EchoStar DTVPal User Manual

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You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system. This User 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 lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the apparatus.

For Your Safety

Do not try to open the case. There is risk of electrical shock, which may cause
damage to the apparatus and/or personal injury or death to you. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the case or making unauthorized changes
will void the warranty.

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

Important Software Notice

As with all software controlled products, unexpected behavior could arise if the user tries to
perform operations in a non-routine manner. This product, like almost any other high tech
product, is subject to bugs and hence DISH Network CANNOT AND DOES NOT
GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT ALL FEATURES, SUCH AS PARENTAL CONTROL,
WILL WORK AS INTENDED UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES. In compliance with the
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available to the public to download from www.dishnetwork.com.

Equipment and Software Covered by this Guide

This User Guide covers the DTVPal DVR Digital Television Receiver/DVR. This Guide may
cover other devices, not listed here. The information in this User Guide may change without
notice. We may issue revisions to tell you about such changes.

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Part Number: 158912 Copyright © 2008 EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., Englewood, CO

80112. All rights reserved.
The software embedded in this product includes code that is copyright © 2005 the

FreeType Project (www.freetype.org
Licence of January 27, 2006.

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

) and which is licensed under the FreeType Project

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PROPER CARE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this 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 grounding­type 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. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufac­turer.

12.Unplug this 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 the apparatus, the appa­ratus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Locate the DTVPal DVR in an open, well-ventilated area. Do not
place the DTVPal DVR in an enclosure (such as a cabinet) with­out proper ventilation.

• Do not impede ventilation by covering the ventilation slots (such
as with magazines, curtains, tablecloth, etc.), or the DTVPal
DVR will overheat.

• Do not stack the DTVPal DVR on top of or below other electronic
devices as this can cause heat build-up and vibration.

• Do not install the DTVPal DVR in any area where the tempera­ture can be less than 40°F or more than 113°F, and do not cover
it.

• Connect the power plug to an outlet having a safety ground con­nection. The power plug must be readily accessible so that the
equipment can be easily disconnected from the AC power.

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

• Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords — this can result
in a risk of fire or electrical shock.

• Never insert objects of any kind through openings into the DTV­Pal DVR, as the objects may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts. This could cause fire or electrical shock.

• Do not attempt to service the DTVPal DVR yourself, as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage, and
will void the Limited Warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized
service personnel.

• Unplug the DTVPal DVR from the AC power outlet before clean­ing. The DTVPal DVR is still connected to the AC power when­ever it is plugged in to a live power outlet, even if the DTVPal
DVR is turned off using the remote control.

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SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

• Do not place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on or
near the DTVPal DVR.

• Do not expose the remote control batteries to excessive heat or
fire.

Note to Installer: This reminder is provided to call the installer's
attention to Article 810 section II of the National Electrical Code
(NEC) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particu­lar , specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the ground­ing system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding

National Electrical Code, 2008

Antenna
Lead in Wire

Ground Clamp

Antenna
Discharge
Unit

Electric
Service
Equipment

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding
Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamp

Power Service Grounding
Electrode System

(NEC Art. 250, Part H)

Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing the
antenna, take extreme care to avoid touching such power lines or
circuits, as contact with them can be fatal.

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Proper Care of Your Equipment

PROPER CARE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT

• Always handle the DTVPal DVR carefully. Excessive shock and
vibration can damage the hard drive.

• Always turn the DTVPal DVR off, unplug it, and then let it sit idle
for at least 30 seconds before moving it.

• If the DTVPal DVR is cold to the touch, do not plug it in immedi­ately. Let it sit unplugged at room temperature for at least 45
minutes before plugging it in.

• The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the
DTVPal DVR manufacturer will void the Limited Warranty.

• Use an outlet that contains surge suppression or ground fault
protection. During an electrical storm or when the DTVPal DVR
is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug the
power cord from the wall outlet, and disconnect the lines
between the DTVPal DVR and the antenna. This will provide
additional protection against damage caused by lightning or
power line surges.

• In some TVs, the presence of fixed images for extended periods
of time may cause permanent imprints on the screen. Consult
your TV’s manufacturer and user manual to determine if this is
an issue for your TV.

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Watching TV

Watching TV

•GETTING STARTED

•USING THE REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS

•OPTIONS FOR VIEWING TV

•S

ETUP MENU

•DVR MENU

•PREFERENCES MENU

•TIMERS MENU

•CONTROLLING LIVE TV

•R

ECORDING MY PROGRAMS

•USING DOLBY® DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND

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Watching TV

Getting Started

ETTING STARTED

G

Welcome! Your new high-definition, digital video recording, over-the-air
receiver is a powerful, yet easy-to-use device you'll enjoy!

Connecting DTVPal DVR to Your TV

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: Do not connect your TV or your

DTVPal DVR to a power supply until after you have prop erly con nected
all of the cables using the following instructions.

To connect your DTVPal DVR, start with the antenna:

1. On the back of your TV, locate the A
connects your TV to your over-the-air antenna. This co nnection may be
labeled O
name. Refer to your TV’s user guide for help locating this connection.

2. Disconnect the coaxial cable from your TV’s A

VER-THE-AIR ANTENNA IN, CABLE IN, COAX IN or another

NTENNA IN connection, which

NTENNA IN connection.

Note: If your TV uses twin-lead (300 ohm) connections, you will need

to obtain and install a 75 ohm to 300 ohm co nverter on your TV. This
converter can be found at most consumer electronics stores.

3. Look at the back of your DTVPal DVR, and locat e the O

NTENNA IN connection. Connect the coaxial cable from step 2 to the

A

VER-THE-AIR ANTENNA IN connection on the DTVPal DVR.

O

VER-THE-AIR

Important: Do not use a wrench to tighten this connection.

Determine the connection type you’ll use to connect your DTVPal DVR to
your TV. If your TV has:

- a HDMI connection, you can use a HDMI cable to provide both

high-definition video and stereo audio to you r TV’s comp atible input
(go to step 4).

- component connectors (Y/Pb/Pr) for video, you can use a set of

component cables for video and either a Dolby Digit al optical audio
cable, or a pair of RCA-type audio cab les (one right and one le ft), to
connect to your TV’s corresponding audio input (go to step 5).

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Watching TV

HDMI Connection

To Television

Connection

From Antenna

Optional RCA-type

Audio Connection

Getting Started

- RCA connectors for both stereo audio and video, you ca n use RCA

cables to connect from the R-A
type) on your DTVPal DVR to your TV’s video input (g o to step 6).

UDIO-L--VIDEO connection (RCA-

-an A

NTENNA IN connection that uses a coaxial cable, you can

connect it to the TV S
will provide both standard video and mono audio on RF channel 3
or channel 4 (go to step 7).

ET OUT connection on the DTVPal DVR, and it

Note: In most cases, connecting the HDMI cable provides plug-and-

4. To connect your DTVPal DVR to your TV using a HDMI cable:

- Connect a HDMI cable betw een the HDMI connection on the

DTVPal DVR and the HDMI connection on your HDTV or monitor.

- Plug the power cord of the DTVPal DVR into an electrical outlet.

Make sure your TV is also plugged in to power and turned on.

- The DTVPal DVR first displays a startup screen.

- Confirm that you are getting a picture from the DTVPal DVR.

Consult your HDTV user’s guide if you need to change your
HDTV’s settings to display from the HDMI input.

play control of the monitor’s display resolution and other settings. How­ever, your HDTV may require selecting a different format to display
video from the DTVPal DVR during system setup.

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Watching TV

Connection

From Antenna

Optional RCA-type

Audio Connection

Optional Optical

Audio Connection

Component Connection

From Television

OR

Getting Started

- Follow the instructions for Using the Setup Wizard on page 6 to

- Turn up the volume on your HDTV and confirm you have sound.

complete the initial setup of your DTVPal DVR. Tune to live TV.

OPTIONAL: If you don’t have sound, your system may require you
to connect a pair of RCA-type audio cables (one red and one white)
between the DTVPal DVR’s audio outputs and your TV’s audio
input connections.

5. To connect your DTVPal DVR to your TV using component cables (red,
blue, and green connections):

- Connect a set of component cables from the DTVPal DVR’ s YP

(Red, Blue, and Green) component connections to your TV.

- Connect audio (red and white) RCA-type cables between the

DTVPal DVR’s audio outputs and the audio input connections that
go with the YP
use the optional optical connection if you use a device to decode
Dolby Digital audio, for example for 5.1-channel surround sound.

- Plug the power cord of the DTVPal DVR into an electrical outlet.

Make sure your TV also is plugged in to power and turned on.

- The DTVPal DVR first displays a startup screen.

- Confirm that you are getting a picture from the DTVPal DVR.

Consult your HDTV user’s guide if you need to change your
HDTV’s settings to display from the component video input.

- Follow the instructions for Using the Setup Wizard on page 6 to

complete the initial setup of your DTVPal DVR. Tune to live TV.

RPB video connectors on your HDTV. You can also

RPB

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Watching TV

Connection From

Antenna

RCA-type Audio/Video

Connection To Television

Getting Started

- Turn up the volume on your HDTV and confirm you have sound. If

you don’t have sound, verify the connections for both left and right
RCA-type audio cables on the back of your DTVPal DVR and TV.

6. To connect your DTVPal DVR to your TV using composite A/V cables
(red, white, and yellow RCA-type):

- Connect a set of composite cables to your TV’s RCA-type

composite inputs.

- Connect the other ends of the cables to the R-A

(RCA-type Audio/Video) connections on your DTVPal DVR.

- Plug the power cord of the DTVPal DVR into an electrical outlet.

Make sure your TV also is plugged in to power and turned on.

- The DTVPal DVR first displays a startup screen.

- Confirm that you are getting a picture from the DTVPal DVR.

Consult your TV user’s guide if you need to change your settings to
display from the correct video input.

- Follow the instructions for Using the Setup Wizard on page 6 to

complete the initial setup of your DTVPal DVR. Tune to live TV.

- Turn up the volume on your TV and confirm you have sound. If you

don’t have stereo sound, verify the connections for both left and
right RCA-type audio cables on the back of your DTVPal DVR and
TV.

UDIO-L--VIDEO

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Watching TV

Coaxial Cable Connection

To Television

Connection

From Antenna

Getting Started

7. To connect your DTVPal DVR to your TV using a coaxial cable:

- Connect one end of coax to the TV’s A

OAX IN or another name) connection.

