Dolby Laboratories Digital-Satellite-Receiver manual

D D i i S S E E q q C C 1.2 For reception of free-to-air and encrypted (e.g. VIACCESS, IRDETO, SECA etc. ) satellite programmes. Operating Manual DIGIT AL- Satellite-Receiver Features integrated decoding system plus PCMCIA interface to accommodate a CI module. bed_anl_DVB13 CIP_englisch_q5.qxd 08.09.03 11:14 Seite 1[...]

1 Index 1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 5, 6 2 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 3 Please read this fir st - . . . . . . . . . .8 Safety pr ecautions! . . . . . . . . . . . .9 4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 4.1 Mains power connection . . . . . .[...]

7.4 V olume control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 7.5 Selecting another language . . . . . . . . . . . .29 7.5.1 Dolby Digital (AC3 mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 7.6 TV/radio switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 7.7 Return to last programme selected. . . . . .30 7.8 Display time and programme info . . . . . . .30 7.[...]

8.3.4 Manual search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 8.3.5 After the search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 8.4 Service settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 8.4.1 Activating default (factory) settings . . . . . .49 8.4.2 Deleting all programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 8.4.3 SFI channel . . . . . . . . [...]

3 2 Illustrations On/Standby Numeric keys Programme list on/off Back Help Stop Menu on/off Sound on/off EXTERNAL Language Programme - Multi-function keys V olume + Programme + TV/Radio mode SFI Option T eletext OK V olume - arrow key right arrow key left arrow key up arrow key down Info Remote control bed_anl_DVB13 CIP_englisch_q5.qxd 08.09.03 11:1[...]

4 * Only for receivers equipped with this feature LNC input Input terrestrial antenna* LNC out- put SCART socket TV Digital audio outputs SCART socket VCR Analogue audio outputs RS 232 interface RF out- put* Mains socket Inserting the CI module:* > Please follow the instructions of the CI module and card manufacturer . > Insert the smart card[...]

7 Dear customer , congratulations on your decision to select this digital receiver . This operating manual will help you to fully utilise the compre- hensive functions of your new digital receiver . We have made the operating instructions as easy to under- stand and as brief as possible. This is a digital receiver of the new generation. We wish you[...]

3 Please read this first > Before you set up your unit for operation, please first check that the package contains all the components that should be there. The following are supplied as standard: 1 digital receiver , 1 mains power cable, 1 remote con- trol unit, 1 operating manual, 1 guarantee card, 2 bat- teries (1,5V AAA size). > Insert the[...]

The descriptions of keys and terms that appear in the OSD menu are printed in bold type in this operating manual. Help function: Where available in the menu, pressing the blue function key will cause a help text to be displayed, pressing again will return to normal operation. Note on disposal The packaging of your unit consists entirely of recyclab[...]

10 * Only for receivers equipped with this feature Connecting the D VB r eceiv er to a satellite installation a. Mains connection b. Connection of the LNC with the LNC input (LNC IN) of the DVB receiver . c. Connection of the LNC output with the LNC input of an analogue receiver . d. Scart connection of the DVB receiver with the television set. e.*[...]

4 Connections The references a b c etc. mentioned below refer to the illu- stration on page 10. 4.1 Mains power connection The digital receiver should only be connected to the mains power supply after it has been completely connected with all other components in the system. This serves to avoid the digital receiver or other components being damaged[...]

Proceed as follows: d Connect the receiver ( SCART socket TV ) and the television set (SCART socket) by means of a SCAR T cable. If your television set is appropriately equipped, this will be switched automatically to A V , and thus to satellite reception, when the digital receiver is switched on. 4.3.2 On RF cables* If your television set is not e[...]

4.5 Hi-fi amplifier 4.5.1 Analogue T o enjoy the best possible sound quality , you can connect the digital receiver to a hi-fi amplifier . Use a suitable cable to con- nect the cinch sockets Audio R and Audio L of the digital receiver to an input of the hi-fi amplifier (e.g. CD or AUX; ple- ase note that the Phono input is not suitable!). 4.5.2 Dig[...]

