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TechniBox
VIACAM
Instruction Manual
Integrated VIACCESS decoding unit and
PCMCIA interface for two independently
operating CA modules. Receives free-to-air
as well as encoded/scrambled (e.g. VIAC-
CESS, CRYPTOWORKS, SECA, etc.) DVB
programmes via ASTRA and EUTELSAT
satellites.
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FERNBEDIENUNG V1_e.qxd 25.08.00 10:52 Seite 2 Remote control On/standby mode Sound on/off TV / Sat mode Numeric keypad Programme + Programme - Language selection Delete (red) Back Transponder information (green) Arrow up Programme info information (blue) Volume - Arrow left TV/radio mode Volume + EPG Arrow right Menu on/off Arrow down OK Programme list on/off
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inhalt1_e.qxd 25.08.00 10:50 Seite 4 Contents 1 Illustrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 5 3 Safety warnings - please read first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 4.1 Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 4.2 External unit .
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inhalt1_e.qxd 25.08.00 10:50 Seite 5 6.13.7 EPG functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 6.13.7.1 EPG information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 6.13.7.2 Pre-selecting a programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 6.13.7.3 Activating the VCR (timer mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 6.13.7.4 Overview of EPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ansicht1_e.qxd 25.08.00 08:36 Seite 4 VIACCESS CA slot A LED display card reader CA slot B Power on/standby Programme down/up Eject button for ca moduls Inserting a CA module: Please follow the instructions set out by the card and module manufacturer Insert the appropriate smart card into the corresponding CA module Now carefully insert the module in the direction of the arrow (arrow should be visible from above) into a free slot, inserting it as far as possible. To remove the card, press the
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 6 Please read this first > Before connecting the receiver, first check that you have received all necessary parts. The following are included: 1 receiver 1 mains cable 1 remote control unit 1 instruction manual 1 guarantee card 2 batteries (1.5V size AAA) > Insert the enclosed batteries in the battery compartment of the remote control unit, ensuring the polarity is correct as indicated > Before switching on the receiver, please first read the saf
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 7 3 Safety Advice For your own safety, you should read the safety instructions carefully before switching on your new receiver for the first time. The manufacturer can accept no responsibility for damage caused by inappropriate handling, or by ignoring the safety advice. > To ensure a sufficient ventilation, place the receiver on a plain, flat underground. Do not lay any objects on the upper surface of the receiver. This contains cooling slots, w
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 9 4 Connections The references in bold type - a b c etc. refer to the diagram on page 8. 4.1 Mains connection The receiver should only be connected to the mains supply after all connections with other components and equipment have been made. This helps to eliminate the likelihood of dama- ge to the receiver or other components. c Once all other cable connections have been made, connect the receiver to a mains supply of 230 V/50 Hz, using the mai
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 10 different transmission channel within the receiver's range of 21 to 61. 4.4 Setting the UHF Output Channel The procedure is as follows: > Use the Menu key to select the Main Menu > Now select the entry Settings, marking it in blue by using the up/down arrow keys > Confirm by pressing OK The sub-menu Settings will be displayed. > Now use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Audio/Video Settings > Confirm by pressing OK. The sub-menu Audio/Vi
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 11 > Once you have found a UHF channel with optimal quality, please remember to enter it into the memory of your TV set. You can now select further settings in the Audio/Video Settings menu, or you can press the Menu key to return to normal operation. The selected setting will be auto- matically stored in memory when you exit the menu. > If your TV set is only equipped with an automatic channel scan, select any UHF chan- nel on your receiver, the
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 12 4.8 Serial Interface RS 232 The RS 232 interface can be used to update the operating software, and in order to pre-pro- gramme the receiver via a PC. 4.9 USB Interface The USB interface can be used to exchange data between a PC and the receiver. 5 Installation Now that you have made all the necessary connections to and from your receiver, and have switched it on, you may, if necessary resp. if you wish, optimise the operation of the receiver.
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 13 5.2 Basic Settings In order to gain the optimal benefit from your DVB receiver, you can still set several individu- al preferences. > Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu display. > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Settings. > Press OK to confirm this selection The sub-menu Settings will be displayed. > Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the entry Basic Settings. > Press OK to confirm this selection > The sub-menu Basic Sett
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 14 Country This function provides an automatic change-over between standard (winter) time and day- light savings (summer) time. Mark the entry Country to select your home country, and con- firm by pressing the OK key. As this information is currently not broadcast by all programme providers, you should initially select None for this setting. > Press the key Back to return to the menu Settings, or press the Menu key to return to normal operation.
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 15 Picture format TV Set: Use the OK key to select either the 4:3(standard) or 16:9(widescreen) picture format, in accordance with the features of your TV set. This function automatically adjusts the picture format to the specifications of your TV set. Sound (Audio) Use the OK key to select your preferred language. Where a programme is broadcast with several language soundtracks, this feature will automatically select your preferred language, if
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 16 > Now use the up/down arrow keys to select the entry LNB Settings > Confirm by pressing the OK key. The menu LNB Settings will be displayed. The following selections can be made in this sub-menu: 5.4.1 Switching DiSEqC on or off DiSEqC (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a digital signal that can control the functions of DiSEqC-compatible components via the antenna connection. If your external installation features DiSEqC components, you
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 17 > Confirm by pressing the OK key. The highlighted entry will now be inserted in the menu >Settings>LNB at the pre- viously selected position In this way, you can continue to customise the Menu>Settings>LNB until all the information in this menu correspond to those of your receiving unit. For those switiching criteria you do not require you should select the setting No Satellite. 5.4.3 Additional Settings Now that the switching matrix of your
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 18 Polarisation Use the OK key to enter the appropriate polarisation plane (horizontal or vertical) on which the selected programme is broadcast. Symbol rate The symbol rate is an indication of the volume of data being transmitted per second. A typi- cal rate might be 27000, indicating that 27000 symbols per second are being transmitted. Use the numeric key pad to enter the appropriate symbol rate. FEC Rate The FEC function adjusts error correcti
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 19 When entering programme numbers consisting of more than one digit, you have about 3 seconds after pressing one digit to enter the next digit, in order to complete the entry in such a way that the receiver recognises all digits as part of one selection. If you are entering a programme number with only one or two digits, you can speed up the selection process by pressing OK after entering the last digit. 6.2.3 Using the Programme List > Press t
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bed_anl_ViaCam_engl_2.qxd 30.03.01 14:21 Seite 20 > Open the cover on the right side of the front panel of the receiver, by opening the cover downwards as indicated. > Either insert the VIACCESS card into the slot of the integrated card reader, Or > Insert a CA module in one of the two slots provided. > Insert a smart card in the card slot of the CA module. Take care to ensure the gold-coloured chip on the smart card is on the upper side, in the direction in which the card is being inserted.
