Kathrein MSK 120 Owner's manual

Operating manual

DIGITAL-SAT-METER

MSK 120

From software version V1.3

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FOREWORD/IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

Dear customer,

thank you for choosing the Kathrein MSK 120 satellite meter. Please read the following

instructions carefully, so as to familiarise yourself with all the new functions before starting to

use your device.

Please comply with all the instructions in this operating manual. KATHREIN-Werke KG has

done all it can to ensure that the data and descriptions in this operating manual are correct

and complete.

We reserve the right to make changes without notice. In particular, this applies to changes

made due to technical advancements.

We would welcome any suggestions for improvements.

All product names and brands used in this operating manual are the property of their respective

owners.

This operating manual is applicable to the MSK 120 satellite meter, article no.: 21710038.

The following instructions are important for operating the satellite meter and should be

complied with in all circumstances.

The MSK 120 has been developed and manufactured in compliance with all relevant

harmonised directives, standards and other technical speciﬁ cations. The product is state-of-

the-art and offers a high level of safety. However, this degree of safety can be only achieved

during operation if the user complies with all necessary safety regulations.

Electronic equipment is not classed as domestic waste and must be disposed of properly

in accordance with Directive 2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF

THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on used electrical and electronic appliances.

At the end of its service life, take this device for disposal at a designated public collection

point.

Spent batteries are classed as special waste!

Do not throw spent batteries into your domestic waste; take them to a collection point for

used batteries!

VALIDITY OF THIS OPERATING MANUAL

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD/IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 2

CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................... 3

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................ 5

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................... 6

GENERAL METHOD OF OPERATION......................................................................................... 7

METHOD OF OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 8

THE MSK 120 OPERATES IN TWO DIFFERENT OPERATING MODES ............................................... 8

OPERATING AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS ................................................................................... 10

CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 13

SET-UP ................................................................................................................................... 14

SETUP MENU ......................................................................................................................... 15

POWER MONITORING .......................................................................................................... 15

CHANNELS - DELETION OF CHANNELS FROM THE CHANNEL LIST ...................................... 15

CHANNEL SCAN VIA SATELLITE LISTS (SEARCH) ................................................................. 16

INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................... 17

... AND GENERATING A NEW SATELLITE ............................................................................... 17

EDIT SATELLITE NAMES ....................................................................................................... 18

DISEQCTM MENU (LNB SYSTEM CONTROLLER) .................................................................... 19

DISEQCTM SETTINGS ............................................................................................................ 20

SINGLE-CABLE SYSTEM CONTROL SCR/SCIF .......................................................................... 21

TV AND VIDEO SETTINGS (“SIGNALS”) ................................................................................. 22

“DATE AND TIME” SETTINGS ................................................................................................. 23

SELECTION OF THE CHARACTER SET ................................................................................. 23

SERVICE MENU .................................................................................................................... 24

UPDATE (SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE SPECTRUM ANALYSER, CHANNEL TABLES AND SETTINGS)........

24

SAVE (SAVING CHANNEL TABLES AND SETTINGS ON TO A USB MEMORY STICK) .......................... 25

VIEW DATA (DISPLAY THE MEASURED DATA AND SCREENSHOTS SAVED ON THE USB MEMORY STICK)

. 26

VIEW DATA ......................................................................................................................... 26

OPERATING MODE: TV RECEIVER MODE ............................................................................... 27

DISPLAY THE SETTINGS FROM THE SATELLITE LIST ........................................................... 27

MEASURED VALUES AND INFORMATION .............................................................................. 27

MODULATION ERROR RATE - MER MEASUREMENT ............................................................. 28

SWITCHOVER FROM THE MEASURED INFORMATION DISPLAY TO THE FULL-SCREEN IMAGE .

