EchoStar International Corporation has to the best of its abilities, done
everything to supply you with a receiver built to the most up-to-date
software and hardware. EchoStar International Corporation makes no
warranties with respect to the reception of the channels provided by the
broadcast service providers and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
EchoStar International Corporation reserves the right, for whatever
reason, to revise, chang e or modi fy the h ard- and s oftw are of the rece iver
without the obligation to notify or warrant any person or organization of
such change.
DOCUMENTATION
EchoStar International Corporation has to the best of its abilities, done
everything to supply you with the most up-to-date information. EchoStar
International Corporation makes no warranties with respect to the
information provided by this User guide and specifically disclaims any
implied warranties of merchan tab ility or fitn ess for any parti cular pur pose.
The information provided is meant as a guideline for the use and
maintenance of the receiver.
EchoSt ar Intern ationa l Corpo ration reserv es the rig ht to revise, ch ange or
translate this User guide without the obligation to notify any person or
organization of such change. Therefore, please visit our web site, on a
regular basis, for the latest information available.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
If your receiver has conditional access capabilities:
For pay-services, please only use Common Interface (CI) modules and
the related Smartcard which are approved by the service provider of the
encrypted program you want to receive. Only this will enable the receiver
to work properly.
Anomalies can occur when an unapproved CI-module and/or Smartcard
is used. EchoStar can not and will not accept any responsibility for the
performance of such CI-modules and/or smartcards. If you use an
unapproved CI-module and/or Smartcard, EchoStar is no longer able to
provide any assistance o r support. Use of an unapproved CI-module and/
or Smartcard will void any warranty cl aim. If yo u have any doubt w hich CImodules are approved, please ask your service provider for assistance.
No part of this User Manual may be copied, distributed, transmitted,
stored in a retrieval system or translated into any human or computer
language, in any form or by any other mea ns, electron ically, mechanic ally,
magnetically, manually or otherwise or disclosure to third parties without
the express written permission of EchoStar International Corporation.
EchoStar International Corporation is possibly in the possession of
patents, requests for patent approval, trademarks, copyrights and other
intellectual property with respect to the contents within this user manual.
The submission of this User Manual does not imply you have got any
license or other legal right for t he use of th e here above mentioned
without the express written permission of EchoStar International
Corporation.
■ EchoStar, EchoNAV and Quality has a Name
are registered trademarks of Ec hoStar International Corporation;
■ All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners or
This documentation set is intended for anyone
who uses an EchoStar receiver. It can be used
by both first-time and experienced users of
receivers who want to install, use and maintain
their receiver.
This User guide is applicable for the EchoNAV
Xpress receivers and is divided into separate
sections and chapters. For easy access to the
information, a clear table of content is provided.
Note that this manual is applicable for all
models, therefore the most comprehensive
description and operation is given. For detailed
information, please refer to your dealer.
2.NOTATIONALCONVENTIONS
Throughout this user guide, there may be
blocks of text indicated by symbols and printed
in a different way then the surrounding text.
These blocks of text ask the attention of the
reader to avoid hazardous situations. The
SITUATIONWHICH, IFNOTAVOIDED, COULD
RESULTIN (SERIOUS) INJURY.
This caution indicates a situation which, if
not avoided, could damage the equipment
or other properties.
This note indicates additional information to
the user to make the user aware of pos si ble
problems and informati on of a ny im port ance
to help the user to unde rst and , to us e and to
maintain the installation.
Safety Guidelines
3.GENERAL SAFETY
Read this user guide carefully and make sure you understand the instructions given. For your
safety, know what the reaction upon each action will be. Do not perform any actions which are not
described in this user guide, failing to do so m igh t result in an uncontrolled beh av ior of the receiver
or even in a hazardous situation for persons and/or equipment.
Disconnect the receiver from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation
procedures. Do not use alcohol or ammonia based liquids to clean the receiver. If required, clean
with a soft lint-free cloth slightly made damp with a mild soap solution.
Consult an authorized service technician if the receiver does not operate normally when the
instructions in this user guide are strictly followed. Do not to attempt to open the receiver, as you
will be exposed to a shock hazard.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock and fire, do not put any objects on top of the receiver which:
■ contain liquids, su ch as vases, glasses, bottles, etc.
■ contain an open heat source or open fire, such as candles, cigarettes, ash trays, etc.
■ could fall through the ventilation slots or which could cover them and prevent proper cooling of
the components inside.
Make sure that noth ing rest s on the receivers ca bles and that th e cables are not locate d where t hey
can cause injury to persons and pets (e.g to stumble over, eat the cable).
Do not install the receiver:
■ in the open air;
■ in a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet;
■ directly on top of or under another equipment;
■ on a surface which will obstruct the ventilation slots.
Do not expose the receiver and it’s accessories:
■ to rain or excessive moisture to avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to your receiver;
■ to direct sunlight, heaters, stoves or any other heat generating equipment;
■ to any magnetic objects, such as speakers, electric motors, transformers, etc.;
■ to excessive vibration.
To help avoid possible damage to the receiver’s electronics, wait 5 seconds after you switched off
the receiver before you move the receiver or disconnect any equipment.
For receiver s with conditional access capabilities:
■ do not put any foreign objects into the Common Interface (CI) slots or smartcard reader.
■ do not touch the components or pins on the CI-module/smartcard
■ hold the CI-module and the smartcard by it’s edges.
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Safety Guidelines
4.ELECTRICALSAFETY
When you use or connect electrical equipment,
always obey the safety regulations as
applicable in your country, to reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock and personal injury.
Read and comply at least with the given safety
instructions.
■ Always make sure that the electrical power
supply correspon ds w ith the voltage on the
electrical identification plate on the
equipment next to the electrical connection.
■ Your equipment is double insulated in
compliance with the standards as stated in
the EC Declaration of Conformity; therefore
no additional earth wire is required, though
the use of an earth leak switch and/or over
voltage protection switch is recommended.
