Kathrein UFS 912si manuale d’uso

Operating Manual Englisch UFS 912[...]

2 Dear customer , this operating manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered by your new satellite 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 cannot[...]

3 The difference between P AL and HDTV High-resolution TV is characterised by a signi fi cantly higher number of picture lines on the TV set. The usual European standard P AL achieves a resolution of 576 lines vertically and 720 lines horizontally . High-resolution TV provides an impressive resolution, up to fi ve times higher than the usual P AL[...]

4 List of Contents Preface.......................................................... 2 Difference Between P AL and HDTV ........... 3 List of Contents ........................................... 4 Safety Instructions - Important Notes ....... 6 Receiver Features/Scope of Supply ........ 10 Receiver features ...................................... 10[...]

5 List of Contents Views (sorting the recordings) in the recording archive ............................. 87 Folders in the recording archive ................ 88 Creating folders ................................................ 88 Editing folders (delete/rename) ........................ 89 Playback of a recording ............................. 90 Pla[...]

6 Safety Instructions - Important Notes Mains cable Make sure that the mains cable (power supply cable) is not damaged. Units with a damaged mains cable must be disconnected from the mains (unplugged at the mains power socket) and repaired by an electrical specialist before being used. Only use the power pack supplied (if available)! Risk of fatal [...]

7 Safety Instructions - Important Notes Periods of extended absence, thunderstorms, mains socket accessibility In order to disconnect the unit from the mains completely , the mains plug must be unplugged from the wall socket! Therefore install the unit close to a mains socket and make sure this socket is accessible at all times, so that you can dis[...]

8 Make sure that the ventilation slots on the unit are not covered in any way . Otherwise the unit may overheat. There is a risk of fi re! The channels available on the satellites and transponders are subject to continual change. If changes do occur , the new channels have to be set on the receiver because the factory preset programming correspond[...]

9 This unit makes use of legally protected technologies, which are protected by patents in the USA and also by other intellectual property rights in other countries. KA THREIN-Werke KG has obtained licences from Audio MPEG Inc. and Societa‘ Italiana per lo sviluppo dell‘elettronica, S.I.SV .EL, S.P .A to use these technologies. These licences c[...]

10  UFS 912  Remote control RC 671  HDMI cable  2 batteries AAA 1.5 V The UFS 912 HDTV receiver is suitable for the reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels. This receiver can receive both HDTV (High De fi nition T elevision) and also conventional TV (Standard De fi nition T elevision). The receiver has a premium tvtv EPG.[...]

11 Features ¹ ) Function only with external hard disk connected ² ) CA modules and smart cards are not included with this product 3) T ested only with hard disks from the Kathrein product range (see also: www .kathrein.de → Service → FAQs) 4) The unit is not fully disconnected from the mains (see the sections “Safety Instructions - Importan[...]

12 Connection and Setup 1. On/Off switch 1) 2. Mains power cable 3. Data interface (only for service), optionally for an infrared sensor (not included) 4. Optical data stream output (SPDIF/Sony Philips Digital Interface Format) for Dolby Digital AC 3 audio 5. IF loop-through output 6. IF input 7. Network connection (Ethernet) 8. 2 x USB 2.0 ports ([...]

13 Connection and Setup 1. SD card slot 2. USB 2.0 port for software updates 3. Standby button (On/Off) 4. Media button 5. Common Interface for two CA modules for pay TV cards *) 6. 16 character alphanumeric display 7. Channel selection buttons 8. TV/R button (switching between TV and radio mode) *) CA modules and Smartcards are not included with t[...]

14 Connection and Setup Connect the Sat IF inputs on the receiver to the satellite reception system. Use coaxial cable with an F standard connector . If the F standard connectors are not yet fi tted on the cables, strip the insulation from the cables as shown in the following illustration and carefully screw the F standard connectors on to the end[...]

15 Connection and Setup Conventional DiSEqC™ system Dolby Digital system Network PC/laptop External hard disk HiFi system[...]

16 Connection and Setup Connect the satellite receiver (HDMI or alternatively TV Scart socket) and the TV set using an HDMI or Scart cable (see “Connection example”). If your TV is stereo, you can receive the sound in stereo via the HDMI or Scart connection. For system reasons, the same video signals are present at both the TV Scart socket and [...]

17 Connection and Setup Required buttons on remote control for fi rst installation:  ...  Numeric entry  (green) Proceed to next step in the fi rst installation  (red) Go back one step in the fi rst installation  Con fi rm the changed values/setting  Select/change individual menu parameters, navigation  Cancel entry , go ba[...]

18 The following on-screen display appears: Use the  buttons here to select the basic settings for the video and audio output of the receiver to the TV set. For this, refer to the operating manual for your TV set and take care to select only those settings that your TV set can process. Video Output via Select the connection on the receiver to wh[...]

19 Connection and Setup HDCP Select here whether HDCP (digital copy protection) is to be constantly set to “On” or is not to be activated, “Off”. T o view some programmes it may be necessary for the setting to be set to “On”. Show 4:3 Event Here you can select the type of screen display mode for 4:3 broadcasts on a 16:9 TV set: - Normal[...]

20 The following on-screen display appears: The settings for the tuner con fi guration should be made by a specialist engineer for this reception system. Y ou can set up the tuner con fi guration for the following types of reception systems: - Simple LNB - DiSEqC™1.0 - DiSEqC™1.1 - One Cable (UAS 481) - One Cable (EXR/EXU/User) or - Motorized[...]

21 Connection and Setup The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you need to access sub-menus, they can be called up using the  button. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the number pad. The following on-screen display appears: Select Satellites Use the  buttons here to selec[...]

22 Connection and Setup LNB Frequency (MHz): Y ou only need to specify this data if your LNB type is not “Universal LNB”. The data required dif fer for the settings “Simple” and “user-de fi ned”. On this aspect, also refer to the documentation supplied with your LNB. - Selection “Simple” LNB: Use the number pad to enter the LNB fre[...]

