Quick Start Manual TechniCorder ISIO STC Digital Multituner HD Receiver with Internet Access With CONAX cardreader and an interface for recording from two CI/CI+ modules and a DVR recording function via the optional internal hard drive, the USB interface or the home network. For reception of free-to-air and encrypted (e.g. VIACCESS, CONAX, IRDETO, etc.) HD satellite channels. DiSEqC 1.
Dear Customer, Congratulations on your decision to purchase the TechniCorder ISIO STC. The operating manual supplied is intended to help you to utilise the comprehensive functions of your new digital receiver to the fullest extent. We have kept the operating instructions as brief as possible and have used terminology that everybody can understand. The range of functions of your receiver is constantly being expanded by means of software updates.
TechniSat hereby declares that the TechniCorder ISIO STC device complies with the fundamental requirements and any other relevant stipulations of Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity can be viewed online at: http://www.technisat.de/konformitaet/ technicorderisiostc.pdf The unit also bears the CE mark. This unit is designed for use in all countries of the European Union and in Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland.
1 Illustrations On/Stand-by Sleep Timer Remote control code Sound on/off Numeric keypad keys TV/Radio mode Recording Stop / DVR Fast forward Pause / playback Rewind Arrow keys EPG WWW Page up Page down Back Info OK Options selection Channel +/- Volume +/Function selection Function keys Menu Timer Teletext Freeze frame / Jogshuttle Zoom/Format Audio channel PiP/PaP HDMI 4
Front of unit Arrow keys On/Stand-by Display USB port OK socket CI modules Smartcard card reader SD/MMC card reader Einlegen der CONAX Smartcard: > Push the CONAX Smartcard (gold chip face down and aligned in the direction of insertion) into the Smartcard reader as far as the stop. Inserting the CI/CI+ modules: > Please refer to the CI/CI+ module and card manufacturer’s instructions. > Insert the Smartcard you want into the relevant CI module. > Now carefully insert the CI module into the slot.
2 Please read this first Before connecting and using the device, first check that everything has been supplied and familiarise yourself with the safety instructions. The delivery includes: 1 digital receiver, 1 Quick Start Manual, 1 CD-ROM, 1 remote control, 1 mains cable, batteries (2 x 1.5V microcells) 2.1 Safety advice For your own protection you should read the safety precautions carefully before using your new receiver.
- ever open the receiver housing under any circumstances!! You risk N receiving an electric shock. Any necessary repairs to the receiver should only be carried out by qualified service personnel. In the following circumstances you should disconnect the device from the mains power and consult an expert: > the power cable or mains plug is damaged > the unit has been exposed to moisture or liquid has got into it > there are significant malfunctions > there is severe external damage. 2.
2.4 Important information on data security Before handing your receiver over to your supplier for maintenance purposes, we recommend that you remove all storage media or data carriers. Restoring data is not part of maintenance or repair work. TechniSat accepts no responsibility for the loss of, or damage to, data during repair work. 2.
3 Optional Hardware Your DVB receiver can also be equipped with optional hardware, such as various tuner modules and an internal 2.5” hard drive. 3.1 Installing the optional internal hard drive Your DVB receiver can also be equipped with an internal 2.5” hard drive or SSD for DVR recording functionality: a. Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply. Please also note section 2.2 (periods of non-use). b.
f. After successfully installing the tuner module, continue with section 3.2 (Using an optional tuner module) or section 4 (Connecting the DVB receiver). 3.2 Inserting the optional tuner module Your DVB receiver can also be equipped with an additional tuner module: a. Disconnect the unit from the mains power supply. Please also note section 2.2 (periods of non-use). b. Press the securing hooks on the protective cover together and remove the cover. c.
3.3 Optional IsiZapper remote control IsiZapper (item no. 0000/3773) is an optional remote control device which is specially designed for operation of Isi mode (see section 15).
4 Connecting the DVB receiver a Network connection b LNB 1 connection to LNB Input 1 on the DVB receiver. (Please note: the LNB must be connected with to LNB Input 1 when operating using an antenna signal.) c LNB 2 connection to the LNB Input 2 on the DVB receiver. d HDMI connection from the DVB receiver to the TV. e Audio output connection to a hi-fi / surround sound system. f DVB receiver connection to the network/internet.
