Kathrein UFS 931sw Operating instructions

Brand: Kathrein

Model: UFS 931sw

Category: TV set-top boxes

Type: Operating instructions

Operating Manual Englisch

UFS 931sw/HD+

Dear customer,

this operating manual is intended to help you make the fullest use of the extensive range of functions

offered by your new HD+ 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 you understand particular specialist terms that cannot be translated,

we have added a short glossary at the end of the manual.

If you will not be using your receiver for a longer period, you should use disconnect it from the mains to

save energy. For shorter breaks, you can use the remote control to switch the receiver to standby, which

uses only a minimal amount of energy.

We wish you good reception and hope you will enjoy using your new HD+ receiver.

Your

KATHREIN team

Preface

The difference between PAL and HDTV

High-resolution TV is characterised by a signiﬁ cantly higher number of picture lines on the TV set. The

usual European standard PAL achieves a resolution of 576 lines vertically and 720 lines horizontally.

The high-resolution TV provides an impressive resolution, up to ﬁ ve times higher than the usual

PAL standard TV, and hence delivering more detail sharpness and responsiveness.

A HDTV picture can contain up to ﬁ ve times as many picture points, that is, approximately 2 million pixels

compared to a conventional PAL picture with only approximately 400,000 pixels.

Worldwide there are currently two HDTV standards, based on the two formats 1080i and 720p. The two

standards differ in the number of picture lines and in the transmission procedure. To the human eye, the

difference between the two HDTV standards is hardly perceptible; whereas in comparison to the PAL

system, moving pictures look much more dynamic in HDTV. Transmission technology and reception

equipment will be able to handle both standards in the future.

