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Kathrein UFD 570/S User Manual

Kathrein UFD 570/S User Manual

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DVB-T Receiver
UFD 570/S
Order No.: 20210035

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  • Page 1 User's Guide DVB-T Receiver UFD 570/S Order No.: 20210035...
  • Page 3: Foreword

    We congratulate you on choosing DVB-T – the television standard that enables optimum TV reception with a corresponding room antenna (e.g. BZD 30 from Kathrein). Enjoy TV reception without ghost or double images and other disadvantages of conventional terrestrial TV.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Content Content Foreword ...3 Content ...4 Safety Information ...6 Important information on operation... 6 Longer periods of absence/thunderstorm ... 6 Mains lead ... 6 Cleaning ... 6 Playing children ... 6 Repair ... 6 Connections... 6 Earthing ... 7 Setting-up location... 7 Ventilation...
  • Page 5 Content Timer Settings...25 VPS signal ... 25 Sound Settings ...26 Setting the volume ... 26 Stereo and two-channel sound reproduction... 26 AC3... 27 Mute... 27 Channel List ...28 Selecting channels last received ... 28 Favourite channels ... 28 To search for channels in alphabetical order ... 33 To sort the channels ...
  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information Important information on operation Longer periods of absence/thunderstorm Mains lead Cleaning Playing children Repair Connections In the following section you will find important information on operation, place of installation and connection of the receiver. Please read this information carefully before you start up your receiver.
  • Page 7: Earthing

    Safety Information Earthing Setting-up location Ventilation Moisture, sunlight, heat Mains voltage If you are using an outside antenna, make sure it is grounded correctly. Corresponding local and/or VDE regulations must be observed. Important information on setting-up location and assembly. All electronic devices generate heat. The rise in temperature, however, is within a safe range.
  • Page 8: Controls, Indicators, Displays And Connections

    Controls, Indicators, Displays and Connections Controls, Indicators, Displays and Connections Front view (Panel folded down) Rear view Controls, indicators and displays on the front panel ON/OFF switch (with mains disconnection) Channel down Channel up LEDs (red = standby, green = confirmation of remote control commands) Green = Operation Green flashing = Confirmation of remote...
  • Page 9: Remote Control Function Buttons

    Controls, Indicators, Displays and Connections Remote control function buttons  Switches between remote control settings  Selects last four channels Favourites  Channel overview EPG programme guide ocks a channel  Channel list Channel information Help  Channel selection / submenus and selects menu items ...
  • Page 10: Remote Control Command Set

    Remote Control Command Set Remote Control Command Set Note: The remote control features 2 command sets, making it possible to operate 2 receivers independently of each other in one room (not together with a twin receiver). For this purpose, program one receiver on the command set 1 and the second receiver on the command set 2.
  • Page 11: Notes On Operation

    Notes on Operation Notes on Operation Menu concept Note: The bar at the bottom edge of the screen provides information on the selected menu item. Button functions The menu concept is based on logical operating sequences. The currently selected channel always appears in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 12: Alphanumeric Entries

    Notes on Operation Alphanumeric entries  is a switch-on button with menu functions. Press the button again to exit. In channel list function: makes selected channel a favourite channel.  is a function change button for radio and TV. In record mode: preparation of recording.
  • Page 13: Alphanumeric Assignment Of Number Buttons On The Remote Control

    Notes on Operation Alphanumeric assignment of number buttons on the remote control. Button           Language selection - OSD BLANK To select the language for the on-screen menus press:   menu language The available languages are German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish and Turkish.
  • Page 14: Connection And Startup

    Connect the receiver either to your conventional individual or communal antenna that receives all VHF/UHF signals or use a DVB-T antenna specially developed by Kathrein for direct home reception. Even DVB-T TV cannot work miracles – you must have a good reception signal.
  • Page 15: Switching On For The First Time

    Switching On for the First Time Switching On for the First Time The first steps Factory setting of the receiver Make sure that you have made all connections correctly. Connect the receiver to the mains power supply. Switch on the receiver by pressing the power button at the front of the unit.
  • Page 16: Osd On Screen Display

    Switching On for the First Time OSD On Screen Display Switching on with BZD 30 Switch on the TV set and the receiver. Switch the receiver into the operating mode with the (Stand-by) button (the LED switches to green). Switch the TV set to AV mode if the TV set does not switch over by itself.
  • Page 17: Important On-Screen Displays/Osd (On Screen Display)

