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Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Motorola Digital Satellite Receiver (DSR). For optimum performance and safety, read this guide and retain it for future reference. Graphical symbols and supplemental warning marking locations on bottom of terminal. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed warning. Pay attention to all warnings on the equipment operating instructions. Follow instructions.
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Programming Copyright Notice Use of this device may violate Section 605 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, if that use consists of the unauthorized interception and divulgence of radio communications for one’s own benefit where there is no entitlement to its receipt.
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Connect the equipment into a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola could void the user’s right to operate the equipment and/or the equipment warranty. Eqiupment Attachment Limitations Note: This product was FCC approved under test conditions that included the use of shielded I/O cables and connectors between system components.
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Motorola, Inc. Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change. Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Contents DSR Basics ... 8 Connecting Your DSR ... 10 Installation Settings ... 12 Using the Menus ... 12 Choosing the Menu Language ... 13 Authorizing Your Receiver ... 14 System Settings ... 15 Option 1. View and Lang Settings ... 15 Option 2.
DSR Basics Front Panel 1. ON/OFF Alternates between ON and STANDBY modes. 2. SIGNAL LED Green indicates a good satellite signal. Red indicates no signal. 3. REMOTE LED Flashes to acknowledge a command from the remote control. 4. CLOCK Indicates the current time or channel number. 5.
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Back Panel 14. POWER CORD ® 15. TVPASS CARD SLOT 16. TELCO PHONE JACK For Instant Pay-Per-View (IPPV) reportback. 17. ETHERNET PORT 18. USB PORTS 19. UHF REMOTE CONTROL ANTENNA PORT 20. IR BLASTER PORT To control the VCR with the receiver. 21.
Connecting Your DSR Make sure that the satellite receiver is not plugged into a power source before you connect any cables to the receiver. First connect the satellite input from your satellite dish to your receiver. There are several way to connect your DSR to your television or monitor and other home theater components.
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Notes: Video and audio quality should be best when the DSR is connected directly to the primary output component, such as the television or monitor (for video), and the television or home theater A/V receiver (for audio). Use quality cables designed for these applications. If you are using the component video outputs, you may have to toggle the HDTV mode select STEREO button behind the flip-down door on the front panel.
Menu Navigation Using the Menus You will be making various adjustments to your receiver using menus displayed on your TV. If you use the remote control, use the OPTIONS key to display the Main Menu screen. There are two ways to select a menu option: Press the keys or the keys to highlight the option you wish to select.
Authorizing Your Receiver Press the EXIT key on the remote control. Then press the number keys to select the authorization channel. This number is obtained from your provider. Press the OPTIONS key on the remote control, System Setup (option 6), and System Settings (option 4), then System Status (option 7) and the menu will appear.
Menu Navigation System Settings. The System Settings menu provides access to menus that allow you to adjust the operation of your system. These include the following: Systems Settings: Option 1. View and Lang Settings Audio Language. The Audio Language option allows you to select the audio language for your programs.
System Settings: Option 2. Audio Settings From the System Settings menu select Audio Settings (option 2). If you are in SAT mode (digital) broadcast, three options appear on the Audio Settings menu. AudioConnections. Select Audio Connections, and you will be able to select either TV, HiFi, or No Compress (the default is TV).
Menu Navigation 3. Reportback If your receiver has been authorized to receive Instant Pay Per View (IPPV) events this menu allows you to initiate a manual reportback. This screen shows the Trip Count and the Reportback Status. The Trip Counter displays the message activity from your service provider. Select START to begin the reportback or press GO BACK to return to Installation Settings Menu.
System Settings Option 6: Video Adjustments This menu allows you to re-position your picture horizontally and vertically. After you make your selections press SAVE to your changes or press GO BACK to return to the System Settings menu without making any changes. System Settings Option 7: System Status This is a view-only screen that displays information about the status of the receiver.
Remote Control The remote control provided with your DSR may be used to operate and access all features of your DSR. Additionally, the remote control may also be used to operate your TV, DVD, VCR, A/V receiver, and other home theater components. The remote control utilizes two AA batteries which were provided with your equipment packaging.
Programming Your DSR remote control can be programmed to operate your TV and auxiliary components. Follow these instructions to program the remote control. - Turn on the TV or component you wish to program. - Use the table in this section to find the brand of the desired component. After the manufacturer’s brand name is one or more four-digit codes.
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Remote Control Verifying Your Component Codes To verify the accepted programming codes follow these steps. - Press the SAT , TV, VCR or AUX key for at least three seconds or until the LED blinks. - Press the “INFO” key. The LED will blink, indicating the code of your component in the following sequence.
Specifications INPUT L-Band Input Input frequency 950 to 2150 MHz Input impedance 75 ohm Input level -65 dBm to -25 dBm Return loss 8 dB minimum Demodulator QPSK demodulator OUTPUTS Component Video S-Video Output Level Luminance (Y) 1.0 V pp ±15% into 75 ohm Chrominance (C) 286 mV pp ±15% into 75 ohm Connector...
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Warranty Coverage RECEIVER WARRANTY COVERAGE Within 1-365 days from date of purchase. Call our Customer Care Centre (1 888 554-STAR) to see if we can help you troubleshoot the problem on the spot. If it can’t be fixed over the phone, you’ll be given a Return Tracking Code # (RTC) needed to return the receiver for warranty coverage.
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MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, ProLogic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.