Kathrein UFS 821si - Manual

8 Controls, Displays and Connections This section provides a brief description of all the controls, displays and connections. The button symbols shown here will also be found in the description of the operating steps. View of front panel (flap folded down) View of rear panel Front Panel Controls and ...

9 Connection and Setup The following section is intended specifically for specialist dealers. You only need to read this section if you are carrying out the installation yourself. The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample configuration. Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installa...

10 Connection and Setup Operation on one Antenna Connection To enable you to utilise all the reception and recording properties of your UFS 821 twin-PVR satellite receiver, such as 1. recording one programme and at the same time viewing any other programme or zapping through the channels, and 2. rec...

11 Note: This will only work when receiving one satellite, not in multifeed reception! If only tuner 1 is connected (with no connection to tuner 2), the “Single Mode” setting must be selected for the tuner input. You can then have only the possibilities offered by a normal “single” receiver availabl...

12 Remote Control  Sound on/off  ...  Number input for channels, timers etc.  Access main menu Exit menus  Access Favourite list  Picture-in-picture from 2 nd tuner or hard disk  Volume  Exit menu - back to TV picture  Fast rewind  Playback Hard disk contents  Pause (freeze-frame) Time-sh...

13 Remote control RC 660 The RC 660 remote control supports up to four devices (supplied as standard with the RC 660) 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 configure a receiver to an infrared code: ...

14 First Installation Before using your unit for the first time, read the “Safety Instructions” and “Connection and Setup” sections. The “Connection Examples” section provides a sample configuration. Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installation work has been properly carried out. The gu...

16 Press the  and  buttons here to select the satellites you want tuners 1 and 2 to receive signals from. When you press  to confirm your selection, the chosen satellite is moved into the tuner satellite list on the right. If you have unintentionally transferred a satellite into the list on the r...

18 Transponder: Use the  buttons to scroll through the transponders of the satellite highlighted in yellow at the top of the display. At the right you will see the signal strength of the transponder on the two tuners, enabling you to check that the satellite configuration you just set up is OK. Whe...

20 Use the  buttons here to select the time recording mode: • Manual or • Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel) Use the  buttons to make the settings. Set Local Time (time zone difference) Press  to set the variance from UMTC (Universal Mean Time Coordinate; formerly Greenwich Mean T...

21 Operating Instructions Menu Concept 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. Note: The selected menus, sub-menus and positions, as well as the paramet...

22 Operating Instructions Menu Tree Main menu Organise Channels TV Channel List Radio Favourite List TV Favourite List Radio Channel List Programme GuideSystem Setup TV Settings STB Management Common Interface Time Setup Hard Disk ManagementUSB Devices Installation First Installation Motorised Anten...

23 Operating Instructions Language Selection - OSD The language for the on-screen display is set as follows:  →  → User Preference →  → Language Setup →  →  → English The languages available are German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Polish, Spanish and Turkish. You can now make the other p...

24 On-Screen Display (OSD) TV Channel Identifier The channel notification is displayed for a few seconds (configurable on the “User Preference” menu under “Appearance Setup”) every time you change channel, or can be displayed permanently by pressing  . Radio Channel Identifier The message for the set r...

27 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...

30 Select the “System Setup” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons on the main menu and  . System Setup 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 ba...

31 System Setup TV Settings Press  to access the “TV Settings” menu. The following display appears: AV (Audio/Video) Settings Select the type of video signal at the Scart socket here. Select the signal that your TV set can process. Refer to the operating instructions for your television set! • Comp...

32 Here you specify whether your TV set is a • PAL or • NTSC set. Select the TV‘s picture format. Either: • 4:3 or • 16:9 TV Type Select the screen display mode here • Pan & Scan • Letterbox Display Format Choose whether the volume setting is to be applied to all channels here (selection: Off) o...

