TU-DSB30 - Receiver PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Satellite Receiver
Brand	Panasonic
Model	TU-DSB30
Dimensions (W x H x D)	360 x 60 x 240 mm
Weight	2.5 kg
Power Supply	AC 220-240V, 50Hz
Power Consumption	25 W (max)
Tuner Type	DVB-S / DVB-S2
Video Output	HDMI, SCART, Composite (RCA)
Audio Output	Stereo RCA, S/PDIF Optical
USB Port	1 x USB 2.0 (front)
Remote Control	Included (IR)
Display	LED front panel
DiSEqC	1.0, 1.1, 1.2, USALS
LNB Control	13/18V, 22kHz
Channel Storage	Up to 4000 channels
EPG	7-day electronic program guide
Parental Control	Yes (PIN protected)
Timer Functions	Sleep timer, event timer
Firmware Update	Via satellite or USB
Accessories Included	Remote control, batteries, AV cable, manual
Languages	Multilingual menu (English, French, German, etc.)
Safety Certifications	CE, RoHS

Frequently Asked Questions - TU-DSB30 PANASONIC

How do I connect the Panasonic TU-DSB30 to my TV?

Use an HDMI cable for best quality, or a SCART cable if HDMI is not available. Connect the LNB cable from your satellite dish to the LNB IN port on the receiver.

How do I perform a channel scan?

Press Menu on the remote, go to Installation > Channel Search. Select your satellite, then choose Automatic Scan or Network Scan. The receiver will store all available channels.

What should I do if the remote control stops working?

First, check the batteries (replace with AA if needed). Ensure nothing is blocking the IR sensor on the receiver. If still not working, try resetting the remote by removing batteries for 30 seconds.

Can I record programs on this receiver?

Yes, the TU-DSB30 supports USB recording. Connect a USB flash drive or external hard drive to the USB port. Press Record on the remote to start recording a live program. Timeshift is also supported.

How do I reset the receiver to factory settings?

Go to Menu > Settings > Factory Reset. Enter the PIN (default is 0000). Confirm and the receiver will reboot with default settings. Note: this will erase all stored channels.

Why is there no signal on some channels?

Check your satellite dish alignment and LNB. Go to Installation > Signal Strength to view signal levels. Also, ensure you are on the correct satellite. Bad weather can also cause temporary signal loss.

How can I update the firmware?

Download the latest firmware from Panasonic's website to a USB stick (FAT32 format). Insert the USB into the receiver, go to Menu > Software Update > USB. Follow on-screen instructions. Keep the receiver powered on during update.

What is the default parental control PIN?

The default PIN is 0000. You can change it in Menu > Settings > Parental Control. If you forget your custom PIN, a factory reset will revert to the default.

Does this receiver support 4K resolution?

No, the TU-DSB30 supports up to 1080p (Full HD). It is not compatible with 4K or UHD signals. For 4K, consider a newer model.

How do I set up DiSEqC for multiple satellites?

In Installation > Antenna Settings, set DiSEqC to 1.0 or 1.1 and assign each LNB to a DiSEqC port (e.g., Port 1 for Hotbird, Port 2 for Astra). For motorized dishes, use USALS with your longitude/latitude.

USER MANUAL TU-DSB30 PANASONIC

Digital Satellite Receiver

Using your Sky digibox

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Please read these instructions completely before use and retain them for future reference.

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Contents

Welcome to digital satellite TV!....1

Getting started 3

Your Sky remote control.... 3

Turning your Sky digibox on and off....4

Changing channels....5

Changing the volume 6

Using teletext....7

Using your SkyGuide 8

What is SkyGuide? 8

Your SkyGuide and your Sky remote control....9

Using the Search & Scan banner.... 10

TV Guide 11

Finding a programme 12

Box Office....15

Services....17

Favourite Channel....18

Parental Control and your PIN 20

Viewing Restrictions....22

Spending Limit....23

Changing your PIN 24

Interactive....25

Extra information 26

Recording a satellite programme 26

Setting your remote control to operate your TV 27

Replacing the batteries in your remote control 29

Adding Other Channels 30

Looking after your Sky Viewing Card.... 32

Connecting your Sky digibox 33

System setup.... 35

Further help....37

Solving problems....38

Remote control setup codes....42

Specifications....43

Index 44

▼ Welcome to digital satellite TV!

▼ About this booklet

This information booklet contains all you need to know to use your new Sky digibox.

Look out for this symbol. It indicates useful and important tips.

▼ What is digital satellite TV?

Digital satellite TV is the latest stage in the evolution of TV, giving you not only crystal clear pictures and digital quality stereo sound, but also the opportunity to receive many more channels and services.

▼ Your Sky digibox

Exterior view of a Panasonic electronic device (no visible text or symbols on body)

Your Sky digibox receives the digital information via the satellite, decodes it and sends it through to your TV. As well as watching satellite TV, you can also see the useful on-screen SkyGuide.

Your Sky digibox comes with the Sky remote control. This controls both your TV and your Sky digibox. For more information see the "Your Sky remote control" section on page 3.

▼ What is SkyGuide?

SkyGuide is a helpful and easy to use on-screen guide to your digital satellite services. It is designed for people who want to get the most out of watching television.

