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Kathrein Twin-PVR Satellite UFS 821si Operating Manual

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  • Page 1

    Operating manual twin-pvr satellite receiver ufs 821sw/821si with hard disk.

  • Page 2: Preface

    2 preface 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. To help...

  • Page 3: Contents

    3 contents preface 2 contents 3 safety instructions - important notes 6 receiver features 7 controls, displays and connections 8 connection and setup 9 remote control 12 first installation 14 operating instructions 21 menu concept 21 menu tree 22 alphanumeric inputs 23 language selection - osd 23 on...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4 contents hard disk management 42 prompt on recording 43 default record duration 43 epg grabbing setup 43 videotext (teletext) 44 organise channels 45 tv channel list 46 lock channels 46 rename channels 46 rearrange channels 47 skip channels 47 delete channels 47 radio channel list 48 tv favourite ...

  • Page 5: Contents

    5 merge 77 deletion block 78 lock 78 bookmarks 79 multimedia/games 80 mp3 player 81 organising mp3 files 82 photo album 83 organising photo files 85 games 86 applications 86 installation menu 87 first installation 88 antenna setup 88 tuner 1 setup 89 tuner 2 setup 90 channel search 90 motorised ante...

  • Page 6

    6 safety instructions - important notes.

  • Page 7: Receiver Features

    7 receiver features the ufs 821 has two separate tuners for simultaneous reception of two channels, and a hard disk for recording and playback. Depending on constellation, you can • view one programme and record another to hard disk, • play back one recording from the hard disk and record one progra...

  • Page 8

    8 controls, displays and connections this section provides a brief description of all the controls, displays and connections. The button symbols shown here will also be found in the description of the operating steps. View of front panel (flap folded down) view of rear panel front panel controls and ...

  • Page 9: Connection and Setup

    9 connection and setup the following section is intended specifically for specialist dealers. You only need to read this section if you are carrying out the installation yourself. The “connection examples” section provides a sample configuration. Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installa...

  • Page 10: Connection and Setup

    10 connection and setup operation on one antenna connection to enable you to utilise all the reception and recording properties of your ufs 821 twin-pvr satellite receiver, such as 1. Recording one programme and at the same time viewing any other programme or zapping through the channels, and 2. Rec...

  • Page 11: Connection and Setup

    11 note: this will only work when receiving one satellite, not in multifeed reception! If only tuner 1 is connected (with no connection to tuner 2), the “single mode” setting must be selected for the tuner input. You can then have only the possibilities offered by a normal “single” receiver availabl...

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    12 remote control sound on/off ... Number input for channels, timers etc. Access main menu exit menus access favourite list picture-in-picture from 2 nd tuner or hard disk volume exit menu - back to tv picture fast rewind playback hard disk contents pause (freeze-frame) time-shift one-touch recordin...

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    13 remote control rc 660 the rc 660 remote control supports up to four devices (supplied as standard with the rc 660) as well as the receivers of the ufd 5xx (not ufd 552, 554, 558) and ufd 4xx families. First switch all receivers off at the power switch. To configure a receiver to an infrared code: ...

  • Page 14: First Installation

    14 first installation before using your unit for the first time, read the “safety instructions” and “connection and setup” sections. The “connection examples” section provides a sample configuration. Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installation work has been properly carried out. The gu...

  • Page 15: First Installation

    15 first installation note: 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 first installation process by pressing the button. Press the buttons here to select the connection mode and signal configuration for the second tuner set...

  • Page 16: First Installation

    16 press 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, the chosen satellite is moved into the tuner satellite list on the right. If you have unintentionally transferred a satellite into the list on the right, y...

  • Page 17: First Installation

    17 first installation press the and buttons here to select the satellite configuration for each satellite you previously selected. Lnb type: press to open the lnb settings menu. Use the buttons to make your selection. To confirm your selection use the buttons to select “ok” and press . - single (lnb l...

  • Page 18: First Installation

    18 transponder: use the buttons to scroll through the transponders of the satellite highlighted in yellow at the top of the display. At the right you will see the signal strength of the transponder on the two tuners, enabling you to check that the satellite configuration you just set up is ok. When y...

  • Page 19: First Installation

    19 use the buttons to make the settings. Channel search use the buttons to select whether you want to use the factory default channel list or whether you want to search for more/new channels. Fta ca select: - all: fta (free-to-air) and encoded channels are searched for - fta: only free-to-air channe...

