8.4.2 Expanded Scan

When using the expanded scan function (Fig. 8-15)you have two options for performing a programme scan.

1. Frequency scan

When using the frequency scan mode, a specific frequency range selected by the user will be scanned for programmes.

2. Channel scan

When using the channel scan mode, a specific range of chan- nels selected by the user will be scanned for programmes.

(Fig. 8-15)The channel scan mode is faster than the frequency scan mode.

>Press OK to display a selection window showing the available scan mode options.

>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the scanning mode you wish to perform.

>Confirm by pressing OK.

>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark either the field Start Channel or Start Frequency.

>Use the arrow keys left/right to enter the start channel, or use the numeric keys to enter the start frequency.

>Use the arrow keys up/down to mark the field

Stop Channel resp. Stop Frequency, and pro- ceed as described above to enter the stop channel or the stop frequency.

In the line Scan Mode you can decide whether you wish to search only for free-to-air programmes, or whether you wish to include encrypted programmes as well.

>Use the arrow keys up/down to select the desired

Scan Mode.

>Press OK, to decide whether you wish to scan only for free-to-air programmes (Only free) or whether you wish to include encrypted programmes (All Programmes).

>Press the red function key Start Scan to initiate the programme scan.

The scan will commence. Please note any messages displayed on the screen.

>You can terminate the scan by pressing the red func- tion key Abort.

The scanning procedure may take more than 15 minutes.

Please note any messages displayed on the screen.

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