Kathrein UFS 931sw manual

Operating Manual Englisch UFS 931sw/HD+[...]

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 HD+ 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 ca[...]

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 . The high-resolution TV provides an impressive resolution, up to fi ve times higher than the usual [...]

4 List of Contents Preface.......................................................... 2 Difference Between P AL and HDTV ........... 3 List of Contents ........................................... 4 Safety Instructions - Important Notes ....... 6 Connection and Set-Up ............................. 10 Scope of supply ..................................[...]

5 List of Contents Main Menu - Security ................................. 62 Main Menu - Settings ................................. 64 Video Settings ........................................... 64 Audio Settings ........................................... 66 Menu Settings ........................................... 67 Miscellaneous ................[...]

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 that 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 Y ou must not disconnect the receiver from the mains while it is in operation! This can lead to a loss of data and corruption of the software. 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 [...]

10  UFS 931sw  Remote control RC 671  HDMI cable  2 batteries AAA 1.5 V  Power supply unit 230 V/12 V  Operating Manual  Safety instructions (multi-lingual) Connection and Set-Up Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control. Insert the two batteries supplied into the remote control. Ensure correct polarity of the batterie[...]

11 Connection and Set-Up 1. On/off switch (operation/standby) 1) 2. 4-character display 3. Common Interface for fi tting one CA module for Pay-TV cards 4. Card reader (Nagravision integrated - for HD+ Card) 5. Ejection button for CA module 6. RF(IF) input 7. USB 2.0 port (for service purposes only) 8. HDMI connection 9. Scart socket for TV connect[...]

12 Connection and Set-Up 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 TV Scart Connect the satellite receiver (HDMI or alternati[...]

13 Connection and Set-Up 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 (provided broadcast by the channel provider). On this issue pay attention to the ope[...]

14 Connection and Set-Up Before you start to use the UFS 931, read the chapters “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 pro[...]

15 Connection and Set-Up Press the  (green) button to move to the next menu. 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 output of the receiver to the TV set. During this process refer to the operating manual for your TV set an[...]

16 Connection and Set-Up If your receiver is connected as in the connection example (see illustration above), no changes are necessary in the rest of the fi rst installation. If you are not familiar with the details of your reception system, note the following: In many cases the satellite reception system is a DiSEqC™1.0 system. This type of sys[...]

17 Connection and Set-Up 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. DiSEqC™ Sequence Using the  buttons select here how often the DiSEqC™ command is [...]

18 Connection and Set-Up 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. DiSEqC™ Sequence Cannot be changed. Position A and B (satellite selection - max. two) Pos[...]

19 If you use a UAS 481 (single cable LNB) in your reception system, you are only allowed to select a satellite in position “A”. The remaining positions remain empty and must be set to “Not used”. In addition, for position “A” after pressing the  button both frequencies (LOF) must be set to “10200”. The settings can be made using[...]

20 T ransmission channel Select a free available transmission channel. T ransmission Frequency If not preset by the receiver , select here one of the free available transmission frequencies. See example on the right (EXR 551) assignment of a transmission channel to a transmission frequency . Secure Channel with PIN (not possible in every system) If[...]

21 Press the  button to con fi rm the displayed message. If no connection can be established to the single-cable system, check your settings (transmission channel) and if necessary call for expert help. Press the  button to con fi rm the displayed message. Then press the  (green) button twice to move to the next menu (software update). C[...]

22 Connection and Set-Up 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. Position A (satellite selection) Press the  button to open the sub-menu. Y ou can select[...]

23 Connection and Set-Up LNB = Low Noise Block converter (feed system) 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. Position A (satellite selection) Press the ?[...]

24 Connection and Set-Up 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. Position A-B (satellite selection) Position A Press the  button to open the sub-menu. Y [...]

25 Connection and Set-Up After the LNB settings the receiver starts a software update automatically . If new software is available for your receiver , it will be loaded automatically by the receiver . This software download can take up to an hour . However , you do not need to undertake the software update now , you can also update later manually u[...]

26 Connection and Set-Up The following on-screen display appears: The following on-screen display then appears (a few seconds later): Using the  buttons you can select here the country list (important for pre-sorting the programmes) in which the channels found (programmes) are to be saved. Currently only the selection “Channel List Germany?[...]

27 Always follow the operating instructions from your Pay-TV provider and the instructions supplied with the smart card and the CA module! The cards and modules are issued by the respective Pay TV providers, and contain the subscriber data and details of the channels for which the subscriber has paid. These channels are always scrambled. Contact th[...]