33 Select the time recording mode here: • Manual or • Auto (receiver takes time from preset channel) Time Mode System Setup Set the variance from UMTC (Universal Mean Time Coordinate; formerly Greenwich Mean Time) here. At the bottom of the screen you see a listing of major cities to provide an indi...

35 System Setup STB (Receiver) Management Press  to access the “STB Management” menu. The following display appears: Press  to view the current software version. Press  again to cancel the display. System Information When you press  you are asked whether you want to reset all settings to their f...

36 System Setup Press the  button and enter the unit ID here. This is useful for identification in case of theft. The alphanumeric input procedure is as described in the “Alphanumeric Inputs” section. In the example shown here the ID “UFS 821” has been assigned. Change Receiver Name Hard Disk Manage...

37 System Setup When you press the  button you are asked whether you want to delete all recordings. Use the  buttons to select “OK” and start the reset by pressing  . All the recordings on the hard disk are irrevocably deleted! Format Recording List When you press the  button you are asked whet...

38 User Preference Select the “User Preference” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons on the main menu and  . Use the  buttons to select the further items. If there is another sub-menu layer, press  to open it. If there are no more sub-menus, make the settings using the  or number pa...

39 User Preference Language Setup See “Operating Instructions” section under “Language Selection - OSD”. On this menu you can select the language for the menu, the subtitles, the audio and the programme. Use the  buttons to select the time after which you want the UFS 821 to automatically switch o...

40 Use the  buttons (On/Off) to choose whether use of the receiver should be protected by a four-digit PIN. When switching the unit on from Standby you are then prompted to enter the PIN. If the PIN is not entered the receiver cannot be operated. Receiver Lock User Preference Use the  buttons to...

41 User Preference On this menu you can set how long the channel notification and the playback information are displayed on-screen. You can also specify whether the volume bar is displayed when adjusting the volume. Appearance Setup Use the  buttons to select the time after which you want the on-sc...

42 On this menu you can make settings for your recordings and for time-shifting. PVR Setup Use the  buttons to select whether automatic time-shifting is enabled or disabled. When you select “On” the receiver automatically (in the background) starts recording the programme you are viewing as soon a...

43 User Preference Use the  buttons here to select the default recording time. If you forget to stop a recording you started manually, it is automatically stopped by the receiver when the default recording time elapses. You can choose between 30 minutes and 4 hours, in 30 minute increments. Defaul...

45 Organise Channels Select the “Organise Channels” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons on the main menu and  . This menu is password-protected and can only be accessed by entering the password. The factory default password is “0000”. The factory pre-programmed channel lists can be change...

46 TV Channel List Press  to access the “Edit TV Channels” menu. The following display appears: Organise Channels Select the channel you want to lock using the cursor buttons (  ) and press  to activate the lock. Press  again to unlock the channel. You can also sort the channels first, accordi...

47 • by Favourite list (  button) • alphabetically or numerically (  button) Select the sort order you want to apply using the  buttons and confirm with  . Organise Channels Select the channel you want to move using the cursor buttons (  ) and press  . You can now move the channel to the in...

48 • by satellite (  button) • by Favourite list (  button) • alphabetically or numerically (  button) Select the sort order you want to apply using the  buttons and confirm with  . You can also press  to select all channels at once, or cancel the global selection. Radio Channel List Press  t...

49 TV Favourite Lists Press  to access the “Edit TV Favourites” menu. The following display appears: Press  to access the menu. You can now use the on-screen keypad (operated as described under “Alphanumeric Inputs”) to name the next free Favourite list. You can set up a total of eight Favourite l...

50 Organise Channels Radio Favourite Lists Press  to access the “Edit Radio Favourites” menu. The following display appears: The radio Favourites are edited in the same way as the TV Favourites. Add: Use the  (one channel up/down) or  (sideways) buttons to select the channel you want and press ...

