UEC DSD 700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Unpacking ................................................................................... 2
Safety ........................................................................................... 2
Preface ......................................................................................... 2
Digital Satellite Services ............................................................ 2
Conditional Access .................................................................... 3
Smart Card ................................................................................... 3
Inserting the Smart Card ......................................................... 3
The Digital Satellite Decoder (DSD) ....................................... 4
Display .......................................................................................... 4
Front Panel Keys .......................................................................... 4
Rear Panel Connections .............................................................. 4
Remote Control Unit ................................................................... 5
Replacing Batteries in the RCU ................................................... 5
Getting Started ............................................................................ 6
Installation Indemnity ............................................................. 6
Setting-up the System .................................................................. 6
Switching on the Decoder at the Mains ....................................... 6
Tuning your TV ............................................................................. 6
Adding a Modem .......................................................................... 7
Standby and Normal Modes ......................................................... 7
Optional Decoder Connections .................................................... 8
Introduction .............................................................................. 8
Hints to Quality TV System Configurations ............................ 8
IRD, TV ..................................................................................... 8
IRD, TV (SCART or RF Interfaces), Hi-Fi ................................ 10
IRD, VCR, TV, Hi-Fi ................................................................. 11
IRD, VCR, TV, Hi-Fi (using RCA connectors) ......................... 12
Bouquet Selection ...................................................................... 13
Selecting Specific Services .................................................... 13
Selecting Services Directly ..................................................... 13
Stepping through Services ...................................................... 13
Stepping using the RCU .......................................................... 13
Selecting Specific Services from the EPG ............................. 14
Selecting Services from the Information Bar .......................... 14
Controlling the Functions ....................................................... 14
Volume Control using the RCU Keys ...................................... 14
Volume Control using the Decoder Keys ................................ 14
Mute ......................................................................................... 14
Displaying Subtitles or Teletext ............................................... 14
Subtitles ............................................................................. 14
Teletext ............................................................................... 14
Clock ......................................................................................... 15
Selecting Soundtracks ............................................................. 15
Power Reset ............................................................................ 15
Signal Source Selection ........................................................... 15
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Open TV Electronic Programme Guide ............................... 15
Using the EPG ............................................................................... 15
Now/Next EPG ........................................................................... 15
Extended EPG ............................................................................ 16
Theme Search ........................................................................... 17
Open TV Information Bar ........................................................ 17
Reminders ................................................................................. 17
Parental Blocking ...................................................................... 17
Menu Navigation Route ............................................................. 18
Using Menus ............................................................................... 19
Language Selection ...................................................................... 19
Language Option in Guide & Menu .......................................... 19
Soundtrack Options .................................................................. 19
Parental Control ............................................................................ 20
Setting the Parental Level ....................................................... 20
Changing the Parental Pin Code ............................................ 20
Information Box Display Period .................................................... 21
Organising Service ....................................................................... 21
Sort TV Services ..................................................................... 21
Reset TV Services .................................................................. 21
Sort Audio Services ................................................................. 21
Reset Audio Services .............................................................. 21
Full Rescan .............................................................................. 22
Mail Messages .............................................................................. 22
Advanced Options ........................................................................ 22
Change Dish Installation ......................................................... 22
LNB Configuration .............................................................. 22
Signal Setup ....................................................................... 23
Tune IRD ............................................................................. 23
Reset to Factory Defaults .................................................. 23
Loop Through ..................................................................... 23
Signal Detection ....................................................................... 23
Information ............................................................................... 23
IRD Status ........................................................................... 23
CA Status ........................................................................... 23
Loader Status ..................................................................... 23
TV Installation .......................................................................... 24
TV Type .............................................................................. 24
Aspect Ratio ....................................................................... 24
UHF Tuning ......................................................................... 24
Scart Source ...................................................................... 24
Scart Video Output ............................................................ 24
Change Modem Settings (if fitted) .......................................... 25
Local Time ................................................................................ 25
IRD Upgrade ............................................................................ 25
Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 26
Specifications ............................................................................ 30
Hotlines ....................................................................................... 31
Installation Settings ................................................................. 31
Notes ........................................................................................... 32
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Displaying Subtitles or Teletext ..........14 Specifications ................30 Subtitles ................14 Teletext ................14 Hotlines ..................31 Clock ..................15 Selecting Soundtracks ............. 15 Installation Settings ..............31 Power Reset ................15 Signal Source Selection ............15 Notes ................... 32 DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2: Unpacking

    SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Any without the prior written permission of UEC Technologies (Pty) Ltd, attempt to do so will make the warranty invalid. Refer all servicing to the Manufacturer.
  • Page 3: Conditional Access

    The Smart Card, which is supplied separately and forms part of your subscription, is updated over-the-air when your subscription details change, for instance, each time you purchase additional products (details regarding these products will be announced in the future). DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 4: The Digital Satellite Decoder (Dsd)

    S-VHS Republic of South Africa OUTPUTS LOOP-THROUGH MAINS INPUT COMMS TERRESTRIAL TO EXT. S-VHS AUDIO TO FIXED STEREO SCART OUTPUT PORT ANTENNA MODEM CONNECTOR Hi Fi AUDIO OUTPUT CONNECTOR CONNECTOR (TO TV) (FOR RECORDING) (TO TV) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 5: Remote Control Unit

    Displays soundtrack information on the TV for 5 seconds. Where options are available, the display identifies the numbers Displays subtitle options (if available) on the TV. When pressed again, displays teletext on channels where it is available DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    VCR test signal. factory-set frequency. During this process, various indications are displayed on the decoder display and TV, as shown in the following sequence of drawings: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 7: Adding A Modem

    The decoder is now ready for normal use. a. The TV display is lost because the TV is not tuned to the new channel. b. The new channel number is displayed on the front panel of the decoder. DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 8: Optional Decoder Connections

    LNB IN P rotec t ag ainst m oisture 400 mA max. LNB OUT RF IN STEREO AUDIO EXTERNAL MODEM DAT A SERVICE S-VHS Republic of South Africa OUTPUTS TV/AUX REAR PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 9: Ird, Vcr, Tv (Using Scart Or Rf Interfaces)

    210 - 250V 50Hz 30W RF OUT LNB IN renders warranty invalid Protect against moisture 400 mA max. LNB OUT RF IN STEREO AUDIO EXTERNAL MODEM DATA SERVICE S-VHS Republic of South Africa OUTPUTS REAR PANEL DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 10: Ird, Tv (Scart Or Rf Interfaces), Hi-Fi

    Unauthorised opening 210 - 250V 50Hz 30W LNB IN renders warranty invalid Protect against moisture 400 mA max. LNB OUT RF IN STEREO AUDIO EXTERNAL MODEM DATA SERVICE S-VHS Republic of South Africa OUTPUTS REAR PANEL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 11: Ird, Vcr, Tv, Hi-Fi

    210 - 250V 50Hz 30W RF OUT LNB IN renders warranty invalid Protect against moisture 400 mA max. LNB OUT RF IN STEREO AUDIO EXTERNAL MODEM DATA SERVICE S-VHS Republic of South Africa OUTPUTS REAR PANEL DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 12: Ird, Vcr, Tv, Hi-Fi (Using Rca Connectors)

    Using a SCART-to-RCA cable, connect the VCR SCART socket on the DSD to the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO INPUT sockets and the Video input socket of the VCR. Connect the AUDIO OUT sockets on the VCR to the AUDIO INPUT sockets on the TV. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 13: Bouquet Selection

    This box is displayed when setting the volume. Selecting Specific Services from the EPG NOTE: For a description of the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) refer to the next section. DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 14: Selecting Specific Services From The Epg

    The mute function is disabled when the FIXED STEREO audio outputs (Left and Right) on the decoder are used. This ensures a fixed volume level for recording purposes. The VARIABLE STEREO audio outputs (Left and Right) of the decoder can, however, be muted. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 15: Clock

