To take maximum advantage of all the features of your satellite receiver, please read this user manual very carefully. ASR 08 T SATELLITE RECEIVER The package contains the following items : · · · · · · Satellite receiver Remote control unit SCART cable Two batteries, type R03 (AAA) User manual List of pre-programmed channels In the unlikely event of one of these items being missing, please contact your dealer. REMOTE CONTROL Installing the batteries Remove the battery compartment cover, located at the back of the remote control unit. Insert the two 1.5-V (AAA) batteries. Be sure to observe polarity. For your information If the remote control seems to have stopped operating correctly, replace the batteries. Warning - Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat (sun, fire, etc.). - Do not recharge ordinary batteries. - Do not let children play with batteries; they may try to swallow them. - Consult a doctor immediately if a battery has been swallowed. Protect the environment! · Do not dispose of used batteries via the rubbish bin. · Place them in the containers provided for this purpose. · Find out where such containers are located in your area. 2 + - + Important safety and operating information. This set was designed and manufactured in accordance with international safety standards. You must nonetheless observe certain rules to guarantee optimum results and safety. Read this user manual before attempting to put the set into service. Ensure that all connections (including mains connection and connector cables between sets) are made according to manufacturer recommendations. Switch off the set and disconnect the power supply plug if you wish to change the connections. Consult your dealer if you have any doubts about the installation, operation, or safety of your set. Do not continue to use your set if you think it is operating abnormally, or if it is damaged in any way. (Switch it off, unplug the mains lead, and consult your dealer.) Never open your set, because this could expose you to dangerous voltages. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the set, e.g. with curtains. Overheating can cause damage and reduce the working life of your set. Do not expose the set to splashing water or dust. Above all Do not allow anyone (children in particular) to insert any object in the holes, slots, or other openings in the housing. This could result in a fatal electric shock. Warning Do not use cleaning products containing ethyl alcohol. The identification label is located under the set. ENGLISH 3 CONTENTS Page REMOTE CONTROL UNIT .................................................................................... 5 FRONT PANEL KEYPAD ....................................................................................... 6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.............................................................................. 6 INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER ............................................................ 7-8 ENGLISH EVERYDAY USE ................................................................................................... 9 RECORDING SATELLITE PROGRAMMES ..............................................................10 PROGRAMMING A NEW CHANNEL .............................................................11-12 SPECIAL FEATURES........................................................................................13-14 CONVENIENCE FEATURES .................................................................................15 TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................16 SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................16-17 4 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT PL EXIT COPY HFB PL STANDBY key (Switch set on using the CH /CH keys, or 0 to 9) Parental lock. 9 0 1 4 7 VL 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 DEC CH Numeric keypad : - Channel selection - Frequency entry - Toturn on the receiver. Channel scrolling (zapping) and to turn on the receiver. To interchange two programme numbers. Video level selection. Decoder mode selection. 22 kHz signal On/Off. Audio frequency display. To exit programming mode and return to the programme display. Band C or Ku selection. Audio mode selection. This key has no function. Video frequency display. Selection of the LNB input and DiSEqC function. Polarisation selection. Frequency and volume adjustment. COPY VL TUNE CH TUNE DEC 22 KHZ AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO C/KU V/H A-M STORE LNB EXIT 22 KHZ STORE C/KU A-M HFB VIDEO LNB V/H STORE STORE Memory keys (to store in memory, press the two keys together). Audio and Video frequency adjustment. TUNE TUNE 5 ENGLISH FRONT PANEL KEYPAD Programme number display On/Standby button ENGLISH Satellite receiver ASR08T 400 programs Sound Wegener Panda DiSEqC ToneBurst CH Channel scrolling keys REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS IF A input - socket to connect the LNB of your satellite antenna (e.g. ASTRA) SCART socket to connect a video cassette recorder (VCR) AUDIO L/R : CINCH sockets to connect a stereo system. A MADE IN GERMANY WARNING! Shock Hazard Do not open L IF INPUT VCR R B TV DECODER IF B input socket to connect a second LNB (e.g. EUTELSAT II F1/HOTBIRD) SCART socket to connect a decoder Mains socket to connect the set to the ac power supply. SCART socket to connect the television set 6 INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER Satellite antenna TV Ant. SCART cable VCR A MADE IN GERMANY WARNING! Shock Hazard Do not open L IF INPUT VCR B TV DECODER R 230 V50 Hz 26 W max. Decoder - Do not yet connect the set to the mains. - Plug F must be correctly installed on the coaxial cable of the LNB. Remove the cable sheath, fold back the braid (ensure that the central strand of the cable does not touch the braid, to avoid a short circuit), and manually turn the plug to tighten it on the coaxial cable. 