Motorola DSR205 User manual

DSR205
User Guide

This user guide is for use with DSR205 Digital Satellite Receivers
Publication #516581-001
Rev A
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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: "DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE." To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture. Do not open the unit. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO
WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. To prevent electric shock, do not use this (polarized) plug with an
extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Lightning Flash Icon. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s housing that may be strong enough to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
Exclamation Point Icon. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A/Class B (whichever is applicable) limits
for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Read, Follow and Keep Instructions. Before you operate the unit, read and
follow all of the safety and operating instructions. Keep the safety and operating instructions
for future reference.
Heed Warning. Pay attention to all warnings on the equipment and in the operating
instructions.
Cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth to clean the
outside of the unit. Do not open the unit for cleaning or any other reason.
Power Cord Protection. Place power supply cords so that they are not walked on or
pinched by items placed on or against them. Pay particular attention to the cords where they
join the plug, near convenience receptacles, and where they exit from the equipment.
Power Sources/Grounding. Operate the equipment from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. This product has a polarized alternating-current line plug as a
safety feature. This plug fits into the power outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not try to change the plug or defeat
its safety purpose.
Ventilation. Do not block or cover the slots and openings of the unit. They provide
ventilation and protect it from overheating. Never place the unit on carpeting, which it may
block ventilation through the bottom slots. Never place the unit near a source of heat or in a
built-in installation rack unless there is proper ventilation. Do not place near heat sources such
as radiators, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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Do Not Operate near Water. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, swimming pool, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or in
similar situations.
Objects or Liquid in the Unit. Never push any object into this unit through any of
its openings because they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out the parts. This could
cause a fire or any electrical shock. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the unit.
Laser Light. Use or controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Avoid direct eye exposure. Keep out of
reach of children. The laser light emitted from this device should not be directed towards
people, under any circumstances.
Overloading. Do not overload power outlets or extension cords. This can result in a risk of
fire or electrical shock.
Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this equipment from the power source, and
contact a qualified service provider if any of the following situations occurs:
- If the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
- If liquid or objects have fallen into the unit.
- If the unit became wet from rain or water.
- If the unit was dropped or damaged.
- If the unit’s performance changes.
Service. Do not try to service this product yourself. If you open or remove the cover, you
may be exposed to dangerous voltage or other hazards and may void the unit’s warranty.
Contact a qualified service provider for all service.
Mounting and Placement. Do not place this product on an unstable surface such as a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. It may fall, causing serious injury to a child, adult, or to the
unit itself. To mount the unit, follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Do not place this product directly on wood or
simulated wood surfaces because these surfaces may be damaged.
Power Lines. Do not locate the satellite antenna system near overhead power lines,
electrical light or power circuits, or where it can fall into power lines or circuits. When
installing a satellite antenna system, avoid dangerous contact with power lines or circuits.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding. To provide some protection against voltage surges,
lightning, and built-up static charges, make sure that the satellite antenna is properly grounded.
Outdoor Cable Protection. Protect all outdoor connections from moisture. During
installation, treat all of the cable connectors on your LNB with coax seal, even if the connection
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. If your receiver requires repairs, contact your equipment provider,
who will be able to assist you.
Safety Check. After the unit is serviced or repaired, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to find out if the unit is in proper operating condition.

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Lightning. To protect the product from damage caused by lightning and power line surges,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect it from the antenna or cable system before a
lightning storm or if the unit will be left unattended or unused for a long period of time. Once a
storm passes, reconnect all antenna cables to the correct connectors. If you live in an area that
has manylightning storms, buy polarized surge protectors and surge protectors for the power
line, telephone line, and RF cable to protect your system from damage. Never attempt to
connect or disconnect any wires during a thunderstorm or lightning storm.
Note to the system installer:
The purpose of this reminder is to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. The illustration is an
example of antenna grounding according to the National Electrical Code Section 810, "Radio and
Television Equipment." Check your local building and electrical codes for other restrictions on antenna
grounding.
1. For the ground wire, use No. 10 AWG (5.3mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4mm2) aluminum, No. 17
AWG (1.0mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger.
2. Secure the antenna lead-in
wire and ground wires to the
house with stand-off
insulators spaced 4 ft.
(1.22mm) to 6 ft. (1.83mm)
apart.
3. Mount the antennadischarge
unit as close as possible to
the place where the lead-in
enters the house.
4. Use a jumper wire that is no
smaller than No. 6 AWG
(13.3mm2) copper, or the
equivalent, when using a
separate antenna grounding
electrode. See NEC Section
810-21(1).
5. In areas that are heavily prone to lightning storms install a lightning rod mounted to the top of the
antenna on the back side.Install a ground strap (2 AWG, or larger,of copper wire) from the lightning
rod to the rest of the antenna ground system.
6. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information about
the following items:
- Proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure.
- Grounding of the lead-in wire to the antenna discharge unit.
- Size of grounding conductors.
- Location of antenna-discharge unit.
- Connection to grounding electrodes.
- Requirement for the grounding electrode.

