Kathrein Twin-PVR Satellite UFS 821si Bedienungsanleitung

Operating ManualTwin-PVR Satellite ReceiverUFS 821sw/821siwith hard disk

10Connection and SetupOperation on one Antenna ConnectionTo enable you to utilise all the reception and recording properties of your UFS 821 twin-PVR

100Note: If you are not sure whether you want to download new software to your receiver, you can first activate the “information text” and

101Software and Programme List UpdateThe receiver starts downloading. On the next screen you see the following:- The number of modules bein

102Follow all on-screen instructions.Check the time setting following a software update!You can also download the updates from the Internet. The addre

103PVR Manager (USB Tool)Safety InstructionsBefore installing the USB tool for KATHREIN receivers, refer to the safety instructions for your

1043. Click “Next” to confirm the default directory selected by your PC.PVR Manager (USB Tool)4. Click the “Install” button.The software is installed o

105PVR Manager (USB Tool)5. Once the software has been installed on your PC, you will need to restart it. Click “Finish” to restart.Connect the receiv

106PVR Manager (USB Tool)The PVR Manager of the UFS 821 offers many options for uploading and downloading between your UFS 821 and a PC or laptop by w

107Video Upload (Receiver → PC)1. From the “Setting” menu select the drive to which you want to transfer the recording.Check first that there is suffic

1081. From the “Setting” menu select the drive on your PCs or laptop containing the recording you want to download to your receiver.Check fi

109PVR Manager (USB Tool)DownloadWorks in the same way as video download. The only difference is that the destination and source drives can be

11Note:This will only work when receiving one satellite, not in multifeed reception!If only tuner 1 is connected (with no connection to tune

110DownloadWorks in the same way as video download. The only difference is that the destination and source drives can be selected directly fr

111GamesCurrently not used. To be implemented in later software versions.PVR Manager (USB Tool)Upgrade Receiver FirmwareYou can use this function to d

112PVR Manager (USB Tool)Channel ListClick on the “Channel” button. The following display appears:Click “Radio” to switch between the TV and r

113PVR Manager (USB Tool)You can use this function to upload the channel list currently in use on the UFS 821 to this view and then edit i

114You can use this function to download the current displayed channel list to the UFS 821. Click on the “Send to PVR” button. The on-screen progre

115PVR Manager (USB Tool)Click on “Open” to open a SatcoDX channel list stored on your PC or laptop. The following display appears (example):Now click

116You can use this function to enter a new satellite and/or transponder.To do so, click on the “Sat/TP Edit” button. The following display appears (e

117PVR Manager (USB Tool)You can use this function to add one or more channels you previously selected to the desired Favourite list.Click on the chan

118Using the Front PanelIf you have misplaced your remote control, or if the batteries are empty, you can still operate your receiver from the front p

119Receiver to Receiver Data TransferYour receiver is able to receive data from another receiver via its RS232 port. For this, the two receivers

12Remote Control Sound on/off ... Number input for channels, timers etc.Access main menu Exit menusAccess Favourite listPicture-in-picture from

120Technical AppendixTechnical FeaturesThe UFS 821 twin satellite receiver has two separate reception and signal processing paths. This allo

121Technical AppendixDesignation UFS 821si UFS 821swOrder no. 20210071 20210072Colour Silver BlackRF bandSat IF band MHz 2 x 950-2150Input level band

122Technical AppendixAccessories1 infrared remote control (RC 660)2 batteries 1.5 V, type: LR 03, size: AAA (Micro)1 Scart cable1 operating manualScar

123Technical AppendixConnection ExamplePCoderLaptopCinchHi-fiDigital audio AC 3 opticalDolby Digital systemPCorlaptopDVR (VCR)

124Short Technical GuideDiSEqC™DiSEqC™ (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a communication system between a satellite receiver (master) an

125PIPPicture-In-Picture functionSymbol rateThe symbol rate describes the quantity of data that is transmitted per second. The symbol rate is measured

