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To take maximum advantage of all the features of your satellite receiver,
please read this user manual very carefully.
ASR 08 T SATELLITE RECEIVER
The package contains the following items :
• Satellite receiver
• Remote control unit
• SCART cable
• Two batteries, type R03 (AAA)
• User manual
• List of pre-programmed channels
In the unlikely event of one of these items being missing, please contact your dealer.
REMOTE CONTROL
Installing the batteries
Remove the battery compartment cover,
located
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Important safety and operating information. This set was designed and manufactured in accordance with international safety standards. You must nonetheless observe certain rules to guarantee optimum results and safety. Read this user manual before attempting to put the set into service. Ensure that all connections (including mains connection and connector cables between sets) are made according to manufacturer recommendations. Switch off the set and disconnect the power supply plug if you wish t
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Page CONTENTS REMOTE CONTROL UNIT.................................................................................... 5 FRONT PANEL KEYPAD ....................................................................................... 6 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.............................................................................. 6 INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER ............................................................ 7-8 EVERYDAY USE........................................................
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT STANDBY key (Switch set on using the CH M/CH N keys, or 0 to 9) PL PL Parental lock. EXIT COPY HFB 0 9 Numeric keypad : - Channel selection 1 2 3 - Frequency entry - Toturn on the receiver. 4 5 6 Channel scrolling (zapping) and to turn on the CH 7 8 9 receiver. COPY VL DEC 0 To interchange two programme numbers. VL Video level selection. TUNE TUNE DEC Decoder mode selection. 22 KHZ CH 22 kHz signal On/Off. AUDIO Audio frequency display. VIDEO V/H LNB EXIT To exit programming
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FRONT PANEL KEYPAD c On/Standby button a Programme number display Satellite receiver ASR08T 400 programs Sound Wegener Panda DiSEqC ToneBurst CH b Channel scrolling keys REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS d IF A input - socket to connect the LNB of your satellite antenna (e.g. ASTRA) i AUDIO L/R : h SCART socket to connect a CINCH sockets to connect a video cassette recorder (VCR) stereo system. WARNING! MADE IN Shock Hazard GERMANY A Do not open L VCR IF INPUT R B TV DECODER e IF B input - g SCART socket
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INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER A correctly installed satellite antenna is essential for the receiver to operate. The satellite antenna coaxial cable must be long enough to reach the desired receiver site. Install the receiver near your television set, making sure to leave ventilation space of about 15 cm to the sides and above the receiver. Do not obstruct the ventilation slots of the receiver. You can install the receiver according to the following example : Satellite antenna TV Ant. SCART
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INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER - Connect the LNB coaxial cable to Socket d IF INPUT A. - You can, if applicable, connect a second LNB to IF INPUT B connector e. Plug F must be tightened by hand on the threading of the plug. Do not use any tools. Take care not to jam the plug. - You can now connect your equipment to the mains power supply. To do this, connect one of the ends of the mains cable to connector j on the receiver and the other end to a mains socket. Our description of the receiver
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EVERYDAY USE On/Standby Using set keypad: Press the On/Standby key. Using remote control: Switch the receiver on by pressing one of the numeric keys (0 to 9), or on the remote control keypad. If the set is switched on using the or keys, the last programme number active before switching off is called up, for example : " 13". To switch the set off, press the Standby key. The display shows : " -" Programme Selection Using set keypad: Press the programme scrolling keys GH Using remote control:
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RECORDING SATELLITE PROGRAMMES If your receiver is connected to a VCR, you can record satellite programmes. Paragraph 2 : Connection to a VCR in the INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER chapter of the present manual describes the procedure for connecting the VCR to the receiver. Refer also to your VCR user manual. On your satellite receiver, select the channel you wish to record, then, on the VCR, select the programme number assigned to the satellite receiver (e.g. AV) and begin recording. To avo
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PROGRAMMING A NEW CHANNEL Your receiver is already programmed to receive the most important satellite signals. You can, however, change the programming or add new channels at any time. To store a new channel in memory, you need the following information (found in specialist satellite TV magazines): 1. LNB selection 3. Video frequency and ToneBurst signal 4. Audio mode 2. Polarisation 5. Audio frequency First, select the programme number you wish to assign to the new channel, and then follow the
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PROGRAMMING A NEW CHANNEL 4. Audio mode selection A-M Press the key to display the audio mode, e.g. : "Ton1". Press several times to display all the available modes. DISPLAY MODE DE-EMPHASIS BANDWIDTH "Ton 1" Stéréo Wegener Panda 130 kHz "Ton 2" Mono Wegener Panda 130 kHz "Ton 3" Mono 50 µs 280 kHz "Ton 4" Mono 75 µs 280 kHz "Ton 5" Mono J 17 280 kHz 5. Audio Frequency Adjustment AUDIO Press the key to display the frequency in MHz, e.g. : "A702". You can enter the desired frequency directly (t
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SPECIAL FEATURES 1. Video Level This feature lets you adjust the video level to compensate for differences in level that may exist between the various satellites. VL Press the key to display the current mode, e.g. : " HI ". Press the key again to select the second mode. " HI " = light image (16 MHz for ASTRA) " LO " = dark image (25 MHz for EUTELSAT, INTELSAT, etc.) 2. C/Ku Band This feature is used to invert the video when receiving C-band satellite transmissions. C/KU Press the key to select
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SPECIAL FEATURES 4. 22 kHz Switching Signal This signal can be used to control either a switching box or, for example, the LNB (high band/low band). 22 KHZ Press the key briefly to display the current mode, e.g. : "22-". Press again to select the second mode. "22 +" = 22 kHz switching signal in service "22--"= 22 kHz switching signal stopped. EXIT If you wish to exit Special Features, press the remote control key briefly. The receiver returns to programme display, without storing the modificat
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CONVENIENCE FEATURES 1. Parental Lock Used to restrict use of the set, or access to certain programmes. 1. Locking certain programmes. The programme can be selected, but the picture does not appear on screen. The programming cannot be altered. Locked programmes are indicated on the display by an L before the programme number, e.g. : "L34" 2. Locking the entire set. The satellite receiver cannot be used until the lock is deactivated. The display shows : "L-". PL Press the key (the display shows
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE Display inoperative - Mains lead incorrectly connected - Power cut Unable to switch set on - Short circuit in the coaxial cable connected to the LNB No picture - SCART cable incorrectly connected. - Wrong LNB selection. No sound - Poor adjustment of frequency or audio mode - SCART cable incorrectly connected - Receiver volume too low Poor picture quality - Satellite antenna not installed according to instructions - Damaged cable - Satellite antenna too sm
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SPECIFICATIONS RF PART - INPUT FREQUENCY : 900-2150 MHz (IN STEPS OF 1 MHz) - INPUT IMPEDANCE : 75 OHM - INPUT LEVEL : -60 dBm -30 dBm - INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY : 479.5 MHz - RESPONSE THRESHOLD : 6 dB VIDEO PART - DE-EMPHASIS : CCIR REC 405-1, 625 LINES - FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 50 Hz - 4,0 Mhz (+1,5 dB / - 2 dB) - OUTPUT LEVEL : 1 Vp-p TYPICAL - PAL B/B OUTPUT : 1,0 Vp-p (DE-EMPHASIS, UNFILTERED, UNCLAMPED) - OUTPUT SOCKET : SCART AUDIO PART - FREQUENCY RANGE : 5,5 - 9,99 MHz (ADJUSTABLE I
