Kathrein UFC 861si manual

Operating Manual T win-PVR Cable Receiver UFC 861si with hard disk and Ethernet[...]

2 FOREWORD Dear customer , this Operating Manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered by your new cable receiver . We have tried to make the operating instructions as easy as possible to understand, and to keep them as concise as possible. T o help you understand particular specialist terms that c[...]

3 CONTENTS FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................. 2 CONTENTS .............................................................................................................................. . 3 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION ......................................[...]

4 IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION The channels available on the cable network are subject to continual change. When such changes occur it is necessary to reset the channels. The information for these settings can be found on the Internet or in relevant magazines. Y our receiver is factory fi tted with the latest software version. W e are however constantl[...]

5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION[...]

6 RECEIVER FEA TURES/SCOPE OF SUPPL Y The multi-functional cable receiver UFC 861 receiver is equipped with two independent reception and signal processing systems as well as a computer hard disk with a capacity of 160 GByte, allowing one to download over 100 hours of TV and radio programmes, and to view these as often as wanted without any loss in[...]

7 CONTROLS, DISPLA YS AND CONNECTIONS This section provides a brief description of all the controls, displays and connections. The button symbols presented here can also be found in the description of the operating steps. Front panel controls and displays 1. Common Interface for two CA modules for Pay-TV cards * ) 2. USB 1.0 port 3. Menu button to [...]

8 CONNECTION AND SETUP The following section is intended speci fi cally for specialist dealers. Y ou need not refer to this section unless you are carrying out the installation yourself. The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample con fi guration. Do not connect the receiver to the power supply until all installation work has been pro[...]

9 CONNECTION AND SETUP T o enable you to utilise all the reception and recording properties of your UFC 861 twin-PVR cable receiver , such as 1. recording one programme and at the same time viewing any other programme or zapping through the channels, and 2. recording two dif ferent programmes at the same time, the two tuner inputs of the receiver m[...]

10 CONNECTION AND SETUP Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control. Insert the two supplied batteries into the remote control. Ensure correct polarity of the batteries; the + and – markings are indicated inside the battery compartment. Slide the cover back into the housing until it locks in place. Used batteries are special waste! Do not [...]

11 REMOTE CONTROL  Sound on/off  ...  Number input for channels, timers etc.  Access main menu Exit menus (red) Access Favourites list ! (green) Picture-in-picture from 2 nd tuner or hard disk % V olume  Exit menu - back to TV picture  Fast rewind  Playback Hard disk contents  Pause (freeze- frame) T ime-shift  (red) One-[...]

12 REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL RC 660 The RC 660 remote control supports up to four devices which are supplied with the RC 660 as standard. First, switch off all other receivers (mains switch). 1. Setting via menu (as of software version 1.01) For the UFS 822, the remote control code does not have to be entered manually . Y ou can easily select o[...]

13 FIRST INST ALLA TION First switch your TV set on and select the A V channel position. Switch on your receiver at the power switch on the rear of the unit. The following display appears: Before using your unit for the fi rst time, read the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and Setup” sections. The “Connection Examples” section pr[...]

14 Use the  buttons here to select the settings for your TV set. Refer to the operating instructions for your television set! Video Output Here select the type of video signal at the Scart socket or HDMI socket. Select the signal that your TV set can process. - FBAS – Composite baseband signal (colour/picture/blanking/synchronous sign[...]

15 Perform the settings by pressing the  buttons. Channel Search Use the  buttons to select whether you : - All: Free and encrypted channels - Only FT A channels: Only non-encrypted channels, such as ZDF in Germany - Only encrypted channels: Only encrypted channels, such as ARENA should be searched for . FIRST INST ALLA TION Encry[...]

16 Here press the  buttons to select the time mode: • Manual or • Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel) “Manual” time setting “Auto” time setting FIRST INST ALLA TION Use the  buttons to make the settings. Use the  buttons to make the settings. Set Local Time Press the  button to set the varianc[...]

17 Press the  buttons to select “OK” and press the  button to complete the First Installation. Then press the  button to view the TV picture. FIRST INST ALLA TION Day Select today's date here. Press the  button to display a calendar . Select the day using the cursor buttons (  ). If the right month and year are n[...]

18 MENU TREE Main Menu (Call up by pressing the  button) Edit channel lists Programme Guide (EPG) System parameters Installation User settings Recor- ding list Multimedia/ Games TV channel list TV settings First Installation Language settings MP3 Player Radio channel list T ime setting Automatic Search Sleep T imer Photo Album TV Favourites List[...]

