Echostar AD-3000 IP User Manual

User Manual

ANALOG/DIGITAL, POSTIONER RECEIVER WITH

EMBEDDED VIACCESS AND COMMON INTERFACE

CONTENTS

4. Remote Control Unit (RCU) ------------------------------------------------------- 7

5. Getting started ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8

Operation and menu program --------------------------------------------------- 13

Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28

Front & rear view ------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

2. Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1970)

A. Receiver and TV set-up ------------ ------------------------------------------- 13

B. Main menu & Installation ---------------------------------------------------- 19 C. Advanced Installation --------------------------------------------------------- 26

Appendix. Tri control database remote ----------------------------------------- 31

Safety instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2

How to connect your dish to the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS ----- 11

WARNING!

Always follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury to yourself or damage to your equipment.

Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the receiver.

Do not use accessories or attachments not recommended by the receiver manufacturer, as they may cause hazards and will void the warranty.

Do not operate the receiver in high-humidity areas, or expose it to water or moisture.

Do not place the receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The receiver may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to the receiver.

Do not block or cover slots and openings in the receiver. These are provided for ventilation and protection from overheating. Never place the receiver near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place the receiver in an enclosure such as a cabinet without proper ventilation.

Do not stack the receiver on top of or below other electronic devices.

Operate the receiver using only the type of power source indicated on the marking label. Unplug the receiver power cord by gripping the power plug, not the cord.

Route power supply cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

Use an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault protection. For added protection during a lightning storm, or when the receiver is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the lines between the receiver and the antenna. This will provide some protection against damage caused by lightning or power line surges.

Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage, and will void the warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.

Unplug the receiver from the wall outlet and refer servicing to authorized service personnel whenever the following occurs:

The power supply cord or plug is damaged; Liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the receiver; The receiver has been exposed to rain or water; The receiver has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged; The receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance.

1. Safety Instructions

2. Features

1. Satellites : up to 50 satellites, 999 transponders

2. 4-digit 7-segment LED on the front panel displays channel information

3. Displays local time on the front panel in stand-by mode

4. Proprietary EchoStar OSG menu

5. 64-step volume control

6. VCR timer function (position, Digital/Analog, channel, start time, stop time)

7. Power recovery function

8. Last channel memory function

9. Favorite channel function (mixed Digital & Analog)

10. C/Ku control function

11. Parental lock / Installation & Edit lock / Receiver lock

12. Variety of LNB polarity control; 13/18V, 0/22kHz tone, 0/12V, Mechanical polarizer, magnetic polarizer (Ferrite) and DiSEqC 1.0

13. RS232C port for additional information service and update of the receiver control software

14. DiSEqC 1.0

compatible

15. Mechanical and magnetic polarizer control for each satellite

16. Auto Sat position search

17. Channel storing for multi satellites

18. Built-in positioner (high power azimuth control (36Vdc, 5A ))

Common Section

1. MPEG-2 Video (MP@ML)

2. MPEG-1 Audio layer 1, layer 2

3. MPEG-2 Digital & fully DVB compliant

4. Viaccess embedded with 1 smart card

5. Capable of interfacing with the CAMs of DVB Common Interface standard

6. Capable of scanning the frequency for SMATV system

7. On-screen display with 256-color full resolution

8. Plug & Play installing program set-up

9. LD quality video, CD quality audio

10. RS232C port for additional information service and update of the receiver control software

11. Displays signal level to set up the satellite antenna with ease

12. Powerful editing facilities; ; PIDs , TV or Radio channel, channel name, satellite name, transponder name

13. Teletext function (Your TV should support teletext.) & Subtitling

14. SCPC/MCPC receivable from C/Ku-band satellites

15. Variable aspect ratio (4:3, 16:9) with pan vector

16. EPG for on-screen channel information

17. Multi-lingual function when provided by the satellite and broadcasting service provider

18. Total 5000 channels programmable (4000 Channels for TV & 1000 Channels for Radio)

19. S/PDIF(Sony/Philips Digital Interface) for the digital audio

Digital Section

1. 700 programmable channels

2. 1 IF input (900-2150MHz) / 1 bandwidth (27MHz)

3. 32-step low threshold extension (3dB)

4. Audio mono / stereo selectable

5. C/ Ku band (invert/ normal video format) selectable

6. 4 video level control

7. 4 decoder modes

8. Color GUI (Graphic User Interface) menu (overlaid with digital graphic OSG menu and analog background live picture)

9. Powerful editing facilities; channel name, satellite name

Analog Section

Front Panel

3. Front & Rear View

Rear Panel

AC power cord

RF output connector to TV

Antenna input

LNB input

Loop through

Note: All the cables used for Input/Output connection for the receiver should be well shielded.

