Users Guide advanced GB Read these instructions carefully before using this appliance. • Retain for future reference. RADIX shall not be liable for damages resulting from improper use of this appliance. RADIX Electronic Vertriebs-GmbH • D-61381 Friedrichsdorf • F.R. Germany Version 1.
Introduction 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing your RADIX digital satellite receiver. All RADIX products are manufactured to the highest standards at our ISO 9002 accredited manufacturing plants. You naturally want to begin viewing your favourite programmes as quickly as possible - this is why we have designed the menu to fully meet your requirements. To ensure that you get to know your unit properly and that you can use and program all functions, please read these instruction carefully.
Contents 2 Contents Chapter Content Page 1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 20 2 Contents ...................................................................................................... 21 3 Important Safety Notes ............................................................................ 22 4 Your Receiver and its Functions ................................................................. 23 4.
Important Safety Notes 3 Important Safety Notes This appliance is designed exclusively for receiving satellite signals as described in this guide. It must not be used for any other purpose. Keep the appliance out of reach of children.
Your Receiver and its Functions 4 Your Receiver and its Functions 4.
Your Receiver and its Functions 4.2 Connecting the Antenna and Other Devices 4-Digit LED Programme Number Display Common Interface Slots for Conditional Access Modules (CAM) Power Programme Select Eject Button Front of Receiver Antenna TV Scart Connection Audio conection for HiFi system (analog) IF INPUT +13V/+18VDC 400mA MAX.
Installing Your Receiver 5 Installing Your Receiver CAUTION: Do not place the receiver near any heat sources or in strong sunlight. Protect all cables from damage caused, for example, by sharp edges. This appliance must only be used with a mains voltage of 230 V (± 10%), 50 Hz. CAUTION: Do not connect the receiver to the mains until you have correctly connected your VCR, TV and any other analogue receiver you may have to the mains.
Setting Up Your Receiver 6 Setting Up Your Receiver • Switch your television on and set it to receiver-receive (AV or SCART input). • Press the Power button on your receiver or on your remote control unit. The ON message appears on the receivers display and the following screen appears. The Main Menu appears on your TV screen: Welcome ! D • Select the language of your choice. Instructions on what you need to do and which buttons on the remote control should be used are contained in the orange dialog box.
Using Your Receiver When you have completed these settings, you are ready to begin viewing the pre-programmed channels. To do this you must first activate the factory presets: • Press the Exit key to download the channel data. After a few moments you will receive a television programme. If you do not want to use the factory presets, you can open the Main Menu by pressing the Menu key (see Section 9) and make all of the necessary changes yourself. 7 Using your Receiver 7.
Using Your Receiver 7.4 Listening to the Radio In addition to television programmes, many broadcasters transmit their radio programmes in digital HIFI format. • Press the RADIO key (see Section 4.1) to toggle between TV and Radio mode. NOTE: You can only toggle between television and radio modes when a complete list has been called up. The complete list of preset channels consists of a television section (known as “Video”) and a radio section. • Use the > button to call up the complete video list.
Using Your Receiver 8 Programme Lists and Information 8.1 Preference Lists Digital television offers you hundreds of channels and it’s easy to lose track of your favourites. To help you find your favourite programmes quickly and easily, you can create preference lists. Several hundred broadcasters are preset into the receiver at the factory - these are listed in the Complete Video List and the Complete Radio List.
Using Your Receiver 8.2 Channel Guides and Information on Channel Contents NOTE: The functions described under Section 8.2 are only available for previously configured Preference Lists. NOTE: Information on programme content is not broadcast by all TV broadcasters! 8.2.1 Comprehensive Information on Channel Contents • Press the EPG key while watching a programme (EPG: Electronic Program Guide).
Programming Your Receiver 9 Programming Your Receiver in the Main Menu If you want to receive additional or other programs to those which were preset, you can programme the new broadcaster yourself. You can also use a variety of service functions ranging from antenna positioning to preference lists and access control. Main menu 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Programming Your Receiver In order to include a radio station in your personal list, switch from the complete video list to the complete radio list using the RADIO button. The procedure is the same as above. Radio programs which have been included in your personal list are identified with an “R”. If you want to delete a program from your list: • Press the < button to access the personal list and use the UP/DOWN buttons to select the desired program.
Programming Your Receiver 9.3.1 Automatic Search During automatic search, certain data is already pre-programmed. Standard satellite systems use Universal-LNBs with a local oscillator frequency of 9750 MHz for the lower band and 10600 MHz for the lower band. The basic setting for this receiver contains this data except the ASTRA and HOTBIRD satellites. You should only change these settings if your satellite system deviates from this or if you specifically want different settings.
Programming Your Receiver 9.3.3 Programme Data Transfer This menu item is included to support specialist retailers. In this way a desired preset can be transferred from a master device to several slave devices. This pre-setting serves the common interests of a group of customers, for example regional or ethnic interests. Master and slave receivers are linked together using as RS 232 interface. NOTE: All receiver functions are locked while the receiver is in data transfer mode.
Programming Your Receiver 9.5 Antenna Control The following settings require highly specialised knowledge and skills. If in doubt, you should have this work carried out by an experienced professional. Requirements: The parabolic antenna must feature a control motor which receives and uses the signal from the receiver. The mechanical settings for the antenna must be carried out correctly so that the satellites orbit can be properly tracked.
Programming Your Receiver 9.7 Common Interface Manager You can insert a maximum of two Common Interface Modules for decoding Pay-TV program packages. • Insert the Ci-module into the slot with the coloured label facing upwards. • Insert the Smartcard into the Ci-module with the gold chip facing upwards. The Ci-Module is automatically initialised and the program package is decoded. In menu ”7. Common Interface Manager” you can call up the status of the inserted Ci module and Smartcard.
Technische Daten • Technical Data • Caractéristiques Techniques Datos Técnicos • Dati Tecnici • Teknik Özellikler Tuner IF Input Frequency IF Loop through output IF Bandwidth Input Impedance Input Signal level LNB Polarization Switching Voltage Band Switching I/Q Output Microprocessor and Main Memories 920 ~ 2150MHz 920 ~ 2150MHz 8/55MHz, automatical switching according to symbol rate 75ohms -65dbm ~ -25dbm Microprocessor Type Processing Rate Flash ROM (for program memory) DRAM Flash ROM(for data memory)
