EchoStar T-222 FTA User Manual

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EchoStar Digital Terrestrial Receiver
EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide EchoStar Digital Terrestrial Receiver EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 3: Quick Reference Guide

    EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE EMOTE ONTROL 1.1. HE BATTERIES The EchoStar Remote Control Unit (RCU) is used to control the receiver. The RCU requires two AAA (LR03, UM4) alkaline batteries to operate. CAUTION Insert the batteries correctly, make sure the polarity matches the instruction in the battery compartment.
  • Page 4: Remote Control Unit

    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. EchoStar International Corporation...
  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines 1. Intended Use

    EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface SAFETY GUIDELINES NTENDED 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.
  • Page 6: Electrical Safety

    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.
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface GETTING STARTED NPACKING 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.
  • Page 8: Menu Structure

    To delete all channels from the channel and favorite lists. 4. Region code To tell the receiver which regional settings to use. To check the signal for signal quality and signal level. To view the receiver’s and EchoStar’s administrative data. User Guide EchoStar International Corporation...
  • Page 9: Description And Operation

    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. 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.
  • Page 10: Teletext

    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. F YOU WANT TO ACCESS ELECT A PAGE FROM THE INDEX ELETEXT PAGE 1.
  • Page 11: Timers

    EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface IMERS 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.
  • Page 12: Organize The Lists

    4. Use the i-key to change between lower case and upper case characters. 5. Press the OK key to confirm. User Guide UICK REFERENCE GUIDE Sort the channel list. Lock, Move or Delete a channel. Rename a channel. EchoStar International Corporation...
  • Page 13: Installation Maintenance

    EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface NSTALLATION 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.
  • Page 14: The Main Menu Structure

    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). EchoStar International Corporation User Guide...
  • Page 15 EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface REFERENCES OCAL TIME ■ 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. ■...
  • Page 16 (signal-to-noise ratio). Page 3 - 8 NFORMATION BOUT ■ 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.
  • Page 17: General

    EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface TROUBLESHOOTING ENERAL Problem Possible cause ■ 1. Nothing appears on Main power supply is the receiver front damaged or not panel. connected. ■ General domestic power failure ■ 2. You have forgotten the personal PIN- code.
  • Page 18: Timer Related

    Preferences - TV system. ■ Select the correct aspect ratio. ■ ■ 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. EchoStar International Corporation...
  • Page 19: Abbreviations

    EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface GLOSSARY BBREVIATIONS Alternating Current (ac voltage) COFDM Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex Direct Current (dc voltage) Digital Terrestrial Television DVB-T Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial Forward Error Correction Fast Fourier Transform Freq Frequency Free-To-Air Guard Interval...
  • Page 20 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. Page 5 - 2 User Guide EchoStar International Corporation...
  • Page 21 EchoStar Terrestrial User Interface ACTIVE ANTENNA UIDED SETUP The receiver can support an active antenna. If you use an active antenna, consult the documentation that came with that antenna. at least make sure the antenna is aimed in the correct direction.
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Appendix 1 Technical Specifications TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EATURE HIGHLIGHTS ■ EchoStar Multilingual User Interface ■ Free-To-Air ■ 14 Day EPG (Electronic Program Guide) ■ Picture Freeze ■ 7 Timers (VCR and Sleep Timer) ■ 1.000 Digital Channels ■ Teletext (Embedded Decoder and VBI Re-insertion) ■...

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