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Radix EPSILON 3 ci User Manual

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Read these instructions carefully before using this appliance. • Retain for future reference.
RADIX shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper use of this appliance.
RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH • D-61381 Friedrichsdorf • F.R. Germany
Version 1.0
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  • Page 1 Users Guide Read these instructions carefully before using this appliance. • Retain for future reference. RADIX shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper use of this appliance. RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH • D-61381 Friedrichsdorf • F.R. Germany Version 1.0 Page 1...

  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started ... Quick Start ... – The following is a brief description of a standard programme search - • Place the batteries in the remote control. Match the batteries to the + and - signs inside the remote control. •...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    We hope you enjoy using RADIX digital satellite receiver! Publisher’s statement: EPSILON 3 ci Instruction Manual RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH • D-61381 Friedrichsdorf • F.R. Germany © RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH, 1999 Subject to change without notice Issue 05/99, Version 1.0...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Table of Contents Section Content Page Introduction Contents Important Safety Notes Your Receiver and its Functions Remote Control Receiver Installing Your Receiver Before You Start Connecting the Antenna and Other Devices Programming Your Receiver Switching On The Main Menu 6.2.1 General Settings 6.2.2...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Notes

    Important Safety Notes Important Safety Notes This appliance is designed exclusively for receiving satellite signals. It must not be used for any other purpose. Keep the appliance out of reach of children. To avoid injury and to avoid damaging your receiver, please note the following: DANGER: Do not remove cover - risk of electric shock!

  • Page 6: Your Receiver And Its Functions

    Your Receiver and its Functions Your Receiver and its Functions Remote Control Power Number Keys Menu Channel "+" Volume "—" Volume "+" Selector (forward) Selector (backward) Channel "— " LED Indicator Mute External Analogue Receiver Digital Receiver Programme List Exit Last Programme No Function Audio Mode (Channel Allocation)

  • Page 7: Receiver

    Your Receiver and its Functions Receiver Common Interface Slots 4-Digit LED Programme for Conditional Access Number Display Modules (CAM) Power Eject Button Programme Select Front of Receiver Audio Jack for SCART Socket HI-FI System for TV IF Input for Coaxial Antenna (digital) Cable for Digital Signal IF INPUT...

  • Page 8: Installing Your Receiver

    You must program the EPSILON 3 ci before use. Full instructions are provided in Section 6. If you are in a hurry and if you already have experience programming receivers, you can use the Quick Guide to get started.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Antenna And Other Devices

    Installing Your Receiver Connecting the Antenna and Other Devices CAUTION: Do not connect the receiver to the mains until you have correctly connected your VCR, TV and any other analogue receiver you may have. Antenna WARNING: WARNUNG: AVERTISSEMENT: CAUTION F-Type Connector AVIS: VORSICHT: RF INPUT...

  • Page 10: Programming Your Receiver

    Programming Your Receiver Programming your Receiver Switching On • Press the blue DVB key to activate your remote control (See Section 8 for details on programming your remote control). The red LED indicator flashes briefly. • Press the Power button on your receiver. The ON message appears on the receivers display and the following screen appears: Press MENU Key...

  • Page 11: Standard Search

    Programming Your Receiver The General Settings menu appears. This contains fields in which you can enter and change the receivers settings: Main Menu General Setting Previos Menu Language English Time Setting Summer Time TV Aspect Ratio Signal Strength • Using the CH key, select the Language field and press the Menu key to confirm.
  • Page 12 Programming Your Receiver The Standard Search menu appears together with the relevant settings fields: Main Menu Standard Search Previos Menu Satellite 1 ASTRA Satellite 2 HOTBIRD LNB Local-Frequency Universal Universal DiSEqC 22kHz AUTO AUTO Start Search NOTE: To make the search as easy as possible, your receiver already contains settings for the two most commonly used satellites: ASTRA and HOTBIRD.

  • Page 13: Advanced Search - Finding Encoded Programmes

    Programming Your Receiver NOTE: The following settings apply to DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control). You must have a DiSEqC switch installed on your system to carry out these steps. • Select the field ”DiSEqC” using the key. • Press the Menu key to confirm. •...
  • Page 14 Programming Your Receiver • Open the flap on the left side of your receivers front panel. • Insert the CAM all the way into the Common Interface Slot (CI Slot). • Insert the SmartCard into the module with the chip facing upwards and away from the receiver.

  • Page 15: Decoder Status - Clear All Channels

    Programming Your Receiver 6.2.4 Decoder Status – Clear All Channels Open the Main Menu and select ”Decoder Status”. Press the Menu key to confirm and the following screen appears: Main Menu Exit Previos Menu General Setting Clear All Channels Standard Search System Information Advanced Search Transponder Edit...

  • Page 16: Decoder Status - System Information

    Programming Your Receiver 6.2.5 Decoder Status – System Information You can use this option to get information on the current status of your receivers software. • Open the Decoder Status menu and select ”System Information”. Press the Menu key to confirm this. Main Menu Decoder Status Previos Menu...

  • Page 17: Checking The Signal Strength

    Programming Your Receiver 6.2.7 Checking the Signal Strength In order to receive the best quality signal, your satellite antenna must be correctly aligned. • Open the Main Menu and select ”General Settings”. Select “Signal strength“ using the CH key and confirm. Providing you can receive at least one channel, the following menu appears on your screen: Main Menu...

