JVC HM-DSR100U, HM-DSR100RU, HM-DSR100DU User Manual

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D-VHS DIGITAL SATELLITE RECORDER

HM-DSR100U

HM-DSR100DU (with Antenna Kit) HM-DSR100RU (without Antenna Kit)

SAT TV D-VHS AUX

POWER

TV/VCR

MODE

MUTE

SELECT

INFO

VIEW

™INDEX INDEX£

123

AUTO TRACK

456

FF/BROWSE

REW/BROWSE

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ADDRESS RECALL

COUNTER RESET

REC

IDE

SKIPSKIP

POWER

EJECT

TV/VCR

(MONO)

L–AUDIO–R

VIDEO

POWER REC PAUSE TIMER EP

D-VHS

SELECT

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STOPPAUSE

INFO

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MTP NTSC

INSTRUCTIONS

For Customer Use:

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.  Model No. 

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Serial No.

LPT0002-0H9C

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the JVC D-VHS digital satellite recorder. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new VCR.

Failure to heed the following precautions may

CAUTIONS

CAUTION



RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

This video cassette recorder should be used with AC 120V`, 60Hz only. To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, DO NOT use any other power source.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION:

POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the 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.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

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 appliance.

result in damage to the VCR, remote control or video cassette.

1. DO NOT place the VCR . . .

... in an environment prone to extreme temperatures or humidity. ... in direct sunlight. ... in a dusty environment. ... in an environment where strong magnetic fields are generated. ... on a surface that is unstable or subject to vibration.

2. DO NOT block the VCR’s ventilation openings.

3. DO NOT place heavy objects on the VCR or remote control.

4. DO NOT place anything which might spill on top of the VCR or remote control.

5. AVOID violent shocks to the VCR during transport.

**MOISTURE CONDENSATION

Moisture in the air will condense on the VCR when you move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under extremely humid conditions—just as water droplets form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. Moisture condensation on the head drum will cause damage to the tape. In conditions where condensation may occur, keep the VCR’s power turned on for a few hours to let the moisture dry before inserting a tape.

**ABOUT HEAD CLEANING

Use the optional head cleaning cassette DFC-2 if there is a sudden deterioration in picture or sound quality.

How to Use

1.Insert the head cleaning cassette into your recorder. Press Play and

then wait for about 15 seconds before pressing Stop.

2.Eject the head cleaning cassette. Insert a D-VHS tape to confirm

picture and sound quality.

3.If deterioration in either picture or sound quality remains, repeat

the cleaning process.

CAUTIONS

n Use only head cleaning cassettes marked with a mark on

this unit.

n Do not rewind the head cleaning cassette halfway through the

cleaning process; rewind only after it has reached the end.

n Do not use the head cleaning cassette for longer than 15 seconds

at a time.

n If there is deterioration in either picture or sound quality after

three cleaning attempts, the problem may not be caused by dirty heads. Please consult your dealer.

n The head cleaning cassette may be used approximately 100 times. n The head cleaning cassette can not be used for recording or

playback.

CAUTION:

Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user's authority to operate the equipment.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited payper-view uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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DISH NetworkTM is a trademark of Echostar Communications Corporation.

MTP NTSC

n Cassettes marked "D-VHS" and "VHS" can be used with this

video cassette recorder. However, D-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked "D-VHS".

n HQ VHS is compatible with existing VHS equipment. n D-VHS tapes recorded on video products not using the D-VHS

MTP/NTSC standard cannot be played back on this unit.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. In order not to defeat the built-in safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

ATTENTION:

Follow and obey all warnings and instructions marked on your product and its operating instructions. For your safety, please read all the safety and operating instructions before you operate this product and keep this booklet for future reference.

INSTALLATION

1. Grounding or Polarization

(A) Your product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-

current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

(B) Your product may be equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type

plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

2. Power Sources

Operate your product only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. If your product is intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

3. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

4. Power Cord Protection

Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

ANTENNA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

2. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

3. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250. PART H)

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

810-20)

GROUNDING  CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

5. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Do not block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa,

rug or other similar surface.

• Do not place the product in a built-in installation such as a

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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USE

1. Accessories

To avoid personal injury:

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

• Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended

by the manufacturer or sold with the product.

• Use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer and

follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any mounting of the product.

• Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or

deep-pile carpets.

2. Product and Cart Combination

A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC)

SERVICING

1. Servicing

If your product is not operating correctly or exhibits a marked change in performance and you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in its operating instructions, do not attempt to service it yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged. b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c.If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d.If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal

operation. e.If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance—this

indicates a need for service.

3. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water—for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.

4. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

5. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer of this product as they may cause hazards.

6. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

7. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

3. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

4. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in safe operating condition.

HOW TO USE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL

● All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of

Contents on page iv. Use this when searching for information on a

specific procedure or feature.

● The Index on pages I–1 lists frequently-used terms, and the

number of the page on which they are used or explained in the

manual.

BEFORE YOU INSTALL YOUR NEW VCR . . .

. . . please read the sections/literature listed below.

● ”Cautions”

● ”Important Products Safety Instructions” on the previous pages

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Table of Contents

Important Product Safety Instructions.................................................... ii

Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................................................... 1-1

Welcome!.................................................................................................................... 1-1

Highlights................................................................................................................... 1-1

About Satellite Television.........................................................................................1-2

About D-VHS.............................................................................................................. 1-3

Unique All-In-One Design ......................................................................................... 1-3

If You Are Installing Your System Yourself ............................................................. 1-3

Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1-4

Available Services..................................................................................................... 1-5

Quick Start Tips......................................................................................................... 1-6

Chapter 2: The Parts of Your System ................................................... 2-1

The Recorder ............................................................................................................. 2-1

The Remote Control .................................................................................................. 2-7

The Satellite Antenna.............................................................................................. 2-14

Chapter 3: Getting Started..................................................................... 3-1

Using the Remote Control ........................................................................................ 3-1

Turning On the System ............................................................................................. 3-4

Changing Channels................................................................................................... 3-4

Canceling a Procedure ............................................................................................. 3-5

About Menus and Other Multiple-Choice Screens................................................. 3-6

The Main Menu ........................................................................................................ 3-10

The System Setup Menu......................................................................................... 3-10

Local TV Link ........................................................................................................... 3-13

Chapter 4: Using the System................................................................. 4-1

About the Program Banner ...................................................................................... 4-1

About the Browse Banner ........................................................................................ 4-3

About the Program Guide......................................................................................... 4-6

About Themes ......................................................................................................... 4-11

Ordering Pay Per View Programs .......................................................................... 4-13

Favorites Lists ......................................................................................................... 4-14

Security Features .................................................................................................... 4-19

Electronic Mail ......................................................................................................... 4-30

Software Upgrades.................................................................................................. 4-31

Viewing Programs In Other Languages ................................................................ 4-33

Setting Up Channel Order ...................................................................................... 4-35

Diagnostic Tests......................................................................................................4-36

Programming the Remote Control......................................................................... 4-39

Equipment Codes for Programming the Remote ................................................. 4-44

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Chapter 5: VCR Features ....................................................................... 5-1

Cassettes and Recording Modes ............................................................................. 5-1

Simple Playback and Recording .............................................................................. 5-1

Playback Features ..................................................................................................... 5-6

Recording Features................................................................................................. 5-17

Using Caller ID ......................................................................................................... 5-20

Event Timers ............................................................................................................ 5-22

Editing to or from Another VCR ............................................................................. 5-33

Editing from a Camcorder ...................................................................................... 5-34

Chapter 6: Starting Your Installation .................................................... 6-1

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 6-1

Before You Start Installation .................................................................................... 6-3

Components of the Satellite Antenna...................................................................... 6-4

What You Need .......................................................................................................... 6-6

Optional Installation Kit ............................................................................................ 6-7

Finding the Satellites ................................................................................................ 6-9

Discussion of Potential Mounting Sites ................................................................ 6-13

Chapter 7: Installing and Wiring Your System..................................... 7-1

Installing the Satellite Antenna ................................................................................ 7-1

Grounding and Wiring the Satellite Antenna .......................................................... 7-8

Aiming the Antenna For the Strongest Signal...................................................... 7-12

Connecting the Recorder to a Telephone Line..................................................... 7-15

Ordering Your Programming.................................................................................. 7-17

Wiring Your System Together................................................................................. 7-18

Manual Clock Setting .............................................................................................. 7-25

Appendix .................................................................................................A-1

FCC Compliance....................................................................................................... A-1

National Electrical Code (NEC) ............................................................................... A-3

Glossary .................................................................................................................... A-7

Problems and Solutions Tables ............................................................................ A-10

Questions and Answers......................................................................................... A-23

Specifications ......................................................................................................... A-24

For Servicing .......................................................................................................... A-25

Warranty .................................................................................................................. A-26

Index ......................................................................................................... I-1

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Introduction

WELCOME!

Congratulations on your selection of this satellite television system. Thank you for your purchase. You will be pleased with the performance, capabilities, entertainment options, and ease of operation of your system for many years to come. Your system complies with MPEG II and DVB standards for compressing audio and video data. Your system also features an advanced new recording technology called D-VHS, which records digital MPEG II satellite signals as digital data. This means that the system will be compatible with new technologies in consumer electronic products as they arrive on the market, including DVD Video Disc players and data communication networks.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

To subscribe to programming, or for assistance with installing or using the system, call the DISH Network Service Center at 1-800-333-3474, or see the DISH Network's home page at http://www.dishnetwork.com on the World Wide Web.

For warranty service, or for information about the features and operation of the HMDSR100DU/RU call JVC at 1-800-252-5722.

For more information on JVC products, see JVC's home page at http://www.jvc.com on the World Wide Web.

HIGHLIGHTS

You have purchased the most advanced, easy-to-use satellite dish system available today. Here is a list of some of the features that make this system powerful, yet simple enough for anyone to use:

Bit Stream (D-VHS) Recording:

which records digital satellite broadcasts as digital signals, so programs can be recorded "as is" with no loss of quality.

IRR (Integrated Receiver-Recorder):

referred to as "recorder" in this manual, is actually an integrated unit which has a satellite receiver, VHF/UHF receiver, and video recorder (VHS and D-VHS formats) built in. This all-in-one design greatly simplifies set-up and operation of the unit.

Easy Timer Programming:

to look through all the programs currently being broadcast by DISH Network even lets the user program the built-in VCR's timer to record any program on the list by choosing it.

UHF/IR Universal Remote Control :

control the recorder from another room, or even from another floor in the building. The IR remote uses infrared light to control the TV, audio components, and other compatible equipment.

Local TV Link:

devices to select between the satellite channels and your local broadcast channels. Now you can attach the TV antenna or cable line directly and access those channels using the

Program Guide, the same way you access satellite channels.

In the past you had to compromise quality, or use external switching

The recorder features the new D-VHS format

This HM-DSR100, which is commonly

DISH Network's Program Guide provides an easy way

The UHF remote, you can use the remote to

, and

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ABOUT SATELLITE TELEVISION

Satellite television uses satellites orbiting in geosynchronous orbit over the Earth to deliver television and audio programming. "Geosynchronous" means that the satellites stay aligned over one place on the surface of the Earth. Once your satellite antenna is aimed at the satellites, the antenna does not have to move to follow the satellites. The programming signal is transmitted to the satellites from a facility on the ground called the "Uplink Center." The satellites then transmit the signal to your antenna. The signal your system receives is customized for you based on the programming or information services you have ordered. To receive network services, you must have a satellite antenna and receiver installed that are compatible with the network.

To order pay per view programs using your system, you must connect the recorder to an active telephone connection. The recorder stores information on your pay per view purchases, and transmits this information to the Service Center every few days.

Your Location

Telephone Connection

Satellites

Uplink Center

Service Center

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Introduction

About D-VHS

ABOUT D-VHS

The "D" in D-VHS represents Digital Data. As this name suggests, D-VHS is an extension of the world's most popular VHS home video format, which adds new digital recording (storage) capabilities that make it an ideal match for digital broadcasts. Like VHS, D-VHS is a tape-based format. Unlike VHS, D-VHS records digital signals as a digital bit stream (data) which is compatible with the MPEG II and DVB standards utilized by your satellite system. Since digital data is stored "as is", there is no loss of quality compared to the original satellite broadcast. D-VHS also offers high capacity, enabling "storage" of up to 5 hours of recorded material per cassette. And since you will want to continue enjoying all of the regular VHS tapes you've recorded or accumulated, the D-VHS also offers conventional analog (VHS) recording and playback in addition to digital. The relationship between type of broadcast, cassette used, and resulting recording is as follows:

Broadcast

Digital Satellite Digital Satellite Local Local

Notes:

l Recording on Super VHS tape:

Make sure you turn the "D-VHS" recording mode off if you intend to record a digital satellite recording on a S-VHS cassette. We recommend that you only record digital "bit stream" signals on D-VHS cassettes.

Playing back D-VHS recording made on other D-VHS VCRs:

D-VHS recordings made on other VCRs may not playback on your JVC VCR. This is because other D-VHS VCRs may record satellite signals from a system that is not compatible with your DVB/MPEG II DISH system.

Cassette

D-VHS VHS D-VHS VHS

Recording

D-VHS (bit stream) VHS (analog) VHS (analog) VHS (analog)

UNIQUE ALL-IN-ONE DESIGN

In addition to the two-way D-VHS/VHS capabilities of the built-in VCR, the recorder offers expanded viewing options with simplified operation thanks to the two built-in tuners. Incorporated into the recorder unit are a satellite receiver for satellite broadcast reception, and a VHF/UHF tuner for local broadcast reception. This all-in-one design serves to simplify the connections necessary for installation, and makes recording and viewing operations easier too.

IF YOU ARE INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM YOURSELF

If you are installing your system yourself, Chapters 6 and 7 describe how to unpack and install the antenna and recorder. There is also an optional installation kit available. To buy the installation kit, contact the location where you purchased your system or call the Service Center. See What You Need on page 6-6 for more information.

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FEATURES OVERVIEW

For more detailed information, see Chapter 2 – The Parts of Your System.

