TechniSat DIGITY CI Operating Manual manual

Oper a ting Manual D D I I G G I I T T Y Y C C I I With PCMCIA interface to accommodate a single CA module. Provides reception of unencrypted and encrypted (e.g. VIACCESS, IRDETO, CRYPT OWORKS, SECA etc.) ASTRA and EUTELSA T DVB programmes. fea tur es motor contr ol and software update via satellite D D i i S S E E q q C C 1.2 bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Qua[...]

1 Contents 1 Contentst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 5 2 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 3 Please read this fir st . . . . . . . . . . .6 Safety notes! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 4.1 Mains power connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 4.2 External unit . . .[...]

6.12 Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 6.12.1 Programming via EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 6.12.2 Manual Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 6.13 Video text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 7 Changing basic prog ramming . . . .24 7.1 Configuring programme list . . . . . . . . . . . .24 7.1.1 Calling up [...]

3 On/Standby Numeric keys Programme list on/off Back Menu on/off Sound on/off EXTERNAL Language selection Programme - Multi-function keys V olume + Programme + TV/Radio operation EPG MONO1/MONO2 OK V olume - Arrow key right Arrow key left Arrow key up Arrow key down Info 2 Illustrations Remote control bed_anl_DIGITY CI_Quark3_en.qxd 31.01.03 16:47 [...]

Mains power connection SCART socket VCR Audio output left/right RS 232 interface LNB output LNB input On/Standby LED display Programme selection up/down SCART socket TV Inserting the CA module: > Please follow the instructions of the card and module manufacturer . > Insert the smartcard selected in the appropriate CA module. > Now insert t[...]

6 3 Please read this first > Before commencing operation of the unit, please check that you have received all the parts intended. Y ou should have the following: 1 Receiver , 1 mains power cable, 1 remote control unit, 1 operating manual, 1 guarantee card, 2 batteries (1,5V microcells). > Insert the batteries supplied in the battery compartme[...]

Key description and terms that appear in the OSD menu are denoted in this manual in bold type. Environmental note: The packaging of your unit consists exclusively of recyclable materials. Please dispose of the packaging in the appropriate manner (Dual System in Germany). Please ensure that spent batteries from the remote control as well as any elec[...]

a. Connect the LNB to the LNB input (LNB IN)of the DVB receiver . b. Mains power connection c. Connect the SCART output of a video recorder to the VCR Scar t sock et of the DVB receiver . d. Connect the Scart connection of the DVB receiver with the television set. e. Connect the LNB output (LNB OUT) to the LNB input of an analogue receiver . Connec[...]

9 4 Connections The references a b c etc. below refer to the illustration on page 8. 4.1 Mains power connection The receiver should be connected to the mains power supply only once all other connections with the approrpiate units have been made. This will ensure that the receiver and the other components are not damaged. b When you have made all th[...]

10 If your video recorder does not provide an electric signal, use the EXTERN key to switch your receiver to the external V CR input. Pressing this key again will revert to normal operation. 4.5 Hi-fi amplifier T o achieve the best sound quality , the receiver can be connected to a hi-fi amplifier . T o do this, connect the Audio R and Audio L cinc[...]

> Confirm by pressing OK . The sub-menu Settings will be displayed. (Fig. 5-2) > Now use the arrow keys up/down to select the entry Basic Settings . > Confirm by pressing OK . The menu Basic Settings will be displayed. (Fig. 5-3) > Use the arrow keys up/down to move the marker around within this menu, and to make changes in individual p[...]

> Confirm by pressing OK . The menu Audio/Video Settings will be displayed. (Fig. 5-5) > Use the arrow keys up/down to move around in this menu, and to change the individual items as indicated. Where indicated, please take note of the help text displayed in conjunction with your selection. The following settings can be effected: 5.3.1 Image f[...]

13 > Confirm by pressing OK . The menu LNB Settings will be displayed. (Fig. 5-8) The following settings can be effected in this sub-menu: 5.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on and off DiSEqC ( Di gital S atelliten Eq uipment C ontrol) is a digital switching signal used to control DiSEqC-compatible components via the antenna connection. If your external uni[...]

