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WIRING THE SYSTEM TOGETHER

TWO OR MORE RECEIVERS

Each output on the LNBF can support a single receiver. You cannot connect two

receivers to the same output (for example, by using a line splitter), because the two

receivers would interfere with each other during channel selection. This is a characteris-

tic of satellite television in general, and is not a limitation of the Bell ExpressVu system.

If you want to connect two or more receivers to the same satellite dish and be able to

watch different channels through each receiver, you must use a dual-output LNBF.

This allows you to connect each receiver to a different output, preventing interference

between the receivers. In this case, during installation you must run a separate coaxial

cable from each output on the LNBF to each receiver.

If you want to purchase an LNBF different from the one that you originally purchased,

contact your local Bell ExpressVu Authorized Agent.

CABLES AND CONNECTIONS

Use either the Phono (RCA) Audio/Video Wiring Setup Diagram on page 4-5 or the TV

Set Out (RF or VHF) Wiring Setup Diagram on page 4-6 as the basic plan to wire the

system together. If you have more devices, or do not have all of the devices that are

shown in the setup, adjust the wiring accordingly. If possible, use the setup shown in the

Phono (RCA) Audio/Video Wiring Diagram, as using the setup shown in the TV Set Out

(RF or VHF) Wiring Diagram will not support the best quality video on broadcast or

cable channels

We highly recommend the use of a surge protector device to protect your

satellite and television equipment from damage by AC power, cable,

telephone, or lightning surges.

Tighten the receiver back panel coaxial cable connections only by hand.

Using a wrench may over-tighten the connections, causing damage.

Such damage is not covered by the Limited Warranty.

Summary of content (18 pages)

