Operating Instructions Part 1 Connection and setup UFS 924 English Safety instructions - important notes ............. 2 Service ............................................................. 48 Items supplied .................................................. 5 Technical Appendix ........................................ 49 Connection and setup ...................................... 6 Advanced connection example ...................... 49 Front/rear view of the receiver (front flap open) .............
Safety instructions - important notes These two pages contain important information about the operation, installation location and connection of the unit. Read these instructions carefully before setting up the unit. Mains power cable Danger! Moisture, direct sunlight, heat, naked flames Protect the unit against moisture, dripping and splashed water (do not place any f lled objects such as vases on top of the unit).
Safety instructions - important notes Do not place any objects on top of the unit. Unless stated to the contrary in the “Connection and setup” and “Installation” sections in the instructions 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 fire! Installation location All electronic equipment generates heat.
Safety instructions - important notes Product return/original packaging 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.
Items supplied ■ UFS 924 ■ 2 batteries AAA 1.
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Connection and setup Front view (f ap open)*): Rear view: 1. USB 2.0 port 11. On/Off switch ***) 2. SD card reader 12. Mains power cable 3. Common Interface for two CI+/CI modules for Pay-TV cards **) 13. Fan 4. A button to release each CI module 14. Socket for infrared sensor (optional, is not part of the product package) 5. On/Off button (operation/standby) 15. 2 x USB 2.0 ports (USB-A connectors) 6. TV/radio button 16. Network connection (Ethernet) 7.
Connection and setup Inserting batteries into the remote control 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 are indicated inside the battery compartment. Slide the cover back onto the housing until it locks in place.
Connection and setup Connecting the receiver If you do not know the configuration 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).
Connection and setup Audio connection Digital 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 (providing it is broadcast by the channel provider). Refer to the operating instructions for your TV set for more information.
Connection and setup Information about antenna connection and loop-through mode To enable you to make full use of all the reception and recording features of your twin-DVR HDTV Sat receiver, such as 1. recording one programme while viewing any other programme or channel zapping, and 2.
Connection and setup First installation Before you start to use the UFS 924, read the sections “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.
Connection and setup 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 and audio output of the receiver to the TV set. For this, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and take care to select only those settings that your TV set can process. Video Output via Select the connection on the receiver to which you have connected your television.
Connection and setup (standard TV), the original format is to be transmitted to the TV set, select the “On” setting. If the setting is “Of f”, the programme may be automatically scaled up to the HDTV format 720p by the receiver. HDCP for free channels Select here whether HDCP(digital copy protection) is to be constantly set to “On” with free channels or is not to be activated, “Off”. TV-SCART-Output Select the type of video signal at the TV Scart socket here. Select the signal that your TV set can process.
Connection and setup Important instruction for picture output using “YPbPr”: The “YPbPr” outputs can only be used if “RGB” is not selected as the output signal for the TV Scart socket! In this case, select “Y/C” or “CVBS” as the output signal for the TV Scart socket. Press the (green) button to move to the next menu.
Connection and setup You can set up the tuner conf guration for the following types of reception systems: - DiSEqC™1.0 - DiSEqC™1.1 - Motorized antenna (DiSEqC™1.2/DiSEqC™1.3) USALS - Simple LNB or - Single-cable system If your reception system is a OneCable system, go to the “OneCable System” option in this section and continue from there. Before you start con f guring the tuner you must f rst set both the “T uner 2 Connection type” and “T uner 2 Signal Conf guration” settings.
Connection and setup Tuner 2 signal configuration (with connection type “Separated” only) Select the signal con f guration for Tuner 2 here. The currently selected setting is shown graphically in the connection example at the top of the screen. Either: Same with Tuner 1: Both tuners are connected to the same signal source. See example illustration on the right. Different from Tuner 1: The two tuners are connected to dif ferent signal sources (separate cables from the LNB).
Connection and setup DiSEqC™1.0 Press the (green) button. You now see the following on-screen display: Tuner Configuration (satellite selection) - Tuner 1 Select the number of satellites present in the signal at the tuner 1 (four max.). Go to the “Satellite 1: .....” line. Press the button. The following on-screen display appears (example): Configuration Satellite 1 Def ne the settings for the f rst satellite for Tuner 1 here. Satellite: buttons.
Connection and setup - Universal Refer to the documentation for your LNB or seek assistance from a specialist engineer. - Simple or - User-def ned If you do not use a Universal LNB, press the LNB type (simple or user-def ned). button. You can now make the settings for your LNB Frequencies (MHz): Enter the LNB frequencies (Low/High/Limit) using the number pad. Now use the new values.