51 Twin Functions The UFS 821 is equipped with two tuners, enabling you to perform two separate functions at the same time, including: • Picture-in-Picture (PIP) • Time-shift and • One-touch recording. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) The picture-in-picture function permits simultaneous viewing of two progr...

54 TVTV EPG and Timer The EPG is a latest-generation Electronic Programme Guide. It provides all the EPG information for around 60 TV channels at no charge, without you having to change channel, and also offers schedule information up to a week ahead (depending on programme provider). Accessing the ...

55 TVTV EPG and Timer Accessing the TVTV EPG The EPG is accessed by pressing the   button, and automatically displays the “Current” (Now showing) view (see “Current” menu item), regardless of which EPG view you had been in beforehand. “Current” View The EPG automatically displays the “Current” (No...

56 TVTV EPG and Timer You can scroll line-by-line or page-by-page through the channels using the arrow buttons (  ) or access channels directly using the number pad. With the  buttons you can scroll back and forth 24 hours at a time (day-by-day).Press  to confirm a change of channel. Press  to...

57 TVTV EPG and Timer Highlights Press the blue  button in the EPG to view the daily highlight tips. The following display appears (example): A tip is shown for each day, up to a week ahead. Programmes Sorted by Category You can use the  buttons to view the following programmes on the Highlights ...

58 TVTV EPG and Timer Search Function The “Search” function of the EPG allows you to search through all the information available to the EPG (programme name, description, title, cast, director, details) for a word or phrase you enter, with the results being displayed in a list.From the “Highlights” ...

60 TVTV EPG and Timer You can use the  buttons to switch to the details on the next programme in the selected view. Press  to return to the previous display, such as the programme list. Programming a Recording You can programme a recording from the various views of the EPG (“Current”, “Programme ...

63 TVTV EPG and Timer In the box at the bottom right of the screenshot above you see the day, date and time of recording and the recording mode. Overlaps are indicated in orange text. Use the  buttons to move to the orange listing and you will see the overlapping recording shaded in white (see scr...

64 TVTV EPG and Timer Important Additional Information • The  button does not become active until 15-20 seconds after the picture appears on the TV. • Updating of the EPG is only started if the EPG data is more than 36 hours old. • The EPG is broadcast over the ASTRA satellite at the frequency of 1...

65 TVTV EPG and Timer Channel List The channels in the table below are provided with EPG data on Kathrein receivers as at September 12, 2005. The assignment of the channels below to the EPG may change at any time! 3sat MDR Television Sky News Intl ARD Das Erste MTV Central DE Super RTL ARTE Germany ...

66 Audio Settings Setting the Volume Set the required volume level using the  buttons on the remote control of the receiver. A bar indicator is displayed on the screen to show the set volume. Muting Press  to mute the sound. “Sound off” is displayed. Press the button again to restore the sound. St...

67 Recording The UFS 821 offers you the following options for recording a programme: - Time-shift Allowing you to include the background recordings made up to that point to be included in your recording - Record direct to hard disk Allowing you to start recording immediately or later - Timer recordi...

69 Recording Direct to Hard Disk Immediately/Later - You can start recording the programme immediately. Use the  buttons to move to the “Start Record” field and use the  buttons to select “Immediate”. - You can also start recording at a later time. Move the  buttons to the “Start Record” field a...

70 Recording List Select the “Recording List” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons on the main menu and  , or the  button. The following display appears (example): Playing Back a Recording Use the  buttons to select a recording and press  to start playing it. The recorded programme i...

71 Recording List - Date of recording (ascending) - Recording duration (descending) - Recording duration (ascending) - Recorded channel (descending) - Recorded channel (ascending) - Title of recording (descending) - Title of recording (ascending) - Date recording (descending) The next time you call ...

72 Edit Recordings Before specifying the mode of editing, press the  button to choose whether you want to edit a TV or radio recording. You can sort the recordings as described under “Playing Back a Recording”. Press  to view the various editing options. Each time you press the  button the select...