    Important on-screen displays/OSD (On Screen Display) Important on-screen displays/OSD (On Screen Display) Help function The receiver functions are controlled by a microprocessor and extensive software. The following explanations are intended to improve understanding of all procedures and to minimize the risk of mistakes.
  • Page 18: Tv Channel Identifier

    Important on-screen displays/OSD (On Screen Display) TV channel identifier Radio channel identifier Error message The channel identifier is displayed for several seconds every time the channel is changed or by pressing the symbol at the top left indicates that a channel is received even if no picture can be seen (e.g.
  • Page 19: Channel List - Radio/Tv

    Important on-screen displays/OSD (On Screen Display) Channel list - RADIO/TV  Press the button to show the channel list. A + symbol for the main channel list is indicated at the top left. The column below contains information on the channel, broadcaster and whether the channel is normally scrambled (encrypted).
  • Page 20: Teletext/Subtitles

    Teletext/Subtitles Teletext/Subtitles As soon as the symbol opposite for teletext or subtitles appears, the receiver will prepare the transmitted signals – teletext also in connection with scrambled signals – for your TV set. Teletext is selected and shown immediately by pressing the 0 button. The individual pages can be selected with the number buttons.
  • Page 21: Channel Selection

    Channel Selection Channel Selection Selecting a TV channel Reception status This section describes how you select TV channels with your receiver and how you can set the required volume. This description of the functions assumes that the receiver has been connected correctly.
  • Page 22: Selecting A Tv Channel By Number Entry

    Channel Selection Selecting a TV channel by number entry Example:  By pressing the buttons you jump to the next channel and  by pressing the buttons you jump to the neighbouring page. Confirm your selection by pressing the You can also use the number buttons to select the required channel. ...
  • Page 23: Switching Over To Radio Channel

    Channel Selection Switching over to radio channel Reception status - radio You can switch over from a TV channel to a radio channel.  Press the button on the remote control for this purpose. The receiver switches over to the channel location of the radio channels last set.
  • Page 24: Selecting A Radio Channel By Number Entry

    Channel Selection Selecting a radio channel by number entry Example column, it provides information about the network, channel, carrier number and the broadcaster. The left column shows the channel location, channel name as well as the favourite identifier and locked channels.
  • Page 25: Timer Settings

    Timer Settings Timer Settings VPS signal You can use the timers for recording a programme with your video recorder on time. 14 timers are available which you can set to different channels as well as start and end times. To access the timer setting, press ...
  • Page 26: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings Sound Settings Setting the volume Stereo and two-channel sound reproduction Set the required volume level by pressing the remote control of the receiver. A bar indicator is displayed on the screen to show the set volume. The channel identifier that you can display by pressing the shows the set sound reproduction.
  • Page 27: Ac3

    Sound Settings Mute The receiver can process sound transmissions in AC3 format (Dolby Digital) providing you with the opportunity of listening to cinema sound quality in your living room. The digital sound output is provided for this purpose. You will need to connect it to a corresponding system. Please refer to the instructions manual of your Dolby Digital system.
  • Page 28: Channel List

    Channel Overview Channel List Selecting channels last received Favourite channels The channels set at the factory can be changed in the "channel list" menu. Select menu   buttons as well as password must be additionally entered.  Press the button to display the four channels (selected for at least 10 s) you last received.
  • Page 29: Channel Overview

    Channel Overview cursor buttons. You can also use the number buttons to enter the required channel number. The list for choosing the favourite channels is shown by pressing the  button.  With the aid of the buttons, you can select the list in which you wish to save your favourite channels from the favourite lists 1 to 5.
  • Page 30 Channel Overview  Press to access the channel list and press the view the favourite list. Here you can select a favourite channel with the  aid of the buttons. The selected channel is highlighted by a coloured bar. You can access write mode by pressing the letter is now marked.
  • Page 31 Channel Overview  After entering the name, confirm your entry by pressing the button. You now return to the channel list.  Press to go back to the TV picture. Storage of your changed setting is confirmed and the information banner of the currently received channel appears for a few seconds on the screen.
  • Page 32 Channel Overview  Use the buttons to select the channel you require that is highlighted by a coloured bar and can be seen in the top right corner  of the screen. Press the button to view your selected favourite channel.
  • Page 33: To Search For Channels In Alphabetical Order