When using an optional DVB-S tuner module for operation with four antenna signals: h Additional connection for LNB 3 to the LNB Input 3 on the DVB receiver. i Additional connection for LNB 4 to the LNB Input 4 on the DVB receiver. When using an optional DVB-S tuner module for operation with one antenna signal: h Connection for LNB 1 to the LNB Input 3 on the DVB receiver. j Connection for the loop out to the LNB Input 1 (b) on the DVB receiver.
4.1 Mains power connection The digital receiver should only be connected to the mains power supply once you have finished making all the connections to the various other components. This will prevent damage to the digital receiver or other components. a Once you have made all the other connections in accordance with the following sections, use the power cable supplied to connect the receiver to 230 V/50-60 Hz mains power outlet. 4.2 External unit 4.2.
Also see section 8.6 (DVB-S antenna setting) in your operating manual. It is not possible to receive analogue TV via the cable or antenna! 4.2.3.1 Simultaneous operation with DVB-C/T antenna signals Use the TechniSat DVB C/T switch to receive DVB-T signals, DVB-C and DVB-C cable channels simultaneously (item no. 0000/3263). This switch automatically switches between DVB-T reception and reception of DVB-C cable channels, thus preventing potentially conflicting frequency influences.
4.5 USB port The USB port is used for updating the operating software and to transfer data. You can also use the film, music and image playback functions (sections 9.18, 9.19 and 9.20 of your operating manual) to access MPEG, MP3 and JPG files on the USB storage medium. Your unit is equipped with an internal WLAN which enables wireless integration within your existing WLAN network. However, if you wish, you can also use an external WLAN dongle for this purpose, e.g. the TechniSat USB WLAN adapter (item no.
5 Basic operation Dear Customer The following section starts by covering basic operation as well as recurrent operating steps for the TV. This should make it easier to read the instruction manual, since it avoids repeated description of identical steps at each individual stage. If a function or setting for the device has to be different from the basic operation, the difference in operation is described in detail at the relevant point in the instruction manual.
5.2 Calling up the main menu and navigating through the menus /functions The following example will illustrate how you reach the main menu and call up a submenu. The objective of the example is to call up the Picture settings menu. > Press the Menu button. The main menu appears on the screen. > Select the Settings menu item by moving the highlight over this item using the arrow keys. > Press the OK button to open the Settingsmenu.
> > Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the Picture settingsitem. Then press the OK button to open the Picture settings menu. You can also highlight the individual menu items in the same way as you highlight an item on a submenu to open it and alter the respective settings. The menu items in some menus have to be highlighted by moving sideways. This is done by pressing the right/left arrow keys.
5.3 Accepting settings / Exiting menus and functions In some menus and functions the changes made must be accepted manually in order to save them permanently. If this does not happen, the function or the values that existed before the change was made will be reset automatically on exiting the menu. If an Accept field or the green function key with Accept is displayed in the bottom line of the screen, you can see that the changes made must be saved manually to be accepted.
5.4.1 Arrow selection method > If is shown on the left and on the right next to the set value, you can alter this using the left/right arrow keys. 5.4.2 Selection list If is shown on the right next to the set value, the value can be changed using the selection list. > Press the OK button to open the selection list. > Highlight the setting you want using the up/down arrow keys.
5.4.3 Entering numbers > Use the numeric key pad to enter the new setting which you require if a question mark or a numeric value is displayed. 5.4.4 Virtual keyboard If is displayed on the right next to the set value, the value is altered using the virtual keyboard. You have three different keyboard options when using this data entry method. You can switch the keyboard layout between the so-called QWERTY keyboard and the alphabetic keyboard; an SMS keyboard can also be used at any time.
The SMS keyboard is operated using the numeric keys on both the alphabetical and the QWERTY keyboard and can be used at any time. The coloured buttons thus incorporate the functions described above. > Press one of the numeric pad keys 0 - 9 and select the various letters, numbers, characters and symbols. After first pressing a numeric key pad, the first letter of the corresponding row is highlighted. > The highlight then moves one field to the right with every additional press of the same numeric key.
> Every additional press of the Options button moves the highlight down one line each time. Some options are selected directly in this window. Other options for a number of subordinate selection options are located in the option groups. Highlighting one of these option groups automatically opens a further window on the left. > You can use the up/down arrow keys within the options group to highlight one of the options listed there.
