Philips STU 901/25R User's Manual
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1. y A om 2771 raum UN EI a gt auem MV PHILIPS EurcOrypt SATELLITE RECEIVER SATELLITTUNER E _ SATELLIT TUNER SATELLITTMOTTAKER E gir M RS USES t OP ERE pM A A AQ A o CC C 4 m 1 t gt M M dU a a a sr ra Er DL L 4 1 nem eee yee a ee re ae rr en ry grin pt erie ry ae PHILIPS gt GD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BRUKSANVISNING BETJENING BRUKSANVISNING Attention Open this front flap to see diagrams of your OBS Bemeerk OBS ee 8 6 Receiver and its Remote Control Open the rear flap to see how to use the On Screen Displays OSD Vik alltid ut denna flik samtidigt som du l ser bruksanvisningen Vik ven ut den sista fliken d r det beskrivs hur du anv nder On Screen Display OSD ben denne folde ud side for at kunne se oversigterne p Deres modtager og dens fjernbetjening ben den bageste folde ud side for at se hvorledes On Screen Display OSD benyttes Brett ut forste side for se tegningene over mottakeren og fjernkontrollen Brett ut siste side for se hvordan On screen displayene OSD brukes STU 901 SATELLITE TELEVISION UNIT REMOTE CONT2. If you wish you can now watch another TV programme or switch You can use your VCR to record satellite TV programmes in your TV off three main ways torecord a satellite programme while you watch it to record a satellite programme while watching another TV programme not another satellite programme torecord a satellite programme while the TV is switched off In all cases select the satellite programme you want to record on our Receiver If you are not using Euroconnectors switch your CR to your Receiver number as described earlier in the HOW TO CONNECT YOUR RECEIVER section Record LaserDisk programmes on your VCR when a LaserDisk player is connected to the second Euroconnector socket on your TV press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 6 to select SPECIAL FEATURES press 1 to select RECORD SELECTION press to select TV Now follow your usual recording procedure Playback from a VCR Press POWER 12 to switch the STU 901 on you have made all connections using coaxial cables just select on your TV your programme number If you have used Euroconnectors the following may be the case If you are watching the STU 901 picture this picture will disappear and you will see the picture of the VCR automatically When you stop the VCR the STU 901 picture will return If the STU 901 is in standby also then the picture of the VCR will arrive on your screen automatically If not you may h
3. Switch on Have you connected your system correctly following the instructions in Section 2 If so proceed as follows Press the POWER switch on the Receiver 12 If you do not get good reception see Poor reception in the Section 7 FAULT FINDING Switch off Press the stand by switch 4 on your Receiver Remote Control This puts the Receiver in standby mode enabling you to switch it on again directly from the remote control The power consumption in standby mode is very low only 7 W NB You should not leave the Receiver in standby mode if your home is empty for long periods or during thundery weather Select a programme Press any of the buttons in group 6 To select programmes 1 to 9 press the number only to select programmes from 10 to 99 first press the button then the first digit followed by the second digit For example to select programme 34 press followed by 3 and 4 Once you are in two digit mode you will not need to press the button again to select numbers from 10 to 99 To return to single digit mode press the button again You can zap from programme to programme using the P buttons Change the sound volume If you have a Philips TV you may be able LA to control the volume of the sound with your Receiver remote control 7 This may not be possible with some older Philips TV sets With most other makes of TV sets the volume
4. 3 SUBTITLE numeric keypad 6 of your remote control you will see a display similar to ge me Select F 7 stop the one below EXAMPLE Title bar When you see the stop off indication at bottom right you can 5 switch off the On remote control 5 3 PICTURE DISPLAY FORMAT Screen Display and keypad 6 The 3 WIDE return to normal selected item 2 CORRECTLY DISPLAYED ON satellite TV viewing ANY STANDARD TV SCREEN 2 Press the OFF button will change colour Stop sft of the MENU controls from white to yellow 8 PICTURE Select the menu item you want by pressing PRATS its number on the You select options like Shows you how to STANDARD or WIDE in the When you see select the items in the menu above by menu above by first pressing back menu you can pressing numbers on the number 3 on the remote return to the previous control keypad 6 then menu by pressing the keypad 6 pressing the key of the MENU button 8 menu buttons 8 You can also use the key to change the Saturation and Contrast after you select menu items 1 and 2 E ee ee e Sp GS EEG K E a cee 2 er erd 1 yw Rd aye LAT ai vag a 14 47 ft y qe 20 4 PL s T IDENTITIY CARD This card together with the ter
5. The preset values have been set for the Philips High Performance dual reflector antenna Additional connections AUDIO L R 29 If you wish to use your hi fi installation to listen to satellite programmes then you must connect it to the audio sockets 29 These sockets are also used to connect an S VHS recorder Connect the output sockets AUDIO L left channel and AUDIO R right channel to a pair of left and right input sockets on your hi fi installation If you have Filmnet decoder connect AUDIO L to AUDIO IN of that decoder AUDIO L R DO NOT connect AUDIO L R to the PHONO sockets of your hi fi installation Filmnet DECODER If have a Filmnet decoder connect BASEBAND 23 to VIDEO IN of the Filmnet decoder The antenna output of the Filmnet BASEBANDO decoder should be used for connection to your TV or VCR For normal viewing your Philips STU 901 Satellite Receiver is operated entirely from its remote control unit The following instructions are for normal operation to get you started quickly and assumes that you are happy with all the factory set conditions If you wish to change any of these later go to Section 5 PERSONALISING YOUR RECEIVER You will find it helpful to fold out the flaps at the front and rear of this manual The front flap contains drawings of your Receiver and gives the numbers used in these instructions The rear flap shows you how to use the on screen displays
6. for which you have been authorised You can leave your EuroCrypt card in the slot at all times but it only works with D2 MAC EuroCrypt programmes It has no effect on other programmes Using a EuroCrypt card A EuroCrypt card has a small micro processor built in This is used by the programme provider to tell the system which programmes you are authorised to watch and in the case of subscription channels how long you have paid for When you first receive your EuroCrypt card you will want to enter your own Secret Code to stop others changing your choices a EuroCrypt card is supplied with the code set at 0000 which means there is no Secret Code To put in your own code see How to change your Secret Code above EURACCESS 1 CONSULTATION 2 CHANGE SECRET CODE 3 PAY PER VIEW LOCK OFF 4 5 5 PARENTAL CONTROL U PG 12 6 STORE Select 6 ol How to use Consultation To see your Subscription details press the MENU button 8 on the remote contro press 1 to select SUBSCRIPTION press 4 to select ACCESS press 1 to select CONSULTATION You will see a screen display like this wait for the CONSULTATION menu to appear The details will depend on your actual subscription P amp 0 9 P P O 9 B A 9 9 9 9 9 B B 9 P DP B R 9 9 B 9 9 M 9 9 9 9 9 9 O 9 P P B B P A
