AMT DSR-101PLUS Digital Satellite Receiver User Manual

AMT Co., Ltd. Digital Satellite Receiver

User Manual

User’s GuideDIGITAL SATELLITE RECEIVERDSR-101 PLUS +
Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.  No part of thispublication may be copied, reproduced, or translated to another language for anypurpose.FOR YOUR SAFETY•Be sure to read the user manual before starting the operation of the receiver.•Do not open the housing.  The receiver contains high-voltage components and parts.•Even after switching off the receiver still contains high-voltage for a while.•Do not expose to rain or moisture.•Do not make objects or fluid enter the housing through the ventilation slot.  If any spilt liquid went into to the housing, unplug the power cord and call your local service provider.•Do not place close to any heat source.•Do not press with hard or heavy object.•To protect possible malfunction by lighting, we recommend you to use power surgeunit.  Call your local dealer for advise.FOR YOUR SAFETYIIINFORMATION TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the following measures: -. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For Your Safety1. Before Getting Started 11.1 Main Features 11.2 Accessories 22. Controls and Functions 32.1 Front Pannel 32.2 Rear Pannel 42.3 Remote Control Unit 53. Connections 73.1 Connecting to the TV, VCR and Satellite Antenna 73.2 Connecting DiSEqC switch 73.3 Connecting to the TV, HiFi system  84. Settings and Operations 94.1 Basic Settings 94.2 Viewing TV(or Radio) 144.3 Other functions 184.4 System Settings 205. Appendix 235.1 Troubleshooting 235.2 Specification 235.3 Glossary 24IIICONTENTS
1.1 Main Features•Easy Menu Function•TV Guide Function•RF Output Function•Electronic Program Guide(EPG) for On Screen Channel Information•Software Upgrading Function Through RS-232C Cable by PC•Perfect DiSEqC 1.2 and 0/12V Support for Various Antenna System or 2-LNB on 1 Antenna System•Supports of Ku/C band, SCPC and MCPC•Additional Audio Output Function for Connection to Hi-Fi Audio System•Other Functions of Remote Controller, Receiving Level Selection, Channel Editing, Menu Language  Selection and Audio Selection•Digital free-to-air Satellite Receiver•NTSC & PAL Output FunctionRegardless of the TV type, NTSC and PAL channels can be viewed by selectionWhen PAL channel is viewed on NTSC TV, small deletion on up & down sides of the screenmay occur and it is normal, as its conversion is managed by software.  And darker color on thebottom side of the screen may occur, when NTSC channel is viewed on PAL TV.•500 Transponders and 2000 Channel Memory Function•Teletext Supported•Multi Language Function(Menu, Audio)BEFORE GETTING STARTED1Note
1.2 AccessoriesRCA cableUser’s Guide BatteryRemote Control UnitRF CableUser GuideRemote Control UnitBatteries (AA)2Accessories
2.1 Front pannelSTANDBY ONTurn the power on/off.Volume ◀◀▶▶Control volume, change item on menu or input frequency value.Channel ▲▲▼▼Change channel, move menu, or input frequency value.OKSelect menu or value on menu item.MENUShows the menu application.  CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS3
2.2 Rear pannelDIGITALIt receives signals from the LNB in the range of 950 ~ 2150MHz.  Connect a satellite dishto DIGITAL.OUTIt sends signal to the another receiver.AUDIOIt provides stereo audio output.  Connect the audio on TV to AUDIO with RCA cable.VIDEOIt provides composite video output.  Connect the Video on TV to VIDEO with RCA cable.TV ANT INThe signal supplied to this connector from a TV antenna will be sent to TV antennaoutput.  Connect a TV antenna to TV ANT IN.TV outputIt provides a modulated audio and video from the receiver.  Connect the TV/VCR on TV toTV/VCR with the RF cable.RS-232CIt receives data by connecting to PC for software upgrading.  Connect with RS-232Ccable a PC and receiver.S-VIdeoIt provides high definition screen.ON/OFFThe switch is to turn on or off the main power of the receiver mechanically.4Rear pannel
2.3 Remote Control UnitCONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS5Open the controller cover on the back and insert two batteries (AA - 1.5V).POWERTurn the power on/off.TV/SAT Select between TV Channels and Satellitechannels for RF output. FAVAdd TV or Radio channel to the favorite liston Edit TV(Radio) Channels, or watchfavorite channel from your favorite list.SIZESelect between standard 4:3 and wide 16:9screen sizes. F. BKIt is to move to previous channel. TVChange to TV mode from radio channel. TEXTChange to Teletext mode.   LANGSelect the audio language from 2 or moreaudio language channels available. RADIOIt is for fast change to radio mode from TV channel.  Shows the current Radio program list.MUTEDeactivate current sound. AUDIOSelect Stereo, Main or Sub from multi language channels available.
