Kathrein UFS 903sw manual

Operating manual English UFS 903 si/sw[...]

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 List of contents Preface.................................................................................................................................... 2 List of contents ...................................................................................................................... 3 Safety instructions - Important Information .......[...]

4 Editing the channel list ...................................................................................................... . 7 1 Calling up the “Edit TV Channellist” menu ........................................................................... 71 Selecting the channel list/favourites list to be edited .................................[...]

5 List of contents Main menu - Service menu ............................................................................................... 103 Software update ................................................................................................................ 103 Software Update over air ................................................[...]

6 Safety instructions - Important Information 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 (unplug it at the socket) and repaired by an electrical specialist before setup. Only use the power pack supplied (if available)! Risk of fatal injury due [...]

7 Safety instructions - Important Information 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 c[...]

8 Important Information 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. In such cases, it is necessary to reset the channels as the factory preset programming correspond[...]

9 Important Information 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 technolo[...]

10  UFS 903si or UFS 903sw  Remote control RC 671  HDMI cable  2 batteries AAA 1.5 V  Power supply cable  Operating Manual  Safety instructions (multi-lingual) Receiver features/scope of supply The UFS 903 HDTV receiver is suitable for the reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels. The receiver can be used to receive[...]

11 Features Features  Reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels in the DVB-S2 (HDTV) and DVB-S transmission standards  Video decoding of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4/H.264 signals (HDTV)  12-character alphanumerical display shows channel names (TV and radio)  Kathrein Convenience EPG with intuitive timer programming ¹ )  Common Inte[...]

12 Connection and setup 1. LNB loop-through output 2. LNB input 3. Optical data stream output (SPDIF/Sony Philips Digital Interface Format) for Dolby Digital AC 3 audio 4. 1 x USB 2.0 port (USB-A connectors) 5. HDMI connection 6. Audio outputs (L/R) - cinch sockets 7. Electrical data stream output (SPDIF/Sony Philips Digital Interface Format) for D[...]

13 Connection and setup 1. On/Off switch 1) 2. 12 character alphanumeric display 3. Channel selection buttons 4. TV/R button (switching between TV and radio mode) 5. Front fl ap swung down 6. Common Interface for one CA module for Pay-TV cards 2) 7. Ejection button for CA module 1) The unit is not completely disconnected from the power supply (see[...]

14 When fi tting the connector , make sure that no strands of the braid are touching the inner conductor , otherwise a short circuit will occur . The quality of the reception signal depends on a good connection at this point! Connection and setup Connect the Sat IF input on the receiver to the satellite reception system. Use a coaxial cable with a[...]

15 For recording a broadcast you need an external USB storage medium (such as an external hard disk with a USB connection), which you can connect to the USB 2.0 interface at the rear of the receiver . The USB storage medium must be formatted in the format “F A T” or “F A T 32”. Instructions on how to format an external USB storage medium ca[...]

16 Connection and setup Dolby Digital system External hard disk Hi- fi system[...]

17 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 [...]

18 Connection and setup Buttons on the remote control required for fi rst installation:  ...  Numeric input $ (green) Proceed to next step in 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 input, go back Befo[...]

19 The following display appears: Use the @ buttons here to select the basic settings for the video and audio output from 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 which you ha[...]

20 Connection and setup 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 (pillarbox) - Stretched (Full Screen) or - Zoomed in (Pan & Scan) Audio format via HDMI Here you can select the type of audio signal that is transmitted by the HDMI interface. Select the signal that your TV se[...]

21 Connection and setup When selecting the satellite(s), make sure that your reception position is aligned to the desired satellite(s)! Number of Satellites Use the  buttons to select how many satellites (max. 4) you would like to receive with your reception system. The following display appears (example): Use the  buttons to select the[...]

22 LNB type (settings) Here use the  buttons to select the LNB type used in your system. The selections available are “Universal” and “user-de fi ned” (the selection “Wideband” is required only for single-cable feed systems). Universal: No further input is required, since all necessary frequency ranges are covered by a universal [...]

23 Connection and setup When selecting the satellite(s), make sure that your reception position is aligned to the desired satellite(s)! Satellite selection Use the  buttons and the  button to select which satellites (max. 64) you would like to receive with your reception system. The following display appears (example): Use the  butto[...]

