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Page 2: ...tween PAL and HDTV High resolution TV is characterised by a significantly higher number of picture lines on the TV set The usual European standard PAL achieves a resolution of 576 lines vertically and 720 lines horizontally The high resolution TV provides an impressive resolution up to five times higher than the usual PAL standard TV and hence delivering more detail sharpness and responsiveness A ...

Page 3: ...nd HDMI format 50 Channel selection 50 Direct channel selection 50 Channel selection from the channel list 51 Channel messages 53 Channel information 53 Calling up the options channel 54 Select Audio track 54 Select subtitle 55 Videotext Teletext 55 One Touch Recording OTR 56 EPG Electronic Programme Guide 57 Calling up the EPG 57 Selection options remote control buttons in the EPG 58 Views using ...

Page 4: ...ntrol buttons in the recording archive 78 Views of the recording archive sorting the recordings 79 Playback of a recording 81 Playback functions 81 Selecting the recordings to be edited 83 Editing recordings 83 Delete 83 Lock 84 Rename 84 Change category 84 Main Menu 85 Calling up the main menu and introduction 85 Menu overview 86 Main menu Channel search 87 Automatic Channel Search 87 Manual Chan...

Page 5: ... timer 111 Main menu Language settings 111 Operation without the remote control 112 Backup operation 112 Software updating via the USB port 113 Performing the software update 113 Troubleshooting 114 Technical appendix 115 Technical Specification 115 Sat IF connections 116 Stand alone systems 116 Party systems 4 x Sat IF 116 Party systems 8 x Sat IF multifeed 117 Party systems 16 x Sat IF multifeed...

Page 6: ...e network and PC If the mains voltage is too high there is a risk of fire Moisture direct sunlight heat naked flames Protect the unit against moisture dripping and splashed water do not place any filled objects such as vases on top of the unit Do not place the unit close to a heater or expose it to direct sunlight and do not operate it in damp locations Only use the unit in a moderate climate not ...

Page 7: ...uitable stable and flat base Repairs Ensure that any repairs to your unit are carried out by qualified personnel Opening the unit and attempting to repair it yourself voids all warranty claims Improper work on the unit may jeopardise the electrical safety of the unit The manufacturer accepts no liability for accidents caused by the user opening the casing of the unit Connections Incorrect wiring o...

Page 8: ...echnology Further information on this can be found in the chapters Main Menu Service Menu Software Update Please keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product at any time Receivers are liable to damage by impacts they are adequately protected only when in their original packaging If the receiver is not shipped correctly the guarantee warranty on it will be voided Before you sw...

Page 9: ...f going to print We reserve the right however to make changes at any time and without prior notice If new software is released for your receiver and this affects the information in the operating manual e g changes to the menus and or functions if we believe it necessary we will make available a new operating manual for download under www kathrein de Included in the software for this receiver is so...

Page 10: ...ace is ideal for connecting the receiver to a flat screen TV set Via the optical and electrical audio output the receiver can output the Dolby Digital data stream AC 3 to a Dolby Digital system The integrated Kathrein Convenience EPG is not only a clearly laid out electronic TV guide but also enables programmes to be copied directly from the related EPG view to the timer The receiver is very easil...

Page 11: ...grammed favourite channel lists for TV and 8 for radio 1 000 timers series and interval timers Software updates via satellite and from a USB stick both the operational software and the programme lists can be updated Videotext decoder with 800 page memory capacity and Videotext generation only via Scart Language selection for multilingual broadcasts On screen display OSD in 8 languages D GB F I E C...

Page 12: ...y Digital AC 3 audio 8 Video output composite colour 9 Scart socket for TV connection 10 Data interface for service optional IR sensor 11 Mains power cable The UFS 903 device label is located on the bottom side of the unit The label features the following information type description e g UFS 903sw order no and serial number of the unit You do not require this information to operate the unit Howeve...

Page 13: ...ly disconnected from the power supply see chapter Safety Instructions Important notes Periods of extended absence thunderstoms mains socket accessibility 2 CA modules and Smartcards are not included with this product LED in the front panel display The LED lights up red Receiver is in stand by mode green Stand by mode A recording is about to start in the next five minutes in operation the USB stora...

Page 14: ...dard connectors have not yet been fitted on the cables strip the insulation from the cables as shown in the following illustration and carefully screw the F standard connectors on to the ends of the cables to form a secure attachment Make sure that your own satellite antenna system is equipped for digital reception in the high band range with at least one universal LNB The presets for the control ...

