Operating instructions Oyster Digital CI CARO Digital CI Cosmo Digital CI including the options HD and DVB-T Date: November 2006 Software version EU/2.
Proper use and operation This product has been designed for use in a fixed installation on mobile homes or camper trailers with maximum speeds of 130 km/h. It is designed to automatically aim a parabolic antenna mounted on a stationary vehicle at geostationary television satellites transmitting directly to Europe. The power to the system is supplied by a standard vehicle electric system with a rated voltage of 12 or 24 Volt.
Safety information To avoid the risk of fire or damage to the device the receiver must never be exposed to moisture or rain. Should an item or liquid get into the housing, immediately disconnect the device from the power supply and have it checked by a qualified professional before further usage. Place the receiver in a place with sufficient air circulation and away from any heat sources. This will prevent heat accumulation inside the receiver and ensures a longer lifecycle.
The automatic retraction of the antenna after switching on the ignition or starting the engine may take up to 30 seconds. Do not move the vehicle during this period! The antenna can only be retracted when the master switch at the receiver is set to ON (or 'I') and the receiver is connected to a power source. Automatic retraction may be prevented by technical defects of the vehicle or the antenna system.
Table of contents Proper use and operation Safety information Table of contents Introduction Setup Connection of the system Operation of the receiver Operation without remote control Remote control Menu functions Basic settings Channel selection Channel list Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Selection of sub-channels (encrypted/audio) Teletext / Videotext Common Interface (CI) Timer Favourite channels list Hard disk recording (PVR, optional) DVB-T (terrestrial TV, optional) Editing transponders/channels Games
Channel search Signal-strength display Operation with additional satellite receiver Functions of the satellite system Automatic satellite-swap Reception in remote areas Fault codes RS232 interface Receiver data Appendix - Search satellites Appendix – Channel list (TV stations) Appendix – TV channels Appendix – Encrypted programs (CI) Notes on protection of the environment Contact and service 5 39 42 43 44 51 52 54 56 57 58 60 61 62 63 64
Introduction These instructions describe the functions of your digital CI satellite system, including the options "HD" and "DVB-T" (abbreviated "+T" in the following). Optional functions are identified accordingly. Your ten Haaft digital satellite-reception system is an intelligent and fully automatic system that does not require any of the manual adjustments associated with conventional systems.
controlled fine-tuning and the digital receiver technology ensure the best possible picture quality, providing you with immediate access via your remote control to the full range of TV and radio programs broadcast by the new digital satellites. You can even adjust the volume of your television set with the satellite system's remote control. This eliminates the inconvenient handling of two remote controls.
Setup 4.4.2 After unpacking Check the delivery scope of the digital CI satellite system.
Connection of the system The following connections must be made at the receiver before initial operation: TV (Scart) Using a SCART cable, connect the TV port of the receiver to your television set. SAT IN Connect the provided white coaxial antenna cable from the antenna unit to this port. DVB-T IN If the "+T" option is included, connect here the cable from your terrestrial antenna (not included). 12-24V Connect the power supply cable from the vehicle battery to this port.
SPDIF Digital audio output. Connect this output to a digital audio input of an amplifier. A shielded coaxial cable must be used to ensure an interference-free function. Depending on the programs supplied by the stations and the receiver settings, this port can provide e.g. Dolby 5.1, AC-3 or dts signals. Y/C SVIDEO or SVHS output. If your flat-panel display provides the corresponding input port, this signal may be used instead of the CVBS signal for enhanced picture quality.
Operation of the receiver The receiver is ready for operation when the master switch on the rear side is in position "I". If the switch is in position "0" the satellite system is completely disconnected from its power supply. For normal TV operation the following functions can be selected with the remote control: Satellite system on and off (stand-by). The antenna retracts when system is switched off. In this stand-by mode, timer programs are not monitored.
OK Display of the status bar. Confirms, opens or edits the currently active item. Hides help functions when in PVR mode (optional). EXIT Use EXIT in all menus to exit the menu. Outside of menus, this key activates the channel list. INFO Displays the EPG. A single press will display information about the current program, a second press opens a list with a program overview for the whole day. LIST Activates either the TV or radio channel list, depending on operating mode.
Operation without remote control The two keys on the satellite mouse allow the following basic functions of the receiver to be controlled without the remote control: Change to the next channel in the channel list. Change to the previous channel in the channel list. / Pressing both keys briefly at the same time toggles between RADIO and TV mode. Pressing both keys longer will cause the antenna to retract und the system to switch off.
