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USER MANUAL
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DVR-7000 Viaccess
Digital Satellite Receiver
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Issue: dvr7000hddvcs_b_1a_us © 2002 EchoStar International Corporation - The Netherlands We encourage you to express your thoughts on this user manual. Please send your comments to: EchoStar International Corporation Technical Publications Department Schuilenburglaan 5a 7604 BJ Almelo The Netherlands
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Preface PREFACE 1. DEAR CUSTOMER Thank you for purchasing an EchoStar satellite receiver. This receiver is of the latest generation for which it is possible to upgrade the software to keep up with the newest developments. Please read this user manual carefully, to be able to safely install, use and maintain the receiver for maximum performance. Keep this user manual next to your receiver for future reference. Please make a note of the serial number in the space below. This helps to trace and ide
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© 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved Preface SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS EchoStar International Corporation will to the best abilities, do everything possible to supply you with software updates to keep your receiver as up-to-date as technically possible. EchoStar International Corporation makes no warranties with respect to the use of the supplied software downloads and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. EchoSt
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Preface TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 1 DEAR CUSTOMER I 2 INTENDED USE I 3 WARRANTY I 4DISCLAIMER I 5 COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS II Safety Information 1 GENERAL SAFETY 1-1 2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1-1 3 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES 1-2 4 SYMBOLS USED ON THE RECEIVER 1-2 Preparation 1 STORAGE AND TRANSPORT 2-1 2 TO UNPACK YOUR RECEIVER 2-1 3 THE CONTENTS OF THE BOX 2-1 4 THE DISPOSAL OF YOUR PACKING MATERIALS 2-1 5 TO SETUP YOUR PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT 2-2 6 TO SETUP THE RECEIVER 2-2 Installation 1 CONNECT YOU
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© 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved Preface Troubleshooting 1 GENERAL 7-1 2 EPG RELATED 7-1 3 TV AND RADIO RELATED 7-2 4 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (RCU) RELATED 7-3 5DVRRELATED 7-3 6 MP3 PLAYER RELATED 7-4 7 INSTALLATION RELATED 7-4 Glossary 1 LIST OF USED ABBREVIATIONS 8-1 2 EXPLANATION OF USED TERMINOLOGY 8-2 3 EXPLANATION OF THE SEARCH MODES 8-4 Index Appendix 1 1 LNB CONFIGURATION MATRIX A1-1 2 LNBF CONFIGURATION MATRIX A1-1 3 USER DEFINED LNB(F) MATRIX A1-1 Appendix 2 1
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Safety Information Section 1 SAFETY INFORMATION 1. GENERAL SAFETY 1 Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions given. For your safety, know what the reaction upon each action will be. Do not perform any actions which are not described in this manual, failing to do so might result in an uncontrolled behavior of the receiver or even in a hazardous situation for persons and/or equipment. Disconnect the receiver from the mains before you start any maintenance or install
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© 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved Section 1 Safety Information 3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES Throughout this user manual, there may be blocks of text indicated by symbols and printed in a different way then the surrounding text. These blocks of text ask the attention of the reader to avoid hazardous situations. The hazard levels are indicated as: WARNING THIS INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN (SERIOUS) INJURY. CAUTION This indica
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Preparation Section 2 PREPARATION 1. STORAGE AND TRANSPORT The receiver and it’s accessories are delivered in a protective packaging. This packaging is designed to protect against excessive shocks and not against ingress of moisture. 1.1. STORAGE If necessary: store the receiver in it’s original protective packaging; in a room with the ambient conditions as stated in the technical specifications. 2 1.2. TRANSPORT Pack the receiver preferably in the original packaging or in an equally protect
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© 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved Section 2 Preparation 5. TO SETUP YOUR PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT Please refer to the user manuals of your terrestrial antenna, dish, TV, video recorder and/or audio equipment to make sure this equipment is properly installed and configured before you install the receiver. EchoStar recommends that you follow at least the following instructions: 5.1. THE TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA 1. Make sure: The terrestrial antenna is in good condition and wel
