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The following devices of Digital Receivers of ELIUM GmbH are described in this Operating Instructions: ▪ Elipsus CI 230 S YUV (for digital Satellite receiving DVB-S) ▪...
Information 1.1 Accessories ▪ Digital Receiver Elipsus ▪ Remote Control ▪ Batteries ▪ External Power Supply ▪ Power Supply Cord ▪ Operating Instructions...
Information 1.2 Datasheets Elipsus CI 230 S YUV CI 230 C YUV CI 230 T YUV Tuner DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T Frequency Range 950 - 2120 MHz 47 - 862 MHz Input Resistance 75 Ohm Input Connector F-Typ Jack Antenna Jack Input Symbol Rate 1 - 45 MS/s 4 - 7 MS/s...
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Information 1.2 Datasheets Elipsus CI 240 S DVI CI 240 C DVI CI 240 T DVI Tuner DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T Frequency Range 950 - 2120 MHz 47 - 862 MHz Input Resistance 75 Ohm Input Connector F-Typ Jack Antenna Jack Input Symbol Rate 1 - 45 MS/s 4 - 7 MS/s...
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Information 1.2 Datasheets Elipsus CI 250 S SDI CI 250 C SDI CI 250 T SDI Tuner DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T Frequency Range 950 - 2120 MHz 47 - 862 MHz Input Resistance 75 Ohm Input Connector F-Typ Jack Antenna Jack Input Symbol Rate 1 - 45 MS/s 4 - 7 MS/s...
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Information 1.2 Datasheets Elipsus DVR 3208 S DVR 3208 C DVR 3208 T Tuner DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T Frequency Range 950 - 2120 MHz 47 - 862 MHz Input Resistance 75 Ohm Input Connector F-Typ Jack Antenna Jack Inputs-Datenrate 1 - 45 MS/s 4 - 7 MS/s Modulation QPSK...
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Information 1.2 Datasheets Elipsus DVR 3218 S YUV DVR 3218 C YUV DVR 3218 T YUV Tuner DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T Frequency Range 950 - 2120 MHz 47 - 862 MHz Input Resistance 75 Ohm Input Connector F-Typ Jack Antenna Jack Input Symbol Rate 1 - 45 MS/s 4 - 7 MS/s...
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Information 1.2 Datasheets Elipsus DVR 3228 S DVI DVR 3228 C DVI DVR 3228 T DVI Tuner DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T Frequency Range 950 - 2120 MHz 47 - 862 MHz Input Resistance 75 Ohm Input Connector F-Typ Jack Antenna Jack Input Symbol Rate 1 - 45 MS/s 4 - 7 MS/s...
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Information 1.2 Datasheets Elipsus DVR 3238 S SDI DVR 3238 C SDI DVR 3238 T SDI Tuner DVB-S DVB-C DVB-T Frequency Range 950 - 2120 MHz 47 - 862 MHz Input Resistance 75 Ohm Input Connector F-Typ Jack Antenna Jack Input Symbol Rate 1 - 45 MS/s 4 - 7 MS/s...
Information 1.3 Safety Regulations Pay attention to the following before using this unit. To be sure read these instructions carefully and use the set properly. Be sure to keep this manual for future reference, should any question or problem arise. Power Cord Handle the Power Cord carefully.
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Information 1.3 Safety Regulations Cleaning Before cleaning the Power Cord must be unplugged. Use only a dry and clean cloth. Do not let insecticides, benzine, thinner or strong detergents come in contact with the unit. Longer absence Unplug the Power Cord when not using the unit for long periods of time.
Information 1.4.1 Equipment The Equipment of Elipsus CI 230 YUV. Reception by DVB-S Reception by DVB-C Reception by DVB-T Legend A - Grafics Display B - Infra-red receiver C - Common Interface Slots 1 - 12V Power Jack 2 - Antenna Input 3 - Antenna Output 4 - YUV Output 5 - Scart Output...
Information 1.4.2 Equipment The Equipment of Elipsus CI 240 DVI. Reception by DVB-S Reception by DVB-C Reception by DVB-T Legend A - Grafics Display B - Infra-red receiver C - Common Interface Slots 1 - 12V Power Jack 2 - Antenna Input 3 - Antenna Output 4 - DVI Output 5 - Scart Output...
Information 1.4.3 Equipment The Equipment of Elipsus CI 250 SDI. Reception by DVB-S Reception by DVB-C Reception by DVB-T Legend A - Grafics Display B - Infra-red receiver C - Common Interface Slots 1 - 12V Power Jack 2 - Antenna Input 3 - Antenna Output 4 - SDI Output 5 - Scart Output...
Information 1.4.4 Equipment The Equipment of Elipsus DVR 3208. Reception by DVB-S Reception by DVB-C Reception by DVB-T Legend A - Grafics Display B - Infra-red receiver C - Common Interface Slots 1 - 12V Power Jack 2 - Antenna Input 3 - Antenna Output 4 - Scart Output 5 - Scart Output...
