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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Record without limitations or fees.
  • Page 2 Channel Master DVR+. This User Guide may cover other devices not listed here. Document Number: 199646 Document Version: 1.0 Channel Master is a registered trademark and DVR+ is a trademark of Channel Master L.L.C. All product names, trade names, or corporate names mentioned in this User Guide are acknowledged to be the proprietary property of the registered owners.
  • 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 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 6: 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 7 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+ receiver; or if you DVR+ receiver. It describes the controls and connections required...
  • Page 8 Quick Start Guide Record without limitations or fees. Quick Start Guide What is included with your DVR+ Unpack the box and familiarize yourself with each item: Stop Sheet Power Supply Remote Control Introduction ::...
  • Page 9 Front Panel Controls The front panel of your Channel Master DVR+ receiver features the following: IR Receiver to receive infrared signals from your remote control. Please do not cover or obstruct. Status LED to provide a visual indication of whether your DVR+ receiver is turned on (bright blue) or in standby mode (dim blue).
  • Page 10 Connecting and setting up your DVR+ receiver Connect the antenna to the receiver. RF IN Connects over-the-air (OTA) TV antenna Connect the receiver to the TV. ® HDMI Output audio and video to the TV Note: Only use a good-quality, shielded HDMI cable.
  • Page 11 Using your DVR+ remote control Input Selects the TV input (see Programming the Remote Control, page 10) On/Standby TV On/Standby DVR+ power 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...
  • Page 12 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 13 :: Introduction...

  • Page 14: 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 Recording a program using your DVR+ Playing back a recorded program Deleting a recorded program on your DVR+ Managing your recorded programs Locking a recording with a password.
  • Page 15 Getting Started Turning on your new DVR+ receiver When you switch on your DVR+ receiver for the first time, it may take a minute for two 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 subscription-free, over-the-air channels.
  • Page 16 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 setup mode.
  • Page 17 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 successful entry into the setup mode.
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  • Page 21 You can also delete all content in a folder by deleting the folder itself. Note: The Channel Master DVR+ receiver still records your programs when the receiver is in standby. Playing back a recorded program on your DVR+ Press DVR on the remote.

  • Page 22: Locking A Recording

    Managing recorded programs on your DVR+ Schedule / History / Recordings Sort A-Z or by date/time Delete Search 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. Press OK on the remote.
  • Page 23 :: Getting Started...

  • Page 24: 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 the live pause feature on DVR+ Using Internet-enabled online apps. Using the DVR+ ::...

  • Page 25: Changing Channels

    TV; press MUTE again or VOL+ or VOL- to 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- and MUTE functions of your TV. See your OTA antenna.

  • Page 26: Getting Program Info

    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 27 Using the live pause feature on your DVR+ While viewing programming on a channel, pressing the PAUSE button on your remote control activates an automatic memory buffer, capturing as much as 15 minutes of live TV. You can: Use the rewind, fast forward, skip back, skip forward, pause, and play functions of your remote control on the buffered programming.

  • Page 28: Menus And Options

    :: Menus and Options What you’ll find in this chapter: DVR+ Main Menu SEARCH GUIDE SETTINGS Deleting an unwanted channel Setting up network connectivity Updating your DVR+ software. Menus and Options ::...

  • Page 29: Dvr+ Main Menu

    Menus and Options DVR+ Main Menu The Main Menu on your DVR+ receiver is accessed by pressing Menu Navigation the MENU button on the remote control and is displayed arranged Your DVR+ receiver’s vertically along the left-hand side of your TV screen. menu screens can be navigated easily using center of your remote.

  • Page 30: Search

    SEARCH Your DVR+ receiver’s Search function 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 31: Guide