5.4.3 Additional Settings Once you have adjusted the switching matrix of your DVB receiver to the requirements of your receiving installation, you should now check and, if necessary , correct the other settings relating to your receiving unit. > Use the arrow keys left/right to move the marker to the item LNB T est . > Now , in the line whose[...]

15 LOF high band In this line, use the numeric keys to enter the LOF of the high band of your LNB. Switcho ver LOF low//high In this line, use the numeric keys to enter the frequency at which your LNB switches from the low band to the high band. Press OK to accept the setting and store it in memory . Signal/Quality If you have entered the parameter[...]

When entering programme numbers with several digits, you have approx. 3 seconds time after pressing a key to complete the entry . If you wish to enter a number consisting of a single or two digits, you can speed up the switching process by keeping the last digit depressed. for a few seconds. 6.2.3 Using the programme list > Press the OK key . Th[...]

17 T o make operation more convenient, you will only be asked to enter the PIN code once while the receiver is in operation, the programme remains unblocked for the remainder of the session. The parental control feature only becomes active again the next time the receiver is switched on. 6.2.5 Information box Each time you switch programmes, an inf[...]

6.4.1 Multifeed options Some programmes (e.g. Premiere Sport) provide the option of multifeed reception. This feature allows you, for instance, to view a sports event from the viewpoint of various camera angles, which you can select at will (e.g. Formula 1 racing) or to switch to various locations for the same sport (e.g. National Football League g[...]

6.6 Switching between TV and Radio The pre-programming feature includes television programmes as well as radio programmes. If the latter are selected, the TV image is switched off, and the screen displays only the programme name. > Use the TV/Radio key to switch the receiver into radio mode. The receiver will go to the last radio programme selec[...]

6.10 T ransponder Information > Press the green function key (T ransponder Information), to display the data relating to the currently selected transponder (Fig. 6-9) . > Press the green function key again to exit from transponder information. 6.1 1 Electronic Programme Guide The Electronic Programme Guide function allows you to display progr[...]

21 6.12 Timer Y our receiver is equipped with a timer . This allows you to make video recordings even when you are away . The timer mode is indicated by a blinking control LED in the display . T imer mode can be cancelled by pressing the On/Standby key . 6.12.1 Programming via EPG: > Switch to the programme on which the item to be recorded is br[...]

Channel In this line, select the television channel/station on which you wish to record a programme: > If necessary , use the arrow keys to mark the Channel . > Press OK . A programme list will be displayed. > Use the arrow keys to mark the desired programme. > Confirm by pressing OK . The selected programme will now be accepted into th[...]

inadvertent interruption of the recording. T imer operation is indicated by blinking of the control LED on the display . Preselect Y our receiver switches itself on at the set time, and selects the appropriate channel. In contrast to the VCR setting, all functions of the remote control remain active, and the unit does not switch off at the end of t[...]

7 Changing basic programming 7.1 Configuring the programme list This chapter describes how you can change the pre-programming as well as the Favourites list of your receiver to reflect your personal preferences. This function is also required to sort newly found programmes into the list after a programme search. For your information, your receiver [...]

> Confirm by pressing OK . Now , depending on your sel- ection, a programme list showing either all program- mes or all new programmes will be displayed. Pro- grammes already included in the Favourites list will be indicated by a check-mark. (Fig. 7-4) T o add programmes to the Favourites list, or to delete them from the list, proceed as follows[...]

7.1.4 Sorting programmes T o sort the programmes on your Favourites list in the order you prefer , proceed as follows: > Press OK to display the Favourites list. > Press the blue function key (Change) to go to the programme list (Fig. 7-5). > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the programme you wish to place at a different position in the [...]

> Use the green function key to select the function Parental Control . A key symbol will be displayed next to the selected programme. > Repeat this procedure until you have blocked access to all the programmes you wish to mark in this way . > When you have completed configuring the programme list according to your preferences, press the Ba[...]

