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- Page 1 Digital Satellite Receiver DX 7 19640...
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Page 2: Quick Installation
General Installation GB 2... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SKYMASTER ® DX 7. This has to be equipped with a digital LNB for the reception of ASTRA or EUTELSAT. Quick Installation ....... 2 8. - Page 4 DX 7 Dish 230 V AC3/Surround HiFi GB 4...
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Page 5: Safety Information
ASTRA, EUTELSAT, TÜRKSAT, DiSEqC and Skymaster are registered trademarks. SM Electronic GmbH hereby declares that Article No. 19640 complies with the basic requirements and other relevant regulations of directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC. -
Page 6: The Osd Menu: The Most Important Functions
5. The OSD menu: The most important functions OSD = On Screen Display Open and close the OSD: Carry out all your receiver settings via the OSD. Press the MENU button to open the OSD. To close the OSD, press the MENU or EXIT button until all the menus have been closed. -
Page 7: The Osd Menu: Info Screen, Audio Channels And Volume
5.1 The OSD menu: Info screen, audio channels and volume Channel information: After switching the device on and changing channels, an info window appears. This window provides you with information about the respective channel: Date/Time Channel name Title of the programme (current and next programme) Teletext available/not available Subtitles Storage location (e.g. -
Page 8: The Osd Menu: Direct Channel Selection, Etc
5.2 The OSD menu: Direct channel selection, etc. The ever increasing number of channels has created a satellite channel jungle: Many channels are only of interest in certain regions (e.g. foreign language channels), are coded and can only be received via special receivers and after pre-payment or are just not interesting. -
Page 9: The Osd Menu: Teletext And Epg
5.3 The OSD menu: Teletext and EPG Teletext: Most channels broadcast additional information and services. Teletext pages are “electronic magazines” which provide the latest news, sports results, weather forecasts, commercial offers and much more. The quantity and content is regulated by the channel provider. -
Page 10: Menu
5.3 The OSD menu: Menu Menu If you press the MENU button, the main menu appears on the screen. It is possible to open submenus or change settings at your receiver via this menu. You can change the layout of the OSD, add or delete channels, adapt the receiver to your satellite system, update new software via satellite and much more. -
Page 11: Everyday Use
Teletext. You will hardly ever need to use your TV set's remote again because you can regulate all its present and additional functions with the SKYMASTER remote control. Switch channels: 0 - 9 Enter channel number directly (e.g. -
Page 12: The Osd Menu - Overview
7. The OSD menu – overview 1. Edit channels 1.1 TV channel list 1.1.1 Favourites 1.1.2 Parental lock 1.1.3 Skip 1.1.4 Move 1.1.5.1 Sort 1.1.5 Change 1.1.5.2 Rename 1.1.5.3 Delete 1.2 Radio station list 1.3 Delete all 2.1 Antenna connection 2.1.1 Permanent aligbnment 2. -
Page 13: The Osd Menu – Overview
7. The OSD menu – overview 3.1.1 Menu language 3. System settings 3.1 Language 3.1.2 1. Audio language 3.1.3 2. Audio language 3.1.4 Subtitle 3.1.5 Teletext 3.2.1 Video standard 3.2 TV settings 3.2.2 Screen format 3.2.3 Video output 3.3.1 GMT utilization 3.3 Time settings 3.3.2 GMT time shift 3.3.3 Summer time... -
Page 14: The Osd Menu – Channels
8. The OSD menu – channels 1. Edit channels For editing the available TV channels and radio stations. 1.1 TV channel list – (radio stations) TV channels can be accepted, moved, locked, sorted and edited in FAV lists. Use the [ ] buttons to select the satellites. - Page 15 8. The OSD menu – channels 1.1.3 Skip It is possible to skip channels whilst zapping via the [CH ] button. Press the [green] button and highlight the respective channel via the [OK] button. Note: It is also possible to select the channel by directly entering the channel position.
