User Guide
EchoStar Digital Terrestrial Receiver
EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface
© 2004 EchoStar International Corporation
All rights reserved
DISCLAIMER
RECEIVER
EchoStar International Corporation has to the
best of its abilities, done everything to supply
you with a receiver built to the most up-to-date
software and hardware. EchoStar International
Corporation makes no warranties with respect
to the reception of the channels provided by the
broadcast service providers and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose.
EchoStar International Corporation reserves the
right, for whatever reason, to revise, change or
modify the hard- and software of the receiver
without the obligation to notify or warrant any
person or organization of such change.
Therefore, please visit our web site, on a
regular basis, for the latest information
available.
DOCUMENTATION
EchoStar International Corporation has to the
best of its abilities, done everything to supply
you with the most up-to-date information.
EchoStar International Corporation makes no
warranties with respect to the information
provided by this documentation and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. The documentation provided is meant
as a guideline for the use and maintenance of
the receiver.
EchoStar International Corporation reserves the
right to revise, change or translate this
documentation without the obligation to notify
any person or organization of such change.
Therefore, please visit our web site, on a
regular basis, for the latest information
available.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
1 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 0-1
2 TO INSTALL THE RECEIVER 0-2
3 FIRST TIME INSTALLATION 0-2
4 OPERATION 0-2
SAFETY GUIDELINES
1 INTENDED USE 1-1
2 NOTATIONAL CONVENTIONS 1-1
3 GENERAL SAFETY 1-1
4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1-2
5 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 1-2
GETTING STARTED
1 UNPACKING 2-1
2 INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER 2-1
3 MENU STRUCTURE 2-2
4 ANTENNA MYTHS 2-2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1EPG MENU 3-1
2 TELETEXT 3-2
3TIMERS 3-3
4 ORGANIZE THE LISTS 3-4
5 INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE 3-5
6 THE MAIN MENU STRUCTURE 3-6
TROUBLESHOOTING
1 GENERAL 4-1
2EPG RELATED 4-1
3 TV AND RADIO RELATED 4-1
4 TIMER RELATED 4-2
5 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) RELATED 4-2
6 INSTALLATION RELATED 4-2
GLOSSARY
1 ABBREVIATIONS 5-1
2 TERMINOLOGY 5-1
ACTIVE ANTENNA
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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1. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
1.1. THE BATTERIES
The EchoStar Remote Control Unit (RCU) is
used to control the receiver. The RCU requires
two AAA (LR03, UM4) alkaline batteries to
operate.
1.2. THE KEYS
■ Mute, to temporary, shut down the audio.
■ ON/STANDBY, to switch to standby or on.
■ TV, to switch the receiver signal to the TV on
or off (SCART connection only).
■ TV/RAD, to switch to TV or Radio mode.
■ Audio, to choose a language.
■ EPG, to view the EPG.
■ Subtitle, to choose another subtitle
language.
■ MENU, to go to the main menu.
■ i, To view the help, or to view additional
information, or to select an active option.
■ EXIT, to leave a menu or feature.
■ VOL, to decrease the volume.
■ CH, to go one channel up.
■ OK, to go to the (favorites) lists, or to make
a menu selection.
■ , to go left, up, right or down.
■ VOL, to increase the volume.
■ CH, to go one channel down.
CAUTION
Insert the batteries correctly, make sure the
polarity matches the instruction in the
battery compartment.
■ Freeze, to hold still the TV image.
■ Page +, to go up one page.
■ Page -, to go down one page.
■ Recall, to go to the previous channel.
■ NUMBER KEYS,
To enter alpha-numerical settings;
To type in a channel number.
■ Teletext, to choose teletext.
■ SLEEP, to select the sleep timer.
■ White, no function.
■ Red;
To select the signal indication for adjustment
of the antenna;
To select a language (initial setup only);
To select a favorite list;
To select an edit option;
To access the EPG timers;
To select an active option.
■ Green
To start the all channel search;
To select a favorite list;
To select an edit option;
To sort a list;
To select an active option.
■ Yellow
To organize the channel list
To select a favorite list;
To select an edit option;
To select an active option.
■ Blue
To access the installation menu;
To select a favorite list;
To select an edit option;
To select an active option.
On/Standby
Mute
Audio
Subtitle
Recall
Teletext
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2. TO INSTALL THE RECEIVER
Please connect your equipment in accordance
with the diagram as shown on the gift box.
The available connectors on the rear are:
3. FIRST TIME INSTALLATION
1. Make sure, all connections are made safely.
2. Switch on the receiver and wait for the
Guided setup menu.
3. Press the green key and wait for the search
channels to complete.
WARNING
ALL EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION
TASK MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND
SWITCHED OFF. MAKE SURE THAT IT IS SAFE TO
PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION TASK.
U
NSAFE CIRCUITS AND INSTALLATIONS CAN
CAUSE (SERIOUS) INJURY OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.