28

SELECTION OF A SATELLITE LIST......................................................................................... 29

ANTENNA ALIGNMENT USING THE LEVEL/MER BEARING SOUND ........................................ 29

SELECTION OF THE AUDIO REPRODUCTION ....................................................................... 30

PRESENTATION OF AN EXTERNAL VIDEO SIGNAL................................................................ 30

SWITCHING TO TV MODE FOR LARGE DISPLAY OF THE MEASURED VALUES AND FOR

FULL-SCREEN DISPLAY ..............................................................................................................

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MEASURING FUNCTION: TP SCAN MODE .............................................................................. 32

SCAN BY CHANNEL SELECTION ........................................................................................... 32

SCAN THE TRANSPONDER FREQUENCY LIST ...................................................................... 32

SWITCHING TO TP SCAN MODE FOR LARGE DISPLAY OF THE MEASURED VALUES AND

FOR FULL-SCREEN DISPLAY ................................................................................................ 33

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CONTENTS

MEASURING FUNCTION: LNB/MATRIX SETTINGS .................................................................. 37

MEASURING FUNCTION: SPECTRUM ANALYSIS .................................................................... 40

SELECTION OF THE BANDWIDTH RANGE DISPLAY .............................................................. 40

LEVEL MEASUREMENT ........................................................................................................ 40

MEASURING FUNCTION: CONSTELLATION ANALYSIS (ONLY AS AN OPTION) ....................... 42

SAVING THE MEASURED RESULTS ........................................................................................ 43

TECHNICAL APPENDIX ........................................................................................................... 44

OVERVIEW OF THE MAIN DISEQCTM COMMANDS ................................................................. 44

COMMAND SET FOR DISEQCTM SAT MATRICES ........................................................................ 44

COMMAND SET FOR DISEQCTM SAT FUNCTION SWITCHES ........................................................ 44

LOGICAL ASSIGNMENT OF THE SINGLE CABLE SYSTEM TYPES ................................................. 45

DiSEqCTM (DIGITAL SATELLITE EQUIPMENT CONTROL) ........................................................ 47

COMMAND OVERVIEW FOR THE FRAMING BYTE ................................................................. 47

COMMAND OVERVIEW FOR THE ADDRESS BYTE ................................................................ 47

MANUAL SETTING OF THE ANTENNA ................................................................................... 48

COMMAND OVERVIEW FOR COMMAND BYTE ...................................................................... 48

CIRCUIT EXAMPLES FOR SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE SATELLITES ....................................... 50

CIRCUIT EXAMPLES FOR SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE SATELLITES ....................................... 51

CIRCUIT EXAMPLES FOR SYSTEMS WITH MULTIPLE SATELLITES ....................................... 52

CALCULATION OF THE SAT-IF FREQUENCY ......................................................................... 53

OVERVIEW OF THE PRE-SET SATELLITES ............................................................................ 54

OVERVIEW OF THE PRE-SET SCR FREQUENCIES ............................................................... 55

SERVICE ................................................................................................................................ 56

SOFTWARE UPDATE ............................................................................................................ 56

UPDATING THE SETTINGS OF THE SATELLITE METER ......................................................... 58

CHANGING THE BATTERY .................................................................................................... 59

DEVICE CALIBRATION .......................................................................................................... 59

OUTSIDE CLEANING ............................................................................................................. 59

FUNCTION TEST ................................................................................................................... 59

REQUIRED MEASURING EQUIPMENT ................................................................................... 59

STORAGE ............................................................................................................................. 59

CUSTOMER SERVICE ........................................................................................................... 60

TECHNICAL CUSTOMER SUPPORT ...................................................................................... 60

FEATURES ............................................................................................................................. 61

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 62

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This manual is intended for use by persons with a basic knowledge of electrics. Users who

have already worked with similar satellite meters can refer to a command overview for the

necessary commands for each operating step. Additionally, the following examples are

designed to provide the individual operating steps.

MEANING OF SYMBOLS

Instructions which display the caution symbol must be complied with to avoid damage to

the MSK 120.

