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EchoStar DTVPal User Manual

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  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    Equipment and Software Covered by this Guide This User Guide covers the DTVPal DVR Digital Television Receiver/DVR. This Guide may cover other devices, not listed here. The information in this User Guide may change without notice.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS ROPER ARE OF QUIPMENT...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    SAFETY MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 5: Mportant Safety Instructions

    Unplug the DTVPal DVR from the AC power outlet before clean- ing. The DTVPal DVR is still connected to the AC power when- ever it is plugged in to a live power outlet, even if the DTVPal DVR is turned off using the remote control.
  • Page 6 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS (continued) • Do not place naked flame sources such as lighted candles on or near the DTVPal DVR. • Do not expose the remote control batteries to excessive heat or fire. Note to Installer: This reminder is provided to call the installer's...
  • Page 7 30 seconds before moving it. • If the DTVPal DVR is cold to the touch, do not plug it in immedi- ately. Let it sit unplugged at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before plugging it in.
  • Page 8 SAFETY...
  • Page 9 Watching TV Watching TV • G ETTING TARTED • U SING THE EMOTE ONTROL UTTONS • O PTIONS FOR IEWING • S ETUP • DVR M • P REFERENCES • T IMERS • C ONTROLLING • R ECORDING ROGRAMS • U ®...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    75 ohm to 300 ohm converter on your TV. This converter can be found at most consumer electronics stores. 3. Look at the back of your DTVPal DVR, and locate the O connection. Connect the coaxial cable from step 2 to the NTENNA connection on the DTVPal DVR.
  • Page 11 R-A -L--V connection (RCA- UDIO IDEO type) on your DTVPal DVR to your TV’s video input (go to step 6). an A connection that uses a coaxial cable, you can NTENNA connect it to the TV S...
  • Page 12 Audio Connection Component Connection From Television 5. To connect your DTVPal DVR to your TV using component cables (red, blue, and green connections): Connect a set of component cables from the DTVPal DVR’s YP (Red, Blue, and Green) component connections to your TV.
  • Page 13 RCA-type Audio/Video Connection From Connection To Television Antenna 6. To connect your DTVPal DVR to your TV using composite A/V cables (red, white, and yellow RCA-type): Connect a set of composite cables to your TV’s RCA-type composite inputs. Connect the other ends of the cables to the R-A...

  • Page 14: Using The Setup Wizard

    Getting Started Connection From Antenna Coaxial Cable Connection To Television 7. To connect your DTVPal DVR to your TV using a coaxial cable: Connect one end of coax to the TV’s A (or C NTENNA ABLE or another name) connection.
  • Page 15 DTVPal DVR to channel 4 during this Setup Wizard, described below. If your TV is connected to your DTVPal DVR using any other type of connection (steps 4-6), you will need to set the TV to the correct video input or source.
  • Page 16 8. The Setup Wizard will ask you to wait until it finishes downloading Program Guide data, and then will exit to display live digital TV. 9. Congratulations! Your DTVPal DVR is now installed and ready to use! To start watching TV, press either the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons on the remote control to change channels, or enter the channel number using the NUMBER PAD.

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Control Buttons

    DTV Mode TV Mode VCR Mode Receiver Power Press to control your Press to control Press to control & TV Power DTVPal DVR receiver, your TV your VCR Top button turns TV power, volume, the receiver on/off, and mute bottom button...

  • Page 18: Navigating The Menus

    Watching TV Options for Viewing TV Navigating the Menus 1. Press MENU to see the DTVPal DVR Main Menu. You can access most features from here. We'll show you other short cuts later. 2. Use the UP or DOWN ARROWS to move through the menu options. Or, enter the option number using the NUMBER PAD.

  • Page 19: Program Guide

    Watching TV Options for Viewing TV Direct Entry Tune to a specific channel number by entering it using the NUMBER PAD. To change directly to a sub-channel number, for example 8-3, enter a zero before the number, for example “00803”. Program Guide •...