126Short Technical GuideGlossaryAC 3 Output for Dolby Digital signalAudio Output Sound output on the receiverAV programme position Preferred programme

127TroubleshootingIn the event of a malfunction, first check all the cable connections and operating states:1. Receiver and TV set power plugs are con

ServiceIf, despite studying this operating manual, you still have questions about getting started with the unit or using it correctly, or if unexpec

13Remote control RC 660The RC 660 remote control supports up to four devices (supplied as standard with the RC 660) as well as the receiver

14First InstallationBefore using your unit for the first time, read the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and Setup” sections.The “Conne

15First InstallationNote: If you are unsure whether you chose the right option from a previous menu, you can go back a step at any time during the fir

16Press the  and  buttons here to select the satellites you want tuners 1 and 2 to receive signals from. When you press  to confirm your selection,

17First InstallationPress the  and  buttons here to select the satellite configuration for each satellite you previously selected.LNB T

18Transponder:Use the  buttons to scroll through the transponders of the satellite highlighted in yellow at the top of the display. At the rig

19Use the  buttons to make the settings.Channel SearchUse the  buttons to select whether you want to use the factory default channel list or

2PrefaceDear customer,this Operating Manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered

20Use the  buttons here to select the time recording mode:• Manual or• Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel)Use the  buttons to make

21Operating InstructionsMenu ConceptThe structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The programme showing on the

22Operating InstructionsMenu TreeMain menuOrganise ChannelsTV Channel ListRadio Favourite ListTV Favourite ListRadio Channel ListProgramme GuideSystem

23Operating InstructionsLanguage Selection - OSDThe language for the on-screen display is set as follows: →  → User Preference →  → Language Setup

24On-Screen Display (OSD)TV Channel IdentifierThe channel notification is displayed for a few seconds (configurable on the “User Preference” menu under “

25On-Screen Display (OSD)TV / Radio Channel ListPress the  button to access the channel list.At the top left a TV set or radio icon indicates whether

26Sort options (accessed by pressing yellow  button):- Press the red  button to access the alphabetical listing. It shows all the channels sor

27Common InterfaceAlways follow the operating instructions from your Pay-TV provider and the instructions supplied with the Smartcard and the C

28You can find out which Conditional Access modules are in the CI slots on the UFS 821 and which Smartcard is in which CA module from the main menu u

29Common InterfaceInformation for Conax, SECA, Viaccess and CryptoWorks users:Note that with monthly activation intervals, the programme provi

3ContentsPreface 2Contents 3Safety Instructions - Important Notes 6Receiver Features 7Controls, Displays and Connections 8Connection and Se

30Select the “System Setup” menu using the menu button , the  buttons on the main menu and .System SetupThe selected menus, sub-menus and pos

31System SetupTV SettingsPress  to access the “TV Settings” menu. The following display appears:AV (Audio/Video) SettingsSelect the type

32Here you specify whether your TV set is a• PAL or• NTSCset.Select the TV‘s picture format. Either:• 4:3 or• 16:9TV TypeSelect the screen display

33Select the time recording mode here:• Manual or• Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel)Time ModeSystem SetupSet the variance from UMTC (Un

34Time Mode AutoSystem SetupCommon InterfaceSee “Common Interface” sectionSee “Set Local Time” - “Time Mode Manual”Set Local TimeChoose between Summ

35System SetupSTB (Receiver) ManagementPress  to access the “STB Management” menu. The following display appears:Press  to view the cur

36System SetupPress the  button and enter the unit ID here. This is useful for identification in case of theft. The alphanumeric input pro

37System SetupWhen you press the  button you are asked whether you want to delete all recordings. Use the  buttons to select “OK” and

38User PreferenceSelect the “User Preference” menu using the menu button , the  buttons on the main menu and .Use the  buttons to sel

39User PreferenceLanguage SetupSee “Operating Instructions” section under “Language Selection - OSD”. On this menu you can select the language for the

4ContentsHard Disk Management 42Prompt on Recording 43Default Record Duration 43EPG Grabbing Setup 43Videotext (Teletext) 44Organise Channel