19 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS The structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The programme showing on the current selected channel always appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Y ou will fi nd detailed descriptions of the selected menu items in the relevant sections of the operating manual! Note: The selected [...]

20 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS The language for the on-screen display is set as follows:  →  → User settings →  → Language selection →  →  → German The languages available are German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Polish, Spanish and T urkish. Y ou can now make the other settings: - Subtitles language - Audio langu[...]

21 ON-SCREEN DISPLA YS (OSD) The channel information is displayed for a few seconds (con fi gurable on the “User Preference” menu under “Appearance settings”) every time you change channel, or can be displayed permanently by pressing the  button. The message for the set radio channel has the same layout. If a radio channel supports “R[...]

22 ON-SCREEN DISPLA YS (OSD) “No signal” indicates an error in the reception system or in the receiver settings, or a cable network fault. Check the RF connection at the receiver and at the antenna socket. If you have changed the receiver settings, compare them against the basic settings (provided you made a note of them as suggested). ERROR ME[...]

23 ON-SCREEN DISPLA YS (OSD) Sort options (accessed by pressing the " (yellow) button) : - Press the (red) button to access the alphabetical listing. It shows all the channels sorted alphabetically , or the ones beginning with the selected initial letter . - Press the ! (green) button to sort the channels by provider , or to view the channels [...]

24 COMMON INTERF ACE The Common Interface (CI)  of the UFC 861 is suitable for insertion of a CA (Conditional Access) module and is located at the bottom left of the front panel of the receiver (behind the fl ap). The CA module  draws in the Smartcard  (chip contacts pointing downwards and towards socket strip) which it then inserts into [...]

25 The identity of the Conditional Access module in the CI slot of the UFC 861 and the identity of the Smartcard in the CA module and/or in the Smartcard reader can be found under “System Parameters” in the “Main Menu”, and con fi rmed by pressing the  button in the “Common Interface” menu. The screenshots below depend on the speci [...]

26 COMMON INTERF ACE Information for Conax, SECA, Viaccess and CryptoW orks users: Note that with monthly activation intervals, the channel providers have different procedures for activating Pay TV cards. Activation may therefore be a few days before or after the beginning of a new month. During this activation period, the CA module and card must b[...]

27 Select the “System Parameters” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons in the main menu and  . SETTING SYSTEM P ARAMETERS The selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the parameters to be set, are each highlighted in colour . The menus are largely self-explanatory . Use the  buttons to select further options. [...]

28 SETTING SYSTEM P ARAMETERS Select the type of video signal at the Scart socket here. Select the signal that your TV set can process. Refer to the operating instructions for your television set! • FBAS – Composite baseband signal (colour/picture/blanking/synchronous signal) • RGB – Red/Green/Blue signal or • Y/C – S-V ideo signal (lum[...]

29 Here you can specify whether your TV set is a • P AL or • NTSC set. Select the screen display mode here: • for TV type “4:3”: “Pan & Scan” or “Letter-Box” • for TV type “16:9”: “Automatic” or “Always 16:9” DISPLA Y FORMA T Choose whether the volume setting is to be applied to all channels here (selection: Off)[...]

30 SETTING SYSTEM P ARAMETERS Set the variance from UMTC (Universal Mean T ime Coordinate; formerly Greenwich Mean T ime) here. At the bottom of the screen you see a listing of major cities to provide an indication of which time zone you have just set: LOCAL TIME OFFSET TIME MODE MANUAL Select the type of time mode here: • Manual or • Auto (rec[...]

31 SETTING SYSTEM P ARAMETERS Choose between “Automatic” and “Winter” time. In the example on the previous page, “Automatic” was selected. TIME SETTING Select the current date here. Press the  button to display a calendar . Select the day using the cursor buttons (  ). If the right month and year are not displayed, you ca[...]

32 SETTING SYSTEM P ARAMETERS See “Common Interface” section Choose between “Automatic” and “Winter” time. In the example on the previous page, “Automatic” was selected. TIME SETTING If you have selected automatic time mode, set the channel here from which you want the receiver to get the time. Press the  button to call up a chan[...]

33 Press the  button to access the “Receiver Management” menu. The following display appears: Press the  button to view the current software version. Press the  button again to close the display . When you press the  button you are asked whether you want to reset all settings to their factory defaults. Use the  buttons to sele[...]

34 Press the  button and enter the unit ID here. This is useful for identi fi cation in case of theft. The alphanumeric input procedure is as described in the “Alphanumeric Inputs” section. In the example shown here the ID “UFC 861” has been assigned. CHANGE RECEIVER NAME SETTING SYSTEM P ARAMETERS REMOTE CONTROL CODE Use the  but[...]

