User Manual
S/W Version 1.0
EchoStar User Interface
for Digital Satellite Receivers
Fixed
Printed on recycled paper
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 manual, failing to do so might result in an uncontrolled behavior of the
receiver or even in a hazardous situation for persons and/or equipment.
Consult an authorized service technician if the receiver does not operate normally when the
instructions in this user manual are strictly followed. Do not to attempt to open the receiver, as
you will be exposed to a shock hazard.
For safety instructions related to the installation of the receiver, please refer to the Receiver
Description which is also part of the documentation set that came with your receiver.
NOTATIONAL CONVENTIONS
Throughout this user manual, 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:
WARNING
THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN
(
SERIOUS) INJURY.
CAUTION
This indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could damage the equipment or other
properties.
NOTE
This 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.
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PREFACE
INTRODUCTION
The EchoStar User Interface is a family of user interfaces which are dedicated for a specific
range of satellite receivers. Every satellite receiver is equipped with different options. Some
options are related to the EchoStar User Interface, others are related to physical options as
Common Interface slots, Embedded reader, display or not, etc.
Please note that this user manual contains the information for the most comprehensive
model. Sometimes you find that an option is not available on your receiver which means that
you can ignore the related descriptions and instructions. Please refer to the specifications of
your receiver to find the available options that are present in your model.
DOCUMENTATION
This user manual is part of the documentation set that comes with your EchoStar satellite
receiver. The documentation set contains the user manuals:
■ User Manual - Receiver Description;
■ User Manual - EchoStar User Interface - Fixed.
Sometimes you can also find a Manual update which describes the last minute changes to
either the receiver itself or the EchoStar User Interface which are not described in the user
manuals that come with your EchoStar satellite receiver.
INTENDED USE
The receiver is intended to be installed for private domestic use. This receiver has not been
designed for other types of usage (including but not limited to commercial or head-end
installations), therefore EchoStar International Corporation makes no warranties with respect
to product performance or reliability in such installations.
This documentation set is intended for anyone who uses an EchoStar satellite receiver. It can
be used by both first-time and experienced users of satellite receivers who want to install, use
and maintain their receiver.
This user manual gives an explanation and an instruction on the use of the EchoStar user
interface and is divided into separate sections and chapters. For easy access to the
information, a clear table of content and an index are provided.
LIMITED WARRANTY
If your receiver has conditional access capabilities:
For pay-services, please only use Common Interface (CI) modules and the related Smartcard
which are approved by the service provider of the encrypted program you want to receive.
Only this will enable the receiver to work properly.
Anomalies can occur when an unapproved CI-module and/or Smartcard is used. EchoStar
can not and will not accept any responsibility for the performance of such CI-modules and/or
smartcards. If you use an unapproved CI-module and/or Smartcard, EchoStar is no longer
able to provide any assistance or support. Use of an unapproved CI-module and/or
Smartcard will void any warranty claim. If you have any doubt which CI-modules are
approved, please ask your service provider for assistance.
DISCLAIMER
SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS
EchoStar International Corporation will to the best of its abilities, do everything to provide you
with software updates to keep your receiver up-to-date as possible, which will not guarantee
reception of all available channels. EchoStar International Corporation makes no warranties
with respect to the use of the supplied software downloads 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 software that can be used by your satellite receiver without the obligation to
notify or warrant any person or organization of such change. Therefore, on a regular basis,
please visit our web site or check the satellite (OTA) for the latest software available.
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USER MANUAL
EchoStar International Corporation has to the best of its abilities, done everything to supply
you with the most up-to-date information. EchoStar International Corporation makes no
warranties with respect to the information provided by this User Manual and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The
information 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 User
Manual 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.
COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS
© 2003 EchoStar International Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide. This User Manual
has been provided pursuant to an agreement containing restrictions on its use. This User
Manual is also covered by Federal Copyright Law.
No part of this User Manual may be copied, distributed, transmitted, stored in a retrieval
system or translated into any human or computer language, in any form or by any other
means, electronically, mechanically, magnetically, manually or otherwise or disclosure to third
parties without the express written permission of EchoStar International Corporation.
EchoStar International Corporation is possibly in the possession of patents, requests for
patent approval, trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property with respect to the
contents within this user manual. The submission of this User Manual does not imply you
have got any license or other legal right for the use of the here above mentioned without the
express written permission of EchoStar International Corporation.