Remote control For a comprehensive explanation of the keys please refer to page 11. : Switches system on or Opens/retracts antenna. : Mute function of speakers and SLEEP function of system (press 3 sec to switch off the system WITHOUT retracting the antenna). the off. TV: Activation of TV mode. Antenna moves into previous reception position if no picture is received. RADIO: Activation of radio mode AV: Activates the looptrough of the satellite signal.
Menu functions The receiver is operated via the remote control provided. The following keys are used to navigate within the on-screen menus: MENU Opens the quick-reference menu for the simple access to settings of the current channel and the functions of the satellite system. Press MENU again to open the main menu. P+ / P Moves the highlighted bar up or down one option. +/ Within lists: scrolls through the pages in the list. Within input fields: changes the set value.
Basic settings When the system is switched on for the first time, some adjustments may have to be made to the operating software. Proceed as follows: 1. Start the Main menu. 2 × MENU 2. Select the menu "Edit Settings" and then the sub- P+ /P- OK 3. Set your time zone. The setting e.g. for central 0–9 +/LIST 4. Select your language. 5. Press EXIT to exit the basic settings. 6. Select "Save Settings". Press OK and wait until the +/- menu "General Options". Europe (CET) is: +1:00.
Channel selection The receiver maintains an internal channel list. This list contains all channels of the activated satellites. The channels of deactivated satellites are not displayed. There are several alternatives for selecting channels: P+ / P– / Change to the previous or next channel in the channel list TV RADIO Change between TV and radio mode. SWAP Switch between current channel and the previous channel.
Channel list The channel list can also be displayed directly: LIST Displays the complete channel list. Use the button P+ or P– to select a channel. Press OK to activate. Within the channel list, you can use the TV/RADIO key to toggle between the TV and the radio list. EXIT With the status bar hidden, press EXIT to display the channel list. To exit a list already displayed, press EXIT. TV RADIO Change between TV and radio list.
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) DVB-compliant stations broadcast additional information about their programs, such as titles or details about current or upcoming programs. Some stations may even broadcast a program schedule for up to 64 days in advance. This service is currently e.g. provided by almost all German stations transmitting on Astra 1, usually with a preview period of approx. 5 days. The receiver automatically detects EPG data and provides the information available.
day you have selected. Use P+ / P- to scroll through the entries of the list, use +/- to scroll the pages. To switch to the following day, navigate to the end of the list and press P+ or +. To switch to the previous day, navigate to the beginning of the list and press P- or -. Note: If you have just selected a channel for the first time, the data in the list may still update while you navigate in it. Overview of day details To display details about a listed program, press OK to display the details screen.
Selection of sub-channels (encrypted/audio channels) When watching a multilingual program, press MENU to open a context menu and to select an audio channel with a different language. The first menu item is "Bild-/Tonauswahl". Press OK to select this option and then select an audio channel from the list. If the audio channels provide language identifiers, these will also be displayed. 4.4.
Teletext / Videotext The digital CI receiver can directly decode and display teletext or videotext in case your television set or flat-panel display does not support this feature. If the current station broadcasts correctly coded teletext, the option Teletext will appear in the context menu. Select this option and press OK. You may also activate the videotext directly by pressing TEXT. TEXT 0–9 P+/P– +/– MUTE OK MENU INFO/EPG SWAP LIST EXIT PAUSE Activates the teletext.
Common Interface (CI) At the front of the device there are two slots for modules to decode encrypted programs. To prevent damage only modules with the "PC Card" logo must be inserted. Any other modules may damage the receiver beyond repair. Do not use excessive force to insert the modules. Rather pull the module back out of the slot and try inserting it again. Ensure that you insert the module with the correct side up.
Timer The timer can manage up to 12 recording sessions. Either a defined recording date or individual days of the week can be selected. To program sessions, select "Timer" from the main menu. The overview shows all dates of the 12 entries. Use the OK key to edit individual entries. To determine whether a fixed date or fixed weekdays are programmed in the timer, press the LIST key when in the date line.
Timer and Stand-by The timer is only active when the system is switched on or has been set to sleep mode with the antenna open (see page 2). The timer is inactive in stand-by mode. The antenna does never open automatically and without direct user control. In sleep mode, the system checks whether there are timer programs that have to be processed.
Favourite channels list Your digital CI receiver provides 9 freely programmable favourite channels lists. A favourite channels list is a selection of channels from the list of all channels. When a favourite channels list is activated, only the channels maintained in this list are available, all other channels will be suppressed. The possibility of creating up to 9 different favourite channels lists allows different system users to create personal lists without having to change the complete list of channels.
