TechniSat DigiCorder S2 User Manual

DDiiSSEEqqCC1.2TIMESHIFTTIMESHIFTIntegrated video recorderPP VV RRFor reception of free-to-air and encrypted (e.g. VIACCESS, CONAX, IRDETO, SECA etc.

lease ensure that spent batteries removed from the remote con-trol are not disposed of in your regular household refuse, but arecorrectly disposed eit

LNB/LNC (Low Noise Block converter):Reception unit at the focal point of the antenna, converts thefrequency range of the satellite into the intermedia

Transponder:Located on the satellite, processes one or several program-mes there, ie. it receives the data from the transmitting sta-tion on the groun

12 Technical dataDBS tuner:Input frequency range 2 x 950 ... 2150 MHzInput level range - 65 dBm ... - 25 dBmDBS tuner input 2 x F socketInput impedan

Output digital:SP/DIF output electrical, Cinch socketoptical, ToslinkDolby Digital AC3Video parameters:Output:Output level FBAS 1 Vs-s +/- 0.3 dB to 7

Connection to PC via host to host cableLNB power supply:LNB current 2 x 400 mA max.; double insulatedLNB voltage vertical <14,0V no load, > 11,5

13 Troubleshooting guide105Problem Possible cause SolutionVarious programmes not shown inprogramme listIncorrect programme list selected Select diffe

106Problem Possible cause Solution Time not displayed in stand-bymodeTime not acquired Set to major channel, e.g. ZDF forapprox 30 secs.Receiver cann

14 Annexure107Co-ordinates of selected German cities (1)City/town Degrees longitude (E) Degrees latitude (N)Aachen 6,1 50,8Aalen 10,1 48,8Augsburg 10,

108Co-ordinates of selected German cities (2)City/town Degrees longitude (E) Degrees latitude (N)Garmisch-Partenkirchen 11,1 47,5 Gera 12,1 50,9 G

109Co-ordinates of selected German cities (3)City/town Degrees longitude (E) Degrees latitude (N)Neubrandenburg 13,3 53,6 Neumünster 10,0 54,1 Nien

Operating breaksWährend eines Gewitters oder bei längeren Betriebspausen(z.B. Urlaub) sollte das Gerät vom Netz getrennt werden unddas bzw. die Antenn

IndexAC3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 22, 33, 105Antenna adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Option channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 46, 52,

For daily useSwitching on and off> Switch the digital receiver on by pressing theOn/Stand-by key either on the receiver or on theremote control.>

4 Connecting the DVB receivera. Mains connectionb. Connect the LNB 1 with the LNB input 1 of theDVB receiver. (Please note: when operating the unitwit

4.1 Mains power connectionThe digital receiver should only be connected to the mainspwoer supply when all the cable connections with other com-ponents

4.3.1 Via SCART cabled Use a SCART cable to connect the receiver (SCARTsocket TV) with the television set (SCART socket). Ifyour television set is app

4.7 Serial interface (RS 232)The RS 232 interface serves to update the operating soft-ware as well as of the pre-programming in conjunction with aPC.4

Country setting> Use the arrow keys to select the country in whichyou are located. The selection made here will result in the time zonebeing set, a

> Press the green function key Update. (Fig. 5-5).The new software for your receiver will now be down-loaded. This procedure may take a few minutes

Loading SFI dataYour digital receiver features an electronic programme guide(EPG) called SFI (SiehFern Info). For the data of this electro-nic program

6.2 Basic settingsTo obtain the optimum benefit from your DVB receiver, youmust still make some settings for your personal convenienceand use.> Pre

1 Contents1 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 52 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Please rea

6.2.4 Stand-by clockn this line you can decide whether the current time is to beshown in the display while the receiver is in stand-by mode.> In th

6.3.1 Picture format> Use the arrow keys left/right to set the pictureformat of your TV set appropriately, to 4:3 or 16:9. This function automatica

Use the arrow keys left/right to switch the DolbyDigital function on or off.If the Dolby Digital (AC3) function is switched on, these bro-adcasts will

6.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on and offDiSEqC (Digital Satelliten Equipment Control) is a digitalswitching/controlling signal used to control DiSEqC-compati

> Press the OK key.A selection table listing various satellites will now bedisplayed.> Use the arrow keys to mark the desired satellite. Use the

If you have selected the SatCR LNB, you must thenuse the arrow keys to mark the line Setup and youmust then start the setup by pressing the OK key. AS

6.4.5 Rotating antennaIf you are operating your digital receiver in conjunction with arotating antenna equipped with a DiSEqC motor (Level 1.2),switch

Accepting settingsTo store the settings made in this menu to memory, pleaseproceed as follows:> Press the green function key Accept to store thech

7.2.2 Using the numeric keys> Use the numeric keys to enter the desired program-me number. For example: 1 for programme slot 11, then 4 for program

> Use the arrow keys up/down to select, e.g. theprogramme list type Total list and confirm by pres-sing OK. The alphabetically sorted Total list, c

6.5.1 Several Favourites lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266.5.2 Display time information banner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .266.5.3 C

7.3 Receiving encrypted programmesYour receiver is equipped with a “Common Interface” for theinsertion of two CI modules. These can be used to receiv

> Confirm by pressing OK.Your digital receiver will now show the option selected.7.3.2 Selecting a starting timeOn some channels you have the optio

7.5 Selecting a different languageIf a programme is being broadcast in several languages, orwith several audio channels, this will be indicated by a m

7.6 TV/Radio switchingThe pre-programming includes both TV and radio programes.> Use the TV/Radio key ro switch the digital receiverto radio mode.