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Installation Section 3 INSTALLATION 1. CONNECT YOUR EQUIPMENT It is possible to connect the different equipment with the use of UHF coaxial cables, SCART cables, and/or so called audio/video cables with RCA connectors. WARNING ALL EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION TASK MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY ANDSWITCHEDOFF.MAKE SURE THAT IT IS SAFE TO PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION TASK.UNSAFE CIRCUITS AND INSTALLATIONS CAN CAUSE (SERIOUS) INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. CONNECTION WITH UHF COAXIAL CABLE
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© 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved Section 3 Installation . 2. CONNECT A DISH It is possible to connect the different dish configurations with the use of RF coaxial cables. Only the most common configurations are discussed. If in doubt, please ask the EchoStar service department for advice. WARNING ALL EQUIPMENT INVOLVED IN THE INSTALLATION TASK MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY ANDSWITCHEDOFF.MAKE SURE THAT IT IS SAFE TO PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION TASK.UNSAFE CIRCUITS AN
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Installation Section 3 FIXED DISH INSTALLATION WITH DISEQC SWITCH 3. Install the F-connector (DiSEqC switch) to the LNB IN connector (receiver). 4. Install the delivered loop through cable between the IF OUT connector (receiver) to the LNB IN ANALOG connector (receiver). MOTORIZED DISH INSTALLATION WITH LNB(F) 1. On the dish installation (for detailed instructions refer to the manufacturer’s instructions): a. connect a RF cable; b. connect the power and sensor cables; c. if present, set the East
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© 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved Section 3 Installation 3. TO SETUP YOUR RECEIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME This procedures will guide you step-by-step through the initial setup of the receiver. After you have finished the initial installation, these pages are accessible through the icons in the menu bar which is in the initial setup not shown. NOTE Unless otherwise specified; This note explains the way you can navigate through the pages of the EchoNAV initial setup menu. 1
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Installation Section 3 NOTE The receiver needs the correct local time to collect and show the EPG (Electronic Program Guide). An incorrectly entered local time will result in no EPG information. 15. Make the required selections. 16. Read the available help text for information. 17. On the RCU, use the keys to select. 18. Go to the Press OK to set the time. Note that the local time is shown correctly. 19. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. 20. Go to the Continue field. 21. On the RCU, pres
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© 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved Section 3 Installation 32. Wait for the search to complete: a. the receiver display shows a moving dot; b. the search completed popup menu appears. 33. On the RCU, press the OK key. to end the initial setup procedure. FOR MOTORIZED INSTALLATIONS-AUTOSAT CAUTION On the motorized dish, set the physical East and West limit switches first. Failing to do so might cause damage to your motorized dish installation or other properties. 22. Mak
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Installation Section 3 34. Make the required selections. 35. Read the available help text for information. 36. Go to the Search Channels field. 37. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. 38. Wait for the search to complete: a. the receiver display shows a moving dot; b. the search completed popup menu appears. 39. On the RCU, press the OK key. to end the initial 3 setup procedure. FOR MOTORIZED INSTALLATIONS-MANUAL SELECTION CAUTION On the motorized dish, set the physical East and West limit s
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© 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved Section 3 Installation 30. Make the required selections. 31. Read the available help text for information. 32. Go to the Search Channels field. 33. On the RCU, press the OK key to advance. 34. Wait for the search to complete: a. the receiver display shows a moving dot; b. the search completed popup menu appears. 35. On the RCU, press the OK key. to end the initial setup procedure. FOR SMATV INSTALLATIONS 22. Make the required selectio
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Familiarization Section 4 FAMILIARIZATION 1. THE RECEIVER The digital satellite receiver has 2 Common Interface slots. The front panel gives you the control over the basic functions. The rear panel gives you various connections to connect the audio and video equipment as well as a terrestrial and dish antenna. Ventilation slots in the housing are provided for cooling of the internal electronics. The software of the receiver contains the EchoNAV user interface with on-screen help, which gives you
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© 2002 EchoStar International Corporation All rights reserved Section 4 Familiarization 1.2. THE RECEIVER REAR PANEL The rear panel gives you various connections to connect the audio and video equipment as well as a terrestrial and dish antennas. Depending on the installation setup, you may not use all connectors, but they are provided for any desired setup in future. The available connectors on the rear panel are: The LNB IN connector (F-type), The VCR connector (SCART), for the for the con
