9.4.3 Transponder scan
You can scan a specific transponder (see Point 11 Technical terms) for programmes. To do this, it is necessary for you to enter the transponder data (Fig.
Satellite
In this line you must enter the satellite on which the desired transponder is located.
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Satellite. | (Fig. |
>Press the OK to display a table showing the active satellites, selected in accordance with Points 6.4 and 10.4.
>Now use the arrow keys up/down to mark the desired satellite.
>Confirm by pressing OK.
The selected satellite will now be shown in the line Satellite.
Transponder frequency
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Transponder frequency.
>In this line, use the numeric keys to enter the des- ired frequency.
Symbol rate
The symbol rate indicates the volume of data transmitted per second. This figure could be shown as, for example, 27500 (27500 symbols per second).
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Symbol rate.
>Use the numeric keys to enter the symbol rate.
Polarisation
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Polarisation.
>In this line, use the OK key to enter the polarisation plane (horizontal or vertical), on which the desired transponder is broadcast. The signal strength and the signal quality of the transponder selected will be shown graphically at the bottom of the screen.
Search mode
>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the line
Search mode.
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