STANDARD FEATURES

l Recorder The IRR (Integrated Receiver-Recorder) features an all-

in-one design that makes it easy to install and operate.

l Remote Control This remote control is specifically designed for easy

access to the menus.

l Simple Menu Operation Simple "highlight and select" options allow quick, easy

navigation and programming.

l On-Screen Program Guide Use the Program Guide to find out about upcoming

events and order special programs.

l Themes You can display a list of those programs within a theme,

such as movies or sports.

l Favorites Lists Favorites Lists let you set up a list of your favorite

channels for faster channel selection.

l System/Parental Locks Prevent your kids from viewing programs you deem

unsuitable.

l Electronic Mail Occasionally, you may receive electronic mail regarding

new features or services.

l Audio-only Programming A number of channels feature commercial free audio-

only programs.

l CD-Quality Sound The best possible sound quality is available.

ADVANCED FEATURES

l Event Timers Some systems can alert you when a program you want to

watch is about to start.

l Caller ID If you have Caller ID through your phone company, use

this system to display the Caller ID information on your TV.

l Local TV Link Use Local TV Link to add local broadcast or cable TV

channels to the Program Guide.

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Introduction

Available Services

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Your system is capable of receiving a wide range of exciting and entertaining services. The available services encompass an unlimited variety of interests, including movies, sports, news, music, shopping, comedy, and more. Call the Service Center for more information on any of these.

l Subscription Services are program channels or services that you purchase for extended

periods; they are billed at regular intervals; they remain activated until you call the Service Center to terminate them.

l Package Services are groups of services offered to you at a discount; they provide the

greatest value to you because they combine the services that you wish to activate at a reduced rate.

l One-Time Services are special broadcast events and other purchases you use once;

they include pay per view programs, installation and repair charges, and merchandise purchases.

n A Pay Per View program is one that you buy once, and that is billed once on your

account for a single viewing; the fee varies depending on the specific program you purchase, and is added to your next invoice.

n Installation, Activation, and Repair Services are one-time, non-broadcast charges

billed to your account following the completion of a service, such as when an authorized technician installs your system or when an authorized repair facility performs non-warranty repairs on your equipment (see Limited Warranty on page A–26 for more information).

n Merchandise Services are shop-from-home products that you purchase via the

Service Center; they provide you with an easy and convenient way to purchase a wide array of consumer products.

n Local TV link in addition to the wide range of satellite services you can receive

broadcast or cable TV channels.

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QUICK START TIPS

This is a quick reference to start common procedures:

Change Channels If you are watching a program,

press the

Up or Down arrow

button, or enter the channel number using the number buttons.

Open the Main Menu Press the Open the Program Press the

Menu button.

Guide button.

Guide Open the Browse Press the

Browse button.

Banner

Order a Pay Per Select the program using the

Program Guide

View Program or a Themes list, and follow the instructions. See the last channel Press the

Recall button on the remote control.

you viewed Press repeatedly to alternate between the last

two channels viewed.

Select a program based Press the on a theme

Main Menu is open, select the Themes option. Select the

Theme button, or if the

theme. Select the program.

2 Themes

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RECALL

COUNTER RESET

See information about Press the Info button while using the a program Program Guide, Browse Banner,

Themes, or while viewing a program.

Read your electronic mail messages

1. Press the

2. Select the

Menu button.

Mail option.

3. Select the mail message.

4. Delete the mail message after reading.

Activate a Favorites List

1. Press the

Program Guide.

2. Press the

Guide button to open the

Guide button again to

select the next Favorites List.

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INFO

3 Mail

GUIDE

The Parts of

Your System

THE RECORDER

THE RECORDER FRONT PANEL

CASSETTE LOADING SLOTACCESS DOOR

D-VHS

POWER

EJECT

VIDEO

TV/VCR

(MONO)

L–AUDIO–R

POWER REC PAUSE TIMER EP

The recorder front panel provides control buttons, plus access to the Smart Card slot.

ACCESS DOOR

The Smart Card slot is behind this door. The recorder is shipped with the Smart Card preinstalled in this slot. Do not remove the Smart Card for any reason.

SELECT

REC

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The recorder works only with the Smart Card installed. Do not remove the Smart Card. Keep the access door closed to prevent damage to the Smart Card. The Limited Warranty does not cover replacement of Smart Cards that you lose or damage.

CASSETTE LOADING SLOT

A "VHS" or "D-VHS" video cassette is loaded into or ejected from this slot.

D-VHS INDICATOR

The D-VHS indicator illuminates when a digital satellite broadcast is being received and a D-VHS cassette is loaded, and when playing back a tape that has been recorded in the D-VHS mode.

LIGHT

The dish light illuminates when a digital satellite broadcast is being received.

POWER BUTTON

Press the Power button to turn the recorder ON or OFF.

D-VHS

POWER

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POWER LIGHT

The POWER light illuminates when the recorder is turned ON. This light flashes when the recorder memory contains unread mail messages.

REC LIGHT

The REC light illuminates while a tape is being recorded. This light blinks during Instant Timer Recording (ITR).

AUSE LIGHT

The PAUSE light illuminates when recording or playback is paused.

IMER LIGHT

POWER

REC

PAUSE

The TIMER light illuminates to show that the recorder's timer has been set to record a program automatically.

EP LIGHT

The EP light illuminates during recording or playback in the EP (Extended Play) mode.

INFO BUTTON

The Info button displays information about a program or about the system, depending on what you are currently viewing.

Press the Menu button to open the Main Menu.

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT ARROW BUTTONS

These buttons change the channel numbers move the highlight when in a menu or other screen. From a program, the buttons display other menus.

Up/Down buttons change channels; the Left/Right

TIMER

INFO

SELECT BUTTON

Press the Select button to select a highlighted menu option and perform that function.

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SELECT

The Parts of Your System

The Recorder

TV/VCR BUTTON

Press the TV/VCR button to select the signal source that your TV receives. Choose TV position to watch TV or to watch one program while recording another. Choose VCR position to watch a tape, monitor a recording, or watch a satellite or local TV broadcast being received by the recorder.

EJECT BUTTON

Press the EJECT button to eject a cassette from the cassette loading slot.

REC BUTTON

Press the REC (Record) button to start recording on a tape.

REW BUTTON

Press the REW (Rewind) button to rewind the tape at high speed. Also, during playback of a VHS recording, press this button to view the picture in rapid reverse visual search.

TV/VCR

EJECT

REC

REW

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FF BUTTON

Press the FF (Fast Forward) button to move the tape forward at high speed. Also, during playback of a VHS recording, press this button to view the picture in rapid forward visual search.

PAUSE BUTTON

Press the PAUSE button once to temporarily stop the tape during recording. During playback, press this button to freeze the playback picture, and press again to advance the picture by one frame.

STOP BUTTON

Press the STOP button to stop the tape.

PLAY BUTTON

Press the PLAY button to play a tape.

AUXILIARY PHONO (RCA) AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT

Connect other auxiliary equipment (such as a DVD or laserdisc player) to this phono (RCA) input to get the best available audio and video. Tune to channel 000 to view sources connected to this input.

VIDEO

PAUSE

STOP

(MONO)

FF



PLAY



L–AUDIO–R

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THE RECORDER BACK PANEL

AC`IN

PHONE JACK

HIGH SPEED DATA PORT

DC OUT 5V

ACCESSORY

AC-3

ANT. IN

13/18V}400mA

SATELLITE

CH3 CH4

S-VIDEO

VHF/UHF

ANT. IN

RF OUT

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

UHF

REMOTE

ANTENNA

The back panel of the recorder provides the connectors that you use to wire the recorder to all the other components and equipment that you may use. Depending on the installation setup that you use, you may not use some of these connectors, but they are provided to support any desired setup.

Tighten the back panel coaxial cable connections only by hand. Using a wrench may over-tighten the connections, causing damage. Such damage is not covered by the Limited Warranty.

SATELLITE A NT. IN

Connect the coaxial cable from the satellite antenna to the recorder using this connection.

ANT. IN

13/18V}400mA

SATELLITE

VHF/UHF ANT. IN (RF OR VHF CONNECTION)

Connect your broadcast TV antenna or cable TV connection here.

ACCESSORY JACK

The Accessory Jack is reserved for future use.

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VHF/UHF

ANT. IN

DC OUT 5V

ACCESSORY

The Parts of Your System

The Recorder

RF OUT (RF OR VHF CONNECTION)

The recorder sends non-stereo output through this connector. If you are connecting cable TV or a broadcast TV antenna to the recorder, use this connection to connect to the TV for good picture and good non-stereo sound. Use the

Output to support the highest quality stereo sound and video for your

satellite channels. See RF or VHF Connections (Good Picture and Sound) on page 7-19 for more information.

PHONO (RCA) AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS

TV Phono (RCA) Audio/Video Output or the S-VIDEO

RF OUT

Connect one set of these phono (RCA) connections to a second VCR for editing and connect one set of these phono (RCA) connections to your TV to obtain the best available audio and video from your recorder.

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

The recorder supports S-VIDEO, which provides the highest quality video available. If you use this connector, you still need to connect the audio using the phono (RCA) audio outputs.

UHF REMOTE ANTENNA

The recorder uses the UHF antenna to receive commands from the remote.

Note: Place the antenna vertically for maximum remote range.

If necessary for space you can place the antenna horizontally, but this may reduce the range.

Make sure that the UHF antenna is not touching any metal surface or objects.

OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

UHF

REMOTE

ANTENNA

S-VIDEO

CHANNEL 3/4 SWITCH

If you use the RF OUT connection to wire the recorder to your television, you will need to move this switch to the channel to which the recorder will send the programming signal. Select a channel that is not being used by a cable or local television station.

Note: It is not possible to operate the CHANNEL 3/4 switch through the

menu screen. Use the this unit.

CHANNEL 3/4 switch located on the back panel of

CH3 CH4

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AC-3 (DOLBY DIGITAL OUTPUT)

By connecting this output terminal to an external decoder, you can enjoy Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1-channel surround sound when viewing appropriately encoded satellite broadcasts or recorded tapes.

l Dolby, Dolby Digital, AC-3, Dolby Pro Logic are registered trademarks or Dolby

Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

HIGH SPEED DATA PORT

There is a high speed data port under the cover plate. This port is reserved for use with new technologies, such as high speed data networks, as they become available.

HIGH SPEED DATA PORT

AC-3

Do not remove the plate covering the

High Speed Data Port until you need to

use the port. Damage to an exposed port is not covered by the Limited Warranty.

TELEPHONE JACK

Connect a telephone line with a standard RJ-11 telephone connector to the recorder here, and then connect the line to an active telephone connection.

Your recorder must be connected to a telephone line at all times to order pay per view programs.

PHONE JACK

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The Parts of Your System

THE REMOTE CONTROL

This section describes the features of your remote control. For details on using the remote, turn to Using the Remote Control on page 3-1.

The remote control lets you access all the features of your system, including changing channels, using the menu system and operating the built-in VCR.

You can program your remote to control your TV, audio amplifier, and other equipment. See Programming the Remote Control on page 4–39 for this procedure.

The Remote Control

SAT TV D-VHS AUX

TV/VCR

MODE

MUTE

SELECT

POWER

GUIDE

INFO

™INDEX INDEX£

VIEW

123

AUTO TRACK

SKIPSKIP

456

REW/BROWSE

ADDRESS RECALL

FF/BROWSE

COUNTER RESET

REC

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ABOUT THE UHF REMOTE CONTROL

The UHF remote sends ultra-high frequency radio signals to a UHF antenna that is connected to the back of the recorder. Because UHF signals travel through solid objects, you can use the remote to control the recorder from another room, or even from another floor in the building. The remote uses IR(Infrared) signals to control certain other equipment (see explanation below).

UHF REMOTE ADDRESS

Because the UHF remote operates from such a long range, there may be conflicts if there are other recorders in the vicinity, also operated by UHF remote controls.

To handle this problem, you can set up the remote so that it sends a unique "address" whenever it sends a signal to the recorder. You set up the recorder so that it looks for that address when it receives a signal, and ignores any signals that do not have that address. If you do this, the recorder recognizes signals only from the correct remote. You may choose from 15 different addresses.

You can also install an attenuator at the UHF Remote Antenna connection on the recorder back panel. This reduces the sensitivity of the recorder to UHF signals, so it responds only to signals from your remote. For instructions on these procedures, see Setting the Remote Address on page 3-2. For instructions on installing an attenuator, see Reducing UHF Remote Control Range on page 4-41.

You may have to reset the address whenever you change the batteries in the remote.

IR CONTROL OF OTHER COMPONENTS

The IR remote uses infrared light to control the TV, audio components, and other compatible equipment, instead of UHF radio signals. You must point the remote directly at the component, with no solid objects in the way.

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REMOTE BUTTONS

TV/VCR BUTTON

The Parts of Your System

The Remote Control

Depending on how you wire your system together, the TV/VCR button does the following: l In SAT (Satellite) mode, the

TV/VCR button switches the TV

connected to the RF or VHF output between satellite TV and broadcast or cable TV. However, the

Local TV Link feature is an

easier way to view both satellite programming and local broadcast programming (see Local TV Link on page 3-13 for information).

l In D-VHS mode, the

TV/VCR button acts the same as when in the

SAT mode.

l In TV mode, the

TV/VCR button switches among the inputs

available on your TV.

l The

TV/VCR button can be used when controlling a receiver or

second VCR.

Note: The remote does not support this function for all TV's and VCR's.

POWER BUTTON

Press the Power button to turn the recorder ON or OFF. The power light on the recorder illuminates to indicate the recorder is ON.

MODE BUTTON

You can use the Mode button to set the remote to control the recorder, its built-in satellite tuner and other various electronic components, such as TVs, VCRs, Stereo Amplifiers and Cable Boxes. If you press the indicate which mode the remote is using. Press the to change the mode to the next mode setting. See Programming the Remote Control on page 4-39 for the procedure to program the remote to control your TV, the built-inVCR, and other equipment.

Mode button once, a mode light flashes rapidly to

Mode button again

TV/VCR

POWER

MODE

The modes are as follows: l In SAT (Satellite) mode the remote controls the built-in

satellite receiver. Some VCR functions are also controllable.

l In TV mode the remote controls the TV. l In D-VHS mode the remote controls the

built-inVCR. The buttons that can be used in the D-VHS mode are labeled in green on the remote control. Some tuner functions are also controllable.

l In AUX (Auxiliary) mode the remote controls another

electronic device. This can be a stereo amplifier, second TV or a second VCR.

TV/VCR

SAT TV D-VHS AUX

POWER

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MUTE BUTTON

Press the Mute button to temporarily activate the mute function on your TV. Press the

Note: This button works only if you have programmed the remote to

control a TV or a stereo amplifier. The

Mute button again to restore the sound.