  • Page 20: First Installation

    20 use the buttons here to select the time recording mode: • manual or • auto (receiver takes time from preset channel) use the buttons to make the settings. Set local time (time zone difference) press to set the variance from umtc (universal mean time coordinate; formerly greenwich mean time) and w...

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    21 operating instructions menu concept the structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The programme showing on the current selected channel always appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Note: the selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the paramet...

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    22 operating instructions menu tree main menu organise channels tv channel list radio favourite list tv favourite list radio channel list programme guide system setup tv settings stb management common interface time setup hard disk management usb devices installation first installation motorised ant...

  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    23 operating instructions language selection - osd the language for the on-screen display is set as follows: → → user preference → → language setup → → → english the languages available are german, english, italian, french, dutch, polish, spanish and turkish. You can now make the other possible sett...

  • Page 24: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    24 on-screen display (osd) tv channel identifier the channel notification is displayed for a few seconds (configurable on the “user preference” menu under “appearance setup”) every time you change channel, or can be displayed permanently by pressing . Radio channel identifier the message for the set rad...

  • Page 25: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    25 on-screen display (osd) tv / radio channel list press the button to access the channel list. At the top left a tv set or radio icon indicates whether the list is a tv channel list or a radio channel list. Press the blue button to switch between the tv and radio channel lists. To the right of it y...

  • Page 26: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    26 sort options (accessed by pressing yellow button) : - press the red button to access the alphabetical listing. It shows all the channels sorted alphabetically, or the ones beginning with the selected initial letter. - press the button to sort the channels by provider, or to view the channels from...

  • Page 27: Common Interface

    27 common interface 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 th...

  • Page 28: Common Interface

    28 you 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 under “system setup”, “common interface” and confirm with . The screenshots below depend on the specific module and card, and so are only intended as exam...

  • Page 29: Common Interface

    29 common interface information for conax, seca, viaccess and cryptoworks users: note that with monthly activation intervals, the programme 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 thi...

  • Page 30: System Setup

    30 select the “system setup” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . System setup the selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the parameters to be set, are each highlighted in colour. The menus are self-explanatory to a great extent. Pay attention to the bar at th...

  • Page 31: System Setup

    31 system setup tv settings press to access the “tv settings” menu. The following display appears: av (audio/video) settings select the type of video signal at the scart socket here. Select the signal that your tv set can process. Refer to the operating instructions for your television set! • compos...

  • Page 32: System Setup

    32 here you specify whether your tv set is a • pal or • ntsc set. Select the tv‘s picture format. Either: • 4:3 or • 16:9 tv type select the screen display mode here • pan & scan • letterbox display format choose whether the volume setting is to be applied to all channels here (selection: off) or wh...

  • Page 33: System Setup

    33 select the time recording mode here: • manual or • auto (receiver takes time from preset channel) time mode system setup set the variance from umtc (universal mean time coordinate; formerly greenwich mean time) here. At the bottom of the screen you see a listing of major cities to provide an indi...

  • Page 34: System Setup

    34 time mode auto system setup common interface see “common interface” section see “set local time” - “time mode manual” set local time choose between summer and winter time. In the above example summer time is selected. Summer time / winter time if you have selected automatic time recording, set th...

  • Page 35: System Setup

    35 system setup stb (receiver) management press to access the “stb management” menu. The following display appears: press to view the current software version. Press again to cancel the display. System information when you press you are asked whether you want to reset all settings to their factory d...

  • Page 36: System Setup

    36 system setup press the button and enter the unit id here. This is useful for identification in case of theft. The alphanumeric input procedure is as described in the “alphanumeric inputs” section. In the example shown here the id “ufs 821” has been assigned. Change receiver name hard disk manageme...

  • Page 37: System Setup

    37 system setup when you press the button you are asked whether you want to delete all recordings. Use the buttons to select “ok” and start the reset by pressing . All the recordings on the hard disk are irrevocably deleted! Format recording list when you press the button you are asked whether you w...

  • Page 38: User Preference

    38 user preference select the “user preference” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . Use the buttons to select the further items. If there is another sub-menu layer, press to open it. If there are no more sub-menus, make the settings using the or number pad. Press to save ...

  • Page 39: User Preference

    39 user preference language setup see “operating instructions” section under “language selection - osd”. On this menu you can select the language for the menu, the subtitles, the audio and the programme. Use the buttons to select the time after which you want the ufs 821 to automatically switch off ...