C

- Connect the other end of the coax cable to the TV S

connection on your DTVPal DVR.

- Plug the power cord of the DTVPal DVR into an electrical outlet.

Make sure your TV also is plugged in to power and turned on.

- The DTVPal DVR first displays a startup screen.

- Confirm that you are getting a picture from the DTVPal DVR. You

may need to select a different channel or in put source on your TV. If
you do not see the DTVPal DVR screen on the default output
channel, channel 3, try tuning your TV to channel 4. You can
change this default for DTVPal DVR in Setup Wizard, on page 8.

- Follow the instructions for Using the Setup Wizard on page 6 to

complete the initial setup of your DTVPal DVR. Tune to live TV.

- Turn up the vo lume on your TV a nd confir m yo u have so un d. If you

do not have sound, check both ends of your coax connection.

NTENNA IN (or CABLE IN,

ET OUT

Using the Setup Wizard

To finish installing your DTVPal DVR:

1. If you have not already done so, turn on your TV and change to the
correct channel or input to view your DTVPal DVR.

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Watching TV

Getting Started

- If your TV is connected to your DTVPal DVR using the coaxial

connection (step 7), set the TV to channel 3, which is the default
output channel for the DTVPal DVR.

Note: If you have a local channel that broadcasts on channel 3, you

can change the modulator output setting for your DTVPal DVR to
channel 4 during this Setup Wizard, described below.

- If your TV is connecte d to your DTVPal DVR using any other type of

connection (steps 4-6), you will need to set the TV to the correct
video input or source. Most TV remote controls have an INPUT,
SOURCE, or TV/VIDEO button that you can use to change the TV’s
video input or source. Refer to your TV’s user guide for additional
help changing the TV’s input or source for the DTVPal DVR.

2. Ensure that your over-the-air antenna is connected to your DTVPal
DVR and the antenna is positioned where it can receive local digita l
broadcasts. If you need help choosing or installing an over-the-air
antenna, refer to www.antennaweb.org or your local retailer.

3. Install the included AAA batteries in the DTVPal DVR remote control.
Be sure to follow the battery installation diagram printed inside the
remote control’s battery compartment.

4. The first time your DTVPal DVR turns on, a Setup Wizard screen
appears and guides you through the system setu p process. The wizard
scans for local digital over-the-air channels, and helps you set up the
settings for your local area and TV display.

5. To navigate through the Setup Wizard, use the SELECT button on your
remote control to confirm the highlighted (orange) onscreen option. To
highlight other options, use the ARROW buttons.

Tip: If there is a particular digital channel you would like to use to op ti-

mize the position of your antenna, you may select it by clicking Point
Antenna instead of Continue on the first screen of the Setup Wizard.

6. Select Continue to begin the wizard. The Setup Wizard immediately
begins trying to find channels and add them to your system. (If you
have previously run the wizard, then any currently stored channels will
be removed.)

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Getting Started

7. After the channel scan is complete, you are prompted for
information; use the UP and DOWN ARROW and SELECT
buttons to complete the setup of your DTVPal DVR. (Select
Next to go to the next setting or Back to go to the previous
setting. Select Help to view on-screen help for the setting.)

- Select your local time zone, and whether your area observe s

- Use the NUMBER P AD to enter your complete ZIP Code, which is

IMPORTANT: If you do not enter your ZIP code correctly, then

the information in your on-screen Program Guide will be inaccu­rate or incomplete.

Daylight Savings Time (DST).

required to retrieve the proper Program Guide data for your area.

- Choose the resolution your HDTV supports (480p, 720p, or 1080i)

and its aspect ratio (traditional 4 x 3, or “widescreen” 16 x 9).

- Choose the SD output type if you do not have a TV that supports

any of the HD resolutions.

- Set the channel 3 or 4 output setting (if you’re using the coaxial

connection to your TV). If you have a local or cable channel that
broadcasts on channel 3, be sure to change this setting to channel

4. If you do this, you will also need to set your TV’s channel to 4.

8. The Setup Wizard will ask you to wait until it finishes downloading
Program Guide data, and then will exit to display live digital TV.

9. Congratulations! Your DTVPal DVR is now installed and ready to use!
To start watching TV, press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons on
the remote control to change channels, or enter the
channel number using the NUMBER PAD.

Note: Some broadcasters choose to send several dig-

ital channels in their broadcast range rather than just a
single channel. These additional channels are referred
to as sub-channels, and are identified by a dash, fol­lowed by a number (for example, channel 9-2 is a sub-channe l of chan­nel 9). On the NUMBER PAD, enter “00902” to change directly to
channel 9-2, for example.

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Using the Remote Control Buttons

TV Mode

Press to control

your TV

VCR Mode

Press to control

your VCR

DTV Mode

Press to control your

DTVPal DVR receiver,

TV power, volume,

and mute

Receiver Power
& TV Power

Top button turns

the receiver on/off,

bottom button

turns the TV on/off

Receiver Menu

Access receiver

features and settings

Search

Search for programs

CC

Closed Captioning

functions

System Info

Displays information
about your receiver

SAP

Switch to secondary audio
programming

Recall

Go back to last

channel viewed

Analog

Pass-Through

Press to control analog

signal pass-through

Info

Display program

information

Digital Video
Recorder
(DVR) Buttons

Pause live TV and play
or record programming

Recover

Recovers DTV

programming if your TV

input or channel

has changed

Number Buttons

Enter a channel

number, or select

menu items

Zoom

Changes how the

picture fi lls the screen

AUX Mode

Press to control another
component such as
a DVD player

Page Buttons

Page up/down in menus
and control zoom size

Program Guide

Display current and
future program listings

Arrows/Select
Buttons

Channel up/down,
navigate through
menus/guides, and
select a desired option

View Live TV

Exit any menu/guide
and go back to viewing
live TV

Watching TV

Getting Started

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Watching TV

Options for Viewing TV

Navigating the Menus

1. Press MENU to see the DTVPal DVR Main Menu. You can
access most features from here. We'll show you other short
cuts later.

2. Use the UP or DOWN ARROWS to move through the menu options. Or ,
enter the option number using the NUMBER PAD.

3. Press SELECT to choose a highlighted menu option.

4. Exit a menu by choosing Cancel from the on-screen options,
or press CANCEL on the remote control.

5. Press VIEW LIVE TV to exit all menus and view current
programming.

Note: In this Guide, we'll say "select" to mean move the highlight

to the item and press SELECT on the remote control.

Understanding SD & HD

• Using this HDTV over-the-air receiver, you can view and record both
standard-definition (SD) and high- definition (HD) digital programming.

• You can view upconverted SD and native HD over-the-air digital
broadcasts on a connected HDTV.

• You can view both native SD and down-converted HD programming on
a connected SDTV.

OPTIONS FOR VIEWING TV

Finding a Program: Overview

Channel Up/Down

While watching live TV, use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to change
channels one at a time.

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Watching TV

Options for Viewing TV

Direct Entry

Tune to a specific ch annel num ber by entering it using the NUMBER PAD. To
change directly to a sub-channel number, for example 8-3, enter a zero before
the number, for example “00803”.

Program Guide

• Press GUIDE to open the Program Guide and view the listing
of current programs and programs scheduled to air over the
next seven days.

Note: Last-minute changes made to programming information and

schedules may not always be reflected in Program Guide data.

• Highlight a program to see information, or press INFO for more details.

• Change channels by highlighting a current program and
pressing SELECT.

• Set up recordings for future events by highlighting a future
program and pressing SELECT or RECORD. See Recording
My Programs on page 14 for more information.

• Press PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN to view a set of channels
one page at a time.

• Move forward, then back in time through the guide by:

- Press the SKIP FORWARD button to move ahead 24

hours; press SKIP BACK to move back 24 hours.

- Use the NUMBER PAD to enter the number of hours to

move ahead, and then press the RIGHT ARROW . On ce
you’ve moved forward, then you can use th e NUM BER
PAD to enter the number of hours to move back, and press the
LEFT ARROW.

Note: You cannot move backward in the guide to the past.

- Press CANCEL or VIEW LIVE TV to view

current programming.

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Watching TV

Options for Viewing TV

Browse Banner

The Browse Banner allows you to watch a program while looking at
program information on other channels.

• While watching a program, press the RIGHT ARROW to open the
Browse Banner.

• The current program's information is displayed at the top of the screen.

• The bottom left of the Browse Banner displays information about the
current program on each channel you change to. Use th e UP or DOWN
ARROWS to change the channel information, and the SELECT button
to change channels.

• On the bottom right, move the highlight using the RIGHT ARROW to
see what shows are coming on in the future on that channel.

Event Search

Event Search allows you to find programs available in the Program Guide by
a keyword within the Title, the Description, or either one. While watching a
program, press the LEFT ARROW to open the Event Search screen.
You can also press MENU and then select Event Search from the Main Menu.

REMOTE CONTROL SHORTCUT: Press SEARCH (#) to open

the Keyword search screen.

Searching for Specific Keywords

1. Enter a search term by using the on-screen keyboard, or enter ing
letters using the remote control NUMBER PAD.

2. Select Done and then results matching your keyword are displayed.

3. If you want to use different options for this search then previous
searches, select Options and then choose:

- Title to search by program title, Description to search in the

Program Guide descriptions, or Title/Description to search both.

- Exact Match for a very specific search just on your keyword(s).

4. If you chose different search options, the res ults update au to ma tic ally.

History

Choose History to perform new searches using keywords or other criteria you
have previously used and saved on the Event Search screen. Note that you
must select “Save” after a search to see that search in the History list.

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SETUP MENU

Press MENU, and then select Setup to use the Setup Menu to:

• Set and reset password-protected locks, either base d on progra mming
ratings or on a channel-by-channel basis.

• Run the Setup Wizard again, or change any of the system settings you
selected when the wizard ran previously. You can even restore the
system to the factory defaults from before the wizard was run.

• Change the primary/alternate language and audio output settings.

DVR MENU

Press DVR or press MENU and select DVR to access many digital video
recording features.

Watching TV

Setup Menu

My Recordings

Displays all of the programs you have recorded on the DTVPal
DVR. See Recording My Programs on page 14 for more details.
Select Options to change the way the list of recordings is sorted.

REMOTE CONTROL SHORTCUT: Press DVR once to open the

DVR Main Menu. Press DVR twice to open the My Recordings list.