24 Position Use the  buttons here to select the correct setting for your reception system (1, 2, 3 or 4). 1 For the fi rst satellite on the tuner (item A on the system) 2 For the second satellite on the tuner (item B on the system) 3 For the third satellite on the tuner (item C on the system) 4 For the fourth satellite on the tuner (item D o[...]

25 Set borders Select the “Set borders” item with  and con fi rm by pressing the  button. In this menu you can set the limits 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). The following display appears: Conne[...]

26 Connection and setup Con fi gure satellites Press the  button to call up the menu. Use the  buttons and the  button to select which satellites (max. 64) you would like to receive with your reception system. The following display appears (example): T o deactivate a satellite, use the  buttons to select it and then press the [...]

27 Connection and setup Use the  buttons to select the frequency range to be changed (low , high or limit frequency). Use the  buttons or the number keys to set the exact frequency for which your LNB was con fi gured. Then press the  button to save your LNB selection. Stop on signal Use the  buttons to select “Stop on signal[...]

28 Connection and setup Longitude Use the  buttons to select the “Longitude” line, and use the number keys here to input your actual longitude. Latitude Use the  buttons to select the “Latitude” line, and use the number keys here to input your actual latitude. Set borders Select the  “Set borders” item and con fi rm b[...]

29 Con fi gure satellites Press the  button to call up the menu. Use the  buttons and the  button to select which satellites (max. 64) you would like to receive with your reception system. The following display appears (example): T o deactivate a satellite, use the  buttons to select it and then press the  button. Use the ?[...]

30 Connection and setup user-de fi ned: If you choose not to use a universal LNB, you must here set the frequency ranges for which your LNB was con fi gured. Use the  buttons to select the frequency range to be changed (low , high or limit frequency). Use the  buttons or the number keys to set the exact frequency for which your LNB wa[...]

31 Connection and setup When selecting the satellites, make sure that your reception position is aligned to the desired satellite! Satellite and Position Use the  buttons to set the desired satellite (selection from 17 pre-programmed options). LNB T ype (settings) Use the  buttons to select the LNB type used in your system. The selectio[...]

32 When selecting the satellite(s), make sure that your reception position is aligned to the desired satellite(s)! Number of Satellites Use the  buttons to select how many satellites (max. 2) you would like to receive with your reception system. Then use the  buttons to select “Con fi gure satellites” and con fi rm by pressing the[...]

33 LNB T ype (settings) Use the  buttons to select the LNB type used in your system. The selections available are “Universal” and “user-de fi ned” (the selection “Wideband” is required only for single-cable feed systems such as the UAS 481 from Kathrein). Universal and Wideband: No further input is required, since all necessary f[...]

34 The following display appears: Connection and setup Use the  buttons to select the one cable system used in your reception system: - KA THREIN UAS 481 (single-cable LNB) - KA THREIN EXR 551 - KA THREIN EXR 552 - KA THREIN EXU 908 - KA THREIN EXR 4 subscriber - KA THREIN EXR 8 subscriber - User-de fi ned (for all single-cable systems not c[...]

35 Connection and setup T ransmission channel Use the  buttons to switch to the “T ransmission channel” line and use the  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel (0, 1, 2 or 3). Press the  button to con fi rm the displayed message. If no connection can be established to the single-cable system, check your set[...]

36 T ransmission channel Use the  buttons to switch to the “T ransmission channel” line and use the  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1400, 1 = 1516, 2 = 1632 or 3 = 1748). Press the  button to con fi rm the displayed message. If no connection can be established to the single-cable system, check y[...]

37 T ransmission channel Use the  buttons to switch to the “T ransmission channel” line and use the number keys to enter a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1400 or 1 = 1516). Connection and setup T est connection Use the  buttons to switch to the “T est connection” line and then press the  button to test your sett[...]

38 T ransmission channel Use the  buttons to switch to the “T ransmission channel” line and use the  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1284, 1 = 1400, 2 = 1516, 3 = 1632, 4 = 1748, 5 = 1864, 6 = 1980 and 7 = 2096). Connection and setup T est connection Use the  buttons to switch to the “T est c[...]

39 T ransmission channel Use the  buttons to switch to the “T ransmission channel” line and use the  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1284, 1 = 1400, 2 = 1516 or 3 = 1632). Connection and setup T est connection Use the  buttons to switch to the “T est connection” line and then press the  [...]

