Kathrein UFD 580S manual Changing the Oscillator Frequency, Operation, Receiving Two Satellites

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However, the input frequency range for the receiver is in the range 950 to 2150 MHz. The high frequencies are therefore converted into a lower frequency using the oscillator frequency (LO frequency/ L.O. = LNB local oscillator). Different oscillator frequencies are used for the conversion depending on the satellite frequency range and the system type.

For ASTRA and EUTELSAT reception systems, this is normally

9.75GHz (9750 MHz) for the lower frequency range (low band) and

10.6GHz (10600 MHz) for the upper frequency range (high band). Older reception systems still use a 10 GHz oscillator frequency in the low band range (which is not normally suitable for digital reception).

The receiver generates the frequency to which it needs to adjust by subtracting the oscillator frequency from the satellite transmission frequency saved for each programme. You only have to set the oscillator frequency used by your reception system. Before chancing the LO frequency, you must therefore ascertain whether this is actually necessary.

The oscillator frequencies listed above are the factory settings.

Changing the Oscillator Frequency

Press  to move to the right-hand section of the LNB configuration menu. The setting for L.O. High is highlighted in colour. You can now use the number buttons to enter a new frequency appropriate for your

system. Use the  buttons to select L.O. Low and do the same.

Press  four times to exit the menu. This saves the set value.

If you make an incorrect setting, you will see the following message:

Weak signal or no signal

Operation

The factory setting is “On”.

Under normal circumstances, the supply voltage should be turned on.

Receiving Two Satellites

If your receiver is connected to a multi-feed antenna, which is aligned with the HotBird satellites for example, you must change the receiver settings for the DiSEqC™ signal. This also applies to other satellites as well of course (DiSEqC™ = Digital Satellite Equipment Control).

Different control signals are required to select the satellite signals. To date, the LNB supply voltage of 14/18 V and the 22 kHz signal (superimposed on the LNB supply voltage) have been sufficient for signal selection for most applications. These four switching signals allow you to switch between the horizontally and vertically polarised signals and between two satellites (multi-feed reception).

To extend the frequency range to the 12 GHz range (high band) or for reception from more than two satellites, additional control signals are required for LNB actuation and signal selection.

The DiSEqC™ signal is responsible for this. This is a special modulation of the existing 22 kHz signal.

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