Silvercrest SL 35 Operating Manual

Digital satellite receiver
Overview of equipment
Front side of the receiver
Rear side of the receiver
Remote control
Overview of equipment
Front side of the receiver
1
Infrared sensor for the signal of the remote control
2
LED STBY
LED is illuminated if the receiver is in standby mode
3
LED ON
LED is illuminated if the receiver is switched on
4
CH –
Switches to the next lower channel location
Cursor moves down
5
CH +
Switches to the next higher channel location
Cursor moves up
6
STANDBY
Switches on and switches to the standby mode.
The default settings will be restored if you keep this key
pressed for more than 10 seconds.
Caution! By doing this, your personal settings will be
deleted.
Rear side of the receiver
1
LNB IN
LNB connection for the antenna cable
2
IF OUT
LNB connection for a second satellite receiver
3
VCR
SCART connection for the video set
4
TV
SCART connection for the TV set
5
100 – 240 V~
Mains connection
50/60 Hz, 20 W
6
ON/OFF
Mains switch
7
RS 232
Serial port
8
COAXIAL
Digital coaxial audio output
9
AUDIO L
Left stereo audio connection
10 AUDIO R
Right stereo audio connection
Guarantee
100% Black+Silver
for light surfaces
Sender please use block-writing in boxes with CAPITAL LETTERS
Surname
Firstname
Street
cOMaG
Service centre
Postcode and city
unit 1 longs
industrial estate
englands lane
Gorleston Great
Telefon no. with areacode
Yarmouth
norfolk nr31 6Be
Service-hotline:
Model / type: Sl 35
00 44 (0) 8708 900137
e-mail:
Signature of buyer
Faulty-Description:
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  • Page 1 Telefon no. with areacode Yarmouth Caution! By doing this, your personal settings will be norfolk nr31 6Be deleted. Service-hotline: Model / type: Sl 35 00 44 (0) 8708 900137 Rear side of the receiver e-mail: [email protected] Signature of buyer LNB IN...
  • Page 2 Dublin 24 Telefon no. with areacode Caution! By doing this, your personal settings will be Service-Hotline: deleted. 00353 (0) 1400 8353 Model / type: Sl 35 E-Mail: [email protected] Rear side of the receiver Signature of buyer LNB IN LNB connection for the antenna cable...
  • Page 3: Satellite Receiver

    DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER SL 35 Art. Nr.: 23604 COMAG Handels AG DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER CYFROWY ODBIORNIK SATELITARNY Zillenhardtstr. 41 Operation and Safety Notes Wskazówki dotyczące obsługi i bezpieczeństwa 73037 Göppingen (Germany) DIGITÁLIS MŰHOLDVEVŐ DIGITALNI SATELITSKI SPREJEMNIK Kezelési és biztonsági utalások Navodila za upravljanje in varnostna opozorila DIGITÁLNÍ...
  • Page 4 DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER SL 35 Art. Nr.: 23604 COMAG Handels AG DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER DIGITAALINEN Zillenhardtstr. 41 Operation and Safety Notes SATELLIITTIVASTAANOTIN 73037 Göppingen Käyttö- ja turvaohjeet (Germany) DIGITAL SATELLITMOTTAGAREE DIGITAL SATELLIT-RECEIVER Bruksanvisning och säkerhetsanvisningar Brugs- og sikkerhedsanvisninger DIGITALER SATELLITEN-RECEIVER Last Information Update ·...
  • Page 5 RECEPTOR SATÉLITE DIGITAL RICEVITORE SATELLITARE DIGITALE SL 35 Art. Nr.: 23604 COMAG Handels AG RECEPTOR SATÉLITE DIGITAL RICEVITORE SATELLITARE DIGITALE Zillenhardtstr. 41 Instrucciones de utilización y de seguridad Indicazioni per l’uso e per la sicurezza 73037 Göppingen (Germany) DIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVER...
  • Page 6 Remote control...
  • Page 7 Digital Satellite Receiver SL 3 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 Operating manual Modifications and errors reserved. We do not assume any liability for printing errors. Version 1.1_GB_MT. 01/08/2008 Dear customer, Having in mind an environmentally friendly behaviour we ask you to switch off your receiver after usage by operating the mains switch at the rear side of the device.
  • Page 8: Preface

