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Motorola DSR405 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DSR405 User Guide...
  • Page 2 (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.

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    The sum of all the REN’s on your telephone line should be less than five in order to assure proper service from DSR405 User Guide...

  • Page 4: If Problems Arise

    If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service. If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact: Motorola Broadband Communications Sector 6450 Sequence Dr., San Diego, CA 92121 1-888-436-4678 If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you to remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

  • Page 5: User Instructions

    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. Equipment Attachment Limitations Note: This product was FCC certified under test conditions that included the use of shielded I/O cables and connectors between system components.

  • Page 6: Operation Precautions

    Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.
  • Page 7 Outdoor Cable Protection. installation, treat all of the cable connectors on your LNB with coax seal, even if the connection DSR405 User Guide Place power supply cords so that they are not walked on or Operate the equipment from the type of power source...

  • Page 8: Safeguard Instructions

    is installed under a weatherproof cover. Internal heating can draw moisture or condensation into the covering of the unit and affect its operation. Do not use silicone seal because it has a tendency to form air pockets. Replacement Parts. who will be able to assist you. Safety Check.
  • Page 9 Copyright © 2003 Motorola, Inc. MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, TVPass and DigiCipher are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. Dolby Digital, ProLogic, AC-3 and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Back Panel Connections ...15 Installation ...17 Guidelines for Installing the System Yourself ...17 Equipment You May Need ...17 Assemble and Mount the Satellite Dish ...18 Overview of Pointing the Satellite Dish ... 18 Initial Adjustment to the LNBF ...19 DSR405 User Guide...
  • Page 12 Initial Adjustment to the Elevation Setting ...19 Initial Adjustment to the Compass Direction Setting ...20 Connecting the Satellite Dish, Receiver, and TV ...21 Using the Menus ...21 Choosing the Menu Language ...22 Acquiring a Signal ...22 Overview of Fine-Tuning (Peaking) the Signal ...23 Fine-Tuning the LNBF Setting ...24 Fine-Tuning the Elevation Setting ...24 Fine-Tuning the Compass Direction Setting ...24...
  • Page 13 Before a Timer Executes ... 56 How to Use the Set Timer Menu ... 56 How to Set Each Timer Option ... 56 Setting a Timer for Next Year ... 56 If You Press the GO BACK Key ... 57 DSR405 User Guide...
  • Page 14 How to Use the Confirm Timer Menu ... 57 Setting a Timer Using the Guide ... 58 How to Cancel a Timer ... 58 If New Settings Conflict with Previous Settings ... 58 List Purchases ...58 Change System Settings ...59 Viewing and Language Settings ...

  • Page 15: Using Your Remote

    All around the world, people just like you are enjoying entertaining, educational, and informational programming with the DSR405 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, VCR and auxiliary equipment.

  • Page 16: Key Functions

    Key Functions Power. To turn the component on or off. Mode. To change the remote from control of the satellite to control of the TV. 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.
  • Page 17 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. DSR405 User Guide ), fast-forward ( ), rewind ( ) button then press play (...

  • Page 18: Programming The Remote Control

    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, 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, VCR and auxiliary (AUX) components.

  • Page 19: If Your Three-Digit Code Is Not In The Tables (Scanning)

    Master Power command. DSR405 User Guide k eys are depressed. Using Your Remote k eys. (The LED will...

  • Page 20: Verifying Your Tv, Vcr And Aux Mode Codes

    Verifying Your TV, VCR and AUX Mode Codes You can verify the accepted programming codes for each mode by following these steps. 1. Press the TV, VCR, AUX key for at least three seconds or until the LED blinks. 2. Press the "INFO" key. 3.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Remote Control Batteries

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  • Page 24: Cable Boxes (To Program Aux, Press Vcr Mode Key)

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  • Page 27: Using Your Receiver

    1. POWER. Press this key to turn the receiver power on/off and to watch pro- grams in SAT mode. 2. FRONT PANEL DISPLAY. This area displays a flashing indicator each time you press a remote control key. DSR405 User Guide...
  • Page 28 2a. SIGNAL. An indicator lights up when a satellite signal is present. Green indicates a good signal. Red indicates no signal. 2b. DOLBY DIGITAL a signal using Dolby 2c. MAIL. This indicator lights up if you have an unread message in the mailbox.

  • Page 29: Back Panel Connections

    13. ANTENNA IN. This is an off-air antenna terminal. 14. UHF REMOTE. This is the connection for the remote control antenna. This is an optional upgrade available through your distributor. 15. TO PHONE JACK. This is a telephone jack connection. DSR405 User Guide...

  • Page 31: Installation

    Signal level meter • You will also need the information supplied with your system. • The telephone number for the company that provides your programming subscription • The channel map download channel • The authorization channel DSR405 User Guide Installation...

  • Page 32: Assemble And Mount The Satellite Dish

    • Instructions on how to properly adjust your satellite dish for your geographic location: - How to adjust the "hands-of-the-clock" position of the LNBF (feedhorn) on your satellite dish - How to adjust the elevation setting for your satellite dish - How to adjust the compass direction setting for your satellite dish Assemble and Mount the Satellite Dish It is important to follow all local building and electrical codes and avoid contact...

