Owner’s Manual

Part 1
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DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL

MANUFACTURED BY NOKIA

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DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL 8750 S

Contents

GENERAL OPERATION OF THE DIGITAL

MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL 4

FOR YOUR SAFETY 4

REMOTE CONTROL 5

REAR PANEL 6

FRONT PANEL 6

ABOUT THE SMART CARD 7

Inserting your ASTRO Smart Card 7

INSTALLATION OF THE DMT 8

Preparing the Remote Control 8

Connecting the DMT to the Satellite Dish 8

Connecting the DMT 9

Connecting the DMT to a TV 9

Connecting the DMT to a TV and VCR 9

If your VCR/ TV has S-VHS sockets 10

Connecting a Hi Fi System 10

Connecting to the telephone wall socket 10

Tuning Procedure when RF cables are used 11

GLOSSARY OF TERMS 12

PROBLEM SOLVING 13

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14

ASTRO/Nokia Multimedia Terminals operates a policy of continuous

development. Therefore, we reserve the right to make changes and
improvements to any of the products described in this manual.

ASTRO is a trademark of MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn.

Bhd (240064-A)
NOKIA is a registered trademark of Nokia Corporation.

Copyright © 1999. Nokia Multimedia Terminals.

All rights reserved.

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 GENERAL OPERATION OF THE DIGITAL
MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL

The Digital Multimedia Terminal is refered to as ”DMT”.

In the applications user manual the everyday operation of your DMT is

based on a series of user friendly on-screen displays and menus (please
refer to applications user manual).
These menus will help you get the most from your DMT, guiding you through
installation, channel selection, viewing and many other functions.

All functions can be carried out using the buttons on the remote control, and
some of the functions can also be carried out using the buttons on the front
panel.

The DMT is easy to use, always at your command and adaptable for future
functionality enhancements.

Should you experience any difficulties with the operation of your DMT,
please consult the relevant section of this manual, including the Problem
Solving, or alternatively call ASTRO Customer Service.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

• Allow clear space around the DMT for sufficient

• Do not remove the cover.
ventilation.
• Do not allow the unit to be exposed to hot, cold or
• Do not cover the DMT or place it on a unit that
humid conditions.
emits heat.
• Service should only be carried out at an
• Use a soft cloth to clean the casing.
Authorised Service Centre.
• Never allow liquids, spray or other materials to come • Please note that the only way to isolate the DMT
into contact with the DMT. completely from the mains supply is to unplug the
• Never touch the DMT with wet hands as it may mains lead!
cause electrical shock
• For best protection of your DMT it is strongly ad-
• Do not connect or modify cables when the DMT is vised that a surge protection device be installed (not
plugged in. included in standard accessory package).
• The EMC Directive 89/336/EEC is applied to this
product.

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 REMOTE CONTROL

This section describes how to operate the DMT using the buttons on the remote control.

To switch the DMT in and out of standby mode.

For future messaging functions.

To turn the sound off/on (mute).

- + To adjust the volume of digital programmes. The DMT maximum

level is controlled by the TV’s present volume setting.

0-9 To select/change channel and to select individual menu options.

0 FAV Setting of favourite channel list.

I-II Audio language selection.

Subtitle language selection.

MENU To display or exit from the ”Main Menu” screen.

GUIDE To obtain a list of programme schedules for the available channels.

INFO To display short and extended information (if transmitted) on pro-

gramme schedules for available channels.

P+ P- To change channels up and down.

To page up and down.

▲ ▼ To move cursor up and down.

To move cursor left and right.

OK To confirm choices and selection of a highlighted item.

RGYB Reserved for future functions.

Some functions can be operated with the front panel buttons of the
DMT. The buttons are identified in the same way as those on your
remote.

For inserting the batteries in the remote control, see page 8.

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 REAR PANEL

Mains lead VIDEO S-VHS TELEPHONE TV/VCR ANTENNA *

95-260 V AC, video signal for connection to for modem for an RF- Satellite dish
50/60 Hz for the video the S-VHS socket connection via cable to the input (F-
input on the on the TV the splitter to aerial input connector)
TV or VCR (cable is optional) the telephone of the TV or
wall socket VCR

AUDIO L R SERIAL PARALLEL TV AERIAL

for the audio input for PC for PC for standard
on the TV, VCR or connection connection TV antenna
HiFi system (future (future
function) function)

* LNB cable also feeds the LNB with a

supply voltage of 13/18 V (V/H polarisa-
tion) and a 22 kHz signal (bandswitch).
Max LNB current 350 mA.

