Motorola DSR405 User's Guide

DSR405User Guide

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DSR405 User Guide ixTOCRegulatory Information ...iProgramming Copyright Notice ...

TOCxInitial Adjustment to the Elevation Setting ...19Initial Adjustment to the CompassDirection Setting .

DSR405 User Guide xiPay-Per-View Events ...41Purchasing Instant Pay-Per-View (IPPV) Event

TOCxiiHow to Use the Confirm Timer Menu ... 57Setting a Timer Using the Guide ...

DSR405 User Guide 11Using Your RemoteAll around the world, people just like you are enjoyingentertaining, educational, and informational programmingwi

12Key FunctionsPower. To turn the component on or off.Mode. To change the remote from control of the satellite to control of the TV.SAT(mode). To chan

Using Your RemoteDSR405 User Guide 3Info. To display detailed information about the current program or a highlightedprogram in the Guide. Press it aga

14Programming the Remote ControlThe remote control is set at the factory to control all of the satellite receiverfunctions, but to use it to operate y

Using Your RemoteDSR405 User Guide 5If Your Three-Digit Code is not in the Tables (Scanning)If you try to program your remote control using the three-

This user guide is for use with DSR405 Digital Satellite ReceiversPublication #488043-002Rev AAll Rights ReservedGeneral Instrument Corporation doing

16Verifying Your TV, VCR and AUX Mode CodesYou can verify the accepted programming codes for each mode by following thesesteps.1. Press the TV, VCR, A

Using Your RemoteDSR405 User Guide 7Replacing the Remote Control BatteriesWhen the remote control batteries are worn out (discharged), the remote will

18CXC...041Daewoo ...005,024,026,029,030,031,032,130,

Using Your RemoteDSR405 User Guide 9...163,164,218,220,223,225,251Pioneer...

110Cable Boxes (To program AUX, press VCR mode key)GeneralInstrument... 235,236,238,241,242,243Jerrold...

Using Your RemoteDSR405 User Guide 11CurtisMathes...054,092,105,184Daewoo ...

112Pulsar...033Quartz...

DSR405 User Guide 132Using Your ReceiverMost viewers find it more convenient to use the keys on the remote control ratherthan the keys on the front pa

2142a. SIGNAL. An indicator lights up when a satellite signal is present. Greenindicates a good signal. Red indicates no signal.2b. DOLBY DIGITAL®. Th

Using Your ReceiverDSR405 User Guide 15Back Panel Connections1. POWER. Provides power to the unit.2. SATELLITE IN. This terminal receives LNB input.3.

DSR405 User Guide iRegulatory InformationProgramming Copyright NoticeUse of this device may violate Section 605 of the Communications Act of 1934, as

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DSR405 User Guide 173InstallationGuidelines for Installing the System YourselfIf you do not hire a professional to install your satellite dish and rec

318• Instructions on how to properly adjust your satellite dish for your geographiclocation:- How to adjust the "hands-of-the-clock" positio

InstallationDSR405 User Guide 19Initial Adjustment to the LNBFYou will need to mount and make an initial adjustment to the low noise block feed(LNBF o

320Initial Adjustment to the CompassDirection SettingTo make an initial adjustment to the compass orientation of the satellite:• Use the wrench to loo

InstallationDSR405 User Guide 21Connecting the Satellite Dish, Receiver, and TVComplete the following steps, and make sure that the satellite receiver

322Choosing the Menu LanguageTo make sure that the menus are displayed in the appropriate language for you,complete the following steps:• While your r

InstallationDSR405 User Guide 23• Using the number keys on the remote control, enter the Provider ID suppliedby your service provider (refer to the in

324Fine-Tuning the LNBF SettingThis adjustment is not needed for models with circular polarity.• Rotate the LNBF in a clockwise direction in very smal

InstallationDSR405 User Guide 25increments. When the signal strength begins to decrease, mark the location onthe mounting pole.• The optimum compass d

iiyour telephone company. In some cases, a sum of five may not be usable on a given line. NOTE: TheREN for the Digital Entertainment Receiver with Imp

326Connections to Audio/Video MonitorComplete the following steps if you only plan to connect the satellite receiver toan audio/video monitor:• Using

InstallationDSR405 User Guide 27• If your entertainment center is enabled for Dolby Digital AC-3 Version 5.1 (sixchannel) surround sound, connect this

328Audio SettingsIf you are in SAT mode(digital) broadcast, twooptions appear on the AudioSettings menu.Audio Connections. Selectoption 1 (AudioConnec

InstallationDSR405 User Guide 29• Choose option 6 (Change System Settings).• Choose option 3 (Installation Settings).• On the Installation Settings me

330Authorization ScreensSometimes when you tune to a program, an Authorization screen will appear. Itwill fade to black after a short time, it will re

DSR405 User Guide 314Watching TVOnce you become accustomed to the various controls and features, you will spendmost of your television viewing time en

432• Interests—Until youidentify your viewinginterests (covered later inthis User Guide), nothingappears on the left side ofthe header. After youselec

