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Digital Satellite Receiver

DS 66

39708-A

OPERA

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Summary of Contents for DS 66

Page 1: ...Digital Satellite Receiver DS 66 39708 A OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...DS 66 VCR TV HiFi 230 V C D DISH 1 5 3 2 4 6 8 7 10 9 12 13 11 14 14 19 17 16 20 18 21 15 13 6 4 5 1 2 3 7 1 8 2 3 4 5 7 9 6 A B AC3 SURROUND ...

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Page 4: ...irect channel selection etc 5 Direct channel selection 5 Display channel list 5 Freezing the image 5 Display subtitles 5 Teletext Videotext 5 EPG the electronic program guide 5 Navigating and calling up sub menus 5 Close menus 5 6 3 Everyday use 6 7 The OSD menu overview 6 7 The OSD menu channels 8 1 Channels 8 1 1 TV channels Radio channels 8 1 2 Radio channels 11 1 3 Delete all 11 The OSD menu r...

Page 5: ...rks 4 Remote control 1 Sound On Off Switches the sound off Pressing again switches the sound back on 2 On Off Stand By This button switches the satellite receiver on or to Stand By mode 3 TV optional No function 4 Audio sound channel selection Displays all available sound channels 5 TV Radio mode Switches between TV and radio mode at the press of a button 6 Numeral keys 0 9 These keys are used to ...

Page 6: ...nformation about the channel Date time Channel name Title of the program current and next program Teletext available unavailable Subtitles Where saved e g CH 0189 Satellite name and position Type of channel list e g All Satellites Favourites Sport The amount of information displayed depends on the station in question If no additional information is transmitted by the channel you are notified e g n...

Page 7: ...d services Teletext pages are electronic maga zines which enable you to see the latest news sports results weather forecasts commercial offers and much more besides The amount and content of these are determined by the transmitting sta tion The directory is always on page 100 Here you can get an overview of other sub pages e g page 200 sports review Always enter the page number as three digits or ...

Page 8: ...SUB Subtitles TV RAD Switching between TV and radio You can find detailed descriptions of these and other functions on the following pages 7 The OSD menu overview 1 Channels 1 1 TV channels Radio channels 1 1 1 Favourites Page 32 1 1 2 Shift 32 1 1 3 Search 32 1 1 4 Sort 32 1 1 5 Edit 1 1 5 1 Delete 33 1 1 5 2 Skip 33 1 1 5 3 Block 33 1 1 5 4 Edit 1 1 5 4 1 Delete 1 1 5 4 2 Skip 1 1 5 4 3 Block 1 ...

Page 9: ...ation 42 3 5 3 OSD Transparency 42 3 5 4 Reset defaults 42 3 6 Child Lock 3 6 1 Menu block 42 3 6 2 Channel block 42 3 6 3 New Password 42 3 6 4 Confirm password 42 3 7 LNB Voltage 3 7 1 LNB Voltage 42 4 Miscellaneous 4 1 Information Satellite 43 LNB Freq 43 TP Freq 43 Symbol rate 43 Polarisation 43 DiSEqC 43 Signal strength 43 Signal quality 43 Video PID 43 Audio PID 43 PCR PID 43 Text PID 43 Sub...

Page 10: ...can add other channels to your FAV list by pressing 1 and remove them the same way 1 1 2 Shift Choose the desired channel and press 2 Using the Up down buttons you can shift the channel to a new position and press OK 1 1 3 Search Choose the desired channel and press 3 A keyboard appears on screen which you can operate using the NAV buttons You can add spaces with the SP button to delete use the DE...

Page 11: ...in you can undo the selection 1 1 5 2 Skip You can skip channels when channel surfing by pressing the NAV buttons Highlight the relevant channels with the 2 button Note you can continue to select these stations by entering the channel number directly 1 1 5 3 Block You can block unauthorised access to individual channels e g those with content unsuitable for children Access is then only possible by...

Page 12: ...e future name of the channel using the on screen keyboard and the PIDs for video audio and PCR and go to Save Note these settings are not required for everyday use You can find convenient options to search automatically for channels under Reception To enter the station name choose Name and press the OK button A keyboard appears on the screen which you can operate using the NAV buttons Add spaces u...

Page 13: ... quick access to the channels you want Channels that are assigned to a group are marked with an icon 1 1 6 2 Group When a channel list is displayed select a channel group using the 왗왘 buttons Choose a specific satellite All Satellites Favourites Movies Sport etc 1 2 Radio channels Managing radio channels Operation is no different from the items provided for TV channels 1 3 Delete all The Delete Al...