■ EchoStar and Quality has a Name
are registered trademarks of EchoStar International Corporation;
■ Dolby Digital
Dolby, Dolby Digital, AC-3 and Dolby Pro Logic are registered trademarks of the Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation;
■ DiSEqC
DiSEqC
TM
, DiSEqC1.2 are trademarks of Eutelsat.
■ All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners or companies.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Initial Installation
1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
2 NAVIGATION 1-1
3 TO INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME 1-1
Familiarization
1 THE ECHOSTAR USER INTERFACE 2-1
2 THE MAIN MENU STRUCTURE 2-2
3 THE USER MENU STRUCTURE 2-9
4 THE EPG MENU STRUCTURE 2-10
5 THE INFOBANNER 2-11
6 THE POP-UP MENUS 2-12
Operation
1 HOW TO NAVIGATE 3-1
2 HOW TO SELECT A CHANNEL 3-1
3 HOW TO USE THE TELETEXT DECODER 3-2
4 HOW TO ADJUST OR MUTE THE VOLUME 3-2
5 HOW TO ORGANIZE THE LISTS 3-3
6 HOW TO CREATE THE FAVORITE LISTS 3-4
7 HOW TO ADD TRANSPONDERS 3-5
8 HOW TO SET AND LOOK UP THE TIMERS 3-6
9 HOW TO RESET THE RECEIVER 3-7
10HOW TO DO A SOFTWARE UPGRADE 3-7
Troubleshooting
1 TO SOLVE A GENERAL PROBLEM 4-1
2 TO SOLVE AN EPG RELATED PROBLEM 4-1
3 TO SOLVE A LIST RELATED PROBLEM 4-1
4 TO SOLVE A TIMER RELATED PROBLEM 4-2
5 TO SOLVE A SMARTCARD RELATED PROBLEM 4-2
Glossary
Index
Appendix 1
1 LNB CONFIGURATION MATRIX A1-1
2 LNBF CONFIGURATION MATRIX A1-1
3 USER DEFINED LNB(F) MATRIX A1-2
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INIT IAL INST ALLATIO N
1. INTRODUCTION
The satellite receiver is pre-programmed with the FTA channels for ASTRA1 and HOTBIRD
as know during the manufacturing of the receiver. Note that it is possible to update the
channel lists easily, for a detailed instruction, please refer to installation update. The pre-
programmed channels are only for use in a single fixed dish installation with a so called
universal LNB. If your installation is different some extra programming needs to be done. For
a detailed instruction, please refer to the Guided setup.
2. NAVIGATION
The EchoStar User Interface has various ways to navigate through the menus and functions.
Some of the keys on the remote control unit give direct access to functions. Important keys
are identified as EPG, colored keys, MENU, OK and EXIT. Other keys are multi-functional
which means that their function can change with the selections you make.
3. TO INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME
This section assumes that the dish installation is completed and operational and your
receiver is connected to your TV and other equipment with suitable cables. Note that your
receiver is pre-programmed for a fixed dish installation with a universal LNBF. If you have
another dish installation (multiple LNBs or motorized), additional settings are required.
NOTE
Unless otherwise specified; this note explains the navigation through the menus and
functions.
In the main, user and EPG menu:
1. the MENU key lets you access to the main menu or go back one menu level;
2. the EXIT key lets you leave a menu or selection and return directly to live;
3. the keys let you scroll up and down through the selectable items;
4. the keys let you scroll left and right through the selectable items;
5. The OK key lets you:
- confirm and execute a selection;
- open a pull-down menu.
In a pull-down menu:
1. the OK key lets you confirm the selection;
2. the highlighted cursor indicates the active selection.
NOTE
For receivers that are connected with an UHF cable, make sure that the TV is set to
UHF channel 38 (607.25Mhz). If the channel number on the TV and receiver are not
the same, you will have a distorted or no image at all.
For more information, please refer to the user manual of the TV.
NOTE
For receivers that are connected with a SVHS cable, make sure that the audio to the
TV is connected with either the S/PDIF or the AUDIO L/R connector.
For more information, please refer to the user manual of the TV/VCR.
NOTE
From the next step onwards, the procedure is divided in different installation
procedures. The given procedures are; Fixed, Multiple LNBs, DiSEqC1.2 and GoTo X.