  • Page 18: Editing Transponder Data

    Using Your Receiver 6.2.8 Editing Transponder Data To ensure that future transponders and channels will be included in the Standard Search, you must enter the relevant information in the transponder list using the Transponder Edit menu. You do not need to do this if you have entered this information manually using the Advanced Search menu. Select Transponder Edit from the Main Menu and the following screen appears: Transponderdate- Edit 01 ASTRA...

  • Page 19: Switching To An Analogue Receiver

    Using Your Receiver Switching to an Analogue Receiver If you have an external analogue receiver connected, you can receive channels from it using your digital receiver. • Press the A/D key on your remote control to switch from digital to analogue mode.

  • Page 20: Listening To The Radio

    Using Your Receiver Listening to the Radio In addition to television programmes, many broadcasters transmit their radio programmes in digital HIFI format. • Press the Radio key to switch from TV to Radio mode. • Use the channel keys to scroll through the channels as you would in TV mode. •...

  • Page 21: Programme Lists And Information

    Using Your Receiver Programme Lists and Information Digital television offers you hundreds of channels and it’s easy to lose track of your favourites. To help you find your favourite programmes quickly and easily, you can create programme lists (Favorite Menu). Displaying a Programme List 8.1.1 Full-Screen Mode •...

  • Page 22: Compact View Mode

    Using Your Receiver 8.1.2 Compact View Mode • Press the FAV and INFO keys while viewing a programme: Favorite Video P0001 DF1 Info-Kanal P0002 CANAL+ P0003 MOSAICO P0004 ANDALUCIA TV P0005 TVC INT. Information P0006 CANAL 99 Network name P0007 < Program > BetaDigital P0008 <...
  • Page 23 Using Your Receiver Moving a Programme: Favorite Video-Move P0001 DF1 Info-Kanal Move one Program P0002 CANAL+ Move whole group P0003 MOSAICO P0004 ANDALUCIA TV P0005 TVC INT. P0006 CANAL 99 P0007 < Program > P0008 < Program > P0009 < Program > P0010 <...

  • Page 24: Deleting A Programme

    Using Your Receiver Favorite Video-Move P0001 DF1 Info-Kanal P0002 CANAL+ Group 0002 0004 P0003 MOSAICO Move to 0008 P0004 ANDALUCIA TV P0005 TVC INT. P0006 CANAL 99 P0007 < Program > P0008 < Program > P0009 < Program > P0010 < Program > MENU / EXIT •...

  • Page 25: Changing A Programme Name

    Using Your Receiver 8.2.3 Changing a Programme Name Video-Name Edit P0001 DF1 Info-Kanal P0002 CANAL+ C A N A L + P0003 MOSAICO P0004 ANDALUCIA TV P0005 TVC INT. P0006 CANAL 99 P0007 < Program > P0008 < Program > P0009 <...

  • Page 26: Programming Your Remote Control

    Programming Your Remote Control In addition to the programme overview, the following information is also available: Video: Content: Feature Film / Drama 16:9 News 16:9 (pan vector) Show / Gameshow > 16:9 Sport Kids / Teens Audio: Music / Dance Single mono Art / Culture Dual mono...
  • Page 27 Programming Your Remote Control … Enter the three-digit code using the number keys. If your device switches off, your remote control is ready to use. Step 4: Press the SET key to store the settings. The LED will blink three times. If this does not happen, repeat steps 1 to 4.

  • Page 28: Trouble Shooting

    Trouble Shooting Trouble Shooting Your digital Receiver Problem Possible Causes Solution No picture but Satellite system is faulty Check all connections and leads, on-screen menus in correctly installed, adjust satellite antenna, appear Faulty LNB Check LNB High levels of signal loss Replace cables or use a signal through cables booster...

  • Page 29: Brand Codes For Universal-Rcu

    Appendix 12.1 Brand-Codes for Universal-RCU CONTINENTAL EDISON 007 016 020 043 CROSLEY 013 039 062 Producer Code CROWN ALBA 009 028 034 CTC CLATRONIC AMPERE 001 002 DAEWOO 091 095 107 132 AMSTRAD 001 002 007 035 DECCA 029 060 066 073 084 ARCON DEGRAAF 012 075...
  • Page 30 Appendix PHOENIX 029 062 058 098 FUNAI PHONOLA 029 037 039 045 067 104 106 039 040 PIONEER 037 043 123 GOLDSTAR 010 037 PRANDONI-PRINCE 027 073 114 GOODMANS 019 024 032 PREMIER GRAETZ 028 063 PRINCE 027 114 GRANADA 009 036 PROTECH GRUNDIG...
  • Page 31 +12 -12 Zeitzonen -3.30 +4.30 +3.30 +5.30 +6.30 +9.30 Zeitzohnen Landeszeit Gebiete mit Sommerzeit Ortszeit der jeweiligen Zeitzohne bezogen auf 12h GMT Zeitunterschied gegenüber GMT in Stunden Mitternacht...

  • Page 32: Technical Specification

    Appendix 12.3 Technical specification TUNER FRONT PANEL IF Input frequency 920...2150 MHz 4 digits LED Display Channel Numbers Display IF Loop through output 920...2150 MHz 3 Buttons Power, Down, Up IF Bandwidth 8/55 MHz, automat.switching IR Sensor 38 kHz acc. to symbol rate PCMCIA Slots Input impedance 75 ohms...

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