Page 2 - PREFACE
2 PREFACE Dear customer, this operating manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions offered by your new satellite receiver. We have tried to make the operating instructions as easy as possible to understand, and to keep them as concise as possible. To help...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION; DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
3 The channels available on the satellites and transponders are subject to continual change. If changes do occur, the new channels have to be set in the receiver because the factory preset programming corresponds to the status on the date of manufacture. The information for these settings can be fou...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS PREFACE ................................................................................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 3 CONTENTS ................
Page 6 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - IMPORTANT NOTES
Page 7 - RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY; PRODUCT PACKAGE
7 RECEIVER FEATURES/SCOPE OF SUPPLY The UFS 712si and UFS 712sw receivers are suitable for receiving FTA digital satellite TV and radio channels. The integral Common Interface offers capacity for two CA modules for further pay-TV channels. In addition to providing high-quality pictures and sound, se...
Page 8 - CONTROLS, DISPLAYS AND CONNECTIONS; Front panel controls and displays; Rear panel controls and displays; VIEW OF REAR PANEL
8 CONTROLS, DISPLAYS AND CONNECTIONS This section provides a brief description of all the controls, displays and connections. Front panel controls and displays 1. On/Off switch (with mains disconnect)2. Display (cover folded down)3. Common Interface for two CA modules for Pay-TV cards * ) 4. Ejectio...
Page 9 - CONNECTION AND SET-UP; RECEPTION REQUIREMENTS
9 CONNECTION AND SET-UP The following section is intended specifi cally for specialist dealers. You only need to pay attention to this section if you are carrying out the installation yourself. The “Connection examples” section provides a sample confi guration.Do not connect the unit to the mains un...
Page 10 - TV AND VIDEO RECORDER CONNECTION
10 CONNECTION AND SET-UP Connect the satellite receiver (TV Scart socket) to the TV set using a Scart cable (see “Connection example”). If your TV has a stereo feature, you can receive the sound in stereo via the Scart connection.Use a further Scart cable to connect the satellite receiver (VCR/Scart...
Page 11 - REMOTE CONTROL
11 REMOTE CONTROL Sound on/off ... Switch on/input digits for channels, timer etc. Call up the main menu, exit the menu and return to the TV picture (red) Call up favourites selection ! (green) “Current” view in the EPG % Volume Exit menu step by step Changing channel in the programme guide (EPG) Tr...
Page 12 - REMOTE CONTROL RC 660
12 The RC 660 remote control supports up to four devices (which are supplied with the RC 660 as standard) as well as the receivers of the UFD 5xx (not UFD 552, 554, 558) and UFD 4xx families. First switch all receivers off at the power switch. To confi gure a receiver to an infrared code: Switch on ...
Page 13 - FIRST INSTALLATION
13 FIRST INSTALLATION Before using your unit for the fi rst time, read the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and Set-Up” sections. The “Connection examples” section provides a sample confi guration. Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installation work has been properly carried out. T...
Page 20 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; MENU CONCEPT
20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The structure of the menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The programme showing on the current selected channel always appears in the top right-hand corner of the screen. You will fi nd detailed descriptions of the selected menu items in the relevant sectio...
Page 21 - MENU TREE; Main menu; Call up the menu by pressing the
21 MENU TREE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Main menu Call up the menu by pressing the button
Page 22 - LANGUAGE SELECTION - OSD
22 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The language for the on-screen display is set as follows: → → Language selection → → → German → Available options: German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish, Czech and Turkish. After you have performed the settings, press the or button to exit the main menu. You will...
Page 23 - CHANNEL MESSAGES; TV CHANNEL MESSAGES; OPTION SELECTION
23 ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD) Channel information is shown for a few seconds each time the channel is changed (this can be changed under “Settings”, “Adjust Displays”) or displayed continuously by pressing the button. The information for the current radio channel has the same layout. Channel names Cha...
Page 24 - ERROR SIGNALLING
24 Calling this up displays the channel selection/sorting list from which you selected the last channel.At the top right you will see the selected channel list (TV or radio channels) displayed. Press the # (blue) button to switch between the TV and radio channel lists. To the right of it you see the...
Page 26 - EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE; CALL UP EPG
26 EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE CALL UP EPG The EPG is called up by pressing the button. Each time the EPG is called up, you will automatically be shown the “Current” view, irrespective of which view you were shown the last time you exited the EPG. The following display appears (example): Channe...