23 Connection and Setup The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you require to access submenus, they can be called up using the  button. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the number pad. The following on-screen display appears: Select Satellites Here, you can select up to four[...]

24 Connection and Setup The following on-screen display appears: Satellite Con fi guration Make the settings for the fi rst satellite for tuner 1 here. LNB T ype: If your reception system does not have a Universal LNB, use the  buttons to select the LNB types that are used in your reception system. Y ou can choose from the following LNB typ[...]

25 Connection and Setup DiSEqC™ Repeat: The setting for how often the DiSEqC™ command must be repeated depends on the con fi guration of your reception system. Refer to the documentation for your reception system or seek assistance from a specialist engineer . - Of f DiSEqC™ command is not repeated - 1 DiSEqC™ command is repeated once - 2 [...]

26 Connection and Setup The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you require to access submenus, they can be called up using the  button. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the number pad. Press the  (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: Select Satellites H[...]

27 Connection and Setup The following on-screen display appears: Satellite Con fi guration Make the settings for the fi rst satellites here. LNB T ype: If your reception system does not have a Universal LNB, use the  buttons to select the LNB types that are used in your reception system. Y ou can choose from the following LNB types: - Unive[...]

28 Connection and Setup SatPos: Select the fi eld “SatPos”. Set the “SatPos” here to match the con fi guration of your reception system. Y ou can choose between: “Off” or a value between “1” and “4” in single unit increments. T est-T ransponder: Select the “T est-Transponder” fi eld. Here you can select a transponder for [...]

29 The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you require to access submenus, they can be called up using the  button. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the number pad. Press the  (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: Select Satellites Here select up to max.[...]

30 Connection and Setup The following on-screen display appears: Motor Control Select the control type “DiSEqC™1.2”. For this, refer to the documentation for your motorized antenna. Go to Null Position Select the “Go to Null Position” fi eld. Press the  button to instruct the turntable to move to its null position. Set Borders Select [...]

31 Connection and Setup have set all the limits, press the  button. Press the  (green) button to move to the next menu. The following on-screen display appears: LNB T ype: If your reception system does not have a Universal LNB, use the  buttons to select the LNB types that are used in your reception system. Y ou can choose from the foll[...]

32 Connection and Setup Move Antenna: Select the “Move Motorized Antenna” fi eld. Here you can control the movements of the motorised antenna, using the following buttons:  Start slow rotation to the West  Rotate to the West step by step  Stop the current movement  Rotate to the East step by step  Start slow rotation to the East[...]

33 Connection and Setup Motor Control Select the control type “DiSEqC™1.3”. For this, refer to the documentation for your motorized antenna. My Longitude Select the fi eld “My Longitude” and use the number pad here to enter your actual longitude. My Latitude Select the “My Latitude” fi eld and use the number pad to enter your curren[...]

34 Connection and Setup Once you have reached the desired East/West limit, switch to the respective fi eld “Set current position for “****” border” and press the  button to con fi rm. If you subsequently want to delete the set limits, switch to the “Reset border positions” fi eld and press the  button to con fi rm deletion of [...]

35 Connection and Setup T est-T ransponder: Select the “T est-Transponder” fi eld. Here you can select a transponder for checking whether your settings are correct using the signal strength bar and signal quality bar . When you have completed all settings for this satellite, press the  (green) button. The receiver will now save these values[...]

36 Connection and Setup Use the  buttons to select the single cable system used in your reception system: Either One Cable (UAS 481 - one cable LNB) or One Cable (EXR/EXU/User). Con fi rm your selection with the  button. The selected single cable system will be identi fi ed with a tick. Press the  (green) button. Continue as described[...]

37 Connection and Setup When you have completed all settings, press the  (green) button. Secure channel with PIN: If your single cable system allows the transmission frequency to be protected by entering a PIN, this is the menu where that can be done. No other receiver can then use this transmission frequency unless the PIN is entered. Select th[...]

38 Connection and Setup The following on-screen display appears: LNB T ype (settings): If your reception system does not have a Universal LNB, use the  buttons to select the LNB types that are used in your reception system. Y ou can choose from the following LNB types: - Universal or - Simple or - User-de fi ned LNB Frequency (MHz): Y ou onl[...]

39 Connection and Setup The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you need to access sub-menus, they can be called up using the  button. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the number pad. For the settings please refer to the documenta- tion with the UAS 481. No frequency can be u[...]

40 The individual items are selected using the  buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made using the  buttons. If you do not wish to perform a channel search, press the  (green) button and continue with the section “T ime Setup”. If you want to perform a channel search, use the  buttons to select “Y es”. The f[...]

41 During the search you will see the following on-screen display (example): New channels found are identi fi ed by the suf fi x “NEW” (see screenshot example, right). Note: Y ou can cancel the search at any time by pressing the  button. Connection and Setup After completion of the search, you will see the following on-screen display (exam[...]

42 Connection and Setup The individual items are selected using the  buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made using the  buttons. Time Mode Here you can select whether the time information should be obtained by the receiver automatically from a speci fi c channel that you select or whether the time information should be ent[...]

43 Connection and Setup Automatic Manual Y ou need not enter any further data, the receiver will automatically update the date and time. Use the number pad or the  buttons to enter the correct date. Then use the  buttons to switch to the “T ime” fi eld and use the number pad or the  buttons to enter the correct time. Then use[...]

44 Connection and Setup If you now wish to set up an archive hard disk, press the  button; if not, press the  button to abort this procedure. Now remove all hard disks or USB sticks from the receiver and then con fi rm by pressing the  button, or pressing the  button to abort this procedure. If you have aborted this procedure the follo[...]

