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Operating manual
Order no.: 20210011 / 20210017
20210012 / 20210018
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CityCom
Communication systems
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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................3 2. CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................4 3. OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................5 3.1. LOCAL CONTROL ................................................
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1. Safety instructions The following section contains important information regarding operation, place of installation and connection of the receiver. Read these instructions carefully before putting the unit into operation. Extended absence / thunderstorms Always switch the unit off via its mains switch on the right side of the front panel during periods of extended absence or at the onset of thunderstorms or withdraw the mains plug from the outlet. This also applies to an
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Important notes for siting and installation Place of installation Every electronic device generates heat. The rise in temperature, however, lies within a safe range. Slight colour changes may occur to sensitive furniture surfaces and veneers over the course of time due to the constant effect of heat. In conjunction with treated furniture surfaces, the unit’s rubber feet can likewise give rise to changes in colour. Where necessary, place the unit on a suitable pad. Ventilation
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3. Operation 3.1. Local control Open (and close) the flap on the front panel of the unit by pressing the dotted area (left). The local control consists of the buttons [STANDBY], [ ▲] and [ ▼] for switching the programmes (up/down), as well as [ - ] and [ + ] for adjusting the volume. VOLUME CHANNEL STANDBY - + ▼ ▲
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3.3. Programme 3.3.1 Programme selection with the numerical buttons [0...9], [ ▲] , [ ▼] and list Setting a programme is carried out by direct entry of the programme number with the numerical buttons (0 is also a programme number). Switch to the next / previous programme with the [ ▲] / [ ▼] buttons. After pressing the [OK] button two times, a list is displayed which is arranged according to programme numbers. The desired programme can be called up using the [ ◄] / [ ►] and [ ▲] /
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All programmes from the programme pool are also saved in the favourite list 0 = „ALL“ upon delivery. The favourite list F0 = ALL contains all the programmes known thus far for satellite receivers. Some of the programmes from the satellites Astra 19 and Eutelsat Hotbird are additionally contained in different favourite lists. The selection of the desired favourite list is carried out by pressing the [F] button and one of the assigned numerical buttons [0] .....[9]. Note: After sele
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3.7. Timer The „timer programming“ menu is called up by pressing the [] button. Up to 8 timer events can be alternatively entered with TV or radio programmes. Note: Keep in mind, that the video recorder must also be set to the same recording time. Note: Please make sure, that no remote control commands are made during the recording time, otherwise unwanted OSD displays will also be recorded. The volume is set to the r E c maximum level during a recording. Once a command
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3.8. EPG – Programme information (Basis navigator) In the EPG (Electronic Programme Guide), information about the current and following programmes is displayed. The magnitude of this programme-accompanying information is determined by the respective programme provider and varies from programme to programme. Many programmes are transmitted without usable supplementary information (SI data). It is the same for the programme overview. Some programme providers do not transmit data,
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4. Menu structure 4.1. Programmes 4.1.1 Favourite list Access the main menu by pressing [M], and then press the [OK] button twice. Sorting, exchanging, copying and deleting programmes – all in one menu! [ i ] Selects one of the favourite lists 0...9. [M] Selects the satellite (e.g. Astra, Eutelsat or other). [TV] Selects the programme source (e.g. NEW or ALL programmes). [ ▼] [ ▲] Selects the targeted position in the favourite list (point of blue arrow). [ ◄] [
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Deleting: Move the programme, which is to be deleted, to the red bar using the [ ▼] [ ▲] buttons (or by entering the programme number). Place it in the centre field by pressing the [ ] button. Exit the menu with the [E] button and ‚delete‘ with the [OK] button – finished! Note! „Deleted“ programmes, which are taken out of the favourite list, are still available in the programme pool and can be added at any time! The switch-over to the left menu window is done with the [ ▼] and
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4.1.3 Programme pool The programme pool contains all programmes in alphabetical order. Press the [M] button to select the satellites. Press the [TV] button to select free or encrypted programmes. In „All Free“ („All CA“) you will find all the free (all unencrypted) programmes of the selected satellite, and also the new free or encrypted programmes after a satellite search. [ ▼] [ ▲] Select programmes in the rows [ ◄] [ ►] Select programmes in the columns All selected programme
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4.1.4 Parental lock The 5-digit password (PIN) is set to 00000 at the factory. a) Changing the password (PIN) Select the „Parental lock“ menu with the [4] button in the main menu „Programme!“ Select the entry field {PIN} by using the [2] button or the [ ▼] button, and activate it by pressing [OK]. Enter in the ‚old‘ and your ‚new‘ PIN according to the following steps. 1. Enter in the current PIN! ( = 00000 initially) 2. Please enter in the new PIN! 3. Please re-enter the
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4.2. Search 4.2.1. Satellite search The satellite search occurs via all frequencies of the selected satellite. Select the desired settings in the order of the menu: The selection of the individual parameters is carried out after the activation with the [OK] button and then with the [ ►] or [ ◄] button. We recommend to start the search from time to time, in order to find new programmes. Here, use the {bold} displayed basic settings. If you want to specifically search for an indi
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4.3. Satellite The satellite ASTRA is set at the factory. The other 7 satellites, e.g. Hotbird, are pre-programmed. For extending your receiving system, you can make the required settings for the 7 pre-programmed satellites in the ‚Satellite‘ menu. Activate the desired satellite number, e.g. with the numerical buttons [1...8], and call up the entry menu with the [OK] button. (1) Entering or changing the name Activate the entry field {NAME} with the [1] button, and then activ
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4.4.2. Menu language (1) Select the language. The menu language can be switched between {German } and {English} . (2) Select the font. The automatic changeover of the font is defined in the DVB standard – Unfortunately not all broadcasting institutes keep to this standard, and characters in a text can appear in the wrong font. The automatic font changeover is provided in the unit, but different fonts can also be set if needed so that e.g. Greek text is displayed in the corre
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4.4.4. LNB settings (1) LNB {ON} Standard setting {OFF} Operation without LNB signal (e.g. on special systems with several subscribers) (2) In standby {OFF} Standard setting Attention! Only use the setting {OFF} for individual systems, otherwise the receiver supplies the LNB with power even in standby. The power consumption of the receiver can increase from typically 2 watts to up to 10 watts in standby. {ON} In standby, the LNB voltage remains switched on, e.g. for
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4.4.6. Download-over-air (Software update via satellite) In the submenu „Download“ you can individually download operating software and programme lists of your receive via the satellite ASTRA (Update via download-over-air). To do so, your receiving system must be aligned to the satellite ASTRA 19.2° east. Keep in mind, that your individual programme assignment in each of the ten favourite lists in TV and RADIO are overwritten by the current programme lists when updating the programme
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4.5. CA (Conditional Access) = Encrypted programmes (CCR 512) 4.5.1 General information To receive encrypted programmes, you need a Common Interface CA module (CAM) and a Smartcard from your service provider. Note, that the CA modules with the respective Smartcards only decode programmes from your service provider. If you have subscribed to programmes from several service providers, you may have to alternatively change the different CA modules and/or Smartcards. Follow the inst
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5. Glossary Band Frequency band of a satellite. Low-band and high-band CA (Conditional Access) stands for encrypted programmes. CVBS Composite Video Burst Sync : Video-Standard for TV or VCR units DiSEqC Digital Satellite Equipment Control DVB Digital Video Broadcast EPG Electronic Programme Guide Favourite list List of selected programmes from the programme pool. Free Freely received (unencrypted) programmes. GHz Abbreviation for gigahertz (Giga =bil