28 Connection and Set-Up The Common Interface (CI)   on the UFS 931 is suitable for the use of one CA (Conditional Access) module. The CI slot is behind the fl ap on the right on the front. The CA module   holds the smart card   (chip contacts pointing downwards and towards socket strip) and is then inserted in the CI slot  ?[...]

29 Basic Functions  = Call up favourites list  = Display HD and audio settings 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 information)  = Call up options menu ?[...]

30 Basic Functions - Using  increase and decrease the volume - Using  switch channels - Using  display and hide again additional channel information - Using  mute the audio - Using  ...  enter the channel number directly - Using  call up the channel list, - Using  select a channel, - Using  twice, call up channel and c[...]

31 Basic Functions - Using  increase and decrease the volume - Using  switch channels - Using  display and hide again additional channel information - Using  mute the audio - Using  ...  enter the channel number directly - Using  call up the channel list, - Using  select a channel, - Using  twice, call up channel and c[...]

32 Basic Functions - Using  ...  enter the required page directly or - Using  page forward/backward - Using  call up teletext - Using  or  return to TV[...]

33 Basic Functions Colour Button on the remote control Green  Y ellow  Red  Blue  On some menus/on-screen displays the related views/selections have speci fi c colour backgrounds. The colours assigned to the buttons are shown in the table below . Where the functions of these buttons are assigned for the current menu/view , they are als[...]

34 Press the  button to open the channel list. The following on-screen display appears: Information on selecting favourites lists: Y ou can also call up the favourites lists directly from TV screen, using the  (red) button. Then use the  buttons to select the desired favourites list. The desired channel is selected using the cursor ( ?[...]

35 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.  (red) button: Call up the “Favourites” category Contains the following channel lists: - Favourites lists 1-4  (yellow) button: C[...]

36 The channel info banner is shown for a few seconds each time the channel is changed (can be changed under “Settings”, “Menu Settings”). However you can call up the banner again at any time using the  button. The following icons (symbols) may appear in the channel info banner: T eletext is available Audio selection is: Stereo Subtitles[...]

37 Portal channels bundle together several channel options. After selecting the portal channel press the  (yellow) button. The following on-screen display appears (example): Use the  buttons to select your desired channel option, and press the  button to con fi rm your selection. Basic Functions By pressing the  button again or pres[...]

38 Press the  (yellow) button (twice in case of a portal channel). The following on-screen display appears (example): Use the cursor (  ) buttons to select your desired soundtrack option, and press the  button to con fi rm your selection. If the channel banner includes the following symbol for subtitles , you can call up the “Subtitle?[...]

39 This symbol in the channel information 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 w[...]

40 What is the electronic programme guide: The electronic programme guide (in the following section referred to as the EPG for short) provides all programme information free of charge (EPG data) and informs you up to a week in advance. However , this programme information must be broadcast by the related channel provider . If no EPG data are availa[...]

41 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) The EPG is called up by pressing the  button. Each time the EPG is called up, you will automatically be shown the “Current” view (green) - irrespective of which view you had set the last time you exited the EPG. The following on-screen display appears (example): 1) Colour Button on the remote control Vie w[...]

42 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Navigation within each view is always performed using the cursor (  ) buttons. The  buttons allow you to select individual channels/ programs, and the  buttons allow you to scroll from page to page in the currently selected list. Pressing the  or  button exits the EPG and returns to the TV pi[...]

43 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) 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 has been supplied by the channel provider , the receiver shows for each channel the current [...]

44 The “T imer List” can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the  (red) button. Y ou will fi nd a detailed explanation of the timer list in this chapter in the section “Recording settings”, “T imer list”. Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) The “Preview” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the  (yellow) [...]

45 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) The “Genres” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the  (blue) button. In the “Genres view” you can display the programmes sorted by genre. Provided that EPG data has been supplied by the channel provider , the receiver sorts the programme into the existing categories. The following genr[...]

46 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 . If the programme appears on the EPG: Select the desired programme and press the  (red dot) button. The follow[...]

47 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 n[...]

48 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Y ou can then use the  buttons to select the individual fi elds. Make the settings using the number pad or the  buttons. When all settings have been made, switch to the “Apply” line and press the  button to apply/save the recording settings. The receiver then automatically displays the timer l[...]

49 Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Use the  buttons to select the “Monday - Friday” recording mode (see screenshot on the right). Y ou can then use the  buttons to select the individual fi elds. Make the settings using the number keys or the  buttons. When all settings have been made, switch to the “Apply” line and press[...]

50 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 that are scheduled. The cursor (  ) buttons allow you to select a recording. Using the  button you can revise the recording settings agai[...]