45 Connection and Setup During the set-up the following on-screen display appears (see screenshot on the right): After a successful set-up the following on- screen display appears (see screenshot on the right): Press the  button to con fi rm and close the procedure. In the “Recording Archive” line you will see how must hard disk storage vol[...]

46 In this section we would like to offer you some basic tips and explanations about using the UFS 912. These are not speci fi c to any one menu, rather they can be used as help and orientation in practically all menus. For entries such as names of favorites or search expressions, use the keyboard displayed on the screen (see example screenshot). [...]

47  Switch to qwertz keyboard (control using the arrow buttons and the OK button) - see screenshot on the right  Last character is deleted  Switch between upper case and lower case letters  Con fi rm the term entered  Cancel entry without saving  Cancel entry without saving General Operating Instructions After you have entered th[...]

48 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation)  = Call up favorites list  = Picture-in-picture function V olume “-” (softer) V olume “+” (louder) Call up teletext Operation (on)/standby (off) Currently unavailable Number pad Call up main menu Mute Channel selection Call up channel information (info banner and detailed informa[...]

49 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation) Call up EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Call up the recording archive  = Navigation/channel or change channel option  = Call up channel list, con fi rmation/call up selection Call up media center (MP 3, JPEG)  = Start timeshift (freeze-frame)/pause  = Start recording (OTR)  = [...]

50 Press the  button to open the channel list. The following on-screen display appears: Information on selecting favorites lists: Y ou can also call up the favorites lists directly from TV screen, using the  (red) button. Then use the cursor (  ) buttons to select the desired favorites list and con fi rm your selection using the  butto[...]

51 Now use the respective coloured button to select the category in which you wish to open a channel list: Channel list selection: Use the  buttons to scroll through the currently available channel lists. If you want to see an overview of the currently available channel lists, press the coloured button for the selected category again; you wil[...]

52 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation) Channel information is shown for a few seconds each time the channel is changed (this can be changed under “Settings”, “User De fi ned Settings”, “Customize Screen Menu”) or displayed continuously by pressing the  button. The following icons (symbols) may appear in the channel [...]

53 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation) If the channel OSD contains the following icon , this is a portal channel. Press the  (yellow) button, use the  buttons to select “Select Video stream” and press the  button to con fi rm your selection. The following on-screen display then appears (example): Use the  but[...]

54 If the channel banner displays “1/3” in front of the symbol for the selected soundtrack, this tells you that you have currently selected the fi rst of the three available soundtracks. Press the  (yellow) button, use the  buttons to select “Select Audio track” and press the  button to con fi rm your selection. The following [...]

55 This symbol in the channel OSD shows you whether teletext is available for the selected channel. When you press the  button, the receiver processes the teletext service data for your TV set to display , even when the signal is encrypted. During the search, the page which is being searched for is displayed in the top left-hand corner with the [...]

56 The UFS 912 provides a special function here. As soon as you switch to a channel, the receiver automatically starts recording the programme you are viewing to the hard disk in the background. When you change channel again, this stored data is deleted and background recording begins again. This continuous background recording by the receiver offe[...]

57 Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation) Recording: Y ou have the following selection options: - “as from now” Recording is performed from the present time - “later” Recording begins at the start time entered in the “Start” line - “From start” Recording is performed from the time since when the current channel has bee[...]

58 What is the Premium EPG? The Premium EPG (referred to below just as EPG) represents the latest generation editorially prepared programme guide. It provides all the EPG information for around 100 TV channels free of charge, without you having to change channel, and also offers schedule information up to two weeks ahead. Which channels are support[...]

59 Y ou will only see information on the current or subsequent programmes in the EPG if this data is supplied/transmitted by or by the channel provider . If no EPG data is available, the receiver shows the message “no data available” instead of showing information on the current program. The EPG data are not available immediately after fi rst [...]

60 -  (red) button Call up the recording schedule (display of all pre-programmed recordings/reminders) -  button Navigation in the individual views (e.g. 15 minutes skip forward in the “Current” view) -  (yellow) button Call up a preview of the currently selected channel (Program guide) -  (blue) button Call up the category selec[...]

61 The “Current” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the  (green) button. In the “Current” view you can see all channels displayed in the order of the complete channel list. Provided that EPG data have been supplied/transmitted by or by the channel provider , the receiver shows the current programme being shown on each c[...]

62 The “Preview” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the  (yellow) button. In the “Preview” view you will see all the programmes that will be shown on the channel previously selected in the “Current” view . Provided that EPG data have been supplied/transmitted by or by the channel provider , the receiver displays the[...]

63 The “Preview” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the  (blue) button. In the “Category” view you can see all programmes sorted by category and starting time. The following main categories are available for selection: Highlights, My hints (see “Extras menu”), Movie, Entertainment, Sport, News, Children, Music, Spec[...]

64 Y ou can create your own categories within this section. Press the  button to activate the input fi eld. Now you can enter the search expression/ category name for your new category . Alphanumeric characters are entered as described in “Operating instructions”, “Alphanumeric entries”. T o search the available programmes for one of yo[...]

65 In this section you have the facility to select an actor that is shown in the actors list (using the cursor (  ) buttons) and the by pressing the  button to search through all available data for programmes in which this person appears. If there are programmes available for which the name of this person appears in the information data, a li[...]

66 The search function can be called up in EPG at any time by pressing the  button. The following on-screen display appears (see screenshot on the right). Y ou have the following search options: - Search further broadcasts (in the example on the right “Sturm der Liebe”) The following on-screen display appears (see example on the right): The [...]

67 Use the  buttons to select an available actor . Press the  button to see a list of those programmes (if any) in which this actor appears. This depends on the name of this actor being included in the channel information. The following on-screen display appears (example): The selection is made using the  buttons. The following on-sc[...]

68 After calling up the search function, press the  button again to gain access to the full text search. The following on-screen display appears (see example on the right): If necessary the last search expression used is offered. Pressing the  button allows you to delete your entry or a search expression provided by the receiver . Search expr[...]