Connection and setup DiSEqC™1.1 Press the (green) button. The following on-screen display appears: Tuner Configuration - Tuner 1 On the “Satellite” line, select the f rst satellite location. You can use/assign up to 64 satellite locations per tuner. Now go to the next line. Press the button. The following on-screen display appears: Satellite: buttons.
Connection and setup - Universal Refer to the documentation for your LNB or seek assistance from a specialist engineer. - Simple or - User-def ned If you do not use a Universal LNB, press the LNB type (simple or user-def ned). button. You can now de f ne the settings for your LNB Frequencies (MHz): Enter the LNB frequencies (Low/High/Limit) using the number pad. Now use the new values.
Connection and setup If necessary, the receiver will automatically skip to the settings for the second tuner (assuming that for the second tuner you selected the type of connection “Separated” and set the signal con f guration to “Different from Tuner 1”). If this is the case, you should now de f ne the settings for the second tuner in the same way as you did for the f rst tuner.
Connection and setup Motorised antenna (DiSEqC™1.2) Go to Null Position Select the “Go to Null Position” selection f eld. Press the its null position. button to instruct the turntable to move to Set Borders Select the “Set Borders” selection f eld. In this menu you can set the borders for your turntable. This is particularly necessary if the turntable has only a restricted range in which it may turn before striking an obstruction (such as a wall or tree). Press the button.
Connection and setup If you subsequently want to delete the set borders, switch to the “Reset border positions” button to con f rm deletion of the borders. have set all the borders, press the button. the You can now set new values for the limits. Once you Select Satellites - Tuner 1 Go to the “Select Satellite” line. Press the button. The following on-screen display appears (example): Here, select up to 64 satellites to be included in the signal on Tuner 1.
Connection and setup On the “Satellite” line select the satellite whose settings you wish to edit. Satellite: buttons. Alternatively you can press the button to view Select the desired satellite using the a list of all satellites which you have previously selected, then select the required satellites from this list. LNB Type: buttons to select the If your reception system does not have a universal LNB, use the LNB types that are used in your reception system.
Connection and setup Rotate to the East step by step Start slow rotation to the East Set the turntable so that both of the bars “Signal-Strength” and “Signal-Quality” on the right of the screen show the highest available percentage values. When you have reached the best possible signal strength, move to the “Store actual position” line and button. The receiver will now save these values for this satellite and skip automatically to press the the setting for the next satellite.
Connection and setup Motorized antenna (DiSEqC™1.3) My Longitude Select the f eld “My Longitude” and use the number pad here to enter your actual longitude. My Latitude Select the “My Latitude” f eld and use the number pad to enter your actual latitude. Go to Null Position Select the “Go to Null Position” selection f eld. Press the null position. button to instruct the turntable to move to its Set Borders Select the “Set Borders” selection f eld. In this menu you can set the borders for your turntable.
Connection and setup If you subsequently want to delete the set borders, switch to the “Reset border positions” button to con f rm deletion of the borders. have set all the borders, press the button. the You can then set new values for the limits. Once you Select Satellites - Tuner 1 Go to the “Select Satellites” line. Press the button. The following on-screen display appears (example): Here, select up to 64 satellites to be included in the signal on Tuner 1.
Connection and setup On the “Satellite” line select the satellite whose settings you wish to edit. Satellite: buttons. Alternatively you can press the button to view Select the desired satellite using the a list of all satellites which you have previously selected, then select the required satellites from this list. LNB Type: buttons to select the If your reception system does not have a universal LNB, use the LNB types that are used in your reception system.
Connection and setup LNB only Press the (green) button. Satellite: buttons. Alternatively you can press the Select the desired satellite using the a list of all stored satellites then select the required satellites from this list. button to view LNB Type: buttons to select the If your reception system does not have a universal LNB, use the LNB types that are used in your reception system.
Connection and setup LNB Frequencies (MHz): Enter the LNB frequencies (Low/High/Limit) using the number pad. Now use the new values. button to save the Test-Transponder: Select the “Test-Transponder” f eld. Here you can select a transponder for checking whether your settings are correct using the signal strength bar and signal quality bar. When you have completed all settings, press the (green) button. The receiver will automatically display the screen for the channel search.