SkyGuide allows you to:

◆ see on-screen TV programme listings for up to two days.
◆ see TV listings while you are watching a programme.
◆ set up and see your favourite channels
♦ order Box Office movies, sports and events
◆ use an ever increasing range of interactive services
◆ set parental control restrictions and programme purchase price limits.
♦ modify your Sky digibox settings.

Each of these features is described in detail in this booklet, refer to the "Using your SkyGuide" section on page 8.

Sky keeps you up-to-date

As digital television develops and as more features become available, Sky may occasionally update the SkyGuide software by loading it into your Sky digibox directly from the satellite. We will give you information on these additions and new features as they are added.

▼ Getting started

This section gives you the information you need to start watching digital satellite TV.

For more detailed information about your Sky digibox, use the Contents or Index to find the relevant section of this booklet.

Before starting, make sure your Sky Viewing Card is inserted the right way up in the slot marked Sky Viewing Card on the front of your Sky digibox. If you do not have a Sky Viewing Card, call your broadcaster's helpdesk. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option from Services screen.

So that you can watch all the channels and services you want, you must leave your Sky Viewing Card in your Sky digibox at all times.

▼ Your Sky remote control

Your Sky remote control can operate your TV as well as your Sky digibox. To use your Sky remote control to operate your Sky digibox, press SKY.

To use your Sky remote control to operate your Sky digibox, press SKY.

To use your Sky remote control to operate your TV, press tv.

For details of the functions of the Sky remote control buttons, refer to the fold-out section of this booklet.

Your Sky remote control will always operate your Sky digibox. If your Sky remote control does not also operate your TV, refer to the "Setting your remote control to operate your TV" section on page 24.

▼ Turning your Sky digibox on and off

To turn your Sky digibox on, press SKY on your Sky remote control.

Make sure the on/off light on the front of your Sky digibox is green – this shows your Sky digibox is on.

To turn your Sky digibox off, press the on/off button on your remote control.

The on/off light is red when your Sky digibox is off, but still plugged into the mains. It is not necessary to unplug your Sky digibox from the mains.

Your Sky remote control can also turn your TV on or off – press tv and then the on/off button.

▼ Changing channels

Using the ch button

Press ch + or - on your Sky remote control to change channels up or down, one at a time.

Using the channel number

If you know the channel number, you can use the number buttons to key it in. Channel numbers are always three digits, for example 106.

Each time you change channel, the Search & Scan banner appears on-screen.

The banner will disappear automatically after a few seconds, or you can press back up to remove it immediately. For more details about this banner, refer to the “Using your SkyGuide” section on page 8.

▼ Changing the volume

Press vol + or - on your Sky remote control to increase or decrease the volume of your TV.

Press mute to turn the TV sound off. To turn the TV sound back on, press mute again.

▼ Using teletext

If your television has teletext features, press TV and then text on your Sky remote control to use teletext services.

Use the number buttons to choose the page you require. The table below shows what Sky remote control buttons to use for teletext functions.

Button	Function
text	Enters text mode
back up	Exits text mode(On some TV models, you need to press text again, instead of back up)
0-9	Text page number entry
i	Text reveal
select	Text hold
colours	Fastext functions

To return to satellite services, press back up, then press SKY.

To use teletext via your Sky remote control, your remote control must be set to work with your TV. For further information, refer to the “Setting your remote control to operate your TV” section on page 27.

Using your SkyGuide

▼ What is SkyGuide?

SkyGuide is a helpful and easy to use on-screen guide to your digital satellite services.

All SkyGuide features can be controlled using your Sky remote control. There are four major parts; each of these has a separate button on your remote control. The four parts are:

TV Guide

Shows on-screen listings for channels and programmes.

Box Office

Allows you to order specific movies, sports and events that you choose to purchase.

Services

Allows you to set Parental Controls and your Favourite Channels, and see useful customer information.

Interactive

Gives access to a range of interactive services.

▼ Your SkyGuide and your Sky remote control

Your SkyGuide and Sky remote control are designed to work together. Whatever part of the SkyGuide is on your screen, use the arrows to move the highlight around, then press select to choose the option you want.

You can use the colour buttons on many of the SkyGuide screens. The function of the colour buttons is shown on the screen. Press the button of the same colour to choose that option or function.

You can also use the number buttons as shortcuts. Whenever a list of numbered options is shown, you can press the appropriate number button to choose an option quickly.

If you go to a screen you don't want, press back up to return to the previous SkyGuide screen.

To see information about the programme you are watching, press this button. If you are using TV Guide or Box Office, you can use this button to see information about the highlighted programme.

Press SKY to return to the channel you were watching.

Using the Search & Scan banner

When you are watching a satellite channel and want to find out what else is on, either now or later, without interrupting the programme you are watching, press select to display the Search & Scan banner.

Use the left and right arrows to see what programmes are on at different times on the current channel.

Use the up and down arrows to see what is on another channel. If you see a programme you want and it is on now, press select, your Sky digibox tunes to it.

If the channel shown in the Search & Scan banner is set as one of your Favourite Channels, this is indicated by a tick (√).

To see what is on your Favorite Channels, press the Search Favourite (blue) button. If you see a programme you want to watch on one of your Favourite Channels, press select. If the programme is on now, your Sky digibox tunes to it.

