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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide EchoStar Digital Terrestrial Receiver Terrestrial User Interface... - Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Notational Conventions
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. This User guide is applicable for the EchoStar Terrestrial receivers and is divided into separate sections and chapters. -
Page 4: 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 5: Table Of Contents
AFETY UIDELINES 1 INTENDED USE 2 NOTATIONAL CONVENTIONS 3 GENERAL SAFETY 4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 5 ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 6 END OF LIFE DISPOSAL UICK EFERENCE UIDE 1 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 TO INSTALL THE RECEIVER 3 FIRST TIME INSTALLATION 4 OPERATION... - Page 6 Page VI EchoStar International Corporation...
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Page 7: Quick Reference Guide 1 Remote Control Unit
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 8: To Install The Receiver
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. 4. Press the OK key and wait for the live video to appear. EchoStar International Corporation... -
Page 9: Operation
OK key lets you access the channel list; ■ the cursor shows the active selection; ■ the page indicator shows when you can scroll to the next page. www.echostar-int.com 4.2. HE PROGRAM INFORMATION The InfoBanner has a: ■ The channel information bar, to show the local time, channel name and local date. -
Page 10: Antenna Myths
Make a dry, soft and clean lint-free cleaning cloth a little damp. b. Carefully wipe the surface and make sure that no moisture gets into the receiver. c. Let the receiver dry on the air. EchoStar International Corporation... -
Page 11: Getting Started 1 Unpacking
■ A remote control unit (RCU); ■ A pair of batteries (for the RCU); ■ A set of documentation. www.echostar-int.com NSTALL YOUR RECEIVER WARNING ALL EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION TASK MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND SWITCHED OFF AKE SURE THAT IT IS SAFE TO... -
Page 12: 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. EchoStar International Corporation... -
Page 13: 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 14: 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 15: Timers
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. www.echostar-int.com IMER F YOU WANT TO SET A LEEP EPG: TIMER 1. -
Page 16: Organize The Lists
- Setup favorites and press the OK key. keys to 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. EchoStar International Corporation... -
Page 17: Installation Maintenance
9. Press the OK key to 10. Now the receiver is ready confirm. for use. 10. Now the receiver is ready for use. www.echostar-int.com PID: ELETE F YOU WANT TO CHANGE A 1. Press the MENU key. 2. Select User data - System setup - Edit mux and press the OK key. -
Page 18: 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... - Page 19 CODE ■ PIN-code To type in the factory default (0000) or your personal PIN-code. (Current, New, Verify) www.echostar-int.com - UHF M REFERENCES ODULATOR ■ Channel [21-69] 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.
- Page 20 To indicate that you have lock onto the selected mux (signal-to-noise ratio). 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.
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Page 21: General
RCU. ■ You do not aim sufficiently at the receiver. ■ Batteries are almost empty. www.echostar-int.com IST RELATED What to do? Problem ■ Check the main 1. I cannot select a power supply and favorite list. insert it in the wall socket. -
Page 22: Tv And Radio Related
Dolby Digital option Digital amplifier. to Off. ■ ■ Bad reception of the Make sure the signal. channel selected transmits. ■ Make sure the antenna is clean, in good condition and correctly aimed. ■ ■ Do a factory reset. EchoStar International Corporation... -
Page 23: Timer Related
2. I cannot find the programmed timers. ■ 3. My VCR did not You did not set the record the program. VCR itself. www.echostar-int.com NSTALLATION RELATED Problem 1. My television does not receive any signal from the receiver. What to do? 2. - Page 24 Troubleshooting Page 3 - 4 EchoStar International Corporation...
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Page 25: Glossary
Multiplex Packet Identification Quadrature Amplitude Modulation Ultra High Frequency Very High Frequency www.echostar-int.com ERMINOLOGY 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. - Page 26 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 4 - 2 EchoStar International Corporation...
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Page 27: Active Antenna
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. www.echostar-int.com Appendix 1 UICK REFERENCE GUIDE Press the blue key. -
Page 28: Technical Specifications
Appendix 1 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) ■...