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

52 Main Menu Main Menu (call up by pressing the  button) Edit Channel List Search for Channels Security Box Settings Service Menu Lan- guage Favourites 1 Standard Channel Search Video Settings Sat Finder Favourites 2 Automatic Search Audio Settings Channel Information Favourites 3 Advanced Channel Search Menu Settings Smartcard Favourites 4 Gene[...]

53 Main Menu - Edit Channel List Select the “Edit Channel List” menu using the  button, the  buttons in the main menu and  . All changes to the channel lists and favourites lists which you can make as described in the following chapter are not saved by the receiver unless, when you exit the menu by pressing the  button, you answe[...]

54 Main Menu - Edit Channel List Before you start to edit the channel lists, you can have the receiver pre-sort the complete channel list by speci fi c criteria. If you want pre-sorting, press the  (yellow) button. The following on-screen display appears: Y ou can now use the following sort options (select and set using the cursor (  ) butto[...]

55 Using the cursor (  ) buttons select the channel in the “Channels” list that you want to add to one of the favourites lists (see example screenshot on the right). Using the  (red) button you can select between the four existing favourites lists. Then press the  button. The channel is copied to the selected favourites list. Press the[...]

56 Main Menu - Edit Channel List Channels deleted from the complete channel list (left column) cannot be restored and cannot only be found again with a renewed channel search. Channels deleted from a favourites list (right column) remain in the complete channel list and are only deleted from the selected favourites list. If you want to delete a cha[...]

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

58 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 Select the satellites to be searched using the  buttons or select the setting “All”. If “All” is selected, all the satellites you have selected in “LNB Settings” w[...]

59 During the search you will see the following on-screen display (example): Note: Y ou can cancel the search at any time by pressing the  button. Main Menu - Search for Channels After completion of the search, you will see the following on-screen display (example): Y ou can now select the following options (using the  buttons): - “Y es,[...]

60 Main Menu - Search for Channels 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. Make sure your reception system is aligned to [...]

61 Channels to search for Use the  buttons to select the type of channels that are to be searched for . Y ou have three options: - “All” All channels are searched for - “Only free-to-air channels” Only free-to-air channels are searched for - “Only encrypted channels” Only encrypted channels are searched for T o view encrypted chan[...]

62 Main Menu - Security After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: In order to access this menu, you must enter the four-digit PIN code (factory setting: “0000”). The following on-screen display then appears: In this menu you can set various restrictions/parental controls. The individual items are selected using the[...]

63 it again and con fi rming again using the  button. T o save your new PIN code con fi rm the message displayed by pressing the  button. Y our device PIN code has now been changed. Keep your four-digit device PIN in a safe place, so that you always have access to your channels should you ever forget it. If you have forgotten your device PI[...]

64 Main Menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Use the  buttons to select the desired menu and con fi rm your selection using the  button. 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 c[...]

65 Main Menu - Settings Picture Format Here you can select the TV picture format. Either: - 4:3 or - 16:9 Picture Scaling Select the type of screen display , depending on your setting for the picture format: - TV aspect ratio “4:3”: Pan & Scan or Letterbox - TV aspect ratio “16:9”: Always 16:9 or Automatic Native Resolution With the set[...]

66 - 720p (resolution 1280 x 720, full-screen images) - 576p (resolution 720 x 576, full-screen images) or - 576i (resolution 720 x 576, half-screen images - P AL) HDCP Scrambling Select here whether HDCP (digital copy protection) is to be constantly set to “Permanent” or is never to be activated “Never”. In addition you can select the sett[...]

67 - Mono (from the right channel) or - Mono (total) Multichannel-Audio Automatic Select here, if multichannel audio is available (e. g. Dolby Digital), whether this multichannel audio is to be output automatically (setting “On”). The receiver may need to be connected to a Dolby Digital system or an A V ampli fi er for this purpose. HDMI Audio[...]

68 Main Menu - Settings Menu Language Select here the required menu language. Available options: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Dutch and T urkish. 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 made usi[...]

69 Main Menu - Settings Sorting Select here whether the channel list is to always be sorted by the following criteria: - None (channel list remains as it is) - A-Z - Z-A - Service Provider - Service ID Display Brightness Select here from the three available brightness settings for the receiver display . Select the setting you fi nd easiest to read[...]

70 Main Menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display (example): The individual items are selected using the  buttons. The changes to the current settings can be performed using the  buttons or the number pad. Press the  button to access the menu generated by the CA module: From this menu, you[...]