Each time you press the Search Favourites (blue) button, programme information for another of your Favourite channels is shown in the banner (you can actually hold it down to cycle through also).

For more details on Favourite Channels, refer to the “Favourite Channels” section on page 18.

The banner will disappear automatically after a few seconds, or you can press back up to remove it immediately.

TV Guide

Press tv guide on your remote control to see the TV Guide screen.

Here you can choose to see:

All Channels – listing of all TV programmes scheduled for today and tomorrow, listed by channel number.
◆ Entertainment, Movies, Sports, News & Documentaries, Kids and Music & Specialist - programmes scheduled for today and the coming week, listed by channel type.
- Other Channels – a list of channels that your Sky digibox is capable of receiving but for which listings may not be available in SkyGuide.

Finding a programme

To find a programme from the full listings, press tv guide on your remote control, highlight All Channels, then press select. The All Channels screen is shown.

Use the up and down arrows to move the highlight through the channels.

Use the right and left arrows to see programmes being shown at different times.

Times are shown at the top of the programme listing.

You can also use the Page Up (red) and Page Down (green) buttons to see the preceding or next section of the channel listing.

Use the +24 Hours (yellow) button to move forwards 24 hours at a time. To move backwards 24 hours at a time, use the -24 Hours (blue) button.

The TV Guide listing screens show the programme listings for the next two days.

Choosing a programme

When you see a programme you want to watch and it is on now, use the arrows to highlight it, then press select, your Sky digibox tunes to it.

If you choose a programme that you need to order to watch, you will see the Box Office screen showing the programme details and purchase price. For further information about ordering Box Office programmes, refer to the Box Office section on page 15.

If you choose a programme that is on a channel to which you do not currently subscribe, you will be given information on how to include this channel in your subscription.

Other Channels

Other Channels include channels that your Sky digibox is capable of receiving but for which listings may not be available in SkyGuide, for example, foreign language channels.

To see the Other Channels screen, press tv guide, highlight Other Channels, then press select. The Other Channels list is shown on your screen.

To watch one of these channels, highlight it, then press select.

When you first get your Sky digibox, the Other Channels screen is empty. For information on adding Other Channels, referto the “Adding Other Channels” Section on page 30.

More information?

If you would like more information about a particular programme, use the arrows to highlight it, then press i on your Sky remote control. The programme information banner appears on your screen.

Press back up to remove the programme information and show the previous screen.

The information banner may also include letter codes giving more information about the programme. These letter codes have the following meanings:

Letter code:	Means this:
C	Copy-protected. If you try to record this programme it may not play back correctly.
D	Surround sound. If your TV has surround sound capabilities, you will hear this programme in surround sound.
L	Letterbox format. The programme is being shown in letterbox format; i.e. in a wide ‘cinema-style’ picture with black borders across the top and bottom of the picture.
T	Subtitles. Language and/or subtitles for the hard of hearing are available for the programme.
W	Widescreen. The programme is being shown in wide-screen format.
Rating codes
U	Universal, suitable for all audiences, including younger children.
PG	Parental guidance is recommended. Some discretion may need to be applied as to the suitability of the film for younger or impressionable children.
12	Suitable for viewers aged 12 years or over. More mature themes or language make the film unsuitable viewing for young children.
15	Suitable for viewers aged 15 years or over. May contain stronger language, violence, or themes unsuitable for younger viewers.
18	Suitable only for adult viewers aged 18 and over.
Content codes
s	The programme contains sex or nudity.
l	The programme contains strong language.
v	The programme contains violent scenes.
m	The programme contains material which is intended for a mature audience.

▼ Box Office

Press box office on your remote control to see the Box Office listings screen.

This section of SkyGuide is where you can choose the Box Office programmes you want to watch.

Ordering a Box Office programme

You can order Box Office programmes using your remote control.

To order a Box Office programme, complete the following steps.

1. Use the arrows to highlight the programme you want to watch, then press the select button.

Your Sky Guide will show the time the programme starts, the channel and the purchase price. Additional special offers may be advertised on-screen for particular programmes.

1. You may be able to choose what time you see the programme. Use the left or right arrow to choose a suitable start time and press select.

If you want to change your selection, press back-up

1. To confirm your choice press select again or enter your PIN if needed. Your PIN will be required if you set up your Parental Control viewing or spending restrictions, or if your choice is out of watershed hours.

2. If the programme has already started or starts within the next five minutes, your Sky digibox tunes to the correct channel right away.

3. If you are ordering a programme in advance, your order will be confirmed along with the channel and start time. Make a note of this, so you can tune to your programme when it starts. When it's time for it to start, enter the channel number.

Regardless of your Parental Control settings you'll need your PIN to watch or order any Box Office programme shown before its normal watershed time. PINs will be required as follows:

Programme rating	When PIN is required
18	programme starts before 10.00pm
15	programme starts before 8.00pm
12	programme starts before 8.00pm

If you order a Box Office programme using your remote control but then don't tune to the relevant channel at any time during the programme, you will not be charged for it.

Services

Press services on your remote control to see the Services screen.