7. 50 Hz 45 W stand by 7 W 5 Kg 90x 420 x 330 mm 210x 550 x 470 mm 1 Male connector for satellite dish antenna Input 1 1 Remote contro type RC 5914 Directions for use with satellite programme guide FAULT Receiver does not operate If the Receiver does not give the desired result when used If you have any of the faults shown take the required action and if this does not achieve the required result Cannot select TV programmes when Receiver is switched on With some TV sets it may be impossible to select a normal TV da bes while the satellite Receiver is switched on This may e the case if for example you have your satellite Receiver connected to your TV by means of an A V connector cable and you want to make a recording of a satellite programme while watching a normal TV programme Poor reception dd have followed carefully the instructions in Section 2 HOW CONNECT YOUR RECEIVER you should get good pictures and sound Scrolling picture The picture is not stable scrolls or disappears and appears all the time Note FAULT FINDING CAUSE AND ACTION check the power connection check the satellite dish antenna and or A V connections check the position of the ANTENNA CONTROL SWITCH 28 verify that the batteries of the remote control are not exhausted consult your dealer If this occurs you should press the TV SAT button 3 on your remote control once Now you can select
8. 7 to STORE your new settings press MENU OFF Introduction to Programming TV stations transmit their programmes on channels Channel numbers are indicated by two digit numbers e g CH 09 Each station can be stored under a programme number 1 to 98 Programme numbers have one or two digits e g PR 7 or PR 17 The factory set programme numbers can be found in the Satellite Programme Guide delivered with your Receiver When searching for stations you will find that some are broad casting the new D2 MAC signals while others are using the old PAL SECAM signals With D2 MAC signals you can obtain information on the programme you are watching by pressing the key 8 on your remote control An information block appears at top right of your TV screen This information block is not available when PAL SECAM signals are being received For PAL SECAM signals the sound may have to be pro grammed separately See Sound selection with PAL SECAM programmes above So if you have a good picture but bad sound just continue programming Search for a station To find a station not already programmed into your Receiver first check its technical details and make sure your dish is pointing at the right satellite Then proceed as follows 1 3 t a 1 press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 7 to select INSTALLATION press 2 to select SATELLITE PROGRAMMES ress 2 to select ANTENNA SETTINGS f necessary press 1 to select IN
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10. and watch TV programmes If you wish to return to the satellite programmes press the same TV SAT button 3 again If you have no problem changing TV channels while your satellite is switched you do not need to use the TV SAT utton If not first check the section Adjust the Polarizer carefully Check dish position If this does not improve things then the problem may be due to objects such as buildings or trees between your dish and the satellite Ask your dealer for advice Do the following press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 7 to select INSTALLATION press 2 to select SATELLITE PROGRAMMES press 1 to select CHANNEL SELECTION The menu will disappear Press and once and see if the channel comes in If not you may be tuned to a programme with conditional access for which you have no authorisation press MENU to go back to the menu press 7 to STORE your settings press MENU OFF to exit Repeat this procedure for other programmes if necessary If with any of these above mentioned actions you do not achieve the required result you should consult your dealer a i ur SS a So See Mer A HOW TO USE THE ON SCREEN DISPLAYS E You select On Screen Displays by pressing the MENU button 8 of your remote control unit You see the MAIN MENU first 1 PICTURE 2 SOUND If you then press the number 1 on the
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12. on the screen adjust the TUNE control 26 on the back of the Receiver until you have a good picture Only a small adjustment sufficient to remove the patterning should be made at a time Continue this procedure until you have checked all the programme numbers on your TV Select a spare programme number on your TV which you will always use for satellite programmes this is now your Satellite Receiver number Tune your TV until you find a picture from the Receiver You will know that you are looking at a picture from the Receiver when you see the MAIN MENU appear on your TV screen see rear flap If the reception is poor use a small screwdriver to turn the TUNE control 26 on the Receiver until the reception is good Go back to Step 6 Go to the section Aim your dish 4 Es C Toa TV and a VCR using Euroconnectors 1 Make the connections as shown the drawing Connect your Receiver to the mains socket Switch your TV ON Switch your Receiver ON 12 Press button number 0 on your Receiver remote control 6 The programme number indicator 16 on your Receiver will show 0 Press the MENU button 8 on the remote control You should now see the MAIN MENU on your screen see rear flap If not you may have to select the A V input on your TV Switch the Receiver to Standby using button 4 Play a video cassette in your VCR If you do not see a picture from the VCR check the connections as above
13. received by your TV are pro cessed by the Receiver for playing on your TV screen This is the case when you have a MAC capable TV set Using Teletext D2 MAC only Introduction Your STU 901 Receiver allows you to see Teletext information pages from D2 MAC satellite TV broadcasts even if your set does not have Teletext Switching on Teletext Select the programme number for a satellite programme that transmits Teletext Press the button Usually the index page e g page 100 can then be seen on the screen lf the screen remains black no teletext is transmitted Selecting a Teletext page Press 3 digit buttons e g 6 then 5 then 0 for page 650 This starts then page indicator When the page indicator is the same as the required page number it stops and the Teletext page is shown on the screen If the Teletext page you have chosen is not available then the page indicator continues until you select a Teletext page that can be found You may also select pages using the buttons Press the button to return to page 100 To switch off Teletext temporarily Press the X button Only the page number is shown on the screen when the page is updated If you want to switch on Teletext again press the X button 20 Es To select double height text Note If the Teletext page is updated the top half of the page is automatically selected Press G2 button to see the top half of the Teletext page
