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Kathrein UFD 515 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual Order no.: 260 473...

  • Page 3: Preface

    We wish you a great reception and much enjoyment with your new satellite re- ceiver. Your, KATHREIN-Team If you have any unexpected problems with your receiver, please contact your spe- cialist supplier through our hotline. Tel: (08031) 18 47 00...

  • 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 Reception status - radio ........................... 20 Selecting a radio programme by number entry ..................21 Common Interface ............................22 Timer settings ..............................23 VPS signal ................................23 Programme overview .............................24 EPG ..................................24 Full EPG................................24 EPG timer programming........................... 24 Sound settings..............................25 Setting the volume ............................25 Stereo and two-channel sound reproduction....................25 AC3 ...................................25 Mute................................
  • Page 6 Contents Transponder selection .......................... 41 DiSEqC (UFO) Set-up ..........................42 22-kHz signal ............................42 Tone burst and DiSEqC signal ......................42 Tone Burst ............................43 DiSEqC ..............................43 DiSEqC Repeat............................. 43 UFO mini............................... 43 Remote frequency..........................43 UFO micro............................. 43 Factory setting ............................

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Safety instructions Important notes regarding operation The following section contains important information relating to the operation, place of installation and connecting-up of the receiver. Read these notes carefully before putting the unit into operation. Extended absence / thunderstorms 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 Important notes for siting and installation. Place of 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. In conjunc- tion with treated furniture surfaces, the unit’s rubber feet can likewise give rise to changes in colour.

  • Page 9: Control, Displays And Connection

    50/60 Hz AUDIO VIDEO 14/18V max. 400mA max.30W 22kHz DiSEqC DATA I/O UFD 515 260473 IF OUTPUT DIGITAL Front panel controls and displays Rear panel controls and displays On/Off switch (with mains separation) Audio output 2 Cinch sockets, left and right channel...

  • Page 10: Remote Control Handset Keys

    Control, displays and connection Remote control handset keys Switch over of the Power On - remote control Standby A / B Calls up main menu Calls up favourite categories Programm- Last programme and informationen exit Calls up Setting scart programme list connection Radio Off Volume /...

  • Page 11: Command Of The Remote Control

    Command of the remote control Command of the remote control 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). Note 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 The menu concept is based on a logical operation sequence. Note: Coloured backgrounds are used to emphasise the selected menus, submenus and menu items as well as the parameters to be set. The menus are to a large extent self-explanatory.

  • Page 13: Alphanumeric Assignments Of Number Buttons On The Remote Control

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

  • Page 14: Connection And Start-Up

    Connection and start-up Connection and start-up 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. You will find sample configurations in the section "Connection examples". First, carry out all installation work before connecting the receiver to the mains power supply.

  • Page 15: Lnb-Supply Voltage

    If the feed system (LNB) is powered by an external supply voltage and the LNB supply voltage is not used for switching over polarity (e.g. Kathrein feed system UAS 330), the LNB supply of the receiver must be set to "OFF" (see section "In- stallation menu, LNB configuration“).

  • Page 16: First Time Installation

    First time installation First time installation The first steps Connect the receiver to the mains power supply. Switch on the receiver by pressing the power button at the front of the unit. You will see "- - - -“ in the LED display, afterwards "0000." The operation indicator LED lights up red, the receiver is now in standby mode.

  • Page 17: On Screen Displays

    On screen displays On screen displays Important screen displays The receiver functions are controlled by a microprocessor and extensive software. The following explanations are intended to improve understanding of all proce- dures and to minimise the risk of mistakes. TV channel identifier The channel identifier is displayed for several seconds every time the channel is changed or by pressing the button.

  • Page 18: Radio Programme List

    On screen displays favourite or standard programme and the parental control is provided in the column below the symbol. The column on the left contains information relating to the chan- nel, the programme provider and whether the programme is normally scrambled. The required programme can be selected with the bar cursor and confirmed by pressing the button.

  • Page 19: Programme Selection

    Programme selection Programme selection This section describes how you select analogue and digital TV programme with your receiver and how you can set the required volume. This description of the functions assumes that the receiver has been connected correctly. If you wish to connect the receiver yourself, please read the section "Connection and start-up"...

