TechniSat DIGIT MF4-S Manuel d'utilisateur

DDiiSSEEqqCC1.2With integrated CONAX decoding system andPCMCIA interface for insertion of a CA module.For reception of free-to-air and encrypted (e.g.

10Connecting the DVB receiver to a satellite installationa. Connect the LNC with the LNC input (LNC IN) of theDVB receiver.b. Establish a Scart connec

4 ConnectionsThe references mentioned below, i.e. a b c etc.refer to the illustration on page 10.4.1 External installationa Use a suitable co-axial ca

In addition, if broadcast, the Dolby Digital signal (AC3) isavailable at this output.4.5 Serial interface (RS 232)The RS 232 interface is used for ope

Once the installation assistant has been completed,the sorting of programmes in the Favourites list will bemade in accordance with your selection.>

Position A/Option B> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the satelliteyou wish to receive at the DiSEqC setting PositionA/Option B and confirm by p

> To do this, use the arrow keys up/down to mark the fieldAll, if you wish to scan for both free-to-air and encryptedprogrammes, or All free, if yo

> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line BasicSettings.> Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Basic Settings will bedisplayed. (Fig. 6-3)&g

6.3 Audio/Video settingsTo optimise your digital receiver for use with your television set, youmay make further settings in the menu Audio /Video sett

6.3.5 VCR SCART modeIn this line, use the arrow keys left/right to select the parameteraccording to your TV set: FBAS or S-Video. For standard sets,se

6.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on or offDiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a digital switchingsignal used to control DiSEqC-compatible components

1 Contents1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Please read this first .

6.4.3 Additional LNC settings/LNC propertiesWhen you have completed setting the switching matrix of your DVBreceiver in accordance with your antenna i

LOF low bandLOF (Local oscillator frequency) is the frequency at which an LNCconverts the frequency received into the so-called 1. intermediatefrequen

7.2 Selecting a programme7.2.1 Using the Programme up/down keys> You may use the programme keys up/down either on thereceiver or on the remote cont

> Use the arrow keys up/down to select a type of program-me list, e.g. Total list.> Confirm by pressing OK.The alphabetically sorted total list

> If an encrypted programme is now selected, your digital recei-ver will automatically check the card reader as well as theinterface, and will disp

7.3.2 CONAX PIN CodeYour digital receiver is equipped with a parental control feature,which blocks access to specific selected programmes (see Point8.

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, o

7.8 Display time and programme informationThis function allows you to see programme information related to theprogramme currently selected.> Press

7.12 Sleep timer> Press the Sleep Timer key once or repeatedly to set theswitch-off time of the receiver in the range of 15 minutes to 2 hours.When

Mixed operation> Pressing the Videotext key again will switch to mixed ope-ration, i.e. both video text and TV picture will be shownsimultaneously

7.3.1.2 Selecting a starting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247.3.2 CONAX PIN code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257.4 Volume control .

The SFI functions allow you to:- display information on programme contents on your screen- pre-select programmes, which will be selected automatically

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 progr

> Hold down the yellow function key to page forward continu-ously. A clock is displayed to give you a better overview.Press the green function key

on by means of the video recorder timer, this will be indicatedby the message “rEc” shown in the display.Most of the func-tions of the remote control

Display SFI overview for other programmes> Press the green function key Programmes.A list of SFI programmes will be displayed. (Fig. 7-20)> You

7.16 Timer recordingsYour receiver is equipped with video recorder timers as well as withprogramme switching timers. In terms of their programming, th

> In the selection window that will now be displayed, use thearrow keys up/down to select the desired source(TV or Radio).> Confirm by pressing

If under the heading Programme you have selected a pro-gramme that is blocked in terms of Point 8.3, you will firsthave to enter the PIN code before t

> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the additional win-dow displayed: Type.> Confirm by pressing OK. A window showing the timer typesavailable

8.1.1 Calling up programme list managementTo customise the Favourites list, proceed as follows:> Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu. (Fig.