14. that you still have the MAIN MENU on your screen see rear flap If not follow the first steps for the Connection Option you have chosen Press MENU OFF on your remote control Consult the Satellite Programme Guide supplied with your Receiver and choose a programme number on the satellite at which you will aim your dish eg TV3 Programme 3 on ASTRA 1 A RTL plus Programme 37 on TV SAT2 etc Now install your dish following the instructions supplied with the dish If you cannot obtain a satisfactory picture see Section 7 FAULT FINDING Adjust the Polarizer select the Programme Number you want to optimise press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 7 to select INSTALLATION press 2 to select SATELLITE PROGRAMMES press 2 to select ANTENNA SETTINGS if necessary press 2 for SELECT POLARISATION and use to highlight the polarization for the programme you have selected see your Satellite Programme Guide press 3 to select ADJUST POLARISATION the menu disappears use to get the best picture as you press look at the Programme Number Indication 16 you will see changing numbers from 0 to 20 press MENU twice to return to SATELLITE PROGRAMMES press 7 to STORE your settings press MENU OFF 1 3 a 1 NOTE With single reflector satellite dishes the SELECT POLARISATION settings LEFT and RIGHT may need to be reversed i e if the correct setting is LEFT you may need to select RIGHT
15. to see how to use the On Screen Displays SAT MAC 15 INPUT 1 1 DEUTSCH 2 ENGLISH 3 FRANCAIS 4 NEDERLANDS 5 SVENSKA 5 LANGUAGE SELECTION back menu st p ott Adjusting the picture press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 1 to select PICTURE Follow the instructions below to change the settings 5 1 SATURATION 2 CONTRAST 3 PICTURE DISPLAY FORMAT STANDARD WIDE THE PICTURE WILL BE CORRECTLY DISPLAYED ON ANY STANDARD TV SCREEN Select 1 3 buck menu Stop oil Changing colour saturation and contrast D2 MAC programmes only Colour saturation and contrast have been set to a standard value in the factory To change them press either 1 SATURATION or 2 CONTRAST press the key of the MENU buttons 8 The red and blue bars will grow longer or shorter release the key when you have the picture you like NOTE Do not change the Saturation and Contrast settings too far to the left or right you may get poor recording of programmes on your video recorder M AA cim om te gt gt lt lt XA c X VA n i Changing the picture display format The TV pictures we are used to seeing use a format which was set more than 50 years ago to match the movie films of the time ld then movie screens have grown wider but TV pictures ave not Whe
16. AUTHORISED OVERDRAFT O TOKENS E Select back menu This information concerns IMPULSE PPV PER PROGRAM 13 a m gt ie a To see Impulse PPV per Program details press 3 to select IMPULSE PPV PER PROGRAM You will see a screen display like this where the CREDIT LEFT shows how many tokens you have left in your EuroCrypt card from your original purchase AUTHORISED OVERDRAFT shows how many overdraft tokens are available in your EuroCrypt card The actual token programme and price details will depend on your subscription P e e 6 6 6 9 9 B B BP 9 GO 9 G9 6 O n 4 a 5 v a o o b b b b b b b b eee 4 4 e 09 O9 9 5 5 P 5 9 9 9 O O O O 9 9 9 O9 9 DP 9 9 9 9 9 V 9 RP V H EH V V 9 9 DP DP DP P B RP B B G 9 2 VU e De 4 4 a 6 6 0 6 6 9 9 D B B T 9 C O G G9 eee G G D VW G U U U U 9 4 4 V 9 7 Y 9 9 9 9 V gt ve 94 4 9 4 4 4 g w p g p 9 p 9 vr ea CONSULTATION TV 3 IMPULSE PPV PER PROGRAMME 255 TOKENS O TOKENS CREDIT LEFT AUTHORISED OVERDRAFT 10 TOKENS 5 TOKENS 2 TOKENS 00000120 00000200 00000400 NEXT PAGE FIRST PAGE back menu 2 Select To set the Consultation lock You may wish to stop others looking at the details on your EuroCrypt card To do thi
17. B B B R u a 5 P P D T GO 9 U b 5 b b b t b b t 6 6 5 b b 9 9 5 b 6 5b 5 9 9 eee 9 5 bh 9 P P DB 9 XP amp c o 9 P D D 2 9 6 U M b DB b amp 6 O 6 O b b 5 05 b 6 9 b O 9 9 Be 9 B te 9 9 9 P 9 9 9 9 9 P P B 9 VE B b 9 b b 9 4 6 5 9 P e 6 5 9 t 9 9 tt 9 9 P P P P OG 28 V HM P B DP DP C 9 Y WV HM 9 DP DP b G 4 6 6 6 9 5 9 9 b t 9 9 9 P P P B o B P DP B B YN M 9 5B D b DB b n t 4 6 6 b B 9 4 6 b 9 b 5 9 56 ee k 5 P 9 B 9 P 5 B X 9 9 D B B 2 U 9 9 9 9 d 9 6b 6 6 6 6 6 9 6 5 eed t s u gt D2 SOUND SELECTION 1 DANSK 5 SUOMI 6 RADIO 1 7 RADIO 2 8 BACKGROUND OFF ON 2 ENGLISH 3 ITALIANO 4 POLSKIE 9 MIX hack meny Select 1 9 Switching on subtitles D2 MAC press the button in section 9 on your remote control Your most preferred subtitles transmitted will appear on the screen after a few moments If you want to change your preferred subtitles see section 5 Changing your preferences for D2 MAC subtitling press t
18. B B B b 9 6 e b 9 6 6 6 m e B P hac a A 4 Y 5 P VE NE b D 9 9 b 9 b 9 b 6 uw d q 4 P BP o P 0 P U U MB 9 M 9 C Y 9 9 9 9 9 h b P b 9 9 9 b 9 6 9 6 6 9 6 6 9 9 O O OG amp aca DE 2 CONSULTATION EURACCESS j E CONSUMOS 1 TV 3 SUBSCRIPTION 2 TV 1000 FROM TO THEME 01 NOV 90 31 OCT 91 DOCUMEN 01 DEC 90 31 DEC 91 MINISER 01 DEC 90 28 FEB 91 SPORT 07 JAN 91 O7 JAN 91 SPECIAL NEXT PAGE FIRST PAGE Select 1 6 back menu Select back menu press number to select the Programme you wish to consult see Prebooked Pay Per View details press 2 to select PREBOOKED PAY PER VIEW You will see a screen display like this where the numbers correspond to the programme numbers listed in your TV guide The details will depend on your actual subscription CONSULTATION TV 3 5 CONSULTATION CREDIT LEFT 325 AUTHORISED OVERDRAFT 0 TOKENS PREBOOKED PAY PER VIEW 1 SUBSCRIPTION FROM 2 PREBOOKED PAY PER VIEW 3 IMPULSE PPV PER PROGRAMME 00000124 00000126 00000212 00000218 Select back menu stop off 00000428 00000528 00000600 00000650 Just below the main title you see eg 2 NEXT PAGE FIRST PAGE CREDIT LEFT 325TOKENS
19. CRET CODE ENTER NEW SECRET CODE 3 PAY PER VIEW LOCK OFF 4 CONSULTATION LOCK OFF 5 PARENTAL CONTROL U PG 12 15 18 6 STORE FOR VERIFICATION DO NOT FORGET YOUR SECRET CODE Select 0 9 back menu stop off CHANGE SECRET CODE TO ACTIVATE LOCKS Select I 6 Do not forget your Secret Code If you do you will have to contact your dealer or the programme provider for assistance NOTE The factory pre set code of 0000 means that there is no Secret Code in the Eurocrypt card Once you change this no one can change store any locks or change the parental control settings without knowing your Secret Code back menu How to change your Secret Code Insert a EuroCrypt card into slot 13 at the front of your Receiver To change your Secret Code press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 4 to select ACCESS press 2 to select SECRET CODE Enter your new Secret Code How to check the current Parental Control setting To see the current Parental Control setting press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press4to select ACCESS If you look at menu item 5 PARENTAL CONTROL you see the factory setting of 18 meaning that all programmes can be viewed without restriction 5 EURACCESS 5 1 CONSULTATION 2 CHANGE SECRET CODE 3 PAY PER VIEW LOCK OFF NU lo OFF 5 PARENTAL CONTROL SECRET CODE ENTER YOUR SECRET CODE FIRST TRY Se
20. D2 MAC SOUND LANGUAGE SAT MAC 15 INPUT 1 x INSTALLATION 5 1 MENU LANGUAGE gt SATELLITE PROGRAMMES 65 D2 MAC SOUND LANGUAGE ES 4 D2 MAC SUBTITLING LANGUAGE 8 5 D2 MAC TELETEXT __ A A Hs zz Select 1 5 stop off press 1 for your first priority press 4 to select the language you want press 2 for your second priority press 4 to select the language you want press 3 for your third priority press to select the language you want when you have the selections you want press MENU press 4 to STORE your new selections press MENU OFF SOUND LANGUAGE 1 FIRST PRIORITY 2 SECOND PRIORITY 3 THIRD PRIORITY ENGLISH SVENSKA DEUTSCH 4 STORE DEUTSCH ESPANOL NEDERLANDS PORTUGUES DANSK ENGLISH ITALIANO POLSKIE SUOMI SVENSKA ELLENIKA FRANCAIS NORSK RUSSJK Select 4 back menu 17 Changing your preferences for D2 MAC subtitling Press the MENU button 8 and select the menu item 7 INSTALLATION Press 4 to select D2 MAC Subtitling language Now you can follow the same procedure as you have used for D2 MAC Sound 15 INPUT 1 TTT INSTALLATION 1 MENU LANGUAGE 2 SATELLITE PROGRAMMES D2 MAC SOUND LANGUAGE 4 D2 MAC SUBTITLING LANGUAGE 5 D2 MAC TELETEXT Select 1 5 stop off Y Sound selection with PAL SECAM programmes Your programme guide may tell you which languages are available for the programmes
