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Operating Manual
Twin-PVR Cable Receiver
UFC 861si
with hard disk and Ethernet
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FOREWORD Dear customer, this Operating Manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered by your new cable receiver. We have tried to make the operating instructions as easy as possible to understand, and to keep them as concise as possible. To help you understand particular specialist terms that cannot be translated, we have added a short glossary at the end of the manual. The power switch is an environmentally friendly feature. If you will not b
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CONTENTS FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................. 2 CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...........................................
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION The channels available on the cable network are subject to continual change. When such changes occur it is necessary to reset the channels. The information for these settings can be found on the Internet or in relevant magazines. Your receiver is factory fi tted with the latest software version. We are however constantly working on adapting the software to the wishes of our customers and to developments in technology. The “Software and Channel List Update” section contai
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT INFORMATION 5
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RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY The multi-functional cable receiver UFC 861 receiver is equipped with two independent reception and signal processing systems as well as a computer hard disk with a capacity of 160 GByte, allowing one to download over 100 hours of TV and radio programmes, and to view these as often as wanted without any loss in quality, either at the same time or time-delayed (timeshift function). The Conax decoding system is embedded in the integrated card reader. In additi
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CONTROLS, DISPLAYS AND CONNECTIONS This section provides a brief description of all the controls, displays and connections. The button symbols presented here can also be found in the description of the operating steps. VIEW OF FRONT PANEL (FLAP FOLDED DOWN) VIEW OF REAR PANEL Front panel controls and displays Rear panel controls and displays 1. Common Interface for two CA modules for 1. On/Off switch (with mains disconnect) ) Pay-TV cards * 2. Mains power cable 2. USB 1.0 port 3. Fan
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CONNECTION AND SETUP The following section is intended specifi cally for specialist dealers. You need not refer to this section unless you are carrying out the installation yourself. The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample confi guration. Do not connect the receiver to the power supply until all installation work has been properly carried out. Refer to the information in the “Safety Instructions” section. CONNECTING THE UNIT (SAT-IF CONNECTIONS) RF(HF) CONNECTION Connect the RF 1 inpu
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CONNECTION AND SETUP INFORMATION ABOUT ANTENNA CONNECTION AND “LOOP THROUGH” OPERATION To enable you to utilise all the reception and recording properties of your UFC 861 twin-PVR cable receiver, such as 1. recording one programme and at the same time viewing any other programme or zapping through the channels, and 2. recording two different programmes at the same time, the two tuner inputs of the receiver must each be supplied with the cable signal. Use the loop-through cable supplied to c
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CONNECTION AND SETUP INSERTING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control. Insert the two supplied batteries into the remote control. Ensure correct polarity of the batteries; the + and – markings are indicated inside the battery compartment. Slide the cover back into the housing until it locks in place. Used batteries are special waste! Do not throw spent batteries into your domestic waste; take them to a collection point for old batteries! DISPOSAL INS
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REMOTE CONTROL Power/standby Sound on/off ... Number input for Videotext (Teletext) channels, timers etc. (yellow) Access channel options Sound/ Access main subtitles selection menu Exit menus (blue) Switch between (red) TV/radio Access Favourites list Access channel (green) information Picture-in-picture nd Programme info from 2 tuner or hard disk AV mode Volume Channel selection up/down Exit menu - back to TV picture Confi rm input Access channel list Fast rewi
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REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL RC 660 The RC 660 remote control supports up to four devices which are supplied with the RC 660 as standard. First, switch off all other receivers (mains switch). 1. Setting via menu (as of software version 1.01) For the UFS 822, the remote control code does not have to be entered manually. You can easily select one of the four existing remote control codes in the menu (see menu “System setup”, “STB management”, “Remote control code”). Notice: As of software versi
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FIRST INSTALLATION Before using your unit for the fi rst time, read the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and Setup” sections. The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample confi guration. Do not connect the receiver to the power supply until all installation work has been properly carried out. The guidance given in the “First Installation” section assumes that the receiver has been properly connected as per the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and Set-Up” sections. First switch
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FIRST INSTALLATION The following display appears: Use the buttons here to select the settings for your TV set. Refer to the operating instructions for your television set! Video Output Here select the type of video signal at the Scart socket or HDMI socket. Select the signal that your TV set can process. - FBAS – Composite baseband signal (colour/picture/blanking/synchronous signal) - RGB – Red/Green/Blue signal - YUV – Component signal - Y/C – S-Video signal (luminance/chrominance) or TV as
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FIRST INSTALLATION Perform the settings by pressing the buttons. Channel Search Use the buttons to select whether you: - All: Free and encrypted channels - Only FTA channels: Only non-encrypted channels, such as ZDF in Germany - Only encrypted channels: Only encrypted channels, such as ARENA should be searched for. Encrypted channels can be decoded only by using a CA module and corresponding smart card. CA modules and smart cards are not supplied with this product. Please contact your re
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FIRST INSTALLATION Here press the buttons to select the time mode: • Manual or • Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel) “Manual” time setting “Auto” time setting Use the buttons to make the Use the buttons to make the settings. settings. Set Local Time Set Local Time Press the button to set the variance from Press the button to set the variance from UMTC (Universal Mean Time Coordinate; formerly UMTC (Universal Mean Time Coordinate; formerly Greenwich Mean Time) and Winter/S
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FIRST INSTALLATION Day Time Setup Channel Select today's date here. Press the button to If the time mode is set to automatic, enter the display a calendar. Select the day using the cursor channel here (pre-setting: “Das Erste”), from which the receiver should receive the time. Press buttons ( ). If the right month and year are not displayed, you can select as follows: the button to call up a channel list from which you can select the channel you want using the • Previous month ( (red)
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MENU TREE 18 Main Menu (Call up by pressing the button) Edit Programme System User Recor- Multimedia/ Installation channel lists Guide (EPG) parameters settings ding list Games Language TV channel list TV settings First Installation MP3 Player settings Automatic Radio channel list Time setting Sleep Timer Photo Album Search TV Favourites Lists Common Interface Manual Search Access control Games Radio Receiver Advanced Display Applications Favourites List Management Channel Search settings Up
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MENU CONCEPT The structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The programme showing on the current selected channel always appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will fi nd detailed descriptions of the selected menu items in the relevant sections of the operating manual! Note: The selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the parameters to be set, are each highlighted in colour. The menus are self-explanatory. Also no
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALPHANUMERIC INPUTS To enter channel, favourites and satellite names, use the key pad that is displayed (see screenshot on the right). Select the desired letters/symbols using the number keys on your remote control. Press the button to delete the last position or press the (red) button to delete the entire name. Once you have se- lected all letters/symbols, press the button to save your en- try. LANGUAGE SELECTION - OSD The language for the on-screen display is se