    GUIDE Selecting GUIDE from the Main Menu or pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control displays the Program Guide of the DVR+ receiver on your screen. From the guide, you can: Change channels to watch (or watch and record) a program on now. Set the DVR+ receiver to record a program on now or one scheduled in the future.
  • Page 32 Network Setup—to view or change the status and information about Internet connectivity, including setup of the optional USB WiFi adapter (see page 28). 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, the status of the OTA and/or network signal, the availability of any downloadable software updates (see page 29), the notices for related open-source software, or...
  • Page 33 Deleting an unwanted channel Pressing the MENU button, highlighting and selecting the SETTINGS menu, followed by the Tuning submenu, then Channels displays the list of scanned-in channels on your DVR+ receiver. If you need to delete a channel (for example, it is a duplicate of another channel or it is one that you never watch), then: Highlight the channel in the list that you want to delete.
  • Page 34 Updating your DVR+ software By pressing the MENU button, highlighting and selecting the SETTINGS menu, followed by the Technical Info submenu, and then Software Updates, you can: Manually Check for downloads. Note that a DVR+ receiver with an active connection to the Internet will periodically check for downloads automatically.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    :: Troubleshooting What you’ll find in this chapter: Possible issues Suggested actions. Troubleshooting ::...
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Signal Issues Verify the coax cable to the over-the-air antenna is connected to both the RF IN port on the back of the receiver (hand-tighten only) and also to the over-the-air antenna. Verify your antenna has not been moved out of proper alignment. This can cause signal loss on some or all channels.
  • Page 38 If your network equipment appears to be working correctly, but you still cannot access the Internet from devices connected to the network, contact your Internet service provider for assistance. To enjoy high-quality video streaming from online applications such as VUDU, a 2 Mbps minimum connection speed is recommended. If you are not sure of your connection speed, check with your Internet service provider.
  • Page 39 If your DVR+ receiver’s audio sounds distorted, then you can: Audio Issues – Try a different channel to see if the fault lies in the transmission of the signal. – Try to see if the fault lies with your reception of the channel’s signal(s) by ensuring that your over-the-air antenna is installed and aimed correctly (for example, away from tall buildings and metal obstacles).

  • Page 40: 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 41 FCC Statement, Limited Warranty, OSS The following FCC Statement applies to 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 42 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 43 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 44 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 45 The following Open-Source Software Notices apply to 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 46 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 47 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.
  • Page 48 Quick Start Guide Record without limitations or fees.
  • Page 49 Warning and Attention Symbols You must be aware of safety when you install and use this system. This Quick Start 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. The Class II equipment symbol means the equipment has additional insulation and does not need to be grounded.
  • Page 50 Important Safety Instructions, continued Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. has been damaged in any way, such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into it, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 51 What’s Included DVR+ Quick Start Guide Record without limitations or fees. Quick Start Guide Stop Sheet Power Supply Remote Control For detailed product information, view the online User Guide available at ChannelMaster.com/Support. For additional accessories, visit ChannelMasterStore.com. Front Panel Controls IR Receiver Status LED Power Button...
  • Page 52 Connections and Set-Up Connect the antenna to the receiver. RF IN Connects over-the-air antenna Connect the receiver to the TV. ® HDMI Output audio and video to the TV Note: Only use good quality screened USB and HDMI cables. Connect the power cord to the receiver and plug into a wall outlet. Turn on the TV and select the correct input.
  • Page 53 Using the Remote Input Selects the TV input (see Programming the Remote Control on page 4) On/Standby TV On/Standby DVR+ on/standby (see Programming the Remote Control on Numeric Keypad page 4 Choose channel directly by number/enter SMS style text in menus Period Displays sub-channels Zoom...
  • Page 54 Watching TV Mute/unmute (see Programming the Remote Control View program/ channel information Change channel Increase/decrease sound volume (see Programming Pause a the Remote program Control Play a program Rewind Fast forward Skip backward Skip forward Record current program or Stop selected program or series To move through the...
  • Page 55 Programming the Remote Control The remote is capable of controlling basic functions of most TVs (volume, mute, Easy Scan method or the Code Entry method. Easy Scan Turn your TV on. Point the remote at the TV. Hold down both CH+ and VOL- on the remote simultaneously for at least two seconds.
  • Page 56 Note: Remote codes for some of the popular TVs are provided below; for a complete list, see the Channel Master DVR+ User Guide found at ChannelMaster.com/Support. Remote Code: After the fourth digit entry, the TV button LED gives successfully programmed.
  • Page 57 (press the POWER it from the outlet for 15 seconds, and plug it back in. Power the receiver back on. The Channel Master DVR+ is only able to tune to Missing digital channels and will not tune to a channel that is Channel still broadcasting in analog.

  • Page 58: Limited Warranty

    CHANNEL MASTER hardware. 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 your rights with respect to its use.
  • Page 59 2.4 The price of out-of-warranty repairs payable by the Customer will be based on standard labor and parts prices in effect at the time of the repair. CHANNEL MASTER will use its best efforts to ensure that the cost of such repair, exchange, refurbishing, or substitution will not exceed the original price of Product.
  • Page 60 As with all software controlled products, unexpected behavior could arise if the user tries to perform operations in a non-routine manner. This product, like almost any other high tech product, is subject to bugs and hence Channel Master CANNOT AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE OR WARRANT THAT ALL FEATURES, SUCH AS PARENTAL CONTROLS, WILL WORK AS INTENDED UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES.
  • Page 61 For customer service, visit Para servicio de atención al cliente, visite Pour contacter le service clientèle, visitez ChannelMaster.com/Support To purchase accessories, visit Para adquirir accesorios, visite Pour acheter des accessoires, visitez ChannelMasterStore.com...

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