21. PUT ANTENNA SELEC TION and use to select INPUT 1 21 or INPUT 2 22 if necessary press 4 to select POWER LNC and use to select 14 V or 18 V e for a single band select 18 V e for dual band LNC s select 14 V for the low band usually band see page 4 of the satellite programme uide or 18 V for the high band usually band II for voltage controlled polarisation dishes type Marconi select 14 V for Vertical or 18 V for Horizontal polarisation if necessary press 2 for SELECT POLARIZATION and use to highlight the polarization you need press MENU to return to SATELLITE PROGRAMMES ress 3 to SEARCH The menu will disappear he Receiver will search until it finds a station MAC programme menu plus picture PAL programme menu only select 1 to show picture press MENU to go back and see the menu or Direct Channel Selection press the MENU button 8 on the remote conirol press 7 to select INSTALLATION press 2 to select SATELLITE PROGRAMMES press 1 to select CHANNEL SELECTION sd a between 01 and 40 or use to change the number press MENU to return to SATELLITE PROGRAMMES menu Give it a programme number when you find the programme you want press 4 to select PROGRAM NUMBER enter a number between 1 and 98 or use to change the number press MENU to return to SATELLITE PROGRAMMES menu Naming a station Press 5 to select the programme name menu as shown Select in turn the digit buttons 1 5 a
22. ROL DIGITAL RC 5914 RECEIVER PHILIPS FLT pe 19 as 0 5 gt 24 ove sees MATCH Ih LINE sQ U BER S TN t POLARIZER m o o TT LO TV MONITOR DJ 25 29 27 2 5 30 PHILIPS STU 901 VCR amp 3 32 LEGEND REMOTE CONTROL A C0 n Remote control for Philips TVs Teletext on off TV SAT selection otandby Off Antenna positioning Numeric keypad TV set volume Menu buttons for On Screen Displays Sound mixing and subtitling these buttons not used Teletext buttons RECEIVER FRONT PANEL 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 POWER ON OFF olot for EuroCrypt Card Standby indication otereo indication Programme number indication Programme controls Headphone controls Headphone socket RECEIVER REAR PANEL 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 TV antenna connection out Satellite dish 1 input Satellite dish 2 input Baseband decoder output Polarizer connections TV antenna or cable connection Tuning control S VHS recorder connection Antenna power contro Audio amplifier connections Euroconnector for TV monitor Euroconnector for VCR Type voltage plate Mains cable CONTENTS 1 BEFORE YOU START 4 PARENTAL CONTROL amp CONDITIONAL ACCESS General 2 Introduction Safety instructions 2 Using the Parental lock Mains conne
23. Switch your VCR off Press 0 on your Receiver remote control press MENU and go to the section Aim your dish D To a TV and using coaxial cables T 10 11 12 13 Make the connections as shown in the drawing using the cable supplied with your Receiver Connect your Receiver to the mains socket and switch ON 12 Switch your TV ON Switch your VCR ON Press button number 0 on your Receiver remote control The programme number indicator 16 on your Receiver will show 0 Press the MENU button 8 on the remote control Switch yonr TV to each of its programme numbers in turn to check that your Receiver is not causing interference with normal programmes If there is patterning or any other interference on the screen adjust the TUNE control 26 on the back of the Receiver until you have a good picture Only a small adjustment sufficient to remove the patterning should be made at a time Continue this procedure until you have checked all the programme numbers on your TV Select a spare programme number on your TV which you will always use for satellite programmes this is now your Satellite Receiver number Tune your TV until you find icture from the Receiver You will know that you are ooking at a picture from the Receiver when you see the MAIN MENU appear on your TV screen see rear flap If the reception is poor use a small screwdriver to turn the TUNE control 26 on the Receiver unt
24. ave to select the A V input on your TV NOTE If power 12 is switched off you will not be able to watch your VCR assuming you made the connections as mentioned in the section 2 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR RECEIVER 10 Es PARENTAL CONTROL amp CONDITIONAL ACCESS Introduction Modern satellite TV programmes not only give you greater choice and better sound and pictures with D2 MAC they also offer you many improvements to make viewing more pleasurable and to give you greater control over what you watch The key element are Parental Control and Conditional Access In all cases you make extensive use of the On Screen Display OSD functions of the Receiver All changes are made using the MENU buttons and the On Screen Displays This makes the procedures fast and easy Study the diagram on the rear flap and the explanations carefully You will then be able to make any changes you want simply by following the instructions in the various OSD menus Using the Parental Lock If you want your children only to watch one specific programme you can set the Receiver to show that programme only Children s Channel for example To set the Parental lock first select the programme to lock using the button 6 on the remote control press the MENU button 8 on the remote contro press 6 to select SPECIAL FEATURES press 2 to select PARENTAL LOCK press to select ON press MENU OFF The programme number cannot now b
25. button on your Satellite Receiver Remote Control will have no effect p HOW TO WATCH SATELLITE TV The TV SAT button 3 With some TV sets it may be impossible to select a normal programme while the Receiver is switched on This may happen when you have your Receiver connected to your TV by means of an A V connector cable If this occurs you should press the TV SAT button 3 on your Remote Control once Now you can select and watch normal TV programmes To return to satellite programmes press the TV SAT button 3 once again If you have no problem changing TV channels while your p is switched on you will not need to use the TV SAT utton Control your Philips TV remotely At the top left side of your Receiver Remote Control unit is a hidden switch 1 If you press this in and continue to hold it down your Receiver Remote Control can act as a TV remote control for Philips TVs You can then change TV programmes by pressing the programme numbers on the Receiver Remote Control 6 This function may not work with some older Philips TV sets The MENU buttons on your remote control 8 The MENU buttons located in the red field 8 on your Remote Control let you control a number of additional features of your Receiver For example they enable you to adjust the picture contrast settings 558 5 PERSONALISING YOUR RECEIVER for more etails osp P buttons a
