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DSD 660 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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PECIFICATIONS

Due to continued product improvement, this specification is subject to
change without prior notice.

GENERAL 

Front Panel Control Buttons

On/Standby, TV/Audio, Programme/
Volume up/down

Reset

O n / S t a n d b y   a n d   T V / A u d i o
simultaneously

RCU

Multi-button, infrared, battery operated
RCU.
Range 7 m, ± 45

E

 in horizontal

plane,
± 20

E

 in the vertical plane. 

Batteries Type AAA

User Interface

Full On-screen Display with point and
select menus for setup. TV viewing,
audio listening, teletext and future
interactivity

Subscription service facilities

Smart Card, on-board CA software
and over-the-air upgradable software
Built-in modem (optional)
Data port

UHF Modulator

PAL I, B, G or BG, Ch 21 to 69,
preset to Ch 46

Mains Voltage

210 - 250 V AC 50 Hz

Power Consumption

30 W Maximum

Dimensions

357 x 70 x 240 mm (W x H x D)

Weight

Approx. 2.5 kg (unpacked)

Operating Conditions:

Temperature 5 

E

C to 45 

E

C

Relative Humidity

5% to 80% <38 

E

C wet bulb

temperature

Altitude

0 to 2000 m

CONNECTORS

LNB input 

F-connector

LNB output

F-connector

Terrestrial antenna input

IEC 169 female

TV RF output

IEC 169 male

TV SCART

SCART

VCR SCART

SCART

AUX SCART

SCART

Variable left channel audio 
output to TV/VCR

RCA

Variable right channel audio 
output to TV/VCR

RCA

Fixed left and right audio 
channels to Hi-Fi

RCA

Mono audio to TV/VCR

RCA

Internal modem (where fitted)

RJ11

External modem port

9 pin D-type male

Data service port

9 pin D-type female

SATELLITE RECEIVER TUNER

Receiver Frequency Range

950 to 2150 MHz

Input Signal Level

-20 dBm to -65 dBm

Polarisation Switching

13.5 - 18 V DC 350 mA maximum,
short circuit protection

DiSEqC

Modulated onto 22 kHz

DEMODULATOR

Type

QPSK

Input Data Rate

15 to 30 Mb/s/

Error Correction

DVB specified FEC code rates

DSD VIDEO 

MPEG-2

DSD AUDIO

Decompression

MPEG-1, MPEG-2 Layer II, 
Musicam

Channels

Single channel, joint stereo, stereo

Sampling Frequencies

32.0 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48.0 kHz

REMODULATOR RF SIGNAL

Depth of Modulation

80% PAL I
88% PAL B

Output Channel Range

21 to 69 (preset to channel 46)

Vision-to-sound ratio

14 dB

Vision-to-sound frequency
 variance

± 20 kHz from nominal

Vision carrier frequency drift

± 10 kHz

RF output level

73 dB

F

 V

Output spurii

<-60 dB

RF stray radiation

<20 dB

F

 V at antenna input

Intermodulation

-60 dBc

RF bypass bandwidth

47 MHz to 860 MHz

RF bypass insertion gain

2 dB

RF bypass channel tilt

1 dB

MEMORY

RAM

4 Mbyte

Flash - RAM

2 Mbyte

Non-volatile memory

8 kbyte

VIDEO SIGNAL

Output

1 V peak-to-peak, 75 Ù

Format

PAL

Bandwidth

5 MHz

AUDIO SIGNALS

Output

1 V r.m.s. into 10 kÙ

Frequency range

20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling
rate

Dynamic range

80 dB

Distortion

± 0.2% @ 1 kHz

Noise

-80 dB

F

L-R level difference

0.5 dB 

Crosstalk

-60 dB

EXTERNAL MODEM

Maximum data rate

19200 bits/s

DSD FACTORY SETTINGS

#

Installation pin

9 9 4 9

#

Remod Channel

46

#

TV-Standard

PAL I

#

TV Aspect Ratio

4 x 3

LNB Power

ON

#

LNB mode

dual

  LNB Lo frequency

9750

  LNB Hi frequency

10700

#

Homing Channel 
Frequency

12517

#

Homing Channel 
Polarisation

Horizontal

#

Homing Channel 
Modulation

QPSK

#

Homing Channel 
Symbol Rate

21850

#

Homing Channel 
FEC Rate

5/6

#

Info Bar display time

10 seconds

#

Parental Level

Unlocked

#

Parental code

1 2 3 4

#

Language option

English, Afrikaans, German,
Portuguese,  French

Summary of Contents for 50645

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...Services from the Information Bar 13 Controlling the Show 14 Volume Control using the RCU Keys 14 Volume Control using the Decoder Keys 14 Mute 14 Displaying Subtitles or Teletext 14 Subtitles 14 Tele...

Page 3: ...d until you become comfortable with the basic operation of the system The manual provides Important safety precautions please study them Overview material read only those parts that interest you It is...

Page 4: ...oder The decoder will not decode scrambled TV or audio services if the card is not inserted or is incorrectly inserted Inserting the Smart Card into the decoder allows instant access to all the servic...

Page 5: ...ted THE DIGITAL SATELLITE DECODER DSD The DSD combines a high quality MPEG 2 and DVB compliant satellite receiver with a sophisticated decoder in one package The DSD provides all that you need to expl...