    Preface This operating manual will help you in the • appropriate • safe • favourable usage of the digital satellite receiver, in short, the “receiver”. We assume that the user of the receiver has overall knowledge regarding the handling of audio and video equipment.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface................3 Style features ..............3 Contents .................4 Safety instructions............6 Basic safety instructions ...........6 Explanation of safety instructions ........10 Appropriate use .............10 Scope of supply ............11 Description ..............12 Connecting the receiver ..........16 LNB cable installation ............17 Connection with the SCART cable.........20 Connection with the Cinch cable........22 Connection of an audio-digital receiver......24 Connection and rough direction of the antenna .....26...
  • Page 10 Software update via satellite ..........56 Keys with special functions........57 Switch between TV and SAT .........57 Switch between TV and radio ........57 ZOOM ................57 LIST ................58 AUDIO ................58 EPG ................58 TEXT................59 M/P ................59 MUTE................60 FAV................60 RECALL.................60 INFO - acoustic signal for directing the satellite antenna................61 0 - Sleep timer ...............61 PAUSE................61...
  • Page 11: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions Please read the safety instructions carefully before operating the receiver. Please follow all warnings and instructions on the equipment and in the operating manual. Basic safety instructions Electrical connection • Separate the receiver from the power source in case of operational disruptions.
  • Page 12 • If foreign bodies or fluids enter the receiver, immediately pull out the mains plug from the socket. Ask a qualified person to check the equipment before operating it again. Otherwise, there is a risk of electric shock. • Ensure that the power source (socket) is easily accessible.
  • Page 13 separate the device completely from the mains supply, the mains plug must be pulled out of the socket. Suitable location • Place the receiver on a stable and even base. • Avoid proximity to: - heat sources, like e. g. heaters, - naked flames, like e.
  • Page 14 Correct battery handling • Batteries may contain toxic agents. Ensure that batteries are not within the reach of children. Children may eat and swallow batteries • Batteries that are getting discharged may damage the remote control. If the receiver is not in use for a longer period of time, remove the batteries from the remote control.
  • Page 15: Explanation Of Safety Instructions

    Explanation of safety instructions The following categories of safety instructions are included in this operating manual: Danger! Instructions with the word DANGER give a warning against possible personal injuries. Caution! Instructions with the word CAUTION give a warning against possible material or environmental damages. These instructions contain special information regarding an economic use of the receiver.
  • Page 16: Scope Of Supply

    Scope of supply Check the scope of supply after purchase. The scope of supply may vary according to the type of the receiver. Please follow the information on the packaging.
  • Page 17: Description

    Description With this receiver you are able to receive unencrypted digital satellite channels (free-to-air) via satellite antenna. It is not necessary to programme the receiver yet. The most important broadcasting stations and satellites have been pre-programmed. The satellite antenna has to be directed towards the desired satellite.
  • Page 18 • Danish • French • Swedish • Croatian • Dutch • Norwegian • Finnish • Slovenian • Turkish • Portuguese The following satellites have been preset by the company: • ASTRA1 19.2° E • Hotbird 13.0° E • Türksat 42° E •...
  • Page 19 • Short switching time, fast boot process when switching on the receiver • Saves the channel last watched (Last Channel Memory) • LNB control logic (sound 0/22 kHz), max. current delivery for LNB 300 mA • Symbol rate 1-35 MS/s and 950-2150 MHz input frequency •...
  • Page 20 • Digital radio reception, background image for radio (background display) • Additional channel information is displayed when the channel is changed. • DiSEqC 1.0, 1.2, USALS is supported if an appropriate antenna unit is connected • SWAP function (via Recall key) •...
  • Page 21: Connecting The Receiver

    Connecting the receiver The receiver is connected with your satellite antenna by means of a coaxial cable. If necessary, you have to prepare a coaxial cable before connecting the receiver. The coaxial cable is not included in the scope of supply.
  • Page 22: Lnb Cable Installation

    LNB cable installation (cp. installation diagram on the next page) For the installation of the F connector on the coaxial cable you will need a knife (ideally a wire stripper) and side cutting pliers. When stripping the isolation, neither the inner core or the foil nor the wire netting must be damaged.
  • Page 23 Cut the inner core with a cable cutter in such a manner that it projects maximum 1 mm from the connector.
  • Page 24 Installation diagram Fasten the F connector of the coaxial cable onto the “LNB IN” antenna connection of the receiver. Fasten the other end of the coaxial cable on the LNB.
  • Page 25: Connection With The Scart Cable

    Connection with the SCART cable Insert the SCART cable in the SCART socket “TV” of the receiver. Connect the SCART cable to the TV set. Follow the operating manual of the TV set. Insert the Scart cable in the Scart socket “VCR” of the receiver if you want to connect a video set.
  • Page 26 Connection diagram...
  • Page 27: Connection With The Cinch Cable

    Connection with the Cinch cable To play the sound via a stereo system, connect the receiver with a cinch cable to a stereo system. Connect the “AUDIO-R“ and “AUDIO-L“ sockets of the receiver with the audio inputs of the TV set. Caution! Never connect the Phono input of your stereo system to the receiver;...
  • Page 28 Connection diagram...
  • Page 29: Connection Of An Audio-Digital Receiver