ANT IN
(IEC) - for the
connection of a terrestrial
antenna.
TV OUT (IEC), for the
connection of a VCR or TV
(analog signals only).
TV (SCART), for the
connection of a TV.
RS-232 (special), for the
connection to the serial
communication port of a PC
12/24Vdc, for the
connection of the adapter
that came with the receiver
or another secure
12Vdc/24Vdc source.
4. OPERATION
4.1. BASIC NAVIGATION
■ the MENU key lets you access to the main
menu or go back one menu level;
■ the EXIT key lets you leave a menu or
selection and return directly to live;
■ the keys let you scroll through the
selectable items;
■ the OK key lets you confirm and execute a
selection or open a pull-down menu.
4.2. THE PROGRAM INFORMATION
The InfoBanner has a:
■ The channel information bar, to show the
local time, channel name and local date.
■ The service information bar, to show the
progress of the current program.
■ The icons represent the following
messages:
- the icon, to show that a sleep timer is
active.
- the icon, to show that the channel is
encrypted (Scrambled);
- the icon, to show that more Subtitle
languages are available;
- the icon, to show that teletext is
available.
■ The program information bar, to show:
- the channel number;
- the now and next program information;
- the audio indicator, to show that more
audio languages are available;
- The channel indicator, to show the
channel of the terrestrial service.
- the signal indicator, to show the signal
level (strength).
■ Detailed program and channel information
show when you press the i-key on the
remote control unit two or three times.
4.3. TIMERS
If the InfoBanner shows the now/next
information:
1. Press the EPG key.
2. Press the red key and program the timer.
3. If required, select an interval.
4. Press the OK key to confirm.
If the InfoBanner does not show the now/next
information:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Press the blue key.
3. Select: User data - Preferences - Timers.
4. Press the OK key and program the timer.
5. If required, select an interval.
6. Press the OK key to confirm.
CAUTION
The timer does not start or program your
video cassette recorder (VCR). You also
have to set the timer of your VCR to the
same time as on the timer. Please refer to
the user guide of your VCR how to make a
recording from an external receiver.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. INTENDED USE
This documentation set is intended for anyone
who uses an EchoStar terrestrial receiver. It can
be used by both first-time and experienced
users of terrestrial receivers who want to install,
use and maintain their receiver.
This User guide is applicable for the EchoStar
Terrestrial receivers and is divided into separate
sections and chapters. For easy access to the
information, a clear table of content is provided.
2. NOTATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Throughout this user guide, there may be
blocks of text indicated by symbols and printed
in a different way then the surrounding text.
These blocks of text ask the attention of the
reader to avoid hazardous situations. The
hazard levels are indicated as:
T
HIS WARNING INDICATES A HAZARDOUS
SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD
RESULT IN (SERIOUS) INJURY.
This caution indicates a situation which, if
not avoided, could damage the equipment
or other properties.
This note indicates additional information to
the user to make the user aware of possible
problems and information of any importance
to help the user to understand, to use and to
maintain the installation.
3. GENERAL SAFETY
Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions given. For your safety,
know what the reaction upon each action will be. Do not perform any actions which are not
described in this guide, failing to do so might result in an uncontrolled behavior of the receiver and
it’s accessories or even in a hazardous situation for persons and/or equipment.
Disconnect the AC/DC adapter from the mains before you start any maintenance or installation
procedures. Do not use alcohol or ammonia based liquids to clean the equipment. If required, clean
with a soft lint-free cloth slightly made damp with a mild soap solution.
Consult an authorized service technician if the equipment does not operate normally when the
instructions in this user guide are strictly followed. Do not to attempt to open the receiver or it’s
accessories, as you will be exposed to a shock hazard.
Do not put any objects on top of the receiver which could fall through the ventilation slots or which
could cover them and prevent proper cooling of the components inside.
Do not put any (foreign) objects into the ventilation slots. This can cause fire or an electrical shock
by shorting the internal components.
Make sure that nothing rests on the receivers cables and that the cables are not located where they
can cause injury to persons and pets (e.g to stumble over, eat the cable).
Do not install the receiver:
■ in the open air;
■ in a closed or poorly ventilated cabinet;
■ directly on top of or under another equipment;
■ on a surface which will obstruct the ventilation slots.
Do not expose the receiver and it’s accessories:
■ to rain or excessive moisture to avoid the risk of shock or permanent damage to your receiver;
■ to direct sunlight, heaters, stoves or any other heat generating equipment;
■ to any magnetic objects, such as speakers, electric motors, transformers, etc.;
■ to excessive vibration.
■ To help avoid possible damage to the receiver’s electronics:
wait 5 seconds after you switched off the receiver before you move the receiver or disconnect
any equipment.
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4. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
When you use or connect electrical equipment,
always obey the safety regulations as
applicable in your country, to reduce the risk of
fire, electrical shock and personal injury.
