Technicolor - Thomson ASR08T User's Manual
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1. Do not yet connect the to the mains Plug must be correctly installed on the coaxial cable of the LN B Remove the cable sheath fold back the braid ensure that the central strand of the cable does not touch the braid to avoid a short circuit and manually turn the plug to tighten it on the coaxial cable INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER Connect the LN B coaxial cable to Socket IF IN PUT A You can if applicable connect a second LNB to IF IN PUT B connector 5 Plug F must be tightened by hand on the threading of the plug Do not use any tools Take care not to jam the plug You can now connect your equipment to the mains power supply To do this connect one of the ends of the mains cable to connector 10 on the receiver and the other end to a mains socket Our description of the receiver assumes that the set has been installed according to instructions 1 Connection to a Television Set Using a SCART cable supplied connect the Socket 6 TV SCART of your receiver to the SCA RT socket of your Television Set This connection provides optimum picture and sound quality 2 Connection to a VCR Using a SCART cable not supplied connect the Socket 8 VCR SCART of your receiver to the SCART socket of your VCR The equipment is operated using a cascade connection The video recorder images will be transmitted to the TV through the TV SCART connector 6 if2. PROGRAMMING NEW CHANNEL Your receiver is already programmed to receive the most important satellite signals You can however change the programming or add new channels at any time To store a new channel in memory you need the following information found in specialist satellite TV magazines 1 LNB selection 3 Video frequency and ToneBurst signal 4 Audio mode 2 Polarisation 5 Audio frequency First selectthe programme number you wish to assign to the new channel and then follow the instructions 1 Selection of LNB and of ToneBurst signal You can connect 2 LN Bs to your receiver e g ASTRA and EUTELSAT 1 satellites Connect the LN Bs respectively to connectors 4 and 5 IF IN PUT A B In addition your receiver can supply ToneBurst DiSEqC control signals This function allows connecting 4 LN Bs to your receiver The LN Bs must be connected in 2s to each of the IF IN PUTs 4 and 5 through a ToneBurst switch LNB Press the key to display the current mode e g LnA 1 Press the key again to select the further mode DISPLAY LNB ToneBurst SIGNAL DISPLAY LNB ToneBurst SIGNAL LnA 1 A1 A Position Lnb1 B1 A Position LnA 2 A2 B Position Lnb2 B2 B Position 2 Polarisation Selection To allow transmission of the greatest possible number of programmes satellite broadcasts come in two polarisations vertical and horizontal Press the key to display the current polarisat
3. Programme number display 3 n Standby button THOMSON Satellite receiver ASROBT 400 programs Sound W egener Panda DiSEqC ToneBurst Channel scrolling keys REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 4 IF A input socket to connect the LN B of your satellite antenna e g ASTRA 9 AUDIO UR SCART socket to connect a CIN CH sockets to connect a video cassette recorder VCR stereo system GERMANY 0000000000 Shock Hazard 0000000000 netopen 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 DECODER IF INPUT IF B input 7 SCART socket to Mains socket to connect the socket to connect connect a decoder set to the ac power supply a second LNB e g EUTELSAT Il F1 HOTBIRD SCART socket to connect the television set INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER 6 NS SG A correctly installed satellite antenna is essential for the receiver to operate The satellite antenna coaxial cable must be long enough to reach the desired receiver site Install the receiver near your television set making sure to leave ventilation space of about 15 cm to the sides and above the receiver Do not obstruct the ventilation slots of the receiver You can install the receiver according to the following example Satellite antenna 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 0000000000 TOE mI O 00000000 Decoder
