Kathrein UFD 574/S User Manual

Kathrein UFD 574/S User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual DVB-T Receiver UFD 574/S With Hard Disk ...
  • Page 2: Preface

    We trust your receiver will always provide high-quality reception and wish you much pleasure with it. The KATHREIN-Team However, if you have – against our expectations - any trouble with your receiver, please contact your local dealer or call our hotline:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Preface...2 Radio Programmes... 2 Contents ...3 Safety Instructions ...5 Installation...6 Factory Setting of the Receiver ... 7 Control Elements, Indications and Connections ...8 View Front Panel ... 8 View Back Panel... 8 Control elements and indications on the front panel ... 8 Control elements and connections on the back panel...
  • Page 4 Contents Recording Manually... 37 Timer Recording ... 38 Stopping the Recording... 38 Special Functions ... 39 Replay and Record... 39 Replay... 39 Setting and Deleting Indices... 41 Delayed Replay ... 41 Audio Mode ... 41 Search ... 41 Visible Search... 41 Time-Controlled Search ...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions...
  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Installation • First of all, connect your receiver to the TV set and the antenna installation. • Switch on the TV set. • Select the AV programme position for the receiver connection. • Now connect the receiver to the wall outlet. •...
  • Page 7: Factory Setting Of The Receiver

    Installation Factory Setting of the Receiver Reset your receiver to the basic settings by calling up factory settings in the menu.  Press to call up the main menu. Press   'Installation' and for factory settings.  After you have pressed the same procedure as specified above in chapter 'installation' starts ...
  • Page 8: Control Elements, Indications And Connections

    Control Elements, Indications and Connections Control Elements, Indications and Connections View Front Panel (flap down) View Back Panel Control elements and indications on the front panel On/Off switch (with power disconnection) Orange – confirmation commands via the remote control Menu key – equal to remote control Green LED Select key for calling up the channel list Red LED –...
  • Page 9: Remote Control/Menu Functions

    Remote Control/Menu Functions Remote Control/Menu Functions  Sound on/off   Digit input for programmes, timer etc.  Menu  Last Programme; prog. is made a favourite  Channel locking  Volume  Exit menu  Fast rewind  Play contents on hard disk ...
  • Page 10: Rc 660 Remote Control

      Address 1 =    Address 4 =   (red) = Kathrein UFD 5xx code RC 400 remote control RC 600 and RC 650 remote controls cannot be replaced! Taste      ...
  • Page 11: Notes Regarding Operation

    Notes regarding Operation Notes regarding Operation Language Selection Menu Concept Note: Alphanumerical Entries Select the language of the screen inserts like this:    → →menu language→ Select between German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish. The menu concept follows logical operation sequences. The current channel is always indicated in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 12: Connection And Initiation

    Connect the receiver either to your conventional house distribution or community antenna net with which you receive all VHF/UHF signals, or use one of Kathrein's special DVB-T indoor antennae for the reception of the TV signals direct in your living quarters.
  • Page 13: Initiation

    Initiation Initiation The first Steps • Make sure that you connected everything correctly • Connect the receiver to the wall outlet • Switch on the receiver by pressing the power switch on the front panel The red LED and the figures on the front panel start flashing. The receiver is now in stand-by mode.
  • Page 14: Initiation With Bzd 30 Indoor Antenna

    Initiation Initiation with BZD 30 indoor Antenna Switch on both the TV set and the receiver.  Press (Stand-by) on the remote control to switch the re- ceiver to operational mode (LED flashes green). Switch the TV set to AV mode, unless it switches automatically. In order to activate the voltage supply of the antenna, carry out the following steps with the remote control of the receiver: ...
  • Page 15: On-Screen Display Osd

    On-Screen Display OSD On-Screen Display OSD Important Information displayed on the Screen Help Function The receiver functions are controlled by a micro-processor and by ex- tensive software. The following explanations will help you understand all procedures and prevent errors.  By pressing in the individual OSD's, you will obtain detailed infor- mation on the further procedure.
  • Page 16: Channel Confirmation Tv

    On-Screen Display OSD Channel Confirmation TV Problem Report  Press to exit the help function and to get back to the main menu. Get back to the current programme by pressing The channel confirmation is displayed for several seconds every time you change channels or every time you press in the top left corner indicates the reception of a programme even though no picture can be seen (e.
  • Page 17: Channel List Tv

    On-Screen Display OSD Channel List TV  Press to have the channel list displayed. Find the icon '+' for the overall list in the top left corner. Find indications of the channel, the programme provider and the information whether the programme is scrambled or not in the column underneath.
  • Page 18: Videotext/Subtitles

