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course perform a manual search. But you also
need to supply the PID codes here. Freshly
stored channels are grouped by transponders
but you can freely change the order of
channels. Add, delete and swap ‘em just the
way you like. Analogue and digital channels
are stored in one list. So in the end, when
using the receiver in daily life, you won’t
be bothered by technical details such as the
transmission mode of any channel (analogue
or digital.) The same goes for radio stations.
At first, you may find the way you have to
programme new channels very complex. But
you are rewarded with the greatest ease of
use afterwards.
At some points the UFD501 is rather slow.
For instance, it will take its time when switching
channels. A nice feature is the freeze
function. One press at a button will freeze
the video. This may be more than just a nifty
gimmick in case you want to process those
stills on your PC, for example.
The analogue part of the receiver is not
just another cheap analogue box built into
the same housing. Instead, a high-end analogue
receiver is completely integrated with
the system. And what’s true for the digital
reception part goes for the analogue part as
well: pre-programmed with a lot of channels.
When using a universal LNB, it’s showtime
right away. We missed a bandwidth switch,
which is normally very useful for C-band
reception of which the UFD 501 is capable.
Neither is there a low-threshold extension.
To equalise differences in various channel’s
video level, you can adjust it in six steps. On
http://www.TELE-satellite.com
the audio side, six different bandwidths are
supported, ranging from 110kHz to 380kHz.
Frequencies can be entered directly using the
numeric keypad. It’s goodbye to those seemingly
endless up-and-down search operations
you may be used from other receivers.
As mentioned, the on-screen display supports
various languages, and you can use a
parental lock on certain channels.
The included manual is very well done,
clearly describing all details, using charts and
graphics to explain them. Complex charts of
DiSEqC configurations will take away every
inch of unclearness. And there’s also a glossary
of technical terms included.
CONCLUSION
Suitable for almost any DXer in Europe
or Asia, this Kathrein UFD 501 will do the
job, especially as SCPC is supported in this
version.
But still, it is also a very good receiver for
normal daily use in your household, since it
is so easy to operate that even your grandfather
won’t have troubles with it. It combines
analogue and digital into one easy to operate
box. The user isn’t bothered with technical
details about whether a channel is digital or
analogue.
During our test, the receiver did not crash
once. The many supported languages make
using this receiver even easier.
Teletext is supported and passed to your
TV set, so you need a teletext-capable TV
for reception.
MORE INFORMATION
-www.TELE-satellite.com/TSI/9902/kathrein.shtml
UFD 501
Distributor
Kathrein-Werke AG, D-83004 Rosenheim.
Information fax
+49-8031-184306
Channel memory
600
LNB input range
950-2150 MHz
LNB output
yes
Scart (Peritel) connectors
2
Audio out
2 x RCA
Serial interface
yes
Y/C (S-VHS) output
yes
22 kHz control switch
yes
DiSEqC
yes
Polarisation switch
13/18 Volt fused
Voltage
90 to 245 VAC
Consumption
40W (standby 5W)
Symbol rates
SCPC
Video resolution
Pan & Scan mode
Video formats
Teletext
DIGITAL
ANALOGUE
20-30.5 Msym/s
yes
576 x 720
yes
4:3, 16:9
yes (through TV set)
Video bandwidth
27MHz
On-screen display
yes (multi-lingual)
Video gain
0-6 dB adjustable
Audio bandwidths
110, 130, 150, 200, 280 and 380 kHz
De-emphases
50 µs, J17
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