This symbol indicates notes for measuring functions or refers to chapters that contain further

information on a topic.

This symbol is followed by an example of the measuring function being explained.

Provides a command overview with the relevant key combinations for the particular measuring

function.

Button on the device

SCOPE OF SUPPLY

1 MSK 120 satellite meter

1 AC/DC power unit

1 power cable

1 operating manual, German

1 operating manual, English

1 Safety instructions

1 measuring cable F-type connector (m)/F-type connector (m)

1 USB memory stick

1 protective case for the device

1 12-V in-car cable

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This device has been built and tested in accordance with the EU certiﬁ cate of conformity and

left the factory in a safe condition. To retain this condition and to ensure hazard-free operation,

the user must pay attention to all instructions, warnings and warning markings.

1. The device may be operated only in the operating states and positions stated by the

manufacturer (ensure adequate ventilation). The following applies: IP protection class 22

(operation in the case), degree of soiling 2, overvoltage category 2.

The power supply unit may only be used indoors.

The satellite meter may be used outdoors at altitudes up to 2000 m above mean sea level

provided it is protected against rain and moisture. The power supply unit may be not be

operated on mains supplies with fuse ratings greater than 16 A. Unless stated otherwise

on the data sheet, a tolerance of ± 10 % applies to the mains voltage and a tolerance of

± 5 % to the mains frequency.

2. Where measurements are taken on circuits with voltages Ueff > 30 V, precautions

must be taken using suitable measures to exclude any hazard to persons (e.g. suitable

measuring equipment, fuse protection, current limitation, isolation, insulation, etc.).

3. Ensure by means of suitable overvoltage protection and earthing that the device cannot

be exposed to overvoltage (e.g. due to electrical storms). Otherwise there is a risk of

electric shock to the operating personnel.

Please follow the enclosed safety instructions.

For reasons of safety the MSK 120 must be returned to our Customer Service company

ESC for exchanging the built-in Lithium Polymer battery.

Please comply with the instructions in the appendix under “Service” and “Customer Service”.

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GENERAL METHOD OF OPERATION

The Kathrein MSK 120 is a compact portable digital meter for Sat-IF reception systems. On the 5.7"

TFT screen, which is clearly visible in daylight, it is possible to display pictures from both SD (MPEG-2)

and HD (MPEG-4) channels. The integral CI interface enables even encrypted channels to be viewed 1).

All menus and measuring results are also shown on the display.

The device has been rigorously designed for use outdoors. A sturdy metal housing, operation via a sealed

membrane keypad, the use of a high quality lithium-polymer rechargeable battery and a robust protective

case make the MSK 120 suitable for everyday use.

Appropriate menu structures, data saving capabilities for several satellites and many channels make

operation extremely easy.

Due to the use of a high quality spectrum analyser, the integration of DiSEqCTM (incl. single-cable system

commands) and numerous measuring features such as level, BER, MER etc., the unit offers everything

you could ask for in daily use, both during the installation of Sat reception systems as well as during

troubleshooting.

1) In addition, an appropriate CA module and a smart card are necessary for decryption (not supplied).

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METHOD OF OPERATION

THE MSK 120 OPERATES IN TWO DIFFERENT OPERATING MODES

in TV mode the measuring device behaves like a receiver.

It operates using the settings performed at .

The saved satellite lists are available.

All the satellite settings are performed in the “Setup” menu.

Here is a functional diagram for this:

Receiver

mode

Installation Satellites Satellite 1 Here satellite 1 is

conﬁ gured

Satellite 2 Here satellite 2 is

conﬁ gured

etc.

*)

DiSEqCTM Here the general

switching

commands for

TV receiver mode

Conﬁ guration DiSEqCTM data are conﬁ gured

SCR data

UNC switches

*) Up to 16 satellites can be conﬁ gured.

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In TP scan mode (and also in and ) the satellite meter operates in manual measuring mode.