6 Initial installation After you have read the safety instructions and connected the receiver as described in section 4, you can then switch it on as described in section 5. On initial installation of the receiver, the AutoInstall installation wizard is launched automatically. The installation wizard allows you to make the most important settings for your digital receiver in the simplest way possible. Each step of the installation explains which settings can be made.
Menu language > > When the installation wizard is launched, the selection window for the operating language opens first. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired operating (menu) language. The preferred audio language will be set automatically according to this selection. You can change this setting at any time as described in section 7.4.1 of the instruction manual. > Press the OK button to accept the setting and access the next stage of the installation wizard.
The picture format on the TV will be automatically adjusted according to your selection. > Press the OK button to accept the selection. Selecting reception signals At this point in the installation wizard, you can select the number of antenna cables which are connected to the receiver and which reception types you would like to use. > Use the up/down arrow keys to select the reception signal available to which you wish to connect or from which you wish to disconnect.
> Use the right/left arrow keys to select whether you have connected1,2,3 or 4 DVB-S antenna signals. > Press the OK button to accept the selection. The setting options are dependent on your tuner configuration. Also see section 3.2 (Using an optional tuner module). Antenna configuration (DVB-S) In this step of the installation you can adapt your digital receiver set-up to the configuration of your antenna (DVB-S). > If you wish to accept the standard antenna setting, press the OK button.
During this step, a channel spectrum is displayed with the channel signal levels. Using this spectrum, you can align your DVB-T antenna to achieve optimum reception. If the DVB-T source has been disabled, as described in the step “Selecting reception signals”, the next available page of the installation wizard will appear instead of this page. > Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight the Antenna supply field and open the selection window by pressing the OK button.
> Use the up/down arrows to select whether you want to configure a LAN or WLAN network and press the OK button. > Now perform the network settings as described in section 8.5 of your operating manual. > Then press the Info button to accept the settings. The network configuration check will now start again. Channel search / ISIPRO You have various options for searching for new channels or updating the channel list.
arrow keys to highlight the All channels or All unencrypted channels and then start the channel search process by pressing the OK button. In this search, all selected satellites in the antenna configuration are automatically scanned for channels. This procedure may take several minutes. Please note all messages displayed on screen. After a channel list update or a satellite search is performed, a search is performed for all other activated reception types. This procedure may also take several minutes.
Software updates The digital receiver will now check whether a new version of the software is available for the receiver. If a new software version is available, you can carry out an automatic software update. > If you do not want to wait for a search for new software or a software download, you can skip this step if you wish by pressing the Info button. If the search for new software or updates is skipped, your device will run another test at a set time as per section 18.5.
> If you do not want to wait for the current ISIO internet list to be downloaded, you can skip this process by pressing the Info button. watchmi In this step you can activate the watchmi service and select the desired channels to be saved in the TV list and the EPG overview. The watchmi service is an online service operated by FUNKE Digital TV Guide GmbH. > Activate the watchmi service using the right/left arrow keys to select the on or off option and then press the OK button.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to move through the general terms and conditions page by page. > Use the right/left arrow keys to make a selection from the following options: > Cancel: The general terms and conditions are closed and you can now decide whether you wish to activate or deactivate watchmi.The pre-selection is set to On. > Reject: he general terms and conditions are closed and you can now T decide whether you wish to activate or deactivate watchmi. The pre-selection is set to Off.
> Use the up/down arrow keys to move the selection bar over the channels and select the highlighted channels with the OK button. The selected channels appear with a check mark next to them. > Highlight a selected channel again and press the OK button to remove this channel. A brief description of the highlighted channel appears on the right hand side. > Use the yellow function key to select all channels. > To finally accept your selection, press the green function button.
If the EPG update has been skipped, your unit will download the EPG data automatically at the time set as per section 15.2 in your operating manual as long as the automatic EPG update function (section 15.1 in your operating manual) remains activated and the unit is also in standby mode at this point. You can also start the update manually at any time (section 15.6 in your operating manual).
7 Operating the unit 7.1 Switching on > Switch the digital receiver on by pressing the On/Standby button on the receiver or on the remote control. 7.3 Switching off > Press the On/Standby button either on the receiver panel or on the remote control to switch the receiver off again. > The receiver is now in ready mode (stand-by) and (if enabled in section 8.2.4 of your operating manual) on doing so the time is displayed in the receiver display.