Services allows you to use Parental Controls, set up your Favourite Channels, and view information on using your Sky digibox and a list of important telephone numbers. You can also see and modify the settings for your Sky digibox.

Use the arrows to move the highlight around the screen; use select and all the other buttons just as you do elsewhere.

Favourite Channels

You can create a list of the channels you watch most often, so that you can tune to these favourite channels quickly. You can have up to twenty Favourite Channels.

To see the Favourite Channels screen, press services, highlight Favourite Channels, then press select. The Favourite Channels screen is shown. This screen lists the available channels by channel number.

When you first get your Sky digibox, the Favourite Channels screen has no favourite channels set.

Setting a Favourite Channel

You can use the Favourite Channels screen to set your favourites.

Use the arrows or the Page Up (red) and Page Down (green) buttons to move through the list.

To mark a channel as a favourite, highlight it, then press the Favourite (yellow) button. The channels you have selected as favourites are marked with a tick and added to your Favourite Channels list.

If you want to see information about a channel, highlight it and press i. Press select when you have finished adding Favourite Channels.

Removing a Favourite Channel

To remove a channel from your list of favourites, highlight it on the Favourite Channels screen, then press the Favourite (yellow) button. The tick disappears and that channel has been removed from your list of favourites.

Using a Favourite Channel

You can easily check what is on your Favourite Channels and tune to them whenever you are watching television, without interrupting the programme you are watching.

Each time you press the Search Favourites (blue) button programme information for another of your Favourite channels is shown in the banner.

Just press select to display the Search & Scan banner.

Your favourite channels are indicated a tick (√) on the top of the Search & Scan banner.

To see information about what is on your Favourite Channels, press the Search Favourite (blue) button. If you see a programme you want to watch on one of your Favourite Channels, press select. If the programme is on now, your Sky digibox tunes to it.

▼ Parental Control and your PIN

Using your Sky digibox, you have control over which programmes are seen in your home. You can do this by using a PIN (Personal Identification Number).

Information about your PIN is provided with your Sky viewing card. You can change your PIN at any time. For more information about changing your PIN refer to the “Changing your PIN” section on page 24.

Parental Control lets you specify what categories of programme can be viewed and how much can be spent when a programme is ordered before a PIN is needed.

To display the Parental Control screen, press services on your remote control. Highlight Parental Control, then press select.

If your Sky digibox is not connected to your telephone line, you will have to call your broadcaster's helpdesk to change your PIN or spending limits. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen.

Using Parental Control

To display the Parental Control screen, press services on your remote control. Highlight Parental Control, then press select. After you correctly enter your PIN, the Parental Control screen is shown.

Viewing Restrictions

To see the Viewing Restrictions screen, highlight Viewing Restrictions on the Parental Control screen, then press select.

The Viewing Restrictions screen lets you specify the programme categories that cannot be viewed unless your PIN is entered. Viewing restrictions can only be applied to programmes where the broadcaster provides category restriction information.

To restrict a category of programme, highlight it, then press the Restrict (red) button. A cross marks a category you have restricted.

To remove a restriction, highlight the category, then press the Unrestrict (red) button. The cross is removed, indicating that the restriction has been removed.

When you have finished setting or changing Viewing Restrictions, press select.

You may only watch programmes in restricted categories if you have first entered your PIN.

Regardless of your Parental Control settings you'll need your PIN to watch or order any Box Office programme shown before its normal watershed time.

PINs will be required as follows:

Programme Rating	When PIN is required
18	programme starts before 10:00pm
15	programme starts before 8:00pm
12	programme starts before 8:00pm

Spending Limit

To see the Spending Limit screen, highlight Spending Limit on the Parental Control screen, then press select.

The Spending Limit screen lets you specify how much a programme can cost before your PIN is required to order it. For example, if you set the limit at £3.00, you can order a programme costing £3.00 (or less) without using your PIN, but you would need the PIN for a programme costing £3.01 or more.

To set a Spending Limit complete the following steps.

1. Highlight Spending Restriction and use the left or right arrow to set it to ON.
2. Highlight PIN Required For purchases over and use the left or right arrow to set the maximum amount that a programme can cost before your PIN is needed.
3. Highlight Save New Settings and then press select.

If you set the Spending Limit at £0.00, then your PIN will always be required when ordering a Box Office programme.

Changing your PIN

To see the Change PIN screen, highlight Change PIN on the Parental Control screen, then press select.

The Change PIN screen lets you change your PIN any time you wish. To change your PIN you must key in your new PIN twice.

Keep your PIN secret!

Choose a PIN you can remember. If you forget your PIN, call your broadcaster's helpdesk. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen.

If you start to change your PIN but then decide not to, press back up. Your PIN will stay as it was.

If your Sky digibox is not connected to your telephone line, you will have to call your broadcaster's helpdesk to change your PIN or spending limits. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen.

Interactive

Interactive services are available through your Sky digibox. You can shop, bank, get information, play games and send and receive emails, simply by using your remote control.

Press interactive on your remote control to see the Interactive screen.

You can get most Interactive services by using your Sky Viewing Card. However, some Interactive services may need a specific Interactive Card which you insert into the Interactive Card slot in the front of your Sky digibox.

Only insert a card into the Interactive Card slot when an instruction to do so appears on the screen.

