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2 T o take maximum advantage of all the features of your satellite receiver , please read this user manual very carefully . ASR 08 T SA TELLITE RECEIVER The package contains the following items : • Satellite receiver • Remote control unit • SCART cable • T wo batteries, type R03 (AAA) • User manual • List of pre-programmed channels In t[...]
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3 ENGLISH Impor tant safety and operating information. This set was designed and manufactured in accordance with international safety standards. Y ou must nonetheless obser ve certain rules to guarantee optimum results and safety . Read this user manual before attempting to put the set into ser vice. Ensure that all connections (including mains con[...]
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4 ENGLISH CONTENTS Page REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .................................................................................... 5 FRONT P ANEL KEYP AD ....................................................................................... 6 REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS .............................................................................. 6 INS[...]
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5 ENGLISH REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ST ANDBY key (Switch set on using the CH M /CH N keys, or 0 to 9) Parental lock. Numeric keypad : - Channel selection - Frequency entr y - T oturn on the receiver . Channel scrolling (zapping) and to turn on the receiver . T o interchange two programme numbers. Video level selection. Decoder mode selection. 22 kHz sign[...]
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6 ENGLISH TV DECODER VCR L R IF INPUT MADE IN GERMANY A B WARNING! Shock Hazard Do not open j Mains socket to connect the set to the ac power supply . g SCART socket to connect a decoder e IF B input - socket to connect a second LNB (e.g. EUTELSA T II - F1/HOTBIRD) f SCART socket to connect the television set i AUDIO L/R : CINCH sockets to connect [...]
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7 ENGLISH A correctly installed satellite antenna is essential for the receiver to operate. The satellite antenna coaxial cable must be long enough to reach the desired receiver site. Install the receiver near your television set, making sure to leave ventilation space of about 15 cm to the sides and above the receiver . Do not obstruct the ventila[...]
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8 ENGLISH INST ALLA TION OF SA TELLITE RECEIVER - Connect the LNB coaxial cable to Socket d IF INPUT A. - Y ou can, if applicable, connect a second LNB to IF INPUT B connector e . Plug F must be tightened by hand on the threading of the plug. Do not use any tools. T ake care not to jam the plug. - Y ou can now connect your equipment to the mains po[...]
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9 ENGLISH On/Standby Using set keypad: Press the On/Standby key . Using remote control: Switch the receiver on by pressing one of the numeric keys (0 to 9), or on the remote control keypad. If the set is switched on using the or keys, the last programme number active before switching off is called up, for example : " 13". T o switch the s[...]
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10 ENGLISH RECORDING SA TELLITE PROGRAMMES If your receiver is connected to a VCR, you can record satellite programmes. Paragraph 2 : Connection to a VCR in the INST ALLA TION OF SA TELLITE RECEIVER chapter of the present manual describes the procedure for connecting the VCR to the receiver . Refer also to your VCR user manual. On your satellite re[...]
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11 ENGLISH Y our receiver is already programmed to receive the most important satellite signals. Y ou can, however , change the programming or add new channels at any time. T o store a new channel in memor y , you need the following information (found in specialist satellite TV magazines): 1. LNB selection 3. Video frequency and T oneBurst signal 4[...]
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12 ENGLISH PROGRAMMING A NEW CHANNEL 4. Audio mode selection Press the key to display the audio mode, e.g. : " T on1". Press several times to display all the available modes. DISPLA Y MODE DE-EMPHASIS BANDWIDTH "T on 1" Stéréo W egener Panda 130 kHz "T on 2" Mono W egener Panda 130 kHz "T on 3" Mono 50 µs [...]
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13 ENGLISH 1. Video Level This feature lets you adjust the video level to compensate for differences in level that may exist between the various satellites. Press the key to display the current mode, e.g. : " HI ". Press the key again to select the second mode. " HI " = light image (16 MHz for ASTRA) " LO " = dark imag[...]
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14 ENGLISH 4. 22 kHz Switching Signal This signal can be used to control either a switching box or , for example, the LNB (high band/low band). Press the key briefly to display the current mode, e.g. : "22-". Press again to select the second mode. "22 +" = 22 kHz switching signal in ser vice "22--"= 22 kHz switching si[...]
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15 ENGLISH CONVENIENCE FEA TURES 1. Parental Lock Used to restrict use of the set, or access to certain programmes. 1. Locking certain programmes. The programme can be selected, but the picture does not appear on screen. The programming cannot be altered. Locked programmes are indicated on the display by an L before the programme number , e.g. : &q[...]
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16 ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Display inoperative - Mains lead incorrectly connected - Power cut Unable to switch set on - Short circuit in the coaxial cable connected to the LNB No picture - SCAR T cable incorrectly connected. - Wrong LNB selection. No sound - Poor adjustment of frequency or audio mode - SCAR T cable incorrectl[...]
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17 ENGLISH RF P ART - INPUT FREQUENCY : 900-2150 MHz (IN STEPS OF 1 MHz) - INPUT IMPEDANCE : 75 OHM - INPUT LEVEL : -60 dBm -30 dBm - INTERMEDIA TE FREQUENCY : 479.5 MHz - RESPONSE THRESHOLD : 6 dB VIDEO P ART - DE-EMPHASIS : CCIR REC 405-1, 625 LINES - FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 50 Hz - 4,0 Mhz (+1,5 dB / - 2 dB) - OUTPUT LEVEL : 1 Vp-p TYPICAL - P AL B[...]