Daily Schedule

Displays all the timers you have set, for today or the future. Select Timers to
go Create a new event timer, or to Edit or Delete an existing timer. See
Setting Up Timers on page 14 for more details.

CONTROLLING LIVE TV

You can use the DVR buttons on your remote control to control live TV. While
watching live TV:

• Press PAUSE to pause a live program for up to one hour.
Press PLAY to continue watching the program or press VIEW
LIVE TV to catch up to real time.

• Press SKIP BACK to jump back in the program by 10 seconds.

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Watching TV

Recording My Programs

• Press SKIP FORWARD to jump ahead by 30 seconds if you've paused
or reversed the program.

• Press BACK one to four times to fast reverse, or FWD one to
four times to fast forward, at one of four different speeds: 4x,
15x, 60x, or 300x. Press PLAY to continue watching the
program from any point.

• Press PAUSE. then BACK or FWD for slow motion at 1/15th
normal speed, and BACK or FWD a second time for 1/ 4t h
normal speed. Press BACK or FWD a third time to return to
normal speed.

• Press PAUSE, then SKIP BACK or SKIP FWD to move frame­by-frame.

• At any time, you can press VIEW LIVE TV to catch up to
real time in the programming.

See also Finding and Watching Recorded Programs on p age 15
for DVR functionality with recorded events.

RECORDING MY PROGRAMS

Recording What You're Watching Now

To record a program you are currently watching, press RECORD.
Select OK to start recording the current program now until it ends.
The program will be stored on the DTVPal DVR. To stop recording a
program that you are watching, press STOP, and then select OK.

Setting Up Timers

Use a timer when you want to view or record a future prog ra m. Th er e are two
types of timers:

• DVR – Records a program to your DTVPal DVR hard drive.

• Auto Tune/Reminder – Displays an on-screen reminder when your
program is about to start. In addition, Auto Tune changes channels.

Tip: Your DTVPal DVR records programming whenever it is plugged in. The

green front-panel light can be on or off when recordings are being made.

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Watching TV

Preferences Menu

Note: HD programs require up to six times more sp ace th an SD prog rams,

and will fill up the capacity of the DTVPal DVR faster.

Finding and Watching Recorded Programs

My Recordings List

Press DVR and select My Recordings to view your list of recorded programs.

REMOTE CONTROL SHORTCUT: Press DVR twice.

While watching a program from the My Recordings list:

• Press PAUSE to pause the program. Press PLAY to continue watching
the program.

• Press SKIP BACK to reverse by 10 seconds.

• Press SKIP FORWARD to jump ahead by 30 seconds in the program.

• Press BACK one to four times to fa st reverse, or FWD one to four times
to fast forward, at one of four different speeds: 4x, 15x, 60x, or 300x.
Press PLAY to continue watching the program from any point.

• Press PAUSE, then either BACK or FWD for slow motion.

• Press PAUSE, then either SKIP BACK or SKIP FWD one or more times
to move frame-by-frame.

CAUTION: On some TVs, the presence of fixed images for

extended periods of time may cause permanent imprints on the screen.

PREFERENCES MENU

Press MENU, and then select Preferences to use the Preferences Menu to
change user settings for:

• How the on-screen Program Guide di splays (see Customizing the
Guide and Channel Lists on page 23)

• Showing or hiding Closed Captions for programming (see Closed
Captioning on page 24)

• Adjusting the duration of, or disabling, Inactivity Standby (see Inactivity
Standby on page 25).

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Timers Menu

IMERS MENU

T

Press MENU, and then select Timers to use the Timers Menu to:

• View all existing timers for events.

• Create a new timer, or Edit or Delete an existing timer.

Timers can be either of two types:

• DVR – records an event automatically, even if the receiver is in standby
(green front-panel light is out) at the time the event begins. Note that
the receiver must be connected to a power source.

• Auto Tune – pops up a notice when an event is about to begin, and
changes the channel to the new event unless you stop it.

Several options may be highlighted with the UP or DOWN ARROW keys,
depending on whether a timer is intended for one single event, or should
repeat periodically for a program.

You can select the timer to operate:

• Once

• Daily

• Weekly

• Mon.–Fri.

Note: Events that are recorded by timers that you set to repeat will be

displayed in the list using the name of the first event recorded by the timer.

USING DOLBY® DIGITAL SURROUND SOUND

Press MENU and select Setup, then Dolby Digital, to access the Dolby
Digital Menu. Dolby Digital gives you the capability to enjoy programs with
surround sound. In order to enjoy full, 5.1-channel surround sound, you will
require an external Dolby Digital decoder. Refer to the user’s guide for your
system’s decoder device for more information.

DTVPal DVR uses a HDMI port to output digital audio and video, or an optical
port to output digital audio only. The HDMI or optical connections can provide
two audio data types: Dolby Digital and Linear PCM (only Dolby Digital audio
through these connections can then be decoded to provide full, 5.1-channel
surround sound).

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Using Dolby® Digital Surround Sound

Select one of the following, depending on your audio system:

• Dolby—select this option if the stereo system or audio amplifier can
decode only Dolby Digital and will not process Linear PCM signals. See
your stereo equipment's owner's manual for more det ails on the
amplifier or decoder.

• PCM Only—select this option only if the stereo system or audio
amplifier cannot decode Dolby Digital signals.

You can also choose from two different sound settings on this screen:

• Standard. When you use this setting, the dynamic range is wider , which
makes music and loud noises louder, but voices quieter. This setting is
good if you don’t mind turning the volume up louder to hear the
speaking portions of programs.

• Night. When you use this setting, the dynamic range is narrower, which
makes music and loud noises quieter, but voices louder. This setting is
good if you need to keep the volume lower.

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Notes

Notes

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Customizing Receiver

•SETTING UP KEY FEATURES

•RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULTS

•PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

•SOFTWARE UPGRADE OPTIONS

•TV GUIDE

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Locks Menu

Channel Settings

Setting Up Key Features

ETTING UP KEY FEATURES

S

Locks

Locks allow you to block channels or programs by requiring a p asswor d to be
entered before they can be viewed.

Access the Locks menu by pressing
MENU on the remote control,
selecting Setup, then selecting
Locks, then following the steps
below. If you previously set a
password, you’ll need to enter the
password to access the Locks
menu. After you choose yo ur Locks
settings, you’ll need to create a
password and lock the system for
the Locks to take effect.

Locking specific channels

To require a password to be entered to view specific channels:

1. Select Channel Locks from
the Locks menu.

2. Use the UP and DOWN
ARROWS to find the
channels you want to block.
Press SELECT to include the
channel in the list of locked
channels. A channel is
selected when it has a filled­in box next to it.

3. If you want to hide the selected channels from being displayed in the
Program Guide and other channel lists, select Yes under Hide Locked
Channels. Select Done to save your changes.

4. Follow the steps in Locking your DTVPal DVR to apply the channel
locks.

Locking programs based on ratings

Your DTVPal DVR supports a variety of ratings categories. These ratings
depend on information about the pr og ra m include d by the br o ad ca ste r.

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Ratings Settings

Setting Up Key Features

Broadcasters may use the Age and Content Guidelines, or the MPAA (Motion
Picture Association of America) Guidelines.

• Entire Audience—Includes rating categories None, TV-G, TV-PG, TV­14, and TV-MA.

• Children—Includes rating categories TV-Y and TV-Y7.

• MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)—Includes rating
categories N/A, G, PG, PG-13, R, and NC-17.

• Extended—Includes rating categories Dialog , Language, Sex, Violence,
and Fantasy Violen ce.

To block programs based on rating, use the following steps:

1. Select Ratings Settings
from the Locks menu.

2. To easily select all categories
for locking or unlocking,
select Block All or Unblock
All.

3. To edit a specific category,
highlight the category.

4. For that Category, press
SELECT on the highest Rating you want to be viewed without a
password. Anything with a rating higher than that will require entering
your password before viewing. For example, if you select TV-G,
programs with None or TV-G can be viewed without a password.

5. Select Done to save your changes.

6. Follow the steps in Locking your DTVPal DVR to apply the ratings locks
that you have selected.

Locking your DTVPal DVR

After you set the channel locks and the ratings locks, you must lock the
DTVPal DVR for the settings to take effect. Locking the DTVPal DVR will also
protect any protected recordings from being deleted, as well as prevent
anyone from formatting the hard-disk drive.

To lock your receiver, select Lock System on the Locks menu.

• If you already have a password, enter it using the remote’s NUMBER
PAD.

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• Enter a password using the NUMBER PAD on the remote control in the
Password field.

• Enter the new password again when prompted. Your DTVPal DVR is
now locked.

Note the following when using the Locks menu after locking your system:

• If you try to access a locked item or open the Locks menu, the DTVPal
DVR displays a message asking you to enter th e password . Ent er the
correct password to continue.

• The DTVPal DVR permits three attempts to enter the correct password.
If you fail all three attempts at entering the correct password, then the
DTVPal DVR does not allow you to try again for several minutes.

• If you exit a locked item or close the Locks menu, you must re-enter the
password to access the item.

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Setting Up Key Features

Customizing the Guide and Channel Lists

Changing the Order of the Channels

Press MENU, select Preferences, and then Guide Display . Under Direction,
You can set up the on-screen Program Guide to list channels in descending
order, with the highest channel number at the bottom of the screen, or in
ascending order, with the highest channel number at the top of the screen.
The default setting is to list channels in descending order.

Changing the Type of Guide Display

The DTVPal DVR comes set to display the st a ndard-size Pr ogram Guid e with
descriptions for the highlighted program or event. However, you can choose
the style of Guide Display that you like in the EPG Preferences menu.

• Medium Text - This is the default option.

• Large Text - Choose this option if you’d like to see larger text and fewer
hours of schedule per page on the Program Guide.

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• Small Text - Choose this option if you’d like to see more channels and
three hours of schedule in smaller text per page on the Pro gr a m Gu ide .

Changing Display Formats

When viewing live TV or playing back a recording, you can press PAGE UP
(to format the SD video outputs) or PAGE DOWN (for the HD outputs) or the
FORMAT/* button (for both SD and HD outputs) to cycle through the
options for screen display format: Auto (the default, based on data
about the displayed content), Normal (as on Installation screens
under System Setup), Stretch, Partial Zoom, and Zoom.