Page 6: ...ctronic Programme Guide and selects highlighted options or values in menus Saves any changed settings in menus P P Cycles up or down through the available services V V Adjusts the volume up or down Ke...

Page 7: ...any warranty or guarantee or make any representation whatever in respect of any work carried out by the INSTALLER b Accept any liability for any latent or other defect in any work carried out by the I...

Page 8: ...tc The decoder is ready for these features as it can accommodate an optional built in modem A modem port for connection to your telephone line via an external faster modem is provided on the rear pane...

Page 9: ...TV programmes cannot be viewed separately on each TV using just your satellite decoder It may therefore be desired to use your existing M Net decoder in conjunction with your satellite decoder NOTE As...

Page 10: ...ereo sound outputs on the decoder and the audio inputs on the Hi Fi 3 Connect the coaxial cable connector from the LNB on the satellite dish into the connector marked LNB IN on the decoder The connect...

Page 11: ...e RF IN on the TV 4 Connect the coaxial cable from the satellite dish to the LNB IN connector on the decoder Tighten the connector finger tight Follow Steps 5 and 6 if you are using SCART connectors 5...

Page 12: ...e RF OUT on the VCR to the RF IN on the TV 4 Connect the coaxial cable connector from the LNB on the satellite dish into the socket marked LNB IN on the decoder Tighten the connector finger tight 5 If...

Page 13: ...se the supplied flylead to connect the RF OUT socket of the decoder to the RF IN socket on the TV 4 Connect the coaxial cable connector from the LNB on the satellite dish into the socket marked LNB IN...

Page 14: ...is displayed at the bottom of the TV screen with details of the service After a few seconds the relevant service is displayed heard 3 If required continue stepping by pressing P or P until you find th...

Page 15: ...vious level and the volume control window displayed for 3 seconds 3 Adjust the volume level using V and V NOTE The mute function is disabled when the FIXED STEREO audio outputs Left and Right on the d...

Page 16: ...services and switches any other device VCR second decoder to Off or Standby VCR This allows you to view a program on the VCR Press Play on the VCR to view AUX AU1 This allows you to use the services...

Page 17: ...information on the programme is displayed when i on the RCU is pressed with a service on the the EPG selected Press EXIT to return to the EPG 6 Press on the RCU to enter the Audio guide The Audio gui...

Page 18: ...pressing or on the RCU 4 With NEXT selected an Information Bar appears that displays the next programme Pressing OK sets the reminder and a clock symbol appears in the Information Box Pressing OK aga...

Page 19: ...tion DSD Status TV Type TV Installation Change Modem Settings Local Time DSD Upgrade Aspect Ratio UHF Tuning SCART Source SCART Video Output Loop Through Mode Current Order List Relocate Current Order...

Page 20: ...o the following 1 Press MENU on the RCU The Main Menu options list is displayed NOTE On initial selection of the Main Menu the default setting is for Soundtrack Options 2 Press OK to select Soundtrack...

Page 21: ...to highlight Information Box Display Period 3 Press OK The Information Box Display Period screen is displayed 4 Press or to change the info display period in seconds 5 Press OK to confirm the new tim...

Page 22: ...ront panel yellow indicator will be OFF and the mail symbol will no longer be displayed Advanced Options Selecting the Advanced Options on the Main Menu provides access to important technical settings...

Page 23: ...hen pressing OK LoopThrough Mode The Loop through Mode is used when the installation is using DiSEqC control of LNBs In a normal setup it is not important whether this is Enabled or Disabled If DiSEqC...

Page 24: ...e viewing 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for setting the TV Type page 23 2 Press to highlight UHF Tuning 3 Press OK The UHF Tuning screen is displayed and the decoder front panel display shows the current UHF...

Page 25: ...is strongly recommended that your decoder is left in the standby mode when you are not using it The Mail Menu will usually warn you that a software upgrade will take place Software upgrades usually t...

Page 26: ...a portion of a satellite service has not recorded You have switched the decoder to standby mode or to a different service while you were recording Do not make any adjustments or selections with the RC...

Page 27: ...er Error Dot red E18 Unknown card The Smart card is not applicable to this system Insert the correct Smart card Call the Service Provider Error Dot red E19 Service is currently scrambled Access to ser...

Page 28: ...Reset Parental level if required Error Dot red E45 Service not allowed The satellite dish is not receiving a signal Check that the satellite frequency has been correctly set Check the installation Ca...

Page 29: ...Input Signal Level 20 dBm to 65 dBm Polarisation Switching 13 5 18 V DC 350 mA maximum short circuit protection DiSEqC Modulated onto 22 kHz DEMODULATOR Type QPSK Input Data Rate 15 to 30 Mb s Error...

Page 30: ...63 470 6637 8 9 MULTICHOICE WEBSITE http www dstv co za MANUFACTURERS WEBSITE http www uec co za Installation Settings to be filled in by Installer DSD No Date of Purchase Smart Card Serial No Work Or...

Page 31: ...DSD 660 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...s must be made by an authorised service centre or repair agent Any unauthorised repair or attempt to repair shall automatically void the warranty THIS WARRANTY MUST BE PRODUCED WHEN REQUESTING SERVICE...

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