MENUShows the menu application.Page UP/DOWNMove to previous/next page on TV(Radio), Favorite Channels or Edit TV(Radio) Channels.EXITExit from the menu.Volume ◀◀▶▶Control volume, change item on menu or input frequency value.Channel ▲▲▼▼Change channel, move menu, or input frequency value.OKSelect menu or value on menu item.INFOShows the information of current channel.   Click the INFO button twice, TELETEXT modewill be displayed. GUIDEShows the broadcasting information.(Video - Audio - LNB)Numeric(0~9)Move menu, change channel or input frequency value. OSDWhen analog satellite signal is received, it is to turn OSD on or off.ANA/DIGIChange between analog mode and digital mode.EAST/WESTThe function of EAST/WEST button is to move the Position Actuatorwestward/eastward.6Remote Control Unit
3.1 Connecting to the TV, VCR and Satellite AntennaIt is not necessary to adjust power, as the product is of free - voltage (110V )1. Connect the RF cable from the TV OUTPUT on the satellite receiver to a TV andconnect the RF modulate on the VCR and the TV ANT.IN.  3. Connect an antenna to the LNB socket on the VCR or other receiver and cable of thesatellite dish to the DIGITAL on the satellite receiver.3.2 Connecting DiSEqC switchIf you have one antenna equipped with many LNBs or two antennas with one LNB oneach, you need a DiSEqC switch.1. Connect the LNBs to a DiSEqC switch at first. 2. Connect the antenna cable to the OUT connector on the DiSEqC switch and connectthe end of the cable to the DIGITAL on the satellite receiver.Connections7DiSEqC switch
3.3 Connecting to the TV, HiFi system and 0/12V switch1. Connect the RCA cable from the VIDEO INPUT on the TV to the VIDEO on the satellitereceiver.2. To use 0/12V switch, connect one cable of the 0/12V switch to the 0/12V on thesatellite switch and connect another cable to the DIGITAL on the satellite receiver.3. Connect a RCA stereo cable from the AUDIO RL on the satellite receiver to the AUDIORL on the HiFi system.8Connecting to the TV
4.1 Basic SettingsIf it is the first time using a receiver, you should set parameters for system configuration.Refer to the following section.1. Turn on your TV and Satellite receiver.2. Press the MENU button, main menu screen will appear as shown below.<LNB Power>1. Select Installation on the Main Menu.2. Select LNB Power.3. If LNB Power is independently supplied from outside source, set the LNB Power OFF.Otherwise set it ON.  Settings and Operations9
4. After completion of LNB Power setting, go back to Installation menu by pressingMENU.<DiSEqC 1.2 Limit Settings>If you have a DiSEqC 1.2 motoried system to control your satellite antenna you have tomake the following setting.  First, you must select ON on DiSEqC 1.2 of LNB Setting inthe TP Configuration. <  ☞Please refer to the TP Configuration section >1. Select DiSEqC 1.2 Limit Settings of the installation.2. You should set the East Limit and West Limit of your satellite antenna  If you use thesatellite receiver at first.  Press OK button on the Change Limit item, set the East/WestLimit.3. Select satellite you want and DiSEqC1.2 Pos. will be set automatically.Satellite / DiSEqC1.2 Pos.The Satellite shows current name of satellite, and DiSEqC1.2 Pos. shows positionervalue of the current satellite.DiSEqC1.2 CommandDiSEqC1.2 Command changes the current mode between Installer and User.10DiSEqC1.2 Limit Settings
MovementIn User mode this is used to tune the position of the motor.  In Installer mode this is usedto search for the position of a satellite manually.Store Stores the current position of the motor for the selected satellite name.GotoMoves the motor to the stored position of the selected satellite name.<TP Configuration>You have to know valid value for your LNB at first. 1. Select TP Configuration of the installation.2. Select correct name of Satellite.  If there is no proper satellite name listed in the item,select one from any of USER1 ~ USER 19.3. To change value of LNB from each satellite, press OK button from LNB.  < Standard > < Universal >Settings and Operations11