Mute button changes the volume

at the corresponding electronic component, not at the recorder.

MENU BUTTON

Press the Menu button to open the Main Menu.

VOLUME BUTTON

Press the (+) side of the Volume button to increase the sound volume. Press the (–) side of the

Note: This button works only if you have programmed the remote to

control the TV or a stereo amplifier. The

Volume button to reduce the sound volume.

Volume button changes the

volume at that TV or amplifier.

GUIDE BUTTON

Press the Guide button to open the Program Guide.

MUTE

GUIDE

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT ARROW BUTTONS

You can use the arrow buttons for several purposes: l When you are using a menu, press the

Right arrow button to move the highlight to the desired option.

l When viewing a program or playing a digital (D-VHS) recording,

press the

Right arrow button to open the Browse Banner.

l When viewing a program, press the

Theme Categories menu.

Up, Down, Left, or

Left arrow button to open the

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The Remote Control

l When viewing a program, press the Up or Down arrow button to

change channels.

l When you have the

arrow button to view the Browse Banner for the next channel. (Not available during playback)

l When a menu offers you a list of choices, press the

arrow button to bring more choices into view.

l When you have the

arrow button to move the highlight through the channels.

l When you must enter a number for a menu option, press the

Down arrow button to increase or decrease the number where you

have placed the highlight.

Browse Banner open, press the Up or Down

Up or Down

Program Guide open, press the Up or Down

Up or

When you have the

Left or Right arrow button to display programs in different time periods. Note: You cannot display a time period earlier than the present.

Browse Banner or Program Guide open, press the

SELECT BUTTON

Press the Select button to select the highlighted option in a menu or screen and perform the function.

INFO BUTTON

You can use the Info button several ways.

l Press the

n You have the n You have highlighted the program while selecting programs

n You are viewing the program. n You are palying back a bit stream (D-VHS) recording of the

l When you have a menu open that contains a

Info button to see the help information for that menu.

l When you have the recorder powered OFF, press the

display system information, including the recorder address and the Smart Card number. You may need to provide this information if you call the Service Center.

Info button for information about a program when:

Program Guide or a Browse Banner open,

using a

program.

Theme Categories menu, or

Help option, press the

Info button to

SELECT

INFO

VIEW BUTTON

Press the View button to return to viewing your program. If you are already watching your program, press the

Program Banner. If you are using the menus, press View to cancel

the the procedure and exit completely back to your program.

View button to briefly display

VIEW

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CANCEL BUTTON

Press the Cancel button to cancel the current procedure and to return to the previous menu or to viewing your program.

NUMBER PAD BUTTONS

You can use the number pad buttons for several purposes: l When viewing a program or when the

open, enter the 3-digit channel number and press the button to change immediately to that channel.

l Use these buttons to enter menu option numbers. l If you are using a menu that requests some number such as

a ZIP code or a password, press the buttons on the number pad to enter that information.

l When you have the

number of hours, and then press the button to display programs in the time period offset by the designated number of hours. time period earlier than the present.

Program Guide open, enter the

Note: You cannot display a

Program Guide is

Select

Left or Right arrow

™INDEX INDEX£

REW/BROWSE FF/BROWSE

INDEX BUTTONS

Press the Index buttons to use the built-in VCR's Index Search function. See Index Search on page 5–8.

SKIP BUTTONS

Press the Skip buttons to use the built-in VCR's Skip Search function. See Skip Search on page 5–7.

AUTO TRACK BUTTON

123

AUTO TRACK

SKIPSKIP

6 9

Press the Auto Track button to turn the built-in VCR's automatic tracking function on or off. To adjust tracking manually, see Manual Tracking on page 5–10.

REW/BROWSE AND FF/BROWSE BUTTONS

Press the REW/Browse or FF/Browse button to use the built-in VCR's REW/Browse and FF/Browse functions. See REW/Browse and FF/Browse on page 5–6.

ADDRESS BUTTON

Use the Address button to program the remote to control your TV, or auxiliary device such as a second TV or VCR. You can also use the

Address button to set the remote address. See Programming the Remote

Control on page 4-39.

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ADDRESS

The Parts of Your System

The Remote Control

RECALL BUTTON/COUNTER RESET BUTTON

With the remote in the SAT mode, press the Recall button to go back to the last channel you were watching. Press repeatedly to alternate between the last two channels that you viewed.With the remote in the D-VHS mode, and if there is a tape loaded in the recorder, press the

Counter Reset button to change the current tape counter reading to

"0:00:00".

REC(ORD) BUTTON

Press the Rec button to start recording a program. The D-VHS mode is automatically activated if a satellite channel is selected and a D-VHS cassette loaded in the VCR. This button is also used to activate the ITR (Instant Timer Recording) function. See Instant Timer Recording on page 5-19. You can also use the remote addresses. See Setting the Remote Address on page 3-2.

Rec button to match the recorder and

FAST FORWARD BUTTON

With the remote in D-VHS mode, press the Fast Forward button to rapidly advance the tape. During playback of an analog (VHS) recording, press this button to rapidly view the video as a forward visual search. In SAT mode, press this button to page up through the

Program Guide or a Themes list.

REWIND BUTTON

RECALL

COUNTER RESET

REC

With the remote in D-VHS mode, press the Rewind button to rewind the tape. During playback of an analog (VHS) recording, press this button to rapidly view the video as a reverse visual search. In SAT mode, press this button to page down through the

Program Guide or a Themes list.

PAUSE BUTTON

With the remote in D-VHS mode, press the Pause button to temporarily stop the tape during recording or play. Press the

Play button to restart the tape.

PLAY BUTTON

With the remote in D-VHS mode, press the Play button to play the video tape.

STOP BUTTON

With the remote in D-VHS mode, press the Stop button to stop the video tape.

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THE SATELLITE ANTENNA

The satellite antenna collects the signals transmitted from the satellites. A coaxial cable (or cables) carries these signals to the receiver (or receivers), where they are decoded and processed so you can view television programming. In this Guide, "satellite antenna" means the "dish," as well as the "dish" mounting hardware, including the "mast assembly," the "support arm," and the "LNBF." See Components of the Satellite Antenna on page 6-4.

PROVIDED ACCESSORIES

SAT TVD-VHS AUX

POWER

TV/VCR

MODE

MUTE

GUIDE

SELECT

INFO

VIEW

™INDEX INDEX£

123

SKIPSKIP

AUTO TRACK

456

REW/BROWSE

FF/BROWSE

7809

ADDRESS RECALL

COUNTER RESET

REC

RF cable (F-type) Power cord

S-Video cable

(4-pin)

UHF antenna Antenna Kit

Remote control unit "AAA" battery x 4

Smart card

(pre-installed in recorder)

D-VHS tape

(DF-180)

(HM-DSR100DU only)

Telephone cordAudio/Video cable

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USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE

The remote control is shipped with four AAA batteries, packaged separately. When you replace old batteries, you should replace all four batteries. Use four batteries of the same grade, for example, alkaline or carbon zinc, and do not mix batteries of different grades. Alkaline batteries provide longer battery life.

Any time you remove or install the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote for the TV and any other electronic components. See Programming the Remote Control on page 4-39 for the procedure to reprogram your remote.

1. Press down on the slot in the battery case cover (on the back of the remote) and remove the cover.

2. If you are replacing old batteries, remove and replace all four batteries.

Battery Cover

3. Insert the new batteries, making sure to match the plus (“+”) ends with the plus indicators on the remote. The batteries alternate plus and minus (“–”) ends when properly seated.

4. Replace the cover by inserting the tabs into the slots, and snapping the cover into place.

If the remote does not work after installing the batteries, confirm that the batteries are properly seated, with the plus and minus ends aligned correctly. You may need to reprogram the remote. See Programming the Remote Control on page 4-39.

Back of Remote

Batteries

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CHANGING MODES ON THE REMOTE

Use the Mode button to set the remote to control other electronic components, such as your TV. See Mode Button on page 2-9 for more information. To change modes, do the following:

Press the

Mode button on the remote

MODE

repeatedly until the appropriate mode light flashes rapidly.

For example, to control the built-in satellite receiver, make sure the SAT light is flashing. Or for the D-VHS mode, which is used to control the

TV/VCR

SAT TV D-VHS AUX

POWER

built-in video recorder and local timer, the D-VHS light should be flashing.

SETTING THE REMOTE ADDRESS

If your recorder turns ON or OFF, or does anything else without you pressing any buttons, it may be responding to signals from another nearby remote control. To prevent undesired operation of your recorder by a neighbor’s remote, you can address your remote to the recorder. You may choose from 15 different addresses.

Note: If your remote is addressed to the recorder, you may need to reprogram this address

when you change the batteries in the remote.

Remote Buttons

1. Make sure that fresh batteries are installed in the remote.

2. Press the

Mode button until the remote is in SAT

mode. The SAT mode light flashes rapidly to indicate the mode.

3. Press the

Address button once. The SAT mode

light continues to flash, but at a slower rate.

4. Enter a number from 1 to 15 using the number pad buttons. The SAT mode light stops flashing and stays lit.

Note: Do not put a zero before the number

when entering this number.

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MODE

ADDRESS

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Using the Remote Control

5. Press the Address button to save the new address in the remote memory. If the address you entered is valid for your remote, the SAT mode light blinks three times.

6. If the recorder is ON, turn it OFF using the recorder

Power button.

7. Wait for 15 seconds to allow the recorder to reset.

8. Press the This will display the

Information menu.

9. Press the The remote address displayed on the

System Information menu will change to indicate

Info button on the recorder.

Important System

Rec(ord) button on the remote.

Important

that the recorder address now matches the remote address.

ADDRESS

Important System Information

 Model ID: IRR

 Receiver CA ID: R0016825089-94  Smart Card CA ID: S0000278950-56  DNASP002 Rev052  Software Version: 205PBTAA-F Boot Strap Version Customer Service: 1-800-333-DISH (3474)  Internet Address: http://www.dishnetwork.com  Remote Address: 9

: 100BBTAA

REC

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TURNING ON THE SYSTEM

1. Turn ON the TV and any other installed equipment.

2. Turn ON the recorder. The power light on the recorder front panel illuminates.

Note: The remote must be in SAT mode to

use it to turn ON the recorder.

CHANGING CHANNELS

If the program you select to view is security locked, you must enter the system password to view it.

Either: Press the Up or Down arrow

button to change channels.

Remote Buttons

POWER

Remote Buttons

Menu Options

All unpurchased channels are automatically skipped. You will see only the channels in the active Favorites List.

Enter the desired three-digit channel number using the number pad buttons.

Note: When changing channels to a

channel number that has fewer than three digits (for example channel number 2 or 10), you must enter zeros to make these channel numbers three digits (for example 002 or 010).

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Canceling a Procedure

CANCELING A PROCEDURE

Sometimes, when you are trying to make changes via the menus, you may want to stop and start over. From any menu or screen, you can press the until you return to your program.

If you do not do anything in a menu for several minutes, such as press a button or select an option, the menu automatically closes. This also discards any changes you made, and returns the recorder to the program you were viewing.

Cancel or View button repeatedly

If you want to cancel a procedure, you must press the before you select the

If selecting

Cancel or View does not exit from the current screen, you must

OK or Save option in the last step of the process.

finish the current procedure by selecting one of the available menu options or choices.

To cancel the procedure and return immediately to watching your program, press the

View button, or

To return to the previous menu, press

Cancel button or select the Cancel

the option. Note: In some functions, this will also return the recorder immediately to your program,

Wait a few minutes and the menu will automatically close, discarding any changes you have made.

Remote Buttons

VIEW

Cancel or View button

Menu Options

Cancel

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ABOUT MENUS AND OTHER MULTIPLE-CHOICE SCREENS

We designed the menus to make programming your recorder and selecting services quick and easy. The recorder displays the menus on your TV screen (“on-screen”). You use menus to communicate with the recorder and use the recorder features, such as setting security locks, selecting a program, or defining a Favorites List. These features are discussed in

SYSTEM MENU STRUCTURE

The following figure shows the general structure of the menus you will see as you use the system. As you can see, the

Chapter 4 - Using the System.

Main Menu is the key to all other menus.

Main Menu

1 Program Guide 2 Themes 3 Mail 4 Favorites

Return from this menu

5 Locks 6 System Setup 7 Timers 8 VCR Setup

0 Cancel

Theme Categories

1 Movies 2 Sports 3 News/Business 4 Family/Children 8 Religious

5 Education 6 Series/Specials 7 Music/Arts

0 Cancel

System Setup Menu

1 Installation 2 Diagnostics

Return from this menu

Installation and Setup Menu

Point Dish/Signal

1 2

Add Local Chan.

3 System Info

Return from this menu

3 New Features 4 Purchase Info 5 Preferences

0 Cancel

Telephone System

0 Cancel

Factory Defaults

Parental and System Locks

1 Ratings Locks 2 Channel Locks 3 Lock System

User Preferences Menu

Alternate Audio

Picture Size

4 Front Panel Lock 5 Change Password

0 Cancel

Return from this menu

3 4 5

0 Cancel

Return from this menu

Channel Order System Upgrades

Caller ID

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Getting Started

About Menus and Other Multiple-Choice Screens

DISPLA YING MENUS

You can use either of two methods to open the menus.

l Open the

l Press the appropriate button on the remote to immediately open the desired menu.

MENU OPTIONS

A typical menu option looks like this:

or this:

First you must highlight the menu option, then you select it.

HIGHLIGHTING A MENU OPTION

When you highlight a menu option using the arrow buttons on your remote, that option will appear a little darker than the other options, and it will look “pushed in.”

A typical highlighted menu option looks like this:

Main Menu, then open any of the other menus from the Main Menu,

1 Program Guide

or this:

Once you have highlighted a menu option, you can select it.

SELECTING A MENU OPTION

When you select a menu option, that menu function is immediately performed. You press

Select button once the menu option is highlighted.

the

A SHORTCUT

An easier way to select a menu option is just to display the menu, then, on the remote control, press the number of that menu option (for example, “1” in the example above). This performs the highlight and select functions all at once.

1 Program Guide

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MULTIPLE - CHOICE LISTS

When you select a choice from a list, the recorder does not apply the change until you select

Save or OK option. If you do not want to save any changes, select the Cancel option to

the discard all changes made in the menu.

