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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Record without limitations or fees.
  • Page 2 Equipment and Software Covered by this Guide This User Guide covers the Channel Master DVR+ and software models Channel Master DVR+. This User Guide may cover other devices not listed here. Channel Master is a registered trademark of Channel Master L.L.C.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use the apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    Warning and Attention Symbols You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system. This User’s Guide provides various procedures. If you do some of these procedures carelessly, you could injure or kill yourself or damage equipment or property. Some other procedures require special attention.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION 20 :: Setting audio options Safety Instructions 21 :: Getting program info Introduction 21 :: Adjusting languages 03 :: What’s included and captioning 04 :: Controls and connectors 22 :: Using VUDU™ service 05 :: Setting up your DVR+ Menus and Options 06 :: Using the remote control 24 :: DVR+ Main Menu...

  • Page 7: What's Included

    :: Introduction What you’ll find in this chapter: • What’s included with your DVR+ • Controls and connectors • Setting up your DVR+ • Using the remote control. Introduction ::...
  • Page 8 VUDU account, then you Using this guide can sign in to it from your This guide is intended to help you use your new Channel Master DVR+; or if you have an DVR+ system. It describes the controls and connections required...
  • Page 9 Quick Start Guide Record without limitations or fees. Quick Start Guide Stop Sheet What is included with your DVR+ Unpack the box and familiarize yourself with each item: • The Channel Master DVR+ digital video recorder • Quick Start Guide • “Read This First” Stop Sheet Power Supply • AC Power Supply • Remote control (Two CR2032 batteries included) Remote Control Introduction ::...
  • Page 10 Dim Blue—Standby to reset Rear Panel Connections The rear panel of your Channel Master DVR+ has a number of different connectors you should note. • RF IN to connect a coaxial cable for an Over-The-Air (OTA) television antenna (REQUIRED). • OPTICAL port to connect a digital audio cable for multichannel sound output. • HDMI port to connect a High-Definition Multimedia Interface cable for digital audio/video output.
  • Page 11 Connecting and setting up your DVR+ Connect the antenna to the receiver. RF IN Connects over-the-air (OTA) TV antenna Connect the receiver to the TV. HDMI Output ® Provides high-definition digital audio and video to the TV Note: Only use a good-quality, shielded HDMI cable.
  • Page 12 Using your DVR+ remote control Input Selects the TV input (see Programming the Remote Control, page 10) On/Standby TV On/Standby DVR+ on/standby (see Programming the Remote Control, Numeric Keypad page 10) Choose channel directly by its number or navigate the program guide Period Used to enter Zoom...
  • Page 13 Mute/unmute (see Programming the Remote Control, page 10) View program/ channel Browse up/ information down to next numbered channel Increase/decrease sound volume (see Programming Pause a the Remote program Control, page 10) Play a program Rewind Fast forward Skip backward Skip forward Record remainder of current program...
  • Page 14 :: Introduction...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    :: Getting Started What you’ll find in this chapter: • Turning on your new Channel Master DVR+ • Programming the remote to control your TV • Watching subscription-free TV • Recording a program using your DVR+ • Playing back a recorded program • Deleting a recorded program on your DVR+...

  • Page 16: Turning On Your Dvr

    Getting Started Turning on your new DVR+ When you switch on your Channel Master DVR+ for the first time, it may take up to a minute for the unit to power up and display the Setup Wizard. This will guide you through the steps to set up your receiver and scan for free, over-the-air channels.
  • Page 17 Programming your remote using Easy Scan Turn on your TV. Point the DVR+ remote control at the TV. Press and hold down both CH+ and VOL- on the remote simultaneously for at least two seconds. The blue TV button LED gives two slow flashes to indicate successful entry into setup mode.
  • Page 18 Programming your remote using Code Entry To program the remote with a 4-digit numerical code, use the steps below. Note: Where several codes are listed for a manufacturer, it may be necessary to repeat the sequence below with each code until the correct one is found. Hold down both the CH+ and VOL- keys simultaneously for at least two seconds.
  • Page 19 Abex 0401 4021 Clairtone 0011 4261 5401 Acer 3291 4001 Classic 0191 1891 1941 4841 ESA 1381 Acme 0471 CLP 0061 Fisher 1161 1261 1531 1581 1911 ADA 0461 CLP Classic 0001 0041 0161 3481 5001 ADC 1431 1661 Coby 2511 2521 2531 2541 2551 Fluid 2401 2421 2431 Admiral 0371 0681 1441 1661 3351 5091 5191...
  • Page 20 JVC 0311 0481 0771 0901 0941 Prima 0381 0581 0631 0871 2451 1691 3421 1281 1481 1801 1911 2381 2751 Moteva 1261 3661 3011 4121 4201 5071 5281 Motorola 1441 2151 3431 Princeton Graphics 1301 1441 Kawasaki 4741 MTC 0001 0011 0251 0351 1221 Prism 0051 Kawasho 0001 1221 1901 1311...
  • Page 21 Videocon 4061 1221 1291 1441 2031 2201 2261 2731 3181 3191 3201 3461 4751 Vidtech 0001 0251 1221 4991 5421 Viewsonic 0501 1981 3751 3801 Shogun 0001 4281 5301 Signature 1421 1661 1691 2171 Viking 0151 3421 Viore 2831 2841 3681 5431 Signet 2811 2821 2861 Visteon 3411 Simpson 0961...
  • Page 22 Use the navigation wheel to highlight the desired program, and then press RECORD on the remote control. Note: The Channel Master DVR+ still records your programs when the receiver is in standby. Playing back a recorded program on your DVR+ Press DVR on the remote.