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 ventilation slots of the receiver. You can install the receiver according to the following example : INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER - Connect the LNB coaxial cable to Socket IF INPUT A. - You can, if applicable, connect a second LNB to IF INPUT B connector . Plug F must be tightened by hand on the threading of the plug. Do not use any tools. Take care not to jam the plug. - You can now connect your equipment to the mains power supply. To do this, connect one of the ends of the mains cable to connector on the receiver and the other end to a mains socket. Our description of the receiver assumes that the set has been installed according to instructions! 1. Connection to a Television Set : - Using a SCART cable (supplied), connect the Socket TV-SCART of your receiver to the SCART socket of your Television Set. This connection provides optimum picture and sound quality. 2. Connection to a VCR : - Using a SCART cable (not supplied), connect the Socket VCR-SCART of your receiver to the SCART socket of your VCR. The equipment is operated using a cascade connection. The video recorder images will be transmitted to the TV through the TV SCART connector if the video recorder supplies the control voltage when it is in read mode (12V on pin 8 of the VCR SCART connector ). 3. Connection to a decoder Using a SCART cable (not supplied), connect the Socket receiver to the SCART socket of your decoder. DECODER-SCART of your ENGLISH 4. Connection to a stereo system : Your satellite receiver can be connected to a stereo system using the CINCH connectors . 8 EVERYDAY USE 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". To switch the set off, press the Standby key. The display shows : " -" Programme Selection Using set keypad: Press the programme scrolling keys Using remote control: a) Direct selection using numeric keys 0 to 9, or b) Channel scrolling using the or . a) Direct selection: For the first ten programmes, press the corresponding key briefly. For two- or three-digit programme numbers, the number must be entered in three seconds. For example, to select Programme 14: - Briefly press the 1 key " -1" appears on the display. - Press the 4 key within three seconds to display " -14". Programme 14 is displayed on the screen. Examples: Enter 1 Display : -1 Programme 1 appears on screen Enter 24 Display : -24 Programme 24 appears on screen Enter 399 Display : 399 Programme 399 appears on screen b) Channel scrolling using the or keys. Press the key to select the next programme. Press the key to select the further programme. Volume Adjustment You can adjust the receiver volume using the VOL + (louder) and VOL - (softer) keys. The last setting in use is stored in memory when the receiver is placed on Standby. ENGLISH 9 RECORDING SATELLITE PROGRAMMES If your receiver is connected to a VCR, you can record satellite programmes. Paragraph 2 : Connection to a VCR in the INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER chapter of the present manual describes the procedure for connecting the VCR to the receiver. Refer also to your VCR user manual. ENGLISH On your satellite receiver, select the channel you wish to record, then, on the VCR, select the programme number assigned to the satellite receiver (e.g. AV) and begin recording. To avoid recording a different programme or nothing at all, do not change satellite channel or switch off the receiver before recording is complete. You may, however, change channels on your television set. This does not affect the recording. If you wish to record a satellite programme during your absence, select the desired channel on the receiver, and programme the recording start and stop times on your VCR. You can leave the satellite receiver on without any problem. 10 PROGRAMMING A NEW CHANNEL Your receiver is already programmed to receive the most important satellite signals. You can, however, change the programming or add new channels at any time. To store a new channel in memory, you need the following information (found in specialist satellite TV magazines): 1. LNB selection and ToneBurst signal 2. Polarisation 3. Video frequency 4. Audio mode 5. Audio frequency ENGLISH First, select the programme number you wish to assign to the new channel, and then follow the instructions. 1. Selection of LNB and of ToneBurst signal You can connect 2 LNBs to your receiver (e.g. ASTRA and EUTELSAT II-F1 satellites). Connect the LNBs respectively to connectors and (IF INPUT A/B). In addition, your receiver can supply ToneBurst (DiSEqC) control signals. This function allows connecting 4 LNBs to your receiver. The LNBs must be connected in 2s to each of the IF INPUTs and , through a ToneBurst switch. Press the key to display the current mode, e.g. LnA1. Press the key again to select the further mode. LNB DISPLAY LNB ToneBurst SIGNAL DISPLAY LNB ToneBurst SIGNAL LnA1 LnA2 A1 A2 A Position B Position Lnb1 Lnb2 B1 B2 A Position B Position 2. Polarisation Selection To allow transmission of the greatest possible number of programmes, satellite broadcasts come in two polarisations (vertical and horizontal). Press the key to display the current polarisation, e.g. : " V". Press the key again to select the other polarisation. V/H Display : " V" = vertical (14 V) Display : " H" = horizontal (18 V) 3. Video Frequency Adjustment Press the key to display the frequency in MHz, e.g. : «1406». The value displayed on your receiver is not the frequency of the channel; it corresponds to the difference between the channel frequency and the local oscillator frequency of your LNB. You can enter the desired frequency directly (4 digits) via the 0-9 numeric keypad, or change the displayed value in steps of 1 MHz using the VOL + and VOL - keys. Values outside the 700-2150 MHz band are not accepted. VIDEO 11 PROGRAMMING A NEW CHANNEL 4. Audio mode selection Press the key to display the audio mode, e.g. : "Ton1". Press several times to display all the available modes. A-M ENGLISH DISPLAY MODE DE-EMPHASIS BANDWIDTH "Ton 1" "Ton 2" "Ton 3" "Ton 4" "Ton 5" Stéréo Mono Mono Mono Mono Wegener Panda Wegener Panda 50 µs 75 µs J 17 130 kHz 130 kHz 280 kHz 280 kHz 280 kHz 5. Audio Frequency Adjustment Press the key to display the frequency in MHz, e.g. : "A702". You can enter the desired frequency directly (three digits) using the 0-9 numeric keypad, or change the displayed value in steps of 10 kHz using the VOL + and VOL - keys. Values outside the 5.5-9.99 MHz band a ...