■ Only use an approved extension
(convenience) lead su ita ble for the ele ctrical
power consumption of the installed
equipment.
5.ENVIRONMENTALSAFETY
Most of the packaging materials and batteries
can be recycled. Please dis card these materia ls
in an environmental safe manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMARK
Dispose the packaging in an environmental
safe manner . Plea se inform you rself on loca l
regulations with respect to the disposal of
reusable materials.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMARK
Dispose used batteries in an environmental
safe manner . Plea se inform you rself on loca l
regulations with respect to the disposal of
batteries.
6.LOGOS
The CE tells you that the receiver is
following the provisions of Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to the electromagnetic
compatibili ty and the pr ovisions o f Council
Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC on
the approximation of the laws of the
Member S ta tes relat ing to low vo ltage and
electrical safety.
The double insulation logo tells you that
the receiver is electrically safe within the
normal use of the receiver as stated in the
safety chapter.
The ‘risk of elec tri cal sh oc k - do n ot o pen’
logo tells you that you are not allowed to
open the rec eiver.
Only authorized (service) technicians are
allowed to open the box.
The Digital Video Broadcasting logo tells
you that this equipment is compliant with
the DVB standards as registered under
registration number
The Dolby Digital logo tells you that this
receiver is comp liant with the Dolby Digital
standard.
The Stab-USALS logo tells you that this
receiver is compliant with the USALS
standard.
The EchoNAV Xpress logo tells you that
this receiver has the EchoNAV Xpress
Multi-lingual User Interface.
2. Wait at least five seconds, to help avoid
possible damage to the receiver’s
electronics.
3. Use a dry, soft and clean lint-free cleaning
cloth to clean the receiver.
4. Other cleaning agent s can caus e damage to
the outside surface.
a. Make a dry, soft and clean lint-free
cleaning cloth a little damp.
b. Carefully wip e the surface and make sure
that no moisture gets into the receiver.
c. Let the receiver dry on the air.
8.ENDOFLIFEDISPOSAL
Your receiver and related accessories contain
material s which can be recycled and reused.
Specialized companies can recycle your
equipment to increase the amount of reusable
materials and to minimize the amount of
materials to be disposed of.
Please inform yourself on local regulations on
disposal of your equipment.
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5 ORGANIZE THE LISTS 2-5
6 CREATE A FAVORITE LIST 2-6
7 LOCK CHANNEL - LIST ACCESS 2-7
8 EDIT - ADD/EDIT SATELLITE, TRANSPONDER, CHANNEL (PID) 2-8
9 SOFTWARE UPGRADE - FACTORY RESET 2-9
10 MENU STRUCTURE 2-10
Specifications
TROUBLESHOOTING
1 GENERAL 3-1
2 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) RELATED 3-1
3 LIST RELATED 3-1
4 EPG RELATED 3-2
5 TIMER RELATED 3-2
6 TV AND RADIO RELATED 3-3
7 INSTAL LATION RELATED 3-4
8 MOTORIZED INSTALLATION RELATED 3-5
9 SMARTCARD RELATED 3-5
For the location and availability of the basic front panel controls, please refer to the front panel as
shown on the packaging. If available, the basic front panel controls are:
The standby/on button, to switch the receiver to Standby or On.
Note that the ON/OFF switch is located on the rear panel.
The arrow up button, to move one channel up (live only).
The arrow down button, to move one channel down.
IndicatorsThe red indicator shows that there is sufficient signal received
The orange indicator shows that the receiver is in standby
The green indicator shows that the receiver is set to on.
For the location and availability of the connectors, please refer to the rear panel as shown on the
packaging. If available, the connectors on the rear panel are:
LNB IN (F-type), to connect a dish installation;
IF OUT (F-type), for a loop through connection to another receiver/decoder.
(Yellow) VIDEO (RCA), to connect to the composite video input of the TV (monitor).
(White)AUDIO L (RCA), to connect to the left audio input of a stereo set.
(Red)AUDIO R (RCA), to connect to the right audio input of a stereo set.
(Black)S/PDIF (RCA), to connect to a Dolby Digital (AC-3) compatible audio equipment.
TV (SCART), to connect to a TV with a fully-featured SCART cable;
VCR (SCART), to connect to a VCR with a fully-featured SCART cable.
SVHS (DIN), to connect to a S-Video input of SVHS compatible equipment.
3.FIRSTTIMEINSTALLATION
CAUTION
Tighten the cable connectors only by hand.
Do not use any tools. You will damage the
connector pins if you over tighten the
connector. This will result in loss of signal
quality, or even total loss of rece ption.
1. Make sure, all connections are made safely.
2. Switch the receiver to ON and wait for the
Languages menu to appear.
3. For detailed information about the preprogrammed channel lists and installation
types, please refer to the appendix.
4. When in the Pre-programmed lists, select a
language and the related pre-programmed
channel list.
5. Make sure, the pre-programmed language
settings are convenient for you.
ANT IN (IEC), to connect to a VHF/UHF terrestrial TVantenna;
TV OUT (IEC), to connect to the UHF connector of a TV or a VCR.
RS-232 (sub-D), to connect to the serial communication port of a PC.
ON/OFF switch, to switch the receiver ON or OFF.
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7. Allow the receiver some time to load the
channel list and wait fo the live video to
appear.
8. If live video does not a ppear, please re fer t o
the Getting started section for further
instructions (DiSEqC1.2, USALS).
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Quick Reference Guide
4.OPERATION
Daily use of the receiver is similar to the
operation of your current TV and VCR. Extra
functions are the Electronic Program Guide
(EPG), favorite channel lists (color keys),
subtitle and audio language selection.
Every time when you change channels, a so
called InfoBanner appears to give you some
extra information about the program. You can
also call up the information with the i-key.
Y ou can organize your channel lists with the
Group and Sort options.
