Drake ESR-D104 Instruction Manual

User’s Guide

ESR-D104

Digital Satellite Receiver

Table of Contents

1. General Information ........................................................................................4

1.1 Main Features................................................................................................4

1.2 For Your Safety..............................................................................................5

1.3 Unpacking......................................................................................................5

1.4 General Operation of the Digital Satellite Receiver....................................5

1.5 RCU ..............................................................................................................6

1.6 Front Panel ....................................................................................................7

1.7 Rear Panel .....................................................................................................7

2. Installation of Digital Satellite Receiver......................................................... 8

2.1 Connecting to Antenna and TV.................................................................... 8

2.2 Connecting to TV/VCR using SCART Support ........................................... 8

2.3 Connecting to TV using RCA Support ........................................................9

2.4 Connecting to another IRD...........................................................................9

2.5 Connecting to Digital Amplifier..................................................................10

3. Menu Information .......................................................................................... 11

4. User Installation.............................................................................................12

4.1 Antenna Setup – 1) DiSEqC 1.2..................................................................12

4.1.1 East West Limit ........................................................................................ 12

4.1.2 Reset DiSEqC limit................................................................................... 12

4.2 Antenna Setup – 2) Fixed ...........................................................................13

4.3 Channel Search – 1) DisEqC 1.2 ................................................................13

4.4 Channel Search – 2) Fixed .........................................................................16

4.5 System Setting ............................................................................................16

4.6 Parental Lock ..............................................................................................17

4.7 Factory Default............................................................................................ 18

5. General Viewing Function ............................................................................19

5.1 Select Channel ............................................................................................ 19

5.2 Previous Channel Recall ............................................................................ 19

5.3 TV & Radio Mode ........................................................................................19

5.4 TV & VCR Mode........................................................................................... 19

5.5 Channel Information ...................................................................................20

5.6 Volume & Audio Control.............................................................................20

5.7 Position ......................................................................................................20

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5.8 Sat ..............................................................................................................21

5.9 Favourite List ..............................................................................................21

6. Channel Manager ..........................................................................................22

6.1 Channel Manager ........................................................................................22

2. Favorite mode (Green key)........................................................................... 22

3. Sort ...............................................................................................................22

6.2 Favorite Channel......................................................................................... 22

6.3 Move Channel.............................................................................................. 23

6.4 Lock Channel ..............................................................................................23

6.5 Rename Channel......................................................................................... 24

6.6 Delete Channel ............................................................................................24

6.7 Sort Channel................................................................................................ 24

7. EPG (Electronic Program Guide) ................................................................. 25

8. Timer …………………………………………………………………………………26

9. Antenna Direction Help................................................................................. 27

10. Front Panel Display ....................................................................................28

11. Menu Tree of Digital Satellite Receiver......................................................29

12. Trouble Shooting ........................................................................................30

Table of Figures, Charts and Tables

Figure 1: Remote Control Unit ........................................................ 6

Figure 2: Rear Panel......................................................................... 7

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1. General Information

The Digital Satellite Receiver allows you to view a variety of satellite programs. This user’s guide
covers the installation of the Digital Satellite Receiver and the necessary steps to operate various
features. It also explains special features available only in this Digital Satellite Receiver in detail,
and will allow you to take full advantage of these features.

1.1 Main Features

• Fully MPEG2, DVB compliant

• Digital Audio with AC-3 support by SPDIF

• PIG (Picture In Graphic) support DiSEqC1.2 positioner for multi-satellites (63 satellites)

• C/Ku band control for each antenna

• User Friendly and easy-to-use menu system

• Various channel editing functions (favorite, moving, locking, renaming, deleting and sorting)

• User programmable various satellite & transponder information

• Automatic search for newly added transponder (Network Auto Search)

• Stores up to 2000 channels

• Easy and fast software upgrade through RS-232 port

• Plug-and-play data transfer system (IRD to IRD)

• Timer function, automatically turns On/Off by setting function (daily, weekly, monthly, one

time)

• Automatic reserved channel moving system

• Electronic Program Guide (EPG)

• OSD Teletext (DVB ETS 300 706) and Subtitle function support

• VBI Teletext support

• Antenna positioning help feature

• Multi video output – CVBS, RGB

• Provides various switch types, LNB types and NTSC/PAL monitor type

• SCPC/MCPC receivable from C/Ku band satellite

• Multi LNB controlled by DiSEqC 1.2 and 22KHz

• 256 color On-Screen-Display

• Automatic PAL/NTSC conversion

• Automatic last channel saving

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1.2 For Your Safety

• Allow clear space around the Digital Satellite Receiver for sufficient ventilation

• Do not cover the Digital Satellite Receiver or place it on a unit that emits heat

• Use a soft cloth and a mild solution of washing liquid to clean the casing

• Do not connect or modify cables when the Digital Satellite Receiver is plugged in

• Do not remove the cover

• Do not allow the unit to be exposed to extreme heat, cold or humid conditions

• Never allow liquids, spray or other materials to come into contact with the inside of the

model.

1.3 Unpacking

Unpack the Digital Satellite Receiver and check to make sure that all of the following items are
included in the packaging.

• 1 x Remote Control Unit (RCU)

• 1 x User’s Guide

• 2 x AAA batteries

• 1 x Digital Satellite Receiver

• 1x SCART-SCART cable

• 1x AC mains cable

1.4 General Operation of the Digital Satellite Receiver

Throughout this manual you will notice that the everyday operation of your Digital Satellite
Receiver is based on a series of user friendly on screen display and menus. These menus will help
you get the most from your Digital Satellite Receiver, guiding you through installation, channel
organizing, viewing and many other functions.
All functions can be carried out using the buttons on the RCU, and some of the functions can also
be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

If at any time when using the menus you want to return to the normal TV mode, press the TV/AV
button.

Please be aware that new software may change the functionality of the Digital Satellite Receiver.

Should you experience any difficulties with the operation of your Digital Satellite Receiver, please
consult the relevant section of this manual, including the Problem Shooting, or alternatively call
your dealer or a customer service adviser.

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1.5 RCU

Figure 1: Remote Control Unit

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1.6 Front Panel

Button Function

Switches between normal mode and standby.

To step up and down through the channels. To select the
different elements in the menus.

1.7 Rear Panel

Name Function
LNB IN Connect to satellite antenna
LNB OUT Connect to another receiver
VCR To connect a VCR via a SCART connector.
TV To connect a TV via a SCART connector.
AUDIO R Audio output (right channel).
AUDIO L Audio output (left channel).
S/PDIF Digital audio optical output.
RS232 Serial port connection.
MAINS Connect to power

Figure 2: Rear Panel

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2. Installation of Digital Satellite Receiver

This section explains the installation of Digital Satellite Receiver. Refer to the manuals supplied
with the equipment for the installation of outdoor equipment such as the dish antenna. When
adding new equipment, be sure to refer to the related parts of the manual for the installation.

2.1 Connecting to Antenna and TV

2.2 Connecting to TV/VCR using SCART Support

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2.3 Connecting to TV using RCA Support

2.4 Connecting to another IRD

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2.5 Connecting to Digital Amplifier

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