TechniSat DIGIT MF4-S manual

D D i i S S E E q q C C 1.2 W ith integ rated CONAX decoding system and PCMCIA interface for insertion of a CA module. F or reception of free-to-air and encr ypted (e.g. CONAX, VIA CCESS, IRDET O, SECA etc. ) sa tellite prog rammes. Oper a ting Manual DIGIT MF4-S W ith motor-driven antenna f acility and software update via sa tellite.[...]

1 Contents 1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 3 Please read this fir st . . . . . . . . . . .8 Safety notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 4.1 External unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1 [...]

7.3.1.2 Selecting a starting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 7.3.2 CONAX PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 7.4 V olume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 7.5 TV/Radio switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 7.6 Selecting a different language (TV mode) resp. station (radio mode) . . . .26 7.6.1 Dolby Digi[...]

8.4.4 Manual scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 8.4.5 After the scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 8.5 Ser vice settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 8.5.1 Activating the default setting . . . . . . . . . . .51 8.5.2 Delete all programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 8.5.3 Updating programme list (ISIPRO)[...]

3 2 Illustrations * This function is only available if the appropriate data is being broadcast on the selected programme slot. Remote control option: By switching the remote control options you can use this remote control unit to operate two receivers, one television set as well as a video recorder , using the same coding. > T o switch the remot[...]

4 LNC input SCART socket TV Audio output digital (optical) SCART socket VCR Mains socket Audio outputs analogue RS 232 interface Audio output digital (electrical) Programme select up/down On/Stand-by LED display Card reader for CONAX Smartcard: > Insert the CONAX Smartcard (gold-coloured chip at the bottom, and in the direction of insertion) car[...]

7 Dear customer , congratulations on your decision to purchase the T echniSat DIGIT MF4-S digital receiver . The operating manual you are reading is designed to help you gain optimum use and enjoyment from the comprehensive functions of your new digital receiver . We have designed the operating manual to be as comprehen- sive as necessary , and as [...]

Please read this first > Before you begin operating your receiver , please first check whether the package contains all the compo- nents that should be included. The following are supp- lied: 1 digital receiver , 1 mains power cable, 1 remote control, 1 operating manual, 1 guarantee card, 2 batteries (1,5V micro-cell) 1 SCART cablel. > Insert[...]

cription is displayed in the appropriate field. Key descriptions and terms that appear on the OSD menu are printed bold in this operating manual. Help: Where available in the menues, pressing the blue function key will cause a help text to be displayed, pressing again will remove the text from the screen. Disposal advice The packaging for your unit[...]

10 Connecting the D VB receiver to a satellite installa tion a. Connect the LNC with the LNC input (LNC IN) of the DVB receiver . b. Establish a Scart connection between the DVB receiver and the television set. c. Connect a video recorder , using a Scart connection, to the V CR Scar t sock et of the DVB receiver . d. Connect the audio outputs to a [...]

4 Connections The references mentioned below , i.e. a b c etc. refer to the illustration on page 10. 4.1 External installation a Use a suitable co-axial cable to connect the LNC input of the digital receiver with the LNC of your external installation. Please also note Point 6 "Settings". 4.2 Connection to a television set b Use a SCART ca[...]

In addition, if broadcast, the Dolby Digital signal (AC3) is available at this output. 4.5 Serial interface (RS 232) The RS 232 interface is used for operating system updates as well as for pre-programming via a personal computer PC. 4.6 Mains power connection The digital receiver should only be connected to the mains power supply once the unit has[...]

Once the installation assistant has been completed, the sorting of programmes in the Favourites list will be made in accordance with your selection. > T o accept the selection, confirm by pressing OK . Country selection > Use the ar row keys up/do wn to select the time zone corresponding to your country of residence. (Fig. 5-4) The time will [...]

Position A/Option B > Use the ar row keys up/do wn to mark the satellite you wish to receive at the DiSEqC setting Position A /Option B and confirm by pressing OK . (Fig. 5-9) Position B/Option B > Use the ar row keys up/do wn to mark the satellite you wish to receive at the DiSEqC setting Position B /Option B and confirm by pressing OK . (Fi[...]

> T o do this, use the arrow keys up/down to mark the field All , if you wish to scan for both free-to-air and encrypted programmes, or All free , if you wish to scan only for free- to-air programmes. > Confirm your selection by pressing OK , an automatic pro- gramme scan will be started. All the satellites included in the antenna configurati[...]