Read and comply at least with the given safety
instructions.
■ Always make sure that the electrical power
supply corresponds with the voltage on the
electrical identification plate on the
equipment next to the electrical connection.
■ Your equipment is double insulated in
compliance with the standards as stated in
the EC Declaration of Conformity; therefore
no additional earth wire is required, though
the use of an earth leak switch and/or over
voltage protection switch is recommended.
■ Only use an approved extension
(convenience) lead suitable for the electrical
power consumption of the installed
equipment.
■ Only use an original or by EchoStar
International Corporation approved AC/DC
adapter.
■ The AC/DC adapter is only meant for use
with the related EchoStar terrestrial receiver.
■ Always first disconnect the AC/DC adapter
from the mains before you disconnect the
connector at the receiver.
■ If another 12Vdc/24Vdc source is applied,
use a suitable rated fuse. Make sure the
power supply to the receiver is protected
against a short circuit situation.
4.1. AC/DC ADAPTER
1) Receiver connector, 2) Mains connector
4.2. LOGOS
The CE logo.
This logo tells you that the receiver is
following the provisions of Council
Directive 89/336/EEC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member
States relating to the electromagnetic
compatibility and the provisions of Council
Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC on
the approximation of the laws of the
Member States relating to low voltage and
electrical safety.
The double insulation logo.
This logo tells you that the receiver is
electrically safe within the normal use of
the receiver as stated in the safety
chapter.
The 12/24Vdc connector identification
This logo tells you that the outer contact is
the - contact.
The Digital Video Broadcasting logo.
This logo tells you that this equipment is
compliant with the DVB standards as
registered under registration number
2
1
5. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
Most of the packaging materials can be
recycled. Please discard these materials in an
environmental safe manner.
5.1. BATTERIES
Unsafely disposed batteries can be hazardous
to your environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMARK
Dispose the packaging in an environmental
safe manner. Please inform yourself on local
regulations with respect to the disposal of
reusable materials.
ENVIRONMENTAL REMARK
Dispose used batteries in an environmental
safe manner. Please inform yourself on local
regulations with respect to the disposal of
batteries.
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GETTING STARTED
1. UNPACKING
1.1. TO UNPACK YOUR RECEIVER:
When you unpack the contents of the box,
confirm that all the parts are included.
Unpack the contents of the box carefully.
Electronic equipment as satellite receivers are
easily damaged when you handle it roughly.
Examine all parts for damage that may have
occurred during shipment. If you find any
damage, stop to unpack the box and call the
shop where you bought the receiver.
To help avoid possible damage to the receiver’s
electronics, allow the receiver to adapt to the
ambient temperature and humidity level. This to
avoid condensation.
1.2. THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX
The box contains:
■ A receiver;
■ A mains power adapter;
■ A remote control unit (RCU);
■ A pair of batteries (for the RCU);
■ A set of documentation.
CAUTION
It is recommended to keep the packaging
materials for a period of time. In case of
warranty claims, we can request to return
the receiver in the original packaging to
protect the electronics. Failing to do so
might void the warranty.
WARNING
K
EEP AWAY THE PLASTIC PACKAGING FROM
CHILDREN. THE PLASTIC PACKAGING MAY CLING
TO NOSE AND MOUTH AND PREVENT
BREATHING.
2. INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER
2.1. PROGRAM THE RECEIVER
This section assumes that the antenna
installation is completed and operational and
your receiver is connected to your TV.
1. Apply the 12Vdc to the receiver.
2. Press the On/Standby key and wait for the
start-up to complete.
3. When the Guided setup screen shows,
press the green key to start the automatic
channel search.
4. Press the OK key and wait for the Search
channels to complete
5. Press the OK key to confirm.
6. Now the receiver is ready for use.
If there are no channels found, Make sure the
antenna is aimed in the correct direction.
1. When the Guided setup screen shows,
press the red key to access the signal
indicator.
2. Press the i-key for detailed help.
3. Turn the antenna and use the signal
indicator to find the best signal.
4. In the Guided setup menu, press the green
key to start the automatic channel search.
WARNING
ALL EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION
TASK MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND
SWITCHED OFF. MAKE SURE THAT IT IS SAFE TO
PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION TASK.
U
NSAFE CIRCUITS AND INSTALLATIONS CAN
CAUSE (SERIOUS) INJURY OR DAMAGE TO
EQUIPMENT.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Press the green key.
Wait for the Search channels to complete.
Press Ok, now the receiver is ready for use.
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3. MENU STRUCTURE
4. ANTENNA MYTHS
Initially, if you use an analog antenna now, often there is no need to buy a new antenna. However, if the current antenna or it’s cabling is in poor
condition which results in unsatisfactorily reception, you could improve this with a new antenna suitable for digital terrestrial reception.