35 Press the  button to access the “HDD Management” menu. The following display appears: HARD DISK MANAGEMENT When you press the  button you are asked whether you want to delete all recordings. Use the  buttons to select “OK” and start the reset by pressing the  button. When you press the  button you are asked whether you [...]

36 SETTING SYSTEM P ARAMETERS When you press the  button you are asked whether you want to delete all photos/images. Use the  buttons to select “OK” and start the reset by pressing the  button. FORMA T PHOTO ARCHIVE All the photos on the hard disk are irrevocably deleted! If the  button is pressed, the receiver displays the princ[...]

37 SETTING SYSTEM P ARAMETERS Formatting irrevocably deletes all data on the storage medium! Use the  buttons to select the transponder frequency and type of partitioning. Y ou have the following options: - Option 1: T ype of formatting F A T 32, complete hard disk (for Windows XP , MAC, Linux user) - Option 2: T ype of formatting EXT3, max. [...]

38 Press the  button to access the “Ethernet Settings” menu. The following display appears (example): ETHERNET SETTINGS SETTING SYSTEM P ARAMETERS These settings should not be made unless the receiver is linked into a network or is linked to a PC/laptop using a crossed over network cable. The Ethernet interface used in the receiver is a 10/1[...]

39 SETTING SYSTEM P ARAMETERS If you wish to connect your receiver to a DHCP server , use the  buttons to select the “On” setting. If you wish to connect your receiver to a PC or laptop, the DHCP setting must be “Of f”. Note: Refer to our network function connection examples at the end of this manual and the instructions on this subje[...]

40 USER SETTINGS Select the “User Preference” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons on the main menu and  . Use the  buttons to select further options. If there is another sub-menu layer , press the  button to open it. If there are no more sub-menus, make the settings using the  buttons or the numeric pad. [...]

41 USER SETTINGS Use the  buttons to select the time after which you want the UFC 861 to automatically switch off (standby). The minimum time you can set is 15 minutes, and the maximum 360 minutes. Each press of the  buttons increases or reduces the power-off time by 15 minutes. The calculated time at which the receiver will switch off [...]

42 USER SETTINGS Use the  buttons (On/Off) to choose whether use of the receiver should be protected by a four- digit PIN. When switching the unit on from Standby you are then prompted to enter the PIN. If the PIN is not entered the receiver cannot be operated. Use the  buttons to select the age limit for watching TV programmes. The min[...]

43 Press the  button to replace the old PIN with a new one. Enter the new (four-digit) PIN. For security you must repeat the new PIN code once again. On the screen which then appears use the  buttons to select “OK” and con fi rm the changed PIN by pressing the  button. CHANGE PIN USER SETTINGS On this menu you can set how long the [...]

44 USER SETTINGS Use the  buttons to select the time after which you want the on-screen playback information is automatically cancelled. Y ou can choose between 5, 8, 10, 12 and 15 seconds, or “Hide”. Use the  buttons (On/Off) to specify whether the volume bar is displayed when adjusting the volume. PLA YBACK INFO BANNER TIMEOUT DIS[...]

45 Use the  buttons to select whether automatic time-shifting is enabled or disabled. When you select “On” the receiver automatically (in the background) starts recording the programme you are viewing as soon as you switch to the channel. Then, in manual record mode, you can press the  (red) button to choose whether to record the progr[...]

46 USER SETTINGS Use the  buttons here to select the standard recording time. If you forget to stop a recording you started manually , it is automatically stopped by the receiver when the standard recording time elapses. Y ou can choose between 30 minutes and 4 hours, in 30 minute increments. ST ANDARD RECORDING TIME When you have made all th[...]

47 VIDEOTEXT (TELETEXT) This symbol in the channel information shows you whether Videotext/T eletext is available for the selected channel. When you press the  button, the receiver processes the videotext/T eletext service data for your TV set to display , even when the signal is encrypted. During the scan, the page which is being searched for i[...]

48 Select the “Edit Channel Lists” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons on the main menu and  . This menu is password-protected and can only be accessed by entering the password. The factory default password is “0000”. The factory pre-programmed channel lists can be changed on this menu. Y ou can organise and sort your pre[...]

49 EDIT CHANNEL LISTS Select the channel you want to lock using the cursor buttons (  ) and press the  button to activate the lock. Press  again to unlock the channel. Y ou can also sort the channels fi rst, according to the following criteria: • By favourites list ( " (yellow) button) • By alphabetical or numerical sequ[...]