Difference Between PAL and HDTV

PAL 720 x 576

720p 1280 x 720

1080i 1920 x 1080

List of Contents

Preface.......................................................... 2

Difference Between PAL and HDTV ........... 3

List of Contents ........................................... 4

Safety Instructions - Important Notes ....... 6

Connection and Set-Up ............................. 10

Scope of supply ......................................... 10

Inserting batteries into the remote

control ....................................................... 10

Front/rear view of the receiver

(front flap open) .......................................... 11

Connecting the receiver ............................ 12

TV connection ........................................... 12

Audio connection ....................................... 13

Digital ............................................................... 13

Analogue .......................................................... 13

First installation ......................................... 14

Common Interface ..................................... 27

Important information ....................................... 27

Inserting the HD+ Card in the smart card

reader ............................................................... 27

Inserting the smart card and the CA module .... 28

Basic Functions ......................................... 29

Remote control for live operation

(TV/Radio) ................................................. 29

I want to watch TV ... ................................. 30

I want to listen to the radio ... .................... 31

I want to see teletext ... ............................. 32

Editing and selection options in the

menus ....................................................... 33

Channel selection from the channel list .... 34

Channel Information .................................. 36

Calling up the channel options .................. 37

Audio Selection ......................................... 38

Subtitles Selection ..................................... 38

Teletext ...................................................... 39

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) ........ 40

General information on the

programme guide ...................................... 40

Calling up the EPG .................................... 41

Navigation in the EPG

(remote control buttons in the EPG) .......... 42

Views using the EPG................................. 43

“Current” View .................................................. 43

“Preview” View (Program guide)....................... 44

Timer List View ................................................. 44

Genres view (movies, series ...) ....................... 45

Recording settings (programming

the timer) ................................................... 46

Recording “Once Only” ..................................... 47

Recording “Daily” .............................................. 48

Recording “Weekly” .......................................... 48

Recording “Monday to Friday” .......................... 49

Overlapping recordings .................................... 49

Timer List .......................................................... 50

Main Menu .................................................. 51

Calling up the main menu and

introduction ................................................ 51

Menu overview .......................................... 52

Main Menu - Edit Channel List ................. 53

Calling up the “Edit Channel List” menu .... 53

Editing channel list .................................... 53

Editing TV or radio channel lists ....................... 53

Pre-sorting complete channel list (filtering) ...... 54

Moving a channel ............................................. 54

Adding channel to favourites list ....................... 55

Deleting channel or removing from

favourites list .................................................... 56

Main Menu - Search for Channels ............ 57

Standard Channel Search ......................... 57

Automatic Search ...................................... 58

Advanced Channel Search ....................... 60

List of Contents

Main Menu - Security ................................. 62

Main Menu - Settings ................................. 64

Video Settings ........................................... 64

Audio Settings ........................................... 66

Menu Settings ........................................... 67

Miscellaneous ........................................... 68

CA module ................................................. 70

CI (Common Interface) ..................................... 70

Common interface expert settings .................... 71

LNB Settings ............................................. 71

Main Menu - Service Menu........................ 72

Sat Finder .................................................. 72

Channel Information .................................. 73

Smartcard (HD+ Card) .............................. 73

PIN Change (HD+ Card) ........................... 73

System Information (Update Software) ..... 73

Update Software ............................................... 74

Restore Factory Settings ........................... 76

Main Menu - Language .............................. 77

Troubleshooting ........................................ 78

Technical Appendix ................................... 79

Alphanumeric entries ................................ 79

Advanced connection example ................. 80

Technical specifications ............................. 81

Sat IF connection examples ...................... 82

Single systems ................................................. 82

Community antenna network systems

(4 x Sat IF) ........................................................ 82

Community antenna network systems

(8 x Sat IF), multi-feed ...................................... 83

Community antenna network systems

(16 x Sat IF), multi-feed .................................... 83

Single cable systems ........................................ 84

Short technical guide ................................ 86

Service ........................................................ 89

General Terms and Conditions of

Business for HD+ ...................................... 90

For your notes ........................................... 94

Safety Instructions - Important Notes

Mains cable

Make sure that the mains cable

(power supply cable) is not damaged.

Units with a damaged mains cable

must be disconnected from the

mains (unplugged at the mains

power socket) and repaired by an

electrical specialist before being

used. Only use the power pack

supplied (if available)!

Risk of fatal injury due to electric

shock!

Danger!

Cleaning

Disconnect the mains plug before

cleaning the unit. Only use a dry

cloth for cleaning and only clean

the outer surface. Never open the

casing of the unit.

Touching the parts inside the unit

carries a risk of death due to electric

shock!

Playing children

Make sure that children do not

push any objects into the ventilation

slots.

Risk of fatal injury due to electric

shock!

Earthing

The antenna system must

be earthed as speciﬁ ed or

equipotentially bonded.

EN 60728/11 and any national

regulations must be complied with.

Risk of voltage surges due to

lightning strikes!

Power supply voltage

Only operate the unit at the speciﬁ ed

mains voltage (indicated on the

rear of the unit or on the external

power pack). The unit may only be

connected to the mains and switched

on once it has been connected to

the antenna and to the TV set or

the cable network and PC.

If the mains voltage is too high,

there is a risk of ﬁ re!

Moisture, direct sunlight, heat,

naked ﬂ ames

Protect the unit against moisture,

dripping and splashed water (do

not place any ﬁ lled objects such

as vases on top of the unit). Do not

place the unit close to a heater or

expose it to direct sunlight and do

not operate it in damp locations.

Only use the unit in a moderate

climate, not in tropical conditions!

Place no naked ﬂ ames such as

candles on top of the unit!

There is a risk of ﬁ re!

Ventilation

The heat generated in this unit is

adequately dissipated. However,

the unit should never be installed

in a cupboard or on shelves with

inadequate ventilation. Never cover

the cooling slots on the unit (e.g.

with other equipment, magazines,

tablecloths, clothing or curtains)!

Batteries

If your unit was supplied with

batteries (e.g. for the remote control),

take care that the batteries are

not exposed to excessively high

temperatures, direct sunshine or

ﬁ re. Exchange the batteries only

with types that are identical or

equivalent. Otherwise the batteries

and also the remote control may

be damaged. Comply also with the

safety instructions stated on the

batteries:

There is a risk of explosions!