You can receive excellent digital TV and Radio:
■ if the service provider delivers enough signal (level and quality) to your area;
■ If the indoor or outdoor antenna is healthy (antenna is clean, in good condition and correctly aimed);
■ if the connection between the antenna and TV set is healthy (good quality cable, 75 ohm, no sharp bends or kinks, metal connectors);
You can, in certain situations, improve the digital TV and Radio reception:
■ if you use an outdoor antenna, which is not obstructed by the metalwork that is used in the building construction,
■ if you use an active antenna for situations where you have a long cable between the antenna and the receiver.
Main menu (use the number keys for direct access to the menu options)
1. Installation 1. Languages - To set the language you want to use for menu, audio and subtitle.
2. Antenna installation - To aim the antenna with help of the build-in signal indicator.
2. User data 1. System setup 1. Search channels To start an automatic search for new channels.
2. Search mux To start a manual search for new channels on a specific service.
3. Edit mux To edit a service for new settings as indicated by the operator.
2. Channels 1. Setup favorites To add or remove channels from the all list into a favorite list.
2. Edit channels To edit or set a parental lock onto a specific channel.
3. Preferences 1. Local time To set the local time.
2. Timers To program a timer.
3. Change PIN-code To change the PIN-code as used in the parental control.
4. TV system To select TV related settings (e.g. Aspect ratio, Parental control, transparency).
5. Sleep timer To set a sleep timer to set the receiver automatically to standby.
4. Maintenance 1. Color settings To make a color selection for the menus.
2. Factory reset To delete all settings and start with the Guided setup.
3. Delete channels To delete all channels from the channel and favorite lists.
4. Region code To tell the receiver which regional settings to use.
3. Information 1. Check signal - To check the signal for signal quality and signal level.
2. About EchoStar - To view the receiver’s and EchoStar’s administrative data.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1. EPG MENU
The key gives access to the EPG menu, where you control the timers and view the
information in the Electronic Program Guide.
The EPG menu makes use of the EPG, i-key and the color keys on your Remote Control Unit to
allow for quick access to the different EPG and timer functions. The help line shows you which
color keys are active for the selected EPG menu. When the EPG menu shows:
■ The (Red) key gives access to the EPG-supported timers.
■ The (Green) key gives, if available from the service provider, access to the scheduled
program information which can be available for a few hours up until 14 days in advance.
■ The (Blue) key gives access to the technical channel information.
■ The key gives, if available from the service provider, access to the detailed program
information of the current selected program. Sometimes the information is not directly available,
if necessary allow the receiver to collect the detailed program information.
NOTE
Most digital channels broadcast program data as an EPG. Digital channels that broadcast EPG
offer you program information in advance for a certain period of time. The EPG information is
not always available. Sometimes the service provider supplies only the program name, the now/
next information or sometimes nothing at all. EchoStar has no influence on this matter.
CAUTION
The timer does not start or program your video cassette recorder (VCR). You also have to set
the timer of your VCR to the same time as on the timer. Please refer to the user guide of your
VCR how to make a recording from an external receiver.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Press the i-key for detailed information.
Press the red key to set EPG-supported timer.
Press the blue key for technical channel info.
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2. TELETEXT
If the InfoBanner shows the icon, the key gives access to the embedded teletext
decoder.
NOTE
Sometimes the service provider does not offer teletext support. Then the teletext option will not
show. Please note that EchoStar has no influence on this matter.
IF YOU WANT TO ACCESS
TELETEXT:
1. Press the key.
2. Teletext shows.
I
F YOU WANT TO EXIT TELETEXT:
1. At any page, press the EXIT
key.
S
ELECT AN INDEX PAGE:
1. Press the numerical keys to
choose a page number, or:
2. Press the orkey to go
up/down to an index page
(200, 300, 400, etc.).
S
ELECT ANOTHER LANGUAGE:
1. Press the key two
times.
2. If available, select another
language.
S
ELECT A PAGE FROM THE INDEX
PAGE:
1. Press the numerical keys to
choose a page number, or:
2. Press the Page +/- key to
view the cursor.
3. Press the Page +/- key to go
to a selectable page.
4. Press the OK key, or:
5. Press one of color keys to
go to the indicated page.
S
ELECT A TELETEXT PAGE:
1. Press the numerical keys to
choose a page number, or:
2. Press the key to go one
page number up or down,
or:
3. Press one of color keys to
go to the indicated page.
4. Sub-pages (1/2, 2/2) are
automatically advanced.
P
UT A TELETEXT PAGE OVER LIVE
VIDEO:
1. Press the OK key to make
the teletext pages
transparent.
2. Note that live video appears
behind the Teletext page.
U
SE THE TELETEXT SUPPORTED
SUBTITLES FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED:
1. If the subtitles are
transmitted, select the
applicable Teletext page.
2. Allow the receiver to collect
the subtitles.
3. Note that the subtitles are
show on top of the video.
4. At any time, press the EXIT
key to return to the normal
operation.