  • Page 40: User Preference

    40 use the buttons (on/off) to choose whether use of the receiver should be protected by a four-digit pin. When switching the unit on from standby you are then prompted to enter the pin. If the pin is not entered the receiver cannot be operated. Receiver lock user preference use the buttons to selec...

  • Page 41: User Preference

    41 user preference on this menu you can set how long the channel notification and the playback information are displayed on-screen. You can also specify whether the volume bar is displayed when adjusting the volume. Appearance setup use the buttons to select the time after which you want the on-scree...

  • Page 42: User Preference

    42 on this menu you can make settings for your recordings and for time-shifting. Pvr setup use the buttons to select whether automatic time-shifting is enabled or disabled. When you select “on” the receiver automatically (in the background) starts recording the programme you are viewing as soon as y...

  • Page 43: User Preference

    43 user preference use the buttons here to select the default recording time. If you forget to stop a recording you started manually, it is automatically stopped by the receiver when the default recording time elapses. You can choose between 30 minutes and 4 hours, in 30 minute increments. Default r...

  • Page 44: Videotext (Teletext)

    44 videotext (teletext) this symbol in the channel notification shows you whether videotext/ teletext is available for the selected channel. When you press the button, the receiver processes the broadcast videotext/teletext service for your tv set to display, even when the signal is decoded. During t...

  • Page 45: Organise Channels

    45 organise channels select the “organise channels” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . This menu is password-protected and can only be accessed by entering the password. The factory default password is “0000”. The factory pre-programmed channel lists can be changed on th...

  • Page 46: Organise Channels

    46 tv channel list press to access the “edit tv channels” menu. The following display appears: organise channels select the channel you want to lock using the cursor buttons ( ) and press to activate the lock. Press again to unlock the channel. You can also sort the channels first, according to the f...

  • Page 47: Organise Channels

    47 • by favourite list ( button) • alphabetically or numerically ( button) select the sort order you want to apply using the buttons and confirm with . Organise channels select the channel you want to move using the cursor buttons ( ) and press . You can now move the channel to the intended channel n...

  • Page 48: Organise Channels

    48 • by satellite ( button) • by favourite list ( button) • alphabetically or numerically ( button) select the sort order you want to apply using the buttons and confirm with . You can also press to select all channels at once, or cancel the global selection. Radio channel list press to access the “e...

  • Page 49: Organise Channels

    49 tv favourite lists press to access the “edit tv favourites” menu. The following display appears: press to access the menu. You can now use the on-screen keypad (operated as described under “alphanumeric inputs”) to name the next free favourite list. You can set up a total of eight favourite lists...

  • Page 50: Organise Channels

    50 organise channels radio favourite lists press to access the “edit radio favourites” menu. The following display appears: the radio favourites are edited in the same way as the tv favourites. Add: use the (one channel up/down) or (sideways) buttons to select the channel you want and press to trans...

  • Page 51: Twin Functions

    51 twin functions the ufs 821 is equipped with two tuners, enabling you to perform two separate functions at the same time, including: • picture-in-picture (pip) • time-shift and • one-touch recording. Picture-in-picture (pip) the picture-in-picture function permits simultaneous viewing of two progr...

  • Page 52: Twin Functions

    52 time-shift (time-delayed playback) the time-shift function is described in the “time-shift” section. Note that the receiver switches to hard disk mode when executing this function. One-touch recording one-touch recording is described in the “recording” section. Twin functions • if the programme i...

  • Page 53: Time-Shift

    53 time-shift time-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 running, you can view the programme time-shifted while it is still being broadcast. Press the button to activate this function. The receiver continue...

  • Page 54: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    54 tvtv epg and timer the epg is a latest-generation electronic programme guide. It provides all the epg information for around 60 tv channels at no charge, without you having to change channel, and also offers schedule information up to a week ahead (depending on programme provider). Accessing the ...

  • Page 55: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    55 tvtv epg and timer accessing the tvtv epg the epg is accessed by pressing the button, and automatically displays the “current” (now showing) view (see “current” menu item), regardless of which epg view you had been in beforehand. “current” view the epg automatically displays the “current” (now sh...

  • Page 56: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    56 tvtv epg and timer you can scroll line-by-line or page-by-page through the channels using the arrow buttons ( ) or access channels directly using the number pad. With the buttons you can scroll back and forth 24 hours at a time (day-by-day). Press to confirm a change of channel. Press to view the ...