> You can view additional data about the current programme by pressing the INFO button. 7.4.3.1 Selecting the channel > You can now highlight the channel you want using the up/down arrow keys, the page up/down keys and the numeric keypad. > Press the OK button to select the highlighted channel. 7.4.3.2 Selecting a list To make it easier for you to find channels, your device provides various channel lists. You can select your Favourites lists (see section 13.
7.4.6 Returning to last channel selected > Press the Back button on the remote control to return to the last channel selected. > Press the button again to return to the channel you were previously watching. 7.4.7 Switching between TV/radio > Use the TV/Radio button to switch between TV and radio mode. The unit switches to the last radio channel listened to. Alternatively you can also switch between TV and radio operation as described in sections 7.4 and 10. 7.4.
7.5 Receiving encrypted channels > Insert the CONAX Smartcard into the card slot in the integrated card reader. (gold-coloured chip facing down, and in the direction of insertion) or > Insert a CI / CI+ module into the slot. > Insert the smartcard into the CI / CI+ module card slot. Ensure that the gold-coloured chip on the smartcard is facing upwards, in the direction in which the card is inserted. 7.6 Volume control You have the option of adjusting the volume on your digital receiver.
After a few seconds the box appears at the lower right of the screen indicating the availability of HbbTV content. > Launch the HbbTV application by pressing the red function key. Depending on the speed of the Internet connection, there may be slow response times or short interruptions. 7.11 Subtitles When switching on a transmission which is broadcast with sub-titles the subtitles symbol appears in the Info box.
4: The current date and the current time. 5: Broadcasts of the displayed programme. > Use the right/left arrow keys to adjust the display time either backwards or forwards. The progress bar will also be moved backwards or forwards along the time bar according to the display time. > Use the yellow function key to switch directly to the display of the current or following programmes.
10 Function Selection > Press the Navigator/Function Selection button to open the Navigation menu (NAV menu) in order to select the desired function. > Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the function you want to access. TV: TV mode: playing TV programmes. Radio: Radio mode: playing radio programmes. Internet: Internet mode: calls up the web links available in the Internet list.
11 Using the Internet list to call up websites > In normal mode, press the WWW button twice or > If a website has already been opened, press the WWW once. The Internet List Navigator now appears. The web link last called up is highlighted. > You can now highlight the internet link you want using the up/down arrow keys, the page up/down keys and the numeric keypad. > Pressing the OK button opens the highlighted web link.
> To continue playing back the programme from this point, press the Play / Pause button again. You are now watching the programme with a time delay to the live broadcast (Timeshift), while the programme continues to be recorded in the background. 12.2 Timeshift function The Timeshift function allows you to record and play back at the same time. This enables "time-shifted" viewing. Hence you can start watching the beginning of a recording and skip through any sections already recorded (e.g.
13 DVR playback You can access DVR recordings via the DVR Navigator. 13.1 Calling up the DVR Navigator / Starting DVR playback The DVR Navigator can be called up in the following ways. Dependent upon whether you are currently in TV or radio mode, a list will appear of the existing TV or radio recordings stored on the internal hard drive, a connected USB storage device, an inserted SD/MMC card or an available network drive.
13.5 Pause / Freeze frame > To pause playback of a recording (freeze frame), press the Pause / Play button during playback. > Press the Pause / Play button again to resume playback from the same location. 13.6 Fast forward / Rewind Your DVR has fast forward/rewind functions so you can get to a specific place in a recording. > Press the Fast forward or Rewind button during playback. The message “Fast forward uu” or “Rewind tt” appears.
14 Encryption system From this menu item you can access the submenus for the connected Smartcards and the CI-/CI+ modules. > Call up Main Menu > Encryption System. > Select one of the inserted CI-/CI+ modules in order to access its sub-menu, where you can perform the settings. Please note that the submenu now displayed is provided by the module and may therefore differ from module to module. 14.
15 ISI mode A wide range of functions and added value options make television with TechniSat an amazing and complex experience with unlimited possibilities. ISI mode reduces this diversity of available options and is therefore ideal for children or older people who feel unsure about using the many different possible settings when operating the unit. If this mode is activated, it will not be possible to accidentally change any settings using the remote control.
for channel slot 1 for channel slot 14 for channel slot 234 for channel slot 1567 1 1, then 4 2, then 3, then 4 1, then 5, then 6 then 7 When entering channel numbers with multiple digits, you have approx. three seconds after pressing a key to complete the entry. If you wish to enter a number consisting of only one, two or three digits, you can speed up the entry procedure by keeping the key depressed a little longer on the last digit. 15.2.
