Operation, General, Switching on and off

5 Operation

The ADR receiver ASTRASTAR AX 1 is factory-preprogrammed to the at present most current assignation of all digital Astra radio channels. Chapter 6 tells you how to extend or update this preprogrammation.

5.1 General

The digital radio system of the Astra satellite broadcasts radio channels in CD quality. This digital System offers so-called “free” and “DMX” channels. The “free” channels are known public radio transmitters which broadcast their channels in digital sound quality. Additionally, channels from “Digital Music Express” (DMX) are broadcasted in the ADR system in encoded form. To receive these channels you need the decoder integrated in the ASTRASTAR AX 1 and a valid smart card. After you have payed a monthly charge the smart card becomes valid. For further information refer to the DMX information sheet.

Apart from music the DMX channels transmit additional information about title, interpreter, composer, album and order number of the running CD. This information can be indicated on a special remote control with display. This kind of remote control you can buy from your TechniSat sales representative.

5.2 Switching on and off

Preferentially, use the mains

to switch the ASTRASTAR AX

1 on and off in order to save electricity costs and energy. For short operational breaks you can use the remote control function:

> switch on and to standby with

After the connection to the network the channel position that has last been active for at least 5 sec. is adjusted.

As soon as the ADR receiver is in standby mode, “standby” is displayed for approx. 5 sec. in normal brightness. During this time the automatic tuning system can be called (see 6 “Programming”).

After the “standby” display is dim the ASTRASTAR AX 1 can be switched with all keys to the last activated channel.

5.3 Channel selection

The ADR receiver ASTRASTAR AX 1 has three channel tables: FREE, DMX and FAV.

FREE contains all channels which can be received any time without additional charge. The DMX table lists all “Digital Music Express” channels which are transmitted in encoded form and can only be received with a valid smart card. In the FAV table you can save your own favourite, i.e. preferential free channels and DMX channels. (Please refer to 6 “Programming” for information about the table assignation).

Table	Identification	Channel
FREE	DMX LED off	free channels without charge
DMX	DMX LED on	“Digital Music Express” channels
		(only receivable with a valid smart
		card)
DMX	DMX LED blinking	the smart card message can be
		displayed with	Text

FAV	e.g. F 2	individual collection of free
		channels and DMX channels

>selection of a desired channel tabel with , or

To receive DMX channels a valid smart card must be inserted with the contact side downwards into the card slot below the front lid.