17
SETTINGS
Test-Transponder
The following sub-entries of this menu only have
to be entered if you want to test a satellite signal
from a satellite (User 1 to 17) which has been en-
tered by yourself.
Transponder frequency:
Enter in this line by means of the numeric keys a
frequency at which digital programs are being
transmitted.
Polarisation:
Enter in this line by means of the OK-button the
polarisation level (horizontal or vertical), at which
the program wanted is transmitted.
Symbol rate:
The symbol rate describes the number of data
transmitted per second, e.g. 27000 (27000 sym-
bols per second). Enter the corresponding symbol
rate by means of the numeric keys.
FEC-rate:
With FEC the error bit correction is set in accord-
ance with the value of the selected transponder.
Enter the corresponding FEC by means of the
OK-button. It may be 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 or
AUTO.
Signal:
This line displays the signal strength if you have
stated the correct indications of the test trans-
ponder.
red bar:
Poor reception, no digital reception possible.
yellow bar:
good reception
green bar:
very fine reception