There are two types of lists: single selection and multiple selection.

Single-selection allows only one choice to be selected at one time. If you select another choice, the previous choice is deselected. The single-choice list uses a circle to identify the choice.

Languages

English Spanish French German Italian Japanese

Multiple selection allows multiple choices to be selected at one time. If you select another choice, the previous choices remain selected. The multiple-choice list uses squares to identify the choice.

Channels

FOX - 247 HBO-E - 300 CNN - 206 SHO-E - 310 MAX-E - 320 NBC - 241 CBS - 243

HIGHLIGHTING AND SELECTING A CHOICE IN A LIST

Use the Up/Down arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the desired item in the list. The black arrows on the list indicate the direction(s) in which you can move the highlight. To select a choice in a list, highlight the choice and then press the

you select the

Save or OK option to save your selection. Select the Cancel option to

discard your selection.

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Select button. Make sure

Getting Started

About Menus and Other Multiple-Choice Screens

When you highlight a choice in a single-selection list, it typically appears

as shown below:

Languages

English Spanish French German Italian Japanese

When you select a choice in a single-selection list, the choice is

marked as shown below:

Languages

English Spanish French German Italian Japanese

When you highlight a choice in a multiple-selection list, it typically appears

as shown below:

Channels

FOX - 247 HBO-E - 300 CNN - 206 SHO-E - 310 MAX-E - 320 NBC - 241 CBS - 243

When you select choices in a multiple-selection list, the choices are

marked as shown below:

Channels

FOX - 247 HBO-E - 300 CNN - 206 SHO-E - 310 MAX-E - 320 NBC - 241 CBS - 243

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THE MAIN MENU

The

Main Menu provides access to all the features available in the menus. To open the Main

Menu, press the Menu button. The Main Menu looks like the following.

Main Menu

Opens Program

Guide Screen

Opens Theme

Categories Menu

Opens Mail Menu

Opens Favorite

Lists Menu

Exit Viewed

Program

Press the

Menu button to open the Main Menu.

1 Program Guide 2 Themes 3 Mail 4 Favorites

0 Cancel

Return from this menu

5 Locks 6 System Setup 7 Timers 8 VCR Setup

THE SYSTEM SETUP MENU

System Setup Menu provides a number of functions that help you install, customize,

The and get information about your system. You can display the pressing the option. The System Setup Menu is similar to the following.

Opens Installtion

Opens System

Dlagnostic Tests

Menu button to display the Main Menu, then selecting the System Setup

System Setup Menu

1 Installation 3 New Features 2 Diagnostics

4 Purchase Info 5 Preferences

Name of Menu Opens Parental and

System Locks Menu Opens System 

Setup Menu Opens Timers Menu

Opens VCR Setup  Menu

Description of  Highlighted Option

System Setup Menu by

Displays New  Features Sent by  Service Center

Displays Most  Recent Dish-On- Demand Purchases

Opens Preferences Menu

Exit to Viewed

Program

0 Cancel

Return from this menu

Each option on this menu displays another menu or screen. The following list describes how these options work:

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The System Setup Menu

1INSTALLATION

This option displays the Installation and Setup menu. You will use this menu most while you are initially setting up your system.

l Use the

Transponder refers to the channel transponder numbers that this unit receives. Transponder numbers are automatically displayed. ZIP Code refers to the postal number code of the region where you live. Enter the ZIP Code with the number pad buttons in Step 6 of Finding the Direction and Elevation on page 6-10.

l See system information on the l Set up the recorder to work with the type of telephone system you have. l Discard all setup information and return the recorder to the factory defaults. l Add local or cable channels to the

Point Dish and Signal Strength menu to aim the satellite antenna.

Important System Information menu (see page 7-17).

Program Guide.

2DIAGNOSTICS

A set of diagnostic functions allow you to test your system. These functions are in the

System Diagnostic Tests menu. You can perform these functions yourself to verify that

your system is in working order; or a Service Center Representative may ask you to perform some of these functions.

3NEW FEATURES

Occasionally the Service Center may send, via the satellite signal, a list of new features available to you. The if desired.

New Features option displays these and allows you to purchase them,

4PURCHASE INFO

This option displays a screen that shows your most recent pay per view purchases.

5PREFERENCES

This option displays the User Preferences menu, which lets you do the following: Select an alternate language. For example, if a program is transmitted in both English and

Spanish, you can choose which language you would prefer.

Note: This changes only the audio portion of programs and only if it is provided in multiple

languages. This does not change the menus displayed by the recorder.

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l Select Picture Size: You can choose the picture format if a program is transmitted in

both standard (4x3) and wide-screen (16x9) formats. You can use the 16x9 format only if you have a wide-screen TV that supports the 16x9 format.

l Decide how to order the channel numbers while you are displaying the

You can display the channel numbers in ascending or descending order.

l Set up the system upgrade authorization. You can either have system upgrades loaded

automatically, or you can specify that you want to authorize each upgrade before it is loaded.

l Set up your system to display caller identification: the name and telephone number of

the caller for your incoming telephone calls.

Note: Caller ID must be provided by your local telephone company.

Program Guide.

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Getting Started

Local TV Link

LOCAL TV LINK

The Local TV Link feature allows you to view your local broadcast or cable channels via your system. Once you get the channels set up, you can select and view those channels through the any of the satellite channels.

Note: The Program Guide automatically displays “prime time” program information for the

ABC, CBS, and NBC networks. “Prime time” hours vary in different areas. The information may be inaccurate if regularly-scheduled programs are preempted or if other changes occur.

Program Guide, or the Browse Banner; that is, the same way as you would

The quality of the audio and video you receive on local broadcast channels depends on the distance and terrain (hilly or flat) between the broadcast station and where you live, and the placement and quality of the broadcast TV antenna you use. If you use cable channels, the audio and video quality of these channels depends on your cable provider. If you have any questions about these channels, please contact your service provider, not the Service Center!

Due to variations in quality among broadcast and cable television providers, the recorder manufacturer cannot be held responsible for the quality of these services

This section explains how you can add your local channels (whether they are network channels or cable channels) yourself, assign the network affiliations, and then access them via the

Program Guide and via other channel selection methods.

YOUR BROADCAST TV ANTENNA

If you do not have a broadcast TV antenna installed, and wish to do so, there are a number of options. You can receive a limited number of channels via a “rabbit ears” type antenna that sits on your TV set, or a much wider range via a large VHF/UHF indoor/outdoor antenna. Of course, the higher the quality of the broadcast TV antenna you use, the greater its range and the better your reception will be. Broadcast TV antennas are available from your local consumer electronics retailers.

Make sure to follow the broadcast TV antenna installation instructions correctly. Make sure to ground the broadcast TV antenna properly!! The antenna cable plugs into the

In connection on the back panel of the recorder:

If your TV has an available Phono (RCA) Audio/Video input connections, connect them to one of the recorder's and a higher quality picture than the picture obtained when using the recorder's

or VHF Connection).

Once you have attached your broadcast TV antenna or cable hook-up to this connection, you can set up your Local TV Link channels. The rest of this section explains how to do this.

Phono (RCA) Audio/Video outputs. This will provide stereo audio

VHF/UHF Ant.

RF Out (RF

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ADDING LOCAL OR CABLE CHANNELS

To add local broadcast or cable channels, do the following:

1. Press the

Mode button until the remote

is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

4. Select the

5. Select the

Menu button to open the

System Setup option.

Installation option.

Add Local Channel option. If

you are setting up your local channels for the first time or switching options in the

Select Cable/Broadcast list, follow the

steps in order. Otherwise, go to step 8 to add channels to the

Channels list.

Selected Local

Remote Buttons

MOD

Menu Options

6 System Setup

1 Installation

2 Add Local Chan.

6. Press the

7. Press the

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Left arrow button to move the

highlight into the

Broadcast list.

Up or Down arrow button to

highlight either the

Select Cable/

Broadcast Channels

option or the appropriate Cable Channels option (Standard, HRC, or IRC)(Contact your cable TV provider for information on

Broadcast Channels

Standard Cable Channels HRC Cable Channels IRC Cable Channels

whether you have a standard, HRC or IRC cable system. Press the

Select button to

SELECT

choose the channel option.

Note: You can add either cable (Standard, HRC, or IRC) or broadcast channels,

not both. If you add one type of channel and then select another option, the

Local Channels list will not change. In that case, the channels in the list would not

Selected

be correct for the option you selected. So, whenever you change the option, you should also edit the

Selected Local Channels list.

Getting Started

Local TV Link

8. Select the Choose option. Press the Right arrow and Up arrow button to highlight the Choose and press the display the

Choose Local Channel screen.

Select button. This will

9. Notice that the first time you display the

Choose Local Channel screen, the only

channel in the

Selected Local Channels

list is channel 000. This is the AUX INPUT channel, which is the input from the

Phono (RCA) Audio/Video Input, usually

Auxiliary

attached to a VCR.

Press the highlight to the

Left arrow button to move the

Channels list.

10.Select the desired channel in the

Channels list. Either: Use the Up or Down arrow button

to highlight the desired channel number.

Choose

Channels

000 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009

Use the number pad buttons to enter the channel number.

Note: When entering a channel number

that has fewer than three digits (for example, channel number 2 or 10), you must enter zeros to make these channel numbers three digits (for example, 002 or

010).

11.Press the the

Either: Use this screen to enter the local

12.

Select button. This will display

Edit Local Channel Name screen.

call letters for the station, such as WXYZ, DISC, KYXO etc.).

If you do not want to enter a name, select the

Save option and go to step 16.

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Save

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13.Press the Left arrow button to move the highlight to the keypad area.

14.Use the arrow buttons to highlight a letter. Press

Select. Repeat to spell

out the name of the channel. You can enter up to five characters for the channel name.

If necessary, select the

space option to

insert a space in the channel name or the

<back option to correct a letter.

Note: You cannot use any channel name more

than once. If you try to do this, the recorder will display an error message.

15.Select the the

16.Press the highlight into the

Save option. This will display

Select Network Affiliation screen.

Left arrow button to move the

Network Affiliation list.

Save

17.Use the

Up and Down arrow buttons to

highlight the network affiliation associated with the station you set up.

18.Press

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Select.

Chan: 002

ABC CBS

NBC None

SELECT

Getting Started

Local TV Link

19.Once you are finished, select the Save

Save

option. The recorder will display the

Choose Local Channel screen. The

channel that you have just added should now appear in the

Channels list.

Selected Local

20.Repeat steps 10 through 19 until all desired channels are added.

Once you are finished, select the

Save option

Save

to save the list.

DELETING A CHANNEL FROM THE SELECTED CHANNELS LIST

To delete a local broadcast or cable channel from the Selected Local Channels list so it no longer appears in the

Note: You cannot delete Ch 000, since it is reserved for input via the Auxiliary Phono (RCA) Audio/Video Input.

Program Guide, do the following.

Remote Buttons

Menu Options

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

4. Select the

5. Select the

6. Select the the

Menu button to open the

System Setup option.

Installation option.

Add Local Channel option.

Choose option. This will display

Choose Local Channel screen.

MODE

6 System Setup

1 Installation

2 Add Local Chan.

Choose

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7. Press the Left arrow button twice to move the highlight to the

Channels list.

Either: Use the Up or Down arrow

Selected Local

button to highlight the channel you want to delete.

Select. Repeat until all desired

Press channels are deleted.

Note: When the Selected Local Channels list is saved, the system will

arrange the list to fill in blank spaces caused by deleting channels.

Select the Clear option to delete all channels from the

Selected Local Channels list.

SELECT

Clear

Note: If you select the Clear option, the

recorder will display a warning message indicating that you will be erasing the local channels list completely. Select the to erase the local channels list or select the

Yes option

option to keep the list.

8. Select the

Save option to save the new list.

Save

USING CH 000 IN THE CHANNELS LIST

Ch 000 in the Channels list appears as the default channel name AUXIN in the Selected Local Channels list. Selecting Ch 000 in the Channels list lets you view the signal

coming into the from a connected VCR , DVD player, laserdisc player or other device, so that when you change to channel 000, you are viewing the tape or disc being played by the connected unit.

Auxiliary Phono (RCA) Audio/Video Input. Usually this signal will be

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Local TV Link

EDITING THE NAME OF A CHANNEL

If you have entered the wrong channel name or want to add a channel name for a channel (except

Ch 000) that is on the Selected Local Channels list, do the following:

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

4. Select the

5. Select the

6. Select the the

Menu button to open the

System Setup option.

Installation option.

Add Local Channel option.

Choose option. This will display

Choose Local Channel screen.

7. Select the desired channel in the

Channels list.

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

6 System Setup

1 Installation

2 Add Local Chan.

Choose

Either: Press the Up or Down arrow

button to move the highlight to the desired channel number in the

Channels list.

On the remote control number pad, press the desired channel number. This will move the highlight to that channel number.

8. Press the the

Select button. This will display

Edit Local Channel Name screen.

Use this screen to enter the new channel name.

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9. Press the Left arrow button to move the highlight to the keypad area.

10.Use the arrow buttons to highlight a letter. Press

Select. Repeat to spell

out the name of the channel.

If necessary, select the

space option

to insert a space in the channel name

<back option to correct a letter.

or the

Note: You cannot duplicate the name

of a channel. If you use any channel name more than once, the recorder will display an error message.

11.Select the display the

Save option. The recorder will

Select Network Affiliation

screen.

If desired, you can change the network affiliation at this time. See step 16 in Adding Local or Cable Channels on page 3-14.

Save

12.Select the return to the The new channel name will appear in the

Selected Local Channels list.

13.Select the channel name.

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Save option. The recorder will

Choose Local Channel screen.

Save option to save the new

Save

Using the System

ABOUT THE PROGRAM BANNER

Program Banner is displayed for a few seconds at the top and bottom of the TV screen

The every time you change the channel, begin playback of a recording, or press the on the remote. The top are viewing. The bottom VCR. The figures below show the

Program Banner provides information about the program that you

Program Banner provides information about the status of your

Program Banners for your satellite channels and your

local broadcast or cable channels. The information varies, depending on the specific program, but may include any or all of the items in the following figures:

PROGRAM BANNER FOR SATELLITE CHANNELS:

View button

Current Date

Current

Time

ROGRAM BANNER FOR LOCAL BROADCAST TV OR CABLE TV CHANNELS:

Current

Time

Tue 10/11 10:13 am

Time Left: 1:02 PG-13[V,L]

Remaining Time of  Program

Current Date

Tue 10/11 10:13 am

Current Program Title Channel Number

Raging Bull

Rating & Content Codes

Local Programming

Active Favorites List (color-coded)

List:ALL CHAN

300

HBO-E

List:MOM

Channel Number

UPN

Channel  Name

Active Favorites List

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While recording a program, the Program Banner information is expanded to include more information, including a graphical tape position indicator. At the start of playback, the being currently played, as well as the current playback status. Depending on the recorded program, the following information may be displayed.