40 T ransmission channel Use the  buttons to switch to the “T ransmission channel” line and use the  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel (0 = 1284, 1 = 1400, 2 = 1516, 3 = 1632, 4 = 1748, 5 = 1864, 6= 1980, 7 = 2096). Connection and setup T est connection Use the  buttons to switch to the “T est conne[...]

41 T ransmission channel Use the  buttons to switch to the “T ransmission channel” line and use the  buttons to select a free and available transmission channel. T ransmission frequency Use the  buttons to switch to the “T ransmission frequency” line and use the  buttons to select a free and available transmission fr[...]

42 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  button. The following display appears: Use the  button to con ?[...]

43 If you do not want to perform a channel search, press the $ (green) button and continue with the “Date and T ime” section. If you want to perform a channel search, use the  buttons to select “Y es”. The following display appears: Channel Search Mode Use the  buttons to select the type of channels that are to be searched for .[...]

44 Network search Use the  buttons (On/Off) to select whether a network search should be performed. If you set the network search to “Off”, 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”, the transponder network [...]

45 Connection and setup Local time offset (UTC) Here you can use the  buttons to select the local time offset to UTC (formerly GMT) (e.g. for Germany: + 1 hour). Y ou can set the offset in 1 hour steps. The maximum of fset is 12 hours (+ and -). Automatic clock change (summer/winter time) Here you can use the  buttons to select whether [...]

46 In this chapter we would like to offer you a few basic tips and explanations about using the UFS 903. These are not speci fi c to any one menu, rather they can be used as help and orientation in practically all menus. For inputs such as names of favourites or search expressions, use the keyboard displayed on the screen (see example screenshot).[...]

47 General operating instructions After you have input the desired expression, press the  button in order to load the name/search expression  or the  button to abort the input. Always pay attention to the bar at the bottom of the on- screen display . These provide information on what to do next. In many menus, all the editing and selection[...]

48 General operating instructions First switch all receivers off at the power switch. T o con fi gure the current receiver to a remote control code: Switch on the relevant receiver . 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: -[...]

49 Basic operation in TV or Radio mode (live operation) # = Call up favourites list $ = 1 x display of 4:3 broadcast $ = 2 x HDMI format V olume “-” (softer) V olume “+” (louder) Select T eletext Operation (on)/Standby (off) Currently unavailable Numeric keypad Select main menu Mute Channel selection Call up Channel Information (Info Banner[...]

50 Basic operation in TV or Radio mode (live operation) T o switch between TV and radio mode, press the & (blue) button. The volume is adjusted using the  buttons. The ' button allows the channel to be selected from the ordered version of the currently selected channel list/favourites list. If the channel slot in the channel list is kno[...]

51 Press the  button to open the channel list. The following 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 cursor buttons ( @ ) to select the desired favourites list and con fi rm your selection using the  button. The rece[...]

52 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. Select the channel: After selecting the desired channel list, the desired channel is selected using the cursor buttons ( @ ) and called up [...]

53 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”, “Customize screen menu”) or displayed continuously by pressing the ! button. Press the ! button for the TV picture twice to view further information on the current bro[...]

54 If the channel banner displays for instance 1/2 in front of the symbol for the selected soundtrack, this tells you that you have currently selected the fi rst of the two available soundtracks. Press the % (yellow) button. The following display then appears (example): Use the @ cursor buttons to select your desired soundtrack option, and press t[...]

55 If the channel banner includes the following symbol for subtitles , you can call up the “Subtitle” function as follows: Press the % (yellow) button twice. The following display then appears (example): Use the  buttons to select the desired subtitles and con fi rm by pressing the  button. The receiver will automatically return to th[...]

56 Basic operation in TV or Radio mode (live operation) Use the  buttons to select the lines to be changed; make the changes using the  buttons. Start: The start time for a recording can be changed manually using the number buttons or using the  buttons. End: The end of the recording is determined automatically by the receiver , b[...]

57 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) The EPG data is not available immediately after fi rst installation. The EPG data is only updated after the fi rst EPG update at night or the fi rst time you switch the receiver to standby mode. The EPG is opened by pressing the  button. Y ou will automatically see the view you selected in the menu (“Sett[...]

58 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) - # (red) button Open 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 Open a preview of the currently selected channel (programme listings) - & (blue) bu[...]

59 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 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 overall channel list. Provided that EPG data has been supplied by the channel provider , the receiver shows for each channel the current pro[...]

