
SETTINGS _________________________________________________ Editing the station list You can change the order of preset stations as required and delete stations you do not need. Press »OK« to open the station list. Note: You can use the red button to switch between the TV and radio lists.
SETTINGS _________________________________________________ Select other stations with »CH « or »CH «, press » VOL« or » VOL« to select the favourites list (FAV1-FAV8) and »OK« to confirm. To save the setting, press »A-B«, press » VOL« or » VOL« to select »Yes« and »OK« to confirm. Locking and unlocking stations You can place a lock on any station you like.
SETTINGS _________________________________________________ Receiving encoded satellite stations This digital receiver has a Common Interface (CI) slot and a slot for smart cards (CONAX encoding system, channel “Canal Digital”). The Common Interface allows you to connect CI modules for various encoding systems. Encoded channels can only be viewed with a CI module suitable for the encoding system and the appropriate smart card.
BASIC FUNCTIONS ______________________________ Switching on and off Press » « to switch on the digital receiver from standby mode. Press » « to switch the digital receiver to standby mode. Mode selection You can choose between TV and radio modes. Press »RED«...
BASIC FUNCTIONS ______________________________________ Muting the sound Press » « on the remote control to mute the sound. Press » « on the remote control to switch the sound on again. – You can hear the sound at the volume previously set. Selecting stations from lists You can select stations from various lists (e.g.
BASIC FUNCTIONS ______________________________________ Electronic programme guide (EPG) The electronic programme guide provides information on the cur- rent television or radio station such as the titles and descriptions of the current and next programmes. Press »EPG« to view the station information. –...
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER __________ The hard disk You can call up information on the hard disk or format it. Information on the hard disk In the main menu, select the »PVR Setup« submenu by pressing » VOL« or » VOL«. Select »HDD Information«...
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ Recording You can, for example, watch a satellite programme live or with a delay, while recording a programme on the terrestrial tuner. The programme you record is automatically stored in the archive (hard disk) of the PVR (Personal Video Recorder). During a record- ing you can select and view a different programme from the archive.
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ Selecting a programme from the station list Press »OK« to open the station list. Press »CH « or »CH « to select the station and press »OK« to call it up. Press »REC« to start recording. Press »REC «...
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PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ To change the file name, first press »CH « or »CH « to select the file name and »OK« to confirm. Enter the file name using the number buttons and the coloured buttons, and press »OK« to confirm. To finish the setting, press »CH «...
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ Deleting a timer You can delete programmed timers. In the main menu, select the »PVR Setup« submenu by pressing » VOL« or » VOL«. Select »Record Timer Setting« with »CH « or »CH « and press »OK« to confirm. –...
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ Playback Selecting a programme from the PVR list Press »PVR« to open the PVR list. – The »PVR List« appears. Press »CH « or »CH « to select the programme and »OK« to start playback. Note: You can open the PVR list directly during playback by pressing »OK«.
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ Slow motion You can choose between different speeds (1/2, 1/4, 1/6 or 1/8, forwards or reverse). During playback, press » « or » «. Press repeatedly to select the playback speed (1/2, 1/4, 1/6 or 1/8). Index You can set an index for scenes that you mark.
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ Editing the PVR list You can sort saved programmes (alphabetically, by date or by size), edit them (delete, rename or lock them) or decode them. Press »PVR« to open the PVR list. Sorting programmes You can sort saved programmes in ascending order alphabetically, by date or by size.
Before you start, connect the USB cable from your PC to the digital receiver and install the download driver and download server. The download program is available at www.grundig.com. Press »PVR« to open the PVR list and then press »RED«.
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PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ Renaming favourites lists Press »GREEN« to open the selection of favourites lists. Press »CH « or »CH « to select the favourites list and press »BLUE« and »OK« to open the »Rename« menu. Enter the new name using the number buttons and the coloured buttons, and press »OK«...
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PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ Moving photos in favourites lists Press »BLUE« to open the »Edit« menu. Select »Move FAV« with »CH « or »CH « and press »OK« to confirm. Select the photo with »CH « or »CH «, press » VOL«...