7.4 Programme Search As mentioned previously , your receiver is pre-programmed for all programmes available on the ASTRA and EUTELSA T satellites. T o receive new programmes, or those of other satellites, several options are available to carry out a programme search/scan. 1. Satellite: All , to search all satellites selected in the menu LNB Setting[...]

29 > Press the green function key (Search mode) to decide whether you want to search only for free-to-air programmes ( Free programmes ), or whether you want to include encrypted programmes ( All programmes ). > Confirm by pressing the red function key (“Start search”). The search will be started. Please note any information displayed on [...]

Polarisa tion > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the item Polarisa tion. > Use the OK key to enter the polarisation plane ( horiz ontal or ve r t ical) on which the desired programme is broadcast. > Press the green function key to decide whether you wish to search only for free-to-air programmes ( Free programmes ) or whether you wish to[...]

Sor ted The new programmes found will be sorted into the Favourites list according to a preprogrammed list. Unsor ted The new programmes found will be added in unsorted order at the end of the Favourites list. No The new programmes found will not be added to the Favourites list. > Use the arrow keys left/right to indicate whether you want to add[...]

7.5.2 Delete all programmes This function allows you to delete totally the programme memory banks. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Delete all programmes . > Press OK . The message “Do you really want to delete all programmes?” will be displayed Use the arrow keys left/right to indicate Ye s or Abort . > Confirm by pressin[...]

33 7.6 System configuration Y ou can use this menu item to view the specific unit data. > Use the arrow keys up/down to mark this line in the sub-menu Settings. > Confirm by pressing OK . > Press the Menu key to return to normal operation. 7.7 Encryption system Use this menu item to go to the sub-menues related to the CA module. Use the ar[...]

34 > Use the arrow keys left/right to mark the item LNB test. > Use the arrow keys up/down to go to the line Motor antenna , and mark the field Continue . > Confirm by pressing OK . The menu relating to settings for the motor antenna will be displayed (Fig. 8-4) > Press the yellow function key (Action) to open a further window . (Fig. 8[...]

8.2 Geo-positioning If you have a suitable motor and know the geographic co- ordinates of your location, this function will make it easier to find the individual satellite positions. The co-ordinates of a number of German cities are listed in the Annexure (Point 12). Note! Y ou should only switch on the geo-positioning function if your DiSEqC motor[...]

In the menu, enter the value for geographical latitude as a decimal value correct to one decimal place ( 50,2 ) . The decimal equivalent of the longitude can be calculated in the same way . 8.3 Setting the satellite position Work progressively through points 8.3.1 to 8.3.3 for each of the satellite positions to be entered. We recommend that you sta[...]

37 > When you have entered the settings for the test transponder , press the Back key to return to the menu related to motor antenna settings. The field for entering the orbital position is active. > Use the numeric keys to enter the orbital position of the satellite and confirm by pressing OK . > Press the OK -key to indicate whether you [...]

38 > Now use the arrow keys left (Field East will be marked) resp. right (Field West will be marked) to rotate the dish antenna to the required position. Simply keep the respective key depressed until the correct position is achieved. 8.3.2.3 Automatic fine adjustment (Autofocus) Y ou should carry out an automatic focussing procedure before savi[...]

> Press OK . > Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desired position. > Confirm by pressing OK . The dish will now be rotated to the selected position. The rotating procedure is indicated by a blinking display “ Rotating ” in the menu. 8.4.1 Selecting a satellite position T o rotate the antenna to the position indicated in the sate[...]

9 T echnical T erms Antenna cable: Connecting cable from 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 Coaxial cable: Connecting cable between LNB and satellite receiver , used to transmit the signal received, as well as to supply the LNB with pow[...]

b) Receiver: Intermediate frequency or 1.IF 950 to 2150 MHz Unit Description Cycles per second 1 Hz 1 Hertz 1 1 kHz 1 Kilohertz 1.000 1 MHz 1 Megahertz 1.000.000 1 GHz 1 Gigahertz 1.000.000.000 LNB/LNC (Low Noise block con verter): The receiving unit at the focal point of the parabolic dish antenna. Converts the satellite frequency range to that of[...]