■ Fixed means install a single dish with an Universal LNB;
■ Multiple LNBs means install a dish with multiple LNBs or multiple dishes;
■ DiSEqC1.2 means install a moveable dish according the DiSEqC1.2 spec;
■ GoTo X means install a moveable dish that is GoTo X compatible.
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3.1. SINGLE FIXED DISH INSTALLATION
3.2. MULTIPLE LNB INSTALLATION
1. Connect the receiver to
the mains wall outlet.
2. On the rear panel, set
the ON/OFF switch to
ON.
3. Note that the receiver
initializes.
4. Wait for the initial start-
up to complete.
5. If your dish installation is
aimed at ASTRA1, live
video appears.
6. If your dish installation is
aimed at another satellite,
a No signal message
appears.
7. Press the OK key.
8. Press the red key to
choose Select SAT.
9. In the SAT list, select one of
the pre-programmed
satellites.
10.Press the OK key twice.
11. If your dish installation is
correctly aimed, live video
appears.
12.If your satellite is not listed,
continue with the Guided
setup.
1. Make sure that the
LNB1 for ASTRA1 is
connected to the
DiSEqC switch port 1
and LNB2 for HOTBIRD
to port 2.
2. For the monoblock LNB,
please refer to the
manufacturer’s
specifications.
3. Connect the receiver to
the mains wall outlet.
4. On the rear panel, set the
ON/OFF switch to ON.
5. Note that the receiver
initializes.
6. Wait for the initial start-up
to complete.
7. If your dish installation is
aimed correctly, live video
appears.
8. If your installation is
physically configured
differently, a No signal
message appears.
9. Press the MENU key.
10.Select Installation - User
LNB and press the OK key.
11. For LNB1 select for Port: 2
and press OK.
12.For LNB2 select for Port: 1
and press OK.
13. Press the EXIT key.
14.If live video does not appear,
continue with the Guided
setup.
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3.3. DISEQC 1.2 INSTALLATION
3.4. GOTO X INSTALLATION
CAUTION
On the motorized dish, mind the East and West limits. Failing to do so might cause
damage to your motorized dish installation or other properties.
1. Press the MENU key.
2. Select User data -
Maintenance - Full reset
and press the OK key.
3. Enter Pin-code: 0000.
4. Select Yes.
5. Wait for the Guided
setup menu to appear.
6. Press the EXIT key.
7. Press the MENU key to
start the installation.
8. Select Installation -
Motorized - DiSEqC 1.2
and press the OK key.
9. Select DiSEqC On.
10.For detailed setting
instructions, please refer
to the manual that came
with the motor.
11. Press the MENU key.
12.Select Installation -
System setup - Search
channels and press the
OK key.
13.Select the SAT.
14.Select the Move dish option.
15.Move the dish and find the
satellite.
16.Select the Fine tune option.
17.Move the dish and find the
best signal.
18.Select the Search channels
field and press the OK key.
19.Wait for the search to
complete.
20.Press the OK key.
1. Do the DiSEqC 1.2
installation first.
2. Make sure the channel
search on the satellite is
completed.
3. Press the MENU key to
continue the installation.
4. For detailed setting
instructions, please
refer to the manual that
came with the motor.
5. Select Installation -
Motorized - GoTo X and
press the OK key.
6. Set the My longitude and
My latitude of the dish.
7. Select the GoTo X option
and select On.
8. Press the OK key.
9. Press the MENU key.
10.Select Installation - System
setup - Search channels and
press the OK key.
11. Select the SAT.
12.Allow the motor some time
to move to the satellite.
13.Select the Search channels
field and press the OK key.
14.Wait for the search to
complete.
15.Press the OK key.
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FAMILIARIZATION
1. THE ECHOSTAR USER INTERFACE
The software of the receiver contains the EchoStar User Interface with on-screen help, which
gives you easy control over the features of the receiver. The receiver is pre-programmed with
for different satellites. If your satellite is not listed, then the receiver can use the internal
database of pre-programmed satellites and transponders which is used for a quick
installation.
The EchoStar User Interface has three main menus that give access to the different
functions. Note that some models do not have the common interface slots. The related keys
on the Remote Control Unit (RCU) are identified as:
■ 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;
■ The key gives access to the user menu, that helps you to control the daily operation;
■ The key gives access to the EPG menu, that helps you to control the different timers
and to view the information in the Electronic Program Guide (EPG);
■ The colored keys, if favorite lists are available, give direct access to the favorite lists.
