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An Internet connection is required for the use of the Red Bull MEDIA HOUSE PORT AL. See “Network/Internet access” after fi rst installation. Operating Instructions Part 1 UFS 924 Connection and setup English Safety instructions - important notes ............. 2 Items supplied .................................................. 5 Connection and [...]
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2 Mains power 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 (unplug it at the socket) and repaired by an electrical specialist before setup. Only use the power supply unit supplied (if available)! Mortal danger due to electric shock! Danger! Cleaning Di[...]
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3 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 mains power socket! Therefore install the unit close to a mains socket and make sure this socket is accessible at all times, so that you can disconnect the unit from the mains [...]
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4 Product return/original packaging Make sure that the fan at the rear of the unit and the ventilation slots on the unit are not blocked or covered in any way . The unit may otherwise overheat. Adjust the fan speed to the temperature conditions in the receiver . There is a risk of fi re! You must not disconnect the receiver from the mains while it[...]
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5 Items supplied ■ UFS 924 ■ Remote control RC 677 ■ HDMI cable ■ Power cable ■ 2 batteries AAA 1.5 V ■ Operating Instructions (Part 1, 2 and 3) ■ Safety instructions (multi-lingual) The accessories supplied may differ in appearance from those illustrated! Loop-through cable Power cable HDMI cable Batteries[...]
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6 Front/rear view of the receiver (front fl ap open) Connection and setup 24 14 13 12 23 20 19 15 26 21 11 22 18 25 17 16 5 6 8 9 3 7 4 1 2 10[...]
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7 Connection and setup * ) Flap is opened by gently pulling on its top left-hand edge ** ) CI+/CI modules and Smartcards are not included in the product package *** ) Pressing the Off switch does not full disconnect the unit from the mains (see the sections “Safety Instructions - Important Notes” and “Periods of extended absence, thunderstorm[...]
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8 Connection and setup Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control. Insert the two batteries supplied into the remote control. Ensure correct polarity of the batteries; the + and – markings are indicated inside the battery compartment. Slide the cover back onto the housing until it locks in place. Inserting batteries into the remote contro[...]
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9 If you do not know the con fi guration of your satellite reception system, contact your specialist dealer. Connect the Sat IF inputs on the receiver to the satellite reception system. Use coaxial cable with an F standard connector (see illustration on right). HDMI Scart TV Conventional DiSEqC™ system Connect the satellite receiver (HDMI or alt[...]
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10 There are two ways you can access the digital audio. HDMI The stereo audio is transmitted to your TV set via the HDMI interface. If your TV set also supports Dolby Digital, you can also receive the Dolby Digital audio via the HDMI interface (providing it is broadcast by the channel provider). Refer to the operating instructions for your TV set f[...]
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11 If you want to operate your UFS 924 on a OneCable system, please refer to the connection examples for OneCable systems (see “T echnical appendix”, “Examples of OneCable systems”) This will only work when receiving one satellite, not in multifeed reception! (Multifeed reception: simultaneous reception of several satellites) T o enable you[...]
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12 Before you start to use the UFS 924, read the sections “Safety instructions - Important instructions”, “Important information” and “Connection and set-up” through to the item “First Installation”. Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installation work has been properly carried out. The guidance provided in the “First [...]
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13 For this, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and take care to select only those settings that your TV set can process. Press the (green) button to move to the next menu. 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.[...]
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14 (standard TV), the original format is to be transmitted to the TV set, select the “On” setting. If the setting is “Of f”, the programme may be automatically scaled up to the HDTV format 720p by the receiver . HDCP for free channels Select here whether HDCP (digital copy protection) is to be constantly set to “On” with free channels o[...]
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15 Important instruction for picture output using “YPbPr”: The “YPbPr” outputs can only be used if “RGB” is not selected as the output signal for the TV Scart socket! In this case, select “Y/C” or “CVBS” as the output signal for the TV Scart socket. Y ou should perform the tuner con fi guration/make changes yourself only if you[...]
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16 Y ou can set up the tuner conf guration for the following types of reception systems: - DiSEqC™1.0 - DiSEqC™1.1 - Motorized antenna (DiSEqC™1.2/DiSEqC™1.3) USALS - Simple LNB or - Single-cable system If your reception system is a OneCable system, go to the “OneCable System” option in this section and continue from there. Before you s[...]