40Use the  buttons (On/Off) to choose whether use of the receiver should be protected by a four-digit PIN. When switching the unit on fro

41User PreferenceOn this menu you can set how long the channel notification and the playback information are displayed on-screen. You can

42On this menu you can make settings for your recordings and for time-shifting.PVR SetupUse the  buttons to select whether automat

43User PreferenceUse the  buttons here to select the default recording time. If you forget to stop a recording you started manually, it is

44Videotext (Teletext)This symbol in the channel notification shows you whether Videotext/Teletext is available for the selected channel.When you press

45Organise ChannelsSelect the “Organise Channels” menu using the menu button , the  buttons on the main menu and .This menu is password-p

46TV Channel ListPress  to access the “Edit TV Channels” menu. The following display appears:Organise ChannelsSelect the channel you want to lo

47• by Favourite list ( button)• alphabetically or numerically ( button)Select the sort order you want to apply using the  buttons and c

48• by satellite ( button)• by Favourite list ( button)• alphabetically or numerically ( button)Select the sort order you want to apply using

49TV Favourite ListsPress  to access the “Edit TV Favourites” menu. The following display appears:Press  to access the menu. You can now us

5Merge 77Deletion Block 78Lock 78Bookmarks 79Multimedia/Games 80MP3 Player 81Organising MP3 Files 82Photo Album 83Organising Photo Fil

50Organise ChannelsRadio Favourite ListsPress  to access the “Edit Radio Favourites” menu. The following display appears:The radio Favourites are ed

51Twin FunctionsThe UFS 821 is equipped with two tuners, enabling you to perform two separate functions at the same time, including:• Picture-in-Pict

52Time-Shift (time-delayed playback)The time-shift function is described in the “Time-Shift” section. Note that the receiver switches to hard disk mod

53Time-shiftTime-Shift (time-delayed playback)If you miss the start of a programme because you are busy, or need a short break while a programme is ru

54TVTV EPG and TimerThe EPG is a latest-generation Electronic Programme Guide. It provides all the EPG information for around 60 TV channe

55TVTV EPG and TimerAccessing the TVTV EPGThe EPG is accessed by pressing the  button, and automatically displays the “Current” (Now showi

56TVTV EPG and TimerYou can scroll line-by-line or page-by-page through the channels using the arrow buttons () or access channels directly using

57TVTV EPG and TimerHighlightsPress the blue  button in the EPG to view the daily highlight tips. The following display appears (example):A tip is

58TVTV EPG and TimerSearch FunctionThe “Search” function of the EPG allows you to search through all the information available to the EPG (

59TVTV EPG and TimerWhen you press  the following display appears (example):Use the  buttons to switch pages in the programme details. The third pa

6Safety Instructions - Important Notes

60TVTV EPG and TimerYou can use the  buttons to switch to the details on the next programme in the selected view. Press  to retu

61TVTV EPG and TimerYou now have a number of options to programme your recording. The settings are made using the arrow buttons () and t

62Example of user-defined recording:TVTV EPG and TimerExample of series recording:If every edition or episode of a series is programmed to be recorde

63TVTV EPG and TimerIn the box at the bottom right of the screenshot above you see the day, date and time of recording and the recording mode.Overlaps

64TVTV EPG and TimerImportant Additional Information• The  button does not become active until 15-20 seconds after the picture appears on the TV.•

65TVTV EPG and TimerChannel ListThe channels in the table below are provided with EPG data on Kathrein receivers as at September 12, 2005.The assign

66Audio SettingsSetting the VolumeSet the required volume level using the  buttons on the remote control of the receiver. A bar indicator is displaye

67RecordingThe UFS 821 offers you the following options for recording a programme:- Time-shift Allowing you to include the background reco

68RecordingIf there is an overlap with another scheduled or ongoing recording, the fact is indicated. The receiver then presets the end t

69Recording Direct to Hard Disk Immediately/Later- You can start recording the programme immediately. Use the  buttons to move to the “Start Record

7Receiver FeaturesThe UFS 821 has two separate tuners for simultaneous reception of two channels, and a hard disk for recording and playback.Depe

70Recording ListSelect the “Recording List” menu using the menu button , the  buttons on the main menu and , or the  button. The follow

71Recording List- Date of recording (ascending)- Recording duration (descending)- Recording duration (ascending)- Recorded channel (descending)-

72Edit RecordingsBefore specifying the mode of editing, press the  button to choose whether you want to edit a TV or radio recording.