FRONT PANEL

Please flip open the front panel MENU GUIDE Display

cover to access the front to select to access to put the indicates remote control
control panel. Main Menu programme DMT in and commands and displays channel
schedules out of numbers when active;
standby displays current time when in
mode standby

Smart Card 1 Smart Card 2 OK

for the ASTRO for a 2nd Smart to move cursor to confirm choices and to move cursor
Smart Card Card up and down selection of a left and right
(for future use) highlighted item

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 ABOUT THE SMART CARD

To be able to receive scrambled digital satellite channels you will need a Smart
Card from ASTRO.
Only Free-to-Air channels are available without the Smart Card.

Note: The Smart Card is delivered together with the DMT in a separate en-
velope.
After inserting the Smart Card, leave it in the slot permanently.
New and updated information may be downloaded onto the Smart Card from
time to time.

Inserting your Smart Card

• Insert your ASTRO Smart Card fully into Smart Card slot 1 behind the lid
of the DMT front panel.
The gold chip should face downwards and inwards.

• Smart Card slot 2 (reserved for future use).

Smart Card 1

Smart Card 2

Note! The gold

chip must be on
the underside
and inwards of
the Smart Card

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 INSTALLATION OF THE DMT

The box for your DMT should contain the following items:
• the DMT
• a remote control with 2 AAA batteries
• an RCA audio/video cable (2,0 metres)
• an aerial/RF cable (double screened 2 metres) Telephone
Audio/Video RF cable
• a telephone modem cable (10 metres) modem cable
cable
and splitter
• a telephone connector splitter
• manuals
• a warranty card
• an ASTRO Smart Card (in envelope)

Manuals Warranty Smart Card Remote

Card control &
batteries

Preparing the Remote Control

• Remove the cover on the battery compartment at the bottom of the remote
control.
• Insert the 2 AAA (1,5 V) batteries, as shown in the diagram, taking care to
observe the + and - markings indicated inside.
+-
-+

Connecting the DMT to the Satellite Dish

15 mm
8 mm
If you need to fit the F-connectors onto the cable
• Prepare each end of the cable as shown in the diagram. You will need to
fold back the outer braid (as shown).
• Slide the F-connector onto the cable, then turn it clockwise until it grips the
braid.
• Ensure that 3 mm of the core is protruding from the end of the connector. F-connector

3 mm

Connecting the satellite cable

• Connect the satellite cable, with F-connectors fitted, from the satellite dish
to the input socket marked ”ANTENNA”on the rear panel of the DMT.

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 Connecting the DMT
There are different types of TV/VCRs and other equipment that you can con-
nect to the DMT.
In this manual you will see some of the most common ways to connect your
equipment.
If you use RF cable you will have to tune your TV and VCR to the DMT out-
put channel (see page 11).
If you have problems with your connections and need help, contact ASTRO
Customer Service.

Connecting the DMT to a TV

• Connect the Audio/Video cable between the TV and the AUDIO/

VIDEO L R sockets on the DMT.
• Connect an RF cable from the TV AERIAL input socket on the
TV to the TV/VCR output of the DMT.
• Connect the TV aerial directly to the TV AERIAL input socket on
the DMT.

RF
OUT IN

Video DMT

Audio

Connecting the DMT to a TV and VCR

Refer to your VCR’s manual for full instructions.
If your TV has a Audio/Video socket, but your VCR does not

RF
• Connect the Audio/Video cable between the TV and the VIDEO/
AUDIO L R sockets on the DMT. VCR
• Connect an RF cable from the RF output on the
VCR to the TV aerial input socket on the TV. RF RF
• Connect an RF cable from the RF input socket on the OUT IN
VCR to the TV/VCR output socket on the DMT.
• Connect the TV aerial directly to the TV AERIAL input socket on
the DMT. Video DMT

Audio

If your VCR has a Audio/Video socket, but your TV does not

RF
• Connect the Audio/Video cable between the VCR and the
VIDEO/AUDIO L R sockets on the DMT. OUT IN
VCR
• Connect an RF cable from the RF output socket on the
VCR to the TV aerial input socket on the TV. RF Video
RF
• Connect an RF cable from the RF input socket on the Audio
VCR to the TV/VCR output socket on the DMT.
• Connect the TV aerial directly to the TV AERIAL input socket
on the DMT. DMT

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If your TV has a S-VHS socket (S-VHS cable is not included)

• Connect a S-VHS cable from the S-VHS socket on the DMT to the
S-VHS input socket on your TV.
• Connect an RF cable from the RF output socket on the
VCR to the TV aerial input socket on the TV. OUT IN
VCR
• Connect the Audio cable between the AUDIO L R sockets on the DMT
and the input sockets on the TV. RF
RF
• Connect an RF cable from the TV/VCR output socket on the DMT to OUT IN

the RF input socket on the VCR.