4. V LNB POWER SUPPLY SWITCHING 16 SPECIFICATIONS RF PART INPUT FREQUENCY 900 2150 MHz IN STEPS OF 1 MHz INPUT IMPEDANCE 75 OHM INPUT LEVEL 60 dBm 30 dBm INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY 479 5 MHz RESPONSE THRESHOLD 6 dB VIDEO PART DE EMPHASIS CCIR REC 405 1 625 LIN ES FREQUENCY RESPONSE 50 Hz 4 0 Mhz 41 5 dB 2 dB OUTPUT LEVEL 1 Vp p TYPICAL PALB B OUTPUT 1 0 Vp p 515 UN FILTERED UN CLAMPED OUTPUT SO CKET SCART AUDIO PART FREQUENCY RANGE 5 5 9 99 MHz ADJUSTABLE IN STEPS OF 10 kHz MODES MONO amp STEREO WEGENER PANDA AUDIO BANDWIDTH 130 kHz and 280 kHz DE EMPHASIS 50 uS 75 uS J17 FREQ UEN CY RESPONSE 50 Hz 15 kHz OUTPUT SOCKET SCART CIN CH FRONT PAN EL CONTROLS DISPLAY STAN DBY 4 DIGITAL LEDS IR SENSOR 3 TOUCHES ON STAN DBY CHANNEL A V REAR PANEL CONNECTORS 2 LNB CONNECTORS 2 TYPE FEMALE 3 SCART SOCKETS TV VCR and DECO DER MISCELLANEOUS MAINS SOCKET REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 32 KEYS WITH NUMERIC KEYPAD BATTERIES 2 x 1 5 V IR 03 IN CLUDED MISCELLAN EOUS POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 210 250 V ac 50 Hz LN B POWER SUPPLY 2x 300 mA 14 V 18 V SWITCHABLE DIMENSIONS 370 L X 240 D X 70 H mm WEIGHT 2 4 kg APPROX 17
5. box or for example the LNB high band low band 22KHZ Press the C5 key briefly to display the current mode e g 22 Press again to select the second mode 22 22 kHz switching signal in service 22 22 kHz switching signal stopped If you wish to exit Special Features press the remote control C5 key briefly The receiver returns to programme display without storing the modifications in memory All special feature settings can be stored in memory by pressing the two STORE keys together Nota For reception in High Band TELECOM 2A and 2B 22 kHz signal must be in service 14 CONVENIENCE FEATURES 1 Parental Lock Used to restrict use of the set or access to certain programmes 1 Locking certain programmes The programme can be selected but the picture does not appear on screen The programming cannot be altered Locked programmes are indicated on the display by an L before the programme number e g 134 2 Locking the entire set The satellite receiver cannot be used until the lock is deactivated The display shows L Press the key the display shows then use the numeric keypad to enter one of the codes shown below Then confirm the code by pressing lt gt again key enter code 6725 key programme locked key enter code 6726 key receiver locked Repeat the procedure to deactivate the lock To prevent deactivation of the lock by a
6. the video recorder supplies the control voltage when it is in read mode 12V on pin 8 of the VCR SCART connector 3 Connection to a decoder Using a SCART cable not supplied connect the Socket 7 DECO DER SCART of your receiver to the SCART socket of your decoder 4 Connection to a stereo system Your satellite receiver can be connected to a stereo system using the CIN CH connectors 9 Qc N c EVERYDAY USE On Standby Using set keypad Press the O n Standby key Using remote control Switch the receiver on by pressing one of the numeric keys 0 to 9 CaPorCY2on the remote control keypad If the set is switched on using theCaPorCvPkeys the last programme number active before switching off is called up for example 13 To switch the set off press the Standby key The display shows Programme Selection Using set keypad Press the programme scrolling keys AW Using remote control a Direct selection using numeric keys 0 to 9 or b Channel scrolling using theCaDor Cv a Direct selection For the first ten programmes press the corresponding key briefly For two or three digit programme numbers the number must be entered in three seconds For example to select Programme 14 Briefly press the 1 key 1 appears on the display Press the 4 key within three seconds to display 14 Programme 14 is displayed on the screen Examples Enter 1 Display 1 P
7. ERYDAY USE ecce eden p n aene eene e o o er e i EC 9 RECORDING SATELLITE PROGRAMMES 10 PROGRAMMING A NEW CHANNEL 11 12 SPECIAL FEATURES iret exce re Peri ones eov Eve ken er E 13 14 CONVENIENCE FEATURES i pe rre P ett e terr 15 TROWBLESH ONO TIN Gert tr Ede eR Reset 16 SPECIRICATIO NISs mco nece o e eh eripi sunt Po en ieri deus 16 17 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT f 0 NS a STAN DBY key Switch set on using the CH A CH V keys or 0 to 9 Parental lock Numeric keypad Channel selection Frequency entry Toturn on the receiver EXIT COPY HFB Channel scrolling zapping and to turn the receiver Q Qo To interchange two programme numbers O QD Video level selection Decoder mode selection 2 TUNE CAD TUNE oe 22 kHz signal On Off AUDIO 0 V ANE Audio frequency display To exit programming mode and return to the AUDIO A M 22 KHZ programme display DX SUME STORE Band C or Ku selection Co Audio mode selection HFB This key has no function C Video frequency display Selection of the LN B input and DiSEqC function G Polarisation selection Frequency and volume adjustment STORE STORE M emory keys to store in memory press the two keys together TUNE TUNE Audio and Video frequency adjustment FRONT PANEL KEYPAD