NOTE
Some Teletext pages are meant to be on top of live video, such as so called latest news flashes.
When you access such a page, allow the receiver to collect the information. When the
information is collected, the receiver returns automatically to live video with the news flash on
top.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Press the key.
Use the arrow keys to select the page.
Select teletext subtitling/ news flash.
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3. TIMERS
CAUTION
The timer does not start or program your video cassette recorder (VCR). You also have to set
the timer of your VCR to the same time as on the timer. Please refer to the user guide of your
VCR how to make a recording from an external receiver.
NOTE
You can not set a timer in the past.
I
F YOU WANT TO SET A TIMER
ONTO AN EPG EVENT:
1. Press the EPG key.
2. Select the EPG event.
3. Press the red key.
4. Review the timer settings as
retrieved from the EPG
event.
5. If required, change the
Date, Start and Duration
settings.
6. Change the Interval into
Once, Daily or Weekly.
7. Press the OK key to
confirm.
IF YOU WANT TO SET A TIMER
WHEN THERE IS NO EPG:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data -
Preferences - Timers and
press the OK key.
3. Select a not used timer.
4. Make the required settings.
5. Press the OK key to
confirm.
I
F YOU WANT TO LOOK UP,
DELETE OR CHANGE A TIMER:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data -
Preferences - Timers and
press the OK key.
3. Select the timer.
4. Make the required settings.
5. If you want to cancel a
timer, select Interval = Off.
6. Press the OK key.
I
F YOU WANT TO SET A SLEEP
TIMER:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data -
Preferences - Sleep timer
and press the OK key.
3. Select a duration.
4. Press the OK key to
confirm.
I
F YOU WANT TO SET A SLEEP
TIMER QUICKLY:
1. On the remote control unit,
press the SLEEP key.
2. Select a duration.
3. Press the OK key to
confirm.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Press the red key to set EPG based timer.
Press the Menu key to set a timer.
Press the SLEEP key to set a timer.
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4. ORGANIZE THE LISTS
NOTE
You can not move a chanel if the Local channel number (LCN) is set to On. You can select the
option in: Menu - User data - Preferences - TV system - Local channel number.
I
F YOU WANT TO SORT A LIST:
1. Press the OK key to access
the channel list.
2. Press the green key to sort
the list from A to Z or Z to A.
I
F YOU WANT TO LOCK A
CHANNEL:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data - Channels
- Edit channels and press
the OK key.
3. Select a channel.
4. Press the yellow key.
5. Note that a L appears
behind the channels.
6. Press the OK key to
confirm.
I
F YOU WANT TO DELETE A
CHANNEL:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data - Channels
- Edit channels and press
the OK key.
3. Select a channel.
4. Press the red key.
5. Note that the delete mark
appears.
6. Press the OK key to
confirm.
IF YOU WANT TO MOVE A
CHANNEL:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data - Channels
- Edit channels and press
the OK key.
3. Select a channel.
4. Press the green key.
5. Press the keys to
move the channel to the
required location.
6. Press the green key again.
I
F YOU WANT TO RENAME A
CHANNEL:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data - Channels
- Edit channels and press
the OK key.
3. Select a channel. and press
the blue key.
4. Use the alpha-numerical
keys to rename the channel.
5. Use the blue key to change
between lower case and
upper case characters.
6. Press the OK key to
confirm.
I
F YOU WANT TO RENAME A
FAVORITE LIST:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data - Channels
- Setup favorites and press
the OK key.
3. Use the alpha-numerical
keys to rename the channel.
4. Use the i-key to change
between lower case and
upper case characters.
5. Press the OK key to
confirm.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Sort the channel list.
Lock, Move or Delete a channel.
Rename a channel.
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5. INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE
NOTE
There are different procedures for a reset of the receiver.
■ Factory reset - to delete all settings and start with the Guided setup.
■ Delete channels - to delete all channels from the channel and favorite lists.
Only the procedure for a Factory reset followed by the Guided setup is given.
IF YOU WANT TO DO A FACTORY
RESET:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data -
Maintenance - Factory reset
and press the OK key.
3. Enter your PIN-code.
4. Select Yes.
5. Wait for the Guided setup
menu to appear.
6. Press the green key to start
the automatic channel
search.
7. Select Yes.
8. Wait for the Search
channels to complete.
9. Press the OK key to
confirm.
10.Now the receiver is ready
for use.
I
F YOU WANT TO DO A DELETE
CHANNELS ONLY:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data -
Maintenance - Delete
channels and press the
OK key.
3. Enter your PIN-code.
4. Select Yes.
5. Wait for the Delete channels
to complete.
6. When the User data -
System setup - Search
channels option shows,
press the OK key to start.
7. Select Yes.
8. Wait for the Search
channels to complete.
9. Press the OK key to
confirm.
10. Now the receiver is ready
for use.
I
F YOU WANT TO CHANGE A PID:
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data - System
setup - Edit mux and press
the OK key.
