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  • Page 1 Operating manual Order no.: 20210009...

  • Page 3: Preface

    We are always trying to adjust the software to the desires of our customers and the state-of-the-art technology. Refer to section "Software and programme lists update," for more information. ® ® micro and UFO mini are registered trademarks of the KATHREIN Werke KG. DiSEqC™ is a trademark of Eutelsat.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Preface ...3 Contents ...4 Safety instructions ...7 Important notes regarding operation ... 7 Extended absence / thunderstorms... 7 Mains lead ... 7 Cleaning ... 7 Children-at-play ... 7 Repairs ... 7 Connections... 7 Place of installation... 8 Ventilation... 8 Humidity, exposure to sunlight, heat ...
  • Page 5 Contents Switching to a radio programme... 23 Reception status - radio ... 23 Selecting a radio programme by number entry ... 24 Common Interface ...25 Timer settings ...28 VPS signal ... 29 Sound settings...30 Setting the volume ... 30 Stereo and two-channel sound reproduction... 30 AC3 ...
  • Page 6 Contents Tone burst... 63 DiSEqC ... 63 DiSEqC Repeat... 63 UFO mini... 63 Remote frequency... 63 UFO micro... 63 Factory setting ... 64 Video recorder connection ...65 Recording ... 65 Playback ... 65 Software and programme list update ...66 Data transfer from receiver to receiver ...69 Preparation ...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Important notes regarding operation Extended absence / thunderstorms Mains lead Cleaning Children-at-play Repairs Connections The following section contains important information relating to the operation, place of installation and connection of the receiver. Read these notes carefully before putting the unit into operation. Always switch the unit off via its mains switch (at front left on unit) during periods of extended absence or at the onset of thunderstorms.

  • Page 8: Place Of Installation

    Safety instructions Place of installation Ventilation Humidity, exposure to sunlight, heat Mains voltage Grounding Important notes for siting and installation. Every electronic device generates heat. The rise in temperature, however, lies within a safe range. Slight colour changes may occur to sensitive furniture surfaces and veneers over the course of time due to the constant effect of heat.

  • Page 9: Controls, Displays And Connections

    Controls, displays and connections Controls, displays and connections View of front panel (Flap folded down) 3 4 5 6 7 View of rear panel Front panel controls and displays On/Off switch (with mains separation) Menu button to call up or exit from menus or submenus Indicator to confirm remote control signal Select button...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Handset Keys

    Controls, displays and connections Remote control handset keys Switch over of the remote control Calls up the last 4 programmes / favourite categories Programme info EPG programme guide Locks channels Programme lists Programme info Help Programme selection / Selection of submenus and menu entries Mute (On/Off)

  • Page 11: Command Of Remote Control

    Command of remote control Command of remote control Note The remote control features 2 command sets, making it possible to operate 2 receivers independently of each other in one room (not together with a twin receiver). For this purpose, program one receiver on the command set 1 and the second receiver on the command set 2.

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Operating instructions Menu concept Note: Observe that the toolbar on the bottom of the picture with the instructions for the respective menu point. Button functions The menu concept is set up in a logical operating sequence. The current selected programme always appears in the upper right- hand corner of the screen.

  • Page 13: Alphanumeric Entries

    Operating instructions Alphanumeric entries Press to exit setting. In function programme list: Locks the programme is a switch-on button with menu functions. Press the button again to exit. In function programme list: Makes a channel a favourite channel. is a function selection button for radio and TV. In the recording mode preparation of a recording.

  • Page 14: Alphanumeric Assignments Of Number Buttons On The Remote Control

    Operating instructions Alphanumeric assignments of number buttons on the remote control Button Language selection- OSD To select the language for the on-screen menus press: M C ou The available languages are German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek and Turkish. SPACE C menu language C SPACE...

  • Page 15: Connection And Start-Up

    Connection and start-up Connection and start-up Connecting receiver Sat-IF connection Preconditions for receiving signals Presetting of receiving system The following section is specifically intended for the specialist dealer. You only need to read this section if you are carrying out the installation yourself.

  • Page 16: Lnb Supply Voltage

    Connection and start-up LNB supply voltage TV and video recorder connection Audio connection Dolby connection Inserting batteries in the remote control If the feed system (LNB) is powered by an external supply voltage and the LNB supply voltage is not used for switching polarity, the LNB supply of the receiver must be set to "OFF"...