50 EDIT CHANNEL LISTS • By favourites list ( " (yellow) button) • By alphabetical or numerical sequence ( # (blue) button) Select the sort order you want to apply using the  buttons and con fi rm with the  button. Select the channel you want to move, using the cursor buttons (  ), and press the  button. Y ou can no[...]

51 Select the channel you want to delete using the cursor buttons (  ) and press the  button to mark it as deleted. The channel name is underlined in red. Press the  button again to cancel your channel selection for deletion (this will only work as long as you have not yet quit the menu by pressing the  button). DELETE CHANNELS[...]

52 EDIT CHANNEL LISTS Press the  button to access the “Edit TV Favourites” menu. The following display appears: Press the  button to access the menu. Y ou can now use the on-screen keypad (operated as described under “Alphanumeric Inputs”) to name the next free Favourites list. Y ou can set up a total of eight favourites lists (incl. [...]

53 EDIT CHANNEL LISTS Note: Only the favourites list is deleted; the channels in the favourites list are retained. Press the  button to access the menu. Use the  buttons to select the favourites list to/from which you want to add or delete channels and con fi rm your selection with the  button. Add: Use the  buttons (one channel [...]

54 TWIN FUNCTIONS The UFC 861 is equipped with two tuners, enabling you to perform two separate functions at the same time, including: • Picture-in-Picture (PIP), • T ime-shift and • One-touch recording can be performed at the same time. The picture-in-picture function permits simultaneous viewing of two programmes. This allows you to see whe[...]

55 The time-shift function is described in the “T ime-shift” section. Note that the receiver switches to hard disk mode when executing this function. One-touch recording is described in the “Recording” section. TWIN FUNCTIONS TIME-SHIFT ONE-TOUCH RECORDING Press the ! (green) button a second time to view a picture played back from the hard [...]

56 TIME-SHIFT TIME-SHIFT Once you have viewed the programme in full it is not available for you to retrieve from the hard disk! T o save a programme to the hard disk, you must record it as described in the “Recording” section. “TSR” (T ime-shift Recording) is shown on the receiver display in front of the channel number and name. T o start t[...]

57 ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE (EPG) CALLING UP THE EPG The EPG is accessed by pressing the   button, and automatically displays the “Current” view (see “Current” menu item), regardless of which EPG view you had been in beforehand. The EPG automatically displays the “Current” (Now showing) view when fi rst accessed, highlighting t[...]

58 ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE (EPG) Press the " (yellow) button to access the schedule for the channel to which you are currently tuned in the EPG. The following display appears (example): Press the cursor buttons (  ) to scroll line-by-line or page-by-page through the programme list of the selected channel. Press the  button[...]

59 Y ou can use the  buttons to view the following programmes on the Highlights menu by category (e.g. Series, Sport, News, Magazine/Reportage, Kids ...). Within each category you can scroll line-by-line or page-by-page as usual using the cursor buttons (  ). Press the red  button to place your selected programme in the Record [...]

60 ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE (EPG) Use the  buttons to enter a space or to delete the last letter entered. Press the  button to start the search. The results found are displayed at the left in the main display box. If the programmes found do not fi t on one page, you can scroll page-by-page as well as line-by-line as usual using the curs[...]

61 There are two ways of using a search term that is stored in the memory . 1. Y ou must have opened the search function. Press the  button to open the search memory . Use the  buttons to select the desired search term. Start the search by pressing the  button. 2. Press the # (blue) button; you can then use the  buttons to select [...]

62 When you call up additional information in the EPG using the  button, you will be shown the fi rst page of the programme’s description. Use the  buttons to scroll up and down the various pages of detailed information. The third page displays the upcoming episodes (such as of a series; see example): If further episodes are available ([...]

63 Y ou can programme a recording from the various views of the EPG (“Current”, “Programme list”, “Highlights” and “Detailed information”) and from within their various sub-menus. When programming recordings, the EPG automatically adapts to the actual SA T IF input signal mode (Single Mode/Loop Through/Double T uner). Example: If yo[...]

64 • Recording status (once, daily , weekly , user-de fi ned, series) - selected using the  buttons. • Date (advanced day-by-day) - selected using the  buttons. • Start time (advanced minute-by-minute) - selected using the  buttons or entered directly using the numeric pad. • End time (advanced minute-by-minute) - selecte[...]

65 Example of user-de fi ned recording: Example of series recording: Note: If every episode of a series is programmed to be recorded using the “Series recording” function, the EPG locates the series in question in the updated schedules and automatically programmes recording of them. A change in the time the series is broadcast is no problem fo[...]