PROGRAM BANNER DURING RECORDING AND PLAYBACK:

Program Banner provides information about the program

1 2

Thu 12/25 12:00 am

Time Left: 0:36 G

101 Dalmatians

8 9

Memory Play

0:12:34

D-VHS Hi-Fi AC3

10 11 12 13

1. Current Date/Time

2. Remaining Time of Program

Displayed when a satellite channel is received.

3. Current Program Title

4. Current Channel Number

5. Current Channel Name

6. Active Favorites List (color-coded)

7. Rating & Content Codes

8. Counter Reading

9. Counter Memory On/Off

503

PPV4

List:ALL CHAN

4 5 6

16 15

Index:01 Tape in

Position

10.Operation Mode

When the operation mode is changed, the new mode is displayed – RECORD (5 sec.), PLAY (5 sec.), FF/REW (5 sec. when engaged from stop mode), RECORD PAUSE (for as long as Pause is engaged), and RECORD TIMER *:* * (5 sec.).

11. Recording Mode

12.Audio Mode Indicators

13.AC3 Indication

14.Tape Position Indicator

15.Tape in indicator

When a cassette is loaded, the message is displayed for 5 seconds.

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ABOUT THE BROWSE BANNER

Using the System

About the Browse Banner

You can use the

Browse Banner to change channels; see what other programs are on

without removing the current program from view; and, create an event timer.

Browse Banner information is displayed at the top and bottom of your TV screen and

The includes the items in the following pictures:

BROWSE BANNER FOR SATELLITE CHANNELS:

Current Program Title Current Channel Number

Raging Bull

Pulp Fiction

Rating and Content Codes

300

HBO-E

Tue10/11 10:00 am

Current

Time

New

Program

Time

New

Channel

Number

New

Channel

Name

Current Date

Tue 10/11 10:13 am

322

MAX-W

List:MOM NC-17[V,LN,SC] Time Left:1:47

Active Favorites List (color-coded)

Current  Channel  Name

New Program Date/Time

Time  Remaining

BROWSE BANNER FOR LOCAL BROADCAST TV OR CABLE TV CHANNELS:

Current Program Title Current Channel Number

Local Programming

KNBC

Tue10/11 10:00 am

Current  Channel  Name

New Program Date/Time

Current

Time

New

Channel

Number

New

Channel

Name

Current Date

Tue 10/11 10:13 am

WGPR

List:MOM

Active Favorites List

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OPENING THE BROWSE BANNER

To open the Browse Banner while you are viewing a program, press the Right arrow button.

VIEWING BANNER INFORMATION FOR OTHER CHANNELS

To view Browse Banner information about other channels, do the following:

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Browse Banner for the current program.

Either: Enter the desired 3-digit channel

Right arrow button to display the

number using the number pad buttons.

Note: When changing channels to a

channel number that has fewer than three digits (for example, channel number 2 or 10), you must enter zeros to make these channel numbers three digits (for example, 002 or 010).

Press the Up or Down arrow button to display the desired channel in the bottom part of the

Browse Banner displays only the

The

Browse Banner.

channels in the active Favorites List.

Remote Buttons

MODE

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4. You can press the

Info button for more

information about the program listed in the

Browse Banner.

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INFO

Using the System

About the Browse Banner

CHANGING CHANNELS VIA THE BROWSE BANNER

If you are browsing and see a program that you would like to view, do the following to change to the new channel:

1. Make sure the channel you want to view is displayed in the lower portion of the

Browse Banner.

2. Press the channel. The closes.

Select button to change to the new

Browse Banner automatically

CLOSING THE BROWSE BANNER

To close the Browse Banner, do the following: Press the

Or you can wait a few minutes, and the

Cancel button. Your recorder remains tuned to the channel you are viewing.

Remote Buttons

SELECT

Browse Banner automatically closes.

Menu Options

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM GUIDE

The

Program Guide provides a complete listing of the available channels and programs.

Note: You must add your local broadcast or cable channels to the Program Guide yourself.

See Local TV Link on page 3-13. However, the "prime time" program information for the major broadcast networks. "Prime time" hours vary in different areas. The information may be inaccurate if regularly-scheduled programs are preempted, or if other changes occur.

Program Guide automatically displays

You can use the

Program Guide to change channels; see what programs are scheduled in

the future; purchase pay per view programs; and, create an event timer.

Program Guide, you may see some channel numbers with a red background — these

In the are channels to which you have not subscribed. See Available Services on page 1–5 for more information about subscription channels and adding channels.

Program Guide may contain any or all of the items shown below:

The

LocksStatus

of System

Day of the

Programs in View

Auxiliary Input

Local TV Link

Current Date and Time

Tue - 3/23

8:30 pm

Tue 3/23

000

AUXIN

009

KUSA

142

ESPN2

160

MTV

172

DISN

320

MAX-E

8:30 pm

NBA PreGame

Update

Ren & Stimpy Are You Afraid?

Last of the Mohicans

The Lives of a Bengal Lancer

Channel Number and Name

Favorite List

ALL CHAN

9:00 pm

Auxiliary Input

Local Programming

NBA Playoffs

Currently Active Favorites List (color-coded)

142

9:30 pm

To Be

Announced

Bounty Tracker

Best of Comic

Relief

Program List

Channel Number of Number of  Hours to Skip

Time of the  Programs in View

Favorite List Each Favorites List name is shown in a different color.

Indicates that this program began or will end in a time period that is not in view.

Indicates that the current time period available is in view (you cannot display a time earlier than this).

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About the Program Guide

Indicates that the last viewable time period is in view (you cannot display a time later than this).

This display is normally blank with two arrows. When it is not blank, it shows:

The number of hours being entered on the remote control number pad. Press the backward that number of hours.

The channel number of the channel being entered on the remote control number pad. To skip to the program listing for a channel, enter the channel number and press the

Note: The Program Guide can display programs scheduled for a

limited time beyond the present.

Left or Right arrow button to skip the display forward or

Select button.

OPENING THE PROGRAM GUIDE

To open the Program Guide and view a listing of available channels and programs, do the following:

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

Either: Press the Guide button.

Press the Menu button to open the

Main Menu. Then, select the Program Guide option.

Remote Buttons

MODE

GUIDE

Menu Options

1 Program Guide

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SCANNING THROUGH CHANNELS

You can scan through the available channels in the Program Guide to see what programming is available. To do this, do the following:

Either: Enter the desired 3-digit channel

number.

Optional: Press the Select button.

Press the Up or Down arrow button to highlight the desired channel.

Press the Fast Forward button to page up,

Rewind button to page down through

or the

Program Guide.

the

If desired, press the

Info button for more

information about the highlighted program.

Remote Buttons

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Press the

Select button to change to the new

program.

Note: Only the channels on the active

Favorites List are displayed.

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Using the System

About the Program Guide

CHANGING CHANNELS VIA THE PROGRAM GUIDE

To change to a new channel using the Program Guide, do the following:

1. Press the

Mode button until the remote is in

SAT mode.

2. Press the

Guide.

Either: Enter the desired 3-digit channel

Guide button to open the Program

number using the number pad buttons. Then, press

Select to change to the new

program.

Note: When changing channels to a

channel number that has fewer than three digits (for example, channel number 2 or 10), you must enter zeros to make these channel numbers three digits (for example, 002 or 010).

Remote Buttons

MODE

GUIDE

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SELECT

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Menu Options

Press the Up or Down arrow button to highlight the desired channel. Then, press

Select to change to the new program.

Note: Only the channels in the active

Favorites List are displayed.

If you select a program that has not started yet, the recorder displays the

Create an Event Timer menu. See Viewing Information About Programs

on page 4-10 and Event Timers on page 5-22 for more information.

SELECT

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VIEWING INFORMATION ABOUT PROGRAMS

If you want more information about a program listed in the Program Guide, do the following:

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Guide.

Guide button to open the Program

3. Highlight the desired program using the arrow buttons on the remote control.

4. Press the Info button. This displays the information screen, which shows start and end times, channel, and other information about the program.

Remote Buttons

MODE

GUIDE

INFO

Menu Options

5. Press the

Program Guide.

Cancel button to return to the

CLOSING THE PROGRAM GUIDE

To close the Program Guide, do the following: Press the

opened the

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Cancel button. The recorder returns to the channel you were viewing before you

Program Guide.

Using the System

About Themes

ABOUT THEMES

The system allows you to list and select programs according to the theme of their contents. For example, you can list just movies or just sports. You can then quickly list programs based on that theme, and select the program you want without having to search through all the channels. The themes list only displays programs that are available for the current date.

DISPLAYING PROGRAMS BY THEME

1. Either: While viewing a program, press the

Left arrow button.

Press the Menu button to open the Main

Menu. Then, select the Themes option.

2. The recorder displays the

Theme Categories

menu, which lists the available themes.

3. Select the theme you want. This displays the list of events with that theme. For example, if you select the

Movies theme, you will see a list

of upcoming movies, as shown here. Programs on channels to which you have not subscribed are shown with a red background.

Remote Buttons

Menu Options

2 Themes

1 Movies

Sat 3/22 6:48 pm

LIFE 3/22 7:00p The Return of the Brady... HBO 3/22 8:50p City Slickers HBO2 3/22 8:55p Animal House SHOW 3/22 9:00p The Unbearable Lightness... TMC 3/22 9:00p Bullets Over Broadway AMC 3/22 10:00p Dr. Cyclops CMAX 3/22 10:30p Clear And Present Danger TNT 3/22 10:30p Return of the Jedi TBS 3/22 11:00p Back to the Future

Available Events

Movies

Cancel

Page

Down

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SELECTING A PROGRAM IN THE THEMES LIST

You can change to a program in the Themes list by doing the following:

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Use the (or the

Page Up and Page Down options

Fast Forward and Rewind buttons)

to speed your search for the desired program.

3. Press the

Left arrow button to move the

highlight to the program list.

4. Press the

Up or Down arrow button to

highlight the desired program.

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

Page

Down

5. Press the or press

Select button to view the program

Cancel to close the Themes list

without selecting a program.

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Using the System

Ordering Pay Per View Programs

ORDERING PAY PER VIEW PROGRAMS

A pay per view program is a program that you order and pay a small fee to view once. There are many types of programs available through the pay per view service, such as movies, sports, comedies, and musicals. You can find out what pay per view programs are available by viewing the the Program Guide on page 4-6). To preview upcoming pay per view programs, view the Preview Channel. See Available Services on page 1-5 for more information about pay per view programs. To purchase and view a pay per view program, do the following:

Your recorder must be connected to an active telephone line at all times, in order to purchase pay per view programs using the recorder.

Program Guide information starting at channel 500 (see About

1. Select the desired pay per view program using the

If the system is locked, enter the system

Program Guide.

password using the number pad buttons.

Select the

OK option to accept the

password.

Either: Purchase the pay per view event

by selecting the

displays a confirmation screen.

Yes option. The recorder

(see step 4).

If you do not want to purchase the pay per view program, press the

Up or Down

arrow button (if you are viewing a program) or select the

Cancel option. If you do this, you can stop here.

No option or the

Remote Buttons

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* * * *

Yes

Cancel

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4. At the Confirmation Screen:

Either: Select the Yes option again to confirm

Yes

the purchase. The fee will appear on your invoice.

Select the No option or the Cancel option to cancel the purchase.

Note: You cannot cancel previously ordered

Cancel

pay per view programs using this procedure.

To order through the Service Center:

Call the Service Center to order the pay per view program. The pay per view fee is added to your next invoice. This method may add an additional service fee to the pay

per view fee.

LOCKING PAY PER VIEW PROGRAMS

You can lock your system so that only users who know the password can order pay per view programs. See Locking the System on page 4-25 for details.

FAVORITES LISTS

ABOUT FAVORITES LISTS

Favorites Lists are lists of your favorite channels that you create and change (adding or deleting channels) as you wish. When you make a Favorites List active, the recorder displays only the channels in that list.

l You can still view a channel not on the list by entering the 3-digit channel number using

the remote number pad buttons, or by selecting a program on that channel using the

Theme Categories menu.

l There is also a Favorites List called "ALL CHAN," which contains all the channels.

You cannot make any changes to this list. If you want all channels in view, make sure that the "ALL CHAN" Favorites List is active.

You can define up to four different Favorites Lists, each with a maximum of 30 channels. Each Favorites List is indicated by a unique color in the

Banner, and the Program Guide.

When you receive your system, these four lists are named "LIST 1," "LIST 2," "LIST 3," and "LIST 4." They are empty until you add channels to them.

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Program Banner, the Browse

Using the System

Favorites Lists

CREATING OR MODIFYING A FAVORITES LIST

You can add channels to, and remove channels from a Favorites List.

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

Menu button to open the

Favorites option.

4. Select the Favorites List to be changed. This example shows the list names that come with your system. Note that you cannot modify the "ALL CHAN" list in any way.

5. Select the

Modify List option. This displays

the channels in the Favorites List.

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

4 Favorites

Selected List

ALL CHAN LIST 1 LIST 2 LIST 3 LIST 4



Modify List

LIST 2

FOX CBS HBO DISC

SHO - E

MAX2

MTV

FOX AMC ABC NBC

6. At any time you can select the

Clear option to

immediately remove all channels from the current list.

Clear

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Channels

CNN - 200

DISC - 182

FAM - 180

TLC - 178 TOON - 176 DISNE - 172

NICK - 170

TNN - 168 CMT - 162

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7. In the Channels list, highlight the channel you want to add to your Favorites List.

Either: Use the Up or Down arrow button

to bring the desired channel into view.

Use the number pad buttons to enter the channel number.

Note: When entering a channel number

that has fewer than three digits (for example, channel number 2 or 10), you must enter zeros to make these channel numbers three digits (for example, 002 or 010).

Press the

Select button.

8. Repeat step 7 until all desired channels are added.

delete a channel from your Favorites List,

9. To highlight the channel in the Favorites List .

Press the

Select button.