  • Page 17: First Time Installation

    First time installation First time installation The first steps Factory setting of receiver Connect the receiver to the mains power supply. Switch on the receiver by pressing the power button on the front of the unit. The display, "- - - -,“ appears in the LED display. When the LED for the operating display is red, the television is in standby.

  • Page 18: On Screen Displays / Osd

    On screen displays / OSD On screen displays / OSD Important screen displays Help function The receiver functions are controlled by a microprocessor and an extensive software. The following explanations are intended to improve understanding of all procedures and to minimise the risk of mistakes.

  • Page 19: Tv Channel Identifier

    On screen displays / OSD TV channel identifier Radio channel identifier Error message With the button, exit the help function and return to the main menu. Press the button again and return to the originally received programme. The channel identifier is displayed for several seconds every time the channel is changed or by pressing the that a channel is received even if no picture can be seen (e.g.

  • Page 20: Programme List - Radio/Tv

    On screen displays / OSD Programme list – Radio/TV Teletext Press button A + for the main programme list is indicated at the top left. Information about the channel, programme provider, and whether the programme is normally encrypted is found underneath. The upper-right column contains information about the received satellite, the transponder, and its frequency as well as the polarisation.

  • Page 21: Programme Selection

    Press the button once more and the display disappears. You will receive the "channel scrambled" message for scrambled channels. You can receive this programme with the UFD 515 only with CA module and card. buttons in order to select other...
  • Page 22 Programme selection A further option for selecting a different programme is to press the button. The TV programme list is now displayed. The upper right-hand column provides information relating to the received satellites, the transponder and its transmission frequency, polarisation, the symbol rate and the scrambling. The left column contains the programme position, the programme name, the type of reception signals (free-to-air/scrambled) as well as the favourite and locked of channels.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Tv Programme By Number Entry

    Programme selection Selecting a TV programme by number entry Example Switching to a radio programme Reception status - radio You can select a different TV programme during a running TV programme by entering the programme location number. Use the number buttons for the purpose of entering the programme locations.

  • Page 24: Selecting A Radio Programme By Number Entry

    Programme selection Selecting a radio programme by number entry Example button. The radio programme list is now displayed. The upper right-hand column provides information relating to the received satellites, its transmission frequency, the polarisation, the symbol rate, the bouquet and the scrambling. The programme position, the programme name, and type of reception signal (free-to-air/scrambled) are provided on the left.

  • Page 25: Common Interface

    Common Interface Common Interface Observe the operating manual of your Pay-TV provider. The Common Interface for the insertion of two so-called Conditional Access Modules is located underneath the front flap. The purchasable Smartcard from the Pay-TV provider, which is suited to a particular encryption technology, is inserted into the CA module.
  • Page 26 Common Interface The following displays depend on the module and the card and are, therefore, intended only for example. With the button, arrive in a menu, which is generated from the module. When a card is not available, a message appears. Via this menu, you obtain access with your card and PIN code to the different programmes of your Pay-TV provider.
  • Page 27 Common Interface Note for the Conax-, SECA-, Viaccess and CryptoWorks user: Please observe, that the programme providers carry out the clearing of pay-TV cards by different monthly release intervals. Therefore, the clearing can occur a few days before or after the start of the month. During this clearing time, the CA module with the card must be located in the slot of the receiver and the receiver must be switched on as well as set to the booked pay-TV channel.

  • Page 28: Timer Settings

    Timer settings Timer settings You can use the timer for recording a programme with a video recorder on time. 14 timers are available which you can set for different programmes as well as start and end times. In the timer setting, press to the system parameters, and local time / timer and .

  • Page 29: Vps Signal

    Timer settings VPS signal Confirm the settings by pressing If you have pre-programmed a download per timer, all following timer settings will be ignored after a successful download! Make certain, that no VPS signal is included in the digital television signal.

  • Page 30: Sound Settings

    Sound settings Sound settings Setting the volume Stereo and two-channel sound reproduction Set the required volume level by pressing the remote control of the receiver. A bar indicator is displayed on the screen to show the set volume. The channel identifier, which is displayed by pressing the shows the set sound reproduction.

  • Page 31: Switching Off Sound

    Sound settings Switching off sound In order to reproduce the AC3 format, set your receiver to “2 of 2" or "2 of 2 (2ch)" in the audio menu under "Stereo." The corresponding transmission – "5.1 Ch" (5 channels + 1 subwoofer channel) is then indicated at “Dig.