It uses the manual settings performed in the “LNB control” menu.

Here is a functional diagram for this:

Measuring

Mode

Measuring The two measuring options “Spectrum” and

Mode “Constellation” use the respective settings

for the previously selected mode

*)

*) is an optional function of the MSK 120.

The “Constellation” function is available as a chargeable update for devices that do not have it.

METHOD OF OPERATION

Softkey 1 Softkey 2 Softkey 3 Softkey 4 Softkey 5

LNB DC 14/18 V 0/22 kHz LO1=Lowband

LO2=Highband

DiSEqCTM Position 1/2 Position 3/4 Sat-LOs from

the SETUP Command

SCR

Type 1

Type 2

Type 3

Position 1-2

User band

TP frequency

LO, manual

TP frequency

LO, manual

Position 1-2 TP frequency

LO, manual

User manual DiSEqC

command Input

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OPERATING AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS

TFT COLOUR DISPLAY

Based on the operating mode the 5.7“ TFT-Display shows the following:

• (Receiver mode):

TV picture and all settings from the transponder lists.

Channel selection from the selected satellite transponder list.

Measurement of level, MER, margin and BER.

• (Manual measuring mode):

Manual measuring mode with the functions: level measurement, detection and

measurement of the modulation parameters, MPEG data presentation of the selected

transponder.

• (Spectrum):

Spectrum analysis in three different ranges.

• (Constellation):

Presentation of the constellation diagram and the modulation parameters (option).

• (LNB control):

LNB, DiSEqCTM and SCIF(SCR) control commands.

• (Measured value memory):

Saves measurement results on to the USB memory stick.

• (Settings):

Selection of satellites, search, AV changeover, channel list management, selection of the

automatic antenna-LNB control, date/time, service

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OPERATING AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS

LED DISPLAY

• Battery charging indicator (battery charging = yellow)

• LNB supply (voltage = green/external voltage = green/short circuit = red)

LNB supplyInput pad

OVERVIEW OF THE DISPLAYS AND PUSH-BUTTONS

TFT colour displayBattery charging indicator

On/off button

Receiver mode

Manual mode

Spectrum analysis

Constellation

analysis (opt.)

LNB control

Further softkey

functions

Softkey functions

Speakers

VolumeSettingsCursor pad

Measured value memory

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OVERVIEW OF KEYPAD COMMANDS

Button Brief description of the function

Switching the device on/off

Switches the device into receiver mode. Pressing repeatedly switches between

full-screen display and large display of the measured values

Manual mode. Pressing repeatedly switches between

full-screen display and large display of the measured values

Call up the spectrum analysis

Call up the constellation analysis (optional). Pressing repeatedly switches between

full-screen display and large display of the measured values

LNB control, DiSEqCTM, SCIF (SCR), etc.

Extended softkey functions (second softkey legend)

input pad 0...9 (abc)

Alphanumeric input

Decimal point for numerical input. If this button is pressed before the frequency input,

it allows direct input of the SAT-IF frequencies

Back / delete button

Cursor pad

Decrement current values (frequency, channel, etc.)

Increment current values (frequency, channel, etc.)

Selection up

Selection down

Conﬁ rm input or selection

Reduce volume

Increase volume

Settings Settings, power monitoring, LNB voltage and current measurement

satellite search scan, list management, view data - USB memory stick

Save measurement results and SAT lists on the USB memory stick, software update

OPERATING AND DISPLAY ELEMENTS

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CONNECTIONS

FRONT VIEW

DC supply

Common interface

Interface

USB port

RF input socket

SCART (audio/video)HDMI output

Here the reception signal from the antenna system is fed in (coaxial socket F).

The remote power feed (for LNB) can be switched over from 14 VDC to 18 VDC. When the

LNB voltage is switched on the right-hand LED lights up green. This LED lights up red if there

is a short-circuit or overload. When an external voltage is applied, the LED lights up green.

