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DSD 642 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Two Decoders, TV (using AUX SCART and RF Interfaces)

The AUX SCART connector has audio, video (RGB) and composite
video input connections that can be used to connect a second analogue
or digital decoder. If a  second decoder is connected, signals from
selected sources are automatically routed internally in the decoder to the
TV SCART connector.

1

Switch off the mains supply to the decoder before connecting or
disconnecting the LNB. Connect the terrestrial antenna connector
to the RF IN socket on the decoder.

2

Using the supplied SCART-to-SCART cable, connect the
TV SCART socket on the decoder to the SCART socket on the
TV.

3

If the TV does not have a SCART connector, use 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 on the decoder. The
connector on the coaxial cable should be turned until it is finger
tight.

5

On the first decoder, connect a second RF cable with F-type
connectors (not supplied), from the LNB OUT connector to LNB IN
connector on the second decoder.  

6

Connect a second SCART to SCART connector (not supplied)
between the AUX SCART connector on the decoder and the TV
SCART on the second decoder.

RCU  UHF Button Selection Functions

Pressing UHF on the RCU with the second decoder connected and
operating, selects the TV viewing source in the sequence VCR, AU1, TV
and IRD. If AU1 is selected, the satellite picture is routed to the TV and
VCR from the second decoder.

If a second decoder is being used, the polarity of the LNB is controlled by
the first decoder.

Summary of Contents for DSD 642

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Page 2: ...EPG 13 Selecting Services from the Information Bar 13 Controlling the Show 13 Volume Control using the RCU Keys 13 Volume Control using the Decoder Keys 13 Mute 14 Displaying Subtitles 14 Clock 14 Selecting Soundtracks 14 Power Reset 14 Signal Selection 14 Open TV Electronic Programme Guide 14 Using the EPG 15 Open TV Information Bar 16 Reminders 17 Parental Blocking 17 Menu Navigation Route 18 Us...

Page 3: ...nology The more advanced and more complex features can be avoided 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 not necessary to study the manual from cover to cover before using the decoder Step by step instructions on how to use the decoder and ...

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 services you subscribe to The Smart Card is not required for access to menus except for the Parental Guidance sub menu which requires the PIN code to be entered The Smart Card which is supplied separately a...

Page 5: ...al searching for service information Service not found or of inferior quality Download in progress Green Dot flashes when RCU keys are pressed Yellow light Mail Messages waiting Red light Error indication Menu selected REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Key Description Switches the decoder between normal and standby modes TV Switches between TV and Audio services PV Switches between programme selection and vo...

Page 6: ... 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 Keypad Keys 0 9 select either a TV or audio service or used to key in numbers in menus e g parental and installation PIN codes Selects audio services TV Displays Bouquet Selection menu on TV or when in Audio S...

Page 7: ... manufacturer in writing the manufacturer does not a Give 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 INSTALLER Setting up the System 1 Install and align satellite dish installer 2 Connect the decoder to the TV set either SCART to SCART or RF OU...

Page 8: ...is not in use it should be switched to the standby mode using the symbol on the front panel or on the RCU The standby mode is indicated by a constant small green dot on the right of the decoder display panel To use the decoder after the initial installation 1 Switch on the TV and any other equipment included in the system 2 Select the channel on the TV that you have allocated to the digital televi...

Page 9: ... appropriate correctly installed satellite dish system Ensure that the system is properly earthed and protected against lightning Use high quality stereo TV and Hi Fi equipment Use high quality screened cables NOTE When Video and Audio Inputs Outputs are used it may be necessary to select a Video mode on the VCR and TV in place of a TV mode Decoder TV using SCART or RF Interface 1 As the LNB carri...

Page 10: ...uts 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 socket marked LNB IN on the decoder The connector on the coaxial cable to the decoder should be finger tight 4 Using the supplied SCART to SCART cable connect the TV SCART socket on the decoder to the SCART socket on the TV 5 If the TV does not have a SCART socket ...

Page 11: ...IN socket on the TV 4 Connect the coaxial cable from the satellite dish to the LNB IN socket on the decoder Tighten the connector finger tight 5 Using the SCART to SCART supplied cable connect the TV SCART socket on the decoder to the SCART socket on the TV 6 Using another SCART cable connect the VCR SCART socket on the decoder to the SCART socket on the VCR 7 Connect the VARIABLE LEFT and RIGHT H...

Page 12: ...ocket on the VCR 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 on the decoder Tighten the connector finger tight 5 If the TV and VCR have AV connectors connect as shown in the diagram 6 Connect the VIDEO OUT socket on the decoder to the VIDEO IN socket on the VCR 7 Connect the MONO AUDIO socket on the decoder to...

Page 13: ...onnect 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 on the decoder The connector on the coaxial cable should be turned until it is finger tight 5 On the first decoder connect a second RF cable with F type connectors not supplied from the LNB OUT connector to LNB IN connector on ...

Page 14: ...ese facilities your favourite services will be in your order of preference Refer to page 19 Stepping using the Decoder Front Panel Keys To step and select a specific service using the decoder front panel keys do the following 1 Select the type of service required by pressing TV to switch between TV services and audio services Selection of the audio service is indicated by a green indicator on the ...

