Bell EXPRESSVU User Manual

WELCOME TO BELL EXPRESSVU

Congratulations on choosing Bell ExpressVu. You are about to experience the excitement
and convenience of Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) service, which delivers the very
best picture and sound quality. Bell ExpressVu consistently provides state-of-the-art
products and satellite-delivered services — with high performance, ease of operation,
and a wide variety of entertainment options.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For basic installation procedures, see the Installation Instructions booklet that came with
your system. For more detailed installation procedures, see the Installation Kit Guide
included in the optional Installation Kit. For information on professional installation,
call the Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at 1-888-SKY-DISH.

For assistance using the receiver or remote:

1 Review the part of this Guide that covers the desired subject.

2. If this does not help, review the Problems and Solutions Tables
beginning on page 4-1.

3. If this does not help, call Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre at
1-888-SKY-DISH, or see the home page at http://www.bell.ca on the
World Wide Web.

Introduction

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OVERVIEW

Before you use your satellite receiver, you need to install the system or have it installed
by a professional technician. For a professional installation, please call the Customer
Service Center at 1-888-SKY-DISH. If you install the system yourself, use the
instructions in Chapter 2.

A vital part of the installation is to set up the receiver to get the latest
software from the satellite signal. If you are installing a new system and
follow the instructions in Chapter 2, your receiver will automatically get
this software.

For information on the receiver and its installation, read Chapter 2, The Parts of The
System beginning on page 2-1.

For information on any specific feature or function, read Chapter 3, Using The System
beginning on page 3-1.

For information on assembling and installing a dish antenna, read the Installation Guide
beginning on page I-1.

If you have a problem operating the system or receive an error message, use the
Troubleshooting Tables beginning on page 4-1.

CONVENTIONS

To make it easy for you to use this guide, we use the following conventions.

• The names of remote control buttons are all uppercase.
Example: Press the SAT button.

• Menus and options that appear on the TV screen are in bold type.
Example: Open the Program Guide.

• Select means to move the highlight to an on-screen option or choice in a list and press
the select button on the remote control.
Example: Select the Locks option.

• Connections on the back of the receiver are in small capital letters.
Example: Satellite In

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Getting Started

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GETTING STARTED

After your system has been installed, order and watch your programming using the
following steps:

STEP 1: ORDERING YOUR PROGRAMMING

Remote
Buttons Menu Options

1. Using a remote control, press SAT and then
press the blank POWER button. Make sure the
TV is also on.

Note: If you see the Bell ExpressVu logo
displayed on your TV screen, press the
SELECT or blank Power button on the remote
control to view satellite TV programming.

2. Press GUIDE.
You will see that some channels in the

Program Guide appear in white. These
channels can be viewed immediately.
However, many channels will be in red. You
cannot view these channels until you order
programming.

Press CANCEL to close the Program Guide
before going to the next step.

3. Press the SYS INFO button on the remote
control to display the System Info screen.

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4. Call the Customer Service Center at 1-888-SKY-DISH. A customer service
representative will help you start Bell ExpressVu programming on your system and
will discuss the various programming packages available.

5. Choose a package and the representative will authorize your programming.

6. Press CANCEL to close the System Information screen.

7. Wait a few minutes and the channels you purchased will turn from red to white, and
can now be viewed.

STEP 2: FINDING PROGRAMS TO WATCH

Remote
Buttons Menu Options

1. Press the GUIDE button.

2. When the Program Guide opens, use the UP
or DOWN ARROW to view information on
other channels. The channels for the
programming you ordered should be shown in
white and are available for viewing. After you
have highlighted a current program in the
Program Guide, press SELECT to watch it.

QUICK TOUR OF BASIC FEATURES

This tour guides you quickly through a number of basic satellite receiver features
accessible directly from the remote control without using menus. For more detailed
information about each feature, see Chapter 3, Using the System.

Remote
Buttons Menu Options

1. Make sure the TV is on.

2. Press the UP or DOWN ARROW button to
change channels.

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