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8. Quick start - Commissioning
You will find a complete description of all menus during the further course of these operating instructions.
The following descriptions will help you with setting your SKYMASTER digital receiver and your satellite
antenna. There are two possible delivery status for the device: The device is already pre-programmed
(ASTRA programmes) and is ready for immediate operation, or the “Welcome” menu appears when the
receiver is first switched on. This will allow you to set your receiver within just a few minutes – without
any special background knowledge. Precise alignment of the satellite antenna is child’s play with the
signal strength indicators!
Welcome!
This screen menu appears when the device is first switched on.
The respective submenus are opened by pressing the 4 coloured buttons
(Languages, LNB settings, Satellite and Antenna adjustment). Note: If the
menu does not appear automatically because the receiver was already in
operation, press MENU and 2 x OK.
Language settings:
If you press the RED button, the menu
for setting the language will appear. Use the control keys
to change the settings and then confirm with OK.
LNB settings:
You should only make changes in this menu if you are using
an antiquated or foreign LNB (reception converter on the satellite antenna).
The default values (9750 and 10600 MHz) have been standard for a
number of years. Note: Changes to the default values will make reception
impossible! Quit the menu with EXIT (changes will not be saved).
Satellite:
Before aligning the antenna and starting the automatic search,
you must define which satellite is to be received. Press the yellow button
and select the desired satellite from the list with the control keys. TIP: You
can navigate more quickly in the list with the PAGE buttons. Finally, press
OK, to accept the satellite.
Aligning the antenna:
As the satellite has already been selected in the
previous menu and the transponders are already preset, you do not need to
make any further changes in this menu. Now move the satellite antenna
until both signal displays reach the maximum level. When the antenna is
optimally aligned, start the search with the green button.
Note: You can call up further options by pressing the red button, but this will
unnecessarily delay the procedure at this point.
That’s it!
After the search process (this takes a few minutes) confirm with
OK and close all menus with EXIT.
