Panasat DSD 642 Operating Instructions Manual - page 26
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DSD 642
Change Modem Settings (if fitted)
If a modem is installed in the decoder, the Change Modem Settings
screen allows the user to select Pulse or Dial Tone for the modem, and
(if applicable) to define a prefix string for the modem.
1
Press MENU on the RCU.
The Main Menu options list is displayed.
2
On the RCU, press
?
to highlight Advanced Options.
3
Press OK.
The Advanced Options Menu is displayed.
4
Press
?
to highlight Change Modem Settings.
5
Press OK.
The Change Modem Settings screen is displayed.
6
Press
>
or
?
to highlight the field to be edited.
7
Edit the Pulse/Tone setting using
=
and
<.
8
Edit the Prefix digits using the numbered buttons and
=
as
backspace.
9
Press OK to activate the setting and leave the screen.
10
Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to return to
the service.
Local Time
Greenwich Mean Time is transmitted via the satellite signal and received
by the decoder. If you live in a different time-zone you must set up the
decoder to show the correct local time for your location during installation.
1
Press MENU on the RCU.
The Main Menu options list is displayed.
2
On the RCU, press
?
to highlight Advanced Options.
3
Press OK.
The Advanced Options Menu is displayed.
4
Press
?
to highlight Local Time.
5
Press OK.
The Local Time screen is displayed.
6
Press
=
or
<
to add or subtract offsets of 30 minutes until the
local time displayed shows the actual time for your location.
7
Press OK to save the setting and leave the screen.
8
Press EXIT to return to the previous menu or MENU to return to
the service.
DSD Upgrade
Upgrades involve replacing the software (programs) in the decoder with
improved software, adding more features and improving the existing
operation of the decoder. This ensures that the decoder does not have
to be replaced each time advances in technology occur. By replacing the
software, you virtually get a new decoder.
Software upgrades normally take place automatically over-the-air. The
decoder can be upgraded when it is in standby or while it is switched to
a service. The decoder software cannot be upgraded if it is switched off
at the mains. It is strongly recommended that your decoder is left in the
standby mode when you are not using it.
The Mail Menu will usually warn you that a software upgrade will take
place. Software upgrades usually take place in the early morning and last
approximately 9 minutes, during which time normal satellite viewing is not
possible.
A facility is provided whereby you can check if new software is available
and you can then start the upgrade yourself. This is necessary if the
decoder has not been upgraded over-the-air due to, for instance,
prolonged power failures.
To upgrade the decoder software or check whether an upgrade is
available, carry out the following:
1
Press MENU on the RCU.
The Main Menu options list is displayed.
2
On the RCU, press
?
to highlight Advanced Options.
3
Press OK.
The Advanced Options Menu is displayed.
4
Press
?
to highlight DSD Upgrade.
5
Press OK.
The Upgrade screen is displayed with the message “Checking for
upgrade”. At this point, depending on whether an upgrade is
available or not, one of the following two messages appears on
your TV screen:
“Failure: no download found.”
or
“The upgrade will take approximately X minutes. Press OK to
continue or EXIT to cancel.”
(A download was found and it takes the specified amount of time
to do the download).
If no upgrade is available, the decoder will automatically return to
the service.
6
If an upgrade is available but you do not wish to upgrade, press
EXIT to return to the previous menu.
7
If you wish to upgrade the decoder, press OK. A message is
displayed:
“The upgrade is active and will take approximately X minutes.”
After the download is completed, the decoder will automatically
return to the current service.
NOTES:
Downloads may change installation settings to
default values. If the decoder does not work after a
download, refer to Advanced Options page 22 and
the values that should have been written down on
page 30, to restore the system.
Downloads may also change “skip” and “sort”
preferences. Refer to page 21 for help in restoring
your preferences.