Additionally the key gives access to the InfoBanner, that helps you to view the available
information about the current channel and to view additional information such as detailed
program information (EPG) and detailed channel data (signal strength).
The EchoStar User Interface has various ways to navigate through the menus and functions.
Some of the keys on the RCU give direct access to functions. Important keys are identified as
EPG, colored keys, MENU, OK and EXIT. Some keys are multi-functional which means that
their function can change with the selections you make.
NAVIGATION
In the main, user and EPG menu:
■ 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 up and down through the selectable items;
■ the keys let you scroll left and right through the selectable items;
■ The OK key lets you:
- confirm and execute a selection;
- open a pull-down menu.
In a pull-down menu:
■ the OK key lets you confirm the selection;
■ the highlighted cursor indicates the active selection.
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2. 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.
* Only for receivers with conditional access capabilities.
2.1. INSTALLATION
2.1.1. USER LNB
■ LNB To select the LNB that you want to define.
■ LO low To select the Low Band Local oscillator frequency.
■ LO high To select the High Band Local oscillator frequency.
■ Port To select the DiSEqC Port to which the LNB is connected.
■ DiSEqC repeat To repeat the DiSEqC command to the switch.
■ LNB power To switch the LNB power On (normal installations) or Off
(IF-distribution installations).
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2.1.2. MOTORIZED
D
ISEQC1.2
G
OTO X
2.1.3. SYSTEM SETUP
S
EARCH CHANNELS
NOTE
Some options might not be supported by your DiSEqC1.2 motor. Please refer to the
user guide of the motor for further details.
■ DiSEqC on To select the DiSEqC1.2 option for motorized installations.
■ DiSEqC off To select the DiSEqC1.0 option for fixed installations.
■ Limits on To select the dish movement limits option by software.
■ Limits off To delete the dish movement limits.
■ Move dish To move the dish and find the defined SAT.
■ Fine tune To move the dish for best signal level and quality.
■ Set East limit To set the East limit by software.
■ Set West limit To set the West limit by software.
■ Go to reference
If you want to reset your DiSEqC1.2 motor, you can re-calibrate
the position of the motor with the command: Go to reference.
Allow the motor some time to re-calibrate.
■ Recalculate positionIf a DiSEqC1.2 motor is out of position, you can recalculate the
position of all programmed satellites with the command:
Recalculate position. Allow the dish some time to recalculate
the SAT positions.
■ My latitude To set the latitude for the installation site of the dish.
■ North/South To select the hemisphere for the installation site of the dish.
■ My longitude To set the longitude for the installation site of the dish.
■ East/West To select the hemisphere for the installation site of the dish.
■ Set East limit To set the East limit by software.
■ Set West limit To set the West limit by software.
■ GoTo X To select the GoTo X option for DiSEqC1.2 installations.
■ SAT To define the satellite you want to search channels on.
■ LNB To select the LNB that you want to use for the selected SAT.
■ TP To select a transponder, from the internal database, of the
defined SAT. If the signal indicator shows low levels, select
another TP that gives a better signal.
■ Position
(DiSEqC1.2 only)
Shows the database number of the satellite.
■ Search mode To select Auto (all), TP or Network to search for channels.
■ Channel type To search for All channels, only FTA or only Scrambled
channels.
■ Channel To search for All channels, only TV, only Radio or only Data
channels.
■ Move dish
(DiSEqC1.2 only)
To move the dish and find the defined SAT.
■ Fine tune
(DiSEqC1.2 only)
To move the dish for best signal level and quality.
■ Search channels Search channels does a channel search on the defined SAT.
■ Signal level To indicate that you receive a signal (signal strength).
■ Signal quality To indicate that you have lock onto the selected TP (signal-to-
noise ratio).
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DELETE SAT
E
DIT SAT
A
DD TP
E
DIT TP
E
DIT PID
2.1.4. DISH INSTALLATION
■ 1 To select the SAT that you want to delete. Note that all TV and
radio channels are deleted.
■ SAT To show the current satellite you want to change the settings for.
■ LNB To select the LNB that you want to use for the selected SAT.
