Panasat DSD 642 Operating Instructions Manual - page 14
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DSD 642
Selecting Specific Services
Specific TV or Audio Services can be selected, either:
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Directly
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By stepping through services
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By using the Open TV Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), or
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By using the Open TV Information Bar.
Selecting Services Directly
Services can only be selected directly using the RCU. To select a
specific service, do the following:
1
To select an audio service, press
+
on the RCU. Press TV to
restore TV services.
2
Press the number of the required service on the RCU’s numerical
keypad.
The specific service will be heard/displayed after a few moments
accompanied by an information box at the bottom of the TV
screen with details of the selected service.
NOTE:
To select services requiring two-digit numbers, i.e.,
10-99, press the first digit, then the second digit
without pausing.
TIP:
When the key for the first digit is pressed on the RCU, the
corresponding number is displayed on the left of the front panel
numerical display on the decoder. After a few moments, the
number moves to the right. The second digit of two digit numbers
must be keyed in before this move takes place.
Stepping through Services
Stepping through services is possible using either the RCU or decoder
front panel keys.
Stepping using the RCU
To step through services using the RCU, do the following:
1
Select the type of service required, TV or audio.
2
Press P+ to step to the next service or P - to step to the previous
service in the list of available services.
After pressing P+ or P -, an information box is displayed at the
bottom of the TV screen with details of the service. After a few
seconds, the relevant service is displayed/heard.
3
If required, continue stepping by pressing P+ or P - until you find
the service you prefer. It is not necessary to wait for services to
be displayed/heard before stepping to the next or previous
service.
If you decide to watch or listen to a service you have stepped to,
wait for the service to be displayed/heard. The information box will
disappear after a short while or can be removed immediately by
pressing EXIT.
NOTE:
When you reach the last available service in the list
and press P+ you are returned to the first service in
the list.
TIP:
Use the convenient selecting and sorting facilities to personalise
the services list. After using these facilities, your favourite
services will be in your order of preference. Refer to page 19.
Stepping using the Decoder Front Panel Keys
To step and select a specific service using the decoder front panel keys,
do the following:
1
Select the type of service required, by pressing TV
+
to switch
between TV services and audio services. Selection of the audio
service is indicated by a green indicator on the front panel display.
2
Press + (up) to step to the next service or - (down) to step to the
previous service in the list of available services.
After pressing + or -, an information box is displayed at the bottom
of the TV screen with details of the service. After a few seconds
the relevant service is displayed/heard.
3
Continue stepping, by pressing + or - until you find the service you
prefer. It is not necessary to wait for services to be displayed/heard
before stepping to the next or previous service.
To view/listen to any service you have stepped to, wait for the
service to be displayed/heard. The information box will disappear
after a short while.
NOTE:
When you reach the last service in the list and press
+, you are returned to the first service in the list. The
+ and - symbols have dual functions and cannot be
used for stepping while the volume control box is
displayed on the screen. This box is displayed when
setting the volume, see page 12.
Selecting Specific Services from the EPG
NOTE:
For a description of the Electronic Programme Guide
(EPG) refer to page 14.
Selecting Services from the Information Bar
NOTE:
A description of the Information Bar is on page 15.
Controlling the Show
Volume Control using the RCU Keys
NOTE:
It is recommended that you first select a terrestrial
channel, then set the volume on the TV to a
comfortable listening level.
To change the volume level on the decoder, select your satellite service,
then press
V+ to increase the volume level or V- to reduce the volume
level. The following is displayed on the TV screen when adjusting volume:
The volume level is depicted by the length of the highlight bar.
NOTE:
The Fixed Stereo Sound Outputs (Left and Right)
cannot be controlled with the volume control keys
on the RCU.
Volume Control using the Decoder Keys
To change the volume level, press PV on the decoder. The following is
displayed for a brief time:
While the volume control window is displayed, press and release + or -
respectively to increase or reduce the volume level in separate steps. The
change in volume level is depicted by the changing length of the highlight
bar.