Dish Network Digital PVR User manual

Digital PVR
Remote Control
User Guide
SAT
TV
VCR
AUX
UHF TM
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IMPORTANT REGULATORY FACTORS
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
This device complies with Part 15 of Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference.
•This device must accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation.
•Unauthorized equipment changes may void FCC certification.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
You must keep safety in mind while using this device. Keep these
and any other instructions for future reference.
Installation
Observe Warnings: Carefully follow all warnings on the device
and in the operating instructions.
Heat: DO NOT place the device near heat sources such as radiators,
stoves, heat registers, or other appliances that produce heat.
Care and Use
Cleaning: DO NOT use liquid, abrasive, solvent, or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
When Not in Use: Remove the batteries if this device is to be
left unattended or unused for a long period of time.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
when a solid object or liquid has fallen
onto or into the device.
DO NOT attempt to service this device.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
Opening covers other than the battery cover
will void the warranty.
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Contents of This Guide
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CONTENTS OF THIS GUIDE
About the Remote Control.................................. 2
If Your Receiver Does Not Respond................... 2
Remote Control Signals...................................... 3
How to Install the Batteries ................................. 3
Remote Control Modes ....................................... 3
How to Use the Buttons......................................4
SAT (Satellite Receiver) Mode............................ 4
TV Mode.............................................................11
AUX Mode for a Second TV.........................11
VCR Mode......................................................... 13
AUX Mode for a Second VCR......................13
AUX Mode for Cable TV Box ............................ 15
AUX Mode for Tuner or Amplifier...................... 17
Remote Control Procedures.............................18
How to Set Up the Remote to Control
Other Devices.............................................. 18
How to Scan for Device Codes......................... 20
How to Check the Device Codes ...................... 21
How to Switch Between TV and Device
Volume Control .............................. 21
How to Change the Address............................. 23
Device Codes ....................................................25
TVs.................................................................... 25
VCRs................................................................. 27
DVD Players...................................................... 28
Cable TV Boxes................................................ 28
Tuners and Amplifiers .......................................29
How to Trouble-Shoot.......................................30
Limited Warranty ...............................................31
If You Need Help................................................34
Index...................................................................35
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ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL
•This remote control gives you easyaccess to the features of DISH
NetworkTM satellite TV receivers.
•You can set up the remote to control as many as three devices
along with the receiver. These may be TVs, VCRs, DVD players,
cable TV boxes, tuners, or audio amplifiers.
•This remote can be used with both IR only and IR/UHF receivers
(a UHF receiver has an antenna attached to its back panel).
•This remote cannot be used with the DISH Network Model 7100/
7200 (DishPlayer) receiver.
•On most non-DishPVR receivers, the SKIP BACK button is now
the SYSTEM INFORMATION button.
•With a DishPVR receiver, the DVR List, PTV List or PVR list
button functions as the PVR button. Pressing it when the remote
is in SAT mode will open the PVR Recorded Events menu.
•With the JVC Model HM-DSR100-D-VHS, when the remote is
in SAT mode, the VCR buttons function as labelled. For
example, PLAY will start playing a videotape, STOP will stop the
tape, etc.
•When this remote is used with a DishPVR receiver,pressingthe
POUND (#) Button opens the Alpha Search menu.
IF YOUR RECEIVER DOES NOT RESPOND TO THIS
REMOTE
It may be that the receiver’s address was changed and is no longer set
to #1. This is important because if the receiver and remote are not set to
thesameaddress,theremotecannotcontrolthereceiver.
To check the receiver’s address, turn offthe receiver (leave the TV on),
and press the System Information or Info button on the front panel to
open the Important System Information screen. If the receiver
does not have such a button, pull the Smart Card to open the
Important System Information screen. If the remote address is not
1, you will need to change address (see page 23 for instructions).
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Remote Control Modes
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REMOTE CONTROL SIGNALS
The remote control uses both Infra-Red (IR) light and UHF signals to
control the satellite receiver and other devices.
•IR light travels only short distances (40 feet or less), and cannot
go through walls or other solidobjects. You mustpoint the remote
control directly at the device, with no objects blocking the signal
path.
•UHF signals can go through
walls but IR signals can’t. To
use UHF signals to control the
receiver, the receiver must
have a UHF antenna attached
to it
’s back panel.
HOW TO INSTALL THE
BATTERIES
When you replace old batteries, you should
replace all of the batteries. Use batteries of
thesamekind,for example, alkaline or
carbon zinc, and do not mix batteries of
different kinds.
Alkaline batteries last longer.
1.Pressdownontheslotinthebattery
cover (on the back of the remote
control) and slide the cover off.
2.Remove all of the old batteries.
3.Insert the new batteries. Make sure to
match the plus (“+”) ends with the plus
markings on the battery case.
4.Put thebattery cover back on by sliding
it back up into place.
REMOTE CONTROL MODES
To use the remote to control a device, do the following:
Note: Theremotecomesalready set up to control a receiver
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(unless the receiver’s address is not 1, in which case you will need
to change its address per the instructions on page 23).
1.For a device other than the receiver, set up the remote to control
the device. See How to Set Up the Remote to Control Other
Devices on page 18 for instructions.
