Channel Master 7500GB16 User Manual

User’s Guide

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®

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tries to perform operations in a non-routine manner. This product, like almost any
other high tech product, is subject to bugs and hence Channel Master CANNOT
AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT ALL FEATURES, SUCH AS
PARENTAL CONTROLS, WILL WORK AS INTENDED UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.
Channel Master endeavors to improve such conditions and will periodically download
improvements.

Equipment and Software Covered by this Guide

This User Guide covers the Channel Master® DVR+™ receiver and software model
Channel Master DVR+. This User Guide may cover other devices not listed here.

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VUDU and the logo are trademarks of VUDU, Inc. and are used by permission.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Important Safety Instructions

1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use the apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with a dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one

wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any

way, such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into it, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

14 Do NOT expose the remote control batteries to excessive heat such as fire or sunshine.
15 WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing.

16 The power adapter must remain easy to unplug from the power socket once the equipment is installed.
17 Some safety related markings can be found on the bottom of the apparatus.
18 CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Installation

• Locate the power adapter and receiver indoors in an open, well-ventilated area. Do not place them in an enclosure (such

as a cabinet) without proper ventilation.

• Place the receiver on its feet on a firm, stable, horizontal surface.

• Unplug the power adapter from the power socket during installation and follow all connection instructions.

• Only connect the original power adapter to the receiver. Other power adapters may damage the circuitry and cause a fire

risk.

• Do NOT place heavy objects on the receiver or power adapter.

• Keep plastic packaging and small parts away from babies and children.

Protect from water

• Do NOT place objects filled with liquids, such as vases or drinks, on or near the power adapter or receiver.

General Precautions

• Do NOT remove the power adapter cover due to risk of electric shock from live parts inside.

• Do NOT allow objects to drop or be pushed inside the receiver, for example by children.

• Do NOT place naked flames such as lighted candles on or near the receiver or power adapter.

Equipment Care

• Unplug the power adapter from the power socket before cleaning.

• If the power adapter or receiver is damaged, unplug it from the power socket and have it checked by qualified personnel

before operating it any further.

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Warning and Attention Symbols

You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system. This User’s Guide provides various procedures. If you
do some of these procedures carelessly, you could injure or kill yourself or damage equipment or property. Some other
procedures require special attention.

The Class II equipment symbol means the equipment has additional insulation and does not need

to be grounded.

For Your Safety

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.

Alternating Current (AC)

Direct Current (DC)

Indoor Use Only

USB Connector

WARNING: DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD. The remote control supplied with this

hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close
securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed
inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

product contains a coin cell battery. If the coin cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION 1

Safety Instructions

Introduction

03 :: What’s included
04 :: Controls and connectors
05 :: Setting up your DVR+
06 :: Using the remote control

Getting Started

10 :: Turning on your DVR+
10 :: Programming the remote
12 :: List of Remote Codes
16 :: Recording on your DVR+
16 :: Playing a recording
16 :: Deleting a recording
17 :: Managing recordings
17 :: Locking a recording

Using the DVR+

20 :: Changing channels
20 :: Controlling the audio

20 :: Setting audio options
21 :: Getting program info
21 :: Adjusting languages
and captioning
22 :: Using VUDU™ service

Menus and Options

24 :: DVR+ Main Menu
25 :: SEARCH
25 :: DVR
26 :: GUIDE
26 :: SETTINGS

Troubleshooting

29 :: Issues and Actions

FCC, Warranty, OSS

32 :: FCC Statement
33 :: Limited Warranty
36 :: OSS Notices

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Chapter 1

:: Introduction

What you’ll find in this chapter:

• What’s included with your DVR+

• Controls and connectors

• Setting up your DVR+

• Using the remote control.

Introduction ::

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Introduction

Your new Channel Master DVR+ receiver

Thank you for purchasing your new Channel Master DVR+ High
Definition digital video receiver and recorder.

The DVR+ receiver is a state-of-the-art, high definition (HD),
digital video recorder (DVR) combining subscription-free, Over
The Air (OTA) digital television reception with the flexibility of
recording for later playback. It is the complete entertainment
solution: an advanced, HD digital video recorder combining OTA
reception and recording with access to Internet-enabled TV
entertainment such as on-demand VUDU™ movies.

Internet features

Note that to access DVR+ Internet-enabled features, you must
connect to a high-speed broadband Internet service. A download
speed of 2 Mbps or more is highly recommended in order to
enjoy on-demand high-definition movies, such as VUDU.

Using this guide

This guide is intended to help you use your new Channel Master
DVR+ receiver. It describes the controls and connections required
to set up and get started using the device, as well as providing
lists of numbered tasks for using its many features. The flow of
these tasks may be illustrated using a ribbon, as shown below.

The VUDU Service

Access to rent or buy
VUDU movies on-demand
using your DVR+ receiver
requires an account with
the VUDU service. You
can browse for available
movies and then sign up
directly from within the
online application on the
DVR+ receiver. Or you
may use a web browser to
visit www.vudu.com and
select the Sign Up link to
get started.

If you already have a
VUDU account, then you
can sign in to it from your
DVR+ receiver; or if you
have an account with
Walmart.com, you can
use that username and
password to get started.

Start task with
Step 1.

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:: Introduction

Continue with Step 2.

Follow with Step 3.

Finish task with Step 4.
Task completed.

Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

Stop Sheet

What is included with your DVR+

Unpack the box and familiarize yourself with each item:

• TheChannelMasterDVR+digitalvideorecorder

• QuickStartGuide

• “ReadThisFirst”StopSheet

• ACPowerSupply

Power Supply

Remote Control

• Remotecontrol(TwoCR2032batteriesincluded)

Introduction ::

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Front Panel Controls

The front panel of your Channel Master DVR+ receiver features the following:

• IR Receiver to receive infrared signals from your remote control. Please do not cover or obstruct.

• Status LED to provide a visual indication of whether your DVR+ receiver is turned on (bright blue)

or in standby mode (dim blue). The bright blue light turns red when the DVR+ receiver is actively
recording a program or event.

• Power button to activate your DVR+ (if it is standby mode) or put it in standby (if it is active).

IR Receiver

Receives IR signals

from remote.

Do not cover or obstruct

Status LED

Red—Active Recording

Bright Blue—On

Dim Blue—Standby

Power Button

Turns power on/off;

push and hold

to reset

Rear Panel Connections

The rear panel of your DVR+ receiver has a number of different connectors you should note.

• RFINtoconnectacoaxialcableforanOver-The-Air(OTA)televisionantenna(REQUIRED).

• OPTICAL port to connect a digital audio cable for multichannel sound output.

• HDMI port to connect a High-Definition Multimedia Interface cable for digital audio/video output.

• ETHERNET to connect a LAN cable to your router for broadband Internet service. Note that this

optional connection (or a wireless connection using the optional USB Wi-Fi adapter) is required if
you wish to access Internet-enabled services such as VUDU.

• Two USB 2.0 ports to connect the optional USB WiFi adapter and/or external hard-disk/flash
drive for expanded DVR storage.

• IR port to connect the extension cable for an optional Infrared (IR) receiver. This increases the
flexibility of where you can install your DVR+ and still have it respond to remote control signals.

USB 2.0 Ports

Connects to external

hard drive/ash drive

and optional USB

Wi-Fi adapter

IR

Connect (optional)
IR extension cable

Antenna

Connects over-the-air

antenna

HDMI® Output

Provides high-

denition digital audio

and video to the TV

Digital Audio

Optical connection to a

high-quality digital sound

decoding system

Ethernet

Connects to the broadband
home network (required for

extended program guide

and internet applications)

Power

Provides AC

power to DVR+

WARNING: Only use the power supply included with your DVR+ to connect it to the AC outlet.

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:: Introduction

Connecting and setting up your DVR+ receiver

Connect the antenna to the receiver.

1

RF IN

Connects over-the-air
(OTA) TV antenna

Connect the receiver to the TV.

2

Connect the small end of the power cord to the receiver input and plug

3

the other end into an AC outlet. Turn on the TV and select the correct
input.

HDMI® Output

Provides high-denition digital

audio and video to the TV

Note: Only use
a good-quality,
shielded HDMI
cable.

Power Input

Provides power
to DVR+

Remove plastic battery tab from remote control by pulling it out.

4

Firmly pull

straight out

Follow the on-screen Setup Wizard instructions, using the remote control.

5

(See the following pages for more instructions on using your remote.)

Introduction ::

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Using your DVR+ remote control

Selects the TV input

Input

(see Programming the

Remote Control,

page 10)

TV On/Standby

(see Programming the

Remote Control,

page 10)

Period

Used to enter

sub-channel numbers

Mute

Silence audio output from

the TV (see Programming

the Remote Control,

page 10)

DVR

Displays recorded events

Guide

View program guide

Home

Returns to home screen

from Internet apps

Exit

Close menu or guide
and return to viewing

Navigation

Choose options in menus,

DVR recordings, guide,

settings and info bar

Volume

Increase/decrease TV

volume (see Programming

the Remote Control,

page 10)

Playback Control

Rewind/Pause/Fast

Forward/Skip Back/Play/

Skip Forward//Stop

Record

Record current program

or guide selection

On/Standby

DVR+ power on/standby

Numeric Keypad

Choose channel directly
by its number or navigate
the program guide

Zoom

Format SD picture to the
desired width of program

Menu

View Main Menu for
advanced options and
settings

Info

Displays channel and
program information

Closed Captions (CC)

Toggles closed captions
on/off

Back

Return to previous guide
page, menu, or channel

Colored Buttons

Use varies depending on
feature

Channel

View previous/next
channel

Page

Navigate guide or text
pages

Audio

Displays all audio/audio
description channels

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:: Introduction

Mute/unmute
(see Programming

the Remote
Control, page 10)

View program/
channel
information

Increase/decrease
sound volume
(see Programming

the Remote
Control, page 10)

Browse up/
down to next
numbered
channel

Pause a
program

Play a program

Rewind

Skip backward

Record remainder
of current program
or a program
scheduled for the
future in the guide

To move through the
program guide, use the
following buttons:

-2.5 hours

Search

-1 day

+1 day

Fast forward

Skip forward

Stop

Record selected program

Next page of channels

Previous page of channels

Introduction ::

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:: Introduction

Chapter 2

:: Getting Started

What you’ll find in this chapter:

• Turning on your new Channel Master DVR+

• Programming the remote to control your TV

• Recording a program using your DVR+

• Playing back a recorded program

• Deleting a recorded program on your DVR+

• Managing your recorded programs

• Locking a recording with a password.

Getting Started ::

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