66 In the box at the bottom right of the screenshot above you see the day , date and time of recording and the recording mode. Overlaps are indicated in orange text. Use the  buttons to move to the orange listing and you will see the overlapping recording shaded in white (see screenshot above). Press  to call up a programmed timer entry an[...]

67 • The  button does not become active until 15-20 seconds after the picture appears on the TV . • Updating of the EPG is only started if the EPG data is more than 36 hours old. • The EPG is broadcast over the ASTRA satellite at the frequency of 12,603.75 MHz, with a symbol rate of 22 MSymb/s and horizontal polarisation (18 V). If you hav[...]

68 AUDIO SETTINGS The required volume level can be set using the % buttons on the remote control of the receiver . A bar indicator is displayed on the screen to show the set volume. Press the  button to mute the sound. “Mute” is displayed. Press the button again to restore the sound. Press the " (yellow) button to call up the audio menu[...]

69 AUDIO SETTINGS Example: Y ou can for instance create a favourites list with the name “Dolby Digital” in the “Edit Channel Lists”, “Edit TV Favourites” menu. By setting “Dolby Digital” in the “Favourites” function mentioned above you can also select channels that broadcast using Dolby Digital and save them in the “Dolby Digi[...]

70 RECORD The UFC 861 offers you the following options for recording a programme: - Time-shift Allowing you to include the background recordings made up to that point to be included in your recording - Record direct to hard disk Allowing you to start recording immediately or later - Timer recording (see EPG) Allowing you to coordinate your recordin[...]

71 RECORD Y ou can start recording the programme as from the point you switched to the channel in question simply by pressing the  button, or you can simply wait the 5 seconds for automatic recording to begin. If you want to alter the end time or recording duration, you can do so as described under “Duration/End” before pressing  to start[...]

72 RECORD If there is an overlap with another scheduled or ongoing recording, this fact is indicated. The receiver then presets the end time for your new recording as the start time of the overlapping programme (see “Duration/End” at the right). Decoding Here you can use the  buttons to select whether the programme should be recorded unco[...]

73 Duration/End Y ou can specify the duration of a recording regardless of when it starts. The receiver automatically retrieves the end time of the programme you are currently viewing from the EPG data (where available) and inserts it in the “Duration” fi eld. Otherwise the end time is based on the default duration you set on the “User Prefe[...]

74 RECORDING LIST Select the “Recording List” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons on the main menu and  . Y ou can also call up the Recording List directly from TV screen, using the  button. The following display appears (example): Y ou can use the  button to call up a list of the available recordings, from which by pre[...]

75 RECORDING LIST FOLDER VIEW Press the  button to switch from the normal view to the folder view . Now use the  buttons to select between the normal view and the folder view . Furthermore, you will be able to specify which folder your fu- ture recordings are to be saved to (in the second line). If you have already created folders (e.g. in[...]

76 RECORDING LIST PLA Y RECORDING (NORMAL VIEW) Use the # (blue) button to choose between TV and radio recordings within the recording list. By pressing the ! (green) button, you can sort recordings according to the following criteria: - Date of recording (ascending) - Duration of recording (descending) - Duration of recording (ascending) - Channel[...]

77 RECORDING LIST Recorded programme Channel name Playback time so far/ total recording duration With accompanying EPG data. Use the  buttons to scroll through the EPG data. REMOTE CONTROL BUTT ONS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS IN PLA YBACK MODE During playback you can keep the channel information info-box permanently on-screen by pressing the  butt[...]

78 RECORDING LIST - After playback has been paused using the  button, you can press the  button to start slow-motion winding. Every time the  button is pressed, the slow-motion speed will be increased one step. There are 7 steps, step 7 being the slowest (slow motion is available only for forwards winding!)  buttons (left/right curso[...]

79 Y ou can record encoded programmes even when the CA module with the Smartcard is not inserted. However , to view what you have recorded the CA module with Smartcard must be inserted in the Common Interface on the receiver . Y ou can also decode a recording after having recorded it, so as to be able to view it in future without the CA module/Smar[...]

80 RECORDING LIST - USB (for recordings only) - Merge (for recordings only) - Change T ype (deletion block) (for recordings only) - Lock (for recordings only) At the bottom of the screen, you will also view the option “Create New Folder” (access with  button). Note: Recordings in progress will be displayed in red print and cannot be edited u[...]

81 RECORDING LIST CREA TE NEW FOLDER Press the  button to create a new folder . The following screen appears: DELETING RECORDINGS/FOLDERS Use the on-screen keypad (with the number keys on your remote control) to give the folder a name. Press  to con fi rm your entry . A new folder is created. Press the  button to cancel. T o delete the la[...]

