9
5 Operation
The ADR receiver ASTRASTAR AX 1 is factory-preprogrammed to the
at present most current assignation of all digital Astra radio
channels. Chapter 6 tells you how to extend or update this
preprogrammation.
5.1 General
The digital radio system of the Astra satellite broadcasts radio
channels in CD quality. This digital System offers so-called “free” and
“DMX” channels. The “free” channels are known public radio
transmitters which broadcast their channels in digital sound quality.
Additionally, channels from “Digital Music Express” (DMX) are
broadcasted in the ADR system in encoded form. To receive these
channels you need the decoder integrated in the ASTRASTAR AX 1
and a valid smart card. After you have payed a monthly charge
the smart card becomes valid. For further information refer to the
DMX information sheet.
Apart from music the DMX channels transmit additional information
about title, interpreter, composer, album and order number of the
running CD. This information can be indicated on a special remote
control with display. This kind of remote control you can buy from
your TechniSat sales representative.
5.2 Switching on and off
Preferentially, use the mains
to switch the ASTRASTAR AX
1 on and off in order to save electricity costs and energy. For short
operational breaks you can use the remote control function:
>
switch on and to standby with
.
After the connection to the network the channel position that has
last been active for at least 5 sec. is adjusted.
As soon as the ADR receiver is in standby mode, “standby” is
displayed for approx. 5 sec. in normal brightness. During this time
the automatic tuning system can be called (see 6 “Programming”).
After the “standby” display is dim the ASTRASTAR AX 1 can be
switched with all keys to the last activated channel.
5.3 Channel selection
The ADR receiver ASTRASTAR AX 1 has three channel tables: FREE,
DMX and FAV.
FREE contains all channels which can be received any time without
additional charge. The DMX table lists all “Digital Music Express”
channels which are transmitted in encoded form and can only be
received with a valid smart card. In the FAV table you can save
your own favourite, i.e. preferential free channels and DMX
channels. (Please refer to 6 “Programming” for information about
the table assignation).
Table
Identification
Channel
FREE
DMX LED off
free channels without charge
DMX
DMX LED on
“Digital Music Express” channels
(only receivable with a valid smart
card)
DMX
DMX LED blinking
the smart card message can be
displayed with
FAV
e.g. F 2
individual collection of fr ee
channels and DMX channels
>
selection of a desired channel tabel with
,
or
To receive DMX channels a valid smart card must be inserted with
the contact side downwards into the card slot below the front lid.
Text