4. For universal type of LNB, select Universal from LNB Type item and input the LNBfrequency value on L.O.Freq. and L.O.Freq.Low by using VOL ◀▶or numeric key.  For standard type of LNB, select Standard from LNB Type and input correct value onL.O.Freq..5. While only 1 antenna is in use, set the 0/12V switch and DiSEqC mode to Disable.  Incase of STANDARD, select OFF from 22KHz.  If more then 1 antenna is in use, select 0Vor 12V from 0/12V switch, or select a proper position from Mini A, Mini B, DiSEqC 1 ~DiSEqC 4 by different DiSEqC type as you are using DiSEqC switch.6. Select Search Channels on the TP Configuration press OK, all the available TP will besearched automatically.7. Move to desired TP with CH ▲▼ on the RCU.  If there are no transponder data whichyou want, move to Add and press OK button.8. Select the desired satellite.  And input correct values of Frequency, Polarization andSymbol Rate.  Select the Polarization value as Hor or Ver.  If you did not know accuratepolarization value select Auto. You should find the correct data from satellite magazine or internet(http://www.SATCODX.com).9. After all the values are input, select Search Channels and wait until the automaticsearch is completed.  If FTA only is selected as YES, only free channels will be searched without scrambledpay channels.  Otherwise all channel with scrambled pay channels will be searched.Scrambled pay channels is marked as $ at the beginning of the channel name.  After successful completion of channel searching, move to TV Channels or RadioChannels on MAIN MENU to select currently received channels.  Then you should selectthe TV channel or Radio channel which you want.  After then you can watch the TVprogram or listen to the radio.12TP ConfigurationNote
To find not only TP information but also all the channels from current satellite, selectNetwork Search.Depending on certain TP or satellite, the Network Search function may not work.10. To use the Multi Search function, connect the DiSEqC switch or set the DiSEqC 1.2 ofInstallation.  You can search all the channels from the satellites which you select.Select the satellites by FAV button, and press Multi Search.11. In case of searching a certain satellite which can not be searched by TP Search, addchannels by PID.  Select Add Channel and input proper Channel name and input thevalues of Video PID, Audio PID and PCR PID.  Then, press OK button from the Add item.Settings and Operations13Note
4.2 Viewing TV(or Radio)1. Press the Power button.2. Press the TV(or Radio) button.  3. If you want to see all TV channel list, click the MENU button and then select the TVChannels(or Radio Channels). TV Channels(or Radio Channels) window will appear.  Click the      ,  you will see current Satellite name box.  Select any satellite in thesatellite name box, only the TV list of selected satellite will be displayed.Viewing Favorite Channel1. Press FAV key.2. Select a CH ▲▼.  To move to next orprevious page, press PAGE UP/DOWNbuttons on Favorite TV(or Radio) List.  14Viewing TVVOL  ◀
Edit TV Channels / Edit Radio ChannelsFrom these menus you can creat and edit channel list.  Press OK button from Edit TV Channels and similar screen will be shown as below.Arrange channelTo change the channel orders from TV List, press OK button from your desired channel.Then you should move to desired number by pressing CH ▲▼, after then press OKbutton.  Its orders will be changed.Delete channelTo delete a certain channel from current TV List, press CLEAR button on the channel tobe deleted.  To confirm the deletion, press CLEAR button once more.  To cancel thedeletion procedure, press FAV button.Creat favorite channelYou can creat favorite channel list, containing the channel which you want to watchfrequently.  Press FAV button channel you want, and then selected channel will be moved to FavoriteList box.  To delete the disired channel from the Favorite List, press CLEAR button.Settings and Operations15
Help functionYou can see the functions of each button in Edit TV List.  Select the HELP button.SortIf you want to sort channels in order, select the SORT button in Edit channels.  You can select the order you want.Lock ChannelsFrom here you can lock channels in any of the lists in order to prevent your children fromwatching.  If you have the password already and want to lock a certain channel, press F.BK buttonat the desired channel.  Everytime you watch the channel, the unit will ask you to inputpassword.16Help Function