Changing Languages

You may be able to change the audio language of some programs.
Press MENU, select Setup, Audio Setup, then select to use your
primary or alternative language. Also, when viewing live TV or pla ying
back a recording, you can press the SAP button to hear the Seconda ry Audio
Program for programming with SAP. Press SAP again to turn the feature off.

Closed Captioning

Your DTVPal DVR has many options for Closed Captioning (CC),
including font size, colors, edge style, service and opacity. To enable
Closed Captioning for when viewing programming with captions, p ress
CC, or you can press MENU, select Preferences, and select Closed
Captions, then Captions On. Select either off or on, and then Done. When
viewing live TV or playing back a recording with closed captions turned on,
you can press CC again to turn the feature off.

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Resetting Factory Defaults

Inactivity Standby

You can set up a period of time after which, if there has been no activity (such
as changing channels or using the DVR buttons), the DTVPal DVR will go into
standby mode (the green front-panel light will go out). This does not affect any
event timers you have set, since the DTVPal DVR saves recordings when in
standby. To disable this feature or change its duration, press MENU, select

Preferences, Inactivity Standby, make your settings and then select Done.

RESETTING FACTORY DEFAULTS

Press MENU, select Setup, System Setup, and then Restore Factory
Defaults. A warning message will display on the screen. Select Yes to reset

preferences and user settings for the DTVPal DVR. This will not affect any
recordings you have saved, whether they are protected or not.

DIAGNOSTICS MENU

Press MENU, select Setup, System Setup, and then Diagnostics. You can
use options on this menu to help diagnose and troubleshoo t issues you may
be having with your DTVPal DVR. The options include:

• Video Mem - Tests the VRAM in your DTVPal DVR for corruption.

• HDMI - Tests the HDMI connection to your TV, if one is present.

• HDD - Tests for problems with the hard-disk drive in the DTVPal DVR.

• USB Test - Tests the connection to a USB device, if one is present.

• Ethernet - Tests the DTVPal DVR’s network connection, if you use one.

• Counters - Allows you to view and reset a numbe r of system counters.

PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control gives you access to all the features of your DTVPal DVR.
You can set up the remote to control as many as three additional devices.
These devices can be your TV, VCR or DVD player, and a third device (such
as a VCR or DVD player, audio receiver, tuner or amplifier, or another TV or
DISH Network satellite receiver). To use your DTVPal DVR remote control to
operate these other devices, you must program your remote control for these
other devices. Y ou can enter codes directly to control your devices, or you ca n
scan the remote control’s database of device codes to find the right one.

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Setting Up Devices by Entering Codes

You can set up the remote to control other devices using the device codes
listed on page 27.

1. Turn the device on.

2. Find the brand name in the tables.

3. Press and hold the mode button for the device un til all the mode buttons
light up.

4. For AUX mode, press 0 for a TV, 1 for a VCR, or 2 for an audio tuner/
amplifier.

5. Using the NUMBER PAD, enter one of the three-digit device
codes for your brand from the table. Then press POUND (#).

6. Wait for three flashes of the mode light. If it doesn’t, go back
to step 3.

7. Press POWER to turn off the device. If the device does not turn
off, go to step 8.

8. Turn the device back on and try some other buttons to make sure they
work. If the code works for other buttons, stop here.

9. If the code doesn’t work, repeat steps 3 through 7 with the next device
code from the tables.

10. If you can’t find a code that works, then try Setting Up Using Device
Codes Scan.

Setting Up Using Device Codes Scan

1. Turn the device on.

2. Press and hold the Mode button for the device un til all the Mode buttons
light up.

3. Press POWER.

4. Press the UP (or DOWN ARROW, but not both) until the
device turns off. Then press POUND (#).

5. Wait for three flashes of the mode light. If it doesn’ t flash three times,
then go back to step 3.

6. Turn the device ba ck on and test to make sure it works
with other remote-control buttons, like VOLUME.

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Remote Control Device Codes

These tables contain the manufacturer codes for programming the remote to
control your TV, a VCR, DVD player, or audio amplifier. Every attempt has
been made to include all codes. If your equipment brand is not listed or if the
codes do not work, the remote may not control your equipment. In some
cases codes may operate some but not all buttons shown in this guide.

Dumont 501 627 652
EchoStar 722
Electrohome 526 573 651 652 654 656 709 728

TV CODES

Programming in AUX mode: In most cases,

use these codes to program in TV mode;
however, if programming in AUX mode,
press 0 before entering the TV code.

Abex 230
Action 662
Admiral 521 605 675
Aiko 727
Akai 570 573
Alleron 682
A-Mark 620
Amtron 657
Anam National 509 541 620 651 657 698
AOC 505 506 519 520 573 620 627 652 653 654
Apex 743 744 745 757 814 815
Archer 620
Audiovox 620 657 662
Baycraft 536
Belcor 652
Bell & Howell 590 675 683
Bradford 657
Brockwood 627 652
Broksonic 562 748 752
Candle 506 523 525 536 627 652 654
Candle/Citizen 573
Capehart 519 627
Circuit City 627
Citizen 506 516 523 524 525 526 590 652 654 657 658

680 727

Colortyme 573 627 652 654
Concerto 523 652 654
Contec Cony 662
Contec/Cony 541 655 657 726
Craig 536 541 657 662 694
Crown 526 536 657
Curtis Mathes 506 516 526 573 590 641 645 650 652

654 658 680 683 703 708

CXC 541 657 662
Cytron 903 904
Daewoo 505 524 526 529 530 531 573 630 652 653

654 658 684 698 719 727 816

Daytron 526 627 652 654 658
Dell 772 773 774
Dimensia 645 650
Dixi 566 620

Emerson 526 534 536 541 573 590 627 636 642 648

652 654 655 657 658 662 682 683 692 696 699 720
816

Envision 506 573 652 654
Fisher 542 590 683
Fortress 573
Fujitsu 534 682 694
Funai 534 541 657 662 682 694
Futuretech 541 657 694

509 543 544 630 645 646 650 651 652 654 676

GE 508

690 691 698 701 715 716 725 728 742 779 809 859

General Electric 627
Gibralter 501 652
Goldstar 505 523 526 545 546 566 573 652 653 654

655 656 658 693 730

Granada 627
Grand 627
Grunpy 657 682
Hallmark 627 652 654
Harmon/Kardon 561
Harvard 657
Hinari 534
Hisense 759
Hitachi 523 526 548 549 553 554 555 585 597 626 636

638 643 648 652 654 655 702 718 726 786 788 789
790 791 792 801 802

IMA 657
Infinity 566
JBL 566
JC Penney 505 506 516 525 526 543 546 631 645 646

650 652 653 654 658 676 680 690 691 701 725 726
728 730

Jensen 556 573 652 654
JVC 508 557 559 642 649 655 676 726 735 736 737

812 817

Kawasho 548 561 573 652 654
Kenwood 506 573 652 654 656
Kloss 561 610
Kloss Novabeam 657 698 723 724
KTV 526 541 573 657 658 662 696
LG 653 766
Lloyds 627
Lloytron 526
Loewe 566
Logik 675
Luxman 523 652 654
LXI 563 566 590 595 617 631 635 645 646 650 654

683 691 701 725

M. Wards 500 505 506 534 543 567 568
Magnasonic 573

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Magnavox 506 520 525 536 566 567 568 57 3 610 65 2

654 656 723 724 729 762 818 887 888

Majestic 675
Marantz 506 566 573 652 654
Megatron 627 654
Memorex 590 627 653 654 675 683 720
MGA 504 505 506 542 571 573 627 652 653 654 656

728

Midland 501 646 658 676 725 730
Mitsubishi 504 505 542 570 571 572 573 597 623 627

652 653 654 656 705 728 787 799 804

Mitsui 769
Montgomery Ward 675
Motorola 521 605 651
MTC 505 506 516 523 573 627 652 653 654 680
Multitech 657
NAD 502 617 627 631 635 637 654
National 509
NEC 505 506 507 517 523 573 627 651 652 653 654

731 732

Nikkai 612
Nikko 654 727
Normandic 717
Novabeam 561
NTC 727
Nyon 701
Olevia 766 773
Onwa 541 657
Optimus 637
Optonica 521 605 607
Orion 694
Osaki 612
Panasonic 508 509 512 566 644 651 662 676 685 689

698 700 716 734 761 765 780 784 81 1 819 820 821
822 823 867 868 869 870 871 872 87 3 874 875 876
877 878 879 880 881 882 883 884 88 5 886 889 890
900

Philco 505 506 525 536 568 573 610 651 652 653 654

655 656 723 724 729

Philips 525 566 651 652 655 656 690 723 724 729 770

782 824 825 826 827 828 891 892 893 894

Philips Magnavox 782 826 827 828 829
Pilot 652 658
Pioneer 502 548 576 636 637 648 652 654 708
Portland 505 526 573 652 653 654 658 727
Price Club 680
Prism 676
Proscan 645 646 650 691 725 742 857
Proton 513 519 526 536 585 627 652 654 655
Pro View 902
Pulsar 501 652
Quasar508 509 651 676 698 700 860 861 862 895 896
Radio Shack 526 541 590 607 612 645 662 683 698
Radio Shack/Realistic 590 607 650 652 654 655 657

658 683 730

RCA 503 505 548 630 633 634 636 641 645 646 648

650 651 652 653 654 656 691 698 70 1 708 715 716
725 742 749 763 776 805 830 831 832 863 864

listic 590 645 683

Rea
Runco 501
Sampo 506 519 652 654 658 698 730 746
Samsung 505 506 516 523 526 566 573 612 627 647

652 653 654 655 656 658 680 704 71 7 730 738 755
833 858 897

Samwon 620

Sansui 754 834
Sanyo 542 590 652 683
SBR 566
Schneider 566
Scotch 654
Scott 526 534 541 600 652 654 655 657 662 682 696

701

Sears 523 534 542 563 590 595 601 604 617 627 631

635 645 646 650 652 654 656 682 683 688 691 703
725 726

Seimitsu 627
Sharp 521 526 585 605 607 628 629 652 654 6 55 658

739 740 741 777 794 803 835 836 898

Shogun 652
Signature 675
Silver 573
Simpson 525
Solavox 612
Sony 500 640 690 758 781 783 795 796 797 798 806

807 808 810 837 838 839 840 841 842 843 844 845

Soundesign 525 536 541 627 652 654 657 682
Spectricon 520 620
Squareview 694
SSS 505 541 573 652 657
Starlite 657
Supra 523
SVA 901 905
Sylvania 506 525 536 566 568 569 573 600 610 652

654 656 723 724 729 733 756 764

Symphonic 632 657 662 692 694 846
Tandy 521 605
Tatung 509 651 698
Technics 508 676
Techwood 523 573 652 654 676
Teknika 504 505 512 516 523 524 525 526 534 536

541 573 644 652 653 654 655 657 658 662 675 680
682 685 726 727

Tera 513
Thomas 627
Thompson 709
TMK 523 573 627 652 654
Toshiba 516 590 617 631 635 680 683 688 750 771

785 793 847 848 849 850 851 852 853 854 855 856
865 866

Totevision 526 658
Toyomenko 627
Universal 543 690
Vector Research 506
Victor 557
Video Concepts

dtech 505 573 627 652 653 654

Vi
Viewsonic 760
Wards 536 573 607 645 650 652 653 654 656 675 682

690 715 723 724 729

White Westinghouse 816
Yamaha 505 506 573 652 653 654 656
York 627
Zenith 501 520 639 652 675 693 775 778 813 899
Zonda 620

570

VCR CODES

Programming in AUX mode: In most cases,

use these codes to program in VCR mode; if

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programming in AUX mode, press 1 before
entering the VCR code.