    1 again. will automatically switch your TV to AV and keep control of it. The current programmes are listed when NOW is selected and the programmes to follow are listed when NEXT is selected. DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 16: Extended Epg

    Press EXIT to return to the EPG. Press on the RCU to enter the Audio guide. The Audio guide behaves exactly the same as the TV guide. Pressing TV on the RCU takes you back to the TV guide. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 17: Theme Search

    NOW is selected and the programmes to follow are listed when NEXT is highlighted. Enter your Parental PIN code using the keypad. Refer to Move between the NOW or NEXT programmes by pressing Parental Guidance Options. The programme is then unblocked. on the RCU. DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 18: Menu Navigation Route

    Change Modern Settings UHF Tuning Local Time Scart Source IRD Upgrade Scart Video Output NOTE: The menu structure is occasionally upgraded over the air by the Service Provider and may differ slightly from that shown in these instructions. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 19: Using Menus

    Press MENU on the RCU. Press to highlight Soundtrack Options. The Main Menu screen is displayed with Language Selection highlighted. Press OK. The current order soundtrack language preferences is displayed, Press OK. The following option list is displayed: as follows: DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 20: Parental Control

    This is a safeguard against an initial displayed with the Censorship Classification option incorrect entry. highlighted. The Parental Guidance menu is displayed. Press EXIT to return to the Main Menu or MENU to return to the service. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 21: Information Box Display Period

    The Organising Services menu is displayed. Reset Audio Services Press to highlight Sort TV Services. Refer to “Reset TV Services” . Select Reset Audio Services instead of TV Services. Press OK. The Sort TV Services screen is displayed as follows DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 22: Full Rescan

    LNB Hi frequency. (Default setting is helps to prevent accidental changes to the set up. The PIN code is 10700.) 9949. This number cannot be changed. Press OK. The LNB Configuration menu screen is displayed. Press EXIT. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 23: Signal Setup

    Adjust the alignment of the dish to obtain the maximum signal strength as indicated by the bars on the screen. Press to toggle between the coarse and fine tuning. DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 24: Tv Installation

    The TV display is now lost because the TV is not tuned to the new channel. The changed channel number is displayed on the DSD front Press to highlight the SCART to be edited. panel. Store the setting by pressing OK on the RCU. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 25: Change Modem Settings (If Fitted)

    Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to return to The upgrade is active and will take approximately X the service. minutes After the download is completed, the decoder will return to the current service. DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Locate either the corresponding error number and message or the description of your problem in the troubleshooting table and follow the advice provided.If you have tried the appropriate remedy and still have difficulty in operating your DSD, please call the appropriate helpline. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 27 Any number Moving lines Faulty installation Check the UHF antenna installation and connections. Retune the TV to the IRD. Change the IRD output channel and retune the TV to the IRD. DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 28 Access to service denied Call the Service Provider Error Dot E30 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider Error Dot E31 Service is currently scrambled Access to service denied Call the Service Provider OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 29 Call the Service Provider Error Dot E47 No soundtrack available An unavailable language has been Select an available selected soundtrack Error Dot E49 LNB overload detected Installation faulty Check installation for short circuits Consult dish installer DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    5 seconds DiSEqC Modulated onto 22 kHz Parental Level Unlocked Parental code 1 2 3 4 DEMODULATOR Language option Arabic, English Type QPSK Input Data Rate 15 to 45 Mb/s Error Correction DVB specified FEC code rates OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...
  • Page 31: Hotlines

    Work Order No. IInstaller Name IInstaller Tele No UHF Channel Setting LNB IN LNB Power LNB Mode LNB Frequency Lo Freq Hi Freq DiSEqC Command Tone Burst Signal Setup number Source Active Frequency Symbol Rate Polarisation LNB Selection DSD 700 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 32: Notes

    NOTES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DSD 700...

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