Warning!

These two pages contain important information about operation, installation location and connection of the

unit. Read these instructions carefully before setting up the device.

Do not

cover

Safety Instructions - Important Notes

Periods of extended absence,

thunderstorms, mains socket

accessibility

In order to disconnect the unit from

the mains completely, the mains

plug must be unplugged from the

wall socket! Therefore install the unit

close to a mains socket and make

sure that socket is accessible at all

times, so that you can disconnect

the unit from the mains if necessary.

If you are away for an extended

period, and during thunderstorms,

always switch the unit off at the

mains and unplug it from the socket.

This also applies to the other

equipment connected to the unit.

Isolation from the cable network is

also recommended. Note any timer

programming (receiver) and turn the

unit on again promptly before the

recording time.

Installation location

All electronic equipment generates

heat, The temperature rise of

this unit does however lie within

the permissible range. Sensitive

furniture surfaces and veneers may

become discoloured by the effects

of constant heat over time. The feet

of the unit can also cause colour

changes to treated furniture surfaces.

If necessary, place the unit on a

suitable stable and ﬂ at base!

Repairs

Ensure that any repairs to your

unit are carried out by qualiﬁ ed

personnel. Opening the unit and

attempting to repair it yourself

voids all warranty claims!

Improper work on the unit may

jeopardise the electrical safety of

the unit.

The manufacturer accepts no

liability for accidents caused by the

user opening the casing of the unit!

Connections

Incorrect wiring of the connections

can lead to malfunctions or defects

on the unit!

Important!

Do not place any objects on top of

the unit. Unless stated to the contrary

in the “Connection and Set-Up” and

“Installation” sections in the manual

supplied, maintain a clearance of at

least 10 cm above the unit, 2 cm to

either side and 5 cm behind the unit,

to allow unobstructed dissipation of

the heat generated.

There is a risk of ﬁ re!

Electronic equipment is not domestic

waste - it must be disposed of

properly in accordance with directive

2002/96/EC OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL

dated 27

January 2003 concerning

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 special waste!

Do not throw spent batteries into

your domestic waste; take them to a

collection point for spent batteries!

Die HD+ Karte ist

ausschließlich für die

Nutzung in der Bundesrepublik

Deutschland bestimmt.

the Federal Republic

of Germany.

The HD+ Card is only

intended to be used in

Make sure that the ventilation slots on the unit are not covered in any way.

Otherwise the unit may overheat.

There is a risk of ﬁ re!

The channels available on the satellites and transponders are subject to continual change. If changes

do occur, the new channels have to be set on the receiver because the factory preset programming

corresponds to the status on the date of manufacture. The information for these settings can be found

on the Internet or in relevant magazines.

Your receiver was equipped in the factory with the latest software version at that time. We are, however,

constantly working on adapting the software to the wishes of our customers and to developments in

technology. Further information on this can be found in the chapters “Main Menu - Service Menu”,

“System information - (software update)”.

Please keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product at any time! The receivers

are fragile due to their construction and are only adequately protected by the original packaging. If the

receiver is not shipped correctly the guarantee/warranty on it will be voided.

Any modiﬁ cations to the receiver software, or the use of applications not provided by Kathrein,

will invalidate the warranty! You will have to bear the costs yourself for shipping and repairing any

receiver that requires attention due to modiﬁ cations to the software and use of applications other than

those provided by Kathrein!

Therefore exclusively use only software and applications provided by Kathrein for your receiver. These

are available by downloading from the satellite or from our Internet pages (www.kathrein.de).

Safety Instructions - Important Notes

The power supply unit and the receiver are for indoors use

only! Use the power supply unit supplied with the receiver.

The use of any power supply unit may damage the receiver.

There is a risk of ﬁ re!

The original power supply unit may differ from that illustrated

You must not disconnect the receiver from the mains while it is in operation!

This can lead to a loss of data and corruption of the software.