Connection and setup OneCable system Select the “Yes” option using the buttons on the “OneCable System Used” line. Now go to the selection f eld “Tuner 1 & 2: OneCable System”. Press the (green) button. Refer to the documentation for your reception system or seek assistance from a specialist engineer. In the reception system f eld select the OneCable system in use: - EXR .../EXU ...
Connection and setup OneCable system - EXR .../EXU ... Use the buttons to select “EXR .../EXU ...” on the “Conf gure System” line. Press the button. The following on-screen display appears: Saving channel with PIN code: If your single-cable system allows the transmission frequency to be protected by inputting a PIN, this is the menu where that can be done. No other receiver can then use this transmission frequency unless the PIN is input. Select “Yes”.
Connection and setup Number of Satellites Select the number of satellites present in the signal at Tuner 1 (two max.). Select the line “Satellite 1: .....”. To set or change the currently selected satellite, button. The following press the on-screen display appears (example): On the “Satellite” line select the satellite whose settings you wish to edit. Satellite: buttons.
Connection and setup LNB Frequencies (MHz): Enter the LNB frequencies (Low/High/Limit) using the number pad. Now use the new values. button to save the Test-Transponder: Select the “Test-Transponder” f eld. Here you can select a transponder for checking whether your settings are correct using the signal strength bar and signal quality bar. When you have completed all settings for the selected satellites, press the button.
Connection and setup When you have completed all settings, press the button. Number of Satellites Only one satellite can be received with the UAS 481. This setting cannot be altered. Select the line “Satellite 1: .....”. To set or change the currently selected satellite, button. The following press the on-screen display appears (example): Satellite: buttons.
Connection and setup OneCable system - User-defined Use the buttons to select “Userdef ned” on the “Con f gure System” line. Press the button. The following on-screen display appears: Saving channel with PIN code: If your single-cable system allows the transmission frequency to be protected by inputting a PIN, this is the menu where that can be done. No other receiver can then use this transmission frequency unless the PIN is input. Select “Yes”.
Connection and setup Number of Satellites Select the number of satellites present in the signal at Tuner 1 (two max.). Select the line “Satellite 1: .....”. To set or change the currently selected satellite, button. The following press the on-screen display appears (example): On the “Satellite” line select the satellite whose settings you wish to edit. Satellite: buttons.
Connection and setup LNB Frequencies (MHz): Enter the LNB frequencies (Low/High/Limit) using the number pad. Now use the new values. button to save the Test-Transponder: Select the “Test-Transponder” f eld. Here you can select a transponder for checking whether your settings are correct using the signal strength bar and signal quality bar. When you have completed all settings for the selected satellites, press the button.
Connection and setup Channel search If you do not wish to perform a channel search, press the “Date and time”. If you wish to perform a channel search, use the (green) button and continue with the section buttons to select “Yes”. The following on-screen display appears: Country Select buttons, select whether Using the the channels found after the search are to be sorted using a factory channel list for the selected country.
Connection and setup To view encrypted channels you need an appropriate CI (Common Interface) module and a valid Smartcard together with a valid subscription to the relevant Pay TV provider. Network Search (NIT) buttons (On/Of f) to select whether a network search should be performed. If you set Use the the network search to “Of f”, only the factory default transponders for the satellite(s) you previously selected will be searched for new as yet unsaved channels.
Connection and setup During the search you will see the following on-screen display (example): TV channels found Radio channels found Note: You can cancel the search at any time by pressing the button. After completing the search, you will see the following on-screen display (example): Press the button. The newly found channels are added at the end of the existing overall list.
Connection and setup If there have been changes to the (example): ASTRA channel list, you will see the following on-screen display(s) If you do not want to edit the channel positions of new channels you can leave the corresponding button. The new channels will then be saved in the channel positions screen by pressing the recommended by the receiver. or: button takes you directly to the “Edit TV-Channellist” menu.
Connection and setup Network/Internet access An Internet connection is required for the use of the Red Bull MEDIA HOUSE PORTAL! These settings should not be defined unless the receiver is linked into a network (e.g. for Internet access) or is linked to a PC/laptop using a cross-over network cable. Refer to our network function connection examples at the end of these instructions as well as the guidance we provide on this topic on the Internet at “www.kathrein.
Connection and setup buttons to select the “Get IP address” f eld and con f rm by pressing the button. Use the Def ne the settings for your network as required. When you have completed all the settings, switch back to the “Save” f eld and press the to conf rm. button Your DHCP server/router now indicates the IP address to the receiver .