  • Page 20: Tv Programme Selection By Number Entry

    Programme selection TV programme selection by number entry You can select a different TV programme during a current TV programme by enter- ing the programme location number. 1 0 Use the number buttons f or the purpose of entering the programme lo- cations.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Radio Programme By Number Entry

    Programme selection By pressing the buttons you jump to the next programme and by press- ing the buttons you jump to the neighbouring page or enter-in the channel number with the buttons on the remote control. Confirm your programme selection O...

  • Page 22: Common Interface

    Common Interface Common Interface You will find the Common Interface for the insertion of two so-called conditional ac- cess modules behind the front flap. The purchased smart card from the pay-TV provider is inserted in the CA module, which is suited to a particular encryption technology. This card is not included in delivery.

  • Page 23: Timer Settings

    Timer settings Timer settings You can use the timer for recording a programme with a video recorder on time. Seven timers are available which you can set to different programmes as well as start and end times. To access the timer setting, press ...

  • Page 24: Programme Overview

    Programme overview Programme overview With the button, you receive an overview 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.

  • Page 25: Sound Settings

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

  • Page 26: Programme List

    Programme list Programme list The programmes /channels set at the factory can be changed in the " programme list" menu. Select the menu by pressing the  b utton, the  b uttons as -+ well as f or TV or radio and .

  • Page 27: Programme Assortment

    Programme list Programme assortment You can sort programmes as desired. The programmes are sorted by shifting the entries in the programme lists. Press the  b utton to access the main menu. Select " programme list" by press- ing the ...

  • Page 28: To Add A Programme Manually

    Programme list The highlighted line can now be prepared for deletion by pressing the button. The control programme now asks: "Do you want to delete this programme l" Confirm your desired selection by pressing the corresponding button. Press the button to delete the programme slot. If necessary, you can now con- tinue to delete the next programme slot.
  • Page 29 Programme list Only alphanumerical and decimal entries are accepted at the positions · name, · video PID (programme identification), · audio PID, · PCR PID (PCR = Programme Clock Reference) and · audio PID dig. Incorrect PID entries are rejected with the displayed message. Incorrect parameter Press the button 3 times to return to the TV screen.

  • Page 30: Adding/Removing Satellites

    Adding/removing satellites Adding/removing satellites Setting up a satellite The LNB can naturally also accommodate new satellites. For this, the orbit position that 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 31: Remove Satellite

    Adding/removing satellites Remove satellite To remove a satellite, select the "LNB configuration" menu, move the cursor bar with and confirm by pressing the button. You will now be asked whether you wish to remove the satellite. You can either confirm your selection with or cancel it with...

  • Page 32: Password

    This is useful for identification in case of theft. 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 33: Parental Lock

    Password Parental lock You can set parental lock in a manner similar to that used for marking favourite programmes by means of the "Apple" symbol. This denies children access to un- suitable programmes. The "Padlock" symbol is used to identify the programmes in the "TV"...

  • Page 34: Operation From The Front Panel

    Operation from the front panel Operation from the front panel If you have misplaced the remote control or the batteries are empty, you can still operate you receiver from the front panel. Backup operation 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 35: Setting System Parameters

    Setting system parameters Setting system parameters The following settings should not be altered without good reason, since they are factory presets or operational settings, matched specifically to your receiving sys- tem. Only extensions to the receiving systems or modifications call for new settings. The selected menus, submenus, entries, and parameters are highlighted.

  • Page 36: Timer Menu

    Setting system parameters remote control, otherwise the settings will be lost. Timer menu See section "Timer settings." Summer time See above. Changeover in spring or fall. Confirm by pressing two times. TV type Use the buttons to specify whether your TV set is a ·...

  • Page 37: Osd Colour

    Setting system parameters OSD colour Use the buttons to select the background colour of the on-screen display. Confirm by pressing two times. OSD trans Use the buttons to select the transparency of the background colour. Confirm by pressing two times.

  • Page 38: Installation Menu

    Installation menu Installation menu You should not change the following settings without good reason as they repre- sent factory settings or operational settings that are adapted to your receiving sys- tem. New settings are only required when changes or expansions are made to the re- ception system.

  • Page 39: Changing The Oscillator Frequency

    Installation menu Changing the oscillator frequency Move over to the right-hand side in the LNB configuration menu by pressing and the setting for LO High will be highlighted in colour. Using the number buttons, you can now enter a frequency matching your system. The same also applies for the LO Low setting.

  • Page 40: Diseqc Setting

    Installation menu DiSEqC setting The precondition for this setting is that you have made no changes in the DiSEqC (UFO) set-up, refer to the section "DiSEqC (UFO) Set-up". When you are in the LNB configuration menu (see above), press the buttons to move the coloured bar to the "HotBird"...