  • Page 32: Programme List

    Programme list Programme list Selecting programmes last received Favourite programmes The programme/channel settings set at the factory can be changed in the menu, "Programme list." Access the menu by pressing the button, the buttons as well as confirm selection with .
  • Page 33 Programme list With the buttons select the desired programme, which will be highlighted with a coloured bar. The bar can be shifted page-by-page or line-by-line with the cursor buttons. You can also enter the desired programme number with the numerical buttons. Press the button to access the list for the favourite selection.
  • Page 34 Programme list Press the button to access the programme list, and with the button you can access the favourite list. Use the select a favourite programme. It is then highlighted by a coloured bar. Press the button to be in the writing mode. The first letter is now indicated.
  • Page 35 Programme list After finishing the letter entry, confirm it by pressing . You return to the programme list. Press to return to the television screen. Your changes are saved and confirmed, and an info display of the current received programme appears for a few second on the screen.
  • Page 36 Programme list With the buttons select your desired programme, which is highlighted with a coloured bar and displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. By pressing the button, your selected favourite programme appears. If you want to delete a marking, with the buttons and select the favourite list, in which the desired programme is saved, and delete the "apple"...

  • Page 37: Search Programme Alphabetically

    Programme list Search programme alphabetically With the buttons first select the "satellite line," and with the buttons select "all satellites." Press programme list. Receive an overview of programmes with the same initials in a list. With this, it is possible to quickly find a certain programme from the entire programme list.

  • Page 38: Sorting Programmes

    Programme list Sorting programmes With the buttons, you can now determine the desired channel, which is highlighted with a coloured bar. preview appears in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Confirm you selection by pressing In order to return in the programme list (representation of all programmes of all set satellites), first press button.

  • Page 39: Deleting Programme

    Programme list Deleting programme With the button, you "hold" the programme which is to be moved, It will be highlighted with a different coloured bar. You can now move it to the desired position using the and the buttons. Place the selected programme on the respective programme position by pressing The change is saved and confirmed and appears for a few seconds on the screen.

  • Page 40: Manually Adding Programmes

    Programme list Be careful when deleting programmes! Manually adding programmes Attention: You can only call up satellites which are included in the installation menu. Use the programme, which you would like to delete. Now, confirm the deletion of the programme with the The control programme asks: Confirm the desire procedure with the respective buttons.
  • Page 41 Programme list It is possible to set · the respective received satellite, · the transponder, the transponder frequency · the polarisation · the symbol rate Only alphanumerical and decimal entries are accepted at the positions · Name, · Video PID (Programme Identification), ·...

  • Page 42: Adding And Removing Satellites

    Adding and removing satellites Adding and removing satellites Setting up a satellite Naturally, the LNB can also accommodate new satellites. In order to do so, the orbit position, which you need to take a bearing on, must be known. The “Antenna settings“ menu entry in the installation menu can be used as an aid for alignment of the antenna.

  • Page 43: Entering A Satellite Name

    Adding and removing satellites Entering a satellite name Removing a satellite In the next step, move with After pressing the button, you are asked if you want to add the satellites. Confirm it with The following message appears You can now make the respective entries to your receiving system in the corresponding positions using the and exit the menu by pressing new station data is stored.

  • Page 44: Programme Overview

    Programme overview Programme overview With the of the programmes (see on-screen display) currently received from the transponder with time and duration, provided that they are broadcast with electronic programme guide (EPG), for example, with ARD and ZDF. In the right-hand column, the programme title is given in abbreviated form, and the complete title appears in the last two lines.

  • Page 45: Epg Timer Programming

    Programme overview EPG timer programming overview of the currently received transmitter with time and duration (see on-screen display), provided that they broadcast the electronic programme guide (EPG). The length of the programme list depends on each programme provider and can cover several days. Afterwards, you can move the coloured bar in the list with the buttons and select a programme for timer programming.

  • Page 46: Password

    Password Password Factory setting Entering a password You can prevent your satellite receiver to be used by unauthorised persons by means of a password. ensure your reception settings are not changed by others. At the same time, you can activate the parental control function to lock out various programmes.
  • Page 47 See section "Operating instructions" for information on how to use the numerical buttons on the remote control for alphanumerical entry. The factory setting is „UFD 515“. You have now undertaken all the settings for safeguarding and identifying your satellite receiver.