60 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 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 has been supplied/transmitted by or by the channel provid[...]

61 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) The “Categories” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the & (blue) button. In the “Categories” view you can see all programmes sorted by category and starting time. The following categories are available for selection: Movies, Series, Sport, Children’s programs, Chat shows, News, Rep[...]

62 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) The search function can be called up in EPG at any time by pressing the  button. The following display appears (see screenshot on the right). The  button allows you to delete your entry . Search expressions are input using the number keys as described in “General Operating Instructions”, “Alphanumeric[...]

63 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 screen display . Programme appears in EPG: Select the desired programme and press the  (red dot) button. The following display ap[...]

64 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 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 display appears (example): Then press the  buttons to access the “Recording” line. Use the  buttons to select the desired r[...]

65 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) 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 . Then use the  buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “Start” and use the  bu[...]

66 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) Use the  buttons to select the “weekly” recording mode (see screenshot above). Then use the  buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “Start” and use the  buttons or the number keys to select the desired recording start time. Then use the  buttons to switch to the selection fi e[...]

67 the selection fi eld “Start” and use the  buttons or the number keys to select the desired recording start time. Then use the  buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “End” and use the  buttons or the number keys to select the desired recording end time. When all settings have been made, press the  button to save[...]

68 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) If you want to be reminded that a programme is about to start, you can activate the reminder function for the desired programme. The reminder function is set up in exactly the same way as programming a recording. The only difference is that in the “T arget” line the entry must be “Reminder”. Use the ?[...]

69 The “T imer list” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the # (red) button. The following display appears (example): The recording schedule view shows you all the recordings and reminders that are scheduled (marked green). The  buttons allow the recordings to be sorted into “Once” or “Repeated” recordings. The cu[...]

70 Editing options for the reminder function: • Reminder is deleted • Edit the reminder EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) When editing the target, you can change all parameters apart from the recording mode. Make the changes using the cursor ( @ ) buttons and the number keys. Press the  button to con fi rm your changes, and return to the rec[...]

71 Editing the channel list Select the “Edit TV Channellist” 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 answer ?[...]

72 Editing the channel list Select a channel in the selected channel list/favourites list using the cursor ( @ ) buttons (see example screenshot on the right). T o select several channels that are listed directly following each other in the selected channel list, you can start block selection (see “Edit channels” “Start Blockselection”). Af[...]

73 Use the  buttons to select “Delete” and con fi rm your selection with the  button. The selected channel(s) will be deleted. Channels that are deleted from a list other than a favourites list are deleted irrevocably and can only be restored by performing a new channel search. Deletion of channels from a favourites list is the only c[...]

74 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 display appears (see example screenshot on the right): The locked channel is now displayed in the channel list with a padlo[...]

75 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[...]

76 Editing the channel list See “Edit channels (channel lists)” “Lock”. See “Edit channels (channel lists)” “Start Blockselection”. Use the  buttons to select “Rename favoritelist” and con fi rm your selection with the  button. Y ou can now rename the favourites list you selected. The following display appears (see exa[...]

77 The recording archive is called up by pressing the  button or the  button. When this view is called up, it is automatically displayed in the “Ordered by date” view . The following display appears (example): Recording archive (play back/edit recordings) This function can be used only when an external USB storage medium (such as an exter[...]

78 Recording archive (play back/edit recordings) - # (red) button Calling up the recording list (EPG) - $ (green) button Call up ordering of recordings (ordered by date, ordered by title and ordered by duration) - % (yellow) button Display the recordings by channel - & (blue) button Display the recordings by categories (e.g. movies, news, sport[...]

79 Recording archive (play back/edit recordings) Navigation within each view of the recording archive is always performed using the cursor buttons ( @ ). The  buttons allow you to select individual recordings, and the  buttons allow you to scroll from page to page in the currently selected list. Pressing the  or the  button exits [...]

80 Recording archive (play back/edit 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 Recording list (see section “EPG”, item “T imer list view”)[...]

81 Recording archive (play back/edit recordings) 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. The playback starts at the last playback posit[...]

82 Recording archive (play back/edit recordings)[...]

83 T o select a recording, select the desired recording in the selected sort list, using the cursor ( @ ) buttons (see example screenshot on the right). After selection of the recording(s) to be edited, press the  (red dot) button. The following display appears (see screenshots on the right): Recording archive (play back/edit recordings) Use the[...]