Audio
• Connect the TV aerial directly to the TV AERIAL input socket on the
DMT . S-VHS DMT

Connecting a Hi Fi System
• Connect the audio L/R cable from the DMT to the LINE, AUX input sock-
ets on your Hi Fi system.

DMT

Connecting to the Telephone Wall Socket

In the future you will be offered interactive and Pay-Per-View services from
ASTRO. You may then need to connect the DMT to a telephone line.

• To connect the modem cable, plug the cable from the DMT TELEPHONE
socket into the enclosed splitter.
• Connect the telephone cable to the splitter and the splitter to the wall socket.
• For best protection of your DMT it is strongly advised that a surge protec-
tion device is installed. (Surge protector not included).

DMT

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 Tuning Procedure when RF Cables are used

This procedure is necessary only if your DMT is connected to the TV with

an RF cable.
To tune your TV to the RF signal you might also need your TV manual in ad-
dition to this manual. The steps below explain what to do if you have been un-
able to use audio/video cables in your connection.

• Plug in your TV and DMT.

• Switch on the TV.
• Switch on the DMT.

Tuning your TV to the DMT

• Select a channel number on the TV set that is not currently used for other
TV channels.
• Follow the instructions in your TV manual to tune the TV channel selector
to UHF channel 39 (this is the DMT’s factory preset UHF channel).
• If you are unable to receive the DMT signal, please refer to the applications
user manual for proper instructions.
• Follow the instructions in your TV manual to store this UHF channel as the
channel used by your DMT. You will have to select it when you want to watch
digital TV/Radio channels.

Note: If you have a VCR connected with an RF cable it must be tuned to a

different channel compared to the DMT output channel.

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 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Access MHz
Authorisation to use the coding system to purchase / order The prefix mega means million, and Hertz means cycles per
TV programmes and Services. second.
Audio system MPEG
With digital satellite reception, the sound is transmitted in Moving Picture Experts Group. Body established by the In-
packages and is selected either in a special audio mode ternational Standards Organisation to provide the basis for
or pre-selected by using the installation set-up. This makes a picture coding and compression system.
it possible to select between several different languages in ODU
a film. The number of choices is dependent on what is avail- ”Out Door Unit”. Includes Dish, LNB and Accessories
able in the signal.
Polarization
DMT (Digital Multimedia Terminal) Polarization allows several programmes to fit into the same
A unit that converts the digital satellite signals into audio frequency band. The signals from a satellite are transmitted
and video signals. either with linear (vertical or horizontal) polarization or circu-
DVB lar (right or left) polarization.
The Digital Video Broadcast group was created to estab- RF
lish a technical framework for the introduction of digital Radio frequency (known as HF in some countries).
video broadcasting systems.
RS 232
FEC A serial communication standard data port.
Forward Error Correction. Correction of faulty bits in the re-
Satellite dish
ceived signal.
A dish-shaped antenna (reflector) to receive signals from a
GHz satellite. The dish focuses the signals into the LNB.
The prefix giga means billion, and Hertz means cycles per
Scrambled satellite TV programme
second. Signals in the GHz range are often called micro-
waves. Satellite TV programmes may be transmitted in scrambled
form. A Smartcard will be needed to view such programmes.
GUIDE
Programme Schedules. An application that enables view- Service provider
ers to navigate easily among the large number of channels Is a company that collects a number of program/services and
provided by digital technology, in order to select the serv- distributes them to customers.
ice they desire. Symbol rate
LNB (low-noise block converter) or LNBF Size of the digital package transmission.
An electronic unit mounted on the satellite dish. It receives S-VHS
the signals reflected by the dish and converts them to sig- A means to transport a high quality video signal (also known
nals that can be used by the Mediamaster. as S-VIDEO).
VCR
Video Cassette Recorder.

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 PROBLEM SOLVING
Problem Possible causes What to do
The display on the front panel does not Mains cable is not connected. Check that the mains cable is plugged in to the
light up/is not lit. power socket.

No sound or picture, but the front panel The DMT is in standby. mode Press the standby button or any number button
shows the time or - - : - -. to bring the DMT out of standby mode.

No sound or picture. The satellite dish is not pointing Adjust the dish. Check the signal level indicator
at the satellite. in one of the channel search submenus.
No signal or weak signal. Check the cable connections, LNB and other
equipment connected between the LNB and
the receiver, or adjust the dish.
Severe weather conditions and heavy cloud
cover may also produce this effect.
The LNB is faulty. Replace the LNB.