  • Page 48: Parental Lock

    Password Parental lock You can set the parental lock in a manner similar to that used for marking favourite programmes with the "Apple" symbol. This denies children access to unsuitable programmes. The "Padlock" symbol is used to identify the programmes in the "TV" or "radio" programme lists.
  • Page 49 Password After calling up the locked programme with the number keys, the message, "This programme is locked" appears and the programme can not be seen. After pressing and calling up a locked programme over the programme list, you will be asked to enter in your password in order to watch the locked programme.

  • Page 50: Operation From Front Panel

    Operation from front panel Operation from front panel Backup operation If you have misplaced the remote control or the batteries are empty, you can still operate you receiver from the front panel. On the front panel, there are 6 buttons at your disposal. The On/Off button, menu, select, and the cursor buttons with horizontal and vertical arrows.

  • Page 51: Setting System Parameters

    Setting system parameters Setting system parameters The following settings should not be altered without good reason, since they are factory settings or operational settings, matched specifically to your receiving system. Only extensions to the receiving systems or modifications call for new settings.

  • Page 52: System Parameters

    Setting system parameters System parameters Parental lock System information Select the menu „System parameters“ with the buttons in the main menu and buttons and , you can call up other positions. The basic settings that can be implemented here are described under setting parental lock in chapter "Password."...

  • Page 53: Local Time/Timer

    Setting system parameters Local time/Timer TV type Picture format Screen With , return to the submenu system parameters. The receiver displays the UTC time transmitted with the data stream (United Time Coordinate, former Greenwich Mean Time). Therefore, in Germany, the time must be corrected by +1 hour. A correction of the summer time is possibly required in order for the timers to turn on and off at correct times.

  • Page 54: A/V Mode

    Setting system parameters A/V mode Installation menu LNB configuration Here, you use the buttons to select the type of video signal which is present on the Scart socket. Select the signal which your TV set is able to process. Observe the operating instructions of your television set! ·...

  • Page 55: Oscillator Frequency L.o

    Setting system parameters Oscillator frequency L.O. Changing the oscillator frequency Operation HotBird systems. The other basic settings are shown in the illustration. Satellite receiver systems consist of the parabolic antenna (satellite dish) with the actual receiving system mounted in front of it (LNB – Low Noise Block Converter or LNC - Low Noise Converter), which converts the RF signals of the satellite to a lower frequency, so it can be processed by a satellite receiver.

  • Page 56: Standby

    Setting system parameters Standby DiSEqC setting Under this menu point the supply voltage for the LNB in receiver standby mode can be switched on and off. It can be switched off for individual and communal systems. The factory setting is "OFF." Reception of 2 satellites.

  • Page 57: Antenna Settings

    Setting system parameters Antenna settings Antenna rotor / Positioner (DiSEqC 1.2) This menu is intended solely for service purposes and, if need be, i.e. if no measuring instrument is available, it can be used to align the antenna (satellite dish). The satellite can be defined in the first line and the transponder in the second.

  • Page 58: Satellite Search

    Setting system parameters Satellite search The receiver allows you to search for programmes on a satellite in the menu satellite search. With the line. In the first line, select if only free-to-air receivable programmes or free-to-air and scrambled programmes should be searched for using button.
  • Page 59 Setting system parameters The message appears at the end of the search. All programmes are added to the existing programme list and highlighted with various colours. You can cancel the search by pressing the button.

  • Page 60: Tp Set-Up/Search

    Setting system parameters TP set-up/search Transponder selection In this menu, you can scan through the transponders for specific programmes, e.g. when new programmes are offered in the package of a specific broadcaster. You can obtain this information from SAT 1 teletext or corresponding TV and satellite magazines as well as from the Internet.
  • Page 61 Setting system parameters Exit this menu by pressing and skip to the previously highlighted programme. With the button, return to this menu once more to search for further transponders. After an unsuccessful search, the following message appears: Error All new programmes are added to the existing programme list. Under the menu item „Delete TP,“...

  • Page 62: Diseqc [Ufo] Set-Up

    Setting system parameters DiSEqC [UFO] Set-up 22-kH signal Tone burst and DiSEqC signal You should only make changes in this menu, when the receiver is connected to another receiving system with different features or if changes have been made to the receiving system. Pay close attention to the instructions of your Sat IF system.

  • Page 63: Tone Burst

    The setting under this menu point is also designed for operation of the receiver together with a processing system. Control and communication between the receiver and the Kathrein UFO micro system occur via the return path of the coaxial cable. ‘ON’...