Selection / conf

irmation

Channel up / down

Volume up / down 2 Slots for CI module

ON/Standby

1 Smart card slot

Smart Card and CI Module

To watch payable program channels, a CI module and a smart card from the service provider is necessary. (The service provider is the distributor of the programs). CI modules and smart cards are only licensed to service providers only and they are distributed by their dealers or agents.

If you are subscribed to the services of more than one service provider, you might have to insert or change proper smart card and proper CI module of your choice.

Without CI module and smart card,only FTA (free-to-air) programs are available to watch.

Note : 1) The main plug must not be plugged in before inserting the CI module.

2) Insert the CI module fully into the slot behind the lid in the front panel of the receiver, towards the arrow on the module facing upwards and inwards.

3) Insert your smart card fully into the slot on the CI module towards the arrow on the card facing upwards and inwards.

4) CI module and smart card may give special menus which are not described in this manual.

5) A smart card is connected to a single service provider and to a specific range of channels.

4. Remote Control Unit (RCU)

The Power key turns the receiver on and off. The LED (Light Emitting Diode) flashes red to show the remote is working.

The TV, VCR and SAT keys select the device to be controlled. Pressing the SAT key allows the remote to control the functions of the receiver.

The Volume and Channel keys control the two most frequently used functions of the receiver.

The Mute key switches the sound on and off.

The MENU key is used to see main menu or to return to previous menu. The cursor keys are for channel ?and ? and volume ? and ?. The OK key is used to select a program, a highlighted line or parameter value. Also you can see TV/Radio channel list while watching TV or listening to the radio. The EXIT key exits to the video viewing mode at any time.

Number / Input keys enable direct channel selection command selection using numeric keys.

The TV/RAD(Radio) key switches between TV and radio mode. The FAV key shows a list of your selected favorite channels (To

define channels as favorite select the “Edit TV channel” menu).

The EPG key shows program information of the selected channel. (EPG; Electronic Program Guide)

The Subtitle key enables subtitling (only when provided by the broadcaster).

Selects the Audio Language or Soundtrack from among the data transmitted for the current channel.

Shows a thumb nail representation of the current channel in the “Edit TV Channel”, “Parental Lock” and “EPG”.

The SAT key shows a list of selectable satellites.

VIEW

The Information key provides additional information about the current channel and program (only available when provided by the broadcaster). In the menus pressing this key provides up to four lines of help.

DO NOT PLUG the receiver into Main Power Outlet, until you complete all the connections to the receiver.

5. Getting Started

TV ANTENNATV

RF IN

Receiver to TV with RF

VCR

RF IN RF INRF OUT

Receiver to VCR and then to TV with RF

1. Connect the Off-air TV antenna or cable if available to the ANT IN socket of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS.

2. Connect the TV OUT socket of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS to the RF IN of the TV set.

3. Search on the TV set for UHF channel # 38. This is the default channel where the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS is set to.

1. Connect the Off-air TV antenna or cable if available to the ANT IN socket of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS.

2. Connect the TV OUT socket of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS with the RF IN of the VCR.

3. Connect the RF OUT of the VCR to the RF IN of the TV set.

4. Search on the TV set and the VCR for UHF channel # 38. This is the default channel where the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS is programmed to. Note : Use different UHF channels for VCR and EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS.

TV ANTENNA

RF IN

Receiver to TV with Audio and Video RCAs

VIDEO AUDIO IN IN

Receiver to TV and VCR with SCART Cables

1. Connect the Off-air TV antenna or cable if available to the ANT IN socket of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS.

2. Connect the TV OUT socket of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS with the RF IN of the VCR.

3. Connect the RF OUT of the VCR to the RF IN of the TV set.

4. Search on the VCR for UHF channel # 38. This is the default channel where the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS is programmed to.

5. Connect the SCART cable from the TV SCART of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS to the SCART of the TV set.

6. Connect the SCART cable from the VCR SCART of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS to the SCART of the VCR.

7. When the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS is switched on the TV set, TV set will automatically switch to the relevant SCART input of the TV. Note : Use different UHF channels for VCR and EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS.

TV SCART RF IN

RF OUT RF IN VCR SCART

1. Connect the Off-air TV antenna or cable if available to the ANT IN socket of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS.

2. Connect the TV OUT socket of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS with the RF IN of the TV set.

3. Connect the Video and Audio RCAs of the EchoStar AD-3000IP VIACCESS to the Video and Audio RCAs of the TV set.

TV ANTENNA

VCR

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