Page 15: ...w to format an external USB storage medium can be found in the section Main menu Service menu USB device management Please note that the current available from the receiver at the USB 2 0 port is limited to only 500mA For some hard disks that is not sufficient for correct operation In order to ensure the optimum power supply to the hard disk you can either use an external hard disk with its own po...

Page 16: ...16 Connection and setup Dolby Digital system External hard disk Hi fi system ...

Page 17: ...the hi fi system using an appropriate cable see Connection example The fibre optic output is intended for the connection of a Dolby Digital system see Connection example Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control Insert the two batteries supplied into the remote control Ensure correct polarity of the batteries the and markings as indicated inside the battery compartment Slide the cover bac...

Page 18: ...umes that the receiver has been properly connected as per the Safety Instructions Important Instructions Important Information and Connection and Getting Started through to the item First Installation First switch your TV set on and select the AV channel slot you have used to connect the UFS 903 to your TV set Start up the UFS 903 by switching on the power switch on the front of the unit The follo...

Page 19: ...ill be sent to your TV set Either 1080i resolution 1920 x 1080 half screen images 576p resolution 720 x 576 full screen images or 720p resolution 1280 x 720 full screen images Automatic TV aspect ratio Select the TV s picture format Either 4 3 or 16 9 HDMI SCART or Connection and setup Press the green button to move to the next menu Use the buttons to select whether to replace the factory pre prog...

Page 20: ...at the TV Scart socket here Select the signal that your TV set can process CVBS Colour Video Baseband Signal RGB Red Green Blue signal or Y C S Video signal luminance chrominance Press the green button to move to the next menu System Use the buttons here to select the setting to match your reception system You can set up the tuner configuration for the following types of reception systems DiSEqC 1...

Page 21: ...t how many satellites max 4 you would like to receive with your reception system The following display appears example Use the buttons to select the first satellite slot Press the button to open the menu for the satellite settings The following display appears example Satellites and Position Use the buttons to set the desired satellite selection from 17 pre programmed options ...

Page 22: ...ck whether the settings that you have made are correct use the buttons to move to the Test transponder field Use the buttons to select the required transponder from the various ones listed If your settings are correct you will see at the top right of the screen the live signal of a channel from the currently selected transponder If you do not receive a signal check your settings again and if neces...

Page 23: ...the buttons to select the first satellite slot Press the button to open the menu for the satellite settings The following display appears example Satellite Use the buttons to adjust the desired satellites for the position you have selected However you can select here only those satellites that you had previously identified checked DiSEqC switch Use the buttons here to select the correct setting fo...

Page 24: ... only for single cable feed systems Universal No further input is required since all necessary frequency ranges are covered by a universal LNB user defined If you choose not to use a universal LNB you must here set the frequency ranges for which your LNB was configured Use the buttons to select the frequency range to be changed low high or limit frequency Use the buttons or the numbers buttons to ...

Page 25: ...ls up the selection menu for the channel search Continue the first installation by selecting Execute Channel search The following buttons allow you to control the movement of the turntable Start slow rotation to the West Rotate to the West step by step Rotate to the East step by step Start slow rotation to the East Once you have reached the desired East West border switch to the respective line Se...

Page 26: ...ust the desired satellites for the position you have selected However you can select here only those satellites that you had previously identified checked Test transponder Use the buttons to select a transponder for the satellite selected above LNB Type settings Press the button and use the buttons to select the LNB type used in your system The selections available are Universal and user defined t...

Page 27: ...s Start slow rotation to the West Rotate to the West step by step Rotate to the East step by step Start slow rotation to the East Set the turntable so that both of the bars Signal Strength and Signal Quality on the right of the screen show the highest available percentage values When you have reached the best available reception signal use the buttons to switch to Save and press the button The rec...

Page 28: ...wing display appears The following buttons allow you to control the movement of the turntable Start slow rotation to the West Rotate to the West step by step Rotate to the East step by step Start slow rotation to the East Once you have reached the desired East West border switch to the respective line Set East border or Set West border and press the button to confirm If you subsequently wish to de...

Page 29: ...ars example Connection and setup Satellite Use the buttons to select a satellite for which you wish to make turntable settings However you can select here only those satellites that you had previously identified checked Test transponder Use the buttons to select a transponder for the satellite selected above LNB Type settings Press the button and use the buttons to select the LNB type used in your...

Page 30: ...ess the button to save your LNB selection Move to satellite Use the Taste to instruct the turntable to move to the selected satellite As soon as the turntable has found the correct satellite you will see displayed in the top right of the screen the live signal of a channel for the currently selected transponder Use the button to go back to the Satellite Selection Menu Press the green button the re...