26. buttons on your remote control 7 Sound selection with PAL SECAM programmes Check which programme you are viewing D2 MAC 8 Introduction to programming Selecting other transmitted languages D2 MAC 8 Search for a station Mix mode D2 MAC 8 or Direct Channel Selection Switching on subtitles D2 MAC 8 Give it a programme number Selecting other transmitted subtitles D2 MAC 8 Naming a station Display the time D2 MAC 9 To check the programme list View D2 MAC Teletext 9 Storing a station Use headphones optional 9 Notes Record programmes on your VCR 9 Using Teletext D2 MAC only Record laserdisk programmes on your VCR 10 Introduction Playback from a VCR 10 Switching on Teletext Selecting a Teletext page To switch off Teletext temporarily To select double height text To show concealed information To stop automatic page changes of rotating pages To see Teletext and a TV programme simultaneously D2 MAC only To quit Teletext To store Teletext personal preference pages 6 SPECIFICATION 7 FAULT FINDING I 2 D X General With this Philips STU 901 Satellite Receiver you can receive satellite programmes broadcast in the PAL SECAM and D2 MAC transmission standards The operation of the Receiver differs slightly depending on whether you are receiving PAL SECAM or D2 MAC signals Both are covered in these instructions The drawings in the text are accompanied by numbers in brackets e g 1 These correspond t
27. by using the EX 7 INSTALLATION keypad buttons in 6 Press button 2 again to switch off the D2 MAC Teletext function Select 1 7 stop off K For more information on using Teletext please refer to the item Eur LEA in Section 5 PERSONALISING YOUR Use headphones optional You can use headphones to listen to satellite TV and radio programmes Connect a stereo headphone with an impedance from 8 909 Ohm and a 6 3 mm jack type plug into socket SPECIAL FEATURES Press VOLUME 18 to adjust the sound level m With D2 MAC programmes you can change and mix the sound 2 1 RECORD SELECTION TV signals available 8 2 PARENTAL LOCK N press SELECT to choose the headphone language 3 CONTINUOUS SUBTITLING ON pe MIX to select mixed or unmixed mode this is to select a combination of the various sound signals available such as background and commentary 1 g ry Select 1 3 back menu With PAL programmes you can only Select in the MONO mode when the green Stereo light 15 is out Mix has no function press the MENU button 8 on the remote contro press 6 to select SPECIAL FEATURES press 1 to select RECORD SELECTION press to select SAT if necessary press MENU OFF You can record programmes from non satellite sources just as you have always done but there are some differences when Now follow your usual recording procedure recording satellite programmes Recording programmes on your VCR
28. cret Code Changing the secret code back to 0000 will cancel all locks What is Conditional Access CA Satellite TV signals can be received in many different areas and countries and are either free or subscription Free channels can normally be viewed without restriction To comply with international copyright requirements and enable programme providers the broadcasters of programmes to obtain payment for subscription channels a system of condi tional access has been developed This uses a process known as encryption n encrypted programme will usually appear on your screen as an unrecognisable picture with no sound You can only view the programme if you are authorised to do so and have a valid EuroCrypt Your Philips STU 901 is fitted as standard with a EuroCrypt card reader 13 to let you view programmes encrypted with the 12 En INNOVATRON S A Licence stop o R EuroCrypt conditional access system Note that some programmes are encrypted with another conditional access system How to watch an encrypted programme If you want to watch a programme encrypted to the EuroCrypt standard you will first have to contact the programme provider They will register you as an authorised viewer sometimes asking payment of a fee and will provide you with a EuroCrypt card You insert this into the Smart Card reader 13 on your Receiver and you can then watch the programme or programmes
29. ction 2 What is Parental Control How to change your Secret Code 2 HOW TO CONNECT YOUR RECEIVER How to check the current Parental Control setting How to change and lock the Parental Control setting Position your STU 901 Receiver 3 What is Conditional Access CA Insert batteries in the remote control 3 How to watch an encrypted programme Connect your satellite dish antenna 3 Using the EuroCrypt Card Connect your Receiver 3 How to use Consultation A To a TV only using a Euroconnector 3 To see your Subscription details B To a TV only using a coaxial cable 4 To see Prebooked Pay Per View details C To a TV and a VCR using Euroconnectors 4 To see Impulse PPV per program details a TV and a VCR using coaxial cables 5 To set the Consultation lock E To a TV an S VHS VCR 5 To set the Pay Per View lock Connect the Polarizer if applicable 6 To view Impulse Pay Per View programmes Aim your dish 6 Renewing your authorisation Adjust the Polarizer 6 Additional connections 6 5 PERSONALISING YOUR RECEIVER Filmnet decoder 6 Introduction 3 HOW TO WATCH SATELLITE TV Changing the menu language Adjusting the picture Switch on Switch off 7 Changing colour saturation and contrast Select a programme 7 D2 MAC programmes only Change the sound volume 7 Changing the picture display format The TV SAT button 7 Changing your preferences for D2 MAC sound Control your Philips TV remotely 7 Changing your preferences for D2 MAC subtitling The MENU
30. e changed on the Receiver itself but can of course be changed using the remote control To prevent this take the remote control with you or hide it in a secure place The Parental Lock works with all programmes D2 MAC PAL and SECAM whether they are encrypted or not You do not need a EuroCrypt card to use the Parental Lock What is Parental Control The Receiver 901 has a Parental Control mode which you can use to stop your children watching certain types of programmes Many satellite programme providers rate programmes by their contents of sex violence etc and transmit Parental Code Numbers with their encrypted D2 MAC transmissions The STU 901 can detect these numbers and lets you programme your so your children only watch programmes you think suitable Movies are often rated according to their suitability for particular age groups U Universal PG Parental Guidance 12 15 and 18 suggested viewing ages You can stop your children watching certain categories by using a Secret Code Parental Contro works only with D2 MAC encrypted programmes for which you have a EuroCrypt card and when the broadcaster transmits Parental Code Numbers mta ee ee ee When first delivered a EuroCrypt card is able to receive all programmes without restriction and the Secret Code is preset to 0000 EURACCESS 1 CONSULTATION 2 CHANGE SECRET CODE SE
31. enlarged on the screen Press the button to see the bottom half of the Teletext page enlarged on the screen If you want to return to normal height text press the button again Qo CD To show concealed information Some Teletext pages contain quizes or riddles Press the button to show the concealed information Press the button again to hide this information CORP To stop automatic page changes of rotating pages Some information in Teletext needs more than one page Each page is shown automatically in sequence Press the button to stop the page changing automatically Press the button to return to normal Teletext use 2 To see Teletext and a TV programme simultaneously D2 MAC only Press the button to superimpose teletext over the TV programme Press the amp button again to return to normal teletext use To quit Teletext Press the amp button O To store Teletext personal preference pages You can store up to 20 Teletext pages that you frequently use Note Teletext must not be switched on Press MENU button 8 on the remote control Press 7 to select INSTALLATION Press 5 to select D2 MAC Teletext Press 1 to SELECT If Teletext page numbers have not been previously stored then an empty list is shown PROGRAMME PAGE Select 0 9 back menu Then 1 Select the programme number 2 digits for the TV station then the Teletext page numb