> Press the OK button to confirm the selection and switch to selected operating mode. The unit switches to the last radio channel set. 15.4 Volume control (ISI mode) You have the option of adjusting the volume on your digital receiver. This facilitates operation of the receiver, as it means you can access all the major functions on a single remote control, and will only rarely have to resort to using the remote control for the TV.
As the Teletext pages cannot all be transferred by the broadcaster at the same time, it may take a few seconds before the page is displayed. This is the case when the requested page, e.g. using the video text search, cannot be instantly read into the memory immediately after the channel is changed 15.5.3 Teletext subpages If teletext subpages are available for a selected Teletext page, an indicator showing that subpages have already been downloaded appears on the left next to the teletext.
16 Software updates via USB interface In addition to the automatic software updates via the internet and DVB sources, you also have the option of updating the receiver software via the USB interface or via the SD/MMC card reader. To be able to run the software update via the USB interface or the SD/MMC card reader, you first need to download the current software version from the Technisat homepage (www.technisat.de).
17 Troubleshooting guide Fault Remote control does not work Possible cause Solution Incorrect remote control code has been set Set the correct remote control code (see section 8.2.5) Batteries are spent Replace the batteries (see section 3.5) Various Channels not shown Incorrect channel list in channel list selected Select a different channel list (see section 9.4.3.
Fault Cannot receive channels that were previously received Possible cause Antenna defective or not Check antenna correctly adjusted Channel transferred to a dif- Run a search ferent transponder (see section 17) Channel no longer being broadcast Intermittent appearance of square blocks in the picture. Device switches to freeze frame intermittently, no sound. Screen sometimes blank with the message “no signal”.
Fault Receiver cannot be operated, switched on or off Possible cause Defective data stream --> receiver blocked Solution Hold down the On/Stand-by button on the receiver or the remote control for approx. 5 seconds. Pull the mains plug out of the power supply for approx.
Fault Possiblecause Solution PC cannot connect to receiver; Receiver cannot connect to network Incorrect network settings Check network settings (see section 8.5) Incorrect network cable connected Check network connection No longer possible torecord DVR Selected storage medium is full Delete existing recording(s) Attach and configure other storage medium. (See section 11.4.
Your TV bears the CE symbol and complies with all requisite EU standards. Subject to change for amendments and printing errors Version 10/14 Duplication and reproduction only with the publisher's approval TechniSat and TechniCorder ISIO STC are registered trademarks of TechniSat Digital GmbH PO Box 560 54541 Daun www.technisat.de Technical Hotline Mon - Fri 8 am - 8 pm +49 (0) 3925/9220 1800 Caution! If you have a problem with this device, please call our Technical Hotline in the first instance.
TechniSat Warranty How to get your three-year warranty Step by step 1. Register your products within four weeks of purchase - either by sending in your completed registration card (see reverse) or online at www.technisat.com. Once the fault has been repaired, the Service Report will be returned to you along with the repaired device with an appropriate comment from our service workshop. Dealer 2.
Warranty TechniSat Guarantee certificate 3 Years Warranty Dear Customer, You have purchased a high quality TechniSat product that has been put through multiple quality tests and a stringent goods outwards check at every stage. Should you still encounter a problem with your equipment, contrary to expectations, you can always take advantage of a two-year legal warranty claim. This warranty claim can of course be exercised at any time without having registered the product.
Warranty Note on Making a claim under warranty The warranty can only be invoked if: 1. the fully completed registration card has been received by us no later than 4 weeks after purchase, or you have registered the product online during this period. 2. you have first attempted to resolve the issue by contacting your dealer or our technical hotline on +49 (0) 3925 9220 1800 (normal charges will apply for overseas calls). 3.
Service Report ✂ If, contrary to expectations, you encounter a problem with your equipment, despite the ultra-modern manufacturing and constant quality checking, we would ask you to first contact our technical hotline on +49 (0) 3925 9220 1800 (normal charges will apply for overseas calls). If we cannot solve the problem in this manner, we would ask you to contact your dealer or supplier. If you do so, please complete the following Service Report beforehand.