Page 31: ...y ranges for which your LNB was configured Use the buttons to select the frequency range to be changed low high or limit frequency Use the buttons or the number keys to set the exact frequency for which your LNB was configured Test transponder To check whether the settings that you have made are correct use the buttons to move to the Test transponder field Use the buttons to select the required tr...

Page 32: ...ns to select how many satellites max 2 you would like to receive with your reception system Then use the buttons to select Configure satellites and confirm by pressing the button The following display appears example Satellite and Position Use the buttons to set the desired satellite selection from 17 pre programmed options Connection and setup ...

Page 33: ...ency Use the buttons or the number keys to set the exact frequency for which your LNB was configured Test transponder Use the buttons to select a transponder for the satellite selected above Then press the button to save the settings for the first satellite If you wish to receive a second satellite with your reception system use the buttons to switch to the Satellite and Position line and select t...

Page 34: ...r User defined for all single cable systems not covered by either of the above specifications If one or more receivers are already present on the system and an additional receiver is to be connected when assigning the transmission frequency for the new receiver make sure that no transmission frequencies are duplicated No frequency can be used by more than one receiver Continue as described in the ...

Page 35: ...f necessary call for expert help Press the button to confirm the displayed message Then press the button The following display appears Use the button to confirm with Yes save changes Use the buttons to switch to the System line and then press then green button The receiver will automatically display the menu for the channel search Continue the first installation by selecting Execute Channel search...

Page 36: ... call for expert help Press the button to confirm the displayed message Then press the button The following display appears Connection and setup Test connection Use the buttons to switch to the Test connection line and then press the button to test your settings The following display appears Use the button to confirm with Yes save changes Use the buttons to switch to the System line and then press...

Page 37: ...he button to confirm the displayed message If no connection can be established to the single cable system check your settings transmission channel and if necessary call for expert help Press the button to confirm the displayed message Then press the button The following display appears Use the button to confirm with Yes save changes Use the buttons to switch to the System line and then press then ...

Page 38: ...play appears Press the button to confirm the displayed message If no connection can be established to the single cable system check your settings transmission channel and if necessary call for expert help Press the button to confirm the displayed message Then press the button The following display appears Use the button to confirm with Yes save changes Use the buttons to switch to the System line ...

Page 39: ...ress the button to confirm the displayed message If no connection can be established to the single cable system check your settings transmission channel and if necessary call for expert help Press the button to confirm the displayed message Then press the button The following display appears Use the button to confirm with Yes save changes Use the buttons to switch to the System line and then press...

Page 40: ...ay appears Press the button to confirm the displayed message If no connection can be established to the single cable system check your settings transmission channel and if necessary call for expert help Press the button to confirm the displayed message Then press the button The following display appears Use the button to confirm with Yes save changes Use the buttons to switch to the System line an...

Page 41: ... Use the buttons to switch to the Secure channel with PIN line and then use the buttons to select Yes You then have the facility of using the number keys to input a PIN code 0 255 in the line beneath Password PIN Test connection Use the buttons to switch to the Test connection line and then press the button to test your settings Connection and setup Refer to the documentation supplied with your sy...

Page 42: ...e displayed message Then press the button The following display appears Use the button to confirm with Yes save changes The following display appears example Use the buttons to switch to the System line and then press then green button The receiver will automatically display the menu for the channel search Continue the first installation by selecting Execute Channel search Connection and setup The...

Page 43: ... the type of channels that are to be searched for You have three options free scrambled All channels are searched for only free Only free to air channels are searched for only scrambled Only encrypted channels are searched for To view encrypted channels you need an appropriate CA Conditional Access module and a valid smart card together with a valid subscription to a Pay TV provider see also the s...

Page 44: ...ting transponders When you have completed all settings press the green button The following displays appear example During the search you will see the following display example Newly found channels are identified with the suffix New see example illustration on the right Note You can cancel the search at any time by pressing the button Connection and setup After completion of the search you will se...

Page 45: ...he buttons to select whether the receiver should automatically change over to and from summer and winter time On Off update time on Here you can use the buttons to select the channel from which the receiver should obtain the time information You can choose between current Channel and all Channels This setting can be changed under the main menu Settings Date and Time at any time in future When you ...

Page 46: ...layed on the screen see example screenshot The letters assigned to the number keys also apply to your remote control They are used in a similar way to those on a mobile phone The following buttons can be used for input or to select an action General operating instructions Button Assigned character action Press 1 x 2 x 3 x 4 x 5 x ß 1 a b c 2 ä d e f 3 g h i 4 j k l 5 m n o 6 ö p q r s 7 t u v 8 ü ...