32. er 3 digits The last selected page is shown in red 2 If you want to select more Teletext pages you can move up or down using the or button Then repeat step 1 C menu 3 Press the MENU button so that the TXT PAGE NUMBERS menu is shown 4 Press the lt gt button to delete a personal preference page from the list 5 Press 2 to store The complete list of selected Teletext pages is shown in red on the screen until they are stored in the satellite Receiver Press MENU OFF nn en 21 GENERAL RECEPTION Multi standard Satellite Television Receiver for D2 MAC PAL and SECAM signals Remote control of all main functions On Screen Displays OSD for easy operation EuroCrypt conditional access system D2 MAC Teletext Dual Band LNC control PICTURE QUALITY Digital video processing Widescreen pictures with an aspect ratio of 16 9 improved resolution and suppression of cross colour effects through MAC transmission Compatible with future High Definition transmissions HD MAC RGB output for high quality pictures S VHS output SOUND QUALITY Digital HiFi sound with MAC transmissions Up to 8 sound channels for different languages cie ag sound mixable with each transmitted soun Separate headphone language selection with MAC transmissions Up to 6 audio channels with PAL reception for stereo multi lingual radio reception OPERATION All funct
33. he button again to switch the subtitles off If you would like to have subtitles automatically appear if trans mitted do the following press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 6 to select SPECIAL FEATURES press 3 to select CONTINUOUS SUBTITLING press to select ON if necessary press MENU OFF In this case the button 8 will not react because priority 1 given to subtitles even if no subtitles are transmitted Selecting other transmitted subtitles D2 MAC This procedure is similar to Selecting other transmitted languages press the MENU button 8 press 3 to select SUBTITLE press 1 to 8 for the language you want press MENU OFF A nnen A Display the time D2 MA C Press the clock button on the Teletext controls 11 If 3 transmitted the correct time will appear at the top right of your TV picture Press the clock button again to switch it off View D2 MAC Teletext en MAIN MENU You can watch Teletext pictures from a D2 MAC zx satellite transmission whether not your TV has a 1 PICTURE 2 Teletext function built in With PAL SECAM satellite 2 SOUND broadcasts you can only watch Teletext transmissions 9 008 if you have a TV set fitted with Teletext 4 ACCESS 5 PROGRAMME LIST If you are watching a D2 MAC programme you can view Teletext tele Y iz NE Ns by pressing button 2 You then change pages
34. il the reception is good Go back to Step 6 On your TV select the programme number you use to watch your VCR Select a spare programme number on your VCR which you will always use for satellite programmes It is a good idea to use the same programme number as your TV Satellite Receiver number Tune your VCR until you find a picture from the Receiver You will know that you are looking at a picture from the Receiver when you see the MAIN MENU appear on your TV screen see rear flap lt 4 lt ee i A AAA 14 Ifthere is patterning or any other interference on the screen adjust the TUNE control 26 on the back of the Receiver until you have a good picture Only a small adjustment sufficient to remove the patterning should be made at a time Now check all the VCR programmes for possible patterning Select your Satellite Receiver number on your TV and check again the TV programme for possible patterning If a problem occurs go back to step 7 15 Goto the section Aim your dish E Toa TV and an S VHS VCR Make the connections as shown in the drawing Connect your Receiver to the mains socket Switch your TV ON Switch your Receiver ON 12 Press button number 0 on your remote control 6 programme number indicator 16 on your Receiver will show 0 Press the MENU button 8 on the remote control You should now see the MAIN MENU on your screen
35. ions remote controlled Operation and Installation completely menu controlled via On Screen Display OSD Fluorescent Tube Display for channel programme indication 98 Presets Integrated EuroCrypt Conditional Access system Integrated EuroCrypt card reader for Conditional Access Polarizer setting programmable per preset Factory pre programmed 22 GD SPECIFICATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS RECEPTION Frequency range 950 1750 MHz Input level 60 to 30 dBm 750 Audio frequency range PAL SECAM 5 5 to 8 5 MHz Stereo sound carrier frequencies PAL De emphasis switchable SOUND Frequency response DIN 45500 VIDEO Video Output Video Bandwidth D2 MAC Video Bandwidth PAL SECAM CONNECTIONS Headphone 6 3 mm jack front 1 RGB Euroconnector for TV 1 Euroconnector for VCR 7 02 7 20 7 38 7 56 7 74 7 92 MHz 50 75 us J17 20 Hz 15 kHz S VHS output for D2 MAC reception 2 Satellite antenna inputs IEC 9 5 mm with 0 14 18 VDC output Baseband output DIN PAL de emphasis Audio outputs left right CINCH Terrestrial antenna input 75 Q coax Terrestrial antenna output 75 coax Polarizer control 5 6 V pulse GND click fit MISCELLANEOUS Operating temperature range Mains input Power consumption Weight Dimensions h x w x d Dimensions packaged ACCESSORIES 1 Euroconnector cable 1 Terrestrial antenna cable 5 to 40 220 240 V AC 10
36. ks Your Receiver supplies 14 or 18 V DC voltage to your satellite dish antenna Make sure you only connect your satellite dish to the satellite dish inputs 21 and 22 and nothing else For cleaning use a damp chamois leather never use an abrasive Mains connection Before connecting the Receiver to the mains check that the mains supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the type plate 32 on the rear panel of your Receiver If the mains voltage is different consult your dealer Do not connect the Receiver to the mains yet but continue reading these Operating Instructions NEVER connect or modify cables while the Receiver is connected to the mains Ensure that the mains plug is not plugged in to the mains supply before proceeding further Position your Philips STU 901 Satellite Receiver The STU 901 1 intended for use in a domestic environment only and should never be operated or stored in excessively hot or humid atmospheres Choose a position at some distance away from radiators or other sources of heat Leave a clear space of at least 3 cm all around the set for ventilation Make sure that curtains cupboards etc cannot obstruct air flow through the ventilation openings Insert batteries in the remote control Remove the battery cover located on the back of the remote control handset Insert RIR three batteries gt ia type RO3S 1 5 V S Replace the battery cover C
37. lect 0 9 back menu stop off Your Secret Code must have four digits eg 3547 U PG 12 6 STORE If you make a mistake at any time press MENU This will take you back to the previous screen so you can start again When you have finished press MENU to return to the previous menu or OFF to return to normal viewing Select 1 6 stop If you wish to use Parental Control you will probably want to Do not change your Secret Code too often this uses up memory change the setting to one of your own choice the EuroCrypt card Here is how you do it 11 How to change and lock the Parental Con trol setting Have you entered your own Secret Code not 0000 If not you will see a message at the bottom of the ACCESS menu CHANGE SECRET CODE TO ACTIVATE LOCKS To do this see How to change your Secret Code above Select menu item 5 PARENTAL CONTROL and when the text has changed to yellow press the key to move through the available settings Stop on the setting you want when it is highlighted press 6 STORE enter your Secret Code SECRET CODE ENTER YOUR SECRET CODE FIRST TRY Select 0 9 back menu The new Parental Control setting takes effect and cannot be changed unless you enter your Secret Code on request Notice that you can always use the key to highlight other PARENTAL CONTROL settings but they do not operate until you STORE which requires you to first enter your Se