1. Press the Yellow key to group the list: None
(default), Per SAT (satellite), Per network or
Per TP (transponder). Once the list is
grouped, a group n ame header is added into
the list with a + or - sign i n f r ont of th e n am e.
2. Press the Blue key to sort the list in None
(default), from A to Z, Z to A or show a
limited list selected by Character, Word,
Scrambled, FTA (Free-To-Air) or Locked.
4.4.TIMERS
CAUTION
The timer does not start or program your
video cassette recorder (VCR). You also
have to set the timer of your VCR to the
same time as on the timer. Please refer to
the user guide of your VCR how to make a
recording from an external receiver.
1. Press the EPG key .
2. If available, select the EPG event.
3. Press the Yellow key.
4. If you want to record a program onto the
VCR, select the VCR timer.
5. If you only want to wake up the receiver,
select the Reminder.
6. If available, review the timer settings as
retrieved from the EPG event.
7. If required, change the Date, Start and Stop
settings or the Interval.
8. Select Save settings and press the OK ke y.
9. If you want to delete or modify a timer, press
the Yellow key and select the Timer list.
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4.5.THEPROGRAMINFORMATION
The InfoBanner has a:
■ The channel information bar, to show the
channel number and name;
■ The satellite information dish, to show the
name of the selected satellite;
■ The signal indicator, to show the signal
strength (left) and signal quality (right);
■ The program information bar, to show the
start time, duration indicator and program
name;
■ The i-button, to show, as available, the
detailed program information and channel
data such as Frequency, Polarity, Symbol
rate, Video PID, Audio PID and PCR PID;
■ The next program information bar, to show
the information for the next program;
■ If the VOL +/- key is pressed, the volume
button shows with a green volume indicator;
■ If the mute key is pressed, the volume
button shows with a red volume indicator;
■ The digital clock, to show the current local
time;
■ The service information bar, to show that
additional services are available. These
icons show only if the service is available.
- The icon means teletext is available;
- The icon means more Audio or Vid eo
is available;
- The icon means Dolby Digit al audio
is available;
- The icon means Parental rating
information;
- The icon means a favorite list is
selected, not grouped, not sorted;
- The icon means the All channels list
is selected, not grouped, not sorted;
- The icon means the Current SAT list
is selected, not grouped, not sorted;
- The icon means a list is s elected,
grouped and/or sorted.
4.6.THE SIGNALINDICATOR
In some menus the signal indicator is shown to
help you to find a satellite and fine tune for the
best signal level and quality.
The top bar shows the signal level to indicate
that you receive a signal.
The bottom bar shows the quality of the signal
(signal-to-noise ratio) to indicate that you have
a lock onto the selected transponder. The
bottom text gives the satellite and network
information to which the lock is established.
4.7.DIRECTACCESSMENUS
The key shows the SAT list pop-up, that
gives you the possibility to choose directly from
the available satellites.
The key shows the Audio pop-up, that
gives you the possibility to choose directly from
the available alternative audio languages as
broadcasted by the service provider. The
program uses first the Audio selecti on as made
in the User preferences - Languages. If you do
not want to use this sel ection, you can override
and save the selection for the current channel
with a selection from this menu
The key shows the S ubtitle pop-up, that
gives you the possibility to choose directly from
the available alternative subtitle languages as
broadcasted by the service provider. The
program uses first the Subtitle selection as
made in the User preferences - Langua ge s. If
you do not want to use this selection, you can
override the selection for the current channel
with a selection from this menu.
The key gives access to the embedded
teletext decoder.
If the Audio pop-up already shows, you have
access to the Video pop-up, ( keys), that
gives you the possibility to choose directly from
the available alternative video (camera
positions) as broadcas ted by the servi ce
provider.
- The icon means more Subtitle
languages are available;
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GETTING STARTED
1.UNPACKING
CAUTION
It is recommended to keep the packaging
materials for a period of time. In case of
warranty claims, we can request to return
the receiver in the original packaging to
protect the electronics. Failing to do so
might void the warranty.
When you unpack the contents of the box,
confirm that all the parts are included.
Unpack the contents of the box carefully.
Electronic equipment as receivers are easily
damaged when you handle it roughly. Examine
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all parts for damage that may have occurred
during shipment. If you find a ny damage, stop to
unpack the box and call the shop where you
bought the receiver.
To help avoid p ossible da mage to the receiv er’s
electronics, allow the receiver to adapt to the
ambient temperature and humidity lev el. This to
avoid condensation.
This section assumes that the dish installation
is completed and operational and your receiver
is connected to your TV and other equipment
with suitable cables.
PRE-PROGRAMMEDCHANNELLIST
NOTE
Your receiver is pre-programmed for a fixed
dish installation with a universal LNBF. If you
have another dish installation (motorized),
additional settings are required.For detailed
information about the pre-programmed
channel lists and installation types, please
refer to the appendix.
1. Switch the receiver to ON and wait for the
Languages menu to appear.
2. When in the Pre-programmed lists, select a
language and the related pre-programmed
channel list.
3. Make sure, the pre-programmed language
settings are convenient for you.
4. Select Continue and press the OK key.
5. Allow the receiver some time to load the
channel list and wait for the live video to
appear.
Getting Started
QUICKREFERENCEGUIDE
Switch the receiver to ON.
Select your language / channel list.
Wait fo the live video to appear.
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IFTHEPRE-PROGRAMMEDLISTFAILS
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select the Installation setup menu.
3. If you do not use an Universal LNB:
a. Select Program SAT and press the
OK key.
b. Select LNB, pres s the OK key
c. Select your LNB.
d. If you have a special LNB, press the
Red key to define an User LNB.
4. If you have a DiSEqC switch:
a. Select System setup and press the
OK key.
b. Review the signal indicators behind the
satellite names, they should show green.
c. Select Port.
d. Change the port number and make sure
your satellites show a green indication.