8. THOMSON To take maximum advantage of all the features of your satellite receiver please read this user manual very carefully ASR 08 T SATELLITE RECEIVER The package contains the following items Satellite receiver Remote control unit SCART cable Two batteries type R03 AAA User manual List of pre programmed channels In the unlikely event of one of these items being missing please contact your dealer REMOTE CONTROL Installing the batteries Remove the battery compartment cover located at the back of the remote control unit Insert the two 1 5 V AAA batteries Be sure to observe polarity For your information If the remote control seems to have stopped operating correctly replace the batteries Warning Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat sun fire etc Do not recharge ordinary batteries Do not let children play with batteries they may try to swallow them Consult a doctor immediately if a battery has been swallowed Protect the environment Do not dispose of used batteries via the rubbish bin Place them in the containers provided for this purpose Find out where such containers are located in your area THOMSON Important safety and operating information This set was designed and manufactured in accordance with international safety standards You must nonetheless observe certain rules to guarantee optimum results and safety R
9. ead this user manual before attempting to put the set into service Ensure that all connections including mains connection and connector cables between sets are made according to manufacturer recommendations Switch off the set and disconnect the power supply plug if you wish to change the connections Consult your dealer if you have any doubts about the installation operation or safety of your set Do not continue to use your set if you think it is operating abnormally or if it is damaged in any way Switch it off unplug the mains lead and consult your dealer Never open your set because this could expose you to dangerous voltages Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the set e g with curtains Overheating can cause damage and reduce the working life of your set Do not expose the set to splashing water or dust Above all Do notallow anyone children in particular to insert any object in the holes slots or other openings in the housing This could result in a fatal electric shock Warning Do not use cleaning products containing ethyl alcohol The identification label is located under the set 5 IT oen itt ene tete epe ial Gali Galle ee 5 PANEBKEYPND ecciesie RE DER a Pee rt Pe Fe e rh 6 N NLECTIO N SS iste ote oret tee re pend be 6 INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER nnt nne 1 8 EV
10. ion e g V Press the key again to select the other polarisation Display V vertical 14 V Display horizontal 18 V 3 Video Frequency Adjustment Press the key to display the frequency in MHz e g 1406 The value displayed on your receiver is not the frequency of the channel it corresponds to the difference between the channel frequency and the local oscillator frequency of your LN B You can enter the desired frequency directly 4 digits via the 0 9 numeric keypad or change the displayed value in steps of 1 MHz using the VOL and VOL keys Values outside the 700 2150 MHz band are not accepted 11 PROGRAMMING A NEW CHANNEL N A 4 Audio mode selection Press the key to display the audio mode e g 1 Press several times to display all the available modes DISPLAY MODE DE EMPHASIS BANDWIDTH Ton 1 St r o W egener Panda 130 kHz Ton 2 Mono W egener Panda 130 kHz Ton 3 Mono 50 us 280 kHz Ton 4 Mono 15 ys 280 kHz Ton 5 Mono J 17 280 kHz 5 Audio Frequency Adjustment AUDIO Press the C5 key to display the frequency in MHz e g A702 You can enter the desired frequency directly three digits using the 0 9 numeric keypad or change the displayed value in steps of 10 kHz using the VOL and VOL keys Values outside the 5 5 9 99 MHz band are not accepted AUDIO Press the C5 key several times to display the eight pre progra
