Bell High Definition Television (HDTV), High Definition Television User Manual

WELCOME TO BELL EXPRESSVU

Congratulations and welcome to the home theater experience of High Definition
Television (HDTV). This state-of-the-art high definition (HD) digital satellite receiver
provides motion picture sharpness and wide screen format together with high quality
digital sound. You will also experience the excitement and convenience of Digital
Broadcast Satellite (DBS) service bringing high definition programming straight to your
home. This receiver also includes the following features to enhance your home theater
experience:

• Dolby Digital

®

encoded audio output

• Advanced UHF Pro remote control

• On-screen caller ID

Bell expressvu consistently provides innovative products and services - with high
performance, ease of operation, and a wide variety of entertainment options.

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. 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, Receiver Description
and Installation.

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

For information on assembling and installing a dish antenna, read the Installation Guide.

If you have a problem operating the system or receive an error message, use the
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting Tables.

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CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE

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

• The names of remote control buttons and modes 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 bold capital letters.
Example: SATELLITE IN

Note: To enjoy viewing high definition programming at its highest resolution and quality,
your Bell ExpressVu HD digital satellite receiver must be connected to an HDTV set or
monitor and displayed in a high definition format (1080i or 720p). Your receiver must
also be activated with qualifying programming to display in high definition format.

IF YOU NEED MORE ASSISTANCE

If you need help after you read this guide, call Customer Service at 1-888-SKY-DISH
(3474). You can also call the Customer Service number for information on professional
installation.

QUICK START GUIDE

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.

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.

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3. Display the Important System
Information screen by pressing the SYS

INFO button on the receiver’s front panel.

Note: The screen shown here is just an
example. The screen that you will actually
see will contain numbers and information
unique to your receiver.

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

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

6. Press SELECT to close the Important
System Information screen.

7. Press GUIDE. Wait a few minutes and the
channels you purchased will turn from red
to white, and can now be viewed. If your
programming package qualifies, your
receiver should now be capable of
displaying in high definition format.

STEP 2: FINDING PROGRAMS TO WATCH

Remote
Buttons Menu Options

First, make sure the receiver is turned on.
Press the POWER button on the remote or
press the POWER button on the receiver.
There are two ways to find information on
programs.

• Press GUIDE. When the Program Guide
opens, use the UP or DOWN ARROW to
view information on other channels. After
you have highlighted a program in the
Program Guide, press SELECT to
watch it.