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(such as translation, transformation or adaptation) without written permission from 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.
Do not place near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. DSR205 User Guide The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is...
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Safety Do Not Operate near Water. bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, swimming pool, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or in similar situations. Objects or Liquid in the Unit. its openings because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out the parts. This could cause a fire or any electrical shock.
- Proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure. - Grounding of the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit. - Size of grounding conductors. - Location of antenna-discharge unit. - Connection to grounding electrodes. - Requirement for the grounding electrode. DSR205 User Guide IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
Safety 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. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with FCC regulations (the manufacturer) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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. DSR205 User Guide...
If You Have More Than One Satellite Receiver ...14 Replacing the Remote Control Batteries ...15 "Remote Energy Saver" ...15 Watching TV...23 How to Select Menu Options ...23 Banners ...24 Interactive Program Guide (IPG) ...25 How to Display the Guide ...25 DSR205 User Guide...
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Interests and Favorites ...28 Options ...31 How to Display and Use the Options Menu ...31 Opening Your Mail ...32 Setting Favorite Channels ...34 Setting Parental Controls & Passwords ...35 Setting Timers ...38 List Purchases ...42 Change System Settings ...43 Installation Settings ...45 System Status ...45 Specifications ...47 Input ...47...
• Plug the satellite receiver power cord into a standard power outlet. Wait one minute, and then press the POWER key on the left side of the satellite receiver's front panel. DSR205 User Guide Installation...
Front Panel Key Descriptions 1. POWER. Press this key to turn the receiver power on/off and to watch pro- grams in SAT mode. 2. REMOTE . An indicator dot blinks each time you press a key on the remote control. 3.
• Once you have chosen a language, press the GO BACK key until you return to the Options menu or press the EXIT key to exit and return to watching programs. DSR205 User Guide Installation...
Acquiring a Signal Complete the following steps to help you acquire a signal: • Using the number keys on the remote control, tune to the authorization channel (refer to the information supplied with your system). You should see a banner with the channel number at the top of the screen.
Using standard RCA-type audio/video cables, connect the two bottom/right Speaker icon (R and L) terminals on the rear panel of the receiver to the audio input terminals on the VCR. • Using standard RCA-type audio/video cables, connect the audio and video DSR205 User Guide Installation...
inputs on the audio/video monitor (or TV using baseband audio/video inputs) to the outputs on the VCR. SAT IN Additional Features After you complete the installation procedures, you may wish to use the on-screen menus to make additional adjustments to the satellite receiver's operation.
The default address is 0000. On the front panel of your receiver press the Menu button to bring up the Menu screen. • Choose Options. • Choose option 6 (Change System Settings). • Choose option 3 (Installation Settings). DSR205 User Guide Installation...
• On the Installation Settings menu, choose option 2 (Set Remote Control Address). Now follow the instructions on the Remote Control Address screen. • If you have four receivers, you will have to change the addresses on three of them: they will have address of 0000, 0001, 0002, and 0003.
All around the world, people just like you are enjoying entertaining, educational, and informational programming with a Motorola digital satellite receiver. In addition to offering outstanding picture and sound quality, your receiver comes with a remote control that can be programmed to operate your receiver, TV and auxiliary equipment.
Key Functions Power. To turn the component on or off. SAT(mode). To change the remote to SAT mode so it can control the receiver for viewing satellite and cable TV signals as well as the OPTIONS menu. TV(mode). To change the remote to TV mode so it can control the TV. VCR(mode).
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Some screens provide explanations that help you to use receiver features. If you forget what certain keys or icons mean, just look them up by displaying this screen. DSR205 User Guide ), fast-forward ( ), rewind ( ) button then press play (...
Programming the Remote Control The remote control is set at the factory to control all of the satellite receiver functions, but to use it to operate your TV, DVD, VCR and auxiliary components as well, you must "program" it for the brand you own. Follow these instructions to program the remote to control your TV, DVD, VCR and auxiliary (AUX) components.
• If you wish to cancel the Master Power feature, just repeat the steps outlined above. DSR205 User Guide k eys. (The LED will not be lit while the k ey to return to the previous code.) k ey to try the next code.
Verifying Your TV, DVD, VCR and AUX Mode Codes You can verify the accepted programming codes for each mode by following these steps. Press the TV key for at least three seconds—until the LED blinks. Press the "INFO" key. The LED will blink, indicating the code of your TV in the following sequence.
"Remote Energy Saver" If you misplace your remote (i.e., it is stuck in your couch), and a key is inadvertently pressed, the remote will automatically turn itself off after three minutes. DSR205 User Guide Using Your Remote key on the...
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TV Codes ABI ......1064 AOC ..1005,1006,1019,1020,1023,1024 .
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Saba ......1051 Saisho....1032,1033,1109 Sampo ..1006,1019,1156,1163,1192,1194 DSR205 User Guide Using Your Remote Samsung . . .1005,1006,1016,1023,1026,1032 .
Channel number—A number from 1 to 999. • Message—An envelope icon appears if a message is waiting for you. • Time—The current time automatically appears on the right side of the header. DSR205 User Guide Watching TV k eys to highlight an option. Then press the...
Banners Program banners appear at the bottom of the screen: On Now banner—When you tune in a channel, this banner displays the current program title, start and end times, and rating icon. Press EXIT to remove the banner. While you are viewing a channel, if you press the FUTURE key, the Browse Banner displays the next...
ENTER key on a future program, a detailed program information banner appears (discussed later in this section). • Press the INFO key to display more detailed information. • Press the CHANNEL + and – keys to page up and down through the Guide. DSR205 User Guide Watching TV...