5. If your satellite is not shown;
a. Select System setup and press the
OK key.
b. Select satellite Astra 1 and pres s the
OK key.
c. Select your satellite and make su re your
satellite s hows a green indication.
d. Select Search channels and press the
OK key.
e. Wait for the Search channels to
complete.
IFYOUHAVEA DISEQC1.2 INSTALLATION
1. Switch the receiver to ON and wait for the
Languages menu to appear.
2. For Pre-programmed Lists, select Off.
3. Make the required language selections.
4. Select Continue and press the OK key.
5. Make the required TV system selections.
6. Select Continue and press the OK key.
7. Make the required User profile selections.
8. Select Continue and press the OK key.
9. Select System 5.
10.Select Continue and press the OK key.
1 1.Set the East (EL) and West (WL) limits.
12.Select Continue and press the OK key.
13.Select your first satellite and make the
required selections.
14.Select Position and m ove the dish to fi nd the
satellite.
15.Select Fine tune and move the dish to find
the best signal.
16.Select Search channels and press the
OK key.
17.Wait for the Search channels to complete.
18.Press the OK key to select another satellite
or Continue to advance.
19.Set the Local time and press the Red key to
confirm the selections.
1. User preferences1. User profileTo set the personal preferences for the on-screen menus.
2. LanguagesTo set the language you want to use for Menu, Audio, Subtitle, EPG and Teletext.
3. Parental controlTo set the locks to avoid unauthorized use o f the receiver or channel lists.
4. Local timeTo set the local time as used by the EPG and timers.
5. TV systemTo set the UHF-channel for the connection between the TV and the receiver.
2. Installation setup1. Program SATTo define the settings as used for the selected satellite.
2. EditTo add or edit a satellite or transponder which is not listed in the internal database.
3. User LNBTo define a specific LNB(F) which is not pre-programmed.
4. System setupTo define the settings that belong to the dish installation itself.
5. Software upgradeTo download the latest software version as available from the satellite (OTA).
6. Factory resetTo delete a ll personal settings and return to the factory defaults.
7. About EchoS tarTo review the receiver and manufacturer inform atio n.
8. Set limitsTo define the (software) East and West limits and the Latitude and Longitude (Motorized only).
3. Conditional access 1. Common interfaceTo review the common interface and smartcard information (Slot 1, only for 2Ci models).
2. Common interfaceTo review the common interface and smartcard information (Slot 2, only for 2Ci models).
CHANNELLIST (USETHE OK ANDCOLORKEYSFORDIRECTACCESSTOTHEOPTIONS)
OKRedTo select TV, Radio or Lists mode.
GreenTo select the All channels, Current SAT or favorite lists.
YellowTo group the channel list per satellite (SAT), network or transponder (TP).
BlueTo sort the channel list by A to Z, Z to A or limit by Character, Word, Scrambled, FTA or Locked.
WhiteTo organize the list with Move, Add, Rename, Volume (offset), Lock or Delete channel.
EPG MENU (USETHE EPG ANDCOLORKEYSFORDIRECTACCESSTOTHEOPTIONS)
EPGRedTo select TV or Radio mode.
GreenTo select the All channels, Current SAT or favorite lists.
YellowTo select, edit or delete a timer.
BlueTo select another zoom factor for the program balloons.
WhiteTo access the EPG calendar.
iTo retrieve detailed p rogram information for the selected program.
The key gives access to the channel lists and the different list and zap functions.
NOTE
Once in a list, the selections for Group (Yellow) and Sort (Blue) are kept until you change the
selection. The acti ve selecti on is sho wn i n the InfoBa nner w ith icons . Some times a l ist s eems to
be empty because of the selection of the Sort option. If this happens, set Sort option to None.
With the colored keys, you can access the powerful tools for further organization of the lists:
Description and Operation
■ The (Red) key gives access to the different modes: TV (shows the TV channels), Radio
(shows the Radio channels), or List (shows the Favorite lists by name).
■ The (Green) key gives, depending on the selected mode, access to the different lists:
All channels, Current SAT, the favorite lists. TV or Radio show when in list mode.
■ The (Yellow) key gives, depending on the selected mode, the possibility to group the list:
None (default), Per SAT (satellite), Per network or Per TP (transponder). Once the list is
grouped, a group name header is added into the list with a + or - sign in front of the name.
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■ The key gives access to the contents of a group. The + sign indicates that a group has
hidden channels (collapsed) and a - sign shows that the channels are visible. Once a channel is
selected, thekey returns you to the header and the key goes to the next header.
■ The (Blue) key gives, depending on the selected mode, the possibility to sort the complete
list in None (default), from A to Z and Z to A or show a limited list that is selected by Character,
Word, Scrambled, FTA (Free-To-Air) or Locked.
■ The (White) key gives you access to the different edit modes to modify or to create a list.
Depending on the selected List, Group and Sort options, you can select: None (default), Add,
Move, Rename, (change pre-set) Volume, Lock and Delete.
OK key - to access the channel list.
I-key - to open a grouped list.
White key - to edit the list.
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EPG key - to view the program list.
2.EPG MENU - PROGRAMINFORMATION
The key gives access to the EPG menu, where you control the timers and view the
information in the Electronic Program Guide. When you scroll, in time, through the program
information, the EPG key brings you back to the current time.
NOTE
Most digital channels broadcast program data as an EPG. Digital channels that broadcast EPG
offer you program information in advance for a certain period of time. The EPG information is
not always available. Some times the s ervic e provid er supp lies on ly the pr ogram na me, the now/
next information or sometimes nothing at all. EchoStar has no influence on this matter.
When the EPG menu shows, with the colored keys, you can access the timers and the powerful
tools for further organization of the EPG menu.
■ The (Red) key gives access to the different modes: TV or Radio.
■ The (Green) key gives, depending on the selected mode, access to the different lists:
All channels, Current SAT or the created favorite lists.
