Kathrein UFS 902 - Manual (Page 59)

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SEARCHING FOR CHANNELS (CHANNEL SEARCH)
The

buttons allow you to select different sets of parameters for the search.
Satellite
Use the

buttons to select the satellite on which the transponder you wish to search is located.
Make sure your reception system is aligned to the selected satellite. You can search only one
transponder at a time. If you wish to search several transponders on a satellite, you should start an
automatic search of the transmitting satellite.
Press the

button to move to the next selection item.
Transponder Frequency
Use the

buttons (transponder frequency already saved) or the number buttons (transponder
frequency not yet saved) to select the transponder frequency on which the channel being sought is
transmitted. At the bottom right of the screen display, the receiver shows the current signal strength and
signal quality of the selected transponder.
Press the

button to move to the next selection item.
The selection items: DVB Type, FEC, Polarisation and Symbol Rate need be entered only if the
transponder has yet to be saved.
DVB Type
Press the

buttons to select whether the search should be for standard channels (DVB-S (SD))
or for HDTV channels (DVB-S2 (HDTV)).
FEC
Press the

buttons to select the applicable error rate (Viterbi rate). There is no need to enter the
error rate when searching for standard channels. Instead a fi xed display of “Automatic” appears. When
searching for HDTV channels you must enter the correct error rate (either QPSK 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 3/5,
4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10 or 8PSK 2/3, 3/4, 3/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10).
Polarisation
Press the

buttons to select the correct polarisation (horizontal or vertical).
Symbol Rate
Use the number buttons to enter the related symbol rate.
Channel Search Mode
Use the

buttons to select whether you wish to search “free & scrambled”, “free channels only”
or “scrambled only” channels.
To view scrambled channels you need the appropriate CA (Conditional Access) module
and a valid smart card together with a valid subscription to the relevant pay TV provider.
Press the

button to move to the next selection item.