    Connection of an audio-digital receiver If you want to use 5-channel audio transmission (Dolby digital sound/AC3), you must connect your audio-digital receiver to the coaxial output of the receiver. Caution! Never connect the Phono input of your stereo system to the receiver; it may damage your stereo system. Strictly follow instructions for connecting the Cinch cable provided in the operating manual of your stereo system.
  • Page 30 Connection of the coaxial digital output Insert the coaxial cable in the “COAXIAL” socket of the receiver. Connect the coaxial cable to the audio-digital receiver. Connection diagram...
  • Page 31: Connection And Rough Direction Of The Antenna

    Connection and rough direction of the antenna You must connect the antenna cable to the LNB before directing the antenna. Please follow also the instructions in the operating manual of your satellite antenna. Caution! The receiver should only be connected to the power supply after you have connected the antenna cable to the receiver.
  • Page 32 South South East You must have this view when standing behind the antenna. In this angle of 90° nearly all common satellite positions, such as ASTRA1 19.2° E, Eutelsat Hotbird 13° E, and Türksat 42° E, can be found. Depending on which satellite you wish to receive, there must be free sight without any obstacles in this angle.
  • Page 33 First step: Switch on your TV set. Please make sure that your TV set has been adjusted to the receiver. In case of a Scart connection, the TV set must be set to the correct AV channel. Second step: Switch on the receiver. Please ensure that the receiver has been preset for the most common satellites and their channels and that you just have to enter the channel locations via the numeric keys of the remote control of...
  • Page 34 South Picture A Picture B Now, turn your antenna slowly towards the east (to the left) while observing the TV set, until the receiving component points exactly towards the east, i.e. rotate by 90° (see picture below). South East In case of digital satellite reception, the receiver receives the transmission signal with a time lag.
  • Page 35 Now, move your antenna in such a way that it will become steeper by 1° . For this purpose, pull at the top of the antenna. Now, return the antenna slowly to its initial position towards the south. Now, turn the antenna once again 1°...
  • Page 36: Getting Started

    Getting started Remote control For the remote control two Micro type batteries LR 03/AAA/1.5V are required. Open the battery compartment. Insert two batteries into the battery compartment - paying attention to the indicated polarities and push the cover of the battery compartment carefully until it is locked.
  • Page 37 Check the batteries of your remote control at least once a year. If one battery has leaked, wear protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth. Caution! Batteries may contain toxic agents that are hazardous to health and environment. Therefore, dispose of the batteries in any case according to the prevailing statutory regulations.
  • Page 38: The Receiver

    The receiver Caution! Check that connections of all equipment and the antenna are proper before connecting the receiver to the mains. Insert the mains plugs of the connected equipment in the mains socket and switch it on. Switch on the AV channel of the TV set. If the TV set recognizes the switching voltage emitted by the receiver, it will switch automatically to the AV mode.
  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation Screen-inlays while switching channels When a channel is switched, an information bar appears on the screen for 5 seconds. In this information bar, you will find the following indications: (According to the presetting in menu item “Time“).
  • Page 40 Channel-group symbols Should the current programme belong to the general channel group, no symbol will appear.
  • Page 41: User Interface On The Tv Screen

    User interface on the TV screen You can do individual settings of your receiver using the menus in the user interface. For this purpose, both the receiver and the TV set need to be switched on and connected by a Scart cable. Press the “MENU”...
  • Page 42: Menu Structure

    Menu structure...
  • Page 43: Menu Navigation

    Menu navigation Use the keys “CH▲”, “CH▼”, “V+”, and “V-” to navigate within the menus. The selected menu items are marked. Confirm your selection with the “OK” key. By pressing the “EXIT” key you can exit the menu again. Changes must be confirmed additionally.
  • Page 44: Channel (Symbol: Tv)

    Channel (symbol: TV) 1 Favorite By pressing the 1 key you can determine your favourite channels. Next to the corresponding channels, a heart symbol will be displayed. 2 Move By pressing the 2 key, the move symbol will appear behind the marked channel. By pressing the keys CH▲ and CH▼, the channel will be moved to the desired position.
  • Page 45 4 Sort Sorting of the complete channel list according to the offered options. The list must be confirmed with OK. As long as the existing list has not been overwritten, the last status before confirming can be restored. 5 Edit This option is not available in the favourites list or a channel group.
  • Page 46 3 Lock By marking with the 3 key, selected channels can be marked to be locked. Please confirm your selection and the safety message by pressing the "OK“ key. Then, the selected channels require the entry of a password (parental lock). 4 Create By pressing the 4 key, the menu "Create"...
  • Page 47 5 Edit By pressing the 5 key, the editing menu will be displayed. Here, you can change the individual parameters as desired.
  • Page 49 6 Del(ete) all Via the 6 key you can mark all channels to be deleted. Thereafter, individual channels can be deselected again by pressing the 1 key. Please confirm your selection and the safety message by pressing the "OK“ key. 6 Type (channel group) Here, you can assign selected channels to determined channel groups (Types) as desired.
  • Page 50: Installation (Symbol: Satellite Antenna)