  • Page 57: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    57 tvtv epg and timer highlights press the blue button in the epg to view the daily highlight tips. The following display appears (example): a tip is shown for each day, up to a week ahead. Programmes sorted by category you can use the buttons to view the following programmes on the highlights menu ...

  • Page 58: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    58 tvtv epg and timer search function the “search” function of the epg allows you to search through all the information available to the epg (programme name, description, title, cast, director, details) for a word or phrase you enter, with the results being displayed in a list. From the “highlights”...

  • Page 59: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    59 tvtv epg and timer when you press the following display appears (example): use the buttons to switch pages in the programme details. The third page displays the upcoming episodes (such as of a series; see example on next page)..

  • Page 60: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    60 tvtv epg and timer you can use the buttons to switch to the details on the next programme in the selected view. Press to return to the previous display, such as the programme list. Programming a recording you can programme a recording from the various views of the epg (“current”, “programme list”...

  • Page 61: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    61 tvtv epg and timer you now have a number of options to programme your recording. The settings are made using the arrow buttons ( ) and the number pad: • recording status (once, daily, weekly, user-defined, series) - selected using the buttons • date (advanced day-by-day) - selected using the butto...

  • Page 62: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    62 example of user-defined recording: tvtv epg and timer example of series recording: if every edition or episode of a series is programmed to be recorded using the “series recording” function, the epg locates the series in question in the updated schedules and automatically programmes recording of t...

  • Page 63: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    63 tvtv epg and timer in the box at the bottom right of the screenshot above you see the day, date and time of recording and the recording mode. Overlaps are indicated in orange text. Use the buttons to move to the orange listing and you will see the overlapping recording shaded in white (see screen...

  • Page 64: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    64 tvtv epg and timer important additional information • the button does not become active until 15-20 seconds after the picture appears on the tv. • updating of the epg is only started if the epg data is more than 36 hours old. • the epg is broadcast over the astra satellite at the frequency of 12,...

  • Page 65: Tvtv Epg and Timer

    65 tvtv epg and timer channel list the channels in the table below are provided with epg data on kathrein receivers as at september 12, 2005. The assignment of the channels below to the epg may change at any time! 3sat mdr television sky news intl ard das erste mtv central de super rtl arte germany ...

  • Page 66: Audio Settings

    66 audio settings setting the volume set the required volume level using the buttons on the remote control of the receiver. A bar indicator is displayed on the screen to show the set volume. Muting press to mute the sound. “sound off” is displayed. Press the button again to restore the sound. Stereo...

  • Page 67: Recording

    67 recording the ufs 821 offers you the following options for recording a programme: - time-shift allowing you to include the background recordings made up to that point to be included in your recording - record direct to hard disk allowing you to start recording immediately or later - timer recordi...

  • Page 68: Recording

    68 recording if there is an overlap with another scheduled or ongoing recording, the fact is indicated. The receiver then presets the end time for your new recording as the start time of the overlapping programme (see “duration/ end” at the right). Start press the red button. The following display a...

  • Page 69: Recording

    69 recording direct to hard disk immediately/later - you can start recording the programme immediately. Use the buttons to move to the “start record” field and use the buttons to select “immediate”. - you can also start recording at a later time. Move the buttons to the “start record” field and use th...

  • Page 70: Recording List

    70 recording list select the “recording list” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and , or the button. The following display appears (example): playing back a recording use the buttons to select a recording and press to start playing it. The recorded programme is played in full...

  • Page 71: Recording List

    71 recording list - date of recording (ascending) - recording duration (descending) - recording duration (ascending) - recorded channel (descending) - recorded channel (ascending) - title of recording (descending) - title of recording (ascending) - date recording (descending) the next time you call ...

  • Page 72: Recording List

    72 edit recordings before specifying the mode of editing, press the button to choose whether you want to edit a tv or radio recording. You can sort the recordings as described under “playing back a recording”. Press to view the various editing options. Each time you press the button the selection sw...

  • Page 73: Recording List

    73 recording list make sure you have also selected “rename” with the button. Use the buttons to select the recording you want to rename and press . The following display appears (example): rename use the buttons to select “input directly” and confirm by pressing . You can now assign the recording any...

  • Page 74: Recording List

    74 with 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 buttons to select the recording you want to copy and press . The following display appears (example): copy the receiver automatically starts playing back...