The initial installation procedure described hereinserves only as an example. The exact initial installation procedure will depend on the settings you wish to make. Please follow closely any instructions that appear on the screen. Menu/OSD language: > Press OK to display the selection window for the Menu/OSD language . (Fig. 5-2) > Use the ar[...]

Position A/Option A > Use the Up/down ar r ow keys to select the satelli- te you wish to receive at the DiSEqC setting Position A /Option A, and confirm by pressing OK . (Fig. 5-7) Position B/Option A > Use the Up/down ar r ow keys to select the satelli- te you wish to receive at the DiSEqC setting Position B /Option A, and confirm by pressin[...]

on the screen. After the Search When the programme search has been completed, the num- ber of transponders, programmes and new programmes found will be displayed. In addition, you will be asked (Fig. 5- 14) , whether you want to accept the programmes found auto- matically in the TV or Radio list. If you wish to accept the pro- grammes automatically[...]

6 Settings Now that you have completed connecting your new digital receiver , and have commenced operation, you can, if you wish, further optimize the settings of the digital receiver for your personal preferences. 6.1 Menu language Under this menu item you have the option of setting the menu language according to your personal preference. T o alte[...]

> In this line you can use the ar row keys right/left to set the parental control mode to Always or Auto . Always When the setting Always is selected, the Main Menu as well as the programmes selected in terms of Points 8.1.6 and 8.2 are permanently blocked, regardless of the programme being broadcast. Auto When the setting Auto is selected, acce[...]

> Confirm by pressing OK . The menu Audio/Video Settings will be displayed. (Fig. 6-5) > Y ou can use the ar r ow keys up/down to move the marker around within the menu, and change the individual settings as indicated. When selecting a menu item please also note any messages displayed on screen. The following settings can be adjusted: 6.3.1 P[...]

T o enjoy this feature, you must simply connect the Audio Out Digital output (see Point 4.5.2) of your DVB receivers with the digital input of your Dolby Digital 5.1 channel amplifier . Where a programme is broadcast in Dolby Digital sound, this will be indicated by the Dolby logo being displayed in the information window when the programme is sele[...]

> Confirm by pressing OK . The menu Settings will be displayed. (Fig. 6-7) > Now use the ar row keys up/down to select the line Antenna Configuration . > Confirm by pressing OK . The menu Antenna Configuration will be displayed. (Fig. 6-8) The following settings may be made in this sub-menu: 6.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on or off DiSEqC ( Di git[...]

Continue to work through the menu Antenna Settings , until the entries in this menu comply with those of your recei- ving installation. In the case of switching criteria which you do not require, set the entry to No Satellite . 6.4.3 Additional Settings/LNC properties Now you have adapted the switching matrix of your digital receiver to the configu[...]

LOF low band LOF (Local oscillator frequency) is the frequency an LNC utlizes to convert the frequency received into the so-called 1. intermediate frequency , which can, in turn, be received and interpreted by the digital receiver . So-called Universal LNCs are equipped with 2 LOFs, to cover the entire receiving range from 10.7 to 1 1,8 GHz (low-ba[...]

7.2 Programme selection 7.2.1 Using the Programme up/down keys > Y ou can move through the list one slot at a time, up or down, by using the Prog ramme keys up/down either on the receiver or on the remote control. 7.2.2 Using the numeric keys > Use the numeric keys to enter the programme number you wish to view . For example: 1 for programme [...]

> Now use the red function key to open a window sho- wing the types of programme list available (Fa v ourites List, Pro viders and Complete list ). The active programme list type will be highligh- ted. (Fig. 7-2) > Use the ar row keys up/down to select, e.g. the programme list type Complete list . > Confirm by pressing OK . The alphabetica[...]

7.3 Reception of encrypted programmes* Y our receiver is equipped with an integrated decoding system* as well as with a Common Interface*. This allows you to receive and view encrypted programmes. T o use this feature, you must first either insert a valid Smartcard in the integrated card reader or you must insert a CI module toget- her with a valid[...]