Page 27 - “CURRENT” VIEW
27 EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE Selection options: - (red) button Calls up the recording schedule (display of all pre-programmed recordings) - button Jump the “Current” view forwards by 15 minutes - " (yellow) button Call up a preview of the currently highlighted channel - # (blue) button Ca...
Page 29 - CATEGORIES VIEW
29 EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE CATEGORIES VIEW The “Categories” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the # (blue) button. In the “Categories” view you can see all programmes sorted by category and starting time.The following categories are available for selection: Movies, Series...
Page 30 - SCAN FUNCTION
30 SCAN FUNCTION The scan function can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the button. The scan function allows you to search for programmes based on their additional information or their name. Use the keypad to input the desired search expression (see also “Operating instructions” “Alphanum...
Page 34 - RECORD WEEKLY
34 RECORD WEEKLY Use the buttons to select the recording mode “weekly” (see screenshot below). Use the buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “Start” and use the buttons to select the desired recording starting time. Use the buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “End” and use the buttons to s...
Page 35 - SERIES RECORDING
35 Use the buttons to switch to the selection fi eld “End” and use the buttons to select the desired recording fi nishing time. When all settings have been made, press the button to save the recording settings. You can view the scheduled recording in the recording schedule view of the EPG (see item ...
Page 36 - VIEW RECORDING SCHEDULE
36 EPG - ELECTRONIC PROGRAMME GUIDE VIEW RECORDING SCHEDULE The “Recording schedule” view can be called up at any time in EPG by pressing the (red) button. The recording schedule view shows you all the recordings that are scheduled. The buttons allow the recordings to be sorted into “One-off” or “Re...
Page 37 - COMMON INTERFACE
37 COMMON INTERFACE Always follow the operating instructions from your Pay-TV provider and the instructions supplied with the Smartcard and the CA module! Smartcards and CA modules are not included with this product! The cards and modules are issued by the respective Pay TV providers, and contain th...
Page 40 - EDIT CHANNEL LIST; SELECTION OF THE LIST/CHANNELS TO BE EDITED
40 EDIT CHANNEL LIST Select the “Edit channel list” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . Press the button to close the information display for editing channels and channel lists. When the menu is called up, the standard setting is for the receiver to show the “All Satellit...
Page 41 - EDITING LISTS/CHANNELS
41 EDITING LISTS/CHANNELS When you have selected the channel or channel list to be edited, press the red dot button to call up the edit menu. You have the following edit options: - Move: Channel can be moved within the current list to another channel slot - Delete: Delete the channel from the curren...
Page 42 - DELETE CHANNELS; SKIP CHANNELS
42 DELETE CHANNELS Use the buttons to select the channel to be deleted from the current channel list. Press the button to call up the edit menu and use the buttons to select the “Delete” function. Confi rm the command by pressing the button. EDIT CHANNEL LIST SKIP CHANNELS Use the buttons to select ...
Page 44 - EDIT FAVOURITES LISTS; REMOVE FROM THE FAVOURITES LIST
44 EDIT CHANNEL LIST EDIT FAVOURITES LISTS When you have selected the favourite list to be edited (called up using the (red) button and selected using the buttons), press the red dot button to call up the edit menu. You have the following edit options: - Remove from the Favourites List: The channel ...
Page 50 - CHANNEL SCAN WITH SERVICE ID
50 Press the button. You will be asked whether you wish to save the changes or not. Selection is performed using the buttons and is confi rmed using the button. If you select “Yes, save changes”, the newly found channels will be added to the end of the channel list. Then press the button to exit the...
Page 52 - PARENTAL CONTROL; BLOCKING THE MAIN MENU
52 PARENTAL CONTROL Select the “Parental control” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . You are now prompted to enter the PIN code (factory default setting: 0000). After entering the PIN using the keypad you are shown the following display: Select the parameters to be chang...
Page 54 - SETTINGS
54 SETTINGS The selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the parameters to be set, are each highlighted in colour. The menus are self-explanatory to a great extent. Pay attention to the bar at the bottom of the on-screen display! This provides hints on what to do next. Select the “Setting...