  • Page 33: Initial Adjustment To The Lnbf

    Your adjustments must be accurate within one-half of a degree, which can be as little as 1 mm (1 32"). So use great care in adjusting this setting. • Once you correctly set the elevation setting, tighten the nut(s) just enough to hold the dish in place. DSR405 User Guide Installation...

  • Page 34: Initial Adjustment To The Compass Direction Setting

    Initial Adjustment to the Compass Direction Setting To make an initial adjustment to the compass orientation of the satellite: • Use the wrench to loosen the bolt(s) so that you can turn the satellite dish on the mounting pole to change its compass direction. Then point the dish so that it faces directly south (if you are in the Northern Hemisphere) or directly north (if you are in the Southern Hemisphere).

  • Page 35: Connecting The Satellite Dish, Receiver, And Tv

    • Press the MENU key to first display the Menu screen. Then press the k eys or the key to select the highlighted option. DSR405 User Guide k eys to highlight an option. Then press the ENTER Installation...

  • Page 36: Choosing The Menu Language

    Choosing the Menu Language To make sure that the menus are displayed in the appropriate language for you, complete the following steps: • While your receiver is turned on, aim the remote control at the receiver and press the OPTIONS key. The Options menu will appear. •...

  • Page 37: Overview Of Fine-Tuning (Peaking) The Signal

    TV. Digital reception cannot be adjusted in this manner. NOTE: As the signal grows stronger, the bar graph for signal strength will become longer and its color will change from red to green. Also, a beeping tone will change into a monotone. DSR405 User Guide Installation...

  • Page 38: Fine-Tuning The Lnbf Setting

    Fine-Tuning the LNBF Setting This adjustment is not needed for models with circular polarity. • Rotate the LNBF in a clockwise direction in very small increments. Each time you move the dish wait five seconds while your assistant checks the Signal reading.

  • Page 39: Authorizing Your Receiver

    VCR. If you had already connected this cable to your TV you must disconnect and connect it to your VCR. • Connect the OUT terminal(s) on the VCR to the VHF IN terminal(s) on the DSR405 User Guide Installation...

  • Page 40: Connections To Audio/Video Monitor

    Connections to Audio/Video Monitor Complete the following steps if you only plan to connect the satellite receiver to an audio/video monitor: • Using standard RCA-type audio/video cables, connect the top/left TV (VIDEO output) terminal on the rear panel of the receiver to the video input terminal on the monitor (or TV using the baseband inputs).

  • Page 41: Additional Features

    Select the Standard option if your TV screen is a typical screen with a 4:3 ratio of width to height. Select Wide if your TV screen is a wide screen with a 16:9 ratio (as in HDTV’s or digital TV’s). The default setting is Standard. DSR405 User Guide Installation...

  • Page 42: Audio Settings

    Audio Settings If you are in SAT mode (digital) broadcast, two options appear on the Audio Settings menu. Audio Connections. Select option 1 (Audio Connections), and you will be able to select either TV or HiFi (the default is TV). Select TV if the receiver’s AUDIO OUT port is connected to your TV.

  • Page 43: System Status

    When your telephone rings the Caller ID feature allows you to see who may be calling. This feature is only available if Caller ID functionality is enabled by your telephone company. See the "Options" section for more detailed information. DSR405 User Guide Installation...

  • Page 44: Authorization Screens

    Authorization Screens Sometimes when you tune to a program, an Authorization screen will appear. It will fade to black after a short time, it will reappear when: • The channel or program is locked out because of your parental control setting, which requires you to enter a password.

  • Page 45: Watching Tv

    Your viewing screen displays a variety of information about the programs you are viewing or plan to view. When you tune in a channel, a header appears at the top of the screen. It displays the following information from left to right: DSR405 User Guide...

  • Page 46: Banners

    • Interests—Until you identify your viewing interests (covered later in this User Guide), nothing appears on the left side of the header. After you select an interest such as movies, sports, Pay Per View, or music/radio, the name of the interest you selected will appear on the left side of the header.

  • Page 47: Browse Banner

    The banner is displayed until the call is answered or the caller hangs up. If it is available, the telephone number and name of the caller will be displayed. DSR405 User Guide Watching TV...

  • Page 49: Interactive Program Guide (Ipg)

    • Enter a particular channel number to display that channel at the top of the screen. • Press the ENTER key to tune to a current program that is highlighted. If you DSR405 User Guide Interactive Program Guide (IPG)

  • Page 50: Guide Screen

    press the 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. 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.

  • Page 51: How To View The Guide By Interests

    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." DSR405 User Guide Interactive Program Guide (IPG)

  • Page 53: Interests And Favorites

    A. The information you see in the Guide will be limited to programming that matches the interest you selected. If there is no programming that matches the interest, a message will appear notifying you of this. DSR405 User Guide Interests and Favorites...
  • Page 54 B. You will notice that while you are watching a program or channel, the left side of the header will display the interest you selected. If there is no programming matching the selected interest, a message will appear notifying you of this. •...