Page 47: ...ecific remote control button is required for executing them or calling them up this also will be shown see example screenshot above Colour Button on the remote control green yellow red blue In some menus displays this box is shown with a particular colour gradation Each colour gradation stands for a specific view selection The colours assigned to the buttons are shown in the table below Where the ...

Page 48: ... code 2 for remote control code 3 for remote control code 4 If you have another Kathrein receiver in use that was supplied with the RC 660 remote control you can use the UFS 903 remote control to operate that other receiver also On the UFS 903 remote control the codes for remotely controlling the RC 660 begin with 5 remote control code 1 for the RC 660 remote control code 2 for the RC 660 remote c...

Page 49: ... Channel Information Info Banner and Detail Information Call up Options Menu Switch between TV radio mode Call up EPG Electronic Programme Guide Calling up the recording archive Navigation channel or change channel option Call up Channel List Confirmation Call up Selection Not currently used Pause Start Recording OTR Stop Playback Timeshift Record Fast Rewind Start Playback Call up recording archi...

Page 50: ...rrently selected channel list to call it up successively press the buttons on the remote control These settings can also be made at any time in the menu Settings TV Video and Audio Show 4 3 event Press the green button The following display appears Use the buttons to select the desired type of display for a 4 3 broadcast and confirm your selection using the button Further information can be found ...

Page 51: ...g the red button Then use the cursor buttons to select the desired favourites list and confirm your selection using the button The receiver automatically selects the first channel saved in the favourites list and returns to the TV screen You can now select the sequence of channels saved in the selected favourites list using the buttons Basic operation in TV or Radio mode live operation ...

Page 52: ...it the channel list and return to the TV picture press the button again or press the button red button Call up the Favourites lists category Contains the following channel lists Favourites lists 1 8 yellow button Call up the alphabetically ordered lists Contains the following channel lists A Z Z A 0 9 Ordered by individual letters green button Call up the Complete List category Contains the follow...

Page 53: ...yed continuously by pressing the button Press the button for the TV picture twice to view further information on the current broadcast insofar as this is broadcast by the channel provider see example screenshot below Use the buttons to scroll through the pages By pressing the buttons you can obtain information on the programmes to come on the current channel Press the or buttons to exit the displa...

Page 54: ...t your desired soundtrack option and press the button to confirm your selection Basic operation in TV or Radio mode live operation If the channel OSD contains the following icon this is a portal channel Press the yellow button The following display then appears example Use the buttons to select your desired channel option and press the button to confirm your selection After selecting a channel opt...

Page 55: ...ce data for your TV set to display even when the signal is encrypted During the search the page which is being searched for is displayed in the top left hand corner with the time and date displayed at the top right When the search is finished the Teletext being broadcast by the relevant encrypted provider appears You have several options for opening the desired pages Input with number keys Scroll ...

Page 56: ... EPG data You can however change it if you prefer using the number buttons or using the buttons Press the button to start the recording you can cancel it by pressing the or the red dot button After the recording has started if you want to stop it you must press the button and confirm with the button To start recording directly to the hard disk press the red dot button The following display appears...

Page 57: ...er to standby mode The EPG is opened by pressing the button You will automatically see the view you selected in the menu Settings User Defined Settings EPG Settings irrespective of which view you selected last time before exiting the EPG The following display appears example 1 Colour Button on the remote control View green Currently showing yellow Programme preview red Recording schedule blue Cate...

Page 58: ...the or the button again closes the EPG and the selected channel is shown again on the TV screen red dot button Add a programme to the recording settings button Search for a particular programme or programme content e g key word search from the detail information or other programme times enter the search expression using the number keys on the remote control see also the section Operating instructi...

Page 59: ...f available you can use the button to open further information on the desired programme If you want to view the programme currently being shown on a channel you need not exit the EPG just select the desired channel and press the button At the top right of the screen you will see the current TV picture for the selected channel The picture however only appears once the button has been pressed Previo...

Page 60: ...r two weeks in advance You can use the cursor buttons to select the desired programme and if available you can use the button to display further information on the desired programme You can use the buttons to scroll through the programmes in the order of the overall list of programmes programmes can also be selected by entering digits with the number keys you remain however in Preview mode The but...

Page 61: ...tion Music Leisure and Adult programs Programmes can be assigned to the above categories only if the EPG data has been supplied by the channel provider Select the required category using the buttons You can use the cursor buttons to select the desired programme in that category and if available you can use the button to view further information on the desired programme The button allows you to scr...