7.3.1.1 Multifeed options* Some programmes provide a facility for multifeed options. This function allows you, for instance, to select your own pre- ferred camera angle in the case of coverage of sports events (Formula 1), or to switch to various sports venues (National League soccer). Where a programme provides multifeed options, this is indi- cat[...]

7.3.1.3 Smartcard PIN-Code* Y our digital receiver is equipped with a parental control func- tion that allows you to block individual programmes as well as access to the main menu (see Points 6.2.1 and 8.1.6). In addition programmes not suitable for viewing by children are pre-blocked by means of an age group code. This paren- tal control for progr[...]

7.5 Selecting a different language If a programme is broadcast in several languages, or with various soundtracks ( in the information box), proceed as follows to select a different language or sound channel: > Press the Language Select key . A list of langua- ges currently broadcast will be displayed on screen (Fig. 7-1 1) . > Use the ar row [...]

7.7 Return to last programme selected > Press Back on the remote control to return to the last programme viewed previously . > Press the key again to return to the programme vie- wed previously . 7.8 Display time and programme information This function allows you to view programme information rela- ted to the current programme. > Press the[...]

7.12 T eletext 7.12.1 Using the teletext decoder of your television set Where broadcast by the provider , teletext will be transferred to your television set. T o operate the teletext function, use the remote control of your television set. Should you experience problems with your television set, such as an overlap of tele- text and picture content[...]

7.13 Sub-titles Where sub-titles are available, this will be indicated by the symbol in the information window . If you have enabled the function Sub-titles (in accordance with Point 6.3), these will automatically be displayed, provided they are available in the language selected. If the sub-titles are only available in other languages, or are broa[...]

Y ou can also initiate a manual download procedure immedia- tely after switching the receiver off (while the display* shows “oooo”) by pressing the SFI key . During the download proce- dure the message SFLd will appear briefly in the display , fol- lowed by an indication of the percentage of SFI data already transferred, e.g. 038P for 38%). The[...]

7.14.5 Next > Use the ar row key right to display the table " Next " (following programmes) (Fig. 7-17) . The SFI functions (Point 7.14.3) are available. > Press the ar row key right to move to the SFI table “ More ” (Point 7.14.6) or > Press Back to return to the previous SFI table “ No w ” or > Press the TV/Radio key[...]

> Press the SFI key to display the information. Lengthy text passages can be scrolled one line at a time by using the ar row keys up/down or use the gr een or red function keys to move backward or forward one page at a time. > Press Back to return to the previous table. 7.14.7.2 Marking a programme > Use the ar row keys or the function k e[...]

Aborting timer operation If you wish to delete a timer event programmed by means of the SFI, proceed as described in Point 7.15. T o abort an acti- ve timer , switch the digital receiver off by pressing the On/Standby key . Then press this key again to switch the receiver on, and pro- ceed to operate it normally . 7.14.7.4 SFI Programme overview Th[...]

> Use the gr een function key Genres to open a win- dow showing the programme genres available. (Fig. 7- 21) > Use the ar row keys to select the desired program- me category , and confirm by pressing OK . An overview of the day’s programmes conforming to this category will be displayed. (Fig. 7-22) > Use the ar row keys up/down to move t[...]

> Use the ar row keys up/down to move the marker around the list one line at a time. > Use the ar row keys right/left to move the marker backward or forward in the list one page at a time. Date > Use the ar row keys to mark the column Date. > Use the numeric k eys to enter the date on which you wish to record a programme. Star t > Us[...]

2. Reminder If your receiver is in normal operational mode, it will switch to the pre-selected programme slot at the pre- set time. In contrast to the VCR setting, the controls remain fully functional, and the receiver will not be switched off at the end of the programme. T ransfer ring data into memor y > When you have completed programming, pr[...]

8 Changing the basic programming 8.1 Configuring the Favourites list This chapter describes how you can change the pre-program- ming of your digital receiver as well as the Favourites pro- gramme list according to your preferences. This function is also required to sort newly found programmes into the list after a search has been carried out. In th[...]