> Now use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Basic Settings . > Confirm by pressing OK . The menu Basic Settings will be displayed. (Fig. 6-3) > Use the ar row k eys up/down to move the marker within the menu, and to change the individual positions as shown. When selecting a menu item please also note any messages displayed on scree[...]

6.3 Audio/Video settings T o optimise your digital receiver for use with your television set, you may make further settings in the menu Audio /Video settings . > Press the Menu key to display the Main Menu . > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Settings . > Confirm by pressing OK . The sub-menu Settings will be displayed. (Fig. [...]

6.3.5 VCR SCART mode In this line, use the ar row keys left/right to select the parameter according to your TV set: FB AS or S-V ideo . For standard sets, select FBAS . 6.3.6 Dolby Digital (AC3) V arious movies are broadcast in Dolby Digital format. This is indica- ted by display of the Dolby logo in the information window , once the programme has [...]

6.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on or off DiSEqC ( Di gital S atellite Eq uipment C ontrol) is a digital switching signal used to control DiSEqC-compatible components via the anten- na cable. If your external installation is equipped with DiSEqC com- ponents, you must switch on the DiSEqC control: > In this line, use the OK key to switch DiSEqC on or of [...]

6.4.3 Additional LNC settings/LNC properties When you have completed setting the switching matrix of your DVB receiver in accordance with your antenna installation, you should check the remaining settings for the reception installation, and adjust the settings where necessary . > Use the ar row k eys left/right to move the marker to the column C[...]

LOF lo w band LOF (Local oscillator frequency) is the frequency at which an LNC converts the frequency received into the so-called 1. intermediate frequency , which then can be received and interpreted by the digital receiver . So-called Universal LNCs work with 2 LOFs, in order to cover the entire reception range from 10.7 to 1 1,8 GHz (low-band) [...]

7.2 Selecting a programme 7.2.1 Using the Programme up/down keys > Y ou may use the pr ogr amme k eys up/down either on the receiver or on the remote control to switch up or down one pro- gramme slot at a time. 7.2.2 Using the numeric keys > Y ou may use the numeric keys to enter the desired program- me number . For example: 1 for programme s[...]

> Use the ar row k eys up/down to select a type of program- me list, e.g. T otal list . > Confirm by pressing OK . The alphabetically sorted total list will be displayed, containing all programmes. (Fig. 7-3) > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the programme you wish to view . > Confirm by pressing OK . 7.2.4 Calling up blocked progr[...]

> If an encrypted programme is now selected, your digital recei- ver will automatically check the card reader as well as the interface, and will display the programme in unencrypted form provided the appropriate valid Smartcard or an appropriate CI module containing a valid Smartcard for this programme has been inserted. 7.3.1 Special functions [...]

7.3.2 CONAX PIN Code Y our digital receiver is equipped with a parental control feature, which blocks access to specific selected programmes (see Point 8.3). In addition, in the case of CONAX-encrypted broadcasts, indivi- dual programmes not suitable for viewing by children can be given a prior block by means of a parental control code. In order to[...]

7.6 Selecting a different language (TV mode) resp. station (Radio mode) If a programme is broadcast in several languages , or with multi- channel sound , or if several radio programmes are available on a specific radio slot, this information will be displayed (Fig. 7-10) on screen. Y ou may then proceed as follows to select a different langua- ge o[...]

7.8 Display time and programme information This function allows you to see programme information related to the programme currently selected. > Press the Info key to display information on the programme currently selected (Fig. 7-12) . The bottom half of the screen will now show the current time, the name of the channel selected, the name of the[...]

7.12 Sleep timer > Press the Sleep Timer key once or repeatedly to set the switch-off time of the receiver in the range of 15 minutes to 2 hours. When the selected time has elapsed, the receiver will switch automatically to Standby mode. 7.13 Video text 7.13.1 Using the video text decoder of your television set Wherever it is broadcast, video te[...]

Mixed operation > Pressing the Videotext key again will switch to mixed ope- ration, i.e. both video text and TV picture will be shown simultaneously on the screen. > Press this key again to return to normal operation. Stop paging > Press the F reeze frame key ,and the upper left corner of the video text window will display the message “[...]