Page 55 - TV SCART SIGNAL OUTPUT; TV SETTINGS; DISPLAY FORMAT
55 Here you can use the buttons to select the type of video signal at the TV Scart socket. Select the signal that your TV set can process. When doing this, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set! • FBAS – Composite baseband signal (colour/picture/blanking/synchronous signal) • RGB – Red...
Page 56 - CONFIGURING THE ON-SCREEN MENU
56 Here you can use the buttons to select the type of video signal at the VCR Scart socket. Select the signal that your external recorder can process. When doing this, refer to the operating instructions for your recorder! • FBAS – Composite baseband signal (colour/picture/blanking/synchronous signa...
Page 58 - DATE AND TIME
58 SETTINGS DATE AND TIME COMMON INTERFACE See “Common Interface” section ANTENNA CONFIGURATION See “First Installation” section, pages 15ff Set Local Time Use the buttons to set the time zone variation from UTC (formerly GMT) (e.g. for Germany +1 hour). Use the buttons to switch to the “Automatic T...
Page 59 - SERVICE MENU; UPDATE SOFTWARE
59 SERVICE MENU Select the “Service” menu using the menu button , the buttons on the main menu and . The following display appears: Current SW Version Channel list status Last update run UPDATE SOFTWARE You can also check manually whether new software is available. Use the buttons to switch to “Upda...
Page 61 - FACTORY DEFAULT
61 FACTORY DEFAULT You can select the “Service” menu using the menu button, the buttons in the main menu and . Use the buttons to switch to “Load factory default settings” and to call them up, press the button. The following display appears: Press the button to load the factory default settings. The...
Page 62 - CONNECTING UP THE VIDEO/PVR; RECORDING
62 CONNECTING UP THE VIDEO/PVR For details of how to connect your external recorder to the receiver refer to the connection diagram provided at the end of this manual and the instructions for the external recorder. In order to make a VCR recording (Record), the satellite receiver must be switched on...
Page 63 - USING THE FRONT PANEL; BACKUP OPERATION
63 USING THE FRONT PANEL If you have misplaced your remote control, or if the batteries are empty, you can still operate your receiver from the front panel. BACKUP OPERATION There are three buttons on the front of the receiver. TV/R button: Pressing the TV/R button switches the receiver from TV mode...
Page 64 - TECHNICAL APPENDIX; TECHNICAL FEATURES
64 TECHNICAL APPENDIX TECHNICAL FEATURES Q Reception of digital TV and Radio satellite programmes Q 4,000 channel memory positions Q 16-digit alphanumerical display shows programme names, radio data and transmitter information Q Common interface for two CA modules ¹ ) Q Kathrein Convenience EPG ² ) ...
Page 66 - SCART SOCKET ASSIGNMENT
66 Signal Pin no. TV VCR/AUX Right audio output 1 X X Right audio input 2 X Left audio output 3 X X Audio earth 4 X X Blue earth 5 X X Audio left input 6 X Blue signal 7 X X Switching voltage 8 X X Green earth 9 X X Data signal 10 Green signal 11 X X Data signal 12 Red earth 13 X X Data earth 14 Red...
Page 67 - CONNECTION EXAMPLE; Dolby digital system
67 Scart Scart Digitalton AC 3optisch/elektrisch Infrarot-Empfänger (optional) LWL CONNECTION EXAMPLE TECHNICAL APPENDIX Dolby digital system Digital audio AV 2 (electrical/optical) Infra-red receiver (optional) Hi-fi system LWL Scart Scart
Page 68 - SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE; DISEQCTM
68 SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE DISEQC™ DiSEqC™ (Digital Satellite Equipment Control) is a communication system between a satellite receiver (master) and the peripheral satellite components (slaves), such as LNBs, multi-switches, rotating antenna systems.It is a single master/multi-slave system, i.e. there...
Page 70 - GLOSSARY
70 SHORT TECHNICAL GUIDE AC 3 Output for Dolby Digital signal Audio output Sound output on the receiver AV programme pos. Preferred programme position on TV set for Scart input CA Conditional Access (for decoding of encrypted programmes) CI Internationally standardised interface for CA modules Decod...
Page 71 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem; SERVICE
71 TROUBLESHOOTING In the event of a malfunction, fi rst check all the cable connections and operating states:1. Receiver and TV set power plugs are connected to wall socket2. Antenna cables on receiver input3. Receiver and TV set correctly connected by a Scart or cinch cable4. Audio connections are...