  • Page 20: Event Search

    Watching TV Options for Viewing TV Browse Banner The Browse Banner allows you to watch a program while looking at program information on other channels. • While watching a program, press the RIGHT ARROW to open the Browse Banner. • The current program's information is displayed at the top of the screen.

  • Page 21: Setup Menu

    Press DVR or press MENU and select DVR to access many digital video recording features. My Recordings Displays all of the programs you have recorded on the DTVPal DVR. See Recording My Programs on page 14 for more details. Select Options to change the way the list of recordings is sorted.

  • Page 22: Recording M Y Programs

    To record a program you are currently watching, press RECORD. Select OK to start recording the current program now until it ends. The program will be stored on the DTVPal DVR. To stop recording a program that you are watching, press STOP, and then select OK.

  • Page 23: Preferences Menu

    Preferences Menu Note: HD programs require up to six times more space than SD programs, and will fill up the capacity of the DTVPal DVR faster. Finding and Watching Recorded Programs My Recordings List Press DVR and select My Recordings to view your list of recorded programs.

  • Page 24: Timers Menu

    Dolby Digital decoder. Refer to the user’s guide for your system’s decoder device for more information. DTVPal DVR uses a HDMI port to output digital audio and video, or an optical port to output digital audio only. The HDMI or optical connections can provide two audio data types: Dolby Digital and Linear PCM (only Dolby Digital audio through these connections can then be decoded to provide full, 5.1-channel...
  • Page 25 Watching TV Using Dolby® Digital Surround Sound Select one of the following, depending on your audio system: • Dolby—select this option if the stereo system or audio amplifier can decode only Dolby Digital and will not process Linear PCM signals. See your stereo equipment's owner's manual for more details on the amplifier or decoder.
  • Page 26 Watching TV Notes Notes...
  • Page 27 Customizing Receiver Customizing Receiver • S ETTING EATURES • R ESETTING ACTORY EFAULTS • P ROGRAMMING EMOTE ONTROL • S OFTWARE PGRADE PTIONS • TV G UIDE...
  • Page 28 3. If you want to hide the selected channels from being displayed in the Program Guide and other channel lists, select Yes under Hide Locked Channels. Select Done to save your changes. 4. Follow the steps in Locking your DTVPal DVR to apply the channel locks. Locking programs based on ratings Your DTVPal DVR supports a variety of ratings categories.
  • Page 29 None or TV-G can be viewed without a password. 5. Select Done to save your changes. 6. Follow the steps in Locking your DTVPal DVR to apply the ratings locks that you have selected. Locking your DTVPal DVR After you set the channel locks and the ratings locks, you must lock the DTVPal DVR for the settings to take effect.
  • Page 30 Note the following when using the Locks menu after locking your system: • If you try to access a locked item or open the Locks menu, the DTVPal DVR displays a message asking you to enter the password. Enter the correct password to continue.

  • Page 31: Customizing The Guide And Channel Lists

    The default setting is to list channels in descending order. Changing the Type of Guide Display The DTVPal DVR comes set to display the standard-size Program Guide with descriptions for the highlighted program or event. However, you can choose the style of Guide Display that you like in the EPG Preferences menu.

  • Page 32: Changing Languages

    Program for programming with SAP. Press SAP again to turn the feature off. Closed Captioning Your DTVPal DVR has many options for Closed Captioning (CC), including font size, colors, edge style, service and opacity. To enable Closed Captioning for when viewing programming with captions, press CC, or you can press MENU, select Preferences, and select Closed Captions, then Captions On.

  • Page 33: Factory Defaults

    You can set up a period of time after which, if there has been no activity (such as changing channels or using the DVR buttons), the DTVPal DVR will go into standby mode (the green front-panel light will go out). This does not affect any event timers you have set, since the DTVPal DVR saves recordings when in standby.

  • Page 34: Programming Your Remote Control

    Customizing Receiver Programming Your Remote Control Setting Up Devices by Entering Codes You can set up the remote to control other devices using the device codes listed on page 27. 1. Turn the device on. 2. Find the brand name in the tables. 3.