84 Recording archive (play back/edit recordings) Use the  buttons to select “Lock” and con fi rm your selection with the  button. In order to activate the lock you must input your four-digit PIN code (factory setting: 0000). The following display appears (see example screenshot on the right): Use the  buttons to select “Rename[...]

85 The submenus 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 keys. The main menu and submenus can be exited step-by-step using the  button. Pres[...]

86 Main Menu (call up by pressing the  button) Edit Channel List Channel search Parental Control Settings Service Menu Language Setting (see section Edit channel list) Automatic Channel Search Locking Mainmenu First Installation (see the section “Connection and Set-Up”, “First installation”) Software Update Manual Channel Search Lock Set[...]

87 After calling up the menu you will see the following display: Y ou have three different search options: - Automatic Channel Search - Manual Channel Search - Search with service ID Use the  buttons to select the desired search type and con fi rm your selection using the  button. After calling up the menu you will see the following displ[...]

88 During the search you will see the following display (example): The newly found channels are identi fi ed with the suf fi x “New” (see example screenshot on the right). Note: Y ou can cancel the search at any time by pressing the  button. Main menu - Channel search - “free & scrambled” All channels are searched for - “only fre[...]

89 After calling up the menu you will see the following display: The  buttons allow you to select different sets of parameters for the search. In this menu you can selective search for a frequency range for the new channels. Main menu - Channel search Y ou will be asked whether you wish to save the changes or not. Use the  buttons to ma[...]

90 Main menu - Channel search T ransponder Frequency Use the  buttons (transponder frequency already saved) or the number keys (transponder frequency not yet saved) to select the transponder frequency on which the channel being sought is broadcast. The selection items: DVB T ype, FEC, Polarisation and Symbol Rate need be entered only if the t[...]

91 Main menu - Channel search Note: Y ou can cancel the search at any time by pressing the  button. After completion of the search, you will see the following display (example): Press the  button. Y ou will be asked whether you wish to save the changes or not. Use the  buttons to make the selection and con fi rm with the  button. If[...]

92 After calling up the menu you will see the following 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. Make sure your reception system is aligned to the selected satellite. T ransponder Frequency U[...]

93 Main menu - Channel search Then use the  buttons to switch to the fi eld “Start search”. Pressing the  button starts the search. Note: Y ou can cancel the search at any time by pressing the  button. After completion of the search, you will see the following display (example): Press the  button. Y ou will be asked whether you [...]

94 Main menu - Parental control After calling up the menu you will see the following display: In order to access this menu, you must input the four-digit PIN code (factory setting: “0000”). The following display then appears: In this menu you can set various restrictions/parental controls. The individual items are selected using the  butt[...]

95 De fi ne new PIN Code Con fi rm the selection with the  button. The following display appears: Use the number keys to input your new four-digit PIN code. Keep your four-digit PIN code in a safe place, so that you always have access to your channels should you ever forget it. If you have forgotten your password, you must contact your dealer [...]

96 Main menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following display: Use the  buttons to select the desired menu and con fi rm your selection using the  button. See the section “Connection and Set-Up”, “First installation”. After calling up the menu you will see the following display: The individual items are sele[...]

97 TV aspect ratio Here you select the TV's picture format. Either - 4:3 or - 16:9 Picture format Here you select the type of screen display , depending on the setting of your TV format: • Pan & Scan • Letterbox • Automatically (only if the “16:9” TV format was selected) • Always 16:9 (only if the “16:9” TV format was selec[...]

98 Scope of functions Here you can con fi gure the functional scope of your receiver . Y ou can choose between “High”, “Normal” and “Low”. The table below shows which functions are available at each con fi guration step. Main menu - Settings After calling up the menu you will see the following display: The individual items are selecte[...]

99 Main menu - Settings Front display brightness Use the  buttons to set the brightness of the receiver front display . Select the most comfortable setting for the ambient lighting. Loopthrough in standby Use the  buttons (On/Off), to select whether the satellite signal present at the input to the receiver (IF input) should be looped th[...]

100 Main menu - Settings Always follow the operating instructions from your Pay-TV provider and the instructions supplied with the Smartcard and the CA module! Smartcards 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 data and details of the channels[...]