3. Select a network and press
the green key.
4. Make the required
selections as indicated by
your service provider.
5. Use the signal indicator to
make sure that the signal is
available.
6. Select Confirm and press
the OK key.
7. Press the red key.
8. Press the OK key to o start
the automatic channel
search.
9. Wait for the Search
channels to complete.
10.Press the OK key to
confirm.
11. Now the receiver is ready
for use.
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Factory reset / Delete channels.
Select the Network that you want to edit.
Press green to edit PID.
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6. THE MAIN MENU STRUCTURE
The main menu has a tree structure where each sub-menu has one or
more option pages. Each sub-menu allows you to customize the settings
to match your installation. Note that the menu contains dynamic pages
which means that options are, or are not available depending on the
selections you make.
The key gives access to the main menu, that gives you control over
the settings in the Installation menu, the User data menu and the
Information menu.
6.1. INSTALLATION
LANGUAGES
■
Menu To set the language you want to use in the
menus.
For multi-lingual EPG, if available, the
information is shown in the menu language. If a
selected language is not transmitted, the
information is shown in the native language of
that channel.
■ 1st Audio
■ 2nd Audio
To set the language for programs with multi-
lingual audio.
For multi-lingual programs, if available, you can
choose your own language. The receiver will first
look for the 1st selected language, if not
available, for the 2nd. If the two selected
languages are not transmitted, audio is given in
the native language of that channel.
■ 1st Subtitle To set the language for programs with multi-
lingual subtitles. For multi-lingual programs, if
available, you can choose your own language. If
the selected language is not transmitted, no
subtitle is shown.
NOTE
You can override the selection per channel with use of the alternative
audio and subtitle key on the RCU.
ANTENNA INSTALLATION
6.2. USER DATA
SYSTEM SETUP
CHANNELS
■
Mux To select the carrier (mux) you want to check for
the signal strength.
■ View To list the channels that belong to the selected
mux.
■ Search channels To do a search for all available channels as
available in the selected mux.
■ Signal level To indicate that you receive a signal (signal
strength).
■ Signal quality To indicate that you have lock onto the selected
mux (signal-to-noise ratio).
■ Search channels To do an automatic all channels search for all
available channels as received by the antenna.
■ Search mux To do a search for all available channels as
available in the selected mux.
The green key allows you to choose between
selection by mux number or frequency and
bandwidth.
■ Edit mux To edit an existing mux after a change as
indicated by a service provider. This option lets
you change the PID information and the
terrestrial transmission parameters.
Easiest option is to do an automatic channel
search.
■ Setup favorites To add or delete the highlighted channel from the
selected favorite list. Note that each color
represents a favorite list.
In this menu it is possible to change the favorite
name into something meaningful to you (i-key).
■ Edit channels To Delete, Move or Rename a channel. In this
menu it is possible to set a channel lock
(Parental control).
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PREFERENCES - LOCAL TIME
* Availability depends on the selection as made in for the Clock mode.
PREFERENCES - TIMERS
■
Clock mode To select internal or GMT-supported clock.
■ Time zone* To select the city closest to you.
■ GMT* Shows the time-offset as a result of the time
zone selection.
■ Time* To set the current time.
■ Date* To set the current Date.
■ Local time The Local time is shown automatically with the
settings made before and offer you a possibility
to check for the correct time.
■ Local date The Local date is shown automatically with the
settings made before and offer you a possibility
to check for the correct date.
■ Daylight saving* To set the summer time (if applicable to your
region).
NOTE
The time shown in the Local time field offers you a possibility to check
for the correct time. EPG and timers will not operate correctly if the
Local time not set correctly.
■ Timer To select the timer that you want to program.
■ Channel To select the channel that you want to record
from.
■ Interval To set the timer, once or repeat for every
occurrence.
■ Date To set the start date for the timer.
■ Start To set the start time for the timer.
■ Duration To set the length for the timer.
PREFERENCES - CHANGE PIN-CODE
PREFERENCES - TV-SYSTEM
PREFERENCES - SLEEP TIMER
■
PIN-code
(Current, New,
Verify)
To type in the factory default (0000) or your
personal PIN-code.
■ Aspect ratio To set the image size for the TV.
If you have a TV with a 4:3 screen size and the
transmission is in 16:9 format, you can select
either 4:3 or 16:9.
4:3 shows the full screen completely where some
of the image sides is cut off, 16:9 will show the
full image with black top and bottom banners.
■ Video standard1 To set the video format supported by your TV
(50Hz).
■ Video standard2 To set the video format supported by your TV
(60Hz).
■ InfoBanner
time out
When you change to another channel, the
InfoBanner shows momentarily. With this option
you can set the view time for the InfoBanner.
■ Menu animation To set the menu transition effect.
■ Installation lock To lock the Installation and User data menu for
unauthorized users. Note that the Installation
lock comes on automatically after you have set a
channel lock.