Page 62: ...ctions Alphanumeric entries Pressing the button starts the search for your search expression You will then see a listing of all programmes that contain your search expression in their detailed information You can then use the cursor buttons to select the desired programme from the search result and if available you can use the button to open further information on the desired programme Using the r...

Page 63: ... select the connected USB storage medium If the USB storage medium has more than one partition you can select the chosen one here Each partition is displayed an a separate USB storage medium The following display appears example EPG Electronic Programme Guide Before each recording check that there is sufficient storage space on the selected storage medium or partition see screenshot on the right Y...

Page 64: ...he data date start end manually Enter the data using the cursor buttons or the number keys When all settings have been made press the button to save the recording settings You can view the scheduled recordings in the recording schedule view of the EPG see item Recording schedule Use the cursor buttons to select the further items and use the number keys to make the settings When all settings have b...

Page 65: ...ld End and use the buttons or the number keys to select the desired recording end time When all settings have been made press the button to save the recording settings Use the buttons to select the daily recording mode see screenshot on the right Then use the buttons to switch to the selection field Start and use the buttons or the number keys to select the desired recording start time Then use th...

Page 66: ...or the desired programme is loaded in the recording schedule and you can make no further manual corrections to it Therefore before pressing the button select the programme on the day of the week that you will want to make the weekly recording in future Use the buttons to select the user defined recording mode see screenshot on the right Use the buttons to switch to the Day field and use the button...

Page 67: ...e series in question in the updated schedules and automatically programmes recording of them A change in the time the series is broadcast is no problem for the EPG as its programming is based on the series title This does however mean that the schedule change needs to have been notified prior to the last update of the EPG EPG Electronic Programme Guide Use the buttons to switch to the PreTime fiel...

Page 68: ...elect the desired type of reminder once daily weekly user defined Use the buttons to switch to the Date field and use the buttons to select the desired day Then use the buttons to switch to the selection field Start and use the buttons or the number keys to select the desired changeover time When all settings have been made press the button to save the reminder settings The programme is marked in ...

Page 69: ...ries recording will not be recorded No further selected episodes of a series recording will be recorded Edit the selected recording Editing options for other types of recording Scheduled recording is deleted Edit the scheduled recording Press the button to switch to the channel on which the recording reminder is scheduled The buttons allows you to skip backwards and forwards through the future sch...

Page 70: ...r changes and return to the recording schedule view If your programmed recording overlaps with another scheduled recording the scheduled recording view of the receiver will show the overlapping recordings highlighted in orange You now have the option of deleting one of the recordings or to reschedule it so there is no longer an overlap If the overlap arises when the recording is input the receiver...

Page 71: ... exit the menu by pressing the button you answer Yes save changes to the question Save changes using the button If you give the answer No do not save the changes all the settings changes you made will be discarded and not saved Now use the relevant coloured button to select the desired channel list category refer to the Basic operation in TV or Radio mode live operation Channel selection from the ...

Page 72: ...start block selection see Edit channels Start Blockselection After selection of the channel s to be edited press the red dot button The following display appears see screenshot on the right Use the buttons to select Move and confirm your selection with the button The following display appears see example screenshot on the right Now use the cursor buttons or the number keys to select the new channe...

Page 73: ...st the deletion only applies to the selected favourites list Editing the channel list Use the buttons to select Skip and confirm your selection with the button The following display appears see example screenshot on the right The channel that is to be skipped in future is shown in grey in the channel list If you want to select it in future you can only do this by direct selection from the channel ...

Page 74: ...n the channel list with a padlock on the right hand side and in future can only be viewed by inputting the four digit PIN code factory setting 0000 This function can be cancelled using the edit menu select Unlock Use the buttons to select To Favorite Now use the buttons to select the desired favourites list see example screenshot on the right into which the channel should be copied Confirm your se...

Page 75: ...l by channel individually for all the selected channels Select the desired action Move Delete Skip Lock or To Favorite using the buttons and confirm your selection with the button You can find an explanation of the individual edit options under Edit Channel List channel lists in this chapter Editing the channel list After selection of the channel s to be edited press the red dot button The followi...

Page 76: ...name favoritelist and confirm your selection with the button You can now rename the favourites list you selected The following display appears see example screenshot on the right Alphanumeric characters are input as described in Operating instructions Alphanumeric entries Confirm the name you have entered for the favourites list using the button ...