  • Page 75: Recording List

    75 you can use this function, for example, to remove ad breaks from your recorded programmes. Make sure you have also selected “cut” with the button. Use the buttons to select the recording you want to cut and press . The following display appears (example): cut also pay attention to the bars at the...

  • Page 76: Recording List

    76 recording list the receiver automatically starts playing back the recording. You now have several options for specifying the range to be cut (see example bar): you can only remove one block from the recording in each cut operation. To remove multiple blocks you have to repeat the process. To set ...

  • Page 77: Recording List

    77 you 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 buttons to select the recordings you want to merge and press . The following display appears (example): merge when you have selected all the recordi...

  • Page 78: Recording List

    78 you can use this function to protect recordings from being deleted when automatic hard disk management is active (see “user preference” section under “pvr setup”, “hard disk management”. Make sure you have also selected “change type” with the button. Use the buttons to select the recording you wa...

  • Page 79: Recording List

    79 recording list setting bookmarks this function lets you divide recordings into chapters and allows you to quickly find certain sequences in a recording. Start a recorded programme using the button. Press the button at the position in the recording where you want to set a bookmark. A small flag appe...

  • Page 80: Multimedia/games

    80 select the “multimedia/games” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . The following display appears (example): select the desired function using the buttons and confirm with . The following displays appear (examples only): multimedia/games.

  • Page 81: Multimedia/games

    81 multimedia/games mp3 player use the buttons to select the desired directory and press to open the directory and access its subfolders. In the above example the first directory listed is the local hard disk of the ufs 821 (local hdd). The second directory is a usb memory stick. You can also access ...

  • Page 82: Multimedia/games

    82 multimedia/games the mp3 player automatically starts playing the first file you selected. You now have the following options: - use the buttons to jump to the next/previous track - use the buttons to rewind or fast forward through the current selected track - press to pause playback and press to re...

  • Page 83: Multimedia/games

    83 multimedia/games select the folder or file you want by pressing the button. Your selection is marked by a “+” sign at the end. You now have the following options: - press to delete the folder/file you selected - press to move the files (such as from the hard disk to an external storage device or vic...

  • Page 84: Multimedia/games

    84 use 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 the tv screen (example): also pay attention to the bars at the bottom of the on-screen display! They provide hints on what to do next. Multimedia/games the ...

  • Page 85: Multimedia/games

    85 multimedia/games use the buttons to switch pip channels. Press again to cancel the pip. - press to change the position of the pip window on the tv screen - press to open the slide show settings. Make the settings using the buttons. You have the following options: • picture effects (picture layout...

  • Page 86: Multimedia/games

    86 multimedia/games - press to create a new folder in the selected directory (for how to input the name using the on-screen keypad see “alphanumeric inputs”) - press to copy the selected file/folder (such as from the hard disk to an external storage device or vice versa). The receiver automatically j...

  • Page 87: Installation Menu

    87 installation menu select the “installation” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . Use the buttons to select the further items. If there is another sub-menu layer, press to open it. If there are no more sub-menus, make the settings using the or number pad. Press or to sav...

  • Page 88: Installation Menu

    88 antenna setup installation menu use the buttons to select whether you want to use only tuner 1 (single mode) or both tuners (dual mode). In dual mode (both tuners receiving a dedicated signal or the signal from tuner 1 is looped-through to tuner 2) a sat if signal must be connected to both tuners...

  • Page 89: Installation Menu

    89 tuner 1 setup installation menu antenna number: each tuner can receive from up to four satellites. Use the buttons to select the position to which you want to assign a new or different satellite. Satellite name: press to access the list of available satellites. Select the satellite you want using...

  • Page 90: Installation Menu

    90 installation menu diseqc™ switch: use the buttons to make your selection. - 1 of 4: for the first satellite of the tuner - 2 of 4: for the second satellite of the tuner - 3 of 4: for the third satellite of the tuner - 4 of 4: for the fourth satellite of the tuner - mini a: tone-burst control signa...

  • Page 91: Installation Menu

    91 - automatic search: unrestricted search across all transponders on all satellites (network search possible, selection of fta and encoded channels possible) - manual search (transponder selection possible, fta and encoded channels possible, network search possible) - advanced search: search for a ...