73 Recording List Make sure you have also selected “Rename” with the  button. Use the  buttons to select the recording you want to rename and press  . The following display appears (example): Rename Use the  buttons to select “Input Directly” and confirm by pressing  . You can now assign the...

74 With this function you can copy a recording, or parts of it, to the hard disk.Make sure you have also selected “Copy” with the  button. Use the  buttons to select the recording you want to copy and press  . The following display appears (example): Copy The receiver automatically starts play...

75 You can use this function, for example, to remove ad breaks from your recorded programmes.Make sure you have also selected “Cut” with the  button. Use the  buttons to select the recording you want to cut and press  . The following display appears (example): Cut Also pay attention to the bar...

77 You can use this function to merge together two or more recordings on one channel.Make sure you have also selected “Merge” with the  button. Use the  buttons to select the recordings you want to merge and press  . The following display appears (example): Merge When you have selected all the...

78 You can use this function to protect recordings from being deleted when automatic hard disk management is active (see “User Preference” section under “PVR Setup”, “Hard Disk Management”. Make sure you have also selected “Change Type” with the  button. Use the  buttons to select the recording...

79 Recording List Setting bookmarks This function lets you divide recordings into chapters and allows you to quickly find certain sequences in a recording. Start a recorded programme using the  button. Press the  button at the position in the recording where you want to set a bookmark. A small flag ...

81 Multimedia/Games MP3 Player Use the  buttons to select the desired directory and press  to open the directory and access its subfolders. In the above example the first directory listed is the local hard disk of the UFS 821 (Local HDD). The second directory is a USB memory stick. You can also ac...

82 Multimedia/Games The MP3 player automatically starts playing the first file you selected. You now have the following options: - Use the  buttons to jump to the next/previous track - Use the  buttons to rewind or fast forward through the current selected track - Press  to pause playback and pre...

83 Multimedia/Games Select the folder or file you want by pressing the  button. Your selection is marked by a “+” sign at the end. You now have the following options: - Press  to delete the folder/file you selected - Press  to move the files (such as from the hard disk to an external storage device ...

85 Multimedia/Games Use the  buttons to switch PIP channels. Press  again to cancel the PIP. - Press  to change the position of the PIP window on the TV screen - Press  to open the slide show settings. Make the settings using the  buttons. You have the following options: • Picture effects (p...

87 Installation Menu Select the “Installation” menu using the menu button  , the  buttons on the main menu and  . Use the  buttons to select the further items. If there is another sub-menu layer, press  to open it. If there are no more sub-menus, make the settings using the  or number pad...

88 Antenna Setup Installation Menu Use the  buttons to select whether you want to use only tuner 1 (single mode) or both tuners (dual mode). In dual mode (both tuners receiving a dedicated signal or the signal from tuner 1 is looped-through to tuner 2) a SAT IF signal must be connected to both tun...

89 Tuner 1 Setup Installation Menu Antenna Number: Each tuner can receive from up to four satellites. Use the  buttons to select the position to which you want to assign a new or different satellite. Satellite Name: Press  to access the list of available satellites. Select the satellite you want ...

90 Installation Menu DiSEqC™ Switch: Use the  buttons to make your selection. - 1 of 4: for the first satellite of the tuner - 2 of 4: for the second satellite of the tuner - 3 of 4: for the third satellite of the tuner - 4 of 4: for the fourth satellite of the tuner - Mini A: Tone-burst control si...

91 - Automatic Search: Unrestricted search across all transponders on all satellites (network search possible, selection of FTA and encoded channels possible) - Manual Search (transponder selection possible, FTA and encoded channels possible, network search possible) - Advanced Search: Search for a ...

92 Select Transponder: Press  to call up a list of available stored transponders on the satellite you previously selected. Use the  buttons to select the transponder you want. If the transponder you want is not listed, select the “Enter New Transponders” option. Press  to save your selection. ...