Page 77: ... example Recording archive play back edit recordings This function can be used only when an external USB storage medium such as an external hard disk with USB connection is connected and is formatted in the format FAT or FAT32 Colour Button on the remote control View green sorts by date title or duration yellow sorts by channel red switches to the recording list EPG blue sorts by category ...

Page 78: ...ts playback of the last item in the Preview window If the button is pressed again the playback is continued in full screen mode button Starts playback of the selected recording from beginning in full screen mode red dot button Call up the edit menu button Search for a particular recording or programme content e g key word search from the detail information or other recordings of this programme ent...

Page 79: ...elected list Pressing the or the button exits the recording archive and returns to the TV picture When displaying the recordings you have the following sorting display options green button Ordered by date you can use the buttons to choose between the sorting criteria of date title or duration recording length yellow button Ordered by channels you can choose between the available channels using the...

Page 80: ...dings blue button Ordered by categories genres you can choose between the available categories using the buttons Only those categories for which a recording is available are shown red button Recording list see section EPG item Timer list view ...

Page 81: ...the fast forward speed increases another step Pressing the rewind button reduces the fast forward speed step by step Press the Play button to return to the normal playback speed Rewind button Available rewind speeds 2 4 8 16 32 and 64 times Each time the rewind button is pressed the rewind speed increases another step Pressing the fast forward button reduces the rewind speed step by step Press the...

Page 82: ...82 Recording archive play back edit recordings ...

Page 83: ... recording s to be edited press the red dot button The following display appears see screenshots on the right Recording archive play back edit recordings Use the buttons to select Delete and confirm your selection with the button The highlighted recording is deleted Deleted recordings are irrevocably deleted and can only be restored by re recording the programme ...

Page 84: ...hot on the right Alphanumeric characters are input as described in Operating instructions Alphanumeric entries Confirm the name you have entered for The locked recording is displayed in the recording archive with a padlock on the right hand side and in future can only be viewed by inputting the four digit PIN code factory setting 0000 This function can be cancelled using the edit menu select Unloc...

Page 85: ...on Press the button to return directly from one of the menus to the TV picture Main Menu The main menu is opened by pressing the button The following display appears The programme showing on the currently selected channel always appears in the top right hand corner of the main menu The selected menus sub menus and items as well as the parameters to be set are each marked in colour Always pay atten...

Page 86: ...irst Installation see the section Connection and Set Up First installation Software Update Manual Channel Search Lock Set Top Box TV Video and Audio Factory Reset Search with service ID Define new PIN Code Customize Screen Menu USB Device Management Date and Time Activate sleep timer Common Interface Display current software issue and channel list issue date of last update Antenna Configuration Ma...

Page 87: ...an search only one satellite at a time If you have connected a multi feed reception system e g reception of ASTRA 19 2 East and HOTBIRD 13 East you must repeat this procedure once for each satellite You can however start the first installation again in the course of which a channel search of all the satellites you selected is performed Channel Search Mode Use the buttons to select the type of chan...

Page 88: ...lid subscription to the relevant Pay TV provider Network search Use the buttons On Off to select whether a network search should be performed If you set the network search to Off only the factory default transponders for the satellite s you previously selected will be searched for new as yet unsaved channels If you set the network search to On the transponder network enables additional transponder...

Page 89: ...is called up on to the TV screen by pressing the button see also the sections Basic operation in TV or Radio mode On Screen Displays Channel List TV Radio After a search of whatever type the receiver shows all newly found channels in the channel list under the rubric New Channels You will find this rubric in the channel list at the end of the green overall list select using the buttons Satellite U...

Page 90: ...he buttons to select the correct polarisation horizontal or vertical Symbol Rate Use the number keys to enter the related symbol rate Channel Search Mode Use the buttons to select whether you wish to search free scrambled only free or only scrambled channels To view encrypted channels you need an appropriate CA Conditional Access module and a valid smart card together with a valid subscription to ...

Page 91: ...es save changes the newly found channels will be added to the end of the channel list Then press the button to exit the menu The channel list is called up on to the TV screen by pressing the button see also the sections Basic operation in TV or Radio mode On Screen Displays Channel List TV Radio After a search of whatever type the receiver shows all newly found channels in the channel list under t...

Page 92: ...cast DVB type Use the buttons to select whether the search should be for standard channels DVB S SD or for HDTV channels DVB S2 HDTV Modulation Use the buttons to select the appropriate type of modulation There is no need to input the type of modulation when searching for standard channels Instead a fixed display of Automatic appears When searching for HDTV channels you must enter the correct type...