Satellite r eceiver: The signals received and converted by the LNB cannot be interpreted by the television set. The satellite receiver further converts these signals in such a way that it feeds audio and video signals (A V) to its output connections in a form that can be used by the television set. SCART : Connector plug used for television sets, v[...]

10 T echnical data DBS-T uner : Input frequency range 950 .... 2150 MHz Input level range - 60 dBm ... - 25 dBm DBS tuner input F -connector Input/output impedance 75 Ohm Output for 1.IF 950 ... 2150 MHz (loop through) AFC capture range +/- 3 MHz Demodulation Shaped QPSK Symbol rate 1 ... 45 Mbaud/s, MCPC FEC Viterbi and Reed-Solomon Viterbi rates [...]

Video par ameters: Input: Input level FBAS 1 Vs-s +/- 0,3 dB into 75 Ohms Input level RED 0,7 Vs-s +/- 0,1Vs-s into 75 Ohms Input level GREEN 0,7 Vs-s +/- 0,1Vs-s into 75 Ohms Input level BLUE 0,7 Vs-s +/- 0,1Vs-s into 75 Ohms T eletext T eletext filtering corresponding to ETS 300 472 standard Display teletext data (FBAS) corresponding to ITU-R BT [...]

Po wer suppl y: Mains pow er adapter : Po wer r equirement: < 22 W (in operation, horizontal polarisation/ 400 mA LNB power) < 12 W (in operation, excl. LNB) < 10 W (Stand-by Mode) Mains voltage: 180 V .... 250 V / 47...63 Hz AC General: Ambient temperature +15°C...+35°C Humidity < 80% Dimensions (WxDxH): 305 mm x 135 mm x 65 mm Weigh[...]

46 Problem Possible cause Solution V arious programmes not shown in programme list Incorrect programme list selected Select different programme list (see Point 6.2.3.1) Sound OK, screen blue Unit is in Radio mode Switch to TV mode Programmes such as Pro 7, Sat 1, TM3, Kabel 1, DSF and HOT temporarily faulty Interference by wireless telephones (DECT[...]

47 12 Annexure Co-ordinates of selected German cities (1) City Geogr . Longitude (E) Geogr . Latitude (N) A achen 6,1 50,8 Aalen 10,1 48,8 Augsburg 10,9 48,4 Aschaffenburg 9,2 50,0 B ad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler 7,1 50,6 Bad Reichenhall 12,9 47,7 Baden Baden 8,2 48,8 Bamberg 10,9 49,9 Berlin 13,4 52,5 Beucha 12,7 51,3 Bielefeld 8,5 52,0 Bonn 7,1 50,7 Bran[...]

48 Co-ordinates of selected German cities (2) City Geogr . Longitude (E) Geogr . Latitude (N) G armisch-Partenkirchen 1 1,1 47,5 Gera 12,1 50,9 Görlitz 15,0 51,2 Göttingen 9,9 51,5 H alberstadt 1 1,0 51,9 Halle/Saale 12,0 51,5 Hameln 9,4 52,1 Hamburg 10,0 53,6 Hamm 7,8 51,7 Hannover 9,7 52,4 Heide 9,1 54,2 Heidelberg 8,7 49,4 Heilbronn 9,2 49,2 H[...]

49 Co-ordinates of selected German cities (3) City Geogr . Longitude(E) Geogr . Latitude (N) N eubrandenburg 13,3 53,6 Neumünster 10,0 54,1 Nienburg 1 1,8 51,8 Nordhausen 10,8 51,5 Nürnberg 1 1,1 49,5 O berhausen 6,9 51,5 Offenburg 8,0 48,5 Oldenburg/Holsn. 10,9 54,3 Oldenburg 8,2 53,2 Osnabrück 8,1 52,3 P aderborn 8,8 51,7 Passau 13,5 48,6 Plau[...]

For everyday use Switching on and off > Switch the unit on by pressing the On/Stand-by key , either on the receiver or on the remote control unit. > Pressing the same key again, either on the receiver or on the remote control unit, will switch the receiver off again. > The receiver is now in Stand-by mode. Programme selection Using the pro[...]