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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual S/W Version 1.0 EchoStar User Interface for Digital Satellite Receivers Fixed Printed on recycled paper... - Page 2 Issue: echostar_fixed_b_100a_us Translated from: © 2003 EchoStar International Corporation - The Netherlands We encourage you to express your thoughts on this user manual. Please send your comments to: EchoStar International Corporation...
- Page 3 PREFACE NTRODUCTION 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.
- Page 4 Preface ANUAL 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Initial Installation 1 INTRODUCTION 2 NAVIGATION 3 TO INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME Familiarization 1 THE ECHOSTAR USER INTERFACE 2 THE MAIN MENU STRUCTURE 3 THE USER MENU STRUCTURE 4 THE EPG MENU STRUCTURE 5 THE INFOBANNER 6 THE POP-UP MENUS... - Page 6 Preface User Manual Page Digital Satellite Receivers - Fixed...
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Page 7: Initial Installation
Guided setup. 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. - Page 8 Initial Installation Section 1 3.1. SINGLE FIXED DISH INSTALLATION English 1. Connect the receiver to the mains wall outlet. 2. On the rear panel, set the ON/OFF switch to 3. Note that the receiver initializes. 4. Wait for the initial start- up to complete.
- Page 9 EchoStar User Interface 3.3. DISEQC 1.2 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.
- Page 10 Initial Installation Section 1 User Manual English Page 1 - 4 Digital Satellite Receivers - Fixed...
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Page 11: Familiarization
THE ECHOSTAR USER INTERFACE FAMILIARIZATION 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. -
Page 12: The Main Menu Structure
To select the High Band Local oscillator frequency. To select the DiSEqC Port to which the LNB is connected. To repeat the DiSEqC command to the switch. To switch the LNB power On (normal installations) or Off (IF-distribution installations). Digital Satellite Receivers - Fixed EchoStar User Interface... - Page 13 User Manual 2.1.2. MOTORIZED C1.2 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 ■ DiSEqC off ■ Limits on ■ Limits off ■...
- Page 14 To select the satellite you want to check for the signal strength. To select the TP you want to check for the signal strength. To list the channels that belong to the selected TP. Digital Satellite Receivers - Fixed EchoStar User Interface...
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Page 15: User Data
User Manual ■ Search channels 2.2. USER DATA 2.2.1. SETTINGS ANGUAGES ■ Menu ■ 1st Audio ■ 2nd Audio ■ 1st Subtitle TV S YSTEM ■ Aspect ratio ■ Video standard1 ■ Video standard2 ■ Signal type ■ InfoBanner time-out When you change to another channel, the InfoBanner shows ■... - Page 16 To select the LNB that you want to use for the selected SAT. To select the required polarity you want to download from. To select the control signal (Auto, On, Off) for the switch. To set the required PID you want to download from. Digital Satellite Receivers - Fixed EchoStar User Interface...
- Page 17 User Manual ■ Conform before update ■ Start ■ Check OTA (green) To look on the satellite if new software is available for download. ■ Signal indicator ELETE CHANNELS ■ Delete settings ACTORY RESET ■ Delete settings ULL RESET ■ Delete settings 2.2.4.
- Page 18 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).
