Kathrein UFS 910 Satellite TV System User Manual


 
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CHANNEL SEARCH (CHANNEL SCAN)
The

buttons allow you to select different sets of parameters for the scan.
Satellite
Use the

buttons to select the satellite on which the transponder you wish to scan is located. Make
sure your reception system is aligned to the selected satellite. You can scan only one transponder at a
time. If you wish to scan several transponders on a satellite, you should start an automatic scan of the
transmitting satellite.
Press the
button to move to the next selection item.
Transponder frequency
Use the

buttons (transponder frequency already saved) or the keypad (transponder frequency
not yet saved) to select the transponder frequency on which the channel being sought is transmitted.
At the bottom right of the screen display, the receiver shows the current signal strength and signal quality of
the selected transponder.
Press the
button to move to the next selection item.
The selection items: DVB type, FEC, polarisation and symbol rate need be input only if the
transponder has yet to be saved.
DVB type
Press the

buttons to select whether the scan should be for standard channels (DVB-S (SD)) or for
HDTV channels (DVB-S2 (HDTV)).
FEC
Press the

buttons to select the applicable error rate (Viterbi rate). There is no need to input the error
rate when scanning for standard channels. Instead a xed display of “Automatic” appears. When scanning
for HDTV channels you must input the correct error rate (either QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
or 8PSK 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10)
Polarisation
Press the

buttons to select the correct polarisation (horizontal or vertical)
Symbol rate
Use the keypad to enter the appropriate symbol rate.
Channel scan mode
Use the

buttons to select whether you wish to scan “free & scrambled”, “only free” or “only scrambled”
channels.
To view encrypted channels you need the appropriate CA (Conditional Access) module and a valid
smart card together with a valid subscription to the respective Pay-TV provider.
Press the
button to move to the next selection item.