    Channel Overview To search for channels in alphabetical order You can view a list of channels with the same initials (letters), making it possible to quickly select a certain channel from the entire channel list.  Press the button to access the channel list. You can select the sorting criteria by pressing the ...
  • Page 34: To Sort The Channels

    Channel Overview To sort the channels  Now use the buttons to define the required TV station that is highlighted by a coloured bar and appears as a preview in the top right corner of the screen. Now press the selection.
  • Page 35: To Delete A Channel

    Channel Overview To delete a channel Caution when deleting channels! To add channel manually Confirmation is given that your changes have been saved and is displayed for several seconds on the screen. The moved channel can be seen on the screen. Basically follow the same procedure for sorting in order to delete a channel.
  • Page 36 Channel Overview Here you can enter the details of the new channel. The first line in the list is highlighted by a coloured bar.  Press the buttons to move the bar vertically to the required position.  Press the buttons or the number buttons to edit the relevant position, i.e.
  • Page 37: Channel Overview

    Channel Overview Channel Overview  Press the EPG button to obtain an overview of the channels being transmitted by the currently received network together with the time and duration (see on-screen display) provided data is transmitted together with the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG), e.g. ARD and ZDF.
  • Page 38: Epg Timer Programming

    Channel Overview EPG timer programming of the station currently received together with the time and duration (see on-screen display) provided these data are transmitted together with the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG). The length of the channel list depends on the prospective broadcaster and can extend over several days.
  • Page 39 Channel Overview  Press to confirm your selection. Confirmation appears on the screen for several seconds. The programme will then be recorded at the set time. Reserved in  You can exit this menu without timer setting by pressing twice.
  • Page 40: Password

    Password Password Factory setting Entering a password You can prevent your receiver being used by unauthorized persons by means of a password. In this way, you can ensure your reception settings are not changed by other persons. At the same time, you can activate the parental control function to lock out various channels.
  • Page 41 Password You can carry out the following settings in this on-screen display: Age limit: This setting is only effective if the corresponding lock-out signals are sent together with the transmission. Lock list: Yes/No. With this option you can lock or unlock the editing function for channel lists.
  • Page 42: Parental Control

    Password Parental control In a similar way to identifying your favourite channels with the "apple" symbol, you can set the parental control to prevent unauthorized access for children. Locked channels are identified by the "padlock" symbol in the "TV" or "radio" channel lists. ...
  • Page 43 Password After selecting the locked channel with the number buttons, "channel is locked" appears and the channel cannot be viewed.  After pressing the button and selecting the locked channel via the channel list, you will be asked to enter your password to view the locked channel.
  • Page 44: Operation From The Front Panel

    Operation from the Front Panel Operation from the Front Panel Operation in exceptional cases Should you have misplaced your remote control or if the batteries are discharged, you can operate your receiver from the front panel. There are three buttons on the front panel. The ON/OFF button and the UP/DOWN buttons.
  • Page 45: Installation

    Installation Installation Network configuration Pay attention to the help information on the individual menu items you can obtain by  pressing the button! New networks can, of course, be added to the network configuration. The menu item "Antenna settings" in the installation menu can be used as an aid to align the antenna.
  • Page 46: To Enter Network Names

    Installation To enter network names To remove a network Pay attention to the help information individual menu items obtain  pressing the button!   After pressing the button, an on-screen display appears asking whether you wish to add the network? ...
  • Page 47: Antenna Set-Up

    Installation Antenna set-up Pay attention to the help information individual menu items obtain  pressing the button! The menu item "Antenna set-up" can help you to align your antenna. Here you will see various technical data that are intended for service purposes only.
  • Page 48: Automatic Network Search

    Installation Automatic network search Pay attention to the help information individual menu items obtain  pressing the button! You can set your receiver to automatically search for networks and channels. You can choose between "Network" search and "Channel list" search. Channel list: Searches for existing channels based on the channel list stored in the receiver.
  • Page 49: Manual Search

