TechniSat HD S2X manual Troubleshooting guide, Problem Possible cause Solution

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13 Troubleshooting guide

		Problem	Possible cause	Solution

		Various programmes not shown in	Wrong programme list selected	Select different programme list (see
		the programme list		Point 7.2.3.1)

		Sound OK, no TV picture	Radio mode switched on	Switch to TV mode

		Programmes such as DSF and Tele	Interference from DECT cordless	Increase distance between base
		5 show occasional interference	telephones	station and receiver

		Receiver cannot be operated	Defective data stream --> unit	Pull out mains plug for approx.
			blocked	5 seconds, then switch the unit back
				on

		Remote control not working	Batteries are spent	Replace batteries

			Wrong remote control code set	Set correct remote control code
				(Point 6.2.3)

		Intermittent appearance of square	Heavy rain or snow	Remove snow from dish
		blocks in the picture. Occasionally
		blocks in the picture. Occasionally	Antenna incorrectly adjusted	Readjust antenna
		switches to freeze frame, no sound.	Antenna incorrectly adjusted	Readjust antenna
		Screen intermittently black with “No	Dish at reception location is too	Use larger antenna
		signal” message	small

			Obstruction between dish and	Install dish with unobstructed line of
			satellite (e.g. a tree)	sight

		No picture, no sound, display on	Short circuit in LNB connection	Switch unit off, fix short circuit,
				switch unit on again

			Defective or missing cable	Check all cable connections
			connection

			Defective LNB	Replace LNB

			Wrong external unit selected on the	Correct setting
			receiver	(see Point 6.4)

			Antenna incorrectly adjusted	Readjust antenna

		No picture, no sound, no display	No mains power	Check mains cable and plug

		No reception for programmes that	Antenna defective or misadjusted	Check antenna
		were functioning well previously
		were functioning well previously	Programme being transmitted on	Perform scan
			Programme being transmitted on	Perform scan
			a different transponder	(see Point 9.4)

			Programme no longer being	None
			broadcast

13		Antenna cannot be rotated	Motor not compatible with	Use suitable motor
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Contents DigiCorder HD S2X P V R DiSEqCContents Operation Hard drive operationChanging basic programming Remote control IllustrationsFront of unit Back of unitUse with a rotating antenna DiSEqC Dear customer Disposal advice Please read this firstSafety notes When not in use Important notes on operationImportant note on data security Connecting the DVB receiver VCRMains power connection External unitConnection to a television set Serial interface RS Video cassette recorder VCRHiFi/Surround Sound amplifier USB-BuchseAntenna signals Initial installationCountry setting Operating languageProgramme/channel search/ISIPRO Antenna configurationSoftware updating ContinueEnding the installation assistant Loading EPGplus dataOperating language SettingsBasic settings CountryPicture settings TV Scart mode Sound settingsHdmi resolution Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the line Sound SettingsSub-title language Antenna settingsAudio speech Dolby DigitalSwitching DiSEqC on and off Multi-tennaSetting the switching matrix Press the OK key. Example 1 2 satellites Twin-LNBsLNB Type Additional settings/LNB propertiesSystem examples Test-TransponderSpecial functions Rotating antennaSeveral Favourites lists CI dual decoding Network settingsDisplay time Information Banner Radio background picturePage Switching on and off OperationProgramme selection Receiving encrypted programmes Calling up blocked programmesInfobox Selecting a starting time Special functionsOption channels Simultaneous reception of two encrypted programmesVolume control TV/Radio switchingSelecting a different language Additional programme information Return to last programme previously selectedDisplay clock and programme information Transponder informationVideotext Subtitles PIP function picture in pictureCall up PIP operation EPGplus Electronic Programme Guide Switch off PIP operationZoom picture Change PIP picturesDownloading EPGplus data Interrupting the download procedureNow Table with current programme contents Calling up the Electronic Programme GuideEPGplus functions NextMore EPGplus InfoTimer settings pre- and post-run time EPGplus Timer programmingDeleting the EPGplus timer event Use the up/down arrow keys to select the line Delete timerDisplaying the EPGplus overview for other channels Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Timer settingsEPGplus programme overview EPGplus overview by type of programme genreSleep Timer Ending EPGplus modeRecording Timer-controlled recordingHard drive operation Instant recordingInstant recording Starting a recording manually Option Ending a recording manuallyEnd recording automatically Option Timer recordings Manual programming of timer Delete Timer programming Timer overviewChanging Timer programming Programming a new Timer eventTimeshift function TimePlaying back recordings Reproducing hard drive recordings Setting markers while recordingPlayback function Recording informationJogshuttle function Pause/Freeze frameFast forward and rewind Slow motionJumping to markers Setting markersCreate Picture End playback sessionSkipping titles Switching folder levelsOn-screen controls Pause2.3 MP3 playback modes Language select keyPlaylist To draw up a play list To display playlistFunction Display Screen Viewing pictures To delete titles from the playlistTo delete a playlist Replay Lists with the up/down arrow keysSlide show Show next/previous pictureRotate picture Playlist To draw up a playlistHow to delete pictures from the playlist Replay listsDelete Managing the hard driveManaging recordings Parental controlFunctions Setting a markerGoing to any spot of the recording Deleting a markerDeleting a section Extracting a sectionLine rename mark Splitting a recording Renaming a recordingEnlarging a video Managing music/picturesReduce video Moving CopyingMarking blocks CopyExporting Sampling MP3 files/showing picture filesCopying recordings Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Copy recordingsPreview Hard drive informationPreview Hard drive maintenance Checking the hard driveFormatting the hard drive Calling up the programme list manager Configuring the Favourites listChanging the basic programming Select a Favourites listAdding programmes to the Favourites list Deleting from the Total list Sorting programmesUpdating time Programming the electronic programme guideUpdating Start categoryEPG channel Selecting TV channels/programmesParental control Start updatePIN query mode Selecting radio channels/programmesProgramme search/scan Automatic scan Satellite scanTransponder scan Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Search modeUse the arrow keys up/down to mark the line Symbol rate SatelliteManual search During the searchAfter the search Delete all programmes Service settingsActivate factory default setting BackIsipro channel Update programme list automaticallyUpdating the programme list Isipro Start availability test manuallyDeleting programmes Update programme list manuallyAdapting programmes Adding a TV or radio programmeUpdating software Software channelNew software available Encryption system System configurationCopying settings Manual initialisation of the CI-ModulesEast and West limits Setting the East limitUse with a rotating antenna DiSEqC Deleting existing limitsSetting the West limit Geo-positioningSetting a satellite position Setting a user-defined satellite position User satelliteAutomatic fine adjustment Autofocus Adjusting the satellite antennaTest transponder/LNB configuration Positioning antenna manuallyTurning to a satellite position Current satellite listSaving a satellite position ActionsDeleting a satellite position Reference positionCommon Interface Technical dataDBS-Tuner Card-reader Input analogue Audio decoding Audio parameters Output analogue Output digitalHDMI-output LNB power supplyTimer Mains jackRemote control Power supplyGeneral Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause SolutionProblem Possible cause Solution For everyday use