The SFI functions allow you to: - display information on programme contents on your screen - pre-select programmes, which will be selected automatically when the programme/show starts - programme timer functions - search for and select programmes according to type (genre). 7.15.1 Downloading SFI data The programme information will be updated by you[...]

information on the contents of various programmes. In addition, you may use the SFI functions to select a particu- lar programme, to pre-select a programme, or to set a timer for a programme. 7.15.4 Now (table with current programme contents) The first SFI table to be displayed is the “ Now ” table (Fig. 7-16) sho- wing the programmes currently[...]

> Hold down the yello w function key to page forward continu- ously . A clock is displayed to give you a better overview . Press the gr een function key in the same way to page bak- kward through the tables. The individual days of the week are displayed along the bot- tom of the screen. If information relating to the following days is available,[...]

on by means of the video recorder timer , this will be indicated by the message “rEc” shown in the display .Most of the func- tions of the remote control are disabled at this stage, to avoid accidental interruption of the recording. In stand-by mode, an active timer is indicated by the colon in the time display blinking, or by the LED. Deleting[...]

Display SFI o ver view for other progr ammes > Press the gr een function key Pr ogr ammes . A list of SFI programmes will be displayed. (Fig. 7-20) > Y ou can now use the ar r ow k eys to mark the desired pro- gramme. > Press the OK key to display the SFI overview of the pro- gramme selected. 7.15.7.4 SFI overview by programme type (genre)[...]

7.16 Timer recordings Y our receiver is equipped with video recorder timers as well as with programme switching timers. In terms of their programming, these timers differ only in that the relevant type of timer is specified. Y ou may programme the timers manually as described in this chap- ter , or by means of the SFI function as described in Point[...]

> In the selection window that will now be displayed, use the ar row k eys up/down to select the desired source ( TV or Radio ). > Confirm by pressing OK . Depending on the previous setting, either the TV or the radio programme list will now be displayed. > Now use the ar row k eys to mark the desired programme. > Use the ar row k eys u[...]

If under the heading Prog ramme you have selected a pro- gramme that is blocked in terms of Point 8.3, you will first have to enter the PIN code before the data can be transfer- red to memory . > Press the TV/Radio key to return to normal operation. 7.16.2 Timer overview The timer overview function gives you an overview of all timer events alrea[...]

> Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the additional win- dow displayed: Type . > Confirm by pressing OK . A window showing the timer types available will be displayed. > Use the ar row k eys up/down to select the desired timer type. > T o accept the timer type, confirm by pressing OK . > When you have completed the programming, pre[...]

8.1.1 Calling up programme list management T o customise the Favourites list, proceed as follows: > Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu . (Fig. 8-1) > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Manage TV lists , in order to work on the TV list, or Manage Radio lists , in order to work on the radio list. > Confirm by pressing OK [...]

> Press the red function key Prog rammes resp. the gr een function key TV List you can switch back and forth between the Favourites list and the T otal list. The cur- rently active list will be indicated by a blue marker . 8.1.2 Adding programmes to the Favourites list T o accept programmes from the T otal list into the Favourites list, call up [...]

> Press the yello w function key Delete . The message will be displayed: “Do you really want to delete the programme(s) from the list?”. > Use the ar row k eys left/right to select Ye s or No . > Confirm by pressing OK . > T o remove several programmes simultaneously , mark these as described in 8.1.2 ( Mar king blocks of prog ramme[...]

> Press the yello w function key Sor t to enter the new posi- tion of the programme into memory . > T o sort several programmes simultaneously , mark these as described in 8.1.2 ( Mar king blocks of pr ogr ammes ). > Now press the yello w function key Sor t . A double arrow will appear next to the block of programmes selected. > Now use[...]

8.2.1 Selecting a channel T o obtain a better overview , you can programme the electronic pro- gramme guide SFI so that this contains only your favourite program- mes. Please note: The larger the number of programmes included in the electronic guide, the longer will it take to download the SFI data! In addition, the maximum preview period of 7 days[...]

> The downloading procedure can be interrupted by switching on the digital receiver ( On/Standby key). 8.2.2 Start category The electronic programme guide provides various types of presenta- tion (categories). Over view This form of presentation provides a quick overview of all program- mes included in the electronic programme guide. Prog rammes[...]

> T o start the updating of SFI data manually , press the red function key Star t now . If the parameters applicable to the data channel used to download the SFI list have changed, you can use this menu to correct the parameters. The current transponder data is available from specialist retailers. Generally , though, you should not make any chan[...]

8.3.2 Mode > In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to switch the parental control On of Off 8.3.3 Selecting channels > Press the OK key . The Favourites list of the category cur- rently selected (Radio or TV) will be displayed. The program- me currently selected is marked. (Fig. 8-12) > Y ou can switch back and forth between the TV a[...]