■ Position
(DiSEqC1.2 only)
Shows the database number of the satellite.
■ Move dish
(DiSEqC1.2 only)
To move the dish and find the defined SAT.
■ Fine tune
(DiSEqC1.2 only)
To move the dish for best signal level and quality.
■ Re-align dish
(GoTo X only)
To compensate for a dish offset caused by ambient conditions.
■ SAT To select the satellite you want to change the settings for.
■ Frequency To set the required frequency (MHz).
■ Symbol rate To set the required symbol rate (MSym/s).
■ LNB To select the LNB that you want to use for the selected SAT.
■ Polarity To select the required polarity (Horizontal/Vertical).
■ 22kHz To select the control signal (Auto, On, Off) for the switch.
■ Channel type To search for All channels, only FTA or only Scrambled
channels.
■ Channel To search for All channels, only TV, only Radio or only Data
channels.
■ Search channels Search channels does a channel search on the defined TP.
■ SAT
(blue key)
To select the satellite you want to change the settings for.
■ Frequency To view the current frequency (MHz).
■ Symbol rate To view the current symbol rate (MSym/s).
■ Polarity To view the current polarity (Horizontal/Vertical).
■ Delete
(yellow key)
To delete the selected transponder.
■ Edit PID
(green key)
To select the Edit PID sub-menu were you can set the required
settings (Frequency, Symbol rate, LNB and PIDs).
■ Confirm
(red key)
To confirm the new settings and return to the Edit TP menu.
■ SAT To select the satellite you want to change settings for.
■ Frequency To set the required frequency (MHz).
■ Symbol rate To set the required symbol rate (MSym/s).
■ LNB To select the LNB that you want to use for the selected SAT.
■ Polarity To select the required polarity (Horizontal/Vertical).
■ Video PID To set the required Video PID.
■ Audio PID To set the required Audio PID.
■ PCR PID To set the required PCR PID.
■ SAT To select the satellite you want to check for the signal strength.
■ TP To select the TP you want to check for the signal strength.
■ View To list the channels that belong to the selected TP.
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2.2. USER DATA
2.2.1. SETTINGS
L
ANGUAGES
TV SYSTEM
■
Search channels Search channels does a channel search on the defined SAT.
■ 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.
NOTE
You can override the selection per channel with use of the
alternative audio key on the RCU.
■ 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 subtitle key on the RCU.
■ 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).
■ Signal type To set the signal format supported by your TV.
■ 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.
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UHF MODULATOR
CHANGE PIN-CODE
2.2.2. CHANNELS
S
ET UP FAVORITES
EDIT CHANNELS
EDIT FAVORITES
2.2.3. MAINTENANCE
C
OLOR SETTINGS
SOFTWARE UPGRADE
■
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.
■ Dolby Digital To tell the receiver that it is connected to a Dolby Digital
amplifier or not. When you have selected On, note that analog
audio is not given to the TV, so no audio is heard. If you want to
listen through the TV audio, select Off.
■ Transparency To set the menu transparency level.
■ Channel To set the TV channel to which the receiver is connected. If the
channel number on the TV and receiver are not the same, you
will have a distorted or no image at all. For more information,
please refer to the user manual of the TV.
■ Video standard1 To set the video format supported by your country and TV.
■ PIN-code
(Current, New, Verify)
To type in the factory default (0000) or your personal PIN-code.
■ Fav 1 (red) To add or delete the highlighted channel for this favorite list.
■ Fav 2 (green) To add or delete the highlighted channel for this favorite list.
■ Fav 3 (yellow) To add or delete the highlighted channel for this favorite list.
■ Fav 4 (blue) To add or delete the highlighted channel for this favorite list.
■ Rename To rename the favorite channel lists.
■ Delete (red) To delete the highlighted channel from the all channels list.
■ Move (green) To move the highlighted channel to another position.
■ Lock (yellow) To lock the highlighted channel (Parental control).
■ Rename (blue) To rename the highlighted channel.
■ Move To move the highlighted channel to another position.
■ 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.
■ SAT To select the satellite you want to download from.
■ Freq To set the required frequency you want to download from.
■ SR To set the required symbol rate you want to download from.
■ LNB To select the LNB that you want to use for the selected SAT.
■ Pol To select the required polarity you want to download from.
■ 22kHz To select the control signal (Auto, On, Off) for the switch.
