INTRODUCTION This User Manual will help you to operate your Satellite Receiver in a safe manner while enjoying all the features and benefits it provides for your entertainment The instructions contained in this User Manual assume that the user of the Satellite Receiver already has a basic general knowledge on how to operate entertainment electronic devices This User Manual must be read by every person that is:...
Table of contents Introduction Disposal of used electrical devices Table of Contents Explanation of the device Front side of the receiver Backside of the receiver Remote control Safety precautions The right location Operating the receiver Turning on the receiver Standby Mode Switching channels Volume adjustment Channel number...
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Installation menu Antenna connection Satellite list Antenna settings Searching single satellites Searching multiple satellites TP list (transponder) System menu Language TV settings Time settings Timer settings Parental lock (passwords) OSD settings Favorites Miscellaneous (LNB supply, channel display) Miscellaneous Information Default settings Upgrade via satellite (software) Games Tetris...
1. Explanation of the device 1.1 Front side of the receiver POWER button Turning on the device or switching to standby mode. Switching channels backwards. ▼button Switching channels forward. ▲button LED POWER illuminates during normal standby operation. LED LOCK LED illuminates if signal is strong enough. Infrared receiver for signals from remote control.
1.2 Back side of the receiver LNB IN LNB port for antenna cable. LNB OUT LNB port for analogue SAT receiver (Loop-in operation during standby only). Audio Stereo Sound Output, for connecting a stereo system. TV SCART SCART connection for TV. Mains cable Mains cable 230V.
1.3 Remote Control 1. Sound on/off Mutes the sound. Press again to turn on sound. 2. On/Off (Standby) Press to turn off the receiver or to switch to Standby. 3. Audio – Select sound channel Displays all available sound channels. 4.
Safety precautions Before operating the receiver, please read thoroughly the following safety precautions You are required to read all the notes, instructions and warnings contained in this User Manual Basic safety precautions Connecting to the mains · During disturbances unplug the receiver from the mains. ·...
The right location Place the receiver on a stable, even surface. Avoid placing it near: Heating sources, like radiators, Naked flames, like candles, Devices with strong electromagnetic fields, like speakers. Do not place objects filled with liquids (such as vases) on the receiver. ·...
2. Operating the receiver Use the buttons CH▲, CH▼, VOL► and VOL◄ to navigate through the menus. Selected menu items are marked. Confirm the selection with OK button. Press EXIT or MENU button to return to previous menu or to exit main menu. Changes require additional confirmation.
2.5 Channel number During radio or TV mode press any number button followed by "OK" button to directly switch on a channel. 2.6 Mute (Turning sound off) Press "Mute" to switch off the sound. Press "Mute" once more to switch sound on again. 2.7 Changing sound channel Press "Audio"...
2.11 EPG Electronic Program Guide. Not every broadcasting station broadcasts electronic program guide (EPG), as is the case with teletext. The extent also varies. For this reason verbalizations like "as long as provided by broadcasting station" will have been foregone. The EPG shows an overview of current or future broadcasts with the respective broadcasting times.
2.12 LAST The receiver skips to the previously selected program when pressing "Last" button. 2.13 Program list (OK button) Press OK button to display a complete list of all saved programs. Use the CH buttons to navigate within this list. Use the PG-/PG+ buttons to faster "browse"...
2.17 Favorite list Press "FAVOR" button to open previously created favorite groups. Use the CH buttons to select a favorite list. Please note that after selecting a favorite group only the stations of this group can be switched on. Chapter „Menu“ „TV program list“...
3. Menu Press MENU button. The main menu opens. Press EXIT to close it again. Navigate through the menus in the following way: Menu name (function symbols are displayed thereto). Subsequent: Submenu or menu items. Down: The information bar displays buttons, with the help of which you can move through the current menu Menu structure Main menu...
3.01 Editing programs Press "Menu" button and select menu item "Editing programs". Now enter your personal password (default setting "0000"). 3.1 TV program list In the menu "TV program list" you can carry out the following settings: Editing favorites (white button), locking channels (red), skipping channels (green), moving channels (yellow) and changing channels (blue).
3.1.1 Favorites (FAV - white) Press "FAVOR" button (white) to associate a station to a favorite list. Now use CH buttons to select a station you want to associate to a favorite group. After selecting a desired station, press OK. A new window opens, in which you can associate the station to a favorite list.
