TechniSat S1 manual Downloading SFI data, Interrupting download procedure

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-mark selected programmes which will be switched on automatically at the starting time

-programme timers

-search for programmes according to type (genre), and to select them for viewing.

7.14.1 Downloading SFI data

The programme information is updated at the time set on your receiver in accordance with Point 8.2 (SFI channel. This can only take place when your unit is in standby mode.

The downloading procedure is indicated by the message Load SFI in the display. If your receiver is in operating mode at this time, the download function will not be carried out.

You may also start the download procedure manually. First switch off the receiver (display shows “Standby), then press the SFI key. During the download procedure, the display will show Load SFI, followed by an indicator of the SFI data downloaded so far (e.g. 38%).

The duration of the download procedure depends on the number of programmes available. Programmes can be shown for up to seven days in advance. However, because of the volume of data, this period is reduced the more porgram- mes are included in the electronic programme guide.

You can decide for yourself, which programmes should be included in the electronic programme guide. These can be included as described under Point 8.1.5.

7.14.2 Interrupting download procedure

You can interrupt the download procedure by switching on the digital receiver (On/Standby key). The data from the previous SFI update will continue to be available.

7.14.3 Accessing electronic programme guide

>Switch on both the digital receiver and your television set.

>Press the SFI key on the remote control of the digital receiver.

The electronic programme guide will be displayed on screen (Fig. 7-16).The display will show either the current programmes of the channels selected by you, or those included in the ex factory pre-programming (see also Point 8.2). You can now use the SFI func- tion to obtain information on the contents of various programmes.

You can also use the SFI functions to select a pro- gramme for viewing, to mark a programme for later viewing, or to include it in timer programming.

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