Edit Channel Name1. Press INFO button on Edit TV or Edit Radio list.  Cursor will be moved by using VOL ◀▶, CH ▲▼.2. Press OK button on desired alphabet.  To delete pre-selected alphabet, press CLEAR button.3. To change character set(upper, lower, number), press INFO button.  By using MENUbutton, it will be automatically stored and moved to previous menu.Parental ControlIf you use this funciton you have to enter the password everytime you start this satellitereceiver.1. Select Parental Control on the installation. 2. To secure program setting and installation, select Change Password.3. Input 4 digits New Password.  And input password Confirm New once more.  After allthe password function is set, the unit will ask you to input password to get into the menusof Installation and System Settings.  Input correct password which was already stored.If the password is forgotten, contact your service provider.Settings and Operations17
4.3 Other functionsAudio SelectionIf  broadcasting channel is supporting multi language, different language can be selected fromAudio Selection.  1. To select different language on current channel, select Audio Selection on the Main Menu.2. Press OK button on your favorite language.According to different audio data on each channel, up to 4 different audio language types canbe selected.TV GuidePress GUIDE button of RCU for channel information.  This function works in digital mode only.Teletext functionPressing the TEXT button will open a Teletext page.  Select teletext pages with the numericbuttons on the RCU.-From Teletext ScreenCLEAROverlay background screen and teletext mode according to the following order(transparency -Teletext only - Opacity)INFOHold of current Teletext page18Other Functions
PAGE UP/DOWNMove previous and next page in oneCH UP/DOWNMove previous and next page in oneFAV/TV/RADIO/F.BK/LANG/AUDIO100/200/300/400/500/600 page level0 ~ 9 Select Teletext pageEXITExit teletext modeClock Function - From the Front PannelMenu buttonThe clock shows 12:00 o’clock on the front panel when the power is off.  If user pressMAIN button, the 12:00 o’clock is on and off continually and then user can set up thetime using the VOL, CH, OK  buttons.  If user press MENU button again, the setting isfinished and the time works regularly.Channel buttonThis CH ▲▼allows user to set up the time.Volume buttonThis VOL ◀▶allows user to set up the minute.OK buttonThis OK button allows user to finish the setup of time.  If user press OK button aftersetting up time, the on and off is gone on the front panel and the time works regularly.Settings and Operations19
4.4 System SettingsPlease make sure to press OK button always, after the changing items of SystemSettings.Audio languageOnly if a current channel contains 2 or more audio language information, set the AudioLanguage as English or other favorite language.  Then press OK button for itsconfirmation.Menu LanguageFor menu language selection, select desired language from Menu Language of systemSettings.  Audio modeSelect desired audio mode among Stereo, Main or Sub.  For general selection, Stereo isrecommended.Time AdjustmentTo set the receiver time for EPG(Electronic Program Guide), set the time according toGMT(Greenwich Mean Time) by using CH ▲▼.  If EPG in England is needed to 20System Settings
Time SettingsUse clock, sleep, on/off Timer function by choosing time settings menu.1. Press CH(▲▼) buttons or number buttons to set the local time.2. Set the time STB turns on with on Timer setting menu.3. Select a channel you wish to see in running the on Timer function.4. Set the time STB turns off with off Timer setting menu.TV Aspect RatioSelect 4:3 for normal TV or 16:9 for wide TV.  Then press OK button for its confirmation.If 4:3 ratio is selected on normal TV for wide channel, both left and right side of thescreen will be a bit trimmed.  If 16:9 ratio is selected on normal TV for wide channels thescreen trim symptom will not occur.  However the screen will be in narrow view.Wide screen will be properly viewed, only when wide channel is broadcasting.TV StandardExcept for a few, most countires are using PAL system for TV signal, accordingly set TVStandard as PAL.  To be more flexible for NTSC or PAL signal from different satellites,select MULTI for automatic signal conversion.  Then press OK button for its confirmation.Settings and Operations21