69 The  (red dot) button allows you to set a programme for recording at any time. The programme to be recorded can be selected in any of the EPG views, provided the  (red dot) button appears at the bottom of the on-screen display . Note: Y ou can set the automatic pre-recording and post-recording times for your recordings in the menu “Setti[...]

70 Programme not in EPG: Select any programme on the channel on which the desired programme is to be broadcast at a later date, and press the  (red dot) button. The following on- screen display appears (example): As there is no EPG data, you must enter the data (date, start, end) manually . Enter the data using the cursor (  ) buttons or the [...]

71 In the recording settings, press the  buttons to select the “T arget” fi eld and then press the  button. The following on-screen display appears (example): As described in the “Recording Archive” section, it is possible to create folders for your recordings and to store them in these folders. If folders have already been create[...]

72 Use the  buttons to select the “once” recording mode (see screenshot on the right). Use the  buttons to switch to the “Date” fi eld and use the  buttons to select the desired recording day . Use the  buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “Start” and use the  buttons or the numeric pad buttons to se[...]

73 Use the  buttons to select the “weekly” recording mode (see screenshot above). Use the  buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “Start” and use the  buttons or the numeric pad buttons to select the desired recording start time. Use the  buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “End” and use the  but[...]

74 Use the  buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “Start” and use the  buttons or the number pad buttons to select the desired recording start time. Use the  buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “End” and use the  buttons or the number pad button to select the desired recording end time. When all settings [...]

75 Instructions for recording a series: If the “Series recording” function is used to program recording of every edition or episode of a series, the EPG will locate the series in question on the updated schedules and automatically program the recording of them. A change in the time the series is broadcast is no problem for the EPG, as its progr[...]

76 The “T imer list” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the  (red) button. The following on-screen display appears (example): The T imer list view shows you all the recordings and reminders that are scheduled (marked green). Editing options for series recordings: • Only this one selected episode of a series recording will[...]

77 Editing options for the reminder function: • Delete reminder • Edit reminder When editing a recording, you can change all parameters apart from the recording mode. Make the changes using the cursor (  ) buttons and the number pad. Press the  button to con fi rm your changes, and return to the T imer list view . If your scheduled recor[...]

78 Editing the Channel List Y ou have two ways of accessing the edit menu for the channel lists: 1. Directly via the channel list • From the TV picture, press the  button to open the channel list • Then press the  (red dot) button or 2. Using the “Edit channel lists” item in the main menu • From the TV picture, press the  button [...]

79 Now use the relevant coloured button to select the desired channel list category (refer to the “Basic Operation in TV or Radio Mode (Live Operation)”, “Channel selection from the channel list” sections for details). The following on-screen display appears (example): Editing the Channel List In the following section we have chosen to use [...]

80 Select a channel in the selected channel list/favorites list using the cursor (  ) buttons (see example screenshot on the right). T o select several channels to be edited at the same time, if they are not listed directly following each other in the selected channel list, use the cursor (  ) buttons to select the fi rst channel to be selec[...]

81 Use the  buttons to select “Move” and con fi rm your selection with the  button. The following on-screen display appears (see example screenshot on the right): Now use the cursor (  ) buttons or the number pad to select the new channel memory position(s), then con fi rm the insertion with the  button. Use the  buttons [...]

82 Editing the Channel List Use the  buttons to select “Lock” and con fi rm your selection with the  button. T o lock the channel you must now enter your four-digit PIN code (factory setting: 0000). The following on-screen display appears (see example screenshot on the right): The locked channel is now displayed in the channel list wi[...]

83 Use the  buttons to select “Start Blockselection” and con fi rm your selection with the  button. Y ou can now use the  buttons to start block selection in the previously selected channel. This selects the channels in the sequence in which they appear in the previously selected channel list and applies a coloured background to[...]

84 Editing the Channel List See “Editing channels (channel lists)”, “Lock”. See “Editing channels (channel lists)”, “Start block selection”. Use the  buttons to select “Rename favoritelist” and con fi rm your selection with the  button. Y ou can now rename the favorites list you selected. The following on-screen displa[...]

85 The recording archive is called up by pressing the  button or the  button. Each time the EPG is opened, you will automatically be shown the view you had selected the last time you exited the archive. The following on-screen display appears (example): Recording Archive (Playing Back/Editing Recordings) Function can be used only when the arc[...]

86 Recording Archive (Playing Back/Editing Recordings) -  (red) button 1x call up the chapter view or the automatic structure of chapters (if not yet available), 2x overview of existing recordings -  (green) button 1x call up ordering the recordings (ordered by date, ordered by title and ordered by duration), 2x overview of sorting options - [...]

87 Recording Archive (Playing Back/Editing Recordings) When displaying the recordings you have the following sorting/display options:  (green) button Ordered by date (you can use the  buttons to choose between the sorting criteria of date, title or duration (recording length))  (yellow) button Ordered by channels (you can choose between[...]

88 Recording Archive (Playing Back/Editing Recordings)  (blue) button Ordered by categories/genres (you can choose between the available categories using the  buttons). Only those categories for which a recording is available are shown  (red) button Chapter view (see “Chapter view” sub-section in this section) The UFS 912 offers you[...]

89 Recording Archive (Playing Back/Editing Recordings) Note: T o create a subfolder in a folder you have already created, you must fi rst open the main folder using the  button. Then follow the same process described under “Creating folders”. The following on-screen display appears (see example screenshot on the right): The receiver always [...]

90 Use the  buttons to select the desired recording. Con fi rm selection of the desired recording by pressing the  button. Pressing the  button again exits the recording archive and allows the desired recording to be viewed in full-screen mode. Playback starts at the last playback position. If playback is started by pressing the  bu[...]