82 RECORDING LIST Make sure you have also selected “Rename” with the (red) button. Use the  buttons to select the recording you want to rename and press the  button. The following display appears (example): Use the  buttons to select “Input Directly” and con fi rm this by pressing the  button. Y ou can now assign th[...]

83 RECORDING LIST The receiver automatically starts playing back the recording. Y ou now have several options for specifying the range to be copied (see example bar): Start Middle End T o set the exact times for the start and end markers of the copy range as quickly as possible you can use various buttons as aids: - Use the  buttons to rewind[...]

84 Copy the range marked “End” as follows: - Move to the start of the range you want to copy and press the  button. Then press the (red) button to set the start point marker of the range to be copied. Then press the ! (green) button to automatically mark the full range to the end of the recording Copy the complete recording as follows: - Pre[...]

85 The receiver automatically starts playing back the recording. Y ou now have several options for specifying the range to be cut (see example bar): T o set the exact times for the start and end markers as quickly as possible you can use various buttons as aids: - Use the  buttons to rewind or fast forward at up to 24 times playback speed (yo[...]

86 RECORDING LIST MERGE Y ou can use this function to merge together two or more recordings on one channel. Make sure you have also selected “Merge” with the (red) button. Use the  buttons to select the recordings you want to merge and also press the  button. The following display appears (example): When you have selected all the[...]

87 Use the  buttons to select “OK” and pres the  button to start merging the recordings. The receiver merges the two recordings. The newly created single recording is assigned the name of the fi rst recording you selected for merging. Y ou can use this function to protect recordings from being deleted when automatic hard disk manageme[...]

88 RECORDING LIST BOOKMARKS SETTING BOOKMARKS After you have set all you bookmarks, switch to the “Chapters” menu by pressing the # (blue) button: Use the  buttons to select the desired bookmark. Pressing the  button starts the playback. Y ou can press the ! (green) button at any time to during the playback, to skip to the next b[...]

89 Use the  buttons in the “Chapters” menu to select the bookmark to be deleted. Then press the (red) button. Use the  buttons to select “OK” within the message that is displayed, and con fi rm again by pressing the  button. T o delete all bookmarks, press the ! (green) button in the “Chapters” menu. Use the [...]

90 MUL TIMEDIA/GAMES Select the “Multimedia/Games” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons on the main menu and  . The following display appears (example): Select the function you want, using the  buttons and con fi rm with the  button. The following displays appear (examples only):[...]

91 MUL TIMEDIA/GAMES MP3 PLA YER Use the  buttons to select the desired directory and press the  button to open the directory and access its subfolders. In the above example the fi rst directory listed is the local hard disk of the UFC 861 (Local HDD). The second directory is a USB memory stick. Y ou can also access an external hard disk [...]

92 MUL TIMEDIA/GAMES The MP3 player automatically starts playing the fi rst fi le you selected. Y ou now have the following options: - Use the  buttons to skip to the next/previous track - Use the  buttons to rewind or fast forward through the current selected track - Use the  button to pause playback, and the  button to resume [...]

93 MUL TIMEDIA/GAMES Select the folder or fi le you want by pressing the  button. Y our selection is marked by a “+” sign at the end. Y ou now have the following options: - Press the ! (green) button to delete the folder/ fi le you selected - Press the # (blue) button to move the fi les (such as from the hard disk to an external storage d[...]

94 Use the  buttons to select the desired directory and press the  button to open the directory and access its subfolders. In the above example the fi rst directory listed is the local hard disk of the UFC 861 (Local HDD). The second directory is a USB memory stick. Y ou can also access an external hard disk via the USB port on the UFC 86[...]

95 The slide show starts automatically with the fi rst selected photo. Y ou now have the following options: - Press the  button to show the slide show help bar (see screenshot above, lower part) - Press the  button to stop the slide show and then use the  buttons to scroll back and forth through the individual photos. Press the  but[...]

96 Y ou can organise the fi les on the “JPEG Files” menu. For this, press the " (yellow) button. The following display appears (example): Select the folder or fi le you want by pressing the  button. Y our selection is marked by a “+” sign at the end. Y ou now have the following options: - Press the ! (green) button to delete the f[...]

97 MUL TIMEDIA/GAMES At present there are no games available for the UFC 861. Applications are not yet available in the current software version. GAMES APPLICA TIONS[...]