Hard disk recording (PVR, optional) Recording and playback of programs via the integrated hard disk is performed in PVR mode (PVR – Personal Video Recorder). To switch into PVR mode, press the PVR key. To return to normal receiver mode, press EXIT. In PVR mode, a graphic is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen which shows symbols of all functions currently available. These can be selected via the number keys shown in the graphic.
1, 3 Fast Forward/Rewind. Accelerates the playback of the recording. By pressing key 1 or 3 multiple times, up to six speeds can be selected in either direction. 4, 6 Moves 5 minutes forward or backward within the recorded program. 5 Interrupts playback. 9 Stops the playback of a recorded program and returns to the playback of the live program. 8 Stops playback and opens a menu with cutting functions.
Multi-channel operation During the recording of a program, other channels transmitted on the same transponder can be directly played back without interrupting the running recording. To view such channels while a program is being recorded, exit the PVR menu by pressing EXIT (the recording is continued in the background) and then press LIST. A channel list is displayed containing all channels available for selection.
DVB-T (terrestrial TV, optional) In large areas of Europe, conventional terrestrial analogue TV has been replaced by a digital technology called DVB-T. Just like satellite TV, the reception of DVB-T also requires a receiver (also called "set-top box"). As an option, your digital CI receiver is equipped with this additional receiver and can hence include DVB-T channels in the channel list for playback. This requires a separate DVB-T antenna to be connected to the corresponding antenna port.
Editing transponders/channels The program menu (press MENU once) contains the two sub-menus "Edit Transponder" and "Edit Channel". These two sub-menus allow you to view and edit the settings required for the reception of the individual channels. Wrong entries at the individual positions may prevent the reception of one or more channels. The automatic search function (see section "Search" on page 38) usually provides the correct settings automatically.
Games The option "Options" in the main menu contains two small games. The objective of the first game "Blocks" is to sort falling blocks in such a way that the field is filled as completely as possible. Whenever one line is completely filled, it disappears and the lines above move down. Points are awarded for each block which is sorted and each line which is eliminated. The game is over when there is no more space left to sort the blocks into.
Receiver configuration Basic settings The basic settings of the receiver are adjusted in the sub-menu "Edit Settings" of the main menu. To display this menu, press MENU twice. Use keys +/- to change the options within the sub-menus of the Edit Settings menu. If an option provides a selection from a list of values, this list can be displayed by pressing OK. Numerical values can be directly input with the number keys. Please also observe the help screens displayed for the individual options.
Edit Settings Æ OSD/EPG Status Time-out: This setting determines how long the status information for the current program is displayed on screen after a change of the channel. Chan. Num. Timeout: This setting determines the period after which the channel is changed after an incomplete input of digits. OSD Transparency: This setting facilitates the adjustment of the transparency of the on-screen displays, i.e. how clear the TV image can be seen through the on-screen display.
Note that all satellites can be received as long as you do not change any settings. If you change any of the settings, the reception unlisted satellites will be suppressed. The channel list will be updated as required when new satellites are installed in orbit. This list can be downloaded from the Internet and uploaded into the receiver by a computer. (see page 56). Updated lists are available for download at www.ten-haaft.
Edit Settings Æ Default settings With this menu option you can restore the default settings of all general receiver functions. Confirm with OK. The channel list will not be affected by a reset to the default settings. The functions of the automatic satellite search are not affected, either. Edit Settings Æ Save Settings This option must always be selected to permanently save any changed settings of the other options.
Editing channel list You can adjust the channel list of your receiver to your personal requirements. We suggest to group the channels by the satellites as with the default channel list. Select the channel list editor within the option "Sort Channels" in the sub-menu "Channel list" in the main menu. After completing your settings, exit the channel list with EXIT. Confirm the subsequent prompt with OK to save that channel list. To change the entries, select an entry in the list by pressing OK.
Cut Deletes a channel from the channel list. The subsequent entries are moved up to fill the free position. Note: To help keep the channels grouped in blocks, all of the channels move up together only as far as the next entry marked as "unused". If e. g. the list is not occupied between entry 85 and entry 99, you may delete entry 57, and only channels 57 to 84 will move up. The channels from 100 are not affected. Insert blank Inserts a blank entry. The subsequent channels are moved downward accordingly.