71 Main Menu - Settings 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 mus[...]

72 Main Menu - Service Menu After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Use the  buttons to select the desired menu and con fi rm your selection using the  button. 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[...]

73 Main Menu - Service Menu After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Y ou cannot change or delete any data here. This menu is merely for viewing the reception data for the currently selected channel. After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display (example): Y ou cannot change or delete any data[...]

74 Main Menu - Service Menu First the following on-screen display appears: Use the  buttons to select “Y es” and then press the  button. T o have the receiver search for new software, in the line “Update Software” press the  button. The following on-screen display appears: The receiver will now searches for new software. If no n[...]

75 Follow all on-screen instructions! Once the update is complete, the receiver is re-initialised and starts operation again. Never turn off the receiver during the update process, as otherwise you could lose the entire software. Y ou would then need to re-install it in a workshop or using a PC and network cable. Y ou can use the “System Informat[...]

76 Main Menu - Service Menu Use the  buttons to select the setting “Y es” and then press the  button. All receiver settings are reset to their original settings. After the reset, the receiver automatically restarts and you will see the fi rst on-screen display for the fi rst installation. After a factory reset you must undertake the [...]

77 Main Menu - Language After calling up the menu you will see the following on-screen display: Select the line you want to change using the  buttons. Make the changes using the  buttons. Menu Language: Select the required language for the menus. Available options: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Dutch and T urkish. Fi[...]

78 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 the Hi-Fi or Dolby[...]

79 T echnical Appendix For entries such as names of e.g. search expressions, use the keyboard displayed on the screen (see example screenshot). The letters assigned to the number pad also apply to your remote control. They are used very similarly to a mobile phone. The following buttons can be used for entry or to select an action: Button Assigned [...]

80 T echnical Appendix  Cancel entry without saving  Cancel entry without saving After you have entered the desired expression, press the  button in order to load the name/search expression  or the  button to abort the entry . HDMI TV Scart Hi- fi system Dolby Digital system[...]

81 T echnical Appendix T ype UFS 931sw/HD+ Part no. 20210171 Colour Black RF section Sat IF band MHz 950-2150 Input level band dB μ V 44-83 TV system, video Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer DVB-S/DVB-S2 standard Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines), 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i Video decryption MPEG-2, MPEG-4-compatible Input data rate MSymb/s 2-4[...]

82 T echnical Appendix **) KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 overvoltage protector Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF[...]

83 T echnical Appendix **) KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 overvoltage protector Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF[...]

84 T echnical Appendix **) KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 overvoltage protector Sat IF 4 connections per living unit[...]

85 T echnical Appendix **) KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12 overvoltage protector Sat IF Sat IF[...]

86 Short technical guide 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 Decryption de[...]

87 Short technical guide HDCP – High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection Encryption system which protects the HDMI and DVI interfaces for secure transmission of video and audio data. HDMI - High De fi nition Multimedia Interface Digital interface for digital video and audio data transmission between TV and receiver (preferred for HDTV). HDTV ?[...]

88 Receivers Receiver RGB Video signal made up of three individual colour signals (red, green, blue) SA T IF signal Receiver input signal, satellite intermediate frequency Scart cable 21-pin connecting cable (e.g. receiver/TV) SCR single cable system - Satellite Channel Router The single-cable system is used to distribute digital Sat IF signals (in[...]

89 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[...]

90 1 Application, Subject of Contract and HD+ Card 1.1 The present General T erms and Conditions of Business of HD PLUS GmbH, registered of fi ce at Betastraße 1-10, D-85774 Unterföhring (“HD PLUS”), shall apply solely to the HD+ Service. 1.2 HD PLUS shall surrender to the user the title to a data carrier (“HD+ Card”) according to the pr[...]

91 HD+ Service. The activation of HD+ Cards should not be renewed until this message has appeared on the display device. Otherwise the existing activation period may be reduced in length. The purchase of an HD+ Card shall not however give rise to any entitlement to renewal. 3.4. The range of channels and services of fered by third parties and their[...]

92 in the HD+ Service where elimination does not require replacement of the HD+ Card. The costs for availment of the HD PLUS customer service shall be borne by the user . T emporary impairment of reception due to atmospheric disturbances or the failure of transmitters or satellites shall not entitle the user to any reduction in price. 9 Liability 9[...]

93 Cancellation Right of Cancellation Y ou can cancel the contract within two weeks without specifying any reason by means of written noti fi cation (e.g. letter , fax, e-mail). This period shall commence following receipt of the present instruction in written form, albeit not prior to the end of the contract, nor prior to ful fi lment of our obl[...]

94 For your notes[...]

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