10.Repeat step 9 until all desired channels are deleted.

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SELECT

LIST 2

FOX CBS HBO

DISC

SHO - E

MAX2

MTV

FOX AMC ABC NBC

11.Select the to the Favorites List or press the changes.

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Save option to save all changes

Cancel to discard

Save

Using the System

Favorites Lists

CHANGING THE NAME OF A FAVORITES LIST

Since the lists are initially named "LIST 1," LIST 2," etc., you may want to give them more meaningful names. "MOM," "DAD," or "MYFAV" are all possible Favorites Lists names.

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

Menu button to open the

Favorites option.

4. Select the Favorites List to be changed.

5. Select the

6. At any time, you can select the

Edit List Name option.

Clear option

to immediately remove all characters from the name.

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

4 Favorites

Selected List

ALL CHAN LIST 1 LIST 2 LIST 3 LIST 4

Edit List Name

Clear

7. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a letter.

Select. Repeat to spell out the

Press desired name.

If necessary, select the

space option to

insert a space in the channel name or the

< back option to correct a letter. You can

enter up to eight characters, including spaces.

8. Select the

Save option to save all changes.

Save

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ALL CHAN DAD MOM SIS LIL BRO

Selected List

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MAKING A FAVORITES LIST ACTIVE

When a Favorites List is active, the recorder displays only the channels in that list. However, you can still view a channel not on the list by entering the 3digit channel number using the remote number pad buttons, or by selecting a program on that channel using the

Note: When changing channels to a channel number that has fewer than three

digits (for example, channel number 2 or 10), you must enter zeros to make these channel numbers three digits (002 or 010).

Theme Categories menu.

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

Either: If the Program Guide is open, press

Guide button to select the next Favorites

the List. Press

Guide repeatedly to scan through

all available lists.

Press the Menu button to open the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

Favorites option.

4. Highlight the desired Favorites List (example lists are shown here).

Remote Buttons

MODE

GUIDE

Menu Options

4 Favorites

5. Select the

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Save option to make the highlighted

Favorites List active.

Note: If you try to make an empty Favorites

List active, the recorder highlights the

List option. You must add at least one channel

Modify

to this Favorites List before you select it.

Save

Using the System Security Features

SECURITY FEATURES

ABOUT SECURITY FEATURES

Security features let you make sure your system is being used the way you want it to be used.

You can use two levels of security: l You can lock your system, so that only those who know the password can access locked

features (see below).

l You can set up a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at the Service Center to keep

unauthorized users from calling and ordering services (see Service Center Security on page 4-29).

PARENTAL AND SYSTEM LOCKS

You can set system locks to keep anyone who does not know the password from:

l Viewing one or more specified channels. l Viewing programs with certain rating or extended rating (content) codes. l Purchasing additional cost services such as pay per view programs. l Using the recorder front panel buttons.

To set locks, you must do the following:

1. Create the channel or program locks (you do not need to do this if you wish to lock only pay per view services).

2. Lock the recorder front panel buttons, if you wish.

3. Lock the system. This puts the locks you have created into effect, and also automatically locks the purchase of additional cost services.

Once the system is locked, anyone who wants to access the locked services must enter the password.

First you set the locks; then you lock the system. You must lock your system in order to put all locks into effect.

If you want to lock only pay per view services, you do not need to create any special locks. Just lock the system, and this automatically locks pay per view services.

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To lock the system, you must set a password: l When you lock the system, you must enter and verify a 4-digit number password, which

you make up.

l Later, you must enter the same password to unlock the system, make changes to locked

features, or access locked programs. When you have locked the system: l If you try to access a locked program or channel, the recorder displays a message

prompting you to enter the password. You must also enter the password to access the

Parental and System Locks menu.

n The system allows you three tries to enter the correct password.

n If you do not enter the correct password in three tries, the system does not allow

more tries for several minutes.

l If you enter the correct password, you can then access the locked item or the

and System Locks menu.

Parental

l If you exit a locked item or the locks menu, you must reenter the password to access the

item or menu again.

If you forget your password, you will need to speak with a Service Center Representative. You may need to provide the following information: (1) your name; (2) your address; (3) your telephone number; (4) your recorder serial identification number; and, (5) your Personal Identification Number (PIN), if used.

CREATING OR MODIFYING CHANNEL LOCKS

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

Menu button to open the

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

3. Select the

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Locks option.

5 Locks

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HBO-E - 300

FOX - 247

Security Features

4. If the system is locked, enter the system password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the system highlights the Press the

5. Select the

6. Press the highlight into the

OK option.

Select button.

Channel Locks option.

Left arrow button to move the

Channels list. Highlight

each channel that you want to lock or unlock. If necessary, press the

Up or Down

arrow button to bring the desired channels into view.

You can also enter each channel number directly using the number pad buttons.

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6 9

123 4

* * * *

2 Channel Locks

7. Press the

Press the

Select button to lock or unlock the

channel. If the checkbox next to the channel shows a checkmark in it, it is locked. If there is no checkmark, the channel is not locked.

Right arrow button to move the

highlight to the options. Select the

Save

option to save the changes.

If the system is not already locked, lock it to

put the lock you just created into effect. See Locking the System on page 4-25.

SELECT

This is an unlocked channel

This is an locked channel

Save

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Rating

PG PG-13 R NC-17 NR / AO

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CREATING OR MODIFYING PROGRAM LOCKS

Do the following to lock programs with certain rating or extended rating (content) codes. Only someone who knows the password can then view these programs. See Glossary on page A-7 for a definition of each of the rating codes.

Parents beware, the rating and extended rating (content) codes that the system uses for program locks reflect the codes that the original program providers assigned to the programs. The actual content of the programs may differ from their assigned ratings.

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

If the system is locked, enter the system

Menu button to open the

Locks option.

password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the system highlights the

OK option. Press the Select button.

5. Select the

Ratings Locks option.

Remote Buttons

MODE

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Menu Options

5 Locks

* * * *

1 Ratings Locks

6. Highlight the rating that corresponds to the lowest desired audience age.

Note: All ratings that apply to audience age

ranges above that of the selected rating are also selected.

For example, if you lock PG-13 rated programs, then all programs with the R, NC-17, and NR/AO rating are also locked.

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Press the

Select button.

SELECT

7. Highlight the expanded rating code(s) to

Expanded Rating

Violence Language Nudity Sexual Content

lock, if desired.

Using the System Security Features

Press the

Select button.

SELECT

8. To unlock a rating code, highlight the code and then press the

9. Select the

10.

If the system is not locked, lock it to put the

Save option to save the changes.

Select button.

SELECT

Save

lock you just created into effect. See Locking the System on page 4-25.

LOCKING THE RECORDER FRONT PANEL BUTTONS

Do this procedure to set up the system to ignore all recorder front panel buttons except the

Power button. This is useful if you want to prevent anyone else from changing the channel

or selecting other programs. This does not lock the remote control buttons, so you should keep or hide the remote.

Remote Buttons

Menu Options

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in

2. Press the

3. Select the

SAT mode.

Menu button to open the

Main Menu.

Locks option.

If the system is locked, enter the system

password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the system highlights the

OK option.

Press the

Select button.

MODE

123 4 78

6 9

5 Locks

* * * *

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5. In the Parental and System Locks menu, select the

6. At the select the

If the system is not locked, lock it to put

Front Panel Lock option.

Lock Front Panel Buttons screen,

Lock option.

the lock you just created into effect. See Locking the System on page 4-25.

Disable the operation of the front panel buttons.

The system must be locked for this lock to take

Do you wish to lock the front panel buttons?

4 Front Panel Lock

Lock Front Panel Buttons

effect!

Yes Cancel

UNLOCKING THE RECORDER BUTTONS

Note: You must use the remote control to unlock the recorder front panel buttons.

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Menu button to open the Main Menu.

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

 

3. Select the

If the system is locked, enter the system

password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of

Locks option.

123 4

5 Locks

* * * *

the password, the system highlights the

OK option.

Press the

5. Select the

6. Select the

Select button.

Front Panel Lock option.

Yes option.

4 Front Panel Lock

Yes

ACCESSING A LOCKED ITEM

Do the following to view a locked channel or program when the system is locked. See Ordering Pay Per View Programs on page 4-13 for the procedure to order a pay per view program when the system is locked.

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Using the System Security Features

Remote Buttons

Menu Options

1. Choose a channel or a program that you have locked. The recorder displays an ATTENTION message telling you that the item is locked and prompting you to enter the system password.

If the system is locked, enter the system

2. password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of

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* * * *

the password, the system highlights the

OK option. Press the Select button.

3. Select the

OK option.

LOCKING THE SYSTEM

Lock your system to put any channel, program rating, and front panel button locks you have created into effect.

Locking your system will automatically lock the purchase of additional cost services, such as pay per view programs.

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

Menu button to open the

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

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3. Select the Locks option. If the system prompts you for a password, it has already been locked.

4. Select the

Lock System option.

The recorder displays a message prompting you to enter the system password.

Note: If this option says "Unlock System"

instead, then the system has already been locked.

5. Enter and verify a password, using the number pad buttons. Write down the password and put it in a safe place. From this time on, you must enter this password to unlock the system.

6. Select the

OK option. All the locks you

have created are now in effect.

123

6 9

5 Locks

3 Lock System

* * * *

UNLOCKING THE SYSTEM

After you do this procedure, all locks are turned off until you lock the system again.

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

Menu button to open the

Locks option.

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

5 Locks

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4. Enter the system password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the system highlights the Press the

5. Select the

Note: If this option says "Lock System"

Select button.

Unlock System option.

OK option.

instead, then the system has already been locked.

CHANGING THE SYSTEM PASSWORD

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

Menu button to open the

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6 9

Remote Buttons

MODE

* * * *

3 Unlock System

Menu Options

3. Select the Locks option.

If the system is locked, enter the system

password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the system highlights the

OK option. Press the Select button.

5. Select the

Change Password option.

6. Enter the current password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the system highlights the Press the

Select button.

OK option.

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6 9

123 4 78

6 9

5 Locks

* * * *

5 Change Password

* * * *

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7. Enter the new password using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the system highlights the

OK option. Go on to the

next step.

Either: Select the OK option.

If you do not want to change the password, select the

Cancel option to cancel the

password change. You can stop here.

9. Enter the new password again for verification, using the number pad buttons. As soon as you enter the fourth digit of the password, the system highlights the

Select button. Note: Write down the new password and

OK option. Press the

keep it in a safe place.

123 4 78

123

6 9

* * * *

Cancel

* * * *

DISCARDING ALL SETUP INFORMATION

If you want to discard changes using the system menus and reset the recorder to be the same as when it was shipped from the factory, do the following:

When you reset the recorder to default settings, all event timers and settings that enable the recorder to control a VCR will be discarded. If you have defined security locks on the recorder, and the recorder is locked, these locks will not be discarded. If the recorder is unlocked, these locks will be discarded. (You can confirm whether locks have been discarded by opening

Program Guide and seeing if the lock symbol is displayed.)

the The system password is not discarded. You cannot reset the recorder to default settings to discard a password you have forgotten, nor can an unauthorized person do so to bypass a security lock.

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Using the System Security Features

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

4. Select the

5. Select the

6. Select the

Menu button to open the

System Setup option.

Installation option.

Factory Defaults option.

Yes option.

SERVICE CENTER SECURITY

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

6 System Setup

1 Installation

5 Factory Defaults

Yes

You can set up a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at the Dish Service Center for call-in requests only. Anyone calling the Service Center with a request must provide this PIN to authorize any transactions to your account, whether speaking with a Service Center Representative or using the Service Center automatic telephone assistance system. This includes purchasing services, making account inquiries, and overriding the system password.

When you call the Service Center to authorize your service, you can set up a PIN. You may call the Service Center at any later time to set up a PIN.

If you forget your PIN, you will need to speak with a Dish Service Center Representative. The Service Center Representative may ask for additional information to confirm that you are authorized to make transactions to your account.

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ELECTRONIC MAIL

You may occasionally receive electronic mail from the Service Center via the satellite signal. If your recorder is powered on and the LED is blinking on the front panel, you have mail. This mail typically tells you about upcoming events, programs, special offers, and system changes. You may also receive mail that is specifically addressed to you, telling you about billing changes or asking you to call the Service Center.

Note: You cannot send mail, only receive it.

When you have unread messages, the following occurs. l When you press the

Info button for information on a program, the Info menu displays

an envelope.

l The

Power light on the recorder front panel flashes.

It is important that you read, and then delete the mail messages that you receive. The recorder memory can store only a limited number of messages. If it receives more messages than it can hold, it deletes the oldest messages, as necessary, to make room. If this happens, you may miss important information.

READING YOUR MAIL

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

Menu button to open the

Mail option.

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

3 Mail

4. Use the arrow buttons to move the highlight to the mail message. Press

Select.

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SELECT

Select Mail to Read

4/21 New From The Disney...

4/12 Upgrade your program...

3/25 Pay-Per- View Event...

2/10 New  Channel Added...

Using the System

Software Upgrades

5. If necessary, press the Up or Down arrow button to view all of the message.

Either: After you are finished reading,

6. select the message.

Select the Save option to save the message.

Delete option to delete the mail

SOFTWARE UPGRADES

Occasionally, the Service Center may send you, at no extra cost, a list of newly available system features. These features will be sent to you using the "flash" feature, which allows you to get system upgrades via satellite. You can set up your system to automatically install these system upgrades, or you can have the system notify you before installing them.

Delete

Save

To set up your system to either notify you about new upgrades, or to automatically install new upgrades, do the following:

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

4. Select the

5. Select the

Menu button to open the

System Setup option.

Preferences option.

System Upgrades option.

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

6 System Setup

5 Preferences

4 System Upgrades

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6. Press the Left arrow button to move the highlight to the

Without my permission

option.

7. Press the select either the

Up or Down arrow button to

Without my permission

option to have upgrades automatically downloaded to your system or the

before downloading option to have

Ask

upgrades downloaded with your authorization first. If you select the

before downloading option, the recorder

Ask

will display a message to notify you when an upgrade is available.

Note: With either option, the download will

occur only when the recorder is off.

8. Select the

Save option.

Without my permission

Ask before downloading

Save

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Using the System

Viewing Programs in Other Languages

VIEWING PROGRAMS IN OTHER LANGUAGES

You can change the language of the programs you view by using the

Alternate Audio menu.