2.Use the remote control mode buttons to control the satellite
receiver (SAT),aTV,VCR,andAUX devices (a cable TV box, a
tuner, or an audio amplifier) devices. To change themodesetting,
press the button for the device you want the remote to control.
3.The mode button’s backlight flashes once to show the remote is
settothatmode.
HOW TO USE THE BUTTONS
SAT (SATELLITE RECEIVER)MODE
SAT MODE BUTTON
You must press the SAT mode button to set the remote to SAT mode.
The SAT mode button’s back light goes on briefly to show the remote
is set to SAT mode. Make sure the remote is in SAT mode to use the
buttons described below.
•Some of the features described below may not
apply to your receiver. See the receiver User
Guide for details about the receiver’s features.
Only the remote control buttons described in this
sectionworkinSAT mode.
•There are two buttons reserved for functions that
may be added in the future for certain receivers.
These are Skip Ahead and DVR (or PTV) List.
For DishPVR receivers, these buttons function as
Skip Ahead and PVR, respectively.
•On non-DishPVR receivers, the Skip
Back button will work as the System
Information button.
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How to Use the Buttons
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AUX MODE BUTTON FOR TV POWER
You can use this button to turn the television on or off without leaving
SAT mode. However, to do this, you must set up the remote to control
the television and not setitupinAUX mode to control another device.
(See page 18 for information on setting up the remote to control other
devices.)
TV/VIDEO BUTTON
If you connect another signal such as cable or a TV antenna to the
receiver’s TV ANTENNA/CABLE IN port on the back panel, you can
use this button to switch the receiver between the satellite signal and
the other signal. If the TV has video format options, use this button to
switch the TV among those options. For example, if the TV supports
High Definition (HD) video, use this button to switch the satellite
receiver between HD mode and Standard Definition (SD) video mode
while using an EchoStar HDTV capable receiver.
VOLUME BUTTON
Some DISH Network satellite receivers have their own volume control.
For those that do, you can press this button (+) to raise the sound level
or (-) to lower the sound level.
Note: If the remote is programmed to control a TV, pressing this
button to raise or lower the sound volume, will raise or lower the sound
volume of the TV.
MUTE BUTTON
Some DISH Network receivers have their own Mute control. For those
that do, you can press this button to mute the satellite receiver’s sound.
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Note: If the remote is programmed to control a TV, pressing this
button will mute the sound of the TV.
POWER BUTTON
Press this button to turn the receiver on or off. The green POWER
light on the receiver front panel lights up to show the receiver is on,
and goes out to show the receiver is off.
MENU BUTTON
Press this button to open the Main Menu.
PAGE UP AND PAGE DOWN
Press the PAGE UP button or the PAGE DOWN button to scan, page
by page, through the Program Guide,aThemes menu, a Favorite
List, an Event Timers list, or a list of channels.
Note: With the JVC Model HM-DSR100-D-VHS, Page Up will Fast
Forward the videotape, and Page Down will rewind the tape, except
when you are in the Program Guide. In this case, these buttons will
function as PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN.
. GUIDE BUTTON
Press this button to open the Program Guide. When the Program
Guide is open, continue pressing this button to switch among your
Favorite Lists.
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How to Use the Buttons
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UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT
(ARROW)BUTTONS
•When you are in a menu, press these buttons to move the
highlight to an option.
•When you watch a program, press the UP or DOWN button to
change channels on the satellite receiver.
•When you watch a program, press the RIGHT button to open the
Browse Banner.
•When you have the Browse Banner open, press the UP or
DOWN buttontoseetheBrowse Banner for the next channel
above or below the one you are watching.
•When you have the Browse Banner open, press the RIGHT
button to display information on the program that is on next on
thesamechannel.
•When a menu offers you a list of choices (different from menu
options), press the UP or DOWN buttontoseemorechoices.
•When you have the Program Guide open, press these buttons
to move the highlight among the programs.
•To enter a number in a menu, highlight the place where you need
to enter the number. Then, press the UP or DOWN button to
increase or decrease the number in the highlighted place.
Or you can use the number buttons as described on page 9.
•When you watch a program, press the LEFT button to open the
Themes menu.
SELECT BUTTON
Press this button to select a highlighted option, or a program in the
Program Guide or Browse Banner.
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RECALL BUTTON
Press this button to return to the last channel you watched.
INFORMATION (INFO) BUTTON
•Press this button for more information when you have the
Program Guide or the Browse Banner open, or when you
watch a program.
•When you have a menu open with a Help option, press this
button to see help information for that menu.
•Highlight a program in a Themes list and then press this button
for more information on the program.
•You can turn the receiver off (make sure the TV is on) and then
press this button to open the Important System Information
menu. Note: Even when the receiver is “off,” it keeps working
and it needs electrical power. Do not unplug the power cord.
VIEW BUTTON
•Press this button to immediately go back to watching a program.
•When you watch a program, press this button to briefly display
the Program Banner.
•When you are in a menu, press this button to cancel a procedure
and go back to watching a program.
CANCEL BUTTON
Press this button to cancel a procedure and go back to the previous
menu or to watch a program.
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