Adventura 588
Aiwa 588 622 623
Akai 513 515 516 517 518 568 682
American High 678
Amstrad 588
ASA 556
Asha 675
Audio Dynamics 592 600
Audiovox 676
Beaumark 675
Bell & Howell 581
Broksonic 559
Calix 676
Candle 534 594 675 676
Canon 554 678 679
Citizen 534 591 592 594 675 676
Colortyme 592
Craig 591 675 676
Curtis Mathes 554 592 594 605 607 675 678 679
Cybernex 675
Daewoo 534 547 559 588
DBX 592 600
Dimensia 607
Dumont 549
Dynatech 588
Electrohome 512 676
Electrophonic 676
Emerson 505 508 509 511 512 518 534 559 568 588

590 618 676 678

Finlandia 549
Finlux 549 556 588
Fisher 549 581 584 588 610
Fuji 678
Funai 588
Garrard 588
GE 551 552 554 572 591 605 607 675 678 679
Go Video 557 558 620
Goldstar 592 594 676
Goodmans 585
Gradiente 588
Granada 549 581
Grundig 556
Harley Davidson 588
Harman Kardon 592
Harmon/Kardon 568 592
Headquarter 581
Hitachi 536 538 539 540 588 595 597 682
Instant Replay 678
ITT 518
JC Penney 554 581 591 592 594 595 600 675 676 678

679

678

JCL

nsen 595 682

Je
JVC 561 562 563 581 592 594 600 682
Kenwood 562 581 592 594 600 682
Kodak 676 678
LG 676
Luxor 518
Lloyd’s 588
LXI 676
M. Wards 512 554 585 590 591
Magnavox 527 533 554 556 678 679 797 798

Magnin 676
Marantz 554 556 581 585 592 594 600 678
Marta 676
Matsushita 678
MEI 554 678
Memorex 533 549 554 566 581 585 588 675 676 678
MGA 512 567 568
MGN Technology 675
Midland 579
Minolta 595
Mitsubishi 512 562 567 568 570 571 595
Motorola 678
MTC 544 588 675
Multitech 579 588 675
Mutitech 591
NEC 562 581 592 594 600 682
Nikko 676
Noblex 675
Olympus 678
Optimus 676
Optonica 585
Panasonic 523 554 598 614 628 633 678 679 777 780

781 782 783 784 785 786 787 788 789 790 791 792
793 794 795 796 799 808 809 810

Pentax 592 595
Pentex Research 594
Perdio 588
Philco 554 678 679
Philips 554 556 585 678 801 802 803 804
Pilot 676
Pioneer 562 574 575 576 600
Proscan 605 607
Pulsar 533
Quarter 581
Quartz 581
Quasar 554 678 679 770 771 772 805 806
Radio Shack 512 607 610 676
Radio Shack/Realistic 581 584 588 675 676 678 679
Radix 676
Randex 676
RCA 518 525 527 528 591 595 605 607 615 631 649

675 678 773 774 775

alistic 534 549 554 581 584 585 588 675 676 678

Re

679

Ricoh 502
Runco 533
Salora 567 581
Samsung 515 517 534 579 591 675 755 807
Sanky 533
Sansui 544 562 600 682
Sanyo 549 581 583 675
SBR 556
Scott 508 534 559 590
Sears 549 581 584 595 610 676 678
Sharp 512 585 595 607 625
Shintom 595
Shogun 675
Singer 678
Sony 500 501 502 504 768 778
STS 678
Sylvania 554 556 567 588 678 679 756
Symphonic 588 594
Tandy 581 588
Tashiko 676

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Tatung 594 682
Teac 588 594 682
Technics 554 633 678
Teknika 554 588 676 678
TMK 675
Toshiba 534 535 567 584 590 769 776
Totevision 591 675 676
Unitech 675
Vector Resea rch 534 592 600
Victor 561 562 600
Video Concepts 534 568 592 600
Videosonic 591 675
Wards 534 588 595 675 676 678
XR-1000 588 678
Yamaha 581 592 594 600 682
Zenith 500 501 533 779

DVD PLAYER CODES

Programming in AUX mode: In most
cases, use these codes to program in VCR
mode; if programming in AUX mode,
enter 1 and then the DVD Player code.

Aiwa 634 694
Alpine 653
Apex 654 655 744 757 835 839
Archos 885
BOSE 758 811
Broksonic 656 752
Clarion 696
Classic 695
CyberHome 833
Cytron 904
Daewoo 657 859
Denon 697 699 700
EchoStar 722
Emerson 658
Fisher 659
Funai 658
GE 702 703
Go Video 692 693 822
GPX 704
Hitachi 660 705 706 707 740 823 860 668
JVC 689 711 850 861 862 863
Konka 637 638 753
Koss 745
Magnavox 661
Memorex 709
Mintek 710
Mitsubishi 767 867
Norcent 711
Oritron 723
Panasonic 639 663 699 714 715 716 734 765 813 840

841 855 856 868 869 870 871 872 873 882

Philips 766 874
Pioneer 665 719 812 876 877 878 879 880
Proscan 720
Qwestar 723
RCA 666 690 749 816 842 854
Sampo 724

Samsung 652 667 668 691 740 741 820 821 844 845

866 875 881 705

Sansui 725 754
Sanyo 643
Sharp 669 727 865
Sony 617 645 670 671 729 730 731 768 817 818 830

831 832 836 837 838 843 847 848 849 851 852 853
857 858 864 883 884

Sylvania 658 764 829
Teac 732
Technics 733
Techwood 664
Toshiba 616 646 672 735 736 814 815 819 825 826

827 828 834 846

Yamaha 737 739
Zenith 673 824

TUNER/AMPLIFIER CODES

Programming in AUX mode: Press 2
before entering the tuner/amplifier code.

Aiwa 636 641 656 687 718 720 724 725 726
BOSE 761 780
Carver 653
Citizen 709
Denon 647 674 759 760 762 807 809 814 835
Fisher 653
GE 711
Goldstar 677 690
Harman Kardon 640 751
Harmon/Kardon 672
Hitachi 717
JBL 640
JVC 637 683 703 725 786 827
Kenwood 676 691 726 728 774 795 828 829 830 831

832 840 842

Magnavox 654 705
Marantz 651 764
Nakamichi 671
NEC 716
Onkyo 642 660 662 678 785 788 790 791 792 796 801
Optimus 648 664
Panasonic 643 644 652 783 797 798 799 808 810 815

816 817 818 819 820 821 822 824 825 826 833 836
837 838 839

Pioneer 658 667 668 679 702 767 770 772 779 802

806 844

Proton 654 705
Quasar 652
RCA 635 638 704 727
Sharp 712 713 714 715
Sherwood 646 670
Sony 639 645 687 728 729 730 765 766 769 771 773

775 776 777 778 781 782 784 787 789 793 794 803
811 812 813

Soundmatters 763
Teac 684
Technic 652
Technics 643 644 652 768 804 805 843
Toshiba 710
Victor 703
Yamaha 663 730 731 732 733 823 834 841

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TV/VCR COMBO CODES

Programming for combination
equipment: Program the remote control

in TV mode using the TV code and then in
VCR mode using the VCR code.

TV Code VCR Code

Magnavox 887 797

888 798

Philips 891 801

892 802
893 803
894 804

Quasar 860 770

861 771
862 772
895 805
896 806

RCA 863 773

864 774

Samsung 755 755

897 807

Sylvania 756 756

TV/DVD COMBO CODES

Programming for combination
equipment: Program the remote control

in TV mode using the TV code and then in
VCR mode (or AUX – press 1 before
entering the DVD code) using the DVD

code.

TV Code DVD Code

Apex 757 757

Broksonic 752 752

Cytron 904 904

Panasonic 734 734

765 765

RCA 749 749

Sansui 754 754

Sylvania 764 764

Toshiba 865 814

866 815

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TV/DVD/VCR COMBO CODES

Programming for combination
equipment: Program the remote control in

TV mode using the TV code, then in VCR
mode using the VCR code, and then DVD in
AUX mode (press 1 before entering the DVD
code) using the DVD code.

TV DVD VCR

Panasonic 900 882 810

TV/VCR/TUNER COMBO CODES

Programming for combination
equipment: Program the remote control in

TV mode using the TV code, then in VCR
mode using the VCR code, and then tuner in
AUX mode (press 2 before entering the tuner
code) using the tuner code.

TV VCR Tuner

Panasonic 867 796 797

868 799 798
869 808 799
870 780 839
871 781 838
872 782 837
873 783 836
874 784 833
875 785 826
876 786 825
877 787 824
878 788 822
879 789 821
880 790 820
881 791 819
882 792 818
883 793 817
884 794 816
885 795 815
889 809 808

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Software Upgrade Options

OFTWARE UPGRADE OPTIONS

S

Software upgrades may be made available to users of the DTVPal DVR,
either to add new features or fix issues with existing ones. It is possible to
upgrade the software in your DTVPal DVR using the USB 2.0 or Ethernet
connections on the rear panel. A software upgrade does not affect existing
recordings and cannot be performed when recording is active.