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Programming Copyright Notice
Use of this device may violate Section605 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, if that use
consists of the unauthorized interception and divulgence of radio communications for one’s own benefit
where there is no entitlement to its receipt.
Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
with FCC regulations (the manufacturer) could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Resale of signals received from broadcast satellites is explicitly regulated. In any use or application
involving resale or distribution, the user should verify compliance with current laws, regulations, and
approved procedures for use. Where required, local and federal licensing or franchise authorization is the
sole responsibility of the user.
Export of this device requires a valid export license issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce.
FCC Compliance
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN). If
requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line.
Excessive REN’s on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming
call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN’s should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the
number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total REN’s contact the
telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.
This equipment cannot be used on the telephone company-provided coin service. Connection to party line
service is subject to state tariffs.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. If advance notice isn’t practical, the
telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. Also you will be advised of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, please contact:
Star Choice Communications, Inc.
1-888-554-STAR
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.
This equipment uses the following USOC jacks: RJ11C

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It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to which this device is
connected. This is to avoid damaging the equipment caused by local lightening strikes and other electrical
surges.
This equipment is Hearing-Aid Compatible (HAC).
User Instructions
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and then on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
- 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.

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Copyright © 2004 Motorola, Inc.
MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, TVPass and DigiCipher are registered in the US Patent & Trademark
Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Certain third party
trademarks are used throughout this manual for explanatory purposes only. The depiction of any third
party trademark in typed form, or graphical form, in this manual should not be taken to imply any
relationship, sponsorship, endorsement, license between Motorola, Inc. and the owner of such third party
trademark, or any other affiliation. Such trademarks, and graphical representations thereto, include NBC,
Bravo, History Channel, CBS, WGN, Lifetime, A&E, HGTV, ESPN, Fox, ESPN2, CNN, Discovery, PBS,
CMT, Playboy, TMN, “National Geographic: On Assignment”, “Blind Faith”, “Art and Racing”,
“Defiance”, “Doug”, “Hey Arnold!”, “Ace Ventura”, “Fatal Affair”, “Bravo!”, “Authors”, “The
Avengers”, “Interiors”, “House”, “Build”, “ESPN Now”, “Rodeo”, “Automovilismo”, “American
Muscle”, “CNN/Sports Illustrated Sports News”, “The Sixth Sense”, “Discovery Kids”, “Discovery
Science”, Discovery Health” and are the property of their respective owners. Further, any other third
party trademarks not listed herein are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola, Inc. 2004
Covered under one or more U.S. patents: 4613901, 4634808, 4712238, 4792973, 4823399, 4864615,
4908859, 4933898, 4975951, 5068724, 5081680, 5083293, 5091782, 5093720, 5111504, 544664,
5216295, 5216374, 5216503, 5345408, 5376968, 5398237, 5406228, 5485577, 5517250, 5530400,
5537420, 5565922, 5566089, 5580203, 5598415 and patents pending.
ATTENTION
This consumer unit is intended for the decoding of DigiCipher®II television
signals for consumer use. Possession of this device does not enable or entitle the
possessor to receive DigiCipher II television signals. Contact program providers
to obtain appropriate authorization.
WARNING
The unauthorized modification of any decoder and the sale and use of any such
decoder is prohibited by law. Any such modification or alteration of this product
or any unauthorized reception of television programming could subject the user
and/or seller and/or party modifying the decoder to fines, imprisonment and civil
damages.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.......................................i
Note to the system installer: ....................................................................... iii
User Instructions ...........................................................................................v
Equipment Attachment Limitations .............................................................v
Installation ...................................................................................1
Connecting the Satellite Dish, Receiver, and TV .........................................1
Front Panel Key Descriptions .......................................................................2
Back Panel Connections ...............................................................................2
Using the Menus ...........................................................................................3
Choosing the Menu Language ......................................................................3
Acquiring a Signal ........................................................................................4
Authorizing Your Receiver ..........................................................................4
Completing the Receiver Connections to
Your Entertainment System .........................................................................5
Connections to Audio/Video Monitor ..........................................................5
Connections to Audio/Video Monitor and VCR ..........................................5
Additional Features ......................................................................................6
Viewing and Language Settings ...................................................................7
Audio Settings ..............................................................................................7
Installation Settings ......................................................................................7
System Status ................................................................................................8
Authorization Screens ..................................................................................8
Using Your Remote.....................................................................9
Key Functions .............................................................................................10
Programming the Remote Control ..............................................................12
If Your Four-Digit Code is not in the Tables (Scanning) ...........................13
Programming the Master Power Feature ....................................................13
Verifying Your TV, DVD, VCR and AUX Mode Codes ..........................14
Volume Control Crossover .........................................................................14
If You Have More Than One Satellite Receiver ........................................14
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries ....................................................15
"Remote Energy Saver" ..............................................................................15
Watching TV...............................................................................23
How to Select Menu Options .....................................................................23
Banners .......................................................................................................24
Interactive Program Guide (IPG) ...............................................................25
How to Display the Guide ..........................................................................25
Table of Contents