2. Satellite scan Select this type of scan if you want to search for programmes only on one speific satellite. 3. T ransponder scan Select this type of scan to search on only one specific transponder of a satellite. 4. Manual scan Use this type of scan to search specifically for a particular program- me, using programme-specific PID numbers. When t[...]

> Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line All Satellites , to scan all active satellites for programmes, or mark the desired satellite, to scan only this for programmes. > Confirm by pressing OK . > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the field Scan mode . > Press the OK key to decide whether you want to scan only for free-to-air[...]

Polarisa tion > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Polarisa tion. > In this line, use the OK key to enter the polarisation plane ( horiz ontal or ve r t ical), whichever is appropriate for the programme being scanned for . Scan mode > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Scan mode . > Use the OK key to decide whether[...]

Sor ted The programmes found will be sorted into the Favourites list in accordance with a pre-programmed list. The order of listing the pro- grammes will be determined by the audio language set in Point 6.3.2 resp. by the country selected in Point 6.2.2 and 6.2.3. Unsor ted The newly found programmes are added to the end of the Favourites list in a[...]

8.5.1 Activate default setting After this function is called up, the default factory programming will be implemented again, all own settings will be deleted, and the installation assistant AutoInstall will be started. > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Activate default setting . > Confirm by pressing OK . The message will be disp[...]

T o start the updating of the programme list manually , press the red function key T est and confirm the message display- ed by pressing Ye s (Fig. 8-24) . Y our receiver will restart itself, and will indicate the presence of a new programme list by means of a message on screen (Fig. 8-25) . > If you do not wish to download the new programme lis[...]

8.5.3.2 Deleting programmes In this step you can delete programmes that are still included in your Favourites list, but are no longer broadcast. > If you wish to delete the programmes indicated as being no longer broadcast (Fig. 8-28) ,confirm by pressing OK . > If you would nevertheless like to retain the programmes in your Favourites list, [...]

> Press OK to go to the sub-menu Update software (Fig. 8-30) . T o perform a software update, mark the line Update soft- war e . > Switch the Update software function to On by pressing OK . > In the line Update time use the numeric k eys to enter the time at which the software update is to be carried out. > T o start the update of the o[...]

on screen. 8.6 System configuration Use this menu item to view the specific receiver data (e.g. current software version). > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark this line in the sub- menu Settings . > Confirm by pressing OK . > Press the Menu key to return to normal operation. 8.7 Encryption/decoding system This menu point takes you to th[...]

If there are no obstructions in the rotating radius of the dish, set the limits so the dish can be rotated a little beyond what is required for the outermost satellite you wish to receive. 9.1.1 Deleting existing limits First you should delete any limit values that may have been stored. > Use the ar row k eys left/right to mark the column LNC T [...]

with the available actions. > Now use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the line Set West limit . > Confirm by pressing OK . > T o set the westerly limit, press the gr een function key ( West limit ) and confirm the following screen prompt (Fig. 9-8) by pressing OK . 9.2 Geo-positioning If the geographical co-ordinates of your location are [...]

affect the first decimal place. Example: Co-ordinates of Daun/Germany (home of T echniSat) Latitude (deg.) 50 ° 11 ‘( 45 “) N Longitude (deg.) 06° 50‘ (10”) E Conversion of degree latitude (lat): Lat = 50 + 11/60 Lat = 50 + 0,2 (rounded) Lat = 50.2 In the menu used to enter the geographical latitude you would thus enter the value rounded [...]

9.3.1.2 Setting a user-defined satellite position (User satellite) > T o accept a user satellite position into the satellite list, use the ar row k eys to mark the field Sat new . > Confirm by pressing OK . A list showing all available satellite positions will be dis- played. (Fig. 9-1 1) > Now use the ar row k eys to mark a user satellite[...]

> Press OK to open the satellite list. > Use the ar row k eys up/down to mark the satellite position for which you wish to change the data. > Confirm by pressing OK . > Now use the ar row k eys to mark the field LNC config. and confirm by pressing OK . The menu LNC settings will be displayed. (Fig. 9-12) > In this menu, enter the dat[...]

The test transponder you have set will now check whether a signal can be received at this position. The system will also check whether the position to be saved is identical to a position available in the pre-programmed satellite position list. (Fig. 9-14) If this is the case, the following message will be displayed: Orbitalposition xx found. Sa ve [...]

