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Skymaster DS 66 - User Manual

Skymaster DS 66
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Digital Satellite Receiver
DS 66
39708-A
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Summary

Receiver Operating Elements

Receiver Front Panel Controls

Details the operating elements and display on the receiver's front panel.

Receiver Rear Panel Connections

Details the input and output ports located on the back of the receiver.

Remote Control Functions

OSD Menu Access

Accesses the on-screen display menu for receiver settings.

EPG Function

Calls up the Electronic Program Guide for channel information.

OSD Menu: Important Functions

Channel Information Display

Shows details like date, time, channel name, program title, and status.

OSD Menu: Channel Selection and More

Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

Provides a daily or weekly overview of current and upcoming programs.

OSD Menu: Channel Management

TV Channels: Favourites, Shift, Search, Sort

Managing TV channels via favourites, shifting, searching, and sorting.

Edit TV Channels

Options to delete, skip, block, modify, and compile channels.

OSD Menu: TV and Radio Channels

TV Channel List: Types and Groups

Sorting TV channels into categories (types) and groups.

OSD Menu: Reception Settings

Antenna Tuning Setup

Tuning the receiver to the satellite system for proper search function.

Satellite Selection and Management

Selecting, renaming, adding, or deleting satellites.

LNB Type Configuration

Setting the correct LNB type for satellite reception.

22 kHz Signal Setting

Controls switching between LNB low-band and high-band.

DiSEqC Switch Configuration

Managing multiple LNBs and satellites using DiSEqC switches.

Polarisation Setting

Selecting horizontal (H) or vertical (V) polarity for satellite signals.

Automatic Satellite Search

Automatically searches for all available transponders of a satellite position.

Automatic Search Satellite Selection

Choose a satellite for automatic scan, with options to rename or delete.

Automatic Search Mode

Select whether to save free-to-air or encrypted channels.

Transponder (TP) Search

Searches for a single transponder for specific channels or packages.

TP Search Satellite Selection

Choose a satellite for transponder search.

TP Index Information

Displays transponder index and allows adding/deleting transponders.

TP Frequency Setting

Enter or modify the transponder frequency.

Default Search

Starts search using factory default transponders.

Default Search Satellite Selection

Choose a preset satellite for the default search.

OSD Menu: System Settings

Language Settings

Select OSD language and preferred audio playback languages.

OSD Menu Language

Choose the desired language for the on-screen display.

TV System Settings

Tune the satellite receiver to the connected TV set.

OSD Menu: System Time and Timers

Time Settings

Adjust receiver time for correct display and timer operation.

GMT Setting Configuration

Set GMT as reference or enter time manually.

Timer Programming

Pre-program up to eight timer events for reminders or recordings.

OSD Menu: OSD and Child Lock Settings

OSD Appearance Settings

Adjust on-screen menu appearance, including subtitles and transparency.

Child Lock Security

Block menus and channels from unauthorized access using a password.

LNB Voltage Supply

Provides operating voltage to the LNB for switching reception levels.

OSD Menu: Miscellaneous Information

Information Display

Shows details about satellite, LNB, channel, software, signal strength.

OSD Menu: Antenna Alignment and Games

Antenna Alignment Guide

Helps align the antenna to the desired satellite using coordinates.

OSD Menu: Default Settings and Software Update

Factory Default Reset

Resets the unit to factory default settings, erasing user changes.

Software Update Options

Update receiver software via satellite or RS232 serial port.

Software Update via RS232

Load new software using the serial port and a PC.

Software Update via Satellite

Update software wirelessly via satellite transmission.

Troubleshooting Guide

Troubleshooting: No Antenna Signal

Steps to resolve issues related to a lack of antenna signal.

Technical Specifications

Skymaster DS 66 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSkymaster
ModelDS 66
CategoryReceiver
LanguageEnglish

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