■ The (Yellow) key gives access to the different timers: None (default), VCR (Video Cassette
Recorder), Reminder (receiver wake-up) or the Timer list (to review or delete the timers).
CAUTION
I-key - to get the detailed information.
Yellow ke y - to select a timer.
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The VCR timer does not start or program your video recorder (VCR). You have to set the timer
of your VCR also to the same time as on the receiver. Please refer to the user’s guide of your
VCR how to record from a satellite receiver.
■ The (Blue) key gives you the possib ili ty to zoom in or out on the program informa tion fields.
You can set the zoom factor to: 5, 15, 30 minutes, 1 or 2 hours.
■ The key gives, if available from the service provider, access to the detailed program
information of the current selected program. Sometimes the information is not directly available,
if necessary allow the receiver to collect the detailed program information.
■ The (White) key gives you access to the EPG calendar where you can directly jump to
another date.
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3.TELETEXT
If the InfoBanner shows The icon, the key gives access to the embedded Teletext
decoder.
NOTE
Sometimes the service provide r does not of fer Teletex t support. The n the Teletex t option will not
show. Please note that EchoStar has no influence on this matter.
Some Teletext page s are meant to be on top of live video , such as s o called la test news flas hes.
When you access such a page, allow the receiver to collect the information. When the
information is collected, the receiver returns automatically to live video with the news flash on
top.
SELECTA TELETEXTPAGE:
1. Press the numerical keys to
choose a page number, or:
2. Press the key to go to
the next/p revious page, or:
3. Press one of color keys to
go to the indicated page.
4. Sub-pages (1/2, 2/2) are
automatically advanced.
USETHE TELETEXTSUPPORTED
SUBTITLESFORTHEHEARING
IMPAIRED:
1. If the subtitles are
transmitted, select the
applicable Teletext page.
2. Allow the receiver to collect
the subtitles.
3. Note that the subtitles are
show on top of the video.
4. At any time, press the EXIT
key to return to the normal
operation.
key - to access Teletext.
Arrow keys - to select the pages.
Select page - subtitling/ news flash.
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Description and Operation
4.TIMERS
CAUTION
The VCR timer does not start or program your video recorder (VCR). You have to set the timer
of your VCR also to the same time as on the receiver. Please refer to the user’s guide of your
VCR how to record from a satellite receiver.
EPG - Yellow key - to select a timer.
Arrow keys - to set a timer.
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ONTOAN EPG EVENT:
1. Press the EPG key.
2. Select the EPG event.
3. Press the Yellow key.
4. If you want to record a
program on to the VCR,
select the VCR timer.
5. If you only want to wake up
the receiver, select the
Reminder.
6. Review the timer settings as
retrieved from the EPG
event.
7. If required, change the Date,
Start and Stop settings.
8. If required, change the
Interval into Once, Daily,
Weekly, Weekends or
Monthly.
9. Save settings.
10.Note that a clock shows in
the EPG event.
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WHENTHEREISNO EPG:
1. Press the EPG key.
2. Press the Yellow key.
3. If you want to record a
program onto the VCR,
select the VCR timer.
4. If you only want to wake up
the receiver, select the
Reminder.
5. If required, change the Date.
6. Change the time:
a. Press the keys to
select Start or Stop.
b. Press the nu merical or
keys to set the
hours.
c. Press the OK key.
d. Press the nu merical or
keys to set the
minutes.
7. If required, change the
Interval into Once, Daily,
Weekly, Weekends or
Monthly.
8. Save settings.
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DELETEORCHANGEA TIMER:
1. Press the EPG key.
2. Press the Yellow key.
3. Press the keys to select
the Timer list option.
Note that the Timer list only
shows if a timers is set.
4. Press the OK key to view the
Timer list.
5. Press the keys to select
the Timer. Note that the
timer details show.
6. Press the OK key to access
the Timer.
7. If you want to delete the
Timer, select Status: Delete.
Once in a list, the selection for Group and Sort are kept until you change the selection. The
active selection is shown in the InfoBanner with icons.
Sometimes a list seems to be empty because of a selected Sort option. If this happens, set the
Sort option to None (default).
NOTE
It is known that on e c hannel broadcasts louder than another. With the Edit - Volume option, you
can pre-set the Volume per channel to eliminate these differences.
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FYOUWANTTOGROUPALIST:
1. Press the Yellow key.
2. Make your selection.
3. On a group name header:
a. Press the i-key to show
Cursor leftTo move the cursor to the left.
Cursor rightTo move the cursor to the right.
(Yellow) Caps LockTo change between upper case (special characters) and lower
case characters (numbers).
(Blue) Space barTo enter a space between two words.
Arrow/OK/color keys - Rename a selection.
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7.LOCKCHANNEL - LISTACCESS
NOTE
After you have created the favorite lists, you can limit the access to a specific list. This means
that all other lists are temporarily removed and that you only c an us e th e s el ec ted list. Note that
the main and edit menu are also disabled with an installation lock to prevent unauthorized
access.
NOTE
The factory default PIN-code is set to 0 0 0 0 .
IFYOUWANTTO LOCKA
SELECTION:
1. Press th e OK key.
2. Press the White key.
3. Select Edit: Lock.
4. Make a selection and press
the OK key. Note that a red
bullet shows behind the
selection.
You only need to add a satellite and/or transponder if it is not available from the internal
database. When you add a satellite, you have to identify at least one transponder. You only
need to change PIDs when your service provider changes the channel. A digital signal is
basically broken up in Video and Audio information which are synchronized with the PCR PID.
Red key - Add SAT, Green key - Edit SAT.
Red key - Add TP, Green key - Edit TP.
Red key - Add Channel, Green key - Edit
Channel (Video, Audio, PCR PID).
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SATELLITE:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select: Installation setup Edit
3. Press the Red key.
4. Enter the required SAT
name.
5. Press th e Green key.
6. Set th e orbital position:
Degrees and Location.
7. Set the first transponder:
Frequency, Polarity and
Symbol rate.