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17 T uner 2 signal con fi guration (with connection type “Separated” only) Select the signal con f guration for T uner 2 here. The currently selected setting is shown graphically in the connection example at the top of the screen. Either: Same with T uner 1: Both tuners are connected to the same signal source. See example illustration on the r[...]
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18 Y ou now see the following on-screen display: T uner Con fi guration (satellite selection) - T uner 1 Select the number of satellites present in the signal at the tuner 1 (four max.). Go to the “Satellite 1: .....” line. Press the button. Press the (green) button. DiSEqC™1.0 Connection and setup Satellite: Select the desired satel[...]
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19 - Universal - Simple or - User-de f ned If you do not use a Universal LNB, press the button. Y ou can now make the settings for your LNB type (simple or user-def ned). LNB Frequencies (MHz): Enter the LNB frequencies (Low/High/Limit) using the number pad. Now use the button to save the new values. DiSEqC™ Repeat: The setting for how of[...]
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20 DiSEqC™1.1 Connection and setup The following on-screen display appears: T uner Con fi guration - T uner 1 On the “Satellite” line, select the f rst satellite location. Y ou can use/assign up to 64 satellite locations per tuner . Now go to the next line. Press the button. The following on-screen display appears: Press the (green) [...]
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21 Connection and setup - Universal - Simple or - User-de f ned If you do not use a Universal LNB, press the button. Y ou can now de f ne the settings for your LNB type (simple or user-def ned). LNB Frequencies (MHz): Enter the LNB frequencies (Low/High/Limit) using the number pad. Now use the button to save the new values. Uncommitted Swit[...]
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22 Connection and setup Press the (green) button. Motorized antenna (DiSEqC™1.2/DiSEqC™1.3) If necessary , the receiver will automatically skip to the settings for the second tuner (assuming that for the second tuner you selected the type of connection “Separated” and set the signal con f guration to “Different from T uner 1”). If t[...]
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23 Connection and setup Motorised antenna (DiSEqC™1.2) Go to Null Position Select the “Go to Null Position” selection f eld. Press the button to instruct the turntable to move to its null position. Set Borders Select the “Set Borders” selection f eld. In this menu you can set the borders for your turntable. This is particularly necess[...]
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24 Select Satellites - T uner 1 Go to the “Select Satellite” line. Press the button. The following on-screen display appears (example): Connection and setup If you subsequently want to delete the set borders, switch to the “Reset border positions” f eld and press the button to con f rm deletion of the borders. Y ou can now set new v[...]
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25 Connection and setup On the “Satellite” line select the satellite whose settings you wish to edit. Satellite: Select the desired satellite using the buttons. Alternatively you can press the button to view a list of all satellites which you have previously selected, then select the required satellites from this list. LNB T ype: If [...]
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26 Connection and setup Rotate to the East step by step Start slow rotation to the East Set the turntable so that both of the bars “Signal-Strength” and “Signal-Quality” on the right of the screen show the highest available percentage values. When you have reached the best possible signal strength, move to the “Store actual positi[...]
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27 Connection and setup Motorized antenna (DiSEqC™1.3) My Longitude Select the f eld “My Longitude” and use the number pad here to enter your actual longitude. My Latitude Select the “My Latitude” f eld and use the number pad to enter your actual latitude. Go to Null Position Select the “Go to Null Position” selection f eld. Press the[...]
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28 Connection and setup If you subsequently want to delete the set borders, switch to the “Reset border positions” f eld and press the button to con f rm deletion of the borders. Y ou can then set new values for the limits. Once you have set all the borders, press the button. Select Satellites - T uner 1 Go to the “Select Satellites?[...]
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29 Connection and setup On the “Satellite” line select the satellite whose settings you wish to edit. Satellite: Select the desired satellite using the buttons. Alternatively you can press the button to view a list of all satellites which you have previously selected, then select the required satellites from this list. LNB T ype: If [...]