Please make sure that

• no total voltage level higher than 122 dBμV,

• no positive DC voltage higher than 25 VDC,

• no negative DC voltage and

• no AC voltage

is applied to the SAT-IF input socket.

Failure to comply with these instructions can damage the input circuit.

The device can be operated on a mains power supply or its own built-in battery. The external

power supply is provided by the power supply unit and charger unit via the DC socket.

Use only the power supply unit that is supplied with the device.

The video and audio signal is available at the Scart socket on the front of the device for

evaluation on an external monitor. The settings menu also allows you to switch to audio/video

input. Incorrect wiring connections can damage the device!

An HD-capable screen can be connected via the HDMI socket.

The measurement results can be saved to a USB plugged into the USB port (USB 2.0).

A software update can also be performed using this port.

Slot for a common interface.

SAT-IF INPUT SOCKET

EXTERNAL DC POWER SUPPLY

SCART SOCKET

HDMI SOCKET

USB PORT

COMMON INTERFACE

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SET-UP

When setting up the device ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. To avoid the build-up of heat,

the case (display cover) must be opened. For continuous operation it is advisable to remove the case

completely.

MAINS OPERATION/BATTERY OPERATION

The device can be operated on a mains power supply or its own built-in battery.

The power supply unit supplied is suitable only for use with the MSK 120.

MAINS OPERATION

Take the supplied AC power supply unit (100 V...250 V) from its packaging and connect it to

the device and mains. The Li-polymer battery within the device now starts to be charged.

For mains operation use only the power supply unit supplied. The hollow plug of the power

supply unit is plugged into the socket on the front of the device.

When the device is not in use it should be connected to the mains power supply from time to

time (trickle charge).

BATTERY OPERATION

Battery operation is available only if the battery is sufﬁ ciently charged. Otherwise the device

cannot be switched on.

If the battery becomes fully discharged it should be charged up again without delay. Charging

starts automatically as soon as the device is connected to the mains. The charging process

is controlled and monitored by the charge management function.

The device battery is fully charged before dispatch from the factory. Before your ﬁ rst use the

device, fully charge the in-built battery once again.

To do this, connect the supplied AC/DC power supply unit to the mains and then plug the

hollow plug into the satellite meter.

The yellow charging indicator LED (“Charge”) lights up to indicate charging.

The charging process starting from a fully discharged battery takes about 4 hours if the

satellite meter is in operation, or about 2 hours if it is switched off. Once charging has been

completed, the charging indicator LED goes out.

POWER UP

• Press the button

• It may take a few seconds before the satellite meter ﬁ rst responds.

• Set the desired volume using the button or button.

POWER DOWN

Brieﬂ y press the button to store the latest settings and turn the device off

automatically.

Press the button for longer than 5 seconds to shut down the device. The latest

settings will then be lost.

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SETUP MENU

Press the button to access the Setup menu.

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select the desired function, then press the button.

Power monitoring:

Displays the battery capacity, LNB

current and voltage measure-

ments, operating temperature

Channels: Deletion of channels from the

channel lists.

Search: Perform a scan for satellite channels

Installation: Antenna settings DiSEqCTM, SCR,

date & time

Service menu: Software version, downloading lists,

Common Interface

View data: Display of measuring data stored

on the USB stick, and screenshots.

CHANNELS - DELETION OF CHANNELS FROM THE CHANNEL LIST

The channels on the selected satellite list are

displayed alphabetically and can be selected using

the cursor buttons ▲▼ or by inputting an initial letter

using the numeric keypad.

“SAT LIST”: Selection of the satellite list

“NEW”: Choice between all channels (the

old ones and the newly found) and

only the newly found channels.

“MARK”: Marking one or more channels to

be deleted

“DEL”: Deleting the marked channel

“DEL ALL”: Deleting all channels

Pressing the button returns you to the Setup

menu.