38. left you will see the message OVERDRAFT REACHED If you have no subscription you will see the message NO ACCESS Renewing your authorisation When the period for which you have been authorised runs out you will see a screen message like this NO ACCESS EURACCESS NO AGGESS Contact the Programme Provider to arrange a new authorisation GH 15 Introduction Your Philips STU 901 is pre programmed at the factory with station names numbers etc as well as preferences for sound language subtitling etc In the following section you will find out how to change these to suit your individual wishes All changes are made using the MENU buttons and the On Screen Displays This makes the procedures fast and easy Changing the menu language STU 901 1 delivered so that the menu items in the language normally used in your country or area If you want to change this proceed as follows press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 7 to select INSTALLATION press 1 to select MENU LANGUAGE press the number for the language you want press MENU OFF Your new choice of menu language is stored automatically SAT TV3 MAC CH 15 1 INSTALLATION SS 1 MENU LANGUAGE Bi 2 SATELLITE PROGRAMMES 4 D2 MAC SOUND LANGUAGE g 4 D2 MAC SUBTITLING LANGUAGE ES 5 D2 MAC TELETEXT Select 1 5 stop olf 84 16 Es PERSONALISING YOUR HECEIVER Open out the rear flap
39. mmes You will obtain even better sound if you connect the Receiver to your hi fi system See Additional Connections below Select one of the connection options then follow the step by step instructions below A To a TV only using a Euroconnector 1 the connections as shown in the drawing using the Euroconnector supplied with your Receiver 2 Connect your Receiver to the mains socket 3 Switch your TV ON 4 Switch your Receiver ON 12 5 Press button number 0 on ihe Receiver remote control 6 The programme number indicator 16 on your Receiver will show 0 Press the MENU button 8 on the remote control You should now see the MAIN MENU on your screen see rear flap If not you may have to select the A V input on your TV 6 Press MENU OFF and go to the section Aim your dish B To a TV only using a coaxial cable 1 2 3 4 5 10 11 Make the connections as shown the drawing using the coaxial cable supplied with your Receiver Connect your Receiver to the mains socket Switch your TV ON Switch your Receiver ON 12 Press button number 0 on the Receiver remote contro 6 The programme number indicator 16 on your Receiver will show Q Press the MENU button 8 on the remote control Switch your TV to each of its programme numbers in turn to check that your Receiver is not causing interference with normal programmes If there is patterning or any other interference
40. ms of guarantee to be provided by y 5 your d aler forms the full certificate of guarantee for this appliance 1 a E Aut A Diese Karte ist zusammen mit den Garantiebestimmungen die Ihr M KENNKARTE Handler Ihenen aushandigt Ihr Garantieschein f r dieses Ger t i ip 4 bef CARTE Assoc e aux conditions de garante qui vous sont remises par le D IDENTIFICATION revendeur cette carte constitute le certificat de garantie de cet appareil E 4 or IDENTIFICATIEKAART Deze kaart vormt samen met de garantevoonvaarden welke door dealer verstrekt worden het garantiebevijs voor dit apparaaat v e Ly CARTE Questa cartolina rappresenta insieme alle condizioni di garanzia da D IDENTIFICAZIONE dal vostro rivenditore il documento di garanzia per x 7 di uta E A ETAT 3n gt gt PLE Thu DAI ert questo apparecchio 1 5 E xe E ES INDENTIFICACION condiciones de garantia que le entregar su concesionario fuel CARTAO DE Este cartao em conjunto com as condi oes de garantia em vigor p INDENTIFICACAO explicadas pello seu vendedor consttuem o certificado de garantia 457 do seu aparelho 4 LD KORT Dette kort udfyldt af Deres forhandier er tilst kkelig 2 Y garanidokumentation for dette apparat M Eu HR IDENTIFIKASJOSKORT Dette kort sammen med
41. n you watch a wide screen movie on a normal TV you either see all the picture but with black bars at top and bottom or you see the picture full screen but with the sides removed Now D2 MAC brings wide screen pictures to TV and new wide screen TV sets are appearing on the market They use a format of 16 9 compared with the old 4 3 format you are used to If you have one of the new wide screen sets you should set the picture display format to WIDE as follows press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 1 to select PICTUR press 3 to select PICTURE DISPLAY FORMAT use the key to highlight WIDE press MENU OFF Make sure your TV set is set to the wide screen position when receiving wide screen transmissions Changing your preferences for D2 MAC sound With D2 MAC programmes you can set the language you prefer for the main sound and subtitling If the broadcaster is transmit ting these languages your STU 901 will automatically select the ones you prefer You can select two other languages which you would like if your first choice is not being broadcast Your Receiver will handle this automatically If none of your language preferences are being broadcast you see and hear the original language of the programme often called Main sound or Background To change your preferences for D2 MAC language sound press the MENU button 8 in the remote control press 7 to select INSTALLATION press 3 to select
42. nd after each selection use the or button to see all the possible letters of the alphabet numbers or a space that can be used to give the name to the TV station CH 15 INPUT 1 PROGRAMME NAME S Select 1 5 back menu Press the MENU button to return to the satellite programme menu Press 7 to STORE the TV station Repeat steps for all the required TV stations To check the programme list Press 8 to select programme list The following programme list for example is shown PROGRAMME LIST NAME UJ CX tJ 00 0d C bd td a Select back menu To see the list for programme numbers 51 98 press the button Press the MENU button to return to the satellite programmes menu or OFF to quit the menus GB 19 Storing a station press 7 to STORE your settings press 3 to continue searching see above or press MENU OFF to exit NOTES Amaximum of 98 stations can be stored in the memory ifa bad picture appears it is possible that your dish antenna is not precisely directed at the satellite and needs adjustment Programme numbers PR 00 and 99 are reserved for specific functions 1 On PR 00 D2 MAC signals received from a VCR are pro cessed by the Receiver for replaying on your TV screen This is the case when your VCR is able to record and playback D2 MAC signals 2 On PR 99 D2 MAC signals