    Videotext/Subtitles Videotext/Subtitles Videotext Subtitles As soon as the 'videotext/subtitle' icons opposite appear, the receiver starts processing these signals –videotext also if signals are scram- bled- for the TV set. Call up videotext by pressing the blue have it displayed immediately. Exit videotext by pressing the same key.
  • Page 19: Programme Selection

    Programme Selection Programme Selection Selecting a TV Programme Reception Status Learn how to change TV channels and how to adjust the volume. Concerning the function description, we assume that the receiver has been properly connected. If you wish to connect it yourself, please read chapter 'connection and initiation' first.
  • Page 20 Programme Selection Alternatively, you can change channel by pressing programme list is displayed. You can obtain information on the net, the channel, the carrier number and the programme on the right upper column. The column on the left indicates the programme position, the programme name, the kind of the received signal (FTA/scrambled) as well as the favourites and locked channels.
  • Page 21: Selecting A Tv Programm With The Number Keys (Numeric Character Entry)

    Programme Selection Selecting a TV Programm with the Number Keys (numeric character entry) Example Switching to Radio Channel Reception You can also change channels by entering the programme position of another channel with the number keys You wish to select channel „XYZ“ on position 15 (the TV channel order is predefined in the programme list and therefore only exemplified now).
  • Page 22: Timer Settings

    Timer Settings Timer Settings You can programme a timer to be able to timely record a programme. 14 timers are available, which you can set to different channels as well as starting times and ends of programmes. Call up the timer settings by pressing scroll the selection cursor to 'system parameters', now press ...
  • Page 23: Vps Signal

    Timer Settings VPS Signal Confirm your settings by pressing If you have timer-preprogrammed a download, all succeeding timer settings are ignored after successful download . Please note that signals of digital television do not provide the VPS signal. Consequently, you have to programme your external DVD or video recorder in accordance with the timer settings.
  • Page 24: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Sound Settings Adjusting the Volume Stereo and Dual-Channel Sound Reproduction AC 3  Press on the remote control of the receiver to adjust the desired volume. A bar indicating the volume is displayed on the screen. The sound reproduction setting is shown in the channel information, which can be called up by pressing 'sound wave' icon appears –underneath the displayed time- mono left, mono right or stereo can be set, the figure indicates which is set).
  • Page 25: Mute Function

    Sound Settings Mute Function  Press on the remote control. The sound is then muted. The same icon is then displayed on the screen. Press this key again. The sound is now unmuted again. To indicate this, the volume bar is displayed for a few seconds. You can change channel while the mute function is active, however, this function is retained until the sound is either unmuted again or until you re-adjust the volume with the corresponding keys on the remote...
  • Page 26: Channel List

    Channel List Channel List Selecting the Channel last received Favourite Programmes The initial programme/channel settings can be changed in menu item 'channel list'. Call up this menu item with the keys   for TV or RADIO and must be entered. ...
  • Page 27 Channel List  Press the red key to have the favourite programmes list displayed .  Use the keys to determine in favourite list 1 to 5 in which list you wish to have your favourite programme stored. You can store several different programmes in one list.
  • Page 28 Channel List  Confirm your entries by pressing . You get back to the channel list.  Press to get back to TV. The storage of your new settings is con- firmed and the information on the current programme is displayed on the screen for a few seconds.
  • Page 29 Channel List  Press to select the desired programme, it is highlighted with a coloured bar and displayed in the right upper corner on the screen.  Press to call up the desired programme. If you wish to cancel one of your favourite list entries, select the corresponding favourite list in ...
  • Page 30: Alphabetical Channel Search

    Channel List Alphabetical Channel Search You can have all the channels with the same initial letters displayed in one list. Consequently, you can very quickly pick out a certain channel from the overall channel list. Press  Press to call up the 'channel list mode'. ...
  • Page 31: Channel Sort Function

    Channel List Channel sort Function Deleting Channels Be careful when delet- ing channels! You can determine the desired channel with the lighted with a coloured bar and displayed as small insert in the right upper corner of the screen.  Press to confirm your selection.
  • Page 32: Adding Channels Manually

    Channel List Adding channels manually This function is only necessary for channels which are not broadcast in DVB standard. All channels conforming to standards are recognised and stored in the automatic search. Basically, you need to follow almost the same procedure for adding a channel as for sorting a channel.
  • Page 33 Channel List  Press to get back to the channel list. The storage of your entries is confirmed and the information on the currently set channel is displayed on the screen for a few seconds. The new channel is added to the channel list.
  • Page 34: Programme Overview