Information 1.4.5 Equipment The Equipment of Elipsus DVR 3218 YUV. Reception by DVB-S Reception by DVB-C Reception by DVB-T Legend A - Grafics Display B - Infra-red receiver C - Common Interface Slots 1 - 12V Power Jack 2 - Antenna Input 3 - Antenna Output 4 - YUV Output 5 - Scart Output...
Information 1.4.6 Equipment The Equipment of Elipsus DVR 3228 DVI. Reception by DVB-S Reception by DVB-C Reception by DVB-T Legend A - Grafics Display B - Infra-red receiver C - Common Interface Slots 1 - 12V Power Jack 2 - Antenna Input 3 - Antenna Output 4 - DVI Output 5 - Scart Output...
Information 1.4.7 Equipment The Equipment of Elipsus DVR 3238 SDI. Reception by DVB-S Reception by DVB-C Reception by DVB-T Legend A - Grafics Display B - Infra-red receiver C - Common Interface Slots 1 - 12V Power Jack 2 - Antenna Input 3 - Antenna Output 4 - SDI Output 5 - Scart Output...
Information 1.4.9 Equipment The Remote Control enables the interaction with the Elipsus Receiver. Therefore it is very important to know about the main functionality. 1 - On / Off (StandBy) 2 - Direct channel selection or data input in Menu 3 - Switch between TV and Radio mode 4 - Not active 5 - RCL return to last channel...
Connecting 2.1 Connecting to Antenna Reception by DVB-S ▪ To reduce noise or disturbance install the Elipsus as far as possible from other electronic equipment. ▪ Connect the antenna cable with the antenna input (2). ▪ If you want to pass through the also received analog signal to an other analog receiver you have to connect the other unit with the antenna out- put (3).
Installation 3.1 OSD Installation After switching on the Elipsus with the StandBy button (1) of the Remote Con- trol you should see on the TV set a welcome screen. Now you can start set up the installation. As followed the OSD installation is shown. ▪...
Installation 3.2 Antenna only DVB-S The Elipsus is programmed for Astra Satellite but you can set up the antenna installtion as well as the channel search for other satellites. ▪ To move between the input windows press the Up and Down button (7). ▪...
Installation 3.3 Channel search DVB-S In the following the channel search is described: After correct set up of the antenna on the screen of your TV set the next installation Menu „channel search“ is shown. ▪ With the Plus/Minus button (8) you can change the satellite. Here you have to select the satellite you have set up in the antenna installation Menu.
Installation 3.4 Channel search DVB-C In the following the channel search is described: After correct set up of the OSD installation on the screen of your TV set the next Installion Menu „channel search“ is shown. In this Menu the signal strength and quality is indicated. Inside the yellow frame a frequency is shown to which the signal strength and quality belongs.
Installation 3.5 Channel search DVB-T In the following the channel search is described: After correct set up of the OSD installation on the screen of your TV set the next installation Menu „channel search“ is shown. In this Menu the signal strength and quality is indicated. Inside the yellow frame a frequency is shown to which the signal strength and quality belongs.
Menu 4.1 Configuration To open the Main Menu you have to press the Menu button (11). In the Main Menu the following options are available. ▪ To select an option you have to press the Up and Down button (7) or the Plus/Minus button (8).
Menu 4.1.1 Edit TV channels Option: Main Menu / Configuration / TV edit. At this Menu there are three options: ▪ Edit TV channels ▪ Sort by providers ▪ Edit TV volume To select one of the above options you have to move with the Up and Down button (7) and confirm with the OK button (10).
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Menu 4.1.1 Edit TV channels ▪ Sort TV channels in the Channel list: Select with the Up and Down button (7) the channel you want to move to an other channel place. Press the Numeric button (2) and a small Input window opens in which you can type the channel number to which you want to move the channel.
Menu 4.1.2 Edit Radio channels Option: Main Menu / Configuration / Radio edit. At this Menu there are three options: ▪ Edit Radio channels ▪ Sort by providers ▪ Edit Radio volume To select one of the above options you have to move with the Up and Down button (7) and confirm with the OK button (10).
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Menu 4.1.2 Edit Radio channels ▪ Sort Radio channels in the Channel list: Select with the Up and Down button (7) the channel you want to move to an other channel place. Press the Numeric button (2) and a small input window opens in which you can type the channel number to which you want to move the channel.
Menu 4.1.3 Channel search Option: Main Menu / Configuration / Channel search. These function is described in Section 3.3. 4.2 installation Option: Main Menu / Configuration / Installation. In this Menu you can set up the following options: Antenna, add Source, Positioner, Positioner USALS, TV Para- meter, TV Out.
Menu 4.2.2 Add Source Option: Main Menu / Configuration / Installation / add Source. Here you can add manual new satellites which are currently not integrated in the Elipsus firmware. ▪ Enter the name and the position of the satellite you want to add by pressing the Numeric button (2) of Remote Control.
Menu 4.2.4 Positioner USALS Option: Main Menu / Configuration / Installation / Positioner USALS To use these option you must have a positioner using the USALS standard. ▪ The satellite dish and the positioner must be aligned at 0°. ▪ Select the satellite which position you want to calculate.