93 Installation Menu Transponder Frequency: Use the number pad on your remote control to key in the frequency of the transponder on which the channel you are searching for is located. Transponder Polarisation: Use the  buttons to select the polarisation of the transponder here. Symbol Rate: Use th...

94 Video PID: Use the number pad on your remote control to key in the video PID (Packet Identification Number) identifying the video data of the new channel you want on the transponder. Audio PID: Use the number pad on your remote control to key in the audio PID (Packet Identification Number) identify...

95 Installation Menu Use the  buttons to select the tuner for which you want to make the settings and confirm your menu selection by pressing the  button. The settings for both tuners are made in the same way. Tuner Settings Select Satellite: Use the  buttons to select the satellite here. Select...

96 Installation Menu Edit Satellite Data Satellite Name: Press  to access a list of all stored satellite. Use the  buttons to select the satellite you want. Transponder Frequency: Use the  buttons to select the transponder frequency. Edit Satellite Longitude: Use the number pad to key in the ...

97 Installation Menu Edit Transponders Satellite Name: Press  to access a list of all stored satellite. Use the  buttons to select the satellite you want. Transponder Frequency: Use the  buttons to select the transponder frequency. New Transponder: Press  to access the input form to enter th...

98 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. Recording In order to make a VCR recording (Record), the satellite receiver must be s...

99 Software and Programme List Update Thanks to digital technology, you can receive satellite updates of the software and programme list for your receiver. The “On Air Download” sub-menu on the “Installation” menu tells you whether new software or programme lists are available. The only requirement ...

106 PVR Manager (USB Tool) The PVR Manager of the UFS 821 offers many options for uploading and downloading between your UFS 821 and a PC or laptop by way of a USB cable. The detailed instructions on these operations assume that the PVR Manager has been correctly installed as described under “Standa...

110 Download Works in the same way as video download. The only difference is that the destination and source drives can be selected directly from the boxes at the left. Upload Works in the same way as video upload. The only difference is that the destination and source drives can be selected directl...

118 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 The front panel houses four buttons and the multifunction control (from now on referred to as “the control”). Menu button: Pr...

119 Receiver to Receiver Data Transfer Your receiver is able to receive data from another receiver via its RS232 port. For this, the two receivers are interconnected via a so-called zero-modem cable. The transmitting receiver is the “master”, and the receiving receiver is the “slave”. Preparations T...

120 Technical Appendix Technical Features The UFS 821 twin satellite receiver has two separate reception and signal processing paths. This allows you to record a programme and simultaneously zap through other channels, or to record two different programmes and at the same time watch one of them (eit...

122 Technical Appendix Accessories 1 infrared remote control (RC 660) 2 batteries 1.5 V, type: LR 03, size: AAA (Micro) 1 Scart cable 1 operating manual Scart Socket Assignment Signal Terminal no. TV VCR/AUX Audio right output 1 X X Audio right input 2 X Audio left output 3 X X Audio earth 4 X X Blu...

123 Technical Appendix Connection Example PC oder Laptop Cinch Hi-fi Digital audio AC 3 optical Dolby Digital system PC or laptop DVR (VCR)

124 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. the...

126 Short Technical Guide Glossary AC 3 Output for Dolby Digital signal Audio Output Sound output on the receiver AV programme position Preferred programme position on TV set for Scart input CA Conditional Access (for decoding of encrypted programmes) CI Internationally standardised interface for CA...

127 Troubleshooting In the event of a malfunction, first check all the cable connections and operating states: 1. Receiver and TV set power plugs are connected to wall socket 2. Antenna cable on receiver input 3. Receiver and TV set correctly interconnected by a Scart or cinch cable 4. Audio connecti...

Service If, despite studying this operating manual, you still have questions about getting started with the unit or using it correctly, or if unexpected problems occur, please contact your specialist dealer. The Kathrein Customer Hotline is also at your disposal. Phone: 0900/1122240* * (0.89 EUR per...