This unit makes use of legally protected technologies, which are protected by patents in the USA and

also by other intellectual property rights in other countries.

KATHREIN-Werke KG has obtained licences from Audio MPEG Inc. and Societa‘ Italiana per lo sviluppo

dell‘elettronica, S.I.SV.EL, S.P.A to use these technologies. These licences carry certain restrictions,

which apply also to you as the customer. Accordingly this unit may only be used by the end customer

for private non-commercial purposes and for the licensed content. It may not be used for commercial

purposes. The use of products or processes that are sold or used with this unit is not included in this

statement. The use of reverse engineering is not permitted in respect of the licensed technologies,

nor is disassembly.

The information in this operating manual was correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right

however to make changes at any time and without prior notice. If new software is released for your

receiver, and this affects the information in the operating manual (e.g. changes to the menus and/

or functions), if we believe it necessary we will make available a new operating manual for download

under “www.kathrein.de”.

Make a note of the receiver's basic settings (these are set during the ﬁ rst installation), so you can

restore them if necessary!

The term DiSEqC™ used in this operating manual is a registered trade mark of the European

Telecommunication Satellite Organisation (EUTELSAT).

Before you switch disconnect the receiver from the mains, you must switch it to the standby mode by

pressing the stand-by button (



) on the remote control. In standby mode, any changed or new

data that is broadcast will be saved by the receiver. As soon as the receiver is in the standby mode,

it can be disconnected from the mains at any time.

Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the

double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Safety Instructions - Important Notes

 UFS 931sw

 Remote control RC 671

 HDMI cable

 2 batteries AAA 1.5 V

 Power supply unit 230 V/12 V

 Operating Manual

 Safety instructions (multi-lingual)

Connection and Set-Up

Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control. Insert the two batteries supplied into the remote

control. Ensure correct polarity of the batteries; the + and – markings as indicated inside the battery

compartment. Slide the cover back onto the housing until it locks in place.

Connection and Set-Up

1. On/off switch (operation/standby)

2. 4-character display

3. Common Interface for ﬁ tting one

CA module for Pay-TV cards

4. Card reader (Nagravision integrated - for

HD+ Card)

5. Ejection button for CA module

6. RF(IF) input

7. USB 2.0 port (for service purposes only)

8. HDMI connection

9. Scart socket for TV connection

10. Audio outputs (L/R) - cinch sockets

11. Digital data stream output (SPDIF/Sony

Philips Digital Interface Format) for Dolby

Digital AC 3 audio

12. Power supply connection (12 V)

The unit is not fully disconnected from the mains (see the sections “Safety Instructions - Important

Instructions” and “Periods of extended absence, thunderstorms, mains socket accessibility”)

HDMI = High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface (digital interface for video and audio)

RF(IF) = Intermediate frequency - satellite signal for the receiver converted by the LNB

LED in the front panel display:

The LED lights up:

Red Receiver is in standby mode

The LED ﬂ ashes:

Red (once) Remote control has been operated

Red (continuous) Recording in progress

Connection and Set-Up

If you do not know the conﬁ guration of your satellite reception system, contact

your specialist dealer.

Connect the Sat IF inputs on the receiver to the satellite reception system.

Use coaxial cable with an F standard connector (see illustration on right).

HDMI

Scart

Connect the satellite receiver (HDMI or alternatively TV Scart socket) and the TV set using an HDMI or

Scart cable (see “Connection example”).

Conventional

DiSEqC™ system

Connection and Set-Up

There are two ways you can access the digital audio.

HDMI

The stereo audio is transmitted to your TV set via the HDMI interface. If your TV set also supports

Dolby Digital, you can also receive the Dolby Digital audio via the HDMI interface (provided broadcast

by the channel provider). On this issue pay attention to the operating manual for your TV set.

SPDIF Dolby Digital output

The SPDIF output is intended for the connection of a Dolby Digital system (see “Advanced

connection example” in the technical appendix). Connect the SPDIF output and the Dolby Digital

system using an appropriate cable.

