TechniSat DigiPal1 manual Adjusting the antenna, Serial interface RS

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Your receiver will now check automatically whether the channel you have selected, as well as the lower neig- hbouring channel adjoining it, are free (Fig. 4-4).If the channel is already occupied, a note to this effect will be displayed (Fig. 4-5).In this case, please repeat the procedure until you find a suitable free channel.

>When you have found the optimum UHF channel, please remember to store this in your TV set memory. You can now make further adjustments in the menu

Audio/Video Settings,or you can press the Menu key to return to normal operation. This setting will be automatically stored when you exit the menu.

>If your television set is equipped only with an automa- tic search function, then simply set any UHF channel on your receiver, then start the automatic search pro- cedure of your television set. If necessary, keep repeating this procedure until you have found a suita- ble output channel, then store this in your TV set memory.

>At this stage it may be necessary to fine-tune the channel on your TV set.

4.5 Adjusting the antenna

Your receiver is equipped with a signal strength indicator to facilitate the optimum adjustment of the antenna.

>Press the Menu key to call up the Main Menu.

>Now use the arrow keys up/down to select the menu line Settings.

>Confirm by pressing OK.

The sub-menu Settings will be displayed (Fig. 4-6).

>Now use the arrow keys up/down to select the menu line Antenna adjustment.

>Confirm by pressing OK. The menu Antenna adjustment will be displayed (Fig. 4-7)

>Now use the arrow keys left/right to select the channel with the weakest reception signal strength.

>Now adjust the position of the antenna until both bar

indicators show optimum signal strength.

red bar

poor reception

yellow bar

good reception

green bar

very good reception

4.6 Serial interface RS 232

The RS 232 interface serves to carry out updates of the ope- rating software, as well as to facilitate pre-programming via a PC.

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Contents EPG Contents Page Illustrations Remote controlFront view Please read this first Disconnecting the unitDisposal instructions Safety precautions Important notes on operation Initial installationPage Page Connections Mains power connectionConnection to the antenna Connection to a television setSetting the UHF output channel Serial interface RS Adjusting the antennaBasic settings InstallationOSD Language Parental control Audio/Video SettingsTime difference to GMT hours CountryOperation Using the Programme up/down keys Switching on and offUsing the numeric keypad Using the programme listSelecting a list Volume controlSelecting blocked programmes Information boxSelecting a different language TV/Radio switchingReturn to last programme selected Display Time and Programme Information Using the Videotext decoder of your televisi- on setAdditional Programme Information Channel InformationElectronic Programme Guide Using the internal Videotext decoderCalling up Electronic Programme Guide Programme preview for following daysEPG Information TimerExiting from EPG Programming by means of EPGManual Programming / changing timer settings VCR Changing basic programming Configuring the programme listCalling up a Programme list Adding programmes to the programme listDeleting from the Total list Deleting programmes Deleting from the Favourites listSorting programmes Blocking access to programmes Parental ControlChanging the PIN Programme search Cancelling parental control for individual programmesAutomatic Search Extended search After the Search Activating Factory/Default Setting Calling up factory settings/Delete AllDelete All Programmes Technical Terms System configurationScart Technical DataTHD Trouble-shooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution Switching on and off Volume adjustmentProgramme selection Using the Programme up/down keys For everyday use