Follow the on-screen instructions and never turn your DTVPal DVR of f while a
software download or update is t aking place. This process can take as long a s
5 minutes to complete, after which the DTVPal DVR will restart and refresh its
Program Guide information.

Upgrading via USB

Go to www.dtvpal.com to get the latest version of DTVPal DVR software and
for more details on how to use this feature.

Upgrading via Ethernet

Simply connect your DTVPal DVR to your broadb and h ome networ k using an
Ethernet connection and once your DTVPal DVR is in standby (the gree n
front-panel light is out), it will automatically download the latest compatible
software within an hour. An immediate download can be forced by pressing
MENU, selecting Setup, Broadband, and then Software Update. For more
information and detailed upg rade instructions, please go to www.dtvpal.com

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TV GUIDE

TV Guide On Screen or Guide Plus Setup

You only need to perform the following steps if you have a TV, DVD recorder,
or VCR that includes TV Guide On Screen or Guide Plus. If you do not have a
TV Guide On Screen or Guide Plus device, you will be able to use the built-in
Program Guide in your DTVPal DVR.

If you are currently using TV Guide On Screen or Guide Plus in your analog
TV, DVD recorder, or VCR for over-the-air TV reception (not cable or satellite
service), you will need to change your TV Guide On Screen/Guide Plus setup
option to continue receiving your TV Guide On Screen/Guide Plus listings.

The steps provided walk you through the changes you need to make to
continue receiving show listings when your DTVPal DVR is connected to your
Guide-enabled product.

For more detailed instructions or updated support information, refer to
www.tvgos.com/support

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TV Guide

Getting Started

To set up the TV Guide On Screen to communicate with your DTVPal DVR,
you’ll need:

• G-LINK Cable—this cable is required to continue receiving TV Guide
On Screen/Guide Plus listings in your Guide-enabled product.
The G-LINK cable was shipped with your original TV Guide On Screen/
Guide Plus-enabled TV, DVD recorder, or VCR. If you no longer have
the G-LINK cable, visit www.tvgos.com/support

• Substitute ZIP Code—you will need the five-digit code associated with
your broadcast area. During setup, you will enter the Substitute ZIP
Code in place of your actual ZIP code. These codes are provided on
page 38 of this User’s Guide.

.

Setting Up Your DTVPal DVR

1. Connect your DTVPal DVR using the instructions on page 2. You
should have connected the TV S
corresponding input on your Guide-enabled TV, DVD recorder, or VCR.

ET OUT or AUDIO/VIDEO output to the

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TV Guide Setup

G-LINK Wand(s)

Connect plug to Guide-

enabled product

TV Guide

2. Using your DTVPal DVR remote

control, press MENU, select
Setup,
then System Setup, then TV

Guide
& Guide +.

Connecting the G-LINK Cable

1. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV
Guide-enabled TV, DVR recorder, or VCR.

2. Place the G-LINK wand
approximately one inch
in front of the remote
control sensor on your
DTVPal DVR. Use tape
to secure the G-LINK
wand to the DTVPal
DVR front panel.
Note: The remote control
sensor is located in the
middle of the front panel
of your DTVPal DVR.

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G-LINK Wand

IR Sensor

1 Inch

G-LINK Wand

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TV Guide

Updating TV Guide On Screen and Guide Plus Setup

After connecting your DTVPal DVR to your TV Guide On Screen or Guide
Plus-enabled device, use these steps to complete the setup.
Note: The menu options on your Guide-enabled device may differ from the
ones described here.

1. Using the remote control for your Guide-enabled TV, DVD recorder, or
VCR, press GUIDE to open your Guide Listings screen.

2. On the Service Bar, select Setup, then Change System Settings.

3. If available, select No, repeat setup. Otherwise, follow the on-screen
prompts.

Entering Your Location

The Guide uses setup information to provide TV show listings and channel
lineups for your area.

1. Select USA as the country.

2. Use the remote control NUMBER P AD or the UP and DOWN ARROWS
to enter the Substitute ZIP Code for your area. See page 38 for the ZIP
code listing.

Set Up Your DTVPal DVR

For your Guide to communicate with your DTVPal DVR, the Guide must be
set up as though the DTVPal DVR is a cable box, even though you do not
have cable service. Use these steps to finish setting up your DTVPal DVR.

1. Select Cable with a Cable Box or Yes I have cable.

2. If asked, select the type of audio/video input you used to connect your
DTVPal DVR to your Guide-enabled device, then follow the on-screen
prompts.

3. If a connection diagram displays, verify the G-LINK cable is connected
as shown.

4. For brand of cable box, select Scientific Atlanta.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions and verify that your DTVPal DVR
changed channels.

6. When asked if the device has tuned to Channel 9, select Yes.

7. On the confirmation screen, select Yes, continue/finish setup
process. If you are asked about setting up a VCR, select the
appropriate answer for your installation.

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Channel Number

TV Guide

Completing Setup

• After setup is complete, exit the Guide setup screen. To begin receiving
listings, be sure to turn off the Guide-enabled device when not in use.

• Within 24 hours, you will begin receiving TV show listings. It may take
up to six days to receive the full eight days of initial show listings.

• Show listings are updated several times per day. Be sure to leave your
DTVPal DVR powered on to have the most updated listin gs information.
It is normal for your DTVPal DVR to change channels while the Guide­enabled device is powered off and is setting up or receiving new data.
Note: When you receive your new Guide listings, you will notice that
your channel numbers have changed. Refer to Tuning to Your New
Channel Numbers, below, or visit www.tvgos.com/support
details.

Tuning to Your New Channel Numbers

for more

After connecting your Guide-enabled TV or DVD recorder to your DTVPal
DVR or VCR, the channel numbers used in your Guide Listings will change.

Understanding Your New Channel Numbers

Your analog TV, DVD recorder, or VCR does not know how to tune to digital
channels. The channel number assigned to your channel lineu p allows your
DTVPal DVR to find the correct digital channels.

Finding Channel Numbers

In any Guide version, you can identify the chann el number using th e Channel
Editor.

1. On the Service Bar, highlight Listings. Press MENU on the Guide­enabled device’s remote control, then select Edit Channel.

2. The Channel Editor displays. Note the Guide channel number for each
channel.

Note: You need this channel number to go to a specific channel in the
Listings screen or if you are schedu ling a manual reminder or recording.
Visit www.tvgos.com/support

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Channel Logo and Number

TV Guide

Displaying Channel Numbers in Listings

Your Guide version may or may not have the ability to display channel
numbers in the Listings grid.

To determine if you can display the new channel numbers:

1. Highlight Listings (or any channel’s logo), then press MENU on the
Guide-enabled device’s remote control.

2. The Listings Options (or Channel Options) menu appears. If there is a
Channel ID field, you can press the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW to sele ct a
channel display option:

- Both—displays both the channel logo and

number.

- Logo—displays only the channel logo.

- Number—displays only the channel

number.

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TV Guide

Substitute ZIP Codes

Locate the major broadcast area closest to your location. Note the substitute
ZIP code associated with this area and enter it as yo ur ZIP code during the TV
Guide On Screen/Guide Plus Setup.

State Broadcast Area

AK Anchorage 00218
AK Fairbanks 00224
AK Juneau 00223
AK Sitka 00211
AL Anniston 00195
AL Birmingham 00050
AL Dothan 00165
AL Dothan 00207
AL Huntsville-Decatur-Florence 00081
AL Mobile-Pensacola-Ft Walt 00058
AL Montgomery-Selma 00111
AL Phenix City 00219
AL Tuscaloosa 00186

AR
AR Jonesboro 00177

AR Little Rock-Pine Bluff 00056
AZ Phoenix 00021
AZ Tucson-Sierra Vista 00079
AZ Yuma-El Centro 00178
CA Bakersfield 00130
CA Chico-Redding 00125
CA El Centro 00192
CA Eureka 00187
CA Fresno-Visalia 00057
CA Los Angeles 00002
CA Palm Springs 00162
CA Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto 00019
CA Salinas-Monterey 00103
CA San Diego 00024
CA San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose 00005

CA
CO Colorado Springs-Pueblo 00097

CO Denver 00020
CO Grand Junction-Montrose 00188
CT Hartford-New Haven 00025

Ft. Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale­Rogers

Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis
Obispo

ZIP

Code

00117

00112

State Broadcast Area

DC Washington 00007
FL Ft. Myers-Naples 00087
FL Gainesville 00166
FL Jacksonville 00054
FL Miami-Fort Lauderdale 00015
FL Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne 00023
FL Panama City 00164
FL Tallahassee-Thomasville 00115
FL Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota 00016
FL West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce 00046
GA Albany 00154
GA Atlanta 00011
GA Augusta 00110
GA Columbus 00122
GA Macon 00119
GA Savannah 00101
HI Honolulu 00210

IA
IA Des Moines-Ames 00068

IA Ottumwa-Kirksville 00200
IA Sioux City 00140
ID Boise 00132
ID Idaho Falls-Pocatello 00158
ID Twin Falls 00201
IL Champaign-Springfield-Decatur 00075
IL Chicago 00003
IL Davenport-Rock Island-Moline 00084
IL Marshall-Robinson 00217
IL Peoria-Bloomington 00107
IL Quincy-Hannibal-Keokuk 00159
IL Rockford 00134
IN Evansville (no DST) 00215
IN Evansville (with DST) 00094
IN Ft. Wayne 00102
IN Indianapolis 00026
IN Scottsburg-Madison 00213

Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City­Dubuque

ZIP

Code

00082

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TV Guide

State Broadcast Area

IN South Bend-Elkhart 00083
IN Terre Haute 00138
KS Topeka 00139
KS Wichita-Hutchinson 00062
KY Bowling Green 00181
KY Lexington 00070
KY Louisville 00047
LA Alexandria 00169
LA Baton Rouge 00095
LA Lafayette 00120
LA Lake Charles 00174
LA Monroe-El Dorado 00131
LA New Orleans 00039
LA Shreveport 00071
MA Boston-Manchester 00006
MA Springfield-Holyoke 00098
MD Baltimore 00022
MD Salisbury 00163
ME Bangor 00155
ME Portland-Auburn 00076
ME Presque Isle 00205
MI Detroit 00009
MI Flint-Saginaw-Bay City 00060