  • Page 23: Locking A Recording

    Managing recorded programs on your DVR+ • Schedule / History / Recordings • Sort A-Z or Z-A • Search • Delete Pause Rewind Fast forward Skip Skip backward forward Play Stop Locking a recording with a password Press DVR on the remote. Use the navigation wheel to highlight the program.
  • Page 24 :: Getting Started...

  • Page 25: Using The Dvr

    :: Using the DVR+ What you’ll find in this chapter: • Changing channels • Controlling the audio • Setting digital audio options • Getting program information • Adjusting languages and captioning • Using Internet-enabled online apps. Using the DVR+ ::...
  • Page 26 MUTE again or VOL+ or VOL- Quality are both at restore the sound. least 30. Note: You must program you new Channel Master DVR+ remote • If not, then readjust to control the VOL+ or VOL- MUTE functions of your TV. See your OTA antenna.
  • Page 27 Setting your digital audio options Many programs and events, especially those broadcast with high-definition video, also feature multiple audio channels to enhance the enjoyment through your home theater. The following options on your DVR+ can be used with other compatible equipment: • HDMI can be set to Stereo only if you are not connecting the HDMI output of your DVR+ to a device capable of multi-channel surround sound.
  • Page 28 Using the VUDU service on your DVR+ For simplicity and ease of use, access to the Internet-enabled VUDU on-demand movie application is integrated into the Program Guide available on your DVR+. By accessing the channel 200 range (see page 20 on how to change channels) from your guide, the information banner or other screens, you exit from any over-the-air TV broadcast and enter the VUDU online application running on the DVR+.

  • Page 29: Menus And Options

    :: Menus and Options What you’ll find in this chapter: • DVR+ Main Menu • SEARCH • DVR • GUIDE • SETTINGS Menus and Options ::...
  • Page 30 Menus and Options DVR+ Main Menu The Main Menu on your DVR+ is accessed by pressing the MENU Menu Navigation button on the remote control and is displayed arranged vertically The menu screens along the left-hand side of your TV screen. on your DVR+ can be navigated easily using the “D-pad” control in the...
  • Page 31 SEARCH The Search function of your DVR+ allows you to enter one or more keywords associated with programs or events you would like to find in the electronic Program Guide. After selecting SEARCH from the DVR+ Main Menu, use the navigation buttons on your remote to highlight and select characters, including letters and numbers, that spell out the keyword(s) you wish to find.
  • Page 32 GUIDE Selecting GUIDE from the Main Menu or pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control displays the Program Guide of the DVR+ on your screen. From the guide, you can: • Change channels to watch (or watch and record) a program on now. • Set the DVR+ to record a program on now or one scheduled in the future.
  • Page 33 • Network Setup—to view or change information about Internet Connectivity status and connection(s), including the setup of the optional USB WiFi adapter. • Power Options—to change the Inactivity Standby setting from the default of 4 hours to either 5 or 6 hours (the Off setting is not recommended). • Technical Info—to view information about your current DVR+ software version, information about the OTA and/or network signal, the availability of any downloadable software updates, the related open-source software notices or the...
  • Page 34 :: Menus and Options...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    :: Troubleshooting What you’ll find in this chapter: • Possible issues • Suggested actions. Troubleshooting ::...

  • Page 36: Program Guide

    15 seconds, and plug it back in. Press the button to turn on the receiver. • The Channel Master DVR+ is only capable of tuning in digital TV channels and will not tune to a channel that is still broadcasting analog TV signals.

  • Page 37: Fcc, Warranty, Oss

    :: FCC, Warranty, OSS What you’ll find in this chapter: • FCC Statement • Limited Warranty • Open Source Software Notices. FCC, Warranty, OSS ::...
  • Page 38 FCC Statement, Limited Warranty, OSS The following FCC Statement applies to your DVR+ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 39 Manufacturers, suppliers, or publishers, other than CHANNEL MASTER, may provide their own warranties to you but CHANNEL MASTER, in so far as permitted by law, provides their products “AS IS”. Software distributed by CHANNEL MASTER with or without the CHANNEL MASTER brand (including, but not limited to system software) is not covered by this Warranty.
  • Page 40 Warranty within a reasonable time, subject to lead-times from factory, and will make a good faith effort to minimize any and all delays where possible; and (g) CHANNEL MASTER will, at its cost, ship the repaired item or replacement to the Customer. If the Customer requests express shipping, the Customer will pay CHANNEL MASTER an expediting fee.
  • Page 41 CHANNEL MASTER SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND OF MERCHANTABILITY. 6.2 CHANNEL MASTER WILL NOT BE LIABLE IN TORT, INCLUDING LIABILITY IN NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY, AND WILL HAVE NO LIABILITY AT ALL FOR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY.
  • Page 42 The following Open-Source Software Notices apply to your DVR+ This product uses certain open source operating system software distributed pursuant to GNU General Public Licence Version 2 and GNU Lesser General Licence Version 2. The following software components are licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 2, a copy of which is provided with this product.
  • Page 43 Copyright @ 1993 David I. Bell, 1999, Rt-Control Inc., 2000 Lineo, Inc. libav Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. libglib Copyright (C) 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. libiconv Copyright (C) 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/> libintl Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. mke2fs\212 Copyright @ 1994 - 2005 Theodore Ts’...
  • Page 44 Written by Denis Oliver Kropp <dok@directfb.org>, Andreas Hundt <andi@fischlustig.de>, Sven Neumann <neo@directfb.org>, Ville Syrjälä <syrjala@sci.fi> and Claudio Ciccani <klan@users.sf.net>. libnl Copyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc. libproc-3.2.8 Copyright @ 1995 Martin Schulze, 1996 Charles Blake libtermcap Copyright @ 1985, 1986, 1993 - 1995 Free Software Foundation, Inc. Libusb Copyright (C) 1991, 1999 Free Software Foundation, Inc.

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