    Installation (symbol: satellite antenna)
  • Page 53 Table for the TP Index...
  • Page 54: System Setup (Symbol: Receiver)

    System Setup (symbol: receiver)
  • Page 57 Table for time setting If GMT Usage is enabled, time in the standby mode on the front panel of the receiver is set automatically.
  • Page 58 Table for timer setting However, the timer can also be programmed via the EPG mode. Example: Press the “EPG“ key. Via the 1 key you will then get an event list. By using the keys CH▲ and CH▼, you can select the desired event. After...
  • Page 59 displaying the details by pressing the "OK" key, the result can be taken over directly to the timer by pressing the 2 key.
  • Page 60: Tools (Symbol: Tool Case)

    Tools (symbol: tool case)
  • Page 61: Software Update Via Satellite

    Software update via satellite The update has nothing to do with the storage of new TV channels. It is rather meant to update the system software of the receiver. Normally, the update is not required for a trouble- free operation of the receiver. You must direct your satellite system towards the satellite Astra1 19°...
  • Page 62: Keys With Special Functions

    Keys with special functions Switch between TV and SAT With the “TV/SAT” key you can switch between TV and satellite functions. (This function has to be provided by your TV set). Press the “TV/SAT” key until you have set the desired function.
  • Page 63: List

    LIST Press the “LIST” key once. Here you have the option to edit the channel list as already described earlier under menu item “Channel“. AUDIO With the “AUDIO” key you can select the audio track if a broadcasting station offers multi-channel sound. Additionally, you can enable the Dolby Digital mode here.
  • Page 64: Text

    TEXT Teletext is an information system displaying Teletext on your TV set. For Teletext reception, the selected channel must support this function. The TTX symbol appears when channels are changed. Comparing our receiver with others you will notice that our Teletext is extremely fast.
  • Page 65: Mute

    By pressing the “EXIT“ key, you will leave the multi- picture mode. The channel you marked last will appear as complete image on your screen. MUTE By pressing the “MUTE“ key, the sound will be turned off. By pressing the “MUTE“ key again, the sound will be turned on again.
  • Page 66: Info - Acoustic Signal For Directing The Satellite Antenna

    INFO - acoustic signal for directing the satellite antenna For this purpose, press the “INFO” key. Apart from the current reception parameters, you will get information on the signal strength and quality. Additionally, you can enable an acoustic signal by pressing the 1 key. An acoustic signal will be emitted by the TV set.
  • Page 67: Uninstalling The Receiver

    Uninstalling the receiver Separate the receiver and connected equipment from the power supply. Loosen the LNB cable from the receiver. Take the batteries out of the remote control, if you will not use the receiver for a longer period of time. Pack the receiver, the cables and the remote control in a cardboard box.
  • Page 68: Tips & Tricks/Trouble Shooting

    Tips & tricks/trouble shooting...
  • Page 70 If a problem cannot be rectified in spite of this, please contact your specialized dealer or the manufacturer.
  • Page 71: Disposal

    Disposal European disposal directive 2002/96/CE Never throw the receiver into normal household waste. Ask your municipal authorities or local government about different methods for disposing of the equipment in an eco-friendly and proper manner. Never throw the batteries into normal household waste. Batteries may contain toxic agents.
  • Page 72: Specifications

    Specifications...
  • Page 74: Manufacturer

    Manufacturer COMAG Handels AG Zillenhardtstraße 41 D-73037 Göppingen Germany Telephone: 0049 (0)7161 / 5 03 06 – 0 Telefax: 0049 (0)7161 / 5 03 06 – 11 Website: www.comag-ag.de Dear customer, Past experience has shown that many complaints can be settled through a simple telephone call.
  • Page 75: Guarantee

    Guarantee The guarantee for the digital camping satellite system of COMAG Handels AG is in conformity with the prevailing statutory regulations at the time of purchasing the product. The term of guarantee is 3 years. Modifications of the device lead to an extinction of the manufacturer’s guarantee obligation.
  • Page 76: Declaration Of Conformity

    Low-voltage guideline 2006/95/CE • EN 60065 Guideline on electromagnetic compatibility, 2004/108/CE • EN 55013 • EN 55020 • EN 61000-3-2 • EN 61000-3-3 Equipment type/model: Digital Satellite Receiver SL 35 Göppingen, 01/08/2008 COMAG Handels AG...
  • Page 77: Glossary

    Glossary...

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