8.4.4 Manual scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .498.4.5 After the scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .498.5 Service

> Press the red function key Programmes resp. thegreen function key TV List you can switch back andforth between the Favourites list and the Total

> Press the yellow function key Delete.The message will be displayed: “Do you really want to deletethe programme(s) from the list?”.> Use the ar

> Press the yellow function key Sort to enter the new posi-tion of the programme into memory.> To sort several programmes simultaneously, mark t

8.2.1 Selecting a channelTo obtain a better overview, you can programme the electronic pro-gramme guide SFI so that this contains only your favourite

> The downloading procedure can be interrupted by switchingon the digital receiver (On/Standby key).8.2.2 Start categoryThe electronic programme gu

> To start the updating of SFI data manually, press the redfunction key Start now.If the parameters applicable to the data channel used to download

8.3.2 Mode> In this line, use the arrow keys left/right to switch the parentalcontrol On of Off8.3.3 Selecting channels> Press the OK key. The F

2. Satellite scanSelect this type of scan if you want to search for programmes onlyon one speific satellite.3. Transponder scanSelect this type of sca

> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line AllSatellites, to scan all active satellites for programmes, ormark the desired satellite, to scan o

Polarisation> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the linePolarisation.> In this line, use the OK key to enter the polarisation plane(horizontal

32 Illustrations* This function is only available if the appropriate data is being broadcast on the selected programme slot.Remote control option:By s

SortedThe programmes found will be sorted into the Favourites list inaccordance with a pre-programmed list. The order of listing the pro-grammes will

8.5.1 Activate default settingAfter this function is called up, the default factory programming willbe implemented again, all own settings will be del

To start the updating of the programme list manually, pressthe red function key Test and confirm the message display-ed by pressing Yes(Fig. 8-24).You

8.5.3.2 Deleting programmesIn this step you can delete programmes that are still included in yourFavourites list, but are no longer broadcast.> If

> Press OK to go to the sub-menu Update software (Fig.8-30).To perform a software update, mark the line Update soft-ware.> Switch the Update sof

on screen.8.6 System configurationUse this menu item to view the specific receiver data (e.g. currentsoftware version).> Use the arrow keys up/down

If there are no obstructions in the rotating radius of the dish, set thelimits so the dish can be rotated a little beyond what is required forthe oute

with the available actions.> Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line SetWest limit.> Confirm by pressing OK.> To set the westerly lim

affect the first decimal place.Example: Co-ordinates of Daun/Germany (home of TechniSat)Latitude (deg.) 50° 11‘(45“) N Longitude (deg.) 06° 50‘ (10”

9.3.1.2 Setting a user-defined satellite position(User satellite)> To accept a user satellite position into the satellite list, usethe arrow keys

4LNCinputSCART socketTVAudio outputdigital (optical)SCART socket VCRMains socketAudio outputsanalogueRS 232interfaceAudio outputdigital (electrical)Pr

> Press OK to open the satellite list.> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the satelliteposition for which you wish to change the data.> Conf

The test transponder you have set will now check whether asignal can be received at this position. The system will alsocheck whether the position to b

9.5 Deleting a satellite positionTo delete a satellite position from the satellite list, proceed as follows:> Use the arrow keys to mark the field

DVB:Digital Video Broadcasting: A universal digital transmissiontechnology used for pictures, graphics, sound and text, i.e.for data in any shape or f

Polarisation plane:To better utilise the available frequency range, satellites bro-adcast neighbouring programmes with opposite polarisation(horizonta

11 Technical dataDBS tuner:Input frequency range 950 ... 2150 MHzInput level range -65 dBm ... -25 dBmDBS tuner input F-socketInput impedance 75 OhmA

Output digital:SP/DIF output electrical, cinch socketoptical, ToslinkDolby Digital AC3Video parameters:Output:Output level FBAS 1 Vs-s +/- 0.3 dB to 7

SFI data:SFI preview: maximum 7 days in advanceTimer:Events: maximum 30 events, one year in advanceRemote control system: RC-5Subsystem address 8 (SA

68Problem Possible cause Solution Various programmes not shown inprogramme listIncorrect programme list selected Select other programme list (seePoin

13 Annexure69Co-ordinates of some German cities and towns (1)City Degrees longitude(E) Degrees latitude (N)Aachen 6,1 50,8Augsburg10,948,4Berlin 13,4

7Dear customer,congratulations on your decision to purchase the TechniSatDIGIT MF4-S digital receiver.The operating manual you are reading is designed

70Co-ordinates of some German cities and towns (2)City Degrees longitude (E) Degrees latitude (N)Kassel 9,5 51,3Kiel 10,1 54,3Koblenz 7,6 50,4Köln 7,0

14 IndexAC3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 26Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reference position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62RS 232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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For daily useSwitching on and off> Switch the digital receiver on by pressing theOn/Standby key, either on the unit or on the remotecontrol.> Pr

Please read this first> Before you begin operating your receiver, please firstcheck whether the package contains all the compo-nents that should be

cription is displayed in the appropriate field.Key descriptions and terms that appear on the OSD menuare printed bold in this operating manual.Help:Wh