Page 15: ...cle through all the available soundtracks 3 Press OK to select a soundtrack language The soundtrack window is displayed and the new soundtrack is heard Power Reset Should your TV picture freeze it is possible to reset the decoder without unplugging it from the power supply Simultaneously press then release t h e and down buttons on the decoder front panel Signal Selection Switching between signal ...

Page 16: ...h TV and audio service NOTE TV programmes are not displayed and audio not heard while the EPG screen is displayed 2 Use the cursor keys or to scroll up or down the list as only five events are shown on the screen When the last event is highlighted and you press five new events are displayed and the highlight is put at the top of the list This also works for scrolling up The list is continuous so a...

Page 17: ...s Making a selection in the sub theme box then pressing OK presents a display as per the following diagram OPEN TV INFORMATION BAR At any time whilst watching TV services or listening to radio services the viewer can obtain information about the current programme and select available programmes via the Information Bar 1 Press i on the RCU The following window is displayed 2 Use the cursor keys or ...

Page 18: ... service Otherwise press EXIT to remove the message while remaining tuned to the original service PARENTAL BLOCKING When the user has selected a service where there is a parentally blocked programme a key symbol is displayed in the Information Bar bottom right The message above the Information Bar indicates that the user should press OK to unblock the programme 1 Press OK A screen requiring the Pa...

Page 19: ... Order List Reset TV Services Sort Audio Services Reset Audio Services Current Order List Full Rescan Mail Messages Mail Message Box Advanced Options Change Dish Installation Change LNB Settings Set LNB Frequency Change Manual Tuning Parameters Tune DSD Signal Detection Information DSD Status CA Status TV Type TV Installation Change Modem Settings Local Time DSD Upgrade Aspect Ratio UHF Tuning SCA...

Page 20: ...he preceding menu go one level higher within the menu hierarchy In screens where the parameters can be set EXIT is used to cancel any settings that may have been entered without saving 4 Use and buttons to change the value of an input field having preprogrammed values 5 Use MENU to exit all menus and return to the TV or audio programme 6 Use numbered buttons to enter numerical values Soundtrack Op...

Page 21: ...o change your existing PIN to a new number carry out the following 1 Press MENU on the RCU The Main Menu options list is displayed 2 Press to select the Parental Guidance option then press OK 3 On the Parental Guidance menu press to highlight Change PIN then press OK The Change PIN screen is displayed 4 Key in your old PIN code This automatically highlights the new PIN code to be entered 5 Change ...

Page 22: ...IT to cancel the selection 9 Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to return to the service NOTE All skipped services will be restored when the ResetTV Services function is used Sort TV Services This feature allows you to sort your services into an order of your choice The sorting process defines the TV service you want on any channel number To sort the order perform the following 1 Pr...

Page 23: ...he Main Menu provides access to important technical settings for the decoder and satellite dish antenna Change Dish Installation Important The installation settings should be set by a qualified person Do not change any installation settings before carefully noting the value of the setting you want to change and ensuring that the new and old values are written down on page 30 Incorrect settings wil...

Page 24: ...sable to reset the factory defaults This is achieved by selecting the Reset Factory Defaults then pressing OK Signal Detection This facility is used to help final alignment of the satellite dish and to confirm that a signal is being received from the satellite NOTE For LNB adjustment refer to the LNB installer The decoder signal detection facility is only useful for final alignment of a dish that ...

Page 25: ...o select a UHF channel for satellite viewing 1 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for setting the TV Type page 24 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 channel number 4 Press or to increase or decrease the channel number If the channel number is changed the TV picture is lost because the TV is not tuned to the new c...

Page 26: ...an be upgraded when it is in standby or while it is switched to a service The decoder software cannot be upgraded if it is switched off at the mains It 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 take place in the early morning and last approxima...

Page 27: ...on The decoder is in standby mode Press standby on the RCU to return to normal viewing No small flashing Green Dot when a button on the RCU is pressed Any RCU does not work Check if the RCU batteries are inserted correctly Replace the batteries and test again No Audio Noisy Audio Check PAL I BG setting Any number Terrestrial channel Incorrect TV channel selected to view the decoder On the TV selec...

Page 28: ...ce Provider Error Dot red E12 CAM failure The CAM is malfunctioning Call the Service Provider Error Dot red E13 CAM failure The CAM is malfunctioning Call the Service Provider Error Dot red E14 Service is currently scrambled There is a problem with the transmission Wait for resumption of transmission Error Dot red E15 Smart Card error Smart Card damaged Call the Service Provider Error Dot red E16 ...

Page 29: ...s located Error Dot red E40 DSD memory full System error Call the Service Provider Error Dot red E41 Service is not currently available The programme has been blocked by means of Parental Control Reassign Parental level Error Dot red E42 Parental Control Lock The service has been blocked by parental level Reset Parental level if required Error Dot red E45 Service not allowed The satellite dish is ...

Page 30: ...m to 65 dBm Polarisation Switching 13 5 18 V DC 350 mA maximum short circuit protection DiseqC 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 M...

Page 31: ...N CAPE 041 395 2250 SWAZILAND 268 46254 41226 40158 ZIMBABWE 263 470 6637 8 9 WEBSITE http www dstv co za Installation Settings to be filled in by Installer DSD No Date of Purchase Smart Card Serial No Work Order No Installer Name Installer Tel No UHF Channel Set LNB Power LNB Mode LNB Frequency Hi Freq Lo Freq Switching Manual Channel Tuning Frequency Symbol Rate Polarisation FEC Date ...

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