If you want to play the sound on your hi-ﬁ system, connect the audio cinch sockets to the input sockets

on the hi-ﬁ system, using an appropriate cable (see “Advanced connection example” in the technical

appendix).

SPDIF = Sony Philips Digital Interface Format (digital output for Dolby Digital AC 3 audio)

Connection and Set-Up

Before you start to use the UFS 931, read the chapters “Safety Instructions -

Important Instructions”, “Important Information” and “Connection and Set-Up”

through to the item “First installation”.

Do not connect the unit to the mains until all installation work has been properly

carried out.

The guidance provided in the “First installation” section assumes that the

receiver has been properly connected as per the “Safety Instructions - Important

Information” and “Connection and Set-Up” chapters through to the “First

installation” section.

Required buttons on remote control for ﬁ rst installation:

 ... 

Numeric input

 (Green)

Proceed to next step in

ﬁ rst installation

 (Red)

Go back one step in the

ﬁ rst installation



Conﬁ rm the changed

values/setting



Select/change individual

menu parameters, navigation



Cancel input, go back

First switch your TV set on and select the AV-/HDMI input you have used to connect the receiver to your

TV set. Switch on the receiver at the power switch on the front of the unit. Undertake the ﬁ rst installation.

If you have any questions or encounter problems, contact your specialist dealer.

The following on-screen display appears:

Use the



buttons to select the desired menu language for your receiver. The selected language

will be given a coloured background. The following languages are available: German, English, French,

Spanish, Italian, Turkish, Czech and Dutch.

Always pay attention to the

bar at the bottom of the on-

screen display. This provides

information on what to do next.

Tip!

Connection and Set-Up

Press the



(green) button to move to the next menu.

Press the



(green) button to move to the next menu. The following on-screen display appears:

Use the



buttons here to select the basic settings for the video output of the receiver to the TV set.

During this process refer to the operating manual for your TV set and take care to select only

those settings that your TV set can process.

Screen Format

Here you can select the TV picture format. Either

- 4:3 or

- 16:9/Widescreen TV

Picture Scaling

Here you can select the type of screen display, depending on the setting of your TV format:

- Screen format “4:3”: Pan & Scan or Letterbox

- Screen format “16:9”: Always 16:9 or Automatic

TV Output Format

Select the type of video signal at the TV Scart socket here. Select the signal that your TV set can process.

- FBAS – Colour video baseband signal,

- RGB – Red/Green/Blue signal or

- S-Video - Luminance/chrominance

Connection and Set-Up

If your receiver is connected as in the connection example (see

illustration above), no changes are necessary in the rest of the ﬁ rst

installation. If you are not familiar with the details of your reception

system, note the following:

In many cases the satellite reception system is a DiSEqC™1.0 system.

This type of system is preadjusted. Conﬁ rm the rest of the on-screen

displays during the ﬁ rst installation using the



(green) button. You cannot

damage your reception system during this process! If you do not receive

a TV picture at the end of the ﬁ rst installation, contact your specialist dealer.

Tip!

The following on-screen display appears:

You can set up the antenna (tuner) conﬁ guration for the following types of reception systems:

- DiSEqC™1.0

- Single Cable System

- No LNB power (if your LNB has a dedicated power supply)

- No DiSEqC™

- Toneburst

Continue as described in the ﬁ rst installation for the type of reception you have selected.

You should perform the tuner conﬁ guration/make changes yourself only if

you are fully familiar with the particulars of your reception system.

Connection and Set-Up

The individual items are selected using the



buttons. If you need to access sub-menus, they

can be called up using the



button. The changes to the current settings can be performed using

the



buttons or the number pad.

DiSEqC™ Sequence

Using the



buttons select here how often the DiSEqC™ command is to be sent.