Page 93: ...ion and confirm with the button If you select Yes save changes the newly found channels will be added to the end of the channel list Then press the button to exit the menu The channel list is called up on to the TV screen by pressing the button see also the sections Basic operation in TV or Radio mode On Screen Displays Channel List TV Radio After a search of whatever type the receiver shows all n...

Page 94: ...e buttons or the number keys Lock Mainmenu Select here whether the main menu should be locked If the main menu is locked the four digit PIN code will be requested when it is called up Without the four digit PIN code factory setting 0000 the main menu cannot be viewed and no changes can be made to the device settings Either On or Off Lock Set Top Box Select here whether the receiver should be locke...

Page 95: ...annels should you ever forget it If you have forgotten your password you must contact your dealer who will be able to unlock your receiver for you When the fourth digit has been input the receiver will automatically skip to the next line Confirm PIN code For security you must now repeat the input of the four digit PIN code Main menu Parental control To save the PIN code now press the button Your r...

Page 96: ...calling up the menu you will see the following display The individual items are selected using the buttons The changes to the current settings can be performed using the buttons or the number keys Use the buttons here to select the settings for your TV set When doing this refer to the operating instructions for your TV set Video Output via Select here the connection on the receiver to which you ha...

Page 97: ...3 event Here you can select the type of screen display mode for 4 3 broadcasts on a 16 9 TV set normal Pillarbox stretched Full screen zoom in Pan Scan By pressing the green button once or twice you can also call up the settings for Show 4 3 event and for HDMI Format whilst viewing Audio format via HDMI Here you can select the type of audio signal that is transmitted by the HDMI interface Select t...

Page 98: ...ion Channel list Archive Time shift Record Low Not assigned Not as signed Not as signed Not as signed Pro gramme Guide Archive Not assigned Record Normal Favour ites selection Picture format Options selection Media selec tion Pro gramme Guide Archive Time shift Record These functions can be used only if an external USB storage medium is connected at the rear of the receiver For this see also Conne...

Page 99: ...ormed using the buttons or the number keys Local time offset UTC Use the buttons to set the time zone variation from UTC formerly GMT e g for Germany 1 hour Use the buttons to switch to the Automatic clock change field Automatic clock change Use the buttons to select whether the receiver should automatically change over to and from summer and winter time If On is selected the receiver automaticall...

Page 100: ...pay TV provider specific to a particular encryption technology is inserted into the CA module Store your card and PIN code securely when not in use Inserting the CA module into the CI The Common Interface CI of the UFS 903 is suitable for insertion of a CA Conditional Access module and is located at the right of the front panel of the receiver behind the flap The CA module draws in the Smartcard c...

Page 101: ... as examples Press the button to access the menu generated by the CA module From this menu your card and your PIN code allow you to access various channels from your Pay TV provider CryptoWorks has been selected as an example here The details can be different for each CA module Always follow the instructions supplied by your pay TV provider Note The module displays may be shown in English even if ...

Page 102: ... of a new month During this activation period the CA module and card must be in the slot and the receiver must be turned on a set to the booked Pay TV channel Follow the instructions from the pay TV provider If your pay TV card is then still not enabled we recommend you briefly withdraw the CA module with the card out of the slot with the receiver switched on and then re insert it This information...

Page 103: ...displayed in the service menu under the Activate sleep timer option Operating software version currently in use on the receiver Date of the last update of the channel list Date of the last update of the receiver operating software Use the buttons to select the desired menu and confirm your selection using the button After calling up the menu you will see the following display The individual items ...

Page 104: ... to No If you do agree to the changes you can then proceed to download the software Channel List If a new channel list is available but only then use the buttons Do not load overwrite to select whether you wish to load the new channel list that is available and overwrite the old channel list Pre sorted for appears only if Overwrite channel list was selected Use the buttons to select the country fo...

Page 105: ...take up to an hour Use the buttons to select from the displayed options and press button to confirm your selection Load in standby When the receiver is switched to Standby mode the new software is loaded Remind me later The message reappears the next time the receiver is started up Don t load The software will not be loaded ...

Page 106: ...atted as FAT32 containing only the operating software or channel list to be loaded It is essential that the operating software to be loaded is stored on the USB device under the following directory structure Main folder kathrein Subfolder ufs903 It is essential that the channel list to be loaded is stored on the USB device under the following directory structure Main folder kathrein Subfolder chan...

Page 107: ...available software or channel lists when performing the EPG data update Note The receiver does not make the changes automatically without your approval they are buffered until the next time the receiver is started If new software is found you will see the following display when next you start the UFS 903 Use the buttons to select from the displayed options and press button to confirm your selectio...