■ Receiver lock To lock the receiver completely for unauthorized
users. If you select On, you only can gain access
with the PIN-code after you have set the receiver
to standby.
■ Local channel
number
To select the channel order as transmitted by the
service provider or select your own order.
■ Transparency To set the menu transparency level.
■ Duration To set the length for the timer. Note that the
receiver switches to standby after the sleep timer
has run out.
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MAINTENANCE - COLOR SETTINGS
MAINTENANCE - FACTORY RESET
MAINTENANCE - DELETE CHANNELS
MAINTENANCE - REGION CODE
INFORMATION - CHECK SIGNAL
■
Items To select the menu item that you want to give
another color.
■ Red To make the item color more or less red.
■ Green To make the item color more or less green.
■ Blue To make the item color more or less blue.
■ Default To change all personal color settings to the pre-
defined colors.
■ Delete settings The receiver deletes all user defined settings,
channels, timers and (favorite) lists and replace
them with the factory defaults.
■ Delete settings To delete all channels from the channel and
favorite lists. Difference with the Factory reset is
that all installation settings are kept.
■ Country Select the country where the receiver is installed.
This makes sure that the transmission settings
are automatically set for the known services.
■ Mux Shows the current selected mux
■ Frequency Shows the current selected frequency
■ Constellation Shows the current selected
■ Guard interval Shows the current selected
■ Signal level To indicate that you receive a signal (signal
strength).
■ Signal quality To indicate that you have lock onto the selected
mux (signal-to-noise ratio).
INFORMATION - ABOUT ECHOSTAR
■
Company Shows the Company name.
■ Address Shows the visit address of EchoStar.
■ Internet site Shows the EchoStar Internet site.
■ H/W Version Shows the current H/W Version.
■ S/W Version Shows the current S/W Version.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. GENERAL
2. EPG RELATED
Problem Possible cause What to do?
1. Nothing appears on
the receiver front
panel.
■ Main power supply is
damaged or not
connected.
■ Check the main
power supply and
insert it in the wall
socket.
■ General domestic
power failure
■ Check the domestic
power supply and
insert a new fuse.
2. You have forgotten
the personal PIN-
code.
■ - ■ Contact your dealer.
Problem Possible cause What to do?
1. The EPG is empty.
■ The selected
program supports no
EPG.
■ There is no solution
for this, the data is
supplied by the
service provider and
beyond our control.
■ The local time is not
correct.
■ In the Local time
menu, set the correct
time.
■ The daylight saving
time is not correct.
■ In the Local time
menu, set the correct
daylight saving time.
3. TV AND RADIO RELATED
Problem Possible cause What to do?
1. No picture or sound
in the TV or radio
mode.
■ Receiver is in
standby.
■ Switch the receiver
on.
■ Cable related
problems.
■ Check the cable
connections.
■ Antenna related
problems.
■ Make sure the
antenna is correctly
aimed.
2. Bad picture or noisy
sound in the TV or
radio mode.
■ Bad reception of the
signal.
■ Make sure the
antenna is clean, in
good condition and
correctly aimed.
■ Contact your service
provider if your area
has sufficient signal.
■ Poor or bad weather
conditions.
■ There is no solution
for this.
■ You might consider
to get a better
antenna installation.
3. My television does
not give any audio.
■ The MUTE option is
active.
■ On the RCU, press
the mute key once.
■ The volume is set to
minimum.
■ On the RCU, press
the VOL key.
4. The TV shows a
No Signal
message.
■ Bad reception of the
signal.
■ Make sure the
channel selected
transmits.
■ Make sure the
antenna is clean, in
good condition and
correctly aimed.
5. Nothing helps.
■ - ■ Do a factory reset.
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4. TIMER RELATED
CAUTION
The timer does not start or program your video cassette recorder
(VCR). You also have to set the timer of your VCR to the same time as
on the timer. Please refer to the user guide of your VCR how to make a
recording from an external receiver.
Problem Possible cause What to do?
1. I cannot set a timer
because I have no
EPG.
■ The selected
program supports no
EPG.
■ Press the MENU key.
■ Select User data -
Preferences -
Timers.
■ Program the timer
manually.
■ The time settings are
not correct.
■ Review the solutions
in to solve an EPG
problem.
2. I cannot find the
programmed
timers.
■ - ■ Press the MENU key.
■ Select User data -
Preferences -
Timers.
■ Select the required
timer.
3. My VCR did not
record the program.
■ You did not set the
VCR itself.
■ Set your VCR itself
also.
■ The timer does not
start your VCR, it
only switches on the
receiver so that you
can record the
program.
5. REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) RELATED
6. INSTALLATION RELATED
Problem Possible cause What to do?
1. Receiver does not
respond to the
RCU.
■ Batteries are empty. ■ Insert new batteries.
2. Receiver does
sometimes not
respond to the
RCU.
■ Direct sun light from
behind the receiver.