  • Page 64: Factory Setting

    Setting system parameters Factory setting receiver to the receiving system for signal selection, are also recognised by this system. A remote frequency must not be set in this operating mode, because it is defined by the UFO micro system as part of the addressing procedure.

  • Page 65: Video Recorder Connection

    Video recorder connection Video recorder connection Recording Playback The connection diagram provided at the end of this operating manual and the description of the video recorder will show you how you should connect your video recorder to the receiver. In order to make a VCR recording, the satellite receiver must be switched on or the timer must be pre-programmed (see section "Timer settings“).

  • Page 66: Software And Programme List Update

    Software and programme list update Software and programme list update Thanks to digital technology, the software and programme list of your receiver can also be updated via satellite. Find out if a new software or programme list is available under the submenu software download. Your satellite receiving system must be aligned to ASTRA 19,2°...
  • Page 67 Software and programme list update The light cursor bar in "Software download" can be moved with the buttons. Press in the menu item "Display info" to receive information about the transmitted software and programme list. The menu items "Info text," "programme list" and "operating software"...
  • Page 68 Observe the on-screen display! After a software update, you must set the time again! The updates are also available in the internet under the address: www.esc-kathrein.de/download/ufd/. Here, you will also find instructions for downloading.

  • Page 69: Data Transfer From Receiver To Receiver

    Data transfer from receiver to receiver Data transfer from receiver to receiver Preparation Transferring programme lists Transferring operating software Your receiver is able to receive the RS232C socket data from another receiver. To do so, both receivers must be connected via a so-called 'zero modem cable.' The transmitting receiver is in this case the master and the receiving receiver is the slave.

  • Page 70: Technical Annex

    Technical annex Technical annex Technical features The receiver UFD 515 is equipped with the following features: Reception of all DVB radio and TV programmes (Free to Air Receiver) Common Interface for two CA modules (not included in delivery) Software download via satellite and PC...

  • Page 71: Technical Data

    Technical annex Technical data RF features Sat-IF frequency range Input level range IF frequency Receiving threshold (Eb/No dig.) Sat-IF input Input impedance Video Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer Video resolution Frequency range Input data rates Video decoding Bit rate Output voltage Audio Audio decoding Bit rate Frequency range...

  • Page 72: Accessories

    Technical annex Accessories 1 Infrared remote control 2 Batteries 1.5 V, type: LR 03, size: AAA (Micro) 1 SCART cable 1 Set of operating instructions Scart socket assignments Signal Audio output, right Audio input, right Audio output, left Audio earth Blue earth Audio input, left Blue signal...

  • Page 73: Connection Examples

    Technical annex Connection examples Connection arrangement 1: Connection of the DVR-S receiver to a TV set, a VCR and a hi-fi system for receiving and recording digital satellite TV and radio channels. The digital sound output can be connected to a Dolby Digital System.

  • Page 74: Connection Arrangement 2

    Technical annex Connection arrangement 2: Connection of a DVR-S receiver to an analogue Sat receiver and the complete TV and hi-fi system. The digital sound output can be connected to a Dolby Digital System. The roof antenna connected via the video recorder to the TV permits the reception and recording of terrestrial programmes.

  • Page 75: Short Technical Lexicon

    Short technical lexicon Short technical lexicon DiSEqC DiSEqC components DVB MPEG-2 Eb/No ratio Programme package Symbol rate DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a communication system between the Sat receiver (master) and the peripheral Sat components (slaves), such as LNBs, multi-switch, motorised antenna systems.

  • Page 76: Glossary

    Short technical lexicon Transponder Video bit rate Viterbirate Glossary Audio output Receiver sound output AV channel slot Preferential channel location of TV set for SCART input Decoder Decoder Unscrambling unit for pay-TV DiSEqC Control system between receiver and LNB, multi-switch Digital Video Broadcasting Eb/No [dB] Power density per unit of information...

  • Page 77: Service

    Service Service OSD-Language German Satellite 1 Satellite: LO1: 9750 LO2: 10600 Satellite DiSEqC menu 22-kHz: Tone burst: DiSEqC DiSEqC repeat UFOmini Remote frequency UFOmicro Other settings Picture format 16:9 Satellite 2 Satellite: LO1: 9750 LO1: 10600 Satellite High/low PosA/B High/low PosA/B _____MHz LNB supply...
  • Page 78 KATHREIN-Werke KG ž Telefon (0 80 31) 18 40 ž Fax (0 80 31) 18 43 06 Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1-3 ž Postfach 10 04 44 ž D-83004 Rosenheim...

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