Page 108: ... see the following display The individual items are selected using the buttons The changes to the current settings can be performed using the buttons or the number keys Use the buttons in this line to select the desired action that you then wish to perform The following options are available Manage data carrier Manage channel list Use the buttons to switch to the USB data carrier line If several d...

Page 109: ...llowing display appears Confirm with the button The formatting is being performed On completion of the formatting the receiver restarts and you can use the external USB storage medium for recording with the UFS 903 Check Use the buttons to switch to the Check line Pressing the button starts the checking The following display appears Confirm with the button The checking is performed and any error a...

Page 110: ...appears Confirm with the button The channel list is being loaded On completion the receiver automatically skips back to the USB device management menu Loading the channel list may take a few minutes Save Use the buttons to switch to the Save line Press the button The following display appears Confirm with the button The channel list is being saved On completion the receiver automatically skips bac...

Page 111: ... After this the receiver will run quite normally then at the expiry of the inactive time period that was input automatically switch into Stand by mode If you do not start inputting the inactive time period within five seconds of the window appearing the receiver will automatically revert to Stand by mode After calling up the menu you will see the following display Use the buttons to select the des...

Page 112: ... receiver is in stand by mode you can reactivate the receiver by pressing the TV R button Channel down The channel down button switches to the next channel down in the currently selected channel list Channel up The channel up button switches to the next channel up in the currently selected channel list After the receiver has been switched off and on again the last function to be selected is active...

Page 113: ... described below USB SCAN FOUND DEVICE Stick name COPYING FILE TO RAM THIS MAY TAKE A WHILE VERIFYING IMAGE UPDATE yyy The receiver now performs the update and starts in the last selected operating mode In conjunction with a restart you can disconnect the USB device from the receiver again If the update fails or there are no files in the folder you will receive the following message READ ERROR ABO...

Page 114: ... to have it checked and repaired as necessary Check the settings in the Settings Antenna configuration menu and change them if necessary Remote control no longer responding Receiver or remote control command set may have been unintentionally changed Set infrared code 1 as described in the operating manual under General operating instructions Remote control code check batteries Wrong time being dis...

Page 115: ...4 1 48 S N dB 65 Power Supply Power supply voltage V Hz 230 50 60 Power consumption max standby W 27 0 4 LNB supply horiz vert V mA 14 18 max 400 Control signal kHz 22 DiSEqCTM 1 0 1 1 1 2 USALS SCR single cable system Connections Sat IF input output 2 x F sockets TV VCR connection 1 x Scart sockets Video output analogue 1 x Cinch socket Video audio output digital 1 x HDMI Audio output analogue 2 ...

Page 116: ...116 Technical appendix Overvoltage protection KAZ 11 KAZ 12 ...

Page 117: ...117 Technical appendix Overvoltage protection KAZ 11 KAZ 12 ...

Page 118: ...118 Technical appendix Overvoltage protection KAZ 11 KAZ 12 ...

Page 119: ...119 Technical appendix Overvoltage protection KAZ 11 KAZ 12 ...

Page 120: ...ter DiSEqC components If DiSEqC switching matrices are cascaded the master receiver must transmit the DiSEqC signal several times so that all DiSEqC multi switches in the cascade receive their commands These days DiSEqC components slaves must be downward compatible i e respond to the analogue switching criteria from receivers that are only equipped with H V and 22 kHz control signals A DiSEqC swit...

Page 121: ...ed transmitters which can only be decrypted by using the appropriate smart card As a rule these services are subscription only PCMCIA Standard for internal decoder interface for pay TV PID The PID Packet IDentification number is an identification number for video signals and audio signals in the digital data stream of DVB MPEG 2 signals The receiver uses the PID number to create a unique assignmen...

Page 122: ...ral transponders Analogue transponders transmit only one TV channel and possibly multiple radio channels on a single transmission frequency Digital transponders simultaneously transmit several TV and several radio programmes on a transmission frequency If a programme provider is broadcasting several TV channels via a digital transponder we refer to the provider s channel package The terms digital ...

Page 123: ...aler Service The UFS 903 device label is located on the bottom side of the unit The label features the following information type description e g UFS 903sw order no and serial number of the unit You do not require this information to operate the unit However in the event of a warrranty claim you can find the necessary information on this label in case you no longer have the receiver packaging ...

Page 124: ...Internet http www kathrein de KATHREIN Werke KG Anton Kathrein Straße 1 3 P O Box 100 444 83004 Rosenheim GERMANY 936 3637 B 1002 ZWT Technical data subject to change ...

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