> Now use the ar row keys up/down to mark the selection criterion according to which the Complete list is to be sorted. Select e.g. All Prog rammes , to indicate all available programmes in the Complete list or All new , to indicate only the newly found program- mes of the last programme search or All English , to indicate only English-language [...]

> Press the blue function key Functions . A selection window indicating the Navigator functions will be displayed. (Fig. 8-5) > Use the ar row keys up/down to mark the line Remo ve and confirm by pressing OK . > Use the ar row keys up/down to mark a program- me that you wish to remove from the list. > Press the yello w function key Remo[...]

> Press the yello w function key Sor t to save the pro- gramme at the new position. > T o sort several programmes simultaneously , mark these as described in 8.1.2 ( Marking blocks of pro- grammes ). > Now press the yello w function key Sor t . A double arrow will be displayed next to the block of program- mes selected. > Y ou can now u[...]

Y ou can now initiate the updating procedure manually: > Use the On/Standby key to switch off the receiver (Standby). > Now , while the display* shows “oooo”, press the key SFI . The receiver will now perform an update. This will be indicated by the message SFLd appearing briefly in the display*, followed by a progressive indication of th[...]

8.2 Changing the receiver PIN code The receiver PIN code is set at the factory to 0000 . T o change the receiver PIN code proceed as follows: > Use the Menu key to call up the Main Menu . > Use the ar row keys up/down to mark the line Settings . > Confirm by pressing OK . The sub-menu Settings will be displayed. > Use the ar row keys up[...]

> T o perform a programme search, call up the Main Menu . (Fig. 8-8) > Use the ar row keys up/down to mark the line Channel searching . > Confirm by pressing OK . The sub-menu Search will be displayed. (Fig. 8-9) > Now use the ar row keys up/down to select the type of search you wish to perform. Confirm by pres- sing OK . 8.3.1 Automati[...]

8.3.3 Searching on a transponder Y ou can search a specific transponder (see Point 10: T echnical T erms) for available programmes. T o do this, you will have to enter the appropriate transponder data (Fig. 8- 12) . Satellite In this line you must select the satellite on which the desired transponder is located. > Use the ar row keys up/down to [...]

> The search procedure can be terminated by pressing the red function key . 8.3.4 Manual Search If a particular programme is not found by means of the auto- matic or transponder search procedures, it may be necessary to enter the unique PID number for this specific programme. These numbers can be found in the Internet, or must be obtained from t[...]

> Independently of whether you have added the newly found programmes to the Favourites list automatically , these can still be added to the Favourites list manually at any time as described in Chapter 8.1. 8.4 Service settings Y ou can revert to the factory default settings at any time. In addition, if you feel that the many changes made by prog[...]

8.4.3 SFI Channel Y our receiver has the facility to receive a data channel via the ASTRA satellite systems (19° East) carrying additional SFI data. These facilitate a SFI (programme guide) preview for up to a week in advance. > Press OK to call up the sub-menu SFI Channel (Fig. 8-18) . > T o receive the data channel, mark the line SFI Updat[...]

Note: This function should not be perfor med if you hav e made changes in the menues Basic Settings and LNC Configuration, as these changes would rev er t to the default settings when this function is activated, and would hav e to be r e-prog r amm- ed. F or the new software version to be downloaded automatically , the digital r eceiver[...]

8.6 Conditional Access* Use this menu item to access the sub-menues relating to the Smartcard being used, as well as to the CI module. Use the ar row keys to move to the lines Smar tcar d* or CI slot* , and confirm by pressing OK to view information on the Smartcard or the CI module used. 9 Operation in conjunction with a rotating antenna (DiSEqC 1[...]

> Press the yello w function key Actions , to open an additional window . (Fig. 9-5) > Now use the ar row keys up/down to mark the line Delete limits . > Confirm by pressing OK , to transfer the action selected to the green function key . > T o delete the limits, press the gr een function key Delete lim. . > Confirm the message displ[...]