RF modeIf the satellite receiver is connected to the TV with a RF cable, you have to set the RFmode, which is dependent on the country where the satellite is being used.1. Select the accurate RF System type of country the satellite receiver is used.2. Select the Channel No(Select a channel of RF output of TV set that you are using).3. Select TV or SAT on the RF out.Color1. The color change from OSD display menu screen is available from 1 to 4 on Color Set.By changing the Color set numbers, the changes in color can be easily noticed from totaldifferent color sets.2. To make partial changes in each section, change th Color ID and input different valuesto Red, Green, and Blue.  Color ID 1 ~ 7 is the color of ICON and the COlor ID 8 ~ 15 is thecolors of menu and background.S/W VersionShow software version.  Select S/W Version.InitializationPress OK button from Initialization.  If you want initialization, select OK button,otherwise, select any button of remote controller.  The receiver will be turned off and onautomatically after 1~2 seconds to initialize all the values to factory setting mode.As this procedure will clear and set to factory default values, end users are notrecommended to operate this function.22S/W Version
5.1 Troubleshooting5.2 SpecificationAppendix23SYMPTOMNo picture display and no LCD channeldisplayNo picture display with normal LCDchannel displayNo satellite channel with MAIN MENUscreen onNo sound with normal screen displayRemote control unit does not workLNB/TunerMPEGVIDEOAudioGeneral DataRF input frequencyRF input levelLNB controlLNB powerLNB tone switchExternal LNB switchVIdeoAudioResolutionVideo output levelAspect ratioFrequency rangeSampling frequencyFrequency responseAudio output levelSupply voltagePower consumptionOperating temp.Storage temp.DimensionsWeight950 to 2,150MHz-65 to -25dBmDiSEqC1.0/1.213V/18V(Max.400mA)22KH±2KHz(0.6Vp-p)0/12V(100mA)MPEG-II Main Profile@Main LevelMPEG-II layer I&II720×5761Vp-p into 75Ω4:3, 16:920Hz to 20KHz32/44.1/48KHz20Hz to 20KHz Hi-Fi Quality Digital stereo2V rms into 600Ω(110V AC, 50/60Hz)Max.100W(Standby 15W)0℃~ 50℃-40℃~65℃340(W)×247(D)×67.5(H)mm3.0KgSOLUTIONCheck the power connection1. Check the connection with TV2. Check the connection between TV outside inputand receiver cable1. Check the LNB, Frequency, Polarization andSymbol Rate from Installation menu2. Check the connection of receiver or Antennaangle1. Check between sound output connector and TV2. Check if it is not in MUTE conditionCheck if the batteries in remote control unit aredead
5.3 GlossaryLNB Low Noise Block converter. The LNB is an electronic unit mounted on satellite dish toreceive signals reflected by the dish and convert to signals. L.O. frequencyLocal Oscillator frequency as a part of LNB. It converts the satellite frequency to usablesignals for the receiver.PolarizationPolarization allows several programs to be fitted into same frequency band.Symbol RateSize of the digital package transmissionParental ControlThe function is to allow parents to lock channels for unsuitable viewers.  A lockedprogram can only be unlocked with the password.DVBDigital Video Broadcast. International standard for digital TV  broadcastingMPEGMoving Picture Experts Group, A system for compression of digital dataRFRadio FrequencyEPGElectronic Programming Guide. Program information is displayed on the TV screen,depending upon the satellite   condition.MHzAbbreviation for MegaHertz. The prefix mega means million, and Hertz means cycles persecond.DiSEqCDigital Satellite Equipment Control24Glossary
NTSCNational Television Standards CommitteePALPhase Alternate LineKu band11~18GHz Frequency C band3~4GHz Frequency SCPCSingle Channel Per CarrierMCPCMulti Channel Per CarrierPIDPacket Identifier. TPTransPonder SCART, RCAA connector for connection of Satellite receiver, VCR and TV sets.VCRVideo Cassette Recorder.Appendix25

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