  • Page 35: Remote Control Device Codes

    In some cases codes may operate some but not all buttons shown in this guide. Dumont 501 627 652 EchoStar 722 Electrohome 526 573 651 652 654 656 709 728 Emerson 526 534 536 541 573 590 627 636 642 648...
  • Page 36 Customizing Receiver Programming Your Remote Control Magnavox 506 520 525 536 566 567 568 573 610 652 Sansui 754 834 654 656 723 724 729 762 818 887 888 Sanyo 542 590 652 683 Majestic 675 SBR 566 Marantz 506 566 573 652 654 Schneider 566 Megatron 627 654 Scotch 654...
  • Page 37 Customizing Receiver Programming Your Remote Control programming in AUX mode, press 1 before Magnin 676 Marantz 554 556 581 585 592 594 600 678 entering the VCR code. Marta 676 Adventura 588 Matsushita 678 Aiwa 588 622 623 MEI 554 678 Akai 513 515 516 517 518 568 682 Memorex 533 549 554 566 581 585 588 675 676 678 American High 678...
  • Page 38 JVC 637 683 703 725 786 827 Daewoo 657 859 Kenwood 676 691 726 728 774 795 828 829 830 831 Denon 697 699 700 832 840 842 EchoStar 722 Magnavox 654 705 Emerson 658 Marantz 651 764 Fisher 659...
  • Page 39 Customizing Receiver Programming Your Remote Control TV/DVD/VCR C OMBO ODES TV/VCR C OMBO ODES Programming for combination Programming for combination equipment: Program the remote control in equipment: Program the remote control TV mode using the TV code, then in VCR in TV mode using the TV code and then in mode using the VCR code, and then DVD in VCR mode using the VCR code.

  • Page 40: Software Upgrade Options

    Follow the on-screen instructions and never turn your DTVPal DVR off while a software download or update is taking place. This process can take as long as 5 minutes to complete, after which the DTVPal DVR will restart and refresh its Program Guide information.
  • Page 41 For more detailed instructions or updated support information, refer to www.tvgos.com/support. Getting Started To set up the TV Guide On Screen to communicate with your DTVPal DVR, you’ll need: • G-LINK Cable—this cable is required to continue receiving TV Guide On Screen/Guide Plus listings in your Guide-enabled product.
  • Page 42 Customizing Receiver TV Guide Using your DTVPal DVR remote control, press MENU, select Setup, then System Setup, then TV Guide & Guide +. TV Guide Setup Connecting the G-LINK Cable 1. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV Guide-enabled TV, DVR recorder, or VCR.
  • Page 43 For your Guide to communicate with your DTVPal DVR, the Guide must be set up as though the DTVPal DVR is a cable box, even though you do not have cable service. Use these steps to finish setting up your DTVPal DVR.
  • Page 44 Show listings are updated several times per day. Be sure to leave your DTVPal DVR powered on to have the most updated listings information. It is normal for your DTVPal DVR to change channels while the Guide- enabled device is powered off and is setting up or receiving new data.
  • Page 45 Customizing Receiver TV Guide Displaying Channel Numbers in Listings Your Guide version may or may not have the ability to display channel numbers in the Listings grid. Channel Logo and Number To determine if you can display the new channel numbers: 1.
  • Page 46 Customizing Receiver TV Guide Substitute ZIP Codes Locate the major broadcast area closest to your location. Note the substitute ZIP code associated with this area and enter it as your ZIP code during the TV Guide On Screen/Guide Plus Setup. State Broadcast Area Code...
  • Page 47 Customizing Receiver TV Guide State Broadcast Area State Broadcast Area Code Code South Bend-Elkhart 00083 Hattiesburg-Laurel 00167 Terre Haute 00138 Jackson 00088 Topeka 00139 Meridian 00183 Wichita-Hutchinson 00062 Billings 00171 Bowling Green 00181 Butte-Bozeman 00189 Lexington 00070 Glendive 00221 Louisville 00047 Great Falls 00182...
  • Page 48 Customizing Receiver TV Guide State Broadcast Area State Broadcast Area Code Code Portland 00027 Norfolk-Portsmouth-Newport News 00040 Erie 00142 Richmond-Petersburg 00061 Harrisburg-Lancaster-Lebanon-York 00044 Roanoke-Lynchburg 00066 Johnstown-Altoona 00089 Burlngton-Plattsburg 00093 Philadelphia 00004 Seattle-Tacoma 00013 Pittsburgh 00017 Spokane 00078 Wilkes Barre-Scranton 00051 Yakima-Pasco-Richland-Kennewick 00124 Providence...