91 Recording Archive (Playing Back/Editing Recordings)  Cursor button (left arrow) Each time the cursor button (left arrow) is pressed, the playback point in the recording skips 30 seconds backwards  Fav (red) button Call up chapter view/close chapter view  Opt (yellow) button Call up option selection (sound selection, subtitles, HDMI/YUV [...]

92 T o select a recording, select the desired recording in the selected sort list, using the cursor (  ) buttons (see example screenshot on the right). If the relevant recording is stored in one of the folders you have created, fi rst select the folder containing the recording using the cursor (  ) buttons and then con fi rm with the  bu[...]

93 Recording Archive (Playing Back/Editing Recordings) Use the  buttons to select “Delete” and con fi rm your selection with the  button. The selected recording(s) will be deleted. Deleted recordings are irrevocably deleted and can only be restored by re-recording the programme! Use the  buttons to select “Lock” and con fi [...]

94 Recording Archive (Playing Back/Editing Recordings) Use the  buttons to select “Change category”. Now use the  buttons to select the desired category (see example screenshot on the right), to which the recording(s) should be assigned. Con fi rm your selection with the  button. If no appropriate category is available, you can [...]

95 Y ou can use this function to move the recording selected before calling up the edit menu to a folder you have created. Use the  buttons to select “Move to folder ...”. Then press the  button. The currently available folders are displayed. Use the  buttons to select the desired folder and con fi rm by pressing the  button.[...]

96 Recording Archive (Playing Back/Editing Recordings) Note: When the chapter view is called up, the receiver automatically creates seven chapters for the recording you select, if this has not already been done. This function is not performed if you have already created chapters manually . The chapter view for a recording is called up using the [...]

97 Recording Archive (Playing Back/Editing Recordings) Deleting a chapter: Use the  buttons in the chapter overview to select the chapter to be deleted, and press the  (red dot) button. The following on-screen display appears (see screenshot on the right): Use the  buttons to select “Delete” Deleting chapters does not alter the r[...]

98 Deleting several chapters: Selecting the chapters to be deleted (not in the sequence of the “Chapters” overview): T o select several chapters to be deleted at the same time, if they are not listed directly following each other in the chapter overview , use the cursor (  ) buttons to select the fi rst chapter to be selected, and then pres[...]

99 The sub-menus are selected using the  buttons and called up using the  button. Use the  buttons to select the submenu items. The settings of the various parameters in the individual items are made using the  buttons or the number pad. The main menu and sub-menus can be exited step-by-step using the  button. Press the  [...]

100 Main Menu Main menu (call up by pressing the  button) Edit Channel List Search Channels Service Menu Settings Interfaces Applications Language Selection Automatic Channel Search Automatic Software Update First Installation (see “Connection and Set-Up”, “First Installation” section) Common Interface Start FTP at Booting Manual Channel[...]

101 After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Y ou have three different search options: - Automatic Channel Search - Manual Channel Search - Expert Channel Search Main Menu - Channel Search Use the  buttons to select the desired search type and con fi rm your selection using the  button. After calling up the [...]

102 During the search you will see the following on-screen display (example): The new channels found are identi fi ed by the suf fi x “New” (see example screenshot on the right). After completion of the search, you will see the following on-screen display (example): Press the  button. The newly found channels are added at the end of the ex[...]

103 Main Menu - Channel Search After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: The  buttons allow you to select different sets of parameters for the search. Satellite Use the  buttons to select the satellite on which the transponder you want to search is located. By pressing the  button at this point you can v[...]

104 Error rate Press the  buttons to select the applicable error rate (Viterbi rate). When searching for DVB S(SD) transponders you need not state the error rate. Instead a fi xed display of “Automatic” appears. When searching for DVB S2(HD) transponders you must state the correct error rate. Either QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9[...]

105 Main Menu - Channel Search After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: The  buttons allow you to select different sets of parameters for the search. Satellite Use the  buttons to select the satellite that is transmitting the channels to be searched. By pressing the  button at this point you can view a [...]

106 Note: Y ou can cancel the search at any time by pressing the  button. The following on-screen displays during and in connection with the search are identical to those for the automatic search. Polarisation Press the  buttons to select the correct polarisation (horizontal or vertical). Symbol Rate Use the  button or the number pad[...]

107 Main Menu - Service Menu After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Y ou can choose between various different menus: - Automatic Software Update - Software Update by Satellite - Software Update by USB - Factory Reset In addition, the following information is displayed in the service menu under the “Factory Reset?[...]

108 Main Menu - Service Menu If new software or changes to the channel list are found, you will see the following on-screen display the next time you start the UFS 912 (the original on-screen displays may vary from these example screenshots): Press the  button to perform the software update. After the software update, you will see the following [...]

109 Main Menu - Service Menu After calling up the menu you will fi rst see the following on-screen display: The following on-screen display then appears: Use the  buttons to select the parameters to be updated during the update procedure. Show Infotext: Press the  button to display the info text for the available downloads. These indicate[...]

11 0 Once you have made all the settings for updating your receiver , switch to the “Start Update” fi eld and press the  button. The receiver will now automatically start updating the components you selected. Main Menu - Service Menu Follow all on-screen instructions! Check the time setting following a software update! Y ou can also downloa[...]

111 Main Menu - Service Menu First connect your USB device (with the new operating software) to the receiver , using a free USB port on the receiver . Then select the “Update Firmware” fi eld and con fi rm the start of the update by pressing the  button. The receiver will ask you to con fi rm that you are sure you want to update the opera[...]

11 2 After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Y ou can here restore the channel list and the installation settings to the factory settings. Y ou can use the  buttons to select the components to be restored to their factory settings. In each case use the  buttons to select “Y es” or “No”. In additio[...]

11 3 After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Y ou can choose between various different menus: - First Installation - Basic Settings - User De fi ned Settings For this see the section “Connection and Set-Up”, “First Installation”. After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Y ou ca[...]