Menu 4.3 TV Parameter Option: Main Menu / Configuration / Installation / TV Parameter Here you can set up the TV parameter. Picture Aspect Ratio Following options are available: ▪ Standard Format (4:3) ▪ Wide Screen Format (16:9) ▪ Auto Here you can set up the video format and also correct the format depending on the TV set you are using.
Menu 4.4 TV Out Option: Main Menu / Configuration / Installation / TV Out. Here you can set up the Euroscart configuration. The unit supports two standard formats: CVBS + RGB and YC. CVBS + RGB format is used for standard TV sets with an Euroscart and RGB input.
Menu 4.5 Time and Date Option: Main Menu / Configuration / Time and Date. Here you can adjust manual the Time and Date of the Elipsus also the Time Zone. To adjust Time and Date follow this instruction: ▪ To move between the input windows you have to press the Up and Down button (7).
Menu 4.6.1 Favourite TV Option: Main Menu / Users / Favourite TV. Here you can create your own Channel list including only your favourite TV channels. The function of the option TV favourite is similar to the function of the option edit TV channels (described in Section 4.1.1).
Menu 4.6.5 Users Management Option: Main Menu / Users / Users Management After selecting this Option of the Menu Users Management the following options are available. 4.6.6 Add new User Option: Main Menu / Users / Users Management / Add new User.
Menu 4.6.8 TV Access rights Option: Main Menu / Users / Users Management / TV Access rights. This option you can use to denied access to special TV channels for user. This enables parental control. To denied access for an user to some special TV channels follow this instruc- tion: ▪...
Channel selection 5.1 Channel selection by Channel list In this Section are described the different possibilities of channel selection. ▪ To open the Channel list you have to press the OK button (10). ▪ To select between the TV Channel list and the Radio Channel list you have to press the Radio/TV Button (3).
Additional function 6.1 Auto Zapping This option enables you to get a quick overview of the current programm at your complete Channel list. The Elipsus automatic switches each 3 seconds to the next channel of the Channel list ▪ To start the Auto Zapping Up function you have to hold the MP3 Button (14) pressed for 2 seconds.
Addtional function 6.3 EPG To start the Eletronic Programm Guide EPG you have to press the EPG button (24). After a few seconds you get accompanying to the available channels of the current transponder a programme overview up to one week. ▪...
Addtional function 6.4 Info Button By pressing the Info button (22) the following options are available depending on information broadcastet by the provider. Here you can select the following options. ▪ Language: Here you use the Multilanguage option if available. ▪...
A. Addenda DVR Models A.1.1 Recording All Elipsus DVR Models are equipped with a 120 GB Harddisk Drive as a Digi- tal Video Recorder (DVR). These enables the recording of TV and Radio pro- gramme including Timeshift function. To record a TV or Radio programme you have to press the Direct Record but- ton (21).
A. Addenda DVR Models A.1.2 Playback of records You can get at every time access to the records of the Elipsust. To playback a record follow this instruction: ▪ To open the playlist with all records you have to press the DVR button (13). ▪...
A. Addenda DVR Models A.1.4 Marking function The Marking function enables you to mark parts of a record direct during the record or later after finishing the record. By playback these record the marked part is not shown, so it is possible to fade out commercial breaks or othe parts of the record.
A. Addenda DVR Models A.1.5 Timer function Option: Main Menu / Timer. Here you can add Timer events that starts recording TV and Radio programms automatic. To add Timer events follow this instruction: ▪ Press the Timer button (25) ▪ To move between the input windows you have to press the Up and Down button (7).
A. Addenda DVR Models A.2.1 Transfer of MP3 files Connect the external data carrier (MP3 Player USB Stick) to the USB Input Port of the Elipsus. Please mention that this function is only possible if the external data carrier is supported and compatible to the Unit. To get access to the MP3 option you have to press the MP3 Button (14).
A. Addenda DVR Models A.3.1 Playback of JPEG files Connect the external data carrier (MP3 Player USB Stick) to the USB Input Port of the Elipsus. Please mention that this function is only possible if the external data carrier is supported and compatible to the Unit. To get access to the JPEG option you have to press the JPEG Button (14).
B. Addenda Elipsus YUV Models B.1.1 Connecting to Display Because of the technical equipment the Elipsus YUV Models can be connected suitable to high quality displays like Plasma TV, LCD TFT or Beamer. The YUV (Y/Pb/Pr) progessive connection enables a picture resolution of best quality and can be optimized to the connected display.
C. Addenda Elipsus DVI Models C.1.1 Connecting to display Because of the technical equipment the Elipsus DVI Models can be connected suitable to high quality displays like Plasma TV, LCD TFT or Beamer. The DVI-I (24+5) digital progessive connection enables a picture resolution of best quality and can be optimized to the connected display.
D. Addenda Elipsus SDI Models D.1.1 Connecting to display Because of the technical equipment the Elipsus SDI Models can be connected suitable to professional displays like Plasma TV, Beamer or Scaler. The SDI (BNC) digital connection enables a picture resolution of best quality and can be optimized to the connected display.