Current Version; Activating Your Receiver; Using Your Remote Control - Shaw Direct Satellite TV User Manual

You can use the ASPECT or B button while watching any program or recording to stretch or zoom
the picture. The current aspect mode is shown on screen each time you press the button, and will
be reset to the default specified by the "SD Aspect Ratio" setting each time you turn on your
satellite receiver.
The following connections may also be required for access to certain features or services.
Ethernet: An Ethernet cable is used to connect your receiver to your home router, which
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provides access to the Internet. Internet connectivity currently enables instant access to over
10,000 of your favourite movies, TV shows, and music videos with Shaw Direct On Demand.
Details on our on-demand services can be found in Section 9.
Phone Line: Connecting your HDDSR 605 or HDPVR 630 to your home phone line enables
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Caller ID, if you subscribe to this service through your local phone provider.
eSATA: An eSATA hard drive can be connected to the HDPVR 630 to add even more recording
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capacity. Refer to page 37 for more information on this feature.
1B. Current Version
Pressing OPTIONS, 4, 7 will display the System Status menu. Line H shows the version of your receiver
software, listed as "Current Version". This manual applies to Current Version 42.47 and higher.
Individual menus, options, or functionality may be slightly different depending on your Current Version.
If you have questions about whether your receiver has the most recent version, please inquire with the
Shaw Direct agent when you activate your receiver.
1C. Activating Your Receiver
Once connected, your receiver must be activated on your Shaw Direct account in order to access
programming and function properly. You can reach Shaw Direct customer service anytime at 1-888-554-
7827 to activate your receiver.
1D. Using Your Remote Control
For a full list of all buttons and their function, refer to the manual that came with your remote or the
Welcome Guide that came with your receiver. Throughout this manual, refer to the blue table on the right
side of the page to know which buttons access a particular functionality.
Additional Connections
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