11 4 Main Menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following display (depending on the selected signal output): For output of the TV picture via the HDMI output: For output of the TV picture via the Scart-TV output: The individual items are selected using the  buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made using the ?[...]

11 5 Force 576i (must be supported by the TV set otherwise you will not see a TV picture) Y ou can only/only need to make this setting if you have selected the setting “Automatic” for “HDMI/YUV Resolution”. If for a programme that is transmitted in the format 720 x 576 (standard TV), the original format is to be transmitted to the TV set, s[...]

11 6 Main Menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: The individual items are selected using the  buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made using the  buttons. Preferred Audio Language Select here your preferred audio language. Y ou can choose between the following languages: Germa[...]

11 7 Main Menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: The individual items are selected using the  buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made using the  buttons. Time Mode Here you can select whether the time information should be obtained by the receiver automatically from a speci ?[...]

11 8 Main Menu - Settings Automatical Manual Y ou need not make any further entry , the receiver will automatically update the date and time. Use the number pad or the  buttons to enter the correct date. Then use the  buttons to switch to the “T ime” fi eld and use the number pad or the  buttons to enter the correct time. The[...]

11 9 Y ou can now use the remote control for your receiver to set a new remote control code (the remote control code 1 is set as standard). Simultaneously press buttons: -  +  +  for remote control code 1 -  +  +  for remote control code 2 -  +  +  for remote control code 3 -  +  +  for remote control code 4 Then[...]

120 Main Menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Y ou can choose between various different menus: - Parental Lock - Customize Screen Menu - EPG Setup - PVR Setup - Mediacenter Setup - Automatic channel name update After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: In order to acce[...]

121 Main Menu - Settings Lock Mainmenu Select here whether the main menu should be locked. If the main menu is locked, the four-digit PIN code will be requested when it is called up. Without the four-digit PIN code (factory setting: “0000”), the main menu cannot be viewed and no changes can be made to the device settings. Either - “Y es” or[...]

122 Main Menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: The individual items are selected using the  buttons. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the numeric pad. Sleep Timer Y ou can use the “Sleep T imer” function to set an inactive time period after w[...]

123 Front Display Brightness Set the front display brightness here. Select the most comfortable setting for your ambient lighting. Y our available options are: - Bright - Medium - Dark or - Off (display is not switched on/lit during operation) Front Display in Standby Select here whether the front display is illuminated in standby mode. T o achieve[...]

124 Main Menu - Settings EPG Grabbing Time Select here the time at which the receiver's EPG data should be updated. Since updating can take up to 45 minutes it is recommended that the grabbing time should be during the night when the receiver is not being used. The receiver (which must be in standby mode) switches itself on out of standby mode[...]

125 After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: The individual items are selected using the  buttons. Changes to the current settings can be made using the  buttons. Automatic Timeshift Select here whether automatic timeshifting is enabled or disabled. If this setting is set to “On”, the receiver automati[...]

126 Here you can use the  buttons to set whether when the name of a channel is changed the receiver automatically updates the name of the channel in the channel list (setting: “On”). If the setting is “Off”, the old channel name will be retained. Main Menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen displ[...]

127 Main Menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: If you do not have a meter for adjusting your re fl ector , you can use the sat fi nder as an alignment aid. However the sat- fi nder is not a complete substitute for a meter . The individual items are selected using the  buttons. The changes t[...]

128 Main Menu - Settings Since the tuner con fi guration is very detailed, we have dedicated it a section all to itself. For this see the section “T uner-Con fi guration” After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you require to access submenus, they c[...]

129 Frequency Select here the desired transponder . By pressing the  button at this point you can view a list of the transponders saved in the receiver for this satellite. Use the  buttons to select the transponder you want and con fi rm your selection with the  button. Symbol Rate The symbol rate is positively assigned to each saved tran[...]

130 Band: Use the  buttons to select the correct band for the new satellite. When all settings have been made, press the  button to save the new satellite. Main Menu - Settings Delete Satellite Press the  button to delete the currently selected satellite. As a security feature you are asked to con fi rm again by pressing the  button[...]

131 Main Menu - Settings Satellite Name Select here the satellite for which you want to edit/delete the transponder , or for which you want to add a new transponder . By pressing the  button at this point you can view a list of the satellites saved in the receiver . Symbol Rate The symbol rate is positively assigned to each saved transponder , a[...]

132 Edit T ransponder By pressing the  button you can call up the input screen which allows you to edit/change the settings of the previously selected transponder . Frequency: Here you are shown the selected transponder to be edited. The transponder frequency cannot be changed. DVB T ype: Select here whether the selected transponder is to receiv[...]

133 Main Menu - Settings New T ransponder By pressing the  button you can call up the input screen to save a new transponder . The following on-screen display appears: Frequency: Use the number pad to enter the transmission frequency for the new transponder . DVB T ype: Select here whether the selected transponder is to receive standard channels[...]

134 Main Menu - Interfaces (CI, hard disk and network) Always follow the operating instructions from your Pay TV provider and the instructions supplied with the smart card and the CA module! Smart cards and CA modules are not included with this product! The cards and modules are issued by the respective pay TV providers, and contain the subscriber [...]

135 Inserting the CA module into the CI The Common Interface (CI)  of the UFS 912 is suitable for the use of two CA (Conditional Access) modules. These two CI slots are on the left on the front (behind the fl ap). The CA module  receives Smartcard  (chip contacts pointing upwards and towards socket strip) and is then inserted into one of [...]

136 Main Menu - Interfaces (CI, hard disk and network) Press the  button to access the menu generated by the CA module: From this menu, your card and your PIN code allow you to access various channels from your Pay TV provider . “CryptoWorks” has been selected as an example here. The details can be different for each CA module. Always follow[...]

137 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 be in the slot, an[...]