Use the arrows to move the highlight around the screen; use select and all the other buttons just as you do elsewhere.

Extra information

▼ Recording a satellite programme

If you have a video recorder, you can use it to record satellite programmes from your Sky digibox.

To record a satellite programme, make sure your Sky digibox is switched on, tuned to the channel you wish to record and your video recorder is correctly programmed to record at the appropriate time. For further information about your video recorder, refer to your video recorder's instruction book.

Your video recorder must be correctly connected to your Sky digibox. For further information, refer to the “Connecting your Sky digibox” section on page 33.

When recording a satellite programme, your video recorder must be set to record the channel on your video recorder that has been tuned to your Sky digibox.

Some programmes are copy-protected and may not play back correctly if you record them. Copy-protected programmes are marked with a 'C' on the programme information banner. For further details, refer to the "More information?" section on page 13.

Setting your remote control to operate your TV

The Sky Digital remote control can control both your Sky digibox and TV.

Your Sky remote control should have been set up to work with your TV when your Sky digibox was installed.

If your Sky remote control is not correctly operating your television, complete the following steps.

Before you start, look up the four digit code for your brand of TV in this list.

Brand	Code	Brand	Code	Brand	Code
Akai	0098	Granada	0340	Panasonic	0051
Alba	0043	Grundig	0345	Philips	0081
Amstrad	0063	Hinari	0365	Saisho	0649
Bush	0157	Hitachi	0145	Samsung	0060
Decca	0244	JVC	0053	Sanyo	0159
Ferguson	0293	Matsui	0477	Sharp	0093
Fidelity	0294	Mitsubishi	0150	Sony	0000
Finlandia	0296	NEI	0514	Tatung	0049
Goodmans	0335	Nokia	0536	Toshiba	0156

If your brand of TV is not shown here, refer to the "Remote control setup codes" section on page 42.

1. Turn your TV on.
2. Press tv on your Sky remote control.
3. Hold down select and the red button together for about two seconds, until the red light on the Sky remote control blinks twice.

If your TV is a Panasonic brand, simply key in 678

(instead of the four digit code shown above).

The light on the remote control blinks twice.

Press the On/Off button on your Sky remote control. If your TV switched off, press the On/Off button again and go to Step 7.

If your TV did not switch off, please start again at Step 2 and key in 254.

Follow the above procedure and go to Step 7.

1. Press tv on your Sky remote control again.

2. Key in the four digit code for your brand of TV. The light on the Sky remote control blinks twice.

If the light blinks once only, re-check the code for your brand of TV and start again at Step 2.

1. Press the On/Off button on your Sky remote control.

If your TV switches off, press select. The light on the Sky remote control blinks twice.

If your TV does not switch off, press tv, then press the On/Off button. Repeat this (press tv, then On/Off) until your TV turns off, then press select.

If the light on your Sky remote control blinks three times, your Sky digibox has checked all the possible settings for the code you used. Check that you have the right 4 digit code and start again at Step 1.

1. Turn your TV back on again and press tv guide.

If you see the TV Guide screen, the remote control setup process is complete.

If you do not see the TV Guide screen, you must now complete the following steps.

1. Press tv on your Sky remote control.

2. Hold down select and the green button together for about two seconds, until the red light on the Sky remote control blinks twice.

3. Key in the number of the channel on your TV that you use for watching satellite TV.

4. Press select on your Sky remote control. The red light blinks twice. The remote control setup process is complete.

If after trying this, you still have problems, call your broadcaster's helpdesk. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen.

▼ Replacing the batteries in your remote control

When the batteries in your Sky remote control need replacing, insert two AA (MN1500, LR6 or UM-3) batteries. Make sure you put them in the correct way round.

Don't leave flat batteries in your remote control.

Replace both batteries at the same time.

Do not mix different battery types, i.e. Alkaline and Manganese. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

If you leave the remote control without batteries for more than 10 minutes your remote control settings for operating your TV will be lost. After replacing the batteries, you will be able to control your Sky digibox as normal, but you will have to reset your remote control to operate your TV. Refer to the “Setting your remote control to operate your TV” section on page 27 for further information.

Two black Panasonic remote devices, one open and one closed, with visible brand labels (no text extraction needed)

▼ Adding Other Channels

There is normally no need for you to tune in satellite channels because your Sky digibox tunes in all the available channels for you, including new channels as they are added to the digital satellite TV service.

The Sky digibox is designed for receiving digital television signals transmitted from the Astra satellite system at 28.2 degrees East, either unencrypted or encrypted using BSkyB's encryption system. Reception of other satellite signals may be possible but it is not guaranteed.

If you want to tune in other channels that are not listed in SkyGuide, for example foreign language channels, complete the following steps.

1. Press services on your Sky remote control. The Services screens appears on your TV.
2. Select the System Setup option. The System Setup screenappears on your TV.
3. Select the Add Channels option. The Add Channels screen appears on your TV.

1. Highlight Frequency and use the numbers to key in the transponder frequency.
2. Highlight Polarisation and use the left or right arrow to set the polarisation for the transponder.