98 MUL TIMEDIA/GAMES Use the  buttons to select the desired directory , and press the  button to open the directory and access its subfolders. In the example shown above there is only a single directory , which is the enabled folder on the hard disk of the PC/laptop. The following display appears (example): VLC STREAMING Streaming of VLC d[...]

99 MUL TIMEDIA/GAMES Use the  buttons to select the desired directory and press the  button to open the directory and access its subfolders. In the above example you see the USB stick on the USB 2.0 host output as the fi rst directory , and the enabled folder on the PC/laptop as the second directory . The following display appears (exampl[...]

100 INST ALLA TION MENU Select the “Installation” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons on the main menu and  . Use the  buttons to select further options. If there is another sub-menu layer , press the  button to open it. If there are no more sub-menus, make the settings using the  buttons or the numeric p[...]

101 INST ALLA TION MENU See “First Installation” section. FIRST INST ALLA TION: AUTOMA TIC SEARCH Only make changes to this menu when settings or circumstances on/relating to your reception system have changed. Y ou made the settings for the antenna during fi rst installation. The settings should be made by a specialist engineer . Select FT A [...]

102 INST ALLA TION MENU After completion of the search, you will see the following message (example): Pressing the  button loads the newly found channel into the channel list. Press the  button to return to the TV picture.[...]

103 INST ALLA TION MENU MANUAL SEARCH Start frequency: Use the  buttons to select the start frequency for the search. End frequency: Use the  buttons to select the end frequency for the search. Network Search: Use the  buttons to select the setting for the network search. If you set the network scan to “On”, the networking of [...]

104 INST ALLA TION MENU ADV ANCED CHANNEL SEARCH Frequency: Use the numeric keypad to input the frequency on which the channel being searched for should be transmitted. Symbol: Use the numeric keypad to input the symbol rate. QAM mode: Use the  buttons to select the correct type of modulation (16, 32, 64, 128 or 256 QAM). Network Search: Use [...]

105 CONNECTING UP THE VIDEO/PVR For details on how to connect your external recorder to the receiver refer to the connection diagram provided at the end of this manual and the instructions for the external recorder . For VCR recording, the UFC 861 must be switched on or the timers must be pre-programmed and the receiver be set to the channel to be [...]

106 SOFTW ARE AND PROGRAMME LIST UPDA TE Thanks to digital technology , you can receive cable network updates of the software and channel list for your receiver (depending on the respective cable network provider). The “On Air Download” sub-menu on the “Installation” menu tells you whether new software or programme lists are available. Pres[...]

107 SOFTW ARE AND PROGRAMME LIST UPDA TE Here the channel information is displayed. The current software version is displayed here. Use the  buttons to select whether you want to download the latest information text. The information text is displayed during the software download, providing details of the new features offered by the software u[...]

108 SOFTW ARE AND PROGRAMME LIST UPDA TE The receiver starts downloading. On the next screen you see the following: - The number of modules being downloaded - The elapsed time - The current operation - The information text, if previously selected When the software has been successfully downloaded the receiver asks you whether you want to upgrade th[...]

109 SOFTW ARE AND PROGRAMME LIST UPDA TE Follow all on-screen instructions! Check the time setting following a software update! Y ou can also download the updates from the Internet. The address is: http://www .kathrein.de Y ou will fi nd the software under “Service” → “Software and Download” → “Receiver” →→ “UFC 861” Y ou c[...]

11 0 OPERA TING FROM THE FRONT P ANEL If you have misplaced your remote control, or if the batteries are fl at, you can still operate your receiver from the front panel. BACKUP OPERA TION The front panel houses four buttons and the multifunction control (from now on referred to as “the control”). Menu button: Press the Menu button to access th[...]

111 TECHNICAL APPENDIX TECHNICAL FEA TURES The UFC 861 twin cable receiver is fi tted with two independent reception and signal processing systems, making it possible to record a broadcast and simultaneously zap through other channels. It also enables one to record two broadcasts while viewing one of them either simultaneously or time-shifted or e[...]

11 2 TECHNICAL APPENDIX T ype UFC 861si Order no./ colour 202101 16/Silver RF range Input frequency range MHz 2 x 47-862 Input level range dBµV 44-83 Demodulation dB QAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 TV system video Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer DVB-C standard Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines) Audio decoding MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 compatible Input da[...]

11 3 1 infrared remote control (RC 660) 2 batteries 1.5 V , type: LR 03, size: AAA (micro) 1 Scart cable 1 operating manual Signal Pin no. TV VCR/AUX Audio right output 1 X X Audio right input 2 X Audio left output 3 X X Audio earth 4 X X Blue earth 5 X X Audio left input 6 X Blue signal 7 X X Switching voltage 8 X X Green earth 9 X X Data signal 1[...]