138 Make dedicated HDD T o set up an archive hard disk, press the  button (see “Connection and Set-Up”, “First Installation”, “Setting up archive hard disk”). Main Menu - Interfaces (CI, hard disk and network) After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: These settings should not be made unless the receiver[...]

139 DHCP “On” (DHCP server/router) DHCP “Off” (Hub/switch/direct connection to PC or laptop) The individual items are selected using the  buttons. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the numeric pad. Use the  buttons to select the “Get IP Address” fi eld and con fi rm by pressin[...]

140 Note: Refer to our network function connection examples at the end of this manual and the instructions on this subject available on the Internet under “www .kathrein.de” “Service” → “Software and Downloads” → “Receiver” → “UFS 912”. When connecting the receiver to a suitable FTP program, note the following: User name: [...]

141 This menu displays applications that are installed on your UFS 912. This menu allows you to start and stop these applications. T o do this, follow the instructions displayed and the explanations on the menu. Any modi fi cations to the receiver software, or the use of applications not provided by Kathrein, will invalidate the warranty! Y ou wil[...]

142 After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Use the  buttons to select the desired menu language and con fi rm your selection using the  button. The following languages are available for selection: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Dutch, Polish, T urkish and Russian. The selected menu langu[...]

143 T uner Con fi guration The settings for the tuner con fi guration should be made by a specialist engineer for this reception system. Y ou should only perform the tuner con fi guration yourself if you are fully familiar with the particulars of your reception system. Y ou can set up the tuner con fi guration for the following types of recepti[...]

144 T uner Con fi guration The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you need to access sub-menus, they can be called up using the  button. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the number pad. The following on-screen display appears: Satellite and Position: Press the  button to[...]

145 T est-T ransponder: Select the “T est-Transponder” fi eld. Here you can select a transponder for checking whether your settings are correct using the signal strength bar and signal quality bar . When you have completed all settings for this satellite, press the  button twice. The following on-screen display appears: Press the  button[...]

146 T uner Con fi guration Satellite and Position: Press the  button to display the on-screen display with all the pre-programmed satellites. Use the  buttons here to select the ( fi rst) satellite from which the signal is present at the tuner , and press the  button to con fi rm your selection. LNB T ype: If your reception system does [...]

147 T est-T ransponder: Select the “T est-Transponder” fi eld. Here you can select a transponder for checking whether your settings are correct using the signal strength bar and signal quality bar . When you have completed all settings for this satellite, press the  button. In the same way , now make the settings for the number of satellite[...]

148 T uner Con fi guration The following on-screen display appears: Satellite and Position: Press the  button to display the on-screen display with all the pre-programmed satellites. Use the  buttons here to select the ( fi rst) satellite from which the signal is present at the tuner , and press the  button to con fi rm your selection. [...]

149 DiSEqC™ Repeat: The setting for how often the DiSEqC™ command must be repeated depends on the con fi guration of your reception system. Refer to the documentation for your reception system or seek assistance from a specialist engineer . - Off DiSEqC™ command is not repeated - 1 DiSEqC™ command is repeated once - 2 DiSEqC™ command is [...]

150 T uner Con fi guration The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you need to access sub-menus, they can be called up using the  button. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the number pad. The following on-screen display appears: Use the  buttons here to select the contr[...]

151 Set Borders Select the “Set Borders” fi eld. In this menu you can set the borders for your turntable. This is particularly necessary if the turntable has only a restricted range in which it can turn before striking an obstruction (such as a wall or tree). Press the  button. The following on- screen display appears: The following buttons[...]

152 the  button. The selected satellites will be identi fi ed with a tick. When you have completed all settings, press the  button. Con fi gure Satellites Select the “Con fi gure Satellites” fi eld. Press the  button to allow settings/ selection of the satellite(s). The following on-screen display appears: Satellite and Position: S[...]

153 Move Motorized Antenna: Select the “Move Motorized Antenna” fi eld. Here you can control the movements of the motorised antenna, using the following buttons:  Start slow rotation to the West  Rotate to the West step by step  Stop the current movement  Rotate to the East step by step  Start slow rotation to the East Set the t[...]

154 T uner Con fi guration The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you need to access sub-menus, they can be called up using the  button. Changes to the current settings can be made using the  buttons or the number pad. Set Borders Select the “Set Borders” fi eld. In this menu you can set the borders for your t[...]

155 T uner Con fi guration Once you have reached the desired East/West limit, switch to the respective fi eld “Set current position for “****” border” and press the  button to con fi rm. If you subsequently want to delete the set limits, switch to the “Reset border positions” fi eld and press the  button to con fi rm deletion[...]

156 T uner Con fi guration LNB T ype: If your reception system does not have a Universal LNB, press the  button so that you can make the settings for the LNB. Y ou can choose from the following LNB types: - Universal - Simple - User-de fi ned If you select “Universal” you need make no further settings. If you select “Simple” you need t[...]

157 T uner Con fi guration The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you need to access sub-menus, they can be called up using the  button. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the number pad. The following on-screen display appears: Use the  buttons to select the single cab[...]

158 T uner Con fi guration The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you need to access sub-menus, they can be called up using the  button. Changes to the current settings can be made using the  buttons or the number pad. When you have completed all settings, press the  button. Secure channel with PIN: If your sing[...]

159 T uner Con fi guration Number of Satellites Select the “Number of Satellites” fi eld and set the number of satellites to be received by your reception system. A maximum of two satellites can be received. Satellite 1: .... Select the “Satellite 1:***” fi eld and press the  button to make the settings for the fi rst satellite to be[...]

160 T uner Con fi guration When you have completed all settings for the satellites, press the  button twice. The following on-screen display appears: Press the  button to save your settings or the  button to leave the “T uner-Con fi guration” menu without saving. The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you need[...]