> Use the ar row keys to mark the field Geo.P os . > Confirm by pressing OK . A menu allowing you to enter the coordinates of your location will be dis- played. (Fig. 9-9) > Press the OK key to switch the geo-positioning function On or Off . > Use the ar row keys to select the field used to enter geogr aphic longitude . > Use the num[...]

9.3 Setting the satellite position Proceed by sytematically working through Points 9.3.1 to 9.3.3 for each satellite position that is to be set. When pro- gramming the satellite positions, we recommend that you begin with the satellite in the most easterly position. Then add each additional satellite in geographic order , working in a westerly dire[...]

> When you have set up the test transponder , press Back , to return to the menu for setting up the motorized rotating antenna. The field used to enter the orbital position will be active. > Use the numeric k eys to enter the orbital position of the user satellite and confirm by pressing OK . > Now press the OK key to indicate whether it i[...]

> Now use the ar row key right (field East will be marked) resp. left (field West will be marked) to rotate the antenna to the desired position. Keep the appropriate key depressed until the desired position is reached. 9.3.2.3 Automatic detail adjustment (Autofocus) Before storing the satellite position in memory you should perform an automatic [...]

9.4 Current satellite list The satellite positions stored in memory are shown in the satellite list. Any positions not yet stored in memory are marked with an “ * ”. > T o adjust the antenna dish to a position on the satellite list, use the ar row keys to select the field Cur rent Satellite list . > Confirm by pressing OK . > Use the a[...]

10 T echnical T erms Antenna cable: Cable used to connect the modulator of the satellite receiver to the antenna input socket of the television set. Used as an alternative where no SCART socket is available Exter nal installation: T erm used to describe those components of the total system located outdoors, consisting of the parabolic or offset dis[...]

Coaxial cable: Cable used to connect the LNC to the satellite receiver , used to transmit the signal received as well as to provide power to the LNC. LNB/LNC (Low Noise Block Con ver ter): Receiving unit located at the focus of the parabolic dish antenna, converts the frequency range of the satellite to the intermediate frequency of the digital rec[...]

These new services are constantly being developed and improved by the providers. T o utilize the services, it may occasionally be necessary to update the software of the digi- tal receiver . T ransponder : Located on the satellite, serves to process one or several programmes. It receives the signal from the ground station, amplifies it, and broadca[...]

PLL Modulator:* UHF , Channel 21 ... 69 Antenna input 47 ... 862 MHz Antenna output 47 ... 862 MHz Video decoding: Video compression MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 compatible Up to MP@ML (main profile @ main level) Video standard P AL / 25 Hz Active screen area 720 pixels x 576 lines Picture format 4 : 3 / 16 : 9 Picture material 16:9 Automatic adaptation for 1[...]

Serial interface RS 232: T ype RS 232, bidirectional Bitrate 1 15,2 kBit/s max. Connector D-SUB socket, 9 pin Function Update for operating software and pre-programming LNC Po wer suppl y: LNC power 400 mA max.; short-circuit proof LNB voltage vertical <14,0V no load, > 1 1,5 V at 400 mA LNB voltage horizontal < 20 V no load, > 17,3 V a[...]

12 T rouble-shooting guide 64 * Only for receivers equipped with this feature Problem Possible cause Solution V arious programmes not shown in programme list Wrong programme list selected Select another programme list (see Point 7.2.3.1) Sound on, no TV image Set to radio mode Switch to TV mode Programmes such as Pro 7, Sat 1, TM3, Kabel 1, DSF and[...]

65 * Only for receivers equipped with this feature Problem Possible cause Solution T ime not displayed * while in stand- by mode T ime not downloaded Switch to e.g. ZDF for 30 seconds Receiver cannot be switched on, or cannot be operated Receiver blocked Perform Flash reset: Caution! All personal settings will be lost. > Disconnect mains plug. &[...]

For daily use Switching on and off > Switch on the digital receiver by pressing the On/Standby key , either on the receiver or on the remote control. > Press this key again to switch the receiver off. > The receiver is now in standby mode, the display * on the receiver shows the time. Programme selection Using the programme up/down keys &g[...]