Motorola DSR205 User's Guide

DSR205 User Guide

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DSR205 User Guide 1 1InstallationConnecting the Satellite Dish, Receiver, and TV Complete the following steps, and make sure that the satellite recei

12 Front Panel Key Descriptions1. POWER. Press this key to turn the receiver power on/off and to watch pro-grams in SAT mode. 2. REMOTE . An indicato

InstallationDSR205 User Guide 3 Using the Menus You will be making various adjustments to your receiver using the keys on the remote control. Press O

14 Acquiring a Signal Complete the following steps to help you acquire a signal:• Using the number keys on the remote control, tune to the authorizat

InstallationDSR205 User Guide 5 • Select option 4 (Check System Status), and the System Status menu will appear. Line A shows your Unit ID number.• Te

16 inputs on the audio/video monitor (or TV using baseband audio/video inputs) to the outputs on the VCR.Additional FeaturesAfter you complete the ins

InstallationDSR205 User Guide 7 Viewing and Language SettingsChannel Information. The Channel Information option allows you to turn the header (top of

18 • On the Installation Settings menu, choose option 2 (Set Remote Control Address). Now follow the instructions on the Remote Control Address screen

DSR205 User Guide 9 2Using Your RemoteAll around the world, people just like you are enjoying entertaining, educational, and informational programm

This user guide is for use with DSR205 Digital Satellite ReceiversPublication #516581-001Rev AAll Rights ReservedGeneral Instrument Corporation doing

210 Key FunctionsPower. To turn the component on or off.SAT(mode). To change the remote to SAT mode so it can control the receiver for viewing satelli

Using Your RemoteDSR205 User Guide 11 Exit. To exit any menu and watch a program or to display a program information if you are already watching a pro

212 Programming the Remote ControlThe remote control is set at the factory to control all of the satellite receiver functions, but to use it to operat

Using Your RemoteDSR205 User Guide 13 If Your Four-Digit Code is not in the Tables (Scanning)If you try to program your remote control using the four-

214 Verifying Your TV, DVD, VCR and AUX Mode CodesYou can verify the accepted programming codes for each mode by following these steps.1. Press the TV

Using Your RemoteDSR205 User Guide 15 Using the remote control press the Menu button to bring up the Menu screen on the receiver monitor (TV).• Choose

216 ABI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1064AOC. . . . . . 1005,1006,1019,1020,1023,1024. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Your RemoteDSR205 User Guide 17 Majestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1018Marantz . . . . . . . .1006,1010,1066,1068,1072

218 Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3179Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3163Ape

Using Your RemoteDSR205 User Guide 19 Logik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2089Luxor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DSR205 User Guide i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WA R NIN G: "DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SA

220 AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6238Americast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6128Cab

Using Your RemoteDSR205 User Guide 21 Adcom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4024,4032,4042Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

222 Aiwa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5251Apex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5011Audi

DSR205 User Guide 23 3Watching TVOnce you become accustomed to the various controls and features, you will spend most of your television viewing time

324 BannersProgram banners appear at the bottom of the screen:On Now banner—When you tune in a channel, this banner displays the current program title

Watching TVDSR205 User Guide 25 •Press the keys to scroll through the channels.•Press the keys to scroll through the next or previous program.• Press

326 Guide ScreenThe header (top of screen) displays the current Interests menu setting (sports, movies, etc.) on the left side and the time on the rig

Watching TVDSR205 User Guide 27 • Press the INTERESTS key. The Interests menu will appear. • Highlight one of the listed choices and press the ENTER k

328 Interests and FavoritesYou have the choice to scan every channel when you "channel surf." But to help you locate channels and shows of s

Watching TVDSR205 User Guide 29 3 Movies. If you select this interest, you will be able to channel surf exclusively for movies.4 News/Education. If

Safetyii 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

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DSR205 User Guide 31 4OptionsHow to Display and Use the Options MenuThe Options menu is your doorway to a series of menu screens that allow you to se

432 3. Set Parental Control (and Passwords). Parental Control features and passwords allow you to control the programs, channels, and subject matter

OptionsDSR205 User Guide 33 Mailbox Message ScreenThe Message screen contains the complete message. Once you read the message and wish to erase it, pr

434 Setting Favorite ChannelsWith this option, you can create a list of favorite channels using the Favorite Channels menu. Once you create this list

OptionsDSR205 User Guide 35 To assign a channel to the Favorites A, B, C or D list:•Press the keys to scroll through the list of channels.•Press theke

436 Changed screen appears, letting you know that your password is now effective. Press the GO BACK key to return to the Parental Control menu.To Set

OptionsDSR205 User Guide 37 each time you set a lock.• When you are channel surfing, the receiver will skip locked out channels. If you try to directl

438 6. Lock Channel on "No Info" in Guide. This option will allow you to lock any programming that is listed as "No Info" in the G

OptionsDSR205 User Guide 39 How to Use the Timers MenuThe Timers menu has up to 25 timer listings. Each listing that has already been set includes the

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDSR205 User Guide iii Lightning. To protect the product from damage caused by lightning and power line surges, unplug it

440 Before a Timer ExecutesTwo minutes before a timer executes, the front panel Timer light will blink, and a countdown screen will appear. You may ei

OptionsDSR205 User Guide 41 If You Press the GO BACK KeyIf you press the Go BACK key from the Set Timer menu, a message screen will appear. It will in

442 Setting a Timer Using the GuideTo set a timer while you are using the Guide:• Highlight a future program.• Press the INFO key or the ENTER key.• T

OptionsDSR205 User Guide 43 Change System SettingsThe System Settings menu provides access to menus that allow you to adjust the operation of your sys

444 TV Viewing. The TV Viewing option allows you to select the size of the viewing area. Select the Normal option if your TV screen is typical screen

OptionsDSR205 User Guide 45 Installation SettingsTune in Satellite Signal. This option allows you to see the strength of the signal your antenna is re

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DSR205 User Guide 47 5SpecificationsInputL-Band InputInput frequency 950 to 1550 MHz or950 to 2150 MHzInput impedance 75 ohmInput level -65 dBm to -2

548 Remodulator OutputConnector "F" type receptacle, "Out to TV" NTSC & IECImpedance 75 ohmChannel Ch. 3 or 4 (NTSC, North Ame

DSR205 User Guide 49 6Warranty & ServiceRECEIVER WARRANTY COVERAGEWithin 1-365 days from date of purchase. • Call the Star Choice Customer Care C

Safetyiv Programming Copyright NoticeUse of this device may violate Section 605 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, if that use consists of

650 RECEIVER/REMOTE CONTROL WARRANTY ENTITLEMENT WILL NOT APPLY IN THE FOLLOWING CASESImproper Handling – if the unit appears to have been dropped or

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSDSR205 User Guide v It is recommended that the customer install an AC surge arrester in the AC outlet to which this devic

Safetyvi Copyright © 2004 Motorola, Inc.MOTOROLA, the Stylized M Logo, TVPass and DigiCipher are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office.

DSR205 User Guide vii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........iNote to the system installer: .......