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Page 19: The User Menu Structure
User Manual THE USER MENU STRUCTURE 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: ■ (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 ■... -
Page 20: The Epg Menu Structure
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. -
Page 21: The Infobanner
The InfoBanner shows the information related to the current channel. The information as shown is not always available. Sometimes the service provider broadcasts only the basic information or just the live content. EchoStar has no influence on this matter. The InfoBanner has a: ■... -
Page 22: The Pop-Up Menus
Digital channels that broadcast in different languages offer you the possibility to choose another language. The broadcast in different languages is not always available, sometimes the service provider broadcasts in one language. EchoStar has no influence on this matter. ■... -
Page 23: Operation
OPERATION HOW TO NAVIGATE 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 colored keys, MENU, OK, EPG and EXIT. Other keys are multi-functional which means that their function can change with the selections you make. -
Page 24: How To Use The Teletext Decoder
Operation Section 3 HOW TO USE THE TELETEXT DECODER NOTE English If the InfoBanner shows the F YOU WANT TO ACCESS ELETEXT 1. Press the 2. Teletext shows. F YOU WANT TO EXIT ELETEXT 1. At any page, press the EXIT key. -
Page 25: How To Organize The Lists
EchoStar User Interface HOW TO ORGANIZE THE LISTS F YOU WANT TO ORT A LIST 1. Press the OK key to access the channel list. 2. Press the red key to access the satellite list. 3. Press the green key to access the sort functions. -
Page 26: How To Create The Favorite Lists
Operation Section 3 HOW TO CREATE THE FAVORITE LISTS In this procedure you learn how to create your own favorite lists that give quick access to your English most popular channels. First you learn how to add a group of channels to your favorite list followed by how to delete a group of channels, then you learn how to rename a favorite list to something meaningful to you. -
Page 27: How To Add Transponders
EchoStar User Interface HOW TO ADD TRANSPONDERS F YOU WANT TO ADD A TRANSPONDER 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Select Installation - System setup - Add TP and press the OK key. 3. Make the required selections. 4. Search channels will start the channel search for the new transponder (TP). -
Page 28: How To Set And Look Up The Timers
VCR to the same time as on the timer. Please refer to the user guide of your VCR how to make a recording from a satellite receiver. On many VCRs you have to select the so called external channel (E1). -
Page 29: How To Reset The Receiver
UPGRADE SEQUENCE WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE RECEIVER PERMANENTLY NOTE On a regular basis, EchoStar offers software updates via satellite and the EchoStar web site (where we also announce new software releases and related documentation). If you have trouble to get a download with the latest software version, please ask your retail seller or dealer for assistance 1. - Page 30 Operation Section 3 User Manual English Page 3 - 8 Digital Satellite Receivers - Fixed...
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Page 31: Troubleshooting
EchoStar User Interface TROUBLESHOOTING TO SOLVE A GENERAL PROBLEM Problem 1. Nothing appears on the receiver front panel. 2. You have forgotten the personal PIN-code. 3. I cannot select Dolby Digital in the Audio pop- TO SOLVE AN EPG RELATED PROBLEM Problem 1. -
Page 32: To Solve A Timer Related Problem
Troubleshooting Section 4 TO SOLVE A TIMER RELATED PROBLEM Problem 1. I cannot set a timer because I have no EPG. 2. I cannot find the programmed timers. 3. My VCR did not record the program. English TO SOLVE A SMARTCARD RELATED PROBLEM Problem 1. - Page 33 EchoStar User Interface GLOSSARY C-band CI-module/CAM Common Interface (CI) Conditional access CVBS DiSEqC Fixed FTA broadcast Frequency band GoTo X Horizontal KU-band NVOD Network NTSC S/W Version 1.0 A frequency range (3.70-4.20 GHz) used for satellite broadcasts. Both names are used for these modules. These modules are PCMCIA cards with a slot in which you can insert a smart card.
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Page 34: Glossary
Section 5 Parental control Pay-Per-Channel Pay-Per-View Pay TV PIN-code Polarity Receiver English SECAM Service provider Smartcard Stream SVHS Symbol rate Vertical Page 5 - 2 MPEG-2 transmits the audio and video information in so-called packages. Each package has an identifier (PID) present which tells the receiver what to do with the received information. -
Page 35: Index
EchoStar User Interface INDEX ... 3-4 channel ... 3-4 selection ... 3-5 transponder audio ... 2-6 ac-3 ... 2-12 alternate language ... 2-12 radio channels channel ... 3-4 add to list ... 3-4 delete from list ... 3-4 rename ... 3-1... - Page 36 Index Section 6 satellite ... 2-4 delete ... 2-4 edit select ... 3-1 channel ... 3-2 mute ... 3-1 radio station ... 3-1 radio/tv ... 3-2 volume selection methods ...2-1 signal indicator ... 2-4 software upgrade ... 2-6 description ... 3-7 procedure sort ...
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Page 37: Appendix 1
EchoStar User Interface APPENDIX 1 LNB CONFIGURATION MATRIX In the installation menu, you can set your type of LNB. This list is provided to help you to find the different settings for each LNB type. LNB TYPE LO Frequency Standard... -
Page 38: User Defined Lnb(F) Matrix A1-2
LNB(F) Configuration matrix Appendix 1 USER DEFINED LNB(F) MATRIX English In the User LNB menu, you can define your own LNB(F). You can use the list below to note the settings User LNB(F) User ... 1 User ... 2 User ... 3 User ...