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Interests and Favorites ................................................................................28
Options.......................................................................................31
How to Display and Use the Options Menu ...............................................31
Opening Your Mail .....................................................................................32
Setting Favorite Channels ...........................................................................34
Setting Parental Controls & Passwords ......................................................35
Setting Timers ............................................................................................38
List Purchases .............................................................................................42
Change System Settings .............................................................................43
Installation Settings ....................................................................................45
System Status ..............................................................................................45
Specifications............................................................................47
Input ............................................................................................................47
Video ..........................................................................................................47
Remodulator Output ...................................................................................48
Audio ..........................................................................................................48
Warranty & Service ...................................................................49

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Installation
Connecting the Satellite Dish, Receiver, and TV
Complete the following steps, and make sure that the satellite receiver is not
plugged into a power source before you connect any cables to the receiver:
• Connect the cable from the satellite dish to the satellite terminal on the satellite
receiver's back panel. Connect the supplied three-wire (red, yellow, and white)
cable from the TV terminal on the satellite receiver's back panel to TV IN (or
coaxial cable to VHF IN) terminal on your TV.
• On the back panel of the satellite receiver, set the CH3 CH4 switch which is
located just above the TV terminal— to the same channel that you set on your
TV for use with your VCR.
• Turn on the TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4 to match the position of the switch
on the back panel of the satellite receiver.
• Plug the satellite receiver power cord into a standard power outlet. Wait one
minute, and then press the POWER key on the left side of the satellite
receiver's front panel.
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Front Panel Key Descriptions
1. POWER. Press this key to turn the receiver power on/off and to watch pro-
grams in SAT mode.
2. REMOTE . An indicator dot blinks each time you press a key on the remote
control.
3. SIGNAL . An indicator lights up when a satellite signal is present. Green
indicates a good signal. Red indicates no signal.
Back Panel Connections
1. SATELLITE IN. This terminal receives LNB input.
2. ANTENNA IN. This is an off-air antenna terminal.
3. CH3 CH4. This switch determines the channel (3 or 4) to which you set your
TV to receive satellite broadcasts. The setting should be the same as the TV
setting for use with your VCR (usually channel 3).
4. OUT TO TV. This supplies the VHF signal to your TV.
5. AUDIO OUT (R L). These are audio outputs, which may be used to connect to
your TV or VCR. Volume levels are not adjustable.
6. TO VCR. This video output jack may be connected to your VCR input
connections for VCR taping.
7. POWER. This is the power block input.
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Using the Menus
You will be making various
adjustments to your receiver
using the keys on the remote
control. Press Options on the
remote control. The Change
System Settings option