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30 Connection and setup Press the (green) button. LNB only Satellite: Select the desired satellite using the buttons. Alternatively you can press the button to view a list of all stored satellites then select the required satellites from this list. LNB T ype: If your reception system does not have a universal LNB, use the butt[...]
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31 Connection and setup LNB Frequencies (MHz): Enter the LNB frequencies (Low/High/Limit) using the number pad. Now use the button to save the new values. T est-Transponder: Select the “T est-T ransponder” f eld. Here you can select a transponder for checking whether your settings are correct using the signal strength bar and signal quality[...]
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32 Connection and setup Select the “Yes” option using the buttons on the “OneCable System Used” line. Now go to the selection f eld “T uner 1 & 2: OneCable System”. Press the (green) button. In the reception system f eld select the OneCable system in use: - EXR .../EXU ... For all Kathrein OneCable matrices - UAS 481 For [...]
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33 Connection and setup OneCable system - EXR .../EXU ... Use the buttons to select “EXR .../EXU ...” on the “Con f gure System” line. Press the button. The following on-screen display appears: Saving channel with PIN code: If your single-cable system allows the transmission frequency to be protected by inputting a PIN, this is t[...]
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34 Number of Satellites Select the number of satellites present in the signal at T uner 1 (two max.). Select the line “Satellite 1: .....”. T o set or change the currently selected satellite, press the button. The following on-screen display appears (example): Connection and setup On the “Satellite” line select the satellite whose setti[...]
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35 Connection and setup LNB Frequencies (MHz): Enter the LNB frequencies (Low/High/Limit) using the number pad. Now use the button to save the new values. T est-Transponder: Select the “T est-T ransponder” f eld. Here you can select a transponder for checking whether your settings are correct using the signal strength bar and signal quality[...]
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36 Connection and setup When you have completed all settings, press the button. Number of Satellites Only one satellite can be received with the UAS 481. This setting cannot be altered. Select the line “Satellite 1: .....”. T o set or change the currently selected satellite, press the button. The following on-screen display appears (exa[...]
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37 Connection and setup OneCable system - User-de fi ned Use the buttons to select “Userdef ned” on the “Con f gure System” line. Press the button. The following on-screen display appears: Saving channel with PIN code: If your single-cable system allows the transmission frequency to be protected by inputting a PIN, this is the m[...]
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38 Connection and setup Number of Satellites Select the number of satellites present in the signal at T uner 1 (two max.). Select the line “Satellite 1: .....”. T o set or change the currently selected satellite, press the button. The following on-screen display appears (example): On the “Satellite” line select the satellite whose setti[...]
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39 Connection and setup LNB Frequencies (MHz): Enter the LNB frequencies (Low/High/Limit) using the number pad. Now use the button to save the new values. T est-Transponder: Select the “T est-T ransponder” f eld. Here you can select a transponder for checking whether your settings are correct using the signal strength bar and signal quality[...]
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40 If you do not wish to perform a channel search, press the (green) button and continue with the section “Date and time”. If you wish to perform a channel search, use the buttons to select “Y es”. The following on-screen display appears: Country Select Using the buttons, select whether the channels found after the search [...]
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41 Connection and setup Network Search (NIT) Use the buttons (On/Of f) to select whether a network search should be performed. If you set the network search to “Of f”, only the factory default transponders for the satellite(s) you previously selected will be searched for new as yet unsaved channels. If you set the network search to “On[...]
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42 Connection and setup Set Local Time (time zone deviation) Here you can select the local time of fset from UTC (formerly GMT) (e.g. for Germany: + 1 hour). Y ou can set the deviation in 30-minute steps. The maximum deviation is 1 1 hours and 30 minutes (+ and -). Date and time When you have completed the settings, press the (green) button, to[...]
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43 Connection and setup On completion of a successful f rst installation (TV picture can be seen) we recommend having the receiver search for any available software update. In order to do this, you must have selected (included in the selection) the satellite ASTRA 19.2° East in the f rst installation. Press the button to switch to the Main men[...]
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44 Connection and setup This menu can be found in the receiver under: Main menu - Interface set-up - Ethernet settings. After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display (example): The Ethernet interface used in the receiver is a 10/100 base T Ethernet interface. If you want to connect your receiver to a DHCP server/router , us[...]
