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(Fig. 8-3)

(Fig. 8-4)

me guide is called up.

>If you select Genres, you can use the arrow keys to additionally select your preferred genre (e.g.. movies, news, shows, etc.).

8.2.3 SFI channel

Your receiver is equipped to receive a data channel with addi- tional SFI data via the ASTRA satellite Systems (19° East). These allow an SFI preview up to one week ahead.

>Press OK to call up the sub-menu SFI channel (Fig. 8-9).

>To receive the data channel, mark the line SFI upda- te.

>Press OK to select On.

>In the line Update time use the numeric keys to set the time at which the automatic download of SFI data is to be carried out.

>To start the download of updated SFI data manually, press the red function key Start now.

If you do not wish to reeceive the additional data, or if you cannot receive it because of your location, you can switch off the data receiving function:

>Switch the item SFI update to off, to disable the data reception. Only the programme information provi- ded by the programme providers themselves will now

be available.

If the parameters of the data channel for downloading of the SFI data should be altered, you can correct them in this menu. The current transponder data can be obtained from specialist retailers.In the normal course of events you would not make any changes to this menu.

8.3 Parental control

Your unit is equipped with an access control function. This allows you to block key functions (e.g. calling up the main menu) from unauthorized access. In addition, programmes and recordings that you have blocked can only be accessed by means of a four-digit PIN code (unit PIN).

To configure the menu Parental control proceed as fol- lows:

>Press Menu to display the Main Menu.

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

Settings.

>Confirm by pressing OK.

The sub-menu Settings will be displayed.

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

Parental control.

>Confirm by pressing OK.

The menu Parental control will be displayed. (Fig.

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TechniSat S1 manual Parental control, SFI channel

S1 specifications

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