Channel search The automatic search function of the receiver scans the individual satellites or, alternatively, the DVB-T channels for new channels. Channels already included in the channel list are automatically updated in case of any changes. Depending on the settings in "Edit Settings Æ General Options", encrypted channels may be ignored (see page 33). When the mobile search is started, all DVB-T channels are first deleted from the channel list (see page 30). 4.4.2 Searching 1.
The following options are available for newly found channels (right-hand list): Activate Activates the new channel, if possible. Copy above Inserts the selected new channel above an existing channel list entry. This entry and the subsequent ones will be moved down the list to make space for the new entry. Copy over Copies the selected new channel over an entry in the channel list. The existing entry is overwritten. The left-hand column shows the existing channel list.
Saving the channel list After inserting the new channels into the channel list according to your personal preferences, press EXIT. A dialog box will appear and you will be prompted to either save your changes with OK, cancel your changes with SWAP or to return to the channel selection window with EXIT. If you decide to cancel your changes (SWAP), the original channel list will not be changed and all the changes will be lost.
Signal-strength display Within the sub-menu "Options" in the main menu you can select the signal strength display. The signal strength is then indicated as a vertical bar. The C/N value will indicate the same value in dB. The higher the number, the better the reception quality. In satellite mode, and depending on the channel, a satisfactory TV picture should be received with any value above approx. 8. In DVB-T (optional) mode, a C/N value above approx. 15 will provide interference-free reception.
Operation with additional satellite receiver If you wish to use the same antenna for a second satellite receiver in addition to your digital CI receiver, loop the signal from the SAT OUT socket of the digital CI receiver (not present at all models, technical changes reserved) to the antenna input of the second receiver. To ensure that such a setup works properly, the antenna must only be controlled by one of the receivers at any time. To ensure this, the receiver currently not in use must be switched off.
Functions of the satellite system To access the menu of the Oyster/CARO/Cosmo system, press MENU and P+/P– to select "Oyster/CARO/Cosmo Digital". Press OK to open the menu. To select the individual menu items, use P+/P- and confirm with OK as usual. All search functions and the required settings are controlled via the Oyster/CARO/Cosmo Digital menu. To enhance your operating convenience, many functions are performed automatically.
in accordance with the 'Last Elevation Memory' (LEM) principle and begins with the angle of the last receiving position. The receivable satellite can usually be found quite quickly provided the distance between old and new location is not too great. However, if a larger distance has been covered, it is generally advisable to select "Search via location" to shorten the search time. The automatic search function always assumes that your vehicle is perfectly level.
The satellite actually used for the search will be shown on screen. After the satellite has been found, the system automatically switches to a channel that is transmitted via this satellite. Please note that not all satellites and all channels can be received in all locations. Reception also depends on the size of the antenna. If you are not sure whether your pre-set satellite can actually be received in your current location, use the "Search via location" function.
Select "Store Position" and press OK to store the current position. The current position is stored immediately. If you switch off the system now or retract the antenna, it will return to this position the next time the system is switched on. Accordingly, if you were receiving a picture when you activated the function "Store Position" and you have not moved the vehicle since, you will again receive a picture only seconds after switching the system back on.
Retraction and switch-off This function retracts the antenna and switches the receiver into standby. This function is also performed by pressing the red stand-by key on the remote control or by simultaneously holding down both keys of the satellite mouse. If in Oyster/CARO/Cosmo Digital ... Æ Edit Settings Æ Stand-by the option "Comfortable" is selected, the stand-by mode is indicated by a green dot in the satellite mouse' display (see page 49).
Stand-by mode: When the system is set to "Comfortable", it can be reactivated from stand-by mode by pressing the red key on the remote control. The stand-by mode is indicated by a green dot or hyphen in the satellite-mouse display. When the system is set to "Energy Save", the remote-control receiver and the green dot are switched off when the system is switched into stand-by mode. In this case, the system cannot be switched back on with the remote control.
Search satellite: This option allows the selection of the satellite that the system is to search for when being switched on or when the automatic search or the search by location is initiated. Several satellites covering different regions and offering programs in different languages are available. Please note that not all satellites can be received in all locations. (See appendix 'Search satellites' on page 58) Search transponder / beam: Some satellites have several different footprints.
Automatic satellite-swap Your satellite system will switch between all satellites receivable at your location without any user interaction. The satellites broadcasting the channels are stored together with the channel position in the channel list (see appendix 'Channel list' on page 60). If the satellite system recognizes a satellite change after you have changed the channel, the antenna will immediately search for this satellite and precisely adjust itself to its signal.