9.5 Deleting a satellite position T o delete a satellite position from the satellite list, proceed as follows: > Use the arrow keys to mark the field Cur rent satellite list . > Press OK to open the current satellite list. > Use the ar row k eys up/down to select the satellite you wish to delete. > Confirm by pressing OK . > Use the [...]

D VB: Digital Video Broadcasting: A universal digital transmission technology used for pictures, graphics, sound and text, i.e. for data in any shape or form, and in any possible, always appropriate quality . Exter nal unit (installation): Description applied to the entire system located outdoors, consisting of the parabolic/offset dish as well as [...]

Polarisa tion plane: T o better utilise the available frequency range, satellites bro- adcast neighbouring programmes with opposite polarisation (horizontal and vertical or laevorotatory and dextrorotatory). T o receive both polarisation planes you require either two Single LNCs or a V/H LNC. Receiv er : see satellite receiv er Satellite: Descripti[...]

1 1 T echnical data DBS tuner : Input frequency range 950 .... 2150 MHz Input level range -65 dBm ... -25 dBm DBS tuner input F-socket Input impedance 75 Ohm AFC gain rain +/- 3 MHz Demodulation Shaped QPSK Symbol rate 1 ... 45 Mbaud/s, SCPC/ MCPC FEC Viterbi and Reed-Solomon Viterbi rates 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, automatic adjustment Roll-off Fact[...]

Output digital: SP/DIF output electrical, cinch socket optical, T oslink Dolby Digital AC3 Video par ameters: Output: Output level FBAS 1 Vs-s +/- 0.3 dB to 75 Ohms Output level Y 1 Vs-s +/- 0.3 dB to 75 Ohms Output level C 1 Vs-s +/- 0.3 dB to 75 Ohms Output level RED 0,7 Vs-s +/- 0.1Vp-p to 75 Ohms Output level GREEN 0,7 Vs-s +/- 0.1Vp-p to 75 Oh[...]

SFI data: SFI preview: maximum 7 days in advance Timer : Events: maximum 30 events, one year in advance Remote control system: RC-5 Subsystem address 8 (SA T 1), 10 (SA T 2) Modulation frequency 36 kHz Infra-red wavelength 950 nm Po wer suppl y: Mains pow er adapter : Po wer r equirement: 3,0 W in stand-by mode (clock off) 3,4 W in stand-by mode (c[...]

68 Problem Possible cause Solution V arious programmes not shown in programme list Incorrect programme list selected Select other programme list (see Point 7.2.3.1) Sound OK, no TV picture Radio mode selected Switch to TV mode Programmes such as Pro 7, Sat 1, TM3, Kabel 1, DSF and HOT temporarily show interference Interference from cordless (DECT) [...]

13 Annexure 69 Co-ordinates of some German cities and towns (1) City Degrees longitude(E) Degrees latitude (N) A achen 6,1 50,8 Augsburg 10,9 48,4 B erlin 13,4 52,5 Beucha 12,7 51,3 Bielefeld 8,5 52,0 Bonn 7,1 50,7 Brandenburg 12,6 52,4 Braunschweig 10,5 52,3 Bremen 8,8 53,1 Bremerhaven 8,6 53,6 C hemnitz 12,9 50,8 Cottbus 14,3 51,8 D aun 6,8 50,2 [...]

70 Co-ordinates of some German cities and towns (2) City Degrees longitude (E) Degrees latitude (N) Kassel 9,5 51,3 Kiel 10,1 54,3 Koblenz 7,6 50,4 Köln 7,0 51,0 Krefeld 6,6 51,3 L andshut 12,2 48,5 Leipzig 12,4 51,3 Ludwigshafen 8,4 49,5 Lübeck 10,7 53,9 Lüneburg 10,4 53,3 M agdeburg 1 1,6 52,1 Mainz 8,3 50,0 Mannheim 8,5 49,5 München 1 1,6 48[...]

14 Index AC3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 26 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 1 Antenna settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Autofocus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Automatic scan . . . . . . . . . [...]

Reference position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 RS 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Satellite position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Satellite position, setting of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Satellite scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Notes 73[...]

For daily use Switching on and off > Switch the digital receiver on by pressing the On/Standby key , either on the unit or on the remote control. > Press this key again to switch the receiver off again. Programme selection Using the programme up/down keys > Use the Prog ramme keys up/do wn either on the unit or on the remote control to mov[...]