  • Page 92: Installation Menu

    92 select transponder: press to call up a list of available stored transponders on the satellite you previously selected. Use the buttons to select the transponder you want. If the transponder you want is not listed, select the “enter new transponders” option. Press to save your selection. If you ha...

  • Page 93: Installation Menu

    93 installation menu transponder frequency: use the number pad on your remote control to key in the frequency of the transponder on which the channel you are searching for is located. Transponder polarisation: use the buttons to select the polarisation of the transponder here. Symbol rate: use the n...

  • Page 94: Installation Menu

    94 video pid: use the number pad on your remote control to key in the video pid (packet identification number) identifying the video data of the new channel you want on the transponder. Audio pid: use the number pad on your remote control to key in the audio pid (packet identification number) identify...

  • Page 95: Installation Menu

    95 installation menu use the buttons to select the tuner for which you want to make the settings and confirm your menu selection by pressing the button. The settings for both tuners are made in the same way. Tuner settings select satellite: use the buttons to select the satellite here. Select transpo...

  • Page 96: Installation Menu

    96 installation menu edit satellite data satellite name: press to access a list of all stored satellite. Use the buttons to select the satellite you want. Transponder frequency: use the buttons to select the transponder frequency. Edit satellite longitude: use the number pad to key in the new longit...

  • Page 97: Installation Menu

    97 installation menu edit transponders satellite name: press to access a list of all stored satellite. Use the buttons to select the satellite you want. Transponder frequency: use the buttons to select the transponder frequency. New transponder: press to access the input form to enter the data of a ...

  • Page 98: Connecting Up The Video/pvr

    98 connecting up the video/pvr for details of how to connect your external recorder to the receiver refer to the connection diagram provided at the end of this manual and the instructions for the external recorder. Recording in order to make a vcr recording (record), the satellite receiver must be s...

  • Page 99

    99 software and programme list update thanks to digital technology, you can receive satellite updates of the software and programme list for your receiver. The “on air download” sub-menu on the “installation” menu tells you whether new software or programme lists are available. The only requirement ...

  • Page 100

    100 note: if you are not sure whether you want to download new software to your receiver, you can first activate the “information text” and then start the download. Only the information text is displayed. If you want the changes the new software offers, you can then still run the download as describe...

  • Page 101

    101 software and programme list update the receiver starts downloading. On the next screen you see the following: - the number of modules being downloaded - the elapsed time - the current operation - the information text, if previously selected when the software has been successfully downloaded the ...

  • Page 102

    102 follow all on-screen instructions. Check the time setting following a software update! You can also download the updates from the internet. The address is: http://www.Kathrein.De/esc- kathrein/download/receiv_soft.Htm you can install these updates by way of the usb controller (pvr manager). Once...

  • Page 103: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    103 pvr manager (usb tool) safety instructions before installing the usb tool for kathrein receivers, refer to the safety instructions for your kathrein receiver. General notice kathrein cannot be held liable for damage, loss of data or consequential loss of any kind (e.G. Loss of profit, interruptio...

  • Page 104: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    104 3. Click “next” to confirm the default directory selected by your pc. Pvr manager (usb tool) 4. Click the “install” button. The software is installed on your pc..

  • Page 105: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    105 pvr 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 receiver by the usb cable mentioned on page 2 to your pc and then switch on the receiver (operating mode). The operating system detects the receiver as n...

  • Page 106: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    106 pvr 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 way of a usb cable. The detailed instructions on these operations assume that the pvr manager has been correctly installed as described under “standa...

  • Page 107: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    107 video upload (receiver → pc) 1. From the “setting” menu select the drive to which you want to transfer the recording. Check first that there is sufficient storage capacity on the destination drive for the file(s) you are transferring! 2. Click on the file you want. The box at the bottom left (in the...

  • Page 108: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    108 1. From the “setting” menu select the drive on your pcs or laptop containing the recording you want to download to your receiver. Check first that there is sufficient storage capacity on the destination drive for the file(s) you are transferring! 2. Click on the file you want. The box at the top lef...

  • Page 109: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    109 pvr manager (usb tool) download works in the same way as video download. The only difference is that the destination and source drives can be selected directly from the boxes at the left. Upload works in the same way as video upload. The only difference is that the destination and source drives ...

  • Page 110: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    110 download works in the same way as video download. The only difference is that the destination and source drives can be selected directly from the boxes at the left. Upload works in the same way as video upload. The only difference is that the destination and source drives can be selected directl...