  • Page 55: Pay-Per-View Events

    Pay-Per-View Events Purchasing Instant Pay-Per-View (IPPV) Events With DSR405 digital satellite receivers, you have opportunities to purchase Pay-Per-View hit movies, concerts, live sporting events, or adult entertainment in SAT mode. You can make a purchase in two ways: (1) telephone ahead to the...

  • Page 56: How To Purchase An Ippv Event

    How to Purchase an IPPV Event • Tune to a channel that displays IPPV programs. • Follow the instructions on the Purchase menu. Free Preview Period. There is a free preview period at the beginning of an IPPV event when you can watch the program without purchasing it.

  • Page 57: How To Cancel A Purchase

    Select the program you wish to purchase. If the selected show is currently on, the channel will switch to the selected program. • Press the ENTER key, and a miniature Confirm Purchase screen will appear. Press the ENTER key to confirm your purchase. DSR405 User Guide Pay-Per-View Events...

  • Page 58: How To Display Your Purchase History

    How to Display Your Purchase History The List Purchases option allows you to review a list of previously purchased IPPV programs • Display the Options menu (press the OPTIONS key on the remote control). • Select option 5 (List Purchases). The Purchases menu will display a list of purchases. If it displays more than two programs, press the GO BACK key to exit this menu.

  • Page 59: No Dial Tone Screen

    This screen will be displayed only if no dial tone is detected during a consumer initiated reportback attempt. To attempt another reportback, press Go Back on the remote. To return to normal viewing press View or Exit. DSR405 User Guide...

  • Page 60: Telephone Line Busy

    Telephone Line Busy This screen will be displayed only if the telephone line is busy during an attempted reportback. To attempt another reportback, press Go Back on the remote. To return to normal viewing press View or Exit. This screen is displayed when a reportback has completed successfully.

  • Page 61: Options

    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. DSR405 User Guide...

  • Page 62: Opening Your Mail

    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.

  • Page 63: Mailbox Message Screen

    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. DSR405 User Guide Options...

  • Page 64: Setting Favorite Channels

    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 •...

  • Page 65: To Assign A Channel To The Favorites A, B, C Or D List

    Use the number keys to enter a password of up to 8 numbers. An asterisk (*) will appear each time you add a number. Press the and change a number. When you are finished, press the ENTER key. The Confirm Password screen appears. DSR405 User Guide Options k ey to move to the left...
  • Page 66 • Re-enter your password numbers and press the ENTER key. The Password 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...
  • Page 67 5. Locks. The Locks option allows you to turn off all of the channel and program locks so that you can view all of the locked out channels and programs. If you set any new locks after Locks is set to Off, the Locks option automatically re-sets DSR405 User Guide Options...

  • Page 68: Setting Timers

    itself to On. Each time you press the POWER key to turn on the receiver, the Locks Option resets itself to On. 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. Once you have set the timer, the receiver will automatically tune to the channel when the program begins.

  • Page 69: How To Use The Timers Menu

    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. DSR405 User Guide Options...

  • Page 70: Before A Timer Executes

    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.

  • Page 71: If You Press The Go Back Key

    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". DSR405 User Guide Options...

  • Page 72: Setting A Timer Using The Guide

    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. • A Confirm Timer menu will appear (follow the instructions located on the menu).

  • Page 73: Change System Settings

    Subtitles. The Subtitles option allows you to select the language for subtitles (if available for the particular program) or keep them turned off. Select the option of your choice—None, English, Spanish, or French. The default setting is None. DSR405 User Guide Options...

  • Page 74: Audio Settings

    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. TV Viewing. The TV Viewing option allows you to select the size of the viewing area.

  • Page 75: Installation Settings

    To program your remote control for each receiver, hold down the SAT key on the remote control until the light flashes. Once the light begins to flash enter the desired address (000, 001, 002, or 003). DSR405 User Guide Options...

  • Page 76: System Status

    When your telephone rings, the caller’s identification is displayed on your television and stored into the memory of the DSR405. This feature is only available if the Caller ID feature is enabled by the telephone company. The receiver provides identification...

  • Page 77: Call History

    2. Name. This option is used for entering the name that is to be displayed when being called from the specified telephone number. Choose option 2, use the channel up/down buttons to scroll through the available characters, both upper DSR405 User Guide...

  • Page 78: Caller Announcement Banner

    case and lower case letters are available as well as numbers, spaces and various other characters. 3. Number. This option allows you to enter the number you want to associate with the name you entered in option 2 (Name). Ten digits are required. They are entered using the number keys on your remote control.

  • Page 79: Specifications

    Composite Video Output level Connector De-emphasis DigiCipher II (Digital) System Frequency response Differential gain Differential phase DSR405 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"...

  • Page 80: Component Video (Digicipher Ii System Only)

    Component Video (DigiCipher II System Only) "S-Video Out" Output Level Luminance (Y) Chrominance (C) Connector Frequency Response Y Frequency Response C S/N (Y) Remodulator Output Connector Impedance Channel Audio Audio Digital stereo Optical audio Optical power output Wave length Cable length DigiCipher II (Digital) System Frequency response Remote Control...

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