3. Highlight Symbol Rate and use the left or right arrow to set the symbol rate for the transponder.

4. Highlight FEC and use the left or right arrow to set the FEC setting for the transponder.

5. Highlight Find Channels and press select. Your Sky digibox checks the settings you entered and looks for any new channels at those settings.

6. The New Channels screen appears on your TV. This is a list of the channels that your Sky digibox has found. You can select those you want to add to the Other Channels list.

1. To add a channel, highlight it, then press the Store Channel (yellow) button.

2. When you have finished adding Other Channels, press select.

To watch any of the Other Channels you have added, press tv guide and select the Other Channels option. For further details on watching these channels refer to the “Other Channels” section on page 13.

Looking after your Sky Viewing Card

Do not remove and re-insert your Sky Viewing Card unnecessarily.

There is no need to remove your Sky Viewing Card unless it is faulty or has expired.

Do not bend your Sky Viewing Card.

Keep your Sky Viewing Card away from heat and sunlight.

Keep your Sky Viewing Card dry. Never clean it with fluids – use a soft, dry tissue.

Keep your Sky Viewing Card away from small children and pets.

Connecting your Sky digibox

This section shows you how:

• your Sky digibox can be connected to other equipment such as your hi-fi stereo system.
• your Sky digibox can be reconnected after minor changes, for example, after you have moved your TV or Sky digibox.
  ◆ your Sky digibox settings can be updated.

▼ Connecting your Sky digibox

Warning! You must disconnect your Sky digibox from the mains supply before connecting or disconnecting your Sky digibox to any other equipment.

Connecting your telephone line.

The telephone lead (labelled in the diagram above) is intended for connection to a standard U.K. and Eire telephone lines. This lead and your Sky digibox have been specifically approved for this purpose.

Note :- It is important that the telephone lead is connected to the Sky digibox rear panel socket before connecting the lead to the telephone extension socket.

After the telephone lead has been connected, you cannot remove it from the rear panel. If you need to move your Sky digibox, you must first remove the mains lead, then disconnect the telephone lead at its extension socket.

Digital interface

There is a general purpose digital interface (PCMCIA) at the rear of the Sky digibox behind the plate marked “WARNING”. This is for future plug-in modules, which will have their own installation instructions.

Warning! You must disconnect your Sky digibox from the mains supply before removing the warning plate or inserting any plug-in modules.

▼ System setup

There should be no need for you to use the System Setup screens, as your Sky digibox should have been set up when it was installed.

However, the System Setup screens can be useful if, for example, you buy a new TV and you want to make sure your Sky digibox makes the best use of the new TV's features.

To use the System Setup screens, press services on your remote control. The Services screen appears on your TV. Highlight the System Setup option, then press select. The System Setup screen appears on your TV.

These System Setup options let you set the following:

Picture Settings – to see and change the Sky digibox picture format, video output type, contrast level and time out for the Search & Scan banner. Select Save New Settings to confirm any changes or press back up to cancel.
Sound Settings – to see and change the type of sound output and standard volume level turn background music on or off. You can also turn the 'beep' on or off. Select Save New Settings to confirm any changes or press back up to cancel.
Language & Subtitles - to see and change the preferred audio language and to turn subtitles on or off, where available. Some programmes may offer a choice of language and/or subtitles. Select Save New Settings to confirm any changes or press back up to cancel.

You can easily reset the settings for your Sky digibox to the standard settings. Press the Reset (red) button when viewing the Picture Settings, Sound Settings and/or Language and Subtitles screens. Select Save New Settings to confirm any changes you make or press back up to cancel.

• Add Channels – add Other Channels to your SkyGuide. For further details on adding channels, refer to the “Adding other channels” section on page 30.
• System Details – to see details of your Sky digibox, including your Sky digibox model number, manufacturer and your Sky Viewing Card number.
• Signal Test – to test the quality of the signal your Sky digibox is receiving from the satellite via your satellite dish.
  ◆ System Test – to check that your Sky digibox is properly connected to your telephone line.

The System Details, Signal Test and System Test can be useful if you ever have to call for technical help or repairs to your Sky digibox.

If you have moved to a different area of the U.K. and are experiencing any interference whilst viewing terrestrial television channels, this may be due to the terrestrial channel being on the same frequency as the output frequency of your digibox.

Please call your broadcaster's helpdesk for assistance. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen.

Please note: A Wide Screen Signal (WSS) is not transmitted through the RF out sockets or the TV / VCR 21 pin SCART sockets. If you have a wide screen TV or your VCR has wide screen capabilities you will have to switch them manually.

Although this equipment can use either loop disconnect or DTMF signalling, only the performance of the DTMF signalling is subject to regulatory requirements for correct operation. It is therefore strongly recommended that the equipment is set to use DTMF signalling for access to public or private emergency services. DTMF signalling also provides faster call setup.

▼ Further help

For further information and tips on getting the most out of your Sky digibox, tune to channel 999, the SkyDigital Information Channel.

If you need help or information about your TV or video recorder, please refer to the instruction books that came with them.

If you are having problems using your "Sky digibox, refer to the "Solving problems" section on page 38.

If you still have a problem, call your broadcaster's helpdesk. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen.

Make sure you have your Sky Viewing Card number, Sky digibox brand and model number available before you call your broadcaster. You can find this information on the System Details screen. To see this screen, press services on your remote control, select the System Setup option, then select System Details.