3.1.4 Moving channels (Yellow) After having pressed yellow button and confirmed selection of the station to be moved by OK button, use CH buttons (or PG+ and PG-) to move the station to the desired channel position. Press OK button once more to save the station at the desired memory location.
4. Installation menu The opposite list appears after entering the installation menu: 4.1 Antenna connection In this menu setting you can specify, whether your satellite system is firmly directed or contains a rotary current motor. 4.2 Satellite list In this menu you can change, add or delete satellites. Press red button to change satellite name and position.
4.3 Antenna settings In this menu you can carry out necessary settings that comply with your satellite system. After selecting a menu item and pressing OK button, the possible options are displayed. The current signal strength and signal quality are displayed at the button of the screen.
4.4 Single satellite search In this menu you can search a single satellite for stations. 1. Satellite: Select the satellite on which you want to search for new stations. Free stations only: Select, whether you only want to search for decoded programs (OK) or also for coded programs (NO).
4.6 TP list In this menu you can change, add or delete the transponder on a satellite. Select the desired satellite using the VOL buttons. Press red button to change the frequency, symbol rate and polarization on the selected transponder. Press green button to create a new transponder or to edit parameters.
5. System menu The opposite list appears after entering the system menu: 5.1 Language In this menu you can select a menu language, as well as pre-select a first and a second audio language (as long as these are provided by the broadcasting station). In addition to that you can select your favorite subtitle language and teletext.
5.3 Time settings The following menu appears: Time: Possibility to enter time and time zone (see example: Set receiver to daylight saving time). 5.4 Timer settings Timer: In this menu you can set the time at which the receiver will turn on or the channel to which the receiver switches automatically, in order to record a certain broadcast by your video or DVD recorder.
5.5 Parental lock The default password is “0000”. Menu lock: Switching on/off the password entry in installation menu. Program lock: Switching on/off password entry for locked programs. password: Specify password. (It is essential to keep the new password in mind). Confirm password: Enter...
6. Miscellaneous 6.1 Information Displaying the hardware used in the receiver. 6.2 Default settings In this menu you can reset the receiver to default settings. All modifications carried out by you will be reversed. The default password: 0000 6.3 Upgrading via satellite In this menu you can upload the most current games on the receiver.
7. Games In the game menu you can play Tetris or Othello. 7.1 Tetris: Playing instructions Set your desired start level under "Setup", using the ◄/► buttons. Press "Start" to start a new game. • Press "Cancel" to exit the game. •...
8. Disassembly Disconnect the receiver and all connected devices from the power • supply. Unscrew the LNB cable from the receiver. • Remove the batteries from the remote control, if you do not use the • receiver over a longer period of time. Pack the receiver, cables and remote control in the box.
9. Trouble-shooting Problem Possible cause and solution Satellite can not Example: ASTRA 19E be found or no Button 1: (Presetting: „Das Erste“) signal Button INFO („Das Erste“, FR11837) Signal AND quality are both 0% Direct the vertical mirror south. Turn few millimeters left or right, wait about 3 seconds and repeat until signal and quality are displayed.
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Poor picture; The antenna is not exactly directed towards the locking error; bars satellite. on the screen; no Direct the antenna more exactly. Therefore use the sound. INFO button on the remote control. Signal for the antenna direction will be displayed. The LNB is defect.
10. Specifications Dimensions in mm (B x D x H) 265 x 158 x 39 Weight in grams Receiver 1000g Input frequency range 950 MHz ~ 2150 MHz IF Bandwidth 55MHz / 8MHz (below 5MS/s) Power supply LNB 13/18V GS, 500mA max. Overload protection LNB Control 22KHz ±...
Warranty: The warranty of this satellite receiver is in compliance with the legal regulations applicable on the date of purchase. Declaration of conformity The manufacturer of this Satellite receiver herewith declares that this product has been manufactured in conformity with the following standards and industry directives: Low voltage directive 73/23/EWG EN 60 335-1...
Glossary Alternating Current connection for alternating current Direct Current connection for direct current Cinch-Plug Coaxial plug for connecting TV or stereo systems DiSEqC Digital Satellite Equipment Control System for controlling different external devices with the help of a satellite receiver. There is a special need for the selection between multiple satellites (e.g.
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