MI
MI Ironwood 00222

MI Lansing 00105
MI Marquette-Escanaba 00175
MI Traverse City-Cadillac 00121
MN Duluth-Superior 00126
MN Minneapolis-St. Paul 00014
MN Rochester-Mason City 00148
MO Columbia-Jefferson City 00151
MO Joplin-Pittsburg 00146
MO Kansas City 00029

MO
MO Springfield 00080

MO St. Joseph 00193
MO St. Louis 00018
MS Biloxi-Gulfport-Pascagoula 00180
MS Columbus-Tupelo-West Point 00127
MS Greenwood-Greenville 00179

Grand Rapids-Kalamazoo-Battle
Creek

Paducah-Cape Girardeau­Harrisonburg

ZIP

Code

00037

00077

State Broadcast Area

MS Hattiesburg-Laurel 00167
MS Jackson 00088
MS Meridian 00183
MT Billings 00171
MT Butte-Bozeman 00189
MT Glendive 00221
MT Great Falls 00182
MT Missoula 00176
NC Charlotte 00030

NC
NC Greenville-New Bern-Washington 00104

NC Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville 00032
NC Wilmington 00143
ND Fargo-Valley City 00109
ND Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson-Williston 00152
NE Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney 00099
NE Omaha 00073
NM Albuquerque-Santa Fe 00048
NM Clovis 00220
NV Las Vegas 00074
NV Reno 00118
NY Albany-Schenectady-Troy 00053
NY Binghamton 00135
NY Buffalo 00038
NY Elmira 00172
NY New York 00001
NY Rochester 00069
NY Syracuse 00067
NY Utica 00161
NY Watertown 00170
OH Cincinnati 00031
OH Cleveland-Akron-Canton 00012
OH Columbus 00034
OH Dayton 00052
OH Toledo 00064
OH Youngstown 00092
OK Oklahoma City 00043
OK Tulsa 00059
OR Bend 00202
OR Eugene 00116
OR Medford-Klamath Falls 00145

Greensboro-High Point-Winston
Salem

ZIP

Code

00049

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TV Guide

State Broadcast Area

OR Portland 00027
PA Erie 00142
PA Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York 00044
PA Johnstown-Altoona 00089
PA Philadelphia 00004
PA Pittsburgh 00017
PA Wilkes Barre-Scranton 00051
RI Providence 00045
SC Charleston 00106
SC Columbia 00086
SC Florence-Myrtle Beach 00136

SC
SD Rapid City 00168

SD Sioux Falls-Mitchell 00108
TN Chattanooga (CT) 00208
TN Chattanooga (ET) 00085
TN Jackson 00185
TN Knoxville 00063
TN Memphis 00042
TN Nashville 00033
TN Tri-Cities Tn-Va 00091
TX Abilene-Sweetwater 00157
TX Amarillo 00129
TX Austin 00065
TX Beaumont-Port Arthur 00137
TX Corpus Christi 00123
TX Dallas-Ft. Worth 00008
TX El Paso 00100
TX Houston 00010
TX Laredo 00198
TX Lubbock 00149

TX
TX Odessa-Midland 00150

TX San Antonio 00036
TX Sherman-Ada 00156
TX Tyler-Longview-Lufkin-Nacogdoches 00114
TX Waco-Temple-Bryan 00096
TX Wichita Falls 00141
UT Salt Lake City 00041
VA Charlottesville 00197
VA Harrisonburg 00173

Greenville-Spartanburg-Asheville­Anderson

McAllen-Harlingen-Weslaco­Brownsville

ZIP

Code

00035

00113

State Broadcast Area

VA Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News 00040
VA Richmond-Petersburg 00061
VA Roanoke-Lynchburg 00066
VT Burlngton-Plattsburg 00093
WA Seattle-Tacoma 00013
WA Spokane 00078
WA Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick 00124
WI Green Bay-Appleton 00072
WI La Crosse-Eau Claire 00128
WI Madison 00090
WI Milwaukee 00028
WI Wausau-Rhinelander 00133
WV Bluefield-Beckley-Oak Hill 00147
WV Charleston-Huntington 00055
WV Clarksburg-Weston 00160
WV Wheeling 00144
WY Casper-Riverton 00194
WY Cheyenne-Scottsbluf 00196

ZIP

Code

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•FINDING MORE INFORMATION

•TROUBLESHOOTING

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F

How to get help:

• You can find more information on the www.dtvpal.com website.

Troubleshooting

Missing specific channels

1. Your DTVPal is only able to tune digital over-the-air channels. It is
possible that some of the channels you are missing are channels that
are still broadcasting in analog.

2. You can go to the website www.antennaweb.org to find out which
channels in your area are currently broadcasting a digital signal. If the
channel you are missing is still broadcasting in analog, you can view the
channel using the TV’s tuner. To view analog channels, press the
ANALOG P ASS-THROUGH button on the DTVPal DVR remote control,
then change channels on your TV using your TV’s remote control.
When you want to return to watching digital channels using your
DTVPal DVR, change back to the correct channel (3 or 4) or input/
source, and press the ANALOG PASS-THROUGH button again.

Signal loss on all channels

1. Try a different channel. Sometimes, just one channel may be
experiencing a problem, while other channels are fine. If just one
channel seems have the problem, go to the next section, Signal loss on
one or some channels. If all channels are experiencing the problem,
then continue with Step 2.

2. Verify that the coax cable connecting to the Over The Air Antenna In
connection is hand tight, and is connected to your over-the-air antenna.

3. Verify that your over-the-air antenna is still in place, and does not
appear to have moved. If the antenna is moved out of proper alignm ent,
then you may receive signal loss messages on some or all of your
channels.

4. Try resetting your DTVPal DVR. Press the POWER button on the
DTVPal DVR remote control to turn it of f (in standby mode ), then unplug
the DTVPal DVR from the power outlet for 15 seconds, plug it back in,
and POWER it back on.

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5. Check the signal strength on your over-the-air channels. Using your
DTVPal DVR remote control, press MENU, select Setup, System
Setup, Channel Setup, then Add a New Channel. Find a channel that
is experiencing problems, and verify that it has a strong signal.
Channels with an indicated signal strength below approximately 60 are
likely to experience loss of video.

6. Your over-the-air antenna may need to be adjusted. Contact your local
retailer for assistance. If you want to tr y adjusting the antenna yourself,
refer to any instructions accompanying the antenna, or to
www.antennaweb.org for antenna recommendations and general
information on antenna alignment.

Signal loss on one or some channels

1. Try a different channel. Sometimes, just one channel may be
experiencing a problem, while other channels are fine. If all channels
are experiencing the problem, go to the previous section, Signal loss on
all channels. If just one channel or a few channels seem to have a
problem, then continue with Step 2.

2. Your DTVPal DVR is only able to tune in digital over-the-air channels. If
you are missing some channels, it is possible that some of them are
channels that are still broadcasting analog signals. See Missing specific
channels on page 42.

3. You can refer to the website www.antennaweb.org for lists of which
channels in your area are currently broadcasting digital signals. If the
channel or channels you are missing is/are still in analog, you can view
the channel(s) using the TV’s built-in tuner. To view analog channels,
press the ANALOG PASS-THROUGH button on the DTVPal DVR
remote control, then change channels on your TV using your TV’s
remote control. When you want to return to watching digital channels
using your DTVPal DVR, change back to the correct channel (3 or 4) or
input (source), and press the ANALOG PASS-THROUGH button again.

Remote is not working

1. Verify the batteries are installed according to the battery diagram in the
remote control.

2. Try changing the batteri es in the DTVPal DVR remote control. Batteries
should all be of the same type and size.

3. Make sure you are pointing the remote control di rectly at the front p anel
of the DTVPal DVR. The remote uses infrared (IR) signals to operate
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the other device modes), and therefo r e mu st ha ve line of sight to the
front of the DTVPal DVR (or other equipment) .

Forgot password for locks

1. Locate the Receiver ID number by pressing MENU on the DTVPal DVR
remote control, selecting Setup, System Setup, then System
Information. Write down the Receiver ID number (before the dash).

2. To reset your password, press MENU on the DTVPal DVR remote
control, select Setup, then Locks. Enter the last four digits of your
Receiver ID number (before the dash) as a temporary password, then
select Change Password to choose a new password. When prompted
for your old password, you must re-enter your temporary password
before you can enter and then confirm a new password.

Program Guide issues

1. If you try to display future programs in the Program Guide or Browse
Banner, but are unable to find the schedule you are looking for, you may
try displaying the Program Guide again later. By that time, updates may
show programs for the times you want.

2. The Program Guide and Browse Banner can display only programs that
have not yet ended. They cannot display a time ear lier than the present.

3. If some channels are missing when you are using the Program Guide or
Browse Banner, you may have locked the DTVPal DVR to hide adult
channels, or you may have applied a Favorites List other than All Chan.
Unlock the DTVPal DVR (see Locks on page 20), or choose a different
Favorites List (see Customizing the Guide and Channel Lists on
page 23), respectively, to show the channels you are missing in the
guide.

4. For the full guide to be displayed, TV Guide data must be transmitted in
your area. You have access to the TV Guide data if you see the TV
Guide logo in the top right corner of the program guide. If the TV Guide
logo is not showing, then please check that your ZIP code has been
entered correctly. Once the ZIP code is verified correct, wait until the
following day to recheck the Program Guide screen. If the TV Guide
logo is still not present, then unfortunately the extended guide data may
not be available in your area.

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Timer issues

1. If a program is locked, you must enter the passwor d to cr ea te a timer.

2. If you have set up the maximum number of event timers, the DTVPal
DVR displays an error message if you try to set up another, giving you
the option to delete an existing event timer.

3. If you try to set up a manual timer with invalid start or stop times (for
example, an event stop time that occurs before its start time), you will
see an error message.

4. If you stop or skip a timer that is repeated, the next showing of the event
is not affected. To stop all occurrences, you must delete the event timer .
(A timer with a frequency of Once is deleted when it has occurred.)

5. If you set a timer that misses the beginning or end of a program, you
may want to use or change the Start Early or End Late options for the
timer, or set a manual timer to begin and end at times you specify.

Events not recording

1. Ensure any event timers you have set that you want to record progra ms
are set as DVR timers, and not as Auto-Tune/Reminder timers.

2. If you set up a repeating event timer , but it does not record a showing of
the program, double-check that you set the correct frequency for that
program (Weekly, Daily, Mon-Fri.).