Bad picture/blocking error. The satellite dish is not pointing Adjust the dish.
at the satellite.
The LNB is faulty. Change the LNB.

There is no menu on the screen after you The system is connected by audio/video If the system is connected by audio/video
switched on the DMT for the first time. cables and the TV is not in AV/Video cables, switch the TV to the appropriate AV
mode. input.
The system is connected by RF cables If the system is connected by RF cables, switch
and the TV is not set to the channel the TV to the channel for digital satellite TV. If
tuned for digital satellite TV. you have not tuned in the TV you may do this
first. Please look in the TV manual for instruc-
tions.

There is interference on your digital The system is connected by RF cables Change the DMT output channel to a more
satellite channels, by a terrestrial channel and the output channel of the DMT suitable channel between 21-69. Or connect
or RF signal. interferes with a terrestrial channel or RF the system by audio/video cables.
signal.

You made a video recording of a digital The DMT was not left on the appropriate If you make a recording of digital satellite TV
satellite channel and whole or parts of the channel. your DMT has to be left on the channel you
programme was not recorded. want to record.
The system is connected by audio/video If the system is connected by audio/video
cables and the VCR is not in AV/Video cables, switch the VCR to appropriate AV/
mode. VIDEO input.
The system is connected by RF cables If the system is connected by RF cables, switch
and the VCR is not set to the channel the VCR to the channel for digital satellite TV. If
tuned for digital satellite TV. you have not tuned in the VCR you may do this
first. Please look in the VCR manual for
instructions.

The remote control is not working. Battery low. Change the batteries.
Remote control is incorrectly Aim the remote control at the DMT.
aimed. Check that nothing blocks the front panel.
Check if a dot (.) is flashing on the front panel
display when you press a button.
If not replace both batteries.

Smart Card error messages. The DMT can’t recognise or detect your Check that you are using the proper Smart
Smart Card. Card. Check that the Smart Card has been
correctly inserted. If the problem persists, you
may have a problem with the card.
Contact ASTRO Customer Service.

You have forgotten your secret PIN code. Contact ASTRO Customer Service. They will
help you set it up again.

What to do if you can’t solve the problem

If you have tried all of the actions suggested above, without solving the problem,
please contact ASTRO Customer Service.

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Transmission Standards
DVB, MPEG 2
LNB / Tuner input MODEM Return channel, Telephone line
Connector 1x female F-type Connector Modular jack 6-pin RJ-11
RF input frequency 950-2150 MHz Protocol V22 bis 2400 baud
RF input power level -20 to -70 dBm
Supply voltage 13,5 /18,5 V ±5% PARALLEL High speed data port
Max. current 350 mA, overload protected Connector IEEE 1284, 25-pin D-sub female
Control voltage 22 kHz, 0,65 Vpp Signals Compliant to the standard IEEE 1284 - 1994
RF impedance 75 Ω
Smartcard Interface:
RF modulator Interface for two cards according to ISO 7816
Input/output connector IEC female / IEC male Supports embedded descrambler Conditional Access system.
Modulator frequency 470 to 862 MHz
Output level 70 ± 5dBV Front panel 4x7 segment numeric LED display,
Output channel 21-69 Buttons: , , , MENU, GUIDE, OK
Preset channel 39
Output signal PAL G General data
Sound carrier 5,5 MHz Article code: The model code, variant and serial number,
Design Loop through output are located on a label on the underside of the housing.

Video interface
Connector 1 x RCA Supply voltage 95 - 260 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz
Composite video output Power consumption max 24 W at 350 mA LNB load
Video output 1 Vpp (±1 dB)/ 75 Ω Mains cable length 2 metres
Video bandwidth 0..5 MHz Operating temperature +5° C to +45° C
Storage temperature - 40° C to +65° C
AUDIO R L Humidity 25 to 90 % rel humidity
Connector 2 x RCA (R+L) Operating distance for
Output 0,5 Vrms ± 0,5 dB/ RL 10 kΩ remote control max 10 metres
Dimensions (w x d x h) 380 x 240 x 65 mm
S-VHS Weight 1,8 kg approx
Connector 1 x Mini-DIN
Y Luminance signal 1 Vpp
C Chrominance
Impedance 75 Ω

SERIAL (RS 232) Serial data

Connector 9-pin D-sub male
Signals RS232, max. 115,2 kbit/s
Pin 1 DCD (Data carrier detect) not connected
2 RXD (Receive data)
3 TXD (Transmit data)
4 DTR (Data terminal ready) Set to high
5 GND (Signal ground)
6 DSR (Data set ready) not connected
7 RTS (Ready to send)
8 CTS (Clear to send)
9 RI (Ring indicator) not connected

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