TechniSat DigiCorder S1 manual Programme scan, Automatic scan

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8.4 Programme scan

As mentioned, your digital receiver has been pre-programm- ed for reception of the ASTRA and EUTELSAT satellites. To receive new programmes, or those of other satellites, various options are provided to preform a programme scan (search).

1. Automatic scan

Select this type of search mode to scan all satellites selected in the menu LNC Settings (Point 6.4 and 8.4) for program- mes.

2. Satellite scan

Select this search mode to scan a selected satellite for pro- grammes.

3. Transponder scan

Select this search mode to scan a specific transponder of a satellite for programmes.

4. Manual scan

Select this search mode to scan specifically for a particular programme, using the programme-specific PID numbers.

When the scan has been completed, a message will appear on screen indicating how many programmes your digital receiver has found, how many of these are new, and how many are encrypted. New programmes will be stored in the Total list, from where they can be included in the Favourites list, as per Point 8.1.

>To perform a programme scan, first call up the Main Menu. (Fig. 8-13)

>Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Scan.

>Confirm by pressing OK.

The sub-menu Scan will be displayed. (Fig. 8-14)

>Use the up/down arrow keys to select a search mode, and confirm by pressing OK.

8.4.1 Automatic scan

When this search mode is used, all the available satellites included in the menu LNC settings (Points 6.4 and 9.4) will be automatically scanned for programmes. You can select whether you wish to scan for all programmes (encrypted and free-to-air), or only free-to-air programmes. (Fig. 8-15)

>Using the OK key, decide whether you wish to scan only for free-to-air programmes (Free programmes) or whether you want to include encrypted programmes (All programmes).

>Confirm by pressing the red function key Start scan. The scan may take more than 15 minutes. Please note any on-screen messages displayed.

(Fig. 8-13)

(Fig. 8-14)

(Fig. 8-15)

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Contents DiSEqC DigiCorder S1Contents Changing basic programming Operating a rotating antenna DiSEqC 1.2 Illustrations Remote control unitVideo Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde Important notes on operating the unit Please read this firstHelp Safety notesDisposal information Temporary disconnectionVCR Connecting the DVB receiver to a satellite InstallationVia Scart cable ConnectionsSingle unit operation Connection to a television setVia HF cable Video cassette recorder VCRHiFi Amplifier Analogue Serial Interface RS Initial installationDigital Unit with S-Video input HosidenPosition A/Option a Country settingAntenna configuration DiSEqCPosition B/Option B Updating softwareScanning for programmes Operating language SettingsWhen the scan is completed Exiting from the installation assistantCountry Basic settingsRemote control code Time difference GMT hoursPicture format TV set Audio/Video settingsLanguage Audio signal TV Scart modeVideo system Dolby Digital AC3UHF output channel Antenna settings Switching DiSEqC on and offSetting the switching matrix Additional settings/LNC characteristics Switching on and off OperationRotary antenna Selecting a list Programme selection Using the programme up/down keysUsing the numeric keys Using the Navigator Programme listAccessing blocked programmes Information boxReception of encrypted programmes Special functions Multifeed optionsSelecting a starting time Volume control Dolby Digital AC3 modeSelecting another language Additional programme information TV/Radio switchingRevert to last programme selected Display time and programme informationFreeze frame Teletext Using the teletext decoder of your television setUsing the internal video text decoder Transponder informationElectronic Programme Guide SFI SiehFern Info Mixed modeStop mode Sub-titlesInterrupting download procedure Accessing electronic programme guideDownloading SFI data Now table with current programme contents NextMore SFI Info SFI timer programmingPress the red function key Timer to open a selection window SFI functionsSFI overview by programme type genre SFI programme overviewRecording Timer-controlled recordingExiting from SFI Hard drive operationOption Instant recording Start and end recording manuallyStarting a recording manually and ending it auto Matically Timer recordingsHard drive timer Video recorder timerDate Manual timer programmingProgramme change timer SourceRepeat Timer overviewChanging timer programming StopPress the green function key Delete Deleting timer programmingProgramming a new timer event Timeshift functionPlay Playing hard drive recordingsTime Managing the hard drive Pause/Freeze frameFast forward and Reverse Ending PlayDelete Managing recordingsHard drive information Hard drive managementSleep timer Configuring the Favourites listChanging basic programming Providers Calling up programme list managementUse the left/right arrow keys to select Yes or No Adding programmes to the Favourites listPress the blue function key Functions Marking blocks of programmesNow pres the yellow function key Sort. a double Deleting from the Total listSorting programmes Press the blue function key Functions. a window willSelecting a programme Programming the electronic programme guideSFI channel Start categoryChanging the unit PIN Parental controlFunction key ModeAutomatic scan Programme scanSatellite Satellite scanTransponder scan Press the red function key Start scanScan mode Manual scanAfter the scan Unsorted Service settingsService settings SortedUpdating software Activate default settingActivate default setting Delete all programmesManual initialising of the CI module Copying the settingsSystem configuration Encryption systemLNC test Operating a rotary antenna installation DiSEqCEastern and Western limits Deleting existing limitsDelete lim Setting Western limitSet Eastern limit Geo positioningLat Setting a satellite positionNow press the arrow key left First decimal pointSetting user-defined satellite positions User satellite Automatic fine adjustment Autofocus Adjusting the satellite antennaTest transponder/LNC configuration Manual adjustment of antennaOrbital position xx found. Save satellite ? Fig Saving a satellite positionCurrent satellite list Selecting a satellite positionTechnical Terms Delete satellite positionReference position LNB/LNC Low Noise block converter FrequencyFrequency range Co-axial cableSatellite receiver Software updateService voltage Receiver see satellite receiver SatellitePLL modulator Antenna input Antenna output Technical dataDBS tuner Demultiplexing Common InterfaceTeletext LNC power supplyOutput digital Video parameters OutputProgramme memory/satellite positions TimerRemote control system RC-5 Power supply Mains adapter Power requirementProblem Possible cause Solution Troubleshooting guideNeously, and keep them Town/city Geogr. longitude E Geogr. latitude N Annexu Co-ordinates of some German cities1Town/city Geogr.longitude E Geogr. latitude N Co-ordinates of some German citiesAC3 IndexSFI Page For everyday operation Using the programme list34203

DigiCorder S1 specifications

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