101 Y ou can fi nd out from the “Main menu” under “Settings”, and the “Common Interface” menu which Conditional Access module is in the CI slot on the UFS 903 and which Smartcard is in which CA module. Con fi rmation is by pressing the  button. The screenshots below depend on the speci fi c module and card, and so are only intende[...]

102 See the section “Connection and Set-Up”, “First installation”. 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[...]

103 Main menu - Service menu After calling up the menu you will see the following display: Y ou can choose between various different menus: - Software update - Factory Reset - USB Device Management - Activate sleep timer In addition, the following additional information is displayed in the service menu under the “Activate sleep timer” option: -[...]

104 Main menu - Service menu After calling up the menu you will see the following display: The receiver searches for available updates. The following display then appears (example): Update Software If new software is available (but only then), use the  buttons (No/Y es) to select whether you wish to load the new software that is available. If[...]

105 The following display appears (example): Main menu - Service menu The download of the software and of any channel lists may take up to an hour . Use the  buttons to select from the displayed options and press  button to con fi rm your selection: • “Load in standby”: When the receiver is switched to “Standby” mode the new sof[...]

106 Main menu - Service menu 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 Download” → “Receiver” → “UFS 903” A pre-requirement for the updating via a USB device is an empty USB device (such as a USB stick), formatted as F[...]

107 Main menu - Service menu Use the  buttons to select the desired setting (Y es/No). Setting “No” The receiver does not search automatically every day for newly available software or channel lists when performing the EPG data update. Y ou can however perform a software update manually at any time, as described in this section under “S[...]

108 After calling up the menu you will see the following display: Y ou can here restore the channel list and the installation settings to the factory settings. Con fi rm the start by pressing the  button. All settings will be reset to the status at the delivery of the unit. Main menu - Service menu After calling up the menu you will see the fol[...]

109 Main menu - Service menu Formatting When a partitioned USB storage medium is formatted, all the data saved on the storage medium, and all the partitions, are deleted and the entire hard disk is formatted with a single “F A T32” partition. The storage capacity of the USB storage medium to be formatted must not exceed two terabytes. Use the @[...]

11 0 Main menu - Service menu Use the  buttons to select “Manage channel list”. Use the  buttons to switch to the “USB data carrier” line. If several data carriers are connected to the receiver , you can use the  buttons here to select the USB data carrier on which the channel list to be loaded is held, or the USB data car[...]

111 Main menu - Service menu Y ou can use the  buttons to activate the sleep timer . Sleep Timer Y ou can use the “Sleep T ime” function to set an inactive time period after which the receiver will automatically switch into “Stand-by” mode. T o do this, use the  buttons to select “Y es”. Exit the menu using the  button. N[...]

11 2 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 . Power switch 1) (On/Off): The power switch allows you to switch the receiver on (operation) and off again. Y ou have no facility to switch the receiver into s[...]

11 3 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 Download” → “Receiver” → “UFS 903” 1. Use the remote control to switch the receiver into standby mode 2. Switch on the receiver at the main switch at the front of the unit[...]

11 4 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 are made to the Hi[...]

11 5 T echnical appendix T ype UFS 903si UFS 903sw Order no./colour 20210149/silver 20210137/black RF section Sat IF band MHz 950-2150 Input level band dBµV 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 Inpu[...]

11 6 T echnical appendix ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12[...]

11 7 T echnical appendix ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12[...]

11 8 T echnical appendix ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12[...]

11 9 T echnical appendix ** ) Overvoltage protection KAZ 1 1/KAZ 12[...]

120 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 d[...]

121 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. HDCP should be used in Europe for HDTV standard transmissions. HDTV – High De fi nition T elevision High resolution television with a resolution up to 5 times h[...]

122 RGB Video signal made up of three individual colour signals (red, green, blue) SA T IF signal Receiver input signal Scart cable 21-pin connecting cable (e.g. receiver/TV) Smart card Card from Pay TV provider to decrypt its channels Stand-by Standby mode Symbol Rate The symbol rate describes the quantity of data that is transmitted per second. T[...]

123 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 The UFS 903 device label is located on the bottom side of the unit. The label features the following information: - type description (e[...]

Internet: http://www .kathrein.de KA THREIN-Werke KG • Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1 - 3 P .O. Box 100 444 • 83004 Rosenheim • GERMANY 936.3637/B/1002/ZWT - T echnical data subject to change.[...]