Connection and setup Common Interface (CI)/Smartcard reader Always follow the operating instructions from your Pay-TV provider and the instructions supplied with the Smartcard and the CA (Conditional Access) module! Smartcards and CI modules are not included with this product! The cards and modules are issued by the respective Pay-TV providers, and contain the subscriber data and details of the channels for which the subscriber has paid. These channels are always scrambled.
Troubleshooting In the event of a malfunction, first check all the cable connections and operating states: 1. Receiver and TV set power plugs are connected to wall socket 2. Antenna cables are connected to the receiver input 3. Receiver and TV set correctly connected by a HDMI or Scart cable 4. Audio connections are made to Hi-Fi or Dolby Digital system as appropriate 5. Receiver and TV set (Hi-Fi/Dolby Digital system) are switched on (check power indicators) 6.
Troubleshooting Network problem No connection to the network possible Check that the (cross-over) network cable is correctly connected (clicked home) (receiver, router, etc.) Refer to your PC or network specialist Select a channel/transmitter that The selected channel is not provided is provided by HbbTV (e.g. ARD or by HbbTV. ZDF) HbbTV service is not available Internet connection is not available Check that the (cross-over) network cable is correctly connected (clicked home) (receiver, router, etc.
Technical Appendix Advanced connection example HiFi system Network PC/Laptop External hard drive Dolby digital system 49
Technical Appendix Technical data Type UFS 924/1000 GB Order no. Colour UFS 924/500 GB 20210206 20210207 20210208 20210209 Silver Black Silver Black RF section Sat IF band (MHz) 950-2150 Input level range dBμV 44-83 Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer DVB-S/DVB-S2 standard Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 rows), 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p Video decryption Input data rate S/N MPEG-2, MPEG-4/H.
Technical Appendix Sat IF connection examples Individual reception systems Sat IF Community antenna network systems (4 x Sat IF) Sat IF Sat IF **) Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12 51
Technical Appendix Community antenna systems (8 x Sat IF), Multifeed Sat IF Community antenna systems (16 x Sat IF), Multifeed Sat IF Sat IF Sat IF 52 **) Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12
Technical Appendix Single cable systems Sat IF **) Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12 53
Technical Appendix Sat IF Sat IF 54 **) Overvoltage protection KAZ 11/KAZ 12
Technical Appendix Connection Examples for the Network Function UFS 924 DHCP (Receiver): ON TCP/IP address: TCP/IP-Adresse: automatisch automatic Internet DHCP server, Router router DHCP-Server, (z. B.FRITZ!Box) FRITZ!Box) (e.g.
Technical Appendix UFS 924 DHCP (Receiver): ON TCP/IP-Adresse: TCP/IP address: automatisch automatic Internet DHCP-Server, Router DHCP server, router (z. B. FRITZ!Box) (e.g.
Technical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): ON TCP/IP address: TCP/IP-Adresse: automatisch automatic UFZ 130 *) WLAN/USB-Adapter WLAN/USB adapter BN 20410041 (Funkverbindung nur (Radio connection is mit only possible with UFZ 130) UFZ 130 möglich) Radio link Funkstrecke *) Der WLAN/USB-Adapter The WLAN/USB adapter istnot nicht im UFZ 130 is included in Lieferumfang des the receiver package. Receivers enthalten. DHCP server, Router router DHCP-Server, (z. B. FRITZ!Box) FRITZ!Box) (e.g.
Technical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF TCP/IP-Adresse: TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.12 192.168.0.12 TCP/IP-Adresse: TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.13 192.168.0.13 UFS 924 UFS 924 Internet Network cable Netzwerkkabel DHCP-Server, DHCP server,Router router (z. B. FRITZ!Box) (e.g. FRITZ!Box) Network cable Netzwerkkabel PC/Laptop PC/Laptop TCP/IP-Adresse: TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.10 192.168.0.
Technical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF UFS 924 TCP/IP address: TCP/IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.12 192.168.0.12 Switch/HUB Switch/HUB Internet Network cable Netzwerkkabel PC/Laptop PC/Laptop TCP/IP-Adresse: TCP/IP address: 192.168.0.10 192.168.0.10 Network cable Netzwerkkabel Network cable Netzwerkkabel PC/Laptop PC/Laptop TCP/IP address: TCP/IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.11 192.168.0.
Technical Appendix DHCP (Receiver): OFF UFS 924 Switch/HUB IP-Adresse: IP address: 192.168.0.11 Cross-over Netzwerkkabel network cable Gekreuztes IP address: IP-Adresse: 192.168.0.
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