Before you start, connect the USB cable from your PC to the digital receiver and install the download driver and download server. The download program is available at www.grundig.com. Press »PVR« to open the PVR list and then press »RED«.
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PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ Repeating a selected section (A-B) You can mark the start and end of a section of a track, which is then played back repeatedly. Press »A-B« during playback. – This point is marked as the start flag A. Press »A-B«...
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PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER ______________________ Renaming MP3 files Press »BLUE« to open the »Edit« menu. Select »Rename« with »CH « or »CH « and press »OK« to confirm. Select the track with »CH « or »CH « and press »OK« to confirm.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS _________________ Custom settings Programme information display time You can specify how long the programme information is displayed. In the main menu, select the »User Setting« submenu by press- ing » VOL« or » VOL«. Select »User Profile« with »CH «...
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS ____________________________ Timer functions You can set your digital receiver to switch on or off at a certain time. Entering the switch-on or switch-off time In the main menu, select the »User Setting« submenu by press- ing » VOL« or » VOL«.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS _____________________________ Editing stations You can add, rename and delete stations. In the main menu, select the »Edit« submenu by pressing » VOL« or » VOL«. Select »Edit Channel« with »CH « or »CH « and press »OK«. – The »Edit Channel« menu appears. Renaming stations Press »CH...
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS _____________________________ Editing transponders You can add, edit and delete transponders. In the main menu, select the »Edit« submenu by pressing » VOL« or » VOL«. Select »Edit TP« with »CH « or »CH « and press »OK«. – The »Edit TP« menu appears. Editing transponders Press »CH...
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS _____________________________ Editing satellites You can add, edit and delete satellites. In the main menu, select the »Edit« submenu by pressing » VOL« or » VOL«. Select »Edit SAT« with »CH « or »CH « and press »OK«. – The »Edit SAT« menu appears. Editing satellites Press »CH...
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS _____________________________ Deleting satellites Press »BLUE« to open the delete function. Press »CH « or »CH « to select the satellite to delete and press »OK« to confirm. – The satellite is highlighted in blue. Press »P-« or »P+« to select other satellites and press »OK« to confirm.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS _____________________________ Searching for terrestrial stations manually The manual search allows you to search a channel or network for stations which can be received. In the main menu, select the »Installation« submenu by pressing » VOL« or » VOL«. Select »Program Terrestrial«...
SPECIAL SETTINGS ______________________________ Deleting all stations This function deletes all stations. In the main menu, select the »Edit« submenu by pressing » VOL« or » VOL«. Select »Delete All Channels« with »CH « or »CH « and press »OK«. – The »Delete All Channels« menu appears. Press »...
Connecting the digital receiver to a PC The serial interface »RS 232« allows you to connect to a PC. You can use this connection for software updates and for uploading and downloading other data. You can find more information on the internet at www.grundig.com.
INFORMATION _____________________________________ Technical data It complies with the standards required for CE labelling. 1. Front Ends 1.1 Satellite Input connector 1 x F type Output connector 1 x F type 75 Ohm, IF signal out Frequency range 950 MHz to 2150 MHz Input impedance 75 Ohm Signal level...
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INFORMATION ___________________________________________ 3. Memory Flash memory 2 M bytes Program DRAM 16 M bytes EEPROM 2 K bytes 4. A/V & Data In/Out SCART TV x 1, VCR x 1 RGB video out TV SCART x 1 CVBS video out RCA x 1, SCART x 2 (TV, VCR) S/PDIF RCA x 1...
INFORMATION ___________________________________________ 11. Power Supply Input voltage AC 90 V–240 V~, 50 Hz/60 Hz Type SMPS Power consumption 50 W max. (Below 7 W max. for stand-by mode) Protection Separate internal fuse and chassis grounding and the input shall have lighting or electric shock protection.
INFORMATION ___________________________________________ Troubleshooting If a fault occurs, first refer to this information before you take the digital receiver for repair. If you are unable to rectify the fault using the information given here, contact your local dealer or service specialist. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the digital receiver yourself, as this will invalidate the guarantee.
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