Events disappearing from DVR list

1. If you run out of space on your DTVPal DVR, recordings tha t ar e no t
protected will begin to be erased, starting with the oldest unprotected
one, as needed to make room for new recordings, as they occur.

2. If you do not want a recording to be deleted, select Protect on the
screen for that recording.

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APPENDIX

LIMITED WARRANTY
FCC COMPLIANCE

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Appendix

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Limited Warranty is a legal document. Keep it in a safe place. Remember to
retain your Bill of Sale for warranty service! Any items returned without a copy of the
Proof of Purchase will be considered out of warranty.

What the Warranty Covers

This warranty extends only to the original user of the equipment and is limited to the purchase
price of each part. DISH Network Corporation and its affiliated companies (“DISH Network”)
warrant this system against defects in materials or workmanship as follows:

• Labor: For a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase, if DISH Network deter-
mines that the equipment is defective subject to the limitations of this warranty, it will be
replaced at no charge for labor. DISH Network warrants any such work done against
defects in materials or workmanship for the remaining portion of the original warranty
period.

• Parts: For a period of 9 0 days from the origin al date of purchase, DI SH Network will supply,
at no charge, new or re-manufactured parts in exchange for parts determined to be defec­tive subject to the limit ations of this warranty. DISH Network warrants any such replacement
parts against defects in materials or workmanship for the remaining part of the original war­ranty period.
Note: “Parts” means items included in this package, which may include the TV converter
and remote control. It does not include other parts purchased separately.

What the Warranty Does Not Cover

• This warranty does not cover installation of the system. If applicab le, such installation will
be warranted under a separate installation agreement.

• This warranty does not cover consumer instruction, physical setup or adjustment of any
consumer electronic devices, remote control batteries, signal reception problems, loss of
use of the system, or unused programming charges due to system malfunction.

• This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, damage due to lightning, electrical or tele­phone line surges, battery leakage, fire, flood, or other acts of Nature, accident, misuse,
abuse, repair or alteration by other than authorized factory service, use of accessories not
recommended by the TV converter manufacturer, negligence, commercial or institutional
use, or improper or neglected maintenance.

• This warranty does not cover equipment sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, shipping and
handling, removal or reinstallation, shipping damage if the equipment was not packed and
shipped in the manner prescribed, nor equipment purcha sed, se rviced , or operat ed outside
the continental United States of America.

If You Need Assistance

1 Call the customer support number at 1-888-667-0633 or visit our website www.DTV-

Pal.com. Have the date of purchase and your receiver ID number av ailable. Press the SYS­TEM INFO button on the remote control to display the receiver ID number.

2 A Customer Service Representative will assist you. If the Representative determines you

should return any equipment, you will be given steps and an address for which to return
your equipment. Whether under warranty or not, you will be respons ibl e for t he c ost of shi p­ping back the defective equipment.

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Limited Warranty

3 Returned equipment must be packaged properly, using either the original shipping materials

or other appropriate packaging. Include a copy of the Bill of Sale. Any items returned with­out a copy of the Proof of Purchase will be considered out of warranty.

4 Follow the instructions given to you by the Customer Service Representative when return-

ing your equipment for service.

Legal Limitations

REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
DISH NETWORK SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY ON THIS SYSTEM, NOR FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS SYSTEM.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL DISH NETWORK'S LIABILITY, IF ANY, EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THIS SYSTEM. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS SYSTEM IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF
THIS WARRANTY. DISH NETWORK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO HONOR THIS
WARRANTY IF DISH NETWORK DETERMINES ANY OF THE ABOVE EXCEPTIONS TO
HAVE CAUSED THIS SYSTEM NOT TO HAVE PERFORMED PROPERLY. THIS WARRANTY
SHALL BE VOID IF ANY FACTORY-APPLIED IDENTIFICATION MARK, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO SERIAL OR CONDITIONAL ACCESS NUMBERS, HAS BEEN ALTERED OR
REMOVED. THIS WARRANTY SHALL ALSO BE VOID IF THE TV CONVERTER HAS BEEN
OPENED BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON.

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Appendix

FCC COMPLIANCE

The following text is extracted from Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
regulations, as of the publication date of thi s Guide. Contac t the FCC (see fol l owing ) or
your library for the complete text of the regulations.

Compliance Information Statement

DISH Network Corporation, 9601 S. Meridian Blvd, Englewood, CO., [phone], declares
that: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operat ion is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal lation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Do not make changes or modifications to this equipment. This could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

There are many devices that allow you to connect your antenna to your in-home distribution
system such as splitters, and amplifiers. The FCC requires that the isolation between the
antenna port and the network port of your system meet the following:

• 80dB from 54 MHz to 216 MHz, at least

• 60dB from 216 MHz to 550 MHz and at least

• 55dB from 550 MHz to 806 MHz

Measuring the isolation of a device requires special ized eq uipment. I n most cases, it is easi er to
purchase a splitter or amplifier with the correctly specified isolation from your local television
retailer. The above requirements are extracted from 4 7CFR15.115. For the complete text please

visit WWW.FCC.GOV.

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FCC Digital Television Transi-

FCC DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION NOTICE

February 17, 2009 marks the date when local over-the-air full-power TV broadcasts will
transition from analog to digital within the United States. Consumers with analog TVs,
who rely on an over-the-air antenna to receive their local broadcast TV programming, will
need a digital-to-analog converter box, a digital TV with a digital tuner, or to subscribe to
a pay TV service like DISH Network to display those digital broadcasts. Analog TVs that
do not use one of those methods to get a digital signal will continue to work for other
purposes, including watching low-power TV stations still broadcasting in analog,
watching pre-recorded movies with a DVD player or VCR, or playing video games.

Great news!
Your new DTVPal DVR allows you to continue enjoying the over-the-air digital

broadcasting programming available in your area. Your new DTVPal DVR also allows
you to receive analog broadcasts simply by pushing the Analog Pass-Through on your
remote. This is a great feature to view those low-power TV stations that do not convert to
digital on 2/17/09.

Additional information regarding the digital television transition , including information
about subsidized coupons for digital-to-analog converter boxes, is available at
www.dtvpal.com
1-888-CALL-FCC.

, www.DTV.gov, www.dtv2009.gov, 1-888-DTV-2009, or

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Appendix

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A

ANTENNA IN connection

3, 6

ascending order, channel lists 23
Audio

Night Mode 17
Standard Mode 17

audio language 24
Audio Setup 24
Auto 24

B

BACK button 14, 15
Browse Banner 12

C

CANCEL button 10, 11
Captions Off 24
Captions On 24
Care of Your Equipment 5
Changing

Closed Captioning 24
Display Formats 24
Inactivity Standby 25
Languages 24

Channel Order 23
Closed Captioning (CC) 24
coaxial cable 3, 6
component cables 2, 4
composite (RCA-type) cables 5
Connecting DTVPal DVR to
Your TV 2
connection type

coax

3

component 2
HDMI 2
RCA (composite) 3

Controlling Live TV 13

D

descending order, channel lists

23

Description 12
Device Code Tables 27

DVD Player Codes 30
Tuner/Amplifier Codes 30
TV Codes 27
TV/DVD Combo Codes 31
TV/DVD/VCR Combo Codes

31

TV/VCR Combo Codes 31
TV/VCR/Tuner Combo

Codes 31

VCR Codes 28
digital channels 8
digital sub-channels 8
Direction of channel lists 23
Display format options 24
Dolby Digital audio 16
Dolby Digital Surround Sound
decoding 16
DVR Menu 13

Daily Schedule 13

My Recordings 13

E

EPG Preferences screen

23

Event Search 12

History 12

Specific keyword search 12
Exact Match 12

F

Finding a Program

Channel Up/Down 10

Direct Entry 11

Overview 10

i

fixed images, caution
FWD button 14, 15

5, 15

M

My Recordings 13, 15

G

Getting Started

Connecting DTVPal DVR to

Your TV 2
Navigating the Menus 9
Using the Setup Wizard 6

GUIDE button 11
Guide Display 23
Guide Display, Preferences for
EPG 23

H

HD 15, 16, 24
HDMI cable 2, 3
HDMI connection type 2
HDTV 10
Hide Channels 20
high-definition (HD) 10
History 12

I

Important Safety Instructions 2,

3, 4

Important Safety Note 2
Inactivity Standby 25
input, TV’s video 7

K

Keyword search 12

L

Linear PCM audio 16
Live TV, Controlling 13
Locks

Hide Locked Channels

20

N

Normal 24

O

Options, My Recordings List 13
Options, Search 12

P

PAGE DOWN button 24
PAGE UP button 24
PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN but­tons 11
Partial Zoom 24
PAUSE button 13, 15
PLAY button 14, 15
POUND (#) button 26
Preferences

Channel Order 23

preferences

resetting 25

Preferences Menu 15

Closed Captions 24
Guide Display 23
Inactivity Standby 25

Program Guide 11

Channel Order 23
Programming Your Remote
Control

25

Setting Up Devices by Enter-

ing Codes 26

Setting Up Using Device

Codes Scan

26

R

RCA cables 3

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RCA connectors

3

Recording My Programs

Finding and Watching Re-

corded Programs 15

Recording What You’re

Watching Now 14

Setting Up Timers 14

Remote Control Programming 25

Device Code Tables 27

Device Codes 26
Remote Control, buttons 32
Restore Factory Defaults 25

S

SAFETY

Important Safety Instructions

1

Proper Care of Your Equip-

ment 1
SD 15, 24
SDTV 10
Search 12
SEARCH (#) button 12
Setup menu 13
SKIP BACK button 11, 13, 15
SKIP FORWARD button 11, 14,

15

Software Upgrade Options

Upgrading via Ethernet 32

Upgrading via USB 32
source, TV’s input 7
standard-definition (SD) 10
Stretch 24
sub-channels 8

Timers

Create 13
Delete 13

Edit 13
Timers menu 16
Title 12
Title/Description 12
Troubleshooting

Channel Setup 43
TV Guide 33
TV SET OUT connection 6

U

Using Dolby® Digital Surround
Sound 16
Using the Remote Control But­tons 32

V

VIEW LIVE TV button 14
Viewing Options

Browse Banner 12

Event Search 12

Finding a Program 10

Program Guide 11
VOLUME+/VOLUME- buttons 26

Y

YPrPb connectors 4

Z

Zoom 24

T

timer setup 14

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