8. Leave the Channel as
unchanged.
9. Select Confirm.
10.For fixed installations:
Select System setup.
11. Allocate the SAT to a Port.
12. Press the MENU key.
13.Select Program SAT.
14.Select the required Search
mode.
15.Select confirm and pre ss the
OK key.
16.Select Search channels and
press the OK key.
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TRANSPONDER:
1. Press the key.
2. Select the required SAT.
3. Press the MENU key.
4. Select: Installation setup Edit
5. Select Frequency and press
the Red key.
6. Add the new transponder:
a. Set the Frequency and
press the OK key.
b. Set the Pola rity.
c. Press the OK key to set
the Symbol rate.
7. Leave the Channel as
unchanged.
8. Make sure, the signal
indicator shows a reading.
9. Select Confirm.
10. Select Program SAT.
11. Select the required Search
mode.
12.Select Search channels and
press the OK key.
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1. Press the key.
2. Select the requi red SAT.
3. Press the MENU key.
4. Select: Installation setup Edit
5. Select the required TP:
Frequency, Polarity and
Symbol rate.
6. Select the channel.
Red: Add a channel
Green: Rename the channel
7. Set the new PIDs:
a. Press the OK key to set
the Video PID.
b. Press the OK key to set
the Audio PID.
c. Press the OK key to set
the PCR PID.
8. Make sure, the signal
indicator shows a reading.
EchoNAV ve rsion. Thi s
process can take up to
approximately
30 minutes.
6. The Software upgrade is
completed when the TV
shows live video.
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UPGRADEBY PC:
1. Press the MENU key and
select the Instal lation se tup About EchoStar.
2. Look up the current:
a. EchoNAV version.
b. Internet site.
3. On your PC with Internet
access, visit our Internet
site.
4. Go to the Product support
area and find the software
for your receiver.
5. Download the latest software
as applicable for your
receiver.
6. Find the utilities link and
download the EchoNAV
loader.
7. Follow the instructions as
given in the zip-file.
8. Note that on our Internet
site, a new manual upda te is
available to cover the latest
features.
IFYOUWANTTODOA FACTORY
RESET
(required if you want to change
the system type, recommended
after you cannot resolve any
problem):
1. Write down the most
important settings before
you Confirm the Factory
reset (e.g. Switch and Port
settings, LNBs, User
preferences, etc.).
2. Press the MENU key and
select the Insta llation s etup Factory reset.
3. Select User settings: Yes.
4. Select Confirm.
5. Press the OK key to start the
procedure:
6. Continue with the initial
installation to install your
receiver.
Description and Operation
MENU key - Software upgrade by OTA.
RS-232 cable - Software upgrade by PC.
MENU key - Factory reset.
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10.MENUSTRUCTURE
Main menu (use the number keys for direct access to the menu options)
User preferencesUser profile
1. Aspect ratioTo set the image size for the TV.
If you have a TV with a 4:3 screen size and the transmission is in 16:9 format, you can select
either 4:3 or 16:9. 4:3 shows the full screen completely where some of the image sides is cut
off, 16:9 will show the full image with black top and bottom banners.
2. InfoBanner time-outWhen you change to another channel, the InfoBanner shows momentarily. With this option
you can set the view time for the InfoBanner.
3. Extended infoThe InfoBanner shows, as available, the detailed program information and standard channel
data (Off) or the detailed program information and extended channel data (On).
4. Dolby DigitalTo tell the receiver that it is connected to a Dolby Digital amplifier or not. When you have
selected On, note that analog audio is not given to the TV, so no audio is heard. If you want to
listen through the TV audio, select Off.
5. RGB-syncNot used.
6. BackgroundsTo select the standard background or a personal background color.
7. Teletext backgroundTo select a black background for text.
1. Pre-programmed listsShows the pre-programmed channel list that you use as defined during the initial installation.
2. MenuTo set the language you want to use in the menus.
3. 1st AudioTo set the language for programs with multi-lingual audio. For multi-lingual programs, if
4. 2nd Audio
5. 1st SubtitleTo set the language for programs with multi-lingual subtitles. For multi-lingual programs, if
6. 2nd Subtitle
7. 1st EPGTo set the language for programs with multi-lingual EPG. For multi-lingual EPG, if available,
8. 2nd EPG
9. TeletextTo set the language you want to use for the Teletext. For multi-lingual Teletext, if available,
All rights reserved
For detailed inf ormation a bou t the p re-progra mmed chann el list s, pl ease re fer to th e appe ndix.
available, you can choose your own language. The receiver will first look for the 1st selected
language, if not a vaila ble, f or the 2nd. If the tw o se lected lang uages are no t transmi tted, a udio
is given in the native language of that channel.
available, you can choose your own language. The receiver will first look for the 1st selected
language, if not available, for the 2nd. If the two selected languages are not transmitted, no
subtitle is shown. If you do not want to have any subtitles, select Off.
you can choose your own language. The rece iver will fir st look for th e 1st selecte d language , if
not available, f or the 2nd. I f a s electe d lan guage is no t tr ansmitte d, the in formation is s hown in
the native language of that channel.
Teletext is shown in the selected language. If a selected language is not transmitted, Teletext
is shown in the native language of that channel.
1. Receiver lockTo lock the receiver completely for unauthorized users. If you select On, you only can gain
User preferencesParental control
Factory default: PIN-code 0 0 0 0
access with the PIN-code after you have set the receiver to standby.
2. Installation lockTo lock the Installation setup and Edit menu for unauthorized users. Note that the Installation
lock comes on automatically after you have set a channel lock.
3. Master channel lockTo lock or unlock all locked selections at once. You can temporarily undo all channel locks in
one go. Note that all channel l ocks are au tomatica lly set ag ain when you switch the receiv er to
standby.