Reception in remote areas State-of-the art digital technology can considerably enlarge the area in which a satellite can be received. Most satellites broadcasting channels of interest to Central European viewers are aimed at Central Europe. In locations outside this area, the antenna has a lateral "view" on the satellite.
LNB settings in different regions The values stated are for reference only! Germany countries and Astra I Hotbird Astra II 19.2° east 13° east 28.
Fault codes Malfunctions of the automatic antenna unit may occur e. g. when the antenna's motion is obstructed by branches or snow. Such malfunctions are automatically detected and will be displayed by the satellite mouse as fault codes. Code Malfunction Remedial action E 01 The search did not yield Change your location. Do you have a the reception of a satellite.
E 10 E 11 E 12 Caution: The supply voltage drops considerably during the rotation of the antenna. Recharge the battery as soon as possible. Check the wiring and the connection of the system to the voltage supply. Observe the information in the Installation Instructions! E14 E 15 Incorrect feedback from An incompatible antenna unit is antenna unit. connected. The power relay of the antenna unit does not hold or the contacts are contaminated or defective (relay fault).
RS232 interface The serial RS232 interface is used to connect the receiver to a computer. On our website at www.ten-haaft.de you will find programs to support this functionality. You can download updates of the operating software and up-to-date channel lists that may resolve technical problems or provide new functions or channels. Never use any other software updates than those provided on our website at www.ten-haaft.de.
Receiver data Front end (IF unit) Input frequency range Input level range Input socket Output (loop-through) socket 950....2150 MHz -65....
Appendix - Search satellites These satellites are pre-set in your satellite system for direct searching. To select, navigate to Oyster/CARO/Cosmo Digital ... Æ Edit Settings Æ Search satellite (See page 50). Several other satellites also transmit channels complying with the DVB standard. These satellites however transmit only a limited scope of sometimes frequently changing programs. Their sometimes weak signals do not ensure a reliable mobile reception.
HOTBIRD ("Eutelsat Hotbird") Like Astra, Hotbird is not a single satellite, but a system comprising several satellites. It transmits more than 200 digital free-to-air programs in several languages. Hotbird fully covers all of Europe, but at sometimes significantly lower signal levels than Astra. Hotbird is the easiest way to receive German stations in Greece and Turkey. THOR The channels and the footprint of Thor cover northern Europe.
Appendix – Channel list (TV stations) In the original channel list (TV), the programs are allocated to the individual satellites as follows: Astra 1 19.2° E CH 001 to CH 499 Hotbird 13° E CH 500 to CH 999 Astra 2 28.2° E CH 1000 to CH 1199 Thor/Intelsat 1° W CH 1200 to CH 1399 Sirius 5° E CH 1400 to CH 1499 Astra 3 23.
Appendix – TV channels At the factory, your digital CI receiver has been programmed with the following channels( CH 1000 – CH 1185), for example: ASTRA 2 1000 ITV1 1065 BBC 1 N West 1080 BBC 2W Central SW 1001 ITV2+1 1066 BBC 1081 BBC 2 NI 1002 ITV3+1 1003 ITV Play 1004 Travel Channel 1014 TBN Europe NE & C 1067 BBC 1 South 1068 BBC 1 S East 1069 BBC 1 S West 1 1082 BBC TES 3 1083 CBeebies 1084 CBBC 1025 EuroNews 1071 BBC Channel 1085 BBC NEWS 24 1105 Golf Channel 1041 QVC 1044 Best Direct 105
Appendix – Encrypted programs (CI) The following encrypted programs are pre-set in the factory: ORF (Austria) Premiere World (Germany) Arena Canal+ (Netherlands) TV Vlaanderen (Belgium) SRG (Switzerland) CH CH CH CH CH CH 100 to CH 120 to CH 175 to CH 200 to CH 225 to CH 685 to CH 117 170 190 223 234 694 (Astra 1) (Astra 1) (Astra 1) (Astra 1) (Astra 1) (Hotbird) Further program packages and channels can be searched at any time using the search function (see page 38) and can be stored at program positi
Notes on protection of the environment At the end of its lifecycle, this product must not be disposed of with your normal waste, but instead must be returned to a recycling facility for electric and electronic devices. This is indicated by the symbol on the product, the operating manual or the packaging. The materials can be reused in accordance with their identification.
Contact and service If you have any questions about using your satellite reception system, please feel free to call us: Phone: +49 (0) 72 37 – 48 55 – 0 We are available: Monday – Friday from 07:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. We hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of your fully automatic satellite system from ten Haaft. ten Haaft GmbH www.ten-haaft.de E-mail: info@ten-haaft.