Page 14: ... 2 LNB Type Digital is almost always the right choice for all commercially available LNBs You should only select further settings if the installation instructions tell you expressly to do so Log in as User if you have to enter LNB frequencies manually 2 1 3 22 kHz The 22 kHz signal is used to switch the digital LNB out low band 22 kHz high band If you have selected Digital as the LNB type switchin...

Page 15: ...to receive unusual satellites 2 2 Automatic search To automatically search for all available transponders of a satellite position 2 2 1 Satellite Choose a preconfigured satellite from the list Quit the list by pressing MENU You also have the options of renaming the satellite button 1 adding a new satellite button 2 or deleting a satellite position button 3 2 2 2 Search mode Decide whether you want...

Page 16: ...e prompt for confirmation 2 3 4 Symbol rate The symbol rates of the most common satellite transponders are almost always 27500 or 22000 You can change these values by entering them directly or in separate steps using the 왗왘 buttons Note the receiver s symbol rates may differ 10Ks s 2 3 5 Polarisation Satellite signals are transmitted with either horizontal or vertical polarity Select the appropria...

Page 17: ...lt transponders 2 4 1 Satellite Choose a preset satellite from the list Quit the list by pressing MENU 2 4 2 Search mode Choose whether you want to save only free to air channels or encrypted channels as well 2 4 3 Channel search Choose whether you want to search for TV and or radio channels ...

Page 18: ...O setting Caution when you change the colour standard you may not be able to see a picture In this case press the FE buttons until the on screen menu is legible again 3 2 2 Screen format If you own a TV set with a 16 9 format screen choose the 16 9 setting For 4 3 screens choose 4 3PS Pan Scan or 4 3LB Letterbox With Pan Scan programs transmitted in 16 9 wide screen format the black borders at the...

Page 19: ... display with On The function On or Off has no significance for receivers without a display 3 4 Timer Number You can pre program up to eight different timer events For example programs you do not want to miss or to remind you of birthdays or anniversaries After quitting the menu MENU or EXIT the changes will be saved Timer Repeat With Timer Repeat you can determine how often the timer is activated...

Page 20: ...ding a four digit password 3 6 1 Menu Block If you want to restrict access to specific parts of the on screen display set the menu block to On Channel Block Channels you have previously blocked in the menu can only be accessed by entering a password if you switch on channel blocking New password If you wish to change the default password 0000 enter the new password here Confirm password Confirm yo...

Page 21: ...gs here are between 10700 and 12750 MHz Symbol rate The symbol rates of the most common satellite transponders are almost all at 27500 or 22000 Polarisation Displays the polarisation level H horizontal or V vertical DiSEqC Displays the DiSEqC status The DiSEqC control signals serve to switch between DiSEqC switches in order to receive several satellite positions for example Signal strength The sig...

Page 22: ...After calculating these values the alignment angle for Hamburg is 168 65 and the antenna inclination 28 3 Direction With the aid of a compass turn the antenna to 168 65 example Hamburg Note alignment with a compass is not very accurate and is only a rough guide Check the satellite receiver s signal strength and quality displays Inclination The satellite antenna has a mechanical scale to adjust the...

Page 23: ...er and your PC 4 5 1 Update via RS232 The unit has a serial port RS232 which you can use to load new software You can download the software from www skymaster de Please note the instructions you receive with the software If your antenna is aligned to ASTRA 19 2 East it is better to update the software via satellite 4 5 2 Update via satellite The latest software is available at regular intervals vi...

Page 24: ...the channel lists of specific satellites via the serial port of the unit You can download these lists from http www satcodx com and load them into the receiver with a program such as World of Satellites II v 3 06 Please note the instructions included with the software SM ELECTRONIC accepts no liability for damage that may occur from using the software 4 7 Help Provides an overview of the remote co...

Page 25: ... LNB directly to the receiver and first remove the switch and splitter Malfunctions 1 The unit displays incorrect broadcasting times in the EPG or the incorrect time after the receiver is switched on the data has to be read and evaluated Depending on the transponder this process may take some time Sometimes it is necessary to call up the EPG again or to switch channels 2 No response from the unit ...

Page 26: ...ual OSD Menu Displays channel names and program content Signal strength display to adjust the antenna Two Scart connections for TV and VCR Digital sound output coaxial RCA connections for audio DiSEqC 1 0 To receive several SAT positions Go To X Automatic calculation of SAT positions Volume adjustment via the remote control SAT signal out for analogue SAT receiver Short circuit proof RS232 port op...

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