Position A-D (satellite selection)

Position A

Press the



button to open the sub-menu. You can select a satellite and deﬁ ne the related LNB

conﬁ guration (frequencies) for it. Then press the



(green) button. If you change the default setting (in

this example “ASTRA 19.2°E”), a prompt “Save LNB settings?” will be displayed. Select “Yes” or “No”

using the



buttons and conﬁ rm your selection using the



button.

Repeat the process as necessary for the other positions (B, C, D).

During the selection of the satellites, ensure you only select satellites that you

can actually receive using your reception system.

Press the



(green) button to move to the next menu (software update). Continue the ﬁ rst installation

with the “Software update” chapter in the ﬁ rst installation.

LNB = Low Noise Block converter (feed system)

Connection and Set-Up

The individual items are selected using the



buttons. If you need to access sub-menus, they

can be called up using the



button. The changes to the current settings can be performed using

the



buttons or the number pad.

DiSEqC™ Sequence

Cannot be changed.

Position A and B (satellite selection - max. two)

Position A

Press the



button to open the sub-menu. You can select a satellite and deﬁ ne the related LNB

conﬁ guration (frequencies) for it. Then press the



(green) button. If you change the default setting (in

this example “ASTRA 19.2°E”), a prompt “Save LNB settings?” will be displayed. Select “Yes” or “No”

using the



buttons and conﬁ rm your selection using the



button.

Repeat the process as necessary for the second position (B).

The possible options for a single-cable system with Kathrein components are

summarised at the end of this manual in the “Technical Appendix” section under

“Single-cable systems”.

Depending on the system to which they are connected, a maximum of four or

eight receivers may be connected to a single-cable system (a twin receiver counts

as two receivers).

LNB = Low Noise Block converter (feed system)

If you use a UAS 481 (single cable LNB) in your reception system, you are only

allowed to select a satellite in position “A”. The remaining positions remain empty

and must be set to “Not used”. In addition, for position “A” after pressing the



button both frequencies (LOF) must be set to “10200”. The settings can be made

using the number pad or the



keys. Then press the



(green) button and on

“Save LNB settings” select “Yes”. Conﬁ rm the selection with the



button.

Connection and Set-Up

Use the



buttons to switch to the “New SCD Registration” line. Using the



buttons select

the “Manual” setting, and press the



button. The following on-screen display appears:

Connected equipment

Use the



buttons to select the type of single cable system used in your reception system:

If your system or your single cable component is not listed, select the setting “Userdeﬁ ned”.

Your available options are:

- KATHREIN UAS 481 (single-cable LNB),

- KATHREIN EXR 551,

- KATHREIN EXR 552,

- KATHREIN EXU 908 or

- Userdeﬁ ned (for all single-cable systems not covered by any of the above speciﬁ cations)

You can only use the “Secure

Channel with PIN” function if

this function is supported by

the single-cable components

used. In the case of Kathrein

single-cable components, this

is currently only the case for

the EXU 908.

Transmission channel

Select a free available transmission channel.

Transmission Frequency

If not preset by the receiver, select here one of the free

available transmission frequencies.

See example on the right (EXR 551) assignment of a

transmission channel to a transmission frequency.

Secure Channel with PIN (not possible in every system)

If your single cable system allows the transmission frequency to be protected by entering a PIN, this is

the menu where that can be done. No other receiver can then use this transmission frequency unless

the PIN is entered.

Select the setting “Yes”. You then have the use of the number pad to enter a PIN code (0-255) in the line

beneath “Password PIN”.

Connection and Set-Up

Refer to the documentation supplied with your system for the settings for the

SCR, frequencies and any PIN assigned to the tuner. You will ﬁ nd there a printed

list showing the assignment between the various SCRs and the respective

transmission frequencies. It may happen that you cannot freely select the

PIN for protection of individual frequencies; this also may be listed in the

documentation for the single-cable components.

Please note also that multiple receivers cannot share the same frequencies/

channels - the receivers would interfere with each other.

SCR = Satellite Channel Router (transmission channel)

Test Connection

Switch to the “Test Connection” line and press the



button. The receiver now tests the settings you

have made.

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