  • Page 49: Getting Help

    Getting Help Getting Help • F INDING NFORMATION • T ROUBLESHOOTING...

  • Page 50: Finding More Information

    4. Try resetting your DTVPal DVR. Press the POWER button on the DTVPal DVR remote control to turn it off (in standby mode), then unplug the DTVPal DVR from the power outlet for 15 seconds, plug it back in, and POWER it back on.
  • Page 51 If just one channel or a few channels seem to have a problem, then continue with Step 2. 2. Your DTVPal DVR is only able to tune in digital over-the-air channels. If you are missing some channels, it is possible that some of them are channels that are still broadcasting analog signals.
  • Page 52 DTVPal DVR (or other equipment). Forgot password for locks 1. Locate the Receiver ID number by pressing MENU on the DTVPal DVR remote control, selecting Setup, System Setup, then System Information. Write down the Receiver ID number (before the dash).
  • Page 53 (Weekly, Daily, Mon-Fri.). Events disappearing from DVR list 1. If you run out of space on your DTVPal DVR, recordings that are not protected will begin to be erased, starting with the oldest unprotected one, as needed to make room for new recordings, as they occur.
  • Page 54 Getting Help Finding More Information...

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    PPENDIX IMITED ARRANTY FCC C OMPLIANCE...

  • Page 56: What The Warranty Does Not Cover

    Appendix IMITED ARRANTY This Limited Warranty is a legal document. Keep it in a safe place. Remember to retain your Bill of Sale for warranty service! Any items returned without a copy of the Proof of Purchase will be considered out of warranty. What the Warranty Covers This warranty extends only to the original user of the equipment and is limited to the purchase price of each part.

  • Page 57: Legal Limitations

    Limited Warranty Returned equipment must be packaged properly, using either the original shipping materials or other appropriate packaging. Include a copy of the Bill of Sale. Any items returned with- out a copy of the Proof of Purchase will be considered out of warranty. Follow the instructions given to you by the Customer Service Representative when return- ing your equipment for service.

  • Page 58: Compliance Information Statement

    Appendix FCC C OMPLIANCE The following text is extracted from Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, as of the publication date of this Guide. Contact the FCC (see following) or your library for the complete text of the regulations. Compliance Information Statement DISH Network Corporation, 9601 S.
  • Page 59 DVD player or VCR, or playing video games. Great news! Your new DTVPal DVR allows you to continue enjoying the over-the-air digital broadcasting programming available in your area. Your new DTVPal DVR also allows you to receive analog broadcasts simply by pushing the Analog Pass-Through on your remote.
  • Page 60 Appendix...
  • Page 61 Daily Schedule Channel Order My Recordings Closed Captioning (CC) coaxial cable component cables EPG Preferences screen composite (RCA-type) cables Event Search Connecting DTVPal DVR to History Your TV Specific keyword search connection type Exact Match coax component Finding a Program...
  • Page 62 My Recordings FWD button Normal Getting Started Connecting DTVPal DVR to Your TV Options, My Recordings List Navigating the Menus Options, Search Using the Setup Wizard GUIDE button Guide Display PAGE DOWN button Guide Display, Preferences for...
  • Page 63 RCA connectors Timers Recording My Programs Create Finding and Watching Re- Delete corded Programs Edit Recording What You’re Timers menu Watching Now Title Setting Up Timers Title/Description Remote Control Programming Troubleshooting Device Code Tables Channel Setup Device Codes TV Guide Remote Control, buttons TV SET OUT connection Restore Factory Defaults...

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