11 4 TECHNICAL APPENDIX CONNECTION EXAMPLES Network PC/Laptop “Loop-Through” connection required for two operation HiFi system Dolby Digital system Digital sound A V 3 optical[...]

11 5 PC/Laptop Gekreuztes Netzwerkkabel IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.10 IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.1 1 TECHNICAL APPENDIX CONNECTION EXAMPLES FOR THE NETWORK FUNCTION DHCP (Receiver): OFF IP address: 192.168.0.1 1 IP address: 192.168.0.10 Crossed over network cable PC/Laptop[...]

11 6 PC/Laptop Netzwerkkabel Switch/HUB TCP/IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.12 PC/Laptop Netzwerkkabel Netzwerkkabel TCP/IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.10 TCP/IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.1 1 TECHNICAL APPENDIX DHCP (Receiver): OFF TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.12 PC/Laptop TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.10 TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.1 1 PC/Laptop Network cable Network cable Network [...]

11 7 PC/Laptop Netzwerkkabel DHCP-Server , Router (z. B. Fritzbox) PC/Laptop Netzwerkkabel TCP/IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.13 TCP/IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.12 TCP/IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.1 1 TCP/IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.10 Netzwerkkabel Netzwerkkabel DHCP (Receiver): OFF TECHNICAL APPENDIX PC/Laptop TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.10 PC/Laptop TCP/IP address: 192.168.0[...]

11 8 PC/Laptop Netzwerkkabel DHCP-Server , Router (z. B. Fritzbox) TCP/IP-Adresse: automatisch Funkstrecke DHCP (Receiver): ON TECHNICAL APPENDIX PC/Laptop TCP/IP address: automatic DHCP sensor , router (e.g. Fritzbox) Broadcast path Network cable[...]

11 9 PC/Laptop Netzwerkkabel DHCP-Server , Router (z. B. Fritzbox) TCP/IP-Adresse: automatisch PC/Laptop Funkstrecke DHCP (Receiver): ON TECHNICAL APPENDIX PC/Laptop TCP/IP address: automatic DHCP sensor , router (e.g. Fritzbox) Broadcast path Network cable PC/Laptop[...]

120 PC/Laptop Netzwerkkabel DHCP-Server , Router (z. B. Fritzbox) PC/Laptop Funkstrecke Netzwerkkabel TCP/IP-Adresse: automatisch TCP/IP-Adresse: automatisch DHCP (Receiver): ON TECHNICAL APPENDIX PC/Laptop TCP/IP address: automatic DHCP sensor , router (e.g. Fritzbox) Broadcast path Network cable PC/Laptop TCP/IP address: automatic Network cable[...]

121 SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE DVB MPEG-2 DVB is the abbreviation for Digital Video Broadcasting. DVB-S refers to the transmission method (C = cable). MPEG is the abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group, a working group that formulates internationally applicable standards for the digital compression of video and audio. MPEG-2 has established itsel[...]

122 SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE AC 3 Output for Dolby Digital signal Audio output Audio output on the receiver A V programme slot Preferred programme slot on TV set for Scart input CA Conditional Access (for decoding of encrypted programmes) CI Internationally standardised interface for CA modules Decoder Decoder for Pay TV DHCP Dynamic Host Con fi gura[...]

123 TROUBLESHOOTING/SER VICE In the event of a malfunction, fi rst check all the cable connections and operating states: 1. Receiver and TV set power plugs are connected to wall socket 2. Antenna cables on receiver input 3. Receiver and TV set correctly connected by a Scart or cinch cable 4. Audio connections are made to HiFi or Dolby Digital syst[...]

124 SUBJECT INDEX AC 3 .............................................................................................................................. ....... 69 ACCESS CONTROL .............................................................................................................. 41 CHANGE PIN .................................................[...]

125 SUBJECT INDEX DISPLA Y SETTINGS .............................................................................................................. 43 CHANNEL INFO BANNER TIMEOUT ......................................................................................... 43 CHANNEL INFORMA TION POSITION .................................................[...]

126 SUBJECT INDEX MUL TIPLE DECODING ........................................................................................................... 26 MUTING .............................................................................................................................. .. 68 ONE-TOUCH RECORDING ..........................................[...]

127 SUBJECT INDEX SKIP CHANNELS ................................................................................................................. 50 TV F A VOURITES LISTS ......................................................................................................... 52 ADD/REMOVE CHANNELS (F A VOURITES LIST) ..............................[...]

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