  • Page 111: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    111 games currently not used. To be implemented in later software versions. Pvr manager (usb tool) upgrade receiver firmware you can use this function to download the software directly from pc to the ufs 821. You can download the latest software for your ufs 821 from the internet at: http://www.Kath...

  • Page 112: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    112 pvr manager (usb tool) channel list click on the “channel” button. The following display appears: click “radio” to switch between the tv and radio list settings. The channel edit screen offers the following options: you can use this function to open a channel list stored on your pc or laptop. Yo...

  • Page 113: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    113 pvr 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 it according to your needs (rearrange, sort, create favourites, etc.). Click on the “load from pvr” button. The on-screen progress barer indicates the current st...

  • Page 114: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    114 you 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 progress barer indicates the current status of the transfer. As soon as the progress bar disappears the transfer is complete. Send to pvr you can use this fun...

  • Page 115: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    115 pvr 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 on one of the grey boxes (satellite, position, name etc.) to sort the channels by those criteria. You can use the “filter” option to exclude certa...

  • Page 116: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    116 you 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 (example): sat/tp edit (satellite & transponder) pvr manager (usb tool) enter the data for the new satellite/transponder here and then click “add”. Th...

  • Page 117: Pvr Manager (Usb Tool)

    117 pvr 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 channel you want to add and hold the mouse button down. Now drag the channel with the mouse onto the favourite list to which you want to add it. You ca...

  • Page 118: Using The Front Panel

    118 using the front panel if you have misplaced your remote control, or if the batteries are empty, you can still operate your receiver from the front panel. Backup operation the front panel houses four buttons and the multifunction control (from now on referred to as “the control”). Menu button: pr...

  • Page 119

    119 receiver to receiver data transfer your receiver is able to receive data from another receiver via its rs232 port. For this, the two receivers are interconnected via a so-called zero-modem cable. The transmitting receiver is the “master”, and the receiving receiver is the “slave”. Preparations t...

  • Page 120: Technical Appendix

    120 technical appendix technical features the ufs 821 twin satellite receiver has two separate reception and signal processing paths. This allows you to record a programme and simultaneously zap through other channels, or to record two different programmes and at the same time watch one of them (eit...

  • Page 121: Technical Appendix

    121 technical appendix designation ufs 821si ufs 821sw order no. 20210071 20210072 colour silver black rf band sat if band mhz 2 x 950-2150 input level band dbµv 44-83 reception threshold (eb/no) db tv system video modulation, fec, demultiplexer dvb-s standard video resolution ccir 601 (720 x 576 li...

  • Page 122: Technical Appendix

    122 technical appendix accessories 1 infrared remote control (rc 660) 2 batteries 1.5 v, type: lr 03, size: aaa (micro) 1 scart cable 1 operating manual scart socket assignment signal terminal no. Tv vcr/aux audio right output 1 x x audio right input 2 x audio left output 3 x x audio earth 4 x x blu...

  • Page 123: Technical Appendix

    123 technical appendix connection example pc oder laptop cinch hi-fi digital audio ac 3 optical dolby digital system pc or laptop dvr (vcr).

  • Page 124: Short Technical Guide

    124 short technical guide diseqc™ diseqc™ (digital satellite equipment control) is a communication system between a satellite receiver (master) and the peripheral satellite components (slaves), such as lnbs, multi-switches, rotating antenna systems. It is a single master/multi-slave system, i.E. The...

  • Page 125: Short Technical Guide

    125 pip picture-in-picture function symbol rate the symbol rate describes the quantity of data that is transmitted per second. The symbol rate is measured in msymbols/s and is equal to the number of symbols received per second. Transponder a transponder is a satellite channel which transmits tv and ...

  • Page 126: Short Technical Guide

    126 short technical guide glossary ac 3 output for dolby digital signal audio output sound output on the receiver av programme position preferred programme position on tv set for scart input ca conditional access (for decoding of encrypted programmes) ci internationally standardised interface for ca...

  • Page 127: Troubleshooting

    127 troubleshooting in the event of a malfunction, first check all the cable connections and operating states: 1. Receiver and tv set power plugs are connected to wall socket 2. Antenna cable on receiver input 3. Receiver and tv set correctly interconnected by a scart or cinch cable 4. Audio connecti...

  • Page 128: Service

    Service 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. The kathrein customer hotline is also at your disposal. Phone: 0900/1122240* * (0.89 eur per...