43. o the numbers on the drawings on the front fold out flap Bold numbers without brackets like this 1 refer to numbers on the remote control keypad 6 Fold out the rear flap to see how to use the on screen displays 2 GB BEFORE YOU START Safety Instructions To avoid short circuits which may cause fire or electric shock do not expose this Philips STU 901 Satellite Receiver to rain or moisture Dangerous voltage inside Do not open the cabinet There are no user serviceable parts inside Repairs should be carried out by qualified service personnel only NEVER connect or modify cables while the Receiver is con nected to the mains Switch off using switch 12 Ensure that no objects or fluids pass through the ventilation openings If liquid is spilt into the Receiver disconnect the Receiver from the mains and consult a qualified service technician Do not put your Receiver close to an external source of heat radiator etc Ensure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation openings of the Receiver Avoid using the Receiver on soft surfaces or near appliances generating strong magnetic fields e g motors transformers Do not use your Receiver in dusty places or where it may be subject to vibration Avoid using your Receiver immediately after moving from a cold to a warm location and vice versa or under conditions of high humidity If you have to transport your Receiver avoid violent shoc
44. onnect your satellite dish antenna a nt First install the dish antenna and its receiving element the Low Noise Converter LNC according to the manufacturer s Instructions You must only set the Antenna Control 28 to the required position when the Receiver is switched off lf necessary press POWER 12 to switch the Receiver off Position 1 No power is supplied to the LNC Use this position if the distance cable length between the Receiver and the dish antenna is more than 30 meters You may need an extra amplifier in the cable from your Receiver to the dish ask your dealer for advice A ANTENNA CONTROL Position 2 If you have one or two LNCs This is the usual situation In this case the Receiver supplies the LNC via the cable 14 or 18 V 300 mA max Position 3 Not used HOW TO CONNECT YOUR RECEIVER Connecting your Receiver This section tells you how to connect the Philips STU 901 Satellite Receiver to the equipment you already have such as a TV and Video Cassette Recorder VCH There are many connection options of which the most common are A Toa TV only using a Euroconnector B Toa TV only using a coaxial cable C To a TV and a VCR using Euroconnectors D To a TV and a VCR using coaxial cables E Toa TV and an S VHS VCR Option is the best if you have TV only because it gives the best picture and sound quality especially with D2 MAC progra
45. re used to select the On Screen Displays Check which programme you are viewing D2 MAC To check which programme you are viewing press the button in the MENU area 8 The display shown here will appear at the top right of your TV picture This display will not appear if you have switched on subtitles SAT TV3 MIX SVENSKA DANSK STEREO SOUND TEXT Press the button 8 again to switch off the programme indication Selecting other transmitted languages D2 MAC press the MENU button 8 on the remote conirol press 2 to select SOUND press 1 8 for the language you want press MENU OFF You can also select the transmitted sound simply by pressing the 1 11 button on the remote control several times D2 MAC SOUND SELECTION 1 DANSK 5 SUOMI 2 ENGLISH 6 RADIO 1 3 ITALIANO 7 RADIO 2 8 BACKGROUND 4 POLSKIE Select 1 9 back menu Mix D2 MAC In the MIX mode you can listen to a second sound in addition to the main sound if the transmitted signal makes this possible for example the broadcast of a football match You can then hear the original noise of the crowd mixed with the voice of the commen tator in your language To do this select menu item 9 MIX and highlight ON by pressing the key oe P P P P B 9 4 6 8 9 P P D D V U b b D b 9 4 6 5 6 b 6 6 O 6 b 9 6 9 5 5 t P PB P
46. s proceed as follows press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 4 to select ACCESS press 4 to select CONSULTATION LOCK press to select ON press 6 STORE enter your Secret Code which should not be 0000 Now no one can look at the details on your EuroCrypt Card unless they first enter your Secret Code To set the Pay Per View lock As an impulse Pay Per View PPV subscriber you may wish to stop others viewing and therefore purchasing the programmes To do this proceed as follows press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 4 to select ACCESS press 3 to select PAY PER VIEW LOCK press or to select ON press 6 STORE enter your Secret Code which should not be 0000 Now no one can watch an impulse PPV programme unless they first enter your Secret Code 14 E To view Impulse Pay Per View programmes If you are an Impulse Pay Per View PPV subscriber and tant to watch a specific programme proceed as follows Select the programme number using the buttons 6 on OM SII control You will see the following On Screen isplay EURACCESS DO YOU WANT TO BUY THIS PROGRAMME PROGRAMME 00000400 PRICE 10 TOKENS 1 YES 2 Select 1 2 press 1 for YES 2 for NO enter your Secret Code if Pay Per View Lock is ON The number of tokens will be deducted from your Credit in the EuroCrypt card and you can watch the programme If you have no credits
47. see rear If not you may have to select the A V input on your 6 Switch the Receiver to Standby using button 4 Play a video cassette in your VCR If you do not see a picture from the VCR check the connections as above 7 Press 0 then MENU on your Satellite Receiver remote control and go to the section Aim your dish NOTE Only D2 MAC programmes will be recorded via the S VHS connection PAL SECAM programmes will only be recorded via between your Satellite Receiver and your VCR Connect the Polarizer if applicable Signals from a satellite are transmitted with different polarizations There are 4 kinds of polarizations Direct Broadcast Satellites DBS TV satellites like TDF and TELE X transmit with circular polarization left hand circular L or right hand circular All other satellites such as ASTRA transmit with linear polariza tion horizontal H or vertical V For proper reception you need a device called a Polarizer which is located in the LNC assembly of your dish antenna This must be connected to the STU 901 so that the right polarization is selected automatically each time you change channels To make this happen connect the 3 small leads from your antenna cable to the POLARIZER connectors 24 on the back of your Satellite Receiver the black lead to GND the red lead to 5 V e the white lead to pulse L POLARIZER 3 Aim your dish Check
48. you like to watch CH 15 INPUT 1 SATELLITE PROGRAMMES CHANNEL SELECTION SHOW PICTURE ANTENNA SETTINGS SEARCH PROGRAMME NUMBER PROGRAMME NAME PAL SECAM AUDIO SETTINGS STORE PROGRAMME LIST 6 ee ee JU b Select 1 5 Back Menu off 18 Es To change the sound settings with PAL and SECAM MONO programmes press the MENU button 8 on the remote contro press 7 to select INSTALLATION press 2 to select SATELITE PROGRAMMES press 6 to select PAL SECAM AUDIO SETTINGS press 1 to select MONO press 1 to select TUNE press until you hear clearly the sound you want necessary press 2 to select the correct DEVIATION see the Satellite Programme Guide or select what sounds the best ifnecessary press 3 to select the correct DEEMPHASIS see the Satellite Programme Guide or select what sounds the best press MENU twice to return to SATELLITE PROGRAMMES if you wish press 7 to STORE your new settings press MENU OFF To change the sound settings with PAL and SECAM STEREO programmes or multilingual programmes press the MENU button 8 on the remote control press 7 to select INSTALLATION press 2 to select SATELITE PROGRAMMES press 6 to select PAL SECAM AUDIO SETTINGS press 2 to select STEREO LANGUAGE RADIO press numbers 0 9 until you find the sound you want press MENU twice to return to SATELLITE PROGRAMMES if you wish press
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