    Installation Manual search Pay attention to the help information individual menu items obtain  pressing the button! The manual search is recommended when you already know the channel data, frequency or channel number. Use the buttons to select one of the two settings you can change step-by-step until you receive a signal.
  • Page 50: Setting System Parameters

    Setting System Parameters Setting System Parameters You should not change the following settings without good reason as they represent factory settings or operational settings that are adapted to your receiving system. New settings are only required when changes are made to the reception system.
  • Page 51: System Parameter

    Setting System Parameters System parameter Parental control System information Select the "system parameters" menu by pressing the menu button   , the button in the main menu and  buttons to select the menu items. The basic settings that can be implemented here are described in the section "Password"...
  • Page 52: Local Time/Timer

    Setting System Parameters Local time/timer Summer time TV type Picture format Screen As the factory setting, the receiver indicates "UTC" (United Time Coordinate, formerly Greenwich Meantime) that is transmitted together with the data stream. The time must therefore be corrected by +1 hour for Germany.
  • Page 53: A/V Mode

    Setting System Parameters A/V mode Installation menu Network configuration  Using the buttons, here you can select the type of video signal applied at the SCART socket. Select the signal that your TV set can process. Refer to the operating manual of your TV set! Composite colour signal –...
  • Page 54: Network Selection

    Setting System Parameters Network selection Factory setting Software and channel list update You can now select the required positions with the Depending on whether a network is already set, after pressing the   button in the required position you will be asked whether you wish to delete or add the network.
  • Page 55 Setting System Parameters   Press to select the main menu and use the buttons  to access the "Installation" submenu. Now set the cursor bar  to the "Software download" position and select by pressing The "Software download" menu appears. Here you can select the ...
  • Page 56 Pay attention to all on-screen displays! You will need to reset the clock after a software update! You can also download the update on the Internet under the address: www.esc-kathrein.de/download/ufd/. Here you will find information on the procedure.
  • Page 57: Technical Features

    RF level display 12 V input 230 V power supply unit contained in the scope of supply External infrared sensor for concealed installation Operation of an active DVB-T indoor antenna (e.g. Kathrein BZD 30) possible without additional power supply unit...
  • Page 58: Technical Data

    Technical Features Technical data RF features Frequency ranges VHF Input level range RF input Input impedance Video Modulation, FEC, demultiplexer Video resolution Frequency range Input data rates QPSK, Code rate1/2 , Guard int. 64-QAM, Code rate7/8, Guard int. 1/32 (according EN 300 744 Annex A) Video decoding Bit rate Output voltage...
  • Page 59: Accessories

    Technical Features Accessories SCART socket assignments VHS/S-VHS changeover 1 Infrared remote control 2 Batteries 1.5 V, type: LR 03, size: AAA (Micro) 1 SCART cable 1 Set of operating instructions 1 Infrared mouse (ext. IR receiver) Signal Pin No. Audio output, right Audio input, right Audio output, left Audio earth...
  • Page 60: Connection Example

    Connections of a DVB-T receiver together with the complete TV and HiFi systems. The digital sound output can be connected to a Dolby Digital system. The Kathrein indoor antenna BZD 30 is used in this example. Dolby Digital System Digital Sound for...
  • Page 61: Glossary Of Technical Terms

    Glossary of Technical Terms Glossary of Technical Terms DVB MPEG-2 Eb/No ratio Channel package Symbol rate Video bit rate Viterbi rate DVB is the abbreviation for digital video broadcasting. DVB-T refers to the type of transmission (T = terrestrial). MPEG is the abbreviation for Moving Picture Experts Group, a working group which draws up internationally valid standards for the digital compression of video together with audio.
  • Page 62: Glossary

    Glossary Glossary Audio output AV channel slot Eb/No Eb/No-Verhältnis LED display Mute Pay-TV Receiver SCART cable Standby S-VHS Symbol rate Timer function Viterbi rate Receiver sound output Preferential channel location of TV set for SCART input Digital video broadcasting Power density per unit of information Digital signal-to-noise ratio Receiver display Mute circuit...
  • Page 63: Service

    Service Service OSD language German Other settings Picture format Operation: 16:9 Antenna supply Standby:...
  • Page 64 KATHREIN-Werke KG Phone (++49 80 31) 18 40 Fax (++49 80 31) 18 43 06 Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1-3 P.O.B 10 04 44 D-83004 Rosenheim...

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