4. List access
TV
Radio
After you have creat ed th e fav ori te li sts, you can limit the access to a spe ci fic lis t. Th is means
that all other lists are temporarily removed and that you only can use the selected list. Note
that the edit menu is also disabled to prevent unauthorized access.
Change PIN-codeTo type in the factory default or personal PIN-code. Note that this PIN-code is only for the
EchoNAV user interface and not for the Smartcard.
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User preferencesLocal time
1. YearTo set the current year.
2. MonthTo set the current month.
3. DateTo set the current date.
4. DayThe day is given automatically with the date to offer you a possibility to check for the correct
5. HourTo set the current time (Hour).
6. MinuteTo set the current time (Minute).
User preferencesTV system
1. UHF channelT o set th e TV channe l to which t he receiv er is conn ected. If th e channel nu mber on the TV and
FrequencyThe Frequency is given automatically with the UHF channel to offer you a possibility to check
2. SystemTo set the video format supported by your TV.
NOTE
For the correct operation of the EPG and the timers, it is necessary to set the local time
correctly.
In a DiSEqC1.2 or USALS installation, it is possible to add one or more fixed dishes with the
help of an external switch.
System can only be changed during the ini tial installation which becomes ac tiv e af ter a
Factory reset. Please refer to the appendix for more details.
If you have a motorized system, you can add a fixed dish in this option. When two LNBs are
selected, the first LNB is the motorized dish where LNB2 is the fixed dish.
To set the switch that controls the installation. If you have a system with one LNB, select
None. If you select a Switch, note that LNB1 is automatically allocated to Port1. With the Port
and SAT options you can tell the receiver which satellite is connected to which port.
Wait until the signal indicator shows a reading, before you press the OK key to continue.
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Description and Operation
Installation setup Software upgrade
NOTE
EchoStar offers on a regular basis software updates via the satellite and the EchoStar Internet.
If you have trouble to get a download with the latest software version, please ask your retail
seller or dealer for assistance.
If you are not able to receive the satellite/transponder, you always can upgrade the software
through the RS-232 connector at the rear of the receiver with software from the Internet
1. OTA settingsFac tory1 takes a Software upgrade from Hotbird.
Factory2 takes a Software upgrade from Astra1.
User takes a Software upgrade from a user defined SAT
The signal indicator helps you to check the signal quality (top) and strength (bottom) for the
defined SAT.
2. SATTo select the user defined SAT to take a Software upgrade from.
3. FrequencyShows the Frequency. For OTA setting: User, to select a Frequency.
4. PolarityShows the Polarity. For OTA setting: User, to select a Polarity.
5. Symbol rateShows the Symbol rate. For OTA setting: User, to select a Symbol rate.
6. FECShows the FEC. For OTA setting: User, to select a FEC.
StartStarts the Software upgrade. When the TV screen turns black, the receiver first compares the
current EchoNAV version with the version on the satellite. If the EchoNAV version is the same,
the Software upgrade is aborted and the TV returns to live video.
If a new EchoNAV version is found on the satellite, the receiver starts to download the new
EchoNAV version in temporary memory. When the download is complete, the new EchoNAV
version is written to the receiver memory where it deletes the previous version. This process
can take up to approximately 30 minutes.
The Software upgrade is completed when the TV shows live video.
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Installation setup Factory reset
1. User settingsIt is advised to write down the most important settings before you confirm the Factory reset
ConfirmIf you select Confirm, the receiver deletes all user defined settings, channels, timers and
(e.g. Switch and Port settings, LNBs, User preferences, etc.).
If you select Yes, the receiver is ready to do a Factory reset.
(favorite) lists and replace them with the factory defaults. If a Factory reset is done after a
Software upgrade, the latest satellite and transponder database is activated.
When the Factory reset is completed, the receiver shows the initial installation procedure as if
the receiver came out of the box.
Installation setup About EchoStar
This menu shows all the relevant company, receiver and EchoNAV Xpress information.
Installation setup Set limits
1. ELSet the (software controlled) maximum dish position (East limit).
2. WLSet the (software controlled) maximum dish position (West limit).
3. My longitude(USALS only); Set the longitude for the installation site of the dish, you can obtain your
4. My latitude(USALS only); Set the longitude for the inst allatio n site of the dish , you can obt ain you r latitu de
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(motorized only)
CAUTION
On a motorized dish, set the physical East and W e st l im it s witc he s fi rst. Failing to do so might
cause damage to your motorized dish installation or other properties.
Green: to delete the c urrent El and WL.
Green: to delete the c urrent El and WL.
longitude from Stab at: www.usals.info.
Yellow: If a USALS mount is out of position, you can re-calibrate the position of the dish with
the command: Go to 0. Allow the dish some time to re-calibrate and return to the SAT.
from Stab at: www.usals.info.
Yellow: If a USALS mount is out of position, you can re-calibrate the position of the dish with
the command: Go to 0. Allow the dish some time to re-calibrate and return to the SAT.
(receivers with conditional access capabilities only)
NOTE
The information pages can show differently for the modules and smartcards that you use.
EchoSt ar has no cont rol ove r the informat ion as prov ided by the servic e provi der, therefore no
specific information is given.
Conditional access C ommon interface
Module 1To acc es s the M odu le 1 i nfo rmation pages to set a nd view the options for the inserted Module
and Smartcard.
Conditional access C ommon interface
Module 2To acc es s the M odu le 2 i nfo rmation pages to set a nd view the options for the inserted Module
CI-module/CAMBoth names are used for these modules. These modules are PCMCIA
cards with a slot in which you can insert a smart card.
Common InterfaceA DVB standard which defines the software and hardwa re require ment s
for condition access syst ems.
Conditional accessA system which is used by service providers to control the subscriber’s
access to certain services, programs and events like Pay TV.
CVBSComposite video i s a co mbina tion of t he t hree bas ic el ement s o f a vide o
picture (color, brightness, and synchronization) into a single cable with
two wires in it as used in SCART and RCA (Video) connections.
