TechniSat Comprehensive Troubleshooting for Your DigiCorder Satellite TV System
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Problem

 

Possible cause

 

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Various programmes not shown in

 

Wrong programme list selected

 

Select different programme list (see

 

 

programme list

 

 

 

 

Point 7.2.3.1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound OK, no TV picture

 

Reception set to Radio mode

 

Switch to TV mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programmes such as Pro 7, Sat 1,

 

Interference from DECT standard

 

Increase distance between phone

 

 

TM3, Kabel 1, DSF and HOT temp-

 

cordless telephones

 

base station and receiver

 

 

orarily interrupted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit controls cannot be operated

 

Defective data flow-->unit blocked

 

Disconnect mains plug for approx. 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

seconds, then switch unit on again

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remote control not working

 

Batteries empty

 

Change batteries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temporary appearance of small

 

Heavy rain or snow

 

Remove snow from dish

 

 

square blocks in picture, unit temp-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna not correctly adjusted

 

Adjust antenna position

 

 

orarily freezes picture, no sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screen temporarily black with

 

Dish too small for location

 

 

Fit larger antenna, adjust antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

message “no signal”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Obstruction between dish and

 

Mount antenna with free line of sight

 

 

 

 

satellite, e.g. wall, tree

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No picture, no sound,

 

Short circuit in LNC cable

 

Switch off unit, fix short circuit,

 

 

display active

 

 

 

 

switch unit on again

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defective or missing cable conne-

 

Check all cable connections

 

 

 

 

ction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faulty LNC

 

Replace LNC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect reception unit set on rece-

 

Adjust setting (see Point 6.4)

 

 

 

 

iver

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna incorrectly adjusted

 

Adjust antenna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No picture, no sound,

 

No mains power

 

Check mains power cord and plug

 

 

display not active

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No reception of programmes

 

Antenna maladjusted or faulty

 

Check antenna

 

 

previously received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programme now broadcast on

 

Perform scan (see Point 8.3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

another transponder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Programme no longer being

 

None

 

 

 

 

broadcast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna will not turn

Motor not DiSEqC 1.2 compatible

Use compatible motor

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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 cableVia HF cable Video cassette recorder VCRHiFi Amplifier Analogue Digital Initial installationUnit with S-Video input Hosiden Serial Interface RSAntenna configuration Country settingDiSEqC Position A/Option aPosition B/Option B Updating softwareScanning 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 setVideo 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 Using the numeric keys Programme selection Using the programme up/down keysUsing the Navigator Programme list Selecting a listAccessing blocked programmes Information boxReception of encrypted programmes Special functions Multifeed optionsSelecting a starting time Volume control Dolby Digital AC3 modeSelecting 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 InfoInterrupting download procedure Accessing electronic programme guideDownloading SFI data Now table with current programme contents NextMore 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 DeletePlay Playing hard drive recordingsTime Fast forward and Reverse Pause/Freeze frameEnding Play Managing the hard driveHard drive information Managing recordingsHard drive management DeleteSleep timer Configuring the Favourites listChanging 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 SatelliteScan mode Manual scanAfter 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 ? FigTechnical Terms Delete satellite positionReference 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

DigiCorder S1 specifications

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