provides access to menus that
allow you to adjust the
operation of your system.
•Pressthe
34
keysor the
56
keys to highlight
the option you wish to
select. Then press the ENTER key to select it.
• If the options are numbered, simply press the number key for an option.
Choosing the Menu Language
To make sure that themenus
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.
• From the Options menu,
select option 6 (Change System Settings), and the System Settings menu will
appear.
• Select option 1 (Change Viewing and Language Settings), and the Viewing &
Language Settings menu will appear.
• Option 3 shows you the language options available for the menus. Press the
56
keys on the remote to select your language.
• Once you have chosen a language, press the GO BACK key until you return to
the Options menu or press the EXIT key to exit and return to watching
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Acquiring a Signal
Complete the following steps to help you acquire a signal:
• Using the number keys on the remote control, tune to the authorization channel
(refer to the information supplied with your system). You should see a banner
with the channel number at the top of the screen.
• Press the OPTIONS key on the remote control. The Options menu will appear.
• From the Options menu, select option 6 (Change System Settings), and the
System Settings menu will appear.
• Select option 3 (Change Installation Settings), and on the Installation Settings
menu select option 1 (Tune in Satellite Signal).
• Look at the value in the box labelled Signal. If it is less than 10, make sure that
all connections between the satellite dish LNBF and the satellite receiver are
correct. If the signal strength remains below 10, contact your service provider
for assistance.
• Using the number keys on the remote control, enter the Provider ID supplied
by your service provider (refer to the information supplied with your system).
You can use the
3
key on the remote control to back up and make corrections.
• If the satellite dish is pointed at the correct satellite, the large field in the center
of the screen will turn green and display the message "Correct signal found". If
you do not see this message within 5 to 10 minutes, the satellite dish may be
pointed at the incorrect satellite. Contact your service provider for assistance.
Authorizing Your Receiver
• Press the EXIT key on
the remote control. Then
press the number keys
for the authorization
channel.
• Press the OPTIONS key
on the remote control.
The Options menu will
appear.
• From the Options menu,
select option 6 (Change
System Settings), and
the System Settings
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• Select option 4 (Check System Status), and the System Status menu will
appear. Line A shows your Unit ID number.
• Telephone the company that provides your programming subscription, and ask
to authorize your unit.
• When your receiver has received the authorization message the Trip Counter
on the Installation Settings menu will advance.
Completing the Receiver Connections to
Your Entertainment System
You will need to make changes to connect your VCR.
• Connect the top/left TV terminal on the back panel of the receiver to the IN
terminal on the 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
TV.
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).
• Using standard RCA-type audio/video cables, connect the two bottom/left
speaker (R and L) terminalson the back panel of the receiver to the audio input
terminals on the monitor (or TV using the baseband inputs).
Connections to Audio/Video Monitor and VCR
Complete the following steps if you plan to connect the satellite receiver to an
audio/video monitor and VCR:
• Using standard RCA-type audio/video cables, connect the top/right TV
(VIDEO output) terminal on the rear panel of the receiver to the video input
terminal on the VCR.
• Using standard RCA-type audio/video cables, connect the two bottom/right
Speaker icon (R and L) terminals on the rear panel of the receiver to the audio
input terminals on the VCR.
• Using standard RCA-type audio/video cables, connect the audio and video