    Programme Overview Programme Overview  Press to get an overview of the programmes broadcast in the cur- rently received network inclusive the time and the length of the pro- gramme, but only if this information is broadcast via the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), as it is the case with ARD and ZDF.
  • Page 35: Timer Programming Via Epg

    Programme Overview Timer Programming via EPG The length of the programme list is dependend on each programme provider and its contents can span several days. You can scroll the coloured bar in the list with gramme for timer programming. By pressing the red the timer is displayed.
  • Page 36 Programme Overview  Press to confirm your selection. The confirmation is displayed for several seconds. The programme will be recorded on the time set.  Press to exit the timer settings.
  • Page 37: Hard Disk Recorder

    Hard Disk Recorder Hard Disk Recorder Recording Hard Disk Capacity Instantly Recording (OTR/One Touch Recording) Recording Manually Your receiver is equipped with a hard disk and therefore allows for the recording of the current programme while watching the same one time delayed, or another earlier recorded programme.
  • Page 38: Timer Recording

    Hard Disk Recorder Timer Recording Note: Stopping the Recording number, during recording. Additionally, the red light-emitting diode (stand-by) on the front panel flashes. The 'hard disk contents' are displayed for about 5 seconds, then the recorded programme is played. If you want to jump in a current programme at once, you merely have ...
  • Page 39: Special Functions

    Hard Disk Recorder Special Functions Replay and Record Replay You can have more functions of the 'control panel' displayed while you are recording a programme. First press • Lock yes/no • Index items delete • Record split The functions can be set with the cursor keys. If you want to jump in an earlier recorded programme but do not want to stop the recording, you first have to get back to the hard disk contents (in current recordings, press...
  • Page 40 Hard Disk Recorder Note:  Press to blank out or discontinue the menu.  Press to select a recording and start playing it with corder plays the recording you selected – 'HXXX' is displayed on the LED. At the end of the replay, the receiver switches back to 'hard disk contents'.
  • Page 41: Setting And Deleting Indices

    Hard Disk Recorder Setting and Deleting Indices Delayed Replay Audio Mode Search Visible Search Time-Controlled Search Freeze Image Slow Motion During the replay of a recorded programme you can set indices by  pressing ( ). The episode you set between two indices will now be skipped on the next replay (e.
  • Page 42: Breakpoint

    Hard Disk Recorder Note: Breakpoint Stopping Deleting The slow motion function does not work when the control panel is displayed. You can quit the replay of a recorded film in order to go on watching the current programme by pressing with the recorded film, change to the hard disk mode and call up the ...
  • Page 43: Password

    Password Password Factory Settings Password Entry You can provide your satellite receiver with a password protection against unauthorised access. Thus, the reception settings of the re- ceiver cannot be changed by foreign or unauthorised persons. Also, you can activate the parental lock function which certain programmes can be locked with.
  • Page 44 Password You can make the following settings here: Age limit: This setting is only active if the appropriate lock signals are broadcast. Locking lists: Yes/No. The edit function for the channel list can be locked and allowed respectively. Locking installation: Yes/No. Access to the installation menu can be locked and allowed respectively.
  • Page 45: Parental Lock

    Password Parental Lock The procedure for distinguishing the favourite programmes is similar to the procedure for setting the parental lock in order to avoid children having unauthorised access to certain channels. The locked channels are indicated with the 'padlock' icon in channel lists 'TV' or 'Radio' ...
  • Page 46: Operating From The Front Panel

    Operating from the Front Panel Operating from the Front Panel Exceptional Case Operation If you happen to have mislaid your remote control or if the batteries of the remote control are empty, you can also run your receiver from the front panel.
  • Page 47: Installation

    Installation Installation Network Configuration Please mind the suppor- tive information you can read in the individual menu items by pressing  Of course, new networks can also be added to the network configura- tion. Refer to menu item 'antenna alignment' in the installation menu for support in aligning the antenna.
  • Page 48: Entering The Network Name

    Installation Entering the Network Name Deleting a Network Please mind the suppor- tive information you can read in the individual menu items by pressing  Scroll the selection cursor to the existent network name (via active an- tenna:) The first letter is highlighted. You can now change the network name with the number keys.
  • Page 49: Antenna Alignment

    Installation Antenna Alignment Please mind the suppor- tive information you can read in the individual menu items by pressing  The menu item 'antenna alignment' will come in useful for this proce- dure. Here you can see some technical data which are merely intended for the servicing technician.
  • Page 50: Automatical Network Search

