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Radix epsilon Instruction Manual - page 8

Summary of epsilon

  • Page 1

    Instruction manual radix electronic vertriebs-gmbh • d-61381 friedrichsdorf • f.R. Germany read this instruction manual through carefully first. • keep it handy for future reference. Abuse or improper operation of the unit will void the warranty..

  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction page 2 version 1.0 1 introduction congratulations on your decision to purchase a radix digital satellite receiver. All of our manufacturing facilities have been certified under the stringent iso 9002 quality standard. If the unit must be sent in for repair, repack it and all of its asso...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents version 1.0 page 3 2 contents section title page 1 introduction 2 2 contents 3 3 safety precautions 5 4 the receiver and its operation 6 4.1 the remote control 6 4.2 the receiver unit 9 5 installing the receiver 10 5.1 prerequisites and ambient conditions 10 5.2 connecting the receiver to t...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Contents page 4 version 1.0 8 operating the digital receiver 27 8.1 switching on the receiver 27 8.2 channel selection 27 8.3 using channel directories 28 8.3.1 displaying channel directories and selecting channels 28 8.3.2 editing channel directories (arranging channels in preferred orders) 28 8.3....

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions version 1.0 page 5 3 safety precautions this receiver is intended exclusively for the reception of satellite broadcasts, and should be used for that purpose only. Keep the receiver out of children’s reach. In the interest of your own personal safety and preventing damage to the re...

  • Page 6

    The receiver and its operation page 6 version 1.0 4 the receiver and its operation 4.1 the remote control numerical keys cursor-control key (cursor up) cursor-control key (cursor down) programming key video-recorder selector key external-analog-receiver selector key exit-menu/save key last-channel s...

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    The receiver and its operation version 1.0 page 7 key function during: marking(s) color operation installation red on/off-switch on/off-switch 0,1,2,3, ... Gray entry of channel entry of parameter- numbers settings menu blue menu key for calling up channel selection 6(/(&7 and exiting onscreen menus...

  • Page 8

    The receiver and its operation page 8 version 1.0 key function during: marking(s) color operation installation exit(sto) gray digital mode: stop, exit deletes an entry or effects a rev the current menu return to the preceding menu analog mode: n/a saves the settings made back gray analog mode: selec...

  • Page 9

    The receiver and its operation version 1.0 page 9 4.2 the receiver unit controls and displays on the receiver’s front panel connectors on the receiver’s rear panel gb channel-selector on/off-switch four-digit led-display (indicates the current channel number) ac95 265v 50hz max30w if input +13v/+18v...

  • Page 10: Installing The Receiver

    Installing the receiver page 10 version 1.0 5 installing the receiver 5.1 prerequisites and ambient conditions note: keep the receiver well away from sources of heat and locations where it might be subjected to bright sunlight. Route all cabling such that it will not become damaged by, e.G., sharp e...

  • Page 11: Installing The Receiver

    Installing the receiver version 1.0 page 11 5.2.1 single-antenna operation 5.2.2 dual-antennae operation gb ac95~265v 50hz max30w rf input +13v/+18v 400ma max. Video l audio r analog ~ warning: avis: vorsicht: warnung: avertissement: caution rf input +13v/+18v 400ma max. Rf output rs 232 digital tv ...

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    Programming and operating the analog-receiver section page 12 version 1.0 6 programming and operating the analog-receiver section • switch the receiver on by pressing the on/off-key. • press the a/d-key on the remote control in order to switch from using the receiver’s digital section to using its a...

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    Programming and operating the analog-receiver section version 1.0 page 13 6.2 preselecting channels from the main menu (display page 1) • press the menu-key on the remote control while the receiver is switched on. The following menu will then be displayed onscreen: • either use the t and u keys to s...

  • Page 14

    Programming and operating the analog-receiver section page 14 version 1.0 6.3 preselecting channels from the main menu (display page 2) • press the q key to exit display page1 and call up display page 2. • use the t and u keys or numerical keys to adjust/reset the left-channel audio-subcarrier frequ...

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    Programming and operating the analog-receiver section version 1.0 page 15 6.4 preselecting channels from the main menu (display page 3) the settings of display page 3 should be altered by a trained specialist only. • press the q key while the cursor is in the bottom display line to transit from disp...

  • Page 16

    Setting up and programming the digital receiver page 16 version 1.0 7 setting up and programming the digital receiver 7.1 switching on the receiver • actuate the on/off switch on the receiver. The display will indicate “on” to indicate that the receiver is on, and the following display page will app...

  • Page 17

    Setting up and programming the digital receiver version 1.0 page 17 7.2 language selection • use the p and q keys to highlight the “language” field, as shown below: • press the menu-key on the remote control. • use the ch p and ch q keys to bring the desired choice of language (deutsch/english/franç...