POWER MONITORING

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SETUP MENU

CHANNEL SCAN VIA SATELLITE LISTS (SEARCH)

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select the “Search”

function, then press the button.

This takes you to the channel scan.

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select the desired

satellite.

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select “band” and

then use the cursor buttons ◄► to select “low

band” or “high band” or “Low/High” for both satellite

bands.

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select the symbol

rat and then use the cursor buttons ◄► to select

the symbol rate(s) at which the scan should be

performed.

A selection of “Blind” means the device selects the

symbol rate automatically!

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select “Start”, then

press the button.

The channel scan will now be performed!

Pressing the button returns you to the Setup

menu.

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SETUP MENU

INSTALLATION

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select the “Installation”

function, then press the button.

Here you can perform the settings for the

- Satellites

- DiSEqCTM and 22 kHz signalling

- SCART and HDMI parameters

- Date and time.

Satellite management

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select the “Satellites”

function, and conﬁ rm the selection with the

button.

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select the satellite to

be edited, and conﬁ rm the selection with the

button.

This calls up the Satellite Conﬁ guration menu.

You can manage up to 16 satellites.

However only 4 of the 16 satellites can be assigned

to the four satellite positions in the DiSEqCTM

controller.

Pressing the button returns you to the Setup

menu.

... AND GENERATING A NEW SATELLITE

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SETUP MENU

EDIT SATELLITE NAMES

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select the satellite

name, the local oscillator “LO1” or “LO2” and conﬁ rm

the selection in each case with .

You can now edit the name of the satellite or edit

the LOs.

Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select the position of

the character to be changed.

The input pad keys “0” ... “9” allow you to input the

characters you require.

Press the 3rd softkey “CAPS” for upper-case letters.

Press the 2nd softkey “DELETE” to delete a character.

Press the 1st softkey “INSERT” to insert a character.

Pressing the button returns you to the Setup

menu.

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SETUP MENU

DISEQCTM MENU (LNB SYSTEM CONTROLLER)

Use the cursor keys ▲▼ in the “INSTALLATION”

menu to select the function “DiSEqCTM” and conﬁ rm

the selection with .

The switch-over between vertical and horizontal is

always made by selecting 14 V or 18 V.

Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select “22 kHz signal

ON” in this menu if you want to control a simple system

with low band and high band.

Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select “DiSEqCTM ON”

if you wish to control a system that uses DiSEqCTM

commands (matrices, multiple satellite positions, etc.).

Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select “SCR ON”

if you wish to control a single-cable system (SCR

- Satellite Channel Router, SCIF - Single Cable

Interface).

Use the cursor buttons ◄► to select “Uncommitted

Switches ON” if you wish to control systems with

ganged switches.

To perform the settings for DiSEqCTM, SCR and

Uncommitted Switches, use the cursor buttons ▲▼

“DiSEqCTM Conﬁ guration” and conﬁ rm the selection

by pressing the button.

The “DiSEqCTM menu” offers a selection of commands for controlling the antenna system.

The pre-selection chosen here is then used in .

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SETUP MENU

DISEQCTM SETTINGS

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select “DiSEqCTM”,

“SCR” or “Uncommitted Switches”, then press the

button to perform the necessary settings in

each case.

DiSEqCTM repeat function

In this menu you can use the cursor buttons ◄►

to have the DiSEqCTM commands repeated auto-

matically 1x, 2x or not at all (off).

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select “Position”, and

conﬁ rm the selection with .

The button takes you one level higher.

DiSEqCTM position assignment

Use the cursor buttons ▲▼ to select one of the

four available positions to which you can assign a

satellite.

Each of the four DiSEqCTM positions offered can be

assigned a pre-deﬁ ned satellite (4 out of a maximum

16 available).

Important! If control using DiSEqCTM is selected, the “SAT LIST” selection in “TV receiver

mode” will show only those satellites that had been assigned to positions

“POS1” ... “POS4”.

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Kathrein MSK 120 Owner's manual

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