7.10 Transponder information> Call up the navigator by pressing OK.> Use the arrow keys to mark the programme youwish to display.> Press the

> Use the numeric keys to enter the desired video-text page. Your entry will be displayed in the upper left-hand cor-ner of the screen. Once you ha

7.14 PIP function (picture in picture)Your receiver is equipped with a so-called PIP function. Thisallows you to view a second, smaller picture (PIP p

7.15.1 Acquiring (downloading) SFI dataThe programme information will be updated automatically byyour receiver at the pre-selected updating time (Poin

7.15.4 Now (Table with current programme con-tents)Initially, the SFI table “Now” (Fig. 7-17) will be displayed,showing the programmes currently being

7.15.6 More> Pressing the yellow function key again while the SFItable „Next“ is displayed will take you to the SFItable “More”. An additional time

8.1.2.2 Timer overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .498.1.2.3 Change timer programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7.15.7.2 SFI timer programming You can programme timer events very easily with the aid ofthe electronic programme guide SFI.> Use the arrow keys o

Deleting the SFI timer event> If you would like to delete a timer event programmedby means of the SFI, proceed as described above formarking the ap

> In the selection window, use the arrow keysup/down to mark the line Programmes. > Confirm by pressing OK. The day’s overview of the selected c

> To display the programme content of a specific day, press the corresponding numeric key.7.15.8 Ending SFI mode> Press the Menu or the TV/Radio

8.1 RecordingVarious recording modes are available for saving recordingsto the hard drive. 1. Instant recordingUse this type of recording to record a

8.1.1 Instant recordingStarting a recording manuallyOption 1:> Switch on the channel on which the programme isbeing broadcast that you wish to reco

> Now press the green function key Stop.A query will be displayed: “Save or discard the recor-ding?”. (Fig. 8-1)> Use the arrow keys up/down to

8.1.2 Timer recordingsYou can record programmes on the integrated hard drive inyour absence, using the hard drive timers. In addition, yourreceiver is

8.1.2.1 Manual programming of timer> Use the Menu key to call up the Main menu.> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the lineManage timer.> Co

Repeat> Use the arrow keys to mark the column Rep.> Press the OK key.A selection window will be displayed, showing variousrepeat options.1x Time

79.2.3 Start category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .769.2.4 SFI channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8.1.2.3 Changing timer programming> To change an existing timer setting, use the arrowkeys up/down to mark the timer event you wish tochange. >

> Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desiredtimer type.> To accept the timer type, confirm by pressing OK.> When you have completed the

> To go to a specific point in a currently runningrecording, you can use the functions Play, Pauseas well as Fast Wind and the Jogshuttle, as des-c

Recording a broadcast, and at the same timeplaying an existing recordingIn addition, you can play an existing recording from the harddrive simultaneou

8.2.1.4 Jogshuttle-FunktionIn addition, your reciever features a so-called jog-shuttle func-tion, which allows you to go to a specific place in your r

8.2.1.5 Setting markers> As described before, go to the place in your recordingat which you wish to insert a marker.> Press the Record key to se

8.2.2 Playing MP3 files8.2.2.1 On-screen controlsYour receiver is capable of playing files in MP3 format thathave been stored on the hard drive or on

Stop> To stop the playback operation, press the greenfunction key. You will return to normal operating mode.Switching folder levels> While in pl

Skipping titles> Press the arrow up/down key to skip to the nextresp. the previous title.Pause> Press the yellow function key to stop the playba

8.2.2.3 MP3 playback modesIn addition to the regular playback mode, the following addi-tional functions are available:- Random play of all titles of t

32 Illustrationsblue Fast forwardred Rewindyellow Pause,Playbackgreen PVR Naviga-tor, StopOn/StandbyProgramme list on/offBackVolume +Menu on/offSound

Show next/previous picture> Press the arrow keys up/down to skip to the nextresp. previous picture.Stop> To exit from picture viewing mode, pres

8.3.1.2 Parental controlYou can block access to recordings that are not suitable forchildren or adolescents. These recordings can then only beplayed a

Deleting a marker> Use the arrow keys up/down to mark a marker you wish to delete.> Press the green function key Menu to open a win-dow showing

> Enter the complete name in this way.> To accept the name, press the green function key. A message will be displayed, enquiring whether youreal

> To do this set a marker at the beginning and at theend of the section to be extracted with one markereach, as described under setting markers.>