■ Close the sun blinds
or get closer to the
receiver.
■ You do not aim
sufficiently at the
receiver.
■ Aim at the receiver
display.
■ install a RCU
extender.
■ Batteries are almost
empty.
■ Insert new batteries.
Problem Possible cause What to do?
1. My television does
not receive any
signal from the
receiver.
■ You did not use a
correct SCART
cable.
■ Use only a full
featured SCART
cable that is correctly
shielded.
2. My television shows
black areas on the
left and right of the
screen.
■ You did not select the
correct aspect ratio
for your TV.
■ Press the MENU key.
■ Select User data -
Preferences - TV
system.
■ Select the correct
aspect ratio.
3. During (initial) setup
of the receiver, no
channels are found.
■ No signal is received. ■ Make sure the
antenna is clean, in
good condition and
correctly aimed.
■ Contact your service
provider if your area
has sufficient signal.
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GLOSSARY
1. ABBREVIATIONS
AC
Alternating Current (ac voltage)
COFDM
Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplex
DC
Direct Current (dc voltage)
DTT
Digital Terrestrial Television
DVB-T
Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial
FEC
Forward Error Correction
FFT
Fast Fourier Transform
Freq
Frequency
FTA
Free-To-Air
GI
Guard Interval
LCN
Local Channel Number
MUX
Multiplex
PID
Packet Identification
QAM
Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
UHF
Ultra High Frequency
VHF
Very High Frequency
2. TERMINOLOGY
Active antenna An active antenna has a built-in pre-amplifier which means that the
received signal gets amplified before it is fed to the receiver. The
advantage of this antenna type is that (longer) antenna cables become
less vulnerable for interference. This results in better quality audio and
video.
COFDM In the DTT area, COFDM is a form of signal transmission as specified by
DVB-T. The result of the COFDM digital transmission is to provide a
received picture that is always free of ghosts and noise (snow).
Constellation A Constellation is a modulation scheme to improve the transmission.
Known digital frequency modulation schemes are:
QPSK means Quadrature Phase Shift Keying;
QAM16 means 16-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation;
QAM64 means 64-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation.
Digital Terrestrial TV Digital Terrestrial Television or DTT is basically a digital TV signal
received through a conventional (indoor or outdoor) TV antenna. Digital
broadcasts give you DVD-quality video and CD-quality audio.
FEC A recover-signal mechanism which is part of the transmission that gives
the receiver software the opportunity to correct for missing or corrupted
data in the received digital signal.
FFT A modulation mechanism which is part of the transmission used to make
the transmitted signal less vulnerable for interference.
Frequency band A frequency band is a range of frequencies which are dedicated to a
certain usage. In the terrestrial broadcast area, commonly known bands
are the VHF-band and the UHF-band.
FTA An unscrambled broadcast which you can view without additional
equipment and payments to a service provider.
Guard interval A timing mechanism which is part of the transmission to prevent
distorted signals due to transmission errors and signal echoes.
Local Channel
Number
Some service providers transmit a preferred channel order to make sure
that during a channel search, all channels are re-arranged in a ‘logical’
order. If this selection is active, you are not able to move the channels
according to your personal preferences.
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MUX (Multiplex) In analog television broadcasting a transmission channel (e.g. UHF
channel 42) has only one TV channel (program) or service. In digital
terrestrial television broadcasting, a transmission channel (e.g. UHF
channel 42) is divided into different sections that can have more than
one TV channel (program) or service. Such a transmission channel
used for digital terrestrial broadcasts is called a MUX.
NTSC USA video standard with image format 4:3, 625 lines, 60Hz and 4MHz
bandwidth with a total of 6MHz video channel width.
PAL European video standard with image format 4:3, 625 lines, 50Hz and
4MHz bandwidth with a total of 8MHz video channel width.
PID
(Video, Audio, PCR)
A digital signal is divided into so called packages (as suit cases on a
transport belt). Each packet holds certain information for Video, Audio,
timing and completeness of the packet stream so that the receiver can
compose a distortion free signal for your TV or radio.
QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation is a technique where the signal is
polarized and modulated in order to get more TV or Radio channels into
a physical VHF or UHF channel.
RS-232 connection A RS-232 connection allows you to connect equipment to the receiver
which supports the RS-232 protocol.
SCART cable A SCART cable is also known as ‘Peritel’ cable and is commonly used in
Europe to connect the audio and video equipment. A fully furnished
SCART cable has 21 wires which is at both sides finished with a 21-pin
connector.
Transmission mode The COFDM technology spreads the data between many carrier waves.
The 2k mode has 1705 carriers for higher interference environments
and the 8k mode has 6817 carriers for lower interference environments.
UHF-band Parts of this band (471MHz-860MHz) are dedicated for TV and Radio
broadcasting.
VHF-band Parts of this band (171-470MHz) are dedicated for TV and Radio
broadcasting.
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