11. mmed audio modes in turn 6 50 MHz 6 60 MHz 7 02 MHz 7 20 MHz 71 38 MHz 7 56 MHz 7 74 MHz 71 92 MHz 5 Storing in Memory Press the two STORE keys together to store all settings in memory The programme is displayed again 12 SPECIAL FEATURES 1 Video Level This feature lets you adjust the video level to compensate for differences in level that may exist between the various satellites Press the key to display the current mode e g HI Press the key again to select the second mode HI light image 16 MHz for ASTRA LO dark image 25 MHz for EUTELSAT IN TELSAT etc 2 C Ku Band This feature is used to invert the video when receiving C band satellite transmissions Press C5 key to select between Bands and CU 1 Ku band ASTRA HOT BIRD etc CU 2 C band 3 Connecting a Decoder Decoder must be connected via SCART cable to Socket 7 DECO DER Use the DEC key to select one of the five modes Display Function Output Signal C Audio Source Canal Satellite mono Composite video External Premiere clamped Videocrypt Canal Satellite mono Composite video External Premiere clamped Videocrypt CANAL stereo Composite video Internal clamped Composite video External unclamped Composite video Internal unclamped 13 SPECIAL FEATURES 4 22 kHz Switching Signal This signal can be used to control either a switching
12. n unauthorised person keep the user manual in a safe place 2 Data Transfer Feature This feature is used to interchange the programme numbers of two channels Example You wish to replace the channel of Programme 1 with the channel of Programme 3 T Select Programme 1 2 Press the C5 key briefly 3 Select Programme 3 4 Press the two STO RE keys together The two programme numbers have now been interchanged 15 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Display inoperative Unable to switch set on No picture No sound Poor picture quality Remote control inoperative Display FAIL SPECIFICATIONS POSSIBLE CAUSE Mains lead incorrectly connected Power cut Short circuit in the coaxial cable connected to the LN B SCART cable incorrectly connected W rong LNB selection Poor adjustment of frequency or audio mode SCART cable incorrectly connected Receiver volume too low Satellite antenna not installed according to instructions Damaged cable Satellite antenna too small Excessively poor weather conditions Batteries incorrectly installed Batteries worn Remote control unit not pointing towards receiver Short circuit in LN B or cable connected to LN B 399 PROGRAMME NUMBERS ALL PROGRAMMABLE 2 IF INPUT PLL FREQ UEN CY ADJUSTM EN T SYSTEM 2 AUDIO BAN DW IDTH MULTI PURPO SE LED DISPLAY 3 SCART SOCKETS FOR TELEVISION SET VCR AND DECODER 14 V 18
13. rogramme 1 appears on screen Enter 24 Display 24 Programme 24 appears on screen Enter 399 Display 399 Programme 399 appears on screen b Channel scrolling using the CaPor CY keys Press the C4 to select the next programme Press the C4 to select the further programme Volume Adjustment You can adjust the receiver volume using the VOL louder and VOL softer keys The last setting in use is stored in memory when the receiver is placed on Standby RECORDING SATELLITE PROGRAMMES If your receiver is connected to a VCR you can record satellite programmes Paragraph 2 Connection to a VCR in the INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE RECEIVER chapter of the present manual describes the procedure for connecting the VCR to the receiver Refer also to your VCR user manual On your satellite receiver select the channel you wish to record then on the VCR select the programme number assigned to the satellite receiver e g AV and begin recording To avoid recording a different programme or nothing at all do not change satellite channel or switch off the receiver before recording is complete You may however change channels on your television set This does not affect the recording If you wish to record a satellite programme during your absence select the desired channel on the receiver and programme the recording start and stop times on your VCR You can leave the satellite receiver on without any problem 10
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