73Recording ListMake sure you have also selected “Rename” with the  button.Use the  buttons to select the recording you want to rename and press

74With this function you can copy a recording, or parts of it, to the hard disk.Make sure you have also selected “Copy” with the  button.Use the 

75You can use this function, for example, to remove ad breaks from your recorded programmes.Make sure you have also selected “Cut” with the  button.U

76Recording ListThe receiver automatically starts playing back the recording. You now have several options for specifying the range to be cut (see exa

77You can use this function to merge together two or more recordings on one channel.Make sure you have also selected “Merge” with the  button.Use the

78You can use this function to protect recordings from being deleted when automatic hard disk management is active (see “User Preference” s

79Recording ListSetting bookmarksThis function lets you divide recordings into chapters and allows you to quickly find certain sequences in a recording

8Controls, Displays and ConnectionsThis section provides a brief description of all the controls, displays and connections. The button symbols shown h

80Select the “Multimedia/Games” menu using the menu button , the  buttons on the main menu and . The following display appears (e

81Multimedia/GamesMP3 PlayerUse the  buttons to select the desired directory and press  to open the directory and access its subfolders. In the abo

82Multimedia/GamesThe MP3 player automatically starts playing the first file you selected. You now have the following options:- Use the  buttons to j

83Multimedia/GamesSelect the folder or file you want by pressing the  button. Your selection is marked by a “+” sign at the end. You now ha

84Use the  buttons to select the file you want to view. Press  to open the preview. Press  to start a slide show. The following display appears on

85Multimedia/Games Use the  buttons to switch PIP channels. Press  again to cancel the PIP.- Press  to change the position of the PIP window on t

86Multimedia/Games- Press  to create a new folder in the selected directory (for how to input the name using the on-screen keypad s

87Installation MenuSelect the “Installation” menu using the menu button , the  buttons on the main menu and .Use the  buttons to sele

88Antenna SetupInstallation MenuUse the  buttons to select whether you want to use only tuner 1 (single mode) or both tuners (dual mode). In dual m

89Tuner 1 SetupInstallation MenuAntenna Number:Each tuner can receive from up to four satellites. Use the  buttons to select the position to which

9Connection and SetupThe following section is intended specifically for specialist dealers. You only need to read this section if you are carr

90Installation MenuDiSEqC™ Switch:Use the  buttons to make your selection.- 1 of 4: for the first satellite of the tuner- 2 of 4: for the second sa

91- Automatic Search: Unrestricted search across all transponders on all satellites (network search possible, selection of FTA and encoded chan

92Select Transponder:Press  to call up a list of available stored transponders on the satellite you previously selected. Use the  butt

93Installation MenuTransponder Frequency:Use the number pad on your remote control to key in the frequency of the transponder on which the channel you

94Video PID:Use the number pad on your remote control to key in the video PID (Packet Identification Number) identifying the video data

95Installation MenuUse the  buttons to select the tuner for which you want to make the settings and confirm your menu selection by pressing the  but

96Installation MenuEdit Satellite DataSatellite Name:Press  to access a list of all stored satellite. Use the  buttons to select the satellite

97Installation MenuEdit TranspondersSatellite Name:Press  to access a list of all stored satellite. Use the  buttons to select the satellite y

98Connecting up the Video/PVRFor details of how to connect your external recorder to the receiver refer to the connection diagram provided at the end

99Software and Programme List UpdateThanks to digital technology, you can receive satellite updates of the software and programme list for your receiv