■ PID To set the required PID you want to download from.
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DELETE CHANNELS
FACTORY RESET
FULL RESET
2.2.4. CLOCK
L
OCAL TIME
* Availability depends on the selection as made in for the Clock mode.
■ Conform before
update
To select Yes / No before you actually start the download action.
If you select Yes and the software version is the same as the
current software, you are asked if you want to continue.
If you select No, the download starts automatically and the
software version is written to the receiver memory where it
deletes the current installed version.
■ Start Starts the Software upgrade procedure.
If a new software version is found on the satellite, the receiver
starts to download the new software version in temporary
memory. When the download is complete, the new software
version is written to the receiver memory where it deletes the
previous version. This process can take up to approximately
30 minutes. The Software upgrade is completed when the
receiver restarts and returns with live video.
■ Check OTA (green) To look on the satellite if new software is available for download.
■ Signal indicator To show the signal level and quality of the download signal. If
you have a poor reception due to weather conditions, please try
later.
■ Delete settings To delete all channels from the channel and favorite lists.
Difference with the Full reset is that all installation settings are
kept.
■ Delete settings It is advised to write down the most important settings before
you confirm the Factory reset (e.g. Switch and Port settings,
LNBs, User data, etc.).
The receiver deletes all user defined settings, channels, timers
and (favorite) lists and replace them with the factory defaults
and pre-programmed channel lists.
■ Delete settings To delete all channels from the channel and favorite lists as well
as the installation settings.
The receiver automatically deletes all settings and starts with
the Guided setup.
■ Clock mode To select internal or satellite 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.
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TIMERS
SLEEP TIMER
2.2.5. INFORMATION
C
HECK SIGNAL
ABOUT ECHOSTAR
■
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.
CAUTION
Note that the timer does not start or program your video recorder (VCR). You have to
set the timer of your VCR also to the same time as on the receiver. Please refer to the
user’s guide of your VCR how to record from a satellite receiver.
On quite a lot of VCRs you have to select the so called external channel (E1).
■ Duration To set the length for the timer. Note that the receiver switches to
standby after the sleep timer has run out.
■ Frequency Shows the current selected transponder frequency
■ Symbol rate Shows the current selected symbol rate.
■ Polarity Shows the current selected polarity.
■ Audio PID Shows the current selected Audio PID.
■ Video PID Shows the current selected Video PID.
■ PCR PID Shows the current selected PCR PID.
■ Teletext PID Shows the current selected Teletext PID.
■ CA1 Shows the current selected conditional access system.
■ Signal level To indicate that you receive a signal (signal strength).
■ Signal quality To indicate that you have lock onto the selected TP (signal-to-
noise ratio).
■ 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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3. THE USER MENU STRUCTURE
The key gives access to the user menu for quick access to the different list and zap
functions.
When a list shows, you can access the colored menus for further organization of the lists:
■ The (Red) key gives access to the option: Select SAT and depending on the selected
mode, the possibility to sort the complete list in None (default), from A to Z and Z to A
■ The (Green) key gives access to the option: Sort and depending on the selected
mode, the possibility to sort the complete list in None (default), per TP or per Network.
■ The (Yellow) key gives access to the option: show a limited list that is selected by
None (default), Scrambled or FTA (Free-To-Air) channels.
■ The (Blue) key gives access to the list for the current satellite (None) or the All
channels list.
When live video shows, you can directly access the personally created (pre-defined) favorite
lists:
■ The (Red) key gives access to Favorite list: Fav 1.
■ The (Green) key gives access to Favorite list: Fav 2.
■ The (Yellow) key gives access to Favorite list: Fav 3.
■ The (Blue) key gives access to Favorite list: Fav 4.
Red Green
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4. THE EPG MENU STRUCTURE
The key gives access to the EPG menu, that helps you to control the timers and to view
the information in the Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
The EPG menu makes use of the EPG, i-key and the color keys on your Remote Control Unit
(RCU) to allow for quick access to the different EPG and timer functions. When the EPG
menu shows:
■ The (Red) key gives access to the 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 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
Note that the timer does not start or program your video recorder (VCR). You have to
set the timer of your VCR also to the same time as on the receiver. Please refer to the
user’s guide of your VCR how to record from a satellite receiver.
On quite a lot of VCRs you have to select the so called external channel (E1).
Red
Green
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