Watching TVDSR405 User Guide 33Browse BannerBrowse is used to viewcurrent program informationwhileviewingaprogram.Browse is also used to viewinformati

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DSR405 User Guide 355Interactive ProgramGuide (IPG)The Interactive Progrm Guide (IPG) provides access to current and future programinformation while y

Regulatory InformationDSR405 User Guide iiiThis equipment uses the following USOC jacks: RJ11CIt is recommended that the customer install an AC surge

536press the ENTER key on a future program, a detailed program informationbanner appears (discussed later in this section).• Press the INFO key to dis

Interactive Program Guide (IPG)DSR405 User Guide 37How to View the Guide by InterestsYou can also focus the Guidedisplay to a list of yourfavorite cha

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DSR405 User Guide 396Interests and FavoritesYou have the choice to scan every channel when you "channel surf." But to helpyou locate channel

640B. You will notice that while you are watching a program or channel, the leftside of the header will display the interest you selected. If there is

DSR405 User Guide 417Pay-Per-View EventsPurchasing Instant Pay-Per-View (IPPV) EventsWith DSR405 digital satellitereceivers, you haveopportunities to

742HowtoPurchaseanIPPVEvent• Tune to a channel thatdisplays IPPV programs.• Follow the instructions onthePurchasemenu.Free Preview Period. Thereisafre

Pay-Per-View EventsDSR405 User Guide 43instructions to call the program provider.• Follow any additional instructions. For example, you may need to en

744How to Display YourPurchase HistoryThe List Purchases optionallows you to review a list ofpreviously purchased IPPVprograms.• Display the Options m

Pay-Per-View EventsDSR405 User Guide 45to attempt an immediate reportback. Please make certain the telephone line isconnectedtothereceiverandthelineis

ivUsers should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility,telephone lines, and internal metallic wate

746Telephone Line BusyThis screen will be displayedonly if the telephone line isbusy during an attemptedreportback. To attemptanother reportback, pres

DSR405 User Guide 478OptionsHow to Display and Use the Options MenuThe Options menu is yourdoorway to a series of menuscreens that allow you to setup

8483. Set Parental Control (and Passwords). Parental Control features andpasswords allow you to control the programs, channels, and subject matter tha

OptionsDSR405 User Guide 49Mailbox Message ScreenThe Message screen contains the complete message. Once you read the messageandwishtoeraseit,presseith

850Setting Favorite ChannelsWith this option, you can create a list of favorite channels using the FavoriteChannels menu. Once you create this list yo

OptionsDSR405 User Guide 51To assign a channel to the Favorites A, B, C or D list:•Pressthe keys to scroll through the list of channels.•Pressthekeys

852• Re-enter your password numbers and press the ENTER key. The PasswordChanged screen appears, letting you know that your password is now effective.

OptionsDSR405 User Guide 53appears on the button. To remove a lock, select a channel that is already locked(press the ENTER key when it is highlighted

854itself to On. Each time you press the POWER key to turn on the receiver, theLocks Option resets itself to On.Setting TimersWith timers, you can sch

OptionsDSR405 User Guide 55How to Use the Timers MenuThe Timers menu has up to 25timer listings. Each listingthat has already been setincludes the pro

Regulatory InformationDSR405 User Guide vPower Cord Protection. Place power supply cords so that they are not walked on orpinched by items placed on o

856Before a Timer ExecutesTwo minutes before a timer executes, the Front Panel Timer light will blink, and acountdown screen will appear. You may eith

OptionsDSR405 User Guide 57If You Press the GO BACK KeyIf you press the Go BACK key from the Set Timer menu, a message screen willappear. It will inst

858Setting 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.• A

OptionsDSR405 User Guide 59Change System SettingsThe System Settings menuprovides access to menus thatallow you to adjust theoperation of your system.

860Language. the Language option allows you to select the language of the audio foryour programs. Select the option of your choice—English, Spanish, o

OptionsDSR405 User Guide 61Installation SettingsTune in Satellite Signal. Thisoption allows you to see thestrength of the signal yourantenna is receiv

862System StatusThis is a view-only screenthat displays informationabout the status of thereceiver.Trip Counter. Trip Counterdisplays the number ofmes

OptionsDSR405 User Guide 631. View Caller History. This option displays a list of up to 20 of the lasttelephone calls that you have received.2. Enter

864case and lower case letters are available as well as numbers, spaces and variousother characters.3. Number. This option allows you to enter the num

DSR405 User Guide 659SpecificationsInputL-Band InputInput frequency 950 to 1550 MHz or950to2150MHzInput impedance 75 ohmInput level -65 dBm to -25 dBm

viis installed under a weatherproof cover. Internal heating can draw moisture or condensation into thecovering of the unit and affect its operation. D

966Component Video (DigiCipher II System Only)"S-Video Out" Output LevelLuminance (Y) 1.0 Vpp ±15% into 75 ohmChrominance (C) 286m Vpp ±15%

Regulatory InformationDSR405 User Guide viiATTENTIONThis consumer unit is intended for the decoding of DigiCipher®II televisionsignals for consumer us