161 T uner Con fi guration Satellite 1: .... Select the “Satellite 1:***” fi eld and press the  button to make the settings for the fi rst satellite to be received. The following on-screen display appears (example): Satellite and Position Select the “Satellite and Position” fi eld. Select here the satellite on which your reception sy[...]

162 T uner Con fi guration The individual items are selected using the  buttons. If you need to access sub-menus, they can be called up using the  button. Changes to the current settings can be made using the  buttons or the number pad. Secure channel with PIN: If your single cable system allows the transmission frequency to be prot[...]

163 T uner Con fi guration Number of Satellites Here select up to the number of satellites that are in the signal (max. two). Satellite 1: .... Select the “Satellite 1:***” fi eld and press the  button to make the settings for the fi rst satellite to be received. The following on-screen display appears (example): LNB T ype: If your recept[...]

164 When you have completed all settings for the satellite, press the  button three times. The following on-screen display appears: Press the  button to save your settings or the  button to leave the “T uner-Con fi guration” menu without saving. T uner Con fi guration[...]

165 On this aspect please follow the separate instructions “Mediacenter und Netzwerk(Web)-Interface” (see screenshot below) that you can download from the Internet at: www .kathrein.de → “Service” → “Software and Downloads” → “Receiver” → “UFS 912”. Media Centre Currently these instructions are only available in German![...]

166 If you have misplaced your remote control, or if the batteries are fl at, you can still operate your receiver from the front panel. There are four buttons on the front of the receiver: on/off (standby) button (on/off): The on/off button allows the receiver to be switched On (operation) and Of f again (stand-by mode). Media button+: Using the M[...]

167 Y ou can also download the updates from the Internet. The address is: http://www.kathrein.de Y ou will fi nd the software at “Service” → “Software and Downloads” → “Receiver” → “UFS 912” 1. Switch the receiver to the standby mode using the Standby button on the receiver (see previous page) 2. Switch off the receiver at th[...]

168 T roubleshooting 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 are connected to the receiver input 3. Receiver and TV set are correctly connected to each other by a HDMI or Scart or cinch cable 4. Audio connections ar[...]

169 T echnical Appendix T ype UFS 912si UFS 912sw Order no./colour 20210147/silver 20210148/black RF section Sat IF band MHz 950-2150 Input level band dB μ V 44-83 Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer DVB-S/DVB-S2 standard Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines), 576p, 720p, 1080i Video decryption MPEG-2, MPEG-4 compatible Input data rate MSymb/s 2-[...]

170 T echnical Appendix ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF[...]

171 ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 T echnical Appendix Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF[...]

172 T echnical Appendix ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 Sat IF[...]

173 T echnical Appendix ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 Sat IF Sat IF[...]

174 T echnical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF PC/laptop Crossed network cable IP address: IP address:[...]

175 T echnical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF TCP/IP address: TCP/IP address: TCP/IP address: PC/laptop PC/laptop Network cable Network cable Network cable Switch/HUB[...]

176 T echnical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF TCP/IP address: Network cable TCP/IP address: TCP/IP address: TCP/IP address: Network cable Network cable Network cable PC/laptop PC/laptop DHCP server , router (e.g. Fritzbox)[...]

177 DHCP (Receiver): ON T echnical Appendix Network cable PC/laptop TCP/IP address: automatic DHCP server , router (e.g. Fritzbox) Wireless transmission[...]

178 Short T echnical Glossary AC 3 Output for Dolby Digital signal ASTRA SES (Société Européene des Satellites) satellite system. Analogue and digital transponders in the frequency range 10.7-12.75 GHz. A V programme pos. Preferred programme slot on TV set for external connections such as Scart and HDMI CAM – Conditional Access Module Decrypti[...]

179 Short T echnical Glossary FEC FEC is the abbreviation for Forward Error Correction. A technique for reducing the error rate of data transmission. Additional bits are inserted into the data stream, so that error-correction algorithms can be used on reception. The FEC error rate corresponds to the Viterbi rate. FTP – File T ransfer Protocol Fil[...]

180 OSD – On-Screen Display Displays by the receiver on the TV screen (e.g. main menu) PA L Analogue TV standard Pay TV T elevision channels available on subscription (e.g. Sky). Encrypted transmitters which can be decrypted only by using the appropriate smart card. As a rule these services are subscription-only . PID The PID (Packet IDenti fi c[...]

181 Subnet mask De fi nes an IP address range in a subnet (small independent network). Symbol rate The symbol rate describes the quantity of data that is transmitted per second. The symbol rate is measured in MSymbols/s and is equal to the number of symbols received per second. Timeshift function T ime shifted playback T ransponder A transponder i[...]

182 If, despite studying this operating manual, you still have questions about getting started with the unit or using it correctly , or if unexpected problems occur , please contact your specialist dealer . Service[...]

183 Subject Index 4 GB limit 141 A Actor 67 Add to favorites list 82 Alphanumeric entries 46 Antenna & satellites 126 Applications 141 Audio settings 1 16 Automatic channel name update 126 Automatic channel search 101 Automatic software update 107 Automatic timeshift 56, 125 B Backup operation 166 Basic settings 1 13 C Calling up EPG 59 Calling[...]

184 EPG updating time 124 EXR .../EXU ... 158 Extras menu 64 F Factory reset 1 12 Fault detection and troubleshooting 168 Features 10 First installation 17 Front display brightness 123 Front display in standby 123 Front display noti fi cation 123 Full text search 68 G General information on Premium EPG 58 H HDD management 137 I Individual receptio[...]

185 Reminder function (switch over to programme) 75 Remote control in live operation (TV/Radio) 48 Rename 93 S Sat fi nder 127 Sat IF connection examples 170 Save channel list on a USB device 1 1 1 Scope of supply 10 Search function 66 Select subtitle 54 Selecting the channel list/ favorites list to be edited 79 “Series recording” 74 Service 1[...]

186 For your notes[...]

187 For your notes[...]

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