Guide Screen The header (top of screen) displays the current Interests menu setting (sports, movies, etc.) on the left side and the time on the right. The line below the header displays the day of the program information being viewed. The rest of the screen displays the channel names and numbers on the left and the program names on the right.
Guide and a Timer icon will appear in the lower right corner of the program cell. Press INFO again or press the GO BACK key to turn off the detailed information and return to the Guide. More information on timers is in the section entitled, "Options: Setting Timers." DSR205 User Guide Watching TV...
Interests and Favorites You have the choice to scan every channel when you "channel surf." But to help you locate channels and shows of specific interest to you, the receiver has an Interests menu that helps you to focus your channel surfing. •...
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8 Network Series. If you select this interest, you will be able to channel surf exclusively for network series programs. 9 Pay-Per-View. If you select this interest, you will be able to channel surf exclusively for Pay-Per-View (PPV) programs. DSR205 User Guide...
2. Set Guide & Favorites. This option allows you to select a future day and time for viewing IPG listings. It also allows you to create a list of favorite channels that can be used for selective channel surfing and to limit the programs displayed on the IPG to a particular group. DSR205 User Guide...
3. Set Parental Control (and Passwords). Parental Control features and passwords allow you to control the programs, channels, and subject matter that can be viewed with your receiver. 4. Set Timers. This option allows you to set a timer to view (or record) a program at a future time and day up to one year in advance.
Select which day of the Guide you would like to display. A Choose Time menu will appear. • Select the time of day for the Guide programming you would like to view. Refer to the section entitled "Guide (IPG)" for more information. DSR205 User Guide Options...
Setting Favorite Channels With this option, you can create a list of favorite channels using the Favorite Channels menu. Once you create this list you will be able to focus your channel surfing and find programs more quickly. How to Display the Favorite Channels Menu •...
When you are finished, press the ENTER key. The Confirm Password screen appears. • Re-enter your password numbers and press the ENTER key. The Password DSR205 User Guide Options k ey to move to the left...
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Changed screen appears, letting you know that your password is now effective. Press the GO BACK key to return to the Parental Control menu. To Set a New Password. If you wish to change your password in the future, you must first enter your current password to gain access to the Parental Control menu.
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Locks is set to Off, the Locks option automatically re-sets itself to On. Each time you press the POWER key to turn on the receiver, the Locks Option resets itself to On. DSR205 User Guide Options...
6. Lock Channel on "No Info" in Guide. This option will allow you to lock any programming that is listed as "No Info" in the Guide. Setting Timers With timers, you can schedule your viewing up to one year in advance—whether you want to schedule one-time-only events or daily programs.
Maximum Number of Timers The maximum number of timers is twenty-five (25). If all of the timers have been used you will have to erase an existing timer before a new timer can be set. DSR205 User Guide Options...
Before a Timer Executes Two minutes before a timer executes, the front panel Timer light will blink, and a countdown screen will appear. You may either: (1) press the GO BACK key to remove the countdown screen, (2) press the ENTER key to return to the Timers menu so that you can erase the timer, or (3) wait until the timer executes.
If you have purchased a program or have used parental control features to lock out channels, satellites, or program content, a Password screen will appear. You will have to enter your password to finish setting the timer. Refer to the section entitled "Setting Parental Controls and Passwords". DSR205 User Guide Options...
Setting a Timer Using the Guide To set a timer while you are using the Guide: • Highlight a future program. • Press the INFO key or the ENTER key. • The Confirm Timer menu will appear (follow the instructions for the Confirm Timer menu).
English, Spanish, or French. The default setting is None. Language. the Language option allows you to select the language of the audio for your programs. Select the option of your choice—English, Spanish, or French. The default setting is English. DSR205 User Guide Options...
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TV Viewing. The TV Viewing option allows you to select the size of the viewing area. Select the Normal option if your TV screen is typical screen with 4:3 ratio of width to height. Select Wide if your TV screen is a wide screen with a 16:9 ratio. The default setting is Normal.
(0000, 0001, 0002, or 0003). System Status This is a view-only screen that displays information about the status of the receiver. Trip Counter. Trip Counter displays the number of message updates from your service provider. DSR205 User Guide Options...
Composite Video Output level Connector De-emphasis DigiCipher II (Digital) System Frequency response Differential gain Differential phase DSR205 User Guide Specifications 950 to 1550 MHz or 950 to 2150 MHz 75 ohm -65 dBm to -25 dBm 8 dB minimum QPSK demodulator "F"...
Remodulator Output Connector Impedance Channel Audio Audio Modes DigiCipher II (Digital) System Frequency response Remote Control Transmitter Batteries Range Angle Physical/Environmental Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight Power input "F" type receptacle, "Out to TV" NTSC & IEC 75 ohm Ch. 3 or 4 (NTSC, North America) Mono Digital stereo Fixed volume output, volume control is from TV only...
If it can’t be fixed over the phone, you’ll be given a Return Tracking Code # (RTC) needed to return the remote for warranty coverage. • We’ll have a replacement delivered to you. 366 days or more – not covered under warranty. Contact Star Choice for details. DSR205 User Guide Warranty & Service...
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RECEIVER/REMOTE CONTROL WARRANTY ENTITLEMENT WILL NOT APPLY IN THE FOLLOWING CASES Improper Handling – if the unit appears to have been dropped or otherwise damaged as a result of accident or neglect Opened Case – if the receiver cover has been opened, tampered with or altered in any way Liquid Spills –...