Solving problems

▼ On-screen messages

Message	Possible reason	What to do now
Please insert your Sky Viewing Card.	There is no viewing card in the “Sky Viewing Card slot in your Sky digibox.	Insert your viewing card into the “Sky Viewing Card” slot.
There is a problem with your Sky Viewing Card.	Your Sky digibox cannot recognise your viewing card.	Check it is your Sky Viewing Card. Check it is in the right way up. Check that your card is not damaged. If the problem continues, call your broadcaster's helpdesk. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option on the Services screen.
Please insert your new Sky Viewing Card.	You have inserted your old Sky Viewing Card.	Remove your old Sky Viewing Card and insert your new viewing card.
This viewing card is not authorised.	Your Sky Viewing Card is not authorised.	Call the telephone number shown on your screen to get your Sky Viewing Card authorised.
There is a problem with your viewing card.	Your Sky Viewing Card has developed a problem.	Call your broadcaster's helpdesk. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option on the Services screen.
This is the wrong card for this digibox. Insert the correct Sky Viewing Card.	You have more than one Sky digibox and have put the wrong Sky Viewing Card in this Sky digibox.	Insert the right Sky Viewing Card for this Sky digibox.
The current viewing card is not a Sky card. Please insert your Sky viewing card.	You have inserted a different kind of card into the “Sky Viewing Card” slot of your Sky digibox.	Remove the card and replace it with your Sky Viewing Card.
This programme is not available.	This programme is not available in your area.	You will not be able to watch this programme.
You cannot purchase this programme at the moment.	You cannot buy this programme now.	You may be able to buy it later.
This programme has already started.	The programme has already started and you cannot purchase it now.	Check the listings to find out when it is next on.
There is insufficient credit left on your viewing card.	There is not enough credit left on your Sky Viewing Card to buy this programme.	Call the number shown on your screen so you can order this programme.
There is insufficient space left on your viewing card.	There is not enough space on your Sky Viewing Card to store the information for this programme.	Call the number shown on your screen so you can order this programme.
You have entered your PIN incorrectly three times.PINs now blocked for 10 minutes.	Your PIN has been entered incorrectly three times in a row.	You will not be able to access anything that needs a PIN for 10 minutes. If you have forgotten your PIN, call your broadcaster's helpdesk. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option on the Services screen.
No satellite signal is being received.	Your Sky digibox is not receiving a satellite signal.	Check the cable from your satellite dish is correctly plugged into the back of your Sky digibox. Always turn your Sky digibox off at the mains before plugging or unplugging any other equipment.If the problem continues, call your broadcaster's helpdesk. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option on the Services screen.
Ensure that an operating telephone line is connected.	Your Sky digibox is not connected to an operating telephone line.	Check that the telephone lead between your Sky digibox and the socket is properly plugged in. Always turn your Sky digibox off at the mains before plugging or unplugging any other equipment.
No signal found.	Your Sky digibox was not able to find a signal after you asked it to find new channels.	Check the settings you entered were correct.

▼ General problems

Problem	Possible reason	What to do now
You've forgotten your PIN.		Call your broadcaster's helpdesk. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen.
You can't find the remote control.		Use the buttons on the front of your Sky digibox. You can perform most Sky digibox functions using these buttons.
Nothing is happening.	Your Sky digibox is not plugged into the mains.Your Sky digibox is switched off (the on/off light is red).	Make sure the mains lead is properly plugged in and your Sky digibox is switched on.Press SKY on your remote control.
Your remote control isn't working.	The batteries are flat or something is between the remote and your Sky digibox.	Make sure you point your remote control directly at your Sky digibox and that nothing is between it and your Sky digibox. The remote command light should flash on your Sky digibox and on the remote control each time you push a remote control button. If neither light flashes, check the batteries in your remote control.
Your remote control works with the TV but not with your Sky digibox.	Someone has pressed tv on your remote control.	Press SKY on your remote control.
Your remote control isn't working with your TV.	Someone has pressed SKY on your remote control.	Press tv on your remote control.
tv, vol and mute buttons don't work with your TV.	Your remote control isn't properly set to operate your TV.	Refer to the “Setting your remote control to operate your TV” section on page 27.
You can't find a channel you have previously watched.	The channel only broadcasts for part of the day.	Check the TV Guide listings to see when the channel is available
On-screen interference.	TV or video recorder not correctly tuned.	Check that your TV and video recorder are correctly tuned to your Sky digibox. For further information, refer to your TV and VCR instruction books.In some cases your Sky digibox may need re-tuning. Call your broadcaster's helpdesk for further advice. For your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option on the Services screen.

