TechniSat DigiCorder S1 manual Adjusting the satellite antenna, Test transponder/LNC configuration

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9.3.2 Adjusting the satellite antenna

To adjust the antenna for the desired satellite, or to determine whether the desired satellite can be received at the set position, a test transponder has been programmed for each satellite.

The indicators for signal strength and signal quality provided by this test transponder facilitate the exact positioning of the antenna.

9.3.2.1 Test transponder/LNC configuration

To change the data of the respective test transponder, proceed as follows:

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Use the arrow keys to mark the field Current

 

 

satellite list.

 

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Press OK to display the satellite list.

 

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Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the satellite

 

 

position for which you wish to change the data.

 

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Confirm by pressing OK.

 

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Now use the arrow keys to mark the field LNC config.

 

(Fig. 9-12)

 

 

and press OK.

The menu LNC settings will be displayed. (Fig. 9-12)

>In this menu, enter the data relating to the test transponder as well as for the LNC used, as described in Point 6.4.3.

>Press Back to return to the menu for adjusting the motorised antenna.

9.3.2.2 Manual adjustment of antenna

The optimum adjustment for the desired position can be made with the help of the displays for signal strength and signal quality. Adjust the antenna in such a way that both bars indicated a maximum value.

>Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the field Save.

>Now use the arrow key right (field East is marked) resp. left (field West is marked) to turn the antenna to the desired position. In each case, hold the key pressed down until the desired position has been rea- ched.

9.3.2.3 Automatic fine adjustment (Autofocus)

Before storing the satellite position in memory, you should perform the automatic focussing function. This provides a fine adjustment of the antenna to achieve optimum reception.

>Press the yellow function key Actions to open a window displaying the actions available.

>Now use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line

Autofocus.

>Confirm by pressing OK.

>Press the green key (Autofocus) to start the autof-

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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 firstDisposal information Safety notesTemporary disconnection HelpVCR Connecting the DVB receiver to a satellite InstallationSingle unit operation ConnectionsConnection to a television set Via Scart cableVideo cassette recorder VCR Via HF cableHiFi Amplifier Analogue Digital Initial installationUnit with S-Video input Hosiden Serial Interface RSAntenna configuration Country settingDiSEqC Position A/Option aUpdating software Position B/Option BScanning for programmes When the scan is completed SettingsExiting from the installation assistant Operating languageRemote control code Basic settingsTime difference GMT hours CountryLanguage Audio signal Audio/Video settingsTV Scart mode Picture format TV setDolby Digital AC3 Video systemUHF output channel Switching DiSEqC on and off Antenna settingsSetting the switching matrix Additional settings/LNC characteristics Operation Switching on and offRotary antenna Using the numeric keys Programme selection Using the programme up/down keysUsing the Navigator Programme list Selecting a listInformation box Accessing blocked programmesReception of encrypted programmes Multifeed options Special functionsSelecting a starting time Dolby Digital AC3 mode Volume controlSelecting another language Revert to last programme selected TV/Radio switchingDisplay time and programme information Additional programme informationUsing the internal video text decoder Teletext Using the teletext decoder of your television setTransponder information Freeze frameStop mode Mixed modeSub-titles Electronic Programme Guide SFI SiehFern InfoAccessing electronic programme guide Interrupting download procedureDownloading SFI data Next Now table with current programme contentsMore Press the red function key Timer to open a selection window SFI timer programmingSFI functions SFI InfoSFI overview by programme type genre SFI programme overviewExiting from SFI Timer-controlled recordingHard drive operation RecordingOption Instant recording Start and end recording manuallyHard drive timer Timer recordingsVideo recorder timer Starting a recording manually and ending it auto MaticallyProgramme change timer Manual timer programmingSource DateChanging timer programming Timer overviewStop RepeatProgramming a new timer event Deleting timer programmingTimeshift function Press the green function key DeletePlaying hard drive recordings PlayTime Fast forward and Reverse Pause/Freeze frameEnding Play Managing the hard driveHard drive information Managing recordingsHard drive management DeleteConfiguring the Favourites list Sleep timerChanging basic programming Providers Calling up programme list managementPress the blue function key Functions Adding programmes to the Favourites listMarking blocks of programmes Use the left/right arrow keys to select Yes or NoSorting programmes Deleting from the Total listPress the blue function key Functions. a window will Now pres the yellow function key Sort. a doubleSelecting a programme Programming the electronic programme guideSFI channel Start categoryChanging the unit PIN Parental controlFunction key ModeAutomatic scan Programme scanTransponder scan Satellite scanPress the red function key Start scan SatelliteManual scan Scan modeAfter the scan Service settings Service settingsSorted UnsortedActivate default setting Activate default settingDelete all programmes Updating softwareSystem configuration Copying the settingsEncryption system Manual initialising of the CI moduleEastern and Western limits Operating a rotary antenna installation DiSEqCDeleting existing limits LNC testSet Eastern limit Setting Western limitGeo positioning Delete limNow press the arrow key left Setting a satellite positionFirst decimal point LatSetting user-defined satellite positions User satellite Test transponder/LNC configuration Adjusting the satellite antennaManual adjustment of antenna Automatic fine adjustment AutofocusCurrent satellite list Saving a satellite positionSelecting a satellite position Orbital position xx found. Save satellite ? FigDelete satellite position Technical TermsReference position Frequency range FrequencyCo-axial cable LNB/LNC Low Noise block converterService voltage Software updateReceiver see satellite receiver Satellite Satellite receiverDBS tuner Technical dataDemultiplexing Common Interface PLL modulator Antenna input Antenna outputOutput digital LNC power supplyVideo parameters Output TeletextRemote control system RC-5 TimerPower supply Mains adapter Power requirement Programme memory/satellite positionsProblem 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

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