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45 Connection and setup Use the buttons to select the “Get IP address” f eld and con f rm by pressing the button. Y our DHCP server/router now indicates the IP address to the receiver . As soon as the receiver has been assigned its IP address by the DHCP server (IP address is displayed), switch to the “Save” f eld and press the ?[...]
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46 Connection and setup Always follow the operating instructions from your Pay-TV provider and the instructions supplied with the Smartcard and the CA (Conditional Access) module! Smartcards and CI modules are not included with this product! The cards and modules are issued by the respective Pay-TV providers, and contain the subscriber data and det[...]
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47 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 correctly connected by a HDMI or Scart cable 4. Audio connections are made to Hi-Fi or Dolby Dig[...]
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48 Service Network problem No connection to the network possible Check that the (cross-over) network cable is correctly connected (clicked home) (receiver , router , etc.) Refer to your PC or network specialist HbbTV service is not available The selected channel is not provided by HbbTV. Select a channel/transmitter that is provided by HbbTV (e.g. [...]
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49 T echnical Appendix Advanced connection example HiFi system Network PC/Laptop External hard drive Dolby digital system[...]
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50 T echnical Appendix T echnical data T ype UFS 924/1000 GB UFS 924/500 GB Order no. 20210206 20210207 20210208 20210209 Colour Silver Black Silver Black RF section Sat IF band (MHz) 950-2150 Input level range dB μ V 44-83 Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer DVB-S/DVB-S2 standard Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 rows), 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Vid[...]
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51 T echnical Appendix Sat IF connection examples ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 Individual reception systems Community antenna network systems (4 x Sat IF) Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF[...]
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52 T echnical Appendix ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 Community antenna systems (8 x Sat IF), Multifeed Community antenna systems (16 x Sat IF), Multifeed Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF[...]
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53 T echnical Appendix ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 Single cable systems Sat IF[...]
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54 T echnical Appendix ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 Sat IF Sat IF[...]
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55 PC/Laptop Netzwerkkabel DHCP-Server , Router (z. B. FRITZ!Box) TCP/IP-Adresse: automatisch Funkstrecke T echnical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): ON UFS 924 Internet Connection Examples for the Network Function Network cable Radio link PC/Laptop TCP/IP address: automatic DHCP server, router (e.g. FRITZ!Box)[...]
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56 T echnical Appendix PC/Laptop Netzwerkkabel DHCP-Server , Router (z. B. FRITZ!Box) TCP/IP-Adresse: automatisch Funkstrecke DHCP (Receiver): ON UFS 924 Internet Network cable Radio link PC/Laptop TCP/IP address: automatic DHCP server, router (e.g. FRITZ!Box)[...]
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57 T echnical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): ON PC/Laptop Funkstrecke UFZ 130 * ) WLAN/USB-Adapter BN 20410041 * ) Der WLAN/USB-Adapter UFZ 130 ist nicht im Lieferumfang des Receivers enthalten. DHCP-Server , Router (z. B. FRITZ!Box) (Funkverbindung nur mit UFZ 130 möglich) Funkstrecke TCP/IP-Adresse: automatisch Internet Radio link PC/Laptop TCP/IP ad[...]
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58 T echnical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF UFS 924 UFS 924 PC/Laptop Netzwerkkabel DHCP-Server , Router (z. B. FRITZ!Box) 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 Internet Network cable TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.13 DHCP s[...]
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59 T echnical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF UFS 924 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 Internet TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.12 Switch/HUB Network cable TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.10 TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.11 PC/Laptop PC/Lap[...]
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60 T echnical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF UFS 924 PC/Laptop Gekreuztes Netzwerkkabel IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.10 IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.1 1 Switch/HUB Cross-over network cable IP address: 192.168.0.10 IP address: 192.168.0.11 PC/Laptop[...]
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61 For your notes For your notes[...]
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62 For your notes[...]
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63 For your notes[...]
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Internet: www .kathrein.de KA THREIN-Werke KG • Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1 - 3 • P .O. Box 100 444 • 83004 Rosenheim • GERMANY • phone +49 8031 184-0 • Fax +49 8031 184-385 936.4317/-/ZWT/1 1 12/e - T echnical data subject to change.[...]