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(Fig. 7-2)

In addition, the entry Hard drive recordings will be shown, allowing you to access the hard drive navi- gator (Point 7.15.2).

>Use the up/down arrow keys to select a program- me list type, e.g. Total list.

>Confirm by pressing OK.

The alphabetically sorted total list will be displayed, containing all programmes. (Fig. 7-3)

>Use the up/down arrow keys to select the pro- gramme you wish to view or listen to.

>Confirm by pressing OK.

or

>Press the green function key PVR to go directly to the hard drive navigator.

7.2.4 Accessing blocked programmes

If a programme is selected that is blocked by the parental control function, the message Unit PIN will be displayed on screen. (Fig. 7-4)

>Use the numeric keys to enter your PIN code. The

selected programme can now be viewed.

or

>Switch to a programme whose access is not blocked. If you have selected the option on under Point 8.3.2, you will always be prompted to enter the PIN code when switching to a blocked programme. However, in order to make matters more convenient for you, you need enter the PIN code only once in each operating phase.

7.2.5 Information box

Each time you switch programmes, an information box (Fig. 7-5)will be displayed briefly, showing the programme number and name of the selected programme. In addition, some pro-

gramme characteristics will be indicated, for example for

Video text, for a 16/9 broadcast, for sub-titles,

for encrypted programmes. Also, where provided, the EPG category and the FSK age restriction in Germany (Freiwillige Selbstkontrolle der Filmwirtschaft) will be indicated.

7.3 Reception of encrypted programmes

Your receiver is equipped with a “Common Interface”. This enables you to receive encrypted programmes. To do this, you must first insert a CI module together with a valid smart card into the slot provided:

>Insert the CI module into the slot.

>Insert the smart card into the card slot of the CI modu- le. Note that the gold-coloured chip of the smart card should be on the upper surface of the card, and poin-

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S1 specifications

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