General 1. General 1.1. Safety precautions Only connect to mains power supply (230 Volt/50 Hz). Do not place containers filled with water on top of the device. Do not place device in close proximity of water (e.g. sink, wash basin, etc.).
Cleaning the casing Clean the casing with a dry cloth. 2. Features This satellite receiver DVB 4800 allows you to receive and playback free-to-air not encrypted channels with a CI module (common interface) and corresponding CAM card (smart card). CI-Module and CAM card are not including in delivery and in specialized traders available.
Location of controls 3. Location of controls 3.1. Main unit - front Fig. 3.1: front DVB 4800 (Symbol picture) STANDBY On/off Display POWER LED for operation VOL- Decrease volume / cursor left VOL+ Increase volume / Cursor right ▲CH +...
Location of controls 3.2. Main unit - rear Fig. 3.2: rear DVB 4800 (Symbol picture) LNB IN SAT antenna input (75 Ω input) SCART in-/output for A/V-recorder SCART output for TV HDMI HDMI Digital Audio/Video output YPbPr Component output 100-240V~...
Preparation INFO Accessing program parameters GREEN Function button GREEN V-FMT Changing size of picture / function button RED Favourite lists indicate ▼ Cursor button/ Normal mode: channel change ◄ Cursor button, normal mode: decrease volume Confirm the range TEXT View teletext (switch transparent) ▲...
Preparation 4.1.1. Connection with SCART cable Connect the SCART cable into the SCART jack “TV” on the receiver. Connect the SCART cable with the TV. To connect video devices connect a scart cable to the receiver’s “VCR” scart connector. To connect hi-fi systems connect the RCA cable to the receiver’s „AUDIO R“...
Preparation Connection with component cable 4.1.3. Connect a TV set with YUV connectors (YPbPr components) via a YUV component cable (YPbPr) to the receiver’s YPbPr component output. Fig. 4.2: Connection with Connect component component cable cables with the receiver. Connect the component cable with the TV.
Start of operation and configuration Do not connect your hi-fi’s phono input to the receiver; this can damage your hi-fi-system. For radio reception you need not turn your TV set on. To receive the TV sound via your hi-fi system turn your TV set on. Connect the coax cable to the receiver’s „COAXIAL“...
Start of operation and configuration A list with all stored satellites is displayed. Press to activate or deactivate the desired satellite, a check mark is displayed. Select menu item Antenna connector to set the LNB frequency and press EXIT to finish. The submenus single / multi satellite allow setting the automatic channel search, press to confirm and start.
Start of operation and configuration 5.3. Configuration Press MENU to display the main menu. Edit channel list TV channel list Radio channel list Delete all Installation Antenna connector Satellite list Antenna setting Single satellite search Multi satellite search TP list System setting Languages TV system...
Start of operation and configuration HDD information HDD format PVR setting 5.3.1. Edit channel list Select the desired menu item and press to open the submenu. 5.3.1.1. TV program list FAV (Favorites) Press to select the favorites. The field „FAV“ is highlighted and activated. Select the desired channel and press to confirm.
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Start of operation and configuration Press EXIT to exit the menu. Moving Press shortcut key YELLOW to select the channels. The field “Move” is highlighted and activated. You can move several channels simultaneously. Select the channel and press to confirm. The move icon is displayed next to the selected channel.
Start of operation and configuration 5.3.1.2. Radio channel list For editing the radio channel list same above functions as described for TV channels, are available. 5.3.1.3. Delete all Enter your valid password and confirm the security prompt to delete all saved TV and radio channels.
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Start of operation and configuration Transponder List of programmed transponders DiSEqC 1.0 Set to multi satellite reception Automatically setting Polarization Set polarization Motor Antenna LNB type Set LNB type Motor type Set motor type Local. Longitude Only motor type - USALS Delete all Delete satellite positions Not possible for motor type...
Start of operation and configuration parameters. Press shortcut key GREEN to add new transponder. Delete Press shortcut key YELLOW to delete transponder. Search Press shortcut key BLUE to scan transponder for new channels. System setting 5.3.3. Select the desired menu item and press to open the submenu.
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Start of operation and configuration 5.3.3.3. Local time setting GMT use Switch on and off GMT on GMT Difference: select local shift Summer time: on/off GMT off Adjust date Adjust time 5.3.3.4. Timer setting 8 timer settings are available to perform a service at a preset time, e.g. recording.
Start of operation and configuration New password Enter a new password. Confirm password Repeat your new password. After confirming the new password it cannot be cancelled! 5.3.3.6. OSD setting OSD duration Select the duration of the OSD overlay. OSD transparency Select the transparency of the OSD overlay.
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Start of operation and configuration Via USB Software update via USB port is preferred. Via satellite Necessary data are preset. Confirm the field “start” by pressing OK. Direct your satellite system to ASTRA1 19,2°east for software update. Software update does not save new TV channels, but only serves the software update of the receiver.
Start of operation and configuration 5.3.5. Games There are 3 games available for entertainment. 5.3.6. External memory Connect a USB storage device to use this menu item. Programs that were recorded encrypted can be played back and decrypted after inserting the corresponding CI module and smart card. 5.3.6.1.
Troubleshooting In case this menu item is deactivated only the image is frozen after pressing PAUSE. The time shift recording is not permanently saved on HDD: Selecting a different channel or stopping the recording will cancel the time shift recording. The time shift function has a capacity of max 90 minutes.
Warranty Ensure the connectors. Check the function from the LNB. Decrease distance Remote control does not work system. Exchange the batteries. Point the remote control towards the system’s IR sensor. Select correct color standard. Image black & white Software crashed Disconnect from mains...
Austria: +43 0720 502671 – please dial with the zero! Germany: +49 (0)180 166 66 264 621 Switzerland: +41 (0) 848 00 3322 Contact form – www.cmx-electronics.com 7.2. Warranty has expired Please contact us by phone or contact form in case your warranty has expired. We will help you!
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Warranty Wrong Correct Unit is defect Unit does not respond. unit isn’t working Unit cannot be switched on Sender information: Name, address, ZIP code, city, phone number and e-mail address. Please cut out the warranty card. - 27 -...
Technical specifications 8. Technical specifications Receiver Frequencies 950 ~ 2150 MHz Video resolution 720 x 576 (Pal) / 720 x 480 (NTSC) / 1280 x 720 / 1920 x 1080 IF bandwidth 55 MHz / 8 MHz (under 5 MS/s) DiSEqc Version 1.0 / 1.2 Symbol rate...
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Technical specifications Power consumption 25 Watt (Standby 2 Watt) Mains power AC 100-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz Temperature operation: 0°C ~ 40 °C storage: -40°C ~ 65°C Dimensions 310 x 50 x 200 mm - 31 -...
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