  • Page 41: Tp Set-Up/Search

    Installation menu The signal quality and the search progress are indicated during the search. The message appears at the end of the search. The search is complete Press (OK) button All new programmes are added to the existing programme list. You can interrupt the search by pressing the button.

  • Page 42: Diseqc (Ufo) Set-Up

    Installation menu ponders. 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“ you can remove the transponder from the pro- gramme memory by pressing .

  • Page 43: Tone Burst

    The setting under this menu point is also designed for operation of the receiver to- gether with a processing system. Control and communication between the receiver and the Kathrein UFO micro sys- tem takes place on the return of the coaxial cable.

  • Page 44: Factory Setting

    Installation menu 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. You will need to delete the previously allocated address when using the receiver for the first time together with a UFOmicro receiving system.

  • Page 45: Video Recorder Connection

    Video recorder connection Video recorder connection The connection diagram provided at the end of this User's Guide and the descrip- tion of the video recorder will show you how you should connect your video re- corder to the receiver. Recording 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 46: Software And Programme Lists Update

    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 47: Data Transfer From Receiver To Receiver

    In all cases wait until the "Succ." or "F * * *“ message appears on the display. You can download new operating software as well as a new programme list at our website www.kathrein.de where you will also find the corresponding instructions. Refer to the section "System information" to establish the status of your receiver.

  • Page 48: Technical Annex

    Technical annex Technical annex Technical features The receiverUFD 515 is equipped with the following features: · Reception of all digital TV programmes (Free-to-air receiver) · Reception of all DVB radio programmes (Free-to-air receiver) · Loop-through Sat IF input · Teletext processing for TV set ·...

  • Page 49: Technical Data

    Technical annex Technical data RF features Sat-IF frequency range 950 to 2150 MHz Input level range 43 to 83 dBµV IF frequency 479,5 MHz Receiving threshold (Eb/No dig.) £4,5 dB Sat-IF input F-socket with loop-through output Input impedance 75 W Video Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer DVB-S-Standard...

  • Page 50: 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 Connection no. VCR/AUX Audio output, right Audio input, right Audio output, left Audio earth Blue earth Audio input, left...

  • Page 51: Connection Examples

    DC 1 low/22kHz Sat-Position B high DC 3 Switch Switch Band Band Sat-socket ESD 30 Radio Sat-ZF DVB-Receiver UFD 515 IF INPUT DIGITAL Elektroschock-Gefahr! AC 88V-264V~ 920-2150MHz Nicht öffnen 50/60 Hz AUDIO VIDEO 14/18V max. 400mA max.30W 22kHz Scart DiSEqC...

  • Page 52: Connection Arrangement 2

    Technical annex Connection arrangement 2: Analog Receiver Decoder IF INPUT DiS EqC 920-2150MHz UFD 400 260440 14/18V max. 400mA 22kHz AUDIO-OUT DATA RADIO 230V~50Hz 21Watt DECODER Scart Universal-LNB Scart IF INPUT DIGITAL Elektroschock-Gefahr! AC 88V-264V~ 920-2150MHz Nicht öffnen 50/60 Hz AUDIO VIDEO 14/18V max.

  • Page 53: Glossary, Abbreviations

    Glossary, abbreviations Glossary, abbreviations 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 Eb/No ratio Digital signal-to-noise ratio...

  • Page 54: Short Technical Lexicon

    Short technical lexicon Short technical lexicon DiSEqC 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. This is a single master/multi-slave system, i.e. there is always only one master in the Sat system.
  • Page 55 Short technical lexicon ceived per second. Transponder A transponder is a satellite transmitter which transmits TV and radio signals. A satellite has several transponders. Analogue transponders transmit only one TV channel and possibly several radio channels on their transmit frequencies. Digital transponders simultaneously transmit several TV and several radio chan- nels on their transmit frequencies.

  • Page 56: Service

    Service Service OSD-Language Picture format LNB supply German Operation: Standby: 16:9 Satellite 1 Satellite 2 Satellite 3 Satellite: Satellite: Satellite: LO1: 9750 LO1: 9750 LO1: 9750 LO2: 10600 LO1: 10600 LO1: 10600 Satellite Satellite Satellite DiSEqC menu 22-kHz: High/low PosA/B Tone burst: High/low PosA/B...
  • Page 57 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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