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4 Reference WIRING THE SYSTEM TOGETHER TWO OR MORE RECEIVERS Each output on the LNBF can support a single receiver. You cannot connect two receivers to the same output (for example, by using a line splitter), because the two receivers would interfere with each other during channel selection. This is a characteristic of satellite television in general, and is not a limitation of the Bell ExpressVu system.
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User Guide RF OR VHF CONNECTIONS (GOOD PICTURE AND SOUND) Cable Connectors on Receiver The back panel RF or VHF connections (also called the modulator connections) provide good picture and good mono (non-stereo) sound quality. Be aware that even if you have a TV and other devices that support stereo sound, this type of connection will provide only non-stereo sound.
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Reference Wiring The System Together 4 PHONO (RCA) AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS (BETTER PICTURE AND SOUND) Cable Connectors on Receiver The back panel phono (RCA) audio/video connections provide better picture quality and stereo sound. The phono (RCA) audio/video cable is available as a single cable with three connectors on either end, or as three separate cables.
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User Guide TV SET OUT (RF OF VHF) The receiver sends non-stereo output through this connector. If you connect the cable or broadcast TV antenna to the receiver, you must use this to connect the TV. If you use this connection, you do not need to use the Phono (RCA) or S-VIDEO connectors. However, we recommend that you use them to support the highest quality stereo sound and video.
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Reference Wiring Setup Diagrams 4 WIRING SETUP DIAGRAMS Phono (RCA) Audio/Video Wiring Setup Diagram Note: The off-air television antenna shown in the following diagram is optional. Note: Ground the satellite antenna, off-air antenna, and coaxial cables in accordance with local, provincial and national electrical codes. Put drip loops in the cables to allow moisture to drip off before running into the equipment or the building.
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User Guide TV SET OUT (RF OR VHF) WIRING SETUP DIAGRAM Note: The off-air television antenna shown in the following diagram is optional. Note: Ground the satellite antenna, off-air antenna, and coaxial cables in accordance with local, provincial and national electrical codes. Put drip loops in the cables to allow moisture to drip off before running into the equipment or the building.
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Reference Wiring Setup Diagrams 4 RECEIVER WITH VCR WIRING SETUP DIAGRAM (RF OR VHF) Note: Ground the satellite antenna, off-air antenna, and coaxial cables in accordance with local, provincial and national electrical codes. Put drip loops in the cables to allow moisture to drip off before running into the equipment or the building.
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User Guide TWO-RECEIVER WIRING SETUP DIAGRAM (RF OR VHF) Note: Ground the satellite antenna, off-air antenna, and coaxial cables in accordance with local, provincial and national electrical codes. Put drip loops in the cables to allow moisture to drip off before running into the equipment or the building.
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Reference Glossary 4 GLOSSARY Blacked Out Program A program that cannot be watched in specific locations (for example, a sports event). Changing Channels While watching a program, selecting channels using the remote control Up or Down arrow button or the number pad buttons or the receiver front panel Up or Down arrow button. Critique The critique information supplied in some program information uses a four star. (* = lowest) to (**** = highest) rating system. The “+” symbol is one-half star.
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User Guide PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS TABLES Please use these tables if you encounter problems operating the system. Look in this section for a description of the problem before calling Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre. Many problems arise from basic misunderstandings of how the system works, especially when one is just becoming familiar with it. These tables address many problems, usually with a simple solution for each one. To solve a particular problem: 1.
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Reference Problems and Solutions Tables 4 ERROR MESSAGES IN THE MENUS What is Happening The receiver displays an “ERROR” message on the TV screen. ERROR message text: “The number of password entry retries has been exceeded. Please try again later.” Possible Reasons Why What to Do In most cases, the ERROR message explains the error. Sometimes, the ERROR message prompts you to do something.
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User Guide USING THE REMOTE CONTROL What is Happening Possible Reasons Why You cannot find the remote control. N/A When you press a button on the remote control, the receiver does not do what you expect. The remote control may be missing batteries, the batteries may be incorrectly placed in the remote, or the batteries may be weak or dead. You may not be able to see that the receiver Power light is on, if other lights in the room are too bright.
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Reference Problems and Solutions Tables 4 HEARING PROGRAM SOUND What is Happening Possible Reasons Why The receiver front panel Power light is on and there is a good picture on the TV set, but you do not hear any sound. You may have muted the sound, or set the volume so low that you cannot hear it. The audio connections may not be properly connected. You hear a foreign language with a program. You may have programmed the receiver to select an alternate audio language.
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User Guide The receiver front panel Power light is on, and there is a picture on the TV screen, but the picture: has sparkles or is grainy, has a herringbone pattern, lacks colour or vertical hold, or wobbles, or looks “washed out” or fuzzy. The TV set may not be working properly. If the receiver is connected to the TV using only the RF or VHF connections, there may be a strong local broadcast on the same channel, or a channel adjacent to the one to which the TV is tuned.
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Reference Problems and Solutions Tables 4 CHANGING CHANNELS What is Happening Possible Reasons Why You enter a desired channel number. The channel changes, but the new channel is not exactly the channel you entered. You are scanning up or down through the channels, and the receiver is skipping channels that you know you have purchased. You may have made a mistake entering the channel number, or the channel number you entered may be invalid.
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User Guide SETTING AND USING SECURITY LOCKS What to Do What is Happening Possible Reasons Why You set a lock (for example, a lock on programs by ratings), but the lock does not take effect. You forgot your password, so that you are unable to unlock the receiver. You have not locked the receiver. You must lock the receiver for any lock to take effect. You may not have written down the password, to keep it in a safe place. Call Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre.
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Reference Problems and Solutions Tables 4 PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC TESTS What is Happening You are doing a Front Panel or Remote Control Diagnostic Test, and the receiver turns OFF. You are doing a Front Panel Diagnostic Test, and the receiver displays a failure message. You are doing a Remote Control Diagnostic Test, and the receiver does not respond when you press a remote button. You are doing a Remote Control Diagnostic Test, and the receiver displays the Diagnostics menu.
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User Guide USING THE TELEPHONE FOR VOICE/DATA/FAX What is Happening During a telephone call, you hear “clicks.” Possible Reasons Why The receiver may have tried to call Bell ExpressVu Customer Service Call Centre in order to send pay per view purchase information. When the receiver found that the telephone was busy, it automatically disconnected. You pick up the telephone to The receiver was calling Bell make a call, but you do not ExpressVu Customer Service Call hear a dial tone.