    Installation Automatical Network Search Please mind the suppor- tive information you can read in the individual menu items by pressing  You can have your receiver automatically search networks and chan- nels. You can select either 'network' search or 'channel list' search. Channel list: Receiver searches existent channels by means of the channel list.
  • Page 51: Manual Search

    Installation Manual Search Please mind the suppor- tive information you can read in the individual menu items by pressing  We recommend the manual search if you already know the channel data, the frequencies or the channel number. Use the scroll to one of the two settings that you can change stepwise until you receive a signal.
  • Page 52: Setting The System Parameters

    Setting the System Parameters Setting the System Parameters You had better not change the following settings without cause, as they are either factory settings or settings for the operation of the re- ceiver which are syntonised to your receiving installation (or location). Merely changes in the receiving installation might require new set- tings.
  • Page 53: System Parameter

    Setting the System Parameters System Parameter Parental Lock System Information Local Time/Timer Daylight Savings Time TV Type Select the menu item 'system parameters' with main menu. Call up the further positions with The basic settings which can be made here are described in chapter 'password', parental lock settings.
  • Page 54: Picture Format

    Setting the System Parameters Picture Format Screen A/V Mode Factory Setting • Multi-Standard or • NTSC  Confirm by twice pressing  Use the keys to select the picture format your TV set is suitable for, namely either • 4:3, •...
  • Page 55: Dvd And Video Recorder Connection

    DVD and Video Recorder Connection DVD and Video Recorder Connection Recording Replay Please refer to the connection-scheme at the end of this manual and to the manual of your video recorder in order to find out how to con- nect your video recorder to your receiver. For a VCR recording, either the satellite receiver has to be switched on or the timers have to be programmed (see paragraph 'timer set- tings')
  • Page 56: Software And Channel List Update

    Software and Channel List Update Software and Channel List Update Due to digital technology, the software and the channel list of your re- ceiver can also be updated via the reception. Refer to the sub-menu 'software download' to find out whether new software or a new chan- nel list is available.
  • Page 57 Dear customer, your receiver is updated. A software download is not necessary Further information: www.kathrein.de After the update, the receiver is re-initialised and operational again. In case of an error or a missing signal, 'download failed' is displayed. Not on any account switch off the receiver during the update as otherwise you will delete the entire software.
  • Page 58: Technical Features

    Automatical date and time setting via DVB data stream Programme position sort function Infra-red remote control RF level display External infra-red sensor for hidden placing of the receiver (accessory) Operation of an active DVB-T indoor antenna (e. g. Kathrein BZD 30) possible without additional power supply unit...
  • Page 59: Technical Data

    Technical Features Technical Data RF Features Frequency ranges VHF Input level range RF input Input impedance Video Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer Video resolution Frequency range Input data rate QPSK, Code Rate 1/2 , Guard Int. 64-QAM, Code Rate 7/8, Guard Int. 1/32 (acc.
  • Page 60: Accessory

    Technical Features Accessory Scart Socket Seizure VHS/S-VHS Changeover 1 Infra-red remote control 2 Batteries 1.5 V , Type: LR 03, Size: AAA (Micro) 1 Scart cable 1 User manual Signal Connection No. TV Audio right output Audio right input Audio left output Audio GND Blue GND Audio left input...
  • Page 61: Connection Example

    Connection Example Connection Example DVB-T receiver connections with an entire television and HiFi system. The electrical digital audio output can be connected to a Dolby Digital unit.
  • Page 62: Small Technical Encyclopaedia

    Small Technical Encyclopaedia Small Technical Encyclopaedia DVB MPEG-2 Eb/No ratio Channel Package Symbol Rate Video Bit Rate Viterbi Rate DVB is short for Digital Video Broadcasting. DVB-T points to the transmission method (T = terrestrial). MPEG is short for Moving Picture Experts Group, a task force drawing up internationally valid standards for the digital audio and video compression.
  • Page 63: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Audio output AV programme position Eb/No Eb/No ratio LED-Display Mute Pay-TV Receiver Scart cable Stand-by S-VHS Symbol rate Timer function Viterbi rate Audio output on the receiver Favourite programme position of the TV set for the Scart input Digital Video Broadcasting Power density per information unit Digital signal-to-noise ratio...
  • Page 64: Service

    Service Language German Further settings internet: http://www.kathrein.de KATHREIN-Werke KG Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1 - 3 PO Box 10 04 44 D-83004 Rosenheim Germany Telephone +49 80 31 1 84-0 Fax +49 80 31 1 84-3 06 Picture format Antenna supply Operation: 16:9...

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