DiSEqCA standard through which it is possible to let a DiSEqC compatible
receiver send a signal over the RF cable to a switching device to switch
between different LNBs or dishes. DiSEqC uses the 0/22kHz signal to
control the switching device.
EPGA electronic program guide that comes with a broadcast. Note that every
station fills the EPG differently or not, so differences in the EPG are not
necessarily receiver errors.
FECIs an invisible part of a broadcast that can correct possible errors in the
reception of the digital terrestrial signal.
Fixed A dish antenna that is pointed at one particular satellite.
Frequency bandA range of frequencies which are dedicate to a certain usage. In the
satellite area, known bands are the C/Ku-band.
FTAAn unscrambled broadcast which you can view without additional
payments to a ser vice provider.
HorizontalIn the satellite industry, horizontal is used to indicate the direction in
which the received signal is polarized. Normally abbreviated as H.
LNBA device behind the feedhorn which processes the signal into a format
which is understood by the receiver for further processing.
NVODNear Video On Demand - Multi channel system broadcasting many
copies of a film with staggered start times so a complete film is always
available to a viewer with a short waiting period.
NetworkWith respect to the receiver, a network (also known as a bouquet) is a
set of programs that is offered by a single service provider.
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Glossary
NTSCUSA video standard with image format 4:3, 625 lines, 60Hz and 4MHz
bandwidth with a total of 6MHz video channel width.
PALEuropean video standard with image format 4:3, 625 lines, 50Hz and
4MHz bandwidth with a total of 8MHz video channel width.
Parental controlA feature which is introd uc ed to give you the possibility to ‘L ock ’ s ev era l
functions of the receiver to prevent unauthorized persons (children) to
view broadcasts that are not suit a ble for them.
PID
(Video, Audio, PCR)
A digital signal is divided into so called packages (as suit cases on a
transport belt). Each packet holds certain information for Video, Audio,
timing and completeness of the packet stream so that the receiver can
compose a distortion free signal for your TV or Radio.
PolarityBroadcasts are d one in a p articul ar Frequenc y band. To make ma ximum
use of a Frequency band and bring you the maximum number of
programs, the broadcasts are polarized in different ways to fit as much
as possible programs into one Frequency band.
RGBRGB is used to transfer a TV signal in DVD quality. The quality is
superior to SVHS and CVBS.
RS-232 connectionA RS-232 connection allows you to connect equipment to the receiver
which supp orts the RS-232 protocol.
SCART cableA SCART cable is also known as ‘Perit el’ cable a nd is c ommonly u sed in
Europe to connect the audio and video equipment. A fully furnished
SCART cable has 21 wires which is at both sides finished with a 21-pin
connector.
SVHSSVHS means Super-VHS and is superior to a CVBS signal but les s then
a RGB signal. Normally it is a single cable consisting of four wires
because the black/white (luminance) is separated from the color
(chrominance).
Symbol rateInvisible information which tells the receiver at which speed (rate) the
transponder sends the digital information (symbols). The receiver must
be able to handle the Symbol rate to process the signal correctly into a
correct image.
Transponder Equipment inside a satellite responsible for receiving a single uplinked
channel and rebroadcasting it back to Earth.
Vertica lIn the satellite industry, V e rtic al is used to indicate the direction in which
the received signal is polarized. Normally abbreviated as V.
available at production are loaded as the first
channels of the all channel list.
If you use a single dish, only the Astra1 signals
can be received.
4.3. GERMAN
This selection sets all primary language
selections to German.
The known German channels (Astra1, Hotbird)
that were available at production are loaded as
the first channels of the all channel list.
If you use a single dish, only the Astra1 signals
can be received.
4.4.FRENCH
This selection sets all primary language
selections to French.
The known French channels (Hotbird, Astra1)
that were available at production are loaded as
the first channels of the all channel list.
if you use a single dish, on ly the H otbird signal s
can be received.
4.5.ITALIAN
This selection sets all primary language
selections to Italian.
The known Italian channels (Hotbird) that were
available at production are loaded as the first
channels of the all channel list.
If you use a single d ish, o nly th e Hotbird sign als
can be received.
4.6.TURKISH
This selection sets all primary language
selections to Turkish.
The known Turkish channels (Turk 1C) that
were available at production are loaded as the
first channels of the all channel list.
If you use a single dish, only the Turk 1C
signals can be received.
4.7.ARABIC
This selection sets all primary language
selections to Arabic.
The known Arabic channels (Nilesat) that were
available at production are loaded as the first
channels of the all channel list.
If you use a single di sh , on ly t he N i les at s ig nal s
can be received.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Select the pre-progra mmed list.
Set the local time.
Select the DiSEqC port for the satellite.
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5.THESEARCHMODES
■ All; the built-in database is used to select the available transponders.
The digital chann els that belon g to these transpon ders are searc hed for
and added to the end of the All channels list.
■ FTA; the built-in database is used to only search for the available Free-
To-Air channels which are th en added to the en d of the All chann els list.
In the real world it seems that the service providers do not always
accurately code their channels with a scrambled or FTA code. For this
reason you may find that some searched channels are Scrambled. Also
there is a possibility that FTA channels are coded as Scrambled These
channels will then be missed out because of the erroneous code.
■ Network; the built-in database or information from the received stream
is used to search for the transponders that are included with the
currently received network. The digital channels that belong to this
network are searched for and added to the end of the All channels list.
■ TP; the built-in database or information from the received stream is
used to search for or scan in the selected transponder. The digital
channels that belong to this transponder only are searched for or
scanned in and added to the end of the All channels list.
■ Digital IF; the currently received sat ellite is sca nned for digi tal cha nnels.
The digital channels, within the tuner bandwidth and selected symbol
rates are scanned in and added to the end of the All chann els list .
■ Update; the built-in database is used to search for the available digital
channels. Then all new channels are added to the end of the All
channels list.
■ None; the transponders on the selected satellite are not searched for