To change to an alternate language, do the following:

Note: An alternate language may not be available for all programs. Some programs, such

as movies, indicate at the start of the program whether an alternate language is available. Also, the alternate language applies only to the audio portion of programs and does not change the menus displayed by the recorder.

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

SAT mode.

2. Press the

3. Select the

4. Select the

5. Select the

Menu button to open the Main Menu.

System Setup option.

Preferences option.

Alternate Audio option.

6 System Setup

5 Preferences

1 Alternate Audio

6. Press the

Left arrow button to move the

highlight to the list of languages.

7. Use the

Up or Down arrow button to

highlight the desired language and

Select.

press

Note: If the program is being transmitted

in a language not listed, then the

Alternate

option selects that language. If not, then the

Alternate option selects

English.

SELECT

Languages

English Spanish French German Italian Japanese

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8. Either: Select the Save option to save your language choice. The recorder returns to the

System Setup menu.

Press the Cancel button to cancel any changes you have made in the

Audio menu. The recorder displays a

Alternate

confirmation screen.

At the

Either: Select the Yes option to abandon

Confirmation Screen,

any language changes you have made.

Select the No option to save any language changes you have made. The recorder returns

System Setup menu.

to the

Save

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SETTING UP CHANNEL ORDER

Ascending

Descending

Using the System

Setting Up Channel Order

You can set up the

Program Guide to display the channels either in ascending order (for

example, from top to bottom, 122, 140, 170, 172, 200, ...) or in descending order (for example, from top to bottom, 200, 172, 170, 140, 122, ...).

Note: If you do not specify a channel order, the recorder automatically displays the

channels in ascending order.

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

4. Select the

5. Select the displays the

Ordering menu.

Menu button to open the

System Setup option.

Preferences option.

Channel Order option. This

Program Guide Channel

6 System Setup

5 Preferences

3 Channel Order

6. Press the

Left arrow button to move the

highlight to the

7. Press the

Up or Down arrow button to

select either the

Descending option.

8. Select the

Save option.

Ascending option.

Ascending or

Save

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DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

Diagnostic Tests are available for you to verify that the main components of your system

are working correctly. The components: front panel, remote control, dish signal, telephone connection, and the main unit (that is, the recorder). The Customer Service representative may ask you to perform some or all of these tests while trouble-shooting problems. To begin a diagnostic test of your system, do the following:

STARTING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Diagnostics menu includes tests for the following

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

4. Select the

5. From the

Menu button to open the

System Setup option.

Diagnostics option.

Diagnostics menu, select the

diagnostic test that you would like to perform.

Note: See the following procedures for the

specific test you choose.

FRONT PANEL DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Remote Buttons

MODE

Menu Options

6 System Setup

2 Diagnostics

This test verifies that the buttons on the front panel of your recorder are working correctly.

1. Select the Front Panel option.

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Remote Buttons

Menu Options

1 Front Panel

Using the System

Diagnostic Tests

2. Press any front panel button on your recorder, except the Power button. If the front panel is working correctly, the recorder briefly displays a message that says "Front Panel button." If the front panel is not working correctly, the recorder displays a failure message. See the Diagnostic Test section of the Problems and Solutions Tables on page A-18.

3. Press the

Power button or Cancel button to

POWER

end the test.

Note: If you press the Power button to end

the test, your recorder powers OFF.

REMOTE CONTROL DIAGNOSTIC TEST

This test verifies that the buttons on your remote control are working correctly.

Remote Buttons

1. Select the Remote Control option.

2. Press any remote control button, except the

Power, the Cancel, the Address, or the

VCR buttons. If the remote control is working correctly, the recorder briefly displays a message that says "Remote Control button." If the remote control is not working correctly, the recorder displays a failure message. See the Diagnostic Test section of the Problems and Solutions Tables on page A-18.

Menu Options

2 Remote Control

Note: This test does not cover the Address button.

3. Press the

Power button or Cancel button to

end the test.

Note: If you press the Power button to end

the test, your recorder powers OFF.

POWER

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DISH SIGNAL DIAGNOSTIC TEST

This test verifies that your system has good signal reception. Select the

you to wait until the test is completed. If the system signal reception is normal, the recorder displays a message that says "Signal Reception OK." If the signal reception is not working correctly, the recorder displays a failure message. In this case, see the Diagnostic Test section of the Problems and Solutions Tables on page A-18.

Dish Signal option to begin the test. The recorder displays a message asking

3 Dish Signal

TELEPHONE CONNECTION DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Select the Phone Connection option to begin the test. The recorder displays a message asking you to wait until the test is completed. If the telephone connection is correct, the recorder displays a message that says "Phone Connection OK." If the telephone is not connected properly, the recorder displays a failure message. In this case, see the Diagnostic Test section of the Problems and Solutions Tables on page A-18.

4 Phone Connection

MAIN UNIT DIAGNOSTIC TEST

This test verifies that the recorder is working correctly. Select the asking you to wait until the test is completed. If the main unit is working correctly, the recorder displays a message that says "Main Unit OK." If the main unit is not working correctly, the recorder displays a failure message. In this case, call the JVC Service Center for assistance.

Note: This test may temporarily distort the TV picture.

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Main Unit Test option to begin the test. The recorder displays a message

5 Main Unit Test

Using the System

Programming the Remote Control

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL

You can program the remote to control not only the recorder, but also your TV, and cable box or amplifier. This remote supports most brands and models; however, there may be some brands or models that it does not support. You can program the remote to control a maximum of four different electronic components. Which component is being controlled by the remote depends on the current mode:

l The built-in satellite receiver (controlled in SAT mode) l The TV set (controlled in TV mode) l The built-in video recorder (controlled in D-VHS mode) l One auxiliary item, such as an amplifier, a cable TV box, or a second TV or VCR

(controlled in AUX mode).

The remote is already programmed to control the built-in receiver. However, if you have multiple receivers and remotes, you may need to set a unique address for the receiver/ recorder, to prevent interference. Before beginning the following procedures, make sure that all electronic components are powered ON. Make sure that there are fresh batteries installed in the remote.

Then, do the following:

1. Turn ON the piece of equipment you want to program the remote to control.

2. Find the brand name of the equipment in the equipment codes table beginning on page 4-44.

Note: If there is more than one code listed for the brand,

try each until the remote is able to control the equipment.

3. Press the that matches the equipment flashes rapidly.

Note: Select the AUX mode for audio amplifiers, cable

boxes, second TVs or second VCRs.

4. Press the flash more slowly.

Mode button on the remote until the mode light

Address button. The mode light continues to

Remote Buttons

MODE

ADDRESS

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5. Use the number pad buttons to enter the first 3-digit code listed for your equipment brand in the table. The mode light stops flashing and stays lit.

Note: If you are entering a code for the AUX mode, you

have to enter a four-digit code. The first digit is the code for the piece of equipment:

0 - indicates a second TV 1 - indicates a second VCR

For example, to program the AUX mode to control a Sony TV, enter 0 and then 000.

If you are programming for an amplifier or cable TV box, the codes shown in the table include the first digit.

6. Press the

Address button. If the code you entered is

valid, the mode light blinks three times.

7. Test if the code works for the equipment by pressing the

Power button. If it is the correct code, the equipment

should turn OFF.

8. Turn the equipment back ON and try some other functions to make sure you have the correct code. Occasionally the

Power button may work when others

do not.

123 4 78

ADDRESS

POWER

6 9

If the code works, then you can stop here. Write all the codes you programmed into the remote on the sticker on the inside of the remote battery cover, and on the inside back cover of this Guide.

Note: When you change the batteries in the remote, you

may need to reprogram these codes back into the remote.

9. If the code you entered is not correct, repeat steps 4 through 8, using another code from the table.

10.If you have tried all of the codes listed for your equipment without success, or if you cannot find your equipment manufacture's name in the table, do the procedure in The Power Scan: If Your Brand is Not Listed on the next page.

Note: Y ou have a limited time to program the remote

control after pressing the

Mode button. Start the programming

procedure again if the mode indicator is no longer lit.

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Using the System

Programming the Remote Control

REDUCING THE RANGE OF THE UHF REMOTE CONTROL

If a neighbor frequently uses a UHF remote control, the signals from that remote may block signals from your remote from reaching your recorder. To prevent such interference, you can install a 10 dB F-connector attenuator. This will reduce the sensitivity of the recorder to UHF signals, so it will not respond to signals from distant remotes. Attenuators are available at some electronics supply and satellite TV stores or from JVC parts at 1-800-882-2345. The JVC part number for this attenuator is T500511.

Note: Installing the attenuator will substantially reduce the operating range of your

remote.

To install an attenuator,

1. Remove the UHF Antenna from the back panel.

2. Attach a 10 dB attenuator to the

3. Attach the UHF Antenna to the attenuator.

UHF Remote Antenna connection on the recorder

UHF Remote Antenna connection.

THE POWER SCAN: IF YOUR BRAND IS NOT LISTED

If your equipment brand is not listed in the equipment codes, or if the listed codes do not work, you can set up the remote to scan through all the codes, testing each one.

Once the remote reaches a possible correct code, the equipment (whether VCR, TV, or other), powers ON or OFF. Once this happens, try some other functions to make sure you have the correct code. Occasionally, the

Note: If you start this procedure, and at any time do not press a button within 20

seconds, the remote will end the procedure automatically.

1. Press the Mode button on the remote until the appropriate mode light is flashing rapidly.

2. Press the flashing more slowly.

Address button. The mode light starts

Power button may work when others do not.

Remote Buttons

MODE

ADDRESS

3. Press the and stays lit.

Power button. The mode light stops flashing

POWER

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4. Press the Up or Down arrow button to set the remote to the next code. The and the

When the correct code is reached, the equipment (whether VCR, TV, or other) powers OFF.

Up arrow button scans forward.

Down arrow button scans backward,

5. Press the If the code is valid for your remote, the mode light blinks three times.

6. Power the equipment back ON.

7. Try some other functions to make sure you have the correct code. Occasionally the work when others do not.

8. If the other buttons work, do the procedure in the following section.

9. If the other buttons do not work, power the equipment back on and repeat steps 2 through 7. The scan resumes from the last code stored.

The mode light flashes rapidly when the scan has returned to the starting point and all codes have been tested for that equipment.

Note: Remember that the remote may not control some

equipment models.

Address button to store the code in the remote.

Power function may

ADDRESS

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Programming the Remote Control

DETERMINING THE CURRENT REMOTE SETTINGS

You can find out which code is currently set for each remote mode.

Remote Buttons

1. Press the Mode button on the remote until the appropriate mode light is flashing rapidly.

2. Press the For SAT mode, the mode light flashes the number of

times that matches the recorder address. For example, if the recorder is addressed to 4, the mode light flashes four times.

For TV, D-VHS, and AUX modes, the mode light flashes the number of times to indicate each digit of the current code. There will be a pause between the flash sequences for the digits. A quick flash indicates zero (0). For example, for an AUX code of 0136, the mode light flashes once quickly (for zero), then once, three times, and six times.

Note: Remember that the AUX mode has a 4-digit code.

3. Write all the codes you programmed into the remote on the sticker on the inside of the remote battery cover, and on the inside back cover of this Guide.

Address button twice.

MODE

ADDRESS

Note: When you change the batteries in the remote, you

may need to reprogram these codes back into the remote.

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EQUIPMENT CODES FOR PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

TELEVISIONS

Note: Not all the codes

listed in these tables are valid for all remote controls.

Akai 032, 070 Alba 113 A-Mark 120 Amstrad 033 Anam 009, 021, 041, 120, 121 AOC 005, 006, 019, 020, 120,

Archer 120 Audiovox 120 Bauer 111 Candle 006, 022, 023, 025, 195 Capehart 019, 195 Circuit City 195 Citizen 006, 016, 022, 023, 024,

Concerto 023 Contec 027, 028, 041, 091 Craig 021, 041, 194 Crown 026 Curtis Mathes 006, 016, 026, 203 CXC 041 Daewoo 005, 024, 026, 029, 030,

Daytron 026, 195 Dixi 032, 088, 120 Dumont 195 Electrohome 026, 195, 209, 213 Elta 032 Emerson 026, 027, 028, 033, 034,

Envision 006 Etron 032 Fisher 042, 090 Formenti 111 Fortress 105 Fujitsu 034, 194 Funai 034, 041, 194 Futuretech 041, 194 General Electric 003, 008, 009, 015, 040,

(GE) 043, 044, 130, 195 Genexxa 113 Goldstar 005, 023, 026, 045, 046,

Granada 195 Grundig 047 Hallmark 195 Hinari 034 Hitachi 023, 026, 048, 049, 050,

Infinity 066

195

025 , 026

031, 032, 219

035, 037, 038, 039, 040, 041, 122, 195, 220

088,195

051, 052, 053, 054, 055, 126, 202, 213

JBL 066 Jensen 056 JVC 057, 058, 059, 060 Kawasho 061 Kenwood 006 Kloss 022, 110 KTV 026, 039, 040, 041 Lloyds 195 Lloytron 026 Loewe 088 Logik 018 Luxman 023 LXI 003, 063, 066, 090, 095,

Magnavox 006, 020, 025, 064, 065,

Marantz 006, 066, 088 Matsui 032, 109 Megatron 195 Memorex 018, 032, 090, 195 MGA 004, 005, 006, 071, 195 Mitsubishi 004, 005, 070, 071, 072,

MTC 005, 006, 016, 023, 031,

NAD 002, 117, 195 National 009, 021, 197 National Quenties 197 NEC 005, 006, 007, 017, 023,

Nikkai 112, 113, 118 Nikko 195 Normande 051, 217 Onwa 041 Optonica 105, 107 Orion 194 Osaki 112 Osume 091 Panasonic 008, 009, 010, 011, 012,

Penney 003, 005, 006, 014, 016,

Philco 005, 006, 025, 064, 065,

Philips 066, 088 Pioneer 002, 048, 051, 076 Portland 005, 026 Proton 013, 019, 026, 124, 195 Pulsar 001 Quasar 008, 009, 077, 200 Radio Shack 026, 041, 107, 112 RCA 003, 005, 014, 015, 048,