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Page 16: Radio Station List
8. The OSD menu – channels 1.1.5.2 Rename Press the [green] button if you wish to rename the selected channel. Upper (red button): Toggles between upper and lowercase letters Del (green button): Deletes characters OK (yellow button): Saves names Cancel (blue button): Exits the menu without saving 1.1.5.3 Delete Press the [blue] button and highlight the channels you wish to delete and confirm via the [OK] button. -
Page 17: The Osd Menu - Installation
8. The OSD menu – installation 2. Installation The installation menu contains all the required settings for adapting the satellite system and saving the channels. 2.1 Antenna connection 2.1.1 Permanent alignment If the device is to be used to control systems which are capable of receiving more than one satellite, it is necessary to use a DiSEqC-LNB instead of a universal LNB. -
Page 18: Antenna Setting
8. The OSD menu – installation 2.3 Antenna setting In order to carry out a successful search, you have to adapt the receiver to the existing antenna. 2.3.1 Satellite Select the satellite whose settings you wish to change. 2.3.2 LNB type Digital is almost without exception the correct choice for all conventional LNBs. -
Page 19: Individual Satellite Search
8. The OSD menu – installation 2.3.8 Signal indicators Signal strength The signal strength indicator shows the entire level of the input signal. Signal quality The signal quality is extremely important for trouble-free reception. Always align the antenna in such a way that the signal strength and signal quality achieve the maximum level! 2.4 Individual satellite search... -
Page 20: Multi-Satellite Search
8. The OSD menu – installation 2.5 Multi-satellite search 2.5.1 Satellite Overview of the satellites which are actually searched for during the multi-satellite search. Information on the settings is stated above (2.4.2-2.4.6). 2.6 TP list For searching for an individual transponder. This search method is advisable if you only wish to store a certain channel or a certain channel package. -
Page 21: The Osd Menu - System Settings
8. The OSD Menu – System settings 3. System settings In the system menu you can adapt the satellite receiver to the connected TV set, and set the languages for the menu and the audio playback, the time, parental lock and much more. -
Page 22: Tv Settings
8. The OSD Menu – System settings 3.2 TV settings For adapting the satellite receiver to the TV set. 3.2.1 Video standard For adapting the video standard to the connected TV set. Use the PAL or AUTO setting for operation in German- speaking countries. -
Page 23: Time Settings
8. The OSD Menu – System settings 3.3 Time settings The time settings have to be checked and, if necessary, adjusted to ensure that the receiver displays the correct time and the timer starts at the desired time. 3.3.1 GMT utilization GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the reference time for the various time zones. -
Page 24: Timer Settings
8. The OSD Menu – System settings 3.4 Timer setting 3.4.1 Timer 1-8 You can pre-program up to 8 different time events. For example, programmes which you do not wish to miss or to remind you of birthdays or anniversaries. 3.4.1.1 Timer repeat Under timer repeat it is possible to set how often the timer is to be activated: Once, daily, weekly, monthly or... -
Page 25: Parental Lock
8. The OSD Menu – System settings 3.5 Parental lock It is possible to lock access to the menu or channels, e.g. with contents which are inappropriate for young viewers. They can then only be accessed via entering a 4-digit password. 3.5.1 Menu lock If you wish to protect certain areas of the OSD menu, set the menu lock to “On”. -
Page 26: Favouriten
8. The OSD Menu – System settings 3.7 Favourites In this menu you can rename the eight favourite lists. Select an entry and press the [OK] button. Press the number buttons 0-9 several times to select various characters. The [red] button enables you to toggle between upper and lowercase letters. -
Page 27: The Osd Menu - Miscellaneous
8. The OSD Menu – Miscellaneous 4. Miscellaneous Miscellaneous contains lots of useful and helpful information, entertaining games and numerous possibilities to upgrade your satellite receiver. 4.1 Information This overview provides extensive information about the software status of your satellite receiver. This data is extremely useful if you need to contact our telephone hotline. -
Page 28: The Osd Menu - Games
8. The OSD Menu – Games 5. Games Two classic games are available for your entertainment. 5.1 Tetris 5.2 Othello GB 28... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting No antenna signal (No signal display on the unit or via the signal displays in the OSD): 1. Check the antenna cable first: the mesh wire shield and aluminium insulation must be in contact with the f-plug and should not touch the cable conductor. -
Page 30: Features
10. Features •3000 channel capacity •Scart connection for TV •Software upgrade via satellite •RCA connections for audio •EPG (Electronic Program Guide) – up to 14 days •Separate, digital audio output (coaxial) •Teletext/Videotext (with 300 pages of storage) •DiSEqC ® 1.0 – to receive several SAT positions •Eight timer presets •Volume adjustment via the remote control •Multilingual OSD Menu... -
Page 31: Service
SM ELECTRONIC GmbH Retourenzentrum • Großer Kamp 9 • D-22885 Barsbüttel • www.skymaster.de • info@sm-electronic.de Subject to technical changes • ASTRA, EUTELSAT, TÜRKSAT, DiSEqC and Skymaster are registered trademarks. Waste electrical and electronic equipment is classed as recyclable waste and does not... - Page 32 9901964002-BDA-E-GB-01/2010 EUP...
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