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    Setting up and programming the digital receiver page 18 version 1.0 7.4 setting decoder status selecting the tv aspect ratio: • use the p and q keys to highlight the “decoder status” field. • press the menu-key. • use the p and q keys to highlight the “tv aspect ratio” field. • press the menu-key. •...

  • Page 19

    Setting up and programming the digital receiver version 1.0 page 19 • press the menu-key. • use the p and q keys to highlight the “old” diseqc-setting. • use the t and u keys to transit to the “new” field. • use the p and q keys to select the new diseqc-setting. • press the menu-key to confirm your ...

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    Setting up and programming the digital receiver page 20 version 1.0 the displayed data concerns the revision of the decoder firmware current at the time the receiver was manufactured, which might be of value if the receiver should ever require servicing. • press the exit-key to exit the “decoder sta...

  • Page 21

    Setting up and programming the digital receiver version 1.0 page 21 7.5.2 adjusting the diseqc-controller and/or the 22-khz control signal note: this adjustment is used for selecting the correct segment of the frequency bands. The diseqc-controller, which may be used only if the satellite system in ...

  • Page 22

    Setting up and programming the digital receiver page 22 version 1.0 7.5.3 entering the low-noise block (lnb) converter’s local-oscillator frequency commercially available satellite systems employ so-called “general-purpose” lnb’s that employ a local- oscillator frequency of 10,600 mhz for their uppe...

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    Setting up and programming the digital receiver version 1.0 page 23 • cautiously realign the antenna until the triangular figure reaches maximum size. You will then have the best-possible reception of the broadcast signal. If the legend “[unlock]” should appear following “[status],” check the cablin...

  • Page 24

    Setting up and programming the digital receiver page 24 version 1.0 7.6 manual channel preselection 7.6.1 entering the downlink frequency once the settings of sections 7.5.1 through 7.5.4, above, have been concluded, you may manually preselect any of the channels falling within the various preset do...

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    Setting up and programming the digital receiver version 1.0 page 25 7.6.2 entering the symbol rate • use the p and q keys to highlight the “symbol rate“ field and then press the menu-key to confirm your selection. • use the numerical keys to enter the desired symbol rate (sr) (refer to satellite-tel...

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    Setting up and programming the digital receiver page 26 version 1.0 7.6.4 conducting a manual search once the settings of sections 7.6.1 through 7.6.3, above, have been concluded, you may initiate a manual search. • use the p and q keys to highlight the “start search“ field. • press the menu-key to ...

  • Page 27

    Operating the digital receiver version 1.0 page 27 8 operating the digital receiver once all of the above settings have been made, your receiver will be ready for use. Note: digital television broadcasting involves the transmission and processing of large quantities of data. Switching from one chann...

  • Page 28

    Operating the digital receiver page 28 version 1.0 8.3 using channel directories due to the large number of digital television channels, channel directories are used for selecting channels and arranging them in preferred orders. 8.3.1 displaying channel directories and selecting channels • press the...

  • Page 29

    Operating the digital receiver version 1.0 page 29 moving channels: • use the t and u to highlight the “move” field. • press the menu-key to confirm your selection. • either use the p and q keys to select the channel to be moved or enter its channel number using the numerical keys. • press the menu-...

  • Page 30

    Operating the digital receiver page 30 version 1.0 • use the p and q keys to highlight the channel to be deleted. • press the menu-key. The channel involved will be displayed in blue. • press the “1“-key to delete the channel, or press the “0”-key to abort the deletion procedure. Repeat the above pr...

  • Page 31

    Operating the digital receiver version 1.0 page 31 8.4 adjusting the volume of the sound track/muting • press the mute-key to mute the sound track. • either press the mute-key a second time or press the volume-control key ( u ) to cancel muting and restore the sound track. • use the t and u keys to ...

  • Page 32

    Operating the digital receiver page 32 version 1.0 • use p and q keys to select the language desired. • press one of the t or u keys to highlight the right-hand field. • use the p and q keys to select one of the following options: stereo (l+r) – left and right stereo channels mono1 (l+l) – left ster...

  • Page 33

    Operating the digital receiver version 1.0 page 33 this information largely consists of programming schedules, along with additional information provided by broadcasters, such as: video format: content: 4:3 movies/drama 16:9 news 16:9 (pan vector) shows/game shows > 16:9 sports children’s programs/p...

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    Programming the remote control page 34 version 1.0 9 programming the remote control the remote control may be programmed using two different methods, either by entering a three-digit manufacturer’s code (manufacturer’s id) taken from the addendum or by means of a systematic search. Method 1: enterin...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting tips version 1.0 page 35 step 4: press the set-key to save the setting. The red led will blink three times and then be extinguished. If nothing happens, repeat steps 1 through 4. When programming of the remote control has been concluded: • press the blue key for the type of device to...