Realistic 090 Saba 051 Saisho 032, 033, 109 Sampo 006, 019

117, 125

067, 068, 069, 110, 210

123, 195, 205, 207

195

127

066, 074, 075, 197, 200, 206

026, 043, 096

068, 110

079, 080, 081, 082, 083, 084, 085, 086, 087, 125, 133, 134

Samsung 005, 006, 016, 023, 026,

Sanyo 042, 089, 090, 091, 092,

SBR 088 Schneider 088 Scott 026, 034, 037, 041, 093 Sears 003, 023, 034, 042, 063,

Seimitsu 195 Sharp 026, 091, 105, 106, 107,

Siemens 091 Signature 018 Solavox 112 Sony 000, 109, 119, 122 Soundesign 025, 041, 195 Spectricon 020, 120 Squareview 194 SSS 005, 041 Supra 023 Supre-Macy 022 Sylvania 006, 025, 064, 065, 066,

Symphonic 132, 194 Tandy 105, 113 Tatung 009 Technics 008 Techwood 023 Teknika 004, 005, 016, 018, 022,

Teleavia 051 Telefunken 051 Teletech 032 Tera 013 Thomas 195 Thompson 209 Thomson 051, 116 TMK 023, 195 Toshiba 016, 090, 096, 117, 118,

Tosonic 028 Totevision 026 Toyomenko 195 Universal 043 Vector Research 006 Victor 057 Video Concepts 070 Vidtech 005, 195 Viking 022 Wards 005, 006, 015, 018, 034,

Yamaha 005, 006 York 195 Zenith 001, 018 Zonda 120

032, 088, 112, 195, 204, 221

109

089, 090, 094, 095, 096, 097, 098, 099, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 117, 195, 203

108, 128, 129

068, 110, 111

023, 024, 025, 026, 034, 041, 114, 115

131

043, 064, 065, 067, 068

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Equipment Codes for Programming the Remote

VCRS

Aiwa 088, 122, 123, 124 Akai 013, 014, 015, 016, 017,

Alba 046 Amstrad 088 ASA 065 Audio Dynamics 100 Broksonic 059 Bush 089 Candle 080, 092, 093 Canon 042, 054 Capehart 043, 046 Citizen 091, 092, 093 Craig 091, 108 Curtis Mathes 054, 092, 105 Daewoo 034, 046, 047, 093, 126,

Daytron 046 DBX 100 Dumont 049 Dynatch 088 Electrohome 109 Emerson 005, 006, 007, 008, 009,

Finlandia 049 Finlux 049, 065, 088 Fisher 048, 049, 084, 108, 110 Funai 088 General Electric 050, 051, 052, 054, 091,

(GE) 105 Goldstar 030, 055, 092, 112, 113 Goodmans 085, 089 Go Video 120 Granada 049, 081 Grundig 065 Harman Kardon 030, 069 Hinari 089 Hitachi 036, 037, 038, 039, 040,

ITT 018 JC Penney 030, 054, 091, 100, 101 Jensen 060 JVC 061, 062, 063, 064, 092,

Kenwood 062, 081, 092, 100, 101 Lloyd 088 Logik 089 Luxor 018 Magnavox 027, 054, 065, 111 Marantz 030, 054, 065, 085, 092,

MEI 054 Memorex 033, 049, 054, 066, 081,

MGA 067, 068, 109

018, 019, 020, 068

127

010, 011, 012, 059, 068, 088, 090, 109, 118

041, 088, 096, 097

100, 101

100, 101, 103

085, 088, 108

Mitsubish 062, 067, 068, 069, 070,

MTC 044, 080, 088 Multitech 088, 089, 091 NAD 073 NEC 030, 031, 032, 062, 092,

Optonica 085 Orion 006, 007, 129 Panasonic 021, 022, 023, 024, 026,

Penney 054, 080 Pentax 037, 092 Perdio 088 Philco 054, 111 Philips 054, 065, 085 Pioneer 062, 073, 074, 075, 076,

Portland 046, 093 Proscan 105 Pulsar 033 Quartz 081 Quasar 054, 077, 078 Radio Shack 107, 108, 109, 110 RCA 025, 026, 027, 028, 029,

Realistic 049, 054, 080, 081, 084,

Ricoh 002 Saisho 006, 007 Salora 067, 081 Samsung 017, 034, 079, 080, 091 Sansui 032, 044, 062, 100, 121 Sanyo 049, 081, 082, 083, 108 SBR 065 Schneider 089 Scott 008, 059, 090 Sears 048, 049, 081, 084 Sentra 046 Sharp 085, 107, 109, 125 Shintom 089 Sony 000, 001, 002, 003, 004 Sylvania 054, 067, 088, 111 Symphonic 088 Tandy 088 Tashiko 088 Tatung 086, 101 Teac 088, 101 Technics 054 Teknika 054, 087, 088 TMK 006 Toshiba 034, 035, 067, 090 Totevision 080, 091 Unitech 080 Vector Research 030, 100 Victor 061, 062, 100

071, 109

099, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104

054, 098, 114, 128

100

037, 091, 105, 106, 115, 130, 131

085, 088

Video Concepts 068, 100 Videosonic 091 Wards 027, 054, 080, 085, 088,

089, 090, 091, 107, 108,

109 Yamaha 030, 092, 100, 101 Zenith 001, 002, 033

TUNERS/AMPLIFIERS

Aiwa 0156, 0168, 0180, 0184 Akai 0167 Carver 0153, 0172 Denon 0174 Fisher 0153, 0172 GE 0165 Goldstar 0177 JVC 0157, 0183 Kenwood 0176 Luxman 0181 LXI 0165 Marantz 0151 Memorex 0175 NAD 0169 Nakamichi 0171 Onkyo 0160, 0162, 0178 Optimus 0164 Panasonic 0152 Pioneer 0158, 0175, 0179 Proton 0154 Quasar 0152 RCA 0155 Realistic 0165, 0166 Scott 0159 Sherwood 0170 Sony 0173, 0180 Symphonic 0166 Technics 0152 Victor 0157 Yamaha 0163, 0182

CABLE TV BOXES

GI/Tocom 0140 Hamlin 0147, 0148 Jerrold 0135, 0136, 0137, 0149 Oak 0146 Panasonic 0144, 0145 Pioneer 0142, 0143 Scientific Atlanta 0138, 0139, 0150 Zenith 0141

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VCR Features

SIMPLE PLAYBACK AND RECORDING

This recorder has a built-in VCR which will let you play back tapes that have been recorded in the D-VHS (bit stream) and VHS (analog) formats, as well as make your own recordings in the D-VHS and VHS formats. D-VHS cassettes and VHS can be used in the HMDSR100DU/RU. For information on what types of cassettes can be used and which recording formats they work with, see the table below.

When loading a cassette, make sure the window side is up, the rear label side is facing you and the arrow on the front of the cassette is pointing towards the VCR. Do not apply excessive pressure when inserting. Incorrectly loaded cassettes can damage the recorder and/or the cassette being used.

COMPATIBILITY OF CASSETTES AND RECORDING MODES

Recording Mode

Channel

Cassette

Bit Stream Recording Analog Recording

(D-VHS) (VHS)

Satellite Channel

Local Channel

AUX

The recording time when the provided DF-180 cassette is used.

* You can record the same duration as described on the cassette.

The recording speed for bit stream (D-VHS) recordings remains unchanged regardless of this setting.

Notes:

l S-VHS recording is not possible on this unit. l S-VHS- recorded tapes cannot be played back on this unit. Make sure you turn the

"D-VHS" recording mode off if you intend to record a digital satellite recording on a S-VHS cassette. We recommend that you only record digital "bit stream" signals on D-VHS cassettes.

D-VHS

VHS

D-VHS

VHS

D-VHS

VHS

D-VHS: 180 min

Yes Yes

No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes

SP: 90 min EP: 270 min

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SIMPLE PLAYBACK

To play back a D-VHS or VHS tape, do the following:

1. Load a cassette into the cassette loading slot.

l The VCR's power comes on automatically. l If the cassette's record safety tab has been

removed, playback begins automatically.

2. If you want to rewind or fast forward to a different section of the tape, press the

Rewind or Fast Forward button.

3. Press the

4. Press the

Stop button to stop winding.

Play button to start tape playback.

l When playing back a tape recorded in the EP

mode, the EP indicator on the front panel will light.

5. Press the and then press the

Stop button to stop the tape,

Eject button on the

recorder's front panel to eject the tape.

Remote Buttons

Menu Options

Notes:

l Compact VHS camcorder tapes recorded in normal VHS mode can be played on this

video recorder. Simply place the recorded cassette into a VHS Cassette Adapter and it can be used just like any full-sized VHS cassette.

l Super VHS recordings can not be played back on this recorder.

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Simple Playback and Recording

SIMPLE RECORDING

Remember that both digital and analog signals can be recorded on a D-VHS tape, and that only analog signals can be recorded on a VHS tape. Follow the following procedure to record on a D-VHS or VHS tape:

1. Press the the SAT mode.

2. Load a cassette into the cassette loading slot.

l Make sure the record safety tab is intact. l If the tab is missing, cover the hole with

adhesive tape before inserting the cassette.

Either: Enter the desired 3-digit channel

3. number.

Press the Up or Down arrow button to highlight the desired channel.

Mode button until the remote is in

Remote Buttons

MODE

123 4 78

6 9

Menu Options

Press the CH or button on the recorder's front panel.

l If you use the RF connection, you can

select the VIDEO mode to view the program to be recorded by pressing the

TV/VCR button.

TV/VCR

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4. Use the arrow buttons to select Bit Stream (D-VHS) Recording "ON" or "OFF" in the Mode section of the VCR Setup screen. Refer to the next page for further instructions.

l Bit Stream (D-VHS) Recording is possible

only when you record a satellite channel using a D-VHS cassette, and when Bit Stream (D-VHS) Recording setting is set to "ON".

5. Use the arrow buttons to select the Recording Speed ("SP" or "EP") for analog recordings in the Mode section of the VCR Setup screen. Refer to the next page for further instructions.

l When EP is selected, the EP indicator

on the recorder's front panel lights.

l The recording speed for bit stream

(D-VHS) recordings remains unchanged regardless of this setting.

6. Press the

l The REC indicator on the front panel lights

Rec(ord) button.

REC

during recording.

7. If you wish to pause recording at any time, press the

Pause button. Pressing the Play

button will resume recording.

l The REC and PAUSE indicators on the

front panel both remain lit while recording is paused.

l While recording is paused, neither the channel

nor the recording speed can be changed. Press

Stop button first, and then change the

the channel/recording speed as necessary.

8. Press the then press the

Stop button to stop the tape, and

Eject button on the recorder's

front panel to eject the tape.

Accidental erasure prevention

l To prevent accidental recording on a recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab.

To record on it later, cover the hole with adhesive tape.

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SETTING THE BIT STREAM (D-VHS) RECORDING AND TAPE SPEED

Remember that a D-VHS tape can record both bit stream and analog signals, while a VHS tape can record only analog signals. To record on a D-VHS or VHS tape, do the following:

1. Press the Mode button until the remote is in the SAT mode.

2. Press the

Main Menu.

3. Select the

Menu button to open the

VCR Setup option.

4. Press the arrow buttons to select Bit Stream (D-VHS) Recording (On, Off), or to select the Tape Speed (SP/EP), and then press the

Select button.

5. Press the arrow buttons to move the highlight to

6. Press the

Save.

Select button to save all

changes.

Remote Buttons

MODE

SELECT

Menu Options

8 VCR Setup

Mode

SP EP

D-VHS On D-VHS Off

Save

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PLAYBACK FEATURES

To make finding and playing the taped program or scene you want as easy as possible, the recording is equipped with a variety of convenient playback features.

HIGH-SPEED SEARCH

Best with: Analog recordings. To search for a location with a high-speed visual playback picture, do the following:

1. During playback or still, press the

Forward button for high-speed search,

or press the

Rewind button for reverse

Remote Buttons

Fast

Menu Options

high-speed search.

2. To resume normal playback, press the

Play

button.

Notes:

l When playing back an analog recorded tape, the search speed is 7 times normal play-

back with SP recordings, and 21 times normal with EP recordings.

l When this function is used while playing back a bit stream recorded tape, the search

speed will be 14 times normal but no playback picture will appear.

l For short searches, during playback or still press and hold the

Fast Forward or Rewind

button for over 2 seconds. When released, normal playback resumes.

REW/BROWSE AND FF/BROWSE

Best with: Bit stream recordings. This function finds the location where index codes are placed and automatically activates fast forward search for about 5 seconds, then resumes fast forwarding or rewinding. Do the following:

1. Press the

Mode button until the remote is in

the D-VHS mode.

2. While the tape is stopped, press the

REW/Browse or FF/Browse button.

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Remote Buttons

MODE

REW/BROWSE

FF/BROWSE

Menu Options

VCR Features

Playback Features

3. To stop, press the Stop button at any time.

Notes:

l When playing back a bit stream recorded tape, the program information for the program

being fast forwarded is displayed on the TV screen for about 5 seconds, but the playback picture may appear frozen (still picture) or block noise may appear during search.

l When playing back an analog recorded tape, a fast-motion playback picture appears, but

no program information is displayed.

SKIP SEARCH

Best with: Analog recordings. This function lets you skip over commercials while watching recorded programs, or quickly zoom back to a scene that has just been played. Do the following:

1. Press the the D-VHS mode.

2. During playback, press the button 1 to 4 times. Each press initiates a 30-second period of fast-motion or reversemotion playback.

Mode button until the remote is in

Skip or

Remote Buttons

MODE

SKIP

Menu Options

Normal playback resumes automatically.

Notes:

l To return immediately to normal playback during a Skip Search, press the Play button. l When playing back a bit stream recorded tape, there is no playback picture during

search.

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INDEX SEARCH

Best with: Bit stream and analog recordings. Index codes are placed on the tape at the start of each recording. You can find and automatically play back from the start of any recording using the Index Search function. Do the following:

Remote Buttons

Menu Options

1. Press the

Mode button until the remote is in

MODE

the D-VHS mode.

2. While the tape is stopped, press the ™ or £ button.

To access a recording 2—9 index codes away, press the

Index ™ or £ button repeatedly

Index

™INDEX

INDEX£

until the correct number is displayed on screen (only if Superimpose is set to ON (see pg. 5-12). Playback begins automatically when the desired recording is located.

Notes:

l If necessary, press the Rewind or Fast Forward button when play starts to search

visually to find the exact beginning of the desired program.

l An index code is not placed on the tape when recording is paused and then resumed.

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