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inputs on the audio/video monitor (or TV using baseband audio/video inputs)
to the outputs on the VCR.
Additional Features
After you complete the
installation procedures, you
may wish to use the on-screen
menus to make additional
adjustments to the satellite
receiver's operation.
Options. The Options menu
provides access to all of the on-
screen menus. It appears when
you press the OPTIONS key on
the remote control.
Change System Settings. The
Change System Settings menu provides access to menus that allow you to adjust
the operation of your system.
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Viewing and Language Settings
Channel Information. The Channel Information option allows you to turn the
header (top of screen) and banner (bottom of screen) On or Off. The default
setting is On.
Subtitles. The Subtitles option allows you to select the language for subtitles (if
available forthe particularprogram) or keepthem turned off. The default setting is
None.
Language. The Language option allows you to select the language of the on-
screen menus and audio for your programs. The default setting is English.
TV Viewing. The TV Viewing option allows you to select the size of the viewing
area. Select the Standard option if your TV screen is a typical screen with a 4:3
ratio ofwidth to height. Select Wide ifyour TV screen is a wide screen with a 16:9
ratio (as in HDTV’s or digital TV’s). The default setting is Standard.
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. Select HiFi if it is connected to your stereo
system.
Satellite Audio. Select option 2 and then select Mono, Stereo, or Surround.
Installation Settings
Tune in Satellite Signal. This option allows you to see the strength of the signal
your antenna is receiving.
Set Remote Control Address. This option allows you to control up to four
receivers in a centralized area, with one or more remote controls. Each receiver
requires a separate address. The default address is 0000.
On the front panel of your receiver press the Menu button to bring up the Menu
screen.
• Choose Options.
• Choose option 6 (Change System Settings).
• Choose option 3 (Installation Settings).

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• On the Installation Settings
menu, choose option 2 (Set
Remote Control Address).
Now follow the instructions
on the Remote Control
Address screen.
• If you have four receivers,
you will have to change the
addresses on three of them:
they will have address of
0000, 0001, 0002, and
0003.
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.
System Status
This is a view-only screen
that displays information
about the status of the
receiver.
Trip Counter. Trip Counter
displays the number of
message updates from your
service provider.
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. (If you have not set a password, just
press the ENTER key.)
• The receiver is not authorized.
• A subscription is required to receive the program.
• There is a program blackout in your area.
• There is a technical problem.

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Using Your Remote
All around the world, people just like you are enjoying
entertaining, educational, and informational programming
with a Motorola 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 and auxiliary
equipment.
A Word About Modes. To enable the remote control to
operateyour receiver, your TV, andyour VCR, it may have
as many as five main modes of operation: SAT mode, TV
mode, DVD mode, VCR mode and AUX mode. This
means that when you press the SAT, TV, DVD, VCR or
AUX keys on the remote control, you enable it to control
each of these devices, one at a time. Naturally, some of the
remote control keys have more than one function,
depending upon which mode you are using at the time.
Keep this in mind as you read the descriptions for each
remote control key. Also keep in mind that some SAT
functions are available only within SAT mode. Among
these special functions are access to the menus through the
OPTIONS key, use of the Interactive Program Guide (IPG)
through the GUIDE key, and the ability to select a satellite
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Key Functions
Power. To turn the component on or off.
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.
TV(mode). To change the remote to TV mode so it can control the TV.
VCR(mode). To change the remote to VCR mode to control the VCR.
DVD(mode). To change the remote to DVD mode to control the DVD.
AUX(mode). To change the remote to AUX mode to control auxiliary
components.
Source. To control the input source to your satellite receiver, your TV, your VCR
or your auxiliary components.
- In SAT mode, it shifts between satellite or cable and antenna input.
- In TV mode, it shifts between auxiliary antenna and video sources.
- In VCR mode, it shifts between TV input and VCR input.
- In DVD mode, it shifts between TV input and DVD input.
- In AUX mode, it allows input from auxiliary components.
PPV. To display the current Pay-Per-View selections.
Options. To exit any menu and display the Options menu.
Interests. To exit any menu and display the Interests menu. Press it again to
remove the Interests menu and return to watching a program.
Browse. To view program information for channels and times other than the
current channel and time while continuing to view a program. Press GO BACK to
return to watching a program. Press ENTER to go to the program located in the
Browse banner.
Future. To display a program banner for what’s on in the future while you are
watching a program.
Guide. To display the Interactive Program Guide (IPG). Press it again to return to
program viewing.
Go Back. To return to the previous menu.
Enter. For convenience, there are two ENTER keys. If you are using a menu,
press ENTER to select a highlighted option. In SAT mode press ENTER to tune in
the channel whose numbers you have already pressed.
Arrow Keys. To highlight selections from menu screens. Also used in the Browse
banner to navigate between listings.