Remote control setup codes

Brand	Code	Brand	Code	Brand	Code
Akai	0098	Goldstar	0056	Protech	0595
Akura	0042	Goodmans	0335	Pye	0600
Alba	0043	Granada	0340	Roadstar	0625
Amstrad	0063	Grundig	0345	Saba	0645
BPL	0115	Harwood	0361	Saisho	0649
Bang & Olufsen	0118	Hinari	0365	Salora	0651
Baird	0117	Hitachi	0145	Samsung	0060
Beko	0125	ITT	0384	Sanyo	0159
Beon	0899	JVC	0053	Schneider	0665
Brionvega	0147	Loewe	0442	Seleco	0672
Bush	0157	Matsui	0477	Sharp	0093
Crown	0225	Memorex	0037	Siemens	0680
Daewoo	0092	Minoka	0921	Sony	0000
Decca	0244	Mitsubishi	0150	Soundwave	0702
Dual	0257	NEI	0514	Tandy	0741
Ferguson	0293	Nikkai	0528	Tatung	0049
Fidelity	0294	Nokia	0536	Technics	0250
Finlandia	0296	Nordmende	0537	Telefunken	0757
Finlux	0297	Orion	0549	Thomson	0771
Fisher	0154	Panasonic	0051	Thorn	0772
Funai	0179	Philips	0081	Thorn-Ferguson	0936
Genexxa	0330	Pioneer	0166	Toshiba	0156

If your brand of TV is not listed here, contact your broadcaster's helpdesk for further advice.

For your broadcaster's help desk number, select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen.

Specifications

General

UHF modulator

CCIR PAL I, Preset CH 68

Set-up by an installation engineer

Operating voltage	240V AC
Power consumption	35 W (max)
Power consumption	18 W (typical)
Standby consumption	17 W (typical)

Connectors

LNB	F-type
Digital interface (Male)	68 pin PCMCIA/JEIDA
RS-232	9-way D-type (Female)
Audio right	Phono (L = left, R = and MONO)
TV	SCART
VCR	SCART
TV (RF output)	IEC male X2
Aerial	IEC female
Modem	RJ11

Dimensions/Weight

Height	6.5 cm
Width	38.0 cm
Depth	26.5 cm
Weight	2.6 kg

Tuner

Receiver frequency range	950 to 2150 MHz
Vertical	13.0V
Horizontal	18.0V

Audio/Video Signals

Audio frequency range	20 Hz to 20 KHz
Audio output level	0.5Vrms
Video output level	1.0V peak-to-peak
Video output impedance	75 ohms

Operating/Storage Conditions

Operating temperature range

$$ + 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{C} \text { to } + 4 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{C} $$

Storage temperature range

$$ - 2 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{C} \text { to } + 6 0 ^ {\circ} \mathrm{C} $$

Connector Specifications

TV SCART Connector

Output signals provided

Composite video out

RGB

Function switch (pin 8) out

Audio left and right out

VCR SCART Connector

Input and output signals provided

Composite video in

Composite video out

RGB

Function switch (pin 8), in/out

Audio left and right in

Audio left and right out

RS-232 Connector

Type DB-9 female

Configuration (DCE)

Rate 115.2 kbaud (max)

Note :-

Specifications and software may be subject to change. If you are experiencing any difficulties using your Sky digibox please contact your broadcaster's helpdesk number, select the Telephone Numbers option from the Services screen.

Index

About this booklet....1

Adding Other Channels....30

Banner

Search & Scan 6,10

Batteries

Replacing....29

Box Office....15

ordering a programme 16

Card

Sky Viewing....3, 32

Changing

channels 5

volume 6

your PIN 24

Channel

adding Other 30

changing 5

finding 5

Other....13

Choosing a programme 13

Classifications

programme....22

Connecting

to the telephone line....34

your Sky digibox 33

digibox ....1

connecting 33

specification....43

system setup 35

Digital interface 34

Digital satellite TV....1

FavouriteChannels 18

Finding

a channel....5,12

a programme....12

Further help....37

Getting started....3

Help....37

Interactive 25

Limit

spending....23

Looking after your Sky card 32

On/Off 4

Ordering a Box Office programme ..... 15

Other channels 11

adding....30

Parental Control 20

changing your PIN....24

removing a viewing restriction ..... 22

setting a spending limit....23

setting a viewing restriction....22

using 21

PIN 20

changing your 24

Problem-solving....38

Programme

choosing a....13

finding one....12

information 13

recording....26

Recording a satellite programme ..... 26

Remote control....3

and the SkyGuide 9

batteries 29

setting 27

setup codes 42

Removing

Favourite Channel 19

Viewing Restrictions 22

Replacing the batteries....29

Restricting

spending....23

viewing 22

Search & Scan banner....6, 10

timeout....35

Services....17

Parental Control....20

PIN 20

System Setup 35

Setting

Favourite Channel 18

Spending Limit 23

Viewing Restrictions 22

Settings

digibox....35

Sky remote control....3

Sky Viewing Card.... 3, 32

SkyGuide

and your remote 9

finding a channel....5

Services....17

Sky keeps you up-to-date....2

TV Guide 11

Using it....9

What is it? 2,9

Solving problems....38

Specifications 43

Spending Limit....23

System Setup 35

Telephone line 20,34

Teletext....7

Troubleshooting....38

Turning your Sky digibox on....4

TV Guide 11

Upgrades....2

Using

Favourite Channel 19

Interactive 25

Services 17

SkyGuide....8

Teletext....7

TV Guide....11

your video recorder 26

Video recorder

recording 26

Viewing Restrictions

removing 22

setting 22

Volume

changing 6

Welcome to digital satellite TV....1

What is SkyGuide? 8

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