Renaming a recordingYour PVR extracts information on the name of each program-me broadcast from the broadcast data stream. If a recordingincludes seve

8.3.2 Managing music/picturesAs described in Point 8.2.2. and 8.2.3, you can use yourreceiver to play music in MP3 format, and to view pictures inJPG

Marking a blockTo mark several files simultaneously, proceed as fol-lows:> Press the OK key to go to the selection mode.The marked file will be mar

8.3.2.3 DeletingTo delete files resp. folders proceed as follows:> Use the red function key Set-Top-Box or the greenfunction key USB devices to swi

8.3.3 Copying recordingsThis function allows you to export recordings from the internalhard drive to an external USB device, e.g. another hard drive.&

4LNB input1LNB input2SCART socketTVUSB socketAudio outputsdigitalSCART socket VCRAudio outputsanalogueRS 232interfaceMainspower sok-ketInserting the C

8.3.3.2 PreviewThis function allows you to start the playback of a file in asmall preview window.> Use the arrow keys to mark the file you would li

8.3.5.1 Checking the hard drive> To preform a check of the hard drive, use the arrowkeys left/right to mark the field Check.> Press the OK key,

This chapter also describes how you can delete programmes,how you can block access to them by means of the parentalcontrol function, or how you can ad

> Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desiredprogramme list (e.g. Total list).> Confirm by pressing OK.An additional selection window will

> When you have completed marking the desired pro-grammes in this manner, press the yellow functionkey Add to add the marked programmes to theFavou

9.1.6 Sorting programmesTo sort the order in which the programmes appear in yourFavourites lists, call up the programme list manager as des-cribed in

9.2 Programming the electronic programme guideYour receiver provides the facility to receive a data channelwith additional SFI data via the ASTRA sate

ProgrammesThis form of display provides a table with the current day’sprogrammes of a single channel. GenresIf you are interested in specific types of

> Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desiredprogramme list type (e.g. Favourites lists).> Confirm by pressing OK. If the option of various

9.3 Parental controlYour receiver is equipped with a parental control function.This means that important functions (e.g. calling up the mainmenu) can

8Dear customer,congratulations on your decision to purchase the DigiCorderS2 digital receiver.The operating manual supplied is intended to help you tu

9.3.2 Changing the PINThe unit PIN code is set to 0000 at the factory.> Press the OK key. The menu for changing the unit PIN code will bedisplayed.

> When you have finished configuring the programmelist according to your preferences in this manner,press the Menu key to return to normal operatio

> Now use the arrow keys up/down to select thetype of scan you wish to perform, and confirm by pres-sing OK.9.4.1 Automatic scanIf this scan is sel

9.4.3 Transponder scanYou can scan a specific transponder (see Point 11 Technicalterms) for programmes. To do this, it is necessary for you toenter th

> By pressing the OK key, decide whether you wish toscan only for free-to-air programmes (Free pro-grammes), or whether you wish to include encrypt

9.4.5 During the searchWhile the search is still in progress, you can follow the scan-ning of transponders on your screen.(Fig. 9-20) The following ar

9.5 Service settingsYou can at any time access the factory default settings. Also,you can, if the programme list has become obsolete throughchanges ma

9.5.3 Updating the programme list (ISIPRO)The ISIPRO programme list updating function ensures thatthe programme list of your receiver will automatical

Update programme list manuallyWhen the download of the programme list has been comple-ted, your programme list will be updated. To do this, theFavouri

> Use the arrow keys to move the programmedisplayed to a different position of the Favourites list,or enter the preferred programme slot number usi

3 Please read this first> Before starting to use your receiver, please check that allthe components have been supplied correctly. The follo-wing sh

Independently of whether you have switched the automaticupdating function on or off, the receiver will check each timeyou switch it on whether a new v

10 Use with a rotating antenna (DiSEqC 1.2)Your digital receiver is ready for use with a motorised rotatingantenna. Using the DiSEqC control (DiSEqC l

> Confirm by pressing OK to transfer the actionselected to the yellow function key.> To delete the limits, press the yellow function keyDelete l

10.2 Geo-positioningIf you have a suitable motor, and if the geographical co-ordinates of your location are known, this function canfacilitate finding

Degrees latit. 50° 11‘(45“) N Degrees longit. 06° 50‘ (10‘‘) EConverting the degrees latitude (DL):DL = 50 + 11/60DL = 50 + 0,2 (rounded)BDL= 50,2In

10.3.1.2 Setting a user-defined satellite position(User satellite)> To add a user satellite position to the satellite list, usethe arrow keys to ma

10.3.2.1 Test transponder/LNB configurationTo change the data of the test transponder in question, pro-ceed as follows:> Use the arrow keys to mark

10.3.3 Saving a satellite positionWhen you have completed the autofocus procedure, youmust still save the satellite position in memory.> To do this

10.4.1 Turning to a satellite positionTo turn the antenna to the position set in the satellite